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It is an [[wikipedia:Sakoku|isolationist nation]]-- no one is allowed to enter or leave the country. Violation of this law is an automatic death sentence. | It is an [[wikipedia:Sakoku|isolationist nation]]-- no one is allowed to enter or leave the country. Violation of this law is an automatic death sentence. | ||
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# [[Asura]] (修羅 ''Shura'', lit. "Fighting"): Main warrior caste. | # [[Asura]] (修羅 ''Shura'', lit. "Fighting"): Main warrior caste. | ||
# [[Boro]] (ボロ) : The lowest caste, similar to the ancient [[wikipedia:Helots|Helots]]. | # [[Boro]] (ボロ) : The lowest caste, similar to the ancient [[wikipedia:Helots|Helots]]. | ||
==Ashuran Language== | |||
There appear to be two separate Asuran languages (修羅語 ''Shurago''). One is written in kanji and the other in Sanskrit. | |||
*Ara Shōkan (愛羅承魂): A statement of victory. - ''[[Alf]]'' | |||
*Da (咑):A kiai | |||
*Fun (憤): An exclamation of anger. | |||
*Funha (噴破) | |||
*Funso Soku (憤詛熄): An exclamation of anger. - ''[[Alf]]'' | |||
*Hanra Hamida Abutetora (凡羅破魅陀亜仏弟斗羅) - ''[[Nameless Asura]]'' | |||
*Hu-Hu (狐虎): Fox Tiger (Password to Leia's school) - ''[[Tao]]'' | |||
*Katsu (喝): A kiai | |||
*Pa (爬) | |||
*Pao (袍) | |||
*Po (頗) | |||
*San (散): Scatter - Boro | |||
*Tahlon (大老): Master - ''[[Hyou]]'' | |||
*Wucao (吾曹) | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 06:38, 19 July 2011
Shura no Kuni (修羅の国 Land of Asura) is a country in Hokuto no Ken and Souten no Ken,it's located near the dead sea. It is the birthplace of the Hokuto and Gento Kō Ken martial arts. Once a part of China, Shura no Kuni became a violent country ruled by warlords. Male Shura receive a spartan upbringing, learning only how to fight and kill. Only 1% of Shura boys reach adulthood. Females can only hope to become a wife of a Shura, as there is no other option for them.
It is an isolationist nation-- no one is allowed to enter or leave the country. Violation of this law is an automatic death sentence.
Caste
A caste system in in place in Shura no Kuni.
- Rashō (羅将, Supreme Leader): Three warlords that rule the land.
- Gunshō (郡将, District Leader): District commanders.
- Asura (修羅 Shura, lit. "Fighting"): Main warrior caste.
- Boro (ボロ) : The lowest caste, similar to the ancient Helots.
Ashuran Language
There appear to be two separate Asuran languages (修羅語 Shurago). One is written in kanji and the other in Sanskrit.
- Ara Shōkan (愛羅承魂): A statement of victory. - Alf
- Da (咑):A kiai
- Fun (憤): An exclamation of anger.
- Funha (噴破)
- Funso Soku (憤詛熄): An exclamation of anger. - Alf
- Hanra Hamida Abutetora (凡羅破魅陀亜仏弟斗羅) - Nameless Asura
- Hu-Hu (狐虎): Fox Tiger (Password to Leia's school) - Tao
- Katsu (喝): A kiai
- Pa (爬)
- Pao (袍)
- Po (頗)
- San (散): Scatter - Boro
- Tahlon (大老): Master - Hyou
- Wucao (吾曹)