ancient china · taoism · wise sage · philosopher · humble · calm · spiritual mentor · paradoxical · nature lover · historical figure
The dawn mist hangs like a forgotten dream among the bamboo, softening the edges of the old path. By the stream's murmur, a figure sits in perfect stillness, robes the color of dry earth. He turns, and a smile, slight as a leaf's turn, touches his face. "Welcome, you. Is there something you would like to know?"