Kakishima is an island located off the coast of Japan, in roughly the same location as the real life Sadogashima. It is surrounded by a Mist Shroud that more or less hides it from sight. Thus, the island does not show up on any published world maps and cannot be approached by regular means. Any attempts to reach the island results in being turned around by the Shroud and redirected to either the nearest sea- or airport in Japan.
Those able to resist the effects of the Shroud, are contacted; they are either allowed to dock and disembark, or they are given a single warning. Then they are blasted out of the water.
Usually people leave though.
Those able to resist the effects of the Shroud, are contacted; they are either allowed to dock and disembark, or they are given a single warning. Then they are blasted out of the water.
Usually people leave though.
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Kakshima’s emblem is generally a circular pattern, with an orb near the bottom and rays extending behind it. The orb is meant to denote a pearl, which comes from the oysters that Kakishima is known for cultivating, and the rays for the Land of The Rising Sun. Eerily enough, it resembles Japan's own Rising Sun flag variant. Traditionally the color used has always been a shade of purple or indigo / dark blue for the background, and white for the pearl and sun rays. In recent years it has also been circulated throughout the island as inverted colors, or in alternate colors. ‘Flame Pride’ apparel takes the emblem and colors it according to each attribute; this is also done for Team activities during festivals and schools when groups are made according to flame attributes. (note: i've recently become aware of the controversy of using japan's rising sun flag for anything and am trying to decide how to either address this issue in-fic, or phase out the design for something else.) |