Kagutsuchi

Kagutsuchi

Title: The Flame That Burned His Mother and Forged the World
Domains: Fire, Destruction, Rebirth, Purification, Passion
Symbols: Flaming sword, scorched earth spiral, phoenix feather, black iron torch

Duties of Kagutsuchi

As the volatile force of fire, both sacred and wild, his divine tasks include:

• Cleansing corruption through sacred fire
• Destroying that which must end to allow rebirth
• Igniting passions—creative, romantic, or revolutionary
• Guarding volcanic temples and hearth flames
• Testing mortals who cling too tightly to safety

Earning Divine Favor

• Sacrificing something old to create something new
• Using fire to cleanse, not destroy
• Channeling anger into justice
• Walking through flame to reach a truth
• Forging a blade, bond, or future with heat and heart

Worship

Shrines blaze with ever-burning torches or braziers. His priests wear charred robes and blacksmith aprons. Offerings include:

• Ash-marked prayers
• Metal worked under moonfire
• Burning symbols of the past
• Oaths spoken while holding flame