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Midwinter at 10:19, 7 May 2023

2023-05-07T10:19:21Z

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	...is the mask worn by the [[Vessel (FF4)\|Vessel]]. It was crafted long before the other Kagura masks, and its roots are different from any of them.		...is the [[Mask of the Vessel\|mask]] worn by the [[Vessel (FF4)\|Vessel]]. It was crafted long before the other Kagura masks, and its roots are different from any of them.

	The most prominent of them all is the "[[Mask of the Lunar Eclipse]]" crafted by the artisan [[Soetsu Yomotsuki]].		The most prominent of them all is the "[[Mask of the Lunar Eclipse]]" crafted by the artisan [[Soetsu Yomotsuki]].

Midwinter: Text replacement - "Fragment of Unsent Letter" to "Fragment of an Unsent Letter"

2023-03-15T18:54:12Z

Text replacement - "Fragment of Unsent Letter" to "Fragment of an Unsent Letter"

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	\|description = Bundle of letters found in the incinerator. Written to Choshiro from Takashi Aiba.		\|description = Bundle of letters found in the incinerator. Written to Choshiro from Takashi Aiba.
	\|adddescription = A tightly-bound bundle of letters lies at the bottom of the furnace. These letters are addressed to... me?		\|adddescription = A tightly-bound bundle of letters lies at the bottom of the furnace. These letters are addressed to... me?
	\|related = [[Fragment of Unsent Letter]]		\|related = [[Fragment of an Unsent Letter]]
	\|english =		\|english =
	Dear [[Choshiro]],		Dear [[Choshiro]],

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2023-03-14T13:41:43Z

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2023-03-14T13:35:00Z

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Midwinter: Text replacement - "Kiraigou" to "Rite of Descent"

2023-03-13T21:59:46Z

Text replacement - "Kiraigou" to "Rite of Descent"

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	However, the masks of Rogetsu Isle do not depict kami. In fact, there do not appear to be any kami in this island's beliefs!		However, the masks of Rogetsu Isle do not depict kami. In fact, there do not appear to be any kami in this island's beliefs!

	With that it mind, it might not be surprising to learn that the Rogetsu Kagura was not called a kagura until rather recently. Long ago, it was known as the [[~~Kiraigou~~]]. That first character, "ki", means "return", and refers to the souls of the dead, which...		With that it mind, it might not be surprising to learn that the Rogetsu Kagura was not called a kagura until rather recently. Long ago, it was known as the [[Rite of Descent]]. That first character, "ki", means "return", and refers to the souls of the dead, which...

Midwinter: Text replacement - "Utsuwa" to "Vessel"

2023-03-11T11:14:23Z

Text replacement - "Utsuwa" to "Vessel"

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	...It's the mask worn by the [[~~Utsuwa~~]]. This mask was conceived of long before other masks used in kagura, and seems to have different theoretical roots, as well.		...It's the mask worn by the [[Vessel (FF4)\|Vessel]]. This mask was conceived of long before other masks used in kagura, and seems to have different theoretical roots, as well.

	Among such masks, the most prominent was carved by a man named [[Soetsu Yomotsuki]] and was known as the "[[Mask of the Lunar Eclipse]]".		Among such masks, the most prominent was carved by a man named [[Soetsu Yomotsuki]] and was known as the "[[Mask of the Lunar Eclipse]]".

Midwinter: Text replacement - "Rougetsu" to "Rogetsu"

2023-01-23T13:46:44Z

Text replacement - "Rougetsu" to "Rogetsu"

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	My research is focused on the island's masks. It is well-known that masks are a part of the local belief system, but beyond that there are many mysteries.		My research is focused on the island's masks. It is well-known that masks are a part of the local belief system, but beyond that there are many mysteries.

	The a once-in-a-decade [[~~Rougetsu~~ Kagura\|kagura]] is taking place this year, so a great number of them are being produced right now.		The a once-in-a-decade [[Rogetsu Kagura\|kagura]] is taking place this year, so a great number of them are being produced right now.

	If all goes well, I'm hoping visit the site where the masks are made and witness the creation process myself.		If all goes well, I'm hoping visit the site where the masks are made and witness the creation process myself.
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	However, the masks of Rogetsu Isle do not depict kami. In fact, there do not appear to be any kami in this island's beliefs!		However, the masks of Rogetsu Isle do not depict kami. In fact, there do not appear to be any kami in this island's beliefs!

