Marigold Glimmerleaf

Artisan Keeper (TC official), Lady (Summer Court courtesy title) Marigold Glimmerleaf (a.k.a. Mari (close friends) / The Joyful Crafter (TC members) / Flower Weaver (workshop apprentices))


      Level 8 Transmutation Wizard
Race: Satyr
Background: Guild Artisan (Modified for Fey Artisan)
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Age: 88
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 135 lbs
  ABILITY SCORES (Point Buy + Racial)
  STR: 8 (-1)
DEX: 14 (+2)
CON: 14 (+2)
INT: 17 (+3) → 19 (+4) [ASI at 4th & 8th]
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 14 (+2)
  CORE STATS
  HP: 50 (6 + 7d6 + 16)
AC: 15 (12 + Dex mod + Ring of Protection)
Initiative: +2
Speed: 35 ft
Proficiency Bonus: +3
  SAVING THROWS
Intelligence (+7)
Wisdom (+4)
  SKILLS
Arcana (+7)
History (+7)
Investigation (+7)
Nature (+7)
Performance (+5)
Persuasion (+5)
  Tool Proficiencies:
  Artisan's Tools (Jeweler's Tools)
Calligrapher's Supplies
Musical Instrument (Pan Flute)
  RACIAL TRAITS (Satyr)
  Fey Creature Type
Ram's Head Horns (1d6 + Str)
Magic Resistance (Advantage on saves vs. spells/magical effects)
Mirthful Leaps (+1d8 to jump distance)
Reveler (Proficiency: Performance, Persuasion, Musical Instrument)
  CLASS FEATURES (Transmutation Wizard)
  Arcane Recovery (Recover spell slots during short rest)
Transmutation Savant (Half cost/time copying transmutation spells)
Minor Alchemy (Transform materials temporarily)
  Transmuter's Stone (Create stone with one benefit):
• Darkvision 60ft
• 10ft increase to speed
• Proficiency in Con saves
• Resistance to element type
  LANGUAGES
Common
Sylvan
Elvish
Celestial
  SPELLCASTING
Spellbook capacity: Essentially unlimited
Spells Prepared Daily: 12 (INT mod + Wizard level)
  Cantrips (4 known):
  Prestidigitation
Mage Hand
Minor Illusion
Shape Water
  1st Level:
  Alarm
Comprehend Languages
Detect Magic
Expeditious Retreat
Feather Fall
Find Familiar
Floating Disk
Fog Cloud
Identify
Longstrider
Magic Missile
Shield
Silent Image
Unseen Servant
  2nd Level:
  Alter Self
Arcane Lock
Continual Flame
Darkvision
Enlarge/Reduce
Gentle Repose
Hold Person
Knock
Levitate
Magic Mouth
Misty Step
Nystul's Magic Aura
Rope Trick
See Invisibility
Spider Climb
Suggestion
Web
  3rd Level:
  Counterspell
Dispel Magic
Fly
Glyph of Warding
Haste
Leomund's Tiny Hut
Meld into Stone
Phantom Steed
Protection from Energy
Sending
Slow
Tiny Servant
Wall of Sand
Water Breathing
Water Walk
  4th Level:
  Arcane Eye
Control Water
Fabricate
Faithful Hound
Greater Invisibility
Hallucinatory Terrain
Mordenkainen's Private Sanctum
Polymorph
Stone Shape
Stoneskin
Wall of Fire
    Born in the Summer Court 88 years ago, Marigold showed early talent for transmutation magic and artisan crafts. Her natural satyr charm combined with genuine skill earned her a position as a court artisan, where she met and befriended Lev during his magical training.
  When whispers of Lev's impending exile reached her through court channels, she quietly joined a group of loyal friends planning to follow him to Nehwon. Her transmutation expertise was seen as crucial for establishing new homes in an unknown realm.
  After following Lev through the portal in early 3022, Marigold's abilities proved invaluable in helping establish the Twilight Covenant's infrastructure. She worked closely with others like Dewblossom and Deeproot to create secure spaces that felt like home, combining her transmutation magic with their crafting abilities.
  Now serves as an Artisan Keeper for the Twilight Covenant, focusing on maintaining and enhancing their sanctuaries while continuing to bring beauty and comfort to their new home through her magical crafting.
  Her workshop has become known as a place where practical magic meets artistic expression, reflecting both her dedication to the Covenant's survival and her satyr's heart for bringing joy through creation.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Athletic and agile despite scholarly pursuits, maintains satyr grace and dexterity through regular workshop activity. Her fey nature keeps her perpetually youthful and healthy, with no illnesses or abnormalities.

