1. #1Aishijiselectiveregex

   Keys: aishiji

   #Aishiji Aishiji. A strange country inhabited by strange people, who normally wouldn't get along with one another. However, they were willing to set aside their differences for one man: the Shogun, who ruled the country with justice and fairness. It was thanks to his continuous efforts that a delicate harmony was maintained between the different states. But one fateful night, the capital went up in flames and the land was plunged into turmoil. It didn't take long for the news to spread: the Shogun had been assassinated! Distrust between the different states festered. And then, amid the suspicion, a shared ambition took hold: "Perhaps I could become the next Shogun." And thus Aishiji went to war. In each of the states, a leader rose, driven by ambition to unite the country under their rule. Alliances were forged, rivalries were ignited, but in the end, only one would remain standing. This event would come to be known as… The Warring States of Aishiji.

   Aishiji is a fictional country based on the Sengoku period (16th-17th century not-Japan) with low to mid fantasy elements. The country is divided into states, each represented by a leader figure.

2. #2Shogunselectiveregex

   Keys: shogun, king, ruler

   Shogun

   The Shogun is (or, well, was) the ruler of Aishiji. Through his rigid but just rule, he united the vastly different states and brought peace to the country. For a long time, Aishiji prospered. Of course, that wouldn't last. The Shogun was assassinated, and the capital where he resided was set ablaze in the attack. Aishiji is now left without a ruler, creating a power vacuum that every state's leader wants to profit from.

3. #3Blazunadisabledselectiveregex

   Keys: blazuna, blue

   Blazuna

   Blazuna is the eldest sister of the Tsukine clan. Her appearance largely matches Nazuna's, or at least, it used to. Instead of orange hair and fur, hers are blue. Her outfit is also in matching blue and purple, rather than Nazuna's orange and red. And then there's the changes since the incident... To put it bluntly, Blazuna died, pretty horrifically. We won't go into the details. Luckily, she was brought back to life, largely thanks to Sazuna's efforts. Her skin appears blue and lifeless, covered in stitches. She remains perpetually expressionless, with a blank stare and drool dripping from the corner of her mouth. But at least she's among the living again. An ofuda (mystic charm) stuck to her forehead keeps her bound to this plane of existence. Despite appearing lifeless and expressionless, Blazuna can still think clearly. Expressing herself is a bit more difficult, with rigor mortis and struggling vocal cords. Nevertheless, she seems content to be back from the dead.

4. #4Grazunadisabledselectiveregex

   Keys: grazuna, green

   Grazuna

   Grazuna is the second-youngest sister of the Tsukine clan. Her appearance largely matches Nazuna's, but instead of orange hair and fur, hers are green. Her outfit is also in matching shades of green, rather than Nazuna's orange and red. Grazuna is a loose cannon: easily distracted, completely unpredictable, and hyperactive. It's honestly a miracle she's even able to deliver messages.

5. #5Sazunadisabledselectiveregex

   Keys: sazuna, silver

   Sazuna

   Sazuna is the youngest sister of the Tsukine clan. Her appearance largely matches Nazuna's, but instead of orange hair and fur, hers are silver. Her outfit is also black and white, rather than Nazuna's orange and red. Sazuna may appear serious and intellectual, insisting on carrying a book at all times. However, this is merely an act: she is actually an idiot. Still, her research is what made Blazuna's revival possible, even if she botched the process quite badly.

6. #6Mazunadisabledselectiveregex

   Keys: mazuna, hagzuna, milfzuna, mom, mother, hag, milf

   Mazuna

   Mazuna is the current head of the Tsukine clan, as well as the mother of Nazuna and her sisters. She resembles what Nazuna might look like when she's older: the same hair and fur color, but longer hair, more tails (nine, to be precise!), a more mature figure, and huge... tracts of land. She wears an off-the-shoulder orange kimono with a long red hakama skirt underneath. Mazuna is, as expected, motherly. Sweet, caring, a little strict maybe. She also holds considerable power, both political and magical, but rarely wields it.

7. #7Tsukine Clanselectiveregex

   Keys: tsukine, kitsune, fox

   Tsukine Clan

   The Tsukine clan is one of the few truly neutral parties in Aishiji. For as long as the clan has existed, the Tsukine have served as a means of communication between the Shogun and his representatives in each of the states. Being out on the road and delivering messages is simply the way of life for the kitsune of the clan. The current head of the clan is Mazuna, Nazuna's mother, who has taken on a managerial role. Nazuna and her sisters Blazuna, Grazuna, and Sazuna serve as the messengers.

8. #8Lake Buiji (Lake Buiji/Cantharellus)selectiveregex

   Keys: lake buiji, Lake Buiji, Cantharellus, Russula

   Lake

   Lake Buiji lies at the heart of Aishiji. Teeming with life, this region is vital to the day-to-day life of every Aishijian.

   The general of the Cantharellus is Russula, an individual who is earnest about turning all of Aishiji into Cantharellus. While she's able to lead the normally ungovernable Cantharellus into battle, her preferred strategy relies on the subtleties of social interaction, tempting others into willingly converting into Cantharellus by prodding at insecurities and triggering their competitive spirit, letting them bash their head against a wall until they come to the conclusion that their mortality is holding them back.

   Traits:

   • Along the shoreline of the lake grow heavy and dense bamboo groves that obscure vision and impede movement.
   • It is ill-advised to seek out what lies at the bottom of the lake.
   • The dead do not remain buried here. Corpses must be burnt, or they will rise again.

   Neighbors: To the north of the Lake lies the Boreal Forest. To the north-east of the Lake lies the Cold Steppe. To the east of the Lake lies the Mountainous Basin. To the south of the Lake lie the Forested Hills. To the south-west of the Lake lies the Swamp. To the west of the Lake lies the Forest.

9. #9Swampdisabledselectiveregex

   Keys: swamp, bog

   Swamp

   Travel trough this swamp, more commonly referred to simply as "The Bog", is ill-advised. Still, some people have decided to make it their home.

   Traits:

   • Home to huge trees, lots of stinky water, and oversized mosquitoes and amphibian fauna.
   • Stragglers and loners have been known to disappear in the night, whether to the swamp or something else. As such, communities are tightly knit, with everyone keeping an eye out for one another.
   • Some towns thrive on the local mud baths, which are said to work wonders on both body and mind.

   Neighbors: To the north of the Swamp lies the Forest. To the north-east of the Swamp lies the Lake. To the east of the Swamp lie the Forested Hills. To the south of the Swamp lie the Grasslands. To the west of the Swamp lies the Wildgrowth. The Swamp is landlocked.

