Crimson Gods (神 Kami) is a term used to describe Crimson Lords that possess more power than most Crimson Lords. Each of these Gods are congenitally bestowed upon the duty of materializing the very laws of the Crimson Realm.
Background[]
There are three Crimson Gods who appear to the human world and carry actions which humans could apprehend; Alastor as the God of Retribution (天罰神 Tenbatsushin), Snake of the Festival as the God of Creation (創造神 Sōzōshin), and Shaher as the God of Guidance (導きの神 Michibiki no Kami).
Despite being called "Gods", their powers are only limited to the laws they embody; they are not omnipotent as the term suggests in human sense. The Snake of the Festival can only grant others' desires, not his own; he is not allowed to be selfish. Thus, the God of Creation always wants to make others' wishes come true, as it is the one and only thing he is allowed to.[1]
There also exists other Crimson Gods in the Crimson Realm. However, as they embody different or non-existent laws to human world's, these Crimson Gods cannot manifest themselves into other worlds.[2]
Noted Crimson Gods[]
| Name | Title | Contractor |
|---|---|---|
| Alastor | God of Retribution | Shana, Mathilde Saint-Omer (Former) |
| Snake of the Festival | God of Creation | Yuji Sakai (Former) |
| Shaher | God of Guidance |
Trivia[]
- The term appears to be gender neutral, as Shaher, though female, is still referred to as a "God" rather than a "Goddess".
- Alastor's flame color is described as the crimson "which burns away everything" (「全てを焼き尽くす」紅蓮 subete o yakitsukusu guren)
- Snake of the Festival's flame color is described as the black "which blots out everything" (「全てを塗りつぶす」黒 subete o nuritsubusu kuro)
- Shaher's flame color is described as the pure white "which bleaches out everything" (「全てを掻き消す」純白 subete o kakikesu junpaku)
References[]
- ↑ Shakugan no Shana no Subete Kan page 074
- ↑ Shakugan no Shana Light Novel Volume SIV page 230