Koyama Clan

The Koyama Clan is a Plagatean noble clan based in the city of Ame. Originating from the province of Michinaru in Eldham, they have established themselves on the mainland following the fall of the Second Plagatean Empire. Despite never seizing the Shogunate, they are regarded as one of the nation's most powerful clans.

Origins
According to the clan's origin myth, they are descendants of the rulers of an ancient civilisation of demons, known as the Onika. Following their people's decimation, the son of God-King Oren has managed to escape the massacre and found his way to Eldham, which he aimlessly traversed for months, before finally collapsing from hunger, thirst and exhaustion. He was found by the region's then-governor and future Tagavor Leon Olsen-Tanaka. After recovering, the amnesia-stricken heir decided to stay and make a name for himself.

Early Period
Vexilly officially founded the clan in 50 SMP (then under the name Vexillius Morafin) in Plagatean Michinaru, which he helped govern for several years, before embarking on a journey to rediscover his roots. After exploring the ancient ruins of the Onika civilisation he embraced his heritage, taking on the Koyama family name. The family enjoyed a slow, stable rise to prominence in the period following the fall of the First Empire, when the province was annexed by Leon Olsen-Tanaka, who at the time led the Kardivian Peoples.

Around the same time another prominent clan member, Koyama Fate, married the head of the van Sonne family, Gunkan van Sonne. Meanwhile, Vexilly, the family's head, adopted childhood friend Josh as his brother and inducted him into the clan.

Blue Fleet and Migration to Rathnir
Immediately before the Fall of the Second Empire, Olsen-Tanaka was deposed and exiled. Even so, the clan managed to hold onto their demesnes in present-day Ame and Tsuyoi. The Blue Fleet, with Josh and Vexilly as its leaders, set sail from Eldham to aid the declining Empire. Knowing the impending fall would result in Michimaru having less protection from the Goonguard raids and hostilities from the province's neighbours, the brothers decided to dock at a small fishing village and settled there, renaming it Ame. They later became tributaries of the Serene Republic of Novastonia.

Veldski Civil War and Current Day
After the outbreak of the Veldski Civil War, the clan sided with Chumon Ito, most notably taking a part in the battle of Khorisal. Once the front reestablished itself as the Plagatean Regency under Ieteru Kumagaya, the Koyama joined the newly formed nation permanently, quickly becoming central figures on its political scene. Tensions arose, however, when the Shogun invoked tensions within the country's aristocracy, who accused him of being unable to conduct meaningful politics. The return of Tagavor Nero further worsened the ruler's standings, with the angered clans looking to the Koyama as their leader against the Shogun.

Members
Currently six clan members are alive, one of whom is missing:


 * Vexilly
 * Hirokami
 * Ieyoshi
 * Josh
 * Nagata
 * Roman (missing)

Koyama Trade Company
The company, officially managed by the clan's head, is one of the clan's largest sources of income, trading in a variety of goods such as Timber, Fish, Alcohol and Armaments. It is based in a private dock in the city of Ame. The business' merchant fleet is currently comprised of 6 vessels. It also operates a market stand at the Khorisal City market.

Main article: University of Ame
A public research university founded by Ieyoshi Koyama. The campus is currently still under construction, predicted to open by 175 SMP.

Political Activity
The clan is currently the largest and most vocal force opposing the Shogunate, with some sources predicting that a civil war is imminent. They are known for their long-standing support of pro-imperialist factions in Plagos, most notably The Ember Party. Vexilly and Josh are part of the Shogunate's advisor council. Vexilly's adoptive son, Ieyoshi, is known for his close ties to socialist circles within the region.

The clan currently leads the Rose Coalition lead by Vexilly.

It is also notable the Koyama Josh still holds most of the previously Plagatean lands in Eldham, just under the rule of Ravenguard.