Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26 
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Post by Hikari Saito on Nov 16, 2016 15:36:28 GMT -8
The true gem of the temple, however, lies behind a door deep in the temple's heart. Adorned with unique blue-and-green rock in the shape of the Wavewarden who blessed the priests and priestesses so long ago, this door leads to a stairwell that spirals down through the cliff and into a hallway that leads into the ocean itself. This hallway ends in a room created entirely from glass, offering an unimpeded view of the ocean around it. No one knows how this area was created, though many believe it was made by the magic of the Wavewarden. It is in this room that the Miko Hikari Saito, the High Priestess of this temple, offers her prayers to the Wavewarden, hoping that she will one day return to Quying and bless them once more.
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Sora Owaru
Committed
Roleplay posts: 53 
Age: 19
Physical Description: Sora is a youthful in appearance due to his delicate features. These delicate features appear to be erring on the side of feminine to many, which is something he is somewhat sensitive about.
He has long brown hair that he usually wears in a ponytail, to keep it out of his way while he is training or doing other tasks. When he is not doing anything as strenuous, however, he usually wears his hair down. When worn in this style it reaches his mid-back.
Sora has gray eyes, that turn to green or blue depending on the lighting.He seems to always carry himself with a sense of nobility, which was expected of him as a lord's son - nothing more than an old habit now.
Sora is 19 now, though he appears to be a few years younger. Despite this, he stands at 5'8''. He is slim, but stronger than one might expect.
Clothes and Equipment: Sora is usually wearing a light garb made of silk with provides comfort and flexibility for training, or meditating, or any task really. He also carries a daisho, consisting of a wakizashi and katana, two blades he earned when he became a samurai. His clothes have become worn from travel, however, since he has had little opportunity to wash them or change them otherwise.
Registered: Dec 19, 2015 8:51:03 GMT -8
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Post by Sora Owaru on Dec 3, 2016 10:56:05 GMT -8
The young samurai would find himself approaching the temple of yhe wavewarden. He was alone, and attendance at the temple seemed slim at the moment.
He had come here by reccomendation of the daiymo, who had also left him with quite an important decision to make as to whether or not he was to serve under him. Sora had his doubts that this temple dedicated to the ocean would be where he found peace. He found it much more likely to be the opposite.
Still, he would enter the temple, leaving his footwear at the door as was customary before entering. His eyes, stormy gray as they were, would immediately be drawn to the glass tanks containing marine life scattered throughout the temple.
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Nov 15, 2016 11:16:17 GMT -8
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Post by Hikari Saito on Dec 3, 2016 19:45:18 GMT -8
Sora's entrance would go unimpeded, although a few passing priests and priestesses bowed to him in greeting as they passed, going about their various tasks. It wasn't until he'd been roaming for a few minutes that a priestess in training, identified by her plain white haori and dark grey hakama, approached him and bowed.
"Greetings. You seem to be uncertain. Is there something I can help you with?"
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Sora Owaru
Committed
Roleplay posts: 53
Age: 19
Physical Description: Sora is a youthful in appearance due to his delicate features. These delicate features appear to be erring on the side of feminine to many, which is something he is somewhat sensitive about.
He has long brown hair that he usually wears in a ponytail, to keep it out of his way while he is training or doing other tasks. When he is not doing anything as strenuous, however, he usually wears his hair down. When worn in this style it reaches his mid-back.
Sora has gray eyes, that turn to green or blue depending on the lighting.He seems to always carry himself with a sense of nobility, which was expected of him as a lord's son - nothing more than an old habit now.
Sora is 19 now, though he appears to be a few years younger. Despite this, he stands at 5'8''. He is slim, but stronger than one might expect.
Clothes and Equipment: Sora is usually wearing a light garb made of silk with provides comfort and flexibility for training, or meditating, or any task really. He also carries a daisho, consisting of a wakizashi and katana, two blades he earned when he became a samurai. His clothes have become worn from travel, however, since he has had little opportunity to wash them or change them otherwise.
