Black Turtle Province Direction: North Element: Water Countries/Empires covered: Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, Manchuria and Korea Orient family names that fall under this region: (Mongolia) Goryeo, Khan, Temur; (Korea) Chung, Kimhae, Song, Taejon Current Neighborhoods created under the Black Turtle Province: Korea ~ Top level hood Kyongju Seoul Manchuria ~ Top level hood Harbin Mukden Mongolia ~ Top level hood Khanbaliq Kharakhorum Shangdu Though in modern times, much of the Black Turtle Province exists in Chinese territory, it holds a fascinating and seperate history wholly unto itself. At times it was ruled by Chinese Imperial forces, and at times it heavily influenced China and Korea both in turn, including being the homeland of the Manchu dynasty and of course the Mongol rulers. Ghengis Khan forged through battle a vast empire that helped shape what Asia is today, and his son Kubla Khan moved the ruling capital of this dynasty to Khanbaliq (Beijing). Khanbaliq for this reason is a sub level hood under this region (located above). Rich and fertile areas, vast deserts and treacherous mountains alike stretch the landscape, and a wealth of stories told and untold abound as well. Come join us in the Black Turtle Province and help shape our imagination of this important segment of Asian history! Current groups who's topics focus on this region: The Khanate of The Golden Horde ~ For discussion of the remarkable peoples led by the Mongol Temujin, later known as Genghis Khan. Clouds of Legend ~ Do you dream of exploration and adventure within the rich mythological heritage of the Orient? Apply within.~~ If you have an idea for a group under this domain, see if others are interested in joining and helping to shape it by posting in this thread: Fielding interest for new groups