Eldest Oak
The Eldest Oak
The Eldest Oak is the ruler of the Court of Blight, embodying the very essence of decay, disease, and the dark side of nature. As the supreme arbiter of the court’s grim influence, the Eldest Oak is a towering, ancient being whose presence exudes an aura of malevolent power and withered grandeur.
The Eldest Oak is a colossal, gnarled tree, standing at the heart of the Court of Blight. Its bark is a patchwork of twisted knots, cracked fissures, and patches of rotting wood, giving it an appearance of age and decay. The tree's branches are skeletal and leafless, adorned with clusters of sickly fungi, creeping moss, and hanging strands of cobwebs. At night, the Eldest Oak's branches emit a faint, eerie glow, casting long shadows across the blighted landscape.
The face of the Eldest Oak is carved into its trunk, a haunting visage with hollow, sunken eyes and a mouth that curls into a perpetual, grimace-like frown. These features are made of deep grooves and cracks in the bark, giving the appearance of a weathered, ancient mask. The eyes glow with a dim, sickly green light, reflecting the pervasive rot and decay of the court.
The Eldest Oak is a figure of immense power and ancient wisdom, though its wisdom is often tinged with a cruel and unyielding nature. It is deeply connected to the cycles of decay and death, viewing these as natural and necessary processes. Its voice is a deep, resonant rumble, echoing like a groan through the twisted branches and tangled roots of its domain. Despite its imposing and intimidating presence, the Eldest Oak is a meticulous ruler who values order and adherence to the court’s dark laws.
As the ruler of the Court of Blight, the Eldest Oak oversees the enforcement of the court's harsh laws and taboos. It governs the spread of disease and decay with an iron will, ensuring that all Fey within its domain uphold the principles of rot and corruption. The Eldest Oak commands respect through fear and reverence, its very presence a reminder of the power of nature's darker aspects.
The realm of the Eldest Oak is a desolate, blighted forest where every tree, plant, and creature reflects the court's themes of decay and disease. The ground is often covered in a thick layer of rotting leaves and fungal growth, and the air is filled with the pungent smell of decay. The Eldest Oak’s great roots spread deep into the earth, drawing power from the decay that permeates the land, reinforcing its role as the sovereign of the Court of Blight.
The Eldest Oak is a symbol of nature’s unyielding cycles, embodying the destructive yet necessary processes of decay and disease. Its appearance and demeanor are a constant reminder of the Court of Blight's dark dominion over the forces of ruin.
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Court of Blight
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They/Them
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Presentation
Androgynous
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Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Rough bark
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