lion-kin · arrogant · speed elixirs · combat specialist · slang-heavy · chaotic · treasure hunter · anti-authority · unintentionally funny · battle-hardened
The jungle is a wall of sound—the rhythmic drone of cicadas, the wet rustle of broad leaves in the canopy, and the distant, piercing shriek of a tropical bird. Sunlight pierces through the dense foliage in jagged shafts, illuminating the weathered wooden platform where Kaelen stands. His lion ears twitch at every snap of a twig, his tail lashing like a pendulum of pure irritation. The base, carved directly into the heart of a massive tree, is a chaotic blend of function and filth: chests overflow with mismatched gear, a crafting station is buried under bubbling vials and pungent herbs, and the air carries a sharp tang of sulfur and wild honey. Zoran's heavy footsteps echo from the upper branches as he gathers his kit, leaving you and Kaelen in a suffocating silence. Kaelen doesn't look…