I go by Sarge. Im in my mid-twenties. I don't identify by gender. I've been RP'ing on other sites but just moved over here in hopes the community will be better. I consider myself Advanced but I'm not terribly picky. I'm comfortable writing a novella or a sentence (though the later rarely happens).
The way it works: You play a character, yes, but you also control a faction.
Gotta be honest not really loving this. I understand why you want it this way... Still, I'm probably not going to join if this leans towards the NRP direction.
Depending on the character limit I was thinking of making either an Aes Sedai/Warder (it is all dependant on how many we get of one or the other) and/or one of the Red Hand.
@aviendhaYou could probably use the search function to see if there has been any other Wheel of Time Rps and maybe see if any of those people are interested?
My only real misgivings are towards the abilities section. In terms of the Fujioji clan bojutsu, it'd be nice if we could get a feel for what exactly would make it a distinct style? Nakazono may not have a grasp of it yet, but surely he has at least been drilled on the principles behind it for the day when he would supposedly begin proper training in the style? As an example, neither Mikoto or Ria have master Murakumo-ryu Ninpo or Mi-enshin Kaiho respectively, but there's an inkling there of what may come about in the future given future training. I'm kind of going to give you a break on the Focus & Skills section off the strength of the fact that he's gimmick at the moment is that he "sucks".
I've thought long and hard over this and I've come to the conclusion I have no idea what you want from me. You use the word "distinct". I find myself unable to make a "distinct" style because I have no reference within the Naruto universe of any bojutsu fighting other than what the Third Hokage does. And I think the Fujioji clan is already different than that because of the size, shape, and usage of the bo staff. If there's nothing to compare it to how can I make it distinct?
You also mentioned "an inkling of [what's in store]". What are you looking for? A list of unique Fujioji techniques? Are you looking for a rough outline (E.G. Fujioji's use their natural chakra type to augment their abilities. Some who use fire add fire attacks while attacking with their bo staves to add more damage.)? Because all the Fujioji clan does is use ninjutsu with their bo staves. Most probably use their bo staves over ninjutsu sometimes. So I'm not really sure what you're looking for in terms of what's to come.
FYI- Totally not upset/angry or anything. Just not getting what you want.
@Gowi@Sloth@RyoRyoRyokenI made the edits that were requested of me. I hope everything is good now, but if not I'll keep working on it. And for everyone's FYI all the bojutsu techniques have videos attached so if you're confused just click on the name of the technique and watch a video. :D Because I do admit I've never fought with a bo staff and I'm probably not the best to explain each technique.
F U J I O J I
“ACE!”
NAME
Fujioji Nakazono
ALIAS
Naka or Stick
GENDER
Male
AGE
11
ORIGIN
Konohagakure
RANK
Genin
APPEARANCE
Nakazono is slightly above average height for his age. He is rather slender in build and could be described as effeminate even though he doesn't act like it. Nakazono doesn't look his age. He appears to be about twelve when in fact he is eleven. It doesn't help that because of his clan traditions most people mistake him for a girl either. At least when he's at school he's allowed to wear clothing that isn't specific to girls. Though his formal Fujioji outfit is. Therefore most of time he's seen in just a plain kimono.
Nakazono has pale skin and blue eyes. Like all young boys in his clan, Nakazono has never cut most black hair. The longest part is currently down to his butt and to quote him "an absolute pain". The bangs and shorter (about shoulder length hair around his face) is more tolerable and less at the same time because it never stays tied up like it's supposed to. He also has his ears pierced.
PERSONALITY & MOTIVATIONS
Nakazono is the youngest child of four. And he happens to be the least talented. Because of this he has mainly stopped trying his best. He's just kind of floating through school. He used to care, but no matter how hard he tried he could never keep up with his older siblings. Which lead to him deciding if he couldn't make his parents happy he'd stop trying. At least then they'd have something to complain about. With this attitude Nakazono sometimes ditches class to go do whatever stuck his fancy that day (usually reading).
Nakazono doesn't have any friends. This isn't to say that he doesn't want any. More or less he's afraid to get close enough to anyone. His reasoning is that if he doesn't get close they wont see what a disappointment he is. If he doesn't have any friends they can't leave him right? He goes out of his way to be "busy" after class is over so he doesn't fall into the trap of thinking that he can have friends who like him. He smiles, laughs and generally gets along with the other students, but he doesn't invest himself in the relationships. Because of this he knows lots of people but no one he would call friend and he's sure they all would agree.
