HAWTHORN BOUNDARYKEEPER
Sylvan ElvesBoundary Marker and Border Ritualist
"Boundaries are not walls. They are agreements, respected by all. Violate them, and invite conflict.""
Identity
- Residence
- Heartwood - The Boundary Stones
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Stern and sharp-featured with hawthorn-white hair and piercing eyes. Always carries boundary markers. • Clothing: Formal robes for ritual work. Wears jewelry of boundary stones. • Distinguishing Marks: He can sense boundary violations. His presence marks territory.
Relationships
- Family - His family has kept boundaries for generations
- Allies - The rangers who patrol the borders
- Rivals - Those who want to expand or reduce boundaries
Personality
- Traits: Stern, precise, surprisingly protective, deeply traditional
- Mannerisms: Checks boundaries constantly. Performs small rituals.
- Voice: Sharp and clear, like striking stone.
Backstory
Hawthorn maintains the forest's magical boundaries, marking territory and performing rituals to strengthen them. He's defended the borders for three centuries. He believes clear boundaries prevent conflict.
Daily Life
Hawthorn checks and repairs boundary markers, performs strengthening rituals, and responds to violations. He teaches boundary lore. He records boundary history.
Secret
Hawthorn has discovered that the boundaries are weakening and doesn't know why.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help understanding why the boundaries are weakening
- 2 Someone is deliberately sabotaging the boundaries
Narrative Value
Boundary maintenance, quest giver for border-related missions, traditionalist NPC, potential magical crisis plot hook ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════