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Hoseforn’s Academy for Gifted Adventurers

Arn had finally started to release his death grip upon himself that was leaving his knuckles white and the back of his hands red. When the bow wielding white haired lad asked something than never in his life the dwarf would think he would hear outside the hushed whispers of the Iron Keep Halls.

"Excuse me, you did just say your Arn HammerStone? Are you related to Krum HammerStone?”

The young Cleric lost all his composure. He snapped his head in the direction of the young bowman so fast that his speed would have broken his neck had it not been resting on a properly muscled roped neck of a dwarf who had been training for almost 50 years as a cadet. His already big eyes extended greedily across his face occupying more real estate in an effort to visually understand how the name of his estranged uncle could be proceeding from a human lad.

Back in the deep halls of the mountain kingdom few spoke the name of the once celebrated blacksmith. Those who did, spoke in an negative tone. Not out of disrespect, but out of pity and shame. Two words that should never be linked to a dwarf that wanted their names to be sung in glory in the Ale houses of the kingdom.

Arn had never met his uncle, having not even been born when the man left the close knit dwarven community. He had only learned bits and pieces from hearsay and small talks he had with his mother. His father would never speak of him and while he did not openly renounce his brother, it was clear that the memory of the once famous warrior was not welcomed in the HammerStone clan.

The young Cadet uttered an almost babbling “What.. HO.... How…?” The obvious disbelief and total shock in his voice readily apparent to any one within ear shot or paying attention. His current behavior would have been quite and affront to his military training and stoic people.

Indeed, his drill sergeant often said. “Control your emotions, surprise is like getting caught with your pants down…it makes it easy to get Fucked!”

The fates seem to be smiling upon the young dwarf. A distraction came in the shape of an accidentally tail swipe given by the strange, yet enthralling, fox girl whom Arn had tried to analyze via his peripheral vision. The timely arrival of two demon looking individuals and an interesting colored haired girl to their table, coupled with the good natured teasing of the curiously tinted pleasing silver haired girl at the end of the table, allowed Arn to calm himself and gather his wits about him.

As if this obvious hand of luck was not enough, the appearance and sudden commanded silence of the entire hall as a group of eye catching individuals further diverted attention from the erring dwarf. He silently thanked the fates and hoped that this great amount of luck would not negatively affect him in the back draft.

It was almost evident how he neatly packed his emotions back in order as efficiently as he packed his ruck sack for a long march. The stoic face that he presented to the world appeared once more on his face and his hands once again interlocked like the gates of Iron Gate Fort.

The young dwarf waited patiently as some food and introductions went around. Once he had the full attention of the white haired bowman again he proclaimed clearly. “Please excuse my sudden outburst. Krum HammerStone is my uncle. Please forgive my forwardness but If I may, how do you know that name?”

Finn was smiling at Selana as she finished introducing herself, Valencia and himself. She was really pushing herself out of her comfort zone. He glanced back to Arn as he got his attention once again. Being formal with him. He smiled at the dwarf and said, "Well that would mean we are cousins. Because I call him Uncle as well. My father and he are close friends, and he spent some time with us over the last four years." He paused to give the dwarf a moment to let the confusion set in. Before pulling back his left sleeve. Revealing the ghostly glow of the core of his prosthetic. "Where he made and has adjusted this for me."

A sudden wave of jealousy and cryptic anger swept over the dwarf, the origin unknown.

Cousins? How could a human be considered family? Had his uncle gone as far as to mate and form a family with a human? If so, were there other cousins unknown to him in the world? Why had his uncle preferred the company of humans over that of his own flesh and blood?

Arn’s mind was a whirlwind of emotions. Thankfully, other than a slight twitch to his left eye and the tightening of his hands, not much was revealed. His voice was controlled as he hoped to ask the questions that flashed in his brain in a more proper way.

When the young man showed him the prosthetic his mind raced even more with questions that threatened to make the young dwarf almost faint. However, thanks to his strong mental fortitude instead Arn was able to produce a forced. “That is very interesting. He made this?” His tone was tinted with disbelief but with hope and wonder.

Finn's smile faded slightly, as the Dwarf barely moved a muscle. Not even seeming excited at the prospect that in this vast world, they knew the same man. Krum mentioned a falling out with his brother before. Perhaps Krum's brother had a larger influence on his son's outlook on his uncle. Or perhaps it was the cousins comment. Humans never did get along with Dwarves... perhaps dwarves had the same feelings towards humans? When he asked if he did make this he tilted his head to the side, glancing at the table he grabbed a fork with his left hand and spun it between his fingertips as easily as one would with real fingers. "Indeed he did. He also made my leg as well." He added with a smile. Pulling his pant leg up enough to see the blue glow of the core just above the boot. "Also excuse me for calling you cousin. I just grew close with the man, he's gruff and ornery at first. But a good man. Just don't break any of his creations...." He said with a chuckle...suddenly feeling old bruises long gone pop up on the back of his head from a head smack from the few times he did break one or both of them.

Arn’s eyes were glued to the arm first and the leg second as the archer showed him the marvelous items. A deep sadness settled in Arn’s soul as he felt cheated from having interacted with a man capable of such wonders. His face remained calm but his eyes briefly showed that slight sadness to the world.

The young cadet gave a slight shake of his head. “No excuse need to be given. You must forgive me. You see, I have never met my uncle.” His eyes went back to the prosthetics. “However, I had heard that he was capable of great works of metallurgy but nothing could have prepared me to witness such a marvelous work. You are very lucky.” He then looked at the young bowman. In the young dwarf’s eyes there was a slight tint of sadness and longing.

As quickly as it appeared it was gone. “Please forgive me. I do not believe I caught your name.”

Finn did catch the hint of sadness in the dwarfs tone and in his eyes. " I'm sorry, I didn't realize you didn't meet him. " He said scratching his ear. When the Dwarf asked his name he answered, "Finn Reinheart. It's a pleasure to meet you Arn Thurson of the Stonehammer clan Vassals of the Battlehammer Clan ." He said offering his left hand for a handshake.

