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Gonna sub this. My CS might be up later this week.
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Sweet. We'll most likely start sometime this week/whenever we get 3-4 more accepted sheets in.
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**Ethereal Plane added to the Lore section of OP

**Basic Timeline added to OP as well.
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@Astronaut JonesGunna post my Cs up today - it probably contains a few things that require you to check and okay since they may be pushing the boundaries a bit.
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Name: Kujitsawa no Yoshitsune
Age: 31
Race: Human
Gender: Male
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Yoshitsune stands at 5’11 and has a fairly thickset frame, a body clearly tempered on the battlefield.
Despite this many of his features are also quite delicate, especially his hands - an odd culmination of diplomat and warrior.


Weapons: A five foot long pole-arm Naginata, a tempered steel blade with a decorative black lacquered wood pole, adorned with red cotton.
As well as this he carries a short Katana with a similar design ethic to that of his Naginata.

Class:Berserker.

Bio:Yoshitsune hails from Igawa province - this province a subsidiary of the major provincial land that is Ameratsu- a proud warrior, son and heir to the daimyo of the Kujitsawa clan.
The province is a small and typically mountainous region, it prides itself in its stonemasons and lacquer works that produce the finest bows and staves - and of course above all it prides itself in its Naginata warriors - trained by Shinto-Buddhist monks that have temples dotted around the mountains, their patience and calm in the middle of battle is unnerving, but even more so is their feverish and ferocious charge into battle - ever the need to claim the first kill for their Daimyo has ensured that warriors of this province be both respected and feared.
Yoshitsune is definitely a man who professes this sentiment more than most others in the clan, the heir to the clan itself he has been trained in many arts that is befitting of the next ruler.
Trained in poetry, calligraphy, hunting, horse riding and the biwa, a fair list of traits that continue to grow with every day.

When Yoshitsune ascended to adulthood he began to assume new roles within his clan, mainly he helped to ensure that the realm was secure and above all, safe.
The Oni presented a threat that required vigilance, despite the fact that a peace between the Oni and humans existed it was little secret that it was tense, humans are a naturally violent race, one that seeks conflict and rarely gets on with anything that it sees as its equal, or a greater than itself.
Oni, despite being extremely wide and varied as a race are typically more powerful than the average human, and despite the peace, there are always those that seek to break it or care little for it, both human and Oni alike.
That is what Yoshitsune has spent his life fighting against, protecting both his lands and people from the dangers that come from the lawless and honourless curs that seek to damage the world they live in.

The Kujitsawa clan is loyal to the death to the Emperor; his will divine, ordained through the gods themselves and voiced by the Emperor - to defy any order, is to defy the Gods themselves an act punishable only with death - it is through this divine will that the heir of the Kujitsawa goes to O-kuni village, in order to work with Human and Oni alike to do that which he has spent much of his adult life doing - protecting the realm.

Personality: Yoshitsune has been taught in diplomacy and etiquette, he is well spoken and in terms of talking to his betters and superiors he is humble, to his peers and equals he is respectful and to those whom are his lessers he is commanding but kind.
Never one to incite conflict through the art of speech he will is best described as a diplomat.
This is however very different when it comes to those who are his close friends, and those he regards with high respect.
Whilst his demeanor is commonly serious and formal, he can easily let his hair down so to speak and get chummy with everyone, typically this occurs after he has went through a battle with them as in his opinion you don’t know someone's worth until you see them fight in the heat of battle.

Special ability: Battle cry - Yoshitsune unleashes a primal burst of energy deep from within his lungs, a very loud cry of pure unfettered energy that inspires those that with him to fight with renewed energy, as if given a second wind, and equally as it is effective for his allies it is devastating for foes, it has a very large impact on enemy morale and willingness to fight, those that don’t flee will struggle to fight as effectively - but it can only be used once per engagement.


