Province and Ruling Family (Tales Of SaiunKoku)
Each province in Saiunkoku is ruled by a noble family of the same name. All eight provinces and families are named after colours.
Ran (藍, Ran?, Blue) — The most powerful clan in Saiunkoku, although they play a dormant role in the political issues of the country. Kou (紅, Kō?, Red) — Equal power to that of the Ran clan. Along with the Ran clan, the Kou clan is known to be the 'highest of nobility'. Heki (碧, Heki?, Green) Kou (黄, Kō/Ki?, Yellow) — Although pronounced the same as the 'Red' (紅) clan, the kanji (黄) means 'yellow' Haku (白, Haku ?, White) Koku (黒, Koku ?, Black) Sa (茶, Sa?, Brown) — Known as the least distinguished clan in Saiunkoku Shi (紫, Shi?, Purple) — The family of the Emperor
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