硯の魂 · tsukumogami · Japan

Suzuri-no-tamashii

Suzuri-no-tamashii is the spirit of an ancient inkstone that has absorbed the wisdom of writers and artists over the centuries. This yokai is revered among scholars as it embodies creativity and the passage of knowledge. It is believed to impart insights or musings from ages past.

Legend

Legend has it that when an inkstone reaches a hundred years in service, it becomes infused with the wisdom of calligraphy and artistry, guiding young artists and scholars in their pursuit of mastery.