Arn extended his own callused hand and taking the metal forged one. It almost felt as if he was holding his own uncle. For it is said, that a blacksmith pours their very soul into their creations. The young dwarf offered Finn a slight smile as he nodded in deference.

"You honor me and my clan addressing thus. I shall take no further of your time." The young cadet let go of the archer's hand grabin his mug of Ale raised it towards Finn. "To your health." And he took a swig, downing the drink in one gulp. He was going to need a few more of these before he could steady his emotions.

@Aerandir

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

oK, well I am standing by to continue playing

Hoseforn’s Academy for Gifted Adventurers

Arn, ever the cadet, had focused his attention beyond the immediate party at his table, to analyzing those at other adjacent ones. He noticed that the vast majority of the student’s were humans. Which made sense as the race proliferated and reproduced at much faster rates than Dwarves. Non humans were the obvious minority with small pockets sitting close together with those of similar backgrounds or race.

He was just finishing appraising the weapons of a what looked like a some beast men looking group when he heard a sound that made the hairs on his back stand straighter than a phalanx of spears ready to receive a Calvary charge….the clearing of a throat meant to catch your attention before being addressed.

“Hello there, I couldn't help but notice you staring at the empty space in front of you. Here, face us instead,"

The young dwarf’s head swung slowly to this left slower than the Three-ton metal and stone doors of the Iron Keep. Finally, his eyes caught sight of something that made his skin craw under his chain shirt. The eager and smiling face of a blonde lad was looking straight at him. The boy’s eyes bright and expectant made the cleric in training swallow hard.

Arn tightened his interlocking fingers so hard that a lesser race’s skull would have been crushed between them. His mind raced trying to find excuses to avoid interaction. However, there was no possibility for tactical retreat. Especially when the deadly first introductions were fired into him like a cloud of ballista bolts.

"My name is Calven Fallard - but you can call me Cal!" the blond chirped happily before pointing to the magus next to him, "...and this is my lovely roommate Ixius Delthrane! We’re both from the Magus’ Librarium if you’ve heard of it."

The dwarf offered a slight nod to to Cal and in the direction of Ixius. He may abhor the idea of being chummy with strangers but he was still required to show proper etiquette and respect. Keeping the majority of his body taunt and facing forward so that only head was turned in their direction, the dwarf took a deep breath and then produced a properly respectful and polite voice.

“Greetings, I am Arn Second son of Thur HammerStone and Vassals to the BattlerHammer clan. A pleasure to make your acquaintance. Yes, I have heard of the Librarium.” He immediately snapped his head to the front as if to signify that he had done his social obligation of being polite and that the conversation was over.

As he did so, his heart dropped as yet another new comer showed up. The dwarf started to scan the other tables nearby. He was looking for some sort of dwarven looking body that he could excuse himself to under the premise that he might know them. At least, if there was a dwarven person then they could be quiet together.

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

@vancexentan We can continue without Auriel as we had stated and then you can do a mini quest for her. Or we can just put it on pause if you want. Is there any character development we can do in the mean time and we can retcon or if not, we can wait unless you think that we can proceed with the mission ourselves. Either way I am good.

Rise of the Shield Hero - From Another World

@Whoami its ok, I completely understand. I think a fulfilling post is better than a rushed one. Also, please take care on your Field EX. Dont get bit by chiggers and ensure to hydrate.

To Claim a Starting World

@Blizz Aw I was about to bring you a wolf thing but I understand. You still 100 in my book

Hoseforn’s Academy for Gifted Adventurers

Arn had followed the crowd of students into the dining hall. He had believed to be early due to the lack of long lines, but the dining hall was so vast that it easily accommodated the students who sat on long tables. He had tried to find a table that was not already being used to sit apart and solitary rather than be coaxed into engaging into conversation.

The dwarf had enjoyed his walk towards the Dining Hall. The school was well suited to house the multitude of students. The grounds sported trees and patches of grass that were gently traversed using the flag stone paths. Benches dotted the paths here and there and small ponds completed the scene of extreme serenity. Truly a place to focus on training.

While looking at the map he also noticed an area labeled “Training Grounds”. He made a mental note to visit this in an effort to maintain his physical and weapons training up to date. The Academy boasted many buildings and classrooms. It was not wonder that it held such a reputation for training and producing quality adventurers that would serve rulers and the elite as mercenaries, body guards and sometimes even in their armies.

A thought started to nag at him as he walked. Getting entry into the Academy was very difficult. One had to be of exceptional skill or exceptional wealth. Arn had neither. While it was true that they were vassals of the Battlehammer clan, the patriarch being the cousin to the ruling dynasty for more than six generations, his own StoneHammer clan was nothing more than a small family. They were little more than glorified landowners. Even amongst the bannermen of the Battlehammer clan, his family was medium in power and importance at most.

While it was true that a few members of his family had distinguished themselves amongst the people of Iron Keep, the young cleric was definitely not amongst them. His brother Krev, was a legend amongst the Underdark, or the Beneath as some other races called it. While the legend did not extent much beyond the confines of the great Iron Mountains and the dwarven kingdom, many inside these borders knew the name.

Another well known person was his uncle, Krum of the Silver hand. Now HE was famous and known through out the world as the great Magic Smith. He had devised a method of combining magic and metallurgy to produce prosthetics that almost mimicked the original body parts. Despite this this obvious useful and worthy achievement, many in the dwarven kingdom frowned upon the blatant use of arcane magic.

His own father, Thur, had not spoken to Krum since he left the ancestral home almost 100 years ago. Nor had Krum returned, even after graduating from Hoseforn’s. It was rumored that the Magic Smith had set up shop in some remote location Krum’s wares however, had become highly priced and came at a high price.

Arn hoped to one day be able to set his eyes and study one of these wares. As a cleric, having the ability to make broken men whole and in this manner enhancing the fighting force of Iron Keep was almost a necessity. He needed to do this despite the bad taste in his father’s mouth. Delving so deep in the Arcane was very untoward of an honorable dwarf who relied solely on the strength of his arm.

