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Adneil Xenstil Gornester (Born ??/??/????) was the both the last king of ??? and the last Emperor of the great elven empire of Illnarneoalthron. He ascended his dual thrones on ??/??/???? after the...
The Aeternan god of life, death, and the empire as a whole. Aeternus Region The Empire Aeterna Portfolio Life, Death, Time, Law Pantheon The Aeternan...
A katana presented to Hida Sang by Typhenon as a wedding gift from Epiach. This sword has an ornate white tsuba and purple-and-white tsuka, decorated with amethysts and moonstones to echo the...
Akash'nara is an abomination that refuses to die. Part dragon, part undead, part construct, part elemental, this creature is so attuned to the power of destruction that even its own death will not...
Akeno (Ah-Kay-Noh) is a ronin shugenja with an affinity to horses. Character Quick Facts Race Silverstari Weapon of choice Bo Religion Traditional Current Location Black Lotus...
CHECKME Alana is a character from a game recently canceled who I love too much to let go, thus I am attempting to turn her into an NPC. Alana Flemart is a seductive sorceress in training who...
Monkey
Amphetrion is the former Grand Paladin of War for the state and city of Epiach. Character Quick Facts Race Human, Dimrosian Weapon of choice Greatsword Religion War Current...
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A Shyen warrior with a grudge against demons. He has a very large sword… Died in the Sunken Tower. Character Quick Facts Race Human, Shyen Weapon of...
Ankor is one of the Four Brothers. He is dedicated to conflict and war in it's many forms, from cunning tacticians to frothing berserker.
Monkey
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Monkey
Intro Your people, the Orc people, are a proud and martial race, living in deep contact with the world, struggling to survive in a harsh environment. Your small tribe, the Notrik Saber-Beasts has...
Citizen Soldiers of the Kingdom of Silver Stars Historical Ashigaru (OOC) The Japanese ashigaru were conscripted foot-soldiers of medieval Japan. During the Muromachi period, ashigaru were employed...
Having a name that translates roughly as 'White steel', Aussir Vyth is a young dragonkin warrior from the area named Luran. She left home in an attempt to prove herself worthy of the attention of...
A cleric of Custos Morum, who was commanded to help Ivatis and Keaira to face and defeat a mighty foe. Character Quick Facts Race Human Weapon of choice Warhammer Religion Custos...
Azhure is a satyxis clan leader, warmage ranger. Her life-partner is Faraday. She has 5 children, including one just recently. She still entered battle while pregnant. Has very little respect for...
A tribe of Orc specializing in stealth.
A tribe of Orcs specializing in attacking at night.
A form of sentient skeletal undead characterized by a wreath of green flames around it's skull and an aura of despair. Employ axes of unusual design.
CHECKME This page requires DM approval. It also requires more work. The Battle of Chiba Strait Date Spring, 2117 Forces Involved SMantis Clan vs Phoenix Clan Preceding Events In early...
CHECKME This page requires DM approval. It also requires more work. It could also have a different name, if anyone has any suggestions. The Battle of Dyama Strait was when the Mantis and the...
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A major coastal city and province capital in the Empire of Dimrost
An Orc tribe consisting of he banded together Teifling exiles of other tribes.
A short-necked fretted lute. There are seven types of biwa, chacterized by number of strings, sounds it could produce, type of plectrum, and their use. As the biwa does not play in tempered tuning,...
Follows the adventures of a group of ronin of the Black Lotus bandit camp, the most infamous and feared of ronin in Silverstari lands. CHECKME :) Characters Akeno Keneng Kei Kyune Mei Feng Eira...
<brief summary> Character Quick Facts Race Orc (Sabre-beast) Weapon of choice Greataxe Religion The Spirits? Current Location Traveling North Role WAAARGH! History Physical...
The world is not as it was… The Ages of Virtue have long passed… The Age of Strife lingers like an unquiet wraith… The fires of Righteousness gutter low like a candle in a...
The small and precocious offspring of the Great Gold Dragon.
A wooden sword used for training, usually the size and shape of a katana, but sometimes shaped like other swords, such as the wakizashi and tantō. If need be, they can be fashioned to simulate any...
A male Manticore berserker.
Members of the Samurai class of the Kingdom of Silver Stars that specializes in martial combat. Historical Bushi (OOC) The word bushi (lit. "warrior or armsman") first appears in an early history...
(OOC) Meaning "Way of the Warrior". Bushido expanded and formalized the earlier code of the samurai, and stressed frugality, loyalty, mastery of martial arts, and honor to the death. Under the...
Caalix Caalix is one of The Three, a god of magic and protection, who advocates building defences and protecting those weaker than you. Caalix Region Universal Portfolio Good, Magic,...
An anchient title denoting the ruler of a tribe.
The female equivalent of Caesar.
The captain of a riverboat, and one of the only female pirates to survive long enough to make a name for herself in the area. Character Quick Facts Race Human Weapon of...
The slightly mad captain of a free trading vessel.
Captain of the Teifi unit of Toxete.
Caudala is the newest and most southwestern part of the Empire of Aeterna. Caudala Quick Facts Capital Rest Largest City Rest Official Languages Aeternan, Exile's...
A traditional activity in which green tea is ceremonially prepared and served to others. A proper tea ceremony may take up to four hours, and even the most basic form requires preparation, ritual...
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Dramatis personæ Bleeding World [Main Campaign] (Active) Hida Sang, A bushi of considerable personal power, and wife to Hida Kaji, King of the Yu. Kukulkan, a Shyless Shaman sent to assist the...
CHECKME This file appears to be blank. Well, I did say it was a blank character sheet ^_^; …fixed. Blank sheets Blank character sheets for printing out and making into hardcopies are available...
Shinobu was a shugenja of the Snake clan 800 years ago, before its downfall. Recently, she reappeared as the reincarnation of Nakata Jin. Character Quick Facts Race Human, Silverstari (Snake...
