The Veil OC (Patreon)

first lines for The Mute Cynic. ^^

"Sapporo has many secrets. Hokkaido has become a refugee for yokai escaping the modernized world of Japan and thanks to the myths placing these beings into legend, they are able to thrive along side man. Magic has lent a hand in maintaining the illusion, specifically the veil draped over normal humans who have yet to see the real truth. In the forest surrounding Mt. Yotei, a majestic tree has been protecting this status quo by producing a sort of residue that travels across the region, acting as a camouflage. This tree is always blossoming, and it is said that a woman who died upon that spot can be seen sprouting from the tree. This woman has certain human portions, but areas like her legs up to the hips (with a swerve to the lower thigh), her arms up to the elbow, and the small of her back are all twisted/polished wood that resembles her previous form..."