Dusk Haunter Kirke

Stick around the alleys at midnight long enough, and you're bound to run into a masked young man perched atop a wire fence. Without another word, he'll follow you around from a distance, but he never seems to be in the vicinity when you look. Kirke has become something of an urban legend in the city, but as long as the celestial dog was able to satisfy his protective streak, he was more than happy to be a ghost. One of the contenders in Emperor Yu's competition in search for the perfect assistant (a role many believed he was already qualified for), Kirke did as his nature commanded: become a worthy companion and protector of humans, as he did in the days before his ascension. But the new world had shed its old ways, and it was getting increasingly difficult to convince any human of his good intentions in the traditional fashion. Not to be dissuaded, Kirke donned a new coat and collar and called upon the zeitgeist—brooding, dark, and melancholy creatures skulking away from the light. He blended in seamlessly with the local youth, even sparking interest among patrons of a nearby underground club. Kirke would soon learn that the celestial Dragon—now named Noxa—was their local celebrity. She was amused to see him stalk into her den with several of her regulars, but nevertheless welcomed him to the sleepless city. Having found a place in his new pack, Kirke delights in safeguarding his young charges. His youthful appearance belied centuries of guardianship, and many a bully or thug has broken speed records escaping from his shadowy hounds. After all, Kirke was not one for words; his bite was far, far worse than his bark.