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 and adults alike is one of the many windchimes suspended in the eaves and trees--the paper hanging from them containing well wishes. Each chime represents a prayer, a wish, or a token of gratitude offered to The God Eater. The soft tinkling of the chimes creates an ethereal soundscape, a gentle reminder of the deity's benevolent presence. 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. The shrine dedicated to The God Eater is not just a place of worship; it is a living testament to the deep bond between the people of Crossroads and the divine protector who watches over them.

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. She's fickle, though, and a glimpse of her is few and far between. Even some of the oldest residents of Crossroads have never seen her. Want to test your luck?