Inside the towering beauty of the Crane House reside the Order of Cranes, an inscrutable group both ancient and powerful.
Ronin
The wandering, masterless ronin are soldiers of fortune and mercenaries for hire that were once samurai of one of the seven great clans. While some still fight for honor, others are no better than brigands.
Daimyo
The ancient position of Daimyo predates even the legendary Shin’rei. Over such a long time, the term has taken on many meanings.
The Rhythm
A beat that comes at night, driving away the wolves at the door. A sweet rhythm that voids the soul. To those in despair comes the Rhythm.
Kinomama Glade
The Yasei revere life in all its forms. When the oldest trees begin to rot and decay, they retain that life, transforming them into carved shrines.
Spirit Keepers
Spirit Keepers are reliquaries of heroes, binding their spirits within a pseudo-body of their personal effects. Spirits do not survive this process unchanged.
The Order of Cranes
Each member of the Order of Cranes is an advisor, priest, historian, and warrior. Powerful alone, their strength is greater in numbers.
Samurai Honor Guard
The Honor Guard are especially selected Samurai who serve at the emperor’s leisure. Their legend is great, but today their loyalty is conflicted.
Shirinyoku
A collection of thermal pools and shallow lakes, said to be able to heal any wound.
Hebi-Gawa
This river flows through southern Ikaiguchi, marking the edge of the territory of the Yasei. Its source is associated with an ancient legend.