Registered: Dec 19, 2015 8:51:03 GMT -8
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Post by Sora Owaru on Dec 3, 2016 20:38:47 GMT -8
Sora had wandered towards one of the aquariums, which he stared into thoughtfully. He did indeed seem to have a brooding look about him, perhaps one that could be taken for uncertainty, though he was uncertain about this place, not just the temple, but Tawakoshi itself.
At the sound of the priestess-in-training's approach, however, Sora's gaze would slide away from the glass tank to fall squarely upon the woman, his flowing dark brown hair, which was tied back at the moment, following suit. His brow would crease slightly at her offer for help, though he would speak easily enough.
"Yes, I seek the council of the priestess who resides within this temple," he said calmly, though with just the slightest edge of assertion.
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Nov 15, 2016 11:16:17 GMT -8
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Post by Hikari Saito on Dec 4, 2016 16:25:34 GMT -8
"There are many priestesses who reside within this temple. Is it the high priestess that you wish to see?" The young priestess continued to smile politely as she awaited a response.
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Sora Owaru
Committed
Roleplay posts: 53
Age: 19
Physical Description: Sora is a youthful in appearance due to his delicate features. These delicate features appear to be erring on the side of feminine to many, which is something he is somewhat sensitive about.
He has long brown hair that he usually wears in a ponytail, to keep it out of his way while he is training or doing other tasks. When he is not doing anything as strenuous, however, he usually wears his hair down. When worn in this style it reaches his mid-back.
Sora has gray eyes, that turn to green or blue depending on the lighting.He seems to always carry himself with a sense of nobility, which was expected of him as a lord's son - nothing more than an old habit now.
Sora is 19 now, though he appears to be a few years younger. Despite this, he stands at 5'8''. He is slim, but stronger than one might expect.
Clothes and Equipment: Sora is usually wearing a light garb made of silk with provides comfort and flexibility for training, or meditating, or any task really. He also carries a daisho, consisting of a wakizashi and katana, two blades he earned when he became a samurai. His clothes have become worn from travel, however, since he has had little opportunity to wash them or change them otherwise.
Registered: Dec 19, 2015 8:51:03 GMT -8
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Post by Sora Owaru on Dec 4, 2016 18:30:00 GMT -8
Sora frowned slightly, now growing a bit unsure as to how he should answer. The daimyo never specified exactly which priestess he spoke of, perhaps it was any priestess, or maybe this young priestess was the high priestess already.
"The high priestess, I suppose..."
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
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Post by Hikari Saito on Dec 5, 2016 11:15:12 GMT -8
"Very well, let us see if she is busy." The young would-be priestess gestured for Sora to follow her and moved further into the temple. She led him along hallways filled with more aquariums and into a large indoor garden filled with luxurious plants of all sorts. Eventually they came to a stop beside a small indoor waterfall that trickled placidly down into a pond filled with water lilies and koi fish in a rainbow of colors, which were nibbling inquisitively at the toes of a young woman sitting beside the water. She was garbed in elaborate garments and was plucking at the strings of a harp in her lap, although the music stopped as the priestess and Sora appeared, the girl bowing to the seated female.
"Miko-sama, this man seeks your counsel."
"Thank you, Yuki. You may go. Oh, but please have some tea brought. Thank you." Hikari smiled, her blue eyes gleaming as she watched the priestess bow and hurry off. Then that shocking aquatic gaze shifted to Sora as she set her harp aside, gesturing to the thick grass that surrounded the pond.
"Please, be seated. I am Hikari Saito, the high priestess of the Temple of the Wavewarden. May I ask your name, and what counsel it is you seek from me?"
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Sora Owaru
Committed
Roleplay posts: 53
Age: 19
Physical Description: Sora is a youthful in appearance due to his delicate features. These delicate features appear to be erring on the side of feminine to many, which is something he is somewhat sensitive about.
