Mt. Hikami's Downfall

Template:Infobox noteMt. Hikami has long been considered holy ground. For centuries people have been drawn to the many sacred shrines and places of worship, as well as the natural features such as the Twilit Peak and the Pool of Purification, which have themselves been treated with great reverence.

The mountain was also popular with tourists and mountain climbers for the beauty of its abundant clear waters and ancient, mysterious forests.

Worshippers and hikers alike used to find rest at Ichiru Manor, a hot spring resort near the foot of the mountain.

Now, the inn lies desolate, devoid of visitors.

The mountain never recovered from a devastating landslide it suffered many years ago. The shrine road to the summit was cut off and the flow of the water throughout the mountain was altered, forever changing the landscape.

New roads that were under construction had to be abandoned, and Ichiru Manor was buried under a slew of rock, resulting in numerous fatalities. Among those lost were the family of Ichiru Manor's proprietor, effectively putting an end to the business.

Mt. Hikami's days as a tourist destination were no more. Instead, the mountain gained notoriety as a suicide spot.

Perhaps because it was traditionally a destination to which the dying would venture, the mountain is now a place for those wishing to end their own lives. By extension, it has also become a place for thrill-seekers interested in the occult.

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