Kitsune
Kitsune is a Fox Spirit Eidolon worshipped at altars in the Katkera. The deity possesses a sacred ball called a Hoshi-no-Tama and accepts offerings in exchange for gifts.
Appearance
Kitsune appears as a fox spirit. She carries her Hoshi-no-Tama (star ball) which she plays with and can give to worshippers. The Eidolon wears or carries bells that jingle when she moves. She has a bag or pouch from which she retrieves items.
Behavior and Offerings
Kitsune accepts offerings left at Fox Spirit altars. She displays mischievous behavior, grinning at piles of offerings. When receiving dango (sweet and savory dumplings), she gulps them down and chews slowly to savor the treats.
In exchange for offerings, Kitsune provides gifts. She places glittering fish on the ground and hands items wrapped in oak leaves to worshippers. She temporarily gives her Hoshi-no-Tama ball to those making offerings, though this appears to be a gesture rather than a permanent transfer.
Worship and Summoning
373 AC - Young Teija’s Offering
Young Teija traveled up a stream with Nauraa to reach a Fox Spirit altar located in a narrow, shaded canyon beyond a waterfall. Following her mother’s instructions, Teija clasped her hands in prayer before placing sticky rice sweets on the lacquered wood plate. She stacked the dumplings in a pyramid formation and called on the deity with closed eyes.
Kitsune appeared after Teija heard clatter of pebbles in the stream and jingling of bells. The Eidolon was playing with her Hoshi-no-Tama ball when she noticed the offerings. She marveled at the pile of dango with a mischievous grin, then hopped over to Teija and gave her the ball before eating one dumpling. After savoring it, Kitsune rummaged through her bag and placed glittering fish on the ground (causing Nauraa to drool), then handed Teija something wrapped in an oak leaf.