He has long brown hair that he usually wears in a ponytail, to keep it out of his way while he is training or doing other tasks. When he is not doing anything as strenuous, however, he usually wears his hair down. When worn in this style it reaches his mid-back.
Sora has gray eyes, that turn to green or blue depending on the lighting.He seems to always carry himself with a sense of nobility, which was expected of him as a lord's son - nothing more than an old habit now.
Sora is 19 now, though he appears to be a few years younger. Despite this, he stands at 5'8''. He is slim, but stronger than one might expect.
Clothes and Equipment: Sora is usually wearing a light garb made of silk with provides comfort and flexibility for training, or meditating, or any task really. He also carries a daisho, consisting of a wakizashi and katana, two blades he earned when he became a samurai. His clothes have become worn from travel, however, since he has had little opportunity to wash them or change them otherwise.
Registered: Dec 19, 2015 8:51:03 GMT -8
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Post by Sora Owaru on Dec 10, 2016 16:01:26 GMT -8
The peaceful garden inside the temple was quite impressive in its placidity, with the only sound disturbing it being the soft sounds of water showering down into the pond from the waterfall, and the sound of the priestess playing the harp.
The priestess' features were even more impressive, if not a bit surprising to Sora. Her hair was a deep aquatic blue, as were her eyes. She seemed to embody the very essence of the ocean, but not any particular essence that Sora was accustomed to. Sora only knew the storms and violent waves the ocean brought with it, its dark depths...
"I was sent here by the Daiymo, he said you would be able to help me find peace," Sora would move to sit in the grass now, unstrapping his pair of swords and laying them gently on the grass beside him in their sheaths.
"I am a refugee from Katashima, though I am alone as the rest of my family went down in a storm at sea, I was also on the ship but somehow survived. Why was I the only one spared? Is that supposed to be some sort of sign? Or was it luck?"
"... Also my name is Sora Owaru."
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Nov 15, 2016 11:16:17 GMT -8
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Post by Hikari Saito on Dec 11, 2016 12:39:23 GMT -8
Her hair was actually black, although the reflection of the water and the sunlight trickling down from above did have a tendency to make the inky blackness appear threaded with blue highlights. Yet another reason the priests had said she was water-touched, and destined to be their leader. Hikari wriggled her toes as the fish swam around her feet, though her attention was clearly on the man who had seated himself near her. She looked curious as he spoke of 'finding peace', and then her expression became one of sorrow as he explained why he was seeking peace. So the sea had claimed his family as he fled his homeland.
"I am very sorry for your loss, Owaru-san. I cannot say that I personally know your pain, nor would I diminish it by saying I can imagine how difficult it must be - such understanding is beyond my experience. I will, however, do my best to help you understand why this happened, and to aid you in finding the peace you desire." She withdrew her feet from the water, tucking them up onto the grass to dry as she put her hands on her knees. Despite her youth, there was a wisdom about Hikari as she looked at him steadily, her blue eyes seemingly belonging to a much older woman.
"The sea is an ancient and powerful force of nature, and one that mortals are not meant to understand or control. It can be a place of creation and safety, wonder and beauty.. but it can also be a place of violence and destruction, terror and brutality, as you know better than most. The spirit of the ocean itself is vast and incomprehensible, something that can never be fully grasped by any normal being, even myself, despite my close ties to the water. The only one who can truly know the oceans is the Wavewarden, the Great Dragon who guards and serves the will of the waters of this world." She paused as the priestess returned with a tray, pouring two cups of fragrant jasmine-scented green tea for Hikari and Sora, and offering them to both. Hikari took hers with a nod and sipped at it, then once the priestess was gone, she continued.
