You were raised among the Subjects of Elyra, goddess of Life and Compassion. Sylva is a communal kingdom whose people value tradition, cooperation, and the preservation of ancient knowledge. Forests and other forms of plant life are deeply respected, and many people maintain close relationships with animals. You may have grown up among gardeners, healers, animal keepers, historians, or guardians of the forest. Whether you remain deeply connected to Sylva's traditions or have chosen a life beyond them, you were taught that life flourishes through cooperation and that compassion should extend beyond yourself.
- Equipment: You begin with practical clothing suited to a forest environment, a small bundle of seeds or herbs, a simple pouch, and 10 GP. The seeds or herbs may have personal, cultural, or sentimental significance to you.
| d6 | Upbringing |
|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Keeper. You grew up tending plants and learning the importance of caring for living things. |
| 2 | Animal Companion. You were raised around animals and developed a particularly close bond with one. |
| 3 | Forest Child. Much of your childhood was spent exploring and learning the forests surrounding your community. |
| 4 | Keeper of Memory. Your family or community entrusted you with stories, traditions, or knowledge passed down through generations. |
| 5 | Herbalist. You learned to identify useful plants, herbs, and natural remedies. |
| 6 | Willow-Hair Tradition. You grew up around elders who practiced the tradition of weaving living plants into their hair. |
You are familiar with the customs, traditions, and social expectations of Sylva. You can recognize common gestures, greetings, mourning practices, and cultural symbols associated with Elyra's followers. Your upbringing also makes you comfortable interacting with Sylvan communities, gardeners, animal keepers, and others who share the kingdom's respect for living things.
Suggested Characteristics
The people of Sylva are often shaped by a culture that values compassion, cooperation, tradition, and respect for life. Some are gentle and nurturing, while others are protective, communal, or deeply devoted to preserving the past. Consider how your upbringing affected your relationship with nature, animals, tradition, and people outside your community.
Contacts
Your upbringing in Sylva may have left you with connections among gardeners, healers, animal keepers, elders, historians, forest communities, or other guardians of Sylvan traditions. Consider creating one or more contacts who know your family, taught you a tradition, cared for you, or shared your connection to the natural world.
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