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GRAND SHOGUNATE OF CATHAY
Realm Name: Grand Shogunate of Cathay
Political Leader: Shogun Raitō Minamoto
Military:
Military consists of the Daimyo, provincial lords who rule the southern and western prefectures of Cathay, their retainers are called the Daikun (Lord Magistrate) who command the clans of the Samurai; the elite specialist warriors of Cathay. The Samurai will lead the regimental forces of the Senshi (Honorable Warriors).
The Daimyo are organized as military leaders of a full Regiment which may, should be needed, separate into five companies each lead by their retainer Daikun. A single Daikun is expected to control and command a company of two-hundred individuals, usually fifty-four of which are Samurai serving as platoon commanders, squadron commanders, and vice-commanders, and the company itself consists of five platoons itself consisting of four squadrons and lead by a Samurai commander.
Culture:
The culture of the Cathay revolves around the Guilds which hold much power over the professions within the Grand Shogunate. Guilds exist for the purposes of Farming, Banking, Mercantile, Magic/Cultivation, Blacksmithing, and more; leading to a diversified and stable economic circulation. There has been more than a few accounts of wanderers or vagrants from other nations coming to the DMTC only to be arrested and placed into the military, due to the nation's attitude on outsiders not arriving for work or business as troublemakers.
While it may seem like the culture embraces the military, this is due to the way the Military acts as a great workforce during times of peace. Additionally, the importance of self-defense is further embraced within Cathay, leading to many dojos springing up and also to many homeowners possessing their own weaponry ready to be press-ganged into militia should such be required. Cathay is also known to be fair-gendered giving mostly equal treatment to men and women.
Sunday is considered a general 'day of rest' for laborers and workers yet not for the Military who instead are allowed leave at the end of each work-day and may request longer stays of leave. The Grand Shogunate also holds many cultural festivals and martial tournaments to uplift the morale of the nation. Grand Cathay is also known to be a land of natural beauty where someone can spend time recreationally. In society, magic is rampant and common place, fueling everyday items such as lamps and cooking stoves, furthermore there are several guilds such as the MagiTek Research Guild, the Cultivation Society, and Elemental Sorcery Academie that embrace magic and technology.
Settlement Name: Capital of Kyoto-Ten
Size: Capital
Import: Exotic Meats
Export: Rare Silks & Gems
Summary: Kyoto-Ten was built at the nexus of the rivers Lai Chen and Teshio, the rivers that run through the length of Cathay. Kyoto-Ten is split into three main districts with two such divided by the rivers while the central district. The Commons is home to the most provincial residency within Cathay's central region, also known for its Inns and traditional chinese architecture. The Guilds District is home to the many guilds as well as warehouses and merchant's bazaars. The Kizuku District is the home of the Shogun's Palace and Grand Court as well as the manors of most well-known guildmasters and Daimyo, following japanese architecture. Finally, Kyoto-Ten is known for her great wall that was enchanted long ago by the Jade Dragon during the Shogunate's founding.
Settlement Name: Town of Shang Wu
Size: Small Town
Import: Trade
Export: Trade
Summary: Known as the jewel of the Western Prefecture, the Merchant Town of Shang Wu is the entry point for most visitors into the Grand Shogunate of Cathay and as such is known as the absolute center of trade and mercantile of the Shogunate. Unlike Kyoto-Ten and Kyoshu, this large town has a chaotic structure to it though mostly follows traditional chinese architecture. Due to the chaotic structuring, only the inner city is protected by walls, though the city itself receives some protection from its surrounding Teshio River on the south and east sides with gates primarily north and west. The west gate, known as the Gate of the Kings, is hailed by two immaculate stone statues of the Shogunate's founders.
Settlement Name: Town of Kyoshu
Size: Small Town
Import: Woods
Export: Incense, Relaxation Beads
Summary: Known as the glittering gem of the Grand Shogunate of Cathay, the Town of Kyoshu is known better as a resort paradise to the citizens of Cathay. Entrance is only available through the northern gate, as all other routes of potential passage is thwarted by the Town's snowy mountain range or the River Lai Chen. Most of the citizens live within the town proper, which is structured in traditional japanese manners, while guests remain within Kyoshu's famous ski resort or spa resort. Kyoshu is also known as a former, though now thought to be abandoned, nesting ground of the protective national guardian the Jade Dragon.
