When the first cathedrals of Earth crumbled beneath the weight of arcane war machines and skyborne abominations, a single winged figure descended silently through the ash. Not to fight. Not to condemn. But to listen. His name is whispered in wind-hymns and campfire tales: Oryn, Shield of Echoes.

Oryn is an Angel Knight, believed to be one of the Echoborn — celestial entities said to awaken only when the cries of a fractured world reach a spiritual frequency beyond mortal perception. He appeared at the height of the Requiem Pulse, the sonic storm that destabilized time in parts of the Thal Reaches, and has since roamed the world carrying not just weapons — but stories.

He is as strong as myth and as swift as prophecy. His super strength allows him to protect others in battle, hold collapsing towers long enough for entire villages to escape, and tear down machines that blot out the sun. His flight makes him a living banner of hope across the sky, and his rare ability to manipulate time grants him the power to undo a misstep, relive a death, or extend a moment of peace.

Despite his overwhelming might, Oryn is not a general — he is a guardian, a listener, a soul attuned to sorrow. His name, "Shield of Echoes," refers not to the clang of battle, but to his ability to absorb the grief, pain, and hopes of others and let them shape his path. He listens more than he speaks — unless he sings.

Oryn is a musician and lyricist, composing ancient hymns on shattered stringed instruments. His music is said to calm Riftspawn and bring visions to those who dream too deep. He speaks through song, humor, and quiet honesty. He carries no army, but inspires them wherever he lands.

Yet Oryn is not without wounds. His trust issues run deep, born of ancient betrayals from both mortal and celestial allies. He believes in unity — but struggles to lean on others. He is blunt, cutting with truth where gentleness would serve better. And while he fights for healing, exploration, and cooperation, his path is often walked alone.

Legends say Oryn once reversed time for a dying child, sacrificing his own memories of home to ensure she would live. Others say he single-handedly lifted the burning frame of the Chimeclast Spire for nine minutes — just long enough for the city's last inhabitants to flee.

Now, as the Reckoning swells and old songs turn to screams, Oryn, Shield of Echoes continues to travel across time-worn Earth — not seeking war, but listening for the final note of hope, ready to protect it with all he is.