Lands of the Damned [Event]

[An'ei Sekitan]

A lively group it seemed. Disgusting. Houkou watched them arrive, prattle and find their friends, as if this was some kind of reunion of their academy days. There was no reason to look any of them over, because it truly meant little to nothing to him, as they would never see him again regardless. He had no time for them. Instead, he turned away from them all, making his way over toward Sekizen, the huge black Worg laying down only fifteen meters away from the cave. “You’re too big to come in. Stay out here and follow protocol.” He eyed the Worg critically and knew that Sekizen understood. No speaking under any circumstance, at least not yet, until he knew for sure they were all allies; if even temporarily.

Reaching into the inner pocket of his jacket, Houkou brought out a square pack that was blue and white, a pack of cigarettes from the look. Opening the flap, he pulled out one of the cancer sticks, placing it between his lips, but he did not light it. Trying to light his cigarette outside like this would be a hassle due to the wind. Instead, he entered the cave nearly last, only the ginger and the child behind him. Taking an immediate left and remaining by the entrance, Houkou finally lit the cigarette between his lips, taking a deep puff and then letting the smoke out from his nostrils. Wonder when the endless stream of questions starts? Oh…now it seems.

Everyone began to ask their questions, some being a bit more reasonable, and some not so much. When would she have had time to gauge the strength of the enemies in any meaningful way during an ambush? Even straight up, there was no real time for it, other than to know they were stronger. Being a witch, warlock, or necromancer? It mattered not, because the fact that they could curse was enough to show their power. However, there is no magic in this world, only chakra, and all things chakra related could be unraveled or destroyed. This person would be no different. Knowledge was thrown freely about the cave, each person having something to say or some input, but what they needed to do was listen. The important piece of all this was not these questions, only the briefing, as it would contain answers to most of their questions.

So Houkou leaned up against the cave wall, repositioning his unnamed blade to be more comfortable, smoking his cigarette contently as he watched. Crimson eyes that missed nothing at all, despite being his own natural eyes unenhanced by the Sharingan, as it was not time for that. Not yet at least. Why was he here though? Why help these people? Well, it was for knowledge, as Houkou was a student and practitioner of the Sciences. Just what kind of power could curse this much land, how could you duplicate it or, if not, how could you obtain it? Could he use these techniques in order to aid Ko? It would also be good training for him, as the world had changed while he was under. Perhaps for the better? Probably not.

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(OOC: Checks Complete. Only people with acting skills to oppose apparently was Spirit and Roman. So everything else was an auto.

Roman's Observation and Stealth check also done, as well as Spirit's. Information will be provided in the post

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Loki's Know Ability Results on well...everyone. (Except Shinjie cause he came in post-cave entry.)

Heather
S Class
Nin/Tai Specialist
Political Affiliation: Non Ninja

Kuroki
C Class
Gen/Clan Specialist
Political Affiliation: Takigakure

Roman
C Class
Ninjutsu Master
Non Ninja

Sayuri
A Class
Taijutsu Master

Rael
D Class
Gen/Medical Specialist
Political Affiliation: Konogakure

Houkou
A Class
Tai/Gen Specialist
Political Affiliation: Kusagakure [Missing Ninja]                                                  (End OOC)

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    Right way, it kicked into a flurry of inquires different or similar topics. The woman put at a curious edge on where this goddess style of presentation this child had brought forth. In short this child cued a lot of questions of her own. Not enough fascination to really dwell on it, but something for her to consider thinking of when trying to deal with her company. There were a lot of personalities and motives in this room. So far though it seemed like how she pictured it to be.

    Moving on; following the moves of this man that tried to pose as Yu Yenma which although she preferred not to have clones drawing attention as sentries to a cave, whether bunkered or not. She did respect his reasoning, and thoughts on keeping a look out for straggling spies. In fact it was a decent idea that if he did right she'd be sure to thank him for. However he'd find that maybe he didn't check the resources he used well enough, as a moment later the clones would drizzle back into the ground not being able to keep composure. He was lucky they even formed. Afterwards all that happened was a barrage of follow up questions after the child had spoken.

[Sayuri's Observation]
    Sayuri's gifted eyes for told a a good amount of details. Although the room hand nothing fascinating. If she eyed axel she'd notice that he was more than expected. His chakra system was by all means seemingly nonexistent. However he showed signs of being really strong. An odd sight most likely. One of the other. The shadowy man from before. His soul by the looks of it wasn't naturally instated in its own vessel. Which is also weird. If she paid further attention to the going ons she would no the position of everyone in the room including Koori and Houkou that went off to stand in selected areas.

    If she looked at the woman whom has yet to give her name or identity she would notice that she had something different about her. Her left arm seeing as it had to be completely replaced do to an injury she has not yet every told the story of, there were no chakra points in it. None so ever. So with that known one can safely estimate she either resorts to one handed seals, exceeded exertion of strength, or taijutsu to defend of attack.

    Other wise her chakra flow was immensely strong. Of what those of the ninja variant might call an S Class. However another thing she could notice. Off to the left of the cave. In the corner of the wall that connects the cave to the makeshift office. There was wrapped sword set in the hilt up position with the blade being its resting point in the ground.

    Its cloth that was protecting it from dirt or other wise was high quality. Only someone who really adores such a thing would go through the trouble of protecting it like this. The sword from the looks of it wasn't any sort of katana. No it had a much wider blade. What kind of sword it was. That wouldn't be notable. However it had a lot of power infused into it. That was for sure. Other than that, the woman who started all of this, would want to move this along as quickly as manageable. So it happened like this...

    The woman, after taking in all the different view points, and questions concluded how she was to go about this. But first she wanted to get comfortable slightly. Her hands moved to slide the hood of her cloak off of her head. Her long turquoise hair was tied in a tight bun at the back of her head, to keep it from being a bother. So it didn't obscure the top half of her tensed frame.

    Her shoulders and laterals were flexed at the moment, but she forced herself to be at ease letting free a sigh as she pulled down her mask. Her identity now revealed. Her face certainly keeping the Kaishin reputation. Not that it mattered, as although her face looked pampered, it felt rough, and reinforced due to old wounds that have long healed over as far as natural human skin goes. In short she looked well without need of make up Not that she would use it. The scar that goes across the bridge of her nose is as treasured, as much as it is dreaded upon.

"I'll address all of these as best I can. Starting with you," She pointed a clawed finger at the girl as her question seemed to nearly spike most of the others. "If you care enough you all may take a look through these files, while I attempt to explain thoroughly." She mentioned placing the portfolio on the table that Gunnr and Axel were currently sitting at. Leaning on that table for a moment, but scanning the room of people as she talked. 

"Rusovia by your standards child; could be best described as a Witch more than a Warlock. The reason being will answer the questions pertaining to you two as well." She'd begin gesturing towards Sayuri and Rael 

"It was ten years ago that she showed up, and was becoming a threat. Me and the for mentioned team chased after her, to stop her from settling in Yuki at the time. Insight we felt like we had her on the run. But we were wrong. She lead us to a place where she was already settled, soon to find out that she has already made many lairs over the one we blocked her in. During out push, one by one the men and women that came with me fell. Taken by various means of pure slaughter or, mind corruption. And yet nobody committed suicide funny enough."

"Now sadly I cannot give much on how she looks 100%. The only time I saw a good look at her was when we found her in broad daylight no less. She is massive. About seven to two feet tall in theory, and looks like a being from a different world entirely. By description a member of the Li Clan was able to draw you all this image that can give you insight on what kind of thing we are dealing with." 

Image in Portfolio:


"As far as I know she has a high amount of interest in the arts of necromancy, but that waan't her full arsenal. She has an affinity of the Earth Element and by now who knows what other elements she has. She could bend the wills of others either by what some of you may call Genjutsu, and she has an ability to bend forces of energy to her will. However in the span of ten years it is honestly a high worry what she has gotten herself into now."

"As for this Coven you speak of. As much as I wish it would be that easy to simply ask them to deal with her. I am afraid they are completely devoted to her. Like a deity or Queen of some sort. She has three other high dangerous beings that have just now been showing their face. They are about as similarly ugly as she is.

However one of them through a lucky DNA test we were able to do via blood can confirm that one of them, and possibly all of them were once Human as well. Whether they still possess a human form is beyond me. As far as I am concerned she could be building a nest, a Hive even, maybe a whole army. And it pains me we don't know this. However whatever it is, stops today whether she is Witch or Warlock by your eyes." She would say.  

