Sendon
"Trials reveal a person's true nature."
In the heart of the eastern seas, Sendon shines as a beacon of elegance and high magic, a realm where the skies reverberate with sacred rituals, and the ancient arts of war and spirit are one.
A picturesque archipelago, Sendon forms a unified nation governed by the divine authority of the Emperor, its sovereignty resting upon the 8 provinces of Kodami, Kyushu, Morisaki, Nanajo, Oshu, Shinano, Utsunomiya, and Yamasan.
The legitimacy of the throne is symbolized by the majestic Yuan Tower, whose resonant bell echoes across the waters to signify Heaven’s recognition of the Emperor’s mandate, a sacred tradition that has long preserved harmony and stability throughout the islands, dispelling doubt and securing the peace.
However, as the health of the ninth Emperor, Ashikaga Yoshinori, wanes, a succession crisis threatens to unravel this order. Rival factions supporting the Emperor's brother, Yoshitsuna, against his chosen heir, Yoshikazu, have pushed the archipelago to the brink of collapse. In a desperate bid for stability, the Emperor invoked his imperial mandate to seal the Yuan Tower, yet this drastic act has only plunged the nine provinces into a dark, uncertain shadow.
The fate of Sendon hangs in the balance, the gods' favor is distant, and the future is shrouded in discord. As the islands teeter on the edge of chaos, the path forward is yours to choose. You may Shield the People, protecting the innocent and defending the land against those who would seek to break it. You may be a Sword for a Shogun, allying with a powerful house and wielding your strength to further their ambitions in the struggle for the throne. Or you may Forge Your Own Path, carving a unique destiny and navigating the treacherous political landscape to emerge as a leader, a hero, or a legend of the age.
The mandate is yours to claim, and the fate of Sendon awaits.
