Rima
Rima is one of the six Tiro states, a forested northern kingdom whose tragic fall during the Dandelion Rebellion provided the rebellion with one of its most potent symbols of martyrdom.
Geography
Rima is a heavily forested kingdom in the north of the Big Island, bordering Faça. Its dense forests are a key strategic feature of its landscape.
Culture
The people of Rima are associated with the martial and rugged aspects of their patron god, Fithowéo, the god of war and the hunt. The kingdom values honor and resilience, themes embodied in the tragic story of its fisherman-king, Jizu.
History
The Dandelion Rebellion
Rima joined the rebellion against Xana and was ruled by the reluctant King Jizu. The kingdom was the target of a swift campaign by the Xana general, Tanno Namen. Due to the treachery of Rima's own commanders, King Jizu chose a noble death, burning himself alive in a final act of defiance. His martyrdom became a powerful symbol for the rebellion.[TGOK-15]
The Chrysanthemum-Dandelion War
During the civil war, Rima was ruled by the scholar-king Zato Ruthi. The state was conquered by Marshal Gin Mazoti, who used brilliant and unconventional tactics to defeat Ruthi's traditional forces. Gin declared herself Queen of Rima and Faça, decisively shifting the balance of power in the war.[TGOK-48]
Location Information
- Type:
- Kingdom (Tiro State)
- Continent:
- Dara
- Ruler:
- King Jizu (Rebellion), Zato Ruthi (Civil War), Gin Mazoti (later)
- Patron God:
- Fithowéo
- Key Features:
- Forests