I don't mean to rush you, but do you have an idea when you'll be able to get the IC up? The suspense is killing me.

Ditto.

Thirded. The longer you wait, the more time I have to research how to game a medieval Japanese economy. Or add more to my character. Both work.

Ah sorry for the long wait Deathmaker, thanks for reminding me jiwon.

Current head of the Boar Clan is a bit too much for a player, you'd spend all of your time actually running your own faction separate from everyone else. A heir in waiting would be alright, however, perhaps they are being fostered by the Mitsumines.

As for when this begins... I'll give a tentative Friday start date. Tomorrow I got to present my dissertation in the late afternoon and only after that will I be truly free.

Best of luck Blue! After a dissertation I'm sure managing an RP will be a walk in the park, lol.

I'm going to make a completely different character by Friday. I got a good idea that's probably better than the one i have right at the moment.

An heir will be a-okay! :D Thanks for the reply, and thanks jiwon for the reminder. I'll be makin' the cs prolly today.

Name: Kitsune Hatamoto

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Race: Human

Appearance:

Personality: Kitsune is the exact opposite of his father, and probably most of his clan. While the Boar clansmen are fierce and stern; especially dedicated to the art of war, Kitsune is more lax, and calm. When faced with trouble, Kitsune tends to prefer talking things over with a cup of tea; instead of drawing blades. Speaking of blades, Kitsune cringes at the sight of blood, and he is uncomfortable around blades. Due to this, Kitsune is often seen with a purple fan which he always keeps to his side. Kitsune can also be seen often smiling, and laughing; preferring a lively atmosphere than a serious one. However, Kitsune is also capable of anger and seriousness, but this is rarely seen. While still respectful of those with higher positions or higher standings, Kitsune tends to speak in a casual manner to those around him.

Skills and Abilities:
-Medicines and Apothecary: Kitsune is skillful when it comes to medicines and treatment. He also has a skill with first-aids, and wound treatment. Aside from this, Kitsune is well known for his knack of crafting medicines from simple ingredients. This skill was taught to him when their clan was forced (again) into the forest after the fall of his kin. Since the forest was filled with lush greenery and plants, Kitsune was taught by another medicine-man the art of crafting cures, however, Kitsune had grown from just a student to a master himself.

-Poisons: When it comes to herbs and medicines, one is bound to discover a darker side to it. Kitsune managed to also hone his abilities in concocting devastating poisons which he rarely uses. The art of poison making was further taught to him by the medicine-man, but discontinued the teachings when the man realized that Kitsune was getting too enthusiastic with brewing liquids of death.

Possessions and Assets::
1. Poison-tipped Katana: A simple katana; only this time, the blade is coated with a particular poison. This katana was NEVER used yet by Kitsune since the boy doesn't know how to fight for his life.
2. An elixir of medicine: A simple medicine which is often used for minor wounds. Kitsune always carries a bottle of this.
3. A Blue Fan: Not much... Just a symbol of his status of being in the Boar Clan, and the heir of it.
4. Authority within the Boar Clan: Being the next heir, Kitsune has some authority over the clan; however, he only holds a few retainers because most don't believe in his capability to lead.

Bio:
Fight. Flee. Fight. Flee. Fight. In the Boar Clan, some fight for honor; some fight for glory... but the only thing that matters in this clan is knowing how to fight. The clan has faced disasters more numerous than anyone can remember. Enemies everywhere; friends nowhere. The clan was composed of not only fierce, but brutal warriors who delight in a battle only when the odds are 1 against 10. Decades went by as the clan was forced to flee again and again, but by some strange circumstances, they always fought back with a vengeance; reclaiming their hometown with much blood flowing on the ground. This cycle of brutality continued until an heir was born in the dark forests. The boy was predicted to be a very talented fighter, but to everyone's chagrin; the boy couldn't even lift a blade when most boys could already swing a weapon.

Scorned and belittled, the boy was left to the care of an ostracized medicine-man who taught him the art of medicines and even poisons. After some years, the predicted vengeance occurred as the clan fought back their foes, and reclaimed their homeland once more. While the warriors were busy celebrating within the blood-stained fortress, a boy was left in the forest.

"When will this violence end?" says the heir. "Fight, and fall... Slay and be slain... There's more to life than this."

However, a vision of a peaceful future was just so far away. The boy shook his head in disappointment as he marched sadly into the crimson colored walls of the Boar Clan. He had no future in fighting, yes, but his father would have none of it. Whilst the years of plenty lasted, the boy was sent to one of the Boar's allies; the Mitsumine Clan. There, the father hoped the boy could be trained to be a man without him seeing that pathetic waste of bones. In three moons, the heir departed with some servants to the Mitsumine, with silent hopes that this new heir of the said clan would be one that raises the banner of peace; not the sword of war.

Wait, so the heir of the boar clan is in Mitsumine land? Well, that is an unexpected turn of events. Did not know the two clans were so friendly.

I'm no even so sure myself :c I circled my CS around Blue's advice where the heir of the Boar would be fostered by the Mitsumine. I'm willing to change the CS though for any corrections.

The Boar Clan are the Mitsumine's other neighbors, lying to the South West of their territory. They maintain in recent history a good relationship with the Mitsumine as they stand against the common enemy which is the fierceness and warlike manner of the Tiger.

Based on that bit of lore, I don't think you should have to worry about changing your profile.

Yeah, it seems fine to me. Particularly if Hatamoto Sr thinks that his son is useless in a fight; it'd be safer to have him in Mitsumine land.

Incidentally, if anyone wants a hand picking kanji for their characters' names, I'd be glad to help with what I can. =)

I understood that the two clans were friendly, but not to that extent. I was thinking along the lines of the Allies and USSR allying during WW2 because of the Axis. Yes, they are allies, but once the Axis surrendered the Cold War began.

Edit: Also, how did the dissertation go?

Oh, and can't wait for this to get started.

And we have officially started!

Dissertation went well! Got 96.88/100 and finally that beast has been slain!

As for the Boar and the Wolf, they are currently quite close allies, even if they haven't spoken as much recently due to Takeshi's self imposed exile. During many of the conflict with the Tigers, Takeshi and his brother Daichi fought side by the side with the Boar heads of the Clan, making close ties and brothers at arms. However, there remains in history precedent of a time where it was Wolf who hunted the Boars. Some of the Clan remember that story and cast wary eyes upon the North. As for the Boar Heads, they are fierce warriors but strong hard working men during times of peace. Bashful and merry to friends as they are terrible and full of wrath to their enemies.

The Blue Sylph said
And we have officially started!Dissertation went well! Got 96.88/100 and finally that beast has been slain! As for the Boar and the Wolf, they are currently quite close allies, even if they haven't spoken as much recently due to Takeshi's self imposed exile. During many of the conflict with the Tigers, Takeshi and his brother Daichi fought side by the side with the Boar heads of the Clan, making close ties and brothers at arms. However, there remains in history precedent of a time where it was Wolf who hunted the Boars. Some of the Clan remember that story and cast wary eyes upon the North. As for the Boar Heads, they are fierce warriors but strong hard working men during times of peace. Bashful and merry to friends as they are terrible and full of wrath to their enemies.

I will be sitting this one out (being a co-gm and gm is hard with just an iphone D;), but I will follow this roleplay for the heck of it.

96.88, well that's pretty damn impressive. Nice job!

Edit: We already lost one. :(

Thank you, Jiwon!

Way to ace that book learnin' Blue!

It was a monster many years in the slaying! Finally it has been felled for good!