Name: Glade of Oaks
Age: Over hundreds of thousands of years
Birthday: Unknown
Gender: Female
Species: Sword / Nature Spirit
Category: Citizen
Career: Unemployed
Appearance Description:
Artwork by Pallas
Font by Jester Font Studio
Avatar Form:
Glade of Oaks is a strange being that most people can only describe as looking like a humanoid deer with dragon like scales and wild tree branches growing around their lithe body. For such of an ancient being, Glade appears youthful and in the peak of physical health.
Glade possesses a heart-shaped face as their large, reptilian green eyes makes them look younger despite their tall statue. Atop their head is a pair of antlers and rust-orange hair that becomes a copper-green as it cascades down to their shoulders. Their ears are pointed like an elf’s, their cheeks round, and two sharpened canines poke out from their brown full lips.
From hoof to antler they stand at 7 feet tall, weigh nearly 260 pounds. Short fur that transitions from red brown to yellowish tan as it reaches their face and underbelly regions. Much of their body is also covered in patches of bronze scales that grow like a natural armor while woody branches gracefully wrap around their body as well as grow into a pair of bushy “wings” on their back. While Glade wears no clothing, their woody branches do grow in such a way to provide minimal body coverage over their bountiful breast as well as obscuring their groin region. Both of their hooves and fingernails are lively bright green and possess a long scaly tail that ends with large tuff of fluffy orange-green fur.
Sword Form:
As a sword, Glade of Oaks is a mighty 5 feet and 6 inches in length. While the blade itself looks it crafted with patterned bronze, it is actually the hardened heartwood of an ancient tree. The handle itself consist of live oak branches twisted in a way to provide the user a good grip with two hands.
Personality Description:
Motherly – Glade is a gentle and kind soul, caring for the needs and concerns of all living creatures around her. She sees all other living creatures as her children and tends to treat them as such.
War Wary – Even with the war over, Glade is always on edge and ever vigilant for the corrupting shadows that devoured her world to return and invade this one. Even when relaxing, they never let their guard down.
Nature Loving – As spirit of nature and being a formerly a tree, Glade understandably has a close connection to nature. They take comfort in communing with the forests and often spends their days taking solace with the natural world.
Ascetic – Glade of Oaks shuns materialistic belongings, taking interest in a simple and self-sustaining lifestyle with little possessions.
Active Abilities:
Weapon Shift – Glade of Oaks can transform from their avatar from into that of large greatsword.
Will of the Wilds – All non-sentient wildlife are non-hostile to Glade of Oaks and their owner so long as the creatures are not provoked into combat. Nearby creatures can also be called upon to provide assistance though these creatures will flee should they be put into a situation where their lives would in peril.
Paths of Wood – Glade can merge and travel between two trees so long as those trees are connected by their roots underground. This ability can also extend to their owner so long as their owner is wielding Glade when using this ability.
Passive Abilities:
Peak Physique – Glade is always operating at peak performance and does not tire nor require rest. Glade is also capable of matching the speeds of the top human sprinters and is nearly as strong as the strongest human.
Ergonomic Adaptations – When in sword form, they mold themselves in such a manner that provide their user with the best and most comfortable grip. Glade is also immune to any damage or harmful effects (such as burning touch or an aura of weakness) caused by their wielder.
Ancient Heartwood – Crafted from the heart of an ancient magical tree, Glade is extraordinary tough in both sword and avatar form. In sword form can cut like steel yet are nearly 5 times more durable while in avatar form their body is as hardy as the strongest ironwood.
Shared Experience – Those whom wield Glade as their weapon are able to access the memories and experiences of Glade and Glade’s previous owners, allowing one access to quickly master new sword techniques as they allow these memories in. On must take care as don't delve too deeply for the wealth of battle experiences comes with Glade's personal trauma with war and loss.
Bounded – Glade can be bounded to one user at a time and this bound can only be broken by the user’s death or command. Once bounded, Glade is able to telepathically communicate with their owner (regardless of where they are) as well as knowing their current heath and emotions at all time.
