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Land of Lightning
Land of Lightning
The Land of Lightning possesses vast mountain ranges, and the thunderstorms that constantly occur there are said to be what gives the land its name. Due to the many mountains in the country, many rivers also flow through the land to the sea, creating a very crooked coastline and impressive oceanic views for the residents of the land. Also due to the volcanic region, there are many hot springs to be found in the country. Its hidden village is located so high in the mountains that cloud formations around it obscure it from outside view. Many buildings in the mountainous regions of the Land of Lightning are build into the mountains, rather than around or on top of them. Somewhere deep within the mountain ranges of the country lies the Valley of Clouds and Lightning, a water-filled valley full of fog. Within the valley is a deep cavern where the Eight Tails Jinchuuriki is known to train. Although not part of the mainland, the Land of Lightning also possesses a large island off of the coast, full of a wide variety of wildlife and flora, considered to be comparable to the Forest of Death in the Land of Fire. The Land of Lightning has often waged war with the Land of Fire, and has been known for Jutsu collecting or the stealing kekkai genkai from other lands. The Land of Lightning has two Jinchuuriki, the Eight and Two tails, which are publicly known. The Land of Lightning has the second greatest military might, though this is not in their shinobi forces, and the greatest economic strength of the five lands.
Hidden Village - Kumogakure
Village Information | Village Map & Points of Interest
The Village Hidden in the Clouds gained its name by the clouds that are often trapped and linger among the extremely high peaks that the village is built into. Like Iwagakure, the village is built into a mountain range, but atop them, rather than among them. Further, the mountains that Kumogakure is built into are so tall that the cloud cover becomes thick enough to completely disguise and cloak the village from outsiders passing below. Due to its position, siege of the village is very difficult. Many buildings of Kumogakure use the mountains themselves partially or almost completely as their walls, rather than building out of them. Most peaks have platforms built around them to allow for easier travel through the winding streets and jagged peaks breaking up the village.
The Raikage's facility, one of the only villages in which the work station is larger than the kage's home, is a large dome-like blue building, built at the top of the tallest mountain in the village. Kumogakure shinobi and residents put a great amount of value into personal strength, although not always in the physical sense of strength. Offering mercy is generally considered an insult to a Kumo ninja, and even minor infractions are primarily reacted to with measured levels of violence. Weakness and perceived weakness is disdained, and has been considered a legitimate reason for war with another country. Due to the focus on personal strength, a shinobi's position at birth is less important than what they do with themselves afterward. Raikage have even been known to adopt low-level shinobi as members of their own family and grant them titles on occasion. The Raikage family is generally well respected and loved by the residents of Kumogakure due to their frequent interactivity with the populace.
A receiver is built into the very top of the Raikage's facility to allow for electronic communication between nations. A small but ornate building tucked into the back of the village, inaccessible except through a bridge leading from the village itself houses the Lightning Daimyo when he chooses to reside in Kumogakure.
Dendo
The civilian capital of the Land of Lightning. This is where the Lightning Daimyo usually resides, when times of war don't necessitate him moving closer or into Kumogakure itself.
Ao Mountains
Named such because of the impressive blue stone that has been revealed over time along the exposed expanses of rock. Due to the view and solitude presented by the mountains, small groups of Kumo nin do chose to live in the mountains, but none live close enough to each other to transform into anything other than scattered houses along the mountainsides.
Sokudo
The northernmost city in the Land of Lightning. It has many tourist attractions within it, so despite its usually frigid temperatures and unpredictable lightning storms, many travelers enjoy visiting there, and so it brings in a steady profit for the Land of Lightning.
Shokku
The primary port and trade city of the Land of Lightning. Most of their exports and imports that travel by boat arrive in this city, as Shokku has the fairest and most reliable port. In the winter, many boats instead dock at Dendo, but Shokku is better equipped to deal with the traffic.
Setchi
An old training ground for previous Eight Tails Jinchuuriki, later transformed into a retirement village for shinobi who no longer wish to live in Kumogakure after their tenure is over. The village is fairly small.
Yokoso Valley
One of the lushest areas in Lightning, this valley, while filled with a group of civilians and ex-shinobi known for their disinterest in fighting, is one of the biggest producers for food in the entire country. Visitors aren't encouraged by the people who live there, but going to the edges of the valley will always get easy trade to any who come by. Because of this, the valley is one of the best-protected areas in the country, aside from the capital.
