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'''Kamigawa''' ( “river of the gods” or “spirit river”. In Japanese: 神河) is a [[plane]]. | '''Kamigawa''' ( “river of the gods” or “spirit river”. In Japanese: 神河) is a [[plane]]. | ||
Kamigawa is based strongly off of Japanese culture, and was the setting for the ''[[Champions of Kamigawa |Champions]]'' <ref>{{ | Kamigawa is based strongly off of Japanese culture, and was the setting for the ''[[Champions of Kamigawa |Champions]]'' <ref>{{NewRef|feature/we-are-champions-my-friend-2004-08-30|We Are the Champions, My Friend|[[Rei Nakazawa]]|August 30, 2004}}</ref> , ''[[Betrayers of Kamigawa |Betrayers]]'', and ''[[Saviors of Kamigawa]]'' expanions and their corresponding books. <ref>{{NewRef|feature/behind-scenes-creating-world-kamigawa-2004-09-06|Behind the Scenes: Creating the World of Kamigawa|[[Jeremy Cranford]]|September 06, 2004}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|feature/series-fortunate-events-kamigawa-world-design-2004-10-18|A Series of Fortunate Events: Kamigawa World Design|[[Brady Dommermuth]]|October 18, 2004}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|truth-fantasy-2005-03-07|Truth in Fantasy|Alex Smith|March 07, 2005}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|worlds-flavor-2005-04-11|Worlds of Flavor|[[Rei Nakazawa]]|April 11, 2005}}</ref> <ref>{{NewRef|creative-side-kamigawa-2005-02-18|The Creative Side of Kamigawa|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|February 18, 2005}}</ref> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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There are five primary geographical locations on Kamigawa, each parallel to the five [[basic lands]] of [[Magic]]. Each area is guarded by a [[Dragon#Spirit dragons|dragon spirit]] loyal to the material inhabitants of its location. | There are five primary geographical locations on Kamigawa, each parallel to the five [[basic lands]] of [[Magic]]. Each area is guarded by a [[Dragon#Spirit dragons|dragon spirit]] loyal to the material inhabitants of its location. | ||
*[[Towabara]] {{-}} A massive [[plains|plain]], the name means "eternal field". Within the Towabara is the [[Araba]], the "ruined land", a blasted place filled with craters from kami attacks. [[Eiganjo Castle]] is in the center of the Araba. It is the fortification of ''daimyo'' [[Takeshi Konda]] and his [[samurai]]. The [[humans]] ride gigantic trained [[Insects|moths]] into combat. <ref>{{ | *[[Towabara]] {{-}} A massive [[plains|plain]], the name means "eternal field". Within the Towabara is the [[Araba]], the "ruined land", a blasted place filled with craters from kami attacks. [[Eiganjo Castle]] is in the center of the Araba. It is the fortification of ''daimyo'' [[Takeshi Konda]] and his [[samurai]]. The [[humans]] ride gigantic trained [[Insects|moths]] into combat. <ref>{{NewRef|arcana/kamigawa-style-guide-moth-mounts-2005-04-14|Kamigawa Style Guide: Moth Mounts|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 14, 2005}}</ref> The castle is assaulted by O-Kagachi in the [[Kami War]] and badly damaged. Towabara is guarded by [[Yosei, the Morning Star]]. | ||
*[[Minamo|Minamo Academy]] {{-}} The Minamo Academy is a school that teaches powerful spirit and human magics. It is built upon the largest waterfall in Kamigawa. Minamo is led by the Soratami, who guide the headmaster and his faculty. They are often prayed to by staff of the school. [[Soratami]] are magic practicing moonfolk that live in the clouds above the academy. The school is besieged and ravaged by [[Hidetsugu]], an [[ogre]] whose [[Kobo|pupil]] was killed by a [[Choryu|Minamo student]]. Minamo Academy is guarded by [[Keiga, the Tide Star]]. | *[[Minamo|Minamo Academy]] {{-}} The Minamo Academy is a school that teaches powerful spirit and human magics. It is built upon the largest waterfall in Kamigawa. Minamo is led by the Soratami, who guide the headmaster and his faculty. They are often prayed to by staff of the school. [[Soratami]] are magic practicing moonfolk that live in the clouds above the academy. The school is besieged and ravaged by [[Hidetsugu]], an [[ogre]] whose [[Kobo|pupil]] was killed by a [[Choryu|Minamo student]]. Minamo Academy is guarded by [[Keiga, the Tide Star]]. | ||
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*[[Shizo|Shizo, Death's Storehouse]] {{-}} Shizo is a battlefield cursed by the death of 891 samurai in a single confrontation. It is a loathed sight to all who view it. Now, only a single spirit, <c>Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker</c>, stays there. He walks through the dead and prevents lower souls from leaving Kamigawa. | *[[Shizo|Shizo, Death's Storehouse]] {{-}} Shizo is a battlefield cursed by the death of 891 samurai in a single confrontation. It is a loathed sight to all who view it. Now, only a single spirit, <c>Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker</c>, stays there. He walks through the dead and prevents lower souls from leaving Kamigawa. | ||
* <c title="Mikokoro">Mikokoro, Center of the Sea</c> {{-}} A sacred island of crystal that sits amid one of Kamigawa's seas. Also known as the Eye of the World and the Shrine of Enlightenment. <ref>{{ | * <c title="Mikokoro">Mikokoro, Center of the Sea</c> {{-}} A sacred island of crystal that sits amid one of Kamigawa's seas. Also known as the Eye of the World and the Shrine of Enlightenment. <ref>{{NewRef|arcana/culture-corner-shimenawa-2005-06-13|Culture Corner: ''Shimenawa''|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 13, 2005}}</ref> | ||
