| Born | 25th of Juwelfest, 94 GME (age 47) |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ayatsuri |
| Affiliation | The Holy Nation of Ayatsuri |
| Known for | Being one of the gentlest and most progressive of the Divine Hands. |
| “ | Think nothing of it. I am but a humble servant of Kairaishi. It is my duty to guide the lost, as He has guided me. | ” |
—Kazumi [1] | ||
One of Ayatsuri’s Divine Hands[2], Kazumi Aikawa is considered the black sheep of them. Born blind, some of the more conservative view his condition as a punishment from Kairaishi for a sin projected in his future. Despite this, he is an unwaveringly fervent worshipper of Kairaishi, and many of the messages he has interpreted from his god have been well-received by the people of Ayatsuri, full of compassion as they are. In spite of his condition, he walks without a cane or other assistive device, depending on what he claims to be Kairaishi’s guidance to lead him where to go.[3] Though he does not always wind up where he should be, something of great consternation to both the other Hands and his guards, he simply says that he always winds up where he needs to be.
Associated themes
- Character theme: Nahyuta Sahdmadi ~The Last Rites Prosecutor
Related characters
- Masako Kumoyama, the head of the Hands' conservative faction, who frequently butts heads with Kazumi on matters of policy
- Hiroshi Iwasaki, his long-suffering head guard, who comes one step closer to an early grave every time Kazumi gives him the slip
- Kingslayer Bowen Stark, an Imperial soldier who Kazumi forged a connection with by chance, strengthening the relationship between Ayatsuri and the Vuurstahl Empire
- ↑ (Shore Leave 1, 12/28/2024)
- ↑ Russel takes a deep breath. "Buddy... Kazumi Aikawa is one of the Divine Hands. Head priests and rulers of Ayatsuri. You were talking to a head of state." (Shore Leave 1, 1/10/2025)
- ↑ "If you wouldn't mind," Kazumi says with a nod, reaching out carefully for Bowen's arm. "Kairaishi may guide my steps, but He often takes me where I need, rather than where I want." (Shore Leave 1, 12/27/2024)