Prelude -
When the comforts of civilization begin to dull our senses, we must never forget that in the beginning, there was war. And war. And more war. Long before there were empires, there were humans consumed with greed and the hunger for power. Resources, territories, information—these were the forms of sustenance upon which we preyed. Today, we call such habits vices. Oh, how arrogant we have become! Are we not still impelled by those primordial emotions? Is the advent of war so far-fetched? But alas, for you to truly understand, we must dive deeper into this land’s half-forgotten past.
There was a time when might was the only law that humankind knew. Fearsome clans roamed throughout the land, seeking amenable grounds within which they could take root and opposing forces against whom they could test their mettle. Given the irregularity of nature’s bounty, certain regions appealed more than others, and dominion over such coveted territories became the spark that ignited the earliest inter-clan wars. These fierce, internecine affairs tended to conclude only when one side had decimated their competition into oblivion, and many clans of story were rendered extinct during this period.
The victors of war, having claimed their territories, often made truces with surrounding locals, offering protection in exchange for access to the yields of agriculture. Over time, certain communities emerged as more dominant than others, either due to numbers or sheer talent, and their rapid expansion would force smaller, neighboring communities to either collapse into their fold or be devastated. When the dust settled, humankind found itself divided into the five major territories that we are familiar with today. And was the bloodshed over? With our lands obtained and our bellies filled, were we finally content?
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Ōkina megumi no mizunomi-ba (Big Bounty Watering Hole)
Ōkina Megumi no Mizunomi-ba stands as a legendary fishing port, renowned for its bountiful waters and unique species of fish and aquatic wildlife. This picturesque village has captivated the hearts of fishermen and shipbuilders, who were drawn to its abundant resources and promising trade opportunities. Within the land of Mizu no Kuni, Ōkina Megumi no Mizunomi-ba holds a coveted position as one of the most prosperous and lucrative places, serving as a hub for trade and commerce. Its exports reach far and wide, leaving an indelible mark on the global market.
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Ōkina megumi no mizunomi-ba (Big Bounty Watering Hole) ( May 27, 2023 10:07:32 GMT -6 )
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