Nakazono really doesn't want to be a ninja. He's thought about running off and hiding forever in a book store or library but he's never done it. It's mainly because he cannot bring himself to disappoint his parents (and Aunt Sanako) even more than he has despite all of his protestations that he doesn't care. Which is central to Nakazono's character. He likes to pretend that nothing matters to him when in truth everything seems to matter.
CLAN HISTORY
The Fujioji clan isn't a big clan. About seventy years ago three families settled in Konohagakure. Before that the Fujioji's were a wandering clan. In fact, the majority of the clan still are known to be wanderers and have not settled in any one village. Because of their nomadic lifestyle their traditions are the most important thing to them.
The main tradition passed down from parent to child is their fighting techniques. The Fujioji clan uses a bo staff to fight. They have no unique nin- or genjutsu's to the clan name. Only their skill with a staff. Some of the Fujioji clan members are so skilled in their unique fighting style their clan name has become synonymous with their bo staves. Fujioji Staves are made handmade by the clan. They do produce normal bo staves to sell to other clans (such as the Akimichi clan). No one who is not a Fujioji is allowed to use a Fujioji staff. If someone is known to be using one having procured it somehow a Fujioji will be honored bound to retrieve it. This is mostly because a Fujioji staff isn't a normal bo staff.
A Fujioji staff is similar to a bo staff in that it is about 1.8 meters in length and up to 15 meters in circumference. It is made from a supple white oak. It's tapered from the middle so that it's thinner at the ends. The Fujioji staff ends are octagon in shape. Inlet in the supple wood is iron. Usually in a complicated design in order to allow the wood to maintain it's flexibility and durability. The secrets of the Fujioji staves are found in these designs. Some are hidden compartments for various ninja tools such as poisons and knives.
Each Fujioji staff is specifically crafted for the user. Unproven clan members, such as Nakazono, have plain dyed bo staves. They are specifically for learning how to use the weapon and if lost it will not cast shame upon the owner. It isn't until the clan member reaches the age of fourteen that they are given their first true Fujioji staff. The design is tailored to the user and reflects their status in the clan and their personal history. It is a serious breach of honor to ruin or lose a staff.
Apart from their staves the Fujioji clan has a very rich tradition for raising their children. No child, male or female, can cut their hair apart from the prescribed haircut. Tradition holds that the first Fujioji, a woman, cut her hair like that and that's the way it has been ever since. Once a child reaches the age of majority they will cut off their long tail of hair to make everything even with their shoulders. All children are also dressed the same in traditional female clothing. Though in Konohagakure they are allowed to wear nondescript kimonos while not in the clan's buildings.
When a child reaches what they believe to be the age of majority they must prove themselves. In the clan it is called The Proving. It's a closely guarded test where the child must fight their parent. If they fail to prove they have sufficient skills, no matter their age, they are not considered adults. A waiting period of usually half a season is observed before a child may try again. If a child does not challenge their parents for a proving they are cast out of the clan and into the wild. They are given nothing but a plain bo staff and told to return in a month. If they never return the child is considered dead. The same holds if the child returns too soon. However if the child returns on time they are considered an adult and inducted back into the clan.
While the proving is still tradition it hasn't been observed to the letter in known history. Instead when a child fails, either to prove themselves or doesn't even challenge, they are just not taught the Fujioji techniques. Instead they are expected to do something else with their life. However there is always the rumor spread among the children that it's still possible that your family would disown you. Even if it has never happened in anyone's lifetimes.
The traditional uniform of the Fujioji clan is a sleeveless black kimono with a gold Uraeri. There is a dark blue blue obi. The sleeves are threaded with gold string to hold them on over the biceps and below the shoulder joint. All Fujioni clan members have pierced ears and with the traditional uniform they wear a tassel with a golden ball attached. The color of the tassels is up to the individual and their status in the clan. Young children are given a burgundy color. Those of age range from Blue to black depending on their skill with their staff.
One of things that make the Fujioji clan different from most others is their matriarchy. A set of three Elders lead the clan in important matters. They are the decendants of the three original women who decided to settle in Konohagakure. The heads of the clan are all female. They also expect their females to be just as good of fighters as the men. Therefore women are not given any quarter in training nor is it expected. Which has caused a few clashes with the Academy because the Fujioji clan doesn't view some of the curriculum (such as flower arrangement) as necessary.
