Chert

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**Chert** is one of the two stone guardians of the Great Gates of Umber Tor, together with Terbium.

## Appearance

Chert possesses a stony and towering physique that is covered in green moss and is taller compared to Terbium. Blue crystals and veins mark certain parts of his body such as his head, his chest, and his arms, and they also act as his eyes and fingertips. Chert also wields a wooden staff adorned with blue crystals and green moss that helps him in operating the winches of Umber Tor's Great Gates.

## Personality

Compared to Terbium, Chert is more relaxed, honest, and a lot friendlier towards visitors of the Great Gates. He is also willing to reveal the secret entrance of Umber Tor if the main entrance is blocked.

## History

Chert became one of the guardians of the Great Gates together with Terbium for at least 500 years. Since that day, the two have been guarding the gates and allowing entry for those who wish to have an audience with Rex Igneous.

### Book Four - Earth

#### The Great Gates

Chert along with Terbium, are first seen slumbering while in a standing position as Zubeia and Team Zym arrive at the Great Gates of Umber Tor. When Ezran knocks on the gates, both Chert and Terbium awakened. Terbium proudly proclaims that he and Chert are the guardians of Umber Tor, but Chert argues that they are merely doormen since they only open and close the Great Gates. Growing impatient of their bickering, Zubeia demands Chert and Terbium to open the Great Gates so they can meet with Rex Igneous. When the two tells her that Rex Igneous is currently not accepting visitors and that they should try again next century, Zubeia, now angry, immediately asserts her authority as the Queen of the Dragons and, with a thunderous roar, threatens to reduce Chert and Terbium into pebbles if they do not open the Gates. Chert and Terbium immediately relent to Zubeia's command and proceeds to open the Great Gates, only to discover that it has been obstructed by a mountain of rocks that was not present 80 years ago. As Soren tries to lift a heavy rock, Chert proceeds to tease him. When he suggests that Team Zym should go the other way, he is immediately scolded by Terbium, as it is supposed to be kept a secret. However, it is already too late as Zubeia had heard it, and she proceeds to demand on why they did not tell her and Team Zym earlier. Chert and Terbium explains that the secret entrance is not dragon-sized and is located in the Uncharted Forest before warning Team Zym to not agitate Rex Igneous.

#### Escape from Umber Tor

Chert and Terbium sit outside the Great Gates playing stone jenga, when Chert notices a faint rumble, which is dismissed as his own growling stomach. When Team Zym storms out of the gates and knock over their game, the two become aware of the situation. Once Rex Igneous breaks out from the gates, the two cover behind a stone pillar.

## Skills and Abilities

### Earth Primal Connection

As an earthen creature, Chert draws power from the Earth and is at his strongest deep underground or in the heart of a forest.

### Physical Attributes

Chert's size grants him a great level of strength.

## Trivia

* "Chert" is a compact rock consisting essentially of microcrystalline quartz.
* Chert was designed by Hanna Hofer.
* Chert and Terbium will reappear in later seasons.

## Appearances

#### Book Four - Earth

* 405. "The Great Gates"
* 409. "Escape from Umber Tor"

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Book Four, Chapter 5: "The Great Gates"
2. ↑ Book Four: Earth (Ep 5 credits)
3. ↑ Wikipedia - Chert
4. ↑ Hanna Hofer on Twitter
5. ↑ Official Discord Q&A - Miscellaneous (Dec 08, 2022)