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The Raikougan Archipelago is located at the easternmost side of [[settings: | The Raikougan Archipelago is located at the easternmost side of [[settings: | ||
- | The topography of the climate is predominantly temperate forests with some plains and mountains on each of the islands. | + | The topography of the climate is predominantly temperate forests with some plains and mountains on each of the islands. |
* **Kamejima** (Turtle Island). The most populous and largest of the islands. Its capital, as well as the capital of the entire Archipelago, | * **Kamejima** (Turtle Island). The most populous and largest of the islands. Its capital, as well as the capital of the entire Archipelago, | ||
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* **[[settings: | * **[[settings: | ||
* **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' | + | * **Juuken** (Firearm Island), an aptly named center of industry for the Raikougan. Manufactures many industrial products, including almost all of the archipelago' |
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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' | ||
+ | * **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' | ||
==== 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. | + | The government of Raikougan is a shogunate, led by Shogun Arashi Hachiman (as of 2557). The official name of this shogunate is the Arashi Federation. |
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+ | * Assault and battery: Incarceration from 1-5 years. | ||
+ | * Theft: Corporal Punishment of 10-20 lashes depending on what was stolen. | ||
+ | * Disparaging Remarks against Leadership: Fine of 500 gp. | ||
+ | * Worship of Demons & Fey: Fine of up to 5,000 gc and possible incarceration for up to 15 years. | ||
+ | * Ownership of another intelligent humanoid creature: 20 years Incarceration or Exile | ||
+ | * Political Corruption and Bribery: Incarceration of up to 10 years | ||
+ | * Hunting Sacred Animals: Incarceration of up to 20 years | ||
+ | * Defying Orders of a Superior: Corporal Punishment, Incarceration, | ||
+ | * Polluting the Natural Environment: | ||
+ | * Murder and rape: Execution | ||
+ | * Treason: Kaze-no-shi | ||
**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, |
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, | + | For more information on the Raikougan Archipelago, |
{{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 === | ||
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==== The Blood Hawks ==== | ==== The Blood Hawks ==== | ||
- | [[https:// | + | [[https:// |
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 // | There is only one leader, known as the // | ||
- | However, the most recent Kasha (as of 10081), a Giantkin, was so emblematic of these " | + | However, the most recent Kasha (as of 2557), a Giantkin, was so emblematic of these " |
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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