Fantasy Mikado: Samurai Heroes CS

[SAIGO-NO-HEATS]

Name: Character name

Clan: Name of the clan the character fights in the name of, either out of blood, Loyalty, or circumstance.

Clan Emblem: The emblem that represents the clan, appears on flags, etc.

Age: Character’s age

Appearance: Character’s appearance

Personality: Character’s personality and motivations. What are they like in on and off the field, what do they seek to achieve? More detail is better.

Background: Character’s story up to this point. Where did they come from, what battles have they fought in the past, are they at the top of their game or has a setback left them on the precipice of defeat? More detail is better.

Favored Weapon: The preferred weapon your character carries. Virtually any imaginable weapon can be found somewhere in mikado, as the ancient empire had made use of advanced firearms and more that have since become extremely rare and prized relics. Note that this is not necessarily “a” weapon as much as it is “your” weapon and thus may have a name, appearance, and history all its own.

Element: It is said that every living thing in Mikado is tied to powerful natural energies called Elements. While most live their lives more or less unaware of the elements effects on the world a handful become powerful enough to draw out these energies and bind an element to their being. A person can only ever bind a single energy, and the binding is permanent. There are 8 elements in total, divided into 2 groups, the 4 natural elements, and the 4 so called “strange” elements. While there are no hard rules on how or where an element manifests, Natural elements most often develop in those with active, aggressive personalities, while the strange Elements more commonly more strategic, contemplative personalities. Though there are enough examples to counter these observations that they are more theories than laws. Elements serve a number of functions for their users, mainly providing auras to protect them during battle, enhancing weapons, or being channeled into direct attacks.

Natural Elements:
Fire
Ice
Wind
Lightning

Strange Elements:
Light
Dark
Psychic
Nuclear

 

[SAIGO-NO-HEATS]

Name: Ujiie Tenzen

Clan: Ujiie clan

Clan Emblem:

Age: 31

Appearance:

Personality: Ujiie is a man defined by machiavellian principle, believing that only one with true power can re-establish the empire and end the war, and to this end he is willing to stoop to any low if it means becoming strong enough to achieve that goal. Ujiie doesn’t care for good or evil but he recognizes the importance of maintaining the loyalty of his underlings, and heaps lavish rewards among those who earn it while dealing inhumane punishments to those who cross him, while allowing his more good-nature assets to sit out of his more “pragmatic” actions. His skillful manipulations have provided him with a fiercely loyal cult of personality, motivated by both love and fear, but his penchant for treachery has done little to win him allies beyond his court. In spite of everything, however he isn't totally blind to the cruelty of his actions, and though he would never admit it he does have some regrets over how far he has had to go to get where he is. That being said, he still justifies his actions as necessary, and his regrets do little to stop him from charging forward.

Background: For generations the Ujiie Clan had been stalwart vassals of the Soma, a moderately powerful family that favored the pen over the sword. Tenzen entered their service at the age of 16, becoming the head of the Ujiie family after his father died from a sudden illness, and from the start he was a divisive topic. Though a skilled fighter and gifted tactician, he was notoriously critical of the Soma leadership, which he was quick to decry as weak behind closed doors, which earned him the ire of the entrenched old guard. Despite this he kept his head bowed, quitely gaining support among the lower vassals for 5 years before launching a violent coup that led to the near destruction of the Soma Clan. In the 10 years since, Ujiie has wasted no time modernizing his defenses, turning his capital at Eienyoru Fortress into perhaps the most imposing stronghold in the empire while fighting near constant battles with the Soma’s former allies and neighboring clans sensing weakness in the wake of the regime change. However a recent lull in the fighting has finally given him the opening he need to go on the offensive and finally make his ambition a reality.

Favored Weapon: Shinen: Blade of the Abyss. A pitch black blade forged sometime during the demon war and passed down the Ujiie family line since it was founded. Tenzen is capable of channeling his dark aura through it, causing it to to appear as if enveloped by black flames.

Element: Dark

 

[Field Marshall]

WIP
Name: Raikou Kaminari

Clan: Kaminari Clan

Clan Emblem:

Age: Character’s age

Appearance:

Personality: Raikou fits his name which is the Japanese word for lightning. He can be very flashy especially in his fighting but not so much in his clothing choice. His voice often ends up getting very loud like the clap of thunder, especially when issuing commands. He typically brings this air of energy that is known to charge those around him and supercharge who are already lively. He is able to galvanize others into action which is the core of his leadership ability. He is normally upbeat and ecstatic in that sort of lives and dies for his duty kind of way. He has this magnetic thing about him which can draw people to him but just as easy push others away.

