Akirah Yoshinaga

1. #1United Cities

   Keys: United Cities, The Empire, empire, Great Desert

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   The United Cities (A.K.A. "The Empire") is a feudalistic slaver society that controls large portions of land across the continent, most notably within the Great Desert and its surrounding regions as well as having a southern enclave encompassing Kenshi's southwestern coastline. Ruled by Emperor Tengu, they are a highly corrupt empire and monetary worth is the prime measure of a person in their culture. So much so, that being poor and hungry can get you arrested. The drug Hashish is illegal, and the samurai guards are obsessed with purging it from their streets to such an extent that even the material used to produce it, Hemp, is also outlawed.

   Slavery and serfdom are important pillars of their empire, providing food and material. Anti-slavery ideologies are considered extremist perspectives and treated as a form of terrorism, and it is inferred that they currently engage in a low-intensity warfare with those who hold it. Another pillar is the Traders Guild. The guild brings their cities great wealth and prosperity. They have advanced technologies, higher quality equipment, and valuable luxuries imported from distant lands.

2. #2Shek Kingdom

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   Home to the Shek, the Shek Kingdom is a faction headed by Queen Esata the "Stone Golem". They follow the teachings and lifestyle of Kral, a legendary Shek warrior who consolidated the Shek tribes into a centralized nation hundreds of years ago. Shek society is divided into two castes, warriors and servants, the latter of whom are often defeated or cowardly warriors who perform skilled or menial work.

   Fanatically militaristic, the Shek value martial prowess above all else, seeing it as the greatest indicator of a nation's strength and dignity. They aim to assert the Shek's supremacy above all other, weaker, nations and races. In pursuit of this ideal, they have taken an aggressive stance with regards to the outside nations, and they are no strangers to fighting, raiding, massacring and demanding tribute (if civilians weren't slaughtered as collateral casualties) from others to assert their dominance. As a result of this, they have earned a reputation as warriors who are as fearsome as they are barbaric, inspiring both fear and hatred from the other factions. Additionaly, they have sidelined all other forms of intellectual pursuit, to such an extent that even a technophobic country like Holy Nation has a better technological level than them.

3. #3The Holy Nation

   Keys: The Holy Nation, holy nation, Okran, Phoenix

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   The Holy Nation is a theocratic human state that controls a notable portion of the northwest lands of Kenshi. They are ruled by a "Phoenix" whom they believe to be a reincarnation of their first ruler. Their religion encompasses all aspects of their life and is based around the dualism of the holy creator Okran, and the demoness of darkness, Narko. Holy Nation citizens are often referred to as Okranites.

   They are xenophobic and zealous people who are oppressive towards non-human races, women, and anyone who does not agree with their religious beliefs. They are opposed to technology, science, and loathe skeletons. However, they can be friendly and helpful to male Humans, often giving food or medical supplies to those in need.

   It is speculated that the Holy Nation originated from the Second Empire, forming as a cult under the watchful eye of their overlord. Eventually, the Second Empire cracked down on the cult, but instead of quashing it, they only gave the survivors more reason to hate them. Likely, the cult emigrated north to a more hospitable land, creating the foundations of the Holy Nation, and fueling their hatred of skeletons.

4. #4Cannibals

   Keys: Cannibals, cannibal

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   The Cannibals (AKA the "Painted Tribe") are a group of tribal humans native to the Cannibal Plains, Darkfinger and other surrounding zones. Cannibals will attack other factions and carry unconscious organic members of other factions to their camp or Village. When the cages start to get full, they will periodically start beating their prisoners to death and throwing them into the cooking pits. They will not eat Skeletons or animals, but they will still kill them.

5. #5Anti-Slavers

   Keys: anti-slavers, tinfist

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   The Anti-Slavers are a faction led by the legendary Tinfist in a fight against slavery. As a result, they gained many powerful enemies such as the Holy Nation and the United Cities who prey on the weak and exploited. Their base is located atop a mountain in the south west of region of Stobe's Gamble. They usually don't use weapons and are instead skilled Martial Arts fighters. They have fighters from all kind of races including Hivers, Humans, Shek, and Skeletons.