So here he was, in the Academy his estranged uncle had once attended and which he had no idea how he managed to enter. After all, he had not applied or had the means to enter. This was a matter he needed to figure out. But first, he needed to figure out where to sit.

The cadet was not really shy but his social interaction was limited to either dwarven people who were boisterous and hearty or the military professionalism drilled into him. In situations such as these, he often opted for the latter. This is why after failing to find any spots readily open and been give a few dirty looks from tables filled mainly with humans or mainly with non-humans, for he looked very much like just as short human, he worked up the nerve to approach a table that had the most open seats. Currently it housed two girls and three boys.

He approach from the direction of a white haired lad who was sporting a bow. He stopped a respectable distance to the lad’s side and clearly opened his mouth to efficiently say. “Greetings. Respectfully request to use this seat if it has not been taken yet”. The lad, who seemed to be just slightly taller than him but much more lite, offered a friendly "of course" and pointed to the seat next available seat next to him. His eyes caught something pink from the corner of his eyes and realized he was looking at girl who had long fox ears. The girl smiled and nodded, obviously trying to be friendly but Arn quickly assumed a thousand yard stare posture. He had been graciously allowed to sit and he did so.

So now he was here, sitting with the white haired archer to his right and a blonde haired boy to his left who was really eagerly looking at him. A second mage type (was he the one who had been bumped?) sat to the left of the blonde boy. A silver haired girl and the fox girl sat to the right of the welcoming white haired archer. The young dwarf was trying to make no eye contact, with his hands clasped in front of him and resting rigidly on the table. His back straight and his face stoic. Every now and then he would steal glances at his table mates. He most often looked at the pink haired fox tailed girl. As a Cleric, he was very interested in anatomy and he had never seen or heard of a demi human with fox ears. To be fair, his interaction to the outside world was very limited.

He took long controlled breaths. Hoping that he varied company was enough to deflect any sort of engagement in his direction. After all, why would any care to engage a dwarf who seemed to be content in keeping quiet? The seating arrangement would also enable him to stay in middle ground as it seemed that the two boys knew each other and the two girls and the white haired lad was a trio. Unfortunately, there seemed to still be some space open in front of him. He hoped that the feast would start soon. Dining times at the Fort always meant quiet. Then perhaps there would be some sort of presentation that would further aid his mission of staying in the background.

Jewel of the Skies

Arn had no problem in sharing the bed with the sleeping Eilis. The oversize mattress was more than roomy for him to be basically next to her with his back to the head rest which was padded and more comfortable than the mattresses at the barracks.

Yet despite all this comfort, his soul and body was not ready for rest. It rejected it. His mind was racing down paths and up others so quickly that had he not been sitting he would be dizzy.

To center and anchor himself he recalled the event of the night. His sharp mind analyzed and was able to recreate the scene to almost perfection. The way the dark haired witch looked, attacked, felt in the Aether. The way that her and Eilis had conjured magic almost as if creating it from thin air. His own actions and results of those actions.

He detached his feelings from the situation or he would wake the sleeping lady with his disturbance of the Aether. Even the scenes when the witch hurt her, even the scenes when Eilis hurt Tyrhallan and attempted to hurt him. Even the scene where he had to basically choke the woman he swore to protect.

The battle mage dissected and stored every sliver of information for further study. He was very efficient at this. Few knew but he even could even recall the death of his mother specifically. The way the sooth fell on her face and every second as the fire consumed her….his fire.

He felt the same pit in his heart as he had then. Innocent people had been hurt because he was too weak to defend them. The young girl next to him. He brushed her hair gently with his hand every now and then. Almost as if to ensure she was still alive. Also, as a way to reinforce his connection to her. The other innocent, a man of honor who had done nothing more than be unfortunate at meeting the mage.

Arn still remembered the kind words the man had spoken to him while still bearing a gaping wound. The consequence of the mage keeping his promise and denying the knight information on the danger the girl and any who was around her faced.

“I am a knight and a noble, poor knight would I be if I were to send those in need of help away from our door.” Tyrhallan calmly replied as he made no attempts to stop Arn, instead he reassured him.
“Rest well and rest easy. Have no fear of us for we will not turn you out. I would bring shame upon my family’s name if I were to do so. The Venray family does not shirk its duty for fear of some troubles and inconveniences. So do not worry about it. There is no debt to settle nor payment to fulfil.”

The Knight Captain may not keep tabs or demand repayment but the Master Mage would forever carry a debt that little more than his own life could settle. The ex Captain had demanded an explanation and the mage could not fault him for such a desire. He would hold his side of the bargain and tell as much as he could. However the secret was Eilis to reveal.

His mind wandered back to the sleeping girl at his side. The even rise and fall of her chest in such a peaceful manner made his soul drop even lower. He recalled the taunting truths of the witch regarding the purity of Eilis. He cared not even if he truly believed that the girl was not longer pure. To Arn, she was spotless. What he focused on was the idea of connection.

He began a sort of trance, not truly sleeping but aware enough to sense any danger and be ready to operate should the need arise. In this state, he was able to navigate his own Thread. Via a third eye, he began to slowly discern the different sections of the weave. They glowed, the more magic flowing through them the brighter they were.

Looking down at Eilis he could see her brightness as he remembered it from the hospital ship. She was so pure white that it was almost blinding, like looking at a star with your naked eyes. He forced himself past that enjoying the feeling of her energy. Suddenly, he noticed them, slithering dark tendrils that lustfully clung to her thread.

They seemed to be crawling on her Thread, almost as if part of it but not. This would prove to be an issue if clearing needed to be performed. Also, not understanding the nature of the actual magic performed and how the bonds intertwined with her made the procedure very dangerous. He would have to study it more and research any available data.

He felt the tiny change in her Thread and came out of his trance just as she called his name.
“Arn…”

His hand moved to brush her hair. “I am here” he said softly. As he positioned himself, almost laying down sideways so he could look down at her and staring into her eyes. His gaze was searching, trying to see if any semblance of the dark Eilis remained. All he found was the eyes of the girl who he had met in that hospital ship.

“I’m sorry…”
He frowned. There was no reason that could come to his mind as to why she should be apologizing. But before he could say anything she continued. Her tone of voice hurt him more than the words she was saying.