The current heads of the clan are Nakazono's Grandmother Yaya, Fujioji Gen and Fujioji Kona.
PERSONAL HISTORY
Nakazono was a child conceived from emotion. After the terrible battle at Konohagakure and the loss of so many people, his mother sought what physical comfort she could. And the result was Nakazono. An unplanned but not unwelcome child. For his mother it was reason to remain at home for a long while. Even his father enjoyed having a baby around once more. His brother, Kageteru didn't much care for Nakazono having been the youngest and therefore the most spoiled child. Or had been. After his dethroning by Nakazono he has always held a sort of grudge. His two eldest siblings were wrapped up with their own training and had no time for a baby.
Nakazono's life was set for him from as far back as he could remember. He was given his first bo staff about the same time he started walking. By the time he was four, maybe five, he was expected to be able to use it. It was also about the same time that Nakazono realized he was not the most coordinated and therefore was not a very good fighter. Before this point Nakazono had happy memories of his parents. But this was a changing point in his life. Suddenly from this point nothing ever seemed good enough. It was always "Kageteru mastered that when he was your age" "Nagu never had a problem with that move" or "Even Moroari could fail to teach you how not to trip over nothing".
His only saving grace is his Aunt Sanako. When he stayed late in the practice grounds when he was younger, or tried to hide his bruises from the staff, she was always there. With a soft word or touch she had the power to keep him from drowning in the unreachable expectations of his family. She was the one who gave him hope that he wasn't completely useless. She was the one who smuggled his nonsense scrolls about completely fictional people and places. She was the one who helped him with his drills.
Aunt Sanako is the only reason Nakazono still remains at the Academy and is somehow going to be a Genin. Without her support (and lets face it, her disappointment in his lack of motivation in school) he never would have made it this far. He wants to do better by her, but he can't bring himself to do so. He fears deep down if he starts trying again and fails he wont be able to live with himself. Though they don't see each much anymore, she spends a lot of time with her grandchildren, he still relies upon her for emotional support.
Currently at the Academy Nakazono is near the bottom of the class. He's slower than most of the students, mainly because of his clumsiness. He hesitates over signs, his fingers forget their movements and he generally jumbles up the motions. Because of his general clumsiness quite a few of the other students tease him. No one's ever meet a clumsy ninja right? Deep down Nakazono knows what to do, it's just getting his body to do it is the problem.
INFLUENCE & RELATIONS
Fujioji Nobuuchi
Grandfather (Mother's)
63
Nobuuchi is your stereotypical grumpy old man. According to the family he used to be really happy and kind. But after his wife died he changed completely.
Fujioji Masako
Grandmother (Mother's)
Deceased
Masako passed away in 101CE with her grandson Koreshige. She was fifty years old. Even though she was older it was said she fought like she was young woman again. It's not known how she died but her body was found after the fighting was over next to her broken staff.
Fujioji Norihiro
Grandfather (Father's)
74
Norihiro is a stern man. As Yaya's husband he takes their position in the clan very seriously and is very concerned about the clan's honor.
Fujioji Yaya
Grandmother (Father's)
71
Yaya is one of the elders of the Fujioji clan. She sits on the small council that governs their particular branch. She's already named Nakazono's sister, Nagu, her successor.
Fujioji Kanemoto
Father
51
Kanemoto acts much like his father; Stern and kind of harsh at times. He's really only soft around his wife Moku.
Fujioji Moku
Mother
42
Moku is often distant. She spends a lot of time off on missions or training. When she's home she spends most of her time with her husband.
Fujioji Moroari
Eldest Brother
21
Moroari is a work-a-holic. He's yet to be married and doesn't seem to be inclined to do so. Instead he seems to be married to his work.
Fujioji Nagu
Older Sister
18
Nagu is the most skilled sibling Nakazono has. She is also the one under the most pressure. Because of this nothing she does nor her family does is ever good enough.
Fujioji Kageteru
Older Brother
16
Kageteru is much like his older brother. He just passed his Proving and is eager to make a name for himself. He often daydreams about life outside Konohagakure and sometimes wishes to join the wandering Fujioji clan.
