Norean History Lessons: The Kachyu Clan

AN: As of now, the Kachyu is the only actual "clan". i'm toying with the idea of creating several 'noble' clans, with other clans being offshoots from those clans. And then, the nobles could be representatives of those clans! i just thought of that! i'm beginning to like that idea...

Formed in 204 B.I.R., as one of the free villages. The Kachyu clan was formed by people who banded together against a fearsome mountain ogre, the Kachiru. The Kachiru could easily kill several men, but when the scattered people drew together and united against it, it was slain. While searching for any children it may have had, they found the creature's lair, a large cave at the base of the Kenji Slopes.It was here they decided to live, and they thrived and expanded for the next four years (204-200 B.I.R.). They were part of Warlord Garute's territory, but he was overthrown by Teradoku, leading "Norea." They contributed warriors to the war effort, but were largely unaffected by it. They quietly became a part of the monarchy, but didn't participate in any way. No noble ever represented the Kachyu in the king's court, until Dattegoru became Kachigoru. The Kachyu were mostly self-contained, and after a few generations this led to major problems (200-140 B.I.R.). Because everyone was closelyrelated at that point, they were forced to spread abroad and bring in fresh blood the Kachyu line. Most families returned, the few who didn't were erased from memory, save as traitors (140-100 B.I.R.). The Kachyu experienced a brief revival, but there were consequences. People who had 'impure' blood, that is, people who were not completely Kachyu, were treated poorly; people with 'pure' blood were favored. It was during this time that Tuma was born (59 B.I.R.).
Tuma's father was of the purest blood, and his line had always ruled the clan. Indeed, his ancestor Sarai killed the Kachiru. Tuma, by a stroke of luck, was healthy. His father, on the other hand, was crippled with infirmities. Tuma resolved not to curse any children of his in such a way, and married a foreigner (34 B.I.R.), competing with Datte for her affections, and winning. When his father died the same year, Tuma became the ruler of the clan, and did his best to change it. Unfortunately, some people wouldn't make the journey to find a mate or didnt care. In 14 B.I.R. the king allowed Irakura to move the Kachyu, as an experiment. The Kachyu were an extremely traditional clan, as evidenced by their samurai masks. Samurai were royalty to the Kachyu. When the Kachyu were moved to Dattegoru, the city nearest the Kenji Slopes, they were revitalized, though many balked at leaving their ancient home. This is what birthed Sanyuta's respect and loyalty for Irakura. To Irakura, it was an experiment about how strong tradition is compared to authority. Ironically, the entire Kachyu found out what it was like to be discriminated against. The noble of Dattegoru ahted Tuma, since they had been rivals for Tuma's wife. Tuma sent his son to Irakura's military, hoping that Sanyuta would become a somebody so that he could help fix his clan's predicament (7 B.I.R.). The rest of the Kachyu's history is detailed in the Dattegoru arc.

AN: Here's a bonus! i invented the tradition Kachyu males worked by when finding a mate. Sadly, women were expected to stay at home and be courted by good, strong Kachyu boys.
Foreign Mate Tradition:
For those who (usually) temporarilly left the Kenji Slopes to find a mate, there was a tradition they must follow. They stay 4 weeks and 2 days in different cities, starting with the city their foreign parent came from, if any. If not, they go to the the parent's foreign parent, and so on and so forth. If there is no foreign blood at all, they may go wherever they please. If, while staying in a city, they find someone they're interested in, they have 24 days to court them. If significant progress isn't made in that relationship, they leave. Otherwise, they return engaged, and marry at the Kachiru's cave. Those who do not return are shamed and dishonored. Family ties are important to the Kachyu, but only those within the clan.

The Conditions of Canon's Birth! ~Mother and Father~

The Conditions of Canon's Birth! ~Mother and Father~
Jakirusa and Mirada lied about what happened to drive Mirada away from Moresuke...
 Niro Seza was plotting to put his family at the top. He was an aide to the Noble who represented the region which Moresuke is a part of. Niro intended to show proof of festering rebellion by reading letters that he'd recieved from a spy. The lettters are signed by Moresuke residents, save a few names which are clearly aliases, such as the mysterious Salvo, who's name is at the top of each list. Niro intended to wait on his evidence until he had each name, but he can't figure out who Salvo, the supposed leader, is. Since he has made no progress on Salvo's identity, he intends to go ahead with what he does have.
Meanwhile, Mirada is at a funeral. She sees her brother, Jakirusa, and laments the passing of their parents. Jakirusa mentions their dissapointment in her because of her pregnancy and her failure to mention a father's name. It was quite scandelous, since she was unmarried. The whole town talks ill of her. Mirada only has a few months of her pregnancy left before she is due. Jakirusa says that he feels theres more to Mirada's situation then she lets on, and promises to help her with her child. Mirada brushes him off and tells him to be at that night's meeting.
Niro thinks about how during war, especially civil war, anythign remotely treasonous is harshly punished. He knows these letters will ruin lives, but it is necessary for his family's honor. Niro is secretely married to Mirada, but hasn't been able to reveal it because her family is much higher than his and it would be dishonorable to her and her family. After this however, he'll be able to reveal his marriage and be a true father to his child. His resolve strengthened, he puts the letters together in a bundle on his desk in the city hall. Niro's informer arrives and informs him there will be a meeting of the Moresuke rebels that night, with Salvo leading it. This is Niro's chance to discover who the mysterious Salvo is!

AN: No, not my birth. Canon, the protagonist.