Cobbler the Vinecat

Agile, sprightly, and eerily silent in motion. Cobbler is in exceptional magical health, though their floral blooms wilt slightly during winter months or after overusing magical theft.

• Thick bark-textured fur interwoven with vines and moss
• Lush green leaves and rose-blossoms naturally grow along the spine and tail
• Tail ends in a leafy plume; tendrils animate when Cobbler is excited or defensive
• Glowing emerald eyes that reflect ley energy

• Vines form a swirling pattern over the left flank resembling an ancient druidic rune
• Constant faint shimmer of pollen when walking in sunlight
• Emits a faint floral scent that changes with their mood

Special Abilities:

• Whimward Step: Can teleport up to 30 ft by vanishing into a swirl of petals
• Fey Trinket Theft: Can harmlessly steal small magical items or charms and later return them
• Leysense: Detects magical anomalies, especially corrupted ley flora
• Communal Bond: Creates empathic bonds with children, druids, and beasts — can calm frightened creatures
• Plantstep: Can walk across any plant-covered surface without leaving a trace or disturbing it

Believed to be born from a convergence of druidic magic and a corrupted fae garden, Cobbler’s earliest years were spent among wild, magic-touched glades. They first gained fame in Honeyknell Hollow after repeatedly stealing cursed items from a traveling fae merchant and delivering them to the local herbalist, Momma Moss.

Since then, Cobbler has wandered between hamlets, gardens, and leyline sanctuaries, earning a reputation as both a protector and a pest.

Accomplishments & Achievements:

• Stole a cursed fae ring before it could possess a child
• Led a group of lost Sporetails out of a wildfire
• Inspired a children’s storybook series “Cobbler’s Curious Catchings”

• Once ate a glowing ley-seed and caused all plant life in Honeyknell to bloom wildly overnight — the mess took weeks to sort out
• Frequently steals items with good intentions but poor timing, often during diplomatic events or rituals

Still alive and actively influencing the region. Cobbler is considered a cultural icon in the Lilted Vale — appearing in tapestries, plays, and educational stories for young druids. Small wooden charms in their shape are given as tokens of protection.

• Head tilts dramatically when confused
• Tends to walk in slow, dramatic spirals before pouncing or stealing
• Often chirps instead of meowing, especially when excited
• Will roll over dramatically to feign innocence