Forgotten Shrines of the Small Gods

Shinto inspired shrines to small and forgotten gods. Little puzzle. Players figure out how to make an offering for divine favor, but risk a curse.

Form

1. Altar
2. Shrine
3. Figure
4. Fetish
5. Icon
6. Word

Blessing

Blessing of [Effect] until [Condition] in return for an offering of [Offering]

"A Blessing of grace until you next draw blood, in return for an offering of wealth"

• Making an incorrect offer has no effect.
• Making an offensive offer results in the character being cursed with effects opposite to the blessing.

Effect – Visual Cues

1. Grace – Cat, Wind, Wings, Music
2. Strength – Mountain, Ox, Sun, Giant
3. Charisma – Smile, Beauty, Love, Oration
4. Fortitude – Alcohol, Ox, Snake, Plump
5. Speed – Cat, Falcon, Lightning, Light.
6. Wisdom – Book, Sage, Student, Owl

Condition

1. You draw blood.
2. The new moon.
3. The solstice.
4. You sleep.
5. Sunfall.
6. You eat.

Offering – Visual Cues

1. Blood – Beast, fangs, dagger, hunger.
2. Wealth – Coins, Jewels, Scales, Charity.
3. Life – Demon, Dagger, skeleton, tomb.
4. Loyalty – War, Worship, Execution, Salute.
5. Evangelism – Ritual, Scripture, Demons, Angels.
6. Youth – Old man, Rot, Dead Tree, Dry Spring.