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[Yakatsu]

Intro for your entry in the Samurai world.

21 of June , 1582 , the great daimyo Oda Nobunaga was defeated at Honno-ji by the hands one of his most faithful servant, Akechi Mitsuhide, leaving the already unified Japan in shambles. Again.
The following day, the remaining warlords of Japan, now had other ambitions. Some wanted to avenge the death of their lord, some wanted to take the lands from the next, others wanted to be left in peace.
And some, just wanted to reap the confusion that Akechi rose and start their campaign to obtain the title of Shogun. This is a 'what if' scenario and most of the following events are fictional.
This is before the Toyotomi shogunate and after Mitsuhide Akechi is murdered, safe to say it's between the first and second Toyotomi shogunate-to-be campaign. Only you can stop the Monkey from getting to power.

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Rules

-No godmodding.
-No breaking the forth wall. Flintlock weapons are the maximum you'll go as far as it comes to technology. Cannons are for fiefs (conjunction of lands) rich enough to buy those colossus and unfortunately you won't be seeing a Sony PlayStation 2 around this RP.
-No demons , angels , vampires , only humans.
-No Mary Sue's nor Gary Sue's ( I AM NOBUNAGA'S LOST CHILDDDDD OH HA OH HA. )
-No instant promotions, you create a foot-soldier, expect him to stay that way.
-Romance is okay. Just recall. This is the 16th century. Keep it simple, most marriages are arranged and holding hands is kinda of embarrassing back at the time. YOU GUYS CAN KISS THOUGH. Just do it in a room. You filthy animals. And homosexual relationships are totally okay. Don't do anything graphical though. If you feel the need to do so...just...take it to PMs. Like that'll do some good, righttttttt?
-Learn how to lose. This is important. Clans started out individually but were absorbed by bigger clans and so on and so on. If you lose, expect to be someone's servant, but who knows? Play your cards right, you'll get a castle , a nice wife and a lot of gold. That's what happened with most of them.
-European characters are welcome in the RP. Don't abuse it though.
-For any other Sengoku Jidai related topics , please visit Wikipedia.com, I admit I know a few things about the samurai but not everything. And also expect me to screw up a lot of stuff. But hey. This is all fun and games. Except the rules. IRON FIST STYLE.
-Take note of the fact honour means everything in this time. Your character might not have a sense of honour but others will.
-Don't force other characters in doing something, this is a slow-paced RP. Rush in , you die. And you'll have to make another character if your character dies off.
-You can make at maximum 4 characters and try to keep them diversified...4 chaps in one group kinda is stupid and one-sided.
-Don't be making individual clans for each person. For example : 8 characters = 8 clans. How about just 2? Isn't that better?
-Also cursing? ...Avoid. It. Like the plague. The bubonic one, ya' know. The one that makes you have those big zits that release black goo that smells like granny's drunken breath? That.
-If the RP gets into the whole long-term ordeal, except to bear children and to die like a normal person so a next generation of characters can be created. Or die by the sword. Or the plague. Or the Influenza. BLOLOLOLOL. But only if the RP gets a lot of members and gets into the mark of 3 months. Yeah , let's be fair here. No one wants to bump ugly here.
-Please. No one liners. No asterisks to denote actions. Imagine yourself writing a book. Using the 3rd person would be a nice feature.

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Roles you can play

Daimyo - You're the lord of a piece of land and you control everything of of it. You're the big boss and people will worship you, love you and befriend you. Or betray you and murder you. Big difference right? That's why you can grant rewards to ensure your people's loyalty. You can make laws and conquer and be conquered. You can be anyone's ally or someone's enemy. Choose them well.

Retainer - You're your lord's power, your sent to the battlefield and take care of his lands like they were yours. Same as a general, you have the power to create armies and exert the law with your bare hands. Impress your daimyo to earn several rewards. From the retainer rank you can be a :
-Strategist : You help plan the battles and overall political issues. You have a say in the council of war and political meeting, just like every other trusted retainer. Except to fight alongside your men.
-Commander : You assist in commanding the troops in the middle of the fight. You obey the guidelines of the daimyo and strategist and make sure they happen. You're the moral booster in the midst of the fight. If you say charge, except the foot-soldiers to charge. And they except you to scream with them until death.
-Politician : You're not a fighter nor a thinker. You're the guy who stays in the background making sure the people love the daimyo and the rest of the retainers, you make up plans to improve the economy, agriculture, fishing and so on. You're with the boring assignment. But you better do it good, you're as important as the next. You also have a say in the council alongside the Commanders and Strategists.