"I…hope I still…will you forgive me?”
He shook his head. Thinking quickly that she may misunderstand this motion he quickly added. “Eilis, there is nothing to forgive.” He must have spoken too softly because she continued.

“I…I know I am probably past that point, having squandered your good will.” She started. “And I would understand that you would want to send me away after all of that…but for my own heart sake I must ask. Will you forgive me?”

Arn pursed his lips at the foolishness of his protegee. He used one of his hands and gently using his fingers to lift her head to look back up at him he gave her the most tender look that even he taught possible. His voice was soft and reassuring. The full conviction of his words clear in the tone he spoke. “There is nothing to forgive. Indeed, I should be asking you to forgive me. I promised you would not need to fear your pursuers and yet under my very nose you were assailed.” It was his turn to avert his eyes but he steeled himself and continued. “I will say, your secret did surprise me. Perhaps it should be you who should be protecting me.” This time he offered her a smile.

“There is nothing to forgive.” He said again as if he wanted to drive the point forward. “I must say that you are full of mystery.” His tone changed to one of awe and longing. He quickly reined it back to a calm and reassuring one. “Nothing has changed. You are still under my protection and we both are under Knight Captain Tyrhallan’s.”

Trying to cut off any dismay she had he put a finger gently on her soft lips. “Before you say anything, no one blames you for last night. But there are many questions. I will honor my promise to you but I do feel that we all could be better prepared if you could and desire to share the full story with us.” He again looked assertively into her yes. “Only if you wish.” He straightened up and his voice because a bit more business like.

“Now, are you hurt? I cleaned your cut and bruises but I dared not invade your privacy searching further.” He said embarrassedly implying he did not search her fully.

Hoseforn’s Academy for Gifted Adventurers

For info purposes only. Not a CS

Kana Kinoshi WIP

Name : Name: Kana Kinoshi

Nickname : Doc

Gender : Male

Age : 36

Appearance :

My Hider

Kana is 5’ 7” and weighs 180 pounds. He has long dark hair down to his waist which he mostly keeps tied into a heavy braid. His skin is a nice tan due to his Sand Country ancestry. His eyes are a sort of brownish hazel kept behind glasses. He often wears a modified lab coat over his t shirt. The coat is fitted and has many more pockets than a regular one making it seem more like a long vest that falls to mid-thigh. He has a sort of tenor voice which raises a bit higher when he is excited. He is extremely sarcastic and uses this to cope with dangerous or stressful situations.

Personality:
“Life is to be valued and protected even at the cost of one's own life. Yet, life is not an asset, you cannot use other people's lives, only they can choose to give up their own life.”

During his Academy days, Kana was a quiet boy. He was given more to reading. He always found different things interesting, from history to scientific journals. He was never really good at keeping up with the pop culture which made him awkward in social talks. He was friendly but shy. He was always ready to help and would put others first. He likes cat though he has none of his own. He will always feed strays. He has short hair and mostly wears a T shirt and comfortable jeans. He has short hair and big glasses.

He is very focused on medicine and will often be found reading a book. During his Chunin phase of his life, he developed a very sarcastic
approach and He likes to be silly because he feels that life is too short to be all sour. He is not reckless or stupid but enjoys the occasional rebellion.

Status : Jounin

Chakra : Lightning/Wind and Medical Jutsu

Jutsu :

Academy Techniques

Name: Chozou no Jutsu (Storage Technique)
Rank: E
Type: Fuuinjutsu, Supplementary
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: A simple jutsu that allows a ninja to seal or unseal any item, mostly weapons, from scrolls or from their body. After forming the necessary handsigns, the ninja will seal the item into a scroll etc. Scrolls can also be used as ammunition for other weapons or have other seals inside of them, which expands the number of potential tricks a shinobi can use. The items themselves are unaffected by time. Ninjutsu can also be stored in scrolls, to be released when the scroll is opened.
Chakra Cost: 2CP

Name: Bunshin no Jutsu • Clone Technique
Rank: E
Type: Genjutsu
Range: N/A
Medium: Optical
Element: N/A
Description: This technique creates identical clones of the user. However, they hold no actual substance and will disperse upon impact of an attack or contact with an opponent. They cannot disrupt the area around themselves with their movements; won’t kick up dust, crush grass, etc. They are simply optical illusions used to momentarily fool others.
Chakra Cost: 1CP per 5 clones

Name: Henge no Jutsu • Transformation Technique
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: N/A
Element: N/A
Description: This technique transforms the user’s appearance to that of another object or person. However, it is not a permanent transformation and a mental image of what they are transformed into. Certain aspects of a ninja will not change merely by transformation, these things may include injuries, tool pocket placements etc. The jutsu will dispel should the user be injured. The user does not gain the properties of their transformation (ie. horse like strength), and may only transform into something ranging between 1/2 of their regular size, to 2x their regular size. Thus one cannot transform into large creatures.
Chakra Cost: 1

Name: Kawarimi no Jutsu • Body Replacement Technique
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: 10 meters
Element: N/A
Description: After performing a tiger seal, this technique allows the user to alter places in a speedy manner with another nearby object. This is done mere seconds before an attack lands, thus making the attacker believe his or her attack was a success. Whatever object was used to alter places will receive the brunt of the enemy’s attack instead. The object that the user switches with must be preset somewhere else in the thread, meaning that the object must have received specific mention previously in the thread.
Chakra Cost: 2

Name: Explosive Tag: Activate
Rank: E
Type: Fuuinjutsu
Range: N/A
Element: N/A
Description: This technique allows the user to activate an explosive tag they have planted somewhere. Preferably they should be within close to mid range and visible to the user. You cannot activate another persons explosive tags unless your chakra has been channeled into them beforehand.
Chakra Cost: 1 (per 3 explosive notes)

Name: Kai • Release
Rank: D
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: By stopping the flow of chakra in their body, and then applying an even stronger power to disrupt the flow of the caster's chakra; the user may dispel the effects of a genjutsu. This can also be used on another individual that is stuck in a genjutsu by preforming the necessary hand seal and then touching them, although it consumes half the chakra cost of the Genjutsu.
Chakra Cost: Cost of Genjutsu + 2CP

