Yama
Tranquil Isle
Yama is the Island Nation of the Elves, in the Northwest of the continent. The Elves' close ties to the arcane and sanctity has made it a country where, despite bustling urbanism, settlements are always at least somewhat imbedded into the natural landscape. The nation is also dotted with shrines, temples, and other remote structures meant to be used for reflection, training, and self-discovery. The mountainous nature of the isle makes it so that many of the larger settlements are coastal, and so Yamaite life is closely tied to the ocean.
Structure
Yama is governed by a Shogunate, which in its infancy was based on military prowess. Overtime, the title turned into a matter of lineage, with terms that subside as the next generations come of age. Its rule is autocratic and is not meant to be questioned. However, military juntas of powerful nobles have often threatened the Shoguns, who depend on their loyalty to undertake large-scale military actions.
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