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The body stills but the soul never dies. Within the cycle of life the souls of the dearly departed travel to a place beyond. Over the river, across the mountains and hidden within the folds of the world, there an lonely island can be found with a lonelier creature collecting the souls of our most cherished and those forgotten.

War has a way of becoming poetry by the ones left behind, singing of bravery as they cope with a loss of which history will forget the name. To accept is merely part of life, yet there are always those who defy. Just as defiance was once the reason to start an impossible fight with no winners left behind, only loss. Yet this rejection of the laws of nature goes beyond the conflict of men and it stirs a guardian awake who has long been asleep.


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Lai Tian Bo

The Warrior
"All it take is one precise cut to see you drop dead. My advice, mind your words."

A warrior over a lady. That is the type of person Bo is. Rather than following the customs and hobbies like any other young woman her age, she is the type to pick up a sword and spar. Instead of awing over silk dresses and jewelry, she awed over martial arts techniques and specially made weapons. One could even say that Bo neglected the fact that she is a woman, and more importantly, many others neglect, or more like forget, this fact too. It is rare that she ever exudes ladylike manners or nature. She is a very open-hearted woman with apparently thick-skin and so much confidence, she might as well be arrogant. However, that arrogance is the quiet and subtle kind. Something you never get until moments after it is said and done.

She remains to be a loyal woman who defends the ones she cares for without any regard to herself. Those loyalties of hers are to one person, in particular, her adoptive older brother. Who might as well be her blood brother for how close they became over the years. When she was a young starving orphan who lost her parents to bandits, he was the one that took her in, named her, taught her, and cared for her like his own. In return, she swore to protect him as he did her.

So, as soon as she was able to pick up a sword, she learned to fight. Her experiences molded her into the strong, fearless, and stubborn warrior she grew to be. Despite acting tough and confident, she is more sensitive than one would guess, being easily temperamental. As well as going as far as to say she lacks maturity in some areas.
 
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Gui

The Soul Collector
"Just a stranger from another world."

Through the slip of time and at the end of the cycle of life a stranger waits. A masked man with a cynical smile playing across his lips. He will ask you about your journey, what your name is and what life has been like. Speaking as if he is an old acquaintance of yours the man will ask you about your friends, your loved ones and your family. All the while he will listen intently, taking notes and correcting you in parts where he knows your memory has failed.

And if you ever ask about him?

Well, he calls himself Gui and he is the soul collector. He gathers souls and brings them to the other side to sleep where they wait until their time as a spirit is up and their cycle can restart. He knows each and every soul that passes his gates, and none ever slip by without his permission.

There isn't much more to say, he finds. Just a soul collector doing his job. A stranger from another side.

A mysterious figure that guides the souls of the deceased and registers them. Gui has been on the job for who knows how long, with little perspective of getting out. It may be clear that Gui is not his name, just as he likes to hide his appearance. However, what is beyond them he isn't even sure that he remembers himself.
 
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Naragi
The mystical lands of Naragi isn’t a set country, or area on the map. It is the sky and the mountains, the caves and the waters; all that is unclaimed and where nature is left unruled. It refers to the semi-nomadic lifestyle of the people roaming the land, sometimes settling for a season, oftentimes settling for generations. Naragi, is more of an identity of tribes that recognise each other, separate yet one, independent, yet dependent.


Tribes
The tribes of Naragi refer to themselves as clans (hala), with the recognition between main and side branches. The Wanggiya hala is considered to be the ruling clan, and recognised as the oldest and largest clan to roam around Naragi from which many of the current tribes find their origins. Followed in size is the Gingiya hala, who are close allies to the Wanggiya, often referred to as the 'Queen's' tribe for their powerful women that often marry into the Wanggiya. However, the most trusted ally of the Wanggiya may just be the smaller Hitara hala, who while still fairly new, are known to be strong.

The Warden - Ahyu
Wanggiya Hala first born son from the concubine of Pei Hala Ahyu also known as Yuhuang

The Guard - Mei
Hitara Hala best wrestler and nimblest Mei

The Groom - Ahjin
Wanggiya Hala second true born son Ahjin

Intended - Naen
Gingiya Hala first trueborn daughter Naen and betrothed of the Wanggiya first trueborn son

 
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Aprainia
Aprainia, a land said to have been born from the tears of the Gods. What once used to be small grew in size with the determination of its peoples. The land is rugged with mountains, forests, lakes and on the other side a desert land. But its people are proud and rugged just as their land, with their pride they bring forth arts and music and a hunger for battle. The palace rests on the coast for all ships who draw near to see it's sheer power and beauty representing all they stand for.

PROVINCES
The land of Aprainian is split into four provinces, all with slightly different cultures, landscape, attitudes, and exports. Auba (Northern Aprainia), Laria (Eastern Aprainia), Raserne (South Aprainis), Zage (Western Aprainia). Once Aprainia used to split into tribes until one tribe grew in wealth and power and united them all to make Aprainia. Still, some differences exist. The monarchy is in the provinces of Zage, the wealthiest of them all where many across the world come to visit and conduct business.

The Prince - Rayyan
Crown prince of Aprainian throne, second born son of King Tahir and Queen Ajwan

Protector - Zameer
A member of the guards for the royal family, and personal body guard and friend of Prince Rayyan

The Bride - Houria
Third child of King Tahir and concubine Layla

Lady-in-waiting - Meisoon
Daughter of the vizier Siraj, court lady to princess Houria

 
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