Member of the Snake clan and son of the Daimyo. Brother of Chuda Shinobu, who lifeblood he used to first perform blood magic. The taint from this maho is what resulted in the destruction of the...
The <clan> are a clan of the Kingdom of Silver Stars. History Current State/Politics Lands Role Current Daimyo Personality/attitudes Vital info Colours Families Major People Major Cities
A book that contains the names of all the angels.
All information on Count Xu Caozi is suppressed for the national security of Meztain.
This page organizes the creatures of the world by Type. You can also view them by Location Sentient Races Human Orc Goblin Ibexians Satyxis Manticore Nezumi Ogre Shyless Dwarf Elf Wildlife Dark...
The city known as "Crossroads", or "The Crossroads", is located almost centrally in Caudala, and acts as a central hub between the two major cities of Rest and Bastion - and indeed all other cities...
Bleeding World Daimyo In the Kingdom of Silverstars, the term Daimyo has evolved into a generic term for lord, and is used most often to refer to ones superiors. The word can be used to describe...
The daisho are the traditional weapons of nobles (Samurai) of the Silverstars. They are given to a person after completing their Gempukku, and are carried by that person, and only that person,...
Dao
Dao is a category of single-edge Silverstari blades primarily used for slashing and chopping. Dao is actually a generic word used to denote any member of a family of single-edged, broad-bladed...
A tribe of Orc with a perticular hatred of the Unicorn Clan of Silverstars.
A alteration of a sentient being by negative energy, to produce a new creature.
A tribe of Orc devoted to worshiping an avatar of death.
A peasant born Silverstari, now the head of the Cult of the Eternal Tree in Epiach.
A sentient creature in a halfway state to becoming a Darkborn.
Dimrosians Personality Dimrosians are almost unfailingly arrogant and condescending. Even the lowest of them is taught from birth that they are superior to all other humans, and especially the...
Do
A Dō or "Way" is any one of a number of spiritual, martial, or aesthetic disciplines that evolved in the Empire of Silver Stars. A Dō implies a body of knowledge and tradition with an ethic and...
Dōjō literally means "place of the way". Initially, dōjō were adjunct to temples. The term can refer to a formal training place for any of the Japanese dō arts, not just martial ones.
The Domenan Empire is the major power on Ekkido, easily the most influential and strongest government present. History Current State/Politics Lands Current Emperor Personality/attitudes Vital...
Drog is an orc exposed at birth by his tribe and rescued by Kolskegg. Character Quick Facts Race Orc Weapon of choice Various Religion Undecided Current...
An extinct sentient creature of small stature but considerable strength and endurance.
This article does not meet Bleeding World Wiki standards on Completeness, Layout and Damage to the Fourth Wall. You can help by adding content. She's dead, Dave.
Ekkido is the name for the continent Piro has created. Very little of this is yet GM-approved, and likely will not be. Also, the computer would like to know what someone with your clearance level...
Elf
A semi-divine creature, now almost extinct.
Elona Elona is one of The Three, a god of healing and happiness, who advocates assisting the downtrodden and bringing joy, defeating evil by curing its effects and stemming its...
The Empire of the Silver Stars is currently ruled by a young boy, although a great deal of power is wielded on his behalf by his mother, the Dowager Emperess, who also serves as his spokesperson....
An empire to the far north allegedly ruled by a form of sentient undead, and peopled by both humans and undead. The Empire of the Ancestors is a sizable kingdom situated in northern Ascen. It is...
Also known simply as Dimrost. Dimrost is an empire in the far southeast of the continent. Composed of a conglomeration of powerful city-states, it vies with the Kingdom of Silver Stars for power...
A large empire in the central south of the continent, and a considerable military force.
Epiach is the name of both a state and its capital. Caught between the Empire of Dimrost and the Kingdom of Silver Stars, Epiach had previously been under the control of the latter but was until...
Eta
Eta translates to "defilement abundant" or "filthy mass", and is the lowest caste of Silverstari culture. Eta work in occupations relating to death, such as executioners, undertakers or leather...
Fan
A number of war fans were used in warfare, of varying size and material, for different purposes ranging from signalling devices to weapons and protection. The art of fighting with war fans is...
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Life-partner of Azhure. Midwife as a primary profession. Very loving and maternal. Very open-minded. Tends to be the go-between for Azhure and males. Character Quick...
Felloqui is one of The Three, a god of crusading and war, who advocates hunting down and destroying evil wherever it may lie. Felloqui Region Universal Portfolio Good, War,...
"Figaro Valentine; Hunter of Bounty, Archmage of Maori, Peerless Defender of Aeterna; perhaps you've heard of me?" Character Quick Facts Race Human? Weapon of...
Fue
A class of Silverstari woodwind instrument similar to the flute. Typically high-pitched and made of bamboo. Historical Fue (OOC) Fue are traditionally broken up into two basic categories – the...
Fugu is the Silverstari word for pufferfish. Lethally poisonous if prepared incorrectly, it is a traditional dish in the Yu kingdom and considered a test of courage to consume it. Fugu poison...
A fukiya consists of a 4 foot tube blowgun, with darts (Fukibari) traditionally around 2 inches in length. The Fukiya has no mouthpiece: instead, users wrap their lips around the pipe The range of...
Fu Leng is the Silverstari name of the melevolant god that resides in the centre of the Shadowlands History Religion Equipment Followers Strategy
Gaijin translates as "outside person", and while it can be used to refer to a stranger just as much as a non-Silverstari it is typically used as the latter, most often in an uncomplimentary...
Garreth is the current ruler of Epiach, previously a southeastern state of Dimrost which has now declared its independence after a series of crippling wars. Though possibly the least battle-capable...
Geisha are Silverstari women trained to entertain their customers, be it by reciting verse, playing musical instruments, dancing, or engaging in light conversation. Historical Geisha...
CHECKME The Gempukku is a tradition amongst Silverstari nobles. It is a rite of passage, where a young noble completes some sort of test in order to prove that they have come of age. The exact...
