The Legend of Tawhiri

There is a legend in the archipelago that long ago, the ocean grew weak and feared for his heart, so he took the form of a man. The villagers took him into themselves and protected him until he was strong again. In times of trouble, when storms come or when outsiders threaten the island, the sea will rise up to fight for the people of the Island, because of the love he has for them. The people of the Islands belong to the sea, and he belongs to them. If you walk along the beach when darkness comes, you might hear the ocean, singing to his people. If you are lucky, you might see the ocean climb from its bed, and walk on the sand in human form along the beaches.