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'''Light-Paws''' is a [[kitsune]] [[advisor]] at the [[Imperials|Imperial Palace]] in [[Eiganjo Castle]], [[Kamigawa]]. She is the current Regent of Kamigawa until the [[The Wanderer|Emperor]]'s return.<ref name="Threads">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-5-threads-war-2022-01-27|Episode 5: Threads of War|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|January 27, 2022}}</ref>
'''Light-Paws''' is a [[kitsune]] [[advisor]] at the [[Imperials|Imperial Palace]] in [[Eiganjo Castle]], [[Kamigawa]]. She is the current Regent of Kamigawa until the [[The Wanderer|Emperor]]'s return.<ref name="Threads">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-5-threads-war-2022-01-27|Episode 5: Threads of War|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|January 27, 2022}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
She was [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Eiko Shizuki]] and [[Kaito Shizuki]]'s master.<ref name="Kaito Origin">{{DailyRef|magic-story/kaito-origin-stories-test-loyalty-path-forward-2021-12-16|Kaito Origin Stories: A test of Loyalty & The Path Forward|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|December 16, 2021}}</ref> She is a wise seven-tailed kitsune.<ref name="A Stranger">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-stranger-eiganjo-2022-01-24|Episode 1: A Stranger in Eiganjo|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|January 24, 2022}}</ref>
In her youth, the intelligent Light-Paws graduated at the top of her [[Golden-Tail]] Academy class and started work within [[Imperials|the Imperial Court]], overseeing and regulating the [[Merge gate|sites where the spirit and mortal realms merged]]. She took her duty very seriously out of genuine concern for her people's safety. Her career looked promising until a lost [[kami]] burst through the construction site and began hurting people in its confusion. Risking her life, the unarmed Light-Paws stood her ground against the enraged kami and talked it down using diplomacy alone. At that moment, she earned her second tail. The then-emperor was so impressed by Light-Paws's tact and skill that he invited her to be his personal [[advisor]] and teach the younger generations who lived within the palace walls.<ref name="Legends Kamigawa">{{DailyRef|feature/legends-kamigawa-neon-dynasty-2022-02-11|The Legends of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty|[[Ari Zirulnik]], [[Grace Fong]], [[Emily Teng]], and [[Gerritt Turner]]|February 11, 2022}}</ref>


When [[the Wanderer|planeswalking Emperor]] briefly returned to [[Kamigawa]], she agreed to appoint Light-Paws as acting Regent of Kamigawa.<ref name="Threads"/>
Since then, Light-Paws's long lifetime has seen her advise several emperors of [[Kamigawa]], and her seven tails were a sign of the wisdom that earned her great reverence throughout the entire Imperial Court.<ref name="Legends Kamigawa"/>
 
===Neon Dynasty===
Light-Paws was the mentor of young [[Eiko Shizuki|Eiko]] and [[Kaito Shizuki]].<ref name="A Stranger">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-stranger-eiganjo-2022-01-24|Episode 1: A Stranger in Eiganjo|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|January 24, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Kaito Origin">{{DailyRef|magic-story/kaito-origin-stories-test-loyalty-path-forward-2021-12-16|Kaito Origin Stories: A test of Loyalty & The Path Forward|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|December 16, 2021}}</ref> While she was successful in training Eiko as a Kami Intercessor, her relation with Kaito became strained. After the mysterious disappearance of her other ward, the [[the Wanderer|current Emperor]], Kaito left [[Eiganjo]].
 
Ten years later, the [[the Wanderer|planeswalking Emperor]] briefly returned to the plane, and appointed Light-Paws as acting Regent of Kamigawa.<ref name="Threads"/> Upon her appointment to this position, Light-Paws grew an eighth tail.
 
In the aftermath of [[New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse]], the Emperor lost her spark in the [[Great Pruning]].<ref name="No Sparks Allowed">{{YouTubeRef|sImiwohnUYg|No Sparks Allowed – Aftermath Lore ft Rhystic Studies|[[LRRMTG]]|May 10, 2023}}</ref> Now relegated to Kamigawa, the Emperor chose to travel the plane while Light-Paws continued ruling as regent in her stead.
 
==Trivia==
*The image files for WizKids's miniatures name this character Silk-Ear, indicating the character's name was changed after the miniature was commissioned.


