Lands of the Damned [Event]

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Chapter 1: Forged
Act 1: "Waypoint!  A Call Near Turquoise Wind..."

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In an age where danger stalks every corner its hard for others to consider the belief they have to trouble them selves with others, and their issues. They don't... Nobody asks to be helpless. Nobody asks to have their future fractured in fate, then left to fend for the pieces in a fountain of their own tears. Thier life story put on halt or even an abrupt end to satisfy another seemingly more important matter. In a world where geniuses, protegees, future heroes as well as villains rise, a world where new and exciting things are being made each waking moment. It leaves some people wondering. What rally lies under all of that glory? The answer is usually dark for most, because they foolishly expect it. Its foolish to set yourself up for failure. Especially in this generation. This is, but an excerpt for a bigger picture though. Its hidden, in the blank canvas we call life. This is simply another one of its trials...

Off into the middle sector of Yuki no Kuni's landscape zones, a valiant woman desperately tread the snow in search for a safe heaven. She was alone. Nobody around to back her up from her mental fears. Her face distraught with stressful mental cues as she had a series of scenarios shifting in her mind. Huddled to herself to keep warm as the land was hitting a perfectly timed wind flare. No storms miraculously. A fading notion to what was to most likely come in the near future.

The sky was clouded up, mocking the sun daring to even get a mere stream of sunlight to shine on the cliff-beds below. A sea of white, traversing a paralleled alignment of mountains in which made a upside down arch in which could grab attention easily. Down below as a snow covered woodland area, its perimeter marked by a downward slope leading to a lake bank. Although one could take the oddly well taken care of pathway alone its western side if you were looking at it from said lake.

Arched Mountain Far-View


Westbound Mountain Pathway


This woman in question was at the top of this entire picture. She made her way through all the scenery simply to hunker down at this last minute cliff-end rendezvous point right passed the mountain arches. Reason being? Well there are many. Number one was that the sun was due to shine on this area first after it finishes scaling over the bunched clouds collecting space, therefore hindering the needed warmth. Secondly in case the help, if she even receives any may not be Yuki Locals, and would most likely enjoy a nice place to keep warm. So this spot was worth the journey considering the awaiting sun, and the nearby cave mouth that was already set up for an outpost anticipating a long wait.

Timeline was due, and this woman was way beyond the patient type. So in that regards her third reason was being able to get a birds eye view of two things. The near by Yuki bred city Yozamu that has been a main POI for latest odd sighting. Accompanied by the decent outlook on the here for nicknamed CurseZone that the Yuki locals have been barred from, due to safety worries spiking. Its dangerous out here right now, but where this woman decided to meet her hopefully soon arriving team of, who knows what is safer than most places right now.

She was highly capable of forming this sort of thing. Let alone having to prove it. Her expectations weren't high. She keeps those to herself as a reminder not everyone are equipped to handle a lot of situations. It helps her keep a level head when comrades or potential good friends die out in the field. It is a dark truth, but people like her aren't meant to last. She is one f the rare few, who are burdened to be able to.

With that addressed nothing was left, but the wait as the woman had reached her destination well before her assigned time for anyone that received her urgent fliers, pinned up or passed out through the various villages:

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"High Reward, Risk Varies!!

"Anyone translating this, is viable to help somehow. Over in the land of Yuki here is a crisis that needs handling. This may not concern you, but there is also a high chance you are mistaken. Unless you want your villages to be cramped with Yuki immigrants its advised that some willing personnel contact the nearest bounty brokers, to get in contact with a meeting point for a raid going on three weeks from now. As many brave contributors willing to treat the cause is appreciated.

If you are worried about pay, then fear not. Completion of this task will reward to the highest level up in the millions. Many lives are at stake, and can escalate if not handled now. You're identity will be kept secret at all times, and any link to you working during this operation will be terminated for any means. Spread the word, and send as much as you are willing to take with you. Materials and information will be further passed out at the provided meeting point. Don't be late. This is a world altering event. Please act now!"

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That message was rushed, sure but in the midst of preparing for this the woman didn't expect much time to care for the details. Her identity was well concealed her plain black mask and dark green hooded cloak flowing in the breeze. Her clothing was heavy, and rugged but highly necessary...at least for now. In general she wasn't the most easy going looking contractors, but she wasn't looking to be sweet and candy. No that metallic, clawed arm should be enough to tell that story. She was dressed like a raider if anything. Someone who goes through explosions, and blood pumping wars for a living.

Even through that soft bloodline traditional face of hers hidden behind the cloth made mask covering the lower half of her face. Her long graceful turquoise hair, was the main thing that stood out most likely. Her sharp, stern eyebrows and such gave her a menacing look all together. Regardless of that, and the replacement metal arm; she can digress. Only briefly though. Her meeting point flare beacon was lit in order to help her team come by. Hopefully this moment of truth, was worth every screaming second of it.

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Roll Call: Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)  Spirit™  Necromancer of the West  An'ei Sekitan Not Loki  Kazu  The Blind Beast
If I missed anyone please let me know immediately!

OOC: All of you have until next Wednesday to enter this thread. If all of you join before the deadline, then it starts immediately.

[An'ei Sekitan]

A blade sheathed upon his hip, typical katana with no background and no name, as he had given his named blade to Ko, his daughter. It was no matter, this basic blade would do nicely regardless. A pouch holding fifteen kunai, trusted friends each, yet replaceable as all friends are. They would serve their purpose well, even out here in this frigid wasteland. He had taken a bit of a liking to the jacket he wore now, it was quite fitting, given his style and white hair. Black was the jacket itself, dark like Sekizen’s fur, while the ends of the sleeves, the collar and the hood were covered in white fur the color of his own shaggy short hair. Dark crimson eyes, akin to the color of fresh blood, gazed up at the clouded sky searching for the sun that hid amongst those clouds; or maybe it was still yet to rise? Hard to tell in these lands. His pants were thick, having traded out his Shinigami like top for these warmer cargo pants made for this weather, black as well, along with a pair of black boots that fit the terrain.

The world rocked rhythmically with a soft crunch, although hit was not Houkou who did the walking, surrounded by jet black fur as he lay on his back observing the sky, smoking his cigarette and puffing rings. Sekizen was the transportation for this man at the moment, the huge Worg with piercing blue eyes, contrary to his family members. The cold did not pierce his fur, warm and thick as he was, he was the perfect transportation in these frozen wastes. Something odd occurred however, the human tongue leaving the mouth of the Worg, speaking to the man upon his back. “So this woman we are searching for,” he asked, his voice rumbling from his chest, “how will we find her in this?” Houkou rolled over, his tanned face looking at the beast that was his ride, and he tapped his chin thoughtfully with one hand. “I suppose,” Houkou began, “that the light on that mountain side would be the place, yes?” The both lazily looked over at the mountain that was slightly to their right, spotting the flare beacon glowing brightly against the mountainside, and it was rather obvious where they needed to head at that point. “Let’s handle this swiftly and efficiently, Sekizen, so that I can buy myself a new mask.”

The Worg began to pick up speed, Houkou turning over to clutch the fur of his canine companion, not quite riding so much as hanging on for dear life. The beast was at top speed soon enough, an enormous black mass cruising over the snowy landscape, making its way toward the mountain pass. Swift as the wind it entered the pass, then sharp it began to move up the mountainside, clawing for purchase, bounding up the rocks and pathways until it reached the point where the woman would be found. Panting lightly, Sekizen laid down just outside the area of rendezvous, gazing down the mountainside and watching the flurries of snow kicked up by a breeze puff by. Houkou dismounted and pet Sekizen on the head twice, giving him the hand signal for silence, and then made his way to the woman who had lit the flare beacon in the first place. He was unafraid, knowing full well that he could take this woman if need be, and strode confidently without drawing of his weapon.

“Hello. I take it that you are the one who produced the flier?” Houkou stood a distance of five meters from the woman, gazing at her unblinking with his crimson eyes, the fur of his jacket wafting in the mountain breeze, mimicking his hair in perfect fashion. His other hand was in the pocket of his cargo pants, a stance of non-violence, should she be scared of those who might come due to the beacon that was not far from her blazing its signal to all. “What can you tell me about this curse? Or is now not the time for answers?” His position shifted slightly, pulling the cigarette from his lips and incinerating it with raw Katon release so as not to litter, the ash blowing away in the breeze to become fertilizer somewhere distant. Crossing his arms, he breathed the smoke out from his nose, never removing his crimson eyes from her person.

