Haroshika Kingdom
Culture
The culture of the Haroshika Kingdom involves discipline of oneself, appreciation of the natural world, and the knowing of one's true soul. Along with these three aspects, many cultures of elves have quickly spread out to the entire nation.
History
Haroshika Kingdom fully founded in the year 65, with a good chunk of its building occurring during the accelerated years of the first half-century. For a few centuries, the country was relatively peaceful, and the people were happy. The military was forming at the time, but it rarely needed to be fully used. Martial arts were used as more of an artform than as a true form of combat.
Everything changed in the year of 450 when Haroshika was inducted into the 3rd Holy Grail War that started a century ago. Haroshika fought against the Nation of Lekrone as well as fighting against a Gillsburg mercenary guild. 7 months of fighting went by, but eventually, Haroshika rose as the winning country. Using the power of the Holy Grail, the country overtook the northern half of Lekrone and used influential power to form a deal with the Gillsburg mercenary group.
50 years after the 3rd holy Grail War, Haroshika was somehow inducted into the war a second time in a row. Their new opponents are the Kingdom of Bukatelia, Seredena Nation, and the Kingdom of Norvania. Their two representative servants are Okita Souji and Oda Nobunaga. They hope to use the power of the holy Grail to expand their Kingdom eastward beyond the mountains.
Demography and Population
Haroshika's population of 2,432,782 people are evenly spread out on the western side of the country. The country itself was founded by elves and as such, the population is mostly consisted of elves and half-elves. Humans still do make up a decent percentage, however elves remain in majority. In fact, Haroshika Kingdom is the only Darnolian country to have more elves than humans.
Territories
Haroshika, due to them winning the 3rd Holy Grail War, currently has control over Lekrone's northern half.
Military
Haroshika's military has been slowly developing since the official founding of the nation. In the year 500, Haroshika has thousands upon thousands of soldiers ready to fight for their kingdom. The soldiers' weapons and armor have been crafted by elven smiths that have been perfecting the trade for centuries. The martial techniques taught have both grace and effectiveness built in.
Haroshika's most well-known warriors are their famous samurai warriors. While samurai sort of exist within separate Elven settlements, Haroshika is the country that utilizes them to such a regionally high degree. With every city, town, and village will be a lord with their trusted samurai warriors. Samurai are very similar to knights, as in they fight for a lord and have determinization to continue fighting for their cause. A samurai would soon die than yield to an opponent.
Agriculture & Industry
Haroshika is not very industrious due to its more traditional values. Many lower-class citizens are still farmers. Their main source of sustenance is mainly rice and wheat-derived products.
Kitakaze Ryoku
Founding Date
65
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Demonym
Haroshikans
Government System
Oligarchy
Economic System
Mixed economy
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
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