Background: The Kaminari clan can trace their lineage of Lightning element users back to the days of the Demon War. They're a clan of warriors who's main function has always been fighting not much commerce or diplomacy. Raikou was born into a time when the clan was settling into new lands or rather an island upon which they built their stronghold. Their vassals have their strongholds on the nearby islands around the Kaminari's island. Naturally their clan has decent naval forces to transport their forces to the mainland. Raikou's early life was filled with hard work and labor which strengthened and toned his muscles as well as his mind. Even as the son of the clan head he was made to work, it was an all hands on deck situation when the Kaminari were settling upon their island. When he began training to becoming a warrior he already had the heart and mind of one. He was sort of tested for his natural ability for various forms of fighting. Yet the only thing that really stuck was the sword and he would come to grow into an excellent swordsman growing up.

Character’s story up to this point. Where did they come from, what battles have they fought in the past, are they at the top of their game or has a setback left them on the precipice of defeat? More detail is better.

Favored Weapon: The preferred weapon your character carries. Virtually any imaginable weapon can be found somewhere in mikado, as the ancient empire had made use of advanced firearms and more that have since become extremely rare and prized relics. Note that this is not necessarily “a” weapon as much as it is “your” weapon and thus may have a name, appearance, and history all its own.

Element: Lightning

 

[LadyOfStars]