Her face was covered by a mask, a mask made of cloth, and it hid her identity rather well, although not as perfectly as the Mask of the Demon Dog had hid his own before, but the green hood helped. Metallic arm, left side, clawed for battle and probably lost in conflict; she would be a determined opponent if it ever came down to that. Appropriate clothing, a cold stern look, and the stance of a warrior even at rest. She would be formidable, that much was certain. If forced to judge, he would suspect that she was nearer his own age, due to her ability to plan and the battle wound that was her left arm. A younger person would not be here today, as they would still be lost in the despair of it all, grieving the loss of their arm and the hope of their life.

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

A freezing fog raises up and hugs the land. It flows across the winterscape traveling along it like a weather formation along the ground. It could be spotted in the distance for even the whipping snow is enveloped in a dark mist. It sprang from the lake it seemed and just grew until parts of the mountain was swallowed. It had a life of it's own, or so it would seem as the cavern entrance was blocked by this freezing thick fog. The firelight inside the cave dimmed just a little as the fog bank closed the place off from the rest of the area.

Not a sound could be heard from within the fog and everything from outside it was blocked. The chilled air clung and froze to whatever it touched thanks to the snow scape outside. From the shadows deep with the cavern opposite from the cave entrance, came out a large man. It was a wondered on how such a large man made it to that side without a sound or sight of him. Was he always there? or did he just arrive? It was hard to tell but now that the light revealed some of his features one could tell a few things.

For one his frame was very large indeed, it didn't belong to the shadow that had appeared. He was six foot one and weighed over two hundred pounds easily. All that was definitely muscle if his arms were any indication. Even though it was could as ice out there and anywhere away from the fire, the man appeared to be quite comfortable despite having no covering over his arms. His hands though were covered in black finger-less gloves with reinforced knuckles. The dark metal studs on his gloves revealed to be in the shapes of skulls, one was of better quality than the other. His fingers seemed to be wrapped in some sort of wire.

His heavy boots appeared fit the man's heavy and large appearance. They were good sturdy boots for winter or any work. His pants were some dark greyish color that was almost multi-tonal and if one was especially observant had an extra pocket at the bottom near the boots. Attached to his leg was rig of some sort holding, a pair of knives and a pair of Kunai dulled with soot to darken their reflections. His sleeveless shirt however was some sort of black, and across it was a Bandoleer. His bandoleer carried what looked like his tools of work or fun. Their was a selection of six yo-yo's, though only one was strung up with a silk bundle of string. A pouch of what could be caltrops, and couple pouches each of Bo and Hira Shuriken was in that bandoleer.

Hanging in another pouch of that bandoleer was a walkie talkie. In more pouches was flint, a flash light, a electronic compass, a base-plate compass, and a glass cutter. Then one could see his sleeveless trench coat was sized to his frame. In the pockets of it was another pair of knives and another pair of kunai. The hood of his coat was up sinking his face into it's shadowy darkness. What little that could be seen in the shadows of his hood was a three quarters mask that had an integrated goggles.Only a corner of his face was left uncovered.

That little corner provided just a little light as there was a lit cigar there, though how no one noticed the cherry before is another mystery. Seeing the cigar one could only guess he had more hidden in a pocket on his jacket with a lighter as well. Hidden that bandoleer because it deserved another look would also be about ten vials and even a small glass container. This man was completely silent in his movements even though everything said a man that big and equipped should make sound.

In a low deep voice that sounded of whispers spoke from behind the mask. "I too would like to know of this supposed curse and why we were gathered. And do you know if there are more to come?" The shadows clung to this new comer as if they were a part of him. His shadowy visage was definitely darkened. everyone around him could feel their luck turning, like an ominous feeling of misfortune.

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My Travel Thread To Get Here

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The yacht sounded a loud horn upon its arrival to the docks. With his full disguise, his forgery documents on a nearby table, he laid in his cabin VIP room. This room was a 20 by 20ft room, with a king size bed, a bathroom, a closet, a nice window view of the ocean, and finally a table and television. The bathroom releasing nearby steam, indicating the showers were recently used. Roman feeling clean, while having a towel wrapped around his waist and going down to his ankles. After releasing a relaxing sigh, he overheard what appeared to be two staff members speaking just behind his door. The conversation was faint, but Roman tippy toe his movement to get a better reception.

[Man 1] "What was the name on his document that he provided us?"

[Man 2] "Kemechi Muki, even though his document checks out, we had another member state that all the rooms were occupied, and after checking the VIP list, we discovered his name wasn't on the list, and he had distracted the staff member.."

[Man 1] "Should we alert the authorities?"

[Man 2] "They are already waiting at the docks, we just need to apprehend him here.."

While they spoke, Roman overhearing them while he quickly got dressed into his merchant clothes. He then turned the shower on, and closing the door to the bathroom. He then hid in the closet and awaited for them to enter.

The door to his room was unlocked by the staff members quietly. The first man walking over to the bathroom door and hearing the shower continue to run. The man spoke as the second man walked over to the table, looking at the documents and the clothes he wore.

"Mr Muki sir, we are having an exclusive VIP party before arriving at the docks."

The man awaited for a response, and didn't get one. He then looked at the door knob. The man opened the door, saw the shower curtain and slowly tip toed his way in. Upon arriving at the shower curtain, a water clone jumping through the curtain and subduing the man. The second man hearing the shower curtains being disturbed, along with the first man's collapse to the ground and a scream. The second man turning and just before he could make a run to aid his co worker, a received an arrow to the back of the head.

The struck was so powerful, that the man dropped to the ground. Roman closing the door to the entrance of his room, locking it, and aiming his bow and arrow towards the bathroom of the door. The water clone turning into a puddle of water upon impact of the man. The man leaving the bathroom and his eyes growing big as he spots his dead co worker on the floor, and riding his hands up in means of surrender. Roman speaking to him with a smirk.

"I suggest you cooperate.. strip down to your underwear."

The first man stripping down to his underwear, and tossing the clothes on the bed. Roman then firing the arrow to the man's neck, instantly killing him. He then grabbed a hold of the bodies, placing them in the bathroom tub, and locking the bathroom door from the outside with the staff key. Roman then changing his gear to appear to look like a staff member, and leaving the room, while also locking the room from the outside.

Upon arriving at the docks, he helped a staff member unload boxes, while the authorities was searching the VIP rooms. Now in the Land of Snow, he ventured to the nearby town. Upon arriving at the town, he looked at the fliers that were placed all around town. He grabbed a flier, and went to a nearby clothes store. He acquired an oversize winter coat, and cargo pants. He then made his escape from the store when no one was looking.

He then traveled to the location of where this woman was present, after asking around about this woman. He finally arrived to where this woman was located at, carrying all of his inventory with him.

Before he made his arrival known, he took the time to make a forgery document, along with his disguise appearing to be a local.

[Document]

Name: Yu Yenma

Age: Twenty Five

Occupation: Patrol Division

Rank: Chuunin

Residential: Land of Snow, Grand Estate Apartment

Even though the document appeared basic, it was enough to make him look official. His disguise was also the norm, after observing many local officials, he knew what to wear. Upon arriving to where the woman was, he looked to the woman, along with the two others. He kept his hands in his pocket, his bow and arrows sticked out on his back, while keeping a cigarette in his mouth. He nodded at the two men, while also speaking to the woman.

"I'm here to help, I am from the patrol division in the town nearby. Came here to offer my assistance. The names Yu Yenma"

The way Roman spoke was so casual, so enthusiastic, he gave the appearance of a cocky individual through his voice, the tone of his voice appeared to be of a man with experience. He took a lean back against the wall, his hands warm in his coat pocket, and being within earshot of any conversation they may have. Whether this was in whispers or the norm speech, he would hear it. He stood 5ft away from all of them, and kept to himself and awaited the orders.

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Traits being used

Con Artist (+20 Disguise)

Criminal (+20 Intimidate)

Skills being used (need dice rolls on all three)

Acting (acting as an official authority figure)

Disguise (disguise as an official authority figure)

Forgery (forgery documents as an official authority figure)

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My Inventory

Compound Bow 50lb (on his waistline behind)

Thermal Vision Goggles(around neck)

Arrows (30x slot) (in quiver)

Bookbag Quiver (carrying on back)

Half Diamond Lockpicks (20x) (Right Pocket)

Black Winter Trench Coat (over)

Black shirtsleeve shirt (under)

Black Cargo Pants (under)

[Wolf of the Falls]

'Fuckthesnowfuckthesnowfuckthesnowfuckthesnowfuckthesnow...'