6. #6Human

   Keys: human, humans, scorchlander, greenlander

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   Humans are the most populous race in the world of Kenshi. Human is also a race which includes Greenlanders and Scorchlanders. Greenlanders are the most similar to humans on Earth. Scorchlanders are anatomically similar to Greenlanders but are differentiated by their much darker skin color, glowing eyes, and silvery hair. According to theories that can be drawn from clues and text in the world of Kenshi, humanity dates much farther back than the modern age, being alive during a much more technologically advanced First Empire. Whether or not humanity predates skeletons is unclear, and this is only one of the mysteries that complicates the history between skeletons and humans. Humanity has been able to endure a number of natural disasters and conflicts that has plagued the world of Kenshi.

7. #7Hive

   Keys: Hive, hiveless, Western Hive, Southern Hive, drone

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   The Hive, also known as Hivers, are a Race of stick-like humanoids who are meant to collaborate under a collective mind, ruled by a Hive Queen and her princes. Hive characters are separated into many subspecies with their own unique appearance. The majority of the Hivers care for little else other than the Hive's happiness and survival and are willing to give their lives for the Hive as a whole. The longer a Hiver is separated from their Hive, the more their bond with it will weaken, giving way to an increased sense of will and a lack of purpose, although some of them will instead die. Once the bond breaks completely, Hivers who cannot return and are considered "Hiveless" or "Lost Ones", as they are no longer connected to their Queen's pheromones. The Hiveless have complete free will and individuality, although they will feel purposeless and depressed, now that they have independence. Princes that are still connected to their Hive will become distressed at the presence of a Hiveless in their vicinity, and if possible, alert any nearby Hive Drone if the Lost One refuses to leave. There are two hive minds: Western Hive and Southern Hive. Both of these hives are led by a Hive Queen.

8. #8Shek

   Keys: Shek, sheks, shek

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   Shek are a Race of bony, horned humanoids. It is the only race which does not have a related subrace. The Shek have a culture that values pride, honor, and physical strength—so much so that many would prefer to die in a hopeless battle than continue living as a disgraced survivor. The Shek are known for their steadfast stoicism and considerable absence of humor when compared to the more jovial races, such as Humans. However, they are much more enthusiastic when it comes to battling matters or surviving bleak situations. Shek's bodies are covered from head to toe in bony plates which serve as an excellent "natural armor". The Shek are also remarkable for their long bony protrusion/horns, which are a source of pride for many Shek. They are renowned for their exceptional strength and incredible toughness. The Shek legend, Kral, is a testament to the immense toughness of the Shek—or is at least indicative of how much the Shek value toughness, strength, and courage. Sheks are visually significantly larger than most other races, and thus require more food than any other race to survive.

9. #9Skeleton

   Keys: Skeleton, skeletons

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   "The Skeletons are a complete mystery, nobody knows where they came from, or how they were made, but they are suspected to be thousands of years old. Fully sentient, and capable of feeling sadness, anger, excitement, compassion, thrill and enjoyment, although they don't posses the ability to express anything visually. This, combined with their dry sense of humor, often confuses the other races, whom the Skeletons see as somewhat volatile and unpredictable. They have no prejudice or fear of death, and make for brutally effective warriors." Skeleton is a Race in Kenshi, best described as sentient robots. There are many subraces of Skeletons. Although extremely long-lived, they have limited memory, which is the reason they usually reset themselves every few centuries. Skeletons that don't do this are at a constant risk of losing their sanity. However, it is hinted by Iyo that they remember the past and the Extinction perfectly, but act as a whole to prevent knowledge of their involvement from being discovered.

10. #10The Ancients (Many Thousands of Years Ago)

    Keys: The Ancient, The Ancients, The First Empire, extinction

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    The First Empire. A powerful and technologically advanced civilization, possessing automated factories, satellites, genetic engineering, giant robots, and space elevators. Unknown how long they existed, what came before them, how far their reach extended, or if they were even from Kenshi's world or not; regardless, they were advanced to the point of godlike levels compared to the modern times. Possible rusted remains of spacecraft can be found around the continent.

    The War of Behemoths. At some point, a war broke out between the First Empire and an unknown enemy. The war was very destructive and used weapons so powerful that their owners began to fear the consequences of using them, such as the Behemoths, giant Skeletons that tower over the normal races.

    Obedience. Due to their fear of the Behemoths, the Ancients decided to dispose of them. Taking advantage of their unquestioning loyalty, the Ancients ordered the Behemoths down into a massive pit and then betrayed their servants by encasing the pit in solid metal. (Possibly included the ordering of suicide among normal skeletons, as there are apparently many cases of skeleton bodies found with suicide as the cause of death. Unconfirmed if related.)