Name: Seikatsu Sayogoromo
Clan: Seikatsu (Formerly)
Clan Emblem: N/A
Age: 26
Appearance: For someone who eats the way he does, it’s surprising to see that, Sayogoromo weighs as little as he does. His 120 pound body is of course, very thin and being six feet tall doesn’t help. Several of his bones are clearly defined thanks to his weight issues. Because he looks so sickly, Sayogoromo makes sure to take very good care of his olive skin. While it does lack a radiance expected of someone his age, his skin is still soft and smooth. Just above his chest, Sayogoromo‘s collarbone is proudly on display with his ribs being easy to see and count. His spine is just as visible as the aforementioned bones. Of course, his fingers are very thin with short nails painted black. Sayogoromo’s long legs are the same way and lead down to a set of toenails that are also painted black. Because he is underweight, whenever, Sayogoromo’s blood starts to race, the veins in his arms and hands become visible.
Long, silky, black hair cascades down the his back to the top of his buttocks. His hair well taken care of, but is thin. While he’s far from being bald or. Having any bald spots, Sayogoromo’s hair sometimes makes him seem more sickly or like a member of the undead whenever it is not styled. Normally, he wears his hair in ways that women often would. Intricate styles and ornate accessories are normal for, Sayogoromo and his hair is normally done up in a classical shimada style. Golden combs, flowers, and a variety of items have been used to adorn his hair.
A set of bangs usually hide, Sayogoromo’s forehead and come down far enough just to touch his thin eyebrows. Under his brow, a pair of skilled eyes look out upon the world. A dark brown in color, narrow lids give them a sharp form, while skill allows them to switch warm or dangerous at a moment’s notice. His black lashes create a dense canopy around his eyes and accent his eyebrows. Because he takes such good care of his skin, Sayogoromo’s sunken eyes do not look as bad as they could. His high cheekbones are close up under those brown eyes and are made more proud by the thin cheeks below. Thanks to his weight issues, his cheeks are rather shallow and add to his deathly appearance. A pair of supple, bow-shaped lips contradict his other features and the lovely smile they create, illuminates and somewhat revitalizes his countenance. Sayogoromo has perfect teeth and a pair of average ears hidden by his hair,, unless he’s wearing earrings.
Sayogoromo’s fashion taste runs away from the current norms of society. His daily attire consists of both susohiki and komon style kimonos, the style depending on his mood and planned daily activities. More often than not, Sayogoromo’s outfits are either brightly colored or simply warm. Very rarely does he wear dark colors. The only time that he strays from this preferred way of dressing, is when he has to engage combat related activity. During this time, he wears light armor as anything heavier would be too much for him.
The symbol for death is written under his left eye, on his cheekbone.
Personality: Sayogoromo’s parents played a very large role in his figuring out who he is as a person. When he was young, freedom made somewhat of a wild child. But time and experience have made him much more mild. At his core, Sayogoromo is always looking out for himself. Life on the run trained him mentally until he was able to ignore the suffering of others and protect himself. He isn’t as proud as someone might assume he is upon first meeting him. But, Sayogoromo is shameless and easily shrugs off his mistakes as life has taught him there’s no time to dwell on such things. While he can be lively and exciting at times, Sayogoromo’s illness has made him reluctant to be so. He’s almost always relaxed or trying to do things that allow him to be. This mask doesn’t hide his blood lust however. Sayogoromo’s appetite for batttle and rage can easily overwhelm him, especially when his illness makes him feel like crap. He’s a slightly strategic mind and does his best to outwit those around him. Despite his lifestyle and life in general, Sayogoromo is rather content and longs for nothing,
Chatting with others is extremely easy for, Sayogoromo thanks to his mother’s lessons and plenty of practice. Whether it’s old friends or total strangers, he doesn’t shy away from conversation and puts his skills to use to ensure the topic is of interest to the other person. More often than not, Sayogoromo pushes the boundaries and tends to invade the personal space of others. He’s a good listener, thanks to years of practice, and he can easily fake most emotions. Forming bonds with others is something that he struggles with however as most people he would befriend, would be viewed as a potential client, a source of income. Unfortunately for those around him, Sayogoromo is quite dangerous and even friends can be thrown to the side if it would help him get something he wants.
Background:
The, Seikatsu clan was never one of the most powerful clans as they weren’t battle oriented like some of the larger ones were. The Seikatsu were focused more on the arts, diplomacy, and espionage. Because they were a small clan, they were focused on diplomacy to ensure the safety of their clan. They had established several powerful, useful alliances, but that didn’t prevent their downfall.
Sayogoromo discovered his element when he was 12 and used the power to throw a traveling merchant from the clan’s manor after the Mann startled him with a firecracker. After that, he took a bit of time everyday to train himself in the use of it.
After, Sayogoromo’s 22nd birthday, a declaration of war arrived from a rival clan. The enemy was a less fortunate clan that focused on assassinations and mercenary work. They had turned down many contracts on the, Seikatsu clan due to the clan’s alliances, but after some time they managed to devise a plan that would ensure the clan’s defeat. Because they didn’t have much in the way of weapons and was a small clan, the Seikatsu has to send requests for help too their allies. Unfortunately their enemies attacked too soon. War was upon them in the middle of the night, but there were no enemies. The attackers used poison that caused the clan to hallucinate and attack one another. During the attack, Sayogoromo was asleep and thus, caught off guard by the poison. Luckily, he was alone so he didn’t suffer too badly from the hallucinations, but anyone who didn’t die was severely injured by the poison. Without a cure of any sort, the surviving members of the attack were left deathly ill. The elderly and the young died quickly while the adults went slowly. Luckily for, Sayogoromo, he was able to find a physician before death came for him. The man. Helped him but there was no saving his loved ones or curing him of the illness. The poison had corrupted, Sayogoromo’s blood and damaged his lungs, leaving him forever wounded.
Before the clan fell, Sayogoromo focused on the arts and on history. The clan had no plans for him and with the family now dead, moving forward would be harder than ever. So he became a taikomochi. A step down from the life he once lived, but with a contract on his family, this profession allowed him to hide from his enemies. The Seikatsu often trained geisha and taikomochi and used them as spies and such, so this wasn’t too odd for the lone survivor. His skills in the arts proved useful and gained him some loyal clients. After two years of moving from one town to the next, Sayogoromo was able to start speaking to some of the clan’s that had taken power for themselves. His many contacts were kind enough to introduce him to people within the clans, but he has yet to find one who was willing to make use of his skills. He also hasn’t found one that he wants to serve.
Now at 26, he’s running out of options and must either choose to remain as a taikomochi in service to client or serve a clan for a greater purpose.
Favored Weapon:
A tessen war fan is, Sayogoromo’s preferred weapon. It’s made of thin sheets of iron, painted white. The frame of the fan has been left it’s original black color. Channneling his element through his fan allows, Sayogoromo to fight from a distance and manipulate the battlefield.
Element: Wind

 

[SAIGO-NO-HEATS]