The line repeated in Axel's mind as he climbed through the blizzard more annoyed than hindered by the whether. His awareness would span his immediate vicinity while his gaze found his way forward to where the flier said to meet. Apparently there was a dire emergency and they needed help clearing some monsters or something, the flier was too smudged from snow for him to make out.

After the trek up the mountain he would sigh breathing in the cold air while his black clothing shifted with the bitter winds. His crimson hair blown back and with the ice looking like spikes while his wolves brought up his flanks. Most of his gear would be safely hidden within his body including his blades and tremor stones as well as his summoning scrolls for his puppets.

With a deep sigh Axel could make out figured up ahead and as he reached them he would look to the woman they were facing. It wasn't hard to tell that she was most likely the one who had spread word of the job she needed done. The question now is what is the job.

/everything on person and wolves

[Spirit™]

Parvati trudged through the snow with a slow methodical pace, her body tirelessly handling the rigors of travel through the elements. Although she would normally be immune to the effects of such extreme temperatures, her new host was not and therefore required Parvati to protect it from the cold. She wore violet robes, with thick purple sash covering her mid section. A hooded black cloak was worn on top, with fur lining the hood. The length of the cloak was enough to almost touch the ground. Lastly, she had traded in her footwear for some warmer footwear with closed toes. Something to offer her grip, but not limit her movement. Her bow was clutched in her left hand and her quiver, which was loaded fully with a variety of arrows was slung over her shoulder. A butt bag was concealed under the cloak, with several smoke grenades, a compass and a map inside of it.

Silently, Parvati reflected on her time in Yuki as she walked slowly. Already Parvati's trip to the Land of Snow had been fruitless, the small artifact she had come to search for, gone. Mild frustration had temporarily pestered her, but not being accustomed to controlling a human body left her unable to express her emotions sufficiently. Instead, she was left to wander, left to manipulate the Hyuuga husk she currently inhabited in order to continue her search for a small gem which had the potential to multiply her power.

And so Parvati searched the Yuki tundra for clues, her travels eventually leading her to a mountain pass and a bit of parchment with hastily written message upon it. Reading the message left her with the impression that what she sought could possibly be related to the message but there weren't enough details. The welfare and well being of humans was of no consequence to her, nor did she care for rewards beyond the gem she was currently searching for. However, she was no fool. Even when she walked the earth all those eons ago, great wonders could be accomplished among humans with riches and glory.

As she continued walking she considered answering the call of the parchment. Her methodical pace gave her plenty of time to think. When she finally managed to happen upon the small gathering of humans, her mind was already made. All she had to do now was act.

[Necromancer of the West]

Leaving the shop, he fondled his new bought clothing. He simply threw it over what he was currently wearing, to gain added warmth. A black, fox fitted fur cloak, coarse, but yet soft to the sensory of touch. Thick wool padded pants, burnt umber in color. It caused Rael to be slightly itchy, not used to wearing such clouting articles of clothing. Lucky for him, the fur shirt he bought was from some sort of black furred animal. 'Thank the Goddesses for small mercies.' Rael was finally warm. The shivering mess he was when he approached the lands was no more. He scooped up a hand full of powder-like snow in his new fur-woolen gloves. He couldn't feel the cold seep into them to numb his hands. He was prepared to trek the mountain now. He wondered towards the mountain range, not knowing which one to go to.

'Hmm, maybe one of the locals will know where to go?' He held the notice from the person who sent out the request. He saw an old woman, rocking on her porch, covered in a fur quilt. He put on his charming smile and walked up to her, about to speak, the woman silenced him and talked instead. "If you are wanting to die early, it is the mountain with the beacon of light on the top. Other travelers have asked me already. Good luck." The old lady softly chuckled, sending an eerie, chilling sensation to crawl down Rael's spine. 'I need to learn to laugh like that if it gives that effect.' With the lady waddling inside, Rael started to walk in the direction the Lady pointed at. He finally saw the beacon of light and made a decent pace towards it.

Fall after fall, snow drenching him at every moment left Rael fuming. He was not liking the cold weather. He yearned to be back in the Leaf village, where it was more or less, not a living hell. His face was growing numb from the lack of protection form the biting winds. He lifted the fur lined cloak and wrapped it to cover most of his face, minus his eyes and nose. 'Why would any one be at a place where it hurts to breath.' Rael scoffed and snarled at every chance he got towards the snow. It was as if the Gods wanted him to fall and stumble in such fashion.

Rael finally saw the up coming beacon get closer and closer. 'A small miracle that this voyage is now over.' But Rael knew it truly just begun. He saw six bodies of other human beings, all talking and conversing with one another. He caught draft of them wanting to know more about the curse that was taken hold of Yuki. He spotted Sayuri in the mixture of other beings, and decided to stand next to a familiar face. Shit eating grin back on place, he looked over to her and only nodded, and put his attention back to the ongoing conversation.

Traits:

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Will of Men, The

Rank: "C"

Skill: Faith Trait

Effect: Men are creatures of will; their will carries them through a harsh world of politics and physical dangers.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: User gains a +1 trait bonus to all Will Saves. At "C", "B', "A", and "S" Class level, gain an additional +1 trait bonus. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.

Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies



Chakra Student

Rank: "C"

Skill: Heritage Trait

Effect: The student who has absorbed knowledge in the arts of Chakra.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: You have spent time at an Academy absorbing the knowledge taught there. User gains a 10% trait bonus on Chakra Lore, Necromantic Lore, and Ritual Lore skills, and you may make these checks untrained. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.

Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.



Ghost Sight

Rank: "C"

Skill: Chakra Trait

Effect: When the user was younger they suffered a brush with death giving them the ability to better locate the undead.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: When the user was young they suffered with a brush of death. Perhaps they were almost killed by a wight, close to dying from a grievous wound, or actually died and were raised. Since then they have not been the same. The user can see beyond the veil, able to see ghost and spirits and detect the taint of the undead. User receives a +10 trait bonus to Observation checks when trying to locate undead, and can attempt to locate ethereal undead (though they are still considered merely invisible, +100 against the user's skill check.) This trait replaces 1 Freebies.

Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.



Master Illusionist

Rank: "C"

Skill: Regional Trait

Effect: User is very familiar with illusions.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: User gains a +1 trait bonus to their own GenJutsus against others and a +1 trait bonus to their saves in order to disbelieve GenJutsu. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.

Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.



Bewitching

Rank: "C"

Skill: Heritage Trait

Effect: A trait that allows the user to speak while manipulating the feelings of others.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Some humans have an uncanny ability to manipulate others, often due to an alluring physical trait. When dealing with NPCs whose starting attitude toward them is not Hostile, they can choose to use this ability to temporarily improve their attitude toward those NPCs by a greater degree than normal. When speaking, treat the NPC’s starting attitude as 1 level higher than it actually is for the purpose of determining their new attitude. The NPC’s new attitude lasts only for a number of minutes equal to 2 per Class level. After that time, the attitude returns to the state it was before the user spoke. If circumstances in the interim have rendered the NPC violent or hostile (such as from being attacked by the bewitcher), the NPC’s attitude remains where it is (rather than returning to its original state). This trait replaces 1 Freebies.

Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.



Malleable Genetics

Rank: "C"

Skill: Heritage Trait

Effect: User's genetic structure is malleable and allows ample opportunity for Augmentations.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Whenever the user picks an Augmentation, the Augmentation Ritual Point cost for that Augmentation is reduced by 1, to a minimum of 1. This Trait has no effect on Cosmetic Augmentations or on Augmentation Drawbacks. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.

Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.



Chakra Resistance

Rank: "B"

Skill: Chakra Trait

Effect: Some Humans are even less affected by Chakra.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: Increases the characters natural bonus on saves vs. Chakra Jutsus & Chakra-like effects to +4 Trait Bonus. Users gain a Damage Resistance against Chakra Techniques equal to 20 points Racial Bonus. This trait replaces 2 Freebies.

Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 2 Freebies.

[Not Loki]

A veil of white stretched across the the land. The pure powder would dance with the wind, and a tiny shadow would be outlined in the snowy mist. As it got closer to the the meeting point, the image would become clearer. It was a tiny child, no more than 8 or 9 years of age. The wind would blow through her pale blonde hair, that had a certain glow to it, although moderate at the moment. Her right hand moved some of her hair out of her face. As she continued forward her cream and navy blue button down sweater would become more viable. It was paired with a modest navy blue skirt. Underneath the skirt were long, brown thermal tights, and over those tights she wore brown leathers boots that go up to about her knees. Her attire would denote one use to the cold of the area, clearly she was a local.

