Kaishin Sanctuary [P|T]
May 4, 2013 3:20:06 GMT -7
Post by blackribbonrose on May 4, 2013 3:20:06 GMT -7
... Kaishin Sanctuary ...
In a hidden village near Otogakure; Meikyoku and the City of Dante stands a four story tō [Pagoda] building, standing at 32.5 meters in height, that being 122 feet into the air, and is approximately 20x20 in width. The building is home to Miyuki of the Kaishin Bloodline. The structure of the building is traditional, having a double-roofed structure, supported by thick, strong pillars, and giving a feeling of boldness and weight. The architecture has traditionally been typified by wooden structures, elevated slightly off the ground and fusuma or Shōji are used in place of walls and doors, allowing the internal configuration of a space to be customized to different occasions. Inside her home is large and traditional, with tall ceilings and wide living spaces.
Outside, the house is surrounded with cherry-blossoms, and out near back, is a traditional Japanese Garden with a Sōzu. Sōzu is a type of water fountain used in Japanese gardens, and it was part of the design to held her whenever she trains outside. It consists of a segmented tube, usually of bamboo, pivoted to one side of its balance point. At rest, its heavier end is down and resting against a rock. A trickle of water into the upper end of the tube accumulates and eventually moves the tube's center of gravity past the pivot, causing the tube to rotate and dump out the water. The heavier end then falls back against the rock, making a sharp sound, and the cycle repeats. This sound breaks the silence, and also very comforting. Another perk with the traditional of Miyuki's home.
Behind the tō, there is a hidden Dojo house which is mostly obscured by camellia and Sakura trees. The building is large and due to the green shades of the trees, it is mostly hidden from sight. This Dojo is mostly used to indoor training, such as Senbon Taitoku, Shuriken-Jutsu and others. No one is permitted to use any elemental releases within nor wear shoes. Just like her home, the Dojo is highly maintained, hygiene is always a key factor with Miyuki.
Red oak wood covers the floor plan and Shōji door and windows are the only thing breakable within the Dojo itself. In the center of the Dojo is a stand where visitors of elders chose to watch. This is normally where the Sensai' kneel. A frame with a painting of ancient history is the respect of the dojo, and thereby a rule is to always bow before any sort of task is to he held within the Dojo.