She would have continued, but her attention was drawn towards the man that appeared. This man with his senses could sense Roman in the snow, and wear he was. However he couldn't see him. And as the woman approached this man half concerned for his well being, it would be apparent he literally couldn't see anyone. He was blind. Knowing this she would address him a little lest strictly. Instead she'd graciously take his left hand, into her right so he could remember her by feel. Bowing naturally. "Hello sir, there is room for you, but we are in the middle of an important meeting regarding a situation that can endanger more than just the Land of Snow. You may safely wait in here, before I can guide you to a nearby town if you wish." She'd say shortly. 

For the most part, it was going smoothly still, other than this late turn up. Other than what has transpired so far the only other significance was a little sight of something high up only Roman probably would be able to notice. Up high was a lone raven. Circling that perimeter. It was curious. However the significant part was that dark shadowy aura that trailed behind it. Very easy to see even from Roman's position. The raven would not see him, but it would have seen the Blind Man. It didn't see anyone else as it arrived much after they all entered the cave.But by the way that raven looked, and by its motions. One could assume it may be a raven effected by this for mentioned curse. Just not taken in full effect.

Raven Visual:

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Portfolio Evidence

Monstrous Footprint [Theroized to be left by a creature named Aktul.]


Farms with missing Animals ×10


Unknown Marking seen on a torn red cloth that was lost out in the snow near a sign of unnatural presence

Other evidence of hostile activity:

*Excessive aggression from spooked animals
*Irregular weather
*Monster Sightings
*Heavy Collateral Damage
*Disturbed Rock Formations
*Encrypted Heiroglyphics Burn Marks
*Missing or altered Natural Resources
*Casualties by Unnatural causes or manslaughter
*130 Killed 242 Injured within the span of three recent attacks the prior couple weeks.

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His head suddenly stopped moving, his thermal located on his face, picked up a flying figure. After closer inspection and a quick movement with his right hand to lift the thermal goggles up and then back to his eyes. He whispered to himself as he had also notice a trail of dark aura.

"very strange.. dark trail behind that bird... and also it circling in an odd fashion like it's looking for something.."

With a quick motion from his left hand, pulling out an arrow from his backpack quiver. His bow attached to his belt area, and being grabbed with his right hand. At this point in time, the snow was building up more over his body, and the raven continued to circle around the area. Roman had also notice his clones had vanished slightly after he had created them. Roman continued to place his line of sight on the bird and when the bird wasn't facing his direction, Roman quickly jumped from the patch of snow he used to conceal himself. Jumping from the patch, he landed on a nearby tree. He continued his travel tree by tree, being far away from the cave and looking for a nearby lake.

After traveling many distances away from the cave, and already on a routine travel from branch to branch, going from high, medium, and then low.

By using this quick way of traveling, he had hope that the high thick branches would aid him in stealth, just not from the bird, but for potential enemies who may be lurking. He'd also use his observation not just to find the lake, but to also spot any nearby enemies.

With his bow to his right, and the arrow in his left, he was ready to defend himself. He exhaled to himself in a sigh as he spoke.

"Maybe I should of been more prepared and brought water with me on this journey.."

While he searched and searched, he would also hope to find a gourd nearby.

-- OOC

Skills

Stealth (by using the trees and the branches to conceal his movement from the bird's line of sight and any nearby enemies.)

Observation (his observation is being used to find a frozen lake, along with a gourd)

[Not Loki]

Gunnr looked down at the files that the woman would place in front of her as she began to answer the questions. Gunnr simply sighed as she looked through the files, that she held in front of Axel's face so e could see too, as the woman gave her explanations. Form the way things were being described this was no witch, especially how long this had been going on. She sounded more like a rogue witch would was trying to surround herself with familiars to protect herself from the very coven she was fleeing from. This would be doubly true, if what the woman said was true and the ones who worshiped her were at some point human. From Gunnr's understanding from her studies, Witches were not human, they were like her, begins created by a Divine power to serve a very specific purpose.

Warlocks, turned their back on their duties, because it was too much for them, or they were drawn by lust to achieve greater power. Warlocks sickened Gunnr, they were not only unworthy, they were unworthy, and traitorous. Greedy children forgetting their place, seeking more power than their God deemed them worthy of. Their hubris... their selfishness, their disloyalty to their creator. The God the Witches served was not her own, but she felt their calling to be a worthy one. So the thought of such betrayal, sicked her to her core. Gunnr wiggled around on Axel's shoulders sheathing with rage and disgust. She would hand over the file to Koori, as she tried her best to contain herself.

Koori was the only other Venator that she knew of in this group, so he's eyes would have to most valuable in put in her mind. Furthermore, she had scanned the groups potential, and half of them there seemed like dead weight, she wouldn't take much stock in their opinion to begin with, however wise their thoughts and opinions my appear to be. Gunnr had come to her own conclusions based on what the woman had said, and the information that she had read. She didn't feel like there was time to explain every detail that she had gathered, and in her current state she doubted she would be able to say it eloquently enough for it to make sense.

"She is a Warlock, an unworthy pestilent beast. This is no true coven, just a plague of weak prey, pretending to be predator. Point me in their direction and I shall purge her and her followers from this world." Gunnr may be a warrior and a powerful on at that, but she was still a child, she found it difficult to control her own emotions at times. As her rage built the celestial qualities of her voice would begin to become more prevalent, and her hair would begin to glow a deep golden color, ad well as her eyes, her hair would begin to float around her, "I am ready for battle... show me to my enemy..."

It would probably be hard to take the tiny child seriously, even with the display, considering that she was still settled in on top of Axel's shoulders with no intention of getting off anything soon. Even through her rage she continued to play with Fenrir's red spiky locks.

Augmentations in use

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Unnatural Eyes
Rank: "C"
Type: Augmentation
Effect: The color of the Target's eyes change drastically.
Special: To perform: 2 hours; Duration: Permanent
Drawback: Cannot alter Bloodlimit Eyes, cannot alter Normal Eyes to have Bloodlimit Eyes.
Description: Takes up 0 Augmentation Points. An Augmentation Ritual which alters the Target's eyes to a color of the target's choice prior to the ritual performance. The color, whatever it may be, is unnatural and atypical of the Target's species. Perhaps the Target's eyes turn dead black, maybe they change color to suit the Target's mood, or perhaps they glow faintly in the dark.
Limit: Must be a Ritualist for Augmentation Rituals.
Cost: Market Price: 12,000 Ryo Performing Price: 4,000 Ryo


Unnatural Hair
Rank: "C"
Type: Augmentation
Effect: Target's hair or fur color changes drastically to a shade that is uncommon for the Target.
Special: To perform: 3 hours; Duration: Permanent
Drawback: ---
Description: Takes up 0 Augmentation Points. The Target may have fur or hair that is multicolored, streaked, splotched, or slightly luminescent. The Target may also have their hair turned into a different color and it will act as their natural hair color after the performance of this Augmentation Ritual. The Target's hair or fur may also change color with your mood. Change is determined prior to the performance of the Ritual. Target may alter their hair with this ritual 3 times. A 4th time will result in exaggerated coloring, and extreme hair loss with no chance of re-growth.
Limit: Must be a Ritualist for Augmentation Rituals.
Cost: Market Price: 12,000 Ryo Performing Price: 4,000 Ryo


Unnatural Voice
Rank: "C"
Type: Augmentation
Effect: The Target's voice is altered in some marked fashion.
Special: To perform: 1 hour; Duration: Permanent
Drawback: ---
Description: Takes up 0 Augmentation Points. This ritual alters the vocal cords of the Target's throat. It might change pitch or become more lyrical, raspy, whispery, or guttural. Change is determined prior to the performance of the Ritual. Target may alter their voice with this ritual 3 times. A 4th time will result in loss of vocal usage.
Limit: Must be a Ritualist for Augmentation Rituals.
Cost: Market Price: 12,000 Ryo Performing Price: 4,000 Ryo

[Wolf of the Falls]

During the majority of the explanation Axel felt Gunnr's chakra grow more erratic as her emotions flared. After saying her part Axel could feel her hands moving through his hair and he would reach up to hold one of her hands while his crimson eyes glanced back at her. He knew they hadn't known each other for long but he hoped his presence helped her retain her calm or at least ebb away her anger. To keep her interest his red hair would waver as if wind was blowing through it and brushing over her arms despite the lack of any breeze.

[Koori.]

Koori listened to all of their questions get answered, continued to listen as best he could. He would notice Gunnr shifting on top of the red haired mans head, as she leaned over with a file in her hand, reaching out as if to hand it to the Jonin. Koori got off the wall, and walked towards her grabbing the file she was extending. It was fairly obvious now more than ever that the Genin was also a Venator. Koori and Gunnr had more in common then he originally thought.

