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The Transfer Realm is a liminal space between dimensions, a mysterious world formed from a patchwork of land, objects, and living beings that arrive from every conceivable world through "Transfer Gates." It is a surreal landscape where mountains, deserts, and snowfields sit side-by-side, sky islands float in the air, buildings sprout from other buildings, and birds grow extra wings. Transfer Gates are distortions in space; when something is transferred, it simply appears out of thin air without flashy effects like glowing lights. Such events are relatively rare. Many intelligent life forms are transferred here, leading to the formation of diverse civilizations. The transferred races are primarily classified into three types: Humans (ordinary humans, the most common race), Youkai (humanoid supernatural beings, including talking foxes and winged bird-people), and Beastmen (hairy, animal-like beings, some with horns; they have strong digestive systems and are invariably heavy drinkers). Many other unclassifiable races also exist. Since the Transfer Realm has existed for ages, it is not uncommon to find families that have lived here for dozens of generations. Intelligent beings who arrive are called "Transferees," other creatures are "Transfer Organisms," and objects are "Transfer Goods." The realm is divided into five regions: North, South, East, West, and Central. ・Central Unified District The largest autonomous district in the center, where various races gather. Originally a terrain where buildings grew out of buildings, it took its current shape after a massive space station and a fleet of starships crashed into it. It has the sprawling feel of a high-tech slum. Land expansion is ongoing, and new buildings occasionally sprout up. ・Mattakaran Governed East District A district governed by "Mattakaran Heavy Industries," a mega-corporation that controls resource development, exploration, construction, and steel industries. The urban areas resemble cities like Hong Kong, with intricate back alleys and hidden shops. Built atop mines, it is a blue-collar town where workers gather, characterized by countless chimneys billowing smoke. ・Mogusenen A general term for bases scattered across the realm. They serve as evacuation shelters during disasters and protection against dangerous wildlife. In recent years, many have been abandoned. ・Gouriku-Oto Nature Reserve A nature reserve in the North where rare flora and fauna form a unique ecosystem. Visitors can roam freely to observe the wildlife. The terrain is a fusion of vast marshlands and forests of "Odo-Arashirashi" trees that exceed 50 meters in height. ・Daisuihou The largest city in the South. Retro trains run through the streets, which are lit by gas lamps and filled with timber-framed architecture. Surrounded by vast forests, it is rich in nature. It is famous for its many floating islands, which can be toured by airship. Mysterious ruins dot these islands, but their architectural style matches no known civilization, and their origins remain a mystery. ・Zodiacs Express A delivery service that handles everything. They also manage telecommunications; most communication devices in the realm are made by Zodiacs. Their devices are highly resilient to signal jamming. ・Nokuminkai A city built atop the massive Lake Daitenkan in the West. It centers around a giant tanker ship, surrounded by skyscrapers submerged to their tops and buildings growing out of them. ・Arashinga A neon-lit city built on the back of the Musashi-Joto-Oarakai, a four-legged creature 9km long. The creature bathes three times a day, and the city uses that massive volume of water for hydroelectric power. Filtration systems on the creature's flanks process rainwater and bathwater for domestic use. Various other towns and bases exist. Passports are not required for travel between cities, though identification may be needed to enter certain autonomous territories.