the yamani empire consists of a group of islands to the northwest of tortall and west of scanra in the emerald ocean. they are ruled by an emperor and have very strict ettiquette, particularly regarding the not showing of emotions. their palace women were taught to fight and they used a weapon called the glaive, and have fans that look harmless but are really deathly as they are made of steel. it is also a game in which girls would toss the fan and catch it by its handle. the ladies also wear kimonos. the yamanis are also known to wear their hair in topknots.
