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YOKAI APPLICATION
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Main | SkyFantasyWorld
Alt(s) | SkyFantasyRat, MichiHamie
Age (Optional):
19 years old
Activity Level:
My activity level right now is an 8! While yes, I’m not in-game as often at the moment due to the server still being in development, I’m very active on the YRP Discord- pretty much online 24/7. Once the server officially launches, I’ll definitely be active in-game regularly!
List previous Warns/Bans:
None
List previous Yokai Applications (if any):
None! First application
YOKAI INFORMATION
Yokai Type & Lore:
What is a [your yokai]? Give us a summary of their origin, folklore basis, or your interpretation. Please clearly define if they intend to be benevolent or malevolent.
Type
Zenko Kitsune - Kiko Subtype
Alignment
Benevolent
What is a [your yokai]? Give us a summary of their origin, folklore basis, or your interpretation. Please clearly define if they intend to be benevolent or malevolent.
Type
Zenko Kitsune - Kiko Subtype
Alignment
Benevolent
Konohana no Kiko, affectionately nicknamed “Momoko,” is a young spirit of the Zenko lineage of kitsunes. They are said to be traditionally known as celestial foxes who serve the kamis as guardians, messengers, and protectors of sacred places. While most Zenko are depicted with white, gold, or black fur, Konohana’s fur is a soft, unnatural pink- believed not to denote rank, but rather, to reflect her affinity with emotion, joy, and love.
What makes her unusual and sets Konohana apart among her kind, is her early ascension of Kiko status at such a young age. In folklore, Kiko are spirit foxes who have begun leaving their mortal ties to the world, transitioning into beings of purer spirit. Most choose to become distant, flickering between worlds, seen only through dreams or omens.
Konohana, however, chooses to appear physically in rare moments! Typically in remote, nature areas or near shrines, where spiritual energy can hide her presence. While this choice places her at risk of judgement, she believes that connection is vital to her nature- to bring joy, she must first be present even if it isn’t physical.
Unlike her elder Zenko kin, who tend to be ‘serious’ and ‘formal’, Konohana is playful, whimsical, and deeply emotional, though not naïve. She expresses a youthful spirit, often misunderstood as childishness, but under her antics lies the wisdom all kitsune develop over time. She does not bless through divine commands, but through warmth, laughter, and affection. Her mischief is harmless and meant to uplift- never to punish. While she has no interest in reverence or worship, she embodies the quiet blessings of happiness and the reminder that joy is sacred.
Despite everything though, legends say her first appearance was anything but divine… Even before she was known as Konohana no Kiko, as a small fox, she was caught stealing mochi and falling into laundry behind the shrine. Being discovered by startled shrine maidens, she was lovingly nicknamed “Momoko,” the Peach Fox. Since then, tales of missing tea, box filled with flowers, and laughter in the wind have been attributed to her and her doing.
Though young, Konohana is undeniably benevolent. She is a spirit of blessings, joy, and emotional healing- sometimes mistaken for a child, often underestimated, but quietly leaving paths of healing wherever she goes. On Norowarejima, she is a local folktale and a strange little guardian for mortals that brings warmth to the forgotten.
What makes her unusual and sets Konohana apart among her kind, is her early ascension of Kiko status at such a young age. In folklore, Kiko are spirit foxes who have begun leaving their mortal ties to the world, transitioning into beings of purer spirit. Most choose to become distant, flickering between worlds, seen only through dreams or omens.
Konohana, however, chooses to appear physically in rare moments! Typically in remote, nature areas or near shrines, where spiritual energy can hide her presence. While this choice places her at risk of judgement, she believes that connection is vital to her nature- to bring joy, she must first be present even if it isn’t physical.
Unlike her elder Zenko kin, who tend to be ‘serious’ and ‘formal’, Konohana is playful, whimsical, and deeply emotional, though not naïve. She expresses a youthful spirit, often misunderstood as childishness, but under her antics lies the wisdom all kitsune develop over time. She does not bless through divine commands, but through warmth, laughter, and affection. Her mischief is harmless and meant to uplift- never to punish. While she has no interest in reverence or worship, she embodies the quiet blessings of happiness and the reminder that joy is sacred.
Despite everything though, legends say her first appearance was anything but divine… Even before she was known as Konohana no Kiko, as a small fox, she was caught stealing mochi and falling into laundry behind the shrine. Being discovered by startled shrine maidens, she was lovingly nicknamed “Momoko,” the Peach Fox. Since then, tales of missing tea, box filled with flowers, and laughter in the wind have been attributed to her and her doing.
Though young, Konohana is undeniably benevolent. She is a spirit of blessings, joy, and emotional healing- sometimes mistaken for a child, often underestimated, but quietly leaving paths of healing wherever she goes. On Norowarejima, she is a local folktale and a strange little guardian for mortals that brings warmth to the forgotten.
