Nestled within a rugged valley where mountain cliffs met ancient pine forests, Taketsu City stood as the formidable seat of the Arakuro Clan's power.
Dark stone fortifications encircled the heart of the city, their silhouette broken only by the arched rooftops of watchtowers and the imposing spires of the clan's ancestral palace.
The city brimmed with activity. Bustling markets offered rare metals and lacquered armor, while winding alleys were perfumed by incense from shrine courtyards and the aroma of smoked game from rustic taverns.
Swift rivers rushed along the city's edge, feeding networks of canals that both protected and nourished Taketsu's population.
Within the inner district, the streets widened and grew quieter, reserved for the Clan's esteemed warriors, artisans, and scholars.
