Ambyin Barda

Ambyin Barda is the main character and protagonist of Treowlice: The Animation of Gold. She was born a seed and has suffered numerous trials of suppression to halt the turning process. She is the reincarnated physical form of Nolde, the spiritual form being Fiyore.

## Personality and Traits

Ambyin appears dull and disinterested and is slow to respond or react to just about anything. She slouches about and drags her weight. There are times when her eyes glisten and she intently observes and listens to people and her surroundings. She can be curious as a child and snappy as a hasty teen. She doesn't give much thought to herself but tends to dwell upon others' questions about her, and is easily manipulated. She is very fearful of the charismatic and haughty types of characters.

Later as she develops through trials and relationships, she becomes more confident in her decisions. She begins to utilize her curiosities and fears as a means to confront and pursue an answer and begins to value trust and friendship.

## Appearance and Equipment

Ambyin appears to be a young woman of 26 years. She is slender, pale, and has long, unkempt hair that is a pale green. Her eyelids hang heavily over her pale yellow eyes. She has a mole above the right side of her lips.

When Aeklin is perceived dead toward the end of the journey, Ambyin's skin became agitated and permanently scarred red on the left side of her face.

### Attire

Ambyin usually wears thin layered garments that are oftentimes sheer and plain in color. She wears long dresses of lace and thin knit sweaters that hang just off her shoulders. Most of her clothing contains frills, buttons and fastens that are unevenly placed or worn out. Her shoes are made of leather and usually cover her entire foot.

### Weapons

Ambyin uses a thin, short sword to defend herself. She was given the sword by Aeklin in Sepian--just before danger emerged. He urges her to learn to defend herself, stating “the farther we go, the less likely you are to leave this sheathed,” and tells her no more.

## Story

### Beginnings

Ambyin's story begins in her home high upon a hill isolated from civilization. Her mother, bed ridden, asks for a glass of water for her to fetch. Alas, upon return, her mother has passed, leaving Ambyin alone. Due to her stress and confusion, she wanders about outside, unfamiliar with just about any of the surrounding areas. A short walk leads her to a cathedral where she prays without thought, only to be interrupted by a pastor who notices a dark aura surrounding her. Assuming her to be a demon of some sort, the pastor calls upon his peers in an attempt to tie her down and stab her heart with a stake. Feeling terror and fear, Ambyin loses all conscious thought and her body begins to transform into something black. In this form, she obliterates the priests and makes her way outside.

Numbed from the event that had just occurred, she drags her feet through a forest area when she glances upon a man in black armor resting beneath a tree.

## Trivia

* Ambyin, along with witch the red, is one of the last characters made with the trope of "mysterious beautiful maiden with a dark past."
* Ambyin's design as well as color palette was inspired by Terra from Final Fantasy VI and Teela from Candidate for Goddess.
* Ambyin's name came from a combination of Bambi and ambient (hence the nickname "Amby")
* Ambyin saw the most revisions in ANOMANO's character development history.
* She is currently the oldest protagonist at the age of 26.