FallenSanity
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 |  Subject: Rise RP: Feudal Japan and the Era of Change  26/08/14, 03:23 pm | |
| In 1467, the Onin War began. By 1477, it was over. Kyoto was utterly destroyed, and Japan feel into an era of even greater conflict. Though some had nearly united Japan into a land of peace, the daimyo worked against this, with generals and self imposed rulers relishing their own wealth and prosperity, while hundreds died in their name. The land of Nippon was in utter, endless chaos. With clans vying for power from Hokkaido to Kyushu, now was the darkest era in all of this warring lands history. But along with this bloodletting, rumours and legends sprang up of demons, dark creatures, and monsters roaming the battlefields, picking off the damned or drawing them back into shadows. Of late, new legends have risen, of single beasts wandering into forts and butchering hundreds. Though the daimyo are convinced this is nothing more than ronin and shinobi, some think differently. With foreign influence in the land growing, as the Chinese begin to speak with the imperial families and daimyo, and travellers from far east of the islands begin to arrive by the boatloads, it is certain that the world will change. The Emperor has made decrees declaring grand prizes for those that can best the Superior Oni, and rewards for any head of an Oni brought to the imperial representatives. If the foreigners hear about this, an invasion of extermination will come soon behind. Upholding the traditions of this land are more important than any war, any demon, or any trade - at least, that's the Emperors official statement... - Oni:
There are five classes of Oni in Japan, each more intimidating than the last. Though rumours persist of more, these five are known and confirmed to be the greatest pests of Nippon.
- Under Oni: Short, green skinned freaks, the Lesser Oni, or 'Kappa' are considered widely to be the weakest form of Oni in Nippon. Numbering in the hundreds, they are the only Oni that is actively hunted down by other Oni, due to their tendency to congregate around battlefields. Due to their strange water life sources on their heads, they're simple to kill for anyone able to get close.
- Lesser Oni: Far larger than their kin, the Tsuchigumo are feared widely by humans and even Samurai armies alike, their large tiger bodies, eight arachnid legs, and hideous monster faces make them appear far more dangerous than they actually are - a Tsuchigumo is only capable of doing the same things the common spider can do. They have thin, tiger hide, making them easy targets for archers, and due to secular nature are almost always outnumbered by their enemies. The Tsuchigumo do not often mingle with other Oni, but when they do, they often end up as food.
- Common Oni: Ranging from cats to full blown lizard people, the Common Oni are about as frightening as the average human. Same intellect, same speed, same strength, almost nothing about these Oni set them out from humanity. Though some rare cases have shown to be adept at certain things, such as climbing or swimming, on the field of battle they die like everything else.
- Greater Oni: Few can claim to have met a Greater Oni and lived. Large even by grown Samurai standards, the Greater Oni are able to intertwine themselves with dark, unknown magics, and possess strength and speed unlike anything else. Whole armies have fallen to them in seconds, and it is these the Samurai fear most. But not the Emperor...
- Superior Oni: None can say they have faced these and lived. Whether they exist or not is still even debated, with some claiming them a myth from over the seas. Said to be as high as the clouds and as powerful as the sun, these great beasts are rumoured to be the last stage in the Oni control of Nippon, and their defeat would dispel all their kin from these lands.
- Magic:
Magic is a rare thing, even in this mystical land of Japan - though it does exist, few can harness it without their bodies collapsing around them. The Oni, however, have a great connection to it, able to summon magics of fire, lightning, earth, and even the spirit itself, and utilise it to their every whim. As such, magic has been widely outlawed by the Emperor, who would not dare see any of his people practice a demonic art. The daimyo follow this law to the bone, and give none who practice magic a second chance - or a final breath.
- Character Template:
Name: Generally this should be Japanese, unless you're playing as a foreigner of course
Age: Given the time period, living past 50 would be damn impressive
Gender: Straight forward
Species: You do have the ability to play as an Oni (though not a Superior), however you need to have a very good character written up, and this character can be denied
Occupation: Ronin? Shinobi? Samurai? Headhunter? Farmer? There's all sorts in the Japanese Sengoku Period.
Alliance: Dozens of clan vie for power of Japan, and Samurai are sworn to them - who are you sworn too?
Appearance: Eye colour, hair, height, weight, basic stuff here.
Equipment: What weapons, clothing, armour, or wealth do you carry on you?
Personality: Straight forward
History: Straight forward
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| | Subject: Re: Rise RP: Feudal Japan and the Era of Change 27/08/14, 02:06 am | |
| So glad I know how convert my name into japanese. >.>
Nikorasu time. | |
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