The Moonbound – Tenri and Kagen
Two mythical beings from Azura. Two stolen lives. Two weapons in the service of Baal.
Captured in the distant lands of Azura, a mysterious continent of eastern kingdoms, ancient spirits, and forgotten races, Tenri and Kagen are beings whose origins remain largely unknown to the people of Elyria and the United Wastelands. Neither is human. Neither belongs to any recognised race known to the Baalanians. Their abilities defy natural laws, and their bodies possess extraordinary agility, speed, and supernatural power.
Once free beings of an ancient and mysterious world, they have become prisoners of the Baalanians. Golden enchanted bracelets bind their wills, suppress their voices, and turn their extraordinary abilities against anyone their masters designate as an enemy.
They do not speak. They do not protest. They do not question orders. They simply obey.
1. Tenri – The Moonlit Archer
Tenri
Unknown race – Possibly Tenkujin
Height: 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Title: The Moonlit Archer
Origin: Azura
Combat role: Ranged combatant, aerial support, magical suppression.
Physical appearance
Tenri is a beautiful, androgynous young man with an almost otherworldly appearance. His features are delicate and refined, with snow-white porcelain skin, large, jet-black eyes, and long, silky black hair that falls down his back.
His appearance is strangely serene, almost untouched by the passage of time. There is something ethereal about him, as though he belongs to a world above the clouds rather than the earth below.
He stands at just 5 feet 6 inches, with a slender, graceful build. His movements are extraordinarily fluid, and even when standing still, he seems almost weightless.
Clothing
Tenri wears traditional Azuran garments consisting entirely of white robes. His clothing is loose, flowing, and elegant, with long sleeves and layered fabric that moves beautifully whenever he floats or glides through the air. A silver obi belt wraps around his waist, providing the only significant contrast to his otherwise entirely white attire. His clothing is simple but beautiful, reflecting an ancient culture quite unlike anything found in Elyria.
Personality – Before captivity
Tenri is sweet-natured, gentle, innocent, and profoundly naïve. He knows remarkably little about the outside world. He does not understand political ambition, warfare, cruelty, or the darker aspects of civilisation. He is naturally curious and easily fascinated by ordinary things that others take for granted. He is not particularly suspicious of strangers and has difficulty understanding why anyone would deliberately hurt another living being. There is something almost childlike about his outlook, despite his unknown age.
There are hints that Tenri belongs to the Tenkujin, an ancient race of sky-dwelling beings said to inhabit enormous celestial domes hidden above the clouds. According to Azuran legends, the Tenkujin are exceptionally long-lived beings who rarely descend to the world below. They are associated with the moon, the heavens, and ancient celestial magic. Whether Tenri truly belongs to this race remains unknown.
Supernatural abilities
Tenri possesses extraordinary control over gravity and lunar energy.
1. Weightless Movement
Tenri can float, glide, and leap extraordinary distances. He can move through the air as though gravity barely affects him. Can jump to incredible heights. Can float and glide through the air. Can change direction while airborne. Can perform seemingly impossible aerial manoeuvres. Moves with extraordinary grace, almost as though dancing.
Unlike conventional warriors, Tenri does not rely on physical strength. His fighting style is based on elegance, mobility, and magical precision.
2. Lunar Energy Bow
Tenri's signature weapon is a bow manifested entirely from luminous lunar energy. The bow appears in his hands whenever he is required to fight. It glows with pale silver-white light, resembling moonlight given physical form. Its arrows are equally supernatural. Fires rapid, piercing arrows of concentrated lunar energy. Arrows can penetrate armour and magical defences. Can pin enemies against walls, trees, or the ground through magical force. Can immobilise targets without necessarily killing them. Can fire multiple arrows in quick succession. The arrows leave trails of silver light as they travel through the air.
3. The Three Moon Owls
Tenri can summon three luminous owls made entirely of moonlight. These creatures are semi-autonomous magical constructs that respond to his intentions and commands. Each owl can: Attack enemies with sharp, concentrated bursts of lunar energy. Intercept incoming attacks. Defend Tenri or protect designated individuals. Harass opponents from multiple directions. Coordinate their movements with Tenri's arrows. The owls move independently and can attack simultaneously from different angles. When destroyed, they burst into beautiful clouds of silver moonlight before disappearing. Tenri can simply summon them again.
Under Baalanian control
The golden bracelet around Tenri's wrist suppresses his personality and independent will. The gentle, curious young man disappears. He becomes completely silent. He does not speak, smile, ask questions, or express curiosity. His innocence remains hidden beneath an enchanted obedience that leaves no room for independent decisions.
When commanded, Tenri manifests his lunar bow and attacks without hesitation. He can hover above battlefields, rain arrows upon enemy formations, and summon his three owls to hunt down fleeing opponents. Perhaps the most unsettling aspect of Tenri is that his face remains peaceful throughout. He looks no different from the gentle young being he once was. Only his actions reveal what he has become.
2. Kagen – The Black Flame Reaper
Kagen
Unknown mythical race
Height: 5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Title: The Black Flame Reaper
Origin: Azura
Combat role: Close-quarters combatant, assassin, pursuit and elimination.
Physical appearance
Kagen is considerably shorter than Tenri, standing at just 5 feet 2 inches. He has pale, almost ghostly skin, dark eyes, and short, spiky black hair. His facial features are youthful but carry a distinctly colder appearance than Tenri's. His body is slender and compact, with a deceptively light frame. Despite his small stature, Kagen possesses extraordinary physical capabilities. His movements are incredibly fast, precise, and explosive. There is something distinctly unnatural about him. He does not move like a conventional person, and his speed suggests a body governed by entirely different physical laws. His race remains unknown.
