The Konara Domain or "Domain of Little Oaks" is a all inclusive and complete martial domain where Bujutsu (Martial disciplines of the Samurai class) is taught. Individuals are accepted as students on a "Invitation only" basis and after a selection process is administered by the Konara han's elite members who's duty it is to control the "traffic at the gate".This can take weeks, months, and years, in some cases.
Those who approach the preverbial "gate" and are accepted are reffered to as Sekijin or "Gate person". Individuals quiclkly learn that they are responsible for conducting themselves in accord with the rules of conduct and the nature of the spirit of the Konara Warrior. Representing the Konara han on and off the training floor.
"If the Sword is too Hard, it is brittle, if it is too Soft, it is useless"
- Konara maxim
The Konara han maintains order within by implementing the military ranks of the samurai class in parallel to the skill and grade level of the individual so that the historical organizational understanding of the class is taught as well. This also serves to maintain organization so each member may identify their place and role within the Konara han's structure.
The "Gate" exists in its many facets to ward off anyone not fully committed to pursue the way of the warrior, though all are welcome to approach.
For "Those who Serve" the Konara han, the rewards for exceptional service, are having accomplished exceptional feats...