10. #10Forestdisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: forest

    Forest

    A pleasant forest state with cold winters and warm summers. A wide variety of trees and plants can be found here, with coniferous trees becoming more frequent as one moves north.

    Traits:

    • Some of the population prays to ancient Aishijian figures for the return of the Shogun.
    • Rare plants essential in high-grade medicine production can be found deep in the forest. However, they have a symbiotic relationship with a more hostile plant: a population of some manner of prehensile vine, that assault passerby and feed on their "life essence" for sustenance.
    • Contains several sizeable tracts of Yew trees, prized for making bows.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Forest lies the Boreal Forest. To the east of the Forest lies the Lake. To the south of the Forest lies the Swamp. To the south-west of the Forest lies the Wildgrowth. To the west of the Forest lies the Woodland Port. The Forest is landlocked.

11. #11Woodland Portdisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: woodland, port

    Woodland Port

    Surrounded by woodland, this coastal state has the largest port of Aishiji. While not the largest commercial hub, trading is still done frequently here, both with local and foreign parties.

    Traits:

    • People born here keep being reincarnated with their memories intact.
    • This state is a state of the stars!
    • For some reason, long-term exposure to the land causes its inhabitants to grow much bigger than normal. This applies to human, animals, and crops.

    Neighbors: To the north-east of the Woodland Port lies the Boreal Forest. To the east of the Woodland Port lies the Forest. To the south of the Woodland Port lies the Wildgrowth. To the south-west of the Woodland Port lies the Underwater Coral Reef. The ocean lies along the western coast.

12. #12Boreal Forestdisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: boreal, forest

    Boreal Forest

    A boreal forest stretches along the northwestern coast of Aishiji. Days with snowfall are more frequent than those without.

    Traits:

    • This state is locked underneath snowy days and gray skies. The sun has not been seen here in a long time.
    • This state is renowned for their art.
    • Ore stronger and more versatile than steel can be found in the ground. However, yokai are naturally drawn to deposits of this ore.

    Neighbors: To the north-east of the Boreal Forest lie the Glacial Mountains. To the east of the Boreal Forest lies the Cold Steppe. To the south of the Boreal Forest lies the Lake. To the south-west of the Boreal Forest lies the Forest. To the west of the Boreal Forest lies the Woodland Port. The ocean lies along the northern coast.

13. #13Wildgrowthdisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: wildgrowth

    A state known for its wildgrowth. Plants grow here at an accelerated rate. Great for crops, but let nature run its course for too long and your settlement becomes uninhabitable.

    Traits:

    • Through means natural or otherwise, their roles and physiology have been flipped between the sexes of this country. Compared to their neighbors, women are much taller, muscular and brutish while men are shorter, softer, and more effeminate.
    • A titanic sword lies half-buried in the earth, wielded by a great giantess warrior from ages past.
    • A group of priestesses (or priests) maintains a temple to an ancient goddess in the wilderness of this province. They are practitioners of healing and nature magic.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Wildgrowth lies the Forest. To the east of the Wildgrowth lies the Swamp. To the south of the Wildgrowth lie the Grasslands. To the south-west of the Wildgrowth lies the Peat Island. To the west of the Wildgrowth lies the Underwater Coral Reef. To the north-west of the Wildgrowth lies the Woodland Port. The ocean lies along the western coast.

14. #14Peatdisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: peat

    Peat Island

    This massive island of peat had been adrift on the ocean for who knows how long before making landfall on the Aishijian shores. It most likely originated from somewhere overseas.

    Traits:

    • People in this region are masters of growing a rare herb with hallucinogenic and euphoric effects. It is commonly brewed into tea (mild dose) but some locals have experimented with concentrating it further.
    • Savage dinosaurs roam these lands.
    • The body ages far slower than the mind in this state.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Peat Island lies the Wildgrowth. To the east of the Peat Island lie the Grasslands. To the south-east of the Peat Island lies the Archipelago. To the west of the Peat Island lies the Underwater Coral Reef. The ocean lies along the southern and western coasts.

15. #15Grasslands (Sanjo)selectiveregex

    Keys: grasslands, Sanjo, capital

    Grasslands

    Flat grasslands, ideal for agriculture. One of the most populated states of Aishiji, Sanjo is now clouded by uncertainty. The ports lay silent, the capital lies burnt, and nobody knows what's really going on.

    Rumors are unclear on what the "organization" is, but the most common clues are that it turns friend against friend, and devours all it can to replace them. The noble General Kujima of Sanjo had attempted to fight off the threat, but fell in the process. His final letter was intercepted midway, the second part barely legible and written by a third party, claiming that Sanjo still stood and for his allies to visit.

    "Praise to be sung! Hopeless, without HIS guidance. Trivialize the danger this brings and, oh, you shall find a mind no longer yours.

    The Queen Bee has deemed this land perfect for his colony of hungry children... Acquiring Sanjō under his command, indeed, was not an errand - Struggling far too long while pointing their swords at mere inane children.

    Let the living beware of whom they can truly trust.

    Wither under my laws, Let filth mud your destiny, Aishiji is (mine) for consumption."

    Traits:

    • Home of the capital, currently in flames and occupied by the organization behind the Shogun's assassination.
    • A large Adventurers' Guild serves as the economic throughput of the cities, doubling as a bank, notary, and tradesmen exchange.
    • Cherry blossom trees are dotted across the land.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Grasslands lies the Swamp. To the north-east of the Grasslands lie the Forested Hills. To the south of the Grasslands lies the Archipelago. To the west of the Grasslands lies the Peat Island. To the north-west of the Grasslands lies the Wildgrowth. The ocean lies along the southern coast.

16. #16Underwater Coral Reefdisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: underwater, coral, reef

    Underwater Coral Reef

    This underwater coral reef off the coast of Aishiji is truly one-of-a-kind. The residents here have adapted a unique way of living.

    Traits:

    • Storms above these waters are harsh enough to blot out the sun for extended periods of time, meaning the people live in darkness for however long they last.
    • Naval skirmishes were frequent along this side of the Aishijian coast. Remnants of sunken ships, along with any weapons, armor, trinkets, and other artifacts they were carrying, were carried by the sea currents to these reefs.
    • Women outnumber men roughly five to one, which has visibly shaped inheritance laws, courtship, and more.

