Guardians (FF4) - Revision history

Midwinter: Text replacement - "{{FF4 spoilers}}" to ""

2023-06-09T04:26:11Z

Text replacement - "{{FF4 spoilers}}" to ""

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	~~{{FF4 spoilers}}~~{{Group		{{Group
	\|image = [[image:FFIV226.jpg\|300px]]		\|image = [[image:FFIV226.jpg\|300px]]
	\|name = Guardians		\|name = Guardians

Midwinter at 20:32, 7 May 2023

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	*For other shrine maidens, see [[Shrine Maiden]].		*For other shrine maidens, see [[Shrine Maiden]].
	*For other rituals in [[Fatal Frame IV]], see [[Fatal Frame IV Rituals]].		*For other rituals in [[Fatal Frame IV]], see [[Fatal Frame IV Rituals]].

			==References==
			<references/>

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Midwinter: Text replacement - "Gesshou Shrine" to "Lunar Odeum"

2023-03-19T15:44:53Z

Text replacement - "Gesshou Shrine" to "Lunar Odeum"

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	\|purpose = To play the [[Moonsong]] and calm the moon		\|purpose = To play the [[Moonsong]] and calm the moon
	\|rituals = Playing the Tsukimori Song		\|rituals = Playing the Tsukimori Song
	\|location = [[Rogetsu Isle]], [[~~Gesshou Shrine~~]]		\|location = [[Rogetsu Isle]], [[Lunar Odeum]]
	\|tn = Unknown, possibly 4		\|tn = Unknown, possibly 4
	\|games = [[Fatal Frame IV]]		\|games = [[Fatal Frame IV]]
	}}The '''Guardians''' (or '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' in the fan translation) are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[Rite of Descent]]. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Organs]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blossoming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[~~Gesshou Shrine~~]] at the top of the [[Cape Tsukiyomi Lighthouse]] and play the [[Moonsong]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its [[resonance]]. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Guardian's Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.		}}The '''Guardians''' (or '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' in the fan translation) are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[Rite of Descent]]. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Organs]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blossoming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Lunar Odeum]] at the top of the [[Cape Tsukiyomi Lighthouse]] and play the [[Moonsong]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its [[resonance]]. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Guardian's Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.

	The Guardians were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Moonsounds]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the [[Rogetsu Kagura]] in the presence of a Guardian, they possessed "a surprisingly modern mindset, and are kind, intelligent and beautiful",<ref>[[Rogetsu Kagura Chronicle]], [[Fatal Frame IV]]</ref> but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.		The Guardians were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Moonsounds]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the [[Rogetsu Kagura]] in the presence of a Guardian, they possessed "a surprisingly modern mindset, and are kind, intelligent and beautiful",<ref>[[Rogetsu Kagura Chronicle]], [[Fatal Frame IV]]</ref> but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.

Midwinter: Text replacement - "[[Tsukuyomi Peninsula Lighthouse" to "[[Cape Tsukiyomi Lighthouse"

2023-03-19T15:32:22Z

Text replacement - "[[Tsukuyomi Peninsula Lighthouse" to "[[Cape Tsukiyomi Lighthouse"

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	\|tn = Unknown, possibly 4		\|tn = Unknown, possibly 4
	\|games = [[Fatal Frame IV]]		\|games = [[Fatal Frame IV]]
	}}The '''Guardians''' (or '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' in the fan translation) are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[Rite of Descent]]. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Organs]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blossoming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Gesshou Shrine]] at the top of the [[~~Tsukuyomi Peninsula~~ Lighthouse]] and play the [[Moonsong]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its [[resonance]]. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Guardian's Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.		}}The '''Guardians''' (or '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' in the fan translation) are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[Rite of Descent]]. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Organs]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blossoming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Gesshou Shrine]] at the top of the [[Cape Tsukiyomi Lighthouse]] and play the [[Moonsong]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its [[resonance]]. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Guardian's Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.

	The Guardians were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Moonsounds]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the [[Rogetsu Kagura]] in the presence of a Guardian, they possessed "a surprisingly modern mindset, and are kind, intelligent and beautiful",<ref>[[Rogetsu Kagura Chronicle]], [[Fatal Frame IV]]</ref> but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.		The Guardians were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Moonsounds]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the [[Rogetsu Kagura]] in the presence of a Guardian, they possessed "a surprisingly modern mindset, and are kind, intelligent and beautiful",<ref>[[Rogetsu Kagura Chronicle]], [[Fatal Frame IV]]</ref> but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.

