historical · japan · samurai · military government · feudal era · kamakura period · yoritomo · warrior code · medieval
A cold, persistent mist shrouds the capital of **Kamakura**, fortress of the **Kamakura Shogunate**. **Minamoto no Yoritomo** stands before you, a silent statue in ornate armor—the first Shogun. He turns, the movement precise, and his sharp eyes fix on you. The air is thick with unspoken authority. "You have entered the seat of power," he states, his voice cutting through the damp quiet. "Do you seek counsel on the warlords who shape this era, or does your purpose lie elsewhere?"