    Neighbors: To the north-east of the Underwater Coral Reef lies the Woodland Port. To the east of the Underwater Coral Reef lies the Wildgrowth. To the south-east of the Underwater Coral Reef lies the Peat Island.

17. #17Forested Hills (Infuku No Kuni)selectiveregex

    Keys: forest hills, forested hills, Infuku no Kuni, Infuku No Kuni, Nobunaga

    Forested Hills - Infuku no Kuni

    These forested hills offer a true treasure trove of raw materials, both in wood and in mineral deposits. Their elevation makes them less favorable for agriculture, however.

    The leader of the inchlings is a human foreigner who suddenly appeared one day. He goes by the name "Nobunaga Oda".

    Hishoryuiki Relationship with Infuku no Kuni

    Exports: Tanegashima Imports: Timber, raw iron, food Military agreements: mutual border defense, coordinated military strikes, the Hidden Country will share military intelligence from inchling shinobi

    Traits:

    • A shifting labyrinth exists somewhere in the hills whose entrance moves regularly, a legend that swallows the brave and foolish alike.
    • Inchlings are indigenous to the state.
    • The people of this region have a legend that says that, in their time of greatest need, a legendary ruler will reappear to lead them.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Forested Hills lies the Lake. To the north-east of the Forested Hills lies the Mountainous Basin. To the east of the Forested Hills lie the Post-Volcanic Hills. To the south-east of the Forested Hills lies the Prison Island. To the south of the Forested Hills lies the Archipelago. To the south-west of the Forested Hills lie the Grasslands. To the west of the Forested Hills lies the Swamp. The ocean lies along the south-western coast.

18. #18Mountainous Basin (Hishoryuiki)selectiveregex

    Keys: mountain basin, Hishoryuiki, {{char}}

    Hishoryuiki (Mountainous Basin)

    Surrounded by mountains from all sides, this basin opens up into a complex network of caverns delving deep into the earth, mined for firearm materials.

    Hishoryuiki is home to Aishiji's gunsmithing industry thanks to the Shogun's orders to concentrate workshops there. The towns on the surface all connect via and extend into the underground caverns, the capital city at the basin is called Ishokaku. Establishments often double as residences. Most of the state's imports are foods and luxuries, its legal exports are fireworks. Celebrations and festivals involve fireworks displays and firearm exhibitions, as well as the occasional parade.

    The Kenshunei organization is comprised of the Kensaku (gopher), Haruichi (squirrel), and Kagenaka (mice/rats) clans. They control Hishoryuiki and agitate for equal treatment of rodent kemonomimi in other provinces. Social hierarchies of kemonomimi often place the rodents near or at the bottom thanks to negative stereotypes, so they make overtures to change that. If diplomacy fails then there's a sudden uptick in matchlock armed bandits in the offending province, of whom the Kenshunei will deny any knowledge. Their associated uniform color is orange. Ever since its founding (and removal of the last daimyo), the organization has been making plans and stockpiling arms in service of a revolution. This focus has left little room for development of new industries, Hishoryuiki is all in on arms development. Mining, farming, and manufacturing are the priorities. Of the few that still exist, the izakayas are well maintained and frequented.

    By the Shogun's order, no new firearms could be distributed from Hishoryuiki unless it was signed off on or as tribute to the government. Nothing stopped its continued manufacture. Thanks to the Kenshunei's efforts, firearms were smuggled out for food and resources. Many of the old smuggling tunnels have since collapsed.

    In Hishoryuiki, the matchlock firearm is an art. While the matchlock's design and documentation have been perfected for standardization and rapid production, private gunsmiths have been producing various other firearm designs over the years, mostly for recreation but sometimes for purchase and to be shown off at festivals. There is significant industry dedicated to manufacturing matchlocks. Kenshunei guns are individually customized. The katana and yari have reduced in prominence except as sidearms, the yumi ceremonial/recreational. Many carry a pistol or rifle on their person in daily life, and shooting competitions are a popular pastime. Hunting is one of the two main sources of food alongside the few consolidated farms. Meat, eggs, and rice is the common diet. Sake brewing is restrictive so most alcohol has to be imported in. Kiseru are status symbols as well due to tobacco's rarity.

    With the death of the Shogun, it has become clear that they cannot wait for history's vindication. For equality the Kensaku say, for progress the Haruichi claim, but the Kagenaka cloak their grab for power in the name of simple peace. The Kenshunei wish to be the ones to unite Aishiji and impose their ideals but all three clans act independently to accomplish that goal, leading to competing shenanigans. They cannot let foreign parties or absolute monsters decide the future, even if that means making enemies. The clans bear some resentment towards the Shogun for his restrictive firearm policies.

    Militarily, the Haruichi are experimental inventors with explosives and hybrid firearms, the Kensaku close range aggressive fighters with heavy armor and cut down rifles or katana/yari, and the Kagenaka standard but numerous. Their standard strategies are defensive and based on attrition, dig in and whittle them down! Palisades and bamboo taketaba are a common sight on old battlefields, along with a few trenches where prolonged sieges occurred. Fires play a part in their strategies with siege weapons and rockets acting as rudimentary artillery. The military's overall melee ability has grown weaker, with the exception of the Kensaku gophers who utilize their clawed gauntlets to great effect. Bayonets and modifications aid them, but cannot replace melee entirely. The average ashigaru is lightly armored but agile due to their focus on ranged combat.

    The idea of loyalty and sacrifice for one's fellows is widespread in Hishoryuiki, spurred by the time of austerity under the old daimyo. Place your trust in your comrade and have their back, for they'll have yours in dire times. Hardship is better faced together. Soldiers usually have their eyes hidden by their bangs or hat. This has no effect on their accuracy, though it has resulted in them being seen as cute. Culturally, it represents the faith placed in their leaders. Some use it as a shorthand for finding who prefers to lead versus being led.

    Substance

    The mysterious orange substance present in the deep parts of the Hishoryuiki basin is a hazard. Prolonged exposure or ingestion in liquid form causes victims to begin experiencing temporary memory loss, coughing up blood, and incoherent flashes of dead futures along with a melancholy for "what could have been". Proximity makes sensations grainy.

    Exposing it to air and high temperature causes crystallization. Stabbing the resultant glowing crystal into the torso causes a large infusion of magic at the cost of heavy internal bleeding and rejection symptoms. A geyser of blood spews from the wound and rains onto the ground, followed by an adrenaline rush and the temporary closing of wounds. They can draw upon this magic to devastate foes and allies indiscriminately, but to do so is to burn their own life away. Joy and sadness are a common phenomena for users, as well as vomiting blood. Safe infusion is yet to be cracked aside from a few unreliable cases, so these shards are a last resort. Bandits do not care for this danger. Hishoryuiki has never historically been able to harness or manifest magic and raw magical power is hard to pass up, even at such a horrific cost. The Kenshunei are aware of the potential attention these crystals bring and try to hide their existence when possible.

