Tsumikami

Tsumikami [Akashiren: ツミカミ] is a countryside expanse in the Akashiro Shogunate. Known as the 'Realm of Celestial Purification', Tsumikami is recognised for its scenic rice fields and its status as holy site in Tenshin due to its historical significance regarding the god Ryula. It is located in the south of the Tuyoto Prefecture, alongside the border with the Kaguro Prefecture. The infrastructure itself was restored by Akashiren Daijō-kan, Kyoujiro Kirumasa in 88 AU.
== History ==
=== Ancient Creation ===
The origins of Tsumikami date back to the ancient times of creation. The Tenshin gods, Dejelkhai and Ryula fought over the realms for countlesss years. At one point during their battle, Dejelkhai was struck by Ryula's divine power and fell down into Abeshiro, crashing into the modern-day land of Tsumikami. The impact of his fall infused the land with his coldness, turning it into a dark, desolate place of death and decay. After their battle ended, and Ryula became the overseer of Abeshiro and sought to restore the ravaged land. She struck the ground with her divine katana, Seishin no Kiyome [セイシンノキヨメ] (Purifier of Spirits), planting it. The cursed earth was cleansed from its darkness and brought life back to the barren region. As Ryula's divine energy of the katana spread, Tsumikami was transformed into the most lush and fertile area of land.
It is said that Ryula’s katana, resides beneath the surface of Tsumikami and has manifested as a sakura tree - a symbol of the goddess’s power and the continued blessings.
=== First Shōgun's Era ===
During the reign of the first Shōgun of Akashiro, farmers began to notice how much more prosperous and fertile the land of Tsumikami was compared to surrounding regions. The farmers recognised the divine blessings bestowed upon the land by Ryula and therefore established extensive rice fields. The rice fields became a symbol of Tsumikami’s enrichment and divine favour, with the expanse becoming renowned for its high-quality rice which was used in religious offerings and ceremonies dedicated to Ryula throughout the Shogunate,
=== Muhō Jidai ===
Following the outbreak of the Muhō Jidai, Tsumikami was greatly affected by the Hiragawa Clan's invasion of the Kaguro Clan, as part of the events of the Three Seeds, around 180 BU. The land's rice fields were trampled upon and flattened, with each building being burnt to ruin.
=== Restoration ===
Following the conclusion of the Muhō Jidai and the reunification of Akashiro in 0 AU, the land of Tsumikami remained in ruins for several decades. However, in 88 AU, Kyoujiro Kirumasa, one of the Shogunate’s Daijō-kan, recognised Tsumikami’s importance as a sacred and agriculturally valuable land. He reconstructed some of the destroyed ruins and restored the rice fields that had once made Tsumikami famous. Kyoujiro's revitalisation not only brought prosperity back to the land but also revived the cultural significance of Tsumikami, reconnecting it with the people of Akashiro.
=== Present Day ===
Tsumikami stands as a vibrant region known for its sacred rice fields, traditional architectural beauty and connection to Ryula. Tenshin devotees visit the land to pay pilgrimage, seeking divine blessings from the Seishin no Kiyome.