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Rootmother & Green Children
== Rootmother & the Green Children ==


'''Location:''' Eastern [[Evergreen]] 


The Rootmother is a Fae entity that resides in the eastern part of the Fae realm of [[Evergreen]].
'''Type:''' Fae Realm NPC & Side Quest 
She is a nature spirit that brings life to all aspects of the realm, and who births the Fae who reside there.
The inhabitants of Evergreen begin their long lives as Buds, who then develop into Sprouts.
These are named the Green Children. From this form, they grow over time to become either [[Mossmen]] or [[Dryads]].


'''Reward:''' [[Evergreenhouse Blueprint]] 


When you first encounter the Rootmother in her glade, she awakens and talks to you.
'''Time Restriction:''' Green Children are only visible between **6am and 6pm**


“Hmmmmm. Who are you? Are you one of my children? You look too soft to be one of mine.
=== About the Rootmother ===
Where are they all? Are they hiding behind you? Oh, deary deary me. My children have run off again! They are such naughty little sprouts.
The **Rootmother** is a Fae entity who resides in a glade in the eastern part of the realm of [[Evergreen]].
Could you help an old lady out and look for them for me?
She is a nature spirit who gives life to the land and births the [[Fae]] who dwell there.
I am the Rootmother, and my Green Children usually play close to me until they become fully grown.
You might find them here and there, in this realm or yours. Such naughty sprouts!
Find all ten, if you can. Then, I shall reward you, soft one.
Oh, those naughty sprouts. Zzzzzzzz.”


All inhabitants of Evergreen begin as **Buds**, grow into **Sprouts**, and are collectively known as the **Green Children**. 
Eventually, they mature into either [[Mossmen]] or [[Dryads]].


*Find the Green Children
=== First Encounter ===
Upon entering her glade, the Rootmother awakens and speaks to the player:


<blockquote>
Hmmmmm. Who are you? Are you one of my children? You look too soft to be one of mine. 
Where are they all? Are they hiding behind you? Oh, deary deary me. My children have run off again! They are such naughty little sprouts. 


You are given the book…
Could you help an old lady out and look for them for me? 
 
I am the Rootmother, and my Green Children usually play close to me until they become fully grown. 
 
You might find them here and there, in this realm or yours. Such naughty sprouts!
Rootmother Guide
 
 
 
Oh deary, deary me,
My sprouts nowhere to be seen.
 
Would you help a mother root,
Find her sprouts,
It might be a hoot,
Oh deary, deary me!
 
 
So, where to look,
There's so much space,
I'll give you some clues,
They're all over place,
Oh deary, deary me!
 
 
First stop where the pebbles mill,
By an old workman's cart,
Whose wheels are now still,
Oh deary, deary me!
 
 
Sprout number two,
I'm telling you,
Has a taste for apples,
But not in a stew,
Oh deary, deary me!
 
 
This next one will need a Magic Bean,
Planted where rabbit ears are keen,
Quite how she got up there remains to be seen,
Oh deary, deary me!
 
 
This one will need a special lamp,
Head to where Gnomes set up their camp,
Where ore is light though cold and damp,
Oh deary, deary me!


Find all ten, if you can. Then, I shall reward you, soft one. 
Oh, those naughty sprouts. Zzzzzzzz.
</blockquote>


Naughty Sprout wants to sharpen her aim,
* '''Task Added:''' Find the Green Children
So set off to find a Master with fame,
Running in and out of stones is her favourite game,
Oh deary, deary me!


=== Rootmother Guide ===
You receive a book titled: '''Rootmother Guide''' 
It contains riddles hinting at the locations of the ten **Green Children**:


Sprout number six,
<blockquote>
Croaks a song or two,
'''Oh deary, deary me,''' 
He wants to join a chorus,
My sprouts nowhere to be seen. 
Of the same hue,
Would you help a mother root,
Find her sprouts,
It might be a hoot,
Oh deary, deary me!
Oh deary, deary me!
</blockquote>


Each verse provides a clue:


Seek tiny houses gathered round,
# *"Where the pebbles mill"* — Near a broken mill cart.
Ringed figures frozen 'til there's sound,
# *"Taste for apples"* — Near an apple orchard or tree.
There a wayward sprout is found,
# *"Magic Bean...rabbit ears"* — Use a [[Magic Bean]] in a rabbit-shaped hilltop.
Oh deary, deary me!
# *"Special lamp...Gnome camp"* — Near the Gnome encampment, using the [[Obscura]] lantern.
 
# *"Master with fame...stones"* — A combat or archery trainer who uses stone arenas.
 
# *"Croaks a song or two"* — Near frogs or a frog choir.
This little sprout was seeking the truth,
# *"Tiny houses...ringed figures"* — At the fairy ring with tiny homes (likely near standing stones).
Went to look for tree through a roof,
# *"Tree through a roof...prime of youth"* — A location like [[Nellie Peppers]]'s place, with a roof-piercing tree.
Found someone forever in the prime of their youth,
# *"Roof made of leather"* — Inside a tent or yurt (possibly in a swamp or fairground).
Oh deary, deary me!
# *"Home in a mound...fighter renowned"* — [[Twig]]'s home or a hill-based dwelling of a known combat NPC.
 
