Autumn wind of eve, blow away the clouds that mass over the moon's pure light and the mists that cloud our mind, do thou sweep away as well. Now we disappear, well, what must we think of it? From the sky we came. Now we may go back again. That's at least one point of view. Hôjô Ujimasa 1538-1590
"Tell me where they are Master Kenobi! Your Daimyo is dead! The Jedaii Temples await your return! There is no reason for you to die for these fools!" Lord Vader stood a imposing form above Jedaii Master Kenobi, his black armor barely giving a glint in the warm sunlight. Smoke swam through the air behind him reaching to the sky as his white armored Imperial Samurai continued to slaughter the remaining Samurai of Daimyo Bel Iblis. The now dead Samurai Lord's head was stabbed atop a spear near the front of the village to show what happened to Rebels who crossed the Empire.
Kenobi laid there, his katana still clutched tightly in hand a bright blue glow emanating from it, he could feel the blood running down his side under his robes, his armor had been completely ineffective against the Dark Lord's glowing red blade. "You have already slain me Vader. My body dies, as all do. I will return though, and my spirit will guide the Jedaii to glory, your Emperor's Dark rule will not last Brother. You are my kin, so I will forgive you this transgression even as I pass from this world." Kenobi dropped his katana, the blue glow leaving slowly, only a regular steel blade left behind.
"I do not need your forgiveness Kenobi, I will take these lands, the Emperor will rule all of Meiji! The Rebellious Daimyos will be crushed! And we will have the Stars of Yagyu!" Turning slightly Vader lifted his Katana, then in a flash of red glowing steel Kenobi's throat opened spilling a crimson river onto the ground, the Jedaii Master's eyes losing their color, as well as his skin as he fades from the world. It was then that several of the Imperial Samurai came running around the corner dragging with them a woman in rather fine silk kimono, her long black hair tied tightly in buns, and her face painted white with only the slightest of red to accent her lips and make them look small and pouty.
"Ah Leia-Hime..." He turned to look at one of his Samurai who handed Lord Vader a torn piece of paper. "A map... But it's incomplete the other half is missing." Staring over the torn shred of scroll he sighed. "Only three of the Stars of Yagyu are listed here." He growls. "Tell me where the rest are Leia! Or I will do to your family as I have done to Iblis!" As Leia-Hime shook her head, eyes wide as she screamed, Lord Vader's shadow engulfed her in darkness, his hand extended.
Some OOC things
As you may have noticed this is a RP based off of Star Wars, but in a Feudal Japan like setting. I will be taking many liberties with the story, but I plan for it to be a very exciting adventure for all involved, with quite a few cameos of Canon Star Wars characters who have been altered to fit into a Feudal Japan Fantasy setting. That being said canon star wars races will be allowed! They will simply be known as Oni (A blanket term for any being not human). Canon Star Wars characters will not be allowable by the players, but don't fret PCs will be the focus of the RP, and they will be the Heros (If the players so choose to follow that path!) Have any questions? I'll answer them, either by PM or just ask in the thread!
Now to get on with Pertinent Roleplaying information.
The Setting: This is a Star Warsesque setting, but one of a more Feudal Japan tone. Space travel, blasters, etc are out, and Katanas, Bows, Matchlocks, and Horses are in. Canon Star Wars characters will appear, though their backstories, relationships etc can and likely will change to better fit the setting and story I have in mind.
Real Quick! The Rules Gotta get those out of the way before we can get intot he Interesting Things! 1. No flaming Attacking, harassing, or hate outside of the IC. I don't care what you do IC 2. No playing Canon characters. THey will be in the RP, but purely NPCs.. Or as main villains : ) 3. Can't play Empire characters, you can be former empire now turned Rebel, but playing Empire would derail the RP Plot. 4. Have fun that's an order 5. Like.. High tech stuff.. Most you can have is a matchlock gun.
