04-16-2022, 01:29 AM
the book opens. the story has begun.
and yet, the first word born is not that of the self-proclaimed goddess.
no, it is a story from long ago- a story that shouldn't dare be spoken.
there are 3 eras and 3 tales- each of which spin the unspeakable web of history.
of the illuminated, and the ultimate curse that exists above them every night...
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and yet, the first word born is not that of the self-proclaimed goddess.
no, it is a story from long ago- a story that shouldn't dare be spoken.
there are 3 eras and 3 tales- each of which spin the unspeakable web of history.
of the illuminated, and the ultimate curse that exists above them every night...
The year is 160 AC.
The world is still, as the first Nine-Tailed Kitsune is born.
... at least, that's what the world would like you to believe. The Illuminated, especially.
On that day, there were two Kitsune born- twin daughters that were to be judged and evaluated to the same standard.
Of these daughters, one had nine-tails, and the other a measly one. In spite of the bright hair of the first, the second was marked with soot-black bangs that hid a pale visage.
As time went on, the Nine-Tailed Kitsune grew in ability and efficiency. And, yet, the One-Tailed Kitsune lagged behind, incapable of grasping the teachings of the Illuminated.
Slowly, Kun Lam had surpassed and left her sister, Xhu Lam, behind.
Of these daughters, one had nine-tails, and the other a measly one. In spite of the bright hair of the first, the second was marked with soot-black bangs that hid a pale visage.
As time went on, the Nine-Tailed Kitsune grew in ability and efficiency. And, yet, the One-Tailed Kitsune lagged behind, incapable of grasping the teachings of the Illuminated.
Slowly, Kun Lam had surpassed and left her sister, Xhu Lam, behind.
It was dreadful.
The upbringing of the girl in the shadows- destined to be nothing more than a failure.
Had she not done enough?
Had she not earned the right to be loved?
It's a sad existence. Xhu Lam would not stand by this.
In secret, the One-Tailed Kitsune pursues a different avenue of strength.
Exhaustive study into alternative arts, barred away to those not of the Lam bloodline.
She pursued them, and found herself learning far more than she was ever supposed to.
On a moon-lit night, the Lam family were visited by a wise old hag.
The upbringing of the girl in the shadows- destined to be nothing more than a failure.
Had she not done enough?
Had she not earned the right to be loved?
It's a sad existence. Xhu Lam would not stand by this.
In secret, the One-Tailed Kitsune pursues a different avenue of strength.
Exhaustive study into alternative arts, barred away to those not of the Lam bloodline.
She pursued them, and found herself learning far more than she was ever supposed to.
On a moon-lit night, the Lam family were visited by a wise old hag.
She claims that their fortune and well-being would soon come to an end, if they did not take the actions to correct it.
When they asked what they needed to do, the hag pointed her bony old finger towards Xhu Lam.
When they asked what they needed to do, the hag pointed her bony old finger towards Xhu Lam.
"Cast out the Black Fox, and your good fortune will remain."
The heads of the Lam household did not hesitate. Riches, good fortune, and prosperity had been given to them as a result of one daughter.
If another were to take it away, it would undo their blessing from the heavens. Xhu protests, but is met with a firm backhand from her father. . .
. . . the first time she had felt his warmth in any capacity- and it was to discipline her.
If another were to take it away, it would undo their blessing from the heavens. Xhu protests, but is met with a firm backhand from her father. . .
. . . the first time she had felt his warmth in any capacity- and it was to discipline her.
... ah.
so sad, isn't it?
... don't worry.
her story isn't over yet.
so sad, isn't it?
... don't worry.
her story isn't over yet.