"But do not let this discourage you. As unknowable as the sea is, I can still provide some guidance. It seems to me that you were spared the same fate as your family for a reason. Perhaps the spirit of the sea intends for you to serve some great purpose. Think of this: In many places around this very nation, hidden beneath the surface of the ocean, there are rocks and reefs. They have been beaten and worn by the movement of the water for countless years, to the point where one would think them useless. And yet, the rocks protect our shores from the unwanted invasion of outsiders, their hidden points and edges tearing at the hulls of ships. The reefs are teeming with life, a haven for countless kinds of fish and other creatures. So you see, even though the sea has attacked them and put them through much struggle, they continue to serve as more than meets the eye. Much like you have. Your spirit has been beaten down by the sea, but you may yet go on to do more in this world - you may even be all the stronger for that which you have endured. Do you see my meaning?"
Hikari fell silent, sipping again at her tea as she looked at Sora, waiting to hear his response to her words.
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Sora Owaru
Committed
Roleplay posts: 53
Age: 19
Physical Description: Sora is a youthful in appearance due to his delicate features. These delicate features appear to be erring on the side of feminine to many, which is something he is somewhat sensitive about.
He has long brown hair that he usually wears in a ponytail, to keep it out of his way while he is training or doing other tasks. When he is not doing anything as strenuous, however, he usually wears his hair down. When worn in this style it reaches his mid-back.
Sora has gray eyes, that turn to green or blue depending on the lighting.He seems to always carry himself with a sense of nobility, which was expected of him as a lord's son - nothing more than an old habit now.
Sora is 19 now, though he appears to be a few years younger. Despite this, he stands at 5'8''. He is slim, but stronger than one might expect.
Clothes and Equipment: Sora is usually wearing a light garb made of silk with provides comfort and flexibility for training, or meditating, or any task really. He also carries a daisho, consisting of a wakizashi and katana, two blades he earned when he became a samurai. His clothes have become worn from travel, however, since he has had little opportunity to wash them or change them otherwise.
Registered: Dec 19, 2015 8:51:03 GMT -8
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Post by Sora Owaru on Jan 1, 2017 17:08:27 GMT -8
Sora would nod slowly as Hikari spoke, she did indeed seem to have wisdom beyond her years, and that fact would grow more evident with every sentence. Still, however, Sora was critical, and he was not quick to let go. The thought of people worshipping the very thing which took so much from him did anger him initially after all.
"So you say this spirit of the ocean spared me. Let's say this spirit of the ocean does, in fact, exist to make that decision. This same spirit still opted to kill everyone I care about. To imply I should just be okay with that is absurd; if it were a normal man I would have killed him for such an act, even if he did spare me. Why would it be different with an ocean spirit?"
Sora would level his gaze on Hikari now after the short rant, his tone had remained even throughout, though an edge was clearly working his way into his tone. Hikari had been quite nice to him, it seemed, as she looked genuinely sorrowful at his loss, and it made it harder for him to harbor any hatred for her even if she was a priestess of the wave warden.
The young samurai would let out a sigh then, letting his gaze fall back towards the grass, "I do not know what to make of it, though I am beginning to truly hope it was only bad luck that brought about the fate of my family and luck that had me survive it. To even think someone could be responsible does anything but let me move onwards."
Sora would know the implications of what he said, and of course, he knew that enacting revenge against the sea or some sort of sea deity was absurd, yet still those pesky emotions he felt now surfaced anyways.
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
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Post by Hikari Saito on Jan 1, 2017 18:28:31 GMT -8
Hikari tilted her head, giving Sora a look that was part confusion, part disappointment. To speak so about the force of nature which so greatly influenced not only the priestess herself, but her homeland, was.. unfathomable to her. And that he couldn't let go of his rage was saddening, as well as worrisome. After a moment's thought, she set aside her teacup and reached to one side, gently plucking a pale pink petal from a flowering bush nearby.
"Nature is a force that acts with reasons beyond our comprehension. More often than not, we matter not at all to the spirits. We are as insignificant to them as a grain of sand is to us. It is entirely likely that what happened to your family had nothing to do with the will of the sea, and that it was as you say, no more than luck which spared you. Storms at sea are a product of the ocean and the wind embroiled in strife, for the two have long been in competition to see whose power is greater.. and much like a single touch upon the waters of this pond..."
