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Hayatama’s Five Original Lord

Hello! long time no see I write about my OC from Amber Pheasant class. Today I’m going to introduce you more about more world building surrounded this fifth class of Officer Academy. Sorry for my English, as always i use this post to practice my writing skills.

We already learn about Hayatama character, location, crest and some culture. Now we’re going to talk about The five original lord who bear the five legendary crest.

From Left Yamato, Masako, Kaguya, Azuchi and Hikaru | And sorry this is the only illustration i have about them :’)

Fujiwara no Yamato

The first human who bear Crest of Izanami as well The Legendary First Emperor of Hayatama Imperial Kingdom. He’s a young man who often smile a lot, a scholar and a talented magician. Izanami impress by the talented young man and give her blood as a gift.

After receiving the blessing from one of the two respectable Nabathean. He establish Hayatama kingdom soon after the war. He choose Phesant as kingdom symbol in honor of his deceased pet who help him during a quest that been given to him.

A very good negotiator, he convince area around Hayatama first capital to join Okami-sama teaching and eventually merge with his kingdom.

Matsudaira no Masako

A fiery young woman who later become The First Shogun of Hayatama. A talented painter and passionate about art of war. She well known in history to challenge Izanagi and defeat him to prove that she can help Izanagi army on their war. Amaze with her skill, he later pick her up as a student and companion. She respectfully call Izanagi as ‘Aniki’ afterwards and become proud aunt to Hirume, Yugetsu and Muto.

She receive her crest after dying at battlefield to save Izanagi from fatal blow. She use her new form power to help people and fighting in war. She later crown by Yamato as first commander of Hayatama army, The Shogun.

Sadly thousand years after her death, her history and bravery story is transfer to her only son. Resulting her son is written as The First Shogun instead of her because some Hayatama’s historian Hoaxes.

Hashiba Azuchi

Originally a lowly rank priest of Okami temple from a country side. His diligent and strong will to protect, clean and serve people who coming to pray to his temple impress Hirume so much that the eldest daughter of Nabathean couple gave her blood to him.

During a war, he well known riding a Wyvern and fight with a spear name Tomoe’s Naginata that eventually pass down to his grand children. Aside a tale that telling he never ever absent praying, there also a tale about him building a temple by one night during the war phrase on Hayatama Island. 

Owari Kaguya

Daughter of a scholar, her beauty and genius tale capture young Yugetsu interest to play a game of Go with him. After she defeating him in all round of their game, he gave his blood as the prized.

She serve as strategist for Hayatama Kingdom during the war. She often praised by her strategist skill that surpassed people expectation around that time. Even thou she’s also a skilled archer with her bow Yoichi’s bow, due her crest limitation when encountering sunlight. She prefer command her army indoors and only fight if its necessary.

Genke Hikaru

A young toy maker who genuinely trying to make young Muto and other children smile by his creation. He trying to console crying Mini Muto by giving him one of his latest creation a Kendama. Muto was so happy receiving his toy that he give his blood to him. Since then they create a unbreakable friendship.

He fight with big Axe named Fuso during the war, a thing that he share to young Muto that time. He also work to build some Hayatama weapon that time with his carpentry skills. His famous animal companion, Tanuki, often seeing around him to help him during the war and entertain children they meet during their journey.

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Shodo

‘Yugetsu’ kanji practice - ink on calligraphy paper (hanshi).

After conducting my research into performance writing I was keen to explore the Japanese art of Shodo. I introduced ideas of ritualistic breathing exercises with drawing to my practice whilst in lockdown, and Shodo seemed like a logical art to explore as it focuses on the union of body and mind. 

I undertook an online course that serves as an introduction to the art of Shodo and was taught by master calligrapher, Rie Takeda. The course consisted of a series of pre-recorded videos, online resources, guides for where to source the necessary specialist equipment as well as an online forum for Shodo students to interact and share ideas. 

Shodo is one of the oldest and most profound art forms in Japan, its origins have been traced back to the fifth century. We were introduced to several Japanese terms in relation to this art form that I found of particular interest as I do enjoy learning of the origin of words. 

