MAHONIA HOLLYLEAF
Sylvan ElvesWinter Berry Protector and Cold Season Provider
"Winter is not death. It is rest, preservation, and quiet preparation. Winter berries prove that life persists even in cold.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Northern Reaches - Winter Berry Grove
- Civilization
- Sylvan Elves
Appearance
• Physical: Winter-hardy with holly-sharp features and berry-red cheeks. Thrives in cold. • Clothing: Warm clothes for winter work. Wears a belt of harvesting tools. • Distinguishing Marks: She thrives in cold that others find harsh. She radiates winter strength.
Relationships
- Family - Her family has protected winter berries for generations
- Allies - The winter creatures who depend on her berries
- Rivals - Those who dismiss winter's value
Personality
- Traits: Hardy, practical, surprisingly nurturing, deeply connected to winter
- Mannerisms: Tends winter berries constantly. Prepares for cold.
- Voice: Clear and crisp, like winter air.
Backstory
Mahonia protects winter berries that provide food and color during the cold season. Her berries sustain forest creatures through winter. She believes winter has its own gifts that other seasons miss.
Daily Life
Mahonia tends winter berry bushes, protects them from harsh weather, and harvests for winter use. She teaches winter plant care. She maintains winter food sources.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs help understanding her special winter berry
Narrative Value
Winter resources, quest giver for winter berry missions, hardy NPC, potential cold-resistance plot hook ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════