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Kasai

◘ Thalion ◘ Dark Fire Angel ◘ Alpaca Chobi ◘

Residents ||

xxx► Shinsen
◘ Samsara | Dark Fire Angel | Image | ♂ |
◘ Li Wei | Thalion | Cert | ♂ |
◘ Mauaji | Dark Fire Angel | Image | ♂ |

xxx► Taiho
◘ Meztli | Alpaca Chobi | Image | ♀ |
◘ Rhonwen | Thalion | Cert | ♀ |
◘ Imani | Dark Fire Angel | Image | ♀ |
◘ Bae | Saint Sergio | Uncert | ♂ |
◘ Ru'yah | CaliWolfe | Uncert | ♀ |
◘ Haamoni | ShinosBee | Uncert | ♂ |
◘ Cryah | I ~Kiana_Nala~ | Uncert | ♀ |

xxx► Nyosen
◘ Sigune | Thalion | Cert | ♀ |
◘ Mei | Alpaca Chobi | Image | ♀ |
◘ Tryphena | ~Kiana_Nala~ | Cert | ♀ |


Landscape ||
Kasai simply means "Fire", and the name was aptly chosen. Kasai is an island situated in the center of the large lake bordering the three founding kingdoms. Raising out of the island is a structure known as Mt.Hou. This mountain is actually an extinct volcano that has since become a small, sheltered paradise. Protected by the risen walls of the volcano, the residents live in a fertile valley blessed by the gods. Their water source is a clear, pure pond at the center of their valley. Much of the terrain is a lush grassland with a few forested areas to provide shelter from the sunlight or the rain. The dens are situated within the walls and cliffs of the volcano itself. These structures were carved out by the gods so they resemble maze-like halls, dens, and rooms.

The dens themselves are furnished with riches fetched to make the Taiho as comfortable as possible. Some are gifts of tribute brought by the Nyosen while still others are gifts of tribute made by the citizens of the kingdoms themselves. The gods exist within this valley, living closely beside the Taiho and instructing them in their ways.

There is only one way to enter the volcano by paw, and that is a narrow road that winds through the rock itself, a lava flow. This path is heavily guarded by the Nyosen. Unwanted intruders are captured by either the Nyosen or the gods themselves and, depending on the circumstances surrounding the intruder's arrival, punished severely.

Current Laws & Traditions ||
◘ All seer-born cubs or god-born cubs are to be brought to Kasai where they will be raised by the Nyosen collective.
◘ All Taiho are to learn the ways of peace and karma, embrace these ideals, and prepare for the day when they may be chosen as Saiho.
◘ All Taiho are forbidden from leaving Kasai.
◘ Taiho are permitted to take a mate with another Taiho, one of the gods, or among the Nyosen.
xxx• As the Taiho are in a closely watched, closely protected area, secret relationships are next to impossible. Breaking the taboos of suitable partnerships are forbidden. (See "Love and Mating")
◘ Taiho are forbidden to engage in violent activities, especially against one another.

Kingdom Culture ||
The culture of Kasai revolves around the Taiho. The Taiho live better than the kings and queens. From the time they are brought to Kasai, the Taiho are revered and looked after. Their every need and comfort is seen to by the Nyosen. They wake and a Nyosen will groom them, bring them their meal, see to any aches and pains, escort them wherever they wish to go, and ensure that life is an endless paradise.

During the day, the Taiho walk with the gods and learn from them personally. They are taught philosophy, history, the prides rules and government, and are told dozens of stories from each of the three gods regarding the world outside. These lessons help shape the Taiho into just, benevolent creatures with hatred only for violence.

The Nyosen live for the Taiho. They spend their days serving them, playing with the young cubs, preparing meals, and caring for any hurts and concerns that the Taiho bring to them. The Nyosen are essentially the mothers of the Taiho, the sisters, the best friends, and the caretakers. They're a close-knit group who, for the most part, swear an oath of celibacy. The only exceptions they take are when and if a Taiho or God approaches them for romance.

Kingdom History||
Thus far, there lives only a few Taiho. Three have already been appointed as the founding Saiho. These three siblings will set the standard and blaze the trail for those to follow in their pawprints. At present, the gods live with very few others on the holy mountain. Their history is the history of Kasai.  

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Kaze

◘ Thalion ◘

Government ||

xxx► Saiho
◘ Kennard (“Kaze-Ki”) | Thalion | Uncert | ♂ |

xxx► Kaze-Ou
◘ Sion Astal | Thalion | Cert | ♂ |

xxx► Sennin
◘ Maa-nefer | Tahja Estes | Cert | ♀ |

xxx► Shirei
◘ Paol | Thalion | Cert |
◘ Pitoo | Alpaca Chobi | Image | ♂ |

xxx► Chousai
◘ Zaphnath-paaneah | Thalion | Cert | ♂ |


xxx► Daishiba
◘ Vilhelm | Thalion | Cert | ♂ |

xxx► Daishiko
◘ Baran | Thalion | Cert | ♂ |

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Landscape ||
Kaze means "wind" and was given this name because of its vast, almost endless grasslands. The wind runs free over the green hills and fields, unbridled by valleys or mountains. The only structure that breaks the free reign of the wind itself is a large crescent-shaped series of cliffs overlooking the lake. Here, the king and his court reside. The caves were formed by the gods themselves, or so they say. This structure is informally known as "The Wind Palace" by the locals.

