Beskura

Beskura is a beautiful country. It relies on it's self for goods, and anything that they can't grow or find on their own lands is deemed not needed for survival. Beskurians have a religion that is tied to ancient ancestors, instead of gods or goddesses.

Kenku come from Beskura, and are rarely seen in other countries because of their monstrous appearance. Also many ninja clans originate in Beskura even if they are sent out all over the world.

The country is currently ran by Empress Akiyama Aimi. Many have tried to assassinate her on various occasions but the score of Samurai she keeps in the castle is more than enough to stop any attempts, and if for some reason they are able to avoid her elite guard, the empress is more than capable of handling most threats by herself.

As of right now Beskura has no allies, and doesn't feel one way or the other on matters dealing with mages. Some in the country have written permission from the empress to live there, as long as they start no trouble. She is often curious about the abilities these mages have, and sometimes summons them to see what they are working on.

In the past during the world war, they were on the side of common rights for mages, seeing no reason why they should be murdered before they are able to realize their potential. Her fiercely trained samurai and ninja clans wiped out most of the skirmishers in a lot of note worthy battles.