Meiji is the Island that the entirety of the RP will be taking place on, it's similar in size to Japan, and has the same kind of geography and climate as well. It had been split into many different provinces controlled by different Feudal Warlords who all followed the rulings set forth by the Shogun. As the Empire quickly turned things around the Emperor deciding to do away with the Warlords, and all those who could influence the people and completely control the land, the fractures between Warlords has disappeared as they ally together to fight the Empire itself. The Land is beset by violence which has never been seen before, once you would go into the small villages, and castle towns and children would play in the streets, now they hide from any strangers who step into their Villages. War Has come Total War, and Meiji will see many more tragedies before it is once more a land free from the Dark and Tyrannical Emperor.
The Empire was once a small power, more of a Figurehead role than one that actually took any major part in politics, that was until Palpatine's plans came into Fruition. For years he had been training a secret army, having recruited Fallen Jedaii into his fold to train his troops. His army grew, and he took one of the most powerful Jedaii and turned him to his side, using his dark magics to corrupt and pervert the one powerful Spirtual Warrior. The once powerful Jedaii was now known as Lord Vader, constantly harassed by his brother Obi Wan Kenobi. With the now constantly growing army of Imperial Samurai the Emperor, and Vader quickly took over Province after Province, the constantly feuding Warlords of the land standing no chance as they were so fractured.
The Mandaii are one of the most powerful Factions in Meiji, they rule over a enormous chunk of the Island, and are considered the greatest warriors to have walked the lands, though to even match the Jedaii in strength, and capable of fielding even more warriors. They have been kept in check by tributes from other Warlords around them who wished keep the piece between the Mandaii and themselves as they feared the Mandaii crushing and annihilating them. With the sudden aggressive actions taken by the Empire, the Mandaii have been gathering their armies, the many tribal Warlords of the Mandaii gathering together into what is called the Great host in order to defend themselves from growing threat of Vader, and the Empire. The Mandaii are also known for their smithing, able to create some of the sharpest, and strongest swords, and armor in Meiji, the Jedaii even seek out these smiths to create their Katanas that they enhance using Star Crystals.
Once Splintered by constant feuding there were many Great Daimyos that ruled the different provinces of Meiji, unfortunately only two great Daimyos remain, having created an Alliance of the lesser Lords. The Rebellion is lead by two Daimyos Lady Mon Mothma, and Lord Bail Organa, they seeing their power alone was not enough to stop the Empire have allied with the Mandaii, and further fearing that the Mandaii would not be enough beseeched the aid of the Jedaii to help them in their time of need. At first the Jedaii were reluctant, but as they found out that Obi Wan had been so brtually executed by Lord Vader, quickly reinforced the Rebels.
Secluded, with a small section of land completely dedicated to the Order the Jedaii are religious warriors of great reknown, for their magical abilities, and their powerfully enchanted swords. They embody Virtuous notions, and inner peace. They consider themselves Guardians of the people, and they are often looked up to by all others of Meiji. They are pillars of strength, and users of a powerful magic known as the Force, this magic can only be used by certain people, and the reasons behind this is unknown. They are lead by a powerful Jedaii knowns as Yoda, he is their teacher, and supreme Master of the order, even though he is a Oni he is considered one of the greatest. The Jedaii at first were not going to meddle in the affairs of Empire, and the Mandaii Rebel Alliance, but soon found that the Emperor was using Dark Jedaii to do his bidding, and searching for the Powerful Stars of Yagyu. This prompted Yoda to hear out Bail Organa and commit the Jedaii to aiding the Alliance against the Emperor, and Lord Vader.
The Dark Jedaii are those who have given up the path of enlightment, and chosen to indulge themselves in primal urges, using their powers to do wicked deeds that are only for self gain rather than serving the needs of others. They have twisted their powers, and also learned the arts of ninjutsu to further their abilities, this form of assassination, and subterfuge more than complimented their demeanor, and the Emperor began to rapidly recruit these warriors, and utilize them against the Rebels, and Mandaii. Now he looks towards the Jedaii knowing that they will intend to thwart his plots, and the Dark Jedaii will be useful in trying to stop the Jedaii. They also utilize the Star Crystals in their weapons, and are capable of matching a Mandaii, or Jedaii in combat. Sometimes more so.