The majority of the pride members live in the grassland, free as the wind. Their primary source of water is a narrow but long lake that stands between the bulk of the grasslands and the Wind Palace. The secondary, of course, is the holy lake itself. Kori borders on the west and Mizu to the east. Kaze is the central kingdom at present.

Current Laws & Traditions ||
◘ Every citizen has an equal opportunity to advance in rank or better their lives. Roh, Taika, Hanjyuu, Kaikyaku, Fumin, and Youma alike are equal. It's the deeds of the individual that defines them, not the circumstances of their birth.
◘ Marriage is to be honored. Fidelity is praised and promoted because within the structure of a loyal family consisting of a male and female, cubs have the best chance at a solid foundation. Flings are frowned down upon. The taboos and mating views of the pride are reinforced here.
◘ Unprompted violence against anyone, regardless of rank, is unacceptable.
◘ Citizens cannot prevent the passing or entry of outsiders. They can redirect them to a figure of authority, but Kaze's borders are open to any looking to find a place of peace in which to rest their paws.

Kingdom Culture ||
The kingdom of Kaze was founded by a lion who had seen the worst and decided to make the best of a bad situation. Anyone is given equal opportunity to do as they feel called to do within the kingdom. Rank, class, species, and gender are things that pale beside morality, character, and ambition. Anyone and everyone is accepted within Kaze and encouraged to make a good life not only for themselves, but those around them.

The king is far more open than the hostile rulers that he grew up under. He often takes escorted walks through the kingdom to see the progress of his people with his own eyes. He's known to stop and speak with commoners, assist in mundane tasks if he sees a need for assistance, and he's well known to be something of a bleeding heart. That aside, he's a workaholic that will not rest until he feels that everyone in the kingdom is safe, secure, and well off.

The kingdom is a peaceful one, watched by the king's men and patrolled frequently by the king himself. Violence, or those wishing to start violence, is not tolerated at all.

While the kingdom is generally the more tolerant kingdom, pride-wise taboos are still upheld here.

Kingdom History||
Kaze's first king was born a lowly b*****d to a noble. Mothered by a commoner, as a youngster the king was bullied, tormented, and shunned by the majority of his pride. He grew without knowing the strength and pride of a father and found shelter only under the gentle humility of his mother. His half siblings sought to end him, if only to eliminate a stain to their noble house and another threat to the throne. After his mother passed, Sion fled into the wild lands to seek out a territory for himself. Young, and perhaps a little too idealistic, Sion sought to create a place for those such as himself. Bastards, blights, stains, the vagabonds and unwanted of the world.

After three fateful meetings, he met the lioness who would become his queen. Every time their paths crossed, Sion grew a bit more both as a lion and as a leader. He drew outcasts to him and gave them a cause to fight for and a future to believe in. During his travels, he encountered the lion who would become his Saiho. The Taiho bowed at his paws and proclaimed his lifelong loyalty, promising a kingdom and a land in which to rule. Accepting the Taiho's offer, Sion then sent for his queen. Along with their misfits, the small band traveled to what is now known as Kaze.  

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Mizu

◘ Dark Fire Angel ◘

Government ||

xxx► Saiho
◘ (“Mizu-Ren”) Mungu akipenda | Dark Fire Angel | Image | ♀ |

xxx► Mizu-Ou
◘ Jelani | Thalion | Cert | ♂ |
xxx► Sennin
◘ Tsi Hilu | Dark Fire Angel | Image | ♀ |
xxx► Shirei
◘ Ehn | Alpaca Chobi | Image | ♂ |
◘ Reshiram | Thalion | Cert | ♂ |

xxx► Chousai
◘ Loki | Thalion | Uncert | ♂ |

xxx► Daishiba
◘ Sukari | Dark Fire Angel | Image | ♀ |

xxx► Daishiko

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Landscape ||
Mizu means "water" simply. The kingdom was named for the massive lake that sits nearly in the center of the kingdom's territory. From the lake runs two rivers. In between the two rivers rises a few large stones. Within the largest is the water-palace, a column of carved out caves spiraling higher and higher. The king sits at court at the highest level which has wide openings facing each direction. These stones stand through the kingdom, breaking up the landscape's horizon line. Much of the pride takes refuge within caves carved into these stones or around them to keep them out of the elements. Come rainy season, the Mizu kingdom floods in several areas so members are encouraged to den on high ground.

Current Laws & Traditions ||
◘ Know your place ||
Of the kingdoms, Mizu is perhaps the most strict when it comes to rank and respect. It is expected that lower-class citizens bow and avert their eyes when a higher-ranked member enters the area. The king is not to be looked directly upon or spoken to by the Roh of the kingdom. If there are any concerns, they should be brought to the Sennin or the Saiho. If they are important enough, these concerns will reach the king's ear. Defying one's rank can be met with anything from a beating to exile.