The Jonin opened the file and began to look it over while he continued to listen in on what was going on. The women looked certainly more like a warlock then a witch, especially since she was basically doing necromancy by the sound of things. Thats he he noticed a slight difference in Gunnr's voice, and.......she started to do the glowing thingy again. Koori sighed briefly, as he could only imagine how the others who were unfamiliar with her would react to this.

"Yeah......she does that."

He said to the group, speaking out loud for the first time since they all arrived. He voice was deep, almost monotone, but yet still had some feeling emotion. Koori looked over the file and came to a similar conclusion as Gunnr, but the Witch possibility was still out there until he could come into combat and see the monster face to face. Koori walked over, and glanced at Gunnr, who looked ready to throw someone to see if she wanted the file again. If not, the Jonin would place the file back on the table in the rooms center for anyone else who wished to read it for any reason.

Koori was honestly just glad it wasn't a spectre. Koori had a particular disdain for spectre's, and dealing with them. A spectre passing through you is the weirdest, most uncomfortable feeling he has ever had the "pleasure" of experiencing. Waiting for the women to point Gunnr in the direction of the beast so he may join her in battle, Koori crackled his knuckles.

It was time for battle.

[An'ei Sekitan]

Houkou listened to this child yet again, another outburst of emotion, uncontrolled in typical child fashion. Nothing like Ko. She would never lose control like that so easily. Additionally, with her sitting on the shoulders of another, playing with his hair, he couldn’t help but wonder if they were some kind of Shonnen Jump combination. Something to do with Shinigami no doubt, but was he any better, considering his typical dress? The glow from the small girl was a bit...different, however it was not something to put Houkou off of his game, rolling with the punches as they say. With an inner chuckle, he pushed himself from the wall, moving over to the portfolio as well and taking it once it was free.

The Blind Man, late, entered as he was thumbing through the pages intently; but not so intently that he would not notice this man coming. A brief glace showed that they man had skinned over eye sockets, a clan that Houkou knew of, and he knew that this man was far from truly blind. “You’re wasting your time leading this one, woman. He can see just fine, but not with his eyes.” Turning away, he continued to study the portfolio for a few moments longer, ensuring that he knew enough of the information that it could provide, then he set it aside for the next person to read. They might have exactly what he was looking for, however. Someone stole it from his body.

Turning away from them all, he made his move toward the cave entrance, only after it was cleared of course. Looking out for a moment, he pulled a cigarette from the pack, the pack having appeared in his hands in a flash of movement, and he lit the stick. Taking a puff and then blowing it out of the cave, he half turned to face them, cigarette still in his mouth. “All seems pretty simple to me. If they are as powerful as you say, which may be the case, then they’ll know we’re coming. They’ll have surveillance of some kind and they will ambush us. Planning for that likelihood is all that is necessary.” Houkou tapped his chin for a moment, “If she is a witch, like you claim, from what I know they employ a heavy amount of Genjutsu to go with the elements of nature that they will undoubtedly use. Also the ability to curse, it would seem.”

Another long drag of the cigarette and a slow exhale, then Houkou turned fully around to face them all, hands in his pockets and half smoked cigarette in the right side corner of his mouth. “Most of us will not survive this as individuals, maybe not even as cells. If your eyes can pierce Genjutsu, then you’ll be forced to be a lead, you have no choice, because anyone else leading is a liability. Quit asking unimportant questions and start asking the important one. What do all of you bring to the table? It’s time to plan and set ourselves up for success.” Houkou allowed his eyes to change then, activating his own unique Sharingan (grandfathered in before the update to Uchiha long ago), his crimson eyes going black. The typical pupil, ring, and tomoe were there within his eyes, however they were now red, his eyes the complete inverted color of a typical Uchiha Sharingan.

“This is what I bring to the table. Do not lie about your abilities, none of you.” He looked at the woman, the Kaishin, that had not given a name yet. “You as well, what do you bring to the table? What shall we call you and then when will your code name be? I ask because if we are separated, we need a way to prove you are you and not a construct. Explanation will come later. I am Genkaku Houkou. The rest of you, begin if you would, so that we may plan better.” Another puff, another cloud of lazy smoke, the Sharingan Eyes watching each and every one of them. They would not be able to lie to his eyes.

[Sharingan Techs Activated]

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Migotae Egen (All Seeing Eye)
Rank: "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A passive ability of the Sharingan that allows the user to determine whether the victim is lying or not through their body’s reaction.
Special: User must look at the body motion and movement of the subject for the amount of a round.
Drawback: Depending on which rank the user knows depends on the strength of this technique.
Description: Actions speak louder than words and the human body is no exception. Body Language is one of the greatest sensory known out there and the Uchiha is capable of predicting truth. This technique is best suitable for interrogation purposes, as well as overall surveillance. When the user first learns the "C" rank version there is a 60% to sense if someone is lying. When the user learns the "B" rank version there is a 70% chance to sense if someone is lying. When the user learns the "A" rank version there is an 80% chance to sense if someone is lying. When the person learns the "S" rank version there is a 90% chance to sense if someone is lying.
Limit: Must have Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe

Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 3rd Tomoe
Rank: "A"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 3rd Tomoe allows the user to track movements and copy them for techniques. Also capable of piercing stronger GenJutsus.
Special: ---
Drawback: Technique Copying has its limits as well as Movement tracking.
Description: Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye") 3rd Tomoe The eyes of the user turns red in color with a black pupil in the middle. Three Tomoe (Comma) appears around the pupil. Each eye gains three Tomoe.

Able to see through "A" Rank and lower GenJutsus.
Able to predict 5 movements per opponent. 6 if user has Chakra Sight.
Able to copy a technique to learn. Every Training Point User earns they get an Additional 2 Points to learn the technique.
Additional Point does Not go into User's Class, nor Mastery.
Additional Point takes away from learning Capacity such as universal technique points and non mastery points.
May only copy Releases (If you know Release first), Perceptions (If you know Perception first), and Basic non Chakra Related Fighting Styles and TaiJutsu Techniques.
May copy Technique Trees if user learns the first technique that starts the Technique Tree.
Does not Copy Multi Ranked Techniques, except the first initial technique.
Does not Copy Selfish Techniques

Must watch technique being performed at all times whether it is Playable Character or Non Playable Character. Must not take eyes off of person performing said technique.

Limit: Must be part of the Uchiha clan (うちは一族 "Uchiha family"), Must know Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe. Only obtainable after three events or interaction missions after obtaining Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

Kuroki to Houkou's eyes would become more distinct and would pierce the shadows that cling to the tall built man. But unless he could see the energies of the soul he wouldn't notice the displacement that the Hyuuga did. Kuroki noted that they had two famous lineages among the group so far and Houkou's was a bit different than the usual description. This was an interesting note. Kuroki moved himself closer to the files and open one up. His eyebrow raised behind his mask and hood at the argument of witches and warlocks.

"Witch or Warlock doesn't matter anymore. For this person has transcended such a title. They are necromancer or dark arts practitioner now. This wielder of the arts uses more than basic chakra, she uses the life energies around her. Her ilk are the worse kind of practitioners for depending on exactly what she as using to make these dark zones eventually the cursed zones will produce angry spirits and the vengeful dead all on its own. There are more realms than this one and she is messing with that. The barriers between realms is weaken here." With that Kuroki stepped out of the light for it was an uncomfortable place.

But he realize he didn't answer Houkou's question and suggestion. "I am 'Wraithfire'. And what I bring is knowledge of the spirits and." Here only a few would understand as his voice grew whispery and gained a eerie tone as he spoke in Necril. "understanding of dark places of the world. The past and present hold no mystery to me. " Kuroki nodded to the blind man for they had met on the way here but he didn't know this was the man's destination. Gunnr, the child had impressed him a little wither Venator knowledge but she only scratched the surface. For his specialty was of the spirits and the unseen while she seem to know the witches, warlocks, and other so called magic users of the world. This cursed zone was an affront to him, his curse may be caused by the chaos of the Y'la but this one seemed to have a very different source. Dark Arts are a dangerous path and only a few have knowledge enough to combat this. But it seems those few had gathered here.

Gunnr's glow and change bothered him little but it was an interesting note. This would not be the first strange person he knew. There was a reason that Takigakure was becoming known for the abnormal and the un-human. And that was where he haled from, a place of mystery and the unknown. He traveled to the dark and the laces where the dead walked under their own power. So the power of the living affected him little.

