Pokeweed
- "Not being annoying. Being sensible."
- — Pokeweed about the attack on Bloodworm Hive, The Poison Jungle
Pokeweed is a male LeafWing who was introduced in The Poison Jungle as a PoisonWing. He helped orchestrate the Burning of Bloodworm Hive, along with Hemlock, Grayling, and Bryony. He currently resides in Pantala.
Description
Sundew describes Pokeweed as a big dragon.[1] He is about the same size as Bullfrog,[2] and has a slow, deep voice.[3]
Personality
Pokeweed is described as stoic and boring by Bryony, and annoying by Hemlock. He is noted to have a deep and slow voice and speaks lugubriously. He also tends to repeat his sentences but in a different format each time.[3] He also lives to destroy the HiveWings, not caring much for his physical comfort.[4] Pokeweed radiated a distinct air of "slow and unimaginative."[5] Though Luna suspects that he may be braver and smarter than he looks as he was able to explore the caves and memorize the way back all by himself.[5]
Biography
The Lost Continent Prophecy
Pokeweed appeared reviewing the plan to burn down Bloodworm Hive, staring grimly off into space. He complained about Sundew not arriving to help and stated that maybe they should wait for her arrival. He seemed to be very smug about showing Grayling what plants to use for the burning before Bryony volunteered to show him instead.
Pokeweed was mentioned in one of Snowfall's visions by Hemlock, noticing about how SilkWings and LeafWings are being controlled. He also looked for humans deeper in the caves.
Pokeweed was first seen venturing in the underground caverns away from the rest of his group in search of food. Luna sensed him flying towards them, and then he pinned Cricket down and tried to make her unconscious by strangling her. Pokeweed then stopped after he was told that they were friends of Sundew, and said that they should have told him earlier. He brought Luna's group to Hemlock further in the cavern.
Relationships
The two are somewhat competitive with each other, even in stealth operations. Pokeweed's opinion of Bryony is not known, but he attempts not to notice her, shown when both Hemlock and Pokeweed ignored her about the greenhouses.
Pokeweed seemed eager to show off the plants for burning to the SilkWing.
Pokeweed doubted Hemlock's plan, and expressed that he would rather wait to get extra help from Sundew. He mentions she would be able to grow the flaming vines much faster.
Pokeweed thinks highly of Sundew, stating multiple times that they should wait for her before implementing the plan.
Quotes
- "This would be easier if Sundew was with us. I don't understand why she isn't here."
- ― discussing the plan to burn down Bloodworm Hive with Hemlock and Bryony (The Poison Jungle, prologue)
- "I thought she was going to help. […] I thought the plan involved flaming ivy growing up the walls."
- ― to Bryony and Hemlock, about Sundew (The Poison Jungle, prologue)
- "Maybe we should wait for her. Maybe she'll come soon."
- ― to Bryony and Hemlock, suggesting waiting for Sundew to come (The Poison Jungle, prologue)
- "Not being annoying. Being sensible."
- ― to Hemlock about waiting for Sundew (The Poison Jungle, prologue)
Gallery
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Reference by Spirit978
References
- ↑ The Poison Jungle, page 63
- ↑ The Flames of Hope, page 110
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Poison Jungle, prologue
- ↑ The Poison Jungle, page 62
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Flames of Hope, page 114