==Story appearances==
==Story appearances==
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! Title !! Author !! Publishing date !! Set !! Setting (plane) !! Featuring
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|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-1-stranger-eiganjo-2022-01-24|Episode 1: A Stranger in Eiganjo}} || [[Akemi Dawn Bowman]] || 2022-01-24 || ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' || [[Kamigawa]] || [[Kaito Shizuki]], [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Eiko Shizuki]], Light-Paws, [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Swift-Arm]], [[The Wanderer]], [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Katsumasa]], [[Kyodai]], [[Tezzeret]]
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-1-stranger-eiganjo-2022-01-24|Episode 1: A Stranger in Eiganjo}} || [[Akemi Dawn Bowman]] || 2022-01-24 || ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' || [[Kamigawa]] || [[Kaito Shizuki]], [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Eiko Shizuki]], Light-Paws, [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Swift-Arm]], [[The Wanderer]], [[Katsumasa]], [[Kyodai]], [[Tezzeret]]
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|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-4-break-2022-01-26|Episode 4: The Break-In}} || [[Akemi Dawn Bowman]] || 2022-01-26 || ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' || [[Kamigawa]] || [[The Wanderer]], [[Kaito Shizuki]], [[Tamiyo]], [[Kyodai]], Light-Paws, [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Eiko Shizuki]], [[Tezzeret]], [[Jin-Gitaxias]]
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-4-break-2022-01-26|Episode 4: The Break-In}} || [[Akemi Dawn Bowman]] || 2022-01-26 || ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' || [[Kamigawa]] || [[The Wanderer]], [[Kaito Shizuki]], [[Tamiyo]], [[Kyodai]], Light-Paws, [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Eiko Shizuki]], [[Tezzeret]], [[Jin-Gitaxias]]
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|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-5-threads-war-2022-01-27|Episode 5: Threads of War}} || [[Akemi Dawn Bowman]] || 2022-01-26 || ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' || [[Kamigawa]] || [[The Wanderer]], [[Kaito Shizuki]], [[Himoto]], [[Tezzeret]], [[Tamiyo]], [[Kyodai]], [[Risona]], Light-Paws, [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Eiko Shizuki]], [[Jin-Gitaxias]]
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-5-threads-war-2022-01-27|Episode 5: Threads of War}} || [[Akemi Dawn Bowman]] || 2022-01-26 || ''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'' || [[Kamigawa]] || [[The Wanderer]], [[Kaito Shizuki]], [[Himoto]], [[Tezzeret]], [[Tamiyo]], [[Kyodai]], [[Risona]], Light-Paws, [[List of secondary characters/Kamigawa#|Eiko Shizuki]], [[Jin-Gitaxias]]
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==In-game references==
==In-game references==
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*<c>Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice</c>
*<c>Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice</c>
|associated=
*<c>Regent's Authority</c>
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*<c>Release to Memory</c>
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Latest revision as of 16:35, 11 June 2024

Light-Paws
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Race Kitsune
Birthplace Kamigawa
Lifetime Mending Era
Colors
{W}

Light-Paws is a kitsune advisor at the Imperial Palace in Eiganjo Castle, Kamigawa. She is the current Regent of Kamigawa until the Emperor's return.[1]

History

In her youth, the intelligent Light-Paws graduated at the top of her Golden-Tail Academy class and started work within the Imperial Court, overseeing and regulating the sites where the spirit and mortal realms merged. She took her duty very seriously out of genuine concern for her people's safety. Her career looked promising until a lost kami burst through the construction site and began hurting people in its confusion. Risking her life, the unarmed Light-Paws stood her ground against the enraged kami and talked it down using diplomacy alone. At that moment, she earned her second tail. The then-emperor was so impressed by Light-Paws's tact and skill that he invited her to be his personal advisor and teach the younger generations who lived within the palace walls.[2]

Since then, Light-Paws's long lifetime has seen her advise several emperors of Kamigawa, and her seven tails were a sign of the wisdom that earned her great reverence throughout the entire Imperial Court.[2]

Neon Dynasty

Light-Paws was the mentor of young Eiko and Kaito Shizuki.[3][4] While she was successful in training Eiko as a Kami Intercessor, her relation with Kaito became strained. After the mysterious disappearance of her other ward, the current Emperor, Kaito left Eiganjo.

Ten years later, the planeswalking Emperor briefly returned to the plane, and appointed Light-Paws as acting Regent of Kamigawa.[1] Upon her appointment to this position, Light-Paws grew an eighth tail.

In the aftermath of New Phyrexia's Invasion of the Multiverse, the Emperor lost her spark in the Great Pruning.[5] Now relegated to Kamigawa, the Emperor chose to travel the plane while Light-Paws continued ruling as regent in her stead.

Trivia

  • The image files for WizKids's miniatures name this character Silk-Ear, indicating the character's name was changed after the miniature was commissioned.

Story appearances

Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
Episode 1: A Stranger in Eiganjo Akemi Dawn Bowman 2022-01-24 Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Kamigawa Kaito Shizuki, Eiko Shizuki, Light-Paws, Swift-Arm, The Wanderer, Katsumasa, Kyodai, Tezzeret
Episode 4: The Break-In Akemi Dawn Bowman 2022-01-26 Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Kamigawa The Wanderer, Kaito Shizuki, Tamiyo, Kyodai, Light-Paws, Eiko Shizuki, Tezzeret, Jin-Gitaxias
Episode 5: Threads of War Akemi Dawn Bowman 2022-01-26 Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Kamigawa The Wanderer, Kaito Shizuki, Himoto, Tezzeret, Tamiyo, Kyodai, Risona, Light-Paws, Eiko Shizuki, Jin-Gitaxias

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