Levitate – Is able to levitate above the ground a few feet in either sword or avatar form. While they cannot move any faster than normal this ability can allow them to slowly descend to the ground.
Weaknesses:
Being of Nature - Glade of Oaks is being naturally attuned to the natural world. Thus, the polluted and man-made city ecoscape drains them of their power. While they can tolerate being in being in an urban environment they can only do so for a few hours before retreating to the wilds or a park to recuperate.
Herbicides –Chemicals used to kill trees can also impact Glade of Oaks. While such toxins will not kill Glade, they can leave her incapacitated depending on the herbicide’s effect.
Biography:
Glade of Oaks is an ancient spirit of nature of the now lost world of Estera. They have long existed on the then barren world as an aimless spirit until divine seed landed on the planet, making it both lush and green. For eons she sheltered the songbirds in her branches and denning animals in her roots. They endured while the lesser trees withered, becoming one of the few elder trees to still thrive after so many hundreds of thousands of years.
In those countless millennium she watched as these children grow more and more clever. Tools of stone gave way to iron, shelters made of wood and mud sculpted from more durable stone. Under the Dragon King’s wise rule new groves sprouted from charred battlefields, old grudges where mended, and the peoples learned to live with nature instead of dominating it. Their enlightened rule brought newfound prosperity to all. That was until the parasite from the stars fell onto the world.
Like an infection it spread, draining the world of its magic and corrupting all life it encountered. Hosts of the undeath assaulted every corner of the planet and assailed every stronghold. Glade protected those that they could from the initial attacks but soon recognize even she may not be able provide sanctuary for long. Realizing their doom, Glade and the few remaining Great Trees vowed to protect all life, offering their very essence as weapons to the most powerful warriors to fight off the scourge. From her heartwood, Glade was shaped into sword and bonded to Princess Alora. The two fought together against the doom and despite a valiant effort, a hundred years of fighting eroded the defenders til it was clear that the war was lost and the few survivors were forced to flee their dying planet.
Since their flight from Estera, Glade would live on aboard the inter-dimensional tree-city as one of its many refugees. During these years of exile Glade would remain Alora's constant companion and rarely strayed from her side whether that time was spent with family, training, or among the kingdom's subjects. In time, much of the people had grown used to living adrift as their memories of the world that once was waned. Glade however, they found themselves reflecting on the past and though they remained compassionate and strong on the outside, inside they were filled with inner turmoil and regret. Keen to atone, Glade was glad to accompany Alora as they searched for a new planet to call home. While the tree continued to drift in space, Alora and Glade would visit many worlds in their search for a new home to colonize. Their search they would eventually come to Earth sometime during its industrial revolution. Upon landing on the planet, they found themselves unable to leave and so settled themselves to live among earth's inhabitants.
For a time, Alora and Glade stuck together for the first couple of decades but the memories of the war haunted Glade whom constantly blamed themselves for not being able to protect her world. Eventually it became too much for Glade whom seek out the most isolated old grove forest to meditate and find inner peace. Glade wandered the Earth till they eventually came to North America, living as a recluse in the ancient forests. While she tried keep out of the way of the native humans, she did on occasion emerged to help humans in need in secret. Even in isolation, they still maintained their connection to her old friend Alora whom she could still maintain a telepathic link with due to their shared bond.
In the of 2017, Glade could feel her connection from Alora was suddenly severed. In that moment she knew her friend and her long-time comrade was murdered but was powerless to protect her due the distance separating the two. After being given the appropriate time to grieve and senseing the recent arrival of tree on Manta Carlos, Glade decide now was the time to end her hermetic lifestyle and seek out Alora’s child so that she may lend her services to him as well as safeguard him.
Resources:
Glade of Oaks spartan lifestyle means that they lack any sort of meaningful resources and is currently living along the periphery of the Forbidden Forest.
Additional Information:
Was created to fulfill a wanted ad request for a sentient sword for Saber’s character Eein.