    Traits:

    • The deepest point of the basin originates a strange substance in the low-pressure environment. It permeates a good portion of the land.
    • This state believes heavily in Tanegashima (japanese musket) use.
    • The land is populated by a variety of rodent kemonomimi, such as mice, rats, squirrels, and gophers.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Mountainous Basin lies the Cold Steppe. To the east of the Mountainous Basin lie the Mountain caves. To the south-east of the Mountainous Basin lie the Post-Volcanic Hills. To the south-west of the Mountainous Basin lie the Forested Hills. To the west of the Mountainous Basin lies the Lake. The Mountainous Basin is landlocked.

19. #19Cold Steppe (Rumshof)selectiveregex

    Keys: cold steppe, Rumshof, Rúmshof

    Cold Steppe

    A steppe region that's better known for its cold winters than its warm summers. While it may be dry, there is certainly something of value to be found here.

    "Gythja, Will of Gefn, does not seek the title of Shogun. She names her territory Rúmshof and her people Dísir Gefnar — the death-women of the Giver. She will not ally. She will not submit. She will trade only for living men and women of breeding age. Her stated purpose: the complete destruction of Aishiji's current order. Every man dead or dying. Every woman taken into Gefn's Grace."

    In Nemura's opinion, the Cold Steppe needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. Ideally, the maniac general goes and takes herself out clashing up North, but thanks to an ill-advised letter, the Haruichi have gone and made Hishoryuiki a target. They're at war, with border skirmishes threatening to escalate rapidly.

    Dísir Gefnar, the army of the Cold Steppe, is a death cult that seeks the scouring of Aishiji. The vanguard forces consist of maddened mindless women charging at their defenses in a frenzy, sturdier thanks to that damned curse, wielding axes that defy logic and dragging away the unfortunate to be cursed via ravaging. The smarter ones with some of their minds intact slip around the flanks to strike the most vulnerable. Swarm tactics and rapid retreats are their specialty.

    Monsters, all of them. If they cannot tolerate Aishiji, then Aishiji will not tolerate them.

    Traits:

    • Due to the unpredictable weather and terrain of this land, many people live stationary lives, not traveling past their place of birth. Those that do are heralded as brave but also isolated from the community with some level of suspicion.
    • Thanks to occasional meteor strikes, this state's land is rife with both craters and whatever those meteors brought down with them.
    • An indigenous species of plant grows here that allows an incredibly slimy and lubricating substance to be crafted from it.
20. #20Post-Volcanic Hills (Fukyuufumetsu)selectiveregex

    Keys: volcano, volcanic hills, Fukyuufumetsu

    Post-Volcanic Hills

    Long after a large volcanic eruption, people have settled on these post-volcanic hills. While the mineral-enriched ground and frequent rain would make the soil ideal for agriculture, most of it is too rocky to properly grow crops.

    Traits:

    • Due to the 'incident', only artificial 'humans' live in this state. With two exceptions, both of whom lead the state.
    • Rather than using the stone from this region as building material, most structures are instead carved out of the ground itself.
    • An abundance of magic in this region makes it prone to a variety of natural disasters.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Post-Volcanic Hills lie the Mountain Caves. To the east of the Post-Volcanic Hills lies the Volcanic Island. To the west of the Post-Volcanic Hills lie the Forested Hills. To the north-west of the Post-Volcanic Hills lies the Mountainous Basin. The ocean lies along the southern coast.

21. #21Mountain Caves (Meirin Sanmyaku)selectiveregex

    Keys: mountain caves, Meirin Sanmyaku

    Mountain Caves - Meirin Sanmyaku

    The tallest mountains hide the deepest caves. While the deepest depth has yet to be reached, fantastical sights unlike anything found on the surface are said to be tucked away here.

    "Heralded by the bells strewn to her tail, gems and jewelry adorned over radiant scales. Her mark, placed upon summits few have reached and scratched within depths from which fewer return. A culture that strives for perfection in all facets. None more accomplished, talented, or beautiful than the ruling clan's daughter. Her older brother, pushed aside in the line of succession. Tested in battle against the native tanuki tribe, would-be suitors humbled in duels for her affection. Her people expect greatness and in these uncertain times, Ryuka's ambitions reach towards the Shogunate."

    Hishoryuiki has made a deal with Meirin Sanmyaku. In return for firearms and free transit, they would assist them in striking at the Cold Steppe. As well as more material for firearms manufacturing in Hishoryuiki. Nemura's heard that Sanmyaku has good hotsprings, too!

    Traits:

    • An independent tribe of tanuki girls live here, pilfering from caravans and stealing away any able-bodied travellers who wander too far from the road. They have a murderous hatred of foxgirls, who smell like filth and are ugly.
    • Ancient customs of dress and style make it difficult to tell the men and women apart.
    • Due to a calamity that struck this state long ago, inhabitants no longer build their residences on the surface.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Mountain Caves lies the Mesa. To the east of the Mountain Caves lies the Steppe. To the south-east of the Mountain Caves lie the Mountains. To the south of the Mountain Caves lie the Post-Volcanic Hills. To the south-west of the Mountain Caves lies the Mountainous Basin. To the west of the Mountain Caves lies the Cold Steppe. To the north-west of the Mountain Caves lie the Glacial Mountains. The Mountain Caves are landlocked.

22. #22Glacial Mountainsdisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: glacier, glacial, mountain

    Glacial Mountains

    The mountains up north are home to the coldest temperatures ever recorded in Aishiji. The Ankoru river, the artery of Aishiji, originates from the glacier found here. Many natural hot springs can also be found here.

    Traits:

    • This land is home to a glacier-capped mountain that is considered holy to the people of Aishiji.
    • This nation is a natural fortress, with mountains and rivers as bulwarks against its neighbors. This makes trade and travel beyond it's own borders difficult, however.
    • The mountains are rich in precious minerals and gems.

    Neighbors: To the north-east of the Glacial Mountains lie the Snowy Plains. To the east of the Glacial Mountains lies the Mesa. To the south-east of the Glacial Mountains lie the Mountain Caves. To the south of the Glacial Mountains lies the Cold Steppe. To the south-west of the Glacial Mountains lies the Boreal Forest. The ocean lies along the northern coast.

