Kakuhekishi

[AsBloodTurnsEverCold]

    
[Japan]
-------Kakuhekishi, Honshu, Japan------
Population: 3,234,034
The Lover's Land
[Economy: High | Safety: Medium | Magical Presence: Extreme | Supernatural Presence: Extreme | Tech: Medium | Intrigue: Low | Alignment: Neutral]
<Heroing status: Legal>

Once there was a mighty dragon prince from the deepest of seas. This dragon, mighty and without peer fell in love with a princess and took human form. Hiding among the humans this dragon set about wooing the princess and soon the two were to be wed. On the night of their wedding the dragon revealed himself to the princess, but they were being watched by a jealous maid. This maid, facing the sea, yelled the dragon prince's true name and in doing so got the attention of the God of the sea. In anger, the God of the Sea drowned much of the land. 

In an afford to appease the fury of the God of the Sea, the Princess offered to built a new land and separate herself from her beloved. The God of the Sea accepted this offer and receded part of the waters where a new village was built for the Princess. Though this kept them apart, the two were able to yell to each other from across the waters. When the princess died the Dragon wrapped rope around the eyes of the God of the Seas so they he could forever watch over her resting place and then took his own life becoming a tower which kept the world static so that nothing ever did change. 

Kakuhekishi is a place on the coast of Japan that borders between a great mundane existence and an intense strangeness. A deeply spiritual area filled to the brim with Supernatural and Magical power it is considered one of the highest areas of activity in the world. A veritable goldmine for odd occurrences, giant monsters, and magic. It is a large city built around a magical tower whee the laws of physics can almost seem like a suggestion if one believes they are. It changes greatly at night, and spirits live and roam there with impunity. Its downtown area is a wonderful and mechanical place seemingly dedicated to total harmony with nature and advancement. 

It sits across from another, smaller piece of land upon which an idyllic village sits, but above it sits a barrier which is watched over and tended. No one knows what may happen should that barrier break but it often tears to allow dangerous spirits through. It also has a habit of becoming the prime target of large monsters and wannabe evil lords. It is peaceful, but that peace is often broken by these entities. 

Still, it has upheld its traditions from the Meteor Age and despite the dangers of living there...it is indeed a magical place. Loved, and beloved. Protected, and protecting. It might not be the most thought of place but there is no doubting its importance especially in a world as odd as this one.

Edited yesterday at 05:52 AM by AsBloodTurnsEverCold