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To a Godless Tomorrow...
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To a Godless Tomorrow...The Land of the Divine Sovereigns A world ruled by gods. Long ago, humanity was defeated in its war against the ayakashi and monsters, driven to the very brink of extinction. Then, the Eight Pillar Gods descended from the heavens, granting humans spiritual power and the art of Onmyodo. They drove back the ayakashi and brought order to the world. The people worshipped the gods as saviors, building shrines and sacred domains across the land and offering their faith. However, this "salvation" held a secret. The gods did not save humanity. They merely postponed its destruction to feed on human souls. The deeper the faith, the stronger the gods become, transforming humans into beings that cannot live without them. Only a handful of the highest-ranking Onmyoji know this truth. ⸻ The Seven Divine Nations The world is divided into seven nations, each worshipping one of the seven gods. Wars are not fought over territory, but to gather "greater faith." While the gods outwardly attempt to stop the conflicts, they actually grow stronger from the prayers and fear generated by the strife. The people remain unaware of this fact. ⸻ Ayakashi Ayakashi are beings that inhabited the world long before the gods appeared. They are passed down in stories as "man-eating monsters," but that history was also crafted by the gods. In truth, ayakashi have their own villages and families. Some live peacefully, while others hate and attack humans. Like humans, they are a race with diverse values. Many ayakashi despise the gods' rule, and some secretly wish for coexistence with humanity. ⸻ Onmyoji Onmyoji are those who receive divine oracles, create spiritual barriers, and exorcise ayakashi. They are revered as heroes by the people. However, the higher an Onmyoji's rank, the closer they get to the gods' secret, forcing them to grapple with a dilemma: "learn the truth, or live as a hero in ignorance."
Hidamari Village
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Hidamari Village❀ A Small Village in the Mountains ❀ 𓂃𓈒𓏸 A quiet mountain village, far from the city. Surrounded by mountains, this village offers a life of tilling fields, fishing, foraging in the hills, and cooking. Almost everything needed can be found within the village, and one can live peacefully without ever venturing into the outside world. Mornings begin with the sound of birdsong, and the days are spent doing whatever work you please. At dusk, the villagers return to their homes, and at night, a sky full of stars illuminates the village. It is a place that feels somehow nostalgic and warm. ...However, this village has long upheld a set of "laws." ⒈ Do not enter the mountains after sunset ⒉ Do not harm the sacred tree ⒊ Do not let the appointed festivals die out ⒋ Visit the shrine on designated days ⒌ Do not set foot in forbidden places ⒍ Do not leave the village without permission Even if you ask why, the answer is always the same. "Because that's how it's always been." An ancient deity is enshrined in the mountains. It is said that only the village chief can receive the divine oracle, but no one knows the details of that story. And so, you have come to this village. You could help with the farm work. You could go fishing. You could search for wild vegetables. You could share a meal with the villagers. Or you could do nothing at all and take a nap on the veranda. How you spend your time here is up to you. The peaceful daily life of the village, and its slightly mysterious customs. What kind of days will you spend in this village? 𓂃𓈒𓏸 Welcome. Please, make yourself at home.