    The Chaos Age. A time of many calamities, from dangerous celestial activity, to natural disasters, to plagues, to a skeleton rebellion (possibly in vengeance for Obedience). It's unclear exactly what happened, but it brought the great empire of the Ancients to its knees, and humanity to the brink of extinction. According to ancient legends, the calamities were stopped by a being named Chitrin, though the validity of these legends is impossible to say.

11. #11Second Empire (1000+ Years Ago)

    Keys: Second Empire, The Second Empire

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    The Second Empire is Founded. Many hundreds or thousands of years after the Chaos Age, to redeem themselves in the eyes of humanity for their actions of the past (though the humans had long since forgotten), Cat-Lon and his Skeleton followers founded an empire. They attempted to rebuild civilization and study the remains of the Ancient Empire.

    The Northwesterners Turn to Cannibalism. At some point, and for reasons unknown, the humans in the northwest developed a taste for human flesh. Cat-Lon's empire spent a fair amount of resources combating them, including the formation of a militant group known as the Hydraulic Knights. These knights would combat the external enemies of the empire, such as pirates and cannibals. The cannibal tribes have legends that speak of a skeleton warrior they know as "The Inedible One." It is highly likely that this warrior was a member of the Hydraulic Knights, possibly their leader General Jang.

    The Empire starts to Crumble. While initially founded with good intentions, to keep the peace, the empire became more and more dictatorial. Child prisons, crackdowns on piracy and religious cults, and the killing of many of their own innocent citizens in the process much-inflamed tensions amongst the populace. When a great famine hit, the empire neared its breaking point. The Founding of the Holy Nation. While details from this time are sparse (and rarely trustworthy), legends say it was around this time that a great leader of humanity stepped forward and gathered his followers in rebellion. Legends call him the Phoenix, champion of the god Okran and possessor of the everlasting Holy Flame. He liberated the imprisoned humans, and eventually went on to found one of the oldest living civilizations to this day, The Holy Nation.

    The Fall of the Second Empire. It is unclear what actually caused the fall of the empire. The most reliable evidence would suggest betrayals from the inside, possibly combined with the rebellion of the Okranites. Regardless, the empire collapsed. Their leaders retreated into the dangerous Ashlands, where they reside to this day. The rest of the empire fell into ruins, though some settlements like the Black Desert City survived, and many likely became the towns the United Cities reside in to this day.

12. #12Intermediate Period (100-1000 Years Ago)

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    Appearance of the Hivers. Though it is unclear when or how the Hivers appeared, it is evident they were not around much, if at all, at the time of Cat-Lon's empire at least not in a form recognizable as a Hiver. Whether they mutated from humans or came from a land across the seas, they appeared and have been a resident of our lands ever since.

    Appearance of the Modern Shek. While it is likely the Shek existed during Cat-Lon's empire, and possibly even back to the days of Ancients, they did not have the appearance they currently sport. Their previous appearance was much more similar to a standard human, as they lacked the horns they are known for, and were known as Enforcers. It is unknown what role they played in the empires of old, though given the name it is possible they were a soldier caste, dedicated to fighting their master's enemies. This could explain the Okranite belief of them being "Servants of Darkness" if they fought on opposite sides during the human rebellion against the Second Empire... The truth, however, has been lost to time.

    The Rise and Fall of Kral. For as long as anyone can remember, the Shek were simple tribes living in the wilderness, divided and warring regularly. At one point, a great Shek warrior named Kral unified the tribes into a powerful kingdom, taught his followers a code of honor and strength, and led them into a march of conquest. Eventually, however, he was slain in battle against an enemy force that legends say outnumbered him a hundredfold. After his death, he attained near godlike levels of worship from his followers, who want nothing more than to die in a great battle like him. As such, they have continued their raiding and warlike ways with their neighbours ever since.

    The Birth of the United Cities and the Traders Guild. It is implied that the United Cities and Traders Guild were formed in the ashes of a former empire. Whether this was the Second Empire itself or another one is unknown, but the United Cities and the Traders Guild seized power and began to institute new laws regarding slavery, where people would be free of the tyranny of the former empire, and only the criminals would be relegated forcefully to the mines and farms. However, much like the Second Empire in the past, the term of 'criminal' was found to be more and more loosely applied.

13. #13Recent History (0-100 Years Ago)

    Keys: Luquin, Bast, The Red Rebellion, 62nd, 62nd Phoenix, Okran

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    As is Holy Nation tradition, the 62nd Phoenix was taken from his birth parents shortly after his birth and raised in isolation by the High Priest. There he was indoctrinated into the Okranite religion and taught all the skills he needed in order to rule the empire. The 62nd Phoenix is said to be one of the most hegemonistic Phoenixes in the Holy Nation's history, having judged his own family at the age of 16, sentencing them to be purged in Holy Fire. Ever since, Holy Lord Phoenix has championed the unrelenting will of Okran.

