Hirako (Hee-Raa-Coo)
God of Fishermen and Luck (a.k.a. Ebizu)
Alignment: N
Areas of Concern: Guidance, Redemption, Lost Souls
Domains: Community, Knowledge, Repose, Travel
Subdomains: Ancestors, Education, Memory, Psychopomp
Favored Weapon: Quarterstaff
Symbol: A lantern emitting a soft, warm glow, often surrounded by mist or fog.
Description: Hirako is a mysterious and enigmatic deity, known for guiding the lost, forgotten, and forsaken souls. This benevolent kami embraces the souls of those who have wandered aimlessly in life or met untimely ends, offering them solace and a path to redemption.
Divine Symbol: A lantern emitting a soft, warm glow, often surrounded by mist or fog.
Followers' Adjective: Hirako's compassionate followers are known as "Guiding Spirits."
Worshipers: Seekers of lost knowledge, those who wish to find their way, and those dedicated to helping those who have lost their path.
Edicts:
Aid the Lost: Extend a helping hand to those who are lost, forgotten, or in need of guidance.
Preserve Knowledge: Safeguard ancient lore, forgotten traditions, and the memories of the past to honor the legacies of those who came before.
Seek Redemption: Strive for personal growth, self-improvement, and the betterment of one's own soul.
Anathema:
Abandonment: Willfully abandoning those in need or turning a blind eye to suffering is a grievous offense.
Desecration of Memory: Defiling sacred texts, ancestral graves, or historical relics is a sacrilege against Hirako's teachings.
Apathy: Failing to seek one's own redemption or neglecting to help others in their time of need goes against Hirako's benevolent nature.
Sacred Animals: The white owl, often seen as a symbol of wisdom and guidance, is revered as the sacred animal of Hirako. Followers believe that the presence of a white owl is a sign that the kami is watching over them.
Divine Domains
Luck, Liberation, Protection, Travel, Water.
