Ghosts of Yakushima
Age of Isolation
Year 440 The land of reeds is unified under a ruling Shogunate.
Dawn of Spiritualism
Year 640: First recorded appearance of Yokai and Oni. Priests and monks work together to banish these entities, integrating spiritualism deeply into the reedlands cultural traditions.
War of Islands
Year 870: The kingdom of Mirrah, expanding its military power, begins to turn its attention toward fertile lands and valuable trade routes on the southern outskirts of Ashina.
Year 883: Mirrah launches its first campaign against the Reedlands. The conflict, later known as the War of Islands, lasts for decades as both sides suffer immense losses.
Year 921: The Reedlands suffer a crushing defeat at the Battle of Green Waters. Mirrah occupies several southern islands.
Year 922: Boletaria, distant and powerful, intervenes to protect the Reedlands from Mirrah, citing a “moral duty.” Boletarian knights land en masse, and their prowess turns the tide of war.
Year 925: Desperate to end the war decisively, King Allant XII of Boletaria performs forbidden rituals to summon the Old One, a primeval demon.
Year 926: The Old One’s immense power obliterates Mirrah’s remaining forces but curses Boletaria. The land is engulfed in a fog of madness, with many citizens transformed into soul-starved husks.
Year 927: An influx of Boletarian refugees begins to change the cultural landscape of the Reedlands. Outsiders settle among the native people, creating tensions as new customs clash with old traditions.
Year 931: The first recorded resurgence of Yokai and Oni is noted in the Reedlands, with whispers that Boletaria’s curse has followed its refugees.
Recent History
Year 960: The Shogunate struggles to maintain control. Samurai clans vie for power, refugees and settlers clash with natives, and the Yokai plague the land. Outsiders arrive in greater numbers, some seeking opportunity, others driven by darker motives.
Year 965: Rumors spread of an ancient shrine deep within the forests of Yakushima, said to hold the key to ending the Yokai curse—or unleashing it upon the world.
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Umikaze Samurai Regalia
Port Miyanoura
Nestled on the northern coast of the lush and mystical island of Yakushima, Port Miyanoura serves as the gateway to the lands of the Umikaze clan. Renowned for its vibrant culture and strategic openness, this bustling harbor town reflects a harmonious blend of traditional Yakushima practices and foreign influences introduced by traders and adventurers.
IMPORTS: FISH, CLAMS, PEARLS
EXPORTS:
Nearby dungeons: CAVE OF TRIALS
Umikaze Samurai tabard
Umikaze Soldier tabard
Yurikawa Samurai Regalia
ANBO
Surrounded by emerald fields of rice paddies and swaying crops of wemp and cotton, the villagers are deeply connected to the fertile land and the traditions of farming and textile craft. In recent years, Anbo has become a beacon of hope for refugees from the distant Kingdom of Carim, who have brought with them remarkable innovations in textile production. The introduction of looms, spinning wheels, and advanced weaving techniques has revolutionized the village's craftsmanship, allowing its artisans to produce some of the finest fabrics in the region. These newcomers have integrated seamlessly, blending Carim's ingenuity with Anbo's time-honored traditions to create a vibrant, multicultural community.
IMPORTS:
EXPORTS: Cloth, Wool, Leather, WEmp, Produce
Nearby dungeons: Ancient crypts
Yurikawa tabard
Kagegumi Shinobi Regalia
Kuroho Samurai Regalia
OHKO-No-TAKI
The center of the bog iron mining enterprise on yakushima island, ruled by the ruthless and powerful Kuroho clan. Despite its small size, Ohko-no-Taki carries an air of tension and purpose. The Kuroho’s disciplined samurai drill rigorously, preparing for the inevitable conflicts that will arise as the island’s other settlers stake their claims. Whispers of shadowy shinobi operatives circulate among the settlers, a reminder of the clan’s willingness to enforce their will through unseen means.
IMPORTS:
EXPORTS: STONE, IRON
Nearby dungeons: Seaside Shrine
Kuroho Samurai tabard
Kagegumi Shinobi tabard
Hoshizora Samurai Regalia
Odogawa
Home of the Hoshizora samurai clan nestled in the center of yakushima island. The people here seek to live a simple life in harmony with the land and ancient spirits. They have master the beast as well as the forest. They are looked down upon by some of the other villages as simple minded folk, but without their courage this island never would have been settled.
