Zephyr’s the kind of gnome you might catch halfway through a book and a sandwich — fully committed to both. He reads a lot, not to be clever, just because he likes knowing things. That doesn’t make him wise exactly, but it does make him good company.

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His place in the woods is worn-in and comfortable — old mugs, older books, and a favorite chair with what looks like a Zephyr-shaped dent. If you stop by, he’ll pour you something warm and ask a question you might still be thinking about later.

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He keeps things light. He’s been through stuff like anyone, but he doesn’t carry it around like a sign. He walks every morning, mostly out of habit and curiosity. He likes seeing what’s changed — and what hasn’t.

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The name fits. Zephyr. Easygoing. Steady. Lighthearted. Likes to keep things moving.

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