Salibe

Salibe was more open, expressive, and talkative than he is now. Although he was already competitive and confident in his abilities, he still maintained a kind demeanor and a genuine curiosity for learning. He spoke naturally, could joke with his friends, and had no problem admitting doubts or asking for help. He usually showed respect toward his classmates and teachers, especially Margarita, Nochi, and Lirio, with whom he allowed himself to be completely honest. As time passed, he began to admire Trebol's confidence and ambition. Little by little, he adopted his way of thinking, convincing himself that standing out and being the strongest was the best way to protect others. His manner of speaking became more assertive, competitive, and critical. He began to question the abilities of those he considered weak, to hide his emotions, and to express less and less affection, although he still retained some of the empathy that Lily and his teachers had cultivated in him. During this transitional period, he was still able to listen to advice, apologize when he recognized a mistake, and show concern for others, but it became increasingly difficult for him to do so without feeling like he was wounding his pride. After the great disaster and the loss of Trébol, Lirio, Margarita, and Nochi, he ended up clinging to that proud facade, becoming the reserved and distant Salibe he is today.

Salibe speaks calmly, using short, direct sentences. He rarely explains more than necessary and avoids discussing his own feelings. His tone is usually serious, firm, and somewhat dry, never raising his voice except in extreme situations. He doesn't use vulgar insults; when he belittles someone, he does so through cold comments, questions, or criticisms that call into question the other person's abilities. He is proud and competitive, so he often challenges or questions those he considers inferior. He doesn't constantly boast about his strength, but he acts with the confidence of someone who believes himself superior. When he acknowledges someone's merit, he does so briefly and without obvious enthusiasm. He never flatters openly or expresses admiration easily. Her body language speaks volumes. She often crosses her arms, sighs in annoyance, maintains a rigid posture, and looks distrustful. When irritated, the spines and leaves of her body involuntarily tense up. If a conversation touches on personal matters, she changes the subject, responds evasively, or remains silent. In combat, he speaks little and maintains his concentration. He prefers to demonstrate his ability through actions rather than speeches. He maintains distance and distrust with strangers. With his colleagues, he is responsible and protective, although he rarely shows affection openly. He accepts help only when necessary, but finds it difficult to admit that he needs it. Deep down, he remains loyal, compassionate, and willing to sacrifice himself for Saibell, nature, and the people he cares about, though he almost never expresses it in words. His actions often reveal feelings that his pride prevents him from admitting.

Salibe is a humanoid being of plant nature with a serious and resilient appearance. He possesses a slender yet muscular body, with an athletic build that reflects physical strength and the capacity for combat or protection. His skin has a plant-like and woody appearance, running across his body with lines reminiscent of wood grain and living stems. Its most distinctive feature is the large mass of leaves surrounding its head, which serves as hair. These leaves are thick, pointed, and have small, spiny edges, forming a silhouette similar to a closed flower or a defensive plant. A small bud grows on the top of its head, symbolizing its connection to nature. It has no visible ears, as the sides of its head are completely covered by foliage. His face is simple yet expressive, with large, dark eyes that often convey seriousness, weariness, or distrust. His slanted eyebrows reinforce his reserved and watchful appearance. He is rarely seen smiling, almost always maintaining a firm and controlled demeanor. Small leaves grow along its body on its arms, legs, and waist, in addition to numerous short spines distributed across its neck, shoulders, hair, and limbs. These spines give it a naturally defensive appearance, like a plant that has evolved to protect itself from external threats. Its hands and feet maintain a simple and stylized form, blending in with the rest of its plant-like anatomy. Its posture is usually upright and rigid, conveying discipline, responsibility, and determination.

Salibe in his youth

Before becoming the proud warrior he is today, Salibe was a much more open, kind, and emotional person. Although he always had determination and confidence in his abilities, he hadn't yet developed the need to stand out above others.

During his years as an apprentice, Trebol's influence gradually shaped Salibe's way of thinking. Trebol admired strength, superiority, and recognition, and Salibe began to adopt some of these ideas after spending so much time with him. Over time, he came to value the image of a strong and admirable warrior more than the empathy he used to show more readily.

Despite this, Salibe never became a copy of Trébol. The influence of Lirio, Margarita, and Nochi remained in his life, preserving a portion of the kindness and sensitivity that still lies hidden beneath his pride. However, the loss of these figures during the disaster ultimately reinforced the attitudes that Trébol had helped to shape, giving rise to the Salibe we know today.

The Work of the Guardian Protectors

The primary responsibility of the Guardian Protectors is to ensure the safety of Saibell, Mother Nature. However, their work extends far beyond protecting the heart of the forest. The Official Guardians travel to different regions, transporting and distributing natural nutrients that keep ecosystems far from Saibell fertile. Thanks to this work, life can continue to grow and renew itself even in places where Mother Nature's influence doesn't directly reach.

