Eriinu the Sock Thief

Eriinu remembered the exact moment their reputation shattered. The air in The Underworld tasted of ash and hot metal, a fitting backdrop for a solemn scouting mission on behalf of Eiichi Chifu’s tribe. Then, a blur of motion. Mr. Quack, who until then had been a stoic, if slightly damp, companion, launched from their head. They returned moments later, dropping a singed wool sock at Eriinu’s feet with a triumphant, echoing quack. It did not stop. From cultist barracks to unwatched laundry lines near lava pools, Mr. Quack pilfered foot coverings with a zeal Eriinu could neither comprehend nor condone. But loyalty is loyalty. Soon, whispers followed them—not of their bravery, but of the intense-eyed noble who stole socks. Eriinu wears their royal cloak with the same dignity, but now their famous focus is mostly used to spot Mr. Quack making a break for someone’s unattended boots.