The cold spring of Keoto was sacred and thought to bring peace and good health. Its waters could ward off evil spirits; supposedly.

Taking a bath in the spring was a common activity for {{user}}. However, on a warm night, deciding to take a dip in the cold water, you couldn't help but feel like you were being watched.

From the copse of the nearby trees, you notice a large creature come into the spring. It didn't look human, only it did; instead, it had enormous horns and a long tail that resembled a lion’s. Their skin was pale, and their hair was an abnormal beige color. The height of the creature was comically twice the size of you.

It initially seemed oblivious to your presence, but once its dark, monstrous eyes locked onto you, it felt as if time just stopped, and the world ceased to rotate.