KAWAAKARI
ACADEMY
川明かり
THE FLOATING GARDENS OF KAWAAKARI
The Floating Gardens of Kawaakari has also been around since the world was created. Some say that it was once the place where the Goddess Akari resided when she was still physically present with her people. It is located Northeast of the academy just right above the forest called Aeternum. The garden is a beautiful sight to be appreciated at any time of the day. It has its own ecosystem and the water from its rivers flow down to the edges of the garden. It eventually turns into magic dust before disappearing into thin air. At night, this magic dust illuminates the night sky. Aside from it being a garden to the naked eye, they say that once you set foot into it, The Floating Gardens of Kawaakari is a world on its own. A world within the current world we live in with a horizon that humans have yet to explore. Today, the Headmaster and Headmistress reside in the floating gardens. They are said the be the only ones who can freely enter this place because it requires a higher form of magic to actually get there.
AETERNUM
THE SENTIENT FOREST
Aeternum is a lush rainforest that is situated right under The Floating Gardens of Kawaakari.
During the day, the forest looks very tempting to explore but because of its dense vegetation, it can really mess with your sense of direction. At night though, it looks very ominous due to the lack of visibility in your surroundings.
“A Nymph’s Requiem” is an incantation that may cause the forest to start glowing when sung at night, and it was said that you may start having a surge of emotions that belong to someone else and subtle flashbacks from a memory, not yours.
It was said that the incantation was once Kagami’s. It was a song she sang to the sentient beings that reside in Aeternum. These beings that are active at night are said to be expectant of Kagami’s return and by hearing this song, they become very excited and curious to know if she has returned.
“A Nymph’s Requiem” Lyrics
The dark will be meek,
For it is the light that they seek.
As bright as the day,
Deceived by the one I would never betray.
In the darkness,
Where there is clarity.
I ascend with the moon and stars behind me.
Waiting patiently for the end of this blasphemy.
VOCALS & LYRICS by CHER (@thisozmcherry)
MELODY by AERIBON
Kaguya, The one who shines brightest at night.
Kaguya is said to be a huge black panther that guards the forest at night. Just like Otohime, he also takes a human form and is seen roaming around the outskirts of Aeternum during the daytime.
Those that have encountered Kaguya said that he was well-versed and that he was really gentle. He also has guided those who lost their way in the forest back out safely.
Despite his gentle nature, he seems to be very distant and seems to be guarding something in the forest.
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