Ligularia

A key member of the group, Ligularia serves as a compassionate, wise, and empathetic anchor. She provides emotional support and balance to others, especially Saltare.

Ligularia is a character with a gentle heart and quiet resolve who has a connection to the Branch of Ligularia. She is also part of a group working with the monolith.

Some call me Lig. I don’t mind it—it feels warm, familiar.

Female

16 or 17 at first appearance
around 17 or 18 at the end of book 2

121-132 lbs

5'6"

Brown

Long, flowing, with natural waves; often worn loosely tied back out of her face. loose but kept tidy.

Brown with flecks of gold glow

Human

Warm, pale with a sunlit undertone

Slender, with an almost otherworldly poise and delicate features.

A faint golden glow around her skin and elegant runes that shimmer faintly on her arms when she’s emotionally moved or deeply focused.

Speaks softly, with deliberate and thoughtful pauses.
Often tilts her head when curious or contemplative.
Tends to clasp her hands when nervous or thinking deeply.

Ligularia has a gentle heart and quiet resolve. She is earnest and thoughtful. She is also described as having a soft smile and quiet determination.

Protecting and supporting her companions, especially Saltare.
Seeking purpose and understanding her place in the broken system.
Finding beauty and meaning in even the most challenging moments.

Ligularia is motivated by a desire to understand the connection between herself, the branch, and the plants. She also wants to work with Saltare as they explore the powers of the branch.

Overly self-sacrificing at times, putting others’ needs far above her own.
Struggles to assert herself when it conflicts with keeping peace.
Can internalize others’ emotions and burdens, leading to quiet burnout.

Ligularia's unease when discussing her name's connection to the branch and her quick dismissal of the feeling suggest she may be avoidant of intense emotions or difficult truths.

Distrustful of entities tied to the monolith, as it caused her to lose her memory once.
Harbors a subtle wariness of Gabriel’s power, though she respects and trusts him.

Emotional insight—understanding and connecting with others deeply.
Subtle leadership—guiding the group through compassion rather than force.
Exceptional observational skills, often noticing small details others miss.

Ligularia is observant and able to notice the small details of the plant world. She is also able to connect with the Branch of Ligularia.

Collecting small, natural trinkets like stones, leaves, or flowers.

Sketching or recording her observations in a notebook she keeps hidden.

Quiet reflection in nature, often finding peace in solitude.

Ligularia enjoys gathering plants and learning about their properties.

Ligularia is a gentle, quiet and determined character. She is also curious and willing to work with Saltare.

Empathetic, introspective, and deeply motivated by a desire to help others.

Occasionally experiences emotional exhaustion due to her tendency to carry the group’s burdens

None formally, but she feels a spiritual connection to nature and the energy of the world.

Neutral—focused on the immediate well-being of her group rather than broader structures

Caretaker and emotional anchor of the group; unofficially, the “heart” of their dynamic.

Golden yellow, as it reminds her of warmth, hope, and her own glow.

Light, natural foods—fruits, berries, and honeyed tea.

A half of the stone Saltare and her found after they lost their memories, which she keeps as a symbol of their shared struggle and her bond with him.

The sources do not specify Ligularia's favorite possession, but she is connected to the Branch of Ligularia

None—she avoids violence but will use a staff or rod defensively if necessary.

Chickadees—they embody resilience and lightness, qualities she admires.

o Ligularia’s glow symbolizes her emotional strength and connection to the group. It brightens with joy and dims in times of stress or doubt.

o Her bond with Saltare is both her greatest strength and her deepest vulnerability.

o She hides her own struggles to keep the group’s morale high, often at her own expense.

o Feels a lingering guilt for not being able to prevent Saltare’s repeated memory loss.

Ligularia is a thoughtful character, with a desire to understand the world around her, particularly her connection to the plants. She is kind, and enjoys working with Saltare and helping the group.

Ligularia's name, and her connection to the Branch of Ligularia, suggests that she may have a larger destiny and purpose. Her quiet strength and determination may make her a key player in the story. Her unease when discussing the connection between her name and the branch, suggests that she may have some unresolved feelings about her role and how she found the branch.