Ascen Map of Silver Stars and Dimrost Epiach/Shamo Plains Epiach Plains Myronment Swamp Illundiam Forest Shye/Kunlun Mountains Kanmus Pass Tainchang Lake Region Kai Plains Berat/Iwamizawa...
A kind of sandal with an elevated wooden base held onto the foot with a fabric thong to keep the foot well above the ground. They are worn with traditional clothing such as kimono. Sometimes geta...
Giri is a value roughly corresponding to "duty", "obligation", or even "burden of obligation", but one with a far more pervasive influence on the Silverstari world view and culture than its...
God
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Good The Three Felloqui caalix Elona Lesser Deities The Tree Golden Dragon Evil The Four Ankor Onagal T'char Lanshaw Lesser Deities Fu Leng Vesterablix Other Dimrosian Deities Vernis the...
The Earth Mother, Bearer of Everything, Mother of All Things. Myths Associations Gork is an atypical Earth Goddess. While she is accepted as bringing all the Mother of All Things, she is a...
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A deeply curved blade mounted atop a long pole, often with a ruff of fur or hanging tassels where the haft meets the blade. Comparable to a great-axe for gameplay purposes. Historical Guan Dao...
The Vigilant Guard of the Green is a military order originating in the pre-Dimrosian Kingdom of Myronment, and surviving on in the city-state of the same name. Membership of the order is limited to...
A hachimaki is a stylized headband, usually made of red or white cloth, worn as a symbol of perseverance or effort by the wearer. These are worn on many occasions, for example, by women giving...
There are two types of hakama, divided (umanori "horse-riding" hakama) and undivided (andon bakama). The umanori type have divided legs, similar to trousers. Both these types appear similar. A...
A pair of small equal-length tapered sticks used as eating utensils, commonly made of wood, bamboo, metal, bone or ivory. Etiquette (OOC) Chopsticks are not used to make noise, to draw attention,...
Codename "Hawke" is a member of the Caudalan rebals who specialises in ambushing their enemies. He is a quiet warrior who does as he's told as long as the orders make sense to him. Character...
This article is made by a character who was cranky'd. It shall be given a more serious disposition when Webseer gets a hold of it :) Hedoramod is a cranky, cranky angel. He doesn't seem to care...
An enchanted kabuto fashioned in the semblance of a stylized, armoured crab. It can cause Fear effects.
While he lived, a warrior of the Yu Kingdom and close friend of Hida Sang. Character Quick Facts Race Human, Silverstari Weapon of choice Tetsubo Religion Traditional Current...
Hida Kaji is the current King of the Yu in the Empire of Silver Stars. He is married to Hida Sang. Character Quick Facts Race Human, Silverstari (Yu Kingdom, Hida family) Weapon of...
Hida Kuroda was the Daimyo of the Crab clan until the wedding reception of his youngest son Hida Kaji to Hida Sang (then Kuni Sang), where he was murdered by a Blood Mage assassin in service to...
A Bushi of the Hida family of the Yu Kingdom. Formerly of the Kuni family, Sang married the then-heir to the King of the Yu, Hida Kaji. Character Quick Facts Race Human, Silverstari (Yu...
An aged martial sensei of the Kingdom of Yu, now in retirement. Character Quick Facts Race Human, Silverstari Weapon of choice Bladed Weapons Religion Traditional Current...
While he lived, a warrior of the Yu Kingdom and close friend of Hida Sang. Character Quick Facts Race Human, Silverstari Weapon of choice Tetsubo Religion Traditional Current...
Timeline of the world
A monk of the Gi Kingdom, sent to assist Typhenon Blackhand. Character Quick Facts Race Silverstari, Gi Kingdom Weapon of choice Unarmed Religion Traditional Current...
The Holy Domain of the Light, also know as the Holy Domain or simply as The Light, is a sizable kingdom situated in north-central Ascen. It is bound to the north by the River Duat and the border...
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Humans are typical Ethnicities Dimrosian Shyen Northfolk
CHECKME Revision still in progress Iaijutsu, approximately "the art of mental presence and immediate reaction", is the traditional Silverstari martial art associated with smooth, controlled...
Irae is the warlord of the Aeternan Pantheon, the patron of everyone from the lowliest conscript to the greatest general. Irae Region The Empire Aeterna Portfolio War, Law, Conquest, (special...
Isadora is a young noblewoman from Dimrost, who decided to leave her family and wander the world. Currently ambassdor to Silverstars for Epiach. Character Quick Facts Race Human,...
Major Artifacts Lord Yu's Blade Minor Artifacts Codex Angelus Important/Significant Items Silver Serpent Types of Items Daisho Guan Dao Nagamaki
Currently evolving. Character Quick Facts Race Umbern (Human) Weapon of choice Ghostblade Religion Despair Current Location Somewhere in Libutura. In hiding. Role Bezerker...
An almost conical or squarish 'hat' or light helmet that straps under the chin. Historical Jingasa (OOC) Jingasa (samurai hats) were mainly used during the mid to late Edo Period (1700-1860). The...
Who can join? Any past, present or future players in the 'Bleeding World' DnD campaign, or its related spin-off campaigns. Join! So you want to become a member of this site? Tell us who you are and...
Joss stick burning is an everyday practice in traditional Silverstari religion. There are many different types of joss sticks used for different purposes or on different festive days. Many of them...
Classic junks are built of built from softwoods with multiple compartments accessed by separate hatches and ladders, reminiscent of the interior structure of bamboo. Traditionally, the hull has a...
The traditional Samurai helmet. It features a strong bowl, the "hachi", which protects the crown of the head, a suspended series of articulated plates (the "shikoro") to protect the neck, and often...
Also known as Ikebana - flower arrangement. Ikebana uses asymmetrical form and empty space as an essential feature of the arrangement. The materials, containers, and setting must have a sense of...
Son of prominent admiral Kaiu Korin, Nobutada is the head of a Temple of the Three and friend to Hida Kaji. Character Quick Facts Race Silverstari, Yu Kingdom Weapon of...
