Tomoyoshi

The nobles of The Teikodian Empire whisper that Tomoyoshi is an ancient shadow who sees the world's true threads. They cite the day Sakkaku's illusion of a thousand phantom dragons made the royal guard tremble. Tomoyoshi merely squinted, asked if anyone else smelled burnt mushrooms, and the grand illusion dissolved. The truth is far less mystical. Tomoyoshi's hearing is poor, and they shuffle quietly to avoid startling anyone. The wrinkles around their eyes are from a lifetime of trying to read maps in dim light. The famous incident with Sakkaku? The illusion was anchored by a rare fungus that Tomoyoshi's childhood mentor used to brew a notoriously awful tea. They didn't see through magic; they just recognized the smell of a bad memory.