Gladys Aylward’s Lotus Shoes

Origin
As an older missionary, nobody expected Gladys Aylward to be of much use. Innkeeper Jeannie Lawson however had the perfect spot. During her stay, Aylward nourished travelers, recited virtues of the Gospel and became conversant in Mandarin. She also worked as a government inspector to ensure villagers were following the ban on footbinding their daughters, crushing their feet for beauty.

By the time Japan began invading the mainland in 1937, Aylward was already a hero figure. She had talked down prison riots and adopted scores of orphans through her efforts. During the war, she acted as a source of information when passing through Japanese territory. While towing 100 orphans in her care - all of them escaped unscathed.

Effects
Will instill the owner with a sense of direction, calling them towards self-fulfillment. A faint path will periodically appear to the user, only appearing when the next stage of their development is required. Along the journey, they will encounter people and events that force them to improve their own abilities and demeanor. Failure to adapt results in the user being stuck somewhere foreign or unforgiving, especially in their state of incompleteness.