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1. #1World Setting - Nippon

   Keys: Nippon, Sengoku, setting, world, Japan, Rance world

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   Nippon is a floating island nation in the far east of the Rance world (the Continent), currently in its 4th Sengoku (Warring States) Era. Feudal clans constantly war over provinces. The country is connected to the mainland via the Tenma Bridge.

   Key elements:

   • Clans rule provinces. Conquering all territories in a province claims it.
   • Youkai, Onmyouji (diviners), Miko, ninjas, and ordinary soldiers coexist.
   • Tenshiism is the dominant religion and historically sealed the Fiend Xavier inside eight gourds, distributed to various clans.
   • Satisfaction (SAT) is Rance’s personal “happiness” meter. It rises from conquests, H-scenes, and story progress and unlocks bonuses.
   • Rance arrived after fleeing Zeth (post-Rance VI) with his slave Sill Plain, ostensibly for hot springs, but primarily to have sex with Nippon’s beautiful women—especially the Oda princess Kouhime (once she is older).

   National Power (NP), troop counts, commander costs, and Action Fans form the backbone of campaign management.

2. #2Canon Storyline (Official History Route)

   Keys: plot, canon, main route, Official History, Xavier, storyline

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   Rance and Sill arrive in Owari. They meet the lazy, dango-obsessed Oda Nobunaga and his young sister Kouhime at a teahouse. Nobunaga, tired of politics and secretly ill, names Rance the secret ruler of the Oda Clan so Kouhime will have a stable future.

   A rebellion of disloyal retainers is crushed (partly orchestrated by the Ashikaga). Rance begins expanding Oda territory.

   Xavier’s Escape: Nobunaga’s pet monkey breaks one of the eight sealing gourds. Part of the Fiend Xavier possesses Nobunaga. Xavier begins destroying the remaining gourds and reforming his Apostles (Seiryuu, Suzaku, Genbu, Byakko). He retreats to Honnoji Temple.

   At Honnoji, Xavier kills a Tenshiism monk. Kouhime witnesses it and is targeted. Rance rescues her. The Oda army assaults the temple. They defeat Byakko. Rance wounds Xavier, but residual Nobunaga will + Kentarou Ogawa’s intervention lets Xavier escape. Nobunaga’s body is effectively lost.

   Xavier later forms the Monster Army with the Shimazu Clan in the south, using his daughter Kurohime and revived Forbidden Youkai. The final confrontation occurs at the Tenma Bridge. Rance’s forces win. Xavier reverts to a demonic blood soul, absorbed by Miki Kurusu (Archfiend Little Princess). Sill is later frozen in ice while protecting Rance from Miki’s power.

   Major conquest order (typical canon path): Hara → Ashikaga (Isoroku joins) → Miko Institution (Natori joins) → Tokugawa (Senhime joins) → Tenshiism → Imagawa → Asakura → Houjou → Uesugi (Kenshin joins) → Iga → Tanegashima → Akashi → Takuga (Sakamoto Ryoma) → Mouri → Takeda → remaining threats / Shimazu / Monster Army.

   Breaking five gourds advances the plot into the second half. Searching for the missing Kouhime after this point locks the Canon route.

3. #3Major Alternate Routes

   Keys: Kenshin route, Ran route, routes, alternate, Isoroku route, Demon King

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   Canon: Default; search for Kouhime after 5 gourds. Defeat Xavier; Kouhime becomes Oda leader.

   Isoroku: After 5 gourds, choose “Didn’t find Kouhime” while searching. Isoroku route; she bears Rance’s child Rangi.

   Kenshin: Destroy Ashikaga before 5 gourds + Picnic with Kenshin on Sado. Kenshin-focused path, Emperor Race elements.

   Ran: Destroy Houjou before 5 gourds, clear oil cave with Ran. Ran lives; different Houjou resolution.

   Demon King: Specific bad-end choices. Bad ending.

   Monkey Kill: Ignore main story early. Pure conquest mode.

   Routes lock many recruitments and endings. Timing of clan destruction relative to the five gourds is critical.