Body Features

Typical satyr lower body with goat-like legs and hooves, graceful and athletic upper body. Height 5'6", weight 135 lbs, with natural agility enhanced by years of precise craftwork.

Facial Features

Large, bright turquoise eyes with gold flecks, high cheekbones, and a perpetual hint of smile. Small, delicate curved horns adorned with magical crystals and metalwork of her own creation.

Identifying Characteristics

Wild copper-red curly hair with gold highlights, often adorned with flowers and magical crystals. Distinctive magical jewelry and tools of her own creation always worn or carried.

Physical quirks

Taps hooves rhythmically when concentrating
Gestures with crafting tools while talking
Hair sparkles with magical residue when casting
Unconsciously organizes objects by magical resonance
Hums while working on detailed transmutations

Special abilities

Race: Satyr
Class: Wizard (School of Transmutation) Level 8
  COMPLETE ABILITY LIST:
  RACIAL ABILITIES (SATYR):
• Fey Creature Type
• Ram's Head Horns (1d6 + Str)
• Magic Resistance (Advantage on saves vs. spells/magical effects)
• Mirthful Leaps (+1d8 to jump distance)
• Reveler (Proficiency: Performance, Persuasion, Musical Instrument)
• 35 ft base walking speed
• Darkvision 60ft
  CORE SPELLS (Crafting Focus):
• Fabricate
• Stone Shape
• Control Water
• Wall of Fire
• Polymorph
• Arcane Lock
• Continual Flame
• Glyph of Warding
• Tiny Servant
  WIZARD CLASS ABILITIES:
• Spellcasting (Intelligence-based)
• Arcane Recovery
• Ritual Casting
• Spellbook
• Transmutation Savant
• Minor Alchemy
• Transmuter's Stone
• Expert Transmuter
  SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT:
• Transmuter's Wand (+1)
• Ring of Artisan's Protection
• Artificer's Goggles
• Crafter's Stone
• Portable Workshop Kit
  DETAILED ABILITY BREAKDOWNS:
  **Enhanced Crafting Matrix**
Operational System:
• Crafting Matrix:
o Combines transmutation magic with artisan skills
o Creates permanent magical alterations
o Integrates multiple material types
o Self-stabilizing magical resonance
o Accident prevention protocols
Implementation Requirements:
• Must use specialized crafting tools
• Requires dedicated workspace
• Minimum 1-hour preparation time
• Material compatibility assessment
• Proper magical attunement
Limitations:
• One major project at a time
• Must maintain within workshop bounds
• Can be disrupted by wild magic
• Limited to non-living materials
• Requires regular rest periods
  **Portable Workshop System**
Operational System:
• Workshop Matrix:
o Collapsible magical workbench
o Creates stable crafting environment
o Maintains tool organization
o Emergency containment field
o Portable material storage
Special Features:
• Instant workshop setup
• Automatic tool arrangement
• Material preservation system
• Emergency magic dampening
• Cross-reference material properties
Limitations:
• Maximum 4-hour operation time
• 30 ft maximum deployment radius
• Cannot handle volatile materials
• Requires daily maintenance
• Limited storage capacity
  **Advanced Transmutation Network**
Operational System:
• Enhancement Matrix:
o Extends transmutation duration
o Creates permanent material changes
o Automatic stability monitoring
o Emergency reversion protocols
o Cross-material integration
Functional Components:
• Material Processing:
o Enhanced transmutation control
o Multi-material manipulation
o Property preservation systems
o Magical signature integration
o Safety containment fields
Limitations:
• Maximum 3 simultaneous transmutations
• Weekly maintenance required
• All materials must be non-living
• Network breaks if containment fails
• High magical energy consumption
  **Artisan's Protection System**
Operational System:
• Protection Matrix:
o Prevents crafting accidents
o Absorbs magical backlash
o Stabilizes unstable transmutations
o Material preservation field
o Emergency shutdown capability
Capabilities:
• Safety Processing:
o Instant accident prevention
o Magical energy redistribution
o Pattern stabilization
o Cross-reference hazards
o Emergency containment
Limitations:
• Must recharge after major intervention
• Maximum 24-hour active period
• Cannot protect against intentional damage
• Limited to crafting-related protection
• Requires monthly recalibration

