Devil Chase

The Devil Chase was a magic contest held annually on the night before the last day of the winter court. Alll attending shugenja cast their most powerful spells to drive evil spirits away, insuring safe travel for the Emperor. The most impressive displayer became the Devil Chase.

Ceremony
The next morning the Devil Chaser donned a golden mask, a bright red skirt, a bow, and a shield, believed to be possessions of Asako. He run through the halls of the castle, twanging the bowstring and smashing the bow against the shield to scare away oni that might have infested the home.