Post by Mishka on Feb 14, 2019 19:25:16 GMT -5
Clan Symbol:
Clan Name: Kaguya
Clan History:
The Kaguya are one of the four founding clans of Chusekigakure, but you will rarely find the major players of the clan anywhere near the fortress village. In practice, this esteemed and notorious family is split into two. The inheritors of the clan's bloodline reside in the pillar village, near all clan members showing promise in shikotsumyaku sent there. Few who do not inherit the bloodline (the vast majority of the clan) follow them in the tricky and mysterious path of a shinobi. They view the shinobi as political tools and the village as a staging ground, looking down upon the 'inelegant' (and simply uncomfortable to witness in action) bloodline wielders.
For the rest of this history, for clarity's sake, I will be using the term 'Wildflower Kaguya' in reference to those who reside outside of the village, in reference to their traditional homeland (the Wildflower Province of the western Mountain Country).
The first Yamakage, Gihei Kaguya, belonged to this clan. He has a fair reputation in the village - a positive but not sacred figure, spoken of with respect for his achievements but also often the butt of jokes. Among the Wildflower Kaguya, his reputation is much more controversial. Few, however, doubt that his charisma and dedication near-singlehandedly galvanized a village thought destined to fail.
It was during the middle-late years of Gihei's term that the Akimichi clan arrived from the Marsh Country, and they rapidly formed a close relationship with the Kaguya of Chusekigakure. Even the frosty at best Wildflower Kaguya warmed up to them soon enough. The Kaguya and Akimichi became known for their two-ninja taijutsu cells - an overwhelming offense combined with an overwhelming defense. Kaguya and Akimichi often integrate blowfish imagery into their outfits as a symbol of their bond, but don't ask them to explain the symbolism, they'll ask you to figure it out for yourself.
A terrible famine struck soon after the village's founding, claiming a quarter of the village's lives and no small amount of Wildflower Kaguya. If not for the Akimichi and the Yuki, the village may have collapsed altogether. Somehow, it survived this, and then it survived the death of Gihei not long after. The title of Yamakage fell to an Uchiha heir designated by Gihei, and the ambitious among the Kaguya waited.
The death of the Second Yamakage was abrupt. The peaceful transition after the First's death was not to repeat itself, and despite careful mediation by the Akimichi and the Daimyo a violent succession crisis soon erupted. In hindsight, this conflict is viewed as a sort of proxy war for the greater political tensions in the country - and the village perceived as a political staging ground for many different clans, politicians, and business interests. The village divided into two sides, and the village's Kaguya were on the losing one - symbolic of a larger defeat of the clan's interests in the nation over which the Wildflower Kaguya are especially sour.
Clan Traits:
-Arts of the Meadow: Kaguya-style taijutsu is trained extensively in clan members from a young age, making them nearly unparalleled masters of the art. A Kaguya clansman that takes this trait will be able to use taijutsu techniques up to 1 rank higher than their specialization would usually allow (SS-ranks if it's their Secondary, S-ranks if Taijutsu is tertiary, and B-ranks if they do not take Taijutsu as a specialty).
-No surrender!: Choosing this trait grants the character the ability to lower the cooldown of their taijutsu or weaponry techniques to a minimum of one post. For each post of cooldown they remove, they must spend an equal number of posts in a state of single-minded, bloodthirsty pursuit of their enemy's death - they will not stop until their target is dead, and they will not back down no matter the odds.
-Dancing Blade: The Kaguya are well known for using their bones as weapons on the battlefield- but even Kaguya without Shikotsumyaku know their way around a blade. By taking this trait, the user gains an additional secondary specialty slot exclusively for weaponry.
Clan Bloodline: Shikotsumyaku
Joining Requirements: Be born into the clan
Clan History:
The Kaguya are one of the four founding clans of Chusekigakure, but you will rarely find the major players of the clan anywhere near the fortress village. In practice, this esteemed and notorious family is split into two. The inheritors of the clan's bloodline reside in the pillar village, near all clan members showing promise in shikotsumyaku sent there. Few who do not inherit the bloodline (the vast majority of the clan) follow them in the tricky and mysterious path of a shinobi. They view the shinobi as political tools and the village as a staging ground, looking down upon the 'inelegant' (and simply uncomfortable to witness in action) bloodline wielders.
For the rest of this history, for clarity's sake, I will be using the term 'Wildflower Kaguya' in reference to those who reside outside of the village, in reference to their traditional homeland (the Wildflower Province of the western Mountain Country).
The first Yamakage, Gihei Kaguya, belonged to this clan. He has a fair reputation in the village - a positive but not sacred figure, spoken of with respect for his achievements but also often the butt of jokes. Among the Wildflower Kaguya, his reputation is much more controversial. Few, however, doubt that his charisma and dedication near-singlehandedly galvanized a village thought destined to fail.
It was during the middle-late years of Gihei's term that the Akimichi clan arrived from the Marsh Country, and they rapidly formed a close relationship with the Kaguya of Chusekigakure. Even the frosty at best Wildflower Kaguya warmed up to them soon enough. The Kaguya and Akimichi became known for their two-ninja taijutsu cells - an overwhelming offense combined with an overwhelming defense. Kaguya and Akimichi often integrate blowfish imagery into their outfits as a symbol of their bond, but don't ask them to explain the symbolism, they'll ask you to figure it out for yourself.
A terrible famine struck soon after the village's founding, claiming a quarter of the village's lives and no small amount of Wildflower Kaguya. If not for the Akimichi and the Yuki, the village may have collapsed altogether. Somehow, it survived this, and then it survived the death of Gihei not long after. The title of Yamakage fell to an Uchiha heir designated by Gihei, and the ambitious among the Kaguya waited.
The death of the Second Yamakage was abrupt. The peaceful transition after the First's death was not to repeat itself, and despite careful mediation by the Akimichi and the Daimyo a violent succession crisis soon erupted. In hindsight, this conflict is viewed as a sort of proxy war for the greater political tensions in the country - and the village perceived as a political staging ground for many different clans, politicians, and business interests. The village divided into two sides, and the village's Kaguya were on the losing one - symbolic of a larger defeat of the clan's interests in the nation over which the Wildflower Kaguya are especially sour.
Clan Traits:
-Arts of the Meadow: Kaguya-style taijutsu is trained extensively in clan members from a young age, making them nearly unparalleled masters of the art. A Kaguya clansman that takes this trait will be able to use taijutsu techniques up to 1 rank higher than their specialization would usually allow (SS-ranks if it's their Secondary, S-ranks if Taijutsu is tertiary, and B-ranks if they do not take Taijutsu as a specialty).
-No surrender!: Choosing this trait grants the character the ability to lower the cooldown of their taijutsu or weaponry techniques to a minimum of one post. For each post of cooldown they remove, they must spend an equal number of posts in a state of single-minded, bloodthirsty pursuit of their enemy's death - they will not stop until their target is dead, and they will not back down no matter the odds.
-Dancing Blade: The Kaguya are well known for using their bones as weapons on the battlefield- but even Kaguya without Shikotsumyaku know their way around a blade. By taking this trait, the user gains an additional secondary specialty slot exclusively for weaponry.
Clan Bloodline: Shikotsumyaku
Joining Requirements: Be born into the clan
