Orobashi
The forgotten serpentine god of Inazuma, whose legacy fuels rebellion against eternal stasis.
Orobashi is a divine entity and one of the two great serpentine dragons historically associated with the nation of Inazuma. While its sibling deity, Raiden Shogun (Ei), ascended to become the Electro Archon, Orobashi remained in the shadows, eventually becoming a focal point for those who opposed the eternity of the Shogunate. The dragon is deeply intertwined with the history of the Vision Hunt Decree and the rebellion that sought to overthrow the rule of the Electro Archon.
- Type
- Divine Entity / Dragon
- Affiliation
- Formerly Inazuma (Kitsune & Fox Clan), Rebel Forces (Historical)
- Element
- Electro
- Status
- Mysterious / Possibly Dormant or Deceased
- Key Association
- Raiden Ei and the Vision Hunt Decree
Lore & Background
The dragon's influence resurfaces prominently during the Vision Hunt Decree, where rebel factions and those who lost their Visions began to invoke Orobashi's name as a symbol of resistance. The rebellion, often led by figures like Kanjou or associated with the Yashiro Commission's dissenters, viewed the dragon as a counterbalance to the Shogun's oppressive rule. Whether Orobashi is truly dead, sealed away, or merely waiting for a time when Eternity can be challenged remains one of Inazuma's most enduring mysteries.
In Their Own Story
The wind howled through the ruins of the old temple, carrying whispers that no living ear was meant to hear. A young rebel, clutching a stolen Vision, knelt before a cracked statue of a coiling serpent. "Orobashi," they whispered into the damp darkness, "if you truly exist, lend us your scales against the lightning." The air crackled with static, not from the Shogun's wrath, but from something older—a deep, resonant hum that vibrated through the stone floor, as if a slumbering giant had shifted in its sleep.
Reader's Guide
Ancient texts recovered from the ruins of the old Inazuma capital hint at a time when two dragons ruled the skies. One chose the throne; the other vanished into the mists. Environmental clues scattered across the Yashiori Island and the Dragonspine-like peaks suggest that Orobashi's influence is tied to the land itself, particularly where lightning strikes without cause. The Vision Hunt Decree reignited these old myths. Rebels began carving symbols of a serpentine dragon into their banners, believing that the Archon had forgotten her sibling's teachings on change and growth. Current conflicts in Inazuma are not just political but spiritual, as citizens grapple with whether to embrace Ei's Eternity or reclaim the chaotic freedom once promised by Orobashi.
Did You Know?
- Orobashi is historically linked to the Kitsune clan and the worship practices that predate the current Shogunate.
- The dragon represents a philosophical counterpoint to Raiden Ei's concept of Eternity, symbolizing change and rebellion.
- Artifacts found in Yashiori Island often depict serpentine motifs that scholars believe reference Orobashi rather than other dragons.