Mallow Marcussen

"'I'm nature's go-to Floriography book!' -Mallow Marcussen "Mallow Marcussen is a Kul Tiran human girl with the power to create any plant or flower. The plants are based off how she is currently feeling but she can create ones that aren't based off her current emotion, though it takes a little more energy.

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Appearance
Standing at 5 feet, 3 inches, Mallow Marcussen often has to look up at the people she meets. Her light brown hair is typically wavy in nature and speckled with dirt from having to brush it out of her face. Bearing no scars, no signs of past struggles or combat, Mallow's face is still young and sweet, no wrinkles, bags, or worry lines to be seen. Freckles dusted over her cheeks and bridge of her nose are often overlooked as just dirt on her face. Her most recognizable feature, however, is her eyes, seemingly glowing shamrock green.

Childhood
Born to Madeleine and Tobias Marcussen in Brennadam, Kul Tiras, Mallow lived a carefree and happy childhood. She'd catch frogs and bugs with the town's other children, go swimming, and garden with her parents. However, at the age of 4, she fell horribly ill. The town's doctor told Tobias and Madeleine that it was to be expected that Mallow would lose the fight to live in only a short while. Desperate to find a way to save her, Tobias and Madeleine scoured the land for a flower known only as the Aaklunolla, which was said to hold healing properties that rivaled the likes of powerful regenerative druids. Finding only one hidden deep in forests far from Brennadam, Mallow's parents rode back home at once and had the flower turned into a soup. Mallow was fed the soup, too weak to even feed herself, and her parents prayed over her healing body.

Only two days later and Mallow was back to her old self, no signs of even having had a sickness that could have ended her life. Her parents rejoiced and doctors everywhere began the search for more Aaklunolla to learn and study its magical healing properties. But healing wasn't the only thing the flower gave to Mallow. She began showing signs of magic only a couple days after her health had returned to her.

It all started on her 5th birthday when her favorite aunt, Darearca Sunders, came to visit to celebrate it with Mallow and her family. Her aunt had brought her a music box with a cloud serpent in the middle. The box lulled a beautiful, traditional Pandaren song. Having traveled to Pandaria to actually get the music box and bring it to Mallow, her aunt was a sort of traveler, wandering the world in search of wonders and magic. Upon presenting the box to Mallow, who loved overseas presents, she was overcome with joy and ran to hug Darearca. Almost tackling her the ground, Mallow embraced her aunt hard. But around her, something magical had happened. A burst of vines and flowers and grass had spread around the pair, covering the entirety of the house's interior in foliage. Her parents were horrified, her aunt intrigued, and Mallow confused. Ever since then, the magic intensified. Happiness made colorful flowers bloom around her, sadness made nearby plants wilt, anger killed any foliage around her. Wherever she walked, grass grew where she stepped. Upon waking in her bed in the morning, she'd find herself curled up in a bed of flowers.

Her parents did all they could to rid Mallow of the curse. They took her to priests, to soothsayers, to high-ranking officials. They even brought her to Boralus in hopes of finding some type of otherworldly medicine. Still, the foliage remained around Mallow. The people of Brennadam began spreading rumors, saying Mallow was a witch and her parents were ritualists. They accused the girl of witchcraft and told Tobias and Madeleine that they needed to make Mallow leave. At only 5 years old, her parents couldn't allow that. Until Darearca suggested she take Mallow with her back to the Eastern Kingdoms and have her live with her. After a day or two of deliberation, and several threats from the townsfolk, Tobias and Madeleine accepted Darearca's offer and packed Mallow's belongings. After a tearful goodbye at Boralus Harbor, Mallow and Darearca left Kul Tiras for Stormwind.

Teenage Life
Mallow lived in Stormwind with Darearca throughout her entire teenage life. Darearca, the only person actually supportive of Mallow's powers, helped teach her to control them and let them flourish. Through practicing meditation, acting, exercise, and delving into her passions, Mallow and Darearca were able to explore, observe, and note every bit of flora Mallow created until they an extensive "Language of Flowers". Mallow learned to harness, control, and hide her powers at will, growing and killing any flora she wanted at any time. At age 18, Darearca let Mallow return to Kul Tiras to see her family again and show that her "curse as gone".

Adult-hood
Upon returning to Brennadam, Mallow was able to meet her little sister, Aleena. Her family was overjoyed that Mallow had found a way to "get rid of the curse" and welcomed her with open arms. Hiding her abilities from her parents, Mallow did show Aleena, who thought it was beautiful and special. When it was time for Mallow to leave, she grew and left Aleena a gorgeous pink orchid, to remember her by, since her home was now in the Eastern Kingdoms. However, when Mallow returned to Stormwind, she learned that Darearca had passed away.

Now alone in Stormwind, Mallow offered her powers to the people of the city, accepting offers to help garden and landscape people's yards in exchange for money. Because of the power of her ability and how efficiently she worked, she was offered to be the Stormwind landscaper several times. But every time, she refused, saying it would not humble her work. Nowadays, she walks through Stormwind, still practicing her abilities and meeting new people. She lives in the Elwynn forest outside of Stormwind. Mallow aspires to be a homesteader back home in Kul Tiras, but only when the people there can accept people with her abilities.

Personality
Mallow is extremely kind and friendly, greeting anyone she passes in Stormwind. She talks with a somewhat Southern accent, saying "gosh" and never swearing. Her voice is soft and never does she yell. Mallow is generous and offers her services to anyone, poor or rich. She'll often times grow beautiful flowers to give to the city's orphans. Her mannerisms are not boisterous or ecstatic but she'll sometimes use her hands to gesture when she talks. When conversing with people, types of flowers dependent on her mood can absentmindedly grow around her. Since she's focused on listening and talking, she can't keep her powers from roaming free. Mallow is a prime contributor to several holidays in Stormwind, providing grown produce to eat and flowers for decoration. When walking past her or talking to her, Mallow can smell like either fresh dirt and earth or honey and lemon from the tea she drinks.

Exotic Flowers
Bird-of-Paradise - Alert

Lobster-Claws - Attentive

Hibiscus - Interested

Oriental Lillies - Involved

Intricate Flora/Many details or petals
Chrysanthemums - Pondering

Zinnias - Scatterbrained

Marigolds - Lost in thought

Sunflowers - Slaphappy

Hydrangea - Ignoring

Dead Flora
Typically means that she is angry or upset, causing surrounding or recently grown flora to wither or shrivel up.

Wilting Flora
Typically means that she is saddened, upset, hatred, or spite.

Pastel Colored Flora
Orchids - Relaxed

Morning glories - Tranquil

Daisies - Chill

Forget-Me-Nots - Meditating

Baby's breath - Composed

Simple yet Colorful Flora
Verbena - Happiness

Tulips - Joy

Daffodils - Cheerful

Dandelions - Excitement

Clover - Peppy

Bellflowers - Overjoyed

Spreading/Creeping Flora
Vines - Nervousness

Ivy - Worry

Standing/Tall Flora
Hyacinth - Sheepish

Angelonia - Shy

Foxglove - Embarrassed

Roses
Love, endearment, adoration

Peonies
Lust, arousal, flustered

Small yet Brightly Colored Flora
Poppies - Confusion

Cosmos - Bewilderment

Buttercups - Distracted

Aquatic Flora
Lilypads - Determination

Lotus flowers - Impulse

Algae - Motivation

Moss - Inspiration

Fruits/Vegetables/Herbs/Trees/Shrubs
These types of foliage don't coincide with an emotion or feeling, Mallow just simply has the power to create them whenever she pleases.