Inugami

Inugami.

The Inugami are a species of Yōkai being described as as zoomorphic, or anthropomorphic, dog-like beings, often similar to werewolves. They are also said to be capable of using black magic.

Description

According to legend, the Inugami can be conjured through a complex and cruel ceremony: A common pet dog must be buried up to its neck where only the head remains free. Then, a bowl with food or water must be placed close, but in unreachable distance, before the dog. After several days have passed as the dog is about to succumb, its head must be severed and buried beneath a busy street. After some time, its head and body are to be placed in a well-prepared shrine. Thus, an Inugami is evoked

Overview

Inugami are responsible for criminal activities such as murdering, kidnapping and mutilation of victims. If the summoner is well trained, he may even have the ability to possess and manipulate the victim through the Inugami. It is common for the victim to act like a lunatic or even to kill themselves.

However, Inugami are also said to be very dangerous to the conjurer himself. Blinded by their own rage for revenge, it is often said that an Inugami's evoker may lose control of their own summon and be killed by it.