(Daimyo's can also be strategists , commanders or politicians, which is a nice way to find out someone's strengths and weaknesses, strategists rely heavily on their knowledge and can lose the grip of battle if the enemy does something unexpected, commanders are prone in dying in every fight because they're out on the field and politicians have no skill in fighting nor thinking in the battlefield and are only good in terms of politics. Even though Daimyos are supposed to possess these skills , we have to iron out a few details and make everyone have certain weaknesses and strengths.)

Concubine : You're not a hooker. You're plan B. You bare children when the main wife of the daimyo is too busy/too old or just doesn't have what it takes. You'll be heavily rewarded and you might fall in love with the daimyo. Sick? Yes. Can happen? It's historically documented.

Civilian : Low-class, medium-class , aristocrat , whatever, you're in this. You can help your daimyo, by offering your best daughter/son hand in marriage to be rewarded with land and koku ( the coinage of that time ) and perhaps a chance of becoming a retainer. Either way, if you start off a low-class peasant, the only action you'll see in the war is though the ranking of mere foot soldier. If you're gonna pick this rank , beware.

It has came to my attention that there's a few gaps in several character customization, for example, you want to be a travelling salesman/musician , geisha or even fisherman. THIS IS THE ROLE YOU WANT TO PICK. Civilians are people who don't fight or have jobs of their own. They may be draft- you know what? You want to kick arse, you kick arse. Just don't expect to live through it. Peasants.

Ninja : You are the shadows and the daimyos are the strings that pull you. Yes. You are trained assassins that are trained to kill, spy and scout for your lord. Except to be used more often during the battlefield, considering most daimyos have protect up their necks and spying/killing might be too risky.

Ronin : You're a samurai , willing to work for other people for money. Or you're just unemployed and you want a noble family to take you in. Orrr you want to duel people to prove your might. Think of Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro and you'll get the perfect definition of mercenary/duellist samurai.

Gaijin : The outsiders. You're either hated or loved by the daimyos. Your ministers spread Christianity and you sell weapons or fight alongside the daimyos and their retainers in this horrid war as a mercenary. You have ZERO bonds with this land. You are officially fresh off da' boat. Literally. The Gaijins can only be English, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish. Be warned. If you're going to be Portuguese or Spanish be prepared to 'convert' some people as they are Roman Catholics and back then, they weren't so keen in walking among people who worship other gods. English and Dutch aren't really into the convert business. They just want money and to whoop bum.

Character's skeleton

Last name : [Peasants don't have last names]
First name : [Obvious]
Name you were born with : [Samurai have the fame of changing their name when they reach adulthood or when they are inspired by other people, just go with it!]
Age : [Obvious x2]
Nationality : [If your a gaijin insert homeland here. If your playing a rank other then Gaijin just put Japanese]
Nickname : [For example, Devil Shibata ( Nickname for Shibata Katsuie )]
Role in the Roleplay : [Scoot your eyes a little bit above to see the list]
Story : [Make it interesting! Please? Pleaseeeeeeeeee?]
Appearance : [If you can't find an image, use words. Be imaginative and creative. Just don't go overboard and breaking the forth wall]
Religion : [Buddhist, Taoist, Shintoist, Christian? Don't go far into the details. Avoid religion discussion over the RP. But remember. There's some parts of the land that don't like Christians. This is Asia after all.]
Sexuality : [Well. Don't be shy.]
Which province of Japan do you rule? : [scroll down, this part is just for the daimyos]
Weaknesses : [What strives you off from your plans?]
Strengths : [Watch out! This tiger has fangs!]

You can play as the other daimyos and the retainers that actually existed. You can be either from the Mori , Takeda , Uesugi , Oda , Meada , Chosokabe , Toyotomi , Ukita , Shibata , Hojo , Shimazu and the Tokugawa. [If you're going to do that , you better use Wikipedia for more information.]