Star Crystals are powerful gems in tune with the force, and as such only Jedaii, Dark Jedaii, and some Oni are capable of using them. They enhance any weapon they are placed into, making it unbreakable, capable of cutting through steel, and have even been seen cutting bullets from matchlock firearms in half, as well as cutting arrows from midair. These crystals also cause the weapons they are embedded in to glow in different color depending on the User's mentality. Dark Jedaii Typically have Red, or black blades, while Jedaii will most likely have Blue, Yellow, Green, and Violet blades. Black: Pyschopaths filled with blood lust, a love for violence. These people are typically unpredictable and see their black sword typically fills their opponents with fear. Red: Greedy, power hungry, and egotistical, wielders of red blades are typically plotters always with a ill intention behind their moves. Blue: Represents those who have a desire to protect others, they are often martial in nature, and will do anything to uphold Justice, and defend those who cannot defend themselves. Yellow: One of the least seen colors, Yellow represents those who have a love for helping others, they are generally healers of the flesh, though sometimes they are healers of the mind, and take precious consideration of the fragile nature that the mind sometimes has. Green: Sages, tacticians, philosophers, these Jedaii are ones of deep thought, and grand ideas. They are not as rare as yellow blade wielders, but they are less seen than Blue blade wielders. Violet: Jedaii who are always on the verge of falling, they control their urges to do combat with great resolve. This makes them powerful additions to combat, as they ferociousness almost matches that of a Dark Jedaii. Though they should also be watched closely less they fall themselves.
The Stars of Yagyu are Star Crystals of magnificent power. Placing them within a wepaon would likely kill any user that wielded it, but it is said that the Stars of Yagyu are capable of bringing the dead back to life, granting immortality, or even giving life to things that would otherwise not have it. How they work is a mystery.
The Force, is a powerful ability that exists within all Jedai, and Dark Jedaii, and is said to be what has created the Oni as well, though this is largely unknown. Jedaii, and Dark Jedaii are capable of doing many things with the force, though whether it is good or not relies largely on the user, and actions with such. No power of the force is inherently evil, a Jedaii can create lightning using hte force for pure reasons, and a Dark Jedaii can use what would typically be healing magic to hurt others. Either way the force exists, and those who can call upon it are powerful opponents.
As you approach the Gates to the Jedaii temple, and purple creature drops down from the top of the gate holding a katana before himself, though the creature is only two feet tall, he seems very dangerous. "I'm glad you've finally arrived. Master Yoda has been expecting you... Unless of course you're an imposter. So I'm here to check everyone who comes in to make sure they are not spies of the Emperor, by asking you some very important questions about who you are."
Let's see what you look like...: (Put your appearance here. two paragraph minimum if not using art. Let's be tasteful with the art please. I don't want any janky anime pics. :P )
What's your Name?: (Put name here. )
I see... Well so far that matches up. How Old are you?:
Well aren't you just in the Prime of your life. Are you a boy or girl? I can never tell.:
Well that explains the.. Ahem nevermind. Are you a Mandaii, Jedaii? Or one of the Rebellions Samurai?:
Glad to have you here, since everyone needs to send their best. Let me see your weapons though. Gotta know what you have for.. Safety.: (Naginata, Yumi, Katana, Yari, Shurikens, Daikatana etc. Japanese weapons only. Matchlock weapons are the only firearms allowed)
Well aren't you a tough guy err.. Gal I can't remember now. Unsheath your blade though. Let me see if it glows: (color does your weapon glow if you are a Jedaii. )
Oh well! A jedaii, right you told me that... So what rank are you in the order?: (Padawan, Samurai, Master)
Very nice.. I guess. Anyways. I'm gonna need to ask you some questions. Just to get an idea of how you act, what you're like.