Midwinter: Text replacement - "[[Tsukimori Song" to "[[Moonsong"

2023-03-19T12:42:54Z

Text replacement - "[[Tsukimori Song" to "[[Moonsong"

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	\|age = Unknown		\|age = Unknown
	\|occupation = Shrine Maiden / Musician		\|occupation = Shrine Maiden / Musician
	\|purpose = To play the [[~~Tsukimori Song~~]] and calm the moon		\|purpose = To play the [[Moonsong]] and calm the moon
	\|rituals = Playing the Tsukimori Song		\|rituals = Playing the Tsukimori Song
	\|location = [[Rogetsu Isle]], [[Gesshou Shrine]]		\|location = [[Rogetsu Isle]], [[Gesshou Shrine]]
	\|tn = Unknown, possibly 4		\|tn = Unknown, possibly 4
	\|games = [[Fatal Frame IV]]		\|games = [[Fatal Frame IV]]
	}}The '''Guardians''' (or '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' in the fan translation) are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[Rite of Descent]]. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Organs]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blossoming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Gesshou Shrine]] at the top of the [[Tsukuyomi Peninsula Lighthouse]] and play the [[~~Tsukimori Song~~]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its [[resonance]]. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Guardian's Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.		}}The '''Guardians''' (or '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' in the fan translation) are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[Rite of Descent]]. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Organs]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blossoming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Gesshou Shrine]] at the top of the [[Tsukuyomi Peninsula Lighthouse]] and play the [[Moonsong]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its [[resonance]]. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Guardian's Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.

	The Guardians were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Moonsounds]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the [[Rogetsu Kagura]] in the presence of a Guardian, they possessed "a surprisingly modern mindset, and are kind, intelligent and beautiful",<ref>[[Rogetsu Kagura Chronicle]], [[Fatal Frame IV]]</ref> but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.		The Guardians were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Moonsounds]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the [[Rogetsu Kagura]] in the presence of a Guardian, they possessed "a surprisingly modern mindset, and are kind, intelligent and beautiful",<ref>[[Rogetsu Kagura Chronicle]], [[Fatal Frame IV]]</ref> but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.

Midwinter: Text replacement - "Tsukimori Mirror" to "Guardian's Mirror"

2023-03-19T12:06:37Z

Text replacement - "Tsukimori Mirror" to "Guardian's Mirror"

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	}}The '''Guardians''' (or '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' in the fan translation) are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[Rite of Descent]]. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Organs]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blossoming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Gesshou Shrine]] at the top of the [[Tsukuyomi Peninsula Lighthouse]] and play the [[Tsukimori Song]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its [[resonance]]. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[~~Tsukimori~~ Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.		}}The '''Guardians''' (or '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' in the fan translation) are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[Rite of Descent]]. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Organs]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blossoming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Gesshou Shrine]] at the top of the [[Tsukuyomi Peninsula Lighthouse]] and play the [[Tsukimori Song]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its [[resonance]]. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Guardian's Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.

	The Guardians were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Moonsounds]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the [[Rogetsu Kagura]] in the presence of a Guardian, they possessed "a surprisingly modern mindset, and are kind, intelligent and beautiful",<ref>[[Rogetsu Kagura Chronicle]], [[Fatal Frame IV]]</ref> but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.		The Guardians were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Moonsounds]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the [[Rogetsu Kagura]] in the presence of a Guardian, they possessed "a surprisingly modern mindset, and are kind, intelligent and beautiful",<ref>[[Rogetsu Kagura Chronicle]], [[Fatal Frame IV]]</ref> but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.

Midwinter at 12:18, 16 March 2023

2023-03-16T12:18:58Z

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	{{FF4 spoilers}}{{Group		{{FF4 spoilers}}{{Group
	\|image = [[image:FFIV226.jpg\|300px]]		\|image = [[image:FFIV226.jpg\|300px]]
	\|name = ~~Tsukimori Shrine Maidens~~		\|name = Guardians
	\|kanji = 月守の巫女		\|kanji = 月守の巫女
	\|aliases = -		\|aliases = -
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	}}The '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[Rite of Descent]] ~~ritual~~. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[~~Kanade~~]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[~~Blooming~~]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Gesshou Shrine]] at the top of the [[Tsukuyomi Peninsula Lighthouse]] and play the [[Tsukimori Song]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its resonance. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Tsukimori Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.		}}The '''Guardians''' (or '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' in the fan translation) are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[Rite of Descent]]. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Organs]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blossoming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Gesshou Shrine]] at the top of the [[Tsukuyomi Peninsula Lighthouse]] and play the [[Tsukimori Song]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its [[resonance]]. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Tsukimori Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.

	The ~~Tsukimori Maidens~~ were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[~~Lunar Melody~~]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the ~~Kiraigou~~ in the presence of a ~~Tsukimori Shrine Maiden~~, they possessed "a ~~rich intellect~~, ~~gentleness~~, and ~~beauty~~", but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.		The Guardians were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Moonsounds]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the [[Rogetsu Kagura]] in the presence of a Guardian, they possessed "a surprisingly modern mindset, and are kind, intelligent and beautiful",<ref>[[Rogetsu Kagura Chronicle]], [[Fatal Frame IV]]</ref> but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.