Realm Name: Grand Shogunate of Cathay
Political Leader: Shogun Raitō Minamoto
Military:
Military consists of the Daimyo, provincial lords who rule the southern and western prefectures of Cathay, their retainers are called the Daikun (Lord Magistrate) who command the clans of the Samurai; the elite specialist warriors of Cathay. The Samurai will lead the regimental forces of the Senshi (Honorable Warriors).
The Daimyo are organized as military leaders of a full Regiment which may, should be needed, separate into five companies each lead by their retainer Daikun. A single Daikun is expected to control and command a company of two-hundred individuals, usually fifty-four of which are Samurai serving as platoon commanders, squadron commanders, and vice-commanders, and the company itself consists of five platoons itself consisting of four squadrons and lead by a Samurai commander.
Culture:
The culture of the Cathay revolves around the Guilds which hold much power over the professions within the Grand Shogunate. Guilds exist for the purposes of Farming, Banking, Mercantile, Magic/Cultivation, Blacksmithing, and more; leading to a diversified and stable economic circulation. There has been more than a few accounts of wanderers or vagrants from other nations coming to the DMTC only to be arrested and placed into the military, due to the nation's attitude on outsiders not arriving for work or business as troublemakers.
While it may seem like the culture embraces the military, this is due to the way the Military acts as a great workforce during times of peace. Additionally, the importance of self-defense is further embraced within Cathay, leading to many dojos springing up and also to many homeowners possessing their own weaponry ready to be press-ganged into militia should such be required. Cathay is also known to be fair-gendered giving mostly equal treatment to men and women.
Sunday is considered a general 'day of rest' for laborers and workers yet not for the Military who instead are allowed leave at the end of each work-day and may request longer stays of leave. The Grand Shogunate also holds many cultural festivals and martial tournaments to uplift the morale of the nation. Grand Cathay is also known to be a land of natural beauty where someone can spend time recreationally. In society, magic is rampant and common place, fueling everyday items such as lamps and cooking stoves, furthermore there are several guilds such as the MagiTek Research Guild, the Cultivation Society, and Elemental Sorcery Academie that embrace magic and technology.
Settlement Name: Capital of Kyoto-Ten
Size: Capital
Import: Exotic Meats
Export: Rare Silks & Gems
Summary: Kyoto-Ten was built at the nexus of the rivers Lai Chen and Teshio, the rivers that run through the length of Cathay. Kyoto-Ten is split into three main districts with two such divided by the rivers while the central district. The Commons is home to the most provincial residency within Cathay's central region, also known for its Inns and traditional chinese architecture. The Guilds District is home to the many guilds as well as warehouses and merchant's bazaars. The Kizuku District is the home of the Shogun's Palace and Grand Court as well as the manors of most well-known guildmasters and Daimyo, following japanese architecture. Finally, Kyoto-Ten is known for her great wall that was enchanted long ago by the Jade Dragon during the Shogunate's founding.
Settlement Name: Town of Shang Wu
Size: Small Town
Import: Trade
Export: Trade
Summary: Known as the jewel of the Western Prefecture, the Merchant Town of Shang Wu is the entry point for most visitors into the Grand Shogunate of Cathay and as such is known as the absolute center of trade and mercantile of the Shogunate. Unlike Kyoto-Ten and Kyoshu, this large town has a chaotic structure to it though mostly follows traditional chinese architecture. Due to the chaotic structuring, only the inner city is protected by walls, though the city itself receives some protection from its surrounding Teshio River on the south and east sides with gates primarily north and west. The west gate, known as the Gate of the Kings, is hailed by two immaculate stone statues of the Shogunate's founders.
Settlement Name: Town of Kyoshu
Size: Small Town
Import: Woods
Export: Incense, Relaxation Beads
Summary: Known as the glittering gem of the Grand Shogunate of Cathay, the Town of Kyoshu is known better as a resort paradise to the citizens of Cathay. Entrance is only available through the northern gate, as all other routes of potential passage is thwarted by the Town's snowy mountain range or the River Lai Chen. Most of the citizens live within the town proper, which is structured in traditional japanese manners, while guests remain within Kyoshu's famous ski resort or spa resort. Kyoshu is also known as a former, though now thought to be abandoned, nesting ground of the protective national guardian the Jade Dragon.
