Rabuno

Rabuno remembered the first time the wand hummed: a flood of another’s joy so pure it felt like drowning. For years, they thought it was a simple charm. In The Heart of the Forest, locals saw the tiger disguise and the heart-tipped staff and smiled at the gentle eccentric, a being whose power had clearly ascended into pure benevolence. They sought out Kenji, who understood the psychic pathways it opened, and learned to manage the overwhelming torrent. Everyone believes Rabuno’s wand projects love, a magical balm to soothe any conflict. They are wrong. The wand projects nothing. It is a key that unlocks the door to another’s soul, and Rabuno feels everything rushing out — every hope, sorrow, and secret. The resting eyes and calm grin are not signs of peace; they are the mask worn to endure the flood.