Affinity 陽Clan Affinity: Yang 水 Personal Affinity: Water
Specialty Trait: Compound Pedigree By virtue of being a Pureblooded Uzumaki, Ren has the markings of a High Chakra Amount, reducing the original cost of a Jutsu into 50%, high-end quality of Chakra Control, making him naturally adept to Fūinjutsu and higher resistance to anything intruding his mind and body. By having said compound traits, the dichotomy in all of them, exhibits the Uzumaki's incredibly strong vigor, bright red hair, a profound Fūinjutsu and being the ideal vessels to host Kurama with an assured survival from said fatal extraction. Since Ren is a Pureblooded Uzumaki, he's won the luxurious, generic lottery of having innate healing abilities such as Heal Bite, Self Healing and the inherently rare sensory trait of Kagura Shingan.
Buteijutsu is about armed and unarmed martial arts, Taijutsu and Bukijutsu under this Skilltree, meaning the ability to "throw hands"/"catch these hands" and wack someone with a weapon including your greatest Scientific Ninja Tool invention.
Scientific Ninja Tool Fūin no Kote: A Condenser Type of Scientific Ninja Tool that allows Ren to keep his Fūinjutsu related scrolls, condensed in cartridge form, in this case, Ren's geared to Barrier-related scrolls.
Chohojutsu is a Skilltree that deals with espionage and subterfuge arts, Shinobi must be versed with academic techniques for survival, the base of Chohojutsu are stealth techniques as it's about concealing ones chakra/presence, escape arts and convincing disguises, including the basic sensing of energies.
The Adamantine Sealing Chains belongs to fully realized Uzumaki kinsfolk, making them a Kekkan aka Bloodvessel, people who aren't considered human because of bloodline discrimination. Adamantine Sealing Chains is a Kekkei Mōra that boasts the conjuration powers of Yang Release, likening it as Truthseeker Chains due to a strikingly similar property of the Truthseeking Ball, in terms of affecting all of the 7 Elemental Chakra Natures. The chains are malleable and reactive to the Kekkan's willpower, Ren can use these as a makeshift medium for Barrier Ninjutsu and even Fūinjutsu, it nullifies Ninjutsu that's based on his Skilltree Level but not against the unique Chakra Types of Senjutsu, Reijutsu, Shinjutsu and Taijutsu.
Mikazuki asked a simple question, "What was the Soul War? And to echo Darius' question... What are Hollows? And are they more than just monsters that eat souls? I presume you didn't tell us about their nature before because you wanted to vet us for trustworthiness first?"
The Orange Road; Imagine that its Summer, please...
The Confessor had decided to accept Kiffar's proclamation of leadership (albeit with Arvind being the real leader) and sent the group off on their way once breakfast was done; Khaliya and Meen-la could seperately sense her increasing desire not to be around the people she herself gathered, but who proved to be strong personalities she did not want to see in constant friction, but that would not alter the fact that she approved of the most viable plan. That plan was to pose as Arvind's scholarly expedition, and the Confessor had given them extra cash, plus a few scholarly texts on Talos and the nearby Ayleid ruins to better maintain their cover (and also to speed them onward).
Now the group was on the Orange Road, walking the paved, narrow path that led from Chorrol to Bruma as the sun rose in the sky.
Several hours passed; it was noonrise/noonday and the sun was at its midpoint. Birdsong and the noise of various animals had grown quiet for a minute or so - An obvious sign of trouble ahead. They were passing through an even narrower stretch of road when it struck - A volley of arrows launched from the trees at point-blank range, intended to scatter the group or force them to cast their protective spells.
Once the arrows were cast, several Nord and Imperial Bandits would charge, wielding a mix of two-handed swords, heavy maces, and greataxes, not realizing that they were running towards one of the best fighters in all of Tamriel (Kiffar). And finally, there was a Nord dressed in robes from the College of Winterhold with the insignia torn out; this blonde woman looked at Arvindr and said, "Arvindr! I want your research on the predecessors of the Companions and the origins of Whiterun and I want it now!"
