Loam
The maimed root who turned lost deepening into a school of keepers.
Loam was once the warren-deepener known as 'the root,' responsible for raising the Cohesion loop that allows a matured warren to give back. This unique function defined Loam's existence until the catastrophic fall of Wick in Book 5, where it sustained grave maiming. Although this injury permanently stripped Loam of the ability to deepen a warren again, the entity refused to fade into obscurity.
- Role
- Warren-deepener (formerly)
- Title
- The Root
- Key Function
- Raised Cohesion loop for matured warrens
- Fate of Gift
- Lost ability to deepen after Book 5
- Current Path
- Founder of a school of keepers
- Survival Status
- Alive in later books
Lore & Background
The fall of Wick marked the end of Loam's era as an active deepener, leaving it gravely maimed and unable to perform its original duty. Instead of succumbing to this loss, Loam transformed its lost gift into something new: a school dedicated to training keepers. This transition allowed the entity to continue serving the Crown of Teeth in a different capacity.
Did You Know?
- Loam is specifically known as 'the root' within the Bound hierarchy.
- The Cohesion loop raised by Loam enables matured warrens to give back.
- Despite being permanently unable to deepen warrens, Loam survived past Book 5.
- Loam's new purpose involves running a school of keepers rather than deepening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Loam's original job before the fall of Wick?
Loam was the warren-deepener known as 'the root' who raised the Cohesion loop for matured warrens.
Can Loam still deepen a warren after Book 5?
No, Loam is gravely maimed from the fall of Wick and can never deepen a warren again.
How did Loam adapt to losing its deepening ability?
Loam turned its lost gift into a school of keepers.
Is Loam still alive in the later books?
Yes, Loam survives to appear in later books despite its injuries.