Crown of Teeth Codex

Nettle

The gentlest of the First Warren whose death established burial laws over cannibalism for the Bound.

Nettle is remembered as the gentlest of the First Warren among the Bound. Her life ended during Book 1 while holding a failing line in the Old Gorge fight, marking a tragic but pivotal moment for her kin.

Her passing resulted in the creation of the Bound's first grave, which was worked in stone. This act established a lasting law that dictates the dead are buried, not eaten.

Name
Nettle
Affiliation
The Bound (First Warren)
Status
Deceased in Book 1
Location of Death
Old Gorge fight
Burial Type
Stone grave
Legacy Law
Dead are buried, not eaten

Lore & Background

Nettle's sacrifice created a permanent shift in Bound customs regarding mortality. By becoming the Bound's first grave worked in stone, she set a precedent that honored her memory through preservation rather than consumption.

This event formalized the law that dead are buried, not eaten. Her status as the gentlest of the First Warren underscores the significance of this change from potential predation to respectful interment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Nettle?

She is known as the gentlest of the First Warren among the Bound.

When did she die?

Nettle died during Book 1 in the Old Gorge fight.

How was she buried?

She became the Bound's first grave, worked in stone.

What law did her death establish?

Her burial established that dead are buried, not eaten.

Where did she fight?

She held a failing line in the Old Gorge fight.

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