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Realm Name: Empire of Atarashai, Land of Silk and Sword
Current Ruler: Emperor Onohito Hirameki
Realm Size: Small Realm, Moderate Population
State of Nation :Peace
National Boundary: Ocean
National Strength: Military training
Transportation: Sailing Ship, Magical Mount, Carriage, Walking
Trade Map Symbol: Weapon
Roads: Heavily packed dirt
Government: Feudalistic Monarchy (Timocracy)
Defining National Moment: Emperor united lands under one banner to turn back Oni Invasion.
National Race: Human
Other Races: Hengeyokai (Cat, Dog, Wolf, Fox, Monkey, Rat, Badger, Raven, Hare), Oni (Tieflings)
Racial Attitudes: Indifference
Renown: Disciplined Armed Forces, Exotic Goods and Fashions
Physical Traits: Pale Complexion
Social Traits: Strangers are welcome, but carefully watched
Rumors and Stories: Four powerful deities are said to defend the empire.
National Dress and Fashion: Loosely fitted robes worn with a broad belt, made either of silk and cotton, cotton, or linen.
National Weapon: Katana
Religion: The Four Godly Guardians
Suzaku, the Phoenix
Seiryuu, the Dragon
Genbu, the Tortoise
Byakko, the Tiger
Realm Name: Empire of Atarashai, Land of Silk and Sword
Current Ruler: Emperor Onohito Hirameki
Realm Size: Small Realm, Moderate Population
State of Nation :Peace
National Boundary: Ocean
National Strength: Military training
Transportation: Sailing Ship, Magical Mount, Carriage, Walking
Trade Map Symbol: Weapon
Roads: Heavily packed dirt
Government: Feudalistic Monarchy (Timocracy)
Defining National Moment: Emperor united lands under one banner to turn back Oni Invasion.
National Race: Human
Other Races: Hengeyokai (Cat, Dog, Wolf, Fox, Monkey, Rat, Badger, Raven, Hare), Oni (Tieflings)
Racial Attitudes: Indifference
Renown: Disciplined Armed Forces, Exotic Goods and Fashions
Physical Traits: Pale Complexion
Social Traits: Strangers are welcome, but carefully watched
Rumors and Stories: Four powerful deities are said to defend the empire.
National Dress and Fashion: Loosely fitted robes worn with a broad belt, made either of silk and cotton, cotton, or linen.
National Weapon: Katana
Religion: The Four Godly Guardians
Suzaku, the Phoenix
Seiryuu, the Dragon
Genbu, the Tortoise
Byakko, the Tiger
Races
Humans
The humans of Atarashai live in the fertile northern section of Atarashai. They are a pleasant hard working people, who strive for a sense of balance as well as perfection in every action they take. Most Atarashaien's are commoners. Men and women who make a living by tending to the numerous acres of land owned by one of the four daimyos who make up the four great clans of Atarashai. Each clan daimyo owes their allegiance to the recently appointed emperor. Atarashaiens believe in a sense of honor, in both word and deed, and hold themselves to very high standards of behavior. None more so exemplify this than the warriors of the nation, the samurai, who are taught to follow the way of bushido from the time they first learn to hold a sword. to strive for perfection, to exemplify the tenets of bushido, and to live and die with honor in action and deed. These emotions are the ideal of all the people of Atarashai, but the samurai especially.
Hengeyokai
The animal spirits of Atarashai call the great forest of Lu-Byan home. Nine different tribal clans of hengeyokai exist on the island of Atarashai, they are: Cat, Dog, Fox, Wolf, Rat, Rabbit, Badger, Crow, and Monkey. A hengeyokai's true form is that of a humanoid with the face of an animal. The animal is that of its clan. A hengeyokai may change shape, appearing either as a human or in the natural form of her clan animal. A hengeyokai's human features are always the same, as are her animal features and these features are uniquely hers. Each clan possesses a leader, who dwells upon one of the nine mountains that rise out of the forest, which the leader uses to keep watch over their territory. Most hengeyokai stick to their clans territories unless hunting or foraging for food. Hengeyokai range in height and weight depending upon the species, but most range in height from 5'2" to 6" tall, and weight 120 to 200 lbs. Hengeyokai are naturally reclusive and view others with suspicion, and some can be hostile, but others give into their curiosity and are prone to wanderlust.
Oni
The elders of Atarashai once told stories to their children. Legends of demons, with horns on their heads, viscous claws and horrible teeth, and whose skin was the color of blood. They adorned themselves with the skulls of the dead, dressed in blackened armor, possessed cruel weapons, and who road atop horses the color of obsidian. These were the tales of the Oni. That's all they were though, legends and fairy tales. At least that's what everyone believed, until a few years ago. The sky had been filled with smoke, as the Lu-Byan forest had seemingly caught fire from nowhere. It raised no cause for alarm, until a great host appeared from out of the fires that raged. Their bodies adorned in blackened armor, astride horses the color of coal. The skulls of men and beast placed upon the tops of their banners. The Oni were real, and they had come from beyond the forests, from the frozen south, seeking blood, battle, and conquest. The Oni marched across the lands of Atarashai and were only stopped in the end by the combined forces of united human forces, hengeyokai, and the collective power of each clans divine guardian spirit. The Oni were forced back over the lands they had attempted to claim, until they were pushed beyond the mountains and back to the lands they had come from.
Humans
The humans of Atarashai live in the fertile northern section of Atarashai. They are a pleasant hard working people, who strive for a sense of balance as well as perfection in every action they take. Most Atarashaien's are commoners. Men and women who make a living by tending to the numerous acres of land owned by one of the four daimyos who make up the four great clans of Atarashai. Each clan daimyo owes their allegiance to the recently appointed emperor. Atarashaiens believe in a sense of honor, in both word and deed, and hold themselves to very high standards of behavior. None more so exemplify this than the warriors of the nation, the samurai, who are taught to follow the way of bushido from the time they first learn to hold a sword. to strive for perfection, to exemplify the tenets of bushido, and to live and die with honor in action and deed. These emotions are the ideal of all the people of Atarashai, but the samurai especially.
