History 2

"The creation of Gensekai was a major turning point. In the same vein that we have B.C and A.D; years after the creation of the Gensekai Border is noted as A.G (After Gensekai)"

Pre-Modern Era
[Year - A.G 0] The new home of the Yokai, Gensekai had been created. Of course it was not without it's hitches. With much of the Sages having to hibernate; the residents were left to their own devices. Some territorial fights had happened; scrambles and scuffles for land. While most of the biomes were left uncontrolled; the Forest of Aether and Luxania Grasslands were the only two that had a true ruler. Ethel Moonflower, the older of the two and Nellie Moonflower; Elf Princesses who ruled the latter, and Luxia the Great Fairy who ruled the former. Luxia was special as she was a Sage who helped create the border; and was the first to wake up. For some years, things moved along very slowly...

Incident 1: War of the Wicked Saint
[Year - A.G 40-45] Luxia Arvane, first Sage to awaken from her slumber. She consolidated power in the Plains. Though, she had always been a bit of a control freak. The stress of ruling was not for her it proved; as her lower council of Greater Fae started to manipulate and feed into her growing paranoia and anxiety of uprising. Her judgment was lost; and she became a figurehead of a conquest for power. Her soldiers moved in and brought about ruin into the land; Yokai lives lost even though they were innocent. Most of the biomes had no way of defending themselves; except of course the Forest of Aether.

Both biomes were locked for five years; and the atrocities Luxia's rule supposedly committed earned her the title of "The Wicked Sage". Luxia's mind had been manipulated so much that she had become a twisted shadow of the once strong pillar of peace she represented. Ethel had decided enough was enough and went to storm Luxia's castle herself, along with as mass movement of their forces. Almost 90% of her forces vanquished by she was able to pierce through the defenses with her Legendary Bow and Arrows. Eventually, she met Luxia and the two had a ferocious battle which ended on a bittersweet note. Both had dealt fatal wounds to the other, and Nellie could only arrive just in time to hold her dying sister.

Both passed away. Nellie the sole person fill in the void left behind. Nellie took it to herself and established settlements all around Gensekai; a period of reconstruction that was met with little resistance. Many war criminals and the Greater Fae who had manipulated Luxia were sent to the Island of Gehenna for their crimes. Nellie made great progress; but eventually the grief and scars of the war were too great to bear.

She became a hermit and disappeared; whereabouts currently unknown. In the wake of this; her most trusted advisor was placed to rule all of Gensekai under a strong rule. Tsuyoi Kanamoto. A dragonic Yokai called a Qilin. Filled with wisdom and charismatic, he was given the sword of Luxia which helped to create the border and he moved his site of ruling to the Hourisan Mountains; leaving the rest of Nellie's council to form the Moonflower Sisterhood.

Tsuyoi Era
[Starting Year - A.G 50-400] A rule that lasted for quite some time. Tsuyoi was the one who truly brought about organization and creation of proper settlements and laws. Many years was spent rebuilding the landscapes and what was lost during the previous war. Tsuyoi was a truly amazing leader; and this kind of leadership would be needed.

A while after things had finally settled down; Year 200 A.G brought about a huge change for early Gensekai; humans were starting to pass through the border and wake up in it's world. All of these humans being magical or eccentric in some special way; or involved in supernatural events that made them leave the Outside World. Much of the population was apprehensive; and many of the dangerous territorial ones, or ones who otherwise fed on humans, gladly took this and devoured any who were unlucky to enter in their areas.

Prince Tsuyoi had to think on this; and he established a settlement in the plains known as Fernava Village. Placing any humans who survived and were found by his associates into it. He left human-friendly yokai in charge to defend it from dangerous ones. It was quite limiting; but the best he could come up with for the time period. Though, some humans who practiced enough magic were able to live out in other places, as they were able to defend themselves. Humans were still a very miniscule minority, and humans who passed into Gensekai are known as Ethereal Humans.

For some time, Fernava became more fleshed out and divided among it's population. It was relatively peaceful for some time.