Turtle Island
A very large and secret island paradise owned by the Land of Lightning. Few even in the Land of Lightning know of it. Supposedly it is impossible to find by anyone the Lightning doesn't want it found by, even sensory ninja. It plays host to many rare animals, and according to a few Lightning natives, even hosts the secret to how Killer Bee tamed the Eight Tails.
Valley of Clouds and Lightning
A valley near to Kumoakure. It's one of the hidden village's primary sources of fresh water, due to all of the water that collects there during warm weather. During colder weather, the valley is known for its constant storming. Due in part to both occurrences, few travelers go to the valley who don't work there. One exception to that is the Lord Killer Bee, who travels there for solitary training.
Hidden Village - Kumogakure
The Village Hidden in the Clouds gained its name by the clouds that are often trapped and linger among the extremely high peaks that the village is built into. Like Iwagakure, the village is built into a mountain range, but atop them, rather than among them. Further, the mountains that Kumogakure is built into are so tall that the cloud cover becomes thick enough to completely disguise and cloak the village from outsiders passing below. Due to its position, siege of the village is very difficult. Many buildings of Kumogakure use the mountains themselves partially or almost completely as their walls, rather than building out of them. Most peaks have platforms built around them to allow for easier travel through the winding streets and jagged peaks breaking up the village.
The Raikage's facility, one of the only villages in which the work station is larger than the kage's home, is a large dome-like blue building, built at the top of the tallest mountain in the village. Kumogakure shinobi and residents put a great amount of value into personal strength, although not always in the physical sense of strength. Offering mercy is generally considered an insult to a Kumo ninja, and even minor infractions are primarily reacted to with measured levels of violence. Weakness and perceived weakness is disdained, and has been considered a legitimate reason for war with another country. Due to the focus on personal strength, a shinobi's position at birth is less important than what they do with themselves afterward. Raikage have even been known to adopt low-level shinobi as members of their own family and grant them titles on occasion. The Raikage family is generally well respected and loved by the residents of Kumogakure due to their frequent interactivity with the populace.
A receiver is built into the very top of the Raikage's facility to allow for electronic communication between nations. A small but ornate building tucked into the back of the village, inaccessible except through a bridge leading from the village itself houses the Lightning Daimyo when he chooses to reside in Kumogakure.
Dendo
The civilian capital of the Land of Lightning. This is where the Lightning Daimyo usually resides, when times of war don't necessitate him moving closer or into Kumogakure itself.
Ao Mountains
Named such because of the impressive blue stone that has been revealed over time along the exposed expanses of rock. Due to the view and solitude presented by the mountains, small groups of Kumo nin do chose to live in the mountains, but none live close enough to each other to transform into anything other than scattered houses along the mountainsides.
Sokudo
The northernmost city in the Land of Lightning. It has many tourist attractions within it, so despite its usually frigid temperatures and unpredictable lightning storms, many travelers enjoy visiting there, and so it brings in a steady profit for the Land of Lightning.
Shokku
The primary port and trade city of the Land of Lightning. Most of their exports and imports that travel by boat arrive in this city, as Shokku has the fairest and most reliable port. In the winter, many boats instead dock at Dendo, but Shokku is better equipped to deal with the traffic.
Setchi
An old training ground for previous Eight Tails Jinchuuriki, later transformed into a retirement village for shinobi who no longer wish to live in Kumogakure after their tenure is over. The village is fairly small.
Yokoso Valley
One of the lushest areas in Lightning, this valley, while filled with a group of civilians and ex-shinobi known for their disinterest in fighting, is one of the biggest producers for food in the entire country. Visitors aren't encouraged by the people who live there, but going to the edges of the valley will always get easy trade to any who come by. Because of this, the valley is one of the best-protected areas in the country, aside from the capital.
Turtle Island
A very large and secret island paradise owned by the Land of Lightning. Few even in the Land of Lightning know of it. Supposedly it is impossible to find by anyone the Lightning doesn't want it found by, even sensory ninja. It plays host to many rare animals, and according to a few Lightning natives, even hosts the secret to how Killer Bee tamed the Eight Tails.
Valley of Clouds and Lightning
A valley near to Kumoakure. It's one of the hidden village's primary sources of fresh water, due to all of the water that collects there during warm weather. During colder weather, the valley is known for its constant storming. Due in part to both occurrences, few travelers go to the valley who don't work there. One exception to that is the Lord Killer Bee, who travels there for solitary training.