Twelve Shinshou

The Twelve Shinshou (十二神鞘, Juuni no Shinshou) are Himeou's warriors. All of them are given a territory to protect. Each member has a different power attribute and element to aid them in battle. Whatever element they control cannot hurt them outside battle, too. (ex. Kannagi is the wielder of the fire Hayagami, therefore flames cannot harm him). They are all males and do not meet outside ceremonies for the most part, except when given missions. The Six Shinshou are shown as the more powerful members of the Twelve Shinshou. The other members are known as elemental Shou and exist to prevent hazards from harming Awamakuni's citizens.