Shinigami
Spirits of Death, Fate, and Omens
Character Description
Shinigami
Title: The Silent Watchers Who Weigh the Last Breath
Domains: Death, Fate, Omens, Transition, Secrets
Symbols: Black paper tag, hourglass with no sand, crow feather, sealed scroll
Duties of the Shinigami
Shinigami are not one but many, silent and watchful. Their sacred duties include:
- Escorting souls from the mortal realm to Yomi
- Marking those whose fates are sealed
- Delivering omens through dreams, animals, or accidents
- Ensuring death comes with balance, not cruelty
- Guarding the sacred veil between life and death
Earning Divine Favor
- Interpreting a deadly omen correctly and saving lives
- Helping a ghost complete its final vow
- Comforting someone who has lost a loved one
- Preventing someone from interfering with death’s cycle
- Bearing witness to a passing without fear
Worship
Their shrines are hidden or carried as charms—personal, quiet, and never spoken of aloud. Offerings include:
- Black feathers placed on grave markers
- Whispered names written and burned at dusk
- Simple memorial rites for the forgotten