Characters go here! --Click here to view--

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Last name : Ishida
First name : Hideaki
Name you were born with : Usagawa
Age : 25
Nationality : Japanese
Nickname : Tiger-eyes , Zhou Yu of Japan
Role in the Roleplay : Daimyo-Strategist
Story : Born in midst of the Nitobe noble family that ruled Akita for two generations , the Ishida family were a branch of the clan, until the final heir of the Nitobe passed the titles and lands to Hideaki's father , Hidekatsu , changing the clan's name to the Ishida. Unfortunately, Hidekatsu died from cancer, leaving Hideaki the sole heir of the Ishida clan, the rights and responsibilities of a daimyo. This daimyo isn't an experienced person, he was more of a military based person who would assist the Nitobe and his father in leading the troops to battle. He's not a gifted strategist but he works as hard as one to prove his might in the military chessboard. The nickname of Zhou Yu of Japan, came from Hideaki's keen ear to music and even when drunk, can spot a musician's error and becomes filled with rage just like the prominent strategist of Wu in the Chinese novel, The Three Kingdoms. He praises Bishamonten , the Japanese-Buddist god of war, inspired by Uesugi Kenshin whom is also an alcoholic, who died a few years ago. Apparently alcohol is a vital part of Hideaki's and Kenshin's religion. The daimyo also loves music, being a vivid player of the biwa, the shamisen and the flute, thus the nickname 'Zhou Yu of Japan' is considered to be right, he finds interest in finding musical talent and hosts several banquets with the rest of his staff and aristocrats from Akita while listening to artists that were hand-picked by Hideaki. Hideaki also endorses technology, wisdom and innovation, being one of the few daimyos to support the use of flintlock guns in the ranks of the army. The nickname 'Tiger Eyes' came from Hideaki's known stare when drunk. His eyes turn into lust for blood and he becomes sometimes irrational like a tiger with the hunger of flesh.
Appearance : [X]
Religion : Buddhist - worships Bishamonten
Sexuality : Heterosexual
Which province of Japan do you rule? : Akita
Weaknesses :
-Prone to excessive alcohol intoxication if inflicted with depression or in times of praying.
-He's inexperienced in the terms of ruling lands, which will lead to some of the people's discontent.
Strengths :
-In terms of strategy Hideaki is smart and cunning.
-His innovative use of the technology sometimes surprises his opponents especially if they're unfamiliar to them.
-He's good at rallying his troops before the battle.
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Last name : Mitsuhide
First name : Genji
Name you were born with : Kobayashi
Age : 24
Nationality : Japanese
Nickname : Virulent Tiger
Role in the Roleplay : Retainer - Commander
Story : Genji's mother died in childbirth, and his father didn't have the money to raise him, and was sold to a wealthy farmer. Now, the son of Kenji Kobayashi he grew up strong and well educated due to his unusually lucky upbringing. However, He despised this secretly as his step-father has told him of his true birth. He entered the Daimyos' service when he was of age, and rose through the ranks quickly. He showed incredible strengths for leadership and prowess with a weapon. He acquired the nickname "Virulent Tiger" when he tracked down his birth father and murdered him in broad daylight in the streets of Edo. His act of blatant patricide was a message to the world; "Do not betray Mitsuhide, Genji." Now the Retainer to the New Daimyo Hideaki Ishida. Mitsuhide is loyal to the core, and fights bravely for House Ishida.
Websters': Virulent adj. :: Violently or spitefully hostile, intensely bitter, spiteful, or malicious: "a virulent attack".
Appearance : http://forgottenbush...i-Ver-141882102
Religion : Shinto - Worships: Ametarasu
Sexuality : Het.
Which province of Japan do you rule? : N/A
Weaknesses :
-Arrogance
-Blood Lust
-Vengeful
-Anger
-Pride
Strengths :
