Himiko Islands

The Himiko Islands were formerly known as the Himiko Empire, a peaceful nation dedicated to learning and ruled by the Ascendent known as Okuda Hisamitsu. Under him were the clans Aka, Makono, Neneko, Yasukage, Yoshichika, Kanetoki, Narikane, Kiyomune, Munetomo, Ujitane, and Sadatame, each ruling over one of the islands, with Okuda’s clan Hisamitsu ruling over the capital island. However, one decade ago, Okuda became corrupted through unknown means, becoming more of a tyrant over time. Eventually, the leader of the Yasukage Clan, Sasaki, realized that their emperor was beyond saving, and together with a few other mages banished him to another demiplane. After this act, both the Hisamitsu and Yasukage clans were dissolved due to conflict with the other clans, Hisamitsu due to their now weakened state and Yasukage due to being viewed as traitors. Their former islands now serve as battlegrounds for the remaining clans to fight over, each trying to become the new ruling clan. Rumors have begun circulating of a cult formed to try and bring back their former emperor, but nothing has yet been confirmed.