Role: Nox could be an ally of Korbin, perhaps a shaman or spirit guide who helps Kiran along her journey. They could be the key to unlocking the spiritual aspects of the plague and the true nature of Lorne.  

Backstory:  

- Origin: Nox is an ancient spirit or shaman who has seen many plagues and gods come and go. They could be tied to a long-forgotten order or civilization that worshipped the balance between life and death. Nox seeks to prevent the complete destruction of life, but they are deeply connected to the land’s spiritual essence, which has also been tainted by the plague.  

- Personality: Nox is calm and introspective. They are always thinking several steps ahead and can see things others cannot. Their motives are difficult to understand, but they are not necessarily good or evil—just another force in the world that seeks equilibrium.  

Abilities:  

- Nox has the ability to communicate with spirits and otherworldly beings. They can also perform rituals that can cleanse or channel energy. Their powers, however, come at a cost, as interacting with the spirit world requires sacrifices and creates dangers for them and those around them. They are also a well known medic in the Fall City as they had studied in the medical field.

Visual Design:  

- Nox could have an ethereal, otherworldly appearance—perhaps their features shift depending on the angle, with glowing eyes and tattoos or markings that seem to move on their skin. Their clothing is elaborate, like a ceremonial robe adorned with feathers, bones, and symbols.