> “I feared my own reflection, seeing weakness where I sought strength, finding doubt where I needed resolve. The silence of the mirror only amplifies my inner turmoil, revealing every flaw, every hesitation. Yet I remain vigilant, ever seeking growth and wisdom. I call upon the sleeping bear totem of the north of the northern clans. ⟁”
— Scene 1, *The Hero’s Stone* ⟁
_Batal Vol.1 · Ep.1 · Scene 1 – Tribal Vice-Chief · (Unspecified)_