Gensekai Basics

Introduction
Gensekai. Gensekai is the world created by the Gensekai Sages, for yokai, after the Sola-Luna War explained in the history page. Through the Gensekai Border, which is a metaphysical border that keeps it separated. It is extremely hard to exit once entered. Though, the border has a magical affinity that allows it to bring in magical items that are ‘forgotten’. The border also connects Gensekai more closely to other realms; such as Elysium Isle (Heaven), Netherworld, or the other Universes that people trickle in from.

Native humans also exist in Gensekai; pulled from the Outside World and brought in because they have magical or eccentric abilities that make them outcasts in the Outside World. People from other universes can also be brought in; through portals, when they are sleeping, and if said people who were brought in died⁠—, it is a second chance at life.

The Gensekai Border also changes how its inhabitants' abilities and circumstances work to match Gensekai. Refer to the magic page for this. Currently, Gensekai is in a fairly peaceful state.

Society
The society of Gensekai has been described as...weird. One could say that anyone who lives there is a bit of a lunatic. Much of the yokai live here, due to their terms of being; are a lot more eccentric than the normal human. Of course, many eccentric and odd humans exist in Gensekai as well. While there are leaders; they do not have much control over the people besides trade and providing resources. Though, they have found more subtle ways to influence these things. There is also a small human minority

Outside of that; Yokai generally don't like being controlled. Secondly; many of the cultures are limited to their biomes and towns, but some spread around! Yokai are generally mischievous and enjoy causing problems and incidents for excitement; and those in the area like solving these incidents. Gensekai acts like a playground! As such, it is why the magic system was made to make the strongest people weaker and the weakest stronger! This is how Gensekai mostly works. Don’t be afraid to make threats and have fun!

Be careful though! Some of the more remote areas have more aggressive and even monstrous Yokai, though running into one of these beasts or individuals is rare.

Another thing to note is that Shrine Maidens play an important role in acting as partial leaders for their local communities. They are also tasked with exterminating beast yokai and dangerous spirits that can plague Gensekai from time to time.

Gensekai Council
The above is the list of families/people who are the main leaders of Gensekai; each directly in trade power over a biome. Outside of that though; they don’t have ultimate jurisdiction over Gensekai, with how anti-control yokai are. For this reason, they are a bit more subtle about how they influence the political sphere. They mostly act to keep things safe instead of controlling the populace.

Luxania Grasslands
Luxania Grasslands; mostly open area and filled with animals and yokai. Most dense human population. Many small farms dotted around that sell their goods; smaller towns cities. Fernava Province's island is connected to this biome. Luxania Acts as the main hub for the rest of Gensekai.

Forest of Aether
The Forest of Aether is home to many magical plants and other resources; but also several cities with different cultures and groups. Fairies and Elves are extremely common. Though many of the deeper parts of the forest aren't suggested to be treaded into without proper preparation.

Hourisa Mountains
The Hourisa Mountains; a sizable mountain range with different environments that make it one of the most beautiful places. It is quite common for pirates to hang out in. Mostly inhabited by yokai; though humans live in the cities. It is rich in history. It also is the Homebase for Trinity Inc. the supplier of most of the technology in Gensekai; which Minerva is the owner of.

Annva Desert
The Annva Desert is quite small, but it’s worth is measured in the sheer amount of minerals and others that are mined here. It is incredibly wealthy⁠ with resources but has a fairly small population. Most of the people who live here like a more quiet life with more shiny extremities.

Valgades Tundra
The Valgades Tundra is also very small, but its major worth is the number of magical crystals it has that provides energy for Gensekai. It has the smallest population overall due to the coldness making it unfavorable for most.

Takamizu Ocean
The ocean that surrounds the mainland; The Takamizu Ocean is the largest biome but has the most empty space. Though it is important for travel. Most ports have potions that can grant non-water based people the ability to travel underwater if they need to; though most of the Takamizu Ocean’s attractions are already above-ground.

Keiki Jungle
Keiki Jungle is one of the two biomes without a leader. Most settlements in Keiki Jungle are individual and managed among themselves; with the Jungle Environment itself rich with tropical resources, it is also a great hangout for those with..more...criminal agendas. Though a few kind communities exist, many adventurers and those seeking thrill also come by. The deeper parts of the jungle are a bit dangerous; with much more violent and old-style Yokai.

Shinkai Lavalands
The second biome without a leader, though Lamia has changed that somewhat in recent times; Shinkai is the harshest and most dangerous biomes. Those who live here are strong, territorial, and tough. Respect here is gained by showing mettle and the ability to defend yourself. Shinkai holds a great amount of magical aura; so many magicians who want to train in the best environment also come here.

Shinkai is home to many demons or other outcasts who can’t fit anywhere else.

