FENRIS OAKBORN
Sylvan ElvesMaster Woodcrafter
"The wood remembers. Every cut, every carve, every intention. Craft with honor, or the wood will remember that too.""
Identity
- Residence
- Heartwood - The Carving District
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Broad-shouldered for an elf, with hands calloused from centuries of carving. His hair is oak-brown with golden highlights, worn in intricate braids. • Clothing: Practical leather apron over earth-toned tunics. Wears wooden rings carved with family symbols on every finger. • Distinguishing Marks: Sawdust perpetually in his hair. His left eye is slightly lighter than his right, a result of a workshop accident with magical wood.
Relationships
- Family - Three sons, all woodcrafters; tensions with the youngest who wants to work with metal
- Allies - The ancient oak spirit who provides his finest lumber
- Rivals - Younger crafter Sylas who uses "modern" techniques
Personality
- Traits: Perfectionist, prideful, generous with students, traditionalist
- Mannerisms: Runs his thumb over wood grain to assess quality. Hums old crafting songs while working.
- Voice: Deep and resonant, like striking a hollow log. Speaks slowly, choosing words carefully.
Backstory
Fenris comes from an unbroken line of woodcrafters stretching back to the First Planting. He carved the throne for the current Lorekeeper and considers it his masterpiece. He believes wood has memory and that crafters must respect the tree's spirit.
Daily Life
Fenris begins each day by speaking to the wood he'll work. He crafts until midday, then teaches apprentices in the afternoon. Evenings are for planning new projects and consulting with clients about custom pieces.
Secret
Fenris once carved a weapon from corrupted wood for a desperate client, and the evil within it still haunts his dreams.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs wood from a sacred tree that only sheds branches during specific celestial events
- 2 A piece he carved has been stolen and is being used for dark purposes
Narrative Value
Custom equipment crafting, quest giver for rare materials, source of woodworking lore, moral lessons about craft integrity ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════