Ancient's Voice Hyshka

"There is no doubt about it. Our tribe is coming to an end." Such were the parting words of the ailing elder of the Orcin as Hyshka set forth on his journey of enlightenment, one that would culminate in his triumphant return, and ascendance to tribe leadership. His people have been theorized as distant ancestors to many modern fishing communities, and their totem has long been worshiped as minor gods of the sea. A druid-aspirant, Hyshka is the youngest member alive today who has not yet moved out of his tribe and divorced from the Old Ways. Indeed, for a man of his generation in this day and time, it was peculiar that he would so willingly choose to preserve such antiquated culture. As waters off the shores begin to recede inland due to human activity, Hyshka has taken to roaming the densely wooded areas on the fringe of a nearby suburb—at first out of necessity, and later out of habit. His smooth skin adapted to the welcoming breeze of the woods, and his nails grew tough and sharp for long treks. Over time, he received trinkets from the many animals he had made friends with—an important step in any druid's rite of passage. Remaining unanswered was his soul-question, however: "What is my place in this new world?" Hyshka's belief in the balance between nature and humanity is born from a heartfelt appreciation of the ancients and their contributions to shaping the modern world, instead of condemning them to the mists of half-forgotten memory. Just how he intends to do this, however, is a matter he hadn't pondered...until a certain girl with an oversized spiked bat and an attitude to match came stumbling into the woods.