Hoyau

### Aliases

Hoyau, Hoyau-Kamui, sak-somo-ayep, sak-somo-ayep-Kamui, rap-us-oyau, rap-us-nupur-kur, Nushi, Lord of the Dragons

## Physical Description

### Spirit of

Dragons, Venom, Anti-venom, Healing, Lakes, Swamps, Wasps

## Relatives

### Siblings

Kandakoro, Chironnup, Hasinaw-uk, Huci, Kunnecup, Tokapcup, Yushkep, Repun, Pauchi, Kim-un

**Hoyau** is the Dragon Kamui of lakes and swamps in Ainu lore.

## Overview

Hoyau is the leader and creator of the Sak-somo-ayep tribe of Ainu Dragons. Despite their immense strength, the Sak-somo-ayep tribe hibernate during the cold seasons. Despite being the descendants of a Virtuous Kamui, not all Ainu Dragons are kind as some have been known to menace humanity.

Hoyau itself lives in lake Toya underneath Mt. Usu. The other Sak-somo-ayeps are said to live in fresh water lakes and swamps across japan. Because of his draconic appearance and gruff personality he's sometimes called an evil Kamui by those who don't understand him.

## Appearance

Hoyau and the other Sak-somo-ayep are described as black serpentine beings who emit an incredibly pungent odor that warn those of their presence. Ainu Dragons had crimson markings across their bodies and around their eyes. Though in some accounts Sak-somo-ayep are said to grow wings, this has also been interpreted as Hoyau's Godly visage instead.

Like other Asian dragons Sak-somo-ayep are said to be the rulers of the Draconic beasts of the world.

Hoyau is different from the usual Sak-somo-ayep as he has a more Dignified flowing body, with regal horns and immensely larger than the average Sak-somo-ayep.

## Personality

Hoyau comes off as extremely grumpy, his low pitched voice usually scaring mortals who speak to him. This however is a cover for his soft and sympathetic heart, despite coming off as harsh he always goes out of his way to help those in need, even fighting his Sak-somo-ayep when they commit evil.

## History

Hoyau was created at the beginning of time along with the other Kamui by Kotan-kar. Hoyau was given the role as the embodiment of fresh water; the ruler of streams, lakes and swamps along with the life that came from them.

After the Virtuous Kamui's rule had been cemented Kotan-kar ordered the Kamui to descend down to the earth and seed it with life. Hoyau seeded the world with the draconic animals like catfish and Wasps, ultimately culminating in him creating the Sak-somo-ayep.

One day as Hoyau was in deep slumber within lake Toya, a village nearby had been attacked by the Kunne-Kamui of Small pox Patum. With the majority of their population infected the village fled to lake Toya and pleaded with Hoyau, who responded with a seemingly uncaring grunt. Despite Hoyau's irritation the villagers set up camp on the shores of lake Toya, with Hoyau's stench being deterrent for Patum. During the cloak of the night, Hoyau flew from its Lake to the village and confronted the Kunne-Kamui. The two fought with Hoyau ultimately coming out on top, leading the demon to retreat to the underworld. In the morning the villagers left the lake back to their home village finding it rid of the Evil Kamui's influence, so as thanks they gave an offering to Hoyau who attempted to act like he didn't need it, however as the villagers left he eagerly took the offering.