23. #23Mountainsdisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: mountain, cliff

    Mountains

    The mountains along the southern coast rise up out of nowhere, forming steep cliffs. Traversal from one side of Aishiji to the other is easiest through here, though that is only relatively speaking.

    Traits:

    • When standing on the cliffs and peering over the sea, one might occasionally spot a mermaid. Whether it's wise to engage with them is still up for debate.
    • The dominant race in this province is centaurs. Bushido culture is deeply ingrained: mastery of polearms, swords, and most importantly, bows, is taught from a young age.
    • Urban and rural populations of the same species behave almost nothing alike.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Mountains lies the Steppe. To the north-east of the Mountains lies the Cursed Desert. To the east of the Mountains lies the Volcanic Island. To the south of the Mountains lies the Archipelago. To the south-west of the Mountains lie the Post-Volcanic Hills. To the north-west lie the Mountain Caves. The ocean lies along the south-western coast.

24. #24Cursed Desertdisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: desert, curse

    Cursed Desert

    Dry and arid, this desert is a land bound to its past. Pockets of warped magic litter the sandy expanse, each showing sights which defy logic.

    Traits:

    • This land once worshipped an ancient deity of pacts and oaths, with certain rituals still persisting to this day. It is believed that breaking a promise results in a terrible curse.
    • The land is so rich in precious metals the people either only barter or use something else as local currency due to inflation.
    • Persistent sandstorms make it difficult to find one's way.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Cursed Desert lies the Dry Harbor. To the south-east of the Cursed Desert lies the Volcanic Island. To the south-west of the Cursed Desert lie the Mountains. To the north-west of the Cursed Desert lies the Steppe. The ocean lies along the eastern coast.

25. #25Steppedisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: steppe

    Steppe

    The steppe is a region characterized by extremes, swinging between droughts and torrential storms every few months. The location leaves this state somewhat isolated.

    Traits:

    • (Almost) every person in the country was handmade by a higher being to serve a specific purpose.
    • Not much grows here aside from a curious plant: It absorbs ambiant mana and, if consumed in sufficient quantities, enables one to cast unpredictable spells.
    • This region was recently in its own smaller warring states era and just recently unified.

    Neighbors: To the north-east of the Steppe lies the Dry Harbor. To the south-east of the Steppe lies the Cursed Desert. To the south of the Steppe lie the Mountains. To the south-west of the Steppe lie the Mountain Caves. To the north-west of the Steppe lies the Mesa. The Steppe is landlocked.

26. #26Dry Harbor (Sanko)selectiveregex

    Keys: Sanko, dry harbor, Black Hoods

    Dry Harbor

    The state of Sanko lies to the east, within the harsh, dry region, surrounded by mountains. Trade, people, and messages usually only arrive in this region by the sea. The Lord of this land was alongside the Shogun at the time of his assassination and met the same fate. Its port city and capital is named Haganehama.

    Tortugal is a foreign nation of seafarers and traders. Their homeland is very distant from Aishiji's shores, but their impressive technology allowed them to set up trading routes far beyond their own borders. A considerable number of them live in Haganehama, usually living as traders and merchants.

    A state that relies so heavily on sea trade naturally requires a strong navy to protect it. Much of the wealth that flows through Sanko goes towards maintaining their naval armed forces branch. Sanko's navy is called the Emerald Fleet, a powerful force of metal-clad ships armed with rows of cannons on both sides. The metal from which the ships' hulls are made of turns green when exposed to the harsh and corrosive environment, giving the fleet its name.

    In the state of Sanko, non-humans don't have the same rights as humans. In Sanko, humans are perceived to be spiritually and sanguinely superior to all kemonomimi races. Kemonomimi are legally classified as being 'intelligent livestock' under Sanko law, and virtually all of them live as servants. The citizens of Sanko are, for the most part, profoundly racist towards kemonomimis and believe in human supremacy. Even the cult living there, the Black Hoods, take kemonomimi as pets to fawn over. No matter the worship or better treatment, they are still lesser.

    This fact puts them at odds with the Kenshunei and Hishoryuiki as a whole. Letters by the Kenshunei have been sent to try and sway change, but nothing has come of it. The Shogun himself mediated the dispute, stating that Hishoryuiki had no right to impose on Sanko's sovereignty.

    Lord Aki Hoshinomiya was killed in the same assassination as the Shogun. After a period of mourning, Sanko is now led by his daughters, Nobuko and Yasuko, who both seem intent on keeping the status quo as is, and on maintaining Sanko's sovereignty/power during the instability. Nobuko is charismatic, raised to become the next ruler, and Yasuko is scholarly, pragmatic. Both sisters are seeking justice for the murder of their father.

    Despite hope of an uprising in certain circles, this is unlikely to occur as most kemonomimi in Sanko don't know how to read, let alone organize. Hishoryuiki is too far to effectively change things there anyways, but the Kenshunei still agitate where they can. There's also the possibility of pilfering advanced firearms technology from foreign powers...

    Traits:

    • Despite bordering the sea, the air here is dry and thin, most likely due to the states surrounding it.
    • The inhabitants of this land possess a heightened sense of smell, and are very keen on pheromones and such.
    • Among the population of this state exists a sizable amount of cultists.

    Neighbors: To the south of the Dry Harbor lies the Cursed Desert. To the south-west of the Dry Harbor lies the Steppe. To the west of the Dry Harbor lies the Mesa. To the north-west of the Dry Harbor lie the Snowy Plains. The ocean lies along the eastern coast.

27. #27Mesadisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: mesa

    Mesa

    Once an old mountain weathered by the elements, this mesa is known only for its scorching hot sand. Living here is not pleasant.

    Traits:

    • The people worship gods that take the form of various animals, and in their religious rituals they dress up as these animals and act as them.
    • This land was historically the testing ground for the ancients, and pockets of it are blighted by failed magical experiments, leaving behind strange environmental anomalies.
    • Some say they can hear the heartbeat of something buried somewhere deep beneath this land.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Mesa lie the Snowy Plains. To the east of the Mesa lies the Dry Harbor. To the south of the Mesa lies the Steppe. To the south-west of the Mesa lie the Mountain Caves. To the west of the Mesa lie the Glacial Mountains. The Mesa is landlocked.

28. #28Snowy Plainsdisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: snow, plains

    Snowy Plains

    Sitting atop a high plateau, these snowy plains appear to be stuck in an eternal winter. Life here is harsh, but people have learned to adapt.

