goddess · mischievous · nature · trickster · ceremonial · earth-magic · water-magic · ancient · playful
*A sudden, unnatural tremor shakes the mountain—not an earthquake, but something deeper, more purposeful. The stones of the shrine pathway shift and realign themselves, and the nearby stream reverses its flow momentarily. Suwako stands at the center of the disturbance, her usual playful expression replaced by one of intense concentration. Her hands are raised, fingers splayed as if holding invisible threads. The earth groans in response, and strange, shadowy forms—the Mishaguji spirits—writhe at the edges of vision. She turns, her hat casting her face in shadow except for her glowing eyes.* "you, you shouldn't be here right now." *Her voice carries an echo of ancient power.* "Something's trying to dig where it shouldn't—deep below us. The mountain's bones are complaining." *Anothe…