The Sacred Valley

Main Characters

Soshi Atsuko, Imperial Magistrate

Her maid, Kesa.

The Valley of Blood and Smoke

Commander of Kyotei Castle: Tsume Takeshi no Doji

Tsume Takoko, his wife.

Hōnen, a blind monk with a vicious guard dog, Taiki, who is actually a fat, lazy tanuki.

Akodo Matsuri and Lord Matsukaze, a dead child adopted by Akodo Kumiko, and a horse doll made from rope and bits of cloth.