Koromaru

Koromaru [Akashiren: コロマル] is the Akashiren Kami of Mountains, and more specifically the Tengaki mountains, east of Tennyoku. It takes the form of a giant Yak.
== History and Myth ==
In the vast, towering expanse of the Tengaki Mountains, there lived a magnificent yak known far and wide across ancient Akashiro as Koromaru. This great beast was a symbol of gentleness and kindness, yet his immense size and strength were unparalleled. The local people revered him, for his massive horns stood for endurance, and his large, formidable body embodied strength itself.
Legends tell of a mighty tree nestled within those mountains, a tree that Koromaru cherished above all else. This tree was no ordinary flora; it bore golden apples that glowed in the darkness, their light a beacon in the night. One fateful day, a pair of wandering strangers stumbled upon this wondrous tree. Enchanted by its magnificence and the appeal of its fruit, they decided to cut it down and take it with them.
When Koromaru discovered his beloved tree was gone, a deep and terrible rage overtook him. His mournful roar echoed through the mountains, a sound so powerful it could be heard for miles around. In his fury, Koromaru stomped and leaped, causing an avalanche of snow to cascade down, burying everything in its path. The devastation was immense, and the year of this calamity came to be known as "Miyo No Sora," or "Year of Horror."
From that day forward, the tale of Koromaru and the golden apple tree served as a reminder to all, never incur the wrath of the mountain spirit. The people learned that the spirits of the land, though kind and gentle, could unleash a fury beyond imagination when provoked, and as the legend says, Koromaru is still resting, somewhere in these towering mountains
Category:Kami
Category:Akashiro