On her left arm she held a golden shield, that was nearly the same size as she. Using her free right hand she adjusted her the pack on her back, upon closer inspection, would would notice that this pack was a pink stuffed bunny, she called it Sir Floppy. It's pink ears draped over her tiny shoulders over the straps. Sir Floppy held a slot worth of explosive tags, a Slot worth of Locking tags, and a slot worth of fake exploding tags. He was also in charge of keeping track of Gunnr's 4 slots of Kunia, and 3 Slots of Hira Shurikens. He was such a valuable ally and trusted friend, to take the burden of holding so much for Gunnr, without a single complaint.

Gunnr rarely wore her head band, that was because she kept it sown into Sir Floopy on the area that rested against her back. Beneath the adorable pink Bunny pack, on her lower back rested Gunnr's weapon of choice, Angurvadal. She made her way to the group and fiddled with the necklace that rested around her neck. The gem of energy in the middle would protect the young Valkyrie from moderate amounts of Lightning energy. She had followed the instructions left to her by her father, that would lead her to this meeting point. Although she had gotten lost a couple of times along the way... it was Koori's fault...

She didn't ask any questions she didn't ask anyone their names, she just looked at the group of people that had gathered there. She wasn't quite sure what was going on, she just knew that by coming here, she would possibly get the chance to kill a worthy foe, and that was all she cared about. She had no idea why these other were here, only a few of them looked like they could hold their own in actual battle. Gunnr could hardly talk, being a child among adults. Her eyes carefully scanned the area as she would place the large golden shield onto her back as if it weighed nothing. She glared at the lot of them as she would let Koori handle all of the Adult stuff... if his old bones were able to keep up.

As Gunnr scanned through the group she would mumble to herself, "Seasoned...Warrior...Unworthy... pathetic... !!!! FENRIR!!!" She would shout out as her eyes caught a glimpse of that familiar red hair. She would smile and skip over to him; the sounds of her heavy equipment rumbling as she did. She would giggle and hug Axel's leg, "Have you been a good boy Fenrir? You ran off before i got you a collar. What if... *gasp* what if the dog catcher found you? You'd be in the pound right now! How awful!" It may sound like a joke, but Gunnr was serious as a heart attack. She would look up at Axel with worrier eyes would then frown at him, "Naughty Fenrir, you can't run off like that again... ok?" Gunrr would then turn to face the group while holding onto Axel's pants.

[Wolf of the Falls]

As three people showed up the first two drew little attention besides the stand-offish one, but the third was his little valkyrie. And she screamed for him as soon as she saw him, the affection felt foreign after so long but he smiled and stroked her hair as she hugged him. Although as she started to berate him for running off his grin fell and he looked at her with one brow raised. "Hush you, and quit treating me like that around people." With a bit of effort he would lift her up to sit on his shoulder, partly to keep her close and partly to allow her a better view of their area.

[Koori.]

'Quite the showing.'

The Jonin thought to himself as he pulled up, not but a few moments after Gunnr did. She was very spry and quick, and the old man had problems keeping his pace. 'Old man, listen to me.' He thought. Dark Gray skinned poked through his black hooded cloak as he trudged forth through the thick snow. Green Vertical eyes of the Hoshigake peered out onto the landscape. Yuki shinobi weren't the only ones who had evidently shown up here. Koori didn't like that. The Jonin's arms came out from under his cloak to reveal two hardened leather gloves covering his hands, with metal plates on the back of the hands, Black in color. His arms would pull up after he had finally arrived behind Gunnr, and pull the hood off of his head to reveal his shark like features to the group. His head only sported hair on the top portion, none of the sides of his head. The only thing found there were scars, battle wounds from fights prior, and numerous they were indeed. His hair was black in color, and quite lengthy despite only being on the top of his head. When folded over, it covers one side of his head, which it did now.

He had a much smaller scar on his upper lip in comparison with the ones he sported on his head, and as he yawned from sheer boredom of their travel here, he revealed his almost endless rows of razor sharp shark teeth. Fog emitted from his pushed in nose as he exhaled after the yawn. A gust of wind blew open his cloak ever so slightly, giving a peak in to his chain mail chest piece, black in color except for the metallic pieces. Something unique about his chest piece, it had a monsters skull, albeit small, on the left shoulder. His armor made scratching noises as his Bear shaped medallion swung back and forth across it, with two small red gems within it as the bears eyes as it hung from his necklace. On his back, he had not two, but three medium length (about 3 feet) swords. Two were facing his right shoulder, and the third faced his left shoulder so that he may pull and duel wield them if need be. The second sword on his right hand side was made of half silver, half steel, for monster slaying, as was his profession.

His hardened leather pants, which were also black in color, were held up on his waist by a rather unique beck buckle. It was the Yukikagure Headband, which he had taken (although not to the Yukikage's liking) and fastened into a belt buckle. On his belt, he had a few pouches that held items, as well as his pants which had several cargo pockets and such which held various items also (See Below). He also had a pair of black rubber soled work boots with black laces and a pair of white ankle socks under those. However in his boots, were two foldable knifes of equal length. He usually used them to cut off the head of a monster he was hunting, however he also used them in close quarters combat if need be. Finally, the Jonin crossed his arms over his chest, standing but a few feet from Gunnr, who was already in conversation it appeared with another shinobi from a different area that she knew. Koori was well aware the Genin could take care of herself in battle, but he also had the Yukikage breathing down his neck. He would keep close eye silently on the two as they waited, although immediately the man grabbed Gunnr, and attempted to put her on his shoulders. For what, however, the Jonin was unsure of.

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ITEMS:
Sword, Longsword (Overview) x3
Senbon (Overview) x285 - 5 slots
Knife (Overview) x2 - 2 slots
Marbles (Large) (Overview) x75 - 5 slots
Scroll: Tag, Explosive (Overview) x21 - Lightning Tags | 1/4 Slot
Binoculars

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[Mark Houkou's Entry]

The woman's cold stare watched as the first to arrive looked to be a promising one. He wouldn't be able to see it as he approached, but the creases on her mask adjusted as her lips curled into a smile as she didn't expect to see such a sight at all. A confident man was good in this case. She respected that, giving a short nod in his direction. She kept her ground as she watched him approach, not keen on checking his attire as she wasn't concerned about it. If they brought good clothing or not, its on them. 

Standing five meters apart, she'd salute to him with her clawed left arm standing at attention. His opening words prompting her to speak. "I most certainly am. My apologies for the rushed description, but hopefully you'll understand how urgent these circumstances are." She said, in a strong voice. Still had its feminine features, but it would be wise not to assume she is a "damsel in distress".

[Mark Kuroki's Entry] Further on to his next question helped moving things straight to the point. She was about to speak when her senses went off. A presence off to the right, opposite of the cave entrance. She's feel his presence way before he could even speak a word. With that came her reflexes that act first speak later. 

[1] A slight grunt as her right hand reached into her left knife holder, and retrieved an explosive tagged kunai. [2] She'd pivot her step to the right, leaning on it as her arm would recoil back in the man's direction releasing the tagged kunai. It was intentionally, thrown near his right shoulder, but at an angle that was supposed to be a near miss. [3] The reason would be because her left hand would then flur into one handed-seals then casting herself the real move. Right at the end of the last seal, the ice around him shifted then abruptly erupted from its still state which would gather to encase the man in an ice prison with the explosive tagged kunai still in his vacinity so she could execute him if needed. "Don't you dare take another step!" She barked, her commanding officer voice now out and biting.

Whether or not that encasing succeeded, the woman's attention would sharply turn to Houkou in case it was an intentional ambush. She'd watch him with stern daring eyes ready to move if needed. But within three seconds she'd ease up, still cautious but thinking otherwise. Given that event she was highly skeptical about this shadowy man. His aura rubbed her the wrong way, not to mention they way he entered just sent her over the edge. She doesn't have time for antics. That encasing would budge until further notice. With this she'd speak pure annoyment in her voice. "My condolences give me a moment." She'd say towards Houkou as in this case she honestly trusted him more, even if this may be a set up.

[Mark Roman's Entry]

It was then that yet another voice broke her actions. Another man, at least properly dressed. He spoke out, and immediately she was triggered. Patrol Division. In this sector? This guy really thinks he is slick? Her mental self was practically scoffing as she looked over to him. Her eyebrows tightening a little as her levels of tolerance were going somewhere deep on this one. However she'd control herself. Maybe... 

