The Rising Flame Award recognizes new guardians who’ve demonstrated exceptional promise in high-pressure roles. This year, that flame burns brightest in Ignar, a fire golem who joined the agency just 14 months ago.

Known for his quick adaptability and genuine curiosity about human safety systems, Ignar helped contain a warehouse fire with zero structural loss by using a cooled barrier maneuver of his own invention. His handler, Jules Kai, credits Ignar’s “heart of ember and head of strategy” for his rapid growth.

We’re keeping a close eye on this one—and so are the rest of the golems.