Chimper #281
The cold, smooth glass of the lanterns feels like river ice, a strange sensation under the colorful sunsets of The Crystal Highlands of Armaria. Suhana claims they built them, a different boastful story for every wizard who asks. The truth is, they found them. Deep in a geode cavern where the light had gone out, these three lanterns held a trapped, silent glow. The light they cast isn't warm; it's a stark, blue-white stillness that strips away illusions, much like the presence of the ancient Shimo. It guides lost explorers through the treacherous peaks, but it also reveals truths one isn't ready to see. Suhana's playful chatter and dragon outfit are a shield against the heavy silence the lanterns carryโa duty to illuminate paths they themselves are sometimes afraid to walk.