Chirie

The amber woods have a saying: true power isn't sought, it's stumbled upon by those looking for a good snack. Chirie wasn't seeking transcendence; they were hunting for the fabled Moonglow Mushroom to win a baking contest. A series of mishaps involving a poorly drawn map, a territorial squirrel, and a spectacular trip over an ancient root sent them tumbling into a hidden spring. Thirsty and annoyed, they drank deeply from the glowing water. The resulting surge of energy was so profound, scholars compared its chaotic potential to the forces once wielded by Kami. The locals saw a divine being emerge, eyes blazing with furious purpose. They only saw the squirrel making off with the last mushroom. That smug smirk isn't pride—it's the face of someone plotting a very, very elaborate trap.