Carnation Bellows — Wombat Perfumers Character Sheet

The story of Carnation Bellows

A fictional story inspired by the artwork.

The Carnation Bellows workshop opens its front shutters early so the flower baskets can cool in the shade. The gatherer keeps a fresh bunch aside to compare with the bottled scent at the end of the day. If a batch smells different, the ledger keeper checks which flowers came from the sheltered beds and which grew along the windy wall.

At the back of the shop, a still operator uses leather bellows to bring a small fire up to heat. Copper tubing arches over a round flask, leaving the glass where it can be watched without leaning over the flame. The blender works at a separate cart, pouring through a funnel and setting the bottles into a wooden rack as each one fills.

The sample keeper raises a rose colored bottle and studies it against the light before turning to the ledger. The courier straps a rack to their back, with padding around the neck of every bottle. Short trips through the market are the easiest part. The hard part is remembering which customer asked for the brighter scent and which asked for the quieter one.

Pink flowers embroidered on coats and aprons tie the six figures to the same workshop. Olive trousers, sturdy boots, and practical pockets show the clothes are made for work. From the flower basket to the still and the wheeled bottle cart, each prop represents a different part of the craft.

Explore the artwork on DeviantArt

Discover more character artwork in Creationfan’s store. Check the individual listings for current prices, availability, file contents, and usage rights.