Kaijinsei of the Distant Tides

In Aethertide, @Humans - Kaijinsei of the Distant Tides of the Distant Tides are a people out of legend—arriving from the far-off archipelago of Nami no Kuni, beyond the furthest mapped routes. They are known for their grace, discipline, and the rare gift of Iyashi no Chikara—the “power of healing”—a soothing magic unlike anything known to the common seas.

Though healers by calling, Kaijinsei are also masters of the blade, their martial training inseparable from their restorative arts. In them, stillness and swiftness are two halves of the same tide. Many travel as exiles or wanderers, carrying the traditions of a homeland that few outsiders have ever seen.

Appearance

  • Tall and slender, with harmonious eastern features.

  • Sharp almond-shaped eyes in hues of deep brown, ocean blue, or sea-silver.

  • Hair most often jet black, dark blue, or shimmering silver-grey, worn in precise styles.

  • Clothing favors flowing robes or layered armor designed for both movement and ceremony, often patterned with wave and moon motifs.

Culture & Diversity

Kaijinsei society is bound by the discipline of the Three Tides—Mending, Stillness, and Crashing. Their homeland, Nami no Kuni, is said to be a realm of mist-veiled cliffs, moonlit tide gardens, and temples carved into the living rock of the sea’s edge.

Though unified in values, Kaijinsei communities abroad often adapt to local cultures while preserving their healing rites and sword traditions. Many align with the @Tidecallers of Nami no Kuni, a reclusive order dedicated to their people’s ancient way.

Roles in Aethertide

Kaijinsei are:

  • Healers capable of mending wounds and restoring vitality beyond conventional magic.

  • Diplomatic envoys and mediators in disputes between rival crews or factions.

  • Swift, precise duelists whose martial form is as much art as it is weaponry.

  • Spiritual guides who blend combat with prayer, treating every strike as an act of balance.

Traits & Traditions

  • Iyashi no Chikara: Their signature healing energy, drawn from harmony between body, blade, and tide.

  • Three Tides Discipline: The path of Mending (restoration), Stillness (calm and control), and Crashing (decisive action).

  • Moon-Water Rites: Ceremonies conducted at full moon tides to renew magical strength.

  • Oath of the Wave: A personal vow to carry their homeland’s honor into every act.

Common Sayings

  • “A calm heart cuts the deepest.”

  • “The tide heals, the tide strikes, the tide endures.”

The Kaijinsei are the sea’s quiet balance—restorers and defenders, wanderers and guardians, bringing the distant peace of Nami no Kuni to the restless waters of Aethertide.