Tales of the Blossoming Lotus
Tales and Customs of the Lotus.
Legends tell of a lone lioness, ruler of the seas and the messenger of the lotus.
Golden fur with a tint of blue, dull fins contrasting her flashy appearance.
Her beauty and grace are that of the gods, just as soft and delicate as a flower.
Wherever she walks, lotuses bloom, following her wherever she goes.
But don’t be fooled by her demure appearance, this lioness is anything but gentle.
Although kind and benevolent to those who pay respects to her.
She has no tolerance for heretics.
Those who refuse to worship have their homes flooded and swept away by her torrent rivers.
Those who cherish her dearly however, will have their lands flourish with frequent rain.
They say planting a garden of lotuses will earn you her favor, and she will grant you a blessing.
Mainly lions plant lotus flowers near the water to prevent flooding.
For the lotus is the symbol of her divinity.
Once a year all prides gather up the flowers
And throw them out to sea.
A plea for blessings of the new year.
To be safe and happy and without fear.
As they lower their heads and let out a small murr.
The desires and wishes begin to stir.
Each of them has their own special wish.
“Praise be to the divine lotus!’
They sing, a melody of voices fills the air.
“Please take our offerings and bless up this new year!”
True form
Tagaloa’s true form is a sight to behold, far beyond mortal comprehension.
They say she shows her true form when a flood is about to begin.
An aquatic spirit with an elegant golden glow, with lotuses blooming all over her body.
Adept at swimming through even the roughest of waters.
To see her true form is to gaze upon the essence of water itself.
Only a couple of beings have seen her true form.
Her master and her subordinates.
For seeing her in her true form could drive any sane mortal into madness.
As it was never meant to be seen.
Yet there are mortals who seek it out, trying to catch a glimpse of the brilliant golden glow.
Yet it is a futile effort, for Tagaloa will never show.
She can take on many forms and is a master of deception.
Should she be caught, she will simply warp their perception.
For she takes extra caution to not be seen.
To be able to see her at all is merely a dream.
For she prefers to rest inside her secluded cave with her lotus garden.
The purest of rivers flows through her home, beautiful flowers blossom wherever it flows.
A soft place to rest her head, where she sleeps in her lotus bed..
Rest easy lotus princess
And drift off to sleep.
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