Tetsuyama is a sovereign realm.
Realms that are a part of Tetsuyama:Highly placed court nobles
Lower Nobles of the Court
Rulers of the Major sub-realms within Tetsuyama.
Commander of the Grand Army of Tetsuyama.
An officer in the Grand Army under the command of the Shugun, usually leading more then 100 men.
exceptionally fine warriors who have proven them selves as true samurai
An officer in the Grand Army under the command of the Shugun. Ususually leading 10 to 50 men.These men are restricted from owning territory in order to better serve and protect the realm
The founder of our realm and our spiritual leader.
The Leader of the Empire of Tetsuyama
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History
It is said the forebears of our realm came from a far eastern continent landing originally as immigrants, First Ones without land or title. what they did bring was their culture. The culture practiced by the native mortals and the immigrant First Ones merged together to what we see today. In the 3rd year of the current age the Suchiru Clan lead the charge to creating our realm, giving Tetsuyama a voice, land, and recognition as a realm. The Suchiru clan dominated Tetsuyama till the end of the 5th year in the current age when The plague known as slumberblight swept through the land infecting most of the royal family as well as many other clans inside the realm. this left few First Ones to lead and as such much the land went without local rulers. As princess Suchiru Aiko fell to slumberblight, and with no healthy heir left, Sadamune Ishida was elected the new Prince, by the few remaining First ones. Andew Darion rose through the ranks as Sadamune's adviser first becoming a count, then duke, then named the successor of Tetsuyama when Sadamune Abdicated. A terrible war began soon after with the Sarantian Empire where the Naginata clan betrayed us and joined their realm. The War costed not only much of the original homeland of the realm but the lives of many nobles including Prince Andew. His Father Marthus succeeded him
Culture
Samurai values of service to a lord and personal loyalty are central The Bushido code: frugality, loyalty, martial arts mastery, and honor unto death. Seppuku: even in defeat you may die with honor intact through this admirable act. The ceremony of serving tea is integral to formal socializing