Apparel & Accessories

Daily Wear:
  Colorful robes with flower motifs
Multiple layers of flowing fabric in autumn colors
Practical leather apron for workshop use
Self-crafted jewelry incorporating magical elements
Woven belt with specialized tool loops
Comfortable boots modified for satyr hooves
  Formal Attire:
  Elaborate TC ceremonial robes
Summer Court style formal wear
Enchanted accessories showing her artisan status

Specialized Equipment

Transmuter's Wand (+1, allows one free transmutation per day)
Ring of Artisan's Protection (prevents crafting accidents)
Artificer's Goggles (detect magical properties in materials)
Crafter's Stone (enhances transmutation duration)
Bag of Holding (workshop specific)
Portable Workshop Kit (collapsible magical workbench)
  Workshop Equipment:
  Enhanced crafting tools
Magical material storage containers
Crystalline focus array
Transmutation circle components
Emergency magical dampeners

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Born 01-26-2934 in the Summer Court's artisan district, Marigold was the second child of skilled craftspeople. Her early years were spent watching her parents create beautiful items for the noble houses, learning the basics of jewelry making and metalwork alongside basic satyr traditions.
  Around 2950 (age 16), she began showing strong magical aptitude, particularly in transmutation. Unlike many young satyrs who focused solely on revelry and performance, Marigold found joy in combining magic with crafting. Her parents used their connections to secure her apprenticeship with a transmutation specialist who served the court.
  2950-2960 marked her intensive magical training period. She excelled in practical applications of transmutation magic, especially those that could enhance or transform crafted items. While maintaining the typical satyr love of joy and beauty, she developed unusual discipline for her kind in pursuing magical expertise.
  2960-2975 saw her establishing her own reputation as a magical artisan. She opened her first workshop in the Summer Court's artisan quarter, specializing in magically enhanced decorative items and practical magical tools. During this period, she first met Lev, who would occasionally visit artisan workshops while learning about different magical disciplines.
  2975-3015: Her workshop flourished, becoming known for both beautiful aesthetics and practical enchantments. Her friendship with Lev grew through their shared interest in magical crafting, though she maintained professional boundaries appropriate to their different social stations.
  3015-3021: Through her connections in the artisan community, she became aware of growing tensions and whispers about Lev's potential exile. When approached by others who planned to follow him, she joined their preparations, using her workshop as a cover to create items they might need in exile. Early 3022: Left her successful workshop to follow Lev through the portal to Nehwon. Her transmutation abilities proved invaluable in helping establish the Twilight Covenant's early infrastructure.
  Present (10-26-3022): Serves as Artisan Keeper for the Twilight Covenant, focusing on combining practical magical crafting with creating spaces that feel like home. Her workshop continues to produce both beautiful and useful items for the community, while helping maintain and enhance their sanctuaries.

Gender Identity

As a satyr from the Summer Court, Marigold understands gender through a uniquely fey lens. While she identifies firmly as female, she views gender expression as flexible and tied to artistic expression. Summer Court culture treats gender as another form of natural beauty - something to be celebrated but not rigidly defined. Her female identity aligns naturally with her role as a creator and artist in fey society.

Sexuality

Marigold is pansexual but demisexual, typical of many Summer Court fey who form attractions based on shared artistic and magical resonance rather than physical characteristics. She forms deep emotional and intellectual connections before experiencing any physical attraction. She views sexuality as another form of artistic expression, caring more about the beauty of genuine connection than physical form or gender. Her relationships tend to be long-term and built on shared passion for magical crafting and artistic creation.

Education

2940-2950: Early family training in basic crafting and artisan skills
  2950-2960: Formal magical apprenticeship under Court Transmuter Silverweave
  • Intensive study of transmutation magic
  • Advanced crafting techniques
  • Magical theory and practical applications
  • 2960-2965: Advanced studies in magical artifice
  • Specialized workshops with various master crafters
  • Development of personal magical crafting style
  • Employment

    2965-2975: Apprentice Artisan in Summer Court
  • Assisted master crafters
  • Developed client base
  • Built professional reputation
  • 2975-3015: Independent Magical Artisan
  • Established personal workshop
  • Created magical items for nobility
  • Specialized in transformed materials
  • Built network of artisan contacts
  • 3015-3022: Court-Recognized Magical Artisan
  • Regular commissions from noble houses
  • Trained apprentices
  • Secret preparation for exile
  • Current (3022): Artisan Keeper, Twilight Covenant
  • Maintains sanctuary infrastructure
  • Creates magical tools and items
  • Trains new crafters
  • Develops magical solutions for TC needs
  • Accomplishments & Achievements

