Terminology

Terra - Name of the world the campaign takes part in. Terra has three moons and a ring like that of Saturn wrapped around it vertically at a slight angle. 

Saiya Zei - Country within Terra. Extremely distrustful of outsiders. Eastern influence and composed of the 7 clans and their lands (Dragon, Crane, Lion, Phoenix, Scorpion, Unicorn, Crab) and the Imperial Province. Ruled by Empress Pandora, a deity that walks amongst the mortals of the Seiya Zei. 

Israfel - Country within Terra. Details to be added. 
Raklion - Country within Terra. Ruled by various powerful mercenary factions.

Sons of Heaven - Evil mercenary group working to overthrow Pandora and free Saiya Zei by collecting 12 powerful artifacts. These they wish to use to recover the Orb of Tian Zhe, which can awaken the most powerful of the Kami once again. Known members include: Detsetsu, Matsuo, Beigas, Han Yu

Black Lotus Mercenaries - Group of mercenaries that rule the country of Raklion.

Empress Pandora - Deity made flesh that rules and walks alongside the citizens of Saiya Zei. Empress Pandora descended from Heaven to free Saiya Zei from the malicious rule of Gilgamesh. She is also known as "The Angel of the Dark", "Dark Empress", "High Empress", and "Divine Lady". 
Yashimoto - Blade mystic, redeemed Oni, and land-bound god. Also known as the Empress's Blade and Lord Regent due to being Pandora's husband. Believed to be a peerless swordsman who possesses the legendary nodachi, Umbra, and katana, Halceon. 

Princess Nyotei Shizume - The daughter of Empress Pandora, much beloved in the lands of Saiya Zei much like her mother. Widely regarded as very intelligent and destined for great things due to her parentage. Known for her white hair due to the fact that her birth was regarded as a lucky omen for the entirety of Saiya Zei.
Prince Bogden Shino Shizume - The 'adopted' son of Princess Nyotei. Prince 'Bog' as he is more commonly known is of the gobber race, technologically inclined goblinoids. There are numerous rumours of how/why the Princess took him as an adopted son, though nothing proved. Most of the populace are accepting of him due to the Princess's influence but he's considered more of a pet than a son.
Grand Master Hoshi - Daimyo of the Dragon Clan. Beloved by this clan as an easy going man that loves drink and partying (and using any excuse to do so). Also extremely talented at swordplay and regarded widely throughout Saiya Zei for his talents.

Gilgamesh - The first and most powerful of the Oni. Former ruler of Saiya Zei. Was overthrown by Empress Pandora. 

Hanbei Daijou - TBA

Isayku Minako -  Pronounced 'Ee-Say-Ku'. Arashi and Aiko's grandfather, also known as the Sanguine Fang and Old Fang. Blade mystic that wielded Masamune and two other legendary katana. Killed in the year 645 AR by members of the Sons of Heaven. 

Dominus  Cross - "The greatest swordsman in the world". Leader of the Black Lotus Mercenaries.

Celilia - Member of the Black Lotus Mercenaries. Originally from the lands far to the north where magic doesn't exist. 



Gobber - Race of goblinoids with strong technological inclinations. 

Blade Mystic - An epic (level 20+) 'hero' class within the world of Terra. Capable of drawing out the spirits that linger inside powerful artifact weapons. 
Ark Knight -  An epic (level 20+) 'hero' class within the world of Terra. Capable of learning powerful sword techniques that devastate enemies.