Arima Se-Yoon

Arima Se-Yoon (pronounced Se-Yoon Arima in other cultures) was the Emperor of Hashin, leading after the death of Arima Kageki in **554PR**. He was a relatively peaceful Emperor but forgettable, making no major advancements or struggles for the nation.

## Early Life

Arima Se-Yoon was born in the city of Sokjin in **523PR**. As relatives to Emperor Arima Itami, Se-Yoon’s parents oversaw the city, acting as it’s government.

As a child, Se-Yoon spent most of his time travelling around the city and to Iwakita. He became quickly popular with the people, acting more like one of them than someone with an aristocratic background. For others he was relatable due to his love of animals, as he visited the inner forest often.

He eventually enrolled in Hashin University at the age of 16 in **539PR**. Initially he struggled, distracted by the sights of the city at a young age and namely, women, but managed to pull it around. He finished his first course in **543PR** and another in **546PR**.

When he returned to Sokjin he was officially made Count by his cousin Emperor Kageki, a task he happily accepted.

As a Count, Se-Yoon mainly stabilised the city rather than making any risks to further improve something. He held the strong mentality that if something wasn’t broken, he wouldn’t fix it, seeing no reason. While some saw this as a weak mentality he was able to play both sides incredibly well, having positive negotiations with both the commoners and the nobles. Somehow, he managed to make himself popular with the both, agreeing to help them in different ways.

## Reign

### Taking the Throne

In **554PR** Emperor Arima Kageki died suddenly from dysentery. When his will was read, it was revealed that he never named Nobukata as his heir, passing over him for anyone else. Causing a huge scandal, Se-Yoon made his way to Iwakita to keep the peace. At the same time, Nobukata tried to rally some support but failed as he was already an unpopular candidate. After arriving, Se-Yoon was able to make the situation peaceful and calm, but the crown ended up on his head instead (something he didn’t want).

### Emperor

Se-Yoon was eventually crowned in Iwakita at the end of **554PR**, making him Emperor of Hashin. Since it was so sudden, his first act was actually moving everything he owned over to the Palace from Sokjin, only expecting to calm the situation down before returning to his position as Count.

In Sokjin the people were scared, believing correctly that it was Se-Yoon that held their fickle society together and soon they would return to hating one another and making life generally difficult. Still caring for his people, Se-Yoon placed his brother, Yo-Han, in charge, giving him help whenever he could. While Yo-Han was not as capable, he was still good enough to keep what Se-Yoon had already created, making the city still happy and prosperous.

For the rest of the nation, Se-Yoon spent time building up different Counts and officials so he could spread them out, aiming to replicate what he was already good at, keeping the peace and the populace happy.

### Tamwull Alliance

In **563PR**, 9 years after Se-Yoon had taken the throne, he decided to ensure the protection of his borders. While previously they had not been threatened, he was unable to determine if this would remain the way. So, he decided to go to Tamwull to prove if it was possible.

In Tamwull he dealt with the Old Guard, a conservative party that made it very difficult for him to get any leeway. Still, he persisted and remained in the hostile nation for months, discussing all types of solutions to their problem.

Eventually, with political pressure mounting from the public for their own security, the Old Guard led by Samlen Nikal was able to come to an agreement, making a non-aggression agreement and a trade alliance with Hashin.

When Se-Yoon returned he met mixed reactions. The nobility were not happy with the deal and some became hostile, forcing Se-Yoon to exhaust himself more with new negotiations. On the other end the people and commoners were happy, able to trade more freely with their neighbours and not having to worry about getting roped into a new war.

While the deal itself wasn’t that significant, simply a non-aggression pact that could be breached at any time, stability was held and the relationship between the two nations could improve in the future.

## Death and Succession

In **565PR** Se-Yoon would suddenly fall very ill. Many believed he might have been poisoned and the Crowns agents spent some time quelling any rumours, using the extensive spy network built by Arima Itami to help.

By the end of the year, Se-Yoon’s condition was not improving, coming in and out of consciousness. Though finally with the thanks of magic, he was able to be cured of his illness and addressed his nation again.

In **566PR** Se-Yoon would eventually become ill again, this time from food poisoning from an underprepared chicken. He would die in his sleep during the night, leaving the nation without an Emperor.

Quick to stop another power vacuum, the Royal Guards and advisors kept the death secret, deciding to read the will before they made anything known. In the will Se-Yoon chose his son Arima Song-Ho as his heir, rather than first son Jung-Ho.

Fearing the nobility may support Jung-Ho as a candidate, they sent the prince to Gonarundu to distract him and help improve relations. With Jung-Ho out of the picture, they revealed the death of Se-Yoon and placed Song-Ho on the throne.

Jung-Ho would be assassinated before he reached Gonarundu, and his body returned to Iwakita to be buried.

## Personal Life

In **544PR** Se-Yoon married Hyebin, a noble girl from Sokjin. The two had four children. Jung-Ho was born in **545PR** with twin sister Tae-Ru. While Song-Ho was born in **546PR** and their final daughter, Chi-Ron was born in **550PR**.

Se-Yoon was close with his children, but when he became Emperor in **554PR** their relationship was strained. During most of their childhood they were unable to see their father much, only meeting him every week or more if he had time. As they grew older they were able to get a better relationship with him, as he could now take them on tours and trips.

Jung-Ho grew up hating Se-Yoon and wished for his death countless times, many believing he actually poisoned the Emperor the first time in **565PR**. While Chi-Ron grew up to become a scholar, distancing herself from the royal life and her family. She would eventually move to Ilaka and live there, seeking refuge in the Nirvan Republic during the War of Revenge. Not much is known about Tae-Ru other than she was very close with her brother, Song-Ho.