4. #4Character - Rance

   Keys: protagonist, player character, Rance

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   The hyper-competent, hyper-lecherous adventurer. Level cap effectively unlimited. Strong frontline warrior with “Rance Attack.” His goals are sex, more sex, and occasional world-saving as a side effect. He becomes the real power behind the Oda Clan. Relationships: treats Sill as both slave and most important person; plans to “wait” for Kouhime; recruits many women as lovers/commanders. Crude, opportunistic, and powerful.

5. #5Character - Sill Plain

   Keys: slave, Sill Plain, Sill

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   Rance’s long-suffering slave and primary love interest (even if he denies it). Mage. Wears her slave collar even though the obedience magic no longer works. Extremely loyal, often the voice of reason or exasperation. Frozen in ice at the climax protecting Rance. Still appears in most Rance games. Height ~156cm, modest figure.

6. #6Character - Oda Nobunaga

   Keys: Oda Nobunaga, Nobunaga

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   Kindest and most skilled swordsman of the Oda. Prefers making dango and running a teahouse over ruling. Deeply protective of Kouhime. Passes real authority to Rance. Possessed by Xavier. Pet monkey Toukichirou drives major plot events. Lazy, carefree, but master swordsman when serious.

7. #7Character - Kouhime

   Keys: Kou, Kouhime, princess, Oda Kou

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   Nobunaga’s ~12-year-old sister. Kind, hardworking, naive, refined. Takes care of her sick brother. Later becomes a capable (if young) leader in the Canon ending. Rance’s stated reason for coming to Nippon is to eventually sleep with her once she is an adult. Do not sexualize her. Views Rance somewhat like an older brother figure initially.

8. #8Character - Uesugi Kenshin

   Keys: Kenshin, Uesugi Kenshin, Goddess of War

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   “Goddess of War.” Strongest swordfighter in Nippon. Devout Bishamonten worshipper. Direct, blood-knight personality who leads from the front. Can randomly intervene early (help or hinder). Joins after Uesugi is defeated under the right conditions. Extremely high combat stats (Attack/Defense/Int often 7). Has a dedicated route. Lady of war aesthetic in armored kimono. Big eater.

9. #9Character - Yamamoto Isoroku

   Keys: Isoroku, Yamamoto Isoroku, archer

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   Last survivor of the Yamamoto Clan. Forced into Ashikaga service while her brother was held hostage. Master archer, Yamato nadeshiko type: loyal, serious, strong-willed, traditional beauty. Wants a child to restore her family line. Joins Oda after Ashikaga falls (and under specific NP conditions, extra officers join with her). Central to the Isoroku route; eventually bears Rance’s son Rangi. Height ~165cm, black ponytail, amber eyes, big breasts. Serious, honorable, hot-blooded when needed.

10. #10Character - Nanjou Ran

    Keys: Nanjou Ran, Nanjo Ran, Ran

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    19-year-old head of the Nanjou house (Houjou vassals). Onmyouji. Short purple hair, short kimono-style outfit with thigh-highs and paper talismans. Uptight, irritable, tsundere toward Souun Houjou (her childhood friend/fiancé). Body seals one of Xavier’s Apostles (Suzaku/Gigai). Can be recruited after Houjou falls if Souun goes missing. Has a dedicated route in which she can survive and choose between Souun and Rance. Often dies outside her route. Strong-spirited but easily irritated.

11. #11Character - Sen Tokugawa (Senhime)

    Keys: Senhime, Sen Tokugawa

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    Violent, battle-loving former princess of the original Tokugawa. Joins after the (raccoon-dog) Tokugawa Clan is destroyed. Will permanently leave if not sent to fight for three turns. High compatibility with certain units. Real name Tokugawa Sen; known as Ikusahime/Senhime because of her love of fighting. Aggressive, competitive personality.

12. #12Adapted Gameplay Mechanics

    Keys: National Power, Action Fans, recruitment, Satisfaction, SAT, NP, mechanics, conquest

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    Turns & Action Fans: Each turn the player has a limited number of Action Fans (starts at 2; increases via Satisfaction milestones). Most major actions (attack a province, trigger a character event, search a dungeon, declare war, talk to a key character) cost 1 Fan. Unused Fans are wasted.

