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   * **Tokagegan** (Lizard Island), is the magical center of the Raikougan, where most of the large magic schools are located. Due to its location near Ulos, they conduct much trade with the neighboring nation. Its capital is Setsuko.
   * **Juuken** (Firearm Island), an aptly named center of industry for the Raikougan. Manufactures many industrial products, including almost all of the archipelago's firearms. Its capital is Kayakusei, and it is a loyalist to Ruefang in the brewing war.
+Other major locations on Raikougan include:
+  * **Nosurichi Island:** Close to Ulos, this island was severely ravaged by the Storm after the Fist of God. The landscape is still magically and physically scarred, with many believing it to be an island of ill omen full of ghosts and malicious spirits. The sky appears purple overhead here, illuminating ruins of old villages and remains of roads and temples with a melancholy light.
+  * **Onami Strand:** The archipelago that makes up the southern side of Raikougan. This place is sparsely populated, but has recently become a haven for Semi-Aquatic lizards arriving from Jaern who wish to make a new home in Cahyali. A current of brackish water runs through the area, making the environment more tolerable for those lizards who may not be entirely adapted to Cahyali's saline oceans. Though unconfirmed, rumor persists that a robust network of portals to Jaern is maintained somewhere beneath the waters of Onami.
+  * **Chō Strand:** An archipelago making up the border between Raikougan and Splint. Here, the cowboys of Splint meet the samurai of Raikougan, and a unique lawlessness becomes king. This archipelago is sparsely inhabited, with most preferring to keep to civilization's centers on either side. There are few natural resources, and most out here are running from something or simply looking to live a freer life.
 ==== Laws & Governance ====
-The government of Raikougan is a shogunate, led by Shogun Arashi Hachiman (as of 10081). The official name of this shogunate is the Arashi Federation. While they have been allowed to function more or less independently for the past 750 years, Raikougan has technically been a special administrative region of Ruefang, and has followed Ruefang's laws. They put less emphasis on dueling in the Archipelago, although dueling laws are still in effect.
+The government of Raikougan is a shogunate, led by Shogun Arashi Hachiman (as of 10081). The official name of this shogunate is the Arashi Federation. Their laws are very similar to Ruefang's: a holdover of their days as part of the country. In addition, there is a complex web of social rules and politeness guidelines that, while not exactly codified in the books, is still crucial in day-to-day Raikoujin life.
+  * Theft: 5-10 days incarceration and/or a fine equal to the worth of the stolen goods.
+  * Disrespecting the outcome of a mutually consented duel: 12 days incarceration and severe loss of face.
+  * Violation of consent in a duel: 30 days incarceration and an additional consequence chosen by the victim or victim’s family.
+  * Open worship of demons, eldritch beings, or fey entities: 1-2 years incarceration and a fine of 800 gc.
+  * Damage to property, private or governmental: 3 months incarceration and a fine equal to twice the worth of the property destroyed.
+  * Ownership of another intelligent humanoid creature: Incarceration or exile from Ruefang for life.
+  * Assault: 10-15 years incarceration.
+  * Murder and rape: Incarceration for life, or execution (depending on degree).
+  * Treason: execution.
 **Kaze-no-Shi:**
-The Raikougan abides by most of the rules of the mainland, however some differences exist. The practice of kaze-no-shi, "wind death," is a punishment reserved for the highest of crimes, and to the Raikoujin, that’s treason. When an individual betrays their lord or warlord it is considered to be betraying Raikougan herself. Warlords are held to a similar standard as by the Storm’s Oath, they must obey the commands of the shogun.
+The practice of kaze-no-shi, "wind death," is a punishment reserved for the highest of crimes, and to the Raikoujin, that’s treason. When an individual betrays their lord or warlord it is considered to be betraying Raikougan herself. Warlords are held to a similar standard as by the Storm’s Oath, they must obey the commands of the shogun.
 The practice involves going before a Warlord or the Shogun during an Autumn Hurricane, where they recite a poem to convey their shame and regret for their crime. They then must wound themselves on their left leg and right arm, then walk out in the wilderness while the storm rages. There has yet to be a documented case of someone surviving this.
-For more information on the Raikougan Archipelago, its role in the 10081 civil war, and its notable leaders, see [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nZ3VivVeJketRdGDDnMsXQi_gopG8ziRR4qgq9a1Xcc/edit?usp=sharing|this document.]]
+For more information on the Raikougan Archipelago, its role in the 10081 civil war, and its notable leaders, follow this link: [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nZ3VivVeJketRdGDDnMsXQi_gopG8ziRR4qgq9a1Xcc/edit?usp=sharing|Raikougan History  & Overview]]
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 === Fujin ===
-A family of Harpidan (Verraerian) avians, and the leaders of Chokoku Island. They report directly to the Shogun, and are known for their focus on development of medical technologies. Rising to prominence in the early days of Raikougan isolation, the Fujin family have been famous as skilled doctors for centuries. Their current leader is Fujin Sora.
+A family of Harpidan (Verraerian) avians, and the leaders of Chokoku Island. They report directly to the Shogun, and are known for their focus on development of medical technologies. Rising to prominence in the early days of Raikougan isolation, the Fujin family have been famous as skilled doctors for centuries. Their current leader is Fujin Hikaru.
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 There is only one leader, known as the //**Kasha**//, who is always rumored to be the worst of the lot: the most sadistic, the most cruel, and the most bloodthirsty. If there are ever two individuals with a claim to the title of Kasha, they fight to the death and the victor claims dominion over the Blood Hawks. Many Kashas are denoted with a number - first, second, third, etc.
-However, the most recent Kasha (as of 10081), a Giantkin, was so emblematic of these "virtues" that he was simply titled //the// Kasha. This man disappeared without a trace in 10040, leaving the Blood Hawks scattered, weakened, and leaderless ever since. He was rumored to have reappeared in Ruefang in 10081 during the [[history:modernagec#the_ars_machina_incident|Ars Machina Incident]], but was then killed by Kentarō Ryou.
+However, the most recent Kasha (as of 10081), a Giantkin, was so emblematic of these "virtues" that he was simply titled //the// Kasha. This man disappeared without a trace in 10040, leaving the Blood Hawks scattered, weakened, and leaderless ever since. He was rumored to have reappeared in Ruefang in 10081 during the [[history:cahyali:modernage#the_ars_machina_incident|Ars Machina Incident]], but was then killed by Kentarō Ryou.
 The symbol of the Blood Hawks is a red bird with its wings outstretched on a black or gray background. Many of its members will display this symbol with a pin or patch somewhere on their armor or weaponry. Specific sects of the Hawks may adjust this symbol in different ways to signify their more specific allegiances.