Me rambling about Shuimu' lore-
(Note: Shuimu is a LMK oc based off someone from Chinese myths. There is many tales about her, and I want to be accurate as possible. This is why I'm taking this seriously. Also, all of this info is from Wikipedia)
When you search up Shuimu, you'll find the Wikipedia. Shuimu is a woman from Chinese legend who usually depicts her as a demon, spirit or Witch. She also has several names to her.
Now, there is several legends about Shuimu, so how can I make a character out of Chinese mythology without completely massacreing it? By grabbing some bits of every legend I can grab of Shuimu, and put it into a plot line for her character development
So, let's get some things that is overall around in the Chinese folklore: Shuimu is responsible for submerging Sizho (Ancient Chinese city) under the waters of Hongze Lake, and has been sealed away in a mountain for it
Now, some depictions are different in areas are Japan. While Suzho, Anhui depicts Shuimu as a Demon Goddess, while in Taiyuan, Shanxi it is believed that Shuimu was a human woman who was gifted a magical whip that whenever she needed water, she'd just flick it and water would come. But when her Stepmother tried to use it, it submerged the city.
Now, that's a lot of information to process. The main question is: how can I grab small parts from different legends and make it into one huge storyline for my oc for lego monkie kid?
Well, from studies, Shuimu is described as a woman with a youthful appearance. Now, I'm guessing around early 20's youthful considering most of the LMK cast is around their twenties. (It's cannon that Mei is 24)
Now, lets properly plan this out. Since there is several legends, why not make it start when Shuimu was just a little girl.
Shuimu was a little peasant girl who was given a magical Whip by a mysterious old man. The man told her that whenever she needed water, just flick the whip and it would appear. After some years, Shuimu's stepmother uses it, and this time the water wouldn't stop flowing, to the point of it almost submerging the city
Of course after this happened, everyone in the city Blames young Shuimu for this. She was just given something help her, she didn't know it's effects. Due to all of the pressure put onto her, the whip corrupted young Shuimu, turning into a demon
Now, this is were the main story comes in. Due to Shuimu feeling betrayed of how much people mistreated her, she tormented her city yearly. The Jade Emperor decided to get involved, raising a army to capture Shuimu and deprive her of her powers. However, Shuimu was a good Trickster, and was able to trick the whole army and escape as she continued to cause chaos in the city. Shuimu didn't fully submerge the city until Li Laojun tried to trick her, and turned over one of his buckets, causing a massive flood.
Imma make a part 2 but if u have ANY questions, don't be afraid to ask!
