Ronin Mikoto
Ronin Fei Mikoto
The God of Music Milil had a youthful apprentice Ronin Mikoto. Ronin wanted more movement with the music and flow.
Titles = Master of Dance; King Capoeira; Guardian of Dancers and Carola; Musical Majesty;
Domains = Dance, Movement, Flow, Agility, & Capoeira Fighting
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Music is not necessary to create dance - music can be used as inspiration, another layer in the creation of the dance and can enhance the atmosphere the dance is trying to create. Try to start dancing not without music, but when music ends.
Dance focuses on integrating visual, auditory, and motor coordination, whereas Music primarily concentrates on auditory and motor information. Music and Dance are connected. Musicians are brought to life by dancers and dancers energize musicians. The musical backdrop creates a mood or atmosphere for the dance that will colour how the audience sees and experiences it. The rhythm, or pattern of beats in the music, can influence the speed and phrasing of the movement.
Surrounding themself with music and dance, Ronin Mikoto spent much time with his master Milil and Zandilar. Often entertaining the other Deities of the Moata Solar System.
Music created into battle-cries and from wars, brought Ronin to meet Troilus of The Enduring Ones. Together Troilus and Ronin developed the art of [tooltip]the art form that combines elements of martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music and spirituality]Capoeira[/tooltip].
As a war affected those residing in Celestia - introducing them to rage and sorrow, Troilus sort out Ronin. It was then that Ronin Mikoto meet Troilus' sister Solandra who soon after became Mania - the same unfortunate events that caused Troilus to leave his given position as part of The Enduring Ones.
When Ronin was introduced by Mania to Goddess Rowena. Ronin was the first of the modern deities to join the Goddess of Friendship by having a secondary residence in Celestia - together they introduced the angels and other inhabitants the act of dancing.
LEGEND
According to legend, before Ronin Mikoto created a guardian animal to help protect the people of Esau. This deity enjoyed to kick up their heels with Zandilar. Ronin and Zandilar danced together for hours. Zandilar wanted them to become lovers and become so much more. Ronin took the advice of Ekala - remaining happily solo and a free spirit.In the middle of one day, Ronin went alone to a mountain top. They rubbed the dust on their hands onto their face, calling over a large, brown bird. Ronin Mikoto taught the bird to dance, as they did Ronin brushed its feathers with their hands, leaving behind a kaleidoscope of colours.
The “eyes” on the peacock’s tail feathers are said to evoke Ronin Mikoto’s eyes watching down over everyone on Esau. While the mournful cry of the peacock is a call to protect from Demons and devils from The Hells - a reminder that Ronin Mikoto is always there for the people of Esau.
Ronin Mikoto was encouraged by Moatama to join the Oberster Pantheon, because Taiia and Walia had loved to music and movement when young.
To cheer up the Sun Deity Taiia, in the period after Tempil Epoch, Ronin Mikoto asked Milil to play joyful music. Then Ronin Mikoto stripped down and danced, half-nude, on an upside-down tub. Many of the other deities all came to watch, along with roaming spirits, and angels from Celestia - they all laughed along as Ronin Mikoto danced. Zandilar would not join in the "ridiculous" dance.
However, Moatama was pleased with Ronin, as it worked - Taiia got over her grumpy mood, and the Sun shone again.
In addition to their dancing triumph, Ronin Mikoto is also the deity for monks - who were taught Capoeira - that combines elements of martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music and spirituality.
Types of Dances
Carole/Carola:
A popular dance style in both rural and urban communities - including the nobility. It involves participants interlocking hands and forming a circle, with a leader setting the pace.Moorish Dance:
These dances are danced around a maypole. The name "Moorish" refers to the origin of these dances, which were said to be danced on the edge of moors.Basse Dance:
This is a slow, stately dancing of the royal and noble families.Haute Dance:
This is an energetic dance with leaps and lifts.Saltarello:
This dance is a favorite pastime for people of all social classes - from lower classes to aristocrats.Celebrations and Rites of Passage:
Dance has always been integral to most celebrations and rites of passage.Sacred Context:
Dance also play an important role in traditional and sacred contexts - accompanied in some cases by devotional dance songs.Religious Views:
While some religious authorities do approve of dancing, others condemn dancing as "foolish". Some condemnations being aimed at specific performers or audiences, occasions, or locations.Dancing Mania:
There are occasionally a social phenomena of people dancing erratically, sometimes thousands at a time, known as choreomania.DANCE MAIDENS
Although called Dance Maidens, they are not solely female. Many males and other genders join these dancers.They put a lot of effort into promoting harmony and cooperation between the all the races of Esau, and as a result they usually lived near large settlements. There they worked to aid the local population by bringing food, cures, entertainment and protection, in order to establish friendships and offer all people a place within the Prime Material Plane.
The Dance Maidens are excellent dancers and have learnt the skills of Capoeira. They are also known to nurture the delight and unimpeded pleaser of dancing in others. The Dance Maidens aimed to spread joy whenever they could.
The Dance Maidens are skilled in fighting as well as dancing. They employ an agile and acrobatic style, that allowed them to quickly move while in combat - their graceful movements may just distract their enemies who stop to watch their dancing style.
The Dance Maidens have the ability to cast magic - which makes them quite unpredictable. They can, even amidst the chaos of a fight, dodge and dance - even while wounded. Their movements put an enemy at disadvantage when casting a spell upon any of the Dance Maidens.
Holy Books & Codes
Focus on Agility and Grace:
Dancers, whether as a class or subclass, often emphasize agility, speed, and grace, allowing a person to be both skilled in combat and magic.Reverie (Dance-Based Ability):
Some dancer classes might have a unique ability called "Reverie" - a powerful performative dance that enhances the dancer's magical power and grants access to archetype abilities.Capoeira Fighting
A Fighter class can become a Fighter (Capoeira).Divine Symbols & Sigils
Symbol: an amble bodied person leaping in a dance, with five long lines as wavy hair instead of a face.
Animals: Peafowl, Bees, Monkeys, Squirrels, and manakin birds
Tenets of Faith
six foundational elements represented by the faith:
+ aural
+ oral
+ vocal
+ physical
+ visual
Physical Description
DANCER
* Class
* Bard
* Battle Dancer
* Fighter - Capoerista
* Rogue
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Children
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they / them
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