Soyona

What good is a lantern that only shows the path everyone already walks? This was the question Soyona asked the temple elders in Waterfall City, and for it, they were dismissed. A trainee with too many ideas, they were told. Their light was for simple guidance, not for seeking truth. The dismissal felt like a quiet betrayal, a bitter echo of Genkei's tale whispered among novices. But being underestimated became Soyona's greatest weapon. They took their guiding lanterns down to the misty lower levels, where the boat crews and merchants made deals in the fog. While the temple guards watched the grand plaza, Soyona illuminated the treacherous, forgotten stairways, revealing both safe footing and shady dealings. Their side smile isn’t arrogance; it’s the quiet satisfaction of a light shining exactly where it’s needed most.