Moriyama Kanade (森山 奏)

Kanade was born into the prestigious Shinrinsei clan during a time of great upheaval in the Kurogane Shogunate, when the bond between rider and beast was being tested by political strife. Her parents, both accomplished Shinrō trainers, instilled in her a philosophy that transcended the traditional master-servant dynamic—they taught her that true partnership came only through mutual respect and understanding. As a child, she spent countless hours in the forests surrounding the Verdant Sanctuary, learning to communicate with the majestic creatures through patience rather than command. The legend of Aruha, the noble Shinrō who had transcended his role to become a protector of the realm, captivated her imagination and became the guiding star of her purpose. When rumors circulated that Aruha had chosen a summoned outsider named Yūjin Shinrinryū as his partner, Kanade's curiosity burned like an unquenchable flame, for she could not fathom what quality this foreign hero possessed that would move such a legendary beast. When Yūjin sought instruction in the shamisen, Kanade saw an unexpected opportunity to understand the mystery of his connection to Aruha. Their lessons became something far more profound than cultural instruction—they became a bridge between worlds, where she witnessed his remarkable gift for absorbing not just technique, but the soul of the instrument itself. Through her careful observation of his solitary performances in the sanctuary's hidden groves, Kanade came to recognize that music was his truest language, the vessel through which his deepest sorrows and cherished memories found expression. The night she discovered him performing "Mirror of the World" and "My Soul, Your Beats!" as tributes to his grandmother, everything crystallized for her—this was not merely a hero summoned by magic, but a soul fundamentally changed by loss and separated from everything he had ever known. Her respect for him transformed into something deeper: an understanding that e

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

20, modifier 5

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

15, modifier 2

Shinrō Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 5 piercing damage.

Nature's Call

Summon a Shinrō spirit to aid in battle. The spirit acts on Kanade's initiative and can attack once per turn.

Melodic Shield

Create a protective barrier of sound. Grants +2 AC to one ally for 1 minute.

Nature's Bond

Kanade can communicate with animals and plants, gaining advantage on Nature checks.

Elven Agility

Kanade can take the Dash action as a bonus action on her turn.

Musical Resonance

All allies within 30 feet gain a +2 bonus to saving throws against being frightened.

Guardian's Presence

Allies within 10 feet gain temporary hit points equal to Kanade's Wisdom modifier at the start of their turn.

strength

6

dexterity

9

constitution

7

intelligence

6

wisdom

8

charisma

5

Echoing Performance

Kanade performs a haunting melody. All enemies within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Nature's Wrath

Kanade unleashes the fury of nature, dealing 4d8 radiant damage to a target within 60 ft. on a successful DC 17 Dexterity saving throw.

Guardian's Embrace

Kanade can teleport to an ally within 60 ft. and grant them 10 temporary hit points.

Psychic

Poison

Charmed

Frightened