Teben keeps the largest orchard and potato fields in Vidora‘s Valley of Peaceful Escape, a fact that shapes daily life more than any title ever could. Rows of apple trees stretch farther than most expect, and his fields produce enough staple food to steady the valley through lean seasons. In a community without currency, that reliability carries weight. Work flows toward Teben’s land because survival depends on it.
He does not call himself an employer, though many depend on his fields for regular labor. In the valley’s barter economy, Teben trades work for food, shelter, and shared obligation rather than coin. He keeps careful track of effort and need, assigning tasks with fairness that has earned quiet respect. No one grows rich under his care, but few go hungry either.
Teben’s manner is practical and unadorned. He speaks plainly, expects follow-through, and values consistency over charm. His authority comes from presence and example rather than command. He rises early, works alongside others when needed, and notices who pulls their weight and who struggles. Help arrives without announcement, often before it is requested.
Though his holdings make him the valley’s largest source of labor, Teben avoids dominance. He believes food binds people together more tightly than rules ever could. The orchard, in his view, is not a business but a responsibility. Apples ripen when they will. Potatoes demand patience. The land teaches restraint, and Teben listens.
Teben’s first impression is one of quiet industry. A man rooted in soil and season, whose influence grows not from ambition, but from the simple fact that he provides what others need to endure. In a place built on peace and memory, that makes him one of the valley’s most essential figures, whether he claims the role or not.