Land of Performance, Monkey Kingdom
The Monkey clan is a monarchy that follows the Mandate of Gold where the ruler is duty-bound to uphold the principles of the Golden Monks. If they were to failed this duty then a new more worthy ruler would be found. They are a clan that practices non-aggression and only defend their borders with any ruler who initiates conflict losing their Mandate of Gold.
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Cloud's Rest is hidden deep in the forests and into the mountains. It's a very hard city to reach even using the road if a traveler is unfamiliar with the terrain. The city is layered along the mountain with a waterfall running through the center.Domestic Clans/Factions
Baiji
Master fishermen of the rivers, lakes and streams in the Land of Performance. The Baiji are now a small clan within the Land of Performance whose numbers have dwindled in size since the start of the Era of Gold. They handle all transportation along the river systems and lake in the kingdom but never venture to sea. Within the kingdom itself they are also known for their beautiful songs. The most well-known song from the Baiji clan is called "Tears of a Goddess". Members of the clan have masks that function more like goggles and only cover their eyes.Elephant
A clan well known for their large frames are known as protectors of the forests. They follow a modified version of the Mandate of gold with more respect emphasized on nature and the natural order of the world. Where a member of the Elephant clan is there will always be fewer monsters as they pride themselves on hunting them down. Member of the clan make masks without fur and have them extend out on the sides to resemble ears.Culture
The Monkey clan is known for their layback and theatrical nature. They are quick to move on and keep going with the flow for all things that don't go against the Mandate of Gold.
Members of the Monkey all take on a nickname when they reach adulthood. This nickname takes precedence over the given name in all but internal formal settings. It is rare for those outside the Monkey clan to ever hear the given name of individuals. Along with this nickname members of the Monkey clan take to wearing masks. These masks are designed as part of the education they receive and most will keep the same design their entire life. All members of the Monkey clan identify by their masks and it is a crime punishable by death to attempt to impersonate someone using a mask.
Those in the clan tend to wear loose fitting clothes of orange and green shades.
Military
The monkey clan is known for their armoured warriors, monks and nimble dagger users that utilise the trees to move around their homeland. Within jungles and forests the Monkey clan have proven to be one of the most effective forces. They lack any form of mounted units making their forces slow when not within their favoured terrain.
Head of State
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Major Exports
Art, Wood, Luxuaries (Bananas, Spices), Stone, Gold
Major Imports
Tea, Alcohol, Meat, Literature
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