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I was born under the tiled roofs of Kugnae. The son of a humble family with a long history of loyalty to the historic Sun Moon sect. For generations, my bloodline has only walked the Totem Paths. My father, and his father before him followed the path of the ancient Totem Animals for strength and power. To my father, the Totem Path was the only way to succeed in these kingdoms. From his persistence, I followed in his footsteps and walked the path of the White Tiger. While my father gave his time to help with my training, he always gave great importance to the dealings of the cities. He would often come home and tell us about the latest posting on the bulletin boards, the gossip at the kingdom gates, the results of arena events, and the drama of the royals. I found such matters boring and unimportant. To me, the cities were loud, dirty, and crowded. I would often leave the city walls and head north into the wilderness to escape such things. I preferred the open green spaces over the crowded dingy city streets, and the sound of a babbling brook over the loud marketplaces. To me, being surrounded by nature was peaceful and rejuvenating. My favorite activity after a long day of training was packing a meal (a delicious Walsuk's special) and finding a cozy spot under a tree to eat and rest. I dreaded when I would have to return to the city for more training. As my training became more rigorous, the more trips I would take to venture out into nature to unwind. Each time I would trek further from the city gates, exploring the beautiful natural landscapes and admiring the amazing wildlife. Day trips turned into overnight trips and overnight trips turned into multiple day camping trips. As I spent more time outside, my body seemed to be more attuned with nature. I awoke when the sun rose and slept when the sun set. I could smell the perfumes of the city dwellers that came to wood cut and mine. I could detect the forest's cues when there was a predator around. I began to feel "connected". <b> Continued.... | |