Mai Kurosaka

Mai Kurosaka, illustrated by SingSweetSahrika

### Abilities

Hypnotization, Reality Manipulation, Supernatural Strength, Shapeshifting, Telepathy, Water Manipulation

## Main Lore

### Prior to Joining the Koillective

Mai started out as a creature of the abyss an extremely dangerous and elusive lurker. The older she grew, she gained more control over the eldritch powers she possessed experimenting with them both over land and sea. This passing of time also allowed her to become more familiar with humans eventually integrating herself into their culture. She came to enjoy the culture and learnt the ways of the geisha, quickly rising the ranks due to her natural discipline and grace giving her an advantage. After many years, she had risen to the top, acquiring the rank of Oiran.

As the years went on, people realised she had continued outliving previous generations, this led to them accusing her of being a demon or witch. Many were sent to kill her from hitmen to assassins and powerful shaman; although they all met their end before even making a move against her. This had the adverse effect of making her even more suspicious.

Thus Mai retired from her beloved career and sealed herself away from the outside world, creating her own realm.

## Koipanion Relationships

#### Wassa

Mai has known Wassa for many eons, since they were still creatures living in the abyss of the deep ocean. The two have grown to be very close with each other and tend to exchange playful banter often. They'll do anything and everything together, platonically. He's the only one allowed to freely roam in the realm.

#### Lien

One of Mai's favourite "customers". She allows the archivist to reside in the Okiya indefinitely and has been granted special permission to read from Mai's personal collection (an archive full of personal trinkets and journal entries from before Xenokuni was established).

#### Nix

A close friend of the Oiran. They met when Mai was still out exploring the wilderness of what would become modern day Xenokuni; They bonded over shared experiences of observing and/or living through what ended up being historical events.

#### Ragna

One of the three kois sponsored by Mai; they have a very professional relationship and tend to chat with each other formally despite how casual the setting is. She knows of his protective nature of her and although she doesn't need it, she finds his attitude amusing, letting him do whatever he wishes; within reason.

#### Amaryllis

One of the three kois sponsored by Mai; she thinks they're adorable and when they proposed setting up a small café in her realm, Mai couldn't say no. She trusts that Ama won't get into too much trouble while she allows them to occupy space in the realm and welcomes them to approach her whenever Ama is having trouble or needs something. Mai will always be there to restore things.

#### Kesseki

Mai met them one day as she was talking a long walk around the outskirts of Xenokuni. Their blunt and mysterious nature attracted her and she confidently struck up a conversation with them. She offers the Okiya for them to relax and lounge around whenever they need to. They may be asked to make and/or repair furnishings for the Okiya.

#### Lucy

One of the three kois sponsored by Mai. She's allowed to reside in the Okiya and use its' facilities as she sees fit. Mai doesn't usually interact with Lucy due to the nature of Lucy's work.

#### Fish

Mai believes Fish is a cute and curious fellow, she wants to know more about it and knows it has trouble communicating with earth-dwellers, however she is patient with Fish.

#### Anjie

The Oiran thinks this little one is downright adorable, she views them as her own niece (if she had any). Mai will spoil her with anything and everything if asked

## Gallery

Mai's Koi and Humanoid formsThe back view of Mai's Humanoid form