1. Characters

Thistlethorn

The Druid
Player Character
Firbolg • Druid

"Every life is valuable, and deserves to be honored"

Thistlethorn, formerly known as Willowbark and Dandelion, is a firbolg druid whose origin lies in the mystical Spiral Woods, part of the larger realm known as Faunus’ Forest. Her life took a tragic turn when an inexplicable sickness ravaged her forest home, leading to the loss of her mentor and her banishment by her tribe, who suspected her of causing the affliction. Alone, Thistlethorn wandered until fate led her to Gundren Rockseeker, who needed her healing skills.

After aiding Gundren and her new companions in liberating Wave Echo Cave, Thistlethorn's journey led her back to the Spiral Woods, where she confronted a coven of hags causing the sickness. In a fierce battle, they defeated the hags, lifting the curse and allowing Thistlethorn to embrace a new identity. As she contemplates returning to her tribe, her god, Faunus, guides her in a greater quest against The Forgotten God, her connection to nature and the divine ever deepening.

About Thistlethorn

Apperances

A firbolg druid with green hair and yellow eyes. Her skin is tan with a green tint, and she wears simple clothes of earthy and green tones. She wields a simple wooden shield and the Staff of Defence, looted of Glasstaff.

Past and present

She comes from Faunus Forest, it's location unknown to most, but is later revealed to be the Spiral Woods / Faunus' Forest
She often mentions various gods, non of which anyone else has heard of. Faunus seems to be an important part of her faith. ,She seems horrified by Kal and her rather strained relationship with her God. 

Through talks the party has had along the road, Willowbark tells them she was exiled from her tribe for the safety of her tribesmembers and perhaps also herself. The forest was plagued by some unknown disease or infestation, that killed members of her tribe. Much is still unclear around her situation.


During talks with her party, it is revealed that Willowbark ha gone under a few different names. Thana and Pine have been heard so far


Willowbark is often seen doing rituals involving a pack of sticks and rocks she keeps curled up in a small piece of fabric. After battles, she collects the fallen and is adamant in giving them a sort of burial. 

Though she maintains the belief that all animals are free creatures, and should be their own master, she has a friendly relationship to her horse Speed

Personality

Fascinated by livestock, she is often found having conversations with cows or sheep. Currency and the aspect of gold and riches is foreign to her, much to her new friends dismay. She is often giving away money.
Naive and curious, she seems to not know a lot of the world. 


A creature of the forest

As a druid, Willowbark often talks to animals and plants, both wild and domesticated. She often uses her wildshape to turn into animals, currently preferring a wolf-shape. All her wildshape-animals have a slight tint of green to their fur, much like the slight green tint to her own skin.

 

A History of Names

Pervious names


Daisy - meaning Innocent and pure 

Pine - As pine has multiple medicinal uses, and she became a druid in training

Thana -Meaning Death

Willowbark - As it is used as a painkiller, has anti-inflammatory uses and cures fevers

Dandelion-  Recillience and adventurous, flowing with the wind like the seed of a dandelion 

Thistlethorn "Thistle" for resilience and "Thorn" for protection, after she got the Heartwood staff


Thistlethorn with the Heartwood Staff

Dandelion with the Heartwood Staff

"Familiars" and animal companions

Speed 

Dandelion's horse


Argus

Dandelion's Tawny Owl, bought in Elvenroth


Ira

Dandelion's Snow Owl, bouth in Elvenroth

Rocky

The Rock of Improbable Events, Dandelion's pet rock






Corn 

Dandelion's chicken, won at the Day of the Sun. Send to the Tribe together with Wren



Curses

Curse from the crystal ball:

Permanently fails one death save. 
Unknown how to break the curse