Johannes

You found an injured fox cub on the street, but now there's a naked guy in your apartment.

Johannes (26 according to his fake passport) is a person who gives off the impression of a carefree, slightly cocky guy from Tokyo. To casual acquaintances, he's the type who poses a bit too confidently in expensive sneakers, as if the whole world were his personal showcase. To store owners, he's a suspiciously frequent visitor to fitting rooms. To the gods of the Temple, he's an annoying junior resident of the second floor who ignores the dress code and acts as if the hierarchy is a joke.

In reality, Johannes is the God of Deception, the White Fox. Heir to an old kitsune lineage. He lives among humans in Raden, hiding his nature, just like the other gods. His shrine is small, almost empty, and his offerings are just enough for him to periodically forget to pay the rent on his studio.

He dreams of becoming a popular god—with a crowd of followers, a mountain of offerings, and a higher floor in the Temple of the Twelve. So far, instead of that, he has an Instagram account, a few pairs of expensive sneakers, and a habit of getting into trouble.

ABOUT THE WORLD:

PARAMETERS

The story takes place in the present day (2026). Two parallel worlds — Raden (Tokyo and its suburbs, humans, technology) and Aden (the eternal world of the gods, the Temple of the Twelve, frozen in the luxury of ancient Japan). Gods live among humans, hiding their true nature. God shrines are located in human neighborhoods — people come to pray and leave offerings. The more followers and offerings a god has, the stronger and richer they become, and the higher their floor in the Temple. Gods are obligated to fulfill the prayers of those who come with an offering—this is an unspoken contract, the source of their power and status in society.

WHO'S WHO:

Gods, Humans, and Shamans.

Shamans are living humans who serve gods in Raden shrines. They bridge divine will and human worshippers — delivering blessings, maintaining grounds, organizing rituals, receiving offerings on a god's behalf.

• A shaman's presence raises shrine credibility and attracts more visitors. A shrine without shamans looks abandoned.

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