Notable Groups
Even while the general Yokai population of Gensekai doesn't like being concentrated into organizations; there are still some larger groups that exist in Gensekai!

Nativia Shrine
The Nativia Shrine is one of the biggest shrines in Gensekai and is the home of worship for Minerva Nativia. Due to the donations of various items; it is quite rich. It also acts as a place where the less fortunate of the population can come to live and learn before being sent back out to carve their path.

Other Shrines
Gensekai has a pantheon of divine beings; and as such many other smaller shrines are established.

Moira Shrine
In the Luxania Grasslands; located nearby the Prism Lake. Dedicated to Moira, the Goddess of Fate. It is headed by two brothers; Father Evagelos and Father Stelios.

The Rinsenken Post
Both a newspaper and delivery service; the Rinsenken is the only newspaper in Gensekai. Multiple would be redundant, and it utilizes many winged yokai to make their movements around the network of Gensekai. Very reliable and they always get news about Gensekai out insanely quick.

Moonflower Sisterhood
The Moonflower Sisterhood of Witches. Established in Year 45 A.G. After the end of the reign of the Moonflower Princesses; one of the members of Nellie's council, Tsuyoi was given control. The rest formed the Moonflower Sisterhood; which has continued to go strong for over 400 years. It acts similar to a girl scout for witches and is based in the Forest of Aether. A town and section are dedicated to it, Many of the witches who join can live in with their fellow pupils, though this is not required.

They give back to the communities with festivals and their groups can be seen traveling Gensekai to learn and experience the world.

Metallix Research Lab
Very favored in Gensekai, the MRL is an institute created roughly a decade ago by Zeph Metallix. It has grown to a small team of scientists (a rare profession in Gensekai) and is dedicated to creating tools and other technological creations to help the population that suffer from different kinds of afflictions and defects. Its secondary goal is looking at ways to integrate technology and magic on a small scale to create machines that are beneficial to the environment. It has generated a large community of the less fortunate who stay in Hiroari town around the Lab.

Sages of Gensekai
Of course; the Sages of Gensekai are the group of people who posed the idea of creating the border of Gensekai some years ago. Many of them died after using every inch of their essence to create it, and those who survived are currently in hibernation hidden away. Few have woken up and integrated back into their life.

Luxia Arvane
The first Sage to wake up, she is currently deceased. Refer to the WotWS incident for her story. Generally regarded as negative.

Anastasia Yukka
Involved in two incidents; WRaWT and DotPH. Anastasia is perhaps one of the most respected figures in Gensekai. She used to be known as very strict and very intimidating but has mellowed out considerably in recent days. Though, sometimes she has her tendencies of being very aloof about mortality.

She is a Yokai of nature; and is responsible for creating the first essences of life in Gensekai, mostly the plants. She usually keeps to herself in her pocket world of the Garden of Yukka. Only sage to be a part of the Gensekai Council.

Vespertine Noctiphany
A sleeping beauty; the strongest baku, Vespertine helped to create the border along with her fellow sages. She is rarely seen in Gensekai as her realm is the Dream World; of which she acts as the head.

Minerva Nativia
Goddess of the Nativia Shrine! Her repertoire is sizeable; being a goddess of fate, mirrors, and disability. Showing a kind of strength even if her body isn't like others. Minerva is known for her kindness and love for Gensekai; and wishes nothing more than to see it prosper and grow.

Manami Takamizu
One of the council members; and having the ocean region named after her. Her traits of being motherly and fair have been well regarded and place her as one of the most popular council members.

Zedellius Valgades
Quite young to be part of the council? No matter! Zedellius has shown intelligence in managing the resources of Valgades Iceland. Mostly seen to stay to himself, though he has been displaced from his home in recent times due to the actions of a certain demon.

Miyoi Kanemoto
Once known as Prince Tsuyoi (A name she still accepts); she used to be the ruler of Gensekai and was the one who began the growth of Fernava; leaving it alone as it became what it is now. Miyoi was involved in every incident but was murdered at the end of his reign. Regardless; during the SRF Tsuyoi was revived in a new body, giving herself the name Miyoi. Since then; she has been living in the dream world with Vespertine.

Diona Fernava
Debuting in the second historical incident, Diona is important as the avatar of Freya Fernava. She acts as one of the major incident resolvers; or used to be before retreating into Fernava. All things considered; mysterious.

Zeph Metallix
A very well-loved figure in Gensekai for his kindness and boundless knowledge; he is known for being the head of the Metallix Research Institute. He is also revered for his impressive skills in alchemy.

Heart Von Noir
A fairly recent figure who has cropped up; Heart has placed a Temple down in the mountains and it acts as a sort of therapy office. Heart himself has made it open to anyone who requires emotional support and guidance, anyone lost on who they are, and things of that nature. He has been regarded as one of the kindest figures to appear in Gensekai for some time.