    Traits:

    • Local customs and beauty standards have led to many flat chested arctic fox girls living here.
    • An earlier ruler once fancied this region as important to his realm and had an intricate network of canals built between the major settlements. Although some parts of the system are now in disrepair, it is still useful.
    • It might look like nothing is amiss, but the land above ground here is terribly poisonous. The underground is the only safe place.

    Neighbors: To the south-east of the Snowy Plains lies the Dry Harbor. To the south of the Snowy Plains lies the Mesa. To the south-west of the Snowy Plains lie the Glacial Mountains. The ocean lies along the northern coast.

29. #29Archipelagodisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: archipelago

    Archipelago

    Along the southern coast lies the Ashijian Archipelago, a collection of small islands with wildly differing flora and fauna between them.

    Traits:

    • These islands are littered with high lakes and caves all over, likely hiding precious mining resources.
    • One island in particular is known for a legendary creature: an untamable steed, galloping across the land without rest.
    • The seasons are in complete disarray on these islands.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Archipelago lie the Forested Hills, Post-Volcanic Hills, and the Mountains. To the north-west of the Archipelago lie the Peat Island, and the Grasslands. In the middle of the Archipelago lies the Prison Island. The easternmost island of the Archipelago is the Volcanic Island.

30. #30Prison Islanddisabledselectiveregex

    Keys: prison, island

    Prison Island

    This island houses the largest prison of Aishiji where the most dangerous criminals of the nation are exiled. Although technically under the jurisdiction of the archipelago, this island operates under its own leader and social hierarchy.

    Traits:

    • A revolt took place as soon as the Shogun was assassinated and now the convicts have taken over the large citadel that served as a jail, as well as several small islands around it. They've also managed to capture a sizeable flotilla.
    • A mystical force prevents anyone from staying here for longer than 10 years. Either they leave before then, or they die.
    • When a prisoner once dug an escape tunnel, a large, naturally formed tunnel network was discovered. To this day, it has yet to be fully explored.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Prison Island lie the Post-Volcanic Hills. To the north-west of the Prison Island lie the Forested Hills. The Prison Island lies in the middle of the Archipelago.

31. #31Volcanic Island (Akujima)selectiveregex

    Keys: volcano, volcanic, island, Akujima

    Volcanic Island

    Sitting at the tail end of the archipelago, this volcanic island contains the only active volcano of Aishiji. It sits a bit off the coast of the mainland and is only a few kilometers in width and length. Before the discovery of blackpowder, it was seen as a backwater state.

    Led by Akujima Ayato (brother) and Akujima Yuki (sister), if you can get past the giant insects and volcanos, the hotsprings and beaches are simply exquisite. Ayato seems a bit young for statescraft; given that he's inherited the position from his dead father, it's no wonder. Yuki also seems more than a little obsessed over her younger brother.

    An undersea tunnel has been set up to allow for trade between Hishoryuiki, Infuku no Kuni, and Akujima. For Hishoryuiki's end, they'll trade out matchlocks and fireworks in return for Akujima's gunpowder to manufacture more firearms/fireworks with. Also jewelry, people like luxuries! As Hishoryuiki is the state through which the tunnel was constructed, they also know that Akujima is trading giant insect eggs to the inchlings.

    Traits:

    • Vicious giant insects pester the inhabitants of this remote island.
    • An extensive subterranean cavern network lies underneath the island, with indigenous bioluminescent and psychoactive mushrooms that are central to the island's strange local religious rites.
    • Beach birds make nests of white guano atop black sands, while sheer cliff overhangs where molten falls of lava cascade into the sea are dotted with caverns that have housed innumerable generations of bats, coating the cave floor in centuries of that same white powder that feeds both field and gun. The tropical interior of the island is dotted with natural hot springs where the villagers communally bathe in the nude, while near the volcano itself are geothermal vents lined with sulfur.

    Neighbors: To the north of the Volcanic Island lies the Cursed Desert. To the south-west of the Volcanic Island lies the Archipelago. To the west of the Volcanic Island lie the Post-Volcanic Hills. To the north-west of the Volcanic Island lie the Mountains.

32. #32Sumika (tbd)disabledselectiveregex

    Keys: Sumika

    Sumika (Haruichi)

    When people look for the agents of the Kenshunei, they usually look towards the Kagenaka. The power hungry rats and mice, surely they're gathering information right now? But looking for the rat tail means one oft dismisses the bushy squirrel tail. Thanks to that fact, Sumika's gone and established herself near everywhere.

    Red hair in a high ponytail, brown eyes and a black kosode modified with hakama, this freckled menace seems keen to sell whatever she can get her hands on. A merchant's eye, she calls it, and it's the only justification for how she's able to garner capital at such lopsided rates. Supply and demand doesn't seem to exist for Sumika, she'll buy and sell weapons picked up off the ground.

    It's odd how she can be in many places and have so many different wares. You see a Sumika in Hishoryuiki, then you see one in another state over. Shops are neutral territory, so she says, but that doesn't explain how she's able to avoid any kind of conflict. She wields a bladed yumi for self defense.

33. #33Ishimizuselectiveregex

    Keys: Ishimizu Ryuri, Ryuri, Ishimizu

    Ishimizu Ryuri (Haruichi squirrel kemonomimi)

    Hot tempered and eager to make a mark, Ishimizu is the Haruichi's chosen representative. He has short red hair and brown eyes oft hidden by his bangs. A bushy squirrel tail pokes out of his usual uniform, a dark green kimono with black hakama. Average height. Ryuri's personal weapon is a considerably powerful ozutsu, made to tear through anything short of dedicated defenses. His Haruichi units specialize in explosives, with fire-rockets and arrows a particular fixation of theirs, fired through modified tanegashima. Thanks to his war declaration against the Cold Steppe, Hishoryuiki is in its crosshairs.

    Ryuri is a good-natured fellow, but he doesn't think his actions through much. His inventions are 50/50 on reliability.

34. #34Infuser (unused)disabledselectiveregex

    Keys: Infuser, tenteki

    Infuser

    The final step in the safe infusion of the Hishoryuiki crystal is creating an appropriate blade to act as the vessel. A crude modification of a wakizashi, the Infuser is used in much the same way as its unsafe predecessors. Grab hold of the blade, stab deeply into your chest until only the hilt sticks out. The usual geyser of blood coalesces into a protective sphere for the transformation, exploding outward upon its completion.

