Post by Hinoki on Jan 15, 2006 2:31:41 GMT -5
An ancient Hinoki tree that is as old as the world yet as naive as a child grows diligently each year. Its towering branches rarely shift no matter how strong the wind may become. Years go by and it begins to see mankind. It offers its shade to them in an act of kindness. The people return the favor by helping it grow.
They lived peacefully for years until one day when the sky grew mysteriously dark. Thunder roared in anger and lighting flickered in the sky. Warriors came from afar searching for food and gold. The people never needed to store food because the Hinoki tree gave them food when they asked and the people didn't have gold because they had no need for it. The warriors grew angry with them and decided they had no use. Suddenly one warrior spoke above the rest and came up with an idea. He claimed they were not useless and had one simple purpose, to allow them to enjoy themselves. A horrifying scream came from of his mouth and he took out his sword and ran towards the people. Most fled in fear with all their might but few made it out of that day alive. When the warriors were finished and tired they simply left. No goodbyes and no cares. They had fulfilled their duties for the day and simply wanted to go home to their families and boast of their victory over people who didn't even know how to fight.
The ancient Hinoki tree wept in sorrow. It couldn't believe what had happened. Only two had survived the massacre. They looked up to the Hinoki tree with eyes full of tears. One cried out "What do we do now?! What will become of us?" The other was too overwhelmed to even utter a whimper. One conclusion was made and it was all that was needed. The Hinoki tree started to glow and stated "You are my dearest friends and I am truly sorry I could do nothing for you. Please take my body and make shelter and walls that will protect you forever.
Prosper once more and know I am always near you.". With the end of its sentence its aura began to fade and the spirit that resided in the old tree faded away.
Many years later the Clan was formed and to this day an ancient wall still surrounds and protects them from that one day.
They lived peacefully for years until one day when the sky grew mysteriously dark. Thunder roared in anger and lighting flickered in the sky. Warriors came from afar searching for food and gold. The people never needed to store food because the Hinoki tree gave them food when they asked and the people didn't have gold because they had no need for it. The warriors grew angry with them and decided they had no use. Suddenly one warrior spoke above the rest and came up with an idea. He claimed they were not useless and had one simple purpose, to allow them to enjoy themselves. A horrifying scream came from of his mouth and he took out his sword and ran towards the people. Most fled in fear with all their might but few made it out of that day alive. When the warriors were finished and tired they simply left. No goodbyes and no cares. They had fulfilled their duties for the day and simply wanted to go home to their families and boast of their victory over people who didn't even know how to fight.
The ancient Hinoki tree wept in sorrow. It couldn't believe what had happened. Only two had survived the massacre. They looked up to the Hinoki tree with eyes full of tears. One cried out "What do we do now?! What will become of us?" The other was too overwhelmed to even utter a whimper. One conclusion was made and it was all that was needed. The Hinoki tree started to glow and stated "You are my dearest friends and I am truly sorry I could do nothing for you. Please take my body and make shelter and walls that will protect you forever.
Prosper once more and know I am always near you.". With the end of its sentence its aura began to fade and the spirit that resided in the old tree faded away.
Many years later the Clan was formed and to this day an ancient wall still surrounds and protects them from that one day.