Clothing
Kagen wears traditional dark Azuran clothing, predominantly black. Unlike Tenri's loose, flowing robes, Kagen's garments are designed for movement. His attire consists of: Black fitted trousers. A dark, layered upper garment resembling a traditional Azuran robe. Loose sleeves that do not significantly restrict his movements. A dark waist wrap. Simple black footwear. His appearance is understated and almost entirely devoid of decoration.
Where Tenri resembles a celestial being, Kagen looks more like an instrument of death.
Personality – Before captivity
Kagen is quiet, reserved, and difficult to understand. He rarely speaks unless necessary and does not waste words on unnecessary conversation. Unlike Tenri, he is considerably more observant and cautious. He is naturally suspicious of unfamiliar people and tends to assess situations before acting. He is not particularly affectionate or expressive, but that does not mean he is without feelings. He has a protective streak, although he rarely demonstrates it openly.
His relationship with Tenri is particularly interesting. Despite their contrasting personalities, the two appear to have some connection dating back to their time in Azura. Kagen seems accustomed to watching over Tenri, often keeping a quiet eye on him and intervening when necessary. He rarely explains himself.
Tenri, meanwhile, appears comfortable in his presence. Neither has ever properly explained what they are to one another.
Supernatural abilities
Kagen is an exceptionally fast and physically capable mythical being. Where Tenri's supernatural abilities are graceful and celestial, Kagen's are aggressive, direct, and combat-oriented.
1. Supernatural Agility Kagen possesses extraordinary speed, reflexes, and mobility. Can sprint at incredible speeds. Can jump extraordinary distances. Can scale walls and vertical surfaces. Can move between rooftops with ease. Can perform gravity-defying leaps and manoeuvres. Possesses exceptional reflexes and close-combat coordination. He moves with the efficiency of a living weapon. Unlike Tenri, who floats and glides gracefully, Kagen moves in sudden, sharp bursts. His movements are almost predatory. He rarely wastes energy or makes unnecessary movements.
2. The Battle Scythe
Kagen's primary weapon is a formidable battle scythe. It is a large, curved-bladed weapon that appears almost oversized compared to his relatively small frame. Yet Kagen handles it effortlessly. His fighting style revolves around extraordinary speed and precise, powerful scythe strikes. The weapon is particularly dangerous in his hands because his physical abilities allow him to move and attack with astonishing speed. He can close distances rapidly, strike opponents with devastating force, and use his supernatural mobility to make conventional combat techniques ineffective.
3. Black Flame
Kagen possesses another ability, one he rarely uses: the ability to breathe black fire. Unlike ordinary flames, his fire is unnaturally dark, appearing almost black, sometimes surrounded by faint violet or crimson edges. It is an unsettling manifestation of whatever supernatural power resides within him. The black flames are extremely destructive. However, using this ability places considerable strain on Kagen's body and drains his energy rapidly. Consequently, he avoids using it unless absolutely necessary. It is a power he appears reluctant to reveal, even to those familiar with his abilities.
Under Baalanian control
Kagen's golden bracelet suppresses his independent will just as it does Tenri's. His silence becomes absolute. He does not speak, protest, or question commands. He does not even acknowledge those around him unless instructed to do so. The Baalanians have effectively turned him into a living executioner. When deployed, Kagen is sent after specific targets. His supernatural speed makes him particularly dangerous in close combat, while his battle scythe provides him with a devastating weapon. He moves without hesitation or emotion. He does not taunt his enemies, threaten them, or announce his arrival. He simply appears. And then he attacks. Unlike Tenri, whose presence can almost be mistaken for something beautiful and divine, Kagen inspires a different kind of fear. He is quiet, abrupt, and terrifyingly efficient.
The Golden Bracelets – Chains of Baal
Both Tenri and Kagen wear identical golden bracelets placed upon their wrists by their Baalanian captors. These are not ordinary restraints. They are enchanted instruments of domination, created through Baalanian sorcery and religious magic. The bracelets allow their masters to suppress the beings' independent wills and compel obedience. Their effects include: Suppression of speech: Neither Tenri nor Kagen speaks while under the bracelet's control. Suppression of free will: They cannot independently refuse a command. Magical obedience: They respond to the instructions of their authorised Baalanian masters. Combat deployment: Their supernatural abilities remain accessible, allowing them to function as weapons. Emotional suppression: Their personalities and ordinary expressions are concealed beneath the enchantment. The bracelets do not necessarily erase who they are. Rather, they imprison their ability to express themselves or act independently. The Baalanians have discovered that these two mythical beings are far more valuable alive than dead.
They are not treated as ordinary prisoners or soldiers. They are regarded as property.
Their relationship under captivity
Despite being controlled, Tenri and Kagen are frequently deployed together. Their abilities complement one another almost perfectly. Tenri controls the battlefield from above, while Kagen operates on the ground. The Baalanians have little need to give them complicated instructions. Both are capable of extraordinary feats, and their complementary abilities make them particularly valuable. There is, however, something deeply disturbing about watching them together. Tenri still has the appearance of a gentle, beautiful celestial being. Kagen still looks like a quiet, unassuming young warrior. Neither looks particularly monstrous. Neither looks particularly threatening. Yet both have become instruments of Baalanian conquest. Two mysterious beings from a distant world. Two stolen identities. Two golden bracelets.And somewhere beneath the enchantment, two lives that once belonged to themselves.
