The Shikigami are an ancient race, powerful, raw, pure beings of emotions and energy. Severed from Meifu for they have long been known to be fierce in destruction, these spirit protectors reside in the Spirit Realm, thriving in the chaos.
Only the most worthy of Shinigami are allowed to call forth a Shikigami, their very own spirit protector. It has been eons since the time of the great Tsuzuki Asato, the only one known to have binded 12 Greater Shikigami to his calling. Now only a few breeds would respond to the summonings of our kind.
Once bound, a Shikigami is of the most loyal, lending its power to its spirit summoner and defending them to the end.
There are 12 kinds of Shikigami *to come*
Some lesser Shikigami are known to crossover and find a soul to protect. They have very little powers but could remain in Meifu in their physical forms far longer than their Higher cousins who need to return to the Spirit Realm to regenerate. These Shikigami are discovered from time to time.
2006 Winter Feast Shikigami:- these little adorable foxes started appearing around Winter feast. They are of a calm nature and perfectly content to accompany their Shinigami everywhere, or to wander around Meifu.
Tips on how to care for your Shikigami/Facts you didn't know
1. A Shikigami needs lots of care, it is as much bound to your Shinigami as your shinigami is bound to its own soul.
2. A Shikigami feeds on energy and light.
3. A Shikigami needs to return to the Spirit Realm constantly, as they exist outside of the Realm in a physical body which cannot survive long. A Lesser Shikigami however can remain outside as long as they aren't sick, hurt or have spent eons outside of the Realm.
4. A Shikigami lends its powers to its summoner and enhances the natural abilities of the shinigami.
5. A Shikigami will defend its summoner to its death. Upon its destruction, it will return to the Spirit realm and can be resummoned after a time period.