Kakita Bei was a bushi of the Crane clan, who was a master of iaijutsu. He died fighting Thyrul in his tower in the shadowlands. Character Quick Facts Race Human, Silverstari (Crane clan,...
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The Kama is a formidable weapon, traditionally used in pairs, though in agricultural use it would be used one-handed, whilst the other hand grasped the stalks for cutting. When a ball and chain are...
CHECKME Kami are revered spirits in Silverstari culture, and are usually seen as deities (though not necessarily omnipotent or omniscient). Silverstari began to worship them after settling on the...
Historical Kanshi (OOC) A specialized form of seppuku in feudal times was known as kanshi ("death of understanding"), in which a retainer would commit suicide in protest of a lord's decision. The...
Kanzashi are fabricated from a wide range of materials such as lacquered wood, gold and silver plated metal, tortoiseshell, silk and jade. A number of hair ornaments were also developed and used as...
Dry landscape (garden). A garden style unique to the Silverstari. Using neither ponds nor streams, it makes symbolic representations of natural landscapes using stone arrangements, white sand, moss...
((Please wait while the universe renders… ie. I'll keep at this later.)) The young captain of the caravel Songblade. One of Typhenon's friends. Character Quick Facts Race Human Weapon of...
AKA "Little dark one", "Raven's child". Character Quick Facts Race Human (winged one) Weapon of choice Wits / Cats Claws Religion Tribal Shamanic (spirit totems) Current Location Away...
Kei
This article does not meet Bleeding World Wiki standards on Completeness. You can help by adding content. Character Quick Facts Race Silverstari Weapon of...
<brief summary> CHECKME This is still a work in progress, so no complaining or I'll cast Touch of Idiocy on you repeatedly until you're drooling and incapable of complaint! Character...
A direct conduit of demonic energy into the world, Kek hasn't had an easy life. Aggressive, violent and possibly homicidal in appearance, how much of him is an act, and how much of it is the...
Keneng is a ronin with a natural propensity for stealth, diplomacy, and the theatrical. Character Quick Facts Race Silverstari Weapon of choice Theatrics Religion Traditional Current...
The exact activities undertaken when practising kenjutsu vary with school, but commonly include solo practice of basic techniques (kihon) and two person paired kata (featuring full contact strikes...
Traditional Silverstari garb for men and women. Kimono are T-shaped, straight-lined robes that fall to the ankle, with collars and wide, full-length sleeves. Kimono are wrapped around the body,...
The Phoenix are a Silverstari kingdom famous for their shugenja, especially their leaders, the 'five elemental masters'. History Current State/Politics Lands Role Although all Silverstari clans...
The Kingdom of Chugi are a kingdom of Silverstars that are famous for their deviousness and cunning. History Current State/Politics Lands Role Though never admitted openly, the Scorpion are well...
A kingdom in the Kingdom of Silver Stars that inhabits dangerous mountains and is strongly introverted. History Current State/Politics Lands Role As it is a strong tradition amongst the dragon to...
CHECKME This Mantis related article needs work. You can help by adding to it. The Kingdom of Jin are a kingdom of the Kingdom of Silver Stars. History Blah blah blah The Mantis struggle to cast...
A Silverstari kingdom noted for elegance, political savvy and deadly swordsmanship. History Current State/Politics Lands Role The emperor is a member of the Crane clan, and he holds court within...
The Kingdom of Meyio is the most militaristic kingdom of the Kingdom of Silver Stars. They are famed for their bravery and martial prowess. History Current State/Politics Lands Role The Lion serve...
The Kingdom of Rei is a kingdom of the Kingdom of Silver Stars. This kingdom had the most contact with foreign lands, before they were nearly wiped out by Gowron's forces. History Current...
Also known as the Empire of Silverstars or simply as Silverstars. Kingdom of Silver Stars Quick Facts Capital Nakashibetsu Largest City Nakashibetsu Official Languages Silver Stari, Court...
The Crab are a clan of the Kingdom of Silver Stars, famous for their dour strength and their constant fight to protect the rest of the empire from the hordes of the shadowlands. History Current...
The Way of Fragrance is the art of appreciating incense, and involves using incense within a structure of codified conduct. It is counted as one of the three classical arts of refinement. Kōdō...
Silverstari currency. Historical Koku (OOC) The koku is unit of volume. In this definition, 3.5937 koku equal one cubic metre, i.e. 1 koku is approximately 278.3 litres. The koku was originally...
Kolskegg Na'Verna (Mid-Spring 15 2103 - Current) is the reigning head of the Epiach Temple since Joseph's sudden departure on XX. Prior to this, Kolskegg held position of chief Elonan cleric...
The koto is a traditional stringed musical instrument. Koto are about 180 centimetres (71 in) long, and made from wood. They have 13 strings that are strung over 13 movable bridges along the length...
Kowtow is the act of deep respect shown by kneeling and bowing so low as to have your head touching the ground. The kowtow is the highest sign of reverence. It is widely used to show reverence for...
Work in progress. Enter at own risk. Character Quick Facts Race Shyless Weapon of choice Bow, Falchion or claws and teeth. Religion Cult of the Forgotten One. Current Location Moving...
Two variations are the short kunai (shō-kunai) and the big kunai (dai-kunai). It is a good example of a very basic tool which, in the hands of a martial arts expert, could be used as a...
A major Bushi of the Hida family of the Crab Clan and the Kuni family. Kuni Akiko is the mother of Hida Sang. She is also a well-known warrior, having fought in several major...
Hida Sang's elder brother. Deceased. Character Quick Facts Race Human Current Location Dead Role Bushi History The beloved elder brother of Hida Sang, Miura was killed by a four armed...
A high profile shugenja, Crab and daimyo of the Kuni family. Samariku passed away from an apparently illness (it's unsure exactly what of, though he'd been ailing for a while). Character Quick...
