Author: taniwhatales
The Dawning Of A New Age…
At the end of the last age the fiery essence of Ra was quelled in a massive ice-storm, leaving only darkness and dust in its terrible wake. Time stopped and silence deafened, and all thought was swallowed in the emptiness. Amidst this inert chaos, only the tiniest and most insignificant life-forms survived to crawl amidst…
Legends Of The Land (Part One)
During a pitched battle against the Taniwha, a small taua (war-party) of Aho, led by Nukutawhiti, suffered defeat. Being the only survivor, Nukutawhiti was forced to flee, having been blinded in the chaos. Ravaged from terrible body wounds and alone, Nukutawhiti pleaded to the gods for mercy, and they responded by sending a messenger in…
The Age Of The Gods
Before the creation of mankind, the gods walked the earth. In their wakening, it was a time of growth, peace, and contemplation. Once they locked the secrets of the world and mapped the revolution of the heavens, the gods became restless. They created their first children and sent them out into the world to marvel…
Earthly Secrets
If you travel areas untouched and unspoiled by modern civilisation and look hard enough, you will find traces of the lost culture of the Taniwha. The weathered coastlines of New Zealand reveal the best treasures, while overgrown forests and dense bush hide other distinct signs of the high order of earthly magic possessed by the…
Are you ready for a different history?
The actual history of New Zealand, or Aotearoa (The Land Of The Long White Cloud), has been romanticized and analysed in precise detail. The mythology of Māori folk-lore has also been scrutinized and studied. But now allow me to lead you on another journey – to a strange and wonderful place, populated with magic and…
Māori Magic and Mythology 
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