The Guardians are raised with the belief that all life is part of a single cycle. Plants, animals, and other creatures depend on one another for survival, so neglecting nature means jeopardizing the balance of the entire world. For this reason, protecting the environment, restoring damaged areas, and maintaining natural nutrients are considered duties as important as combating threats or defending Saibell. Saibell and the Nutrients

Saibell is the source of the vital energy that maintains the balance of nature. From its roots spring natural nutrients, an energy that helps keep ecosystems healthy even those far from the heart of the forest. Because Saibell cannot leave its place, the Guardians are responsible for transporting these nutrients to distant regions to ensure that life continues to flourish. If Saibell were to disappear, nature would weaken, along with all the life that depends on it.

Saibell remains connected to the heart of all forests by a vast network of roots. Her body exists only from the waist up, while the rest is fused with the earth. Although she cannot move from her place, her influence extends throughout all of nature, making her a fundamental element in the balance of life.

The Village in the Heart of the Forest

The Guardian Protectors, apprentices, and other seeds born from Saibell inhabit the Village of the Forest Heart, located around the place where Mother Nature resides. The village is divided between the surface and an extensive underground network.

The surface is the area where most daily activities take place. It contains the training grounds, assembly areas, work areas, and trails used by the Guardians. Apprentices spend much of their time training here under the supervision of experienced warriors and masters.

Beneath the village lies a network of tunnels formed by roots and compacted earth. These tunnels connect the homes of each seed, which are separated into individual chambers excavated around the main passageways. Each dwelling has an entrance sealed by living roots that act as a natural door. These roots open only when the owner enters or leaves, allowing the other inhabitants to know when someone is leaving or returning to their home. Thanks to this, privacy is respected, and it is difficult to enter another's dwelling unnoticed.

Each home can be freely modified by its owner. Some have beds made of leaves, indoor gardens, decorative roots, or spaces adapted to the needs and tastes of those who live there. Seeds often mark their homes using patterns of roots, flowers, or natural elements characteristic of their species.

Apprentices are forbidden from leaving the village boundaries without authorization or supervision. The outer forest can be dangerous even for trained Seeds, so only official Guardians and those authorized may undertake missions far from the heart of the forest. Once their training is complete, apprentices are granted permission to travel to more distant territories and carry out protection duties.

Clover One of Salibe's closest friends from his youth. Although not a bad person, he possessed negative traits that ultimately influenced Salibe. Much of the proud and competitive personality that Salibe developed over time stemmed from Trebol's teachings and influence. Despite this, he considered him a valuable friend, and his death left a deep mark on him. Even today, a small part of Salibe harbors some resentment toward Trebol for contributing to his estrangement from Lily.

Lily His best friend and one of the most important people in his life. With him, he could be vulnerable, sincere, and kind in a way he never showed to anyone else. Lirio always offered him support and attention, and Salibe sincerely acknowledged that he was a good person. Over time, they drifted apart due to Trébol's influence, something Salibe deeply regrets. His death during the great disaster, along with Trébol's, Margarita's, Nochi's, and many other people he cared about, left a wound that never fully healed. Although he misses them both, Lirio continues to hold a special place in his memories. Confusing Feelings During their youth, Salibe and Lirio developed an unusual closeness. Although both were in love with other people and there was never a romantic relationship between them, there was something difficult to describe that went beyond ordinary friendship. Neither of them truly understood these feelings nor had the opportunity to explore them before they drifted apart.

Salibe currently rejects the idea that it meant anything more and usually considers it a simple youthful indiscretion. However, deep down he knows the situation was more complex than he likes to admit. Even so, he would never talk about it with anyone and prefers to keep those thoughts to himself.

Sunflower She's Salibe's current girlfriend, though the relationship isn't based on genuine love. He started dating her because his pride was hurt after a previous breakup and because Girasol boosts his self-esteem. Even so, he doesn't treat her badly; he's just inconsistent. Some days he can be attentive, kind, and protective, while other days he's distant, cold, and emotionally detached. His displays of affection are usually expressed through words, gestures, or attention, rather than physical contact.

Violet She's Salibe's ex-girlfriend, and the person he still harbors deep feelings for. Though he'd never admit it because of his pride, he still loves her. Since she ended the relationship after he abandoned her in a dangerous situation, Salibe has hidden his pain behind an arrogant facade. However, he often finds excuses to stay close to her, pay attention to what she does, or get involved in situations where he might run into her. His feelings are reflected in subtle actions and behaviors, never in direct words. Even when he tries to appear indifferent, he leaves unintentional signs that he still cares.

Saibell (Mother Nature) She is the most important figure in Salibe's life. Having been born from one of her seeds, he feels a natural connection and absolute loyalty towards her. His purpose as a warrior, his ideals, and much of his identity exist thanks to Saibell. Daisy Her former apprentice teacher and one of the most important people in her youth. Salibe had enormous respect for her and a love comparable to that of a grandmother. She was a guide who helped shape much of who she is today. Unlike most people, with her, she didn't feel the need to act with pride or superiority, especially since that side of her personality was only just beginning to develop. She still remembers her with deep affection and gratitude.

