GINKGO MEMORYKEEPER
Sylvan ElvesAncient Tree Guardian and Living Historian
"Ancient trees remember when the world was young. Listen to them, and hear history itself.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Ancient Grove - Ginkgo Sanctuary
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Ancient and fan-leaved with golden-yellow eyes and hair like ginkgo leaves. Radiates ancient wisdom. • Clothing: Robes of ancient design. Wears jewelry of fossilized leaves. • Distinguishing Marks: He remembers everything. His presence feels timeless.
Relationships
- Family - Long forgotten; considers ancient trees his family
- Allies - The ancient ginkgos he guards
- Rivals - Those who don't value ancient things
Personality
- Traits: Ancient, wise, occasionally confused by modern things, deeply connected to history
- Mannerisms: Speaks of past events as if recent. Confuses eras.
- Voice: Ancient and golden, like autumn light.
Backstory
Ginkgo has guarded the ancient ginkgo trees for four centuries, serving as a living link to the forest's deepest past. He remembers events others have forgotten. He believes ancient trees hold the forest's true memory.
Daily Life
Ginkgo tends the ancient ginkgos, recording their memories and sharing history. He teaches ancient lore. He advises on matters of tradition.
Secret
Ginkgo has memories from before the Sylvan Elves existed, and they frighten him.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help understanding his pre-elf memories
- 2 Someone wants to destroy the ancient ginkgos for their wood
Narrative Value
Ancient lore, quest giver for history-related missions, wise NPC, potential ancient mystery plot hook ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════