>How did those times resolve?
>Do we know of any more recent direct actions of these divine beings on this planet?
>Do we know how the gods of the four shrines here factored into these events?
>"Wait, I thought you were the Six?"
>The main power of the world at the time was held by four major churches, one centered in Roma, one in ancient Moscovia, one in Eagleland, one in Yamato. The first two hurled their power against the others and everyone else around, the native Eaglelanders defended their territory fiercely, and the Yamato temples warred with themselves as much as outside forces. After decades of conflict, every major church was simply exhausted, and the war ended because no one else could fight. After that time, the influence of the churches withdrew into their own territories, and the animosity between them dissipated. It did not vanish, and still persists in some form to this day, but the wars of those ages are not forgotten. No soul wishes to start them again.
>A very large number of these divine beings perished during the war. Perhaps because of this, or because the methods to summon them were lost in the conflict, the days of divinities walking the world are gone. There are many religions still who persist in preaching that their totems god or gods walk the world in some way or form, but claims of this form are not met with the same eager belief as they once were. Although, your own recent experiences now make you question that.
>Information on that faith is somewhat scattered from that era. Most of the literature of Yamato was focused on the Shinto church, which was the main power at the time, and the Taoist faith and the Buddhist movement, who were its chief internal rivals at the time. The Faith of the Four Corners, as it was known at the time, was seen as something of a neutral force during the conflict, focusing more on aiding those who needed spiritual comfort in this time of turmoil. It offered sanctuary to individuals regardless of race or creed, and fought only to defend itself and the helpless who were menaced by others. Despite facing pressure and battle from all three forces and more beyond, the temples of the Four survived the war damaged, but intact. In fact, for a time after the war, you believe the Four Corners faith received an increased following, though you are not entirely certain on that front. Kiku would certainly know more on that front, you think.
>"We
are Six." Louise counters. "Well, possibly now Five, so long as I remain-"
>"The Avatars." White Rose cuts her off. "Those Avatars you said. Six Champions, Six Avatars, right?"
>The Water Champion does not answer, but nor does she deny your kasha's claim, either.
