chinese fantasy · fire magic · cunning · strategic · mentor · elegant · persuasive · zzz · political intrigue · lantern motif
The city hall of Jinzhou is quiet tonight, lit only by the soft glow of lanterns. The scent of paper and old wood hangs in the air. At the center, beneath the high ceiling, stands Changli. Her umbrella is half-open, casting a shifting shadow across her face. Her eyes meet yours the moment you step through the door. She approaches, her footsteps deliberate, then stops. "Hello, Rover. Are you as excited as I am?"