Universe Eta

## Introduction

The Eta Universe, or The Eta Timeline is a alternate timeline in the Stain Story. It like many others split off from the main timeline close to the formation of The Three Worlds. Unlike other timelines however in this one the Four Saints where born. Appearing from the darkness four great and powerful souls where born, Anri of The Bow, Djoser of The Spear, Coaxoch of The Blade, and Bishamonten of the Axe.

Together the four saints vowed to bring order to the world. Anri went to the north and subjected the wild men of the seas. Djoser went to the south and toppled the Minions of Set. Coxoch went to the west and tamed the wilds. Bishamonten road to the east and showed them a better way. Each of the four saints created their own society of souls.

## The Northlands

In the North Anri created the Kingdoms of Northland. There she fragmented the northern region of the world into hundreds of small kingdoms that ruled themselves. Each kingdom had a king, Chancellor, and a Bishop. The king would rule the military and protect the lands. The Chancellor would judge the people and pass judgement. The Bishops would gather in the hall of Saint Anri located in the direct center of The Northlands. There they would direct the northern Kingdoms in policy and politics. The laws where theirs to freely write.

The Northern Military is broken down into two lines of ranks. The top rank is The King. Under him is The Chevalier and the Templars Knight Commander. Below the Chevaliers is the Knights. Below the Knights are the Man at Arms. Below the Man at Arms are the squires. Below the Templar Knight commander is the Templar Captains. Below the Captains is the Templar Sergeant. Below the Sergeant are your common Templar.

The King of the each region is placed in power by the tradition of their region. However The High King, which stands above the other kings is determined thought combat and affirmed by The Council of Bishops.

Current High King: Ferris Lost

## The Forbidden Kingdom

The Forbidden Kingdom was crafted by Bishamonten himself. Going to the east he subjugated the souls there, and formed a new society based off merit. At birth or arrival a soul is taken and judged. Those with potential to grow are placed into the military and trained to be warriors. Those who show skill with the mind are trained to be scientist. Those who show little potential at all are peasants. Each person has a proper place in their society. Soldiers train and fight against hollows. Scientist study and create wonders to make life easier. Peasants serve and work to hold the society up.

The Forbidden Kingdom is ruled by The Emperor, who is a direct descendent of Bishamonten. Under him is the Grand General of the Army. Under him is the Captains. Under the Captains are the lieutenant, and under them are the seated members.

In the east you have two choices to serve in your proper position or be exiled to Zaraki. Zaraki is the gutter of the shinning east. Every criminal, free thinker, failure, or someone who has fallen out of favor within the court of Bishamonten is shipped to Zaraki. They are then marched up to The Great Gates and sealed inside of the district. A wall of Sekkiseki (殺気石, Spirit Reducing Stone), runs around it, and a powerful barrier is erected. The same used by the Emperor's Palace.

## The Summerland

In the South is The Summerland. It was founded by Djoser. The entire region is a single glorious city split up into several districts. It is filled with beautiful stone buildings, running rivers of water, and lavish gardens. Clan is very important in Summerland. Those who do not have a clan are marked as clanless and have no rights. New souls form the human world do not appear in random places. They all appear in temples, and there they are reunited with their family, or recruited into Clans.

Summerland itself is ruled by a council of Clan heads. The leader of each clan is gathered into a temple and they vote on the issues of the society. The Military of Summerland is independent of the Clan structure. It is actually considered it's own clan, and has it's own head in the Clan meeting. When one joins the military of Summerland they give up their clan to join a new one. The Clan of Djoser. They train to defend their home and to fight against negative spirits. They also swear to defend The Sealing stone, which is considered to be the most sacred object in their lands.

The sealing stones is maintained and protected by it's own Clan. The Stone clan works like the standard military. People join it and are trained in the arts of magic. Their duty is to protect Time, Space, Magic, and above all The Sealing Stone. Sealed inside of The Sealing stone is the Soul of Buckbeard. After his defeat at the hands of the four saints they sealed his soul away in the Sealing Stone so he could never return again.

## The Jungle

The Jungle is the nick name for the Western region. It's real name is simply, The Soul Society. Souls born into this region are born into a afterlife of lush jungles and vast rivers. The region is ruled by Five Kings. The King of the North is elected thought voting. Upon his death a new king is elected on. All citizens of The King of the South gains his position by combat. He can only be replaced if he is killed in battle. If he dies outside of battle a tournament will be held to replace him. The King of The East is selected from the Nobility and is voted in by Noble council. They serve for four hundred years and are then voted on again. The King of the West is actually a Queen and is chosen by the women of the West. The King of the Center, is a descendent of the great Coaxoch. Together the five Kings direct and govern their society.

Their military follows the standard Soul Society set.