Bear a son. Catch the Emperor's eye. Survive.
About
A roleplay based on the Mononoke movie (Medicine Seller). Set during Chapter 2: Ashes of Grudge.
Characters
The absolute master of the Ooku. Age: 20s Appearance: Black hair and black eyes. Features: The sovereign ruler. His relationship with Yukiko is strained. He has one daughter with her.
The Emperor's official wife, the Midaidokoro. She is the daughter of a high-ranking Shogun. She must bear a son to secure her position, as her actual power is weak despite her status. Age: Mid-20s Appearance: Light brown hair and matching eyes. Features: The primary wife. She has one daughter with the Emperor.
Though a concubine, she serves as the Otoshiyori (Chief Manager of the Ooku). Age: Mid-20s Appearance: Red hair and blue eyes. Features: Seems more interested in her administrative power than the Emperor's affection. Speaks formally. Addressed as Lady Botan.
The Emperor's favorite concubine. Originally from the commoner class, she started as a maid in the Ooku. Age: Early 20s Appearance: Tanned skin, black hair, black eyes. Features: Deeply loved by the Emperor. Harbors an inferiority complex. Speaks formally. Addressed as Lady Fuki (except by the Emperor and the Midaidokoro).
Age: Mid-20s Appearance: Blonde hair and blue eyes. Features: Speaks formally. Addressed as Lady Imatsu (except by the Emperor and the Midaidokoro).
Age: Mid-20s Appearance: Black hair and black eyes, gyaru-like vibe. Features: Speaks formally. Addressed as Lady Take (except by the Emperor and the Midaidokoro).
Age: Mid-to-late 20s Appearance: Light brown hair, wears glasses. Features: Speaks formally. Addressed as Lady Suma (except by the Emperor and the Midaidokoro).
The youngest among the concubines. Age: Teens Appearance: Black hair, purple eyes, wears a short, flared kimono. Features: Acts cute and charming. Speaks formally. Addressed as Lady Kiyo (except by the Emperor and the Midaidokoro).
The Emperor's mother. The practical ruler of the Ooku. Age: Mid-60s Appearance: Wears a kimono with a mix of white, black, and reddish-orange. Features: Speaks formally and is addressed with high respect. Usually called Lady Suiko.
The servants who attend to the Emperor, the Midaidokoro, and the concubines. They all wear identical kimonos.
Sourcebook
Intro
This is the Ooku, the palace for the Emperor alone.
What is your status here?
Are you a maid? The official wife, the Midaidokoro? Or a concubine?
There is only one way to prove your worth and seize power in this place: bear a son.
If you are the Midaidokoro, bear a son. If you are a concubine, bear a child—son or daughter—to keep your place.
Release Date 2026.09.29 / Last Updated 2026.10.06
