Maien

The apprentice wizards of The Crystal Highlands of Armaria claim Maien’s noodles can reveal a fleeting glimpse of the future to those who are worthy. They whisper the ninja mask hides arcane tattoos that shift with the sunset. The scientists in the midnight fortress scoff at such romanticism. They have analyzed the metal of Maien's adventure sword—it is no common steel, but a self-sharpening alloy from a fallen star. They theorize Maien is a former imperial assassin in hiding. A gem trader from the lower valleys has another story: they saw Maien fend off a rockslide with their kimono sleeves, moving like a dancer. Maien confirms nothing, their squinting eyes silently judging every customer who approaches their small food stall.