'Grove' is an adult male human who was introduced in Dragonslayer. He is a close friend of Rowan and
formerly resided in Talisman before leaving with his friends to build a
new town.

## Description

Grove has a long, shaggy, dark mop for hair, burn scars on his hands and
face, and long legs. He often wears clothing in bright colors such as
orange, and his eyes are narrower than the other villagers'. He has a
charming grin.

## Biography

### Legends

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Dragonslayer
Grove was first
mentioned by Rowan, who said that he used to live in the Indestructible
City, and had known a few wandering travelers who had met Heath|the
Dragonslayer. Later on, it was mentioned that Rowan preferred to be off
with him instead of with her younger siblings.

The first time Grove appeared formally in the book was when he came to
warn Leaf and Rowan about the bell that signaled dragons coming. He,
Leaf, Rowan, and Butterfly ran into a shelter. Rowan then told Leaf that
Grove knew Leaf wanted to become a dragonslayer. Grove added that he
wished he could become one too.

Leaf went on to mention that Grove was the only person near their age
who had traveled beyond Talisman. He also stated that Grove had gotten
burn scars from a time when dragons had set fire to his previous
village, and that he and his father never talked about it. Leaf then
asked if Grove had really lived in the Indestructible City. Grove said
yes, but that he and his father did not like it because it had too many
rules, and that the Invincible Lord had ideas that he disagreed with,
for example that everyone was expendable.

Grove next appeared after Leaf had become an apprentice to the
dragonmancers. He asked Leaf if he had found any 'secrets' in Trout's
house. Leaf said no, but Grove asked the apprentice if he could let him
(Grove) know the next time the dragonmancer was out.

Six days later, Grove and Leaf broke into Trout's study and found a map
of the SkyWing palace made by dragons, along with a lot of treasure
which the dragonmancers or their apprentices had stolen. Leaf decided to
come up as often as he could to copy out the blueprint.

Months later, Leaf had finally completed copying out the map. Grove
thanked Leaf, and said he and the other teenagers would study it.
However, two days later, the blueprint was stolen by Mushroom. Crow and
Gorge found out about it, and said that they would sacrifice Grove if
the others did not bring back treasure from the palace.

## Quotes

Yeah. The world needs more dragonslayers, […] Wish I didn't
have to work so I could join you.
to Leaf

Dragonslayer
78

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Of course I have, […] It's massive. And it's never been
burned. We figured for sure it'd be the safest place to live.

to Leaf and Rowan, about the Indestructible City
Dragonslayer

79

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It's… hard to get in, and then… it's not as safe as it sounds.
I mean, it's safe from dragons, but…
to Leaf and Rowan, about
the Indestructible City
Dragonslayer
80

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All right, […] Do you know anything about the Invincible
Lord? […] he runs the Indestructible City right now. His family always
has, but this lord is different from the ones who came before. He has
all these ideas about who is useful and who isn't and what he can use
everyone for. He has plans to expand beyond the city, risky plans, and
he'll do anything to make them happen. To him, everyone's expendable.

to Leaf and Rowan
Dragonslayer
80

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Lucky guesses, […] Dragons are always flying overhead;
there's nothing amazing about predicting that. I think everything they
say is a lie, and we need some kind of proof. You'll have to break into
his study next time he's out, Leaf.
to Leaf, Cranberry,
Thyme, Mushroom, and Rowan, about the dragonmancers' predictions

Dragonslayer
128

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Maybe that's why Talisman is here in the first place, […]
I've always thought it was weird that someone built a village this close
to the mountain dragons. Maybe it started as a treasure smugglers' den,
and then the smugglers got old and became dragonmancers instead.
Different kinds of thieves, but still stealing.
to Leaf
Dragonslayer
133

## Trivia

  - Grove and his Unnamed characters#Humans|father moved to Talisman
    after his old village was burned to the ground by dragons. The fire
    was how Grove had gotten burns along his hands and face, and he had
    avoided talking about the incident ever since.
  - Grove can pick locks.