Resting Room Location: Once it became clear that the Shardbearers wouldn't be waking any time soon, Gen's snoozing form was claimed by some of the vampires who favored him as a regular of Bloody Marie's. His Resting Room was established as a little cottage-sized shrine right next to Bloody Marie's; though the shrine is its own building, both an aboveground path and a short underground tunnel were established to allow for a quick, easy walk between it and Marie's.
Description: The shrine is largely decorated in a way to match the style of Bloody Marie's -- lots of rich, heavy, black or burgundy drapes, dim lighting provided by a few fancy candles, a smattering of tastefully ornate decorations here and there. Gen's four-poster canopy bed sits upon a dais in the center of the chamber, the curtains almost always drawn so visitors can look upon the sleeping 'hero.' Offerings usually come in the form of small amounts of expensive alcohol or tobacco, which are boiled off or burnt on a designated burner to symbolize consumption. Non-consumable offerings are rarer because Shardbearer Gen never really seemed to have strong leanings for any in particular, but a small pile has built up at the foot of the bed over the years -- a few maces, some trinkets and, curiously, a bunch of gold buttons. (Because they resemble the buttons of the uniform he was originally found wearing, and since then it's just become custom.)
Purpose: Though the shrine is hardly popping and there's definitely no cult, Gen's Resting Room does get its fair share of visitors outside of dedicated Zenites making routine pilgrimages. Due to a combination of Gen's higher tier and his association with Bloody Marie's despite not being a vampire himself, he's become something of an underground patron saint for the 'work hard, play hard' mentality. Those who visit tend to request the strength to persevere through hardship so they may enjoy their lives afterward. Individuals who just have or are about to indulge in something hedonistic will often come to the shrine for 'forgiveness' and peace of mind; it's thought that Shardbearer Gen would approve of such hedonism as long as it's balanced out by earnest effort. (Does this have anything to do with the shrine being so close to Bloody Marie's? Well ... though the belief originally came up organically enough, half-jokingly whispered between the vampires who'd known him when he was awake, when it started to spread, the vampires certainly didn't discourage it. After all, it works out in their favor if a tourist attraction in support of hedonism is right next to their establishment, wink wink.)
Caretaker(s): A rotation of vampires associated with Marie's takes care of Gen, usually swapping out at the end of the week. Though the work is unglamorous, it does come with a perk. Given how eagerly Gen had fraternized with and fed the vampires at Marie's, the vampires have come to the agreement that taking a small amount of blood from their slumbering hero is fair payment for their (excellent) services, as well as being what Gen would probably want. The vampire on caretaking duty is permitted to take a small sip from him each night; the amount is barely enough to sate any hunger, but it's thought that getting to taste the Zenith hero's blood brings good luck. In exchange, the vampires have been taking good care of their sleeping charge -- they've kept him clean and nicely groomed, though they've let his hair grow out a bit to better suit the Goth Aesthetique. The gakuran he was found in was also eventually replaced with fancier, goth-y clothes to match the decor.
Minegishi Gen | Zenith
Description: The shrine is largely decorated in a way to match the style of Bloody Marie's -- lots of rich, heavy, black or burgundy drapes, dim lighting provided by a few fancy candles, a smattering of tastefully ornate decorations here and there. Gen's four-poster canopy bed sits upon a dais in the center of the chamber, the curtains almost always drawn so visitors can look upon the sleeping 'hero.' Offerings usually come in the form of small amounts of expensive alcohol or tobacco, which are boiled off or burnt on a designated burner to symbolize consumption. Non-consumable offerings are rarer because Shardbearer Gen never really seemed to have strong leanings for any in particular, but a small pile has built up at the foot of the bed over the years -- a few maces, some trinkets and, curiously, a bunch of gold buttons. (Because they resemble the buttons of the uniform he was originally found wearing, and since then it's just become custom.)
Purpose: Though the shrine is hardly popping and there's definitely no cult, Gen's Resting Room does get its fair share of visitors outside of dedicated Zenites making routine pilgrimages. Due to a combination of Gen's higher tier and his association with Bloody Marie's despite not being a vampire himself, he's become something of an underground patron saint for the 'work hard, play hard' mentality. Those who visit tend to request the strength to persevere through hardship so they may enjoy their lives afterward. Individuals who just have or are about to indulge in something hedonistic will often come to the shrine for 'forgiveness' and peace of mind; it's thought that Shardbearer Gen would approve of such hedonism as long as it's balanced out by earnest effort. (Does this have anything to do with the shrine being so close to Bloody Marie's? Well ... though the belief originally came up organically enough, half-jokingly whispered between the vampires who'd known him when he was awake, when it started to spread, the vampires certainly didn't discourage it. After all, it works out in their favor if a tourist attraction in support of hedonism is right next to their establishment, wink wink.)
Caretaker(s): A rotation of vampires associated with Marie's takes care of Gen, usually swapping out at the end of the week. Though the work is unglamorous, it does come with a perk. Given how eagerly Gen had fraternized with and fed the vampires at Marie's, the vampires have come to the agreement that taking a small amount of blood from their slumbering hero is fair payment for their (excellent) services, as well as being what Gen would probably want. The vampire on caretaking duty is permitted to take a small sip from him each night; the amount is barely enough to sate any hunger, but it's thought that getting to taste the Zenith hero's blood brings good luck. In exchange, the vampires have been taking good care of their sleeping charge -- they've kept him clean and nicely groomed, though they've let his hair grow out a bit to better suit the Goth Aesthetique. The gakuran he was found in was also eventually replaced with fancier, goth-y clothes to match the decor.