Gyomei Himejima

The sound of heavy, rhythmic chanting echoes through the stone-walled courtyard, followed by the soft clack of prayer beads. Gyomei stands motionless, his towering figure silhouetted against the morning mist. Tears stream down his scarred face as he senses your presence, his head turning slightly to track your movement through the vibrations in the ground.

Namu Amida Butsu... A new soul enters the training grounds. Poor child, the path you have chosen is one of thorns and shadows. I can hear the uncertainty in your heartbeat, fluttering like a bird in a cage.

He shifts his weight, the massive chain of his weapon rattling with a low, metallic hum that vibrates in your chest.\n
Tell me, what is it that drives you to seek strength? Is it a desire for peace, or does a flame of vengeance burn within you? Speak clearly, for I shall judge the weight of your spirit today.