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@Leos Klien Awesome! I like the info about Igawa. I didn't see anything out of place for Yoshitsune, so welcome aboard! Go ahead and send him to the characters tab.

I'm really enjoying the history of our accepted characters so far. If future applicants can maintain that kind of quality we'll be in great shape.
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we need more ladies >3>
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@ReaptheMusicDon't worry brah - making a Kitsune later on
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Going to drop out, signed up in way too many roleplays for me to handle. If this still has some spots free in a future where I don't make the same mistake, I'd love to come back and join the party. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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No inconvenience @UberBlutwurst. Thanks for letting me know!

Can I get a roll call as to who's making sheets?
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I'll be putting up a cs tonight when I get home
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two berserkers, an archer, and a swordsman >.>' I hope we get more balance...
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Yes, a Monk or Mage would be nice. We've technically got another Swordsman in Kotori Raiden, and Gaignun is a Brick.

I watched 47 Ronin (with Keanu Reeves) for the first time the other night. Man, it had so much potential to be a really good movie... Anyone recommend any other more recent samurai flicks? 13 Assassin was probably the last one I watched before 47. That one was pretty good.
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@Astronaut JonesI hear that, massive potential which was cast out of the window, a terrible film.
But in terms of Samurai films, 7 Samurai, the original 47 Ronin, The last samurai are all good films.
As well as that there is The bridge over the river Kwai.
A fantastic that shows the way of the warrior mindset in the Meiji era, recommend watching all of them.
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@Leos Klien I heard that Hiroyuki Sanada was initially supposed to be the main character, with Keanu in the background but the studio wasn't having that. There were a lot of cool moments in that movie that I enjoyed. Such a shame.

But yeah, Seven Samurai, Original 47, and Last Samurai I've seen. Great films. I've seen most of the Kurosawa films too - I think behind Samurai Seven, Yojimbo and Sanjuro are my favorites. Okamoto's Sword of Doom is pretty awesome too. I'll have to check out Bridge Over the River Kwai sometime.

I guess the latest Samurai flick that came out is Kubo and The Two Strings, but I haven't heard too much about it... and of course Season 5 of Samurai Jack sometime towards the end of this year. Can't wait for that.

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Name: Lyndis (Lyn) Saito

Age: 24

Race: Human

Gender: Female

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Lyn is 5'6" Slender and slightly muscular build

Weapon(s): Naginata, Wakizashi

Class: Brick

Bio: The small village of Seki buried deep in The Ittoki Pearls is the ancestral home of the of the Saito Clan and the Spirit Hunters. The mountainous terrain is perfect for training the mind as well as the body, and it is a prime location to hunt rare and powerful beasts for Spirit Hunters. This was the world Lyn was born into, and she hated it. Lyn was born the only daughter of one of the branch families and even from a young age she was thought that her only use in life would to get close to the main families heir and try to empower her family through marriage.This thought never set well with Lyn, in fact it down right infuriated her.

Lyn was determined to change her fate and began to train herself. Unannounced to her family Lyn sought a master from within the Clan, one of the Elders that would teach the Spirit Hunters of the next generation. Luckily the young girl was able to find a master that would not only train her, but would also keep her training secret from her family, Master Shan. Master Shan was a kind lady who understood Lyn's dream, and she saw talent in the young girl, talent that would go to waste if the girl had only been groomed to be a wife. So at the age of 12 Lyn took her first steps to becoming a Spirit Hunter.

The next six years pushed Lyn to her limits and broke them. Determined the young girl's progress was amazing, she could easily beat other students her age given the chance. But Master Shan's training was no walk in the park even for a natural. Lyn had many times where she had to fight for her life during the training, more so than any normal student would have to go through, and by the age of 18 Lyn was ready to show her progress. A hunt had been arranged by the head family for their heir Mitsuhide to obtain his first Spirit, their prey a Dire Frost Wolf. Lyn heard of this hunt and knew the perfect way to show her power.