The word ‘Shodo’ is composed from the kanji characters ‘sho’ which means to write and ‘do’ which means the path or the Tao. In Eastern philosophy the body and mind are one, they do not exist as separate entities. When both body and mind are united you are closer to a sense of ‘mushin’. ‘Mushin’ is a zen word that consists of two kanji characters; ‘mu’ which means emptiness or nothingness, and ‘shin’; which means heart, mind, feeling, intuition, soul, and spirit. In essence when your body and mind are connected you have a much clearer mind that is free from disturbance and distracting thoughts. 

We were then introduced to the different aesthetics of written characters. ‘Kaisho’ is the most common, it is a block style character form that is mostly found in books and printed media. ‘Sosho’ is cursive and is much more difficult to read. It was developed as an abbreviated style for writing quickly, for example taking notes in a lecture. It is mostly found in artworks and most poetry is written in this way. ‘Gyosho’ avoids shapes and angles and does not have a clear straight line, it exists somewhere in-between kaisho and sosho. Kaisho is said to be the best style to learn the foundation of Shodo techniques and basic brush movements. 

The materials themselves are an integral aspect of this art form. They are not only utilised for practice but their symbolism is also important. They are known as ‘form treasures of the study’, and the preparation of the materials is the beginning of the meditational process of achieving a state of mushin. The practice begins with the preparing of the ink. A little water is poured on to the ink stone (suzuri) and the ink stick (sumi) is slowly taken in and out of the water. An emphasis was placed on breathing at this stage as we guide the ink stick on its journey to becoming a usable drawing material. As we approached this moment of quiet we begin to notice the water becoming thicker as it becomes a drawing ink. At this stage we were ready to begin mark making.

Takeda provided us with information sheets that advised us through the steps of performing traditional kanji characters. We were being taught to write the kanji for evening moon (yugetsu), and were taken through a series of mark making exercises that taught us how to perform the gestures necessary to write the finished kanji. 

Directions for how to perform the gestures for the kanji, ‘yugetsu’.

I found this a very challenging but rewarding series of exercises that made me reflect on my own ideas of achieving a sense of calm in my practice. I had previously thought that connecting with my inner self would be relatively straight forward, but found it difficult at times to achieve a state of tranquility. The frustrating part was that it was very telling in the marks that you make whether this state has been achieved or not. 

‘Yugetsu’ kanji practice - ink on calligraphy paper (hanshi).

I intend to continue exploring this practice as I have a developed an interest in the last year of calligraphy from other cultures. The otherness of this writing has parallels with asemic writing in that we do not understand its semantic meaning, but recognise its expressive meaning. The difference being we know the semantic meaning exists, we just do not have access to it so enjoy it for its aesthetic and emotive qualities. I would like to approach this area of interest in the hopes that it could deepen my understanding of unfamiliar languages and calligraphies.

I would also like to be mindful of the mushin state of mind in my practice outside of the Shodo tradition. I wonder how achieving mushin would impact the works that I make, in particular, how the performative works would benefit from an introduction of stillness before the writing begins.

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Hayatama Island and Crest

Hello, I’m back again talking about Hayatama Island, a island where my Fire Emblem Three Houses’s OC came from. This time, I;m going to talk about Hayatama Island as well culture on there.

As you can guess from the island name and also when you reading all the information on my previous post, Hayatama Island is heavily based on Japanese culture. From the culture to the government, me and my friend decided to base them from there.

As you see from this map, Hayatama Island is located between Foldan. Almyra and Morfis. They relative small island and very isolated at first due to very big incident in the past. Involving the dead of their island patron, a pair of Nabatea named Izanami and Izanagi.

Hayatama Kingdom Banner and Amber Phesant’s Banner

As I previously mention. Amber Pheasant ‘s symbol is a pheasant bird. According to Hayatama’s history, this type of bird has help the first ruler of Hayatama finish his quest and receive the crest of Izanami, that become the sole prove that some one is a member of Imperial Family, the monarch who rule this Island.  

