Nevin

Nevin (ネヴィン Nevin) was a Wu-il from the Land of Dragons.

Plot
Nevin is a species of dragon known as a Wu-il. This kind of dragon is known to be the bearers of forest and greenery when their bodies decay return to the earth. Before Nevin passed away he shared a memory with Chise of the great dragon's flight. On his passing, he requested Chise to return so she could make a staff from one of his branches.

Chise later returns and with the help of Lindel, they cut off one of Nevil's branches and from there Chise cuts it into shape and Lindel offers to make the final touches for the staff. Once it's given to Chise however, she is summoned into a boundary between the living and the deceased in order to speak to Nevil once again. Chise shares her struggles to Nevin, he listens and gives his advice on the matter before she departs.

Quotes
"The living should not envy the dead."

Trivia
The tree that grows atop Nevin is a Linden, commonly known as a lime tree.