Hengeyokai
The animal spirits of Atarashai call the great forest of Lu-Byan home. Nine different tribal clans of hengeyokai exist on the island of Atarashai, they are: Cat, Dog, Fox, Wolf, Rat, Rabbit, Badger, Crow, and Monkey. A hengeyokai's true form is that of a humanoid with the face of an animal. The animal is that of its clan. A hengeyokai may change shape, appearing either as a human or in the natural form of her clan animal. A hengeyokai's human features are always the same, as are her animal features and these features are uniquely hers. Each clan possesses a leader, who dwells upon one of the nine mountains that rise out of the forest, which the leader uses to keep watch over their territory. Most hengeyokai stick to their clans territories unless hunting or foraging for food. Hengeyokai range in height and weight depending upon the species, but most range in height from 5'2" to 6" tall, and weight 120 to 200 lbs. Hengeyokai are naturally reclusive and view others with suspicion, and some can be hostile, but others give into their curiosity and are prone to wanderlust.
Oni
The elders of Atarashai once told stories to their children. Legends of demons, with horns on their heads, viscous claws and horrible teeth, and whose skin was the color of blood. They adorned themselves with the skulls of the dead, dressed in blackened armor, possessed cruel weapons, and who road atop horses the color of obsidian. These were the tales of the Oni. That's all they were though, legends and fairy tales. At least that's what everyone believed, until a few years ago. The sky had been filled with smoke, as the Lu-Byan forest had seemingly caught fire from nowhere. It raised no cause for alarm, until a great host appeared from out of the fires that raged. Their bodies adorned in blackened armor, astride horses the color of coal. The skulls of men and beast placed upon the tops of their banners. The Oni were real, and they had come from beyond the forests, from the frozen south, seeking blood, battle, and conquest. The Oni marched across the lands of Atarashai and were only stopped in the end by the combined forces of united human forces, hengeyokai, and the collective power of each clans divine guardian spirit. The Oni were forced back over the lands they had attempted to claim, until they were pushed beyond the mountains and back to the lands they had come from.
Ruler: Onohito Hirameki
Age- 33
Class/Level- Samurai 10
Height- 6' 3”
Weight- 210 lbs.
Hair/Eyes- Black/Brown
Characteristics/traits- Passionate, Understanding, Even-tempered
Strengths- Great Leader, Skilled Warrior, Exceptional Diplomat
Weaknesses- Phobia: Heights, Bruises Easily, Deep Sleeper
Goals- Keep peace through out the land, encourage trade with outside nations, improve relations with Hengeyokai
Relationship with residents- In good standing
STATS
STR- 18
DEX- 16
CON-12
INT-15
WIS-14
CHA-16
Backstory- W.I.P.
Age- 33
Class/Level- Samurai 10
Height- 6' 3”
Weight- 210 lbs.
Hair/Eyes- Black/Brown
Characteristics/traits- Passionate, Understanding, Even-tempered
Strengths- Great Leader, Skilled Warrior, Exceptional Diplomat
Weaknesses- Phobia: Heights, Bruises Easily, Deep Sleeper
Goals- Keep peace through out the land, encourage trade with outside nations, improve relations with Hengeyokai
Relationship with residents- In good standing
STATS
STR- 18
DEX- 16
CON-12
INT-15
WIS-14
CHA-16
Backstory- W.I.P.
Capital:Danketsu Machi
Community type- City
Community population 75,000
Prominent terrain features- Fertile Farm and grazing lands
Type of government- Feudalistic Monarchy
Government notes- General Alignment : Neutral
Community ruler(s)- Emperor Onohito Hirameki
Rulers. Titles- Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Bushi, Artisan, Merchant, Peasant
City flag/symbol Government symbol/insignia- The heads of four animals , an eagle, tiger, dragon, and tortoise, formed around a yinyang symbol on a gold border.
City defenses- Guards, City Wall, Magic
No. of guards- 375
No. of soldiers- 3000
Defense notes-
Makeup of the population- 85% Human, 5% Hengeyokai, 5% Hanyoyokai (Half Hengeyokai), 5% Other
Types of neighborhoods- Phoenix District (Martial Training Quarter), Dragon District (Temple Quarter), Tortoise Garden (Mystic District), Tiger District (Merchant Quarter)
Neighborhood notes-
Taxes- 10 % Upper Class, 10% Middle Class, 5% Lower Class
Community type- City
Community population 75,000
Prominent terrain features- Fertile Farm and grazing lands
Type of government- Feudalistic Monarchy
Government notes- General Alignment : Neutral
Community ruler(s)- Emperor Onohito Hirameki
Rulers. Titles- Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Bushi, Artisan, Merchant, Peasant
City flag/symbol Government symbol/insignia- The heads of four animals , an eagle, tiger, dragon, and tortoise, formed around a yinyang symbol on a gold border.
City defenses- Guards, City Wall, Magic
No. of guards- 375
No. of soldiers- 3000
Defense notes-
Makeup of the population- 85% Human, 5% Hengeyokai, 5% Hanyoyokai (Half Hengeyokai), 5% Other
Types of neighborhoods- Phoenix District (Martial Training Quarter), Dragon District (Temple Quarter), Tortoise Garden (Mystic District), Tiger District (Merchant Quarter)
Neighborhood notes-
Taxes- 10 % Upper Class, 10% Middle Class, 5% Lower Class