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| Japanese Name | 花ノ国 |
| Romanized Name | Kano Kuni |
| Official English Name | Kano Country |
| Region | West Blue |
| Type | Multi-Seasonal Island |
| Affiliates | World Government |
| Population | 10,000,000+ |
Kano Country is a multi-seasonal island country located in the South West Region of the West Blue and sometimes referred to as the Country of Jade.
General Infomation[]
Kano Country is an nation known far and wide for it's dedication to culture, investing deeply into art, music, and religion the people of Kano are hardy, dedicated people with a strong loyalty toward their homeland and its people.
Kingdom Information[]
- Kingdom Name: Kano Country
- Current Rulers: Huang Family
- Important People:
- Current Affiliations: World Government
- Poneglyph: No
- Population: 10,000,000
Citizens[]
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| Huang Family | ||||
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| Huang Chao | Huang Amelia | Huang Lee | ||
| Zhuque Family | ||||
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| Zhuque Ehuang | ||||
| Baihu Family | ||||
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| Baihu Turshen | Sinbad ‡ | |||
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| Liu Hu ‡ | Lung Carwen | Guan Ming ‡ | ||
Geography[]
Xuan[]
- Xuan: The Northen Most region of Kano in a constant state of Winter. The religious backbone of Kano the harsh mountains that make up this region are home to many temples and the monks who reside within them. The harsh cold enviroment of thise region is as beloved by the monks as it is disliked, the cruel cold making for a difficult place for them to survive but at the same time the isolation from the pleasures and distractions of the more populated regions allow them to hone their bodies and their faith in hopes of one day reaching enlightenment.
However, the temples are not the only places those wishing to get away from society can go in Xuan as the region is also home to a profitable mining business. Everything from coal to precious minerals can be found within the snowy mountains of Xuan and due to this miners willing to leave it all behind find themselves in a good position to make decent Berri.
Those are few and far between however as the majority of miners in Xuan are made up of criminals exiled to the region to be used for slave labor, working away their scentences one sing of the pickaxe at a time.
Being the Northern most region it also provides Kano with its greatest natural defense. The coast of Xuan faces outward into the West Blue and as a result were it a less hostile environment it might look like a good place to invade the country from. However due to the coastline being made up of tall rocky cliffs and the harsh cold weather of the region discouraging the majority of people from venturing there at all, Xuan provides Kano with a natural defense against those who might seek to attack or harm the nation in any way.
It is within the highest peaks of Xuan that the Rejuvenating Waters flow down the mountains, the waters are absorbed by the soil of these mountains allowing life to blossom and grow even in the harsh cold enviornment of the region. Though few and far between the little plantlife that is allowed to flourish brings great relief to the animals of the region who feed from these oasis' of life within the mountains.
Zhu[]
- Zhu: The exact opposite of Xuan, Zhu is the summer region of Kano and the home of the grand majority of its agriculture. Mostly made up of small villages surrounded by large fields of farmland and rice patties it is considered the flattest region of Kano as a result, able to walk miles and miles in a single direction without facing much of an incline or decline in the roads which often run along side these long stretches of farmland. As a result of how flat the land is, irrigation is a common sight in Zhu, bamboo is easily accessible in this region and thus is often used to channel water along paths where it is needed the most.
Cold winds from the North in the later months of the year mix with the hot air of Zhu, leading to its rainy season being around the times of late December through Febuary. During this time Zhu can see a lot of flooding, turning the normally hot and dry region into a wet and humid swamp for a couple of months out of the year. Even so, like the people of Xuan those residing in Zhu are hardy people, quick to adapt, collecting water from these flooded areas and storing them for later use during the drier months of the year.
Though Zhu is made up mostly of bamboo forests and farmland along the coast there are several bustling port towns. Zhu's coastal towns are known for their markets, excellent places for trading and buying goods being exported from and imported in to Kano. It is also within these coastal towns that Kano's Navy ships reside and thus are also home to many Kano Navy soldiers who have made their homes there to visit during their shoreleave.
Qin[]
- Qin: The Eastern most region of Kano Country, Qin is the Spring region of the nation filled with vast rolling hills and lush forests. It is the second largest region of Kano and the place one is most likely to see the grand majority of its fauna. As such, the people of Qin are known for helping to provide meat for the rest of the nation, the region is filled with skilled hunters and trappers and though the region is filled to the brim with wild life both docile and dangerous, hunting for sport in the region is strictly illegal for anyone but the royal family of Kano themselves, not wanting to upset the delicate ecosystem of the region by allowing animals to be killed for trophy hunting but rather every animal hunted in Qin must be prepared for food, inedible parts being sent to other regions for be used for other objects such as medicine.
As it is the most lush and vibrate region of Kano Qin is also the place in which most medicines are produced, doctors from all over the country visiting or making their home in this region in order to gather the many medicinal plants and animal parts within it.
Though some might consider Qin a paradise it should be noted that no such thing exists. The rainy season of Qin is all year 'round. Beautiful clear skys one day and torrents of rain the next and vice versa which can quickly turn off many from the idea of living in the region. But the people of the region know very well the patterns and have adapted to the regions difficult to predict weather.
