[center][h2][color=723030][i][b]“The Two Factions”[/b][/i][/color][/h2][/center] [hr] [center][color=723030][h3][i][b]“The Red Sages”[/b][/i][/h3][/color] [IMG]http://i63.tinypic.com/11v0in5.png[/IMG][/center] [hr] [color=723030][b][i]Info.[/i][/b][/color] [indent][i]When the Hamajō Confederation rose to power, the remnants of the armies that fought in the great wars were scattered, and still feuding over previous conflicts. They were killing each other, these remnants, over issues that were no longer present. But slowly the realization set in that - perhaps - they were only slaughtering allies against a greater enemy, an enemy that would gladly see these remnants slaughter each other. From this realization was born the Red Sages.[/i] The Red Sages is what the rebels call themselves. They are a loosely organized group of shinobi and sympathizers who fight against the Hamajō Confederation. Their motives are scattered, and there is no clear image of what they want exactly besides one thing; [i]freedom.[/i] Now, freedom is a subtle term, and for some it's a word that means the same as oppression to another, so fighting for freedom is something that many will find a strange thing to do. Never the less, it's a war cry, and it's a war cry that attracts those who are dissatisfied with the Hamajō Conederation. The Red Sages accept anyone within their ranks if it can be proven that they are trustworthy - for this reason, it's sometimes seen as a criminals sanctuary, which the Hamajō Confederation makes sure to highlight whenever it speaks out against the actions of the Red Sages. Currently the Red Sages are lead by a [i]Lady Commander[/i] by the name of Souji Tametomo. She is the successor to her older brother, Tarara Tametomo, who recently passed away in combat against the Hamajō Confederation during a special ops strike, which was aimed to take down Tarara. The loss of their leader struck a great blow to the Red Sages, but it has only kindled a fire inside the remaining Red Sages that can no longer be extinguished by violence. [i][b]Amegakure..[/b][/i] [b]Amegakure will burn.[/b][/indent] [color=723030][b][i]Roster[/i][/b][/color] [color=723030][b]Current Lady/Lord Commander of the Red Sages[/b][/color] [list][*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3240588]Souji Tametomo[/url] - [@Partisan][/list] [color=723030][b]Jonins[/b][/color] [list][*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3241275]Katsuko Moto[/url]- [@J8cob][*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3241717]Kisaragi Anzai[/url] - [@GrafRoy Zeppeli][/list] [color=723030][b]Chunins[/b][/color] [list][*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3241350]Honma Chieko[/url] - [@Blue Demon] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3241717]Amatsurahashi Mikoto[/url] - [@GrafRoy Zeppeli] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3241044]Arima Shuu - Tametomo[/url] - [@Savato] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3254713]Aroshima Sarutobi[/url] - [@Hillan] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3243079]Yudai Kageyama[/url] - [@Nero] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3245695]Nori Hisakawa[/url] - [@Hatman1801] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3243079]Naomi Uzumaki[/url] - [@Nero][/list] [color=723030][b]Genins[/b][/color] [indent][/indent] [hr] [center][h3][color=723030][i][b]“The Hamajō Confederation”[/b][/i][/color][/h3] [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cb/%E7%A8%B2%E5%B7%9D%E4%BC%9A%E4%BB%A3%E7%B4%8B.png[/img][/center] [hr] [color=723030][b]Info.[/b][/color] [indent][i]Perhaps they call us tyrants, and perhaps they are right. But look me in my eyes and tell me I do not supply for my people - tell me I do not protect them from evil - tell me I do not try my hardest to keep together these god forsaken people to teach them true value in life. Tell me that. Tell me what is tyranny? Is it when I use force to protect those close to me, my children? Is it when I care for those under my wings? If so, then I am the biggest tyrant. But the people don't know that and they don't need to know. [b]THAT[/b] is how we rule, and that is how we make sure the Hamajō Confederation has stayed alive all these years.[/i] The Hamajō Confederation is the current ruling state in the world - all former countries are either provinces or special protectorates. In theory, those are two different things, but in practice these have become one and the same thing - only matters of prestige for governors and the like. The Hamajō Confederation has for that reason become a rather strong figure in people's daily life's, and that isn't necessarily 100% positive. It's not a secret that the Hamajō Confederation uses not an iron fist, but a steel fist imprinted with diamond studs on the knucles, to keep down troublemakers and criminals alike. And it's not hard to be a criminal in the confederation - there are many things made illegal nowadays to '[i]streamline society into an organised community of like minded individuals who wish for nothing but the best.[/i]' Never the less life has flourished - to a degree, and depending on where you live and how influential you are - there is plenty of food to go around and [i]reported[/i] crime is at an all time low. That said corruption is rather common in the Hamajō Confederation given that there is really nobody to oppose the corruption. The forces of the Hamajō Confederation are more or less the forces that keep everything in check - after all the police cannot be trusted entirely when it comes to bribery, and there are simply some matters, especially political, that are better left to shinobi. After the wars, several powerful shinobi took power in most of the villages and enforced their own 'laws'. This was the beginning of the confederation, as these powerful shinobi saw eachother more as allies, with a sceptical view ofcourse. The focus wasn't on gaining more power for themselves, and less for the other rulers, but more on retaining and maintaining power for all the rulers. Over the years this turned into a state where the former states were transformed into nation provinces. This organisation is as follows. [list][*][b]Amegakure[/b] - [i]capital[/i] [i]Amegakure was created as the seat of the confederation. It was central in the mainlands, and as such it was seen as a tying knot between the other provinces. To make sure that Amegakure was equipped properly to match it's power to the rest of the provinces, large pieces of lands were seized from surrounding countries to ensure it was a similar, or atleast respectable size compared to the rest.