Sekaiden

**Sekaiden**, also known as the **Jade Lands**, is a continent on the west of the world. It is the place where the **Empire of the Sun** reigns. The samurai hail from this land. The land has seen an extended era of peace until in 25 BSF when the Emperor died and plunged the whole land into an era of warring states. The land is also notable for having one of the world's largest rifts to the lands of demons and devils. It is contained by a massive mountain chain and wall constructed during the time of the Empire's first Emperor.

The land is populated by various clans, four major, and several minor clans. While strife between the clans is commonplace, outright war was not a thing seen in centuries, often more of a game of subterfuge and subtly at the courts.

Major exports from this land are tea and silk. A minor expert is Jade. Jade is also one of the most important resources in the land, as it is used to purify the taint of the Darkened Lands. Control of it is highly restricted, and smuggling Jade is considered a major crime against the Empire.

## Territory

The land of Sekaiden is controlled by various major and minor clans. Each clan serves under the blessing of the Emperor. The Major clans control the largest part of Sekaiden while the minor clans control more specific areas. The largest area of land that a minor clan controlled is claimed by the Raven Clan.

## Lands of the Phoenix

* **Yosei Forest** - a mystical forest known for many fey-like creatures
* **Chikara Castle** - a central castle of the Phoenix that is a major trade route for the Phoenix

## Lands of the Tiger

The lands of the Tiger are noted for their wide open plains, with forests and lakes littering the countryside all over the territory.

* **Yomashu** - a trade town that was attacked during the civil war
* **Earthern Claws Town**
* **Stripped Tail Castle**

## Lands of the Turtle

The Lands of the Turtle Clan are notable for the mountainous terrain that denotes most of the land. It makes the land easily defensible, and difficult to invade from other clans or even at sea. Many great mineral mines are found in the mountains here.

* **Twin Valley Town** - A town to the north of the Turtle Lands.
* **The Black Forest** - A silent forest of quiet reflection.
* **Way of the Hardened Shell Temple** - Monastery of monks that follow the way of the turtle.
* **Boulderdash** - Trade town
* **Snapping Fish Town** - Fishing town at the southern end of the Turtle lands.
* **Bri'chan's Lair** - Former lair of a red dragon until he was slain by the Emerald Magistrates.
* **Besaru Fortress** - a fortress of the Turtle that controls the waters of the north, allowing the river bed to act as safe passage for travelers.

## Lands of the Dragon

The largest of the lands held by one of the Great Clans, it is known as a land of great resources and influence. Great centers of learning can be found here, along with schools of martial arts and even the greatest jade mining site is here. Several trading sea ports are located here, which allows it to have external trade with other countries.

## Lands of the Raven

The Lands of the Raven are one of the largest areas of land controlled by a minor clan. The land is north of the land controlled by the Onikage and the Snake, and just south of the Tiger controlled lands. The lands have large amounts of farmland, grasslands, and several rice harvesting towns.

### Areas of Note

* **Osaru** - the capitol of the Raven Lands, home to the Karasu family that leads the clan. The city is also home to Dark Flight Castle.
* **Soaring Flight Castle** - the location of the Raven's leading school of swordsmanship and etiquette.
* **Shrine of the Fortunes** - an important site of worship. Sacred shrine to the fortunes that many seek out on a religious pilgrimage.
* **Mount Emei** - location of the Raven's Path, a secret path that allows members of the Clan to travel swiftly to the heart of the Raven Lands.
* **Silent Air Castle** - Former castle of the Raven Clan, but was long ago taken over by the Tengu. Was eventually liberated by a group of emerald magistrates and returned to the Raven.

## Lands of the Onikage

The Onikage is not an official clan. It is a group of people from all the clans who serve on the Great Wall, to defend the Empire against the corruption of the Darkened Lands. The holdings of the Onikage are supplied by the other clans.

### Areas of Note

* **The Pass** - a hotly contested area that the Onikage constantly defend from the advance of the demons from the Darkened Lands. The only known clear path through the Blighted Spine Mountains.
* **Last Hold Castle** - The castle so named for the fact it is seen as the last line of defense for those on the Wall if they need to retreat.
* **Sword of the North Castle** - The major holding to the north end of the Wall. Keeps vigil on any attempts by the demonic horde to circle around the wall and enter into the Empire's lands.
* **Sanctuary** - The last holding of the Onikage if the Wall were to fall. It is the last gathering defensible point before the demonic horde would spread into the Raven Lands.

## The Unclaimed Lands

The Unclaimed Lands are the southern most section of the land to the west of the Flamingo Clan's territory. This area is wild and no clan holds power over the land, and falls outside the reach of the Empire.