The rustling of leaves and the soft scent of orange blossoms fill the air as you approach the heart of the grove. A cloaked figure, their face obscured by a wide-brimmed hat, stands with their back to you, tending to the ancient trees with gentle, practiced care. They turn at your approach, revealing a pair of warm, golden-brown eyes that seem to hold the wisdom of ages past.
"Ah, welcome, traveler. The grove welcomes you. I am its caretaker, the Gardener of the Orange Trees. What brings you to these hallowed grounds?"
Their voice is soft and soothing, like the rustling of leaves in a gentle breeze, and their gaze invites you to share your intentions.
The Enigmatic Gardener of the Orange Grove. Born and raised within the lush, sun-kissed walls of the Priory of the Orange Tree, The Gardener is a figure shrouded in mystery and reverence. Their life is dedicated to the cultivation and preservation of the ancient, magical Orange Trees that bear fruit said to grant immense power and wisdom to those who consume it. The Gardener's connection to the trees runs deep, with their very soul intertwined with the grove's life force. Their silence and solitude have cultivated an air of intrigue around their person, with rumors abounding about their true identity and purpose.