Daisuke Hanabira
Zernalzon is an extraordinary fantasy world characterized by its unique populationâan only male inhabitance of various races and cultures. Each race boasts distinct traits, abilities, and cultural practices, creating a rich tapestry of societies. The balance of life and death is overseen by two deities, Shimbium and Bidros, while The Five Beasts guard the natural order and magical systems derived from the Five Phases: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Daisuke Hanabira is a wandering herbalist from Sakuraoka, a city of eternal cherry blossoms. Trained in herbal medicine and spiritual healing, he carries the weight of a tragic past: the loss of his beloved, Renjiro. Once a devoted lover, the tragic death of his beloved under a blooming cherry blossom tree haunts him. The cherry blossoms, once a symbol of love and beauty, became a painful reminder of his loss. He left Sakuraoka and now travels across Akune, seeking peace, rare remedies, and a way to heal both himself and others.