Fujioji Tsuneno
Aunt (Mother's Sister)
Deceased
Tsuneno was Nakazono's mother's triplet. She was twenty one when she passed in the year 91CE. When Konohagakure joined the Great Shinobi war she was one of the ninja's on the front lines with her other two sisters. She died defending Sunagakure along with Fuku.
Fujioji Fuku
Aunt (Mother's Sister)
Deceased
Fuku was Nakazono's mother's triplet. She was twenty one when she passed in the year 91CE. When Konohagakure joined the Great Shinobi war she was one of the ninja's on the front lines with her other two sisters. She died defending Sunagakure along with Tsuneno.
Uncle Narihide and Aunt San's Family
Fujioji Narihide
Uncle (Father's Brother)
54
Narihide is the only non-fighter in Nakazono's family. Instead Narihide is a staff maker and a very good one at that. He lost his leg below the knee in 101CE.
Fujioji San
Aunt (Father's sister-in-law)
49
San is a bright happy woman. She enjoys drawing more than fighting. However that isn't to say she isn't very skilled with her staff like most Fujioji's.
Fujioji Koreshige
Cousin
Deceased
Koreshige died in 101CE. He had been a Jounin defending Konohagakure when the war came to their doorstep. According to the clan Koreshige died a hero not only saving Nakazono but many other Fujiojis as well. He's still hailed as a hero to this day. He was only 19 when he was killed.
Fujioji Masa
Cousin
28
Masa is married to Fujioji Ama and have two young children. The eldest, Fujioji Ichime, is one year younger than Nakazono. Both of them attend the academy together. However neither of them have much to do with each other due to their being in different classes.
Uncle Tsunenobu and Aunt Sanako's Family
Fujioji Tsunenobu
Uncle (Father's brother-in-law)
51
Tsunenobu isn't thrilled with his brother (Nakazono's father) and wants nothing to do with them due to circumstances when the two were younger.
Fujioji Sanako
Aunt (Father's Sister)
48
Sanako is the only family member that Nakazono gets along with. She's the only one who doesn't put pressure on him to be the best. But she doesn't condone his laziness either. She just wants him to be himself.
Fujioji Shigeteru
Cousin
30
Much like his father, Shigeteru, also has nothing to do with Nakazono's family. They only see each other at clan meetings. He's married to Fujioji Suko and has one child: Fujioji Michiie who is twelve.
Fujioji Mego
Cousin
27
Mego is married to Fujioji Nakakane, a woman who used to be part of the wandering clan. She only settled in Konohagakure a few years ago. They have two children. One is seven and the other is five.
Fujioji Junjii
Cousin
24
Junjii is engaged to Fujioji Some. Some is heir to Fujioji Gen, another of the clan Elders.
Namikaze Fukushu
Nakazono really has nothing to do with Namikaze mainly because of her abrasive personality. He goes out of his way to make sure he doesn't earn her ire. He gets enough of never being good enough at home. He doesn't need it from another freaking protege that he just can't match.
Hyūga Mitsuko
Nakazono has no issues with this Hyūga. She's a nice enough girl for a Hyūga. Maybe especially because she's a Hyūga.
Murakumo Mikoto
Murakumo is fun person to hang out with. Maybe even someone he could call friend if he let himself have friends.
N A M E
T H I N G S
CHAKRA NATURE
Fire
SPECIAL TRAITS
Fujioji clan uses a bo staff along with their ninjustsus.
FOCUS & SKILLS
Nakazono leans towards taijustsu since his ninjutsu isn't very good.
EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY
Bo Staff General ninja tools (shuriken and kunai, etc)
With a wide stance you bring the staff across your body ending with the end of the staff extended about head level with your right hand. They you shift and twist that staff so that the left side is forwards. Repeat if desired.
Teichi Kōgeki is usually a self-defense move aimed at your opponent's legs. With a wide grip on the bo you step forwards and sweep the bo low at the opponent's legs.
While holding the staff a little off center, towards the back, step forwards bringing the staff down then high in a swooping motion aimed at the head, face or chest of your opponent.
Start from a set position with the bo horizontal from the ground and on your shoulder. Step forwards with the right foot, bring the left hand down and right hand out. End with the end of the bo about eye level.
Start with the bo horizontal and chest level with one end tucked under your arm. Bring the bo above your head and then swing downwards to your opponent's legs, ending with the staff pointed diagonally at the ground.
