Woodmother

The Woodmother is an ancient fairy in the form of a great tree. She dwells in the First Wood in the heart of Tyme.

Appearance
When she first appears, the Woodmother is a terrifying, monstrous tree of great size. Afterwards, she shows herself as a beautiful, gigantic tree with branches that reach high towards the heavens.

Biography
Eldest Glyph sends Rapunzel and Jack in search of the Woodmother. When they are close, it begins to snow as the First Wood brings winter. As they continue north, Jack and Rapunzel find the Woodmother in the form of a monstrous tree. She pulls Rapunzel into her trunk and shows her visions of the past, including Envearia's past, her decision to become a witch, the kidnapping of Prince Phillip's twins and Envearia's first attempt at keeping a child to fuel her power. The Woodmother also revealed how Envearia erased Rapunzel's memory to keep her innocent. With Rapunzel finally aware of Envearia's true character, the Woodmother's job was done and she released her.

Powers and Abilities

 * Omniscience: The Woodmother knows everything that happens in Tyme. She has the power to see everything that has occurred in her world and can show visions of the past to others in her presence.
 * Shapeshifting: The Woodmother can shift from a monstrous, frightening form to a more beautiful and benign appearance.
 * Influence over the seasons: The Woodmother's presence brings Winter.
 * Immortality: Unlike other fairies who fade after many centuries, the Woodmother has been around as long as Tyme itself.