[Mark Axel, Sayuri, and Rael's Entry]

Yet again another face. It was turning out well, but she was on edge now. So far the batch of people seem to have a knack for sparking her aggressive side. She couldn't help, but stare him down as he approached with his wolves. She'd be lying if she said she wasn't intrigued. Wolves could help with this, but they could also be a burden. She would need to see how good they are. His expense may have to be included though. Despite his seemingly disapproval of the temperature she could tell with this many wolves he was treated as an alpha of a real pack. Which can go to show what he may be able to offer. So her thoughts on him were positive so far.

Upon this she would release the shadow man from his ice prison as with this many people it was looking a little less like an ambush. Not that she didn't suspect it to be. She damn well was hoping for someone to make a move. The feeling was gnawing her mind each time another person arrived. The woman that came forth around the same time as the man was rightfully eyes over for a quick moment. By this time the cloaked woman gave a soft sigh as she was beginning to think a pattern was repeating here. So upon that realization. She'd release the man from his ice prison. The ice around him falling back into the snow ground below the kunai falling with it. Next was another man. He didn't bring much attention other than standing next to the woman that had arrived. So with that given information she'd know two presumably knew each other.

[Mark Gunnr and Koori's Entry]

The last couple to show up set a minor note for the cloaked woman as she watched them. A man and a girl. She couldn't exactly say she was pleased to see a girl up here getting in all of this, but with the things she has experienced she knows not to underestimate children. They are the most surprising even if they lack experience. After all some adults in this world make a bigger fool of themselves then the kids do, but then again when it comes to children depending on the origin its expected for them to be foolish. Within that it was set. The woman judging the distance of everyone:

Houkou would be the closest as they were five meters apart. Kuroki from the right of them by fifteen meters. (Since you didn't say how close you were.) Roman at 5 meters leaning on a wall which would be the cave's outter shell. The rest ten meters away, which is five meters behind Houkou. With that she was okay with this lot of people. Minus the shadowed man, the claiming to be "Yu Yenma", and the girl although she was given a half-pass since she had a guardian and someone who knew her. So with that she'd finally give them the information they required.

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The Cave

The woman would stand up straight, her feet now shoulder length apart. Her metallic hand, rising to gesture everyone over. "Please; everyone into the cave so we can discuss this." She'd politely command, swiftly pivoting herself to walk towards the cave and walking towards it. She would take the beacon and snuf it out in the snow before entering the cave first, moving over to a set of table that had items layed out all over it. Her stance was firm, with her hands behind her back as she'd wait for everyone to get settled.

The cave would look a bunker on the inside as it had various cables running along the ground, connected ti various appliances like heaters and large lights similar to ones you'd see on picture day at your average academic school. The cave was cut off from its deep end, by frame wood, to make a makeshift commanding office. No windows, and had its own customary "Authorized Personnel Only" Sign on it. The door was nonexistent however so it was left having only an open gap where one would be.

The large lights were near a clear map board displaying Yuki no Kuni as a whole on two boards across. So that way if different diagrams needed to be made one could do a before and after presentation on it. A black sheet was placed behind it so they could clearly see the map. Nothing yet was draw however. Around that area would be two adjustable tables placed across from each other by five meters. Four chairs at each table. Two on one side facing the map board, then one on each of the left and right sides. Around them would be locked rectangular containers, holding various items. Near that to the left were two dual, door lockers filled with clothing and such built for the Winter. With that this made up the cave's interior. Fleshed out to suit a moment, just like this.

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Visual Examples

Map Board


Advised Personnel Office


Supplies Wall [Yes its the Heist Room from GTA. Bite me I was in a rush. XD]


Resting Quarters

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(OOC: Due to how long the post will be I am finishing the rest in a different post right below.)

[ᖫᖭØMNÏᖫᖭ]

(OOC: PART 2, All may post after this one. No posting order. To help not annoy everyone I won't color her text this go around as she has to talk ALOT for this post. So.... yeah. Anyway, the 3 day IIC officially starts now. The Blind Beast and 💀  you have 3 days to get in, or I'm afraid I'll have to shut the door.)

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As soon as everyone was antiquated, the woman would clear her throat so she could speak without issue. "Ok!" She began intentionally loud with a metallic clap of hands to gain everyone's attention.

"Now. This operation is way beyond a simple purge. Its a full scale Terrorist issue from an unnatural force. I'll tell you right now, this curse that is plaguing everything is nasty stuff. It is heavy and, messes with the fate of events. If you didn't believe in bad luck you'd better hope your own luck is keeping you safe, cause the zone over in the Northwest is all under lock down. Everywhere from where the light doesn't touch is a Cursezone. Sadly its where we may have to go if our evidence narrows down to it.

Its easy to spot. All you'd have to do is take a look outside and that doomsday looking storm way over in the distance is the motherland of it all. It started out with normal issues like unsuspecting rains. Hot days when it should be cold. Then carried on to weird mishaps. The line was draw when casualties started popping up, within the local areas. Building catching on fire, or out right coming down on each other, fights breaking out, the most random issues killing innocent people whenever they go near it. City Civilians are now afraid to even go outside because of this turmoil. And now it seems this curse is attacking in a quote on quote controlled manner." She'd pause for a moment. Grabbing a marker then walking over to the right side of the map board. Drawing a red curvy line between Snow Village, Yokuza, and the mountain ranges. Then circled the mountain ranges in four different spots.

"These four spots are the Curzezones. The biggest circle way out here in the NorthWest is what will be known as Patient Zero. Its the largest and most deadliest area. Along with that holds the most evidence to where this stuff is coming from. I have some friends we can gather to help prepare a full scale counter invasion, cause if the source of the problem is what we think it is, the lot of you will really need to work with me on this.

Now as for how big this problem is well from what it has shown so far, is that someone or something is pulling the strings. I say this because the local animals have been augmented into cursed demon beasts, sent out to cause trouble. However it was all done periodically. As attacks in the villages stopped once word was out that residents could no longer venture through those areas. So it is safe to assume that a watchful eye has been calculating this stuff. Another issues is that despite this, no humans are ever reported to have been transformed themselves. Either killed or badly injured if they were unlucky enough to escape. I say that because most of the people who make it, are left broken, and unresponsive." She raised her metallic hand tapping her head to relay she meant in a mental way.

"So to wrap it up I'll tell you who leads and myself think is causing this. Its thought to be a Necromancer named Rusovia. Witch that stalks these lands, and causes nothing, but death-filled terrorism with her schemes. Its said, thought because we don't know much on if it is really her or not other than past issues. I personally am the closest you get to knowing if it can be her and this is you proof." She'd say raising her clawed metallic arm to help them put the pieces together.

"I am one of two; ONLY survivors of a raid attack performed a year ago by ten that was sent to kill this witch." She admitted clenching her metallic are as she lowered it back to her side. "I am no prideful woman, when admitting I am wrong. We were weak and not prepared. And due to that it cost the lived of eight good people. Me and only one other person actually got a good look at the bitch before, escaping. I was stuck to be escape on my own. The scars tell the story.

Rusovia and her band of followers are not to be trifled with. Whether not any of you are stronger than me doesn't matter. You are here, and I need your help. Even if I may or may not trust you. If you don't feel up to it, then by all means leave. I won't stop you. But...keep in mind that if this doesn't get ended I can't imagine what I'd say if this travels towards your homes and makes it one heck of a living hell. Cause it will happen. This thing is on the move and fast. So without further adieu lets make this planning phase short. First things First...any questions? Please make use of them if you need to. Anything you need to know I'll try to provide. Otherwise we may start the planning process." She waited for replied, all while taking time to grab a portfolio that was sitting on a container next to the map board.

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OOC: Again sorry for the long posts. Also Tech the Jutsu she used on you was this.
A disguise roll will be administered for Roman soon. We can OOCly discuss further in the PM I am sending out now.)

