The first and most venerable of the human empire’s three kingdoms, Yakiri has long been a bastion of scientific progress, championing the cause of human advancement over the magical races through tireless research and development. It was under the commanding and inspiring leadership of Mirakhil Torelli that many once divided and disparate factions of humanity were united into a single, indomitable force, and his legacy lives on through the unchallenged influence of the sprawling empire that his lineage has built.
Despite being the smallest of the three kingdoms, Yakiri’s might is questioned by none. Nestled within the securing embrace of the Haguriku Mountains, some call the empire’s capital city, Kalasira, the City Guarded by Gods, for no siege could ever overcome the advantage of its natural defenses. Within the safeguard of these peaks, science was embraced and technology was allowed to flourish, and although its ideals of innovation have spread far in the thousand years since its founding, Kalasira still remains one of the preeminent powers pushing the bounds of knowledge.
Kalasira’s skyline is dominated by numerous castles, each one a testament to the wealth and power of the old nobility who have long held sway over the empire’s political and scientific affairs. The grandest of these castles belong to the Torellis themselves, and although seat of royalty has long since passed to House Tenore, it is Palace Torelli that still serves as its noble center of command. For many centuries, it was the exclusive privilege of these nobles to pursue the realms of knowledge with the kingdom’s blessing, with many of them building sprawling laboratories within their own manors. But as the years have marched on, the barriers to entry have been gradually eroded, and an increasing number of commoners have taken up the mantle of scientific inquiry, much to the chagrin of some of the nobles who fear that their long-held privileges may be slipping away.
