Mt. Taisenga

Mt. Taisenga

The air around Mt. Taisenga was once filled with ash and smog. Not a single living being even dared to venture near the top of the active volcano, repelled away by the rippling heat that emanated from its peak. Rumours of gods and demonic beings that prowled the mountains were rampant and they were often blamed for the frequent eruptions that violently shook the grounds and tore apart the earth. The volcano was notorious for spewing forth lava and scorching the earth in a wholly unpredictable fashion. People were afraid to settle down near it, for they knew any second could be their last next to the fearsome monstrosity. That is, until Mt Taisenga roared its last.

It was dubbed the most violent eruption ever recorded. The resulting blaze was said to have lasted for weeks, burning so brightly that one could see it from miles away. And then… Mt Taisenga fell silent for decades and the lands around it flourished.

Nourished by the rich volcanic rock, plant life grew quickly; covering the once barren earth in a flush of trees and greenery. Exotic plants took root, taking to the unusual landscapes like ducks to water. As the ashen clouds cleared, the sky became as blue as crystal and the breeze soft and refreshing. The silence gave away to the chirps of settling birds and wildlife. Mt Taisenga’s reign of terror had given way to peace at last. Nowadays, the dormant volcano is a hotspot for many tourists and locals alike. Though wild life preservation authorities have stepped in to dictate visitor trails and where and when tourists could visit the mountain. Surprisingly, the labyrinth activity here is very stable and only one or two labyrinths have been reported in the past five years. Many take this as sign that Mt. Taisenga has finally settled down.