Land of Silk Trees

Nemu no Kuni合歓の国"Silk Tree Country"
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Summary

The Land of Silk Trees is a minor nation between the Land of Waterfalls and the Land of Rice Fields. It also borders the Land of Fire to the South and is a major trading point in the region due to its sea access in its Northern end.

Besides trading, the country is known for its extensive silk tree forests and their variety of medicinal herbs.

Political structure

Governing body

Daimyō court and its council

Geography & layout

Terrain
Has losts of mountains, hills and forests and few plains. They have natural and artificial waterways to improve trading routes
Climate

Temperate

Natural barriers
Northern cliffs and a major mountain range separating it from the Land of Rice fields and the Land of Fire (only partially)

Infrastructure

AcademyYes
HospitalYes
Research facilities

The Apothecary Institute

Commercial centers

Capital port city

Military profile

Primary nature affinities
FireWind
War history summary

They have maintained a neutral stance since the Warring States Period when the country was first founded. They don’t attack nor invade, and don’t let others attack or invade them either.

Historical timeline

Era
Warring States Period
Context

The three major ninja clans in the region pledged allegiance to the first Daimyō when the now-Capital city of the country was founded.

Economy & development

Primary income sources
Trading and commerce

Locations index

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