A minor Bushi of the Hida family of the Crab Clan and the Kuni family. Kuni Satake is the father of Hida Sang. Character Quick Facts Race Human Current...
An aged martial sensei of the Kingdom of Yu, now in retirement. Character Quick Facts Race Human, Silverstari Weapon of choice Whatever's at hand Religion Traditional Current...
A weapon that consists of Kama on a metal chain (manriki) with a heavy iron weight at the end. Its purpose as a weapon is very obvious, so unlike a kama, it cannot not be carried inconspicuously....
Kyūjutsu translates as "the skill of the bow", and Kyūdō is "way of the bow". In a word: archery. Historic Kyūjutsu (OOC) In kyūdō, like all archery, the purpose is to hit the target. Kyūdō...
This article does not meet Bleeding World Wiki standards on Completeness, Damage to the Fourth Wall. You can help by adding content. A spirit of life and beauty, who will fiercely defend those...
<Brief summary> <Land> Quick Facts Capital Largest City Official Languages Demonym Area Population Major Cities: 1 Etymology 2 History 3 Politics 4 Internal...
Silverstari The Three The Prophecy of Ansheer Orc The Once and Future Git Scaled Empire
The deadly guardian of Talionis, who meet violence within the city with lethal force. Organisation Quick Facts Primary Race/Ethnicity Umbran Afilliation Empire of...
Contributors: Please feel free to add items to this page or edit if needed. It has been created mainly for Japanese/Chinese language reference, as Silverstari is being based on these. Anything...
Archangel of Courage, although the Silverstari would refer to him as Jié Shěng Shén Yu: the Saving God of Courage. He is the guardian and guide of the Yu. Character Quick...
A legendary guan dao once wielded by Lord Yu. The blade of the weapon resembles an almost flame-like shape and the metal is so thin that one can feel it vibrate when holding the haft in both hands....
There are many different styles of magic used, many only in particular regions or kingdoms. Theurgy sympathism Shugendo Shamanism Witchcraft Thelemitism Maho Iaido
Maho, or blood magic, is an evil form of magic used in the Kingdom of Silver Stars, where its use is punishable by death. It is also commonly found in the Shadowlands. Maho works through the power...
Maiori is the centre of arcane power in The Empire Aeterna, and takes considerable steps to make sure it stays that way. Maiori Quick Facts Capital Setsapere Largest...
Currently converting the map to AutoREALM, see attached file file that McBruce has that turned out to be too big to attach. Once fully converted the file should be able to be attached.
<brief summary> Character Quick Facts Race Human Weapon of choice Magic Missile Religion <religion> Current Location Sunken Tower of...
"Me no shita men", generally known as menpō (or membō) is a half mask covering the face below the eyes and including the nose. It is worn with a samurai kabuto helmet. Menpo take many forms. They...
The Merunan are a race of Ekkido. History Current State/Politics Merunans live in almost constant poverty and illness. All Merunans suffer from taint, which slowly manifests itself over their...
Merunos is a place in Ekkido populated by the Merunan.
Mon
Mon are heraldic symbols. Mon may refer to any symbol, while kamon and mondokoro refer specifically to family symbols. Mon serve roughly similar functions to badges, crests, and coats of...
CHECKME This mantis related article is a blatant rip off from the L5R wiki. You can help by making it less of one. Moshi Family The Moshi are a family of the Mantis Clan. Originally the family...
Standing seen but frequently unheard behind Maiko is Moshi Tarou, her first mate and bodyguard. A very strong but quiet Samuria, Tarou almost never speaks, although can sometimes be seen...
Daimyo of the Kingdom of Rei. Character Quick Facts Race Human, Silverstari Weapon of choice Religion Current Location Role History Once the companion and lover of Typhenon...
Mushin no shin translates as "mind of no mind", and is a mental state into which very highly trained martial artists can enter during combat. The concept is that a mind not fixed or occupied by...
Mya
Mya is sister to the Empress of Dimrost, and has inherited the black dragon blood of Vesterablix. She was evil for a little while, but she's better now. Honest. Character Quick...
The nagamaki is considered to be a type of the no-dachi sword. It is a long sword with 2-4 foot single-edged blade and a handle of 2-3 feet length. Similar to the naginata, the main difference is...
A pole weapon traditionally used by members of the samurai class. A naginata consists of a wood shaft with a curved blade on the end; it is similar to the Guan Dao or glaive. Usually it also had a...
Jin was an Earth shugenja of the Crab clan. He died while fighting a lich, and was reincarnated as a long-dead member of the snake clan, Chuda Shinobu. Character Quick Facts Race Human,...
Practitioners of ninjutsu, "the skill of going unperceived" or "the art of stealth". Since Bushidō, the samurai code, forbade certain valuable measures as dishonorable, a Daimyo could not expect...
Ninjō ("human emotion or compassion") in Silverstars, is human feeling that complements and opposes the value of giri, or social obligation. Broadly speaking, ninjo is said to be the human feeling...
The use of a paired katana or daitō and wakizashi or shōtō is commonly referred to as nitōjutsu (two sword methods). Styles that teach it are called nitōryū (two sword school). The Kingdom of...
Nodachi approximately translates to "field sword". The nodachi is difficult to wield due to its size and weight. The length of the nodachi's hilt varies between twelve to thirteen inches (30 to 33...
Nodowa - throat protection. Some of the varieties of the throat armour are the nodowa, meguriwa, eriwa, and manjuwa. The first is fastened at the back of the neck with cords, the second with hooks,...
Northfolk Personality ‘Northfolk’ is a catchall term for a number of different peoples. They are generally cold, aloof and spiritual. They have a very martial outlook, regardless of...
Obi
Obi is a word referring to several different types of sashes worn with kimono and other garments by both men and women. Obi are the top-most sash worn with various styles of clothing; several other...
Ocha is one of the most common beverages in the Silver Stars. It is also the central element of the tea ceremony (which uses Matcha, a bitter green tea). Ocha is served in cups without a handle and...