Original crest for this Headcanon, from right : Izanami, Izanagi, Hirume, Yugetsu, and Muto

Before we get into the original Crest that me and my friend made for this head canon. I want to explain about this island constitution state and the line of succession.

This place ruled by pair of Emperor/Empress and Shogun. Both of monarch succession as well other Noble family that lived in this island is base on their : crest -> Their birth mother status -> lastly their birth order, the eldest got to be crown as the successor (I don’t know how to translate them in English. I’m sorry).  

For Example with our four noble kid :

Takuto born with a minor crest of Izanami, she born as youngest daughter from Fujiwara family and born from official wife of her father. Her elder brother, possessed the major crest of Izanami, so he become the crown prince instead of her.

Yukiie born with major crest of Izanagi, he born as youngest son from house of Matsudaira but crown as Matsudaira heir because his mother is the only official wife of his father. All of his older siblings from is out from favor to be successor because they either born with a minor crest or being born form a concubine.

Saiko from house of Hasiba, born with major crest of Hirume. She born as eldest daughter of her mom, the current head of Hasiba Family with her official husband. Because of that, She been crown as the heir of Hasiba Family. 

lastly, Tadamori born with minor crest of Yugetsu, he born as eldest son from his mother, the official wife of his father. But he soon out of favor as successor line because his younger brother, born with a major crest.

I hope the explanation wasn’t weird, I get really struggle explaining it in English. Now I’m going to explain about each crest patron and little bit history why these Nabathean could live in there.

Long time ago, the goddess Sothis visit the island of Hayatama. Thru her kindness she help the people who live in the island to prosper. The people who lived in the island respectfully call her as ‘Okami-sama’ and build a temple under her name. Before she left, she gave birth to several Nabathean to help island people, including the pair Izanami and Izanagi who eventually become patron foundation of Hayatama’s kingdom establishment.

Now let me give insight about the each patron,

Crest of Izanami - The Crest from Izanami, originally came from Izanami. She gave the first Emperor her crest as thank you for helping her husband, Izanagi at war. She granted him to create Hayatama kingdom for humanity prosper . 

Crest of Izanagi - Izanagi is the patron of this crest, a blood knight who enjoy a good fight. He gave it to the first Shogun, his best buddy because she’s dying on the battlefield. Just like his wife, he grant permission of Hayatama Kingdom creation for humanity prosper.

Crest of Hirume - Hirume is the eldest daughter of Izanami and Izanagi. She knows every single island culture and festival by heart because she helping her parents to create them. The Patron of the Hasiba temple and family, she along side her brothers sometimes giving their opinion and order to emperor and shogun.

Crest of Yugetsu - Yugetsu the second son of Izanami and Izanagi. when Hirume know every single culture, he record and preserve every single history of Hayatama in his roll like diary. The patron of knowledge and education of Hayatama as well the Owari family. He often pretend to be human lecture of Hayatama school under alias ‘Mochizuki’. Had beef with the Hayatama’s scholar.

Crest of Muto - Muto, the youngest son of Izanami and Izanagi. He likes to travel around Hayatama island after his parents death. The patron of youth and Genke family. He currently settle back to Genke family to help taking care the current heir.

Aside five crest I mention above. There’s actually one more crest that we personally call, a lost crest of Matsudaira. I didn’t mention right in here because we haven’t finish creating the story for it.

I think thats all I can share about Hayatama’s culture for now. I will continue to talk about the character in next post.

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Hello there! Today I wanted to share my newest artwork for my Amber Pheasant House :) Today I’m sharing Tadamori Owari potrait xD

Once again, the textbox is provided by kind Fumikomiyashiki.

He’s member of Owari clan the bearer of minor Crest Yugetsu. As you can see in this picture, Tadamori had two portrait like Constance. First he looks normal and second is when his personality change.

And yes, just like Constance his personality drastically change under the sunlight.

But unlike her, it happen due to his Crest. Just like original owner, Yugetsu and his ancester Lady Kaguya Owari they can not stand staying under the sunlight to long. He will become weak and bewilder over his surrounding. I head canon that it also affect on his game play, his DEF drastically change into poorly.