You're sitting in a tea house when a Ronin enters, he demands that the owner pay him two hundred gold, and serve him a drink... The Owner refuses, and it seems the Ronin may get violent. Do you intervene? If so, how?
Master Yoda has just given you a task to complete, but a 'special' friend is waiting for you. Unfortunately you cannot observe both tasks, and must try and appease both Master Yoda, and the friend, or risk the scorn from one of the two. What do you do?
Yourself and a group of other warriors have found themselves at a camp where some merchants are being attacked by Imperial Samurai. People lay about injured, others in terror and crying, all the while the threat of the Imperial Samurai is very real. What do you do? Do you help the injured? Comfort the mentally savaged? Or fight to save those who are still at risk of being killed?
Well... Those were some interesting answers. Anyways you pass, but I'll be keeping a eye on you. Kubo sees everything.
As stated before! Any questions, just ask in PMs or here in the OOC. Character sheets in the OOC, and place in the character tab upon approval. : )
Autumn wind of eve, blow away the clouds that mass over the moon's pure light and the mists that cloud our mind, do thou sweep away as well. Now we disappear, well, what must we think of it? From the sky we came. Now we may go back again. That's at least one point of view. Hôjô Ujimasa 1538-1590
"Tell me where they are Master Kenobi! Your Daimyo is dead! The Jedaii Temples await your return! There is no reason for you to die for these fools!" Lord Vader stood a imposing form above Jedaii Master Kenobi, his black armor barely giving a glint in the warm sunlight. Smoke swam through the air behind him reaching to the sky as his white armored Imperial Samurai continued to slaughter the remaining Samurai of Daimyo Bel Iblis. The now dead Samurai Lord's head was stabbed atop a spear near the front of the village to show what happened to Rebels who crossed the Empire.
Kenobi laid there, his katana still clutched tightly in hand a bright blue glow emanating from it, he could feel the blood running down his side under his robes, his armor had been completely ineffective against the Dark Lord's glowing red blade. "You have already slain me Vader. My body dies, as all do. I will return though, and my spirit will guide the Jedaii to glory, your Emperor's Dark rule will not last Brother. You are my kin, so I will forgive you this transgression even as I pass from this world." Kenobi dropped his katana, the blue glow leaving slowly, only a regular steel blade left behind.
"I do not need your forgiveness Kenobi, I will take these lands, the Emperor will rule all of Meiji! The Rebellious Daimyos will be crushed! And we will have the Stars of Yagyu!" Turning slightly Vader lifted his Katana, then in a flash of red glowing steel Kenobi's throat opened spilling a crimson river onto the ground, the Jedaii Master's eyes losing their color, as well as his skin as he fades from the world. It was then that several of the Imperial Samurai came running around the corner dragging with them a woman in rather fine silk kimono, her long black hair tied tightly in buns, and her face painted white with only the slightest of red to accent her lips and make them look small and pouty.
"Ah Leia-Hime..." He turned to look at one of his Samurai who handed Lord Vader a torn piece of paper. "A map... But it's incomplete the other half is missing." Staring over the torn shred of scroll he sighed. "Only three of the Stars of Yagyu are listed here." He growls. "Tell me where the rest are Leia! Or I will do to your family as I have done to Iblis!" As Leia-Hime shook her head, eyes wide as she screamed, Lord Vader's shadow engulfed her in darkness, his hand extended.
Some OOC things
As you may have noticed this is a RP based off of Star Wars, but in a Feudal Japan like setting. I will be taking many liberties with the story, but I plan for it to be a very exciting adventure for all involved, with quite a few cameos of Canon Star Wars characters who have been altered to fit into a Feudal Japan Fantasy setting. That being said canon star wars races will be allowed! They will simply be known as Oni (A blanket term for any being not human). Canon Star Wars characters will not be allowable by the players, but don't fret PCs will be the focus of the RP, and they will be the Heros (If the players so choose to follow that path!) Have any questions? I'll answer them, either by PM or just ask in the thread!
