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Niko

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basic information

— Full Name

Yamato Niko / 大和 仁虎 / やまと にこ

— Birthday

13 September 2025

— Age

21 y/o

— Zodiac Sign

Virgo

— Sex / Gender

Male / Male

— Species

Wizard

— Nationality

Japanese

— Ethnicity

Asian; Japanese descent

— Sexual Orientation

Homosexual

— Romantic Orientation

Biromantic

— Relationship Status

Single

— Birthplace

Yoshino, Japan

— Accent

Western Japanese

— Languages Spoken

Japanese / English

magical information

— Blood Status

Pure-Blood

— Wand Wood

Cherry

— Wand Core

Kappa Tooth

— Wand Length

9"

— Patronus

Koi

— Boggart

Losing the throne

— Peculiar

No

history

— The House of Yamato, or perhaps more widely known as the Imperial Family of Japan, is the ruling house of Magical Japan. Similarly to their muggle counterpart, the Imperial Family is the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy in the world with records dating back to 660 BC where Emperor Jimmu was the first to ascend to power. Emperor Jimmu had two notable concubines, Himetataraisuzu-hime and Ahiratsu-hime. With Ahiratsu-hime, Emperor Jimmu had an illegitimate heir named Tagishimimi. Tagishimimi was older than Emperor Jimmu's legitimate heirs Suizei and Kamuyaimimi whom he had with Himetataraisuzu-hime. His mother being of lesser nobility removed any chances of Taigishimimi claiming the throne, so he planned on murdering anyone who stood in his way.

Taigishimimi's plan ultimately failed, which led to the succession of Suizei being the second legendary Japanese emperor, but his efforts were more notable than the muggle story told today. In truth Taigishimimi stood no chance at becoming emperor, but what he did do was start the magical side of the House of Yamato. Before the illegitimate heir was killed by his half-brother, Taigishimimi had a son with a witch who would, under the guidance of his father's half-brother the now Emperor Suizei, would begin their own imperial family in the magical world. It is said through the years that the witch concubine who Taigishimimi had a child with was in fact a kitsune, but that remains a mystery to this day.

From that point on, there was always two sides of the Yamato House. The internationally known lineage of the muggle family, and then the hidden one of the magical family. Neither side overstepping one another but always sharing responsibility where necessary and the Chrysanthemum throne being passed on from emperor to emperor in both sides of the family.

Unlike their muggle counterpart, the magical side of the family never had a division between a Northern and Southern Imperial Court during what was known as the Nanboku-chō period in 1336 through 1392, favouring staying united as one. Having been situated in Kyoto alongside the Northern Court, the magical side ultimately sided with them in the war against the Southern Court which ultimately resulted in the Southern Courts end of power. With the Northern Court seizing all control of Japan's imperial family status, the magical side was quick to take over Yoshino where the Southern Court once ruled from. Around this time was when the two sides formerly split, both having full control of Japan in their own realms and only ever briefly interacting when deciding on something that would impact all of Japan.

Naturally as time went on there were hiccups in the family's history, a brief 800 years or so of civil war in Japan that the magical family stayed out of as best they could. The two sides largely backed each other in any and all changes to the structure of the imperial family. However, a stark contrast being the earlier acceptance of absolute primogeniture. In 2005 when the fear of the muggle line being unable to continue unless converting from agnatic to absolute, worry struck the magical side as well. While in a far better position at the time as the then magical emperor had three sons and a daughter who was older than all three, the fear still resulted in the removal of the outdated agnatic primogeniture views the family had upheld since its conception in favour of a better and more sustainable future for the Chrysanthemum throne. This shift is what resulted in the current succession to the throne itself, as the then emperor's daughter became the first and so far only empress to claim the throne.

The Empress Emerita and her consort the Emperor Emeritus had five children in total. Their eldest son, Syoukei is the current emperor in the era of Aisuru. Proceeding Syoukei were daughters Rena and Seiso, Princesses Ame and Towa respectively. Followed by two sons Minato and Roki, Princes Shigeki and Kōman respectively. While still having claim to their own castle in Kyoto, the vast majority of all magical imperial family operations came out of Yoshino. When the muggle side of the family moved into the Tokyo Imperial Palace, the magical side had one built as well. Thus having palaces in Yoshino, Kyoto, and Tokyo.

personality

— TBA

appearance

— Face Claim

Sota Fukushi

— Eye Colour

Brown

— Hair Colour

Black

— Height

6'0"

— Weight

138 lbs.

— Voice Type

Baritone

— Blood Type

O

— Distinguishing Marks

N/A

— Body Type

Slim / Muscular

— Tattoos

N/A

— Piercings

N/A

— Scent

N/A

family information

— Father

Syoukei, The Emperor Aisuru

— Mother

Senga Amiko, The Empress Aisuru

— Full Siblings

Princess Saaya of Aisuru
Princess Reia of Aisuru
Princess Saeko of Aisuru
Princess Irose of Aisuru

— Half-Siblings

N/A

— Guardians

Parents

— Spouse

N/A

— Children

N/A

— Other Relatives

N/A

relationships

— Significant Other(s)

N/A

— Best Friends

N/A

— Friends

N/A

— Neutral

N/A

— Enemies

N/A

— Other

N/A

name etymology

— Given [ Niko ]

Ni -> Benevolence [ 仁]
Ko -> Tiger [ 虎 ]

— Middle [ N/A ]

N/A

— Surname [ Yamato ]

大 -> Great
和 -> Harmony

trivia

— Nicknames

Crown Prince

— Favourite Colour

Lilac

— Favourite Movie

Bleach

— Favourite Song

Listen Before I Go, by Billie Eilish

— Favourite Food

Unagi

— Favourite Drink

Watermelon Ramune

— Likes

N/A

— Dislikes

N/A

— Loves

N/A

— Loathes

N/A

— First Kiss

NPC

— First Crush

NPC

— First Love

NPC

— First Time

NPC

— Pets

N/A

— Occupation

Crown Prince of Magical Japan

— Sports Played

Quidditch

— Instruments Played

Flute

— Smoker

No

— Drinker

Socially

— Addictions

N/A

— Goals

To become king

— Achievements

N/A

— Mental Illnesses

N/A

— Criminal Record

N/A

custom trivia

— N/A

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