Gensekai Society

Introduction
Gensekai is the world created by the Gensekai Sages, for Yokai, after the Sola-Luna War explained in the history page. Through the Gensekai Border, a metaphysical border that keeps it separated from the Outside World. It is extremely hard to exit once entered. Though, the border has a magical affinity that allows it to bring in magical items that are ‘forgotten’. The border also connects Gensekai more closely to other realms; such as Elysium Isle (Heaven), Netherworld, or the other Universes that people trickle in from.

Native humans also exist in Gensekai; pulled from the Outside World and brought in because they have magical or eccentric abilities that make them outcasts in the Outside World. People from other universes can also be brought in through portals, when they are sleeping, and if said people who were brought in had died in their old world, Gensekai grants them a second chance at life.

The Gensekai Border also changes how its inhabitants' abilities and circumstances work to match Gensekai. Refer to the magic page for this. Currently, Gensekai is in a fairly peaceful state.

Society
The society of Gensekai has been described as...eccentric. One could say that anyone who lives in this world is a bit of a lunatic. While there are leaders; they do not have much control over the people besides trade and providing resources. Though, they have found more subtle ways to influence their territory.

Yokai generally don't like being controlled by strong government forces. Secondly; many of the cultures of Gensekai are limited to their biomes and towns, but some have spread! Yokai are generally mischievous and enjoy causing problems and incidents for excitement; and those in the area like solving these incidents. Gensekai acts like a playground! As such, it is why the magic system was made to make the strongest people weaker and the weakest stronger!

Be careful though! Some of the more remote areas have more aggressive and even monstrous Yokai, though running into one of these threats isn't common.

Gensekians have a bit of a disconnect with technology but basic innovations have become more widespread due to the efforts of Minerva Nativia and others.

Gensekians love their duels and it's viewed as more of a sport then anything too serious, and people threaten each other all the time! Like how wrestlers will hype up before a match. Gensekians also adore their festivals and parties and will find excuses for celebrations at most corners.

Economically, Gensekians mostly pay each other through bartering or other agreements, and money is only really used in exchange for services that cannot be easily traded for.

Gensekai Council
Established just over 20 years ago by the old Monarch of Gensekai, Tsuyoi who has transitioned into Miyoi, the Gensekai Council is the current true leaders of Gensekai who have come together to help make sure that the general peace is kept. Of course, while they aren't allowed to exert overwhelming power on the population, they still have some say in the management of resources and are responsible for handling people who pose a threat to Gensekai. They also make sure the big Factions of Gensekai aren't up to funny business.

Working with the council is a big honor!

The Mikos
Another fairly important part of Gensekai, are the Mikos, or the Shrine Maidens. They are female priests who are connected to various shrines in Gensekai and are considered community leaders. They are tasked with keeping the faith up in Gensekai and also exterminating feral beast Yokai, beast Yokai, vengeful spirits, and other threats. They are also the ones who usually try to end incidents whenever they pop up.

Many of them are respected, but some like Ranae can generate some splits on public opinion due to their sometimes undesirable personality traits

Other
Death is something that is truly reprehensible in Gensekai, killing someone else is the biggest crime unless there is extremely good justification. The danmaku rules are designed not to kill opponents, but to put them in a situation where they must yield and the winner can decide terms. Actually killing an opponent is an extreme taboo.