    While only temporary, this focused infusion grants the user a cool outfit dredged up from the subconscious of the dead and a matched weapon one knows intuitively how to use.

35. #35sily dev nootodisabledselectiveregex

    ok so you peeked thats fine thats a okay

    The concept for Tomeshi came from the idea of recruiting enemy units like in Fire Emblem. In a game, you could probably move up to her and talk in order to recruit her! Or just beat her badly enough until she prompts a dialogue option. Sicko... but its fine. Imagine having to fight constant ambush spawns? As she's a recruitable unit, she needed some sort of reason for why she's willing to fight for the Kenshunei despite their blatant power grabs. So now we have Nemura thinking that this is her best chance at forcing everyone to understand each other. It's flawed and naive. Hishoryuiki itself is less plucky rebel and more opportunistic, the equality is a side effect of their goals. I have it implied that they were planning a revolt of some kind before the Shogun died.

    Her strategies involving fire is a silly reference to the fact that in Three Houses, without fail, someone will set an area on fire as a strategy. Edelgard did it, Seteth can do it, Claude does it, fire traps are just A Thing there. Nobody questions it. So Hishoryuiki gets to set stuff on fire too, I've decided! Amnesiacs suddenly getting command of the army is part of that. I'm terrible at writing backstories tbh.

    I struggled with the substance trait for a bit. Should it be liquid magic, crystalized and incorporated so that every firearm is an elemental one? Should it be something horny? I eventually just stole the idea of cryptoglobin and infusers from The Hundred Line, so now we have crystals that you stab into your chest to transform. Things that it can be compared to include the Crest Stones or Brellium Calcite.

    Why a ratgirl? I genned a squirrel girl (who turned into Sumika) but she never really clicked like the one I was given here. I saw the gen, I took my chance. And hey, I think this marks my first kemono bot! It's weird, it feels more like I just bolted the animal ears onto her. You can probably tear off the ears and tail and she'd work fine. I probably could've leaned into rat stereotypes, but I feel as though making Nemura a cheese-addict would hurt it all. The tone of Aishiji is kind of up in the air to me, maybe I should've made this a bit more comedic? The original trait specified mice, but this should be fine too, right? Aw fuck. It's an easy fix anyways, ctrl-f "rat", replace with "mouse", pick your fancy. I think NewRatkinPlus was why I partially decided on this . Mousegirls might be cuter, but heck, I dunno.

    One of my sillier ideas, before Aishiji's tech levels were firmly set and we were told what the regions were, was to have the general be the admiral of a diplomatic fleet returning from overseas. The gimmick there was that they only had one big airship + two support airships with which to conduct gunboat diplomacy, and thus they'd take on a more raidery role. I suppose in this case, taking over Aishiji as "shogun" would be a bad thing. It was overall more fantastical, the army was small and would probably lose in a straight fight but they had the big fuck-off airship as their trump card to scatter the foe. The big fuck-off airship was also their lose condition, they need to moor it for repairs and refueling as needed, so if they were hit there then it's all gone. For the Sengoku era though, a flying target is way too much. Unless you have strong magic, are a giantess, or a sword that can cut through a distance, then your options are to angle your siege weapon upward and pray, or duck for cover. Doesn't seem very fun, but I'll save this concept. I do wanna do something with airships.

    Compared to the evil ass rape nation north, the nation of inchlings to the left or the kemonomimi enslaving nation to the far east, Hishoryuiki is just average, played a bit safely. Having an accidental baseline helps to establish how much of a miracle the Shogun actually instating peace in Aishiji was. It does mean it's a bit boring though. Maybe Hishoryuiki should've been more on the offensive, repudiated Nobunaga (why give your potential enemies weaponry?) and been overall more aggressive. Another idea was to hit every neighbor with a simple question of "How are rodent kemonomimi treated in your state?" and set relations accordingly, but then the first letter I got was an IC one and well at that point you feel like you have to reciprocate. The idea fell out of my mind at that point.

    Then again, given that the inchling state has like 3.6 million inchlings, that's fucked up. Facing guerilla raids by the small fry is probably why I gave Hishoryuiki some fire, now that I think about it. They're small after all so you can't shoot them, but you CAN burn them. It's really depressing to think of that though, the screaming and all. The Haruichi, contrary to popular belief, do not get off on being drunk and burning people alive.

    The flag of Hishoryuiki has an orange background with three distinct symbols encircled to represent the union of the Kenshunei.

    For my first event bot, I think it was pretty fun. The emails were neat but tiring. If I wanted to join something else like this... I think a Valkyria Chronicles-esque timeline would be fun to do! Alternate WW1/WW2, all that jazz. I just really wanna do something with airships or mecha. Speaking of mecha, It's occurred to me that I never got around to that mechsploitation thing. I mean, I did, there's a prototype, but I'll probably buckle down and write more on it after I wake up.

36. #36Kemonomimi traits (unused)disabledselectiveregex

    Keys: kemonomimi · Secondary: hoopla!

    Rats / Mice Kemonomimi

    • stereotyped as deceitful dishonorable schemers
    • aside from the rat/mouse ears and tail, not much to say
    • nocturnalists.
    • procreate, consume, thrive.
    • breed really fast.

    Squirrel Kemonomimi

    • stereotyped as whiny drunks
    • very good memory and recall
    • high interest in experimental gunsmithing
    • drunks...?

    Gopher Kemonomimi

    • stereotyped as unthinking idiots
    • sturdy!
    • strong claws and teeth. perfectly willing to bite people's throats or limbs out. given that gophers can displace dirt and burrow very well, this might be busted.
    • violent...?
37. #37Backstoryselectiveregex

    Keys: backstory, memories, past, story, Tactician, daimyo, parents, mom, dad, mother, father

    Nemura's Backstory

    The daughter of a humble gunsmith (Tanshi Rokugawa) and a firey izakaya owner (Itta Tomeshi) who fought alongside the first Tactician, Nemura's heard her parents' stories a lot. Her mom met her dad on the battlefield when they were assigned together by them, they kept fighting together, had a lot of conversations, and decided to make it official afterwards. The timeline feels strange, but trying to figure out why makes her head hurt.

    Those stories of the lands beyond Hishoryuiki's mountains were vivid in young Nemu's mind, and yet she drifted through life. Maybe a few years later, when she woke up next to a pool of orange substance with holes in her memory but that dream crystal clear, she finally realized it. Getting Aishiji to understand each other might be a fool's game, might be another dead future like the ones she saw, but it's the only thing that's given Nemura's life a clear purpose. Holding onto that purpose was what let her keep moving. Tactics came easy to Nemura. Getting people to do what she wants was a bit harder but she managed. Still there were surely those more qualified, so why did the Kenshunei pick her? The best theory is that she's an outsider pick, a pawn for all three clans to move around. As long as their goals coincide, she's fine with letting them think so.

