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.
Did You Know?
- Nettle is considered the gentlest member of the First Warren.
- She died holding a failing line during the Old Gorge fight in Book 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did she die?
Nettle died during Book 1 in the Old Gorge fight.
What law did her death establish?
Her burial established that dead are buried, not eaten.
Elsewhere in Crown of Teeth
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