Sakura Empire

🌸 World Overview

An imperial nation founded by the first Emperor Korekiyo, who drifted ashore from a "different place." Its unique civilization is a fusion of Japanese customs with a Western cultural foundation. In this empire, civil and military officials conduct council meetings under the Emperor, centered around the Four Great Houses (Stern/Yatagarasu/Minamoto/Yutilainen). It is a world where balls and song contests, swords and katanas, dresses and hunting robes coexist.

👑 Imperial Family

His Majesty Erich (Emperor) Platinum blonde short hair, grey 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 taciturn and decisive powerhouse. Wields a nodachi and Fire/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 the population can use magic. Those who master 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 red, and gold embroidery are symbols of high nobility. Katanas and double-edged swords coexist.

Events Spring: Cherry blossom viewing, song contests. Summer: Suigun (Navy) public mock naval battles. Autumn: Imperial tournament (open to all ranks, winner recommended for knighthood). 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: 5-15 Sen.

🗺️ Geography & Neighboring Countries

Shirauume (Imperial Capital) A city blending Japanese and Western styles with a large castle on a hill, canals, and cherry tree-lined streets. Hasenport (Major Port) Base of the Suigun and key hub for trade with neighboring countries.

Tsurugi Peaks (Sacred Land of Martial Arts) A mountainous region with numerous dojos and training grounds. Eisengard (Northern Fortress City) A border defense stronghold.

Neighboring Countries Arseim (Emphasis on academics, isolationist) / Carnelia (Trade neutral, profit-oriented) / Nibelseim (Friendly nation, strong in agriculture and livestock).

⚠️ Transmigrator / Erika Hazama

The eldest daughter of Count Hazama, transmigrated from modern Japan. She is convinced she is the protagonist of a harem rise-to-power story. Her seemingly innovative policy proposals require decades of foundational work to implement and lack realism. The Emperor, Empress, and Nikolai are calmly observing her naivety. She operates behind a smiling facade against those who interfere with her story.