RPG
Introduction
Traveling in disguise to other territories to judge the situation of the enemy. They would inveigle their way into the midst of the enemy to discover gaps, enter enemy castles to set them on fire, and carried out assassinations; all the while carrying out their missions in secret and without being discovered...
These beings were called, Ninja. Ninja were the covert agents or mercenary of feudal Japan, specializing in unorthodox arts of war. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations. The underhanded tactics of the ninja were contrasted with the samurai, who were careful not to tarnish their reputable image.
Even more secret than the ninja, were the schools that trained them. They all taught different: philosophies, techniques, and ways of life. Some of these were military owned; in the open and welcome to all. Of course, the most prestigious of the schools were hidden and accepted few; the type of school that chose you. Among these was the highly renown: Shifting Shadow, known for its diverse ninja and the events they were responsible for.
STORY:
This is a ninja RP if you haven't guessed by now. It will be about the ninja of one specific school, Shifting Shadow. The setting will be in 17th Century Feudal Japan, but most of the RP will take place in the areas I designate. There will be multiple stories, but one underlying one: the take over of Shifting Shadows.
We will do this in episodes, the first will be about downfall of a criminal empire known as The Kraken. I plan on it being at least three episodes, but who knows, things will change as we go along and as people give the input of their creative mind.
But one thing is for sure, this will be a action RP. There will of course be dialogue, but I wanted the greatest moments of the RP to be in it's fight scenes. Though this doesn't mean I want everything else to be half-assed, I'm just saying I want everyone capable of text fighting. I would like to keep things pretty realistic though, if you have heard of or played Jade Empire, then nothing out of their realm of fantasy.
THE KRAKEN:
Almost all of the Blackguard and their family, has been hunted down and killed. Those left alive, now are filled with rage and anger and seek revenge. They have turned against the empire and seek to overthrow it. They have setup HQ in Akusho Town and ave already assembled a small, but blood thirsty army whom have already claimed the surrounding area as their territory. In doing this, they now go by a new name: The Kraken; given to them because of the eight remaining members, who were also the leaders of the Blackguard.
ROLES:
These are not necessary for people to have, but if you do choose then please act it out well. These roles will help shape the story and events of the rp. When you choose one of these roles, put it in your character sheet and also PM any ideas you have about the role concerning the story. These roles also come with ranks, which are the minimum of years you have to attend the school or the maximum you can start off. They also give you effects concerning your skills; it possible to combine some of these, just ask.
Kraken Member:
1. Apple's Remains
2. Winds of Fate
3. Lightxkira
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8.
Rank: N/A
Effects: Elite Eight Can have 8 skills.
There can be up to 8 of these, but the highest ranking one as well as the leader, will be the first one. You will be one of the eight members of the Kraken. Whose goal is to over throw the empire and get revenge against the Tokugawa clan.
Master: Sonara Stone
Rank: Shadow Eye
Effects: Master of all skills
Highest ranking and strongest ninja within Shifting Shadow as well as it's founder. You will be the head ninja, the one who decides who goes on what mission or if they are even ready for that.
Master's Kin
Rank: Any
Effects: Direct Training Can rise through ranks in half the time.
This person will be the Master's family member; whether they are a brother, son, or father, they should add a interesting part to the story.
Right Hand:
Rank: Emerald Moon
Effect: Master's Advocate Can have 7 skills and 3 Master Traits.
The masters right hand, his go to person when he needs something done as well as the second in command. This person isn't too important when it comes to shaping the story, but still every leader needs one.
Teacher
Rank: Sapphire Moon
Effect: Sensei Can have 7 skills.
I would rather these be NPC's since it will help the classes go by better and faster. Though you are still welcome to be one.
Rivals: Jaybt9 & _____
Rank: Emerald Star and lower
Effect: Competitive Spirit They share mastered techniques.
There rivals in every story, so this one will be no different. These two will also be important to how the story shapes. Ex: if one has mastered sword fighting, so has the other
Evil One:
Rank: Sapphire Star
Effect: Deception Disguise and Impersonation Master.
The bad apple of the bunch. This person could also be good to the story, they could help stir up trouble within the school. Maybe even try to take over the school.
Chosen One: Sonara Stone
Rank: Sapphire Star
Effect: The one Master of spiritual refinement.
