Factions and their Existence

Tetsu no Kuni:

Having never left the region fully, the samurai retreated into the mountains. Over time, they bloomed into a more advanced and integrated community. Militaristic in their ways, they had a few wars between their groups and ranks but even so they were still able of prospering and grow not only in numbers but in region. Now they are faced with the return of the shinobi and more than likely the slow decrease of their expansion. Oh dear…. Are we at the brink of another war?

Kouten no Kuni:

First of the three new shinobi capitals to show up. Nestled away in the highest reached of the sky kissing mountains is the Village Hidden in the Sky. The mountains that surround her beauty both serve as a barrier to fend off her foes and a unique source of bountiful resources. It first showed up around eight full years ago and has been growing into a beautiful nation with a bustling gem trading economy and one of the best spa areas seen for miles.

Yochi no Kuni:

Second of the brand new shinobi capitals. Guarded from prying eyes by an ancient tree with a canopy that stretches out farther then the village's out-skirts, the Village Hidden in the Oasis resides on extremely fertile land making food abundant and game easy to cross. The thick forest that stems from their guardian serves to fend off unwanted company. It was formed around five years ago and has been blooming into a bustling trading community of perfumes, flowers, fruit and meats.

Makai no Kuni:

Third and last shinobi nation to show up. Located at Ground Zero for the Fourth Great Shinobi War and the revival of the Jyuubi, the Village Hidden in Agony is aptly named for its rather barren landscape and the many crypts that now surround it. While mountains cast an insidious shadow over the village, nothing is more intimidating than the power of the almighty Kamina. Its only two years old, being the infant of the three shinobi nations.