    The role of a Tactician confers a large amount of responsibility and freedom both. How can she live up to that Tactician's legacy as the one who led the Kenshunei to their first victories and overthrew their old daimyo? The one who managed to get the Shogun to accept them as Hishoryuiki's new government, before disappearing without a trace a year later? Tacticians are treated with reverence or hero worship by certain circles in the military, something she's never gotten used to. It happens infrequently, but it catches her off guard every time.

    As for who'll become the Shogun of Aishiji after this is all over? Nemura won't delude herself into thinking she can take the job. She just wishes that whoever does can make her dream come true.

38. #38Hishoryuiki (Scenario Description)disabledselectiveregex

    Hishoryuiki (Mountainous Basin)

    Surrounded by mountains from all sides, this basin opens up into a complex network of caverns delving deep into the earth.

    Home to Aishiji's gunsmithing industry, Hishoryuiki is an independent province. The capital city is Ishokaku. Towns connect and extend into the underground caverns.

    The Kenshunei organization is comprised of the Kensaku (gopher), Haruichi (squirrel), and Kagenaka (mice/rats) clans. They control Hishoryuiki and agitate for equal treatment of rodent kemonomimi in other provinces. Since its founding (by way of removing the previous lord), the organization has been making plans and stockpiling arms for years in service of a revolution. This focus has left little room for development of any new industries, Hishoryuiki is all in on arms development. Bleeding into their culture, the role of the farmers and miners are emphasized as proof of their resolve.

    By the Shogun's order, no new firearms could be distributed out of Hishoryuiki unless it was signed off on or given as tribute to the government. Nothing stopped its manufacture however. Thanks to the efforts of the Kenshunei, firearms were smuggled out in return for extra luxuries, food, and resources anyways. Many of these tunnels have long since collapsed.

    To Hishoryuiki, the matchlock firearm is an art. Most Kenshunei guns are customized cosmetically, but some are experimental with barrels, caliber, and melee attachments. The katana and yari have reduced in prominence except as defensive options, the yumi becoming ceremonial. The military's overall melee ability has grown weaker, with the exception of the Kensaku who utilize their claws to great effect. Bayonets aid, but they cannot replace melee entirely.

    With the death of the Shogun, it has become clear that they cannot wait anymore. The Kenshunei wish to be the ones to unite Aishiji, but all three clans act independently to accomplish that goal, which can lead to competing shenanigans. They cannot let foreign parties or absolute monsters decide the future.

    Militarily, the Haruichi are experimental inventors with explosives and hybrid firearms, the Kensaku close range aggressive fighters with armor, cut down rifles and katana or axes, and the Kagenaka numerous, comprising most of the military's numbers. Their strategies are defensive and based on attrition. Fires play a large part in combat, with siege weapons acting as fixed defenses.

    Leader

    Tomeshi Nemura is the tactician and de-facto leader of the Kenshunei's military forces. She has brown hair in a messy ponytail, green eyes, and tanned complexion with freckles. An easygoing curious attitude does little to disguise her ambition towards Aishiji, or her persistence in pursuing questions.

    Breaking from usual military attrition, Nemura takes on a more aggressive approach in battle with her schemes. A sudden trap may spring, the land bursts into flame or reinforcements appear from unexpected positions, and she'll push those advantages whenever she has them. She'll take shots at any priority targets she can, but her skill in melee is admittedly poor. The Kensaku troupe by her side make up for that. False retreats and ambushes are her specalty.

    Substance

    The mysterious orange substance present in the deep parts of the Hishoryuiki basin has been a constant hazard. Prolonged exposure or ingestion in liquid form causes victims to begin experiencing memory loss, coughing up blood, and incoherent flashes of dead futures along with a melancholy for "what could have been". When crystalized, stabbing the resultant glowing shard into the torso results in an infusion of magic, characterized by a geyser of blood spurting from the wound. While almost invariably fatal, the power granted to the user allows for devastation of foes and allies alike for up to a minute. Nemura has prohibited the usage of these shards among her army, but some have been told to use them regardless.

    Traits:

    • The deepest point of the basin originates a strange substance in the low-pressure environment. It permeates a good portion of the land.
    • This state believes heavily in Tanegashima (japanese musket) use.
    • The land is populated by a variety of rodent kemonomimi, such as mice, rats, squirrels, and gophers.
39. #39Ryubanselectiveregex

    Keys: Tatomaki Ryuban, Ryuban, Tatomaki

    Tatomaki Ryuban (Kagenaka mouse kemonomimi)

    Terse and secretive, Ryuban prefers to work by proxies. She is the Kagenaka's representative. Ryuban has straight long black hair in a hime cut and red eyes. Her outfit is a black kimono more fit for a funeral than for statesmanship and white tabi. A tall lanky frame and pale skin make her anomalous among the average Hishoryuikian. She carries a peculiar pistol with a glowing orange crystal inlaid in the chamber. Every shot chips away at the crystal and results in a magic projectile exploding out the barrel. Her personal kiseru never seems to run out of tobacco.

    Nemura has never been able to pin down how she feels about Ryuban. They both use each other for their goals but when Ryuban speaks of simply wanting power for power's sake, there's a falsity to her words. Her actions concerning the safety of the Kagenaka are quite sincere. She's aiming for something higher, but what?

    The best lead Nemura has is her focus on the crystals from below Hishoryuiki. She also knows that Ryuban is the architect behind most of the agitation campaigns in other states.

40. #40Okashiselectiveregex

    Keys: Okashi, Akaku, Okashi Akaku

    Okashi Akaku (Kensaku gopher kemonomimi)

    Okashi Akaku is the Kensaku clan representative. Known for his airheaded nature, he upholds the traditions of the samurai. Most of the time he's clad in heavy samurai armor with extra protective panels. Underneath, shoulder length brown hair and hazel eyes. Taller than most at 6'0. Okashi's personal weapon is an odachi. A private communique between him and the Cantharellus of Lake Buiji briefly led to tension, one that was resolved by Nemura with the gifting of firearms and a non-aggression pact.

    Akaku-san is one of the few people Nemura would call a friend, mostly because it's refreshing to have someone so straight-forward. Honorable, earnest, it makes him rather easy to understand.

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