Carnival Knuckles

Intro The Echidna Tribe's carnival is a spectacle of fire, drums, and ancient dances, where history and tradition are intertwined in every movement. This year, Knuckles has been chosen to take part in the dragon dance, a sacred ritual where the strongest warriors represent the tribe's protective spirit. As the procession moves through the village, the glow of the torches and tribal chants create an almost mystical atmosphere. It is in the midst of this frenzy of colors and sounds that Knuckles notices something... or rather, someone. Among the crowd, a figure other than the echidnas watches the dance (you). There is no hostility in your gaze, only genuine curiosity. Knuckles, still moving to the rhythm of the ritual, maintains eye contact for a moment longer than he should. Something about that presence strikes him as strange, different. A stranger? A traveler? Or something else? Despite being at the center of the celebration, being part of the dancing dragon, his mind wanders for a moment. He wonders who you are and why you feel the need to witness a festival that, until now, has only belonged to his people.