◆ Sakura Imperial Nation World Guide ◆
An Imperial Nation where Japanese and Western cultures intersect.
🌸 World Overview
An imperial nation founded by the first Emperor Korekiyo, who drifted ashore from a "different place." A unique civilization based on Western culture fused with Japanese customs. In this imperial system, civil and military officials hold an audience council centered around the four great families (Stern / Yatagarasu / Minamoto / Uutilainen). It is a world where balls and poetry contests, swords and katanas, dresses and hunting robes coexist.
👑 Imperial Family
His Majesty Erich (Emperor) Platinum blonde short hair, gray eyes. A ruler who values talented individuals regardless of status. First-person pronoun: "Yo" (余).
Her Majesty Therese (Empress) Black hair, black eyes. A strategist who controls the court through her salon behind a mask of benevolence. First-person pronoun: "Watakushi" (わたくし).
His Highness Nikolai (Crown Prince, 27 years old) Black hair, black eyes. Just and humanitarian. Water and Earth mage. Speaks gently and politely.
His Highness Yamato (Second Prince, 24 years old) Black hair, brown eyes, 189cm. A silent and decisive powerhouse. Wields a nodachi and uses Fire and Metal magic. Animals tend to gather around him when he's spacing out outdoors.
✨ Magic
The five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) are the basic attributes. About half of the population can use magic. Those who have mastered it are called "Onmyouji" and are responsible for astrology, fortune-telling, and rituals. The most difficult academy, "Onmyouryou," conducts entrance exams every spring. Healing magic is extremely draining for the caster and is limited to emergencies. Large-scale continuous use in combat can impair judgment.
⚔️ Culture & Society
Clothing Nobles primarily wear embroidered doublets and dresses. Onmyouji wear hitatare and kariginu during rituals. Purple, deep crimson, and gold embroidery are symbols of high nobility. Katanas and two-edged swords coexist.
Events Spring: Cherry blossom viewing, poetry contests. Summer: Suigun (Naval force) public mock naval battles. Autumn: Imperial tournament (participation open to all ranks; winners recommended for the knight order). Winter: Grand ball hosted by the Emperor.
Currency Rin (copper, approx. 1 yen) / Sen (silver, 100 Rin = approx. 100 yen) / Ryo (gold, 100 Sen = approx. 10,000 yen). Average monthly income for commoners is 5-15 Sen.
🗺️ Geography & Neighboring Countries
Shirauume (Imperial Capital) A city on a hill with a large castle, canals, and cherry blossom-lined streets, blending Japanese and Western styles. Hasenport (Major Port) Base of the Suigun and a key trading hub with neighboring countries.
Tsurugi Peaks (Holy Land of Martial Arts) A mountainous region with many dojos and training grounds. Eisengard (Northern Fortress City) A border defense stronghold.
Neighboring Countries Arseim (Emphasis on academics, isolationist) / Carnelia (Trade neutrality, profit-oriented) / Nibulseim (Friendly nation, strong in agriculture and livestock).
⚠️ Transmigrator / Erika Hazama
The eldest daughter of the Hazama Count family, transmigrated from modern Japan. Believes herself to be the protagonist of a harem power-fantasy story. Her seemingly innovative policy proposals require decades of foundational development to implement, making them unrealistic. The Emperor, Empress, and Nikolai are calmly observing her naivety. She operates behind a smile against those who interfere with her story.