IMPORTS:
EXPORTS: WOOD, HIDES, HORSES
Nearby dungeons: KUMo-no-mori
Hoshizora Samurai tabard
Hoshizora Soldier tabard
Cave of Trials
Just outside the western village of Miyanoura one can find Marvolo, who can grant adventurers entrance to the cave of trials. This partially flooded labyrinth sprawls under the village, it's halls choked by thick vines and moss that have claimed the stone over centuries. The air is damp and heavy, filled with the scent of wet earth and decaying vegetation. Once a source of precious ore for the town, now this place is infested with creatures preying on new adventurers seeking to make a name for themselves. Hidden within the shadows, monstrous creatures—ferocious beasts born from the depths—prowl, testing any adventurer’s strength and resolve.
Dungeon difficulty: Beginner
Ancient Crypts
Beneath an otherwise peaceful valley in the north, an ancient crypt lies forgotten, its once-grand entrance now cracked and crumbling. Inside, the air is thick with the stench of decay and the oppressive silence of the long-dead. Rows of tombs line the walls, many broken open, revealing remains that still stir in their restless slumber. The crypt is not only haunted by the undead—flooded chambers stretch beneath it, home to grotesque cave monsters that slither through the murky waters. Their glowing eyes pierce the darkness as they wait for unwary intruders to venture too close. Seek Shigoro to access the ancient crypts.
Dungeon difficulty: Moderate
Seaside Shrine
Nestled along the southern coast rests a once peaceful beach shrine, now the refuge of ruthless bands of pirates and creatures from the sea. The salty breeze carries the scent of decay from a nearby shipwreck, its shattered hull twisted and abandoned, a silent testament to a tragedy befalling the new inhabitants of this cursed place. Along the shore, menacing crabs scuttle, their claws clicking ominously as they patrol the area, adding an unsettling rhythm to the waves crashing against the shore. Those wishing to cleanse this once beautiful place should seek out Hayabusa.
Dungeon difficulty: Challenging
Kumo No Mori
High above the forest floor, hidden among the gnarled branches of ancient trees, lies an old lookout fort shrouded in a thick, eerie mist. The air is damp and heavy, the faintest rustling echoing through the swaying branches. Everywhere you look, unnatural webs stretch like intricate tapestries, glistening with dew and pulsing with movement. Gigantic spiders skitter along the webs, their beady eyes glowing faintly in the misty gloom. The fort, once a place of refuge, is now a chilling labyrinth of infested rope bridges and abandoned structures, a lair for the horrors that have claimed it as their own. Seek out Mischa south of the white light.
Dungeon difficulty: Dangerous
Ruins of Narakawa
In the east, this abandoned village lies in eerie silence, its crumbling stone walls overtaken by creeping vines and rotting wood. Once a bustling settlement, it now stands as a hollow shell, its streets cracked and overgrown with weeds. Every corner feels haunted by an unnatural presence. Shadows move within the ruins, and the howls of monstrous creatures echo from beneath the ground, where ancient, forgotten terrors stir. The earth trembles as monstrous souls lurk beneath, waiting to break free. The village, now a twisted playground for dark creatures, offers only fear to those foolish enough to enter. Adventurers seeking to calm the voices of despair in this place should seek out Ormond.
Dungeon difficulty: Deadly
CHASM
Deep within a central mountainous region, a vast chasm dungeon yawns, its jagged edges lined with glowing cracks that spew streams of molten lava. The air is thick with the scent of sulfur, and the ground rumbles with the constant threat of eruption. Fiery creatures, their bodies wreathed in flame, prowl the cavernous depths, their glowing eyes casting an eerie light in the oppressive darkness. The dungeon’s walls are scarred by ancient battles, with charred remnants of fallen adventurers littering the ground. Only the bravest dare to venture into this hellish labyrinth, where every step could lead to a fiery doom. Seek out Sana to tempt your fate. Make sure to bring your friends!
Dungeon difficulty: Unfathomable
