Rohkia

Rohkia was a nation situated in the Far East of Eldham with it's capital in Amemachi. The Shogunate was made up of many different groups of people of different hierarchies. Most of the populous also followed the religion of: Senshiism. The Shogunate was both a hierarchical and religious society. In descending order, the hierarchy of the society consisted of: The Royalty, The Shogun, Hand of the Shogun, Marshalls, Nobles, Samurais, Merchants, and Peasants.

Today the lands of Rohkia are a part of Riverheim and Sylvania.

Pre-Reformation Era
The history of the Shogunate dates as far back as 06/12/2021 where the First Shogun, also known as Baj64 The First, conquered a land of lush jungles in the Far East of Eldham. During 06/18/2021 there was a short diplomatic war against The nation of Santos where the Shogunate won and receive a territory of Northern Santos. The nation itself grew exponentially, economically and politically, within the Far East of Eldham.

However, there was a small inactivity in the nation which caused Mercurian Republic to take hold of Rohkia as a protectorate state. This issue was later resolved after the first High Monk and Third Shogun, Xynexis agreed with Rodinnbrok's High Jarl to become a part of Rodinnbrok's new Southern Region where it's government and culture is preserved. This act also led Mercurian Republic to hand off Rohkia to Rodinnbrok.

Rohkian Reformation Era
After The Third Shogun allied The Shogunate with Rodinnbrok, there were many political reformation that lead to a steady increase of economy, population, infrastructure, and influence. With the help of Ischyros, MaxTheBird, and Hagredo The Shogunate has become one of the most stable province and a reliable supporter of Rodinnbrok.

Demographic
The Rohkian Shogunate had a population of 50+ players of which are mostly upper-class citizens. The ethnic majority of the Rohkian Shogunate include Rohkians with one player with different ethnicity called the Satomai.

Culture
Rohkian culture was deeply rooted with militaristic discipline and martial arts. Many of the people believed that one is like a sword that must be forged through persevering hardship and trials. This mindset was often key to daily activity such as Fishing, Mining, Farming or Enchanting.

Architecture
The architecture and builds of the Rohkian Shogunate were mostly Oriental-Japanese style of the early 20th century with a hint of Western style builds and Japanese mythology. This philosophy of building of mixing both culture is because of Empress Werifesteria's fond childhood in Rodinnbrok where Western build were prominent.

Cuisine
Rohkian dishes consisted of mostly seafood such as Cooked Cods and Salmons. In particular, Salmons are quite exquisite in the region and are considered as the food of the rich, while Cods are considered food for Commoners.

Sports
Kinsetsu-ken or Sword-to-Sword combat was born in Rohkia. It is also known as Kenjutsu in the world of Eldham.

Fishing was also a large part of Rohkian sport and it is rumored that the citizens fished at least 5 times a week.

Wildlife
Rohkia was home to many species that are considered exotic throughout Eldham, ranging from the numerous frogs that Amemachi hosted, to the Owls that inhabit the Northern dark oak biome. The most notable of these species, would be the numerous species of sentient humanoid animals that used to rule the Jungles of Rohkia. Most if not all large population centers of these fauna were wiped out upon the migration of Rohkians into the jungles. Here is a list of all known species that can be deemed sentient, also known as Seikatsu.

Osarusan: A race of humanoid, intelligent apes, coming in all shapes and sizes most remaining Osarusan's range from 5-6 feet tall. While there are certianly wild populations of Osarusan scattered throughout Rohkia, many have successfully integrated into cities like Amemachi, where in the past some have even risen up to become Hand of The Shogun. Culture: Their culture circles around the jungle and what it can provide naturally, they have also been found to live in the mountains to the East of Amemachi. They use every part of everything they harvest. They decide their leaders through brute force, leading to a militaristic culture, that allows Osarusans who integrate into Rohkia to feel at home. They consider Bananas and Mangos the most sacred foods that anyone can eat, and they believe that they should be easily available to all.

Sekiryū: A race of humanoid, intelligent lizards, most commonly with retractable frills. They inhabit the southern swamp and marshland that Rohkia is home to. They have also been known to inhabit the jungles from time to time. Believed to be the most backwards culture, they have been known to eat humans who wander into their traps alive. Due to this, all known Sekiryū population centers have been burnt to the ground, occasionally with the Sekiryū still inside. They are cold blooded and as such cannot migrate far from their homelands. Their tribes were ruled by a council of elders, typically those who fought in at least one battle with humans, Sekiryū, or even another species of Seikatsu.

Ōtori: A race of Seikatsu that closely resemble birds, most commonly parrots or birds of prey. All of which have some form of crest upon their heads. They inhabit all areas, except the deserts of central Rohkia. Their wings adorned upon their backs, they can range anywhere from 3 feet tall, to the record setting 8 foot tall Emperor Nobori, who ruled over a confederation of the Ōtori who attempted to stop Rohkians from creating the city of Amemachi. Their society is a very hierarchal one, in which Ōtori born with grand crests become nobility, and are supposedly destined for great things, meanwhile any with more low lying crests are destined to become peasants. With this being said, its also true that a great leader can still rise to lead them to glory, the previously mentioned Emperor Nobori was said to have a crest worthy of a peasant, but he still became the leader of the single most powerful Ōtori state to ever be conceived. Out of all known Seikatsu, the Ōtori have maintained the highest population, they have been known to migrate North out of Rohkia, even living in spruce biomes. They have even been spotting's of Ōtori in Southern Rohkia, showing how resilient this species really is.