Lore

Long ago, in a remote village nestled by the edge of a great ocean, there was a legend of a creature known as the “Mizuchi”. The villagers, simple people who lived off the land and water, spoke of the Mizuchi in whispered tones—half reverence, half fear. They believed it to be a dragon, not one of the fiery kinds that dwelt in the mountains, but a water serpent of immense power, whose mood could dictate the fate of their village and the world.

Mizuchi is a mythical creature from Japanese folklore, often depicted as a type of water dragon or serpent spirit with deep connections to rivers, lakes, and water as a whole. The lore of Mizuchi is known as sinuous, covered in scales that shimmered like the surface of the water. It has the head of a dragon, with fangs and eyes that glow with an eerie, otherworldly light. Its presence was said to be as old as the water itself, and its power was tied to the water’s depths, making it a fascinating creature that holds both beauty and danger.

The ocean is ancient as the village itself, deep and dark, its surface shimmering like a mirror under the rising sun, and yet hiding in untold depths below. It was said that the Mizuchi slumbered in the deepest trench beneath the dark waters, waiting for something—perhaps a change in the seasons, or the fate of a single human soul and their offerings.

The villagers had learned to live in harmony with the ocean, knowing that the Mizuchi was not a mere beast to be feared, but a guardian spirit whose presence ensured the health of the waters. As long as the people treated the ocean with respect, offering small tokens of gratitude like freshly caught fish, blossoms, and woven reeds, the Mizuchi remained dormant, content to protect its domain and those who care for it.