Patron Kami | |
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History | |
Founded on | Kamigawa |
Status | Unknown |
Membership | |
Notable members | Patron of the Akki, Patron of the Kitsune, Patron of the Moon, Patron of the Nezumi, Patron of the Orochi |
Races | Kami |
Associated Colors | |
Before the massacre at Reito, every sentient race on Kamigawa had a patron kami (Japanese:
History[ | ]
The schism between the kakuriyo and utsushiyo during the Kami War was not as clear and simple as believed. Throughout during the struggle, there were always those whose faith in the kami lingered, who thought that the way to appease the god was not to fight them but to revere them even more.
For this reason, the races of Kamigawa were terrified to see their furious patrons' colossal forms, and most treated them as monsters. But a few decided that the way to peace was to appease the monstrous kami. Independently, among each tribe, arose small groups that offered living sacrifices to the raging patrons. These sacrifices kept the patrons pacified - for a time.[1]
The five patron kami are as follows:
- Patron of the Akki[2]
- Patron of the Kitsune
- Patron of the Moon
- Patron of the Nezumi
- Patron of the Orochi
During the original storyline, Mochi took the role of patron of the Moonfolk, rather inexplicably given the above patron of the Moon. Similarly, after the war the Orochi appealed to the Kirin to become their new patrons, but they refused.[3]
Gallery[ | ]
Patron of the Akki
Patron of the Kitsune
Patron of the Soratami
Patron of the Nezumi
Patron of the Orochi
Trivia[ | ]
- The Patron Kami were referred to as "gods" during the development of Betrayers of Kamigawa.[4]
References[ | ]
- ↑ Betrayers of Kamigawa, fat pack booklet.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb (2005), "Patron of the Akki", magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ Emily Teng (January 20, 2022). "Teachings of the Kirin". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ (2005). Betrayers of Kamigawa Player's Guide. Wizards of the Coast.