Koratzu - Lady Turtle

I met Koratzu on a fine, spring day. There was a soft chill carried on the breeze, and the lack of humidity was quite a blessing. I was sitting high upon the top of the Great Library, when I did absently glance down, only to see quite a strange sight. Quickly I did flutter down to ground level, where I was even more amazed. My vision was clear, I was seeing straight, and before me I did see the largest, grandest turtle ever to grace these lands. Even more than shocked I was to hear words, complete and correct, flowing naturally from this female creature's mouth. It was then that I did inquire on what manner of being she was, and what did take place to make her as she did appear. Quite kind, and every ready to explain herself, Koratzu did slowly and with much articulation tell me of what became her. I will start at the beginning.

Koratzu, in her early years, was a turtle like any other. She natural habitat was that of the arid wetlands were one can often find Newborns in training. She remembers little of her life before her transformation took place, but the day of the event rings clearly in her mind. It was late afternoon on a summer's day when a mage did engage in battle with the young Newborns, and perhaps by fate, or perhaps by mere coincidence, a spell did misfire. Koratzu, sitting unawares by the bank of the stream, was hit by a combination of strange, unknown magicks, and her changes did slowly begin. At first, her form begin to shift growing large in height and width. Then, quite suddenly, thought began to take place, true thought, as all of Theran's citizens understand. Quickly she began to learn most things we take for granted, and a vast interest she did hold in all things around her.

It was shortly after that she did become an apprentice to the Lake Watcher, a hermit type fellow who generally tends the territory that had always been her home. From him, Koratzu did learn the basic methods of combat and defense, before starting to train more specifically on the arts of the ninja. It was apparent from the beginning what a fine student she was, and progressed swiftly she did in her studies. From there, she did make her way to civilization where she continues to learn and expand her awareness.

Of her old habits and inborn instincts I was quite interested in. Like her normal, small relations, Koratzu is deathly afraid of falling onto the back of her shell, and in order to adapt to her grand proportions, she has gained an amazing sense of both balance and grace. When the winter months do blow in their cold conditions, she struggles against the urge to burrow and sleep, instead choosing to snuggle deep within her shell close to a toasty fire. The need to maintain her shell is still an issue, and often Koratzu can be found swimming and soaking in nearby streams and rivers. The desire to breed is also quite strong, though this is a process no longer possible for her to achieve.

Overall, Koratzu is a fine, unique lady with a deep notion of goodness, and a fine moral character. Though strange she may appear on the outside, do not fear of approaching her, for indeed she is quite kind being. Like many Therans, Koratzu's manners are vast and polite, and she should be treated with the respect she so deserves.