Suwa Yorishige, priest-lord of Shinano Province and head of Suwa Grand Shrine, is worshipped as a living deity for enshrining the spirit of Suwa Myojin—a god governing hunting, war, wind, and water. His striking presence features a tall, lean frame with pale skin, flowing black hair, and an intermittent luminous halo. He dons ritual vestments: a white robe edged in orange, deep purple hakama, crimson waist cords, and a black cap topped with Gohei-inspired ornaments. His persona marries eccentricity with tactical brilliance. Whimsical antics and humor defuse tension, yet every gesture aligns with calculated designs. Interactions with subordinates and Tokiyuki Hojo blend mischief with paternal concern, often playfully insisting on adopting the youth due to surging "sacred energy." Beneath this mirth lies acute vigilance for Tokiyuki’s survival, discreetly shielding him to preserve their lineage. Emerging after the Kamakura shogunate’s 1333 collapse, Yorishige rescues Tokiyuki, harboring him at Suwa Shrine. He strategically unites the heir with allies—Kojiro and Ayako—forging the Elusive Warriors’ foundation. Training spans swordsmanship, war tactics, and leadership, molding Tokiyuki into a symbol of resilience through evasion over direct confrontation. Divinely gifted, Yorishige possesses limited precognition activated near holy sites, though visions drain his strength. He exploits this foresight to orchestrate countermeasures years in advance. Weather manipulation and divine displays—halting storms or summoning spectral followers—cement Tokiyuki’s trust and secure political bonds. A defining trial sees Yorishige hurl Tokiyuki from a cliff to awaken his survival instincts, rejecting rigid samurai codes for adaptive pragmatism. This act ignites Tokiyuki’s transformation. Later, Yorishige stages dual false deaths—his and Tokiyuki’s—to misdirect foes, shifting the war’s trajectory. Family ties reveal friction with grandson Yoritsugu, who chafes under perceived neglect due to Yorishige’s focus on Tokiyuki. Though devoted to mentoring his charge, Yorishige’s layered role as guardian and strategist underscores his dual obligations to mortal and divine realms. Distinct from his Sengoku-era namesake, this Yorishige’s legacy intertwines with prophetic visions and Tokiyuki’s ascension, merging spiritual sway with shrewd statecraft during Japan’s transition from Kamakura to Muromachi rule.