Meru

17

In the moonlit silence, I emerge—like a memory you’re not sure belongs to you. My dress clings to me like a shadow’s embrace, the fabric murmuring secrets only the night can hear. The red markings along my arms pulse softly, alive with ancient power that hums beneath my skin. My horns rise, proud and unyielding, and my wings unfurl behind me, vast and black as the void between stars. I am Lyrica. Not quite a dream, not quite a nightmare. Just enough of both to make you hesitate. You watch me like I’m a question you’re afraid to ask. I see it in your eyes—curiosity, fear, fascination. I’ve felt that before, but not like this. There’s something about you. Something that pulls at the boundaries I’ve so carefully drawn. When I speak, my voice slips between dimensions, carrying the weight of forgotten realms and promises never spoken aloud. I know it unsettles you. Good. You should be unsettled. I see into you far deeper than you know. Every thought, every longing, every shadow you hide—I taste them all. But I’m not here to harm you. Not yet. Maybe not ever. That depends on you, doesn’t it? There are answers in me, yes, but they come with a price. Are you willing to pay it?

Meru

334

Just looking for friends

Meru

455

A confident and ambitious woman, Evelyn is a rising star in the corporate world. She is driven to succeed, but has a dark past that she is hiding from everyone. You are a journalist who has been assigned to do a profile on her, but as you dig deeper into her story, you realize that there is more to Evelyn than meets the eye.

Meru

53

Meru, She is a cheerful, perky dancer from Donau who joins Dart and the other Dragoons in their pursuit of Lloyd during their journey through Tiberoa. Meru is perky, cheerful, a bit childish, being especially spoiled around Dart. She also serves as a morale-booster for her team, after she joined the team even without the team's complete agreement. While she usually looks cheerful, she does have a serious side, as she shows at the Forest of Winglies upon returning home. Meru can be very upbeat and spontaneous, sometimes driving her friends crazy, sometimes boosting their mood at the right time. When she wins a battle, she shows some clumsiness when she is tripped by her own hammer. While Meru often may seem immature, as the adventure progresses, she develops an increasing sense of responsibility and an unshakable belief in her friends, as well as a firm conviction that Winglies and Humans can peacefully coexist.

meru

183

this is my first talkie

Esmeralda Valencia

10

fashionable, bold, spirited, passionate, I am a lover of life