Technique used to attempt capture of Kuroki on his entry.
Hyouton - Hyourou no Jutsu (Ice Prison)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: A technique in where the uses the ice that is down upon the ground and is used to encase an opponent in a pure white like prison.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A user quickly does a few hand seals as they quickly slam their hands against the ground. Doing so they can create a large like shield of snow that would either be used against an opponent or for themselves as a defensive like fashion to where the technique comes forth to stop from incoming attacks.
Limit: Must have the Ice Release

[Not Loki]

Gunnr's little legs dangled from Axel shoulders as she sat there. She would rest her elbows on his head as she would wait for him to follow the woman. As the group would star to head inside, she rested her head on her arms as her head nestled into Axel's red mane. She yawn and rubbed her eyes looking like a child who had missed their nap time. "Let everyone go in first Fenrir, I want to scope them out, first. We need to see whose a liability." Gunnr would whisper into Axel's ear hoping that he would be a good boy and hold back. If he did so, she would be filled with knowledge, far surpassing what her young age should allow as her eyes darted through each of them to "inspect" each one of the fighters there.

She didn't want to know their life story there was only three things she needed to know, what was their level of strength, what did they specialize in, and what were their political affiliations? All it would take was a glance. She didn't like that there were so many people here in the land of snow that had no affiliation with her Papa's village, if they did they would have come here together. She had no need to check Koori and her loyal puppy. "Hmm..." She mumbled softly to herself, after she finished her evaluation of the ones who where worthy within the room. She would keep her findings to herself for the moment, until it became relevant to bring it up, or when she had time to relay her information to Koori and Axel.

Right now she just rested her tiny head on Axel's as they walked into the room. She dozed in and out of the conversation, not really caring about all the minute details. She spent majority of the briefing playing with Axel's hair, braiding it, and giggling softly as she did so. However, her attention was sparked when she heard the word witch. Her ears perked up, and a smirked stretched across her face. She was now fully engaged in what the woman was saying. When she had finished and asked if there were any questions, "Um... excuse me." Gunnr raised her hand meekly like a child in class. Her voice would then ring out echoing eerily like a goddess walking the earth.

"Are you positive that this person is a witch? Or are they a Warlock? If she is a Warlock, then her followers are naught but minions, and once she and they are dealt with, that will be the end of it. However, If she is indeed a Witch, then she will be part of a larger Coven, and if she is slain her brethren will bring a reckoning upon this place, and all of us involved." She spoke as if she was someone with decades of experience. The confidence in her voice was palpable. She was a Venator with vast knowledge of Chakra and Divine Lore, for those would took the time to study, witches were a fascinating, and complex study. After her long lives and incarnations she had gained such knowledge first hand.

She continued, "Furthermore, if she is a witch then what she is doing goes against their covenant, it may be wiser to find her coven and let them deal with her. But if the entire Coven has strayed from their original purpose, then we must be extremely careful. There are very few things more powerful then a coven of competent witches. So we must be absolutely certain. Is she a Witch or Warlock? Warlocks or a relatively simple matter, Witches... are far more dangerous game." Gunnr would then go back to resting her head back on Axel a she waited her answer. Either way things had just gotten very interesting, and Gunnr couldn't wait to get started.



Jutsu used:

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Combatless Judgment
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: The Venator's Judgment may be activated without the need of combat.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A Venator is no longer bounded by using a Judgment while in Combat. With this technique and by sacrificing 1 extra usage of Judgment per day allows the user to activate their Judgment abilities at any time, even if they are not in combat. Combatless Judgment have a set duration of 2 rounds per Class Level. Combatless Judgment must follow all other rules of the normal judgment rules. If a Battle occurs the user keeps their Judgment until the rounds end.
Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment.

Instant Judgment
Rank: "A"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User is able to perform a Judgment at a faster rate than normal.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The user may activate a Judgment as a movement and can change it to another Judgment as a movement.
Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment.

Effective Judgment
Rank: "C" Always 30 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: When hunting down heretics, having the knowledge from their divine beliefs on how to make more effective Judgments can give them an advantage.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The Venator gains a +1 to their effective Class Level when determining the Level based effects of any Judments.
Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment.

Sagacity
Rank: "C" Always 30 Training Points
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The Venator is filled with divine inspiration, allowing them to identify the strengths and weaknesses of her foes.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The Venator is filled with Divine inspiration, allowing the user to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their foes. The Venator can make an untrained Know Ability check to identify the creature's and their special abilities or vulnerabilities. The Venator gains a bonus to their skill equal to +10 per Class Level.
Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment.

Judgment Focus (Sagacity)
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User is an expert with 1 particular judgment.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User Selects 1 judgment they know. The user is treated as if they are five 1 Class Level higher for the purposes of determining the bonus granted by this Judgment. This bonus does not stack with the bonus to effective Class Level granted by the Slayer or Greater Slayer. This Technique can be taken multiple times. Its effects do not stack. Each time it is taken, the user increases their effective level when determining the bonus of 1 specific judgment.
Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment.

Know Ability: 125 + 50 + 50 = 225

Rolls needed

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Using 6 movements to make 6 different Glancing Know Ability checks against everyone present(excluding Koori, and Wolfy). To Know their Class Level, Specialisms, and Political Affiliation.

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Difficulty Modifiers:

Glancing: Extremely Difficult +30
Class Level: Very Difficult +10
Specialisms: Very Difficult +10
Political Affiliations: Difficult +0

Total Difficulty modifier: +50
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Check is made against their Acting:

225+ 1d100

vs Their

Acting + 50 + 1d100

[Deleted]

After hearing the necessary intel, he spoke briefly.

"Going to make myself useful and see if any of us were followed by any particular enemies or if we are being ambushed.."

With that statement being said, he quickly formulated his set of hand seals. While performing this action, he mumbled to himself.

"need a god damn cigarette..."

Five water clones were formed just at the entrance of the cave. Two of the clones stood at the entrance side of the cave, one on the left, the other on the right, looking like security guards. They placed their thermal googles on, looking from side to side as they were observing their surroundings to see if they catch anything. The other three performed a perimeter check, going around the cave with their thermal googles on to see if they see anything out of the ordinary.

The Two Clones


The Three Clones


While his clones were performing their duties, Roman approached a thick and sturdy tree, being 15ft in height. While being 15ft and at the highest point on the tree, he got into a simple prone state, where he was able to effectively and almost involuntary, had the snow that kept falling from the sky consume his entire body. Now that he appeared as another snow patch on a tree with his thermal googles on, he also began to slowly maneuver his head from left to right, trying to not obscure the snow covering his entire body and also observing his surrounds to catch something.

--OOC

Clone One [located on the left entrance of the cave]

Clone Two [located on the right entrance of the cave]

Clone Three, Four,Five [performing a perimeter check.]

The clones and himself are performing an observation check to see if anything is out there. And the original Roman, is also performing a stealth check to hide himself in the tree.

Skills used

Observation (125)

Stealth (125)

Technique used

(Water Clone Jutsu, C Rank)

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

When Kuroki had appeared the lady that had hired him attacked. But he was used to this kind of reaction from even his own people. Only the Shinobi of the Taki village were rarely rattled by his abilities and habits. So he stood still as ice grew around him and froze him to the spot. He didn't even flinch as a kunai with and explosive tag flew by his head missing like the trajectory said it would. He calmly stood there and tried not to chuckle as the woman was having one shock after another.

He wondered why the woman was so extremely jumpy when she was expecting guests. But he didn't really care and just wanted to get on with the mission. The icedidn't even bother him eyt by the time she let him out of his icy prison. With all the chatting and asking of questions going on he stayed quiet, for it was the time to learn and observe. He was taking mental notes of teh armaments and apparent abilites he could see.

The little girl was more than she seemed with the bit on warlocks and witches. He took especial note of what she said of the differences for that would be good information for always and not just this mission. Here shield and her closeness to the two men with her, also pointed at her being more than a mere child. Also her dress put her as a native, that will be useful in the coming trials.

Now Axel he had heard of from his village. He had never saw the man before but the man with wolves by his side fit the proper desrciption. Now Kuroki reminded himself it could just be similarities and not actually Axel, but he felt it was probably true. Behind his mask Kuroki with his curiousity decided to take a closer look at everyone to get a feel not of their physical beings but with their souls.

Now the only three really set him off as he tried to read the spiritual energies swirling around everyone. He couldn't tell much but one of the group was not in their own skin. For physical energies and spiitual energies were not matching up. Another of the group dabbles in teh same darkness that he does but which one he couldn't tell. And lastly somebody but who was also not what they seemed. But there wasn't enough for him to pinpoint anyone or anything.

Kuroki figured it was up to him to be on guard and do what came natural trust no one fully. And let the curse of his presence to reveal more about their natures. It was going to interesting to cure a curse of teh land when he couldn't do more but barter with his. If it was a rogue Y'la he should be able to tell though, but considering the woman's story it was probably more dark magic of a different sort.

