Post #130172 by Tiki Chris on Fri, Dec 10, 2004 6:47 AM

On 2004-12-09 21:19, Kamapua'a wrote:
You’re right about da way Tiki Chris talks story. Maybe, he’ll post a lil’ bit from Volume One of da series jus’ so we can get a
sample of what’s gonna happen?

**Sure thing, Kama! Here's the Prologue from Volume One. Enjoy.

Tiki Chris **

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Kamapua’a, the youngest of three illegitimate sons of the goddess Hina and her human lover Kahiki’ula, was born on the windward side of Oahu. Although Hina and Kahiki’ula were deeply in love, Hina was married to Kahiki’ula’s brother, Olopana, the tyrannical ali’i of Oahu. Whereas Kahiki’ula was loving and compassionate, Olopana was hateful and cruel. In fact, Hina never loved Olopana at all but was pressured into the marriage. In retribution for their infidelity, Olopana ostracized the lovers. They fled deep into the jungle to live with Hina’s mother and start an ohana, never revealing their relationship with Olopana to anyone.

Kahikihonuakele and Kekelei’aiku, the first and second born sons, were ordinary humans. However, Kamapua’a was a kupua, meaning he possessed supernatural powers, such as the ability to change his form. In human form, Kamapua’a was handsome and charming. However, as a kupua, he could take the shape of a variety of animals and plants, most notably a gigantic boar. Recognizing his kupua nature at birth, Hina’s mother gave Kamapua’a his name, which literally translated meant “Child-Hog.”

The mischievous Kamapua’a was notorious throughout the Hawaiian Islands (perhaps most notorious for his tumultuous & sexually charged relationship with the fire goddess, Pele). Although a trickster and a glut, Kamapua’a could also be generous and, when required, noble.

Our story occurs during Kamapua’a’s adolescence. During this time, Kamapua’a is still awkward with his power. He and his brother, Kekelei’aiku, are the closest of friends, but their eldest brother Kahikihonuakele has left the jungle to fight as a warrior for Olopana.

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