- Leadership, Battle is what he lives for.
- Swordsmanship, It's said, when he enters battle he appears to "dance" as he attacks quickly and with finesse.
- Scientific, Has spent long hours studying the human body, mastering it's strengths and weaknesses.
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First name : Haruka
Age :17
Nationality : Japanese
Role in the Roleplay : Ninja
Story : Having always been a tomboy of sorts, Haruka had never really been interested in more feminine arts. She preferred her training over tea ceremony and flower arranging.
While her mother died when she was young, her father was a ninja himself, and took it upon himself to teach her all he knew. Trained from a young age, Haruka was gifted with a natural ability for speed and agility, while her strength lacked. (more to be added later)
Though young, she currently serves under Hideaki Ishida.
Appearance : Haruka wears her hair short, as she claims it simply makes her job easier. While on duty, she wears the uniform of her profession, but otherwise sticks to casual kimono. She does as much as she can to cover the scars she's attained while working. (Image to come later)
Religion : Buddhist
Sexuality : heterosexual
Weaknesses :
- Short temper, so can be rather reckless
- Likes sake a little too much, particularly when in one of her worse moods
- easily takes offense, and experiences mild moodswings.
Strengths :
- Excels in speed and agility
- Very good at thinking on her feet
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Last name : Ishida
First name : Hanami
Name you were born with : Hanami
Age : 15
Nationality : Japanese
Nickname : Tiger Lily
Role in the Roleplay : Hideaki Ishida's younger sister
Story :
She is the younger sister of Hideaki Ishida, and therefore lives in Akita with him in their castle. When she and her brother were orphaned after their father, Hidekatsu, died from cancer, she and her brother simply grew apart. He became busy, because of his new role as the daimyo of Akita, and she had noticed that he was beginning to change. He became colder, harsher, his trait of drinking alcohol increased, and his eyes began to even lust for blood when he gets drunk. Hanami tries her very best to gain the attention of her brother again, even going to extreme lengths to please him, which leads him to become angry with her at times.
She loves how he plays his instruments, and would sometimes sneak near his office/room just to listen to him play. All she ever wanted is to see her brother smile at her again. Unknown to Hideaki, Hanami took sword-handling lessons, and Kenjutsu for defense. Not only that, she wants to become a warrior, and prove herself to her brother, and everyone in Akita, that she is definitely not weak, and can fight if forced to. Hopefully, no one will ever look down at her again.
Appearance :
Religion : Buddhism
Sexuality : Heterosexual
Which province of Japan do you rule? : None. My brother is the one who does the ruling.
Weaknesses :
- Lack of Confidence
- Insecurity
- Stubbornness
- Timidness
Strengths :
- Basic Martial Arts (Kenjutsu)
- First-Aid
- Strategy
- Sword-handling
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Last name : Prefers to go by her first name only
First name : Hikari
Name you were born with : Hikari Fujino
Age : 17
Nationality : Japanese
Nickname : Dancing Blade
Role in the Roleplay : Ronin
Story : Orphaned at age 5. Was taken in by two wandering Samurais, Mugen and Jin. The three of them formed their own small family, and wandered the lands fighting as they chose, sometimes to earn food and shelter, sometimes to defend themselves. But whatever they did they did together. Hikari learned all of her sword skills from her two adopted 'fathers'. When she turned 15 she decided that she wanted to see more of the world on her own, so she bid her two dads farewell, and set out on her own path. But they all promised before she left to meet up again someday, and Hikari could tell her two fathers all about her adventures on the open road.