Kuroki lit his cigar and started smoking himself. It was time yet to remain calm in the face of this cursed area. It will soon be time to venture out and combat the evil of playing in the realms of the afterlife. His own soul was looking this way and that and his physical eyes changed. With those who had the better kinds of sight could see his eyes lose the pupil and become completely a dark purple. This man could see beyond a normal person as well, for he was able to easily read his file in the darken area away from the majority of the light.  Everyone around him had auras.

These Auras didn't tell him much but the living energy each person and how it flows through them. It wasn't a chakra sight but a spiritual one, and he could see every trace left behind as people touched objects. He knew there was something wrong with the aura of the Hyuuga but not what quite yet.

Eye Tech:

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Eyes of the Planes
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Gain Low-light vision and see invisible.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A personal based technique. Works on 1 creature at a time. Duration of the Jutsu is 5 hours per Class Level. User stumble on a way to change their soul's eyes so they are more like the eyes of planar creatures. Since they are a reflection of their own soul their eyes change as well. User gains the ability of low-light vision and can see auras of invisible creatures (issuing invisible creatures only a 20% concealment). User also sees lingering auras where living creatures have touched solid objects much like a footprint. These lingering auras only last for 2 rounds and fade away.
Limit: Must be a Soulcaster

[Necromancer of the West]

A frown was high prevalent on Rael's gaunt face. What he was hearing from the group displeased him, as well as their brash actions. 'Battle hungry barbarians, the lot they are.' Rael did not know why people were fascinated by being all bloodied and going into a battle. 'Do people not try to see the less death enabled way first?' With an exasperated sigh, he fingered the loose strands of hair that dangled on his pale complexioned face and glided them back. But that little girl. Her power was rolling off her in waves. She was the most bloodthirsty one here. Another sigh escaped his thin lips. Apparently the witch, warlock, or whatever has only dabbled in the necrotic arts. Hopefully with luck, this human would have delved deeper into it. 'I need to get out of here soon. My chance to peacefully talk to the necromancer is diminishing each second.' The rasp of a voice from the lurking shadow made Rael want to gouge his hair out. 'How many people here a vindictive hunters.' His purpose of coming here could easily be shattered, and he could even be targeted too. He had to tread careful

The deep voice came at a surprise. A quick glance told him that this attractive young beast was affiliated with the young girl, based on entries. The crack of his knuckles made Rael mentally roll his eyes. 'Another bloodthirsty barbarian.' He gave a gesture towards Sayuri, hoping her eyes would have seen it.  'This is the only opportunity I will have to gain insight and knowledge. I will not let it escape.' He would need someone to protect him while he does his incursions.

Without vocalizing his movements, he cricked his neck and put on his shit eating grin that he so adores. Rael walked towards the entrance of the cave, ignoring the blind man that entered the cave. He heard that despite being blind, he could see perfectly fine. He mentally noted that he would need to research this aspect further. Rael turned his head slightly towards the Yuki native, feeling the energy within him stir, with each word spoken, was energized with a bewitching aspect. "My dear, Heather, I need to walk around the environment for a bit. I need to get a feel of what is happening. I do hope you do not mind my absence for a brief moment. No need to worry about me, I will be fine." That was a complete lie. Rael would be dead given a moments notice. He mentally shrugged that fear off. What he planned was a huge risk, one that he would willing take. He ignored what the man said about what powers we held. He had nothing special to share, but he obliged. "I can see spirits, undead marks, control the shadows somewhat, and strike fear into the mind, nothing special." He purposely left out his bewitching ability. No one needed to know that little part.

Without paying heeding their warnings of vindications, with a brisk stride, he started his trek in the wild. Rael closed his eyes, feeling a warmth spread into them, opening eyes, they were slightly different. They stayed the same deep amber color, but had a slight eerier glow to them. Rael was fortunate, or unfortunate, that the deaths of his parents gave him this small grace of ability. He could see spirits or marks of the undead every so often when he actively searched for them. He gazed in the distance, looking at the overcast of the storm. The area were the native said the curse afflicted was the direction he was headed towards. Rael kept a moderate pace, wondering Sayuri would follow suit or not. Rael gathered that she would not kill him for trying to obtain such knowledge.

Traits used:

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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.


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.

[Spirit™]

Parvati took in the view, assessing the oddities currently present in the cave. One of the males seemed to lack the common biology of a chakra system, which meant he was either using a technique of some kind in order to mask his chakra signatures, or he was a biological abnormality. Regardless, he appeared capable as a warrior. Parvati made quick mental note to observe him as the mission progressed. Yet another seemed out of place, almost as if he were not quite in sync with his own body. The host of the current gathering had a strong chakra system, but lacked chakra points in one of her arms. The arm could be a prosthesis of some kind, which led to Parvati doubting her overall battle capability. Another one to observe. She thought with a sincere tinge of curiosity.

While scanning the cave revealed the its interior and the location of its occupants, it also revealed something Parvati did find very interesting. A sword rested in the corner of a side room, wrapped in common cloth as some kind of protective measure. The sword itself was almost dazzling to behold, the infused blade shining brightly to the Hyuuga's eyes.

Parvati averted her gaze from the blade, taking the moment the female host started speaking to scan through the portfolio from a distance as the others took their turns with it. Parvati listened carefully to the run down of their target's known abilities, allies and background. Heresy! She thought, her anger rising. She had known humans were twisted creatures, blood thirsty and untrustworthy; however, when she had walked the earth as a goddess all those eons ago, humans studying dark arts was forbidden. Even seeing someone practice the arts was an affront to the gods and punishable by death. Humans forget their place. Parvati thought as her anger subsided. I will be the one to remind them.

Apparently she wasn't the only one getting angry. The younger female vowed to kill the witch and her followers with an altered voice, her hair and eyes changing colors as she spoke. The words the girl spoke struck her as angry and immature, as she did it while sitting on the shoulders of the male with no chakra signature, all while running her fingers through his hair. There was potential for manipulation here, but Parvati would have to be very careful about how she went about it.
"Yeah......she does that." Another male interjected, clearly familiar with the young girl.

Parvati listened to the round of introductions that followed, one from another Doujutsu user named Houkou, and yet another who called himself Wraithfire. Parvati assumed Houkou's Doujutsu could potentially see through Genjutsu due to his expectations and rundown of the mission, but she couldn't tell what other abilities his eyes gave him. Wraithfire gave Parvati pause, not because of his given abilities, but because of his ability to speak the demonic language. She found herself confused for a split second as well, as the human ears she possessed could not understand the tones she had grown accustomed to for thousands of years.

The human she traveled with, Rael, gave a brief bit about his abilities before stepping outside the cave.
"I traveled here from the Land of Fire." Parvati said in her trademark monotone voice, "I am known as Sayuri there." She bowed her head slightly to the others in the room, using her hands to slide the hood of her cloak off of her head. Her eyes now fully revealed to the room, she continued in her emotionless voice. "These eyes are capable of seeing a great many things from a distance, seeing the spiritual (Spirit Sense Trait), the invisible, and discerning illusions from reality." Conveniently, she had left out her other abilities and the part about Sayuri being evicted from the body she now possessed; but since the others did not ask, there was no need to mention it. For now she would play the part of the humble warrior, doing her part to banish another evil from the world.

Finished with her introduction, Parvati pulled the hood of her cloak back over her head, concealing her eyes under its shadow again.

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Byakugan Active
Telescopic Eye used to view contents of portfolio from a distance.

Telescopic Eye x5
Rank: "C" (Special, See Description)
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: The user is able to see much further than normal and access an X-Ray ability.
Special: ---
Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to ∞ times.
Description: When concentrating to See Through Chakra, the character can also spend time equal to Handseals to gain the ability to see through objects with X-ray like vision up to 10 meters from the user. This does not impede the user's line of sight and the distance a user can normally see, however they simply will not be able to use the X-ray ability beyond 10 meters. When the user first learns this technique the user trains it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. Each additional training allows the user to use the X-Ray ability for an additional 10 meters. For every 50 meters the user trains an additional +10 Training Points added to their previous training. The user also suffers a penalty to Observation checks every 15 meters instead of every 3 meters. If user loses an eye (has 1 eye) Telescopic Eye is reduced by 50%. Future learning also reduces distance by 50%.
Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan.

