Yasakatome-no-Kami Takeminakata's wife with 23 children, and a goddess of fertility. In this story she's a version of Kanako. Takes on her husband's powers and hopes to return to Ashihara no Nakatsukuni.

Yasaka Kanako The chief deity of Moriya Shrine. Also considered a god of war, rain and wind. Shown here as an amalgamation of Tome-no-Kami and Takeminakata. Haunted by dreams of Tome-no-Kami.

Takemikazuchi-no-Kami A god sent to subjugate Ashihara. The tale of him defeating Takeminakata and sending him away to Suwa is recorded in the legend of Kuni-yuzuri.

Takeminakata-no-Kami Used to rule Ashihara, but was driven off his land after the battle of Kuni-yuzuri and invaded Suwa. In this story he gave his powers to his wife and then perished.

Moriya Suwako The secret god of Moriya Shrine. Originally a curse god worshipped by the people of the Suwa region. In this story she entrusts Tome-no-Kami with her domain after being defeated by her.

Kochiya Sanae The wind priestess of Moriya Shrine, and a descendant of Suwako. A kind of Shinto priestess. Her sleeping posture is exemplary.

Soldiers Appear everywhere in Kanako's dreams. Her feelings of responsibility given shape. Only in times of war do they start moving with great zeal.

Children Kanako's 23 children. In her dreams, they are her regret and homesickness given shape. Always talking about Ashihara.

Minor gods The gods who connect Kanako with her head priest. Take the form of Shinto priests and represent her faith and its weakening. Disappeared along with her faith.