The Prophet of Misogi

The Prophet

The Prophet of Misogi is a reoccurring danger in Mizu no Kuni. Often rumored to be the bringer of bad weather, plagues or even kidnapping. Fishermen report boats disappearing in a cold, white mist before The Prophet appears. Small villages have known to go missing and swallowed by water after the white mist rolls through.

Appearance

A shadowy mass was dispelled from the mist to reveal a cloaked figure dressed in a peacock feathered coat and wraps like a mummy. His hair was unruly and dark, like rotten seaweed. He had a few tomes and scrolls dangling within his coat and a small pitcher hanging too. His eyes were dark and the only thing visible behind a golden speechless mask. --Description via Hisame Haruyuki.

Known Information

A cold, white mist preludes the Prophet. He is often found appearing out of thin air, preaching about a change in the ocean and a call of repentance. He has never been seen with followers, but it cannot be ruled out that he has none. The Prophet is often found in areas of large bodies of water and landmarks of importance: shrines, magnetic points, yokai infestations. After The Prophet has visited an area of watery importance, it is noted that the water becomes increasingly dark and salty, so much so that the sea creatures will likely die

There are no known records within Kirigakure that reference the religion that The Prophet of Misogi references.

Before a settlement revives judgment from the Prophet, mysterious notes will often appear in great number days before an attack.

Quotes

• “Do not tread carelessly, a King sleeps here. One that was made to sleep while his kingdom fell to rot. But repent and you may live when the Misogi Ocean is restored.”
• "“On your precious village, I will raise the Mosogi Ocean. I will make them all kneel and then devour you, piece by piece."