Races

@Gaijin (Foreign-Born)

Gaijin are outsiders—those not born of Kakureta blood, custom, or soil. Often shipwrecked, exiled, or wandering, they carry unfamiliar weapons, names that echo oddly in local ears, and customs shaped by distant lands. Though many are viewed with suspicion, fear, or awe, gaijin bring perspectives untouched by the weight of ancestral rites. Gaijin are not a people—they are a presence. Each bears the burden of foreignness in a land that reveres tradition. Some adapt, some rebel, some vanish.

@Kozan

Ancestral nobility who claim descent from Kakureta’s founders. Pale-skinned, refined, and steeped in strict martial and political training from birth. They view honor and legacy as sacred above all else.

@Moribito

Secretive forest dwellers who thrive in Kakureta’s deep pine woods and remote glades. Expert hunters, trackers, and herbalists. Often seen as mystical or suspicious by outsiders, they are deeply connected to the land.

@Kaizoku’jin

Coastal and seafaring people descended from fishermen, smugglers, and privateers. Known for sharp wit, fast reflexes, and a loose attitude toward central authority. Resilient, resourceful, and fiercely loyal to their crews.

@Haranese

The dominant heartland people of Kakureta. Disciplined, well-educated, and culturally refined. Many noble houses, officials, and court scholars trace their lineage to Haranese stock. They uphold tradition, structure, and legacy.

@Yamajin

Rugged mountain folk known for endurance, craftsmanship, and a stoic code. They live in mist-shrouded valleys and highland forts, excelling as smiths, stoneworkers, and traditional duelists. Respected for their simplicity and strength.