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** {{Transient icon|Zao}} and {{Transient icon|Akiha Gongen}} are ''gongen'', the protectors or essences of a particular place in Japan, most commonly a mountain. They are fierce figures, martially attired, and are called upon in times of war and trouble. | ** {{Transient icon|Zao}} and {{Transient icon|Akiha Gongen}} are ''gongen'', the protectors or essences of a particular place in Japan, most commonly a mountain. They are fierce figures, martially attired, and are called upon in times of war and trouble. | ||
** [[Protagonist|Yoshitsune]], {{Transient icon|Yoritomo}}, {{Transient icon|Oniwaka}} (Benkei), {{Transient icon|Musashi}}, and {{Transient icon|Yukimura}} are based on historical figures of the same name. | ** [[Protagonist|Yoshitsune]], {{Transient icon|Yoritomo}}, {{Transient icon|Oniwaka}} (Benkei), {{Transient icon|Musashi}}, and {{Transient icon|Yukimura}} are based on historical figures of the same name. | ||
** {{Transient icon|Suzuka}} and {{Transient icon|Takemaru}} are figures from Japanese folklore of ''Suzuka Gozen and Sakanoue Takamuramaro'' | ** {{Transient icon|Suzuka}} and {{Transient icon|Takemaru}} are figures from Japanese folklore of ''Suzuka Gozen and Sakanoue Takamuramaro''. | ||
** {{Transient icon|Hakumen}} is based on Tamamo no Mae, the legendary kitsune consort of Emperor Toba. Tamamo no Mae is also associated with other two figures: Daji/Dakki of China and Lady Kayo of India, the latter appears in the game as Hakumen's shadow. | ** {{Transient icon|Hakumen}} is based on Tamamo no Mae, the legendary kitsune consort of Emperor Toba. Tamamo no Mae is also associated with other two figures: Daji/Dakki of China and Lady Kayo of India, the latter appears in the game as Hakumen's shadow. | ||