Incident 2 - Wrathful Vines and Wicked Thorns
[Year - A.G 310] Close to a century later; during the spring season of Gensekai, the plant life was starting to overtake. The effect was mostly gravitated towards Fernava; where the humans found themselves fully constricted and having the life sucked out of them slowly. In an effort to buy time before things got too out of hand; Tsuyoi called upon an old friend of his before the creation of the Gensekai Border. Vespertine Noctiphany, a Dream controlling Yokai Sage. A Baku. Vespertine was also in control of the Dream World; a separate realm. She had just awoken from her hibernation and he incited her help as he floated in the dream world. Vespertine followed and sent all the humans into such a deep slumber that they could no longer have the life energy sourced out of them.

With this, Tsuyoi began an investigation but was interrupted before he could begin, by one singular human appearing in his capital with a powerful flash of heavenly light. A beautiful girl had arrived in Gensekai; one with a heavenly aura. She assured Tsuyoi she would handle the situation; but Tsuyoi was adamant in the personal protection of the Genseki Kingdom. Her name? Diona. Diona was an Avatar; a manifestation of Freya Fernava that was formed when the Ethereal Humans in Fernava city wished for a true guardian to protect them. Diona was born in the clouds of the Elysium Isle, which is connected to the Hourisan Mountains, where Tsuyoi had placed his capital. Diona and Tsuyoi instantly worked together to find the culprit.

This resulted in them reaching the source; and located in the plains; one of the other saints had awoken from her slumber, Anastasia Yukka. Anastasia was the Sage of Fauna; and was a yokai who symbolized nature. Anastasia had awoken from her slumber to find hysteria that a human settlement had formed, and she was absolutely terrified and confused, belieiving them to be invaders. In her, she caused the plant life to overtake them and began to drain the lifeforce to stop it. Of course, Tsuyou and Diona did not agree with this notion and thus started a battle. Anastasia proved to be a formidable opponent; being one of the strongest saints that had survived, but eventually she was stopped by Diona. Being defeated by a human made Anastasia a bit humbled and she was calmed down enough to hear the story. Embarrassed; she pulled away her advancement.

She created a magical Garden and called for anyone who wanted to live life in a place steeped with the essence of nature. She preferred a more background position and retreated.

Returning to Vespertine, Tsuyoi requested the humans be awoken once more. Some did not want to leave the bliss of the Dream World and stayed behind; though the rest returned. Diona arrived to Fernava shortly after and was heralded as a hero; where she constructed a shrine. Acting as a shrine maiden now; Diona's presence as a Yokai exterminator made many of the territorial Yokai who prowled around retreat back into only the most obscure and remote places. Humans were finally allowed to expand outwards; though most stayed behind. Thus ending the incident.

Incident 3 - Dreams of the Phobic Haze
[Year - A.G 370] A.G 400; being the year that marks the end of the official Tsuyoi reign of Gensekai. During the winter season; on one night; the sky was filled with a purple haze; a fog that came down and obscured the world; it seemed as though it would be a panicked night if people woke up...but nobody did. Those who had been asleep when the fog set in were unable to be woken up; and they all seemed to be having horrible nightmares. Luckily Tsuyoi was awake at this time and found himself unable to contact Vespertine. There was some kind of dark force preventing communication. Tsuyoi went out on his own; and the only person he knew that could have had some information to help him was...Anastasia.

Arriving in the Jasmine Garden, Tsuyoi reached Anastasia, who was livid that her community was stuck in sleeping limbo, and vehemently accepted Tsuyoi’s request for assistance. Diona was also asleep at the time, unable to be awoken; when they arrived at Fernava to check up on her. Anastasia called upon her new assistant and wife; Lola; to come and help the two. With the group now set; Anastasia led the group into the Keiki Jungle; where they reached the Dream Shrine located deep within it. A place usually hard to access; Anastasia opened the shrine and they entered the Dream World with their physical bodies.

