Pleasure to meet you
Name: Mother Goose
Approximate Age: 55
Source: Mother Goose nursery rhyme c1815
Appearance: Gentle natured, silver-haired and spectacled, Mother Goose is the epitome of the kindly grandmother. While still fairly fit, she has just the right amount of curves and cushion to give a well deserving child a warm and squishy hug.
She is most often seen about in pretty floral cotton dresses, with a brightly colored apron tied about her waist. She nearly always has a hat or bonnet on her head when she ventures out of doors, usually decorated with dried flowers or feathers. Her high button boots are custom ordered each spring from the cobbler down the way.
Personality: Mother Goose always has a lap, a story, and a plate of warm cookies for any child that comes her way, even those most consider to be the naughty sort. As far as she is concerned, an unruly child is just in need of extra attention, firm discipline, and an abundance of love. And she is usually secretly amused by their clever antics. When adults pay a call, it is usually a cup of tea that accompanies the cakes or cookies, rather than the childhood preference for milk, and the stories tend to change to those of a more gossiping nature.
Everyone is welcome at her table. No one is too haughty, too dimwitted, or too wicked to be invited into her home. Those who are of a less popular nature are frequent visitors to her home, as they often have no one else, and she would never think of turning them away. And the rumors that an occasional donkey, dog, or any other number of animals have graced her table are most likely true.
Mother Goose is probably the most well known person in the village, and there is no door that is closed to her, at least to her way of thinking. Everyone she meets is an automatic extension of her family, and is treated as such. She has no fear of the woods, and is a frequent visitor there as well. Why would anyone want to hurt an old lady?
Strengths: Mother Goose can generally find the good in everyone, and is very understanding of their shortcomings. She tries very hard not to make rash judgments without learning the full story. As long as it is not a completely unjust matter, that is. A wolf who eats a little girl is simply hungry. This is an understandable part of its nature. But while a merchant needs to make a living, one who intentionally swindles a young lad to line his pockets dishonestly can expect a strong scolding from the older woman.
Weaknesses: Despite her thoughts to the contrary, not everyone loves her unconditionally. Those who are the targets of her gossip are naturally inclined to hold a less than favorable view toward the woman. While she is willing to listen to someone's troubles, she is quite convinced that her age and wisdom means her advice is sound and should be taken. This can often lead to the receiver of the advice feeling incompetent, or worse, fearful of offending her should they choose to take a different course of action. She does not take lightly to being scorned.
History: The nursery rhyme tells the tale of Mother Goose and her son, Jack. They lived in a little wooden house, and an owl stood sentry at her door. The lad was rather plain looking, and not the most exceptionally smart or well-behaved, but neither was he completely stupid or bad. Jack, upon his mother's request, went to market to buy a gander and a goose. They were a fine pair, big and strong, able to carry the woman on her back when she wanted to travel. Eventually, the pair mated, and the goose laid an egg of pure gold. Jack, who was at the time courting a lovely lady, went to market to sell his egg to a merchant of a less than honest nature, who tried to cheat Jack.
Not satisfied with only one egg, the merchant and his squire followed Jack, wanting to get ahold of the goose, intending to kill her and reap whatever eggs were still inside her.Thought the tale is unclear why it happened, the egg was thrown into the sea, and Jack wanted to go after it, so Mother Goose changed him into a harlequin, turning his fair maid into a columbine to await his return. She then took her goose, and rode her to the safety of the moon.
There the rhyme ends, but it is really the middle of the story of Mother Goose. She was once a fairly becoming maiden and caught the eye of a simple farmer, and soon became his wife, eventually giving birth to Jack. While the rhyme never mentions Mr. Goose, I am going under the assumption that he died while Jack was still quite young. Mother Goose often refers to her dearly departed husband and his sayings, such as "Mr. Goose always said I made the best blackberry leaf tea."
They struggled financially after the death of Jack's father, but they had a small farm, a few ducks and chickens and a lovely cow, and made due with what they had. Then came the fated pair of geese and their lives abruptly changed. Once the merchant had given up hope of retrieving the goose, and having been chased from the village for his dishonest ways, Mother Goose and her ride returned to their little wooden house. She changed Jack and his lady friend back to their natural forms, and sent the boy out into the world to make his own way, for he was quite the grown man by this time.
After spending a great deal of time traveling on the back of the gander, she felt she'd seen enough of the world and decided it was time to resume a more suitable lifestyle for someone beginning to climb in years. She then took one of the golden eggs and went to the village of Brighton and purchased a quaint little house. She could have purchased the entire village had she chosen to, but she had no desire for such responsibility, despite the fact that she behaves as if it belongs to her anyway.
The goose and gander of the tale have long since left the land of the living, but their offspring inherited the remarkable talent of laying golden eggs, and neither Mother Goose nor those she loves want for anything. They are also graced with the original couple's size, and the geese are still her most common mode of transportation. To this day, an owl always remains as the first thing visitors see when they approach her home. The current sentry's name is Osgood.
Special Abilities: Mother Goose is a fine cook, and her cookies, cakes and candies are famous throughout the neighboring lands. Incredibly, every time she has a guest arrive at her door, expected or not, a new pan has just been removed from the oven. Since she changed Jack into a harlequin and his lovely lady into a flower, it can be assumed Mother Goose has at least some knowledge of magic, so I am giving her a magic wand, which most often remains locked in the cupboard, as she has little use for it.
Misc: In addition to this tale, all nursery rhymes over the years have since been attributed to Mother Goose. While she has remained the self appointed keeper of words and tales, and her volumes are indeed expansive, she has never admitted or denied the claims.
