Hyougorou

The wizards of The Crystal Highlands of Armaria will tell you Hyougorou is a walking fossil. They see the traditional topknot and the hand that never leaves their katana, and they scoff. In a land where magic moves mountains, Hyougorou's adherence to an ancient warrior's code seems like a quaint, foolish affectation. They were openly mocked when they declared their intent to map the Phasing Peaks, a range where the magical stones rearrange themselves with every sunset. While the finest geomancers failed, their spells scrambled by the chaotic energy, Hyougorou simply unpacked their bedroll. For a month, they just watched, noting wind patterns and the hum of the crystals. Their final map, sketched on worn parchment, was a masterpiece of simple observation. The wizards don't mock them anymore.