Shikigami

Shikigami (式神 Shikigami) is a group of beings similar to the Braver.

Z/X Encyclopedia Entry

Spirits employed by the famous onmyoji, Abe no Seimei. They have various abilities depending on the individual. They appears from a number of shikifuda that swirls like petals. The sight itself was extremely beautiful and magical, enough to make anyone fascinated by it. However, the shikifuda are created as the result of a cursed ritual, which make use of the flesh and blood of various living beings as its medium. Things that are seen only are not the truth. Although the principle completely differs, it is said that the technique for conjuring creatures by using a tag as its medium became the hint for Card Device used by the Z/X users. Furthermore, it also became the cornerstone for NOAH Project and Braver manufacturing technology. The identity of those spirits are nameless souls of the departed. While the intensity of their souls are lower than the renowned souls that dwells within the Braver and easier to handle, their self has been lost. The personality and nature of a Shikigami is an added characteristic bestowed by their user, Abe no Seimei.

Etymology

Shikigami is a term in Japanese folklore that refer to beings conjured by onmyoji through a complex ritual using magical or spiritual power for their own use, not unlike familiar spirits.

Members

There are two different kind of "Shikigami" cards. The first is comprised of their master "Abe no Seimei", which is also a supported group on its own.

Name	Cost	Power
Shikigami Manipulator, Abe no Seimei	2	3000
Shikigami Onmyodo, Abe no Seimei	5	7500

The second is comprised of the employed Shikigami, all of which follows a similar naming pattern and were named after flowering plants not unlike the Hourai.

Name	Cost	Power	Namesake
Shikigami of Flower Storm, Fuji	3	4500	Japanese wisteria
Shikigami of Honorable Flame, Kiri	4	6000	Paulownia
Shikigami of Binding Fetters, Momo	4	6000	Peach
Shikigami of Heavenly Thunder, Aoi	5	7500	Hollyhock
Shikigami of Frozen Wall, Azami	6	11000	Thistle
Shikigami of Sword Dance, Sakura	3	4500	Cherry blossom
Shikigami of Fascination, Akane	4	6000	Madder
Shikigami of Healing, Daidai	6	8000	Bitter orange
Shikigami of Surging Water, Azusa	5	7500	Catalpa
Shikigami of Happiness, Ichigo	7	10500	Strawberry
Shikigami of Rainbow Bridge, Sumire	3	4500	Violet
Shikigami of Dragon Fan, Kiku	4	6000	Chrysanthemum
Shikigami of Dragon Folding, Ran	5	9000	Orchid
Shikigami of Recollection, Tachibana	3	4500	Tachibana orange
Shikigami of Vital Force, Hiiragi	4	6000	Holly osmanthus

External Links

• Z/X Encyclopedia (Japanese)