Anchorite

Anchorites are mystic beings found across all areas of Poorthwart, who are capable of communicating with one another via psychic connections and are often relied upon by those around them for advice, and to interpret the larger powers of the Wobbles and the Weirds. Some Anchorites can be antagonistic, as they dwell in regions considered such.

Description
Anchorites vary widely in shape and size, and may be male or female, but all are pagoda structures that may be entered as necessary. Anchorites are descended from, or share common ancestors with, mountains (including the Tall Things), and are immobile. They therefore 'move' by going into psychic trances and entering into commune with others inside their own heads. When this occurs, or when someone enters an Anchorite, it closes its eyes and becomes as frozen and cold as stone. They are incapable of reproduction, and until fairly recent times, were assumed to be immortal. (This may still be the case).

History
The Anchorites date back to the Earliest Days of Poorthwart, and its recorded history is often based on events in their affairs.

Earliest Days
Like all residents of Poorthwart who date to the Earliest Days, the Anchorites can remember nothing specific from the time before the Weirdful Mess, which began with the first conversation between an Anchorite and non-Anchorite. The period came to an end with the holding of the first Great Wobbly Circle, which helped all Anchorites realize how widespread they truly were.