The group found that the sky in the dream world was also filled with a haze; and the fog was starting to set. Moving through the dream world; they quickly reached the capital in the center of it; where Vespertine and many of the residents lived. Many of the residents were locked into their own homes; and above the palace was a growing storm of dark clouds, giving off dark energy. Anastasia found herself having to stay outside to defend against nightmare spirits that were starting to form. Lola and Tsuyoi went inside and up the castle to reach the roof; where Vespertine was found holding off many nightmare spirits that had conglomerated together. The duo helped fended the others away. Vespertine explained that recently; nightmares were becoming more common, and sleep times longer. She was having little trouble stopping them herself, and this resulted in a deadlock of power.

Tsuyoi had no hesitation and led the other two into the dark cloud; which turned out to be what could be described as another realm part of the Dream World; Nightmare Realm. Within the nightmare realm were many spirits that represented phobias and other negative things; inflicting any dreams they touched with what they represented. They were getting much more active; as if following the orders of a being. In the center of the nightmare realm, there was the culprit. Another dragon baku; the same species as Vespertine, but without the same moral straightness. His name was Archeros. Archeros seemed quite uninterested in the situation; in fact he didn’t seem to realize what his powerful presence had caused. He didn’t want to be bothered so he attempted to scare off the trio; but being sternly told off by Vespertina made him flustered. After this; he admitted he was a being who fed on nightmares; and he found himself feeling more hungry than usual, but he didn’t expect to cause such a huge reaction. He apologized for his actions and seemed to be somewhat remorseful; if a bit annoyed and standoffish. The nightmare spirits were returned back to normal, and the night was able to be finished normally. With that said Tsuyoi, Anastasia, and Lola took Archeros with them out the Dream World, returning to Gensekai.

Archeros disappeared into the Keiki Jungle upon release; and Anastasia and Lola returned, where Anastasia had announced her pride towards Lola. Tsuyoi returned home after such a day...but unluckily for him, this rest he would receive was the last rest he would take. As when he was found by his workers the next morning; a sword had been driven into his chest

The Prince had been Murdered. His murderer is currently still unknown.

Modern Era
[Year - A.G 400-Present] The murder of Tsuyoi was met with Gensekai-wide grief, and the culprit had alluded the authorities to this day. Tsuyoi’s funeral was held, and the turnout was absolutely massive; even Anastasia and Vespertine had arrived to show their respects. Afterwards; Genseki was a bit of a loss for direction.

At this time, a major change happened. Diona, Anastasia, and Vespertine came together and devised a set of rules that would bring better security into Gensekai. The Danmaku Rules. Which removed a huge burden of lethality to the usage of magic; and outlawed many of the territorial Yokai from murdering humans to their own whims. The Danmaku rules also balanced out the power of everyone within Gensekai; making the stronger weaker and the weaker stronger to match. With this, a sense of peace had been achieved. Diona was placed as the official stand-in to rule for a short time.

Incident 4 - Faithful Ascent
[Year - A.G 415] One huge change in Gensekai; was the return of Faith. During the summer season of Gensekai; at the peak of the Hourisa Mountains; a beam of light came down; and at the top was a shrine that had appeared; and an earthquake ran through the peaks. No one was injured; but Diona was certainly very annoyed by this happening. From the beam; many beings could be seen moving away from it. What did all of these beings have in common? They were all Faith Gods. Gods that had been given their godship because of the Faith they had gathered from the outside world; but why were they back in Gensekai, a land they once renounced? Because the technology of the humans had led to them no longer needing to believe in Gods. The Faith gods were fading; slowly. When they arrived in Gensekai; they brought with them the humans that worshipped them, and began to cause some conflicts with the Yokai natives of Gensekai.

Diona did not want to deal with this; but before she could even make it to the New Shrine at the top of the Mountain; she was stopped by the Maiden of said shrine, Renae Nativia the Wind Priestess. Ranae had convinced the Yokai who lived in the mountains to convert to worship the new Shrine. She challenged Diona to a duel at the peak of the mountain; in front of the New Shrine. Diona accepted, and had to climb from the bottom of the mountain; to the top, battling through the Yokai she ran into. Eventually, she reached the top. She and Ranae had a fierce battle, but this resulted in the defeat of Ranae.

