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[indent][b]YuYu Hakusho[/b] [i](translated as [b]Yu Yu Hakusho, Ghost Files, Ghost Fighter[/b] and/or [b]Poltergeist Report[/b])[/i] is a Japanese manga 
series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. The series tells the story of Yusuke Urameshi, a teenage delinquent who is struck by a car while trying to save a child's life. While in the afterlife, he is named the Spirit Detective by Koenma & Botan, and must investigate cases concerning demons and apparitions. Yusuke travels with his friends Kuwabara, Kurama & Hiei, the other protagonists of the story. As the series progresses, the series strays away from a detective story to a more fighting-oriented story.[/indent]

[b]Yu Yu Hakusho AU[/b] [i](YYHAU)[/i] is the fan-fiction roleplay inspired by the original Yu Yu Hakusho, The roleplay will follow the general outline of its predecessor, but will focus on a world where Spirit Detectives are named in sets; specifically three individuals whose souls have match wave cycles. As Yusuke had to die and be named Spirit Detective in the afterlife, so will the protagonists of this alternate universe. The deaths of these soon-to-be Spirit Detectives will be of the same date and time and ultimately they will be escorted by Botan to Koenma where the explanation begins. This alternate universe will have recurring and omitted characters from the original Yu Yu Hakusho as well as altered plot elements so better fit the premise of the roleplay and the new dynamic of being a roleplay instead of a manga.

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[indent]The alternate universe of this world takes place in a fictional Japanese city named Kuchikiroka located along a large river that is fed by Mount Kiroka to the East. Kuchikiroka is a town-sized industrial base known previously for its smog problems due to the factories built along it. Production reform has all-but eradicated the thick smog, but the history of the city remains unchanged. The town originally formed to take advantage of the nearby mining operations and easy transportation granted by the Kayaka River, but since grew into a bustling town capable of supporting itself almost a century after its prime of prosperity. Most of the inhabitants of Kuchikiroka are either descendants of the original miners, gang members that use the river for various smuggling operations or white collar criminals that needed an inconspicuous occupation to keep a low-profile.[/indent]

Kuchikiroka Junior High and High are average Japanese schools with no outstanding profiles or test scores. They are ran by Superintendent Goda and subsequently through the Junior High and High School Principals Fujikawa and Ishida, respectively. It is common knowledge that Goda effectively runs both schools and does so with disregard to the students and strict enforcement of his policies. Rumor is that he worked for a large trade corporation in Tokyo where he laundered enough money for a lifetime and that he only works as a Superintendent to keep cover. He maintains and image to the public as warm, generous man attempting to help the troubled youth of Kuchikiroka when he is anything but. The entire school is split almost down the middle in terms of both grades and behavior. Those with the high test scores often are never hassled with the street life while everyone else is pushed into the hallways where drugs and beatings dealt almost equally. With teachers turning a blind eye to most and keeping a close one on others, the school is anything but fair.

Some notes to remember is that the region is riddled with just as much superstition as it is corruption and pollution. The deaths of hundreds of miners in Mount Kiroka as well as the mysterious and oddly-thick mist that always surrounds its peaks have led to many, many myths and legends being made about it. The Kayaka River is known for turning brilliant hues of red and orange upon sunset, allowing it to turn almost entirely red at certain parts of the year. This has led to it being called the "Red" or "Bloody" river and as it often leads to Mount Kiroka some even believe it becomes an opening to Hell and releases spirits during those times of year. At its most brilliant, the reflection of the river can even cause the fog of Mount Kiroka to glow an ominous crimson color; making it one of the most beautiful and dread events of the year, so much that even school is canceled. These are elements I have created for you to be creative with! If I ever have a problem, I'll point it out and if you truly want something approved, feel free to PM me.
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[indent]I believe this should be enough to get anyone interested started in character creation. I don't expect everyone to be a juvenile delinquent [i](although that is an option)[/i], so I attempted to create plenty of avenues for conflict. Just because these characters are young doesn't mean they can't have a decent amount of depth. I created everything fictional for a reason, as well. That reason is simple. I don't know a damned thing about the geography of Japan, so I'm not going to pretend that I do. When it comes to geography, I will be making it up as I go along and I do permit anyone else to do the same.[/indent]

[center]As expected, there are some rules:

1. As Head Moderator, I withhold the right to edit the setting at any time as I see fit or reprimand anyone being toxic to the roleplay.
2. Don't be toxic to my roleplay. I'm attempting to create a great environment for true fans of a long-dead series.
3. The password to the community titanpad is "goldispower" - I just felt the need to make one.

