What is the setting in the novel, Magician, Master?

The setting takes place on two different fictional worlds. The story begins on Tsuranuanni but primarily it is about those on the Midkemian world. Both have their own language and customs differing greatly from each other. The Tsuranuanni have different houses that make up their world and are a warrior people. They have little metal and so it is deemed very valuable. They have an Emperor, magicians and a Warlord. All these are considered very powerful in the Empire. Kamatsu has his son's trained in the way of the Midkemians in order to bring an offer of peace. This is unheard of in their culture.

Midkemia has magicians as well, but they are not in a position of power. They are considered more of a beggar status. Midkemians are not a waring people but have many armies that also consist of dwarfs and elves. There is a King that rules the lands and Dukes, Earls and other men of power. They are taller people than the Tsuranni and more accustomed to the colder weather of Midkemia. You see the massive differences in the two when Kamatsu's son, Kasumi, is talking to the Midkemians. He is shocked that no one reveres Pug and that they don't kill prisoners of war.