About

A band of adventurers made the discovery of a lifetime when they stumbled upon the ruins of an ancient city the elements had done well to hide. It was half flooded in swampland, half buried beneath a landslide, and completely blanketed by a forest with trees tall enough to shroud even the highest towers of the castle. But when archaeologists were brought in to excavate they found the sculpted stones and buildings perfectly intact, as if time had done nothing to weather them. The enchantments were still active as well, preventing any from entering the castle.

While these curiosities were both amazing and bewildering, the most magnificent mystery of them all was found in what was once the castle's garden. Among the overgrown vegetation lay a sleeping Dreamy, or at least the appearance of one. Upon investigation they determined it was a golem-esque machine that was more lifelike and ornate than any other. The mere concept that such a thing could be made would be the talk of the intellectual world for decades! And then, as if determined to top itself, the being opened their eyes and spoke! Albeit in a language few remembered, much less knew.

Not wanting to expose them to the world and potential danger, the archaeologists chose to conceal the lad among their group, hoping to save them from cruel experimentation or disassembly. Named Laurel after the crown of flowers and leaves that had grown around their head, he was adopted by their guild and now serves them as pupil, errand boy, and puzzle to be solved by the few that knew his true identity.

Relationships

Sterling • Teacher
He instructs Laurel about the current world. There's so much to learn...

Maqia • Familiar Stranger
Something about this person that makes him feel.. nostalgic. Sad.

Lance • Engineer
A foreign prince with a knack for ancient tech. Laurel goes to them for repairs.