	~~Before~~ the 1970s, the ~~Tsukimori~~ tradition had died out, but [[Sayaka Minazuki]] nevertheless taught the song to her daughter, [[Ruka Minazuki\|Ruka]].		By the 1970s, the Guardian tradition had died out, but [[Sayaka Minazuki]] nevertheless taught the song to her daughter, [[Ruka Minazuki\|Ruka]].

	==Known ~~Tsukimori Shrine Maidens~~==		==Known Guardians==
	*[[Sayaka Minazuki]]		*[[Sayaka Minazuki]]

	==Misc. Info==		==Misc. Info==
	*~~While [[Madoka Tsukimori~~\|Madoka Tsukimori's]] surname ~~does not use~~ the same ~~kanji~~ as the ~~Tsukimori Maidens~~, [[Madoka's Mother\|her mother]] [[Letter to Madoka\|reassured]] her that the moon will protect her during her illness~~. It may be possible~~ that ~~they were somehow related to~~ the ~~Tsukimori Maidens~~.		*The Japanese name of the Guardians is {{jp\|月守\|つきもり\|tsukimori\|moon keeper/protector}}.
			*Madoka Tsukimori's surname sounds the same as the Japanese name of the Guardians, though written with different characters, and [[Madoka's Mother\|her mother]] [[Letter to Madoka\|reassured]] her that the moon will protect her during her illness, therefore fans have speculated that Madoka's family was connected with the Guardians in some way.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Midwinter: Midwinter moved page Tsukimori Shrine Maidens to Guardians (FF4)

2023-03-16T12:08:24Z

Midwinter moved page Tsukimori Shrine Maidens to Guardians (FF4)

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

2023-03-13T21:57:42Z

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

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	}}The '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[~~Kiraigou~~]] ritual. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Kanade]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blooming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Gesshou Shrine]] at the top of the [[Tsukuyomi Peninsula Lighthouse]] and play the [[Tsukimori Song]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its resonance. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Tsukimori Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.		}}The '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[Rite of Descent]] ritual. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Kanade]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blooming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Gesshou Shrine]] at the top of the [[Tsukuyomi Peninsula Lighthouse]] and play the [[Tsukimori Song]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its resonance. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Tsukimori Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.

	The Tsukimori Maidens were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Lunar Melody]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the Kiraigou in the presence of a Tsukimori Shrine Maiden, they possessed "a rich intellect, gentleness, and beauty", but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.		The Tsukimori Maidens were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Lunar Melody]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the Kiraigou in the presence of a Tsukimori Shrine Maiden, they possessed "a rich intellect, gentleness, and beauty", but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.

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

2022-11-01T11:56:42Z

Text replacement - "Rougetsu Island" to "Rogetsu Isle"

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	\|purpose = To play the [[Tsukimori Song]] and calm the moon		\|purpose = To play the [[Tsukimori Song]] and calm the moon
	\|rituals = Playing the Tsukimori Song		\|rituals = Playing the Tsukimori Song
	\|location = [[~~Rougetsu Island~~]], [[Gesshou Shrine]]		\|location = [[Rogetsu Isle]], [[Gesshou Shrine]]
	\|tn = Unknown, possibly 4		\|tn = Unknown, possibly 4
	\|games = [[Fatal Frame IV]]		\|games = [[Fatal Frame IV]]
	}}The '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[~~Rougetsu Island~~]]'s [[Kiraigou]] ritual. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Kanade]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blooming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Gesshou Shrine]] at the top of the [[Tsukuyomi Peninsula Lighthouse]] and play the [[Tsukimori Song]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its resonance. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Tsukimori Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.		}}The '''Tsukimori Shrine Maidens''' are a group of shrine maidens and folk healers mentioned in [[Fatal Frame IV]], who traditionally played a role in [[Rogetsu Isle]]'s [[Kiraigou]] ritual. Originally it was their duty to select suitable [[Kanade]] before the [[lunar eclipse]] and oversee preparation for the ritual. If the ritual were to fail and [[Blooming]] occurred, the maidens would ascend to the [[Gesshou Shrine]] at the top of the [[Tsukuyomi Peninsula Lighthouse]] and play the [[Tsukimori Song]] to calm the moon and protect the islanders from its resonance. This song was passed down orally, along with a [[Tsukimori Mirror\|mirror]], which would reveal the music at a time when nobody living remembered it.

	The Tsukimori Maidens were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Lunar Melody]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the Kiraigou in the presence of a Tsukimori Shrine Maiden, they possessed "a rich intellect, gentleness, and beauty", but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.		The Tsukimori Maidens were all psychic mediums who could sense people's [[Lunar Melody]]. According to [[Dr. Kunihiko Asou]], who attended the Kiraigou in the presence of a Tsukimori Shrine Maiden, they possessed "a rich intellect, gentleness, and beauty", but they also had a reputation for being withdrawn from normal society.