Kogitsune-maru

Kogitsune-maru, Oseudan for 'Little Fox' is also frequently known as the Foxblade refers to an ancient artifact weapon of great historical, cultural and religious importance.

Mythology
The legend of Kogitsune-maru states that it was forged by an unspecified nature spirit. Many variations tell the story of a wily kitsune who used her forge work as an escape for the terminal boredom of the world before the arrival of people, while others place the responsibility for its creation upon either a tenuki or even a greater kami. No proper name is ever provided.

In most tellings of the associated legends, the blade was forged as a form of supernatural prank that backfired upon the blades creator. Whether this took the form of the wielder accidentally killing the creator, or someone stealing the blade only to find it cursed and killing someone very important to the creator, ill fortune always lands at the feet of the individual who forged it. After this discharge of ill fortune, the blade becomes endowed with the power to grant great fortune to the person who wields it.

Significance
As an item of legend, many different social factions, organizations and individuals consider Kogitsune-maru of great importance. While the reasons for this consideration vary (as detailed partially below), any confirmed sighting of the blade is met with great urgency.

Warrior Faith
As an implement of battle, Kogitsune-maru is held in high regard by most adherents of Senshi Feisu. Over the course of the ages, numerous followers of the Warrior Faith have come into possession of the blade through adventure or chance. Several such wielders have taken greath lengths to identify themselves as holders of the Little Fox and at least one has taken the surname of Kogitsune in respect for the blade.

Reihai-Shén
Followers and adherents of Shén take a view of this artifact consistent with their view on any tool. Those capable of using it without reliance consider it an unrivaled boon. Most, however, find that its capabilities lead to some form of reliance upon the blade and therefore consider it very poorly.