Kikyo

Kikyo as she appeared before her disfiguration.

**Kikyo** was a wood elf girl serving as a shrine maiden at Ise Jingu. According to a diary found in her room, after being attacked by men in dark robes, she was saved by a mysterious force of light who identified itself as Zygos, one of the Gods of The Wheel. Zygos bestowed a mark upon Kikyo's upper back and called her His chosen.

Soon after these events, Kikyo began to hear voices and grew violent tendencies. Zygos told her of an item in a secret area below Ise that could return His avatar to Sphaera, and so she secretly began digging. In her descent into insanity, she also notably drew chalk markings upon the walls of the temple.

It is reasonable to assume that the 'Zygos' communicating with Kikyo in the diary was actually someone connected to The Black Spider, who notably mentioned in the past that a shrine maiden of Ise Jingu was helping his cause and allowing him a way into the temple.

However, once the shrine maidens returned to Ise Jingu, Kikyo, alive and well, caught Ashlynn Crow, Mikohafu and Pluck in her room, begging the question of who was really contacted by the Black Spider.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Kikyo has long black hair, and wears a traditional red and white shrine maiden outfit. When met by The Party, her skirt and sleeves were worn.

### **Personality**

Like most of the wood elves in Sin'Elione, Kikyo has shown blatant disregard for half-elves and tieflings.

## **Biography**

### **Journal**

A diary found in Kikyo's room supposedly records her experiences with Zygos.

#### **22nd Vloekus, 1034, 2E**

"What a day! I was tasked with aiding the citizens to Sucheon, quite a usual task, when a band of ruffians donning dark robes attacked me. I was certain I would meet my end there.

Suddenly a bright light emerged from the forest and the ruffians lay before me unconscious. The radiance from the forest was blinding, I couldn't lift my head, for surely this was the act of a god and laying my eyes upon them could have offended their beauty!

He announced that he was Zygos and that I was to be his chosen! I didn't see him but he sounded just like a gentleman, like i had imagined when i was young! He bestowed his mark along my upper back and I felt his power grow throughout me. Though I initially felt incredibly ill the effects soon wore off.

I have never been happier! Now it isn't just Miko who has the gods behind her. I never understood why they would choose a half-blood anyway."

#### **1st Arashiem, 1034, 2E**

"After a few days of having this mark I can truly see what they all think of me. Their voices echo in my head at night. None of them like me, in fact they despise me.

After all I do for them they hold nothing but hatred for me. Zygos has told me that I am the only real worshipper here, the only one capable of bringing this temple under the control of someone less corrupt. I must do something about it."

#### **6th Arashiem, 1034, 2E**

"Under the light of Zygos, I have been informed that his avatar may return to his realm with the aid of something the Shinshoku is keeping a secret from us all. It is under the temple. I have begun to dig during the nights. I shall not rest.

The new powers granted to me allow me to remove the earth beneath me much faster than I normally could, perhaps within 2 weeks I shall reach the area he speaks of, only moving small unnoticeable amounts each day.

Along the walls I must create these markings. I do not know what they mean or why I must. It must be the guidance of Zygos himself.

I shall discreetly hide this tunnel so no one sees my intentions"

#### **14th Arashiem 1034, 2E**

"The corrupt priest has sent me to provide for the poor. He only wishes to distract me.

His corruption knows no bounds. He seeks to break that item. He wants to hurt the gods not worship them.

THE TRAITOR.

I bet his “daughter” is finding a way to destroy them as I write this very passage.

I will do as he says for now.

Zygos tells me Kyoya must burn.

Yes.

This is what I shall do.

The flames will rise high.

Zygos shall guide its peoples."

#### **Undefined**

"Tunnel almost complete.

The dark is cold and welcoming.

The symbols, although I don't know their meaning, comfort me. Sometimes I look at them and just laugh. Or cry.

They remind me of him.

They bring him to me.

The walls feel so cold.

The chalk is almost out, i will continue in blood if it is what makes him happy. He **WILL** be happy

**Just a few more nights.**"

The writing is accompanied by mad scrawlings, hair and the same symbol repeated over and over. [TODO: INSERT SYMBOL REFERENCE]