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More for the Soltec mythology series.

-Kemo-

Legend tells of a young, kind man known as Kemo who implored the Sun for the ability to help his fledgling people. Through the Sun's generosity, Kemo was granted the ability to use great magic. With his new found power, he helped raise crops, brought rains, and kept the monsters of the wild at bay. He was honored as a great hero.

Unfortunately, the power and praise slowly began to consume Kemo and his heart grew dark. More and more, he began to use his powers for his selfish ends and eventually became like a tyrant over the people who had looked up to him.

One day, as he strolled through his ill-gotten lands, he came upon a joyous traveling bard. The bard did not seem to fear Kemo's power.
"If you are so great, why don't the trees bow to you?" The bard quipped.
In anger, Kemo stretched out his will to the surrounding forest. Tree trunks bent and buckled and a great section of the woods bent inward toward him.
Still, the bard was not impressed, and said again, "If you truly are as great as you say, why doesn't the river bend at your whim?"
Again, Kemo surged his power out to the nearby river. With great effort and strain, the mighty column of water shifted in its banks and began to flow backwards.
Still, the bard only laughed. "If you are truly the mightiest in the land, why don't you outshine the sun?"
Furious, Kemo called upon all his reserves. His body hovered in the air and glowed with unimaginably intense light. It was too much for even he to handle. His body was burnt to ash and the tyrant Kemo was no more.

This is not the end of the tale however. Within the afterlife, known as The Ethers, Kemo's spirit learned to regret his selfish actions and lamented. He begged to the Sun for one more chance to set things right. In its infinite mercy, the Sun heard him. Kemo was returned to life, but there was a catch..Until he could atone for his crimes, he would be bound in a form that was half Soltec-Half Husk [see my gallery for the monster].

To this day, Kemo's name is invoked by travelers who dare risk a journey at night or through hostile territory. He is seen as a protective spirit despite his monstrous appearance. Some claim to have even met him, walking along the old forest paths, wrapped in a hooded cloak. Those who have claimed to have spoken to him say that he is a somewhat sad, but friendly fellow.

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Soltecs, Kemo > me

Description
More for the Soltec mythology series.

-Kemo-

Legend tells of a young, kind man known as Kemo who implored the Sun for the ability to help his fledgling people. Through the Sun's generosity, Kemo was granted the ability to use great magic. With his new found power, he helped raise crops, brought rains, and kept the monsters of the wild at bay. He was honored as a great hero.

Unfortunately, the power and praise slowly began to consume Kemo and his heart grew dark. More and more, he began to use his powers for his selfish ends and eventually became like a tyrant over the people who had looked up to him.

One day, as he strolled through his ill-gotten lands, he came upon a joyous traveling bard. The bard did not seem to fear Kemo's power.
"If you are so great, why don't the trees bow to you?" The bard quipped.
In anger, Kemo stretched out his will to the surrounding forest. Tree trunks bent and buckled and a great section of the woods bent inward toward him.
Still, the bard was not impressed, and said again, "If you truly are as great as you say, why doesn't the river bend at your whim?"
Again, Kemo surged his power out to the nearby river. With great effort and strain, the mighty column of water shifted in its banks and began to flow backwards.
Still, the bard only laughed. "If you are truly the mightiest in the land, why don't you outshine the sun?"
Furious, Kemo called upon all his reserves. His body hovered in the air and glowed with unimaginably intense light. It was too much for even he to handle. His body was burnt to ash and the tyrant Kemo was no more.

This is not the end of the tale however. Within the afterlife, known as The Ethers, Kemo's spirit learned to regret his selfish actions and lamented. He begged to the Sun for one more chance to set things right. In its infinite mercy, the Sun heard him. Kemo was returned to life, but there was a catch..Until he could atone for his crimes, he would be bound in a form that was half Soltec-Half Husk [see my gallery for the monster].

To this day, Kemo's name is invoked by travelers who dare risk a journey at night or through hostile territory. He is seen as a protective spirit despite his monstrous appearance. Some claim to have even met him, walking along the old forest paths, wrapped in a hooded cloak. Those who have claimed to have spoken to him say that he is a somewhat sad, but friendly fellow.

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Soltecs, Kemo > me