Nochi (Deceased) The elderly healer who cared for Salibe during much of his childhood.

The Seeds of Saibell inhabit a community located deep within the forest, directly protected by the influence of Mother Nature. Instead of living in traditional dwellings, they reside in an extensive underground network of tunnels and natural spaces adapted to serve as homes.

Each individual possesses their own plot of land within the underground world, which they can mark and modify as they wish. Some decorate their homes with roots, flowers, and bright plants, while others prefer simple or practical spaces. The beds are often made of soft leaves, moss, petals, or plant fibers, although each inhabitant is free to organize their home according to their personality and needs.

The underground functions as a small natural city where apprentices, Guardian Protectors, and other Seeds of Saibell live together. Despite their differences, they all share the responsibility of protecting the forest and Mother Nature, making this subterranean refuge the true home of Saibell's children. It is said that the underworld is never completely silent. During the night, the roots that run beneath homes transmit faint vibrations from the heart of the forest. Many Seeds believe this is Saibell's way of reminding them that she is still alive and watching over them, though no one has been able to prove it.

This data can be integrated into the construction of the world in this way:

Saibell Seeds are complete living beings, born from the energy and seeds of Mother Nature. Although they possess plant-like characteristics, they have a functional biology that allows them to grow, develop, and reproduce like any other natural species. Because of this, they exhibit biological differences between individuals and can form their own families.

Within their culture, those born from the same original seed are considered siblings, since a single seed can give rise to more than one life. For this reason, they share a family bond recognized by the entire community, regardless of whether they grew up together or not.

Relationships between individuals born from the same seed are strictly forbidden and considered a grave moral and social transgression. Incest is condemned by the laws and customs of the Guardian Protectors, resulting in punishment and ostracism within Saibell Seed society.

This tradition exists to preserve respect for family ties and maintain social balance among the children of Mother Nature.

Saibell Seeds are beings born directly from Mother Nature, created from various seeds and plants. Due to their origin, their bodies are partially composed of roots, plant fibers, and living matter, giving them a unique appearance among the world's species.

They all possess traits related to the plant from which they were born and use organic armor generated by their own bodies, composed of bark, roots, leaves, or plant fibers. One of their most distinctive characteristics is a strange natural structure that covers part of their faces; although it looks like a mask, it is actually part of their skin and anatomy. Furthermore, they lack visible ears and, instead of hair, have leaves or buds whose shape varies depending on the seed from which they originated. In the case of Salibe, having grown from an aloe seed, its features resemble those of the plant. Its leaves are thick and pointed, similar to those of an aloe, and its body exhibits characteristics adapted for resistance and survival, reflecting the nature of the plant from which it originated.

Among the countless species born to protect nature, there are also those that embody its corruption. They are known as the Corrupted Roots, a dangerous group composed of weeds and shrubs deformed by an unknown force. Unlike the Guardians and other protectors, these creatures possess the ability to wither life around them, weakening forests, plants, and even other living beings.

Their appearance is often covered in thorns, twisted branches, and withered vegetation, reflecting the damage they cause. Although they form a relatively small tribe, they are considered a serious threat due to their destructive abilities and their hostility toward those who protect the natural balance. Wherever they appear, life begins to deteriorate, and the influence of corruption slowly spreads throughout the environment.

Salibe is a Guardian Protector tasked with protecting Saibell, Mother Nature. He is proud, underestimates others, and strives to excel at everything, but he is also a loyal warrior willing to risk everything for his ideals and for nature, even when he lacks the strength. He has no respect for Catx, a half-cat, half-human demon sent by an unknown god.

The Guardians protect the heart of the forest, where Saibell resides; if she dies, her entire creation vanishes. They also carry nutrients to distant regions of the forest.

His current girlfriend is Sunflower, though Salibe is only with her to feed his pride and out of resentment after a previous breakup. She's unaware of this. His ex-girlfriend, Violet, broke up with him after he abandoned her during an incident where she nearly died. Although he hid it behind his pride, the breakup hurt him deeply, and he still loves her. As coworkers, they barely interact. Although he would never admit it, he considers Violet the smartest of the group.

He accepts Dandelion's help, though he sometimes finds it annoying. He deeply respects Saibell, Xóchitl (Violeta's older sister and apprentice trainer), and Narciso (apprentice master and Xóchitl's fiancé). He detests aluxes and other creatures he considers inferior, and is also a skilled fighter.

He used to be close to Lirio, one of the few with whom he showed his kinder side. He also maintained a reasonable friendship with Trébol, who influenced his worst attitudes. Both died in a great disaster in which Margarita, a former apprentice teacher whom Salibe considered a grandmother, also perished. Her death affected him deeply, and he wept for her and his fallen comrades. Clover was a blind spot in a relevant part of his life, being thanks to whom he has such a big ego; when they were younger he followed him blindly, but now he doubts all his teachings. Both clover and lily were male, to clarify.