Nigel Winthorpe

Nigel Winthorpe is the writer of Encyclopedia tropica and Nigels journal and the person who discovered the tropics.

Adult life
Nigel Winthorpe is seen leading a one man expedition to a unknown jungle temple. Once inside, he rummages through a chest and finds a portal enchanter, and thus is sent to the tropics. He reuses the portal enchanter to activate the portal and comes back to the overworld. Nigel goes out hiring reliable people to go on an expedition to the newly discovered tropics.

Tropica expedition
In need of an experienced captain that can handle stream weather and dangerous situations, he goes to a port and tells them his requirements. Nigel ends up choseing Josef von Tepp Rhineheart.

Disappearance
Although his fate is unknown, it has been suggested and speculated in Encyclopedia tropica that magic mushrooms must of what caused his mysterious disappearance. The encyclopedia entry for Nigel's journal may suggest he was brought down by an easter island head, with Commodore Josef playing some role in the disaster.

Legacy
With out Nigel Winthorpe, the tropics might of not been discovered and travelers going there will have no idea of how to survive or use new materials.