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Aojiroi Oku Shiro – Pale Oak Castle

Located on the Pale Oak Plain, in the Aoijiroi province of the Phoenix Clan, west of the Isawa Woodlands. The castle was built when Hantei XVII broke tradition and asked on his deathbed to be buried on the plains where his wife had been born. From his ashes a great white oak tree grew, and the castle was built around it to protect it. Many believe the bark of the tree had healing powers.

Great White Oak
The gigantic oak exuded an aura of mystery and majesty, seeming somehow more real than its surroundings, as it truly bore the blessings of the Hantei’s spirit. The bark could be distilled into a powerful healing broth by anyone with any skill with herbs.

Shrine
A large shrine devoted to Hujokuko, the Fortune of Fertility, laid just outside of the walls of the Castle, established not long after the rumors of the pale oak’s medicinal properties began to circulate.

Winter Courts
As the Isawa were extremely reluctant to host major social events Pale Oak Castle was designed to be the perfect court environment. It had since been the location for many imperial winter courts, imperial marriages and official treaty signings.

Administration
Traditionally the governor of Pale Oak Castle was the Master of Air. During the Master of Air’s absences due to more important commitments with the Council of Five, the duty of administration would fall to the Captain of the Guard.

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