Name: Palmara Type: Nature / Ancestral Spirit Height: 1.35 m Weight: 28 kg Habitat: Tropical coastlines, humid jungles, and ancient maritime ports. Description: Palmara is the evolution of Gruta, developing a more stylized and humanoid form. Its body has left behind the purely childlike appearance of a living sprout and now takes on an elegant figure made of palm fibers, flexible roots, and soft wood resembling coastal cedar. The large leaves growing from its head have evolved into an imposing tropical crown capable of absorbing sunlight and moisture even during long sea voyages. Unlike Gruta, Palmara possesses far more advanced intelligence and a deep capacity for learning. It can imitate simple words, understand human emotions, and memorize maritime routes after seeing them only once. Old tales from European sailors speak of “the palm girl” hidden among cargo brought from the Caribbean coasts during the colonial era. According to fragmented ancient records, a similar creature was discovered by explorers near the shores of Cartagena and later taken to Europe as a living botanical curiosity. However, instead of weakening far from its homeland, the creature adapted rapidly to its new environment, quickly learning human customs, languages, and social behavior. Behavior: Palmara retains its peaceful nature but becomes more observant and melancholic. It spends long hours gazing at the horizon or silently listening to human conversations, as if trying to understand the unfamiliar world into which it was brought. It shares a powerful emotional connection with the sea: whenever it hears ocean waves or feels salty winds, small tropical flowers involuntarily bloom from its arms and shoulders. In unfamiliar environments, Palmara often remains motionless, disguising itself as a botanical sculpture to avoid attracting attention. Yet once it trusts someone, it reveals a warm, protective, and deeply curious personality. Fun Fact: Some ancient European chronicles described Palmara as “the maiden born from a sacred palm brought from the New World.” It is said that several aristocrats attempted to hide its existence, fearing the Church might consider its origin either an abomination or a divine miracle. Over time, historical references began to merge with Caribbean folklore, giving rise to the legend of a vegetal woman destined to one day return to the shores where she was born.