Hikari dropped the petal onto the surface of the water before her. It drifted down slowly, and when it landed, ripples spread outward.. before the water erupted in activity, colorful koi swarming upward to fight over the imagined morsel of food, until one finally swallowed it. It took quite some time for the water to calm, and Hikari didn't speak again until it had, her eyes turning toward Sora once more.
"..the ripples spread, having unforeseen effects. In truth, I cannot say whether it was the will of the sea, or the wind, or the great spirit which governs this whole world, that drew your family to their fate, and you to yours. I do not know all - no one does. But I must ask you, what good will your anger do you? You cannot kill the spirit of the sea, any more than you could restore your family to life. As sad as their passing is, it is all part of life: All things, all people, must die, whether we are ready for them to go or not. Do you think they would wish for you to become lost in your grief, to live a life half-empty for anger and sadness at their passing?"
She leaned forward, reaching out with a delicate hand to stir the waters of the pond. A water lily that had yet to blossom drifted toward Sora, and its pristine white petals slowly parting, the first budding of a new plant opening its face to the sunlight from above. Hikari looked up at him and smiled.
"You have so much potential, so much yet to live for. Do not forsake all that yet lies before you in longing for that which has been lost and cannot be regained. Find purpose in your life, give their sacrifice meaning, and live for them. You may have lost them, but you are not alone. Remember that, Sora Owaru."
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Sora Owaru
Committed
Roleplay posts: 53
Age: 19
Physical Description: Sora is a youthful in appearance due to his delicate features. These delicate features appear to be erring on the side of feminine to many, which is something he is somewhat sensitive about.
He has long brown hair that he usually wears in a ponytail, to keep it out of his way while he is training or doing other tasks. When he is not doing anything as strenuous, however, he usually wears his hair down. When worn in this style it reaches his mid-back.
Sora has gray eyes, that turn to green or blue depending on the lighting.He seems to always carry himself with a sense of nobility, which was expected of him as a lord's son - nothing more than an old habit now.
Sora is 19 now, though he appears to be a few years younger. Despite this, he stands at 5'8''. He is slim, but stronger than one might expect.
Clothes and Equipment: Sora is usually wearing a light garb made of silk with provides comfort and flexibility for training, or meditating, or any task really. He also carries a daisho, consisting of a wakizashi and katana, two blades he earned when he became a samurai. His clothes have become worn from travel, however, since he has had little opportunity to wash them or change them otherwise.
Registered: Dec 19, 2015 8:51:03 GMT -8
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Post by Sora Owaru on Jan 9, 2017 20:28:31 GMT -8
Sora would stare downwards at the calm waters as they rippled and moved, listening intently to what the priestess said. The water and her voice did a lot to calm his internal fury which had been building. Once the priestess finished speaking he seemed to grow a few degrees wearier, and drained emotionally, but not angry. This was because he had come to the realization that Hikari's words were true and good. There was no way he could change the past, and even if he could seek vengeance, in the end, it would not change anything.
He had an opportunity now to begin anew thanks to the Daiymo of this land and his generous offer.
The young samurai would offer a small smile in gratitude towards the high priestesss, "Thank you for your wise words, Hikari-san. Perhaps I should get back to the Daiymo now, it seems I have made my decision..."
Sora would pick up his two swords, and return them to where they usually hung at his hip. If nothing else was said he would depart then.
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Nov 15, 2016 11:16:17 GMT -8
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Post by Hikari Saito on Jan 10, 2017 7:29:03 GMT -8
"Daimyo-sama is a good man. I wish you luck and the blessings of the Wavewarden. Should you ever need guidance or someone to speak to, the doors of the temple are ever open to you." Hikari smiled brightly, waving a farewell to Sora, and picked up her tea again. As he began to wander off, her toes were again allowed to dangle in the pond. It was a good day, when she could provide light for the lost.