Name: Seikatsu Sayogoromo
Clan: Seikatsu (Formerly)
Clan Emblem: N/A
Age: 26
Appearance: For someone who eats the way he does, it’s surprising to see that, Sayogoromo weighs as little as he does. His 120 pound body is of course, very thin and being six feet tall doesn’t help. Several of his bones are clearly defined thanks to his weight issues. Because he looks so sickly, Sayogoromo makes sure to take very good care of his olive skin. While it does lack a radiance expected of someone his age, his skin is still soft and smooth. Just above his chest, Sayogoromo‘s collarbone is proudly on display with his ribs being easy to see and count. His spine is just as visible as the aforementioned bones. Of course, his fingers are very thin with short nails painted black. Sayogoromo’s long legs are the same way and lead down to a set of toenails that are also painted black. Because he is underweight, whenever, Sayogoromo’s blood starts to race, the veins in his arms and hands become visible.
Long, silky, black hair cascades down the his back to the top of his buttocks. His hair well taken care of, but is thin. While he’s far from being bald or. Having any bald spots, Sayogoromo’s hair sometimes makes him seem more sickly or like a member of the undead whenever it is not styled. Normally, he wears his hair in ways that women often would. Intricate styles and ornate accessories are normal for, Sayogoromo and his hair is normally done up in a classical shimada style. Golden combs, flowers, and a variety of items have been used to adorn his hair.
A set of bangs usually hide, Sayogoromo’s forehead and come down far enough just to touch his thin eyebrows. Under his brow, a pair of skilled eyes look out upon the world. A dark brown in color, narrow lids give them a sharp form, while skill allows them to switch warm or dangerous at a moment’s notice. His black lashes create a dense canopy around his eyes and accent his eyebrows. Because he takes such good care of his skin, Sayogoromo’s sunken eyes do not look as bad as they could. His high cheekbones are close up under those brown eyes and are made more proud by the thin cheeks below. Thanks to his weight issues, his cheeks are rather shallow and add to his deathly appearance. A pair of supple, bow-shaped lips contradict his other features and the lovely smile they create, illuminates and somewhat revitalizes his countenance. Sayogoromo has perfect teeth and a pair of average ears hidden by his hair,, unless he’s wearing earrings.
Sayogoromo’s fashion taste runs away from the current norms of society. His daily attire consists of both susohiki and komon style kimonos, the style depending on his mood and planned daily activities. More often than not, Sayogoromo’s outfits are either brightly colored or simply warm. Very rarely does he wear dark colors. The only time that he strays from this preferred way of dressing, is when he has to engage combat related activity. During this time, he wears light armor as anything heavier would be too much for him.
The symbol for death is written under his left eye, on his cheekbone.
Personality: Sayogoromo’s parents played a very large role in his figuring out who he is as a person. When he was young, freedom made somewhat of a wild child. But time and experience have made him much more mild. At his core, Sayogoromo is always looking out for himself. Life on the run trained him mentally until he was able to ignore the suffering of others and protect himself. He isn’t as proud as someone might assume he is upon first meeting him. But, Sayogoromo is shameless and easily shrugs off his mistakes as life has taught him there’s no time to dwell on such things. While he can be lively and exciting at times, Sayogoromo’s illness has made him reluctant to be so. He’s almost always relaxed or trying to do things that allow him to be. This mask doesn’t hide his blood lust however. Sayogoromo’s appetite for batttle and rage can easily overwhelm him, especially when his illness makes him feel like crap. He’s a slightly strategic mind and does his best to outwit those around him. Despite his lifestyle and life in general, Sayogoromo is rather content and longs for nothing,
Chatting with others is extremely easy for, Sayogoromo thanks to his mother’s lessons and plenty of practice. Whether it’s old friends or total strangers, he doesn’t shy away from conversation and puts his skills to use to ensure the topic is of interest to the other person. More often than not, Sayogoromo pushes the boundaries and tends to invade the personal space of others. He’s a good listener, thanks to years of practice, and he can easily fake most emotions. Forming bonds with others is something that he struggles with however as most people he would befriend, would be viewed as a potential client, a source of income. Unfortunately for those around him, Sayogoromo is quite dangerous and even friends can be thrown to the side if it would help him get something he wants.
Background:
The, Seikatsu clan was never one of the most powerful clans as they weren’t battle oriented like some of the larger ones were. The Seikatsu were focused more on the arts, diplomacy, and espionage. Because they were a small clan, they were focused on diplomacy to ensure the safety of their clan. They had established several powerful, useful alliances, but that didn’t prevent their downfall.
Sayogoromo discovered his element when he was 12 and used the power to throw a traveling merchant from the clan’s manor after the Mann startled him with a firecracker. After that, he took a bit of time everyday to train himself in the use of it.
After, Sayogoromo’s 22nd birthday, a declaration of war arrived from a rival clan. The enemy was a less fortunate clan that focused on assassinations and mercenary work. They had turned down many contracts on the, Seikatsu clan due to the clan’s alliances, but after some time they managed to devise a plan that would ensure the clan’s defeat. Because they didn’t have much in the way of weapons and was a small clan, the Seikatsu has to send requests for help too their allies. Unfortunately their enemies attacked too soon. War was upon them in the middle of the night, but there were no enemies. The attackers used poison that caused the clan to hallucinate and attack one another. During the attack, Sayogoromo was asleep and thus, caught off guard by the poison. Luckily, he was alone so he didn’t suffer too badly from the hallucinations, but anyone who didn’t die was severely injured by the poison. Without a cure of any sort, the surviving members of the attack were left deathly ill. The elderly and the young died quickly while the adults went slowly. Luckily for, Sayogoromo, he was able to find a physician before death came for him. The man. Helped him but there was no saving his loved ones or curing him of the illness. The poison had corrupted, Sayogoromo’s blood and damaged his lungs, leaving him forever wounded.
Before the clan fell, Sayogoromo focused on the arts and on history. The clan had no plans for him and with the family now dead, moving forward would be harder than ever. So he became a taikomochi. A step down from the life he once lived, but with a contract on his family, this profession allowed him to hide from his enemies. The Seikatsu often trained geisha and taikomochi and used them as spies and such, so this wasn’t too odd for the lone survivor. His skills in the arts proved useful and gained him some loyal clients. After two years of moving from one town to the next, Sayogoromo was able to start speaking to some of the clan’s that had taken power for themselves. His many contacts were kind enough to introduce him to people within the clans, but he has yet to find one who was willing to make use of his skills. He also hasn’t found one that he wants to serve.
Now at 26, he’s running out of options and must either choose to remain as a taikomochi in service to client or serve a clan for a greater purpose.
Favored Weapon:
A tessen war fan is, Sayogoromo’s preferred weapon. It’s made of thin sheets of iron, painted white. The frame of the fan has been left it’s original black color. Channneling his element through his fan allows, Sayogoromo to fight from a distance and manipulate the battlefield.
Element: Wind