Age: Over hundreds of thousands of years
Birthday: Unknown
Gender: Female
Species: Sword / Nature Spirit
Category: Citizen
Career: Unemployed
Appearance Description:
Artwork by Pallas
Font by Jester Font Studio
Avatar Form:
Glade of Oaks is a strange being that most people can only describe as looking like a humanoid deer with dragon like scales and wild tree branches growing around their lithe body. For such of an ancient being, Glade appears youthful and in the peak of physical health.
Glade possesses a heart-shaped face as their large, reptilian green eyes makes them look younger despite their tall statue. Atop their head is a pair of antlers and rust-orange hair that becomes a copper-green as it cascades down to their shoulders. Their ears are pointed like an elf’s, their cheeks round, and two sharpened canines poke out from their brown full lips.
From hoof to antler they stand at 7 feet tall, weigh nearly 260 pounds. Short fur that transitions from red brown to yellowish tan as it reaches their face and underbelly regions. Much of their body is also covered in patches of bronze scales that grow like a natural armor while woody branches gracefully wrap around their body as well as grow into a pair of bushy “wings” on their back. While Glade wears no clothing, their woody branches do grow in such a way to provide minimal body coverage over their bountiful breast as well as obscuring their groin region. Both of their hooves and fingernails are lively bright green and possess a long scaly tail that ends with large tuff of fluffy orange-green fur.
Sword Form:
As a sword, Glade of Oaks is a mighty 5 feet and 6 inches in length. While the blade itself looks it crafted with patterned bronze, it is actually the hardened heartwood of an ancient tree. The handle itself consist of live oak branches twisted in a way to provide the user a good grip with two hands.
Personality Description:
Motherly – Glade is a gentle and kind soul, caring for the needs and concerns of all living creatures around her. She sees all other living creatures as her children and tends to treat them as such.
War Wary – Even with the war over, Glade is always on edge and ever vigilant for the corrupting shadows that devoured her world to return and invade this one. Even when relaxing, they never let their guard down.
Nature Loving – As spirit of nature and being a formerly a tree, Glade understandably has a close connection to nature. They take comfort in communing with the forests and often spends their days taking solace with the natural world.
Ascetic – Glade of Oaks shuns materialistic belongings, taking interest in a simple and self-sustaining lifestyle with little possessions.
Active Abilities:
Weapon Shift – Glade of Oaks can transform from their avatar from into that of large greatsword.
Will of the Wilds – All non-sentient wildlife are non-hostile to Glade of Oaks and their owner so long as the creatures are not provoked into combat. Nearby creatures can also be called upon to provide assistance though these creatures will flee should they be put into a situation where their lives would in peril.
Paths of Wood – Glade can merge and travel between two trees so long as those trees are connected by their roots underground. This ability can also extend to their owner so long as their owner is wielding Glade when using this ability.
Passive Abilities:
Peak Physique – Glade is always operating at peak performance and does not tire nor require rest. Glade is also capable of matching the speeds of the top human sprinters and is nearly as strong as the strongest human.
Ergonomic Adaptations – When in sword form, they mold themselves in such a manner that provide their user with the best and most comfortable grip. Glade is also immune to any damage or harmful effects (such as burning touch or an aura of weakness) caused by their wielder.
Ancient Heartwood – Crafted from the heart of an ancient magical tree, Glade is extraordinary tough in both sword and avatar form. In sword form can cut like steel yet are nearly 5 times more durable while in avatar form their body is as hardy as the strongest ironwood.
Shared Experience – Those whom wield Glade as their weapon are able to access the memories and experiences of Glade and Glade’s previous owners, allowing one access to quickly master new sword techniques as they allow these memories in. On must take care as don't delve too deeply for the wealth of battle experiences comes with Glade's personal trauma with war and loss.
Bounded – Glade can be bounded to one user at a time and this bound can only be broken by the user’s death or command. Once bounded, Glade is able to telepathically communicate with their owner (regardless of where they are) as well as knowing their current heath and emotions at all time.