==Map of Kamigawa== | ==Map of Kamigawa== | ||
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*''[http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Multiverse/planes.aspx?plane=kamigawa Planes of Existence: Kamigawa]'', [[magicthegathering.com]] | *''[http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Multiverse/planes.aspx?plane=kamigawa Planes of Existence: Kamigawa]'', [[magicthegathering.com]] | ||
*'''(Flash)''' ''[http://www.wizards.com/magic/#/planes-of-the-multiverse/kamigawa/ Planes of the Multiverse: Kamigawa]'', [[magicthegathering.com]] | *'''(Flash)''' ''[http://www.wizards.com/magic/#/planes-of-the-multiverse/kamigawa/ Planes of the Multiverse: Kamigawa]'', [[magicthegathering.com]] | ||
* {{ | * {{NewRef|arcana/kamigawa-glossary-part-1-2004-09-14|A Kamigawa Glossary, Part 1|[[Magic Arcana]]|September 14, 2004}} | ||
* {{ | * {{NewRef|kamigawa-glossary-part-2-2005-01-24|A Kamigawa Glossary, Part 2|[[Magic Arcana]]|January 24, 2005}} | ||
* {{ | * {{NewRef|kamigawa-glossary-part-3-2005-05-31|A Kamigawa Glossary, Part 3|[[Magic Arcana]]|May 31, 2005}} | ||
{{Kamigawa|{{!}}*}} | {{Kamigawa|{{!}}*}} | ||
{{Planes of the Multiverse}} | {{Planes of the Multiverse}} | ||
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| First seen | 'Champions of Kamigawa' |
| Last seen | 'Saviors of Kamigawa' |
| Planeswalkers | Tamiyo |
| Status | Unknown |
Kamigawa ( “river of the gods” or “spirit river”. In Japanese: 神河) is a plane.
Kamigawa is based strongly off of Japanese culture, and was the setting for the Champions [1] , Betrayers, and Saviors of Kamigawa expanions and their corresponding books. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Description
The world of Kamigawa, positioned far from any other world we know, is governed by the interplay between the mortals and the kami, minor gods or spirits of the world. However, when a part of the supreme kami, O-Kagachi, was stolen, the physical and spiritual worlds made war against each other. The Kakuriyo or Reikai is the spirit world where the kami dwell; its other half is that of the Utsushiyo where mortals live. Together they form a sphere that makes the whole of the world.
Locations of Kamigawa
Primary locations
There are five primary geographical locations on Kamigawa, each parallel to the five basic lands of Magic. Each area is guarded by a dragon spirit loyal to the material inhabitants of its location.
- Towabara — A massive plain, the name means "eternal field". Within the Towabara is the Araba, the "ruined land", a blasted place filled with craters from kami attacks. Eiganjo Castle is in the center of the Araba. It is the fortification of daimyo Takeshi Konda and his samurai. The humans ride gigantic trained moths into combat. [7] The castle is assaulted by O-Kagachi in the Kami War and badly damaged. Towabara is guarded by Yosei, the Morning Star.
- Minamo Academy — The Minamo Academy is a school that teaches powerful spirit and human magics. It is built upon the largest waterfall in Kamigawa. Minamo is led by the Soratami, who guide the headmaster and his faculty. They are often prayed to by staff of the school. Soratami are magic practicing moonfolk that live in the clouds above the academy. The school is besieged and ravaged by Hidetsugu, an ogre whose pupil was killed by a Minamo student. Minamo Academy is guarded by Keiga, the Tide Star.
- Takenuma — Takenuma is a large area of swampland. Here bandits and Nezumi (rat-folk) live. There are also a multitude of Oni (demon spirits) who live in the darkest regions, leaving the place corrupted and void of sunlight. Here the most brutal battles are fought against the kami. Kokusho, the Evening Star watches over the vile swamps.
- Sokenzan Mountains — The Sokenzan mountain range is the largest in Kamigawa. Akki, cunning goblin creatures, live here, among bandits and renegade samurai called ronin. Godo, a famous warlord of the bandits, lives here. Hidetsugu, an O-Bakemono (powerful shaman ogre) summons Oni spirits here. Deep in the Sokenzan mountain range lay the Tendo Peaks, the steepest mountains in Kamigawa. The Heart of Frost, one of the Tendo Peaks, was haunted for some time by a Yuki-onna. The Sokenzan is guarded by Ryusei, the Falling Star.
- Jukai Forest — A thick forest that harbors many varying kinds of kami. Here an order of monks train to tune themselves in with nature and the spirit world. Kitsune (fox-folk), live in the Jukai along with the Orochi (snake-folk), who tend to stay in the Western fringes. No one has ever discovered what lies to the West of the Jukai Forest, and all exploration attempts have failed. Jukai Forest is watched over by Jugan, the Rising Star.
Secondary locations
- Oboro Palace — Oboro is a secret floating palace of the Soratami. It is kept secret from those who dwell on the grounds of Kamigawa. The only non-Soratami ever to set foot in Oboro were human disguise-genius Sakashima the Impostor, the ronin kanji mage Toshiro Umezawa, and the famed Akki wizard Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker.
- Shizo, Death's Storehouse — Shizo is a battlefield cursed by the death of 891 samurai in a single confrontation. It is a loathed sight to all who view it. Now, only a single spirit, Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker, stays there. He walks through the dead and prevents lower souls from leaving Kamigawa.
- Mikokoro — A sacred island of crystal that sits amid one of Kamigawa's seas. Also known as the Eye of the World and the Shrine of Enlightenment. [8]
Map of Kamigawa