	With that it mind, it might not be surprising to learn that the ~~Rougetsu~~ Kagura was not called a kagura until rather recently. Long ago, it was known as the [[Kiraigou]]. That first character, "ki", means "return", and refers to the souls of the dead, which...		With that it mind, it might not be surprising to learn that the Rogetsu Kagura was not called a kagura until rather recently. Long ago, it was known as the [[Kiraigou]]. That first character, "ki", means "return", and refers to the souls of the dead, which...


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	...sister and I have both have mild cases of [[Getsuyuu Syndrome]].		...sister and I have both have mild cases of [[Getsuyuu Syndrome]].

	Apparently, this is a common occurrence among those who attend the ~~Rougetsu~~ Kagura. That said, we're going to be hospitalized here for a little while.		Apparently, this is a common occurrence among those who attend the Rogetsu Kagura. That said, we're going to be hospitalized here for a little while.

	Don't let word "hospitalized" worry you too much, though. It's really not that big a deal. I'll use the time to continue researching the island's masks.		Don't let word "hospitalized" worry you too much, though. It's really not that big a deal. I'll use the time to continue researching the island's masks.

Midwinter: Text replacement - "Haibara Hospital" to "Haibara Infirmary"

2022-12-13T18:54:16Z

Text replacement - "Haibara Hospital" to "Haibara Infirmary"

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	\|author = Takashi Aiba		\|author = Takashi Aiba
	\|chapter = 7		\|chapter = 7
	\|location = Outside [[Haibara ~~Hospital~~]]		\|location = Outside [[Haibara Infirmary]]
	\|obtained = In the open incinerator		\|obtained = In the open incinerator
	\|description = A bundle of letters left in the incinerator. They are addressed to [[Choshiro Kirishima\|Kirishima]] from [[Takashi Aiba\|Aiba]].		\|description = A bundle of letters left in the incinerator. They are addressed to [[Choshiro Kirishima\|Kirishima]] from [[Takashi Aiba\|Aiba]].

Midwinter: Text replacement - "Souetsu" to "Soetsu"

2022-12-13T15:39:58Z

Text replacement - "Souetsu" to "Soetsu"

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	...It's the mask worn by the [[Utsuwa]]. This mask was conceived of long before other masks used in kagura, and seems to have different theoretical roots, as well.		...It's the mask worn by the [[Utsuwa]]. This mask was conceived of long before other masks used in kagura, and seems to have different theoretical roots, as well.

	Among such masks, the most prominent was carved by a man named [[~~Souetsu~~ Yomotsuki]] and was known as the "[[Mask of the Lunar Eclipse]]".		Among such masks, the most prominent was carved by a man named [[Soetsu Yomotsuki]] and was known as the "[[Mask of the Lunar Eclipse]]".

	However, the island was nearly destroyed when that mask caused a shrine maiden to "[[Blooming\|bloom]]"... Records seem to indicate that it's existence has thus long been considered a taboo.		However, the island was nearly destroyed when that mask caused a shrine maiden to "[[Blooming\|bloom]]"... Records seem to indicate that it's existence has thus long been considered a taboo.

	Perhaps because of that disaster, the mask-making techniques of the ~~Souetsu~~ era were lost.		Perhaps because of that disaster, the mask-making techniques of the Soetsu era were lost.

	In fact, aside from that it was jet-black in color, today we know virtually nothing about the Mask of the Lunar Eclipse.		In fact, aside from that it was jet-black in color, today we know virtually nothing about the Mask of the Lunar Eclipse.

	However, the current master mask-maker of Rogetsu Isle, [[Soya Yomotsuki]], is attempting to revive the lost techniques of the ~~Souetsu~~ era.		However, the current master mask-maker of Rogetsu Isle, [[Soya Yomotsuki]], is attempting to revive the lost techniques of the Soetsu era.

	Could a fragment of the Mask of the Lunar Eclipse have somehow...		Could a fragment of the Mask of the Lunar Eclipse have somehow...

Midwinter: Text replacement - "Souya" to "Soya"

2022-12-13T14:57:12Z

Text replacement - "Souya" to "Soya"

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	In fact, aside from that it was jet-black in color, today we know virtually nothing about the Mask of the Lunar Eclipse.		In fact, aside from that it was jet-black in color, today we know virtually nothing about the Mask of the Lunar Eclipse.

	However, the current master mask-maker of Rogetsu Isle, [[~~Souya~~ Yomotsuki]], is attempting to revive the lost techniques of the Souetsu era.		However, the current master mask-maker of Rogetsu Isle, [[Soya Yomotsuki]], is attempting to revive the lost techniques of the Souetsu era.

	Could a fragment of the Mask of the Lunar Eclipse have somehow...		Could a fragment of the Mask of the Lunar Eclipse have somehow...