Along its coastline Qin is home to Kano's shipyards, the high amount of high quality lumber all across the region made setting up shipyards in Qin a no-brainer for the nation's many shipwrights. Though many are privately owned it is also here that the Kano Navy's government owned shipyards can be found in this region and have first pick of any lumber collected in the region.
Bai[]
- Bai: The Western most part of Kano and the autumn region the place is home to many cities often centered around places of learning. Colleges teaching everything from science to medicine to artistry and music, the region is an inspiration to all with the bright autumn colors and temperate weather in comparison to most of the other regions it is considered the most populated region of the country and were it not for Hua it would likely be considered the cultural epicenter of the nation of Kano.
Though it might not be considered the cultural epicenter it is most certainly the home of Kano's greatest scientists who often double as professors at the many colleges in Bai these people are responsible for most if not all technological or medical advancements in Kano.
While the law attempts to keep these practices as ethical as possible and the government of Kano would never openly condone the use of it, human experimentation is known to occur within the region, typically these experiments are done on slaves bought from neighboring countries and traveling slavers criminals are not immune to finding themselves of the medical table. In fact, the underground labs of Qin is the most likely place to find someone sentenced to death rather than any six foot grave.
The region of Bai is where the majority of Kano's navy and land based army are trained. The warm days and cold nights allow for diverse training and the calmer waters surrounding its coastline make for easier time training men and women who may or may not have been out to sea before.
Hua[]
- Hua: The center of Kano, a small circular region cutting into all of the others it is the only region on the island known to experience all four seasons throughout the course of the year and it is also home to Kano's captial city of Tian, literally meaning Heaven. It is considered the cultural center of Kano and it is the home of the five great families of Kano each family being placed in charge of one of the regions with the royal family among them in control of Hua where the Palace of the Jade Emperor and Empress are located in the center of Tian.
Though servants are housed within the region the majority of those living in Hua are among the upper class of the nation, being related to one of the four families or having earned their way to the top through smart business or other backroom deals.
Even so, Hua is not closed off to the less fortunate, each season festivals are held in Hua, specifically in Tian, which invite all to come and enjoy the festivities and meet with the Emperor and Empress. Most come for the food, music, fireworks, parades, and dancing but these festivals are also held to give the common folk a chance to voice their concerns to the rulers of Kano themselves. People from every region are encouraged to speak about their worries and troubles directly to the Emperor and Empress themselves so that they might be dealt with or dismissed depending on the whims of the royal family.
Within the deep valley's of Hua the Rejuvenating Water flows from the northern region of Xuan to pool deeply in large resevoirs from which it is pulled for a variety of purposes including tending to crops and the production of Karuna.
Races and Tribes[]
Humans[]
Yaksha[]
Noteable Wildlife[]
Kano Country is the home of several different species of rare and exotic wildlife that are native to the island and call the country home. Some of these wildlife are as follows:
Shisa[]
- Main article: Shisa
Shisa are a large predator native to the West Blue and found primarily on the island of Kano Country. Measuring in on average about twelve feet in length and weighing around one thousand two hundred pounds, Shisa are powerful creatures, lean and muscular with paws twice the size of your average human head and claws capable of tearing through metal and flesh alike the Shisa is a creature that few wish to encounter in the wild.
Kungfu Panda[]
- Main article: Kungfu Panda
Kungfu Panda are bears ranging in size from the size of the average human to about ten feet in length, capable of standing up on all fours these large bears are herbivores found within the Zhu region of Kano. Their primary diet is that of the bamboo and thus they are more often than not found within the bamboo forests of the region. Given their name due to their skill and fascination with the martial arts. Kungfu Panda train in the art of Kungfu from the moment they can stand on two feet, training their bodies in the way of the fist.
Lung[]
- Main article: Lung
Lung are snake-like creatures that make their home within the rivers and sea surrounding Kano Country. Lung grow up to on average somewhere between twenty and thrity feet in length with colored scales ranging most often between red, blue, yellow, and black. They are four limbed creatures, capable of exiting the water for a few hours at a time to sun bathe on the rocky shores of coasts and riversides but they spend the grand majority of their time within the water as it is there preferred hunting ground.
Qilin[]
- Main article: Qilin
Hecha Crab[]
- Main article: Hecha Crab
Hecha Crab are a species of Crab native to all four coastal regions of Kano, using a primitive form of Hassoken they boil water in which they brew tea, drinking tea being a primary part of their diet to the point that depending on the type of tea they drink most throughout their lives changs the taste of their meat making them a versatile ingrediant in many dishes in every region of Kano.
Noteable Flora[]
Meat Bun Apples[]
- Main article: Meat Bun Apples
Meat Bun Apples are a fruit native to the Bai region of Kano, grown from the branches of meat apple trees these apples are famous for the unique quality of tasting like a variety of different meats. Though they can be consumed raw, they are considered at their best and most flavorful when cooked.
Buddha's Palm Peaches[]
- Main article: Buddha's Palm Peaches
Government[]
The Government system in place within the nation of Kano is that of a Monarchy, final say on all decisions are left up to the current heads of the royal family with the only power above them being that of the World Government.