Btw here some Tadamori information for you :

Tadamori is originally the heir of Owari family, but soon after his younger brother born and possessed Major Crest of Owari. His father remove him and turn his attention to his younger brother instead.

Suddenly being left out and unloved by his family except his Mother. He swear to making name by himself without being seen as member of Owari clan member.

When the 69th Emperor of Hayatama, Yorimoto, order four heir of major clan from Hayatama to send away to Garreg Mach Officer Academy. He use this opportunity to prove himself.

During academic year, he serve as Strategist for Amber Pheasant class. He enjoy learning new language and culture, as well making long essay about them to be sent away back to his hometown. He usually seen hangout in library or class and commenting about how to find a good ink for his writing.  

And that is additional information about Tadamori for you! I will updating information about Gio and Tokuto in their character information after this :)

Btw, I’m taking commission you can check out my master list :)

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Some fun little thing I do recently with my friend. Creating Original Character for our favorite games Fire Emblem : The Three Houses. We creating a whole new House as well member called : AMBER PHEASANT.

Amber, bcos the color is orange and Pheasant, (according to my friend) is a type of bird that resembles Vermillion Bird aka Suzaku aka Zhuque .

Their special route will be called : BRONZE SUN.

Their homeland and entire character design is inspired by Japanese culture. The character name is base on legendary of Tale of Heike characters as well Three unifiers of Japan.

Here some little bit info that I can introduce you about them.

Amber Pheasant

The newest House addition at Garreg March’s Officers Academy. The student hail from the forgein land, Hayatama. That recently just opening up their border towards the other country. The house is name after the legendary bird that is believe by the local scholar guided first emperor of Hayatama during his quest to fufilled Okami’s request and the color of Imperial house. 

Characters Introduction :

Tokuto – Fujiwara no Tokuto

The Imperial Princess of Hayatama. The younger sister of the current Emperor and the Leader of Amber Pheasant. She fight with a Heroic Weapon called Muramasa and the holding Minor Crest of Izanami.

Yukiie – Matsudaira no Yukiie

The current heir of Shogun, the co-leader of Hayatama and also the youngest son of Matsudaira’s clan. Due his position, usually acting like the Vice Leader of Amber Pheasant. He fights with Heroic Weapon called Masamune and holding a Major Crest of Izanagi. 

Tadamori – Owari Tadamori

The eldest student of Amber Pheasant and also the son of Owari Clan. Temporarily pose as successor in behalf of Owari clan because his younger brother is still an infant. Use Sacred Weapon Yoichi Bow and holding The Minor Crest of Yugetsu. 

Saiko – Hasiba Saiko

The eldest daughter of Hasiba Clan and the Current heir. Her family is the one who runs the Hayatama temple. Fight with Sacred weapon the Tomoe’s Naginata and Holding The Major Crest of Hirume. 

Gio

Tokuto’s personal retrainer who often insist following her lady everywhere. Daughter of the owner of famous Ryokan and Onsen in Hayatama island. Due her physical similarity to her, she act as her Kagemusha (body double) in battlefield when needed. 

Naritsune

Yukiie’s personal retrainer. A boy with few words and likes to read. The current Shogun personally choose him as his son retrainer, due his physical similarity to his son. In hope Naritsune act as his Kagemusha (body double) in battlefield when needed.

Shunkan

Tadamori’s personal retrainer. A big eater. She come from a famous swordsmith family and took great interest to study foreign weapon. 

Mongaku

Saiko’s personal retrainer. The tallest among the Amber Pheasant house. According to him, his grandfather, the devoted follower of Hayatama’s tempel unknowingly enlist Mongaku name when Hasiba family is looking for a retrainer to look after their daughter. He usually seen hanging out in stable.

I will write more information about Hayatama next and also other mythrology from this land.

It probably takes me sometimes to design their homeland banner and other stuff because I’m still busy with real life stuff. Plus I actually design their Post Timeskip design to. But I accidently delete them TT_TT The only picture that survive is Tokuto and Yukiie :’(