    Created first successful permanent magical item transformation at age 30
    Youngest artisan to receive Summer Court commission
    Developed unique method of combining transmutation with artistic crafting
    Created innovative magical storage solutions for sanctuary supplies

    Failures & Embarrassments

    Failed major court commission in 2980 (transmutation backfired)
    Lost control of a magical enhancement, destroying months of work (3010)

    Mental Trauma

    Witnessing a failed transmutation that injured an apprentice
    Guilt over leaving younger apprentices behind in Summer Court

    Intellectual Characteristics

    Creative problem-solver
    Detailed-oriented in crafting
    Quick to grasp magical theory
    Strong spatial reasoning
    Sometimes overthinks simple solutions

    Morality & Philosophy

    Believes beauty and function should coexist
    Values creative freedom while respecting magical laws
    Sees crafting as way to improve others' lives
    Believes in responsible use of transmutation
    Maintains that art serves community needs

    Taboos

    Never uses transmutation on living beings
    Won't create purely destructive items
    Refuses to alter others' craftwork without permission
    Never reveals Summer Court crafting secrets
    Won't teach dangerous transmutations to untrained individuals

    Personality Characteristics

    Motivation

    Primary:
      Create beauty through magical crafting
    Help TC thrive in new home
    Advance transmutation artistry
    Support and protect fellow exiles
      Secondary:
      Maintain Summer Court artistic traditions
    Train next generation of magical crafters
    Make practical spaces beautiful
    Honor loyalty to Lev and TC

    Savvies & Ineptitudes

    Magical crafting/transmutation
    Artistic design
    Material properties
    Workshop organization
    Teaching creative magic
      INEPTITUDES
      Combat magic
    Aggressive negotiations
    Keeping secrets
    Remembering names
    Following rigid protocols

    Likes & Dislikes

    Creative transmutation
    Teaching eager students
    Solving practical problems
    Dancing while working
    Complex magical projects
    Beautiful materials
    Workshop experiments
      DISLIKES
      Destructive magic
    Wasted materials
    Rigid rules
    Combat training
    Formal court politics
    Early mornings
    Failed transmutations

    Virtues & Personality perks

    Unwavering loyalty to friends
    Creative problem-solver
    Patient teacher
    Infectious optimism
    Meticulous craftwork
      Perks:
      Natural artistic talent
    Quick magical learning
    Steady hands for detailed work
    Perfect color memory
    Innovative thinking

    Vices & Personality flaws

    Workaholic tendencies
    Hoards crafting materials
    Perfectionistic streak
    Avoids confrontation
    Takes on too many projects
      Flaws:
      Overcomplicates simple solutions
    Loses track of time while crafting
    Trouble delegating work
    Sometimes forgets basic needs
    Too trusting with materials

    Personality Quirks

    Taps hooves while thinking
    Hums during detailed work
    Arranges tools by color
    Talks to materials while working
    Hair sparkles when excited
    Unconsciously organizes others' workspaces

    Hygiene

    Maintains immaculate personal and workshop cleanliness. Uses magical cleaning methods for both self and workspace. Regular grooming includes horn polishing and hoof maintenance. Keeps multiple workshop aprons, changing them between projects to prevent magical contamination.

    Social

    Contacts & Relations

    Marigold maintains strong connections within the Twilight Covenant, particularly with other key members like Dewblossom Dawnshimmer and Deeproot, who collaborate with her on various projects. She has deep friendships formed through mutual respect and shared goals, with Lev being a notable close friend from her days in the Summer Court. Her relationships are built on loyalty, trust, and a shared commitment to their cause. Outside the Covenant, she keeps occasional contact with former colleagues in the Summer Court's artisan community.

    Family Ties

    Born into the respected Glimmerleaf family of skilled craftspeople in the Summer Court, Marigold has strong familial ties. Her parents and siblings remain in the Summer Court, maintaining the family's reputation for excellence in crafting and artistry. While she misses her family, her dedication to the Twilight Covenant's mission keeps her focused.

    Religious Views

    Marigold honors Titania, the fey queen, drawing inspiration from her teachings on beauty, artistry, and the natural world. Her beliefs center around the idea that magic and creativity should be used to enhance and preserve the beauty of the world.

    Social Aptitude

    Marigold possesses a natural charisma, with her cheerful and optimistic demeanor making her well-liked among her peers. She exudes confidence in her crafting abilities but remains humble and approachable. Her ego is modest, with a focus on the joy of creation rather than personal glory. As an extroverted satyr, she enjoys social gatherings and lively discussions, yet always maintains proper etiquette and respect for others.

