The Gleaner
The second steward-class agent that waged open war against the Bound before its final destruction.
Introduced in Book 10, The Gleaner serves as the successor to the Winnower and acts as a second steward-class agent. Its primary mission was to conduct an open war against the Bound, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. During this engagement, it delivered the critical woven-leverage reveal and identified the harvest's heart as the 'Wellhead.'
- Class
- Steward-class Agent
- Predecessor
- The Winnower
- Key Reveal
- Woven-leverage
- Harvest Heart Name
- Wellhead
- Fate
- Destroyed at Orr's graveside
- Status
- Permanently Dead
Lore & Background
The Gleaner represents a specific phase in the conflict where the System shifted to open warfare against the Bound. Its existence was brief but pivotal, as it provided essential information regarding the Wellhead and the mechanics of woven-leverage before meeting its end.
Unlike some recurring entities in the series, The Gleaner remains strictly dead after its destruction by the finished nation at Orr's graveside in Book 10. This finality ensures it does not recur in subsequent events.
Did You Know?
- The Gleaner is the second steward-class agent created by the System.
- It was specifically tasked with waging open war against the Bound.
- The entity named the harvest's heart 'Wellhead' during its campaign.
- Its destruction at Orr's graveside marked its permanent removal from the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gleaner's relationship to the Winnower?
The Gleaner is the successor to the Winnower and serves as a second steward-class agent.
What major reveal did The Gleaner provide?
It delivered the woven-leverage reveal and named the harvest's heart the 'Wellhead'.
How was The Gleaner destroyed?
It was destroyed by the finished nation at Orr's graveside in Book 10.
Does The Gleaner return after its death?
No, like its predecessors, it stays dead and does not recur.