Strengths & Weaknesses:
Your powers should be balanced. Please list both advantages and clear limitations.
Strengths
Your powers should be balanced. Please list both advantages and clear limitations.
Strengths
- Aura Empathy: She perceives emotions as scents from both mortals and other spirits! For example, joy smells like something sweet, while sorrow smells pungent and decayed. She connects best with others in nature-heavy areas.
- Healing Presence: Her very presence naturally has a calming effect on minor emotional or spiritual unrest. While she cannot cure wounds or curses, those near her often find peace, comfort, or better rest. Spirits may linger less restlessly around her, and mortals may find their thoughts a little lighter.
- Minor Illusions: Through foxfire and magic, she can create illusions such as floating petals, glowing footprints, flickering lights, or whispers, as well as a copy of herself peeking around a corner, or a flower blooming in someone’s sleeve. These vanish once directly acknowledged. Again, harmless, mostly used for pranks!
- Moon-Eyed Gaze: Her glowing, pupil-less eyes can sense how “far” someone’s spirit has traveled. She cannot see death itself- but she might sense or notice if someone is nearing the end or emotionally exhausted.
Weaknesses
- Spiritually Young: Though over a century old, Konohana is still a developing kitsune. Her control over illusions, blessings, and curses is strong in intent, but inconsistent in execution.
- Seasonal Dependency: Konohana’s strength is tied to nature. Her power weakens or becomes unstable in lifeless places (ex. caves, underground, etc.,) as being in cold or plantless areas makes her become sluggish, and her blessings may fail to manifest until returned to a flourishing environment.
- Emotionally Volatile: Though not immature, Konohana is deeply emotional. Strong emotions such as grief, stress, or fear, can involuntarily activate her magic. This might manifest as falling sakura petals, ghost-lights, or illusion bursts without her full intent. She regains control with calm surroundings.
- Trusts Too Freely: While she is not naïve, Konohana’s empathy can cloud her judgment. She gives trust too easily, even to those who might not deserve it. She listens with her heart before her mind, which can leave her vulnerable to manipulation by more cunning spirits or mortals.
- No Combat Ability: Konohana is not a fighter. She avoids conflict entirely, often fleeing or hiding rather than defending herself physically.
- Visibility: While capable of becoming invisible like other kitsune, Konohana’s form tends to ‘leak’ when her emotions rise. Glowing eyes and the scent of blossoms can make it difficult for her to remain fully concealed when she's stressed or in high emotions, at least until she’s calm and focused.
Soul-Death Mechanics:
Explain how the SOUL-DEATH system works, to show that you understand your yokai can be permanently shelved, exorcised, consumed, or obliterated.
Konohana, like all Spirits (Lesser and Greater), is not immortal and fully abides by the SOUL-DEATH system. She can be exorcised, consumed by higher-tier spirits, sealed by mortals, or obliterated by cursed objects or kami. She is vulnerable to cursed artifacts, rituals, or corruption, especially when overwhelmed emotionally. As a benevolent spirit, she is especially sensitive to soul-consuming malevolent yokai, from whom she instinctively flees. Should she be consumed or unraveled, her spark of life would vanish entirely, unable to reincarnate or return.
Curse & Blessing Methods:
Explain how your yokai bestows blessings or inflicts curses upon a mortal soul. Describe the methods they use, the form these effects take, and the nature of the blessings or curses themselves.
Blessings
Konohana’s blessings are subtle, often emotional or environmental in nature. She does not grant power or combat advantages, but rather brings protection or joy.
- Petal Drift: A minor blessing granted through touch as it causes flowers or blossoms to bloom where the blessed walks for a day. She commonly gives this during festivals as it is a sign of good fortune and joy.
- Emotional Tranquility: Through prayer or song, Konohana can ease nightmares, emotional unrest, or grief. Most of the time this may take the form of a humming lullaby as it comforts children, grieving mortals, or distressed spirits, offering restful sleep or peace.
- Flower’s Protection: Leaves behind a long-living flower near someone she wishes to protect (lasts ~1 month OOC). When carried (in hair, on a pin, etc.), it may subtly ward off negative emotions until it wilts naturally.
Curses
Konohana rarely truly curses others, most of her curses count as only mild mischief-based ones for pranks. Rarely will anyone see her using any extreme ones.
Konohana rarely truly curses others, most of her curses count as only mild mischief-based ones for pranks. Rarely will anyone see her using any extreme ones.
- Petal Mischief (prank curse): A mild worldless curse triggered by mischief. Petals may bloom from someone’s sleeves, spill from their shoes, or appear in their meals or belongings. In some cases, vines or moss may creep along their legs or arms, particularly if they’ve been rude or mean to others. Inconvenient and slightly embarrassing, but never harmful. Usually fades within a few hours or when the subject apologizes, or shows kindness.
