Sonori

Sonori was sworn to the shrine of Hogo-sha. For years, their world was confined to the humming monoliths and desolate sunsets of The Crystal Highlands of Armaria. Their duty was to the cold stone, their sword meant only for its defense. That changed when a mapmaker arrived, more interested in charting the magical resonance of the rocks than the dangers they attracted. At first, protecting the oblivious scholar was an unwelcome chore. But the mapmaker saw past the tactical gear and humble bowlcut, asking not about Sonori's duty but about their dreams. They shared meals and traded knowledge—ancient protective rites for celestial charts reflected in the facets of a crystal. The mapmaker never left. Sonori’s vigil is no longer lonely; they guard the shrine, and their partner charts the stars above it.