Jiantsiang

Jiantsiang

Primary Culture

Serene Harimari

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Religion

High Philosophy

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Traditions
+20% Fort Defence
-1 National Unrest

The Undying FlameWe, the city of Jiantsiang, have fought against the Shuvüüsh since the times of the Harimari Empire, protecting the lower Yanshen from deadly raids and invasions alike. We vanquished them as they clambered the mountain forts of Lipshu, rode in the plains of Wenqiao and Jiangmok, and battered the gates of Jiantsiang itself.\n\nThe Undying Flame, a great brazier built inside the temple of its namesake, serves as the symbol of our defiance. As long as its fires burn bright, Jiantsiang will never fall.
-0.03 Monthly War Exhaustion

Blazing ClawsThe Blazing Claw technique is as dangerous as it is mighty. The arms and paws of the user are doused in magical flames through war magics. The flames are hard to master, requiring great concentration and perfect composure, but those few who are able to puppeteer the fire and not lose themselves in it become the most feared Harimari warriors in the north.
+0.15 Infantry Shock

Hegemon of the NorthIn times past, the claws of Jiantsiang extended their influence over all of northern Yanshen, standing unmatched by any of its neighbors. Sadly, the wily eunuchs conspired against us and swayed our people against us. The people of Zhiqian revolted and the birdriders used this moment of weakness to conquer their land, leaving us isolated. It was not until the Sun Elves came that the Shuvüüsh were forced to flee the area. The eunuchs kowtowed like worms in front of the Phoenix Emperor to be granted the lands of Zhiqian.\n\nWe are now but a mere shadow of our former selves, confined to fighting nomadic birdriders and other pests that may scramble through the frontiers. We must take our revenge on the pathetic eunuchs and reclaim the mantle of Hegemon of the North so that peace and prosperity is granted to the Jiangyang peoples through our protection.
-10% Core-Creation Cost

Stalwart TigersProtecting northern Yanshen from nomadic incursions requires more than individual prowess; tactical acuity and cunning is required to break down the thundering armies of the Shuvüüsh. The Jiantsiang Harimari train to fight as one thanks to the Protector enforcing strict discipline among the ranks of the army, ensuring that even the youngest and most hot-blooded Harimari never break ranks to win glory in battle.
+5% Discipline

Tigersblood RubiesThe mountains of Lipshu are known for hosting veins of blood red rubies. Tradition says that, if worn as a pendant, they are able to grant the valor of a grown Jiantsiang Harimari to the wearer. It has become custom for our kits to head out to Lipshu and search for a large ruby to wear as a necklace for the rest of their lives.\n\nThese traditions have created a market all over northern Yanshen, as soldiers seek the rubies to empower them in battle and the wealthy wish to show off such exotic pieces in their collections, turning Jiantsiang from a small Harimari outpost to a sprawling northern city.
+10% Production Efficiency

Legacy of AhanAhan of the Undying Flame was known for his genius and his strong sense of duty towards the city. His military mind reshaped the traditions of Jiantsiang; the hermetic battle plans used to defeat the Shuvüüsh were made more flexible in order to adapt to the dreaded Sun Elven foe who relentlessly conquered Halann in mere decades.\n\nAfter the death of Jaher, Ahan took all of his harimari warriors and forced a Sun Elven retreat from Jiantsiang to then defeat them in the fields of Jikguan. The Elven phalanxes were unable to maintain formation against the swiftness of the Blazing Claw regiments, whose training he had personally overseen in order to bring a tactical edge to the battlefield. After retiring from his role as Protector, Ahan advised the city council on military matters until his death.\n\nAhan’s legacy ensures that we understand the need for a developed military policy; all of our officers are required to study each and every battle fought by Ahan along with his army reforms, and new Protectors have since then been accepting of new military reform proposals by even the youngest harimari.
+1 Military Free Policies

An Iron PawIt was Katouka of the Undying Flame who finally understood where the weakness of Jiantsiang lay. It was in the eunuchs and their power plays, in the constant battles among the harimari to keep a stronger powerbase than their opponents to ensure their position as Protector when the time came. He understood that the state had no need for these petty disputes. The blood of Ahan, the savior of Jiantsiang, flowed in his veins, he was the one true legitimate ruler of the city. He would be the first King of Jiantsiang and his descendants would protect the city as he did. Let those who defy the authority of the Undying Flame tremble, for the iron paw will ruthlessly bring them back to heel.
-0.05 Monthly Autonomy Change
+5 Maximum Absolutism

Ambition
+0% Yearly Army Professionalism

History

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Strategy

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