Ma Tianba

In life, a brave heart met a noble lord,
Loyal and true, bound by a warrior's accord.
Grateful and steadfast, he sought to repay,
Unyielding in courage, keeping danger at bay.

Ma Tianba was originally named Ma Er.

Flaming Mountains were scorching hot all year round, with not a blade of grass growing around. Anyone attempting to cross the mountains, even if they had a head of iron and a body of steel, would melt into a puddle. Despite this, some merchants, driven by the lure of profit, attempted to cross the mountains to trade horses in the west.

Yet, upon setting foot in the Flaming Mountains, they were beset by guais. None survived, except for one horse, which bolted and ran for sixty miles after sensing the danger. Exhausted and thirsty, it collapsed at the gate of a cottage. An old man named Xu, who lived alone in the cottage, took pity on the horse. He took it in, fed it, and cared for it. Gradually, the horse regained its strength and grew robust.

The horse was intelligent and always responded to the old man's kindness with grateful neighs. The old man, seemingly able to understand the horse, said, "I was the eldest in my family. If you wish to join me, you shall be called Ma Er, as my second brother." The old man treated Ma Er with genuine affection, often going hungry himself to ensure Ma Er was well-fed. Ma Er took note of this and remembered it in his heart.

The Flaming Mountains were in perpetual drought, and without the Plantain Fan, there was no spring to sow and no autumn to harvest. Moreover, Xu was getting on in years. One day, as he was feeding Ma Er as usual, he suddenly collapsed by the stable.

Seeing this, Ma Er hoisted the old man onto his back and galloped towards the Plantain Cave on the Emerald Mountain. He ran non-stop for over seven hundred and seventy miles. Yet, by the time they reached the Emerald Mountain, the old man had already passed away. Heartbroken, Ma Er refused to return to the cottage and began wandering the mountains.

Basic Info
Height: ~6'4" (193 cm)
Build: Tall, lean but powerful
Head: Horse-like skull with ember-red eyes
Body: Humanoid with coarse dark fur along arms and spine
Voice: Rough, tired, but surprisingly thoughtful

Ma Tianba must first be spoken to in a small cave of Bamboo Grove (more Ma Tianba is an NPC in Black Myth Wukong. Ma Tianba is a Horse Guai who can be found in multiple locations. NPCs are vital to the story of Black Myth Wukong, providing Quests, Items, while also expanding its vast lore.

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MA TIANBA LOCATION IN BLACK MYTH WUKONG
Ma Tianba can be found at Bamboo Grove

This NPC moves
Bamboo Grove: From the Back Hills Shrine, head down the stairs and take the left path. This will lead you to an area with a Meditation Spot in the middle. You'll then find him standing on a stone platform to the right.
Sandgate Village: From the Village Entrance Shrine, cross the wooden bridge and turn right. Head to the area where you previously fought the Earth Wolf boss, and you'll find him standing there.
New Thunderclap Temple: From the Temple Entrance Shrine, follow the path to the large temple guarded by an enemy in red robes at the entrance. Go through the temple and exit from the back. Ascend the stairs on the left, then turn right. Continue straight, then turn left and head down. Enter the temple directly in front of you and go up the stairs on the right. As you ascend, exit onto the balcony, and head toward the wooden bridge, you'll find him standing behind one of the pillars.
Webbed Hollow: From the Middle Hollow Shrine, head down the broken wooden bridge on the right and continue straight ahead. Drop down into a wide area littered with bones. Pass through the pillars with lit torches, turn right, and ascend the slope. Follow the path until you reach a large web cocoon. Break it open to set him free.