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   * Capital: Kyousei   * Capital: Kyousei
   * Demonym: Raikoujin   * Demonym: Raikoujin
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 ===== Overview ===== ===== Overview =====
 The Raikougan Archipelago is located at the easternmost side of [[settings:cahyali:ruefang|Ruefang]], and connects Ruefang to [[settings:cahyali:splint|Splint]]. Cut off from the mainland for 300 years following the Fist of God's Impact, it has developed a distinct culture and system of governance. The Archipelago is considered a special administrative region of Ruefang for now, but tensions are high as the ruler of the Archipelago, Shogun Arashi Hachiman, has recently declared independence. The Raikougan Archipelago is located at the easternmost side of [[settings:cahyali:ruefang|Ruefang]], and connects Ruefang to [[settings:cahyali:splint|Splint]]. Cut off from the mainland for 300 years following the Fist of God's Impact, it has developed a distinct culture and system of governance. The Archipelago is considered a special administrative region of Ruefang for now, but tensions are high as the ruler of the Archipelago, Shogun Arashi Hachiman, has recently declared independence.
  
-The topography of the climate is predominantly temperate forests with some plains and mountains on each of the islands. They are composed of 5 major islands, each one bearing similar climates to each other. The land is still subject to the remnants of the Veil Storm. They are subjected to heavy rain storms during the autumn seasons, sometimes manifesting as hurricanes. Each island is heavily infused with elemental magic which is a cause for the tempestuous climate. The five largest and most major islands are:+The topography of the climate is predominantly temperate forests with some plains and mountains on each of the islands. There are many islands, each one bearing similar climates to each other. The land is still subject to the remnants of the Veil Storm. They are subjected to heavy rain storms during the autumn seasons, sometimes manifesting as hurricanes. Each island is heavily infused with elemental magic which is a cause for the tempestuous climate. The largest and most major islands are:
  
   * **Kamejima** (Turtle Island). The most populous and largest of the islands. Its capital, as well as the capital of the entire Archipelago, is the city of Kyousei. The Shogun makes his home here.   * **Kamejima** (Turtle Island). The most populous and largest of the islands. Its capital, as well as the capital of the entire Archipelago, is the city of Kyousei. The Shogun makes his home here.
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   * **[[settings:cahyali:raikougan:ryushu|Ryushu]]** (Dragon Island), a place known for its naval bases and fisheries. A major garrison of the Shogunate is located here, and many Shogunate soldiers train on Ryushu for at least a few months. Its capital is Youtai. Due to its relevance and importance in military matters, and its position as a major food supply location, Ryushu finds itself targeted by many criminal attacks, most notably by the Blood Hawks mercenary group.   * **[[settings:cahyali:raikougan:ryushu|Ryushu]]** (Dragon Island), a place known for its naval bases and fisheries. A major garrison of the Shogunate is located here, and many Shogunate soldiers train on Ryushu for at least a few months. Its capital is Youtai. Due to its relevance and importance in military matters, and its position as a major food supply location, Ryushu finds itself targeted by many criminal attacks, most notably by the Blood Hawks mercenary group.
   * **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.   * **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 civil war.+  * **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. 
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 +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 ==== ==== 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. 
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 +  * 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:** **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. 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]]
  
 {{raikougan_flag.png}} {{raikougan_flag.png}}
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 === Fujin === === 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.
  
 === Kentarō === === Kentarō ===
 A blended family of halflings and draconic lizards, formed from the union of Kentarō Ryuji and June, a Ley'Orkian immigrant. They are well known for being skilled fighters, with many Kentarō scions joining the military or training in the magical arts. This skill has been needed, however: after the decline of the Raiden family, the Kentarōs found the duty of fending off the Blood Hawks on their shoulders.  A blended family of halflings and draconic lizards, formed from the union of Kentarō Ryuji and June, a Ley'Orkian immigrant. They are well known for being skilled fighters, with many Kentarō scions joining the military or training in the magical arts. This skill has been needed, however: after the decline of the Raiden family, the Kentarōs found the duty of fending off the Blood Hawks on their shoulders. 
  
-The current leader is Kentarō Ryou, a draconic halfling and adventurer. He took over in name after the death of his father, Ryuji, but many of the family's affairs are being run by June until Ryou is ready to take on the responsibility of rulership.+The current leader is Kentarō Ryou, a draconic halfling and adventurer((Played by Seth Eaton (@repeat__) )). He took over in name after the death of his father, Ryuji, but many of the family's affairs are being run by June until Ryou is ready to take on the responsibility of rulership.
  
 === Bakuhatsu === === Bakuhatsu ===
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 ==== The Blood Hawks ==== ==== The Blood Hawks ====
 +[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CZZ6jZyz3MOIgJknaSibAkeToPanxwI7N6zE0Mpba60|The Fall of Toyeto]], a short story detailing the 17th Kasha's assault on the town of Toyeto, [[settings:cahyali:raikougan:ryushu|Ryushu]] and his murder of Kentarō Oza. 
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 The shadow haunting Raikougan for centuries: the Blood Hawks are a mercenary group infamous for their brutality and cruelty. While they can be hired for the right coin, they do mostly what they will in the midst of a job. They seem to take great pleasure in pillaging and destroying villages, and many noble estates train fighters for the express purpose of fending off Blood Hawk attacks on their land. The shadow haunting Raikougan for centuries: the Blood Hawks are a mercenary group infamous for their brutality and cruelty. While they can be hired for the right coin, they do mostly what they will in the midst of a job. They seem to take great pleasure in pillaging and destroying villages, and many noble estates train fighters for the express purpose of fending off Blood Hawk attacks on their land.
  
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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.  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 Kentaro 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. 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.
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