Royal Family[]
- Huang Family: The royal family of Kano. They are responsible for governing over the region of Hua as well as maintaining public relations and foregin affairs and keeping watch and ruling over the other four families, often picking members of those families to marry into the Huang family to keep the bloodline within the five noble families of Kano not to let it be tainted by that of outsiders.
Their crest is that of a Golden Dragon.
Si Xing[]
The Si Xing, meaning Four Stars are the four noble families of Kano, working directly under the command of the Huang family, each of the Si xing are responsible for governing over one of the four regions of Kano.
- Beifang Family: The Leaders of the Northern region of Kano and in charge of collecting taxes from the temples and running the mines of the region.
Their crest is that of a Black Turtle
- Zhuque Family: The family in charge of the Southern Region of Kano who are responsible for trade, import, and export, as well as distributing the food grown in that region to other regions of Kano and collecting taxes from the populace in that region.
Their crest is that of a Red Phoenix.
- Qinglong Family: The family in charge of the most Easter region of Kano and they are responsible for distributing the meat, hides, and bones collected from the animals hunted in the region to the other regions of Kano as well as responsible for distributing the medicines created there to clinics and hospitals throughout Kano.
Qinglong family manages the lumber business in the region as well as the government owned shipyards.
The Qinglong family is the most closely related to the royal family, having branched off of the family centuries ago.
Their crest is that of an Azure Dragon.
- Baihu Family: The family in charge of the Western most region in Kano who are responsible for mantaining the education within their region, science, medicine, and the arts fall within their domain and must be upheld to a standard that the royal family deems satisfactory.
The Baihu family is also responsible for the upkeep of the military training outposts as well as keeping the soldiers in training there fed and clothed.
Their Crest is that of a White Tiger.
Military[]
Four Auspicious Beasts[]
The Four Auspicious beasts also known as the Four Images (四象, Four Images) are four Mythical Zoans and are considered the guardians of Kano's four regions. One of the four beasts is meant to be held by one of the Si Xing of Kano. These four Guardians are as follows:
Genbu[]
- Main article: Kame Kame no Mi, Model: Genbu
Seiryu[]
- Main article: Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu
Byakko[]
- Main article: Neko Neko no Mi, Model: Byakko
Suzaku[]
- Main article: Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Suzaku
Huanglong[]
- Main article: Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Huanglong
Huanglong is the fruit held and passed down through the Royal Huang Family, once held by the original Yellow Emperor who bestowed the other four to the families that would become the Si Xing.
Twelve Zodiac[]
- Main article: Twelve Zodiac
The Twelve Zodiac are a ground of Twelve individuals chosen and brought up into nobility by the Si Xing, considered the best of the best among Kano's regular military they are to act as Kano's Admirals in service to Kano both in war and peace times. Each member of the Twelve is represented by one of the zodiac animals. These animals are as follows: The Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
Locations[]
- Tian is the Capital of Kano Country located within the Hua region of the nation directly in the center atop a mountain. Home to the nobility and upper echelons of Kano's society the city becomes open to the lower class several times throughout the year to celebrate the multiple seasons Hua experiences. It is during these festivals that the Jade Emperor addresses the people, hearing their woes, and offering aid to those in need.
- Shanghai:
History[]
War for Kano[]
According to historical documents, when humans first arrived in Kano Country it was inhabited by two groups of closely tied humanoid species known as the Yaksha Tribe and the Rakshasa Tribe. Having lived in harmony for the longest time, the two tribes would be thrown into chaos as the Rakshasa responded violently to the presence of the humans who had come to settle in their home. The Yellow Emperor and his fellow humans fought bravely but the savagery of the Rakshasa was overwhelming. That was, until, seeing the cruelty of the Rakshasa, the peace loving Yaksha joined forces with the humans to drive the Raskshasa from Kano's shores and out of the West Blue entirely. After the victory of the Humans and their Yaksha allies, the four auspicious were granted to the Yellow Emperor's four greatest warriors whose families would go on to become the Si Xing and their Yaksha allies were lifted to nobility in his new kingdom. To this day the Yaksha are revered for their help in claiming Kano.
War of Empires[]
- Main article: War of Empires
In the year 1618, as the war between the three great powers were brewing, Kano, as a World Government affiliated nation, took up arms and joined the war in defence of the World Government. Though their soldiers fought bravely and proudly, it would be during this war that Kano Country would take heavy losses both among their Navy as well as the Noble families as the Qinglong family would lose it's family head as well as the Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryu who was killed by Eris during a confrontation between the Kano Navy and the Animal Kingdom. Considered the most powerful of the four aspacious beasts its loss left Kano reeling and in the end required their armies to retreat from the front lines to regroup back within their homeland.
Unfortunately, upon their return tragedy would strike yet again as while the country dealt with the loss of one of their greatest military powers the Baihu family would find themsleves under attack. The wounded and weakened of their first sons attacked and killed by none other than one of Kano's own citizens, Liu Hu. The criminal somehow gaining the use of the Neko Neko no Mi, Model: Byakko and fleeing the country with yet another of Kano's sacred treasures.