Additional backstory:

Byakkonomizu and Toranohi, although quite opposite in appearance, are legally cousins; Byakko's father and Tora's mother were brother and sister, who each respectively fell in love with half-whyns. These being half human and half Whynos, which are animalistic beings who hold either spiritual or magical powers. Byakko's lineage is of a tribe of ice kitsune who dwell upon the high mountains of Tsuki. Not but a few dozen miles from the base of these however, lie the plains of Mihoshi- where Tora's lineage lies. The plains are guarded by a tribe of tigers, learned in the art of fire and strength. The tribes had a long relationship of ill will towards one another, and were on unsteady terms with the humans who lived in the valley nestled between their two territories. Due to the unsettling birth of the new quarter children (Byakko and Tora), they attempted to created an alliance to keep the peace between their people, and make a safe living for the upbringing of the cousins. The two young daughters were sent to live in the valley, and became fast friends without any biased feelings towards one another's differences.

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