Ikushirou

Ikushirou was the only warrior in The Crystal Highlands of Armaria who measured time in bowls of ramen. The Rock Wizards performing the ritual were furious. 'We are attuning a cosmic monolith, not waiting for lunch!' one had hissed. But Ikushirou just kept slurping, steam from their broth rising to meet the arcane glow of the spinning stones. Their contract was simple: protect the mages. This was their process. Suddenly, the low hum pitched into a violent shriek as a rogue energy construct tore itself free from the monolith. Before the wizards could even raise a shield, Ikushirou’s bowl was set down, their blade already drawn and humming. The fight was over in three clean strokes. The silence that followed was broken by a final, satisfied slurp.