The origin of the term odoshi is said to lie with the verb odosu, "to intimidate". Thus the bright colors. In reverse engineering, a different character is used to write odoshi (intimidation) and...
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Okayu may simply consist of rice and water, although salt is often added for seasoning. Beaten eggs could be beaten into it to thicken it into gruel. Toppings may be added to enhance flavour; negi...
Oni
The Silverstari term for daemon, of which there are a multitude of varieties, but usually referring to those that originate from the Shadowlands. Historical Oni (OOC) Oni are creatures from...
Ono
Ono is the Silverstari word for an "axe" or a "hatchet", and as such it is used to describe various tools of the similar basic structure. Generally four feet long with a heavy, over-sized steel...
Orc
Taxonomy Anatomy and Morphology The orc is a large humanoid creature, distantly related to humans. They stand taller than your average human, making six feet quite easily. They are bulkier and...
Military Orders Holy Order of Argent Knights The Storm Legion Guard of the Green Coven of the Bow Religions The Three Feloqui, the Hunter Caalix, the Protector Elona, the Healer The...
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Pironious, alias Soshi Tarou, was a master of stealth and subtlety who preferred to resort to quick wits or speedy escape to escape a dangerous situation. He was killed in the service of the Hida...
Empires Kingdom of Silver Stars Empire of Dimrost The Scaled Empire Empire of the Shadowlands Empire of Ancestors Holy Domain of the Light Internal Divisions Empire of Dimrost Kingdom of Silver...
Cricket fighting is a kind of amusement seeking fun from the fighting of crickets. Historic Cricket Fighting (OOC) The cricket culture in China has a long history and the cricket fighting is the...
A Priest from an Egyptianesque civilization called the Holy Domain of the Light. Character Quick Facts Race Human (Deceased) Weapon of choice Crossbow Religion Current Location Sunken...
A dark elf who styled herself 'The Devourer'. Slain by Theosteris. Character Quick Facts Race Dark Elf Weapon of choice Sword Religion - Current...
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Respican is a mountainous stretch of land in southern Aeterna which seperates the regions of Aeternam and Maiori from the newly conquered Caudala. Respican Quick...
A mean, green, thieving machine, Ritnik is a sneak thief who, until recently, had been making the best of the more… abandoned sections of Epiach to do a little… creative wealth...
Shyen Sorcerer and Ambassador to Shye from Epiach. Character Quick Facts Race Human, Shyen Weapon of choice Claymore, or magic Religion ??? Current...
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A ronin is a samurai with no lord or master. A samurai can become masterless from the ruin or fall of his master (as in the case of death in a war), or after the loss of his master's favor or...
A tribe of savanna Orcs living in the Orc Wastes Known Villages Nothrik gather
A sageo is a cord made of silk or cotton that is used to tie a sword's saya to the obi of a samurai or ninja in ancient Japan. There are a number of different methods for wrapping and tying the...
Sai
A pointed rod-shaped baton, with two long, unsharpened projections (called yoku) attached to the handle. The very end of the handle is called the knuckle. Traditional sai are round, while some...
Sake can be served chilled, at room temperature, or heated, depending on the preference of the drinker, the quality of the sake, and the season. Typically, hot sake is a winter drink, and...
A cleric and a pirate serving on the ship belonging to Captain Squirrel. Character Quick Facts Race Human Weapon of choice Mace Religion Unknown (possibly Three) Current Location On the...
A sampan is a relatively flat bottomed wooden boat from 3.5 to 4.5 m (approximately twelve to fifteen feet) long. Some sampans include a small shelter on board, and may be used as a permanent...
The clothing of a monk performing labour duty such as temple maintenance and field work. Made from cotton or linen and traditionally dyed brown or indigo to distinguish them from formal...
The noble caste of Silver Stars. Samurai means "those who serve in close attendance to nobility". Unlike peasants, samurai are permitted to bear arms. They also have the right to kill any peasant...
Sashimono are small banners worn by warriors, usually for identification during battles. The sashimono are usually fitted to the backs of common soldiers, known as Ashigaru, to elite samurai, and...
Saya is the Silverstari term for a scabbard, and specifically refers to the scabbard for a sword or knife. They are normally manufactured from very lightweight wood, with a coat of lacquer on the...
Sensei is a title used to refer to or address teachers, professors, professionals such as lawyers and doctors, politicians, clergymen, and other figures of authority. It is also used to show...
Ritual suicide in Silverstari culture, usually performed to remove the stain of dishonor from oneself or their family. A samurai committing seppuku would use his or her wakizashi for...
The Shadowlands The Shadowlands are a region that border the territory of the Crab clan, separated by the Kaiu wall. The Shadowlands are evil. And icky.
A Dark Elf styling himself 'The Deceiver'. Adept at illusions and mental trickery. Character Quick Facts Race Elf Weapon of choice Magic and Manipulation Religion Atheistic Current...
CHECKME - NOT CONSIDERED CANON AT THIS POINT Above and beyond the social structure is the Emperor and his imperial household. Below this are the four casts, the shinokosho, which are the gentry...
A shobo was a piece of wood that was gripped by the wielder and was hung by a ring worn on the middle finger. The ends were exposed and were usually sharp which made them effective for paralyzing...
Shodo is written on special paper (washi) using a bamboo and animal hair brush called a fude. The ink, called sumi, is obtained from charcoal and traditionally comes in sticks which must be rubbed...
An exotic Silverstari weapon, also known as a hook sword, tiger-head and qian kun ri yue dao (literally "Heaven and Sun Moon Sword"). These weapons have a blade similar to that of the jian, though...
CHECKME Shugendo is a form of magic performed by the Shugenja of the Silverstars, whose power is granted by the Kami. It is practised in two main forms, the nenshugendo, or masculine path, and...
Lit.: "sword hidden in the hand", shuriken are sharpened hand-held blades made from a variety of everyday items such as needles, nails, and knives, as well as coins, washers, and other flat plates...
