Here's my plant guy up! [hider=WEND][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/8aYmrZA.png[/img][/center][hr][hr][color=lightgreen][b][h3]WENDER "WEND" UTREAD[/h3][/b][/color] [center][b][color=lightgreen]ELVEN - GRESCERA | 45 | MALE[/color][/b][/center] [color=lightgreen][b][sub]APPEARANCE[/sub][/b][/color] Wend stands at a staggering 6”0, much shorter than the average for both Elves and Grescerae alike! With thick skin tinted the color of mint, the dark-green veins that run along his limbs are easier seen. Thus, whenever spotted outside of his work, this plant of a man has been described as the walking epitome of the color green. Our half-blood here sports an athletic and lean frame born out of necessity from his profession and speed through many a mile without needing to slow down (on a well-hydrated day). [color=lightgreen][b][sub]PERSONALITY[/sub][/b][/color] With a mind that races almost as fast as he does through dense thickets, he is referred to as anything but slow. Quick to think, quick to act. The world is an open book for Wender, and the man’s thirst to learn only continues to grow. Energetic, fully curious, and a little bit snarky, these are the reasons why he was chosen to embark on such a mission (aside from how nobody else wanted to). [color=lightgreen][b][sub]BACKGROUND[/sub][/b][/color] Born from a strange pairing between an Elvish father and a Gresceric mother, Wender was proof that love (and biology) knew no bounds. Growing up, he was always seen with his face buried in storybooks. Being half-plant meant that he’d need as much rest as possible in order to grow strong and healthy, but alas, his inquisitive heart burned brighter than the sun that fuelled his limbs. His parents even joked that they’d given birth to the land’s up-and-coming Lore Master. So when this young seedling turned the age of 40, he was set to be transplanted to a place much further away - a new island where his father’s people decided to settle down. [i]The Amber Grove, of the Kingdom of Somnius[/i], they called it. You see, it was customary for every Grescera to be escorted to a designated continent for any reason that promoted the health of the World. In this case, the kingdom in question was newly formed; a bud made to blossom. As such, the Elvish community that settled down alongside two others had requested an urgent fleet of Grescerae to provide them with suitable shelter for its people. Upon hearing this, without so much as a yelp and a great bear hug, he was already packed up and rearing to go. His parents had not done much to stop him, as dismayed as they were to see their only son go. After all, despite being only half, those with Gresceric blood required their own unique conditions to grow and be able to reach their fullest potential. Wender arrived in time to bear witness to the dethroning of King Loriel, the now-former Ruler of The Groves. In his place, the elves were graced with the arrival of the thirteen council members who sought to “correctly” manage their land. From then on, upon setting foot in the fairly new land, Wend put in the most effort to provide support to his team dubbed the “Second Growers”. Though they had not been the first, Wender and his comrades set out to help the Amber Groves flourish and blossom into the Kingdom it’s known to be this day. When the Second Growers Guild turned into the Conservationists, Wend was more than happy to provide more of his services. In the Amber Groves, he could be seen darting between trees, securing a perimeter around the forest, and making sure that each Elf’s home got the nutrients it needed to stay strong. Should a tree begin to wane, the Conservationists along with the Elves’ magic were there to make sure that they were restored. In time, the Conversationists’ Guild grew and branched out to the rest of Somnius. Before being recruited to the Gabaras effort, Wend had spent decades working alongside earthen mages to survey the land, prevent disasters and provide naturally-grown homes to the elven, orcish, and otheros communities alike. However, for the longest time, he felt stuck. This standstill in his life urged him to seek a mission different from the one he’s been given - and that was when the fall of Gabaras rolled about, eagerly looking for those equally keen to join their ranks. And so, he wrote a letter detailing his whereabouts to his parents, and bid his comrades a [i]see-you-soon.[/i] Wender was off on a new mission-- and awfully late, at that... [hr][hr][center][h3][color=lightgreen]"The earth has a lot to say, and it wants to remind you that it’s [i]okay[/i] to shut up sometimes!”"[/color][/h3][/center] [color=lightgreen][b][sub]MAGIC[/sub][/b][/color] Wender inherited magical capabilities from his father and the ability to tune into flora from his mother. Unlike a normal Grescera, his Elvish blood allows him to manipulate mana and weaponize the force of nature should he need to. Through his work for the Conservationists’ Guild, he has learned how to focus his gift of mana towards his hands and ears. Hands for ease of flow between his body to the earth, and ears for greater hearing - plants do love to talk, after all. [color=lightgreen][sub]USABLE SPELLS[/sub][/color] [hider=SPELLS][color=lightgreen][i]《PLANT-WHISPERER》[/i][/color]The act of listening, truly listening to one's surroundings can provide more information and perhaps even visions of memories past. Wender’s race shares a strong relation to these living beings, allowing them to communicate in hushed whispers should he spare them the time. [color=lightgreen][i]《GROW: PRETTY STRONG VINE》[/i][/color]The gift of mana and plant manipulation go hand-in-hand to perform incredible feats! Such as growing a durable vine to climb, substitute for rope, or even entangle/ensnare enemies. [color=lightgreen][i]《GROW: ACCELERATION》[/i][/color]Using mana and pouring it into the earth allows for the quick supply of nutrients to the natural flora in the surrounding area (limit: 5 sqft.)! Grows chosen flora rapidly. [color=lightblue][i]《MANA: TRANSFER》[/i][/color]By focusing well enough, Wend is able to transfer his mana to other mana-users to supply their own magic. Can only be used twice a day-- replenishes after rest. [color=lightblue][i]《MANA: IMPROVED LISTENING》[/i][/color]By channeling mana to his eardrums, Wend can increase his hearing range to about 50 feet, bolstering 《PLANT-WHISPERER》. Usually used when he is observing the Amber Groves and scouting for any flora in danger.[/hider] [color=lightgreen][b][sub]THE CONSERVATIONISTS' GUILD PROVISIONS:[/sub][/b][/color] [hider=ON-HAND][list] > 1L Skin of Water > 15x Sun Pills (energy of light magic encapsulated, courtesy of the Elves; 1 pill supplements 1 day without light) > Waterproof Conservationists' Guild Garb (green hooded cloak, leather jacket, boots, grey tunic with trousers) > Conservationists' Guild Wand > Conservationists' Floral Handbook (details on how to deal with all known plants and flora to date) [/list][/hider] [/hider]