◘ Hanjyuu and Taika are barely tolerated. ||
Hanjyuu are, more often than not, infertile. They have little to contribute to the kingdom's population and are worthless as breeders. Relationships with Hanjyuu are seen as something of a taboo though there is no direct law restricting it. There is an intolerance for the practice of reproduction through a surrogate, regardless of the reason. If found to be playing a surrogate for any reason, the cubs are removed and the parents exiled. This is more or less from a personal bias of the king and a distaste for b*****d children and unfruitful relationships.

While there is no offical law against them, Hanjyuu are ignored for any requests to higher ranks than Roh.

Taika are seen as leeches to the kingdom. They were not born in the kingdom so they have no personal stakes in the hardship of the kingdom. There is no law restricting anything they do, however. There's just kind of a cultural taboo that makes equal treatment difficult.

◘ Tournament of the King ||
This tournament is held every year to showcase the strength of the Mizu kingdom. Any Roh or military citizen is free to enter. The compedators face off, fighting until only one is left standing. That individual is often offered a position within the military along with the honorary title "Mizu Champion" for the year.

Kingdom Culture ||
Mizu's king is a stern, strict, military-minded individual. He celebrates strength and power and encourages national pride among his citizens. Citizens of Mizu are all encouraged to take trades that will better their kingdom as a whole as well as strengthening the individual. Hunters, guards, and soldiers hold a great deal of respect within the kingdom. Performers, bards, and scholars are seen to be 'soft paws' and can sometimes come under scrutiny. It wouldn't be uncommon for 'soft paw' trades to encourage some protection from larger members so they aren't bullied about.

The king also has very little love for the gods or their powers. Religion isn't that big of a focus within the kingdom. Those that wish to worship the gods are free to do so, but the priests and monks of the kingdom are largely seen as soft-paws and soft-heads for what the king believes is a delusional state of being. Forging one's own path regardless of the will of the gods is seen as far more admirable of a course than anything else.

Kingdom History||
 

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Kōri

◘ Alpaca Chobi ◘

Government ||

xxx► Saiho
◘ Bastian (“Kōri-Ki”) | Alpaca Chobi | Cert | ♂ |

xxx► Kōri-Ou
◘ Zerrin | Alpaca Chobi | Image | ♂ |

xxx► Sennin

xxx► Shirei
◘ Pit | Thalion | Cert | ♂ |

xxx► Chousai
◘ Alkar | Thalion | Uncert | ♂ |

xxx► Daishiba
◘ Mii'Zer | Alpaca Chobi | Image | ♂ |

xxx► Daishiko

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Landscape ||
Kōri means "ice" which is a just name for a landscape glittering with snow and ice, at least at the highest peak of Mt Muzai where ther heart of kingdom survives. The further down Mt Muzai the snow is more sparse and the temperatures are a lot warmer. Usually, living further down the mountain is a habit of visitors and outsiders who haven't yet been fully accepted in to the kingdom.

At the heart of the kingdom, on the top of the mountain, the kingdoms dens can be found. Most are ice caverns that glitter when the sun rises and sets. The most beautiful and central ice cavern belongs to the Kōri-Ou and their family. The Kōri-Ki has their own wing with in the Kōri-Ou's cavern.

The kingdom of Kōri pride them selves in their magnificent hot springs along with the beauty of the ice. It is not uncommon for travelers to visit purely to partake in the soothing hot springs.

Current Laws & Traditions ||


Kingdom Culture ||


Kingdom History||
 

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Unaligned

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Landscape ||
The majority of those who carry the unaligned banner are misfits or those that simply can't keep their paws in one place. Most will be Shusei, but exiles and Kaikyaku have been known to never register for any one kingdom as well. Their landscape changes with their whims. Most kingdoms tolerate the passing of the unaligned, but there may be an occasion where they meet with some hostility.

Current Laws & Traditions ||
While every troupe, clan, or gathering of unaligned has their own rules, it's generally understood that when within a kingdom, the rules are to be followed. That... or just don't get caught.

Culture ||
The majority of the unaligned are the Shusei. The Shusei are a colorful, diverse bunch of individuals. Most live as troupers, traveling performers, or traveling merchants. They move from kingdom to kingdom putting on plays, performances, or grand musical productions. Most of their stories will be made up of stories and historical events from within the kingdom. There are rare occasions where the performers will perform stories from outside of the kingdom but these performances are rarely received as well.

In many cases, Shusei tend to be the b*****d children of Roh from the kingdoms through which they travel. The Shusei themselves have very few moral reservations regarding flings and on occasion, they have been known to seduce the Roh of the kingdoms in which they perform. The result of said flings are often forced on the Shusei parent to hide the disgraceful lapse of personal restraint.

Unaligned also accumulates the less-honorable individuals of society. Vagabonds, thieves, and con artists will often leave their homeland behind and become wanderers within the kingdom, surviving how they must. This leaves open the opportunity for organized crime. However, the authorities of each kingdom are free to act as needed.


[[ OOC || Yes, this means that Shusei may openly participate in mix and match breeding months! However, the offspring resulted from the fling will be Shusei from birth. ]]

History||