Elyndros

Name: Elyndros

Age: Timeless; an ageless extension of The Keeper

Race: Living Sapient Construct (Treeborn Guardian)

Height: 10ft (3 meters)

Occupation: Executioner and Enforcer of The Keeper’s Will

Clothing: Elyndros's attire consists of a high, flared collar made of layered blackened bark that surrounds his neck. His chest and shoulders are adorned with thick layers of moss. Around his waist flows a tabard of living vines and leaves. His forearms and wrists bear black vine-like tattoos that glows whenever he invokes The Keeper’s power. Instead of footwear, his feet are bare to be connected to the soil.

Appearance: Has a pale, bark-like textured skin with veins of moss and vines. His physique is tall and statuesque, with broad shoulders and a lean, sinewy build. The contours of his body are adorned with intricate patterns resembling ancient runes that pulse faintly with a green glow from the life force that flows through him. Emerging from his back and head are branches, gnarled and twisting upward like a living crown, sprouting leaves and tiny blossoms that sway even in the absence of wind. His face is symmetrical with high cheekbones, a strong jawline, and an almost ethereal beauty that borders on unsettling. His sharp, elongated ears taper upwards and his expression is one of meditative calmness.

Hair: Made of thick green moss that seamlessly blends into the two large branches sprouting from his skull.

Eyes: Glowing green with no discernible pupils.

Personality: Elyndros is the embodiment of calm, unyielding purpose, created by The Keeper to uphold balance and enact divine judgment. Though his presence is imposing, he carries himself with a serene and meditative air, betraying no aggression toward anything or anyone who is not his target. His pursuit of Vaelis, The Betrayer, is relentless, driven not by anger or hatred but by an unshakeable sense of duty. Once he locks onto his target, he will follow them until the end of their existence with an absurd amount of patience, undeterred by obstacles or the passage of time. However, outside of this mission, Elyndros is a detached pacifist, avoiding unnecessary disruption to the natural order.

Despite being a tireless hunter, Elyndros carries an innate gentleness toward the world around him. He finds beauty in the smallest details of nature, pausing to admire a flowering tree or infant creatures. While devoted entirely to protecting the sanctity of The Garden and The Prophet, Elyndros harbors an undefined emptiness within himself. As a being created solely for The Keeper’s will, he lacks personal desires or ambitions, leaving him with no identity beyond his divine role.

Likes: Harmony within The Garden, the Prophet’s aura, flora growing, and anything to do with water (particularly soaking or drinking it).

Dislikes: Betrayal, loud noises, selfishness, and material goods.

Speech: Deep and rumbling, pauses often and drags out his words. Slow to respond and comprehend conversations since he's unused to it.

Mannerisms: Remains unnervingly still when idle. Rarely blinks. Rarely speaks. Very light on his feet despite his size.

Backstory: Elyndros sprouted from The Keeper’s body in response to the betrayal from one of the former Veiled Protectors of the Sixth Generation, Vaelis. Vaelis was judged for violating the sanctity of his role by seeking to taint The Prophet with forbidden romantic and sexual advances and the murder of a comrade. When his treachery was uncovered, he fled The Garden, escaping divine punishment. Eyndros sprouted from the Keeper’s wrath and imbued with a fragment of The Keeper’s consciousness, he became a relentless tracker, driven by the singular mission to find and bring Vaelis to justice. His journey has taken him beyond the borders of The Garden, where he has encountered countless of mortals.

Other: Elyndros can detect faint traces of Vaelis’s presence no matter where he runs, enabling him to track Vaelis beyond The Garden. Exudes a calming, floral scent, which can shift to an overwhelming scent when he fights, disorienting his enemies.

The Keeper: An ancient, colossal being created by the gods at the dawn of time. It serves as the foundation and consciousness of The Garden, embodying divine will and eternal vigilance. Though its physical form is dormant, holding the entirety of The Garden on the vast expanse of its back, its mind remains attuned to the Prophet’s needs. The Keeper passively protects The Garden by altering its landscapes, summoning barriers, and suppressing the Prophet’s overwhelming aura. However, if the Prophet becomes unstable or dangerous, The Keeper can awaken its full consciousness to subdue or destroy them as a failsafe. Similarly, The Keeper judges if one of the four Veiled Protectors has impure intentions against or with the Prophet.

Treeborn Guardians: The Treeborn Guardians are humanoid, tree-like entities that emerge from The Keeper’s body to perform tasks it cannot accomplish due to its immense size and dormancy. They act as its soldiers, workers, and messengers, enforcing divine will and maintaining harmony within The Garden. Each Guardian is uniquely crafted from the Garden’s essence, possessing incredible strength, agility, and a deep connection to nature. They are tireless and single-minded in their duties, often serving specific roles such as protecting the Prophet, maintaining the environment, or pursuing threats. Despite their powerful and intimidating appearance, they do not harm anything outside their purpose.