Post by tehgamechanger on Nov 18, 2014 13:32:54 GMT
Kumogakure is built into two mountains, with a ravine and river between them, which are a part of a small range in central Lightning Country. Bridges and circular tiers are used for external building and commuting between the two halves of the village. The village was not always a centre for the clandestine practices of shinobi, it was originally the capital of a small mountain kingdom ruled by the Kokuou. This city remained unmolested by the Akechi kingdom which surrounded it for quite some time, however when the Akechi line of lords died out, Kumogakure was given the land as the Kokuou's kingdom was never recognised. Upon the discovery of the village, the Lightning Country quickly demanded cooperation from the Kokuou, subjugating their city-state to become Kumogakure no Sato, the Village Hidden in the Clouds.
Over hundreds of years, large chambers of the mountains were hollowed out for the mining of their bountiful ores, supplying the needed resources to build the city itself. As such, much of Kumogakure is built out of stone and steel, very little is left to wood, as there was not a bountiful amount available during its long construction. Much of Kumogakure's residential district is currently unused however, as the severe reduction of both the Kokuou and Akechi population during their kingdoms' final days has left the village bigger than it needs to be. While some of these unused homes have been filled by the influx of people in the Lightning Country who wish to learn the secrets of Ninjutsu, Genjutsu and chakra in general, the marvellous city is yet to return to its former glory.
Over hundreds of years, large chambers of the mountains were hollowed out for the mining of their bountiful ores, supplying the needed resources to build the city itself. As such, much of Kumogakure is built out of stone and steel, very little is left to wood, as there was not a bountiful amount available during its long construction. Much of Kumogakure's residential district is currently unused however, as the severe reduction of both the Kokuou and Akechi population during their kingdoms' final days has left the village bigger than it needs to be. While some of these unused homes have been filled by the influx of people in the Lightning Country who wish to learn the secrets of Ninjutsu, Genjutsu and chakra in general, the marvellous city is yet to return to its former glory.
