Warden of Roots Thamrynn Cindleroot
Warden of Roots Thamrynn Briar Cindleroot (a.k.a. Rootback)
Once a seasoned forager and survivalist in the toxic Riparian Wetlands, this resilient Stout Halfling has now rooted herself within the bioluminescent heart of the Verdalis Basin. After forging a rare bond with the Grung people during a joint defense against poachers, she was invited to stay in Vux’Talu—an invitation she accepted with cautious humility. Her blend of grounded pragmatism, deep herbal knowledge, and fierce protection of natural harmony has since earned her a place on the Council of Elders as a co-leader and cultural bridge between the Grung, Plasmoids, and other outsiders. Stern, blunt, and remarkably perceptive, she serves as both advisor and enforcer of the sacred balance within the jungle.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Exceptionally hardy with low body fat and dense muscle structure; slight limp from a venom sting years ago
Body Features
Broad shoulders, heavy calluses on hands and soles, slightly webbed toes from generations in the wetlands
Facial Features
Flattened nose, weatherworn cheeks, thick brows
Identifying Characteristics
Greenish hue to fingertips; stone-and-fungus beadwork tattooed onto her forearms in looping vines
Physical quirks
Involuntarily sniffs the air when tense or suspicious, a holdover from years of poison detection
Special abilities
Toxic Resistance: Naturally resists environmental toxins, enhanced by years of exposure
Plant Empathy: Can intuitively identify plant moods and toxicity levels by smell and touch
Apparel & Accessories
Wears a sleeveless reinforced moss-leather jerkin, bone-thread bracelets from Grung artisans, a hood made of layered fungal mesh
Specialized Equipment
Bogbiter Boots: Insulated leather-soled footwear that resists toxins and allows silent movement on damp surfaces
Fumehook Satchel: Contains vials of antitoxins, fungal spores, and reactive powders
Root-Knife: A hooked obsidian blade bound with vine cord and polished coral hilt, used for foraging and self-defense
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Grew up learning the medicinal and defensive uses of wetland flora. Survived two marsh plagues and a territorial war between swamp factions before leaving the Riparian Wetlands in search of more stable ecosystems.
Education
Informal, taught by elders and field-experience. Holds deep traditional knowledge of toxic ecology.
Employment
Former marshland pathfinder and plague herbalist; now serves as a Council Warden and jungle preservationist.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Discovered a hybrid fungus capable of neutralizing venom; brokered peace with a rogue Plasmoid faction upon arrival to Vux’Talu.
Failures & Embarrassments
Misdiagnosed a fungal rot in her early years, resulting in a temporary poisoning of a Grung hunting party (a mistake she’s since overcompensated for).
Mental Trauma
Experiences periodic guilt-induced nightmares tied to her first diplomatic failure in the wetlands, involving the collapse of a mutual-aid pact.
Intellectual Characteristics
Tactical thinker, deeply observant, skeptical of abstractions, prefers demonstration over theory.
Morality & Philosophy
Pragmatic environmentalist; believes survival must always be in harmony with long-term preservation. Advocates silent guardianship rather than dominion.
Taboos
Will not kill flora or fauna without a clear and necessary purpose. Loathes deception or dishonesty in community matters.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To prevent Verdalis from suffering the ecological degradation that ruined parts of the Riparian Wetlands. She aims to teach sustainable coexistence while defending the land from external greed.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Savvies: Expert in herbalism, defensive terrain shaping, and cross-species communication
Ineptitudes: Poor swimmer, distrusts magic she can’t dissect or trace
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Warm rain, bioluminescent fungus, plain roasted tubers, silence
Dislikes: Perfume, shouting, unnatural light sources, bureaucracy
Virtues & Personality perks
Loyal, wise, resilient, honest
Vices & Personality flaws
Stubborn, secretive, grudge-holding
Personality Quirks
Clicks her tongue when thinking; arranges her tools in the same exact pattern each night
Hygiene
Meticulously clean by marsh-dweller standards—scrubs with volcanic clay and plant ash
Representation & Legacy
Viewed as a symbol of interspecies respect and boundary keeping; a grounded “spirit of the jungle” by younger Grung and Plasmoids
Social
Reign
Co-leader since 874
Contacts & Relations
Member of the Verdalis Wardens
Trusted advisor to Rainkeeper Oshu’tli
Occasional mentor to Plasmoid herbalists
Family Ties
One surviving elder brother in the wetlands, Estrin Cindleroot; no offspring
Religious Views
Animistic reverence of Verdalis’ spirit; aligns with the Nature domain (druidic tradition)
Social Aptitude
Gruff but respected; prefers action to speech but commands authority when she speaks
Mannerisms
Crosses arms before delivering difficult truths; plants both feet solidly when listening
Hobbies & Pets
Whittling vine-bark figurines, testing fermentation processes, jungle-mapping
Speech
Low, gravelly tone with clipped cadence. Uses few words, each weighted with purpose.
Wealth & Financial state
Modest; does not trade in currency, but barters in crafted salves, tools, and knowledge
Current Status
Protect the ecological balance of Verdalis Basin, regulate herbal trade, and foster understanding between the Grung, Plasmoids, and mainland outsiders
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Warden of Roots, Council Protector of the North Vein
Age
78
Date of Birth
11th Verdantia 803
Birthplace
Mossfen Hollow, Riparian Wetlands
Children
Current Residence
A woven platform dwelling nestled just below the canopy line, layered with moss and reinforced with resin-bound bark
Sex
Female
Eyes
Deep olive green with flecks of rust brown
Hair
Coarse, jet black with streaks of silver; worn in a tightly coiled bun
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Earthen bronze with faint greenish undertones; rough-textured from years of toxin exposure
Height
3'3"
Weight
52 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
“The land remembers what we take.”
“Breathe once, act twice.”
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