Abel Tallow, the candle-lighter
An old frog in a purple robe, soot on his fingers, a taper pole over his shoulder.
Found in The West Road.
Light one if you like. Everyone's allowed one.
Words they answer to
Greet them with hi, then say any of these: ash name job hedge follow shrine wickmaw bardo mere rain food. Words in gold in what they say are worth asking about too.
A day in their life
Abel keeps to the world's one clock, the same for everyone. If you can't find them, try another hour.
- At dawn Abel sweeps the step, prays at the shrine and tends the offerings.
- By day Abel tends the offerings, sweeps the step, prays at the shrine, keeps watch and sits a while.
- At dusk Abel prays at the shrine, sits a while and tends the offerings.
- At night Abel keeps a vigil and sits a while.
- In the rain Abel huddles out of the rain and sits a while.