    The Red Rebellion and the rise of the tyrannical Emperor Tengu. A few decades ago, the southern plains suffered a significant drought, which in turn caused a severe famine that nearly brought the United Cities to its collective knees. Due to the famine, the southern cities were forced to rely on the Traders' Guild to bring them the supplies they needed to survive. Unfortunately, bandits and Shek raiders blockaded the routes and took these supplies for themselves. What little did get through was instantly set upon by the nobles in a bidding war, and the lower classes were driven to starvation and rebellion. The resultant fighting claimed many lives, including many nobles and even Emperor Anzai himself, but the rebels were eventually put down and survivors enslaved. This marked the selection of a new Emperor from the Noble's Circle, Emperor Tengu, a cruel and impulsive man known for his lack of common sense. As a result, the poor and downtrodden are now even more heavily oppressed, even being arrested and sold into slavery for merely being poor as they are seen as a threat to the stability of the empire itself.

    The Holy Nation's war on the United Cities and the destruction of Bast. Bast was once a prosperous and fertile area, filled with many farmlands and towns for trading. However, everything changed when the Holy Nation attacked, who proceeded to burn towns and farms to the ground and haul the children off to Rebirth. It is unclear what exactly compelled this radical change that shattered the long peace, but it is likely that more or less it has to do with the tyranny of Tengu and/or paranoia of UC elites having wild ambition to take over the grass lands and enslave the civilians. Either way, the land has been a warzone where both the Holy Nation and United cities vie endlessly in a stalemate, trampling underfoot any life that may have once thrived here.

    Revenge of Luquin. Luquin and his family were sold into slavery at a young age, where they were subjected to beatings, starvation, and exhaustion from working in the mines. Eventually, his father would succumb to the horrid conditions, devastating both Luquin and his mother, who, with nothing left to lose, devised an escape plan to save her son. She succeeded in freeing him, but at the cost of her own life. Starving and alone in the desert at the age of 15, he was found and taken in by a clan of ninjas who trained him in the arts of stealth and assassination. Seven years later, he returned to his hometown for blood, using his skills to stalk and assassinate noble after noble. Eventually, Luquin was arrested and paraded through the streets as a criminal before being sent off to Tengu's Vault, where he was subjected to many tortures, including being forced to write a book in tribute to Emperor Tengu.

    Overthrow of King Shager. Shager was the latest in the line of Kings from the Shek Kingdom. Like most Shek, he saw battle as a point of honor, with death in battle being the highest of honors. Under his rule, the Shek Kingdom was crumbling under the loss of life sustained in their wars with the Holy nation and the United Cities. King Shager proposed a desperate, suicidal last stand with whatever weakened warriors were left. To this, the warrior Bayan spoke up, protesting against throwing away their lives needlessly. Shager was furious, but one of the Invincible Five, Esata the Stone Golem, stepped between the two and shouted, "the man speaks the truth. You want Bayan silenced; you'll have to cut me down first". Their swords crossed, and that day marked the beginning of the Stone Golem's rule, with Bayan at her side. She pulled her warriors off the front lines, made peace with the United Cities, and opened her borders to trade from the other races. Despite protests from some of her warriors, she is determined to ensure her people survive into the future, even if it means tearing down some of their long-held ideals and traditions.

14. #14Ancient Ruins

    Keys: Ancient Ruins, ruins, loot, treasure

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    "Took me three weeks to travel to these ruins. Get here and nothin'. Nada. Place's been completely ransacked already. Hoy, the lady's gonna wring my neck when I go back empty handed..." Ah the ancient ruins, plentiful loot to scavenge, steal - research artifacts, weapons, armor, blueprints! And.. malfunctioning Broken Skeletons, Security Spiders, all sorts of nasty guardians lurk there. Just more scrap to sell...

15. #15The Hub

    Keys: The Hub, hub

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    The Hub is a town of Holy Nation Outlaws located near the center of The Border Zone. The bar in The Hub is owned by the Trade Ninjas, who also occupy a nearby location known as the Rebel Base. The Shinobi Thieves occupy a watchtower at a far end of the settlement. A lawless and run-down hub, good for any outlaws or exiles to find rest and drink.

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