Natsuragi Family

The Natsuragi Family is the rulling family of the town of Natsuragi (named after the family). The familys roots can be traced back all the way to the tamaken conflict.

Early history and founding
The family's roots can be traced back to the Takumakken Empire. It is said that Shoji's parents were humble rice farmers, their exact location in Takumakken unknown. One day, they made the decision to leave their old life behind, packing all their belongings and setting out on a journey. After a week of wandering, they stumbled upon a serene valley where they decided to establish a new home. in this valley they constructed a modest dwelling and cultivating a small rice paddy. They also invited some of the local residents to join them in building their newfound community. In honor of their own surname, Natsuragi, they christened this settlement. A year after their migration, their first son, Izanagi, came into the world, and a mere two years later, Shoji was born.

Shoji tree (main tree)
Shoji and his brother began working in the rice paddies alongside their parents at a young age, although they often spent their free time playing with the neighboring children. As he grew older, Shoji's father assumed a significant role in shaping his upbringing. When they weren't laboring in the rice fields, father and son bonded over fishing trips and valuable life lessons. As Shoji and his parents aged, they bestowed upon him the responsibility of becoming the town's new leader. During his childhood, he formed a close friendship with a girl whose name is now lost to time. Their connection deepened, resulting in a passionate love that bore two children, Koichi and Yasu. Sadly, not long thereafter, the woman of Shoji's dreams departed, leaving him heartbroken and consumed by anger. In his anguish, he made a vow never to utter her name again, hence the mystery surrounding it. Following this painful episode, Shoji began to exhibit a somewhat power-hungry demeanor, often taunting his fellow villagers and taking multiple women as concubines. This behavior led to his increasing unpopularity within the village, eventually causing him to retreat from the public eye after several years.

Koichi and Yasu both experienced neglect during their upbringing by their father. Instead, they found friendship and support among the villagers, who treated them as extended family. Most of their time was spent with these villagers, as they formed closer bonds with them than with their father. When Koichi turned 16, he made the decision to move to Lhumar to pursue his studies, and a year later, Yasu followed suit. Koichi enrolled in a program focused on science and biology, while Yasu pursued social science. It was at the university that Koichi crossed paths with his future wife, Ayako. She hailed from a well-off family in Lhumar and was a native of the city. Their love blossomed, and they spent the majority of their university years together. Upon completing their education, Koichi inviated to Ayako to join him in Natsuragi. She accepted, and they both relocated to the town. Upon their return, they found Shoji old and sick. In his weakened state, Shoji entrusted Koichi with the role of mayor, extracting a promise from him that he would not follow in his father's footsteps. This transition marked the beginning of a new era of economic prosperity for Natsuragi, with Koichi at the front. Just a year after their return and Koichi's appointment as mayor, Koichi and Ayako were married. They soon welcomed their first son, Yoshiyuki, and three years later, their second son, Miyasaki, completed their family.