The scholar would recognize this Nord woman as one of his more obscure rivals, Brigit of Winterhold, who resented Arvindr's constant hawking of the 'Original Nord Culture' despite being a Mage who researched similar topics herself. Her latest ploy was writing several public letters accusing Arvindr of being a plaigraist - of her research - and the unhinged tone of her wording implied that she had begun to genuinely believe her own lies.
This was confirmed when she said, "You copied my papers! That bibiliography you used in your latest one had a third of it copied from my own listed sources! Give me back my academic placement, you fraud, or I will keep siccing these bandits on you!"
D.O.B January 11 | Age 16 y.o | Sato Konoha | Region Madoka | Rank Chūnin | Caste Freemen
Mimoto Mimoto
Uzumaki Ren
Shigoto Shigoto
Vanguard?
Joretsu Joretsu
B-Rank
外伝 外伝
Flashback
Monogatari Born to the first (or second) generation of Uzumaki to know only liberty, Ren was given every advantage, and borderline spoiled by his parents, who nevertheless made sure he was taught the story of how his clan was not always like this - If not for Minato the Liberator, he would be a slave along with the rest of his generation, so he had to learn gratitude for what he had. He made friends early, learning the importance of seeing people for what they are and what they did, although he was wary of the more traditional parents of some of his playmates. And of course, he had enough talent to make it in Konoha's Ninja Academy.
He made sure not to directly compete with anyone unless someone challenged him first. He made sure not to make enemies unless he had more friends than the potential enemy had. Yet behind it all was a young man interested in surviving a world where things were less stable than they seemed, considering how Konoha's political scene was as chaotic as ever behind closed doors. What had been done, even by Minato the Liberator, can always be undone, and so alertness, awareness, and a watchful gaze is needed to avoid the Uzumaki Clan falling into perdition again. In the meantime, what noncombat problems can't be solved with enough ramen?
Then came the events of AR 705; first Sasuke killing Danzo after exposing Root, then him, Naruto (who in this world, had the Namikaze name, but still retained his Uzumaki ancestry), and Sakura sacrificing themselves to destroy Pein (who was a full Uzumaki) to prevent him from destroying Konoha completely. Ren's parents barely survived that calamity, while Ren himself had fought valiantly in defense of a group of civilians who had taken refuge in Ichiraku Ramen. He lived, but at what cost, considering how Konoha's position and the Land of Fire's stability was less secure than ever - And the Uzumaki Clan's fortunes; its chances of a dignified place in the world, rested on the Land of Fire staying strong.
Thankfully, he can help...
性格 性格
Individuality
Kokoronaka Ren knows he is lucky, and only with hard work and a keen eye can he take advantage of that luck. He sees the need to maintain friendly, or at least cordial, ties with as many people as possible, knowing that the best way to avoid conspiracy is not to be hated. While it is sometimes better to be feared than loved, that does not apply to him, for he knows that if he is feared, then he will be hated, and if he is hated... People will plot against him and he cannot abide that.
He has a life to enjoy, after all!
Ren does not seek the spotlight, but he does not want to be shunted into the shadows, either. He seeks to be the main support of his friends, providing them with whatever support they need if he can give that. Suffice it to say, he is good at making connections and leveraging them, but also at cultivating and preserving them.
And above all, he has this deep wish inside himself, one born from historical injustices which might return in unexpected ways, a wish that can be summarized in two words:
Affinity 陽Clan Affinity: Yang 水 Personal Affinity: Water
Specialty Trait: Compound Pedigree By virtue of being a Pureblooded Uzumaki, Ren has the markings of a High Chakra Amount, reducing the original cost of a Jutsu into 50%, high-end quality of Chakra Control, making him naturally adept to Fūinjutsu and higher resistance to anything intruding his mind and body.
Shinobi Art: Barrier Ninjutsu Ren is arguably peerless when it comes to erection of barriers, one would say because he's an Uzumaki but what sets him apart is that there's no handseals involved when it comes to protruding barriers.