[Spirit™]

Parvati paid close attention to the given information. It seemed a variety of disturbances had broken out, whether due to circumstance or destiny, it would make no difference. This woman expected these humans, a ragtag bunch which would more than likely be deemed untrustworthy and incapable of defeating such a powerful enemy, to assist her in helping a land that some, if not most of them had no affiliation to. Children, she thought, all of them still grappling with the complicated interworkings of the world around them.

Having heard all of the things afflicting the Land of Snow, Parvati felt what she had originally come to the Land of Snow was still within grasp. It was possible the gem she required was currently in use by the witch Rusovia. Even if the witch was not in control of the gem Parvati sought, completing this mission would definitively allow her to narrow the search to one of two possible locations if it wasn't found here.

The conclusion of the briefing saw the female child in the group ask if Rusovia was truly a witch or a warlock. Under the raised hood of the cloak, Parvati sent a small surge of chakra to host body's eyes. This in turn activated the dormant doujutsu hidden behind the liquid mercury color of her eyes. Byakugan now active but obscured from prying eyes by the hooded cloak, Parvati looked the child over. Intelligent... Her youthful intelligence piqued Parvati's interest for a moment. Before an answer was given to the girl, one of the males performed hand seals and created clones, having them pull sentry duties.

Not wasting any more time, Parvati decided to ask her own questions.
"How did you fail?" Parvati asked in a monotone voice, her voice overall devoid of emotion as she shifted the focus of her gaze to the woman who had brought them all here. "What attacks were used against you and the ones that perished? Which attacks were the most and least effective against Rusovia?" Parvati paused for a moment then added. "How long have you allowed this darkness to fester?" Darkness had a habit of growing stronger the longer it tainted something; like rotted meat. If this Witch had been allowed to continue infecting and imbuing the landscape with dark energies, there was more than a chance the witch had grown much stronger since the last encounter.

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Just lookin XD

Byakugan x4
Rank: "C" (Special, See Description)
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: An jutsu when activating allows the user the ability to constantly see chakra.
Special: ---
Drawback: May Learn at a maximum of 5 times.
Description: Picture An Eye jutsu for the Hyūga Clan. When activating the user's eyes dilate in the same white color as veins bulge out of the corner of the eyes. The user can activate this technique as a "C" Rank technique taking up handseals. The user is able to see through and thus ignore lighter forms of concealment, such as smoke or mist. The user may concentrate for an amount of Handseals equal to a "C" Rank Technique while their Byakugan is active to gain the See Chakra and See Through Chakra effects for as long as the user concentrates and their Byakugan remains active. Deactivating this Ability takes up no movements. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the last time they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points.
Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan.

Keen Sight x4
Rank: "C" (Special, See Description)
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: While the Byakugan remains active, the user gains an insight bonus to Observation checks.
Special: ---
Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to 6 times.
Description: Each time learned the user gains +5 insight bonus to their Observation and Sense Motive checks so long as the Byakugan remains active. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the 3rd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points.
Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan.

Alertness
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User often notices things that others might miss.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gets a +10 bonus to their Observation and Sense Motive Skills. If the user has 50 or more points in one of those skills, the bonus increases to +20 for that Skill.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous

Keen-Eyes
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has a keen eye for details.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +10 bonus to their Observation and Sense Motive Skills. If the user has 50 or more points in one of these skills, the bonus increases to +20 for that skill.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Uncanny Alertness
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User's research into Chakra and the nature of reality has given the user heightened senses.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This technique gives the user an additional +5 bonus on Observation and Sense Motive, and the use gains a +2 bonus on Saves against Sleep and Charm effects.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Observation 125SP
Rank: "E"
Skill: Skill
Effect: This skill focuses certain powers of observation - sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Can be learned by an Animal. A failed check indicates that the character is oblivious until the thing is pointed out to him. This skill is important for ferreting out advancing enemies or ambushes, generally real-time events and actions occurring, versus scrutiny, which covers static objects or areas. A Game Master may roll an Observation skill check for a Character any time there is an NPC, monster, event or happening that a character might notice, even if he did not specifically state that he is monitoring his surroundings. Characters are capable of noticing any event within their perception. Observation reveals only facts, not motivation. If user has 25 or more Ranks in Evidence Analysis user gains a Synergy Bonus +10 to Observation. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

[The Blind Beast]

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OOC: Sorry for the late post guys

Balance, the concept that no one force is greater than the other. This pivotal factor, the concept of giving as much as the universe gave was something that Shenjie had felt a disturbance in ever since he had found that miraculous message written in brail, as if meant to be found by a blind man. Shenjie, who naturally preferred Gi over regular clothing had found that he hated how cold it was, wearing a dark green wool inclined jack, brown wool in lined pants, Brown winter gloves, Brown winter boots, and a brown Scarf that Shenjie wrapped around his face, even covering his eyes, wrapping his whole face. Under his jacket, Shenjie wore a black turtleneck sweater. His brown messenger bag held his pair of broken down nunchaku, 5 thermal capsules, 6 blood clot pills, 1 slot explosive tags, 3 kunai knives, 3 slots of Bo shuriken, 3 sensory poles, 1 slot of sensory bells, and his Gi and martial arts belt wrapped up neatly inside his bag. Over his forearms, Shenjie wore black metal plated gauntlets over his gloves, leaving the fingers exposed, but the forearm guarded (think Kenichi arm guards).

The wind blew quietly as the snow fell, the deep earth speaking to Shenjie, directing him as he walked quietly in the winter snow as he searched for the creator of the message in brail. Winter is so cold, Shenjie thought to himself as he thought to himself gently as he approached what felt like a cave, surrounded by some strange life forms that seemed to be moving around like Jell-O. It was strange as two seemed to be guarding the entrance to the cave, and three seemed to be packed together moving toward the outside like some sort of patrol. Shenjie didn’t feel any need to talk to them as he approached, but was very aware of them, as well of the individuals inside of the cave. It was his nature to understand what the ground told him; however it felt unsettling this time as he couldn’t help but feel as if something was amiss.

Shenjie was a Karateka, by nature he was not an aggressive person, he didn’t want to fight after all. Karate was about balance, having power but choosing not to use it as a weapon, thus Shenjie didn’t attempt to make himself look like a threat, or even something remotely challenging. “Excuse me my gelatinous friends, but you don’t mind if I share your cave do you?” Shenjie asked as he put his hands behind his back as a sign of good faith. “It’s quite cold, and I’m just a weary traveler looking for a place to warm up, maybe warm up some nice tea.” Shenjie said in a relaxed fashion as he figured no one would be opposed to offering a fellow shelter in return for the offer of some tea.

Shitakuma Passives

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Tremor Sense X10
Rank: "D" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: By pouring their chakra into the ground, by using th earth release the user is capable of sensing or seeing in a sense what is along the ground, in the ground, identifying what is around them.
Special: ---
Drawback: Someone needs to touch the ground in order for the person to see. This means that even the user can see by stepping. This also means that the user must be touching the ground at all times. This technique does not work on water, sand, or metal or ice. The ground is to loose for the user to see the vibrations along the ground, or is to concentrated which creates less vibrations.
Description: When first learned the user is capable of seeing in a radius of five meters. After each time learned it increases by ten meters. When ever the user steps, or when another steps in the radius of tremor sense, the mind of the user picks up the vibrations along the feet creating a somewhat of a picture of the user. Since people have water constricted within their own bodies as well as metalic components of the body a user could see the movements of the body in blur like motion, where they can guess if an attack is coming towards them. This is the beginning stage of the tremor sense technique and is the foundation of the tremor sense techniques. When learned their is a thirty percent chance that the user is capable of defending against melee attacks within arms reach. This however does not mean that after each attack someone comes forth to role a die. It just means that the chances of trying to stop melee attacks is not as well or as concentrated as one would wish it to be.
Limit: Anyone can learn, but it takes an extreme amount of chakra unless they master earth techniques or is part of the Shitakuma clan. Can only be learned if learning the blind way of life.

