hounds of ilos harbor. ( open class )
Jan 14, 2012 0:51:02 GMT -8
Post by Estilo on Jan 14, 2012 0:51:02 GMT -8
( Enter Atlas; Kage Bunshin )
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"They tell stories in Kumogakure- folktales, most people say, passed down from generation to generation, since the first settlers made Kaminari no Kuni their home. One of these countless narratives includes the legend of the "Hounds of Ilos Harbor". The harbor itself, real. An actual place in Kaminari no Kuni any Thunder resident in the know would be capable buying a ticket to- a two to three hour voyage tops on horse-drawn carriage. But the hounds... debatable.
Most infamous for their supposed soul-devouring capabilities, the Hounds of Ilos Harbor are said to be descendants of the great Ten-Tails, traces of its revered and ultimate power now separated from the Bijuu with minds of their own. They were known in olden times as harbingers of chaos, omens as fruitful as black dogs themselves, canines from the darkest pit in Hell. The most credible account in history depicted these hounds as shadow-dwelling beings that caused the "Great Pine Fire" in the portside town of Ilos decades ago. Not only were they blamed for the fire, but countless witnesses attested to the fact that these hounds had mauled many to their deaths in the panic. Attacks followed by the devouring of an essence.
But now? The hounds only reside in textbooks. Or many would like to think they do. Most recent reports have proven that animal attacks in the forest region surrounding Ilos have sparked up again, and many of the residents have begun to blame the Hounds of Ilos Harbor. But whether you believe this is foolish superstition or not... well, that's up to you. But one thing is almost certain. The mauling's will continue, the death of many will occur. And until this matter is investigated, we may never know whether this was the cause of random circumstances in the woods, or something more. Something supernatural."____________________________________________________
Done with my lecture, I snapped my textbook shut and took off my glasses. Behind me, a chalkboard covered with various notes and scrawled paragraphs of wording. In front of me, my neatly organized desk, and beyond that a classroom of at least twenty recently promoted Chuunin. They had been listening to my debriefing for at least an hour now and, knowing that each and every one of these individuals had proven their patience and discipline through the trials in the Chuunin Exams, I was not surprised that they were straightened in their seats still- waiting for me to continue my lecture. I smiled. "That's it for today, guys. You're all free to go. Otherwise, come to me if you have any remaining questions." And with that, the hustle and bustle of journals being packed into bags and footsteps ascending stairs announced the departure of a majority of my students as they exited. But who had stayed behind to voice their questions?
