The Daimyo

The Daimyo may have originated in Haitoyuki, but worship of her has spread in all pockets of the world, to spread order and bring honor like a fire spreads and brings ash. She appears in the form of a woman in black silk robes to her worshipers, but may also appear in the form of a crimson dire wolf in golden chains.

## History

The Daimyo was one of the two first rulers of the fledgling Haitoyuki Empire. Founding the Empire alongside her sister- the Empress of Ice, they had driven out opposing forces and protected their people with nothing but their swords and their magic. While cruel, she had proven to be a tactician with only one equal, that being her sister. Together, they had conquered the entirety of Haitoyuki.

However, the Empress of Ice, who had gained favor with the Archons, disagreed with her methods. When her sister discovered that the Daimyo had consorted with devils, a feud between the two Empresses sparked. Recognizing that this had a negative impact on their rule, they divided Haitoyuki evenly and fairly into two categories. States of ice, and states of fire, where the respective sisters had governed as they saw fit, in harmony, for the sake of the nation.

Unbeknownst to the Empress of Ice, the Daimyo had formed a secret sect of law enforcement, comprised of assassins, samurai, and diabolical adventurers to carry out her will, and maintain order. She would often send these cut-throats out to slaughter those who would seed unrest in the empire, much to the Empress of Ice's chagrin.

The Daimyo and Ice had died as mortals, and as Haitoyuki grew in power and prominence, have ascended post-mortem, as its citizens began to revere them both. It is not uncommon for one to worship both Empresses.

## Home

While the Daimyo rules in the sixth layer of Hell, Malebolge, she also manages a vast embassy in Axis alongside her sister, who rules in Heaven. In Hell, the Daimyo controls many armies of loyal devils, training them with discipline and honor.

## Clergy

The Daimyo harnesses the power of volcanic ash to provide for those who toil to provide for their nation. Through magic, The Daimyo's clergy maintains the activity of live volcanos, providing mineral-rich ash to enrich the soil, while also ensuring that it does not erupt on the neighboring towns below.

The vast majority of the Daimyo's followers are famers, who often receive bountiful harvests for their loyalty. However, another sect of faith is composed of loyal soldiers who work for their government as spys, guards, and even assassins. Their underlying goal is to maintain the hierarchy between the working class and the elite; ensuring laws are not broken and protests are quelled before they gain traction.

## Relationships/Providence

The Daimyo has a lukewarm, but amicable relationship with her sister. The two operate as mediators when Heaven and Hell must work together to establish order and smite the chaotic forces of the Abyss and the Maelstrom. Their Worshipers live primarily in Haitoyuki, and typically are sent to Axis, unless they favor one Empress over the other. Those who worship the Daimyo can expect to serve and fight for their honor in Hell's army, as one of the Daimyo's fierce and unyielding warriors.