Smarts: Empathic Resolution While naturally a pacifistic individual, Ren does his best to settle things diplomatically to avoid bloodshed, he hears out both sides of the coin and tries his best to find middle grounds, he understands the emotional spectrum better than most.
Buteijutsu is about armed and unarmed martial arts, Taijutsu and Bukijutsu under this Skilltree, meaning the ability to "throw hands"/"catch these hands" and wack someone with a weapon including your greatest Scientific Ninja Tool invention.
Scientific Ninja Tool Fūin no Kote: A Condenser Type of Scientific Ninja Tool that allows Ren to keep his Fūinjutsu related scrolls, condensed in cartridge form, in this case, Ren's geared to Barrier-related scrolls.
Chohojutsu is a Skilltree that deals with espionage and subterfuge arts, Shinobi must be versed with academic techniques for survival, the base of Chohojutsu are stealth techniques as it's about concealing ones chakra/presence, escape arts and convincing disguises, including the basic sensing of energies.
Bloodline: Uzumaki Vitality | Type: Kekkei Mōra | Requirement: Yang Affinity Bloodline Level: S | Skill Level: B Heal Bite | Self Healing | Kagura Shingan
The Uzumaki are hardy people of arguably peerless physicality, possessing a powerful lifeforce that fills them with strength and energy, their bodies swell in peak physical condition and can bounce from near fatal wounds and recover from fatigue at an absurd rate, where others can't, this has historically made them ideal jinchuriki candidates, successfully containing the 9-Tailed Fox.
The Adamantine Sealing Chains are among the highest form of yang conjuration jutsu, it involves compact and unified use of Fūinjutsu and Barrier Ninjutsu as the chains are malleable and the user wills it to protrude from thin air or parts of their body, Ren can erect grappling hooks, platforms and tendrils/tentacle functioning chains.
Also, for everyone else: Noble Arms no longer have to look like Pre-WW1 Weapons, as long as they look obsolete and people find cultural meaning in them.
D.O.B January 11 | Age 16 y.o | Sato Konoha | Region Madoka | Rank Chūnin | Caste Freemen
Mimoto Mimoto
Uzumaki Ren
Shigoto Shigoto
Vanguard?
Joretsu Joretsu
B-Rank
外伝 外伝
Flashback
Monogatari Born to the first (or second) generation of Uzumaki to know only liberty, Ren was given every advantage, and borderline spoiled by his parents, who nevertheless made sure he was taught the story of how his clan was not always like this - If not for Minato the Liberator, he would be a slave along with the rest of his generation, so he had to learn gratitude for what he had. He made friends early, learning the importance of seeing people for what they are and what they did, although he was wary of the more traditional parents of some of his playmates. And of course, he had enough talent to make it in Konoha's Ninja Academy.
He made sure not to directly compete with anyone unless someone challenged him first. He made sure not to make enemies unless he had more friends than the potential enemy had. Yet behind it all was a young man interested in surviving a world where things were less stable than they seemed, considering how Konoha's political scene was as chaotic as ever behind closed doors. What had been done, even by Minato the Liberator, can always be undone, and so alertness, awareness, and a watchful gaze is needed to avoid the Uzumaki Clan falling into perdition again. In the meantime, what noncombat problems can't be solved with enough ramen?
Then came the events of AR 705; first Sasuke killing Danzo after exposing Root, then him, Naruto (who in this world, had the Namikaze name, but still retained his Uzumaki ancestry), and Sakura sacrificing themselves to destroy Pein (who was a full Uzumaki) to prevent him from destroying Konoha completely. Ren's parents barely survived that calamity, while Ren himself had fought valiantly in defense of a group of civilians who had taken refuge in Ichiraku Ramen. He lived, but at what cost, considering how Konoha's position and the Land of Fire's stability was less secure than ever - And the Uzumaki Clan's fortunes; its chances of a dignified place in the world, rested on the Land of Fire staying strong.
Thankfully, he can help...
