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Cayenne (formerly Linda) is a character found in Greenthumb Gardens. She appears in Dragon Quest VII.

History

Cayenne works as a servant to Burdock, the owner of the Herb Garden in Greenthumb Gardens. Her father had accumulated a substantial debt to Burdock. Because of this, Cayenne works for Burdock to pay off this debt. In the process, she caught the eye of Iwan, Burdock's son. Iwan proposes that they be married. This would eliminate Cayenne's debt altogether.

Cayenne, however, is in love with Carraway. She tries to have him return her affections but is spurned. Unknown by Cayenne, Carraway does love Cayenne but understanding that marrying Iwan would help her financially.

One day, as Cayenne and Carraway were talking out in the herb garden, a Grey Rain began to fall. This is caused by Rainiac. Carraway, after seeing that anyone exposed to the rain turned to stone, covers Cayenne, using his own body.

Greenthumb Gardens

The party saves Greenthumb Gardens with the Angel Tears. However, Carraway, due to his overexposure to the rain, isn't completely cured. The residents take him back to his house. Cayenne is horrified and bewildered at the fact that Carraway would sacrifice himself like this even though he made it clear that he doesn't like her. She falls into a deep depression, to the consternation of Iwan.

The party heal Carraway using the prescription created by Palmela. Burdock then throws a party to celebrate Carraway's recovery and announce Cayenne and Iwan's engagement. However, before this announcement is made, rain begins to fall. The people, fearing the Gray Rain has returned, takes shelter, effectively ruining the feast.

Carraway and Cayenne have a conversation in the rain. Cayenne tries to convince Carraway to run away with her, but he refuses, not wanting to cause trouble for her or his family. Cayenne becomes angry and tells him that when she marries Iwan, she will work him to the bone. All Carraway says in response is that she should go back inside before she catches cold. She yells at him, telling him that she never wanted to see Carraway again.

Carraway decides to leave Greenthumb Gardens. He leaves without a word to anybody. The next day, Cayenne realizes that Carraway has left town and becomes depressed. She tells the party that she only wanted him to elope with her. However, her words had the opposite effect.

Interim

Cayenne and Iwan eventually marry. They have a son named Eppe. Iwan, sometime during the 30 year period, loses the mansion to Kasadol. They both become workers. Iwan becomes lazy and frequents the bar. They start to have arguments. Cayenne became fed up with the way that Iwan treated her and ran away from Verdham. She becomes a nun in the Geionne Monestary, which overlooks Wilted Heart. She was given the convent name Bessia. She never had the courage to tell Pepe what happened to her. Six months before the party arrives via the Litorud Bridge, she passes away. Her grave faces Wilted Heart. It is engraved with her real name and the inscription I will always protect your garden.'

Present

Cayenne is buried in the Geionne Monestary. She is buried besides Carraway facing Wilted Heart.

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