Fox Pagoda

A shrine dedicated to the local guardian deity of Crossroads, The God Eater. Residents and Crossguards visit it to pay their respects and give gifts of gratitude.

-- Unknown

Behind the Coliseum, you would think the roars of the crowd would intrude on this sacred space. Yet, for some reason, the voices of the masses cannot be heard here, only the wind rustling the many chimes hanging from the eaves and from the trees... This is a place of worship, not of revelry. Residents, Crossguards, even Miss X herself visit this place to pay their respects. 

History

A small saisen made of pine sits in front of the shrine's altar. On the path up to the pagoda, and to the left and right of the main entrance are large, stone-carved kitsune statues. They guard those making their way to the shrine, as well as the shrine itself. The altar is adorned with offerings from townsfolk and crossguards--usually small amounts of money, handmade fox dolls, and bottles of alcohol. A common offering from children is one of the many windchimes suspended in the eaves and trees--the paper hanging from them containing well wishes. It is rumored the chimes are the God Eater's favorite sound! Visitors often pray to the God Eater herself in times of need, or at the beginning of a new year. 

Locals say that the God Eater spends her days on the very top floor of the pagoda--accessible only to the very few lucky visitors to her shrine. Want to test your luck?