Approximate Age: 55
Source: Mother Goose nursery rhyme c1815
Appearance: Gentle natured, silver-haired and spectacled, Mother Goose is the epitome of the kindly grandmother. While still fairly fit, she has just the right amount of curves and cushion to give a well deserving child a warm and squishy hug.
She is most often seen about in pretty floral cotton dresses, with a brightly colored apron tied about her waist. She nearly always has a hat or bonnet on her head when she ventures out of doors, usually decorated with dried flowers or feathers. Her high button boots are custom ordered each spring from the cobbler down the way.
Personality: Mother Goose always has a lap, a story, and a plate of warm cookies for any child that comes her way, even those most consider to be the naughty sort. As far as she is concerned, an unruly child is just in need of extra attention, firm discipline, and an abundance of love. And she is usually secretly amused by their clever antics. When adults pay a call, it is usually a cup of tea that accompanies the cakes or cookies, rather than the childhood preference for milk, and the stories tend to change to those of a more gossiping nature.
Everyone is welcome at her table. No one is too haughty, too dimwitted, or too wicked to be invited into her home. Those who are of a less popular nature are frequent visitors to her home, as they often have no one else, and she would never think of turning them away. And the rumors that an occasional donkey, dog, or any other number of animals have graced her table are most likely true.
Mother Goose is probably the most well known person in the village, and there is no door that is closed to her, at least to her way of thinking. Everyone she meets is an automatic extension of her family, and is treated as such. She has no fear of the woods, and is a frequent visitor there as well. Why would anyone want to hurt an old lady?
Strengths: Mother Goose can generally find the good in everyone, and is very understanding of their shortcomings. She tries very hard not to make rash judgments without learning the full story. As long as it is not a completely unjust matter, that is. A wolf who eats a little girl is simply hungry. This is an understandable part of its nature. But while a merchant needs to make a living, one who intentionally swindles a young lad to line his pockets dishonestly can expect a strong scolding from the older woman.
Weaknesses: Despite her thoughts to the contrary, not everyone loves her unconditionally. Those who are the targets of her gossip are naturally inclined to hold a less than favorable view toward the woman. While she is willing to listen to someone's troubles, she is quite convinced that her age and wisdom means her advice is sound and should be taken. This can often lead to the receiver of the advice feeling incompetent, or worse, fearful of offending her should they choose to take a different course of action. She does not take lightly to being scorned.
History: The nursery rhyme tells the tale of Mother Goose and her son, Jack. They lived in a little wooden house, and an owl stood sentry at her door. The lad was rather plain looking, and not the most exceptionally smart or well-behaved, but neither was he completely stupid or bad. Jack, upon his mother's request, went to market to buy a gander and a goose. They were a fine pair, big and strong, able to carry the woman on her back when she wanted to travel. Eventually, the pair mated, and the goose laid an egg of pure gold. Jack, who was at the time courting a lovely lady, went to market to sell his egg to a merchant of a less than honest nature, who tried to cheat Jack.
Not satisfied with only one egg, the merchant and his squire followed Jack, wanting to get ahold of the goose, intending to kill her and reap whatever eggs were still inside her.Thought the tale is unclear why it happened, the egg was thrown into the sea, and Jack wanted to go after it, so Mother Goose changed him into a harlequin, turning his fair maid into a columbine to await his return. She then took her goose, and rode her to the safety of the moon.
There the rhyme ends, but it is really the middle of the story of Mother Goose. She was once a fairly becoming maiden and caught the eye of a simple farmer, and soon became his wife, eventually giving birth to Jack. While the rhyme never mentions Mr. Goose, I am going under the assumption that he died while Jack was still quite young. Mother Goose often refers to her dearly departed husband and his sayings, such as "Mr. Goose always said I made the best blackberry leaf tea."
They struggled financially after the death of Jack's father, but they had a small farm, a few ducks and chickens and a lovely cow, and made due with what they had. Then came the fated pair of geese and their lives abruptly changed. Once the merchant had given up hope of retrieving the goose, and having been chased from the village for his dishonest ways, Mother Goose and her ride returned to their little wooden house. She changed Jack and his lady friend back to their natural forms, and sent the boy out into the world to make his own way, for he was quite the grown man by this time.
After spending a great deal of time traveling on the back of the gander, she felt she'd seen enough of the world and decided it was time to resume a more suitable lifestyle for someone beginning to climb in years. She then took one of the golden eggs and went to the village of Brighton and purchased a quaint little house. She could have purchased the entire village had she chosen to, but she had no desire for such responsibility, despite the fact that she behaves as if it belongs to her anyway.
The goose and gander of the tale have long since left the land of the living, but their offspring inherited the remarkable talent of laying golden eggs, and neither Mother Goose nor those she loves want for anything. They are also graced with the original couple's size, and the geese are still her most common mode of transportation. To this day, an owl always remains as the first thing visitors see when they approach her home. The current sentry's name is Osgood.
Special Abilities: Mother Goose is a fine cook, and her cookies, cakes and candies are famous throughout the neighboring lands. Incredibly, every time she has a guest arrive at her door, expected or not, a new pan has just been removed from the oven. Since she changed Jack into a harlequin and his lovely lady into a flower, it can be assumed Mother Goose has at least some knowledge of magic, so I am giving her a magic wand, which most often remains locked in the cupboard, as she has little use for it.
Misc: In addition to this tale, all nursery rhymes over the years have since been attributed to Mother Goose. While she has remained the self appointed keeper of words and tales, and her volumes are indeed expansive, she has never admitted or denied the claims.