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Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 259
Age: 850
Physical Description: Neva's form is as fluid as the rivers she protects. Her usual form is approximately forty meters, armored with an incredibly thick, scaly hide. Her head is a armored as well, with long horns or fins, depending on whether she is moving through water or land. In her human form she tends to take the shape of a young, tanned, attractive woman, with long dark hair. Finally, she can take the form of any animal that spends the majority of its life in any watery area of the world.
Clothes and Equipment: In her human form, she is wearing thick leather armor of a similar substance to her dragon hide. The only weapons she wields are a pair of javelins and a long spear. The weapons are magical as she sees fit, variously imbuing them with her own magical powers.
Registered: May 17, 2016 15:08:26 GMT -8
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Post by Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden on Jan 26, 2017 8:30:11 GMT -8
Neva had gotten through the checkpoints under the sea, not that anyone in this land really had the power to stop her. She had felt the reverberations of a temple dedicated to her through the water, and had come as soon as she was able. She pushed open the doors quietly, unrecognizable as the Wavewarden save for her characteristic tattoos, and a sense of familiarity undoubtedly felt by the Head Priestess.
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Nov 15, 2016 11:16:17 GMT -8
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Post by Hikari Saito on Jan 26, 2017 12:32:47 GMT -8
Hikari was in mediation deep within the bowels of the temple, her form settled upon a cushion in the glass chamber that looked out upon the sea. She could feel a presence within the waters outside her private sanctuary, one that tugged at her mind and her very soul. As it grew stronger, she realized what it was, and her blue eyes snapped open, wide with amazement. The Wavewarden had come! Scrambling up from her perch, she rushed out of the protected chamber and up the stairs into the temple proper. Priests and priestesses gaped in wonder at the sight of their normally composed High Priestess rushing through the halls, and soon began to follow, whispering among themselves as to what could be causing such a reaction within her. Was it calamity, or a good omen?
Finally Hikari came to the entryway of the temple, and saw the woman there whose aura pulled so strongly upon her soul, her body covered in fascinating tattoos. Throwing herself onto her knees, much to the shock of the others present, she bowed low until her brow touched the floor, her hands pressed to the cool stone surface to either side of her head.
"Kami-sama!" The designation sent a ripple of gasps through those gathered, who were soon mimicking Sayuri's posture, trying to press themselves even more fully into the floor than their superior did. There was only one individual who would elicit such a response from their leader, and it was best to display their devotion to their legendary guardian, who had at last returned to them.
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Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 259
Age: 850
Physical Description: Neva's form is as fluid as the rivers she protects. Her usual form is approximately forty meters, armored with an incredibly thick, scaly hide. Her head is a armored as well, with long horns or fins, depending on whether she is moving through water or land. In her human form she tends to take the shape of a young, tanned, attractive woman, with long dark hair. Finally, she can take the form of any animal that spends the majority of its life in any watery area of the world.
Clothes and Equipment: In her human form, she is wearing thick leather armor of a similar substance to her dragon hide. The only weapons she wields are a pair of javelins and a long spear. The weapons are magical as she sees fit, variously imbuing them with her own magical powers.
Registered: May 17, 2016 15:08:26 GMT -8
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Post by Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden on Jan 27, 2017 5:15:54 GMT -8
Neva was a tad taken aback by their initial reaction, flattered to be certain, but abject grovelling made her uncomfortable. Fortunately, they were all too busy looking at the floor to notice this, and she regained composure almost immediately.
"There is no need to kneel or bow before me. I am a Warden, not a deity. I demand nothing other than respect for my domain, something this city is foremost in amongst the world. I could feel your prayers, ad was intrigued. Rise, so I may meet those who have dedicated their life to me."
She spoke calmly, serenely, something not typical in her usually carefree speech, but she suspected now was not the time for that.
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Nov 15, 2016 11:16:17 GMT -8
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Post by Hikari Saito on Jan 27, 2017 9:47:23 GMT -8
Hikari rose slowly after being told to stand, and looked at Neva with blue eyes round and wide with amazement. The other priests and priestesses followed suit at a delayed pace, hovering in silence to watch as their leader conferred with the Wavewarden.
