Konohagakure

**Konohagakure** (*Konohagakure no Sato*, "Village Hidden in the Leaves" or "Hidden Leaf Village", *literally meaning:* Village Hidden by Tree Leaves) is the hidden village of the Land of Fire. As the village of one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, Konohagakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Hokage, of which there have been two hokage in its history. The original Konoha once resided deep within a forest at the base of a mountain known as the Hokage Rock, which had the faces of all those who have taken the office of Hokage engraved on it. The original village was destroyed by the Kyuubi shortly before the SR story opens.

In Shinobi Revolution, the village has been rebuilt and the name kept. Now located in the southeastern region of the Land of Fire, the new Konoha rests in a forested valley near the base of an expansive waterfall called Takijinsei Falls: a part of an extensive, mile long water system composed of many lesser falls that makes up a natural border, feeding into a river, nearly dividing the village at the forest of Takijinsei. Several natural bridges and man-made bridges keep the mountain forests and the village together. The village has taken advantage of the water’s natural energy content harnessing the water from generating electricity to meditation.

## History & Notable Events

### Founding

* Hokage - Lahlil Nevarra

The location of the new village was selected by Lahil Nevarra, who claimed to have felt a connection to a nature goddess, after the surviving population of the Whirlpool Islands was saved from the Kogarashi Invasion through the combined efforts of Lahlil, Sonyo Rue, Karuto, Sadayo and Masato Umechika who ensured safe, immediate passage across the waves to the coast of the Land of Fire.

Lahlil led the refugees in-land until reaching their destination based on a vision. She scouted the path head and arrived at the edge of a lake. Ahead, onward over the water's surface a shape of a woman in a snow-white gown. Grass would overgrow into a myriad of flowers at the woman's feet. The otherworldly woman spoke with honey smooth words and instructed Lahlil to reclaim the forests "from those unworthy" in exchange for land. Lahlil went work and began directing the masses to help her secure the region. She was appointed *Hokage* for her efforts.

notes:

- Lahlil disappeared suddenly, her second took command

## Locations & Landmarks

### Maple Meadows

A protected park located almost in the center of the village, Maple Meadows earned it's name due to the large quantity of Sugar Maple trees that can be found within it's boundaries. Seeing the value of preserving such a gift of nature Lahlil had the grounds sanctioned off and allows any in the village to come and harvest sap from the trees, or to simply spend time reflecting.

### Takijinsei Falls

The majestic Takijinsei, a greatly spanning waterfall, perpetually churns its water from a large, mysterious underground well that developed as an unexpected side effect of the warring times against the United Hidden Villages. The surrounding area that was once the innermost areas of the old Konohagakure are flooded, sunken, or simply creating small islands dotting the lake surrounding this impressive waterfall. More curious than the waterfall itself is the abundant natural energy flowing through the waters and very obviously affecting the environment. Trees throughout the area that was once the Hidden Leaf village have grown immense, along with other overgrown and overly abundant vegetation. Even the landscape itself seems to have eroded and grown in inexplicable ways, terraforming much of the land for miles.

This is all because the seemingly indefinite and completely independent water source has overtaken what was once known far and wide as the Great Hokage Monument serves as its fountain-like basin. Because of this, those attuned to natural energy can partake in this boon after they drink from the waterfall's bounty then meditate to gather that energy for themselves. Miraculously, these enchanted waters do not threaten the same dangers as haphazardly interacting with natural energy usually does (no petrification, etc.). As such, medical professionals believe this water may have exceptional value.

## Notable Affiliated RPCs

* Lahlil Nevarra (First Hokage)
* Sadayo Soga (Second Hokage)
* Karuto Raiken (Sannin)
* Coda (Konin) (Gyuki Host)
* Miki Shiratori (Kurama Host)
* Himitsu Uchiha (Matatabi Host)
* Nimure Aburame (Chomei Host)