Kasai

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Kasai
Kasai
(City)

Nation
Region
Size
Population
164,200
Demographics
163,394 humans, 380 tengu, 112 kitsune, 97 wayangs, 217 other
Government
Overlord
Alignment
Adjective
Kasai
Ruler
Source: The Empty Throne, pg(s). 70–75

Kasai is the capital of the Minkai empire on the continent of Tian Xia. The city was chosen as the capital at the founding of the empire in 6119 IC, succeeding Uddo, the former capital under the Teikoku Shogunate.123456

Geography

Kasai is located in the southern Minkai peninsula, just north of the Kamiteki River in the heart of the rich Chushin Province.7 Kasai Harbor is a deep-water harbor filled with an abundant supply of fish. Kasai is a meticulously planned city boasting wide canals and well-defined districts and wards.8

Beyond the city

Three peripheral areas lie across the Hebigawa River that, although not considered part of the core of Kasai itself, are nevertheless important districts:

Government

Kasai is the capital of Minkai and all power flows from the Imperial Palace from where the emperor rules with total authority from atop the Jade Throne.8 The city has a strictly defined social hierarchy, with the Emperor, or their regent, at the top.9

References

Paizo published a major article about Kasai in The Empty Throne and a large poster map of the city in Jade Regent Poster Map Folio.

For additional as-yet unincorporated sources about this subject, see the Meta page.

  1. Erik Mona, et al. “Chapter 5: The World” in Campaign Setting, 202. Paizo Inc., 2008
  2. James Jacobs, et al. “Timeline” in The Inner Sea World Guide, 36. Paizo Inc., 2011
  3. James Jacobs, et al. “Regions of the Dragon Empires” in Dragon Empires Gazetteer, 16. Paizo Inc., 2011
  4. Tito Leati. Minkai” in Tide of Honor, 64. Paizo Inc., 2012
  5. Eren Ahn, et al. “History” in Tian Xia World Guide, 8. Paizo Inc., 2024
  6. Eren Ahn, et al. “History” in Tian Xia World Guide, 12. Paizo Inc., 2024
  7. Tito Leati. Minkai” in Tide of Honor, 65. Paizo Inc., 2012
  8. 8.0 8.1 James Jacobs, et al. “Regions of the Dragon Empires” in Dragon Empires Gazetteer, 32. Paizo Inc., 2011
  9. John Compton, et al. “Welcome to the Metropolis” in Heroes of the Streets, 7. Paizo Inc., 2015