[/i] [list][*]Konoha Province [i]The Konoha province is seen as the most profitable province, and even though large tracks of land were seized for the purpose of strengthening Amegakure, it is still a military powerhouse. It is a calm region however, and it's a primary source for the confederations shinobi, given that it supplies 30% of all recruits in the confederations forces.[/i] [*]Suna Province [i]The Suna province is to a certain degree simply there. The large deserts aren't worth that much in the eyes of Amegakure, the main seat of the confederation. For the most part they are autonomous, and are expected to simply do their job and nothing more.[/i] [*]Iwa Province [i]The Iwa province, with it's mountains, is the primary provider of resources to the confederation. Most of these are shipped directly to the Konoha province where they are sold to producers for any kind of production chain. While it's not the most wealthy, it sees it's fair share of the money. [/i] [*]Kumo Province [i]The Kumo province is home to the poorest in the Confederation. There is very little that they can offer for sale in the confederation borders and most people living here are simply self-sustaining farmers. That said they have a fearsome military, rivaling the Konoha province. They supply 26% of the shinobi in the confederations forces, proving themselves to be capable of military prowess if nothing else.[/i] [*]Kiri Province [i]The Kiri province is not so much a province as much as it's a desolate island. 11 years ago during the war the island was massacred by opposing forces, and when the Confederation took over the island was simply never repopulated. The island was declared inhospitable and access is generally not allowed to civilians. However, military patrols and squadrons have been spotted by fishermen, entering the island, however that was always written off as standard patrols. We wouldn't want criminals taking up refuge on that island, would we?[/i] [*]Remaining Prefectures [i]Areas that weren't large enough to be made into full-scale provinces were often sold off as prefectures to the highest bidder. Investors often included Yakuza bosses, industrial owners, and political figures that were hoping to govern well and make a name for themselves. While the land was sold, that doesn't mean it became independent. However the regions are autonomous and are only expected to pay the taxes and pay military tribute when it is required. The owners were free to build and govern however they wished as long as Confederate laws weren't broken. Sometimes villages were built and governed, sometimes factories were built, and sometimes the people living there were removed for a small fee to make place for grand palaces for rich people.[/i][/list][/list] [/indent] [color=723030][b][i]Roster[/i][/b][/color] [i]Characters in italic are undecided.[/i] [color=723030][b]Current Commander of the Armed Hamajō Confederate Forces[/b][/color] [list][*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3241044]Yakoul Kakariko[/url] - [@Savato][/list] [color=723030][b]Jonins[/b][/color] [list][*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3247325]Akio Tendou[/url] - [@Raijinslayer] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3240588]Yamato Minamoru[/url] - [@Partisan] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3241044]Aoi Fuegushi[/url] - [@Savato][/list] [color=723030][b]Chunins[/b][/color] [list][*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3241350]Honma Noriko[/url] - [@Blue Demon] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3241350]Honma Umary[/url] - [@Blue Demon] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3240703]Kaen Kagerou[/url] - [@OneWayOut] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3240588]Higōhō Hyuga[/url] - [@Partisan] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3253194]Setsuko Hyuga[/url] - [@l0ck0n] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3241275][i]Mirai Yumiya[/i][/url] - [@j8cob] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3242055]Tanji Tsugiharu[/url] - [@KenyeIsMyLife] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3241717][i]Imouto Amatsurahashi[/i][/url] - [@GrafRoy Zeppeli] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3243079]Kaori Uchiha[/url] - [@Nero] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3247325]Tatsuya Kajiya-Terumi[/url] - [@Raijinslayer] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3247556]Masato Saruwatari[/url] - [@Lost in my Mind] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3246168]Tetsuba Zaisette[/url] - [@tex] [*][url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3257470]Chokurou Akimichi[/url] - [@FallenTrinity][/list] [color=723030][b]Genins[/b][/color] [indent][/indent] [hr] [center][h3][color=723030][i][b]“The Undecided”[/b][/i][/color][/h3][/center] [hr] [color=723030][b]Info.[/b][/color] [indent][i]Huh, me? I'm not sure. I mean, the Confederation feeds my family and keeps a roof above my head, and the pay for being a shinobi is quite good.. but.. I'm not allowed to visit the park anymore when I am on duty, and the new uniform is rather restricting. Sometimes I can't help but feel the Red Sages make a good point. [b]But don't tell anyone that![/b] I might get disciplined by our sensei, or worse, they might take me away to jail. [b]Or.. or I might dissapear to never return.[/b] You know what happens when you commit thought-crimes, right?[/i] The Undecided are not an official group - they are in service of the Hamajō Confederation Armed Forces ofcourse, being shinobi. But they are perhaps too young to fully understand the depth of the ongoing conlict, or too distraught to think about it now. Never the less, they are a group that exists within this conflict. They haven't made up their minds yet about who they support. Never the less they are expected to make a choice. After all.. [i]nothing lasts forever.[/i] And when the conflict grows, they are a target for both the Hamajō Confederation and the Red Sages - after all, to the Red Sages they are complicit in the Confederations tyranny, fighting for them, and to the Confederation they are possible traitors, who are better to be eliminated sooner rather than later.[/indent]