Hanny in the Sky

"Haniko"

- Another wonderful day. It never rains here. We'll have good weather tomorrow and the day after that too. I'm so glad I moved here.

About
Hanny in the Sky is a very special and secret settlement of the Haniwa that was established in the clouds among the grand heavens by the Hanny King, described as a paradise for hannies. For members of other races, the method to access the kingdom within the clouds is quite convoluted. First, you need to collect a total of 30 japanese flags carried by Triple Hannies, typically by defeating them in combat. Then, you need to search for the Hanny Sage that lives in a secluded location and trade them for an item called "Harmonica of the Sky". Finally, travel to the Helman territory and delve into the Malgreed Labyrinth all the way into the 22nd floor in order to search for a hidden elevator behind a secret door. Once there, you play the harmonica until the elevator starts moving and takes you to the hidden paradise. The only person known to have discovered this bizarre and oddly specific method is the legendary adventurer Arms Arc.

The kingdom is described as having a very relaxing and cozy atmosphere. A nice breeze, a fluffy landscape and an incredibly stable climate where it never rains make of Hanny in the Sky a pleasure to visit. Hannies living here are noted for being serene and good-humored, living their lives in peace and detached from the chaotic conflicts of the continent. The soothing country is not quite perfect however. There is an area where the layer of clouds is dangerously thin, and since the floor is all cloudy, it's hard to tell where it's safe to step on and a single misstep could make you fall into a sure death. This makes traversing this zone very risky, and especially so if you don't know about it. Usually, it is advised to have a Hanny that is familiarised with the environment to guide you past it. Statistically, one hanny per day falls victim to this flaw in the settlement.

This country is also the home of the dreadful Dark Lord titled "Lord of the Sky", Kawazoe. The former hanny has kept to himself for 15 years waiting for the perfect chance to unleash Ragnarok upon the world. Fortunately, because he's spent this whole time calmly waiting without doing anything of note, his presence has been largely inconsequential to the inhabitants of Hanny in the Sky.

Trivia

 * The settlement, and the need to use a harmonica to enter, both resemble the Haniwa Village in the Haniwa Plains from Rance VI.
 * The town's unusual name is possibly a reference to the 1989 PC-Engine game of the same name by Face, which starred a flying haniwa.