Puyi’s Headdress

Origin
Known as Xuantong Emperor during his brief rule, Henry Pu Yi was the last emperor of China. After the death of the Guangxu Emperor in 1908, Empress Dowager Cixi chose Puyi to ascend to the throne at the tender age of two years and ten months. His family first brought him to the Forbidden City to be formally initiated; Puyi spent most of his time screaming at the eunuchs and crying over the loud ceremonies. With only his father and wet nurse present to provide any support during his growth, he grew up to become spoiled and authoritative. He enjoyed being in absolute supremacy over the eunuchs position and had them beat for minor offenses before he turned ten. However, Chinese abdication reduced him to a more nominal stature where he would be treated as a national figure with certain benefits, similar to the Pope in Italy. He was briefly restored to influence for several years as a poor student under Scot tutor Reginald Johnston, failing to learn any word in Machu besides “yili”, arise. After he was expelled again from the Forbidden City, the Japanese state offered to install him as the Chief Executive of Manchukuo, located in northwest China. What they really wanted was a figurehead to sway control to Japan, which they forced on Puyi through fear and threats. He experienced many personal attacks during his installment and was forced to adhere to Japanese culture, even though he had begun to explore traditional Chinese lore. Puyi was captured by the end of World War Two and forced to serve time in a sanatorium and POW reeducation camp. He was released as an ordinary citizen and became an editor, publishing a state-proposed autobiography detailing his shame for betraying his country.

Effects
Allows others to inhabit the user’s body and make decisions for them, even if they were originally against that particular stance. Appears like lack of self-control, grandiose disillusionment and impulsive selfishness to others. The user suffers from lack of satisfaction and identity, feeling completely conflicted and disgusted at every turn.