Kumogakure information board.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

Kumogakure information board.

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• Village laws, rules and regulations.
  
  

• Rules in regards to Kumogakure shinobi.
• Rules in regard to
  non-ninja.
• Information and regards to missing shinobis.
• Special rules.

 Kumogakure no Sato, in depth description.

• Village description.
• Village locations.
• Special locations of Kumogakure no Sato.
• Statistical information.

Village relations.
 
 Information regarding shinobi of Kumogakure no Sato.
 Rules and regulations in regards to teams.

 Village OOC board rules and regulations.
 

 Village banking. 

 Village titles.

• Titles types.

Important links/special thanks. 

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

Kumogakure rules, laws and regulations.

These rules apply to any person within the village starting at the entrance of the gate. These rules apply to Kumogakure shinobi, non-ninjas and nukenin. These rules and regulations exist to make sure the village can run smoothly and fairly. They are the back bone of our village and keep order. Please read and follow these rules exactly to avoid punishments.

Anyone who fails to comply with these rules for any reason whatsoever will be subject to swift and severe penalties whether they are a member of Kumogakure no Sato or not.



Laws of Kumogakure no Sato:

• Damage to property/vandalism other than your own shall result in a fine of the cost of the item and/or one week OOC in the prison.
  
• Attacks against villagers, shinobi, or peaceful visitors will result in up to three weeks OOC in the village prison and/or community service.
  
• Murder of a villager, shinobi or peaceful visitor will result in lifetime in prison or execution.
  
• Betraying any secrets of the village will result in lifetime in prison or execution.
• Theft of property will result in the user returning the stolen items, a fine equaling the cost of the item and/or one week OOC in prison.
  
  
• Abandoning Kumogakure no Sato will result in execution.

These laws are subject to change. Sentences may be argued before the Raikage. The accused may be subject to ANBU accompaniment until such time a meeting can be organized with the current Raikage. These laws are regulated and enforced by Bear ANBU. In case of emergency, anyone with the rank of Chuunin or higher may act as a law in this case. All punishments must be approved by the Raikage Tower before taking effect though the accused is subject to restraint until such time this is handled.


Rules and regulations of Kumogakure shinobis:

• Respect and aid your fellow shinobi. Kumogakure shinobi should pride themselves on being able to trust and rely on each other in any and all situations.
  
• Respect all persons within in the villages limits. This includes non-ninja, NPC's and those acting in the roll of ambassadors for other nations.
  
• Respect and always care for your home land.
  
• If an individual has an issue with another person IC or OOC, please allow the Raikage or battle moderator to mediate and resolve the fighting.
  
  • Any and all fights should be handled respectfully within our "arena". (See ‘links’)
  
  
• The location of Kumogakure no Sato, any of its secrets, and/or the names/information of fellow shinobi should NEVER be given out to outsiders. The village must protect its secrets no matter what.
  • Giving away secrets to outsiders could potentially bring harm to the entire village. Never trust any individual outside the village for they may end up back stabbing you and your own village when you least expect it.

Rules and regulations of non-Kumogakure shinobis:

• Show respect and care for all inhabitants of Kumogakure no Sato. This goes for IC and OOC actions. All Kumogakure shinobis, NPCs and other non-Kumogakure members shall do the same likewise.
  
• Always show respect and care for our home land.
  
• If an individual has an issue with another person IC or OOC, please allow me or a battle mod to mediate the fighting.
  
  • Any and all fights should be handled respectfully within our "arena".
  
  
• NEVER may you give away the secrets, Locations and/or information concerning anyone within Kumogakure no Sato to outsiders.
  • Giving away secretes to outsiders could potentially bring harm to the entire village and yourself. Never trust any individual outside the village for they may end up back stabbing you and your own village when you least expect it.
  
  
  
• If individuals wish to enter and join Kumogakure no Sato, they may do so after PMing me first and following proper IC procedures.
  • These procedures shall be elaborated more through PMs.

Rules and regulations regarding missing nin:

Being or becoming missing nin is more then just a crime within Kumogakure no Sato. It shows the utmost disrespect and shame to a persons homeland, as you are literally "turning you back on your people". Every shinobi from Kumogakure no Sato is regarded as a hero to their people. The shinobis are here to protect and serve their country. They are often seen sacrificing their lives for that duty.

The people of the Kumogakure care greatly for their shinobis, as they are the first people who they turn to in the gravest of hours.

A Missing nin mocks and spits on this belief. They are often considered cowards and deserters. They not only bring shame upon their family, but also to their family name, their ancestors, the friends of their family and the entire community of Kumogakure.

Because of this, missing nin must be either eliminated, or captured for interrogation and torture. No exceptions. Missing nin (also known as nukenin) