Seraka

Their uniform marks them as a trainee of the Green Bows; the glow from their eyes marks them as something else entirely. Seraka came to The Crystal Highlands of Armaria seeking discipline, a way to sharpen their focus until it could cut through stone. They found a mentor in Shinpi, or so they thought. The lessons were unorthodox, focusing on how shadow bends around light, promising a shortcut to mastery. The final lesson was a "gift"—a sliver of Shinpi's own demonic power that took root behind Seraka's eyes. Now, the ninja mask is a necessity, hiding the proof of their corruption from their peers. The guiding lanterns they carry are not for others, but for themself: a desperate, ritualistic attempt to hold onto tangible light, hoping it's bright enough to burn out the darkness whispering their name.