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Post 1 of 3 "Roman's Challenge"

{Enter Blizzard Back]

Sadly things do not come free. The crow up above varying around thirty-five meters overhead would have a tight look over that area. The minimal amount of curse energy that poisoned it was beginning to seep through the mental seems now. Altering its mind to be a pawn of a higher up. It is never the less, a tragedy as the bird was only out to find some food. And not it had to fight for control of its life. Slowly corrupting away which was shown as the aura continued to get stronger. It squawked loudly only once. A struggled attempt, to call for attention. To anything possibly available to help. Its transformation so far was painless, but the mental injury of knowing you are losing your will to an unknown force is unsettling to most who can't handle that thought let alone the experience. The bird was extremely over the edge, and frightened. Its flight patterns becoming a more hasty as it fought to find something significant.

In sight, though up head would be something far more worrisome than a frightened bird. A wall in front of approaching salvation if that helps. Up head was a slightly frozen over lake. Large in size, which only melted away into a waterfall some ways off to the left. The terrain dug into a cavern though, so it would be utterly useless trying to get the water by following its current left. This being because without rope, and a safe way to retrieve it it would hard to get it as the land turns up into the cavern leaving anyone on top of a pair of parallel cliff sides with a freezing river in between. The gap was 20 meters across so a shunshin would fail here. It is far from being some impossible challenge though. Depending on ones arsenal of skills or techniques they could probably figure out to get the water with enough time, but the issue here isn't the water.

In between Roman and the slightly frozen over lake would be a highly dangerous beast. Untainted by this for mentioned curse that is currently plaguing the animals in the region. However that does not make it any less of a threat. She too was looking for water, only as a quick drink. However the animal here was start. Falling into a lake such as this, damn well would be death. So for the most part she was in the works of pushing a small boulder up a slight incline hill to toss it over the edge and into the lake which would grant her safe access to its supply.

This animal was a beast known as a Bandersnatch. Extremely rare to find in any sense of the word, and one type of beast Venators that enjoy Beast Hunting would be praised to have killed. If one were to capture one without injury they would be remarked as rather legendary. If a Venator even escapes without some sort of injury and or vigorous story they are not shamed. In fact praised to even make it back alive. Because Bandersnatches are known to not give up on a chase. That is the most rare thing of all. It would not be hard for this Bandersnatch to catch Roman's scent.

The good news is that it wouldn't exactly know his position. The bad news is that if it were to see him, it is not guaranteed that it won't chase him, or even stalk him to see where he leads. The other bad news is that if too much commotion is made, this can alert the bird up ahead who's reason for being there is unknown to the man and anyone else. The good news? Well on the other side of this Bandersnatch was the lake, along with a shed up on the hill whom it is pushing the boulder up on.

In that shed would be too gourds with straps in which he could fill up and carry both of them with ease. However that involved being scene most likely by the BanderSnatch no less the crow. So he would need to make a decision. Risk being seen by the Bandersnatch in which he may end up needed to fight to survive in order to get the water he wanted? Or... Turn back in the same stealthy way he came, and regroup to avoid conflict period? One one way is guaranteed to be safe and secure. Unless he can think of another option that isn't one of the other two.

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Animal

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Bandersnatch
Rank: "B Class"
Type: Nearly Impossible, Gargantuan, Mystical Beast
Effect: A Giant barbed Beast, with a host of dangerous attacks. Is also capable of startling recovery speeds.
Special: Preparation: ---; Duration: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A bandersnatch can move through difficult terrain when it charges. The quills and barbs on a bandersnatch’s tail cause triple damage on a direct hit from its tail slap. Their tails do 35 Armour Points of Damage. Their Gaze: Confused, range 10 meters, Fortitude 29 negates. A Bandersnatch can direct its gaze attack against a single foe as a movement equal in handseals to a "C" Rank Jutsu. This is a mind-affecting compulsion effect. Whenever a creature takes damage from a bandersnatch’s tail slap attack, quills, or quill defense, the quill lodges into its flesh, causing the creature to become sickened until the quill is removed. Removing 1 quill requires a Very Difficult First Aid: Healing check made as a full-round movement. On a failed check, a quill is still removed, but the process deals 16 Armour Points of Damage to the victim. Quill Defense: Any creature that strikes a bandersnatch with a non-reach melee weapon, unarmed strike, or natural weapon takes 10 Armour Points of piercing damage from the bandersnatch’s quills and suffers from the bandersnatch’s pain attack. With their Quick Recovery ability, a debilitated bandersnatch recovers with frightening speed. If a bandersnatch starts its turn affected by any or all of the following conditions, these conditions end at the end of its turn: confused, dazed, dazzled, exhausted, fatigued, nauseated, sickened, and stunned. Furthermore, a bandersnatch affected by ability damage, ability drain, or a mind-affecting effect that allows a save receives a single additional save against the effect of its choice at the original save at the end of its turn in order to shake off the effect. With a snap of its tail, a bandersnatch can lose a volley of 4 quills. This is their Quills ability. This attack has a range of 100 meters with no range increment. All targets must be within 10 meters of each other. Launched quills regrow in a single round, during which the bandersnatch’s defensive abilities are unaffected. With its Relentless Tracker ability it gains a +50 competence bonus on Tracking checks made to track creatures it has wounded. Bandersnatches are consummate hunters, and only the deadliest predators or the most cunning intelligent prey offer them sport. Once a bandersnatch has marked a creature for death, it runs it to ground without fear, rest, or remorse. Bandersnatches rely on speed, shock, and terror to bring down prey. They pace their quarry from a distance, hidden among the trees, then break from cover, savage their target, and dart away again. They drag smaller creatures away to dispatch at leisure, while engaging larger ones in skirmishes until they gradually wear their prey down. An outmatched bandersnatch withdraws at full speed, stopping only to pick off pursuers that distance themselves from their allies. Once its wounds heal, the bandersnatch returns to the scene of its defeat, picks up the trail of its assailants, and eliminates them one by one. In appearance, a bandersnatch resembles a tawny, six-legged great cat, but with wickedly barbed quills running the length of its body and down to the tip of its long, flexible tail. Its quills serve to deter attackers, but also act as a formidable weapon. With a single f lick of its muscular tail, a bandersnatch can f ling as many as a half-dozen quills at distant foes with surprising accuracy. A bandersnatch captivates any prey that meets the gaze of its saucer like, luminous eyes. A bandersnatch measures 40 feet in length plus another 10 feet of tail and weighs 12,000 pounds. Despite their bulk, bandersnatches move with speed, grace, and even considerable stealth when required. Bandersnatches were once native to the primal world of the fey, where they preyed on the greatest hunters of that ancient realm. As with other legendary creatures from this realm, such as the jabberwock, bandersnatches belong to a group of creatures known collectively as the "Tane." Whether the fey were careless in guarding their portals or released the first bandersnatches into Material Plane deliberately cannot be said with certainty. Rare in the extreme on the Material Plane, bandersnatches lair within forgotten forests where ancient beasts walk the world. Bandersnatches mate only rarely. A female becomes fertile perhaps once or twice per century, leaving the male soon after mating and giving birth to only one or two kittens per litter. The mother brings meat to her ravenous young, which mature into lesser bandersnatches (see below) within a year. Bandersnatches live for a thousand years or longer.
Yields: Their hide can be used to create leather.
Diet: Carnivore; Intelligence: Animal; Activity: Any; Alignment: Neutral; Organization: 1; Number Appearing: 1; Region: Forest; Identification: Extremely Difficult; Cultivation: Extremely Difficult; Skills: ---; Innate Abilities: Blindsense 40 meters. Darkvision 40 meters. Low-light Vision. Scent. Natural Armour +20. Fast Healing 10 Armour Points per Round. Quills. Quill Defense. Gaze. Rake. Quick Recovery. Relentless Tracker. Immune: Fear, Paralysis, Poison, Sleep.
Limit: Must know Monster Lore for Forest Regions. 1% chance in finding.
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Items that can be looted from shed

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Half-Barrel (Overview) x2
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Container, Barrel
Effect: A cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves with metal hoops around them.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Barrels, also sometimes known as kegs, are used to store various types of alcohol in. Barrels are an extremely common sight in the public houses and some may even use the “fatter” varieties of these barrels for makeshift tables. A barrel, cask, or tun is a hollow cylindrical container, traditionally made of wooden staves bound by wooden or metal hoops. Traditionally, the barrel was a standard size of measure referring to a set capacity or weight of a given commodity. These containers range in various sizes but normally do not have more than a volume of 5 gallons. Number of Shots: 160 Shots. Number of Drops/Pinches: 320,000 Drops/Pinches.
Limit: These types of items may be bought inside any Alchemist Shop.
Cost: 6,240 Ryo Each.

