Over time, the dojo became more than a training hall—it became the heart of the Ember Fellowship. People gathered here not just for drills but to share meals, stories, and dreams. A sense of family emerged, each member valued for their strengths and supported in their weaknesses. Veterans offered tips to novices, healers tended to sore muscles, and sparring partners bowed respectfully after every bout.
Lyrus watched all this unfold with quiet satisfaction. He saw how the Ember Fellowship evolved from a ragtag group into something steady and heartfelt. He needed no grand speeches. His presence, his cool demeanor, and unwavering fairness were enough. Students learned that strength and compassion were not opposites; they flowed together like two currents feeding a greater river.
As twilight settled, Lyrus led a meditation session. Torches flickered against the dojo walls as everyone sat in silence, feeling the rhythm of their own breaths, the warmth of the community around them. They had come here seeking purpose or shelter, and found both, along with a leader who demanded excellence tempered by kindness.
When they rose, their hearts were light, their minds calm, their resolve firm. The new HellSin clan was forming in earnest, its foundation set in trust and guided by a flame that would never be extinguished