The Silent Dragon's Maw
A shrine carved into a massive frozen waterfall, home to the spirit of winter.
Located deep within a perpetual glacier, this shrine is accessible only during the rarest of lunar alignments. It is dedicated to the ancient dragon of silence and ice.
History of the Shrine
Centuries ago, a great ice dragon was said to have terrorized the northern lands. A nameless hero, guided by a spirit of the mountains, lulled the dragon into an eternal sleep. As the dragon slept, its breath froze the surrounding waterfalls, creating a permanent ice sanctuary. Over time, those seeking peace and the strength of stillness began to build a shrine within the ice, honoring both the dragon's power and the hero's wisdom.
The Enshrined Kami
What to See
The shrine is built entirely of translucent blue ice. The main hall is located behind the frozen curtain of a massive waterfall. Inside, the walls seem to whisper with the trapped echoes of centuries. The central object of worship is a crystal orb that is said to contain a single, unfrozen tear of the sleeping dragon.
Major Festivals
The 'Night of the First Frost' is celebrated when the first star of winter rises. Worshippers light magical blue lanterns that cast eerie, beautiful shadows through the ice. It is a time for silent reflection and making vows for the coming year.
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