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Post 2 of 3 "Heather Iesov, Lady of the Tempest Blade"

The confidence, of the girl was noted able but Heather was not sure how she felt about her anger. That sort of thing can cause issues in the wrong places if not checked. However considering she is allowing a child to venture during this to begin with practically voids any use of other thoughts now. In fact, she was not even sure why she cared. It is their choice to get involved after all. She simply hoped this girl's interest in such witch creatures whether she deems them worthy, or not for whatever reason doesn't botch anything. The girl in which she even has doubts is truthfully just some girl with an insane amount of power does seem to be determined to have Rusovia and her kin exterminated which is a step in a direction Heather won't oppose. However Rusovia is a threat, no matter who thinks otherwise.

With this Heather didn't respond yet as she watched all the reactions going around. Some that talked, some that didn't. The next to truly react beyond the simple thought or quote was Houkou. Catching Heather's attention upon mention ofthe blind man's perception in which she would nod that she understood and then turn to bow towards the man as an apology. "Fair enough." She would respond leaving the man to his own actions. At this point in time she leaned against the cave wall directly near its entrance, in which she'd watch Houkou when he began moving to that point himself.

She calmly listened to the man speak. His words bringing up good points altogether. However when he required to know what exactly it was she could do. She would stand up straight. Noticing his Sharigan she would have no choice, but to be truthful. She wasn't going to lie, but what she was about to show she didn't plan on revealing for quite a while unless necessary. She'd take a short breath in, preparing herself, before closing her eyes. Then in a sudden shift of chakra in which Sayuri would be able to notice, when she opened up her eyes there would be two distinct differences that were very abnormal.

Her right eye would have a Sharigan. Which is weird all on its own seeing as she was and truthfully is a Kaishin. This sharigan however was only a two tomoe. Somewhat weaker in capabilities in gen piercing than Houkou's. But that is were her right eye would make up for the slack. Her right eye had a very unnatural thing. The iris enlarged to a greater degree to where her whole eye looked to be shimmering purple. In which several black circles layered around it, and the normal black pupil in the middle. So her eyes now shimmering with red and purple in a rather eerie fashion.

"This is one of the things you all should know. Before you speculate. I am a kaishin known as Heather Iesov. Those that have only heard of my minor legend call me Lady Tempest. So if you wish to you all can just use Temptest for a code name. My affinity is with The Wind, Water, and Ice. My strength is heavily inclined in taijutsu though. However this... Is a power I obviously did not become born with. I swiped these eyes in the lair I was trapped in when Rusovia had ambushed my team to avoid her using them herself.

And as for this other eye of mine. I am not very sure what it is, or what it is even supposed to be called. But it is powerful by every mean of the word. However I have yet to fully understand it, but with its strength I was able to keep this Sharigan from always being active as it was before. My other strength a blade I crafted first hand and used to slay many enemies within my time as a full time Venator. So with this I can lead with Houkou in an effort to keep us all running smoothly." After that short explanation her eyes would cease its excessive flow of chakra and, both doujutsus would deactivate, dimming back to her normal brown eyes. She'd blink a few times though as it was always weird going through that.

The only other thing she did was use a summoning seal on her right hand to transport the sword in that corner over to her. In which she'd holster it onto her back and leave it there. From where Houkou was standing he would be able to read the word: "Tempest" on the green sheath it was carried in. It would be easy to see that was the blade she was talking about. The strong energy it held could be felt by anyone within 5 meters of her.

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Post 3 of 3 "Strength Ballots, Galore!"

Further on Heather kept her place. Listening to the answers of those that managed to speak after her. Although not all are entirely descriptive which she didn't expect them to be. She already had a decent idea of what she expected from those who spoke within the timeline passing so far. The man who identified himself only as Wraithfire seemed to really be involved with the spiritual world. Which seemed to be a heavy theme with some of the participants here. Whether by eyes, alignment, views, or powers. A decent portion seemed to fit in knowing something of the spiritual binds. Kind of a funny use of fate there.

Rael in which acted next sparked a raised brow from Heather as he spoke. Something did not feel right whatsoever. He was acting in a way that felt unnatural to her. For what? Heather was not certain of. His motives were a concern if anything. She was no fool. The worse case scenario would be for him to cause issues with the operation in which Heather would not be afraid to cut him down as a warning. Sayuri also giving her piece in the conversation which was noted, but she wasn't sure if only eyes was enough to depict what it is she can be useful for. As it seems a lot of people here can sense spirits in someway. However that can be prodded at later.

When Rael approached asking to be allowed to wonder she didn't draw her sword as a means to block him. Instead she would only grab his shoulder with her clawed metallic hand. Not enough to seem hostile. But enough to let him know she had words to speak and he should listen. "What ever it is you are doing, is a concern. There is already one person of this group; missing information out and about and I'd prefer to have the rest of us together. But if you wish to scout. Then fine. But if you see anything significant you report got it?"

She would say that last part in a very stern manner giving him a rather stern expression as well. But regardless she'd let up on her hold and let him wonder. In a sense of someone objecting she would cut them off. "If he dies its on him. I don't wish to be deemed cold hearted, but I don't need to risk wasting time either and we need to go. So I say we hurry up and pick up that man that left earlier and get a move on." She would say already heading towards her containers filled with weapons and items to stock up.

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Conducting a sense motive on Rael.

125 SP yo.
So that versus your acting which is non-existent So in general she is pretty keen on thinking you are hiding something a shown here, but won't inquire too much right now.

[Not Loki]

Gunnr would begin to clam down as Koukou would suggest that all them would state what they were capable of, as to better form groupings, and to have an easier time form strategies. Gunnr would sigh as she heard the first couple of people give very non-decrepit information about themselves, most of it wasn't useful information that they were sharing. This lot was already proving to be a liability even if some of them would be fairly useful in a fight. Gunnr cleared her throat as she would begin to talk about herself, "I am the Valkyrie Gunnr, Shield Maiden of the Allfather Odin, in my 4th life cycle. Although my abilities have not been fully restored in this tiny body, I am still more than proficient with Sword, Shield, and Polearms. I have the gift of flight, can see over staggering ranges with prefect clarity. As a Valkyrie of Odin, I can Manipulate, summon, and ride the elements of the storm. I can call upon the fires of Hel, to burn away the very souls of the unworthy. I am also skilled at judging the Ability and power of others... "

Gunnr would star out at the group and would begin to share with the group, more information than they were willing to share before. She would start with Houkou, "You Specialize in Taijutsu and Genjutsu, and have power equivalent to that of an A Class Ninja." Loki would then turn her attention over towards the the woman who also had strange eyes, "You are a Taijutsu Master, with the power equivalent to that of A Class Shinobi.. " She would then point at Kuroki, " You specialize in Genjutsu... and oddities that only you can only found in certain clans. Relatively Average in power." She then brought up the man would had left before the briefing had finished, "That other one that left, his focus is primarily on Ninjutsu, but he is a novice at best."

Gunnr would then focus in her sights on Rael, with a a slight frown creeping across her face. "That one... He's a Genjutsu and Medical Specialist... with ties to Konoha... But he is a novice as well. So I doubt his medical skills will be an asset. But... I have the power to heal most wounds, as long as they are not instantly fatal." Gunnr would then flood her arms as she would continue to stare down Rael. She had no reason tell anything about Heather she had given more than enough information about herself, and she had not seen enough of the blind man to get an accurate read on him just yet. Gunnr would then look over at Koori and would lean forwards as she rested her head on Axel's, but would continue to watch Rael, until he would leave out of the room. She didn't trust Leafers... they were the ones who killed her Papa.

[Wolf of the Falls]

The response from the man that walked past him made him realize that he knew Gunnr and from their past interactions this must be Koori so he had no reason to be defensive against him for his little valkyrie. Although that wasn't where things ended, Another man flashed the Sharingan making Axel's eyes narrow slightly before saying that those with eyes that can pierce genjutsu would be made team leaders which annoyed Axel slightly preferring to work alone or at least with people that could withstand his kind of combat. Almost immediately after the Uchiha had said his piece one of the males tried to leave and Axel's eyes shifted to a distrusting glare and his wire would twitch in his neck.

The other woman flashed the Byakugan and mentioned she was from the land of fire which made him more uneasy glaring slightly before looking at the woman who had summoned them as she spoke up. She claimed to be a Kaishin as well which sparked some interest in Axel, a fellow kinsman. Though she focused on Taijutsu and had a special blade. After her, Axel's little valkyrie spoke up stating her full history for the group as well as her abilities. Although Axel smirked as she continued to rattle off the info of the others until she covered the man who was leaving saying he had ties to Konoha.

