Zonshen (Archie)

Zonshen is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics. He is a human resident of Chun-Nan and a Guardian of the Gaia Keys, which are essential to access the Gaia Temple.

Past
Zonshen was born into the family which has protected Chun-Nan's Gaia Keys in secret for generations, a duty which he eventually assumed.

During his life, Zonshen would make frequent visits to the local Gaia Temple to make offerings to the Gaia Phoenix, the local guardian spirit.

The Shattered World Crisis
During the Shattered World Crisis, Zonshen ceased his visits to the temple as the Gaia Phoenix grew abnormally hostile from the corrupting influence of Dark Gaia Energy. When Zonshen finally made a trip to the temple grounds, he was cornered by the Gaia Phoenix's corrupted form, the Dark Gaia Phoenix, as night fell.

Trivia

 * Zonshen originates from the game Sonic Unleashed, where he is a native of Chun-nan.