| Faction | Trivia |
Higashi is a Terran country located northeast of Yan. The two countries have strong diplomatic relations, which has encouraged cultural exchange. Currently, Higashi is a diarchy led by two ruling clans: the Kougon [光厳 (こうごん)] and the Mitsumoto [光元 (みつもと)].
Higashi is the homeland of all Oni, though a large number of Aegir also hail from there.
Background[]
In the past, Higashi was ruled by a particularly influential clan, which at some point has split into eight infighting families. Ultimately, in the years leading up to the game's events, the country came to be divided into just two parts — the Northern and Southern Courts, ruled by the Kougon and Mitsumoto respectively.[1]
During the Bloodpeak Campaign in the year 1072, Ursus invaded Higashi, which forced the Kougon and Mitsumoto to form an uneasy alliance to expel the invaders. The retaliation was a successful one and led Higashi to invade Ursus, which in turn led to the decline of the empire.[2] The conflict between both clans resumed after Ursus was driven out and lasted for another twenty years.[3] Eventually, both sides grew weary and ended up declaring a truce that would unite Higashi under the clans' joint rule. During this era of peace, the North has turned into a military base ruled by stubborn conservatives, while the South has focused more on commercial economy and trading.[1] However, loyalties between members of both clans are notoriously fickle and defections to either side are a common sight.[3]
In the modern era, Higashi's youth have developed a vibrant culture where various video games, manga and anime enjoy widespread popularity across the country and elsewhere in Terra. Most of these are derived from the (actually real) Higashi's urban legends and mythology.[4]
Notable people[]
| Expatriate | Born in Higashi but aligned/affiliated with other countries/factions NPCs |
|---|---|
Places[]
Settlements[]
- Roka
- Shin-Aki [新安芸 (しんあき)]: A city that was rebuilt after being wrecked by a devastating Catastrophe. It is known for its ancient horror stories surrounding the mysterious Saeki [佐伯 (さえき)] district, which later inspired the video game Nukenin.[4]
Landmarks
- Soubo: A mountain range where the Roka Village is located. It is where Operators Yato and Noir Corne saw the Rathalos for the first time.[5]