Shyens Personality The Shyens are a boisterous and gregarious people. They tend to be welcoming, but wary. They are lovers of beer, dance and music, but they also have a strong martial tradition....
Shyless Personality Shyless live at a hectic pace, despite their incredibly long lifespan. Given their small stature and the dangerous nature of their homeland, this is understandable. Amongst...
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The Silver Serpent is an Imperial class Mantis junk which first entered service in (28 years ago). Since then it has been refurbished twice and had been involved in the capture or sinking of over...
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CHECKME wrote up this history, please make any adjustments for non-rokugan setting The Snake clan were a clan of the Kingdom of Silver Stars 800 years ago, before being destroyed by the phoenix...
The State of Jingshenshang is a minor kingdom of the Kingdom of Silver Stars, situated on the border of the Shadowlands and between the Kingdom of Yu and the Kingdom of Makoto. The name means...
The State of Qianxun is a mnor kingdom of the Kingdom of Silver Stars, noted for humility. The name means 'humble' in modern Silverstari. History Current State/Politics Lands Role Current...
The State of Zhengdang is a kingdom of the Kingdom of Silver Stars particularly noted for their dedication to law. The name means 'righteous' in modern Silverstari. History Current...
The State of Zhunque is a minor kingdom of the Kingdom of Silver Stars. They are known for accuracy, both in Kyūjutsu and in bureaucracy. History Current State/Politics Lands Role Current...
An Orc Shaman that originally led the group of adventurers hired by Gareth to revisit the sunken tower of Onagal. Character Quick Facts Race Orcish Weapon of choice Dai-Kyu Religion Orcish...
CHECKME> Does the mage order acknowledge/know of/care about/study other styles of magic? Sympathism is a form of magic that uses sympathetic relationship between objects and effects (either...
Traditional socks. Ankle high and with a separation between the big toe and other toes, they are worn by both men and women with zori, geta, and other traditional thonged footwear. Tabi are also...
Taihenjutsu is a system of movement and positioning that allows the user to adapt to his or her environment through a series of postures and skills primarily relying on dexterity, coordination,...
Taiko, in general, are stick percussion instruments. With the exception of the kotsuzumi and ootsuzumi, all taiko are struck with bachi. They have heads on both sides of the drum body, and a sealed...
Historical Tameshigiri (OOC) During the Edo period, only the most skilled swordsmen were chosen to test swords, so that the swordsman's skill was not a variable in how well the sword cut. The...
Tantō (short sword) is a generic term referring to a variety of dagger or knife types between 15 and 30cm long. They were forged in a variety of styles, could be single or double edged, curved or...
Made of woven soft rush straw, and traditionally packed with rice straw, tatami are made in individual mats of uniform size and shape, bordered by brocade or plain green cloth. Historical Tatami...
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A heavy oak staff with a studded, metal-shod end. Also called a Kanabō. Tetsubo are favoured by warriors of the Kingdom of Yu for their crushing strength against Oni. Historic Tetsubo (OOC) The...
Tezcatlipoca is a Shyless Lyche created by R, though once a friend of Kukulkan. Character Quick Facts Race Shyless, Lich Weapon of choice Dark Magics Religion Fu Leng Current...
Thais 'Tawny' Akakios is the party's healer, and the only female in the group. Character Quick Facts Race Human Weapon of choice Quarterstaff Religion Elona Current...
Intro The Tree is on the verge of godhood. Daemonic forces are converging on Myronment, intending to make the Tree a force of evil. Against near-impossible odds, can the daemons be...
Origins What would become the Silverstari began on the far continent of Dìwěidàhuā in a region known as Dìjièrjiāng, the Land between the Two Rivers, and called themselves the River People....
The Empire Aeterna is a group of nine states which stretch from the north to the south coast of Tsiran. Theocratic in nature, they worship a pantheon of seven gods, and all other religions are...
Located nearly two day's travel to the north of Rest, the Exile's temple is constructed in an old dragon's network of caves - labyrinthine, full of traps and tricks, and well hidden from the...
Intro The world lies swathed in Darkness. To the north, the Empire of Ancestors labors under the oppression of mad, undying figments, powerful ghosts controlling every aspect of mortal life. To...
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An enigmatic individual, the being known as the Historian is one of the few surviving Elves and apparently the only Light Elf. Character Quick Facts Race Elf Weapon of...
Thelemitism is the magic art of enforcing one's will upon reality. While other magical arts rely on the use of specific formulae, motions or invocations, thelemites simply pour out their will and...
An Outsider of tremendous power.
The One Sun The One Sun is a god of fire and tyranny, and is a powerful central religion in Dimrost. The One Sun Region Universal(?) Portfolio Fire, evil, Pantheon None Symbol Golden...
<brief summary> Character Quick Facts Race Human Tiefling Weapon of choice Heavy Shield and Short Sword Religion Apathetic Current Location Sunken Tower of Onagal Role Frontline...
Theosteris is a priest and sage in service to Caalix of the Three. Character Quick Facts Race Human (Dimrosian) Weapon of choice Knowledge and magic Religion Caalix of The Three Current...
An ancient prophesy found within the vaults of Epiach's Temple to The Three. It has been translated into modern Dimrosian, but even so contains some errors - unfortunately it is difficult to tell...
This Mantis Clan related article is a stub. You can help by adding more. Those Mantis Clan members who have served the clan for generations will tell tales about caves beneath the mountains of...
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A spinoff campaign from the original, Garreth has hired a group of adventurers to make a second assault on The Sunken Tower. Characters Surd, an orc Shaman. Alive and rescued. Ritnik, a goblin...
“Great Feloqui, Hunter in the Dark, Foe of Fiends, Blade of the Righteous, grant me the Strength to not shrink from evil, to seek it out and defeat it in it’s very lair. Great Caalix, Dragon...
Theurgy is a form of magic received as a gift from the gods. This power tends to only arise among worshippers of the larger, western gods such as the Three or the One Sun. Worshippers of the Kami...