Looks Great! I get the feeling Ujiie will be looking to recruit him at some point.

 

[LadyOfStars]

I don’t know if, Sayogoromo would be wary or excited to hear that such a reknowned warrior would be interested in his services lol.

 

[Misuteeku]

Name: Youfiruru Ohoshi

Clan: Youfiruru

Clan Emblem: The emblem that represents the clan, appears on flags, etc.

Age: 32

Appearance:


Personality: Ohoshi is a sarcastic flirt since she only does it in good fun. Romance is just a trivial thing in life that she doesn't spend time to evaluate it long enough to understand it. Her morals are rather erratic because of the teachings of her family. Murders doesn't seem to faze her, but wasting money does. However, her morals aren't that skewed as she will intervene when discrimination is happening. Due to living in a family where money is all that matters she can a little greedy time to time. This greed however makes her unsusceptible to bribery, since she ends up wanting more, and more money. She is also prideful of herself and family, so if anything tries to insult her they instantly get the barrel of her gun. If she sees any kind of enemy, she will try everything to kill them. Any potential threats as well. She thinks less of the poor given that all they do is complain, and she has a little bit more tolerance to children if any. If there is an opportunity for a high reward, and it's possible to winning that reward she'll try to obtain it. Also a little bit of manipulative, and willing to lie in order to get her price.

Background:
The Youfiruru Clan was brought up as a business clan that was basically 'Money equals power.' Ohoshi was raised as a pampered child during her first few years of life. They then implanted many lessons that effected on who she was now. Turning from a sweet, childish, spoiled girl into a manipulative, callous child. The poor people who rushed outside in order beg ended up being ignored by her presence. The children, however were pitiful so she lend them a few gold. She started to work in the clan's business trades and supervised the it. Though she intervened very few times, she did end up getting lay off of her job. This was mainly because of how she dealt with the trades. Whenever there was a trade, she became really greedy and wanted more. However they have called her back to the job since she they need her for something.

Favored Weapon:
A double barreled gun. It has the handle of a revolver, and two barrels like a double barreled shotgun. It is rather rusty, and old because of how long she has had it. The originally scarlet red marks are faded, and the iron is starting to erode.

Element: Nuclear