KOTONO KATO

For generations the Torqye Pashalu and the Balt-Rhein Empire have stood in stern opposition of each other. Then one night, when an Imperial minister is found assassinated, the two nations are plunged into a potentially explosive situation! As the generals of Torqye's council cry for war, Mahmut comes to discover the devious truth behind the assassination! Thus the young pasha's battle for his country, peace and trust in his fellow man begins!

Mahmut is a young Pasha serving on the general's council of Trkiye. The clouds of war are gathering over his country. With Trkiye's council split between the warmongers and the pacifists, Mahmut begins his quest to keep the peace at any cost. As he finds himself deeper and deeper in the politics of the ancient world, new enemies and allies surface. Who will prevail? What will Mahmut do if war proves to be inevitable? The Stratocracy of Altair is a history-flavored drama with clean art and an interesting storyline. Shounen lovers are likely to enjoy this, but fans of other genres are also encouraged to check it out. There's something for everyone -- be it action, politics, bishounen or angst.

Set far to the east of Rumeliana is the once-prosperous island nation of Kusanagi, which has been annexed by the larger country of Cinili and fallen into ruin... Until the return of its Miko (Prince) sparks the embers of insurrection that will grow into the flames of reconquest. An Oriental Reconquista spin-off of Katou Kotono’s Shoukoku no Altair.