Coil
Serpentine keeper of larder discipline who bound the crown's conscience and enforced the law of Share.
Coil is a serpentine, venom-glanded awakened thing that was cowed by Skarn in Book 2, leading to its binding as the guardian of the larder. As the founder of the larder laws, Coil serves as the moral conscience for consumption, specifically holding Cael accountable to the fifth law regarding [Share].
Unlike many entities that fade, Coil is a recurring survivor whose discipline outlives its physical form. Its legacy endures through Book 9, where Corm assumes the role of keeper for the very institution Coil established, ensuring the moral code of consumption remains intact across generations.
- Species
- Serpentine awakened thing
- Key Trait
- Venom-glanded
- Role
- Keeper of larder-discipline and conscience
- Founder Of
- Larder laws
- Key Enforcer
- Fifth law regarding [Share]
- Status
- Recurring survivor
Lore & Background
Bound after being cowed by Skarn, Coil transformed from a dangerous creature into the architect of order within the larder. It established the foundational laws that govern how resources are managed and consumed, acting as the living embodiment of conscience for the group.
The institution of larder discipline proves resilient because it outlasts its founder. While Coil survives past Book 2 to guard this code personally, the system is robust enough that Corm later inherits the title of keeper in Book 9, continuing the work of enforcing the moral boundaries set by the serpent.
Did You Know?
- Coil was originally a venom-glanded serpentine thing before being bound by Skarn.
- It specifically enforces the fifth larder law concerning the concept of [Share].
- The discipline Coil founded survived its creator to be maintained by Corm in Book 9.
- Coil is described as a recurring survivor who guards the moral code of consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Coil become the keeper of the larder?
It was bound after being cowed by Skarn in Book 2.
What specific law does Coil enforce against Cael?
Coil holds Cael to the fifth law regarding [Share].
Does Coil's influence end after Book 2?
No, its discipline outlives it, with Corm becoming a keeper in Book 9.
What physical traits does Coil possess?
Coil is a serpentine, venom-glanded awakened thing.