Land of Asura

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.

1. Rashō (羅将, Supreme Leader): Three warlords that rule the land.
2. Gunshō (郡将, District Leader): District commanders.
3. Asura (修羅 Shura, lit. "Fighting"): Main warrior caste.
4. 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: Destruction - Shachi
• 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
• Ketsukō Shusei Yōseikuntō Shibi Taitei Sanrei Seikun Kōseikundo Kōryōdaijin (闕皇主星曜星君東紫微大帝産霊星君喉星君土皇良大神) - Jukei
• Om (ॐ) - Jukei
• Pa (爬) - Boro
• Pao (袍) - Boro
• Po (頗) - Boro
• San (散): Scatter - Boro
• Tahlon (大老): Master - Hyo
• Vajra (वज्र): diamond thunderbolt - Jukei
• Wucao (吾曹) - Boro

References

• wikipedia:ja:修羅の国
• wikipedia:Sparta
• wikipedia:Ningbo