Matsukotan

The fief of Matsukotan is located in the north of the Imperial Fiefdoms. Nestled against the southern border of the Uchiha clan, it has some sense of prosperity and peace underneath the Uchiha's shadow.

## Fief's Information

### Important resources:

Rice, cattle and clay products.

The Imperial Fief of Matsukotan is located north in the Imperial Fiefdoms.

## Infrastructure

Proper roads are working through the majority of Matsukotan. A factor that many experts point out to the relation with the nearby Uchiha. Most of the region's economic value is thanks to the constant trade and interaction with their northern neighbouring Great Clan. Various necessities are lacking - such as good infrastructure in the south of the area, that is neglected for the more profitable trade north of the region.

## Agriculture

The region is self-sufficient in terms of agricultural production. Most of the farms are focused on the traditional Taika food wares: such as rice, cattle, vegetables and other mundane but valuable supplies. Some surplus is often stored away for the harsher winter months or traded away, to the northern Uchiha trade partners.

## Trade

Matsukotan leading trade flows northwards. Heading to the neighbouring Uchiha heartlands, many of the business goes to Uchiha cities like Kanazawa. These are often mundane supplies that bring some wealth and valuable products back - such as iron and covering the needs of other wares.

## Security

The security of Matsukotan is low. Its small militia maintains the Imperial order and peace. While Imperial law dictates that every capable person should be trained a certain amount of hours in a week, there hasn't been much martial interest from the local populace. It seems that whenever trouble arises that the local militia can't solve, that the locals are quick to turn to their Uchiha neighbours or request aid from the Imperial military.

## Production

Matsukotan produces mainly agricultural products. Its top three export goods are currently: rice, oxen and clay products - such as pottery. There are some small workshops established in the few small settlements, but their production is on a too small scale to make a difference right now.

In the south, a survey has revealed that a quarry could be established if infrastructure and enough workforce can be assembled to establish it.

## Population

The region's populace resides mainly in villages scattered around the countryside. There are currently three settlements that have grown past the status of villages, becoming small towns - all located in the northern part of the region. These towns that go by the names of; Tatemaki, Kimozawa and Nakatama provide some amenities for the area. In each, the winter supplies are gathered and stored away. Some artisans offer some services that are typical within an urban settlement. And most often, travellers find some respite whenever they go through the region - usually taking the road towards Kanazawa, northwards, or to the west.

In terms of wealth or education, the populace is relatively indigent - with a margin of less than five being able to read and write. There aren't any noble families that dominate the area. Instead, various families of successful traders have managed to get some sway. But these figures and families tend to focus more on economic matters than to attempt their chance at politics.

## Geography

Woodlands and hills dominate a lot of the region. The usage of agriculture has provided beautiful scenery such as rice farms and meadows where cattle are held.

## Noteworthy Sites

Currently, the region doesn't boast many impressive landmarks. A curious site might be a small temple of Fire that most locals don't like to visit, for its a location where a small group of Brothers and Sisters of Silence reside. Inside their little temple, the Brothers and Sisters of Silence devote their time to prayer and humble work.