Kami (ExpenseRPG Supernatural Life Form) Supernatural spirits from the ExpenseRPG world’s Shinto traditions, Kami exist in planes beyond the material realm. Neither good nor evil, they respond to human actions—positively or negatively—by influencing the material world. The Nihon Empire’s settlers on Psyche, known as Tetsu no hitobito ("People of Iron"), maintain shrines to appease these spirits, ensuring safe mining operations. Disrupted Kami can cause accidents or spiritual unrest, prompting priests to adjust excavation patterns or build new shrines.

Machines and long-term structures may develop Tsukumogami ("Tool Kami") spirits from decades of interaction, requiring rituals like offerings of coffee or sake. More malevolent Yōkai ("phantoms") manifest as eerie phenomena or shapeshifters. Outsiders are barred from Psyche due to its delicate spiritual balance, though some cultures (like Hibernian settlers) attribute disturbances to Fey. Kami’s influence underscores the fragile interplay between technology, tradition, and the unseen.

Core Traits: - Faction: Neutral, reactive to human intent - Domains: Nature, craftsmanship, ancestral memory - Interaction: Rituals, offerings, respectful coexistence - Threat: Disruption causes accidents, spiritual imbalance, or supernatural incursions. - Background: The Kami are a regional folklore that actually describe supernatural beings in general. Some legends of Kami influenced the description of Infernals, Fey, and Celestials.

(Condensed from kami.txt and cultural lore)