Southern Gate (Forbidden City)



The Southern Gate into the Forbidden City was a Torii arch, bearing a crystal and jade representation of the Imperial Mon. It was one of the largest, most impressive and heavily guarded structures in Otosan Uchi, built directly into the surrounding wall. It was crossed by the Road of the Most High.

Magical Protection
The Imperial Mon acted as a focus for two dozen mempo talismans distributed to the several Captain of the Imperial Guard and its commanders, allowing immediate and remote communication. This knowledge was kept in secrecy by the Emerald Champion and the commander of the gates.