It wasn’t over yet; as coming from the shrine, now named the Nativia Shrine, came the goddess who had brought the rest of her comrades with her to Gensekai. Minerva Nativia; Ranae’s ancestor; a god who had been worshipped in the outside world as one who brought about good fortune. Minerva had brought with her the wonders of new human technology; such as smartphones and other things of the like.

Diona wasn’t very amused with the entrance, but accepted the gifts. Minerva wanted to instate her own company for the magical technology; and with the help of Ranae, they formed Trinity Inc. The Yokai of Genseki were still very wary about the technology, but appreciated the new set of gods to worship and give Faith too.

Trinity Inc./Nativia Shrine was based at the peaks of the mountains. Minerva and Ranae got to work, and Diona returned back to the capital. In the end, it was decided that Diona would not place the technology everywhere so that the Yokai could feel more safe, but instead Fernava City was remodeled to be much more modern, more akin to its current design. Phones and other small devices were of course sold around Gensekai to help make life just a bit more easier. Minerva had brought gods back into Gensekai, and new technology. Shrines were also built all around during this time to worship the returning facets of Faith. This era of relative peace persists to this day, but there is one more incident to go over…

Incident 5 - Silver Reborn Festival
[Year - A.G 450] The last major incident to occur; during the spring season of this year; a huge festival was held to celebrate the new advancements and peace Gensekai had finally reached.

This day of celebration Gensekai-wide was quickly turned into a day of confusion; as the sky and land was starting to be filled with glowing orbs, coming from the plains. These were divine spirits; and they seemed to be coming from the Ethereal Bamboo Forest. Where the gate to the Netherworld lay dormant. Diona and Ranae met up at the capital where a festival was being held to discuss course of action. Before she could plan ahead however; Ranae, being a hothead, went ahead to run and find out what was happening herself. Diona was less than amused but followed behind; when arriving in the bamboo forest; they met Lola. Anastasia had gotten fed up with the spirits ruining the smaller festival happening in her Garden. Lola went to investigate, running into Diona and Ranae on the way. The three girls joined and found the gateway to the Spirit World; where they entered.

It was explained that another temple in the Netherworld had been opened and that coming from it was mass amounts of spiritual energy. The many spirits of people that lived in the world were annoyed as the temple was causing tremors to strike throughout the realm. The trio of girls went on to investigate to find and travel through the temple; battling the Netherworld residents that were found defending the temple. When they reached the center of the temple; they were met with an amassing of divine spirit orbs that were forming into the shape of a person; before they could intervene, the orbs formed into a being. Who introduced herself as the reincarnated soul of Prince Tsuyoi; but she dropped the name. She was now to be known as Miyoi, who decided to transition for her own comfort during the reincarnation. Miyoi then proceeded to challenge the three girls to test out her new body; and she was defeated but put up a good fight. With that said, Miyoi returned the divine spirits back to rest and the festivals continued without a hitch!

With Miyoi returned; she had jurisdiction over Genseki once more; and she decided she no longer wanted to rule the whole of the world; instead, after the festivals were over that rejoiced her return, she instituted that Gensekai would no longer have a hard ruler; letting the residents cause their own trouble if they wanted. Due to Danmaku Rules; the measure of society became much more playful and free-willed. Miyoi did instate that leaders would be appointed for most of every biome; leaving Keiki Jungle and Shinkai Lavalands. These people were to be called upon whenever a large Incident occurred that would be very dangerous, which goes against the spirit of Gensekai. They were also given some power over resource control. This group is now the Council of Gensekai.

Fernava City; on the other hand, is handled differently. Which will be explained elsewhere.

With that finished; Miyoi retreated into the Dreamworld to live with Vespertine. Leaving the rebirthed Gensekai to grow on it's own.

Present Day
[Year - A.G 483] And a bit over 30 years later; the world is how it is today. Thriving, beautiful; and filled with life and splendor. Many environments to see, many species to meet! The most interesting event to occur of course is the influx of people from other Universes finding themselves within this world.