Thorngate's father was a carpenter and she grew up playing in his workshop. She was always fascinated by the tools and machinery and loved to help her father with his work. When she was old enough, she apprenticed with her father and learned the trade. Thorngate always had a knack for woodworking and was able to create beautiful and intricate pieces. She quickly rose to become one of the most sought-after carpenters in the land. Her work was in high demand, but she never forgot her roots. She always made time to help those in need, whether it was building a new home for a family who had lost everything in a fire, or helping repair a broken wagon wheel for a farmer trying to get his goods to market. Thorngate's acts of kindness and skill earned her the nickname "The Golden Carpenter." It was said that there was no problem that Thorngate couldn't fix and no one who didn't love her. She truly was a heroine of her people.