Chikushudo was the Realm of Animals. Any animal that existed in Ningen-do could be found there. ^[1]

Kharmic Wheel Edit

Souls that reincarnated as animals, were born in Chikushudo into animal bodies. Animals reincarnated as other kinds of animals until they were able to reincarnate as humans. ^[2]

Connection with other Realms Edit

This realm was very close to Ningen-do, and could be sensed by all animals within the Mortal Realm. All souls reincarnated as animals must pass through Chikushudo. Chikushudo was the native realm for all animal spirits as well as Inari, Fortune of Rice, and hengeyokai, shape-shifters. ^[3] Chikushudo was also close to Sakkaku, and far from Gaki-do, Jigoku, Meido, and Toshigoku. It was closed to Tengoku. ^[2]

Passages Edit

Kitsune Mori, the Fox Clan forest, had a passage to Chikushudo in the heart of the forest. Another passage, known only to animal spirits, was in a nondescript copse of trees within sight of Kyuden Doji, the Eye of the Needle. Some believed there might be passages deep in the Shinomen Mori. ^[2]

Realm Control Edit

The beauty of its landscapes enthralled every creature that came there, an influence which was called Hitsu. Creatures under the influence of Hitsu began to think like an animal and took on physical traits of animals. ^[4]

External Links Edit

• Reverence for Chikushudo (Khan's Defiance)

References

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