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The Empire
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The Empire is a noble, proud and peaceful society
which represents the pinnacle of civilization in the world of KÀ.
The Empire is the height of art, culture, and education. The Empire
has developed a graceful and majestic form of martial arts which its
combatants practice.
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The Twins
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A boy and a girl represent the hope for the future of the Empire. Heirs
to the throne, they are raised to be educated and noble but also skilled
in combat. The story of KÀ is the story of the twins as they fulfill
their respective destinies.
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The Emperor
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He is the monarch of the Empire and father
of the Twins. Dressed in luminous robes, the Emperor has a regal air.
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The Empress
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She rules by the side of her husband,
the Emperor, and is the mother of the Twins. Her elaborate dress references
the Peking Opera, and the weeping tree design embroidered on her sleeves
suggests a slight melancholy to her character.
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The Nursemaid
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The Twins' guardian, she is charged with watching
over and caring for the Twins in their young age Somewhat of a surrogate
mother, her relationship with the Twins is one of mutual loyalty and love.
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The Court Jester
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The Fool of the court, he shares
a special bond with the Twins. He dances and entertains but he is also an
agile acrobat and possesses strength and courage beyond his role as a jester.
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The Valets
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Servants of the Imperial Court, the Valets are a mischievous and bumbling
trio who constantly get into trouble. They play off each others' stupidities
like the Three Stooges.
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The Imperial Guards
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Practitioners of the graceful and noble form of martial
arts developed by the Empire, the Imperial Guards ceremoniously protect the
Emperor and his Court. The guards are dressed in Asian-inspired robes with the
Empire's tree insignia across the open chest for the men, and the long flowing
robes hanging from the upper-body for the women.
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The Archers
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The Archers are a malevolent underground society. Comprised of
factions of archers and spearmen living deep beneath the surface of the Earth
in caves, the bottom of their faces are obscured with muzzles and they have
emblazoned intricate tattoos all over their bodies. The Archers mine a rare
element that can be processed into powerful explosives for weapons. They have
mastered the art of aerial combat and fly from scaffold to scaffold in their
underground mines. Their society is built on war, destruction and dominion by
force. They will stop at nothing to conquer the world of KÀ and enslave its inhabitants.
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The Evil Counselor
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Leader of the Archer Tribe, architect of its
deadly arsenal of destruction and strategist behind the Archers' plans for domination.
He is the brain of the Archer Tribe.
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The Counselor's Son
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A brilliant designer of weapons and war machines
and practitioner of the Tribe's Aerial combat techniques, the malignant, jealous and
petty son of the Councilor is being reared to succeed his father at the helm of the
Archer Tribe.
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The Chief Archer
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The stone-cold and imposing General of the
Archers' forces, he directs the archers and spearmen during their strategic attacks.
He commands the respect and loyalty of his troops. If the Counselor is the brain
of the Archers the Chief Archer is the brawn. The only glimpse of his heart is
shown in his love for his daughter.
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Chief Archer's Daughter
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A femme-fatale, the irresistibly
beautiful, tough-as-nails daughter of the Head Archer is desired by all of the men
of the Archer tribe. She continually spurs their affection but knows how to use
her sexuality to get what she wants from them The many spider-like references in
her costume suggest she is a black-widow although underneath her brazen exterior,
she secretly yearns for a virtuous life and the love of one who is pure of heart.
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The Mountain Tribe
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A tribe of white fur-clad mountain-dwellers who descend from
the heights to fish and scavenge for food. They are agile climbers and mountaineers.
Their deceptively primitive appearance gives no hint of the fact that they are
actually brilliant engineers and inventors.
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The Forest Tribe
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An ancient, mysterious and mystical airborne people who inhabit
the treetops of the forest. A majestic tribe gifted with the ability of flight
and masters of aerial combat, they are a peaceful society but will fight to free
those enslaved and oppressed by the Archers.
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Firefly Boy
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The young, handsome leader of the Forest Tribe; he
swings from the treetops like Tarzan. His heart of gold compels him to fight to
uphold the good in the world.
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The Animals
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The animals in the world of KÀ are sentient, possessing human-like
characteristics and are a benevolent presence. Some of the animals we meet in KÀ
include a pair of crabs, a starfish, a turtle, a giant grass-hopper, a snake and
a caterpillar.
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