Appearance --Click here to view--

Religion : Shinto
Sexuality : Heterosexual
Which province of Japan do you rule? : N/A
Strengths : Excellent swordwoman even at such a young age. Is a patient fighter. Will watch her enemies every move, and counter accordingly.
Weaknesses : Is sometimes *too* patient, and will sometimes be surprised by an enemy that uses aggressive tactics, that leaves no time to watch and wait.
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Last name : Tanaka
First name : Akira
Name you were born with : Maiya
Age : 22
Nationality : Japanese
Nickname : Brilliant Sun
Role in the Roleplay : Retainer - Politician
Story : Born in the valley that produces the most rice in the area, hence the meaning of her real name "Maiya" meaning "rice valley." She began to get interested in politics at an early age, she began working as an aid at the house of the chief of the town, being more interested in the governing of town then cleaning the house, the old man gladly took her on as an apprentice. A while after during a random visit of Ishida Hideaki, who found found the young woman interesting took her under his wing to deal with his country. (lame I know, but meh!)
Appearance : [link]
Religion : Shinto
Sexuality : Heterosexual
Which province of Japan do you rule? : N/A
Weaknesses : sweets, children, likes to argue
Strengths : smart, cunning
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Last name : Fujishima
First name : Chihiro
Name you were born with : Kanesada
Age : 24
Nationality : Japanese
Nickname : The Protected
Role in the Roleplay : Ronin
Story : Born an orphan, she ended up under the supervision of a revered samurai master, who taught her everything she knows. Upon the evening of her 17th birthday, her master was murdered, and she vows revenge. Soon after the event, she came across a young Akita puppy, who she believe is the reincarnation of her fallen father. The dog, named George, is very protective of her, and follows her everywhere.
Appearance : Chihiro is Japanese. She wears a comfortable white Gi, with a red sash wrapped around her middle. A red handled Katana rest diagonally on her back.
Religion : Buddhist
Sexuality : Heterosexual
Weaknesses : She's very lazy, and won't do anything unless she has to.
Strengths : Skilled with her blade and she's also a master at hand to hand combat.
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First name : Ren
Last Name: Wantanabe
Age : 22
Nationality: Japanese
Nickname : Why, that is for you to give her. Sweetheart, darling, something flattering if you will.
Role in the Roleplay : Concubine
Story : Ren was born as the third child and only daughter of her family of five. Her father was the head of the trading post in Akita, and from his post the valuables would be sent to the Daiymo. Though they were wealthy and upper-middle class, Ren presented an opportunity for a much higher status. Indeed, her beauty and favourable treatment have resulted in a potential to catch even a Daiymo’s eye… For a woman like her, who revels in material possession and loves the attention of a man, the only thing she is worried about is rejection! No matter, she would do her best to charm…
Appearance : x
Religion : Taoist
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Weaknesses : Stubborn; does not like to be criticized, also does not ‘appreciate’ any competition. Vain, believes herself deserving of the best. Not the perfect liar; may sometimes let slip what she really thinks. Has a touch of an attitude that is not considered acceptable for women.
Strengths : Manipulative and strong, ambitious (could be a downfall), attractive and knows how to use her looks. Has a good ear for music and can sing quite well.
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Real people who are played by zeh roleplayers go here! --Click here to view--

Yup!

Edited by Yakatsu, 06 December 2009 - 01:59 AM.

[Yakatsu]

Status of the daimyo and the lands

As you can see in the picture this is the current status of the land.
The grey area and the blue area are belonging to the Toyotomi clan who have as allies the Mori clan and the Meada clan.
The Ukita clan are simply suppressed by the Toyotomi and the Akechi clan is no longer existent because they were destroyed by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the next unifier of Japan [unless we stop him].

The Kobayakawa, Tokugawa, Takeda and the Uesugi are in neutral status with the Toyotomi.

Meanwhile the Shimazu , Shibata , Chosokabe and the Hojo are against the Toyotomi.

Free lands for the taking for the original characters : Takamatsu , Tokushima , Hirosaki , Hachinohe , Akita , Morioka,
Tsuruoka , Ichinoseki , Sendai , Yamagata , Aizu , Shirakawa , Iwaki , Utsunomiya , Takasaki and Choshi.

All the free lands have a castle except Choshi, you can name it whatever you want. As long it's japanese.

Also the map is slightly confusing. And my explanation is too. So bare with me for cake.

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Alliances and states at war.

Alliances

Toyotomi Coalition army :

Toyotomi ( Leader )
Oda
Meada
Mori

Kyushu coalition army :
Shimazu
Chosokabe

States at war

Toyotomi Coalition army [Mori and the Toyotomi] versus the Chosokabe.
Shibata versus the Toyotomi Coalition army [ Meada and what remains of the Toyotomi squad].

Free land for the Original characters to take
Takamatsu -
Tokushima -
Hirosaki -
Hachinohe -
Akita - Ishida Hideaki ( Yakatsu )
Morioka -
Tsuruoka -
Ichinoseki -
Sendai -
Yamagata -
Aizu -
Shirakawa -
Iwaki -
Utsunomiya -
Takasaki -
Choshi -

Edited by Yakatsu, 04 October 2009 - 02:54 AM.

[Yakatsu]

Oct 4 , 2009 - Made an OOC thread for you cats to roll in and chit-chat about plots and what-not. Please do NOT use this thread to post your profiles and whatnot.

I like my stuff clean. Also I don't have an official date to start this RP as everyone has a life. Including myself. Blasphemy~~!

Please endure and I'll deliver.

PEELZOOC THREAD HERE!

Edited by Yakatsu, 07 October 2009 - 02:01 PM.