Now what is a good story without the chosen one. What makes that person chosen is undecided yet.
The Love Birds:
Rank: Any
Effect: Sword & Shield Male- Master of any fighting skill; Female- Master of any Defensive or Secondary skill.
Their is always room for romance amongst all, but there is always those two that everyone loves and wants to be, so these will be those two. Though keep in mind you don't have to be open about your love or that you could be meeting for the first time.
The Prodigy:
Rank: Sapphire Moon
Effect: Godly Gifted Master of unarmed combat and can still wield weapons.
This is sort of person that never fails at anything and the one people aspire to be like. You are a child hood prodigy; so skilled that you were able to start advancing through ranks at age 10.
The Spy: Sonara Stone
Rank: Sapphire Moon
Effect: Secret Agent Master of Espionage and Stealth and Entering Methods.
A very secretive person, known for their stealth and gathering information. You are a spy , though who for is unknown at the moment, all you knows that you are to keep tabs on the school and its students.
1. Apple's Remains
2. Winds of Fate
3. Lightxkira
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Rank: N/A
Effects: Elite Eight Can have 8 skills.
There can be up to 8 of these, but the highest ranking one as well as the leader, will be the first one. You will be one of the eight members of the Kraken. Whose goal is to over throw the empire and get revenge against the Tokugawa clan.
Master: Sonara Stone
Rank: Shadow Eye
Effects: Master of all skills
Highest ranking and strongest ninja within Shifting Shadow as well as it's founder. You will be the head ninja, the one who decides who goes on what mission or if they are even ready for that.
Master's Kin
Rank: Any
Effects: Direct Training Can rise through ranks in half the time.
This person will be the Master's family member; whether they are a brother, son, or father, they should add a interesting part to the story.
Right Hand:
Rank: Emerald Moon
Effect: Master's Advocate Can have 7 skills and 3 Master Traits.
The masters right hand, his go to person when he needs something done as well as the second in command. This person isn't too important when it comes to shaping the story, but still every leader needs one.
Teacher
Rank: Sapphire Moon
Effect: Sensei Can have 7 skills.
I would rather these be NPC's since it will help the classes go by better and faster. Though you are still welcome to be one.
Rivals: Jaybt9 & _____
Rank: Emerald Star and lower
Effect: Competitive Spirit They share mastered techniques.
There rivals in every story, so this one will be no different. These two will also be important to how the story shapes. Ex: if one has mastered sword fighting, so has the other
Evil One:
Rank: Sapphire Star
Effect: Deception Disguise and Impersonation Master.
The bad apple of the bunch. This person could also be good to the story, they could help stir up trouble within the school. Maybe even try to take over the school.
Chosen One: Sonara Stone
Rank: Sapphire Star
Effect: The one Master of spiritual refinement.
Now what is a good story without the chosen one. What makes that person chosen is undecided yet.
The Love Birds:
Rank: Any
Effect: Sword & Shield Male- Master of any fighting skill; Female- Master of any Defensive or Secondary skill.
Their is always room for romance amongst all, but there is always those two that everyone loves and wants to be, so these will be those two. Though keep in mind you don't have to be open about your love or that you could be meeting for the first time.
The Prodigy:
Rank: Sapphire Moon
Effect: Godly Gifted Master of unarmed combat and can still wield weapons.
This is sort of person that never fails at anything and the one people aspire to be like. You are a child hood prodigy; so skilled that you were able to start advancing through ranks at age 10.
The Spy: Sonara Stone
Rank: Sapphire Moon
Effect: Secret Agent Master of Espionage and Stealth and Entering Methods.
A very secretive person, known for their stealth and gathering information. You are a spy , though who for is unknown at the moment, all you knows that you are to keep tabs on the school and its students.
NINJUTSU:
To help decipher everyone's skill, you will pick 6 of the skills listed below. If you can think of any others, then you can add them, but 6 is still the max and I will still have to accept it. By picking one of these you are automatically proficient in them, but you can choose 2 to master. There are classifications and a few other things that go along with the skills, so I will tell you what they mean below:
Offensive Skill- skills that will help you offensively.
Defensive Skill- skills that will help you in matters of defense. Though they can be considered secondary, these will always be there without the help of weapons or equipment.
Secondary Skill- skills that cannot strictly be considered offense or defense, but they can still kill or help defend you against enemies.
