The Gensui Chain
“The undulating hills of the eastern shore are especially suited to rice cultivation, hence the proliferation of terraces. Its name is derived from an old Doman word for alcohol, as the spirits fermented and distilled from rice grown here have a reputation for surpassing quality. In a contrast to some other farming communities, locals have a custom of eating three meals a day rather than two, and take pride in this excess as proof of their abundance.
— In-game description
The Gensui Chain is an area in Yanxia.
Landmarks
The Drunken Toad
A hovel home to Sentei Suishu and his wife Kohagi, the Toad was built with materials scavenged from a riverboat which once carried rice and spirits for a local lord. For a time, the vessel was also used to ferry passengers through Garlean checkpoints, as well as for fishing. However, Sentei chose to honor its original purpose by retaining its name, even if it no longer traverses the waters of the One River.
Unseen Spirits Laughing
Travelers are advised to proceed with caution when visiting this corner of Yanxia littered with boulders and rocks, as it is often shrouded in mist, and a careless step could send one tumbling. The name is taken from a Doman proverb often used in reference to games of chance, in which one is cautioned to think before they act, lest the kami delight in their misfortune.
The Heron's Flight
This small waterfall which flows into the Heron's Way is vital for the irrigation of terraces as well as rice wine production. As the name suggests, herons can be seen in abundance nearby.
Namai
A village situated amidst the mountains of the Gensui Chain, named with the local word for the aquatic arrowhead plant, an allusion to its long history in rice farming. The arrival of the Empire placed this lifestyle under siege, but through perseverance the villagers continue to hold on to their ways.
Plum Spring
High in the mountains to the east of Namai, this spring was named for its most striking feature, the many plum trees which can be found growing throughout. A local legend tells of a wizened sage who resides there, but those few who claim to have seen him are rarely believed.