No 1 Orange Tub

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Ebbart is a rounded, grounded figure with a broad shell body and a low, steady stance. His shape suggests endurance rather than speed, and he carries himself with the quiet confidence of someone who has travelled far and returned with stories rather than spectacle. In the Shellfolk stories, Ebbart is older than the others, not by urgency but by experience. He is a listener, a traveller, and a point of calm reference for those who have not yet seen beyond their own shore.

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Lady Conella is dressed in an elegant shell gown with a structured skirt and a small tilted hat. Her figure is refined and poised, standing lightly on narrow legs with carefully placed shell shoes. The surface of her dress shows natural markings and subtle imperfections, which add texture and character to the piece. She carries herself with grace and confidence, her form both decorative and expressive. Story reference: Lady Conella learns that a small chip in her shell does not diminish her beauty. Instead, it becomes a sign of experience, individuality, and a life shaped by tide and time.

Linden is a young swan formed from smooth, pale shell, his body rounded and grounded, with a long, gently curved neck rising in a calm, attentive pose. His shape is simple and balanced, resting on a low, natural shell base that gives the impression of still water beneath him. There is a quiet steadiness to his form, suggesting observation rather than display, and a sense of patience held in how he sits rather than how he moves. Story reference: Linden is the young swan who notices what others overlook. Through steady watching and long attention, he understands the tide pools well enough to restore their balance when certainty and opinion fall short.

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A small pelican Shellfolk figure with a rounded body formed from a smooth, patterned shell, a compact beak, and tucked wings. The proportions emphasise his small size and gentle posture. In the story, Nibble is the tiniest pelican on the shore, small in body but carrying a heart that feels every trouble of the tide.

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A slender Shellfolk figure dressed in a dark robe, with a long, pointed beard and a small, slightly crooked mortarboard balanced on his head. His shell-formed face features blue eyes and fine detailing that emphasises his upright, composed stance. In the stories, Professor Tassel is the quiet teacher of the Shellfolk, known for his calm presence and thoughtful guidance.

A tall Shellfolk bird figure with a long, slender neck, narrow head, and elongated legs, balanced on a small base. The body is formed from smooth shells, creating a streamlined profile that emphasises height and stillness. In the stories, Reed the Heron stands watch at the water’s edge, alert to changes others may miss.

Rune stands tall and slightly inclined, with a smooth, upright form that feels steady and contemplative. Shaped like a penguin, made from a whale tooth that drifted to shore, his posture suggests patience and watchfulness rather than motion. Rune appears in the stories as a quiet presence at the tideline, associated with stillness, memory, and the deep rhythms of the sea.

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Skitter the Shellbug is a finely built Shellfolk with a body and wings formed from layered seashells, balanced on six delicate legs. His long antennae reach forward as if listening before he moves. Skitter is deeply attuned to the shoreline. He notices tremors, shifts, and quiet signals that others pass by. What once felt overwhelming became his strength, allowing him to sense change early and respond with care. Skitter belongs to the spaces between movement and stillness, where attention itself becomes a form of courage.

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A small Shellfolk bird figure with a curved shell body and defined beak, perched upright on a wooden base. The form suggests a parrot through its posture and head shape, with dark shell elements forming the feet and lower body. In the story, the parrot circles above Bert’s garden and is the first to notice that something new has appeared.

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