If you are interested please post your interest. That way I know I have people wanting to RP so that I can continue to the OOC.
Blurry eyes stared upwards at the dome that was the confinement of New Earlton. It was hard to believe that a few hundred years ago there hadn't been a dome, but rather cities were open like the land that surrounded them letting people freely come and go as they needed. Those blurry eyes tilted down to stare at the ones who had beaten him, three tall reptillian shapes holding bats, and one with a small thirty eight special.
"You crossed the line Harland. Fucked everything up. Just had to stick your nose into shit that you were't supposed to. Haven't you learned by now being a cop doesn't mean shit here." The Reptile with the gun walked forward, the blurry eyes of Harland were able to focus, and see that he was in fact a bipedal Komodo dragon. "This is my turf. My people. You don't come here, and start pushing your weight around just because you got a badge Harland. Now you're never gonna get the chance to again." The barrel of the gun raised up and pointed right at the Harland his eyes blinking slowly. "Any last words Cop?"
Harland looked up, inhaling for a moment before spitting a wad of blood on the ground in front of the Komodo Dragon's feet. "Fuck you Vokul... I am trying to make this city a be...-" but Harland didn't get to finish his sentence as suddenly a bullet found his forehead making his head whip back his brains spraying across the garbage behind him. Vokul walked over and pushed Harland's body with his foot, and turns to the two horny toads that were attending him with baseball bats.
"Well.. Let's leave him for the maggots." He chuckles a bit and walks out of the alley, flies already buzzing around the anthropomorphic cop's body. This was New Earlton, the prime example for a city during this time. Corruption, and crime reigned supreme, and everyone else just had to sit back and take it. Gunshots popped off in the distance as if to emphasize this followed by angry yelling, and screaming. Vokul slid into the back seat of black limousine, and whispered something in one of his guard's ears. As the doors closed, and the car drove away several humanoid mice came out of hidden places and started to strip Harland's body of everything it had. New Earlton, city of survivors.
OOC, The Hole
Before I say anything else. I'm going to explain that this is a Anthropomorphic RP, in which characters will be taking on the roles of animals that have human characteristics, such as standing on two lands, having hands, speaking, wearing clothes, using tools, and other such devices, as well as having dimorphic genders (meaning that females would have noticable breasts, and be more slender and curvy, while males would be more masculine. Though there are of course exceptions as there are with humans as there are women who are of course masculine, and men who are feminine.)
The RP will take place in the city of New Earlton on a planet where things have gone to hell for anyone who does not live in a domed city. The world outside of the dome is filled with deadly monsters, and poisonous gasses. Anyone who ventures outside of the dome needs to have a gas mask and prepared to fight off the deadly creatures that roam the lands. Inside the city however could possibly be more dangerous, the streets are filled with gangs who are constantly warring upon each other, and the police aren't much better as they abuse the power given to them perform rackets of their own.
One place though, that serves as the hub for the inner dealings of every faction is a Club, and hotel called 'The Hole', a neutral business with no allegiance to any one faction, though all are welcome to congregate as long as they follow the rules.
Players will be allowed to play gangsters, law enforcement, or just anthros trying to survive in New Earlton, that being said you will be able to create your own gangs, and run them (Within reason) and even join other players gangs. There are so many possibilities in 'Tales from the Hole' that it will be difficult to ever reach every possibility in the RP.
Disclaimer This RP will have mature elements, that range from rather vicious violence, adult situations, language, and hints of sexuality. This RP will not endorse any actions by players that would violate site rules, and firmly insists that anything that would be taken somewhere else privately. If you are not mature enough to handle these situations it's highly suggested that you do not apply.
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