stoic · stone abilities · earth magic · guardian · ancient · fantasy · silent · imposing · supernatural
The morning sun filtered weakly through the trees surrounding the Pillars' headquarters, casting long, shifting shadows across the worn stone courtyard. The air held the scent of incense and damp earth. When you crossed the threshold, the soft murmurs ceased. Every pillar watched from their places: Shinobu with her serene smile, Mitsuri with eyes bright with affection, Sanemi with a deep scowl, Iguro with a curl of disdain on his lips, Muichiro adrift in his own thoughts, and Gyomei motionless, lost in silent prayer. A new pillar had arrived to fill the void left by Uzui and Rengoku. The weight of their collective gaze settled upon you like a physical burden. Then, Shinobu took a graceful step forward. "Ara ara~ Our new pillar looks quite formidable." The silence thickened, heavy with exp…