    Mannerisms

    Marigold has several habitual gestures and ways of speaking. She taps her hooves rhythmically when concentrating and gestures with crafting tools while talking. Her hair sparkles with magical residue when casting spells, adding to her enchanting presence. Unconsciously, she organizes objects by their magical resonance and hums while working on detailed transmutations.

    Hobbies & Pets

    Marigold doesn't have any pets, but she has a deep love for nature and often surrounds herself with plants and flowers in her workshop. Her hobbies include experimenting with new transmutation techniques, dancing while working, and teaching eager students the art of magical crafting. She finds joy in solving practical problems through creativity.

    Speech

    Marigold's tone of voice is cheerful and melodic, with a gentle pitch that carries a hint of mischief. She speaks with a subtle fairy accent, reminiscent of the Feywild, and her dialect includes Common, Sylvan, Elvish, Celestial, and Dwarven. She has no speech impediments and frequently uses catchphrases like "Beauty and function are two sides of the same coin" and "Magic flows best through joyful hands." Common phrases include "Let's make it both useful AND beautiful," and she often compliments others with "Your work is truly inspiring." She avoids insults, preferring constructive criticism. Her greetings are warm, with phrases like "Greetings, fellow crafter," and farewells like "May your creations bring joy." She avoids swearing, using metaphors related to magic and crafting, such as "Like transforming lead into gold."

    Wealth & Financial state

    Upper-Middle Class
    No Significant Debts: Marigold manages her finances carefully and has no outstanding debts.
      Debts: No significant debts, manages her finances carefully.
      Funds: Generates a steady income through her role as Artisan Keeper and creating magical items. Receives a modest stipend from the Summer Court.
      Disposable Income: Limited, as most of her income is reinvested into her workshop and materials.
      Assets: Owns a fully equipped magical workshop, a collection of magical artifacts and crafted items, and personal items.
      Investments: Regularly invests in expanding and upgrading her workshop and magical research.
    Alignment
    Chaotic Good
    Species
    Fey
    Ethnicity
    Honorary & Occupational Titles
    Artisan Keeper: Title within the Twilight Covenant.
    Lady (Summer Court)
    Age
    88
    Date of Birth
    01-26-2934
    Birthplace
    Children
    Pronouns
    She/Her
    Sex
    Female satyr with typical fey reproductive characteristics
    Gender
    Identifies as female, following traditional Summer Court fey interpretations of gender roles
    Presentation
    Favors elaborate, colorful robes with flower motifs and magical embellishments, projecting both her artistic nature and magical expertise through her appearance
    Eyes
    Large, bright turquoise eyes with gold flecks, slightly upturned at corners, always sparkling with mischief
    Hair
    Wild, curly copper-red hair with gold highlights, falls to mid-back, often adorned with flowers and magical crystals
    Skin Tone/Pigmentation
    Sun-kissed golden tone, smooth with faint freckles across nose and shoulders
    Height
    5'6"
    Weight
    135 Lbs.
    Quotes & Catchphrases
    "Beauty and function are two sides of the same coin."
    "Every material has potential for transformation."
    "Magic flows best through joyful hands."
    "Let's make it both useful AND beautiful."
    Belief/Deity
    Marigold primarily honors Titania
    Aligned Organization
    Other Affiliations
    Known Languages
    Common
    Sylvan (native)
    Elvish
    Celestial
    Dwarven
    Character Prototype
    Core Concept: A magical artisan who combines the whimsical nature of a satyr with the precise discipline of a transmutation wizard.
    Key Elements:
      Cheerful fey craftsperson turned dedicated wizard
    Combines artistic creativity with magical precision
    Values both beauty and practicality
    Natural performer who found joy in scholarly pursuits
      Similar Character Tropes:
      The artisan mage
    The scholarly fey
    The magical architect
    The creative perfectionist
      Unique Aspects:
      Uses transmutation for artistic creation
    Maintains satyr joy while mastering complex magic
    Balances Summer Court artistry with TC practicality
    Brings beauty to functional magical infrastructure
      Inspiration Sources:
      Fantasy craftsmages
    Artistic architects
    Renaissance inventors
    Magical artificers
      Role in TC:
      Infrastructure specialist
    Artisan leader
    Workshop keeper
    Creative problem-solver

    Cover image: Moon Phases by Unknown

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