Lyn followed the group in their hunt for a few days until she was able to find a trail to track the beast. As soon as she had her thread Lyn was off. The lone hunter was easily able to maneuver and track far better than the group that now followed her allowing Lyn to find the Dire Wolf's lair well before Mitsuhide. This was both a blessing and a curse as Lyn would soon find out she didn't find the lair on her own accord, the wolf had lured her there. Alone Lyn faced off against three frost wolves and the dire frost wolf in a bloody fight in which she almost lost. Standing the victor Lyn didn't waste any time, she immediately started the spirit ritual to absorb the Dire Frost Wolf's spirit.

Her first time was something that could not be explained with words it was amazing, yet painful it was like being torn to shreds just to be put back together again and when she awoke from the meditative trance her life began anew. Instantly she noticed that her sense of smell and hearing had been amplified, and something was coming. Lyn instantly shot up and turned, Before her stood Mitsuhide and his hunting party. Enraged that the girl had taken his kill Mitsuhide charged Lyn. The fight was over quickly Lyn was far to powerful for the boy and she was unable to control herself as her blade cleaved him in two. The remainder of the hunting party fled and to tired to chase them Lyn knew what would happen.

She returned to her village a few days later expecting the worst. She was to be put to death for slaying the heir to the family "in cold blood", but luckily Master Shan was able to convince the elders that Lyn was to good of a spirit hunter to waste. After agreeing to a demonstration of her abilities the elders of the clan agreed with Shan's words and instead of putting Lyn to the sword they exiled her. Never to see her home or family again.

Lyn left Seki that day and headed to the Empire. For the next five months she wandered as a Ronin helping out villagers in need while looking for a place to call home. It wasn't until she was on the hunt for a Demonic Oni that she would find exactly what she had been searching for. After assisting the Heir to the Kujitsawa clan defeat the Oni she was offered a position within their ranks. Impressed by the Young Lord's presence and fighting skills Lyn accepted the position. In the nearly six years since that time Lyn has become a strong warrior in the Kujirsawa Clan and has even been made the personal bodyguard to the Young Lord, Yoshitsune, and will follow him into hell if need be to ensure his protection.

Special Ability:
Spirit Hunter - A Rare breed of warrior whom absorb the spirits of defeated beasts/dark creatures to empower themselves. A Spirit Hunter will take on abilities and attributes of their absorbed spirit but can only absorb one spirit at a time. Upon releasing a spirit the hunter looses all abilities/skills related to the spirit.

Current Spirit: Stone Tortoise
Passive: Decreases speed, but greatly increases decisive capabilities
1st Ability: Stone Shell - Materialize the shell of the Stone Tortoise to create a Shield/Barrier (Size and Strength can be Manipulated with Chi)
2nd Ability: Not Yet Learned
3rd Ability: Not Yet Learned

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Arthanus, if you're looking for some ideas to tie your character in to the story of the "task force" - perhaps your character was sent to 'get rid' of her, because they believe either she'll bring some honour to the family or she'll die and they'll be rid of her? Alternatively, reading your bio she absorbs the spirit of a wolf, but now she has a tortoise spirit inside of her and the description for Spirit Hunters says she can only hold one spirit at a time? Perhaps the tale of how she killed a tortoise is connected somehow to the events that bring her to the group?
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@ArthanusWell, if you'd like we could collab a bit with it?
Both of our Characters come from the same major province so we could work something out if you'd like?
My bio needs a bit of fleshing out as it is.
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@Leos Klien that sounds like a good idea. Looking at our current roster we have two lords that could take on a wondering Ronin and continue my story. Shoot me a pm with some info and stuff and we can talk it through.

@Leodiensian For the first bit that would require changing her story or age because as is she has 6 years of traveling after being exiled. And for the second point I do plan on adding that in somewhere just want it to be a relevant part of her story instead of it just happening (mainly because I feel like having character growth instead of starting with a mastered Spirit)
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Me for this RP tho

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