性格 性格
Individuality
Kokoronaka Ren knows he is lucky, and only with hard work and a keen eye can he take advantage of that luck. He sees the need to maintain friendly, or at least cordial, ties with as many people as possible, knowing that the best way to avoid conspiracy is not to be hated. While it is sometimes better to be feared than loved, that does not apply to him, for he knows that if he is feared, then he will be hated, and if he is hated... People will plot against him and he cannot abide that.
He has a life to enjoy, after all!
Ren does not seek the spotlight, but he does not want to be shunted into the shadows, either. He seeks to be the main support of his friends, providing them with whatever support they need if he can give that. Suffice it to say, he is good at making connections and leveraging them, but also at cultivating and preserving them.
And above all, he has this deep wish inside himself, one born from historical injustices which might return in unexpected ways, a wish that can be summarized in two words:
Noble Arms: The ASEAN War - Thread Three, Intermission Four, Darkest Hour
The days of easy victories have ended; we have been mauled as never before.
First Lieutenant Noel is gone, kidnapped by the enemy for... reasons I do not want to think about. Special Liason Qingshe is dead; we saw her head tossed at us like a football. Even if she somehow cheated that, she hasn't returned to us yet, meaning we lack the benefit of her advice and her Noble Arm's power - I deeply miss her.
Callie has returned to us, and so has Cristina, but whether the others - Nico, Aoi, and Marta - will be staying with us is up in the air. I don't blame them; the fighting at Phnom Penh was some of the hardest we've gone through and it makes sense that they don't want any more of it. We're now crippled, though - Task Force Obsidian, ASEAN's main source of hope in the ongoing Chinese Invasion, is down to a small band huddled in an evacuated Academy that trained those privileged enough to manifest a Noble Arm.
Trinidad Academy, or if you prefer, La Trinidad de Manila Academy, was the beating heart of Southeast Asia's resistance against Chinese influence even before the ASEAN War started; its Director was the main backer of the Philippine Government of National Salvation when it fought against China's would-be puppet. Even now, Chinese Bombers do not go near its tall roofs out of fear of his wrath - Jose Bathala is not one to be tifled with.
He is a Noble Arm that gained sapience, after all - Imagine that, a magic weapon with its own mind and soul... - Special Inspector Myron Makraig, Provisional Leader of Task Force Obisdian. The Main Thread OOC Discussion Discord Background Lore Document
It is December 2022, Christmas is nearing, and the world is darker than ever - All because seven decades ago, one man made a mistake.
The secret backstory, unproven for decades, was that on the verge of Allied Victory in World War II, the British Scientist Alan Turing, one of the fathers of computer science, fed captured Nazi occult research into a prototype computer and accidentally made it work, leading to the manifestation of Noble Arms - Magical weapons that symbolize their user's inner selves, manifesting when a person undergoes great change and development in their lives, for good or for ill.
Taking the form of obsolete weapons and tools such as swords, spears, muskets, books, and even flying wooden ships, the Noble Arm can possess devastating powers that defy the known laws of reality.
Many can manipulate the elements to the user's will.
A few can control forces that can reduce matter to atoms in seconds.
The rarest have the strength to withstand the explosion of a nuclear missile.
The People's Republic of China, trying to recover from perceived humiliations from a different past, a different 1988 against the smaller countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), has entangled itself in multiple, simultaneous, 'special military operations' against its neighbors, a state of affairs encouraged by the Downward Descent, a cult that believes Humanity's desire for progress and advancement is a lie that ignores its dark, but true, nature.
Now the People's Liberation Army is bleeding a death of a thousand cuts in a dozen warzones, with its greatest success being the defection of Laos and the northern parts of Cambodia to its side after a botched peace conference in Phnom Penh. However, this, as well as signs of increasing coordination with North Korea, Russia, and Iran has brought a reluctant United States into the war after two years of attempted withdrawal from the world stage.
You are part of Task Force Obsidian, a mix of Arms Masters, people who can manifest Noble Arms after surviving what changed their lives, and Normal People, who paid for their normalcy by lacking magic, but make up for that by being skilled in guns, vehicles, and aircraft, as well as primitive mechs that in the right circumstances, can take down an unprepared Arms Master.
