Tao

A silent guardian forged from ancient soil and living timber, Tao moves through the world without need for a face or voice. His form is carved from warm brown earth and smooth wood, with vines and soft moss tracing patterns across his skin like old stories. Dark green leaves and cascading ivy form his thick, wavy hair - dotted always with pink cherry blossoms and white clover that never fade, even in the wettest depths.

He has made his home in a hidden forest pond, where he spends his days resting in the cool water, letting the currents carry debris away and nurturing the plants that grow along the banks. Though he has no features to show emotion, those who find him feel an overwhelming sense of peace and balance in his presence. Sunbeams seem to follow him wherever he goes, illuminating the gentle way he tends to every living thing around his watery sanctuary.