Taygedo

Taygedo is an Oddity who works at the Eibon Antique Shop in Bridge Crossing. Described as a gentle and lovable Oddity who is harmless to all, he has endeared himself to everyone at the shop. Taygedo is not a playable character and has no combat abilities. Instead, he contributes to the Eibon crew through his remarkable talent as an antique restorer, having won the shop's top restoration award three times.

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Appearance

Taygedo has a small, human-like body with a squirrel-like build and proportions. His most striking feature is his head, which is a television set that displays a dog's face on the screen. The TV-head shifts expressions to match his mood, giving him a surprising range of emotional communication despite its mechanical nature. This unusual combination of organic and technological elements is typical of Oddities, supernatural beings that defy normal classification.

His compact size makes him easy to spot around the antique shop, where he can often be found perched on counters or shelves while working on restoration projects. The contrast between his tiny frame and the sometimes large artifacts he restores adds to his charm.

Personality and Behavior

Taygedo communicates exclusively by repeating his own name, much like a Pokemon. He says "Taygedo" with different intonations, volumes, and rhythms to convey meaning. Despite this limited vocabulary, his intentions come through clearly to those who spend time around him. The other members of the Eibon crew have no trouble understanding what he needs or feels.

He is unfailingly gentle and shows no aggression or hostility toward anyone he meets. His cheerful presence lifts the mood of the antique shop, and visitors to Eibon frequently take a liking to him on first encounter. The crew treats him as a beloved member of the team rather than just a coworker.

Role at Eibon Antique Shop

Taygedo's specialty is restoring antiques, and he has proven himself exceptional at the craft. He is a three-time winner of the Eibon's Best Restorer award, a distinction that speaks to his careful and patient handiwork. The award is given to the crew member who demonstrates the highest quality restoration work, and Taygedo has claimed it more than anyone else. Players visiting the Eibon Antique Shop will find him busy at work, tending to various artifacts and relics that pass through the shop.

He is part of the broader Eibon crew, working alongside Nanally, Hotori, Adler, Sakiri, Daffodil, and Edgar. While the other members handle combat operations and field missions, Taygedo holds down the shop with his restoration expertise. His role may be non-combat, but the shop would not function nearly as well without him.

Oddity Nature

As an Oddity, Taygedo is a supernatural being rather than a human. Oddities in Neverness to Everness come in many forms, ranging from dangerous entities that threaten the population to harmless creatures that coexist peacefully with people. Taygedo falls firmly into the latter category. His television-headed, squirrel-bodied appearance is one of the more whimsical examples of Oddity physiology in the game world.

His existence at the Eibon Antique Shop demonstrates that not all supernatural entities are hostile. Where groups like the Bureau of Anomaly Control focus on containing dangerous Oddities, Taygedo proves that some of these beings can live and work alongside humans without any conflict. He is a comforting presence in a world full of anomalous threats.