In the eastern oceans of Medivo there can be found a multitude of island chains. These chains, being inhabited by many, all of whom hate every other island, were rife with conflict between clans. Though as time went on, one clan came to control the lions share of these islands. Realistically, they're are probably only twenty to thirty islands of any true merit as a kingdom-- and it's a known fact that the Shogun had a tendency to name passing ships or particularly sizable pieces of driftwood as islands under his control, but all the same this kingdom reigns in the distant waves. Recent expeditions from the Empire have been made in order to open trade routes with these islands and their unknown resources.
The Shogun:
Sporting a heavy Kanabo, and the banners of his triumphant clan upon his back, he rides into battle on his fierce warhorse. At his side and insuring his safety two battlefield attendants can always be found.
The Samurai:
Fiercely loyal to the shogun, they'd give their lives readily for him. They ride to battle armed with flintlocks from the western continents where firearms have been more perfected, and carry long naginata for slashing foes as they ride past. Each carries the banner of the Shogun on their saddle.
The Ashigaru:
Peasants made soldiers, they are trained with spear, sword, bow, and the recently introduced improved firearms. The Shogun was quick to adopt their use among his forces, any edge being useful and necessary to maintain control over all the other clans of the island chains. Some Ashigaru are even trained as siege engineers, being equipped with cannons purchased off the decks of western merchant ships. Many a greedy captain has found himself heavy with treasure but light on arms when the common pirates of the islands or any other enemy ships descended upon them.
A pair of Hwacha built after copying the designs of a nearby peninsula bound kingdom with which the Shogunate frequently went to war. They had proven very effective against the shogun's troops so recreating their effect against his own enemies became a top priority. Able to fire multiple rocket propelled arrows into oncoming enemy formations, they can quickly leave only a field of pincushions behind.
Then there is the Shogun's secret weapon, his ace in the hole, his son! Pokemon Trainer, and his Venusaur!
Armed with a pair of wooden swords and a banner reflecting his starter choice, the Shogun's son fights along side his mighty Venusaur to crush the enemies of his father. Able to fire beams of solar energy from its mouth, as well as release spores which can cause all manner of terrible effects when inhaled, they have broken more than their share of enemy moral and bodies.
Group shot!