Levitate – Is able to levitate above the ground a few feet in either sword or avatar form. While they cannot move any faster than normal this ability can allow them to slowly descend to the ground.
Weaknesses:
Being of Nature - Glade of Oaks is being naturally attuned to the natural world. Thus, the polluted and man-made city ecoscape drains them of their power. While they can tolerate being in being in an urban environment they can only do so for a few hours before retreating to the wilds or a park to recuperate.
Herbicides –Chemicals used to kill trees can also impact Glade of Oaks. While such toxins will not kill Glade, they can leave her incapacitated depending on the herbicide’s effect.
Biography:
Glade of Oaks is an ancient spirit of nature of the now lost world of Estera. They have long existed on the then barren world as an aimless spirit until divine seed landed on the planet, making it both lush and green. For eons she sheltered the songbirds in her branches and denning animals in her roots. They endured while the lesser trees withered, becoming one of the few elder trees to still thrive after so many hundreds of thousands of years.
In those countless millennium she watched as these children grow more and more clever. Tools of stone gave way to iron, shelters made of wood and mud sculpted from more durable stone. Under the Dragon King’s wise rule new groves sprouted from charred battlefields, old grudges where mended, and the peoples learned to live with nature instead of dominating it. Their enlightened rule brought newfound prosperity to all. That was until the parasite from the stars fell onto the world.
Like an infection it spread, draining the world of its magic and corrupting all life it encountered. Hosts of the undeath assaulted every corner of the planet and assailed every stronghold. Glade protected those that they could from the initial attacks but soon recognize even she may not be able provide sanctuary for long. Realizing their doom, Glade and the few remaining Great Trees vowed to protect all life, offering their very essence as weapons to the most powerful warriors to fight off the scourge. From her heartwood, Glade was shaped into sword and bonded to Princess Alora. The two fought together against the doom and despite a valiant effort, a hundred years of fighting eroded the defenders til it was clear that the war was lost and the few survivors were forced to flee their dying planet.
Since their flight from Estera, Glade would live on aboard the inter-dimensional tree-city as one of its many refugees. During these years of exile Glade would remain Alora's constant companion and rarely strayed from her side whether that time was spent with family, training, or among the kingdom's subjects. In time, much of the people had grown used to living adrift as their memories of the world that once was waned. Glade however, they found themselves reflecting on the past and though they remained compassionate and strong on the outside, inside they were filled with inner turmoil and regret. Keen to atone, Glade was glad to accompany Alora as they searched for a new planet to call home. While the tree continued to drift in space, Alora and Glade would visit many worlds in their search for a new home to colonize. Their search they would eventually come to Earth sometime during its industrial revolution. Upon landing on the planet, they found themselves unable to leave and so settled themselves to live among earth's inhabitants.
For a time, Alora and Glade stuck together for the first couple of decades but the memories of the war haunted Glade whom constantly blamed themselves for not being able to protect her world. Eventually it became too much for Glade whom seek out the most isolated old grove forest to meditate and find inner peace. Glade wandered the Earth till they eventually came to North America, living as a recluse in the ancient forests. While she tried keep out of the way of the native humans, she did on occasion emerged to help humans in need in secret. Even in isolation, they still maintained their connection to her old friend Alora whom she could still maintain a telepathic link with due to their shared bond.
In the of 2017, Glade could feel her connection from Alora was suddenly severed. In that moment she knew her friend and her long-time comrade was murdered but was powerless to protect her due the distance separating the two. After being given the appropriate time to grieve and senseing the recent arrival of tree on Manta Carlos, Glade decide now was the time to end her hermetic lifestyle and seek out Alora’s child so that she may lend her services to him as well as safeguard him.
Resources:
Glade of Oaks spartan lifestyle means that they lack any sort of meaningful resources and is currently living along the periphery of the Forbidden Forest.
Additional Information:
Was created to fulfill a wanted ad request for a sentient sword for Saber’s character Eein.