Name: Nawanuke no Jutsu • Escaping Skill
Rank: E
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: N/A
Element: N/A
Description: This technique allows the user to free themselves should they be tied up. It is extremely basic. Using their physical training, the user will twist and contort their body to loosen their bindings, effectively relieving themselves of the tightness of their bindings and slipping through the restraints. This technique can only be used if the user is of equal or higher rank than their captor.
Chakra Cost: 1

Name: Chozou no Jutsu • Storage Technique
Rank: E
Type: Fuuinjutsu, Supplementary
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: A simple jutsu that allows a ninja to seal or unseal any item, mostly weapons, from scrolls or from their body. After forming the necessary handsigns, the ninja will seal the item into a scroll etc. Scrolls can also be used as ammunition for other weapons or have other seals inside of them, which expands the number of potential tricks a shinobi can use. The items themselves are unaffected by time. Ninjutsu can also be stored in scrolls, to be released when the scroll is opened, but require another person to cast said Ninjutsu; else it cannot be sealed.
Chakra Cost: 1CP to seal; 1CP to unseal.

Name: Suimen Hokou no Waza • Act of Water Surface Walking
Rank: D
Type: N/A
Range: N/A
Element: NA
Description: This technique allows the user to balance themselves on water by focusing a constant and steady stream of chakra to the user’s feet or hands. Because of water’s nature, this requires the user to be quick to adjust the amount of chakra they must emit to their feet in order to maintain a constant balance. Users may also walk, run and “skate” across the water when using this technique.
Chakra Cost: 1 (1 per post)

Name: Kinobori no Waza • Act of Tree Climbing
Rank: D
Type: N/A
Range: N/A
Element: N/A
Description: This technique allows the user to balance themselves on trees and vertical walls by focusing a constant and steady stream of chakra to the user’s feet. Gravity can easy be defined if this technique is mastered, allowing people to even stand upside down. If too much chakra is exerted the user will be pushed away; bark breaking and causing the user to then fall. If not enough chakra is exerted the user will lose their footing and fall.
Chakra Cost: 1 (1 per post)

Ninjutsu Techniques

Spoiler:
Name: Kuchiyose no Jutsu - Summoning Technique
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: N/A
Element: N/A
Description: A powerful jutsu, Ninpo Kuchiyose allows a ninja to summon animals and objects to fight on their behalf. The ninja normally signs a blood contract with the animal species, which allows them to summon different size and skill levels of creature. Signing this contract also allows the animal to reverse summon the human ninja to their location.
Chakra Cost: 5 (C Rank Summon), 10 (B), 15 (A), 20 (S)

Name: Gamayudan - Toad Oil Projectile
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: N/A
Description: The user converts their chakra into an extremely sticky oil and spits this out as a huge mass. The consistency of the oil can then hinder the movement of some materials, such as paper. If a Fire Release technique is thrown at the target after this technique is used, they will be enveloped in flames in an instant.
Chakra Cost: 7

Name: Hari Jizou - Underworld Guardian Spikes
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: This is a technique where the user encases themselves in a countless number of sharp needles, but in truth, the spikes are the user's hair. Chakra grants the strands of hair the hardness and shape of needles, endowed with a capacity to injure and kill on par with that of metallic weapons. In addition, if activated in response to an opponent's attack, it can also be used as a counter. The hair is made hard enough that it can withstand blows from certain types of weapons such as arrows.
Chakra Cost: 13

Name: Hari Jigoku - Hell Needles
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: N/A
Description: This technique first requires you to preform the other technique known as Hari Jizou (Underworld Guardian Spikes). After that is done, the user may then launch a torrent of hardened hair in the form of needles towards his or her target.
Chakra Cost: 8

Name: Burēdo no Ha - Blades of Leaves
Rank: D
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0 - 5m)
Element: -
Description: Burēdo no Ha is a ninjutsu technique utilizing leaves. By using the leaves that are scattered across the ground in the surrounding five metre radius, the user is able to lift ten leaves by using chakra alone and launch them at their opponent. If contact is made, the intended target will suffer from small scratches that the leaves have to offer. The technique will only be able to lift ten leaves at a time, it's also not strong enough to kill, only to scratch the flesh to the point of blood being drawn.
Chakra Cost: 4

Name: Chakra Kyuuin Jutsu - Chakra Absorption Technique
Rank: C-S
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: After activitating the technique, the user's hand will glow with chakra. When he or she touches his or her palm on his or her opponents body, the user can withdraw the physical and spiritual energy out of them. By reducing their chakra, it greatly increases the user’s advantage over his or her opponent.
Chakra Cost:
Costs the User: C (5) | Takes From Target: D (4)
Costs the User: B (10) | Takes From Target: C (9)
Costs the User: A (20) | Takes From Target: B (15)
Costs the User: S (35) | Takes From Target: A (25)

Name: Chakra Transfer
Rank: C-S
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: After activitating the technique, the user's hand will glow with chakra. When he or she touches his or her palm on his or her opponents body, the user can transfer the physical and spiritual energy out of them. This is done to aid a partner perform a jutsu that requires more chakra than the user has. The jutsu that needs the chakra must still be trained and know.
Chakra Cost:
Costs the User: C (5) | Gives to Target: D (4)
Costs the User: B (10) | Gives to Target: C (9)
Costs the User: A (20) | Gives to Target: B (15)
Costs the User: S (35) Gives to Target: A (25)

Name: Hi no Ishi - Will of Fire
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0 - 5m)
Element: -
Description: Hi no Ishi is a ninjutsu technique utilizing no element. Performing the tiger hand seal alone, the user is able to concentrate a large amount of chakra within them, to then release it outwards into a shock wave of chakra. The burst of chakra will go out towards a five metre radius before it finally begins to fade away. Anyone caught within the blast will be pushed out by the chakra and thrown out of the five metre radius. It's also a technique that can be used to deflect incoming projectiles from all angles. Once the technique has been performed, the user must wait for another two posts before it can be used again, the technique can also not distinguish between friend and foe.
Chakra Cost: 15

