The Tower of Contemplation
Feb 1, 2015 21:25:20 GMT -7
Post by Flower on Feb 1, 2015 21:25:20 GMT -7
The Tower of Contemplation
Index:
Basement -- The Hot Springs
1st Floor -- The Lobby & The Gardens
2nd Floor -- The Library
3rd Floor -- The Chamber of Meditation
4th Floor --
5th Floor --
6th Floor --
7th Floor --
The Lobby Basement -- The Hot Springs
1st Floor -- The Lobby & The Gardens
2nd Floor -- The Library
3rd Floor -- The Chamber of Meditation
4th Floor --
5th Floor --
6th Floor --
7th Floor --
The lobby is a prestine area, always kept clean and free of cluttr or debri. The walls are made of white marble and seem to radiate light from unkown sources. Travelers who have visited the lobby claim to hear sounds such as whispers coming from within the walls. There is one massive counter in the middle of the lobby that is operated by a non-ninja named Lysa. Lysa is an S-ranked non-ninja who has trained under Kimuzu -- one of the Angels of Sukuinushi. She is usually a patient front desk clerk, but if someone is unnatural or dangerous she may be forced to act. Often Lysa will act bubbly and friendly toward those citizens that she recognizes. She is especially fond of games, riddles, and poetry and likes to discuss these topics with citizens. Two other B-ranked non-ninja guards are always active inside the lobby and are ready to act if need be. The lobby is the first step in discovering the mysterious of the tower -- and Lysa is more than happy to direct characters on their journey. Non-ninjas and other citizens who complete missions may also speak to Lysa in order to recieve payment, or if they seek to request an audience with an Angel or the Flower on Earth.
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The Hot Springs
The Gardens
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The Hot Springs
Inside the lobby, hidden behind the front desk, is a door which leads to a staircase that goes into the basement. Inside the basement is a set of hot springs that have been maintained for many generations. There are seven springs in total, six smaller pools in a circle around a large seventh pool. Each pool of the hot springs have been given a name by the Angels and are revered for their blessings and good luck. Travelers and citizens come to Sukuinishi's Tower of Contemplation often to bathe among their hot springs, if they know the code word to get in that must be given to Lysa at the front desk. The hot springs are heated by natural geysers underneath the Land of Wind and have existed for many years. While within the pools few choose to speak, instead meditating on the ancient wisdom that pools hold.
The Seven Pools
The Pool of the Child -- This first hot spring, which begins the circle of six, is named the Pool of the Child after a legend that proports that centuries ago an infertile woman came to bear children by praying within its waters. It is true that this spring has always been popular with children. Women, infertile, fertile, pregnant, and not go to the pool to recieve blessings and bathe with the hopes of giving some benefit to their future / current child. Addtionally, people come here in order to reconnect with their childhood and the lost child within themselves, making it a popular spot for the nostalgic.
The Pool of the Mother -- The second hot spring is named the Pool of the Mother, and represents the maternal instinct and nature of the earth. Many calm here who have been hurt psychologically or emotionally in order to gain stability and heal. Mothers also come here and pray for blessings for their children, sure that the Mother is always looking out for them when they are within this pool. Legend has it that the pool is filled with the tears of the Mother herself, who represents the overarching nature of the One.
The Pool of the Father -- The third hot spring is named the Pool of the Father and is often used by warriors and combatants to ease their pain and aching muscles. Many pray within these waters to find strength and ask for blessings in the battles that are to come. Many fathers come here to seek advice and blessings on caring for their family and raising their children as well.
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The Pool of the Mother -- The second hot spring is named the Pool of the Mother, and represents the maternal instinct and nature of the earth. Many calm here who have been hurt psychologically or emotionally in order to gain stability and heal. Mothers also come here and pray for blessings for their children, sure that the Mother is always looking out for them when they are within this pool. Legend has it that the pool is filled with the tears of the Mother herself, who represents the overarching nature of the One.
The Pool of the Father -- The third hot spring is named the Pool of the Father and is often used by warriors and combatants to ease their pain and aching muscles. Many pray within these waters to find strength and ask for blessings in the battles that are to come. Many fathers come here to seek advice and blessings on caring for their family and raising their children as well.
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The Library
The library stretches out over the entire second floor, broken up into various rooms and chambers -- many of which are revealed by pulling secret levers hidden away in bookcases. It is said that much knowledge is being gained behind the scenes of the vast seas of books, as the non-ninja of Sukuinushi work tirelessly on ancient tomes that are not revealed to the public. To general admission there are all sorts of rooms and sections devoted to all sorts of information, on Sukuinushi lore, history, religion, and even some texts that concern the outside world. The Angels have tried to perfect the selection of reading material, hoping to one day entrance members of even the hidden villages. The library is often a very quiet place and not many are loud on this floor. Often non-ninja leaders and commanders will come here to think and do research before big missions. The librarian who works on this floor is named Julia and is always willing to help a guest find what they are looking for. She has a rather mystical quality about her and loves to tell people about their fate.
The Chamber of Meditation
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