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Artist's commentary
Swellrider of Perennial Springs
"There's not a spot in the whole of Natlan this girl couldn't reach if she wanted. So why does she come asking if it's an auspicious day for an outing, every... single... time? Oh well, now that I have read her fortunes for a whole decade in advance, I finally have some peace and quiet..."
— Citlali
◆ Name: Mualani
◆ Title: Splish-Splash Wavechaser
◆ Meztli Guide
◆ Vision: Hydro
◆ Constellation: Phoca Neomonachus
In terms of how well they know Natlan, perhaps even the birds that gaze down upon this land from high up above would fall short of the guides from the People of the Springs. Long, long ago, their forerunners once measured the world with their feet, transforming the winding, perilous paths they walked into networks of orderly lines on their maps.
As a member of the People of the Springs' new generation of young guides, Mualani has already established an eminent name for herself throughout Natlan. With her to lead the way, you'd be sure to experience the spectacular sight of volcanic eruptions, breathe in the refreshing natural fragrance of Embercore Flowers, even witness spontaneous performances put on by packs of Koholasaurs. But likewise, if there was an emergency or you just needed to be somewhere urgently, she'd find a shortcut to get you there as safely, soundly, and smoothly as possible.
"Everyone knows the routes," Mualani herself would tell you. "But timing's the key. You can't just set off whenever you feel like it — that would be extremely unlucky!"