I always feel that the Huo Zong is taken from the Japanese, the Tu Zong is taken from China, the Water Zong represents unity, and the Qi Zong represents freedom.
The totem of Huo Zong is the sun, and their military masks are very similar to Japanese samurai helmets. It is a small island country but wants to rule the world.
Tuzong knew from the hairstyle and architecture that it must be the Qing dynasty. They built high walls and a strict hierarchical system. The Tuzong emperor is very much like Puyi in "The Last Emperor" and has never been out of the palace in his entire life.
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