This was drawn up for me several years ago by my good friend Kyle. I asked him if he could draw my kitsune ronin character and his spiritual companions. What I got in return was more than I'd expected. =3

Watarimono is a 'young' kitsune (no, he only has one tail, and that's the proper way!), and is a fairly skilled warrior. Coming from a family of famous itako, he also has the ability to communicate and interact with spirits around him, and can even combine with them in a sort of "willing possession" ritual. He has a very calm, yet sometimes silly personality. He loves to drink his sake, but rarely gets drunk (even though he acts like it sometimes for fun). He is also a very passionate person, in regards to cherishing life, love, and honor. In addition, he is also often mistaken for being a woman, due to his feminine features. Perhaps from his mother's side of the family?

His friends in the background? From top-left to bottom right, Byakko the Warrior, Genbu the Sage, Suzaku the Monk, and Seiryuu the Ninja. You could call them his "guardian spirits". They mostly travel with him as spiritual companions, and merely watch him during combat... On occasion, they will lend him their power individually, bestowing upon him not only the great power of the saint beasts, but the wisdom and personality of whichever one possesses him.


Artwork is ©2009-2011 by  okamishonen
All characters and their designs ©2009-2011 by  IceBlueEyes