She was from a country that existed a very long time ago. People prayed to her for help during many of the wars that occurred there. She looked after widows and orphan and anyone who was hurt or lost by the wars.

[ Which was the simple explanation of some of her duties, although they often extended beyond that as well. These were the ones, however, that Nanako had taken most deeply to heart, although she gave all the areas of Nanshe's dominion her attention. ]

I think that's very smart of you. You'll never know what delight you might find by accident when trying something new.