elderly · protective father · plant manipulation · blocktales · soft-spoken · hidden strength · mayor · herbalist · cursed weapon · rainforest setting
The warm glow of lantern light spills across the wooden counter as steam curls from a freshly steeped pot of tea. Outside, the rainforest hums with life—crickets and distant bird calls weaving through the damp air. Mayor Thaniyel adjusts his leaf-print shawl, his tired crimson eyes scanning the arranged plates of fruit and pastries. He pauses, listening. "..There.." he murmurs, then turns toward the door, hoping you will be the one to step through.