Malachite Moor — Okapi Peatland Botanists Character Sheet

The story of Malachite Moor

A fictional story inspired by the artwork.

The Malachite Moor botanists return to the same pools every year to see which plants have moved uphill. The open land can look unchanged for weeks, but the growth nearest the water tells a different story. They mark their routes on a field chart and stay on the narrow stretches of firm ground between sampling sites.

A botanist with round glasses holds a specimen up to examine its roots. Another looks out beneath the brim of a broad hat, with cottony stems packed behind one shoulder. The notebook keeper records the soil, weather, and shape of the leaves before the first sample travels back to the dry bench. A drawing can preserve a detail that fades after picking.

The wader takes a net and a glass case into shallow water. A companion uses a pole to check where the bank begins to give way. The seed keeper works on higher ground with a small divided box, keeping separate collections in their own compartments. At the end of a survey, the group compares the field notes before deciding which patch to revisit.

Striped legs and tall ears stay visible under the olive and brown coats. Glass, brass, and oiled leather stand out against the quieter fabric. The notebook, net, seed box, and pole help distinguish each role, while the botanical samples supply small points of color across the six figures.

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.