Kama-Houtan

With the utter destruction of the Tan Empire came a small force of munen survivors who landed upon the shores of Adra Falan. Within days of their arrival, the War of Falling Leaves began. The Fall Court adrassi unleashed their full fury against the learned Tanese mages and warriors, resulting in thousands of deaths on both sides. In the end, the munen admitted defeat but refused to be destroyed entirely. They used the last of their magical resources to erect a barrier of aether around the land they had claimed, staving off the adrassi ground assault and preventing future invasion. This region was then named Kama Houtan, meaning Dragon’s Shield.

The topography of the area is mountainous and forested, resulting in some beautiful vistas and magnificent waterfalls. Red arches mark the winding roads which branch between smaller towns and the capital of Daojin. Large rice farms can be found nestled into towns on the lower elevations, along with countless shrines constructed at places of natural beauty to appease the dragon gods.

Tanese munen are the largest segment of the population, as one might expect. Most are welcome in Kama Houtan, with the notable exception of the adrassi. They are almost universally treated with suspicion and disgust by the local population.

Temple of the Divine Way
The center of civic life and government power in Daojin, this multi-level shrine was one of the first buildings constructed by the survivors of Tan Shoutaru. It has since been modified and enlarged to serve as the main keep of Kama Houtan. The Dragon Sage Hana Sukimori resides here, along with the most powerful merchants, generals, and scholars of the nation.

It is not unusual for a follower of Taiji to take up a pilgrimage to the Temple of the Divine Way at least once in their life, especially if they reside outside of Kama Houtan’s barrier spell. It is only possible to reach the temple by boat, so a common practice of the faithful is to release paper lanterns over the water as they arrive. This serves as a symbolic offering to the spiritual leaders inside, and makes for a breathtaking scene around the temple at night.

It should be noted that followers of other faiths can be allowed inside, but that proselytizing is not allowed.