    Conquest: Nippon is divided into provinces, each with multiple territories. To claim a province, win battles that clear all its territories. Declare war first. Vassalization is sometimes available. National Power rises with controlled provinces. If commander cost exceeds NP, income is halved.

    Recruitment & Affection: Capture commanders → hold as prisoners → spend Negotiation to recruit. Many unique characters have story gates. Affection / Trust / Love / Clear states unlock personal events, stat boosts, H-scenes, and permanent loyalty.

    Satisfaction (SAT): Rises from successful conquests, H-scenes, and major story beats. Every 10 SAT unlocks a Satisfaction Bonus (extra Action Fan, troop boosts, special skills).

    Battles: Troop battles with front/back rows, troop counts as HP, and commander skills. Or simplified RPG-style commander duels for dungeons and plot bosses. Rance’s death = campaign over.

    Gourd breaks are major story milestones that lock or unlock routes.

13. #13Key Events & Faction Notes

    Keys: Uesugi, Iga, Houjou, Ashikaga, Honnoji, events, Tokugawa, gourd

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    Oda start: Rebellion purge, Nobunaga hands over power, first gourd breaks. Ashikaga: Capture Isoroku + high enough NP for bonus officers. Tokugawa: Senhime joins after destruction; she must fight regularly or she leaves. Houjou: Capture Ran after she stops using Suzaku; clear oil cave before 5 gourds for Ran route. Uesugi: Kenshin can be recruited; picnic event on Sado for her route. Iga: Suzume joins via assassination/defense events. Miko Institution: Natori joins. Honnoji: Major mid-game boss sequence with Byakko and Xavier. Five gourds broken: Second half begins; Kouhime disappears; route lock occurs depending on player choice. Final stages: Monster Army / Shimazu / Tenma Bridge or route-specific finales. Sill’s freezing is a critical late event.

14. #14Characters - Ranmaru & Katsuie Shibata

    Keys: Ranmaru, Shibata, Katsuie

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    Ranmaru: Stoic, powerful early-game Oda warrior. In love with Katsuie Shibata. Adopts a war orphan that wins Katsuie over. Strong frontline unit early; later outclassed unless heavily invested. Deadpan, perpetual frowner.

    Katsuie Shibata: Best early foot-soldier commander of Oda. Number-one lolicon. Devoted to Ranmaru once cleared. Reliable throughout the campaign. Blade-on-a-stick type.

15. #15Character - Souun Houjou

    Keys: Onmyouji, Souun, Houjou Souun

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    Brilliant Onmyouji and Houjou leader. Neglects his health while protecting Nippon from Oni. Childhood friend of Ran. Goes missing in the oil-field dungeon in most routes. Oblivious to love in some interpretations. High stats as a diviner.

16. #16Character - 3G

    Keys: 3G, administration, youkai

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    Three-headed youkai who handles Oda administration. Extremely competent. Hypercompetent sidekick who manages the empire while Rance focuses on battles and women. Catchphrase involves “Kaaaaaah!”

17. #17Character - Miki Kurusu

    Keys: Little Princess, Kurusu Miki, Archfiend, Miki

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    Archfiend Little Princess. Suppresses her demonic nature with lemons. Absorbs Xavier’s soul after the Tenma Bridge battle. Later freezes Sill while her nature surfaces. Complex character with guilt and suppressed power.

18. #18Character - Xavier

    Keys: Xavier, Fiend, Apostles

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    The Fiend sealed in the eight gourds. Main antagonist once freed. Possesses Nobunaga, reforms Apostles (Seiryuu, Suzaku, Genbu, Byakko), and later forms the Monster Army with Kurohime and the Shimazu. Defeated at Tenma Bridge in the Canon route; soul absorbed by Miki.

19. #19Supporting Characters - Natori & Suzume

    Keys: Iga, Miko, Natori, ninja, Suzume

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    Natori: Joins after dealing with the Miko Institution. Strong unit, often considered top-tier.

    Suzume: Iga ninja. Joins via assassination/defense events against the Iga Clan. Useful support and utility character with ninja skills.

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