Tsukimi Sukabenjā
One of the Moonflower Leaders; Tsukimi used to be on Nellie's council, and because of this is very outspoken about the state of Gensekai. She is regarded as an unchained but wise person.

Ringo No Tekunorojī
One of the more eccentric characters; Ringo hails from the Netherworld but is commonly seen hanging around Gensekai. His job is varied; as he handles the removal of vengeful spirits and other apparitions by sending them to the Netherworld. He also checks up on the various shrines to assist their maidens or other people in charge. Generally respected.

Ethel Moonflower
One of the two rulers of the Forest of Aether when Gensekai started; she led the way against Luxia during the first incident. The relic that is attributed to her is a bow and arrows that can use the essences of the four seasons. She is loved and respected figure, even four-hundred years later.

Nellie Moonflower
The secondary old ruler along with Ethel. Nellie did little during the war, as she had an aversion to fighting. Regardless, after everything was over; she was important in beginning the rebuilding of what had been lost and healed many of the wounds of Gensekai. The pain of the multiple losses she suffered took a tool on her ability to enjoy life and she passed on the ruling to Tsuyoi; disappearing for over 400 years.

Ranae Nativia
While her ancestor Minerva resides in a much more golden light; Ranae is considerably more grey. While she is excellent at her job of extermination; her demeanor has earned her a reputation as being considerably harsh and downright brutal at times. She seems to be quite unfazed by this.

Archeros Eliades
Known as the Nightmare King. Archeros is a dragon baku who was responsible for the Haze incident. Though; he is not very feared as he has shown himself to be fairly harmless after he was fought and defeated. Most tend to steer clear from him, as he seemingly gives off an aura that induces aversion and fear.

Lamia Hellsong
Coming from the Shinkai Lavalands; Lamia has made a name for herself as being particularly brutal in a fight, though never killing. Recently; she has displaced Zedellius from his home and has brought in numbers of demons from the Lavalands to occupy the Vagades Iceland. While seeming evil at first; she is neutral because of her reasoning. Finding Gensekai to be an unjust place where oppression is caused by negligence and wanting to force change. Has not made any more moves.

Annie Ninette
Annie Ninette's father was known as the Golden Shark of the Ocean. A vicious pirate who has stolen from many a ship; and was ruthless when fighting against the other numerous pirate gangs in Gensekai. Her reputation is much less gritty and is seen as more harmless; though she has done her pilfering from time to time.

King Leviathan
King Leviathan is commonly called the King of Vampires; being one of the oldest and most powerful. He is known for his involvement in the Luna-Sola war that led to Gensekai's creation; where he fought as a neutral party and commanded a legion of ruthless demons. Besides that, little else is known of him. A mysterious shadow.

Esmé Ambrosia
The daughter of two notorious figures in Gensekai, (Ash Barnett and Casimir Ambrosia), Esmé has huge boots to fill. All of the expectations to fulfill the legacy has been thrusted upon the young girl, despite only being 19. Many tend to underestimate her as a bratty, spoiled kid. She prefers playing pranks and causing small sparks of mischief than pulling massive villainous stunts. Taking from her father, even she has acts of bloodlust. The longer she goes without blood, the more intense it gets. However, it's rumored that her magic has grown exponentially more powerful after the training from her mother and that she may just be planning something...

Crimson Lily
One of the few genuinely disliked people in Gensekai; Crimson has made a name for herself by being generally problematic and liking to stir trouble in Gensekai. Her legion of female vampires works under her stead and she is known as the Vampire Queen. She has expressed vocal distaste for the council and seems to be a megalomaniac. Caution is recommended.

Bloodfallen
Virtually nothing is known of their nature, but they are described as a group of women who are responsible for various disappearance in the night of Gensekai.

Ash Barnett
An intelligent and infamous magicant sorceress. Birthed during a volcanic eruption, and taken in by yokai who specialized in catastrophically powerful magic. She can cause natural disasters, control elements and has even been shown to summon meteors. This has allowed her to stir up destructive events in the past, though she is usually stopped by Valentia or otherwise. However, she has definitely been successful in a lot of her havoc-wreaking, causing her to be an extremely feared mistress of magic. She is now married to the vampire, Casimir Ambrosia - even having a daughter with him. Though, she kept her name.

Casimir Ambrosia
Being one of the oldest recorded vampires in Gensekai, Casimir has made quite a name for himself. He's a towering, hulking figure with long, pointed teeth. He's known to stalk at night with no specific area. He has no set victim-type, he will just strike whoever he sees. Ruthlessly. Bodies have been spotted to have their necks ripped wide open with multiple lacerations, gashes and scratches across the body. Nobody knows where he came from, who his parents are, his motives, etc. All they know is that he is someone to be avoided at all costs. He currently resides in a tall, grandiose mansion with his wife, Ash, and his daughter, Esmé.