The land of Limora. A thriving fantastical land in the grips of an economic boom. The sky is no longer the limit. Anything is possible it would appear in this new golden age.
But as always, power-play will always be prevalent. And quite often, higher ups with the money will hire people of questionable integrity and exceptional skill to perform...suspicious tasks...on their behalf.
To the eastern lands of Limora the Ninja clans are prevalent, the most notable one being the 'Shinobi Shadows.' To the west, the assassin guilds thrive, with the 'Auditore Blades' being the head guild.
It is no secret that the two war against each-other. Both are seeking the same jobs, same territory, etc.
But one day, an elite ninja for the Shinobi Shadows is approached by the head, Yani 'the Raven' Kimura, and told that they will be performing a mission of utmost importance. The elite ninja eagerly agrees, until they hear that they will be working with an elite assassin from the Auditore Blades.
After much arguing, the ninja reluctantly agrees. And so they head to the designated point, where they will meet their contact, and their partner for the coming days...