That info alone made Axel lower Gunnr to the ground before he would let his wires move independently flowing out of his body into the form of a black and red wolf with glowing red eyes. While his skin and clothes would be left behind, within his form he would weave the seals to create a crimson copy beside him(soul split). The crimson wolf would then lunge straight for the Leaf shinobi pinning him into the snow while it's growl would echo through the the cave.

Axel himself would lift Gunnr back to onto his back while eyeing the Hyuuga more suspect now. "Axel Inuzuka, Kaishin, soulcaster, Armiger, puppet master, immune to genjutsu, extremely difficult to kill. I will not trust any leaf shinobi in this land after what they did to the Yukikage." While his tone echoed through the room it was calm with an edge, Ace was the last friend he had and he would be damned if he let these scum do as they please.

/soul split

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

Kuroki rolled his eyes at the announcement of the young girl for she read Kuroki right in his studies but wrong in his powers. His Genjutsu was yet trained to a reasonable level. It was his ninjutsu that was the dangerous thing about him, well that and his stealthy abilities. But he let her make the announcement with a small bow. " You my dear do have some insight." Might as well let people make misconceptions. But that was when the Crimson wolf of Taki pounced on the novice of Konoha. Now there is trouble brewing and his allegiance was with Axel for he had heard legends of this werewolf of his village.

The Crimson Wolf had already made a name for himself as a tracker and hunter, that and not working well with others. It was interesting to see him more comfortable among the snow village Nin well, two of them. But either way with a wince a very small version of himself appeared behind his leg. With the stealth that himself had the miniature Spectre glided his way over to the Hyuuga. This was going to be interesting and he wanted to be ready. So with a few hand seals from the bigger self, the little self became swath in shadows. But the only thing that should be noticed was a 'failed' jutsu on his part as his little self would be well hidden as he moved.

He moved to the point of being behind the Hyuuga. Doing nothing at this point but getting near as within a meter of her. His value will be proven later.

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Eyes of the Planes
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Gain Low-light vision and see invisible.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A personal based technique. Works on 1 creature at a time. Duration of the Jutsu is 5 hours per Class Level. User stumble on a way to change their soul's eyes so they are more like the eyes of planar creatures. Since they are a reflection of their own soul their eyes change as well. User gains the ability of low-light vision and can see auras of invisible creatures (issuing invisible creatures only a 20% concealment). User also sees lingering auras where living creatures have touched solid objects much like a footprint. These lingering auras only last for 2 rounds and fade away.
Limit: Must be a Soulcaster

Controlled Soul
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: User's soul can adapt souls to temperatures normal people could not handle.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A personal or touched based technique. Works on 1 creature at a time. Duration of the Jutsu is 5 hours per Class Level. A creature protected by Controlled Soul suffers no harm from being in a hot or cold environment. It can exist comfortably in conditions between -50 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-45 and 60 degrees Celsius). The creature's equipment is likewise protected. Controlled Soul des not provide any protection against other environmental hazards such as smoke, lack of air, and so forth. User also gains 10 fire and cold resistance (this stacks with any they may have already).
Limit: Must be a Soulcaster.

Aura of Misfortune
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: The user gives an uncontrolled aura that weakens anyone around them including the user.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: All creatures (including the user) within 3 meters of the user are subject to a -2 profane penalty to their Saves. This penalty increases to -3 at "C" Class, and increases by an additional -1 every Class Level thereafter (Maximum -5). This Ability functions only while the user is conscious, not if they are unconscious or dead.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Strife Pool
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: An Y'la spirit provides the Pulverem with a supply of supernatural chaotic energy called Strife.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: An Y'la spirit provides the Pulverem with a supply of supernatural chaotic energy called Strife, which the Pulverem can use to twist luck in a variety of ways. The maximum number of points in the Pulverem's Strife pool is equal to 2 per Class Level + the User's Impeccable Will. A Pulverem's supply of Strife is replenished to Maximum every 24 hours, at the same time each day. As long as the Pulverem has at least 1 point of Strife, they are immune to the effects of their own Aura of Misfortune.
Limit: Must be a Pulverem.

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Soul Sliver
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: User makes a 3 inch copy of themselves.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Takes a Full round to perform. Target is Personal. Range is Personal. Duration is 5 hours per Class Level. User splits off a small piece of their soul it gathers up energy creating a small copy of themselves. By performing this Jutsu the user makes a 3 inch copy of themselves it looks thinks and acts just like the user. It uses the user's Class Level Movements and Abilities (Saves/Handseals, etc.) but is treated as a Fine Size Category Creature. It takes Light Wound of Damage to perform this Jutsu. This health cannot be regained until the Soul Sliver is dismissed or Destroyed. It uses the user's skill checks and grants a +50 Difficulty to Opponent's Observation Checks. Its voice is not much more than a whisper when shouting. It cannot perform Chakra/Chakra Jutsus but it does get the Searing Soul ability though it only has a range of 1/10th while doing only 1 Armour Point of Damage. User can have only one Soul Sliver at a time and it has a copy of the same gear as the user but non-Chakra. Limit: Must be a Soulcaster.

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Stealth SP 72(+110)/125
Rank: "E"
Skill Level: Advanced
Skill: Skill
Effect: The user is skilled at avoiding detection, allowing the user to slip past foes or strike from an unseen position. This skill covers hiding and moving silently.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Action Needed: Usually None. Normally, the user makes a Stealth check as part of a movement, so it does not take a separate movement; however, using Stealth immediately after a Ranged attack (see Sniping) is a movement. User can hide, move silently, create a diversion to hide, hide behind creatures, and snipe. If the user has 25 Skill points in Stealth they may reduce the Stealth penalty from sniping by 25. If the user has 50 Skill points in Stealth; Stealth check penalties for moving quickly are halved including the ability unlocked at 25 Skill points, moving at full movements, reaching concealment after creating a distraction, and etc. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

Lofted Stride
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: User gains the ability to walk on water and do it silently.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User's soul grabs hold of their body and holds it just off of the ground making their movements much more quiet. The target of this Jutsu is personal. Duration is 5 hours per Class Level. By performing this Jutsu the user gains the effects of walking on any liquid as if it were firm ground. Mud, oil, snow, quicksand, running water, and even lava can be traversed easily, since the subjects’ feet hover an inch or two above the surface. (Creatures crossing molten lava still take damage from the heat because they are near it.) The subjects can walk, run, charge, or otherwise move across the surface as if it were normal ground. Does not leave footprints. User also gains a +10 per Class Level to Stealth due to the silent running.
Limit: Must be a Soulcaster.

Umbral Aura
Rank: "C"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: Shadow energies wreathe the subject of this Jutsu in a protective aura that stretches 1 foot from the subject's body.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: Affects anyone who sees a willing creature. The user is able to perform this technique on the target they touch. The duration of this technique lasts for 5 hours per class level. Shadow energies wreathe the subject of this Jutsu in a protective aura that stretches 1 foot from the subject's body. This protective aura grants the subject the following benefits: While under the affects of the umbral aura, the subject of the Jutsu acts as if he is 1/4th cover (due to the quasi real nature of the aura) and is considered to be under 1/4th concealment (10% miss chance). In addition, the umbral aura provides the subject a +20 to Stealth checks. The umbral aura does not interfere with the subject's sight. If an opponent attacks with a melee weapon and misses their Will Save by 2 or more, the umbral aura is hit instead and takes damage from the Jutsu used in the attack. Area of effect Jutsus also damage the aura, but as long as the subject fails their Save by more than 1 the aura only takes half/damage. When created the umbral aural has an amount of Armour Points equal to the user’s Armour Points from other Techniques including Temporary Armour Points.
Limit: Must know the Shadow Perception.

Chameleon Skin
Rank: "C"
Type: Augmentation
Effect: Target's skin (or chitin, fur, or scales) can change color to match their surroundings.
Special: To perform: 12 hours; Duration: Permanent
Drawback: When the Target moves, there will be a man-shaped, "bubble" in the air.
Description: Internal - Takes up 1 Augmentation Point. Target's skin (or chitin, fur, or scales) warps light around the Target and projects a hologram of the wall behind it over top of the bent light, rendering the Target invisible. The Chameleon Skin is a thin layer of skin placed over the Target's and attached making it the Target's own. When the Target moves they will bubble in the air making them difficult to be noticed but possible. User gains a Ritual bonus +20 against an Observer’s Observation.
Limit: Must be a Ritualist for Augmentation Rituals.
Cost: Market Price: 12,000 Ryo Performing Price: 9,000 Ryo

[Necromancer of the West]

[ooc: totally forgot about sense motive!]

