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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
* [[Wikipedia:Shikigami|Shikigami]], when written as 式神, refers to a kind of spirit summoned to serve an [[Wikipedia:Onmyōdō|Onmyōji]] (a kind of sorcerer). These spirits are often depicted as changing into small pieces of paper once harmed or finished with their task. In the name of this magic, the kanji for {{translation|"god"||kami}} has been replaced with the kanji for {{translation|"paper"|}}, which is pronounced the same.
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* [[Wikipedia:Shikigami|Shikigami]], when written as 式神, refers to a kind of spirit summoned to serve an [[Wikipedia:Onmyōdō|Onmyōji]] (a kind of sorcerer). These spirits are often depicted as changing into small pieces of paper once harmed or finished with their task. In the name of this magic, the kanji for "god" ( ''kami'') has been replaced with the kanji for "paper" (), which is pronounced the same.
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 10:26, 26 April 2013

Shikigami Magic is a Caster-Type Magic related to paper dolls.

Description

Gajeel talks to Ivan

Ivan and Gajeel communicating through a paper doll

The exact effects, as well as the extent, of this Magic is currently unknown, but it allows the user to transform living objects into paper dolls.[1] These shikigami can be used for communication over great distances[2] and for offense by creating thousands of dolls and sending them towards the opponent in the form of a powerful wind torrent. On impact the torrent multiplies into smaller torrents which surround the target.[3]

Spells

Ivan's Spells

Trivia

  • Shikigami, when written as 式神, refers to a kind of spirit summoned to serve an Onmyōji (a kind of sorcerer). These spirits are often depicted as changing into small pieces of paper once harmed or finished with their task. In the name of this magic, the kanji for "god" (神 kami) has been replaced with the kanji for "paper" (紙), which is pronounced the same.

References

  1. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 128, Pages 16-17
  2. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 117, Pages 3-4
  3. Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 287, Page 5

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