Shiruban

Southeast of Kina and north of Yamamichi. The highlands of Shiruban are bordered by soaring mountains and covered with harsh winters, but they prosper with trade with the mainland of Lao and the southern Shimoshi Islands.

The mercantile high elves of the Hyoshin Clan, loyal to the fickle archfey Inari, govern this region, raking in vast sums of gold. Although they pledge loyalty to the Hikarian Dynasty, their support is tempestuous and they continually seek more power. Their sigil is a tiger.

Locations

 * Kanazawa - The heart of the Hyoshin’s power, Kanezawa is a booming trade port, home to legitimate merchants and pirates alike. Famous for artisan goods, woodworking, ceramics, weaving, and its mines of precious metal.


 * Tanshi - An isolated coastal region known as the Valley of Warriors, Tanshi produces some of the Hikarian Dynasty’s best warriors, and some of their best traitors. It’s also famous for its production of paper, calligraphy, and spell scrolls.
 * Komatsu - Prosperous, forested region famous for its cherry blossoms, silk, and ceramics.
 * Nojori - A prosperous farming region under control of the Hyoshin Clan
 * Kaiyu - A rural region of farmers and fishermen