An audible click of Rael's tongue, sounded with annoyance, echoed through the cavern. "Just as I thought, bloodthirsty fiends. You imply us leaf ninjas are monsters, well look at yourselves." Not even with a glance towards the little child, he continued to speak to the woman.  "But my dear, Heather, of course. I wish to merely observe such reasoning why the land is cursed, to avoid such things of happening again. Why go through all the trouble to stop such and thing and not even get the main source. For all we know, this witch or necromancer isn't even the one pulling the strings. Rather than going there with force, with weapons raised high. I shall try to gain proper knowledge first. Suicidal? Oh indeed. Am I going to die? High possibility. But alas there is a small chance that I may survive, if a little maimed perhaps." Rael chuckled softly, showing off a slight masochistic side of himself. He knew there was a high percentage of him dying, but he had hopes, that his plan could come to fruition. The dread of death still lingered deep in his core.   

The little girl was rather aggressive towards leaf ninja. Rael did not know why such a girl would hold such a grudge. "Now, little girl," Rael's gaze went to the small 'Valkyrie'  "I do not know what conflicts Yuki has had with Konoha. I came to the village far after such problems. My main goal to come was pronounced by my Kage. I am to seek a hand out to your Kage to propose an agreement. Gosei wants such feud and grudge to end. That is why I am here. This cursed land peaked my interest. Why has such thing occurred. For what I see, there is more to this than a rouge magic weaver. I aim to gain insight to properly inform my leader to prevent such things from happening again." Within only a few steps in the snowy lands, something pounced onto Rael.

"Let me go you savage beast. Do you forsake me a traitor of sorts? I do not know anyone here. None of us are allies, and barely enemies. The only one who would have any sort of grudge is the Snow. As I said before. I no not of the past transactions my Kage has done. So, I am in the dark in such part. A traitor would be one going against you. This is a rag tag team of bloodthirsty hunters wanting to purge this land. I will not get in your way of such deeds. Let me be and let me go to do my own indiscretions. I need to be alive to get an audience with the Yukikage." Not even attempting to struggle, he awaited for the pretty wire-wolf-boy to relinquish the bounds from the beast. "You also heard the girl. I am far to weak to be an help in combat. Why would you need my help to attack? I would only get in the way." Rael said the last bit with some poison to his words. He knew he was weak, that is why he is here, to get a trail to power.

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The snow kept falling, endless in appearance and due to the terrain, it didn't appear to Roman that it would light up anytime soon. Upon reaching his climax destination by traveling the same pattern branch by branch, high to low.

He stopped his tracks, on a high 20ft tree in which he looked below. Staring down to see a bandersnatch on his hind legs, attempting to push a boulder. Roman placing both his hands in his pocket, looking at this beast and starting to formulate a plan.

With a light exhale of air, he aimed his bow with his right hand, while placing the arrow against the bow string with his left. A routine of inhaling and exhaling his breathe lightly, he awaited the perfect moment to fire such a shot. His left eye closed, his right eye becoming his primary vision, and his focusing point in the aim.

The aim targeting the back of the neck, where the spine is. He then fired the arrow, in an attempt to strike the back of the neck. He would hope that the strike would cause the bandersnatch to die or become paralyze.

After firing the shot, he moved his body four trees away, being closer to the target's location, and this would also become a brand new view for Roman, instead of seeing the target's back, he would see the targets left side of the body. He would now be 10ft high in a tree, along with getting into a prone position, trying his best to conceal his high heart rate breathing. He drew another arrow from his backpack quiver, placing it against the bow and was ready once again.

From Roman's point of view, he would be able to spot the frozen lake. He chuckled in happiness as he saw the lake.


-- OOC

Skills Used

Stealth (To conceal myself from the bandersnatch if I miss or not. Also this attack is also being a surprise attack as well, since the bandersnatch doesn't know where I am.)

Anatomist

Born To Bow

[Spirit™]

Houkou, Gunnr, Wraithfire, Axel, Rael, Heather. Introductions seemed to have an adverse effect on the group as a whole, breeding distrust and anger among the occupants inhabiting the enclosed space of the cave the more they learned of each other. The younger female was especially skilled in the art of deducing the abilities of those around her, including Parvati. She revealed what had failed to be mentioned during the introductions, probably to give her allies more definitive information and to openly show her distrust of the other in the group.

Parvati was none too pleased to hear Gunnr mention the novice status of Rael. The situation in the cave had progressed very quickly in a matter of moments, with Rael and herself seemingly of the wrong affiliation. Chakra flared intensely, as Axel created a black and red wolf from his own body, using it to tackle and pin Rael to the ground with much force. This, in combination with Axel's outspoken comments about Leaf shinobi involved in an incident with the Yukikage confirmed Parvati's assumption of hostility. She would also see chakra flare from Wraithfire, but with no obvious result. This made Parvati curious, and she subjected him and his immediate area to the full prowess of her Byakugan. [Observation Check]

Listening to Rael plead, or rather beg to be released after an explanation of his intent, gave Parvati the sense actions might be necessary to ensure this body's survival. However, being outnumbered at the present might not work to her advantage, regardless of how well suited she was to fighting in the close quarters of the cave. This required a more rough, diplomatic approach.
"We can fight here, based off trivial historical disputes of regional heritage," She spoke in her emotionless tone, folding her arms over her chest. "Injuries and death will undoubtedly be incurred on some, or all of us. In the meantime, the actual threat, the one we have gathered to face, will continue to gain strength and spread." Parvati continued to keep a close watch for sudden movements.

"I have died, and walked the lands of the unliving. I do not fear death. I am alive now, and intend on taking advantage of this opportunity." Her face remained placid, betraying no emotions as she spoke in her monotone voice. "You would seek vengeance against someone who has not personally wronged you or others you are affiliated with like petulant children." She gestured towards Rael. "Release him. If he presents a valid threat, I will kill him myself. Otherwise, let us proceed on peaceable terms for the time being and focus on the threat at hand." Parvati was done speaking, for there was only so much effect words could have. And if anyone else present a valid threat, I will kill them too. She thought to herself. Humans simply couldn't be trusted.

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Byakugan Active
Telescopic Eye Active

Observation [90TP 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: ---

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.

[An'ei Sekitan]

Houkou had returned to his post, leaning against the wall, his hands in his pockets and the Sharingan watchful of the others. His eyes felt strange to him, as if something had happened to them, but he would deal with that another time. For now, he needed to focus on what was happening right here before him, and that scene did not look as if it were going to turn out well. First, his original intention of avoid conflict of the group was completely botched by that child, who now claimed to be a daughter of Odin. Yeah right. He had thought that to himself, even as she started listing off their specialties and one single affiliation. So...if she knew that one, despite them all being strangers, then she know them all. Very dangerous.

The boy, Rael, was tackled to the floor by crimson wolves, even after he had determined that there were no lies being told amongst them. The large older man had not spoken, not yet, and now he might not in this situation. The boy was pleading with the crimson fellow, Axel was his name, to release him due to past wrongs not being his fault. Best not to mention his killing of two Leaf Kage then, so as not to make matters worse than they were. Should probably leave out the deaths of Waterfall and Snow shinobi at his hands as well, it would be for the best. Yet he could not allow this to go on, not because he wanted to really save the boy, but he needed these people to make his job easier, since they would be perfect distractions and shields. His right hand was on the hilt of a blade in a flash, his thumb loosening the steel from the sheath lock, and he prepared for a powerful attack, but the woman spoke up.

She was trying to bring order to the area, the Hyuuga, and she spoke about walking the lands of the dead. Say what? Maybe I should kill them all after all, save them from themselves. You’re either crazy or a zealot. All of them probably are one or the other. However, he did not want to reveal the extent of his prowess with the blade just yet, not while she seemed to be handling business of sorts. It would probably fail the way she was going about it though. No matter. Instead, he would turn to his right, subtly using his thumb to close the blade, and sliding that hand into his pocket as well before stepping out of the cave and into the cold air. Right of the cave he spotted Sekizen, watching the entrance intently, having heard all the commotion inside. Houkou shook his head at the Worg, “Don’t worry about that nonsense. We have better things to do. Get ready, we will be heading for the curse’s ground zero to deal with this ourselves. Maybe I’ll find my lost power there as well.” Patting Sekizen on the head a little and stroking his fur, Houkou looked out on the horizon toward their destination. He had no patience for these people trying to kill each other, even though he truly had all the time in the world.