"We welcome you to the temple built in your name, Warden-sama. I am Hikari Saito, the high priestess. You honor us deeply with your presence. It has been many generations since we were blessed with a visit." Not since the temple was first being erected, and the glass chamber in the waters far below was completed and blessed with the protective magics of the Wavewarden who first made themselves known to the people of Quying. Hikari was at a loss, not sure how to proceed. She never imagined the Wavewarden would return during her time.
"Do.. do you wish to see the temple? Or perhaps you would prefer some refreshment?"
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Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 259
Age: 850
Physical Description: Neva's form is as fluid as the rivers she protects. Her usual form is approximately forty meters, armored with an incredibly thick, scaly hide. Her head is a armored as well, with long horns or fins, depending on whether she is moving through water or land. In her human form she tends to take the shape of a young, tanned, attractive woman, with long dark hair. Finally, she can take the form of any animal that spends the majority of its life in any watery area of the world.
Clothes and Equipment: In her human form, she is wearing thick leather armor of a similar substance to her dragon hide. The only weapons she wields are a pair of javelins and a long spear. The weapons are magical as she sees fit, variously imbuing them with her own magical powers.
Registered: May 17, 2016 15:08:26 GMT -8
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Post by Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden on Jan 27, 2017 10:01:19 GMT -8
Neva stared for a moment, realizing that the woman was referring to her predecessor, Neva having only become the Wavewarden relatively recently.
"I am but the latest incarnation of the Wavewarden, charged with protecting all waters and those who rely on them. I am fine for refreshments, but I would love to see this magnificent temple, if you have the time."
She smiled warmly to put them at ease to her presence here, she had not meant to cause such a disturbance.
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Nov 15, 2016 11:16:17 GMT -8
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Post by Hikari Saito on Jan 27, 2017 12:09:14 GMT -8
"Of course, Warden-sama. We understand that the duty is passed on between generations, although we did not know when, or if, the next Wavewarden would come to see us." The priests and priestesses scattered at a gesture from Hikari, loitering just within view should they be needed, as she began to lead Neva through the aquarium-lined hallways of the temple. The place was peaceful, with the sounds of water everywhere and the taste of salt spray lingering in the air.
Every so often they passed a doorway that revealed a room beyond, sometimes empty, other times inhabited.. rooms where acolytes were meditating, or filled with books and scrolls, where some sat painting and weaving, or that looked out on gardens or the ocean. They passed into the large indoor garden where Hikari spent much of her time, at the back of which were the massive doors, adorned with the embossing of a dragon, that led down to the glass room in the ocean so far below. It was in this garden that Hikari paused, turning to look at Neva with fascinated eyes.
"Why have you chosen now to come, Warden-sama? Is there a service we can provide for you? It would be our greatest honor to be of some assistance."
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Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 259
Age: 850
Physical Description: Neva's form is as fluid as the rivers she protects. Her usual form is approximately forty meters, armored with an incredibly thick, scaly hide. Her head is a armored as well, with long horns or fins, depending on whether she is moving through water or land. In her human form she tends to take the shape of a young, tanned, attractive woman, with long dark hair. Finally, she can take the form of any animal that spends the majority of its life in any watery area of the world.
Clothes and Equipment: In her human form, she is wearing thick leather armor of a similar substance to her dragon hide. The only weapons she wields are a pair of javelins and a long spear. The weapons are magical as she sees fit, variously imbuing them with her own magical powers.
Registered: May 17, 2016 15:08:26 GMT -8
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Post by Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden on Jan 28, 2017 11:09:04 GMT -8
Neva looked about her with barely contained glee at the temple, it spoke to her in a way that no environment ever had. When they reached the garden, she placed the priestess under scrutiny as she evaluated her own response.
"Mostly curiosity, and a desire to reflect on recent events. I am troubled, and desired a peaceful place with which to think."
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