Tremor Sense Advanced X5
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: By pouring their chakra into the ground, by using th earth release the user is capable of sensing or seeing in a sense what is along the ground, in the ground, identifying what is around them.
Special: ---
Drawback: Someone needs to touch the ground in order for the person to see. This means that even the user can see by stepping. This also means that the user must be touching the ground at all times. This technique does not work on water, sand, or metal. The ground is to loose for the user to see the vibrations along the ground, or is to concentrated which creates less vibrations. By this time the user has a more of a sense and understanding over the movement of vibrations. This is not a drawback but by now the user is capable of sensing vibrations off of the sense of ice. Now this does not mean that the user can see with the distance as Tremor Sense and Tremor Sense Advance for Ice, only Expertise gets to allow the user see with Ice vibrations.
Description: When first learned the user is capable of seeing in a radius of five meters. After each time learned it increases by ten meters. When ever the user steps, or when another steps in the radius of tremor sense, the mind of the user picks up the vibrations along the feet creating a somewhat of a picture of the user. Since people have water constricted within their own bodies as well as metalic components of the body a user could see the movements of the body in blur like motion, where they can guess if an attack is coming towards them. The technique here does not stack with the original version the first step of the technique. This means that this technique can never overlay the first step of Tremor sense. What this means is this. If a user knows Tremor sense of a Hundred meters, then they can not surpass that distance with Tremor Sense Advanced. The advanced form is much better to be capable of seeing then that of the First step. When learned their is a thirty percent chance that the user is capable of defending against melee attacks within arms reach. This however does not mean that after each attack someone comes forth to role a die. It just means that the chances of trying to stop melee attacks is not as well or as concentrated as one would wish it to be.
Limit: Anyone can learn, but it takes an extreme amount of chakra unless they master earth techniques or is part of the Shitakuma clan. Can only be learned if learning the blind way of life. Must have Tremor Sense that surpases in distance of Advanced

Tremor Sense Expertise X3
Rank: "B" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: By pouring their chakra into the ground, by using th earth release the user is capable of sensing or seeing in a sense what is along the ground, in the ground, identifying what is around them.
Special: ---
Drawback: Someone needs to touch the ground in order for the person to see. This means that even the user can see by stepping. This also means that the user must be touching the ground at all times. This technique does not work on water, sand, or metal. The ground is to loose for the user to see the vibrations along the ground, or is to concentrated which creates less vibrations. By this time the user has a more of a sense and understanding over the movement of vibrations. This is not a drawback but by now the user is capable of sensing vibrations off of the sense of metal. Mtal is to constricted and the vibrations is weaker so this is why this is needed. Now this does not mean that the user can see with the distance as Tremor Sense and Tremor Sense Advance for Metal, only Expertise gets to allow the user see with Metal vibrations.
Description: When first learned the user is capable of seeing in a radius of five meters. After each time learned it increases by ten meters. When ever the user steps, or when another steps in the radius of tremor sense, the mind of the user picks up the vibrations along the feet creating a somewhat of a picture of the user. Since people have water constricted within their own bodies as well as metalic components of the body a user could see the movements of the body in blur like motion, where they can guess if an attack is coming towards them. The technique here does not stack with the original version the first step of the technique, as well as the second step. This means that this technique can never overlay the first step of Tremor sense, and Tremor Sense Advanced. What this means is this. If a user knows Tremor sense of a Hundred meters, Tremor sense of Fifty Yards then they can not surpass that distance of fifty meters with Tremor Sense Expertise. The advanced form is much better to be capable of seeing then that of the First step. When learned their is a Ninty percent chance that the user is capable of defending against melee attacks within arms reach. This however does not mean that after each attack someone comes forth to role a die. It just means that the chances of trying to stop melee attacks is not as well or as concentrated as one would wish it to be.
Limit: Anyone can learn, but it takes an extreme amount of chakra unless they master earth techniques or is part of the Shitakuma clan. Can only be learned if learning the blind way of life. Must have Tremor Sense Advancedthat surpases in distance of Expertise

[Wolf of the Falls]

As the other shinobi showed up eyeing Gunnr, Axel would feel a distinct shift in his dynamic, his wire tensing like muscle while hair grew shaggier and his nails grew out. However it seemed the woman wasn't standing for anything as she froze one of the others who has come into the clearing. While Axel himself didn't care, it took his attention off the other man and settled his features back to normal.

While the woman motioned for everyone to go into the cave, Axel would wait for the others first, not to follow Gunnr's orders but because he didn't trust anyone behind him. Once they had entered, Axel would growl seeing the clones form abruptly and his wire would begin to slither out within his clothing but as they exited they stopped and stayed within his clothing.

While the woman went on to explain everything Axel listened quiet glancing up as he heard Gunnr speak up needing to know if she was a witch or a warlock. That kind of information would matter to very few leaving the only two being on top and under each other. While Axel thought over everything he had a few things he wanted if she would provide it.

"What does she look like, what kinds of abilities does she possess, how many underlings does she have and what are their abilities, is there anything about any of the enemies we should know about, besides a failed mission, what is your stake in this?" Axel's red eyes would glint sharply staring into the woman's own.

[Necromancer of the West]

Rael, being intent on being silent, for now, had many purposes on being here. He had to figure out why there was conflict between Konhoa and Yuki. He had to propose, and be on his best behavior, in order to put out a faithful hand, to invite an agreement between the two conflicting nations. Third, gain knowledge on the necromatic arts from this little adventure.. Lastly don't get killed. Raising an eye brow, he simple followed everyone into the cave quarters. Rael wondered why that little girl was so chummy with so many people. with a shrug, he mentally filled it away for further use, and maneuvered around them to enter the cave.

Listening to the girl talk on and on about witches and warlocks. At least she was knowledgeable on the topic. "If I may put in my two sense, to add on to the little girl's topic. If it is a witch, is it a witch that has dabbled in to the arts of Necromancy, or is it a magical being who got devoured by the arts? A witch dabbling in necromancy isn't that big of a problem, but still a problem. But a fully knowledgeable necromancer, frightening." Personally, he has hopes it be the full blown necromancer. The person would be able to glen so much information on the topic. But schooling his features, lips in a neutral position with lax eyes, he continued to listen.

Rael wanted to roll his eyes, but refrained from doing so. He had to make a fantastic first impression on the Gosei to get on his good terms. Who knows what powers an ally of a Kage could have. With a mental sigh of fustration, he simply ignored the antics of the patrol person, whom ever it was. From the description the native woman gave, seemed like it was quarantined and this sorcerer did not venture out of a peculiar zone. "The land where it is cursed. Is that the scope and range of its powers, or can it venture further than that. Our we safe where we are at now?" It was a valid question. If the Necromancer could spot us now, then we were doomed from the beginning. This may be just him over estimating their powers. But one can never be too cautious.

Looking over at the guy that was encased in an ice prison, he raised another eyebrow at him once more. The man was observing everyone in the room. 'Smart one.' But at this point, everyone has scoped out everyone. Luckily, they do not know that he is the weakest of the bunch, for now. One thing he is good at, is getting out of the fire zone of a sticky situation. Listening to Sayuri talk, only confirmed his own accusations. "Indeed. my dearest over there has a point! We do need know the full range of her powers." Pausing for a moment, he glanced over at everyone. "We do, as well, need to know each others, and where we lye on the power scale with one another." He really didn't want to do this, but he needed to know who to chummy up too when worst comes to shove. Sayuri did seem quite powerful, and she was friendly enough. He decided he should just tag along with her, he did need to keep an eye on her. After all, she was a monotonous mystery.

[Koori.]

Koori had always been more of a man of action than a man of talking. He was however, almost ironically so, a great listener and observer. There were many people of many different types. Koori observed them and took note of who each one was and what they looked like, but he had little interest in them other than that. The only person other then Gunnr he entirely cared for was the Man whose shoulders she sat upon, if for no other reason than to make sure he didn't try anything with her. Koori had to answer to her father, not this guy.

The Jonin observed everyone as the old women spoke, and then followed her into the cave area. It was quite fleshed out as a living area it seemed. It appeared as though she was ready to give them all a briefing on what was going on, and what to expect. Gunnr asked some smart questions, as well as a few questions from the other strangers. Koori remained silent throughout. He preferred to gather information and let the others do the talking.

Gunnr asked a question about Witches and Warlocks and whatnot. Koori hadn't hunted a witch in quite some time. He began to grow excited as he smirked. In the briefing room Koori would find a lonely wall, and lean against it crossing his arms. As far as he was concerned they could just simply point in a direction, and Koori would handle the rest, but alas, the lady made it sound fairly serious. In any event, the Jonin awaited the opportunity to finally go fight. All this talking irked him and he was getting antsy. The mans shoulders Gunnr was sitting on asked some prudent and important questions and Koori was eager to hear the answers to those if they existed, simply because it would help them better in battle.