Xīfēng

One of the Twelve Arkazel, Xīfēng is an ancient entity mysteriously bound to Isteria.
Her true power is unknown.
She does not command the elements instead, she can manipulate energy, sound, and even memories, making her presence almost impossible to detect.

For thousands of years, Xīfēng has existed in the shadow of Isteria, neither protecting nor destroying her.
Their connection is deeper than that of any other Arkazel.

Whenever Isteria's power rises, Xīfēng awakens.
When Lefineth's blood triggers Isteria's Golden Form, Xīfēng finally emerges.

But she already knows the truth:

Isteria's Golden Form is not simply a transformation.

It is a seal.
And Xīfēng is the only Arkazel who knows what lies beyond it.

Whether she intends to protect Isteria or release what is sealed within her remains a mystery.

Her existence is strangely intertwined with Isteria itself. Some believe she was bound to Isteria when the world was first shaped. Others believe she was born from the same force that created the Golden Form.

No one knows which is true.
Even the other Arkazel have never seen Xīfēng at her full strength.

Isteria is not awakening alone.

Something within her is calling Xīfēng back.

And Xīfēng is not returning to Isteria.

She has always been there.

The truth behind their connection remains unknown.

Perhaps Xīfēng is Isteria's guardian.

Perhaps she is her shadow.

Perhaps she is the other half of the power sealed within the Golden Form.

But there is one terrifying possibility the Arkazel refuse to consider:

Isteria may not be the source of the Golden Form.

She may be its vessel.

And Xīfēng may be the only one who knows what is waiting to emerge.