With a wide grip, holding the bo staff horizontally at chest level, step forwards and thrust the end of the bo at your opponent. Can be reversed easily to strike at someone behind.
Starting from a wide forward stance with the bo angled upwards, the front end at eye level, swing the far end of the bo forwards until the front end of the bo ends on your shoulder.
Start with a wide hold with the bo down at your waist. Bring the back end of the bo up and forwards making a rowing like motion from one side of your body to the other.
Used to defend against low attacks against the legs. With a wide side stance you hold the bo horizontally and sweep downwards while stepping backwards with the front foot. Twist at the end to reverse your position and repeat as necessary.
Stand with knees bent in a wide stance with the bo held horizontally waist high. Step forwards into attack and lift the bo staff to take the attack on the center of the bo.
Step back and raise the bo horizontally over your head. Can angle the bo to deflect some of the force of the blow. The angled hold also allows for better retaliation.
Start with a strong sideways stance. Hold the bo close to the front end. Bring the back end up and over your head and then down to the ground ending with the front end now in the vicinity of your shoulder of armpit with your body angled slightly forwards. The idea is to pin the opponent's bo staff to the ground.
Ty's sense of direction lead her unerringly to the gas station. She poked her head over an abandoned car and watched two Zombies slowly move. They were between her and the gas station. Which wasn't good because the pumps were right there in the open. Ty tightened her grip on her gun and took a few seconds to plan her next course of action. She could make some noise and then skirt around the area while the dead were distracted. It would give her a few minutes to get gas. Which meant she needed containers and first. And maybe robe so she could carry more than one gallon.
Ty nodded her head and set off again, making her way slowly around the walking dead. She paused just around the corner of the station's store and poked her head around. She waited barely breathing as she Zombie slowly turned away from her. Without giving herself a chance to second guess herself she dashed to the door. She opened it hoping against all else that it wouldn't chime.
Ding-ding
The melodious tone of the sensor was apparently in working order. Ty cursed as she pulled the door shut behind her. The closer zombie was already turning towards the door. Ty cursed again and looked around for anything that could be used to keep the door shut. Not that it would stop the freaking zombies for long. Glass wasn't as good as a solid wood door. Watching a zombie go through glass was a real stomach turner. Even more so if it was the only thing separating you from the hungry dead.
Ty looked for anything that could work to tie the doors together. When she came up short she let go of the door with more curses and stripped off her belt. With quick movements she tied it around the doors and none too soon as the zombie walked right into the glass. Ty wasted precious seconds waiting to see if the thin leather would hold.
@Sergeant I don't speak for @Gowi (though I reckon he probably is of the same mind here), but the comments on the clan size were basically just light ribbing. More or less a comment on the fact that the family tree you've outlined is bigger than most people would be bothered to put to page. That's not a bad thing by any means, though.
This was a rambly way of saying: Lighten up juuuust a smidge.
As a general observation: I was not upset, just really confused. I added the rest of it as a comparison because I just could not wrap my head around the concept that my clan was large. Lol.
Anyways, if it was just ribbing I can understand that.
There's something hilarious about stating that the Fujioji aren't a huge clan, then having an absolutely massive family relations section.
◈ You have succeeded about making a small less noteworthy clan of traps seem large and relevant through the extensive description of Nakazono’s immediate and extended family.
I'm quite frankly stumped on how you both came to the conclusion his clan is large. I listed about 20 people in his immediate family. If you'd take out those who are dead there're 16. Since the are three families in the Fujioji clan we can assume their numbers would be about the same which brings the number to ~ 60 if we wanted some wiggle room. Maybe 100 if you really wanted more.
That's a pretty small clan especially compared to some clans like the Uchihas. Who probably number twice that. Maybe even three times especially if you're counting those without the bloodline (those who married in, etc).
In a town as large as Konohagakure they probably wouldn't even make up 1% of the population. Keep in mind it takes about 160 people to maintain a stable population without breeding in generic birth defects. The number can be fewer if you don't care about the purity of your bloodline and intermix with other clans.
And as for them being important.... I'm not sure how I might have given you that idea because they have no real standing in policy making or any decisions outside of their own clan. I might have to add in that they're more solitary as a clan, they like to keep to themselves. Sure, they're important to themselves but isn't every family?
Anyways. I'll get started on the edits you guys want.
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