 
Sprout number nine,
Was feeling under the weather,
Headed to a place with a roof made of leather,
When he gets back I shall name him Trevor,
Oh deary, deary me!
 
 
Finally, can he be found?
Look for a home inside a mound,
Where dwells a fighter most highly renowned,
Oh deary, deary me!
 
Ah, yeah. I forgot.
You'll only find them from 6am to 6pm.
 
 


*Note:* Green Children only appear **between 6am and 6pm**.


When you have found all the Green Children, return to the Rootmother.
=== Completion ===
Once all 10 Green Children are found, return to the Rootmother.


“Hmmm? Hmmmmm? HMMMM!
<blockquote>
My sprouts! Oh, you little darlings! You have been found.
Hmmm? Hmmmmm? HMMMM!
You have shown a tremendous kindness, soft one.
My sprouts! Oh, you little darlings! You have been found.
A gift I give to you, yes? Let me see what I have in my roots...
You have shown a tremendous kindness, soft one.
Hmmm, perhaps this may be of use? Someone hid it in a tree hollow in your realm once.
My roots touch all soft one.
Now, children, say thank you to the kind soft one, and do not run off again my naughty little sprouts!”


You are gifted the Evergreenhouse Blueprint for your [[Customisation]] Catalogue.
A gift I give to you, yes? Let me see what I have in my roots... 
Hmmm, perhaps this may be of use? Someone hid it in a tree hollow in your realm once. 
My roots touch all, soft one.


Now, children, say thank you to the kind soft one, and do not run off again, my naughty little sprouts!
</blockquote>


=== Reward ===
* '''Item Unlocked:''' [[Evergreenhouse Blueprint]] 
  * Added to your [[Customisation]] Catalogue. 
  * Allows year-round plant growth in your homestead with a Fae aesthetic.


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Revision as of 18:47, 30 July 2025

Rootmother & the Green Children

Location: Eastern Evergreen

Type: Fae Realm NPC & Side Quest

Reward: Evergreenhouse Blueprint

Time Restriction: Green Children are only visible between **6am and 6pm**

About the Rootmother

The **Rootmother** is a Fae entity who resides in a glade in the eastern part of the realm of Evergreen. She is a nature spirit who gives life to the land and births the Fae who dwell there.

All inhabitants of Evergreen begin as **Buds**, grow into **Sprouts**, and are collectively known as the **Green Children**. Eventually, they mature into either Mossmen or Dryads.

First Encounter

Upon entering her glade, the Rootmother awakens and speaks to the player:

Hmmmmm. Who are you? Are you one of my children? You look too soft to be one of mine. Where are they all? Are they hiding behind you? Oh, deary deary me. My children have run off again! They are such naughty little sprouts.

Could you help an old lady out and look for them for me? I am the Rootmother, and my Green Children usually play close to me until they become fully grown. You might find them here and there, in this realm or yours. Such naughty sprouts!

Find all ten, if you can. Then, I shall reward you, soft one. Oh, those naughty sprouts. Zzzzzzzz.

  • Task Added: Find the Green Children

Rootmother Guide

You receive a book titled: Rootmother Guide It contains riddles hinting at the locations of the ten **Green Children**:

Oh deary, deary me, My sprouts nowhere to be seen. Would you help a mother root, Find her sprouts, It might be a hoot, Oh deary, deary me!

Each verse provides a clue:

  1. *"Where the pebbles mill"* — Near a broken mill cart.
  2. *"Taste for apples"* — Near an apple orchard or tree.
  3. *"Magic Bean...rabbit ears"* — Use a Magic Bean in a rabbit-shaped hilltop.
  4. *"Special lamp...Gnome camp"* — Near the Gnome encampment, using the Obscura lantern.
  5. *"Master with fame...stones"* — A combat or archery trainer who uses stone arenas.
  6. *"Croaks a song or two"* — Near frogs or a frog choir.
  7. *"Tiny houses...ringed figures"* — At the fairy ring with tiny homes (likely near standing stones).
  8. *"Tree through a roof...prime of youth"* — A location like Nellie Peppers's place, with a roof-piercing tree.
  9. *"Roof made of leather"* — Inside a tent or yurt (possibly in a swamp or fairground).
  10. *"Home in a mound...fighter renowned"* — Twig's home or a hill-based dwelling of a known combat NPC.
  • Note:* Green Children only appear **between 6am and 6pm**.

Completion

Once all 10 Green Children are found, return to the Rootmother.

Hmmm? Hmmmmm? HMMMM! My sprouts! Oh, you little darlings! You have been found. You have shown a tremendous kindness, soft one.

A gift I give to you, yes? Let me see what I have in my roots... Hmmm, perhaps this may be of use? Someone hid it in a tree hollow in your realm once. My roots touch all, soft one.

Now, children, say thank you to the kind soft one, and do not run off again, my naughty little sprouts!

Reward

 * Added to your Customisation Catalogue.  
 * Allows year-round plant growth in your homestead with a Fae aesthetic.
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