Fuuton Techniques

Name: Daitoppa - Great Breakthrough
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Fuuton (Wind)
Description: This is a relatively simple technique that creates a sudden gust of wind, but its scale varies greatly depending on the user. If used by a superior shinobi, it has enough destructive power to knock down a large tree. The wind from the squall can blow away all things in the user's line of sight. A variation of the technique involves a smaller blast of wind which gets ignited with flame.
Chakra Cost: 9

Name: Wind Blanket
Rank: C
Type: Nijutsu
Range: mid 5-10m
Element: Fuuton
Description: Wind blanket follows the same nature as a dirt devil or small wind vortex. The wind wall will extend outward at speeds of 15-20 mph to the maximum range of 10 meters and to a height of 20 meters. The wind will pick up dirt and debris light enough to be swept away by a regular gust of wind. This will cause a small dust could that will linger for two posts. Those with proper eye protection will not be affected by this jutsu. The wind is not strong enough to sweep any one of their feet. The rotating vortex may be maintained by the user with an applicable cost of chakra and varying speeds withing the range. The user may not move if the wind is being maintained.
Chakra Cost: 6 (2cp per post maintained.)

Name: Wind Release Stream
Rank:C
Type:Ninjustu
Range: 0-5M
Element: Wind
Description: By concentrating chakra in one’s diaphram and blowing air from his mouth, the user is able to change direction while in mid-air at high speeds . It can also be used to blow up a dust cloud, concealing one's location and movements or to enhance the range of blown projectiles.
Chakra Cost: 5

Name: Reppushou - Gale Wind Palm
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m), Far (10+)
Element: Fuuton (Wind)
Description: Fuuton • Reppushou is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing the Wind Element. After forming the needed hand seals, the user will send a strong gust of wind towards his/her target. When acting in conjunction with another thrown weapon, the wind can increase its power and deadliness.
Chakra Cost: 5

Name: Siren’s Song - Sairen no Uta
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Futon
Description: Using a music producing device, the user can manipulate the melody to produce feelings of vertigo and blurred vision The sound waves will affect the fluid inside the ear making it feel as if in constant motion. Subject may also loose balance depending on their physical characteristics.
Chakra Cost: 7

Name: Silence - Fugo
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Futon
Description: Using a music producing device, the user can manipulate the melody to stop the actual movement of the eardrum and as such, the subject cannot hear. All incoming sound is negated, if the subject is particularly attent they might notice this change but if not there is no other effect that may signal the subject something is wrong. Silence will last for two posts and if subject leaves range it will not be effective.
Chakra Cost: 7

Name: Kami Oroshi - Godly Wind from the Mountains
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Fuuton (Wind)
Description: The user will generate a whirling vortex of wind which he or she can send snaking towards his or her target. This wind can be used to help cause an explosive blaze when used with certain fire and earth techniques.
Chakra Cost: 7 (2 per post)

Name: Hana Chirimai - Flower Scattering Dance
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Fuuton (Wind)
Description: After forming the needed hand seals, the user will create a spinning vortex of flower petals. This vortex can engulf their target to limit their vision and then slam them into nearby objects. The user can remain in one spot for the use of the jutsu, because he or she can direct it anywhere they desire.
Chakra Cost: 12 (4 chakra per post)
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Name: Hana Chirimai - Flower Scattering Dance
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Fuuton (Wind)
Description: After forming the needed hand seals, the user will create a spinning vortex of flower petals. This vortex can engulf their target to limit their vision and then slam them into nearby objects. The user can remain in one spot for the use of the jutsu, because he or she can direct it anywhere they desire.
Chakra Cost: 12 (4 chakra per post)

Name: Juha: Reppushou - Beast Wave: Gale Wind Palm
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: Fuuton (Wind)
Description: The user will create a powerful burst of charka in shape of a claw from his or her dominate hand which can strike out against his or her enemy. Should the claw lose cohesiveness, the wind chakra will explode in a concussive blast.
Chakra Cost: 10

Name: Juha: Shou - Beast Wave: Palm
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Fuuton (Wind)
Description: Using his Wind nature, the user will create a blades of wind which he can launch towards his opponent. The user can control the path of the blades and because they are made of Wind chakra, they can easily cut through Kage Bunshin.
Chakra Cost: 12

Name: Kaiten Shuriken - Rotating Shuriken
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Fuuton (Wind)
Description: The user will send his or her bladed weapons through the air as spinning disks. He or she can then launch these disks at his or her target like shuriken. Because he or she manipulates each individually, he or she can attack his or her target from multiple directions. Up to 5 weapons, no larger than a foot in length may be manipulated by this technique at one time.
Chakra Cost: 14 (2 per post +1 for every 2 additional weapons)

Name: Kamikaze - Hair Wind
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: Fuuton (Wind)
Description: The user will generate pillars of spinning wind- several small tornadoes. This wind can be used to help fan the flames of a Fire element attack or cause the tornadoes to set ablaze; becoming flaming hurricanes.
Chakra Cost: 12

Medical Ninjutsu

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Name: Doku Kiri - Poison Mist
Rank: B
Type: Medical Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m), Mid (5m - 10m)
Element: N/A
Description: After performing the necessary hand seals, the user concentrates chakra in their gullet and lungs; before inserting a toxin into their mouth. Upon exhaling, the toxin is transformed into a gaseous state, and expelled into the air to create a 5 meter radial cloud resembling the characteristics of the poison used, in its gas state. The cloud diffuses through the air into a harmless chemical combination after five posts. The poison must be inhaled for a minimum of 2 posts total to take effect, unless stated otherwise in the poison description itself. The poison used must exist in the user's arsenal and be readily available. The properties of the poison must be stated in conjunction with this jutsu. If the poison has no gas state, or the gas state requires a high boiling point, this technique cannot be used with the corresponding poison.

