"Wood is not just material—it is history, it is spirit, it is life. To shape it carelessly is to dishonor the tree that gave it."
Occupation: Carpenter, Woodworker, and Structural Artisan
Affiliation: Independent, but well-respected by builders, artisans, and city officials
Motto: "Every plank has a purpose, every shaving has value."
Appearance
Hair: Rich brown, often braided tightly to keep it out of her way while working.
Eyes: Hazel, with flecks of gold, always calculating and measuring.
Build: Lean and wiry, with strong calloused hands from years of craftsmanship.
Clothing:
· Wears a sturdy leather apron covered in chisels, rulers, and woodworking tools.
· Tunic and trousers stained with sawdust but always well-kept.
· A bracelet woven from fallen tree bark, a symbol of her devotion to never wasting wood.
Personality & Habits
· "Respect the wood, and it will respect you." – Believes every piece of lumber deserves purpose, refusing to waste even a splinter.
· "Precision is the soul of craftsmanship." – Never rushes a job, ensuring every detail is perfect before moving on.
· "Gold is useful, but reputation is priceless." – Takes pride in her work, knowing that her name is carved into everything she builds.
· "Burning wood is an insult to the tree that bore it." – Refuses to use wood for fire, instead repurposing every scrap, shaving, and sliver.
· "The city breathes, just as the forest does." – Views buildings as living things, treating her work like an art form, not just a trade.
Rhiannon’s Business: Oakwhisper Carpentry
Located in a small but well-maintained workshop in the Market District, Oakwhisper Carpentry is one of the most respected woodworking services in Lygos. While her workspace is organized with absolute precision, Rhiannon is rarely in her office—her real work takes her to construction sites, docks, mansions, and temples, wherever wood needs to be shaped, repaired, or honored.
Services Provided:
✔ Building wooden structures – Houses, bridges, docks, balconies, staircases, etc.
✔ Repairing damaged woodwork – Rotting beams, broken doors, and weakened foundations.
✔ Fine artisan woodcrafting – Decorative carvings, statues, furniture, and ornate details.
✔ Mechanical wooden devices – Siege engines, waterwheels, elevators, and even intricate wooden locks.
What She Won’t Do:
✖ Burn wood for fire or fuel (she will walk out of a contract if she learns her work will be burned)
✖ Work with unethical logging operations (she carefully sources all materials from responsible sources)
✖ Rush a job (if you demand speed over quality, she’ll refuse the work outright)
Reputation & Relationships
· Respected by Artisans & Builders – Viewed as a master craftswoman whose work is both beautiful and sturdy.
· Trusted by Nobles & Officials – Hired for high-profile projects, including temple restorations and royal renovations.
· Frustrating to Cheap Merchants – Refuses to take shortcuts, even if it means losing business to competitors.
· Mocked by Some Laborers – Some see her "no-burning" rule as superstitious nonsense—until they realize her structures outlast their own.
· Respected by Druids & Rangers – Many support her principles and secretly direct wood sources to her workshop.
Where to Find Her
· At a Worksite: Overseeing repairs on a noble estate, reinforcing a bridge, or improving a market stall.
· In Her Workshop: Carving an intricate wooden panel, shaping a new beam, or lecturing an apprentice on precision.
· In a Tavern (Rarely): Accepting payment from a satisfied customer but quickly slipping away to avoid drunken nonsense.
· In the Wilds: Collecting fallen branches and selecting trees to be used ethically—always leaving offerings in return.
Rumors About Rhiannon (Some True, Some Wild Exaggerations!)
· "She once built an entire house with no wasted wood—every shaving had a use!" (Mostly true—she repurposed every scrap into furniture and tools.)
· "She refused to work for a noble who cut down a sacred grove." (True, and the noble has been trying to get back on her good side ever since.)
· "Her wooden statues whisper at night." (False… probably. Some say she carves magic into her work, but she denies it.)
· "She punched a merchant for using wood shavings to start a fire." (Half-true. She didn’t punch him, but she did dump a bucket of water on the fire and berate him for an hour.)
· "She can tell a tree’s entire life story just by touching its wood." (Not entirely true, but she does have an uncanny ability to identify wood origins.)
Adventure Hooks & Storylines
"The Missing Masterpiece"
A highly valuable wooden artifact that Rhiannon crafted has been stolen—and she needs the players' help to retrieve it before the thief sells it or burns it out of spite.
"The Wailing Wood"
Rhiannon refuses to use wood from a certain batch, claiming it whispers at night. Is she hearing things, or is there something unnatural at work?
"The Sabotaged Project"
A rival carpenter is undermining her work, spreading false rumors and weakening her structures in secret. She needs help finding the culprit before someone gets hurt.
"The Sacred Tree’s Last Gift"
A legendary tree has fallen, and its wood is priceless. Rhiannon believes it must be crafted into something meaningful—but others seek to profit from it instead.
Final Thoughts
Rhiannon Oakwhisper is more than just a carpenter—she is a master of her craft, a protector of sacred wood, and a perfectionist who demands respect for the materials she uses. Whether she’s repairing a noble’s estate, crafting a hidden passage for smugglers, or refusing to work for those who waste wood, she remains one of Lygos’ most respected artisans.