[i]I also reserve the right to use anything created by players within the setting for my own purposes or to further the plot. This includes back-stories, familial histories, items a character may have, etc. Basically, if I think something is really interesting, I want everyone to know that I will make it a bigger part of the story if I feel like it, and that ultimately may lead to some additions or editions. I also would like to remind players that I do not at all mind them embellishing the legacies of their families or what they claimed to do. Something does not have to be true for it to be stated in some cases, and this world will be dealing with the spiritually aware. Make use of it![/i][/center]

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[*][b]Reikai[/b] ― Another term for the realm of spirits and/or afterlife, but most specifically refers to a bureaucratic agency under Lord Enma that directs souls down different paths and different realms as well as protects its meta-geographical position and spiritual jurisdiction.[/*]
[*][b]Ningenkai[/b] ― The mortal realm, but most specifically refers to the jurisdiction of the mortal realm that is overseen by the Reikai.[/*]
[*][b]Makai[/b] ― The 'demon' world that was sealed off by King Enma. It was originally part of his jurisdiction, but conflict there was so great after the Reikai assimilated Meikei [i](a former part of the afterlife also called the Netherworld)[/i] that King Enma was forced to seal it off to preserve the balance, thus making it a wild territory.[/*]
[*][b]The 'Balance'[/b] ― An informal term that refers to what is considered a highly tentative relationship between realms, most specifically the Ningenkai and Reikai. This relationship is most affected by life, whether it is shortened, lengthened or ended; the common standard for understanding the balance is that life itself is measured in time and acts similarly to currency: if one side begins to take more than it should have, it will owe a debt to the other and natural forces will created equilibrium.[/*]
[*][b]Tantei-Kai[/b] ― A group of spiritually-aware and most-often spiritually-empowered humans [i](and their souls)[/I] that are generally recruited after death and generally given a second chance at life to put spirits at rest or eliminate their malicious presence in an attempt to keep the balance. Members of the Tantei-Kai rarely know there are others and are generally called Spirit Detectives.[/*]
[*][b]Tantei-Duo[/b] ― A pair of souls whose soul wavelengths match up perfectly and have been made into Spirit Detectives by the Reikai. Because of a factor called 'soul resonance', a pair of matching souls can create powerful abilities when used on conjunction. A downfall of this resonance is that the more it is relied on, the weaker each individual soul will be apart. The greatest strength and weakness of this ability is that if pushed to its limit, the souls involved can merge into a single one. This singularity creates a large outburst of energy, but ultimately results in the destruction of the soul as it breaks down due to instability. The individuals involved literally fade into nothing once the ability has hit its peak.[/*]
[*][b]Reiki[/b] ― Also known as spirit energy and is the energy harnessed by all forms of ghosts, apparitions and humans.The most pure form of reiki is found within the soul and most souls have a unique 'wavelength' as well as 'frequency' to the reiki that comprises the soul. Most of the Ningenkai is comprised of reiki with little variation due to barriers setup by Enma in an attempt to preserve balance.[/*]
[*][b]Spirit Detective[/b] ― Individuals of notably high spiritual awareness and ultimately spiritually-empowered that work for the Reikai to preserve the balance. Most often, these Spirit Detectives attempt to make earthbound spirits pass on and are even given a second chance at life for their assistance. Spirit Detectives are highly-respected in the Reikai and thus hated by any group or affiliate that holds animosity towards the Reikai. More powerful, veteran Spirit Detectives are often demon hunters and some even hunt down the criminals of the Makai underworld and the corrupt parts of the Reikai. Spirit Detectives are all considered part of the Tantei-Kai.[/*]
[*][b]Hand[/b] ― A hand is normally considered the assistant of a Spirit Detective and are often also spiritually aware. Hands are often skipped over by the Reikai due to conflict with personalities, greater ties to their existing life or an incompatible soul wavelength. In history, Hands have been known to surpass their Spirit Detective counterparts in power and become legends themselves, but their methods of doing such are often questionable and result in them being hunted down as criminals. A Hand is often considered vital to a Spirit Detective due to a weaker variant of soul resonance.[/*]
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