A multiplying apparition said to appear at night on mountain passes and bypaths in Niigata. It takes the form of a small child to lower one’s guard, then hounds its target into striking; each cut doubles its number, forcing flight. Its true nature is unstated—seen as a vengeful spirit or a mountain entity—but folklore stresses that its power fails at dawn or at the cock’s crow. The name “Ichibai” points to its doubling trait, and tales note chicken motifs on sword fittings acting as talismans. Its exact origin is unknown; encounter stories warn against night travel on mountain roads.
Character Profile
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Yokai Type - Traditional Yokai
Category - Ghosts & Spirits
Rarity - Uncommon
Personality - relentless, fond of teasing
Compatibility - encounters night travelers, often meets passers-by on mountain passes
Abilities - multiplies when cut, harasses and drives victims at night, lures carelessness by taking the form of a child
Weaknesses - the crowing of roosters at dawn, the time of daybreak itself, avoiding any cut to prevent multiplication
Habitat - around Onobori Pass in Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture, mountain roads and passes in Minamikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture
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