Support Skill- skills that require either mental or physical training.
Kill Strike- a move that kill those that are weak and without training or unaware with one swift movement.
Specialist- one that has trained in a specific field of an skill, until they have mastered that area. Becoming a specialist won't affect the 2 master skills.
Auto-Mastery- means that upon choosing this skill, you automatically become a master of it. This will not subtract from the 2 skills you can master.
Master Trait- the reward gain for mastering a skill.
Below are the actual skills, remember you can choose up to 6 and you can master 2. The only way this can change will depend on if you have a role.
~Offense~
Sword Fighting: Skilled with wielding a sword.
Master Trait: Can wield two swords; Kill Strike
Stick and Staff Fighting: Skilled with wielding a staff.
Master Trait: Can dual wield staffs. Can also strike nerve points, therefore paralyzing the enemy.
Spear Fighting: Skilled with wielding a spear.
Master Trait: Can wield multiple spears; pinpoint accuracy when throwing them; Kill Strike.
Spear Fighting: Skilled with wielding a spear.
Master Trait: Can wield multiple spears; pinpoint accuracy when throwing them; Kill Strike.
Tekagi-shuko Fighting: Skilled with wielding a Tekagi-shuko. (clawed weapon)
Master Trait: Can wield them on your feet; Kill Strike.
Kusarigama Fighting:Skilled with wielding a Kusarigama or any chained weapon. Examples:
Kusarigama- Chained sickle
Kyoketsu Shoge- Chained Kinife
Manriki- Chained Weights
Manriki-gusari- longer version of nun-chuks
Master Trait: Can successfully wield two of these weapons without getting tangled or hurt.
Unarmed Combat: Skilled fighter, trained in the art of taijutsu. Cannot use any other Offensive Skills if you choose to master this.
Master Trait: Master of Taijutsu (or any other style); Kill Strike; also by mastering this, you gain full knowledge of:
-Koppojutsu: Breaking bones.
-Koshijutsu: Striking nerve points, muscles, knowledge of the human body, etc.
-Taihenjutsu: Evasion, postures, ukemi (rolls/falling), etc.
-Dakentaijutsu: Striking patterns, fist formations, conditioning, etc.
-Jutaijutsu: Throws, joint locks, pins, etc.
~Defense~
Disguise and Impersonation: Can copy the last person they have killed or disguise themselves as a: priest, samurai, merchant, craftsman, performer, puppeteer, or farmer. Though you can be caught.
Master Trait: Can successfully mimic anyone. Can also change within seconds.
Stealth and Entering Methods: Can move around while making little noise and break into most places with little trouble.
Master Trait: Master of the 5 methodologies:
-Nyukyo no jutsu - Correct use of timing to enter an area.
-Monomi no jutsu - Discovering the weak point in the area's defenses.
-Nyudaki no jutsu - Using a psychological weakness in the guard
-Yoji-gakure - Distraction. (For example, throwing an object to distract a guard)
-Joei-on jutsu - Erasing light and sound. (For example, keeping a light between themselves and a guard in order to distract him, as this would also make it harder for any guard to see them.)
Escaping and Concealment: Can escape any situation without the aid of others; can conceal anything within reason.
Auto mastery
~Secondary~
Spiritual Refinement: Ninja magic in other words; basic element manipulation. Minor manipulation of elements.
Specialist: Can choose one element to master.
Master Trait: Use of greater magic, can even heal others. Also gains the ability to use all elements.
Throwing shuriken: Pinpoint accuracy with throwing shuriken
Master Trait: Will have pinpoint accuracy when throwing multiple shuriken; Kill Strike.
Kunai Fighting: Skilled with fighting with a Kunai or throwing it.
Master Trait: Will have pinpoint accuracy when throwing multiple Kunai. Also proficient with using it as a knife. Kill Strike.
Pyrotechnics and Explosives: Skilled with items such as firearms, gunpowder, and explosives.
Master Trait: pinpoint accuracy; greater explosion; can prepare explosives or reload in a snap; kill shot or no escape from explosion.
~Support~
Horsemanship: Can ride and instantly tame any horse.
Auto Mastery
Water Training: Can swim and breathe shortly in water.
Master Trait: Basically you are a fish; you can also run across water.
Auto Mastery
Tactics: Simply said, you are a mastermind. You can also read your opponents moves, basically giving you a slight foresight, just enough for you to block any incoming attack.
