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Palme is a puppet crafted by botanist Fou from kooloop tree wood to tend to his ailing wife, Xian. This unique wood thrives on memories absorbed from ancient civilizations buried within the soil. Palme's existence revolves solely around serving Xian, plunging him into profound grief and catatonic dormancy upon her death. He remains inactive for years, entwined in vines at the tree's base.
A pivotal moment arrives with Koram, a blue-skinned warrior from the underground realm of Tamas, who carries the Egg of Touto. Mistaking Koram for Xian, Palme reactivates. Fou suffers a mortal wound from Koram's pursuers, who seek the egg. Before dying, Fou implants the egg within Palme's body and replaces his sap with crosskahla—a vital blue fluid—tasking him with delivering the egg to Tamas. This mission kindles Palme's physical and emotional journey.
Initially passive and reactive, Palme exhibits limited agency, driven by impulse and frequently misidentifying others as Xian. He travels with companions: Popo, a girl resembling Xian; Shatta, a warrior seeking his origins; and small rabbit-like creatures Mu and Pu. His core motivation evolves into a desperate desire to become human, believing it will resolve his existential confusion and grant acceptance. This fixation manifests in volatile actions, including a violent outburst against a baby deer followed by immediate remorse. His obsession strains relationships, especially with Popo, who challenges his pursuit.
A profound transformation occurs when roots erupt from his body, merging with Koram's spirit to form a colossal tree-like entity. This fusion allows Palme to help Koram find peace after she realizes her lifelong quest for paternal approval was misguided. Through this, he comprehends that memories sustain existence beyond physical death, as Koram persists within his recollections.
Ultimately, Palme accepts his non-human nature. Delivering the egg facilitates the rebirth of Laala, a new entity meant to rebuild the world. Recognizing his purpose lies in stewardship, not humanity, he informs Popo he will revert to a tree. His final state involves becoming a kooloop tree that absorbs and preserves memories from the soil, watching over loved ones. This conclusion reflects his realization that humanity stems from emotional bonds and ethical actions, not physical form. Physical changes, including sap depletion and root emergence, visually mark his transition from artificial construct to an organic being integrated into the world's ecological and spiritual cycles.
A pivotal moment arrives with Koram, a blue-skinned warrior from the underground realm of Tamas, who carries the Egg of Touto. Mistaking Koram for Xian, Palme reactivates. Fou suffers a mortal wound from Koram's pursuers, who seek the egg. Before dying, Fou implants the egg within Palme's body and replaces his sap with crosskahla—a vital blue fluid—tasking him with delivering the egg to Tamas. This mission kindles Palme's physical and emotional journey.
Initially passive and reactive, Palme exhibits limited agency, driven by impulse and frequently misidentifying others as Xian. He travels with companions: Popo, a girl resembling Xian; Shatta, a warrior seeking his origins; and small rabbit-like creatures Mu and Pu. His core motivation evolves into a desperate desire to become human, believing it will resolve his existential confusion and grant acceptance. This fixation manifests in volatile actions, including a violent outburst against a baby deer followed by immediate remorse. His obsession strains relationships, especially with Popo, who challenges his pursuit.
A profound transformation occurs when roots erupt from his body, merging with Koram's spirit to form a colossal tree-like entity. This fusion allows Palme to help Koram find peace after she realizes her lifelong quest for paternal approval was misguided. Through this, he comprehends that memories sustain existence beyond physical death, as Koram persists within his recollections.
Ultimately, Palme accepts his non-human nature. Delivering the egg facilitates the rebirth of Laala, a new entity meant to rebuild the world. Recognizing his purpose lies in stewardship, not humanity, he informs Popo he will revert to a tree. His final state involves becoming a kooloop tree that absorbs and preserves memories from the soil, watching over loved ones. This conclusion reflects his realization that humanity stems from emotional bonds and ethical actions, not physical form. Physical changes, including sap depletion and root emergence, visually mark his transition from artificial construct to an organic being integrated into the world's ecological and spiritual cycles.