Tsushima
Known as "The Eastern Shrine", Tsushima is renowned for its classical paintings, tales, and performances which depict its people's lifestyle, heroism, and spirituality. Being the empire of warriors and artists, Tsushima is celebrated for its mastery of martial arts, central to its people's physical and mental longevity. The empire boasts some of the finest martial weapons in the world.
Tsushima is also an empire of beautiful landscapes and respect, every year a month long festival is held to honor the dead. The people believe that showing kindness to the spirits during this time prevents them from suffering in the afterlife. Locals and foreigners alike visit Yomi to honor their ancestors. There is also a legend of an ancient leviathan that helps the souls of the dead buried in Yomi.
The empire is renowned for producing the most successful combatants in the Armageddon tournaments, winning them brings pride and respect to the combatant's family and the empire. The champions train rigorously years ahead of the tournament, often starting in childhood. The empress's family has the most esteemed champion.
Locations
A bustling, fertile, and prosperous region, Ashihara is renowned for its
farmsteads and culinary excellence.
The territory is considered the
heart of Tsushima's agricultural and culinary traditions.
A territory shrouded in mystery and danger.
Kuro-Shima is said to be
cursed, with its jagged cliffs it keeps most travelers away.
A coastal territory steeped in myth known for its breathtaking beauty
and skilled artisans. Ne No Kuni is a thriving trade hub, a bastion of
martial discipline and a secluded and mystical region renowned for its
serene
landscapes and deep connection to the divine. A site of
pilgrimage for those seeking enlightenment or solace.
A territory known for its mysticism and connection to water. It is
believed that Ryugo Jo is under the protection of a leviathan that
brings calm seas and prosperity. Ryugo Jo is famous for its connection
to Tsushima's legends.
Sanzu is a spiritual territory that embodies the cycle of life and
death. Its cultural life revolves around honoring ancestors. A densely
populated and industrial region, Sanzu serves as a cultural hub for
Tsushima. It is said that if one follows the cliffside edge from Sanzu
heading east, one will reach the land of the dead.
The beating heart of Tsushima is a dazzling city that embodies the
empire's traditional lifestyle and martial prowess. The city is a
harmonious blend of sprawling gardens, majestic temples, and dojos where
the empire's best warriors are trained. It is also where people gather
for the anual festival in honor of the dead.
Oda Kenshin
Uyemura Musashi
