Overview
Ryujin is the mighty dragon deity who commands the seas, storms, tides, and tempests. Revered across coastal kingdoms and island nations, he is both a fierce protector and a force of nature’s cleansing fury. As lord of waters, Ryujin governs the balance between calm and chaos in the ocean’s depths.
Powers & Domains
- Sea & Storm Control: Commands the ocean waves, tides, tempests, and storms.
- Weather Shaping: Summons storms or calms seas, wielding weather with draconic power.
- Dragon Emissaries: Sends dragon spirits as guardians of mountain valleys and waterways.
- Healing Waters: Creates fresh springs and waters with mystical healing properties.
- Protector of Fishermen: Watches over coastal peoples, granting safe passage and bountiful catch.
Worship Practices
Followers of Ryujin honor him with rituals linked to water, storms, and dragons:
- Coastal Shrines: Temples on docks and beaches where offerings of fresh fish and seaweed are made.
- Storm Festivals: Celebrations invoking Ryujin’s favor, featuring boat processions and dragon dances.
- Shamanic Invocations: Mountain shamans call upon dragon spirits as Ryujin’s emissaries for rain and protection.
- Island Healing Rituals: Use of sacred freshwater springs created by Ryujin to heal ailments.
Folklore & Legends
Ryujin’s mythic tales reflect his dominion over nature and divine intervention:
- The Drowning Prince: Ryujin saves a drowning prince by bringing him to his hidden underwater palace of dragons.
- The Healing Tears: Stories say Ryujin’s tears form freshwater springs that cure diseases and restore lands.
- The Dragon Guardians: Mountain passes are guarded by dragon spirits sent by Ryujin to repel invaders and protect travelers.