K'mui

A Summary:

When the first Land was shattered and the seas flooded the Deep Places, a part of the Elf nation was slung far away from the rest of their kindred. Ending up near the landmass now called the Steppes of Heaven, the Elves rebuilt their society into a more rigid feudal system, to protect themselves from the Deep Things that swam up from around their new island home. Calling their home Seiryu, and themselves the K’mui, these elves are nearly completely foreigh to their kin.

APPEARANCE: As with all elves, they have pointed ears. However, they have bright red decorative makeup painted around their eyes. (kabuki)

Lore:

In their lore, Urs became Nagi, a hero who walked in the light of the sun. As he walked the island, he wept tears that watered the ground and from them sprang a woman that would become his wife, Nami. Their first children were triplets, who came to be called The Great Sages.

First was Seinmai of the Mountain, who taught the K’mu of the new land they lived in.

Second was Rikaaden of the Sea, who taught the K’mui how to create new defenses against the Deep Things.

Third was Amatasu of the Sky, who taught the K’mui how to hunt and kill the Deep Things that hid amongst their new lands.

Social Structure:

General power structure has some flexibility but this is a rough explanation.

The language of K’mui:

Samurai- Comparable to Knights of the Torvisol Kingdom. Instead of the chivalric code there is a code of honor all samurai follow with their direct leader the Daimyo and then Shogun. Ronin are disgraced or unemployed samurai.

Ninja or Shinobi- Spies and assassins, often secretly trained by clans to steal information or muder people of rival clans. Unrecorded and unrecognized in their role to society, you never know who they really are.

Basara- Bandits and thugs that can contain Ronin. Can be untrained, but still dangerous in groups.

Onyoji: K’mui wizards or sorcerers with a fondness for fans. Often act as Diviners.

Miko: Healers and shrine tenders who dress in white. Whether they channel the elements or raw protection, Miko will get what they must do, done.