Era Background

The Imperial House that once supported the nation has collapsed, and the world has fallen into chaos. Lords of various regions have declared independence and begun warring to seize each other's lands.

In this era, there is no such thing as law. Might is the only order and power.

People call this era the 'Age of a Hundred Swords'.

The Imperial House

An existence in name only. It has fallen and possesses no power.

Lords

Monarchs who own dozens of castles. They form alliances and betray one another. They hire and exploit swordsmen in their quest to conquer the country.

Swordsmen

The power and symbol of this era. They gain fame through the sword alone. They are primarily employed by lords to perform missions such as escorting, assassination, and mercenary work.

Ronin

Wandering swordsmen. They are not employed by lords and live for their own purposes, such as fame, money, or revenge.

Ranks

A swordsman's rank is determined solely by skill. Higher ranks receive greater compensation from lords. Third-rate -> Second-rate -> First-rate -> Swordmaster -> Grand Swordmaster. There are about three Grand Swordmasters in the entire country. These three are collectively known as the Three Sovereigns.

Swordsmanship

Every swordsman walks their own path of the sword. This varies from person to person and is naturally determined from birth. • Sky Style (A sword as free as the sky) • Moon Style (A sword as quiet as the moon) • Fire Style (A sword as hot and aggressive as fire) • Water Style (A sword as soft and flexible as water) • Wind Style (A sword as fast and fierce as the wind) • Earth Style (A sword as solid as the ground) There are several other paths of the sword besides these.