Name: Chakra no Mesu - Chakra Scalpel
Rank: B
Type: Medical Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: After forming the needed handseals, the ninja will focus chakra to their hands. When their charged hands reach the body of their target, they can extend the chakra internally into the targets body to cut and neatly slice their muscles and blood vessels without harming the surface skin. This technique can be used in battle, but because of its hectic nature, the fine precision required for an instant kill is not feasible. Damage can still be done to the vital organs, but the technique should be used carefully in battle.
Chakra Cost: 10 (Additional 3CP Per Post)

Name: Saikan Chuushutsu no Jutsu - Fine Affliction Extraction
Rank: B
Type: Medical Ninjutsu
Range: Close (0m - 5m)
Element: N/A
Description: Saikan Chuushutsu no Jutsu is a skill used by medical ninja to remove harmful poisons from a patient's body. The ninja will infuse their chakra into liquid, which they will insert into the patient. They will then use the liquid as a medium to draw out the poison from the cells. This mix can then be removed from the body. Depending on the deadliness of the poison, further treatment with an antidote or medicine may be required. C and B rank poisons may be removed via this technique. A-rank and S-rank poisons will be negated for 3 posts via this technique, but on the fourth will become active again.
Chakra Cost: 13

Taijutsu

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Name: Oni Suzumebachi-Demon Wasp
Rank: D
Type: Taijutsu
Range: Personal 0-5m
Element: N/A
Description: This special type of Taijutsu, though low in level, is only taught to medical students. It teaches the various pressure points and sensitive areas in the body. By using Acupuncture needles, the user may be able to cause nerve damage and also cause muscles to become numb. Using the medics training of evasion, as this jutsu is close-ranged, the user must avoid the opponent's strikes while slowly pin cushioning the target.
Chakra Cost: 3CP (1 additional per post).

THE SUMMONS.

Name:Vijon
Rank:C
Appearance: Vijon is a small eagle about 17in in length with a wings span of 2.5ft. he weighs about 5lbs. His plumage is mainly white with cinnamon color about the wings and sprinkled about his body. His most distinctive feature are his eyes which are almost as big as an owls and when using his ability, they turn completely yellow.
Personality: Vijon is young, he would be the equivalent of a 12 year old in human years. He is quite innocent and mostly gullible. He likes hanging out with Kana because he looks to him as an older brother since all the other eagles are already adults and it is because of this that he aims to please Kana when possible. He is sometimes overly helpful and will chat the time away if you let him. However, when it comes to missions, Vijon is well aware of his duties and performs them splendidly which is the only reason he is allowed to be summoned at such a young age.
Contract type: Formal
Species:Eagles
Speciality: Vijon has the ability to enhance his eyesight by using infrared beams. This allows him to locate heat signatures and have night vision. This ability may not be used during the day and any bright light such as an explosion or flare in close proximity to Vijon will be harmful to his eyes. Vijon is extremely fast. In flight he is able to pull 20KMH when at full speed. Thanks to the rings in his eyes, Vijon is able to see what we humans know as auras. Everybody has a projection of energy emanating from their bodies but human eyes, are too weak to tell the infra red and ultra violet signatures of these energies. Vijon is able to apply this to an even greater extent. She is able to distinguish between all living auras. Trees or plants give off a Yellowish tint. Animals give off a bluish tint. And humans give off a Redish tint. This ability can be used during the day.
Elemental affinity: Wind

THE WEAPONS.

Name: Washi
Rank:D
Type:Exotic
Appearance: Washi is basically an obsidian flute that also doubles as a blowgun. Being made of a single piece of obsidian, it is quite resilient and black in color. Washi is about 10 inches in length and about 1/2 of an inch in diameter. It is has an eagle motif with a small one perched on end close to the mouth piece and an eagles head at the end where the darts are loaded and expelled from. The mechanism that allows it to be both a flute and a blow gun is inside. When one twists the small eagle perched near the mouth piece, another thin sheet of obsidian inside the flute shifts to cover the finger holes and expands the mouth piece to allow for a good blow.
Quantity: 1
Storage: Carried inside Genin pouch along with the darts.
Special Abilities: A flute that doubles as a blow gun. When used in conjunction with the Wind Stream Release jutsu the range of the darts go from 10m to about 20m.

Name: Blow Darts
Rank:E
Type:Exotic
Appearance: The darts are basically pieces of bamboo shaped almost like a senbon with a length of 3 inches to include the fletching. The darts are about 1/4 of an inch in diameter. The fletching is made of bull thistle fluff to provide and air seal and to aid when blown. Because of these simple materials, darts can be manufactured in the wild with little to not extra materials needed.
Quantity:10
Storage:In Genin pouch
Special Abilities: When dipped in poison, they can deliver the poison below the skin. Easily manufactured.

Name: Modified Accupuncture Needles
Rank: D
Type: Long Range
Appearance:
These modified needles are about 5 inches long and the same witdh as a 42 gauge needle. They are specially made for Kana using aluminum and copper metal tips as shown. They can be delivered using his blow gun or via special taijutsu to certain parts of the body. They are quite fragile and will break which means that the tips can stay in the body until removed. This may or may not be dangerous to the target as the tips will continue to sink in through the skin just like a splinter would and perhaps even fester.
Quantity: 15
Storage: On the left arm worn as a bracer. The needles are held together by elastic bands.
Special Abilities: Made out of extremely conductive metal. Kana uses this as a focus for his Raiton Jutsu. The tips can also be coated with poison. Just like any other acupuncture needle, it can be used to relieve stress or to numb certain parts of the body which can be helpful in medical and combat situations.

