Zhongao



Zhongao, also referred to as the Celestial Empire, is an expansive political entity which covers numerous lands, Kingdoms and even other Empires. The power of the Empire rests in the hands of the "Rainbow Emperor", or the Emperor of Emperors (Kōtei no ten'nō).

The Rainbow Emperor
The Rainbow Emperor gets its name from the multicolored attire and throne room they sit in. The different colours represent the different entities in the Empire.

Shangu


The home region and seat of the Empire, Shangu is a mostly mountainous region filled with winding valleys and canyons. The region is best known for its immense beauty, and is a large part of the reason Zhongao is referred to as the Mystical Kingdom.

Caoyuan


Often referred to as the breadbasket of the Empire, Caoyuan makes up the sprawling grasslands of Zhongao, and is home to untold amounts of farms and fields. The soil is rich and fertile, with numerous rivers flowing through the lands.

Tianzhu


Tianzhu is one of the more culturally and ethnically distinct regions of Zhongao. Geographically it is categorized by larger and drier open plains. Architecturally distinct, the buildings are made from complex stone work.

The region is most inhabited by the Assami culture.

The Immortals are a group of elite warriors from this region.

Hueisong


The Hueisong region is categorized by its vast jungles and the sprawling metropolises and temple complexes that exist within them.

Heuisong is mostly inhabited by Isan culture.

Daohai


The Daohai region is made up of numerous islands, and is mostly inhabited by the Haifang culture.

Personal Combat


Warfare and personal combat vary greatly in Zhongao. Personal combat varies greatly from region to region, with the majority favouring fluid and light styles.

Dervish


The Dervish are a group of Zhongao warrior monks who utilize elemental magic and dancing.