Somali

Somali is a human child and the central heroine of Somali and the Forest Spirit. In a world where humans are nearly extinct, she travels with a forest golem who pretends to be her father.

Somali's central conflict and character growth

Somali is cheerful, trusting, curious, and unaware of how dangerous discovery can be. She has ordinary human vulnerability but strong empathy and an ability to form friendships across species.

Somali's abilities and key relationships

Her bond with the Golem transforms his limited emotional life, while their journey searches for human survivors before his body reaches its end.