- Fox Mirror Curse (extreme curse): When someone has deeply hurt another, she may make their reflection appear shadowed or wilted as an echo of their guilt. Wears off when they make amends or show change.
- The Withering (extreme curse): When Konohana feels overwhelming sorrow for a victim, such as a child abandoned or a loved one betrayed- she may invoke a silent, wordless curse. It is as though joy itself avoids them. People may feel uneasy or cold around them, unable to explain why. The effect fades only after the cursed soul expresses true remorse or begins to repair what they’ve broken.
Note: She never inflicts physical pain or disease, and cannot cause lasting curses, true misfortune, or harm.
Warding & Invoking Methods:
Yokai can be repelled by rituals, sacred objects, talismans, or prayers. Likewise, they can be summoned. Describe how your yokai might be warded against or invoked.
Warding
Konohana is highly sensitive to spiritual negativity and cannot approach these followings.
Warding & Invoking Methods:
Yokai can be repelled by rituals, sacred objects, talismans, or prayers. Likewise, they can be summoned. Describe how your yokai might be warded against or invoked.
Warding
Konohana is highly sensitive to spiritual negativity and cannot approach these followings.
- Cursed objects, shrines, or sites marked by malevolent energy.
- Sealing talismans and paper charms repel her if directly placed on her body.
- Cold iron objects cause discomfort and will ward her off from the area.
If forcibly bound near a cursed site, her energy begins to unravel- petals wilt, illusions flicker, and her power weakens.
Invoking
Konohana may be summoned through acts of sincerity or emotional purity. She only responds to those in need of comfort or connection, never to demands for power or control.
Invoking
Konohana may be summoned through acts of sincerity or emotional purity. She only responds to those in need of comfort or connection, never to demands for power or control.
- Leaving an offering of mochi, berries or deep-fried tofu at a blooming tree.
- Prayers written on pink/cherry ema (prayer plaques).
- If invoked in prayer sincerely for comfort, not power, she may appear- usually in the form of a pink fox.
YOKAI LORE
Yokai Description:
Describe your yokai’s appearance, demeanor, behavior, and personality. Feel free to include alignment or role in the world.
Official Name
Konohana no Kiko (木の花の気狐)
Spirit Fox of Blossoming Trees • "Flower Fox"
Nicknames
Momoko (桃狐) | “Peach Fox” (a name given by shrine maidens)
Haru no Komamori (春の小守) | “Little Spring Guardian”
Inochi no Hana (命の花) | “Flower of Life”
Type
Greater Spirit | Zenko Kitsune (Kiko)
Role
Bringer of Joy
Appearance
Konohana stands at a small height of 3’9” in both her fox and human forms, a small yet (quite) loud presence impossible to ignore. Though she rarely reveals her full physical form to mortals, when she does, it is often in quick moments- glimpses from the corner of one's eye, or during private encounters to those who she blesses.
In her fox form, she is plush and fluffy, with soft pink fur tipped in white. Her tail sways constantly, always excited and curious. Wherever her feet or paws touch the ground, they leave behind a subtle glow, kind of like sparkles or stardust.
In her human form, she appears as a young girl with cherry blossom colored hair that fades into her pink fox ears- that is, if she chooses to reveal them at all. More often than not, she keeps her more obvious spirit traits hidden, allowing most mortals to assume she’s simply a wandering child with unusually pink hair. She wears a crimson kimono threaded with gold, a sky-blue obi tied neatly at her waist, and a pair of delicate gold earrings shaped like stars.
But it is her eyes that most people remember when they see her in her spirit form: wide, pupil-less, and glowing faintly white like the moon. Some say they reflect the life force of those she passes, as when some people look at them, a person might glimpse the measure of their own days within them, and know, without knowing how, how long they have left.
In her fox form, she is plush and fluffy, with soft pink fur tipped in white. Her tail sways constantly, always excited and curious. Wherever her feet or paws touch the ground, they leave behind a subtle glow, kind of like sparkles or stardust.
In her human form, she appears as a young girl with cherry blossom colored hair that fades into her pink fox ears- that is, if she chooses to reveal them at all. More often than not, she keeps her more obvious spirit traits hidden, allowing most mortals to assume she’s simply a wandering child with unusually pink hair. She wears a crimson kimono threaded with gold, a sky-blue obi tied neatly at her waist, and a pair of delicate gold earrings shaped like stars.
But it is her eyes that most people remember when they see her in her spirit form: wide, pupil-less, and glowing faintly white like the moon. Some say they reflect the life force of those she passes, as when some people look at them, a person might glimpse the measure of their own days within them, and know, without knowing how, how long they have left.