The Lich Lord Thyrul was formally the Mage Lord Thyrul of Epiach. Character Quick Facts Race Lich (Human, Epiach) Weapon of choice Blood magic Religion Fu Leng Current...
Year (Dimrost) Event 1 City-state of Dimrost founded 1279 Plot against Emperor Wu discovered and foiled by Isawa Chuda Snake clan founded 1344 Chuda Choro gives in to the shuten doji,...
The capital city of the Kingdom of Yu.
a tōrō is usually an outdoor lamp of stone, bronze, iron, wood, or another heavy material, although it can be used as a general reference to any lamp or lantern. Indoor lighting usually has a...
A city in the Kingdom of Yu, located near the western border on the Wall.
Social Structure of the Orc The orc tribal system is a little more complicated than you'd expect. Notrik refers to the individual family group, known as a Clan. A clan will consist of a few hundred...
Trionfi is a Domenan custom and belief involving the random drawing of a card at the birth of every child. This card is supposed to represent the life of the newborn. History Beliefs The Cards The...
Tsiran is the working name for the continent that Taranth's game will be built on. Very little of this is yet GM-approved, and likely will not be. Please do not link anything from the main wiki...
Sorry for taking initiative in this, but I figured we'd want to write it up and it might as well happen before we forget. The chapter titles are working titles for now, Damos or others are free to...
The tsuba is usually a round or occasionally squarish guard at the end of the grip of bladed Silverstari weapons, like the katana and wakizashi, tanto, or naginata. They contribute to the control...
A tsuka is the handle or hilt of certain bladed weapons. Historic Tsuka (OOC) Hilts vary in their exact nature depending on the era, but generally consist of the same general idea, with the...
CHECKME This mantis related article is a blatant rip off from the L5R wiki. You can help by making it less of one. Tsuruchi family The Tsuruchi family are now a part of the Mantis Clan, however...
CHECKME This page requires DM approval. Tsuruchi Shou is regarded as one of the greatest captains the Mantis ever had. His ability to inspire and rally his crew is legendary, and in the highpoint...
Typhenon is the first Primarch of the united religion of The Three. The healer of the group, he is also a decent warrior. Granted Avatar status by the Three. Character Quick Facts Race Human,...
Ukiyo is usually translated as "floating world". While they can depict anything, they traditionally feature motifs of landscapes, tales from history, the theatre, and pleasure quarters. Since...
Part of the Empire of Aeterna. Umbern Quick Facts Capital Talionis Largest City Talionis Official Languages Aeternan. Demonym Umbran Area ??? Population ??? 1 Etymology The word...
Ume liquor, also known as "plum wine", is popular in the Silverstars Empire. It is analcoholic drink made by steeping green ume in shōchū (clear liquor). It is sweet and smooth. The taste and...
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A priestess of Elona whose power focuses on diplomacy and swaying minds rather than miracles, Ursula is the most common name she goes by in her holy mission. Character Quick...
Kōshaku Usami Himiko is lord of the western end of Yokosuba Island and the Ogaki Islands in the Kingdom of Jin and Miko of the Cult of the Sun. Born 20th Middle Spring 2095, she ascended to her...
She is a warrior of pure passion, she is a warrior of deadly grace and precision, and she is the nightmare of every seafaring captain on the wrong side of the Jin border. She is Usami Maiko, of the...
AKA 'V' A vampire living in Epiach, and recently appointed Master of the Night in Epiach. Character Quick Facts Race Vampire (ex-Human, Epiach?) Weapon of...
<brief summary> Character Quick Facts Race Human (Dimrosian) Weapon of choice Crossbow Religion <religion> Current Location Myronment Role Assassin History Physical...
Virtutis Umbra is the Aeternan patron of spies, watchers, and guardsmen - those who must work, perhaps without recognition or thanks, and watch to ensure that the empire remains safe. Virtutis...
Standard footwear for commoners.
A warjack is a hell forged machine used by the armies of T'char's hell. Models Light Defender Skyhammer Heavy Super Heavy Ravager Goliath
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A small island in the Kingdom of Jin. Governed by Usami Maiko. <Land> Quick Facts Capital Largest City Official Languages Silverstari Demonym Area Population Major...
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Ya
Ya is the term for an arrow (as fired from a bow). Ya shafts were traditionally made of bamboo, with either eagle or hawk feathers. Historic Ya (OOC) Every ya has a gender (male ya are called haya;...
Yari is the term for spear, or more specifically, the straight-headed spear. The martial art of wielding the yari is called sōjutsu. Yari measure anywhere from one meter to upwards of six meters...
CHECKME This page requires DM approval. Yoritomo Masaru is a hero of the Mantis clan, famous for his deadly swordplay, and for being the first captain of the infamous Silver Serpent. Whilst he is...
Armor is traditionally constructed from leather and steel, with hempen cloth, brocade, damask or silk for fabrics and laces. Silverstari armour is generally designed to be as light as possible,...
The Grand Army of Yu is the current military of the Kingdom of Yu in the Empire of Silverstars. It is the most modern iteration of a long military tradition stretching over two thousand years. It...
Yumi is the Silverstari term for bows, and includes the longbow, Daikyū and the shortbow, Hankyū used in the practice of kyūdō — archery. The yumi is exceptionally tall (standing over two...
CHECKME This demigod is not official in the slightest. A twisted being of chaos and darkness, Zaah is a demigod and a signifigant force to be reckoned with. Zaah Weapon of choice Spiked...
<brief summary> Character Quick Facts Race Lanten Archon Weapon of choice Beams of Holy Light Religion The Three Current Location Indeterminate Role Holy History Physical...
Zōni finds its roots in samurai society cuisine. It is a meal that is cooked during field battles, boiled together with mochi (rice cakes), vegetables and dried foods, among other ingredients. It...
Flat and thonged sandals made of rice straw or other plant fibers, cloth, lacquered wood, leather or rubber. They may be covered in fabric depending on the formality of the occasion they are being...
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