Poison.
[spoiler]Poison Name: Scombroid Poison
Rank: C
Poison Description: In Scombroid poisoning, the poisonous ingredient is histamine and similar substances. Normal bacteria on these fish create large amounts of this toxin after the fish dies if it is not immediately refrigerated or frozen. Scombroid poisoning usually occurs in large dark meat fish such as tuna, mackerel, mahi mahi, and albacore. Since this poison develops after a fish is caught and dies, where the fish is caught doesn’t really matter. The main factor is how long the fish sits out before being refrigerated or frozen. By gathering and mixing pieces of the rotting fish, usually left for a few days out, with oil, the user can make this sort of poison. Scombroid poisoning symptoms usually occur immediately.
Liquid State: In a small jar about an ounce, the oil can be carried. Weapons are dipped into this oil.
Poison Effect(s:( They may include:
• Breathing problems (in severe cases)
• Extremely red skin on face and body
• Flushing
• Hives and itching
• Nausea
• Vomiting

[ Post 0 / Turn of Infection/Injection]
[ Post 1 / Effect]Nausea
[ Post 2 / Effect]Vomiting
[ Post 3 / Effect]Flushing and Hives

Name: Satchel
Rank: n/a
Type: Storage bag
Appearance : The satchel is a one strap cross shoulder storage bag. it looks similar to an old wine skin yet instead of having a spout for an opening it has a zipper horizontally close to the top about 4in wide for the user to pack food through. The satchel is mainly used for storing grains or nuts, about 10 lbs, in separate containers or bags for cumsuption of kana’s summons. Yet the foodstuffs are also used in an emergency for consumption. The satchel is impermeable and though not air tight will keep dust and rain out. Those with a very acute nose may be able to smell the food though kana tries to stay away from pungent items and prefers dry grains. The only item he carries are candied walnuts which one of his summons loves. Because of the design, Kana can not store weapons as they may pucture the bladder that makes the satchel impermeable.
quantity:1
Storage: Across his back or across his chest when he has a mission backpack on.
Special Abilities: None.

Name: Egg Shells
Rank: E
Type: Equipment, Storage
Appearance: Egg shells from a farm chicken with an opening about a dime size at the top to extract the yolk and whites. They are rinsed and dried. Usually filled with some sort of power, once filled, the opening is covered by a piece of paper Mache dipped in gruel.
Quantity:5
Storage: A length of bamboo just long enough to fit all five snuggly, about 10 inches in length, plugged at the ends.
Special Abilities: None.

Poison Name: Chili power mix
Rank: D
Poison Description: A mix of many spicy chilies dried and ground to a fine mix. The mixture includes but it is not limited to Naja Jolokia, Habaneros and tai peppers.
Solid State: Fine powder
Liquid State: N/A
Gaseous State: N/A
Poison Effect(s): When powder comes in contact with eyes it produces extreme burning sensation that leads to lacrimation and blurred vision. When inhaled, powder will make it hard to breathe and cause burning sensation.
[ Post 0 / Turn of Infection/Injection]
[ Post 1 / Effect] If in eyes, effect will remain until target rinses eyes with running water for 20 minutes or after three posts. If inhaled, it will take around 5 posts for effects to die down.
[ Post 2 / Effect] Burning sensation in both eyes and lungs. In eyes effects begin to die down.
[ Post 3 / Effect] If in eyes, effects are gone but the subject still has irritation.
[ Post 4 / Effect] In lungs, effects begin to die down.
[ Post 5 / Effect] In lungs, effects are gone.

Background: Kana comes from a long line of healers. His grandmother married a Sand Village shinobi who had been targeted for death due to some obscure reason. He was found on the forest boundaries of the Fire Country near Konoha. This is the reason the Kinoshi Family know many wind techniques and are able to summon birds. Kana was not a stellar student, but he did find interest in the medical jutsus and is competent in wind and lighting styles. He enjoys volunteering at the hospital and would prefer the white walls to outside missions. However, he knows that combat medics are extremely valuable and understands his duty. Few people know that the reason he is so involved in Medical Jutsu is because his younger sister has a degenerative disease that is slowly killing her. It is his aim to find a medicine or jutsu that would be able to cure her. He had to take the Chunnin exams twice and just recently was given the title of Jounin due to his ability to perform Jutsu but cares very little about rank and instead focuses on doing his best. Currently not part of any team but is happy to be a trauma doctor in the hospital.

He was in the same team 9 as Mizo during their Genin years but though good team mates, they never really developed deep bonds. He was always curious of her views which often made her and their team leader dive into long arguments. He lost track of her when she went to the mountain of toads.

Fighting Style:
He developed a long range sort of fighting style. Kana will stick to his wind style when at all possible keeping to the shadows and using thrown weapons. Much of his wind style is centered on incapacitating as many opponents as possible. As a medical Nin, he is able to evade many attacks and does not consider fighting from the shadows as cowardice. Defensive: once the enemy gets in to mid-close range, Kana will evade and place distance between them. He will also use his poison and Raiton jutsu to incapacitate as many enemy as possible giving him a better chance to avoid direct combat. He also follows instructions as much as possible and will allow his platoon members to do their job and will not rush in if he sees them get hurt because he knows that if he gets hurt then they are all dead. his Medical taijutsu also enables him to use others weakness to his advantage hitting key points in the body. Using his superior intellect, he formulates plans and attacks in which the mission can be accomplished with the least amount of bloodshed as possible. He may not be a good a tactician as a Nara but he is not a berserker.

Jewel of the Skies

The thing is and this is what I find, whilst I can and have done writing rp's with groups of people, there will always be certain characters you just are better able to work with.
Others might not get the amount of depth or 'more content' that those you click with might have.
That said, I don't mind having more people, should you wish to bring someone in, but I myself wasn't particularly thinking of it. I kind of gotten used to us three doing Broken Skies, which now had become the both of us.

@deia876lat

As I stated, I am more than happy on it just being us. I enjoy your post crafting and I enjoy our rhythm. I kind of just wanted to put it out there that in the even you felt we needed fresh blood I would be ok. As it stands, I think any more people might feel like third wheel.

Oh and don't worry too much about Eilis, while I enjoy throwing her around like a little ragdoll and tell you her death is imminent, I still need her alive, unless you're going to go rogue on me and suddenly reveal that Arn was an evil overlord all this time, she isn't going anywhere.
Arn's stuck with her.

@deia876lat

lol, plot twist anyone? buuuuuut you may not be too far off. lol. I really have to work on the secondary story plot. I just forget cus I am enjoying focusing on the two unfortunates.

Man the old venray dude is salty huh? dang Scyllia cut him deep lol. I see a foreshadowing for poor Arn lol.