Personality
Despite being well over hundred years old, Konohana is still considered quite young by kitsune standards, and it shows in the best (and sometimes worst) ways. She carries herself with the wisdom of someone who has watched many years pass… yet behind her smile, is a lively spirit that delights in joy and curiosity.
She can be sweet and nurturing, often found helping lost children, injured animals, or lonely mortals and spirits. Yet her deep curiosity for mortals is reflected in her fascination with their lives- as their stories, songs, and odd inventions never cease to amaze her (even if she doesn’t always understand them).
Despite this, she can also be mischievous but harmless, playing tricks that lead to laughter, not harm, like making flowers bloom from their sleeves during festivals! She may be whimsical and occasionally overwhelmed by intense mortal emotions, but she is far from naïve. Konohana understands sorrow, cruelty, and loneliness… she simply chooses to meet them with compassion.
Her heart remains open, especially to those who have been forgotten, unloved, or lost in grief. In a world of fading warmth, she is a spirit who reminds others that joy is sacred, and that kindness is not weakness.
She can be sweet and nurturing, often found helping lost children, injured animals, or lonely mortals and spirits. Yet her deep curiosity for mortals is reflected in her fascination with their lives- as their stories, songs, and odd inventions never cease to amaze her (even if she doesn’t always understand them).
Despite this, she can also be mischievous but harmless, playing tricks that lead to laughter, not harm, like making flowers bloom from their sleeves during festivals! She may be whimsical and occasionally overwhelmed by intense mortal emotions, but she is far from naïve. Konohana understands sorrow, cruelty, and loneliness… she simply chooses to meet them with compassion.
Her heart remains open, especially to those who have been forgotten, unloved, or lost in grief. In a world of fading warmth, she is a spirit who reminds others that joy is sacred, and that kindness is not weakness.
Demeanor
Konohana carries an air of warmth and joy. Her presence is comforting- sweet and lighthearted. She moves with a natural grace that is befitting of a yokai, but occasionally interrupted by her childlike enthusiasm. Her voice is soft and melodic, with laughter that bubbles easily.
She radiates kindness and empathy, making even the most hardened souls feel slightly lighter in her presence. In times of when she needs to grow serious though, her expression shifts into something serene and spiritually aware- reminding others that, despite her quirks, she is still a celestial being tied to ancient forces.
She radiates kindness and empathy, making even the most hardened souls feel slightly lighter in her presence. In times of when she needs to grow serious though, her expression shifts into something serene and spiritually aware- reminding others that, despite her quirks, she is still a celestial being tied to ancient forces.
Behavior
Despite her divine origins, Konohana behaves more like a curious child than a mighty spirit. She is playful, expressive, and easily excitable, often chasing butterflies as a fox, mimicking bird calls, or trying to balance things on her head just to see if she can. She hums tunes while she walks, greets animals like old friends, and often gets distracted mid-task by something interesting.
Konohana is deeply helpful, always eager to comfort others with small blessings or silly distractions. She’ll sneak berries into people’s bags, hide flower petals in their clothes, or play small pranks that make them laugh. When she sees someone sad, she’ll sit with them for hours while invisible, even if she doesn’t understand why they’re crying.
She’s incredibly trusting- sometimes to a fault. She believes most people mean well, which can lead her into trouble. Even so, her belief in the good in others never changes.
Konohana is deeply helpful, always eager to comfort others with small blessings or silly distractions. She’ll sneak berries into people’s bags, hide flower petals in their clothes, or play small pranks that make them laugh. When she sees someone sad, she’ll sit with them for hours while invisible, even if she doesn’t understand why they’re crying.
She’s incredibly trusting- sometimes to a fault. She believes most people mean well, which can lead her into trouble. Even so, her belief in the good in others never changes.
OTHERS
Art/Image References:
Concept art, drawings, or reference sheets, skins, figura models are welcome.
Do you understand that with acceptance, your spirit is forever at risk of SOUL-DEATH?
While an extreme punishment, the faction lead may revoke your spirit character with valid reasoning.
Yes, I understand! I accept the consequences tied to Konohana’s existence, including the potential for consumption, sealing, or narrative removal.
Please provide proof of your eligibility for a spirit role.
For example, a death certificate, “Trusted Player” tag, Lore Team, or an Admin rank.
Me community team, yes. Frfr.
Concept art, drawings, or reference sheets, skins, figura models are welcome.
Do you understand that with acceptance, your spirit is forever at risk of SOUL-DEATH?
While an extreme punishment, the faction lead may revoke your spirit character with valid reasoning.
Yes, I understand! I accept the consequences tied to Konohana’s existence, including the potential for consumption, sealing, or narrative removal.
Please provide proof of your eligibility for a spirit role.
For example, a death certificate, “Trusted Player” tag, Lore Team, or an Admin rank.
Me community team, yes. Frfr.
