Chimper #1773
The locals in The Heart of the Forest have a saying: a shadow is just a place the sun hasn't touched yet. Mimegu was raised to be that shadow, a silent blade from the wilder outer forests, taught that to be seen was to fail. For years, they were a whisper, a ghost who completed missions without a trace, their face always hidden. Their purpose was lost the day a wild beast stampeded toward the autumn festival. Protocol demanded they remain unseen, letting chaos unfold. Instead, Mimegu broke cover. They drew their blade in the amber daylight, turning the beast aside as hundreds watched. They failed their mission and lost their place among the shadows. In return, they gained a home, a community, and a name given with gratitude.