Right now, you and the others of TFO are back in the Philippines, where the Chinese have resumed their attempt at invasion. You have been given housing in the evacuated ‘Trinidad Academy’, a School for Arms Masters and Normal folk whose students are either fighting the enemy on other fronts, fled, or are dead. There, you are either a veteran member trying to lick your wounds, or someone new assigned to fill up TFO's ranks.
Many of your comrades are missing or somehow inactive. China, once on the back foot, has resumed its offensive. Your previous leader has been captured and his replacement is unsure if he has what it takes to lead the group to survival, much less victory.
But the hours are darkest before the dawn, right?
This is an interest check for an ongoing RP, Noble Arms: The ASEAN War, which is now in its fourth intermission (the fourth mission just ended) and eighth story arc, where the OCs are trying to rest, recover, and eventually strike back, empowered by new knowledge and secrets.
Antagonists need special permission from all three members of the GM Council (Being Recruited).
The details of the Intermission are listed below:
Intermission Four: Darkest Hour
Laos and portions of Cambodia have defected to China's side after the Downward Descent caused talks between the Chinese and ASEAN to collapse, taking a lot of the latter's secrets with them. Now Thailand and Vietnam are cut off from each other, even as the PLA Navy embarks on a new major offensive. Task Force Obsidian have escaped but at the cost of their First Lieutenant, who is now in the hands of their enemy.
Now, after finding refuge in Trinidad Academy, Manila's prime institute for training Arms Masters to fight alongside normal cadets (no, it's not a Spartan Training Program), the Task Force has to make a decision: Rescue their commanding officer from enemy captivity, tackle one of the many fronts in the ongoing war... Or give up and disband, falling apart in grief.
If they choose to stay, they will receive various revelations about the nature of Noble Arms and Alan Turing's role in their creation, as well as the functioning of OPL.
You can find the Lore in the Noble Arms Lore Thread and the Character Sheet Skeleton in the The OOC Thread. The OOC Thread also has copies of the parts of the lore relevant to actually playing the game.
1.) Cooperative storytelling comes first; prospective players should not seek to game or break the system to make themselves as powerful as possible. One should also not use one's PC's powers to brute-force all obstacles the GM brings before them, or use sophistry, psychological tricks, or 'mental influence magic' to win every diplomatic confrontation. This is not an RP where 'storygaming' is an ugly word. 2.) Nor does an angsty backstory that fits various 'story beats' make one's character good if their purpose is to defeat everyone and establish themselves as the 'top dogs' and otherwise make it an arms race with the GM on who can god-mode more. If one won't use their angsty backstory to make a good story, this is not the RP for them. 3.) That said, powerful characters and angsty backstories are permitted, as long as they are made by players who are willing to cooperate and the GM to make a good and dynamic story that isn't just 'X overpowers Y' by bending the rules so far they break, violating the spirit of said rules and (to quote Dave Brookshaw of Onyx Path publishing) common sense. 4.) The first three rules are the most important; let's just say that people who cannot follow them have proven problematic before, and we should have people who can follow the first three rules in this RP. 5.) Do not be an asshole. 6.) Post length is five sentences minimum, but longer posts are encouraged, of course. GMs are also bound by this rule. 7.) Characters are supposed to start no higher than B-Rank in statistical average on their Noble Arm. Note that exceptions can be made for one (two at the most) players who can be trusted to control themselves and not power game when it weakens the story. 8.) 1 US Dollar is 55 Philippine Pesos - Remember this when you spend money. 9.) Reminder: The more powerful you are, the lower your Potential stat is. If you want high Potential, you need to make a weak Noble Arm that can get stronger later. 10.) New Rule (October 12, 2024): Sexual content, including situations where one finds themselves shirtless or otherwise unclothed by force, is now forbidden in the thread itself (willing shirtlessness is still allowed, especially if on the beach or a public bath). RPGuild Private Messages, however, is an option for those who want to do it, and if situations that may disgust most people are necessary for the advancement of the plot, players who give their consent to witness or write out such situations will be allowed access to special RPGuild PMs upon giving their permission.
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