The Yamada Refuge is a secured privately owned jungle retreat owned by Motoyoshi-Yamada Ayano and is operated by members of her cadet branch of the Motoyoshi Clan. It is on Jiyuu III and is southwest of Tokyo. The refuge was established in YE 40.

Yamada Refuge
Faction	Yamatai Star Empire
Planet	Jiyuu III
Owner	Motoyoshi-Yamada Ayano
Type	Private Nature Conservation Land and Retreat Complex
Land Area	826.5 km² 1)
Biome	Tropical Rainforest

The Yamada Refuge was originally a United Outer Colonies Peacekeeping Forces base established in YE 30, where off the book abuses were made on United Outer Colonies citizens by Motoyoshi Kiyoko. After the fall of the United Outer Colonies in YE 32 the area was abandoned. It was not long before nature took over the encampment and then later a choking spread of Mishhuvurthyar Slime Tentacle Vine made the area almost completely inaccessible.

The area remained abandoned until YE 42, when the Motoyoshi Clan returned to Jiyuu III, Motoyoshi-Yamada Ayano took interest in the region and the Yugumo Corporation assisted with the removal of slime tentacle vine and some of the United Outer Colonies Peacekeeping Forces facilities. That same year the region was declared a nature refuge under the care of the Yamada Cadet Branch of the Motoyoshi Clan.

Most buildings on the city-sized refuge are clustered near a lush waterfall habitat, where water from the hiroshi ²⁾ watershed tumbles into a deep water pool that extends into a massive underwater tunnel system that extends even beyond the land area of the refuge. Meanwhile, most of the refuge remains untouched, rough rainforest land. Buildings such as the main residence and other accommodations are built by hand, and from natural materials such as bamboo which are found locally. Outside of a secured KAIMON-Gate system with connection modules for SYNC and PANTHEON there is very little technology, which is part of the allure of the very private retreat.

Motoyoshi-Yamada Ayano's vision was an ultra-private retreat for the Motoyoshi Clan where they could escape as much of the Kikyo Sector as possible. Offering comfortable accommodations, the luxurious baths of the hiroshi waterfall, a staff consisting of only Yamada cadet branch personnel to come to their every need. For those looking to blow off some steam, or in need of something with more adventure the region is filled with trail systems that traverse the rugged rainforest.

In YE 43, Ketsurui-Motoyoshi Katsuko took advantage of an escape for the refuge while she made decisions about her upcoming career in Yamatai Star Empire politics. ³⁾

A description of the Yamada Refuge.

A large hotel-like complex made of bamboo with a thatched palm roof. It is equipped with furniture also made from martial gathered in the jungle like vines and bamboo. While designed for comfort, it also lacks most of the technological amenities associated with any on-the-grid resort. Meals are prepared in a primitive kitchen with earthen ovens, wooden dishes, and utensils giving a very rustic appeal to the very tropical geared comfort food served by the chefs. A few amenities such as cold storage are blended into the natural scene and running water is filtered as it comes down from the waterfall. Bedrooms are comfortable but sparse, well disguised comfort beds and can be found in most rooms along with some basic storage, and some furniture like tables and chairs. The lack of in-room features is designed for a quiet night's sleep and use of the Yamada Refuge's natural surroundings. The building also serves as a residence for Motoyoshi-Yamada Ayano and her staff.

The compound includes a winding path of surrounding decks and patios, natural garden areas featuring local flowering plants, as well as gazebos and other sheltered structures which are used to provide dining areas, a well-stocked Tiki-like bar, covered dance floor and firepit area.

The main compound is gated and guarded by Motoyoshi Keibi.

A remnant of the former United Outer Colonies Peacekeeping Forces base is an underground storage area for important supplies and even luggage brought by the exclusive visitors of the refuge.

The tumbling fall of the Hiroshi river over a cliff is the epicenter of refuge. The waterfall empties into a contained pool where water filters down through the rock beneath into a system of underwater caves. ⁴⁾. The waterfall is surrounded by lush tropical plants some of which are flowering, arrange boulder piles have been re-piled to create areas to sit and enjoy the natural area. At night the waterfall area is illuminated by torches.

Things to do at the waterfall:

• Swimming
• Rest and Relaxation
• Romantic Encounters

The Yamada Refuge has a large network of hiking trails that extend far enough that they can host same-day and longer-term hiking excursions into the dense rainforest. Camping and lookout spots are located on the trails along with supply caches of basic survival gear, communications equipment, and beacons for emergency situations. The trails vary in degrees of difficulty depending on the hiker's appetite for adventure.

The Yamada Refuge is disconnected from the mass transit system on Jiyuu III, it is accessible by a private landing pad that can accommodate most sizes and classes of shuttle or small starship. The hike from the landing pad to the main compound is about a kilometer. Access by boat is also possible but involves a 10km hike inland to the main compound.

Motoyoshi-Yamada Ayano and members of her Yamada cadet branch can be found at the Yamada Refuge when they are not busy serving in the Star Army of Yamatai. Guests are usually limited to members of the Motoyoshi Clan or their more important associates.

These Characters are present at the Yamada Refuge⁵⁾:

Some roleplay opportunities at the Yamada Refuge:

• Shoreleave or vacation time for members of the Motoyoshi Clan.
• Be a special guest of Motoyoshi-Yamada Ayano.
• Enjoy a hiking or camping adventure or disaster.
• Have a romantic encounter at the waterfall.

Rumors might be true, but they might not:

• Motoyoshi-Yamada Ayano makes a mean pina colada.
• Without the right maps or access to the right equipment you can get lost indefinitely in the jungle surrounding the refuge.
• Steamy romantic affairs have taken place at the refuge.
• Motoyoshi-Kotoku Sui hates the place although she has never been there.

Andrew created this article on 2022/10/23 06:48 using the namespace template.

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