Citrine Plumb | Mountain Tapir Surveyor Fantasy Character

The story of Citrine Plumb

A fictional story inspired by the artwork.

The surveyor lifts a thin line against a wall of large stone blocks. The brass bob hangs free near the bottom, where the sunlight gives it a sharp edge. An ochre coat and russet scarf pick up the warmer colors of the masonry. Rolled plans protrude from the leather satchel, and pink ridges rise behind the old steps.

The tapir has been measuring the same ruin for three seasons. On the latest visit, an old corner appears to lean farther toward the path. The surveyor takes a reading from the higher steps and another at the base to see whether the stones are moving together or slipping out of line one by one.

The long line makes the wall's height easy to judge from the character's stance. The gloved hand, hanging weight, and straight edge of the masonry place the eye on the work. Smaller brass tools at the belt and the scuffed boots suggest a job that moves back and forth between drawing table and hillside.

The character could meet a traveler on the approach to the ruin and ask for help holding a second line. As they compare the measurements, they might discover a change that matches the location of a doorway omitted from the surveyor's oldest plan.

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