Auto mastery
Espionage: Master of gathering info, sabotaging, and spying. Instant knowledge of any equipment, building, machine, etc.
Auto mastery
Meteorology: Can foresee weather changes.
Master Trait: Will be in-tune with nature: By knowing nature's changes, animal behavior, or atmospheric signs, one could use rainy weather or a hot sunny period; can even use animals to aid them.
Geography: Can tell where you are based of your surroundings; basically you are a walking map-quest.
Auto mastery
NINJA RANK:
This is your status in the school. Make sure your rank matches your role (if you choose one) or the years you trained at the school. The earliest you can start advancing through ranks is age 14, but you can start training at any age. Special ranking can be acquired by proving yourself, which takes a lot seeing as your average ninja can accomplish the most inhuman of tasks.
Sapphire Star: Trained for 1 year.
Emerald Star: Trained for 5 years.
Sacred Star: Awarded to those ninja who commit selfless acts; not only for their comrades, but civilian as well. Must at least be Emerald Star.
Ruby Star: Trained for 10 years.
Sapphire Moon: Trained for 15 years.
Emerald Moon: Trained for 25 years.
Blood Moon: Given to the heartless of ninja, known for their lethal ways. Must have trained for at least 20 years.
Heavenly Moon: Given to elite ninja for accomplishing god-like tasks. Must be of Emerald Moon rank to acquire.
Ruby Moon: Trained for 50 years.
Oni Eye: Given to ninja who have acquired the ranks of Heavenly and/or Blood Moon plus Ruby Moon.
Divine Eye: Sacred Star + Blood Moon + Heavenly Moon + Ruby Moon + Oni Eye + 70 years of training.
Shadow Eye: Master only. Requires 70 years of training.
CHARACTER SHEET:
Yes, I know that when creating a char not all of these sections are there, so just put them in the areas I designate or in some other creative fashion.
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Nickname: [i]You don't need one these. You can also list this somewhere else in your Char Sheet, like your bio.[/i]
Appearance: [i]I prefer pics, but you can use description...[/i]
Age: [i]Can be a child if you want, can even be over 100, but lets not push it.[/i]
Personality:
Role: [i]You don't have to have a role, but pick the one you want and place it here.[/i]
Ninja Rank: [i]Determine the rank by how many years you have trained and match it with the rank above.[/i]
Armor: [i]Describe your armor here piece by piece along with the material its made of or you can simply provide pics.[/i]
Head-
Chest-
Back-
Shoulders-
Arms-
Waist-
Legs-
Feet-
Weapon: [i]You can have a picture, description, or the name of the weapon. Though be sure that whatever weapon you have, you have the matching skill.[/i]
Skills: [i]Pick from up above...make sure you read.[/i]
Bio: [i]How you came to be, family, life story, etc.[/i]
History: [i]History at the school, life there, etc[/i]
GUIDELINES AND RULES:
1. This rp is about as Adult as it can get while staying within RPG rules, so just remember that.
2. Quality over quantity.
3. I want only serious, dedicated, experienced rpers only. I feel I have those skills, so it is only right I ask for the people of this rp to have the same.
4. Your char can and might die, so really keep that in mind when replying to post. Even mines can, though I don't want him to :'(
5. Be familiar with text fighting. It isn't necessary for you know how to text fight, but it will be appreciated in fight scenes.
6. Just because this is a fantasy rp, doesn't mean your char is a one man army. I will want one hell of a post if your char is pulling off stunts like that.
7. A tad bit of common sense is required here. Not to be a jerk, but I'm just saying...
8. Once your character has died, they are forever gone from the rp. Unless, they are brought back to life; which the method will have to be discussed first.
9. You can have more than one character, as long as you can proficiently rp them.
10. Also please DO NOT POST anywhere EXCEPT the OOC, until I say otherwise
11. READ EVERYTHING! Not just because I spent hours of my life writing it, but just because it explains a lot of the rp. And will save a lot of time.
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Hoshika Takeda played by Sonara Stone
"My past is my secret, but you dont get any secrets because I will find them out."
Kamatayan Salamangkero played by Winds Of Fate
"If you stand after I strike, you stand only because I want you to"
Daishisen Kimoui played by Apple's Remains
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Places in Feudal Moon: Eclipse
0 posts17th century Feudal Japan
A land full of war and blood shed. Where you can only be right if you swung your sword faster.
0 postsFukachi Forest
A lush and vast forest, still full of mystery.
0 postsShifitng Shadows
Hidden within the deepest of forest and among the highest and strongest of trees, lays the great ninja school of Shifting Shadows!
0 postsTree of Decisons
Having a problem? Well here at Shifting Shadows we have a certain way of settling things... So come have a chat with the Tree of Decisions.
0 postsAmai Springs
Awww Yeaaa! You know you wanna go for a dip!
0 postsAkusho Village
Welcome to Akusho Village! Now leave or I'll kill you.
0 postsKyoujin Tavern
Kyoujin Tavern: home of the worst tasting sake this side of Japan! Just don't let the owner know that...
0 postsKraken Manor
Here rests the great beasts known as The Kraken and believe me, you don't want to disturb their slumber.
0 postsEmpire City
The grand and luxurious, Empire City! If you are lucky enough to blow your nose here, then you are living the good life.
0 postsHari Town
Ahhhh... The smell of fresh fish being cooked can be carried all the over to Shifting Shadows from this sea side town.
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Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
Submitted a character, even though this seems to be dead... However! I can still hope.
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
Well I would like to get this started when we have at least 4 RPers and everyone have at least one character submitted and accepted. Plus there are some key roles that will need to be filled.
So when that is done, the RP can begin.
So when that is done, the RP can begin.
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
So far, three. Some have not responded yet.flysociety wrote:I have sent the remaining RPers PM's.
Apple wrote back and will most likely be joining.
I'm not sure about Sonara though.
Have any of you two personally invited people?
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
I have sent the remaining RPers PM's.
Apple wrote back and will most likely be joining.
I'm not sure about Sonara though.
Have any of you two personally invited people?
Apple wrote back and will most likely be joining.
I'm not sure about Sonara though.
Have any of you two personally invited people?
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
Well I've been known to be able to affectively wield at least four to five characters as one time in a single role play, so I am here and will wield multiple characters if you need me to.
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
Okie-dokie. lolflysociety wrote:LOL.
Well since you two seem so energetic about restarting this thing, I will see what I can do.
So I will begin contacting the old members and you two should try and gather some new people.
I would like to keep this small and just have everyone try to RP multiple characters, instead of multiple people with one character. That route has constantly led this RP to its end, so we should go the other way this time.
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
LOL.
Well since you two seem so energetic about restarting this thing, I will see what I can do.
So I will begin contacting the old members and you two should try and gather some new people.
I would like to keep this small and just have everyone try to RP multiple characters, instead of multiple people with one character. That route has constantly led this RP to its end, so we should go the other way this time.
Well since you two seem so energetic about restarting this thing, I will see what I can do.
So I will begin contacting the old members and you two should try and gather some new people.
I would like to keep this small and just have everyone try to RP multiple characters, instead of multiple people with one character. That route has constantly led this RP to its end, so we should go the other way this time.
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
Hello, folks. LOL. Hey, it's not like we haven't posted at all, so this can still be active.
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
So is everyone ready to post now?
Oh! and I still have to make a RPers wanted thread....
Oh! and I still have to make a RPers wanted thread....
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
Right, I got my character submitted. It meight be a little different, but I had to re-fill the profile thing...
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
Well Apple still has to submit her character. So I will send her a PM.
But I have been neglecting all my other RPs in order to finish my latest one. But now it is done so I can divide my attention equally once more.
So I will be re-joining this rp, which adds one more character to each faction. And I will make a post in the RPers wanted section.
But I have been neglecting all my other RPs in order to finish my latest one. But now it is done so I can divide my attention equally once more.
So I will be re-joining this rp, which adds one more character to each faction. And I will make a post in the RPers wanted section.
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
Hey, I just noticed something. There are only 4 characters in the Shifting Shadows, and 3 of them are my own. Will more people be joining? I want to wait until everyone gets in before I write my intro post.
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
There is a drop down button as well, where you can select any of your past created charters.
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
Ah alright
I had to copy and paste all my characters info because I didn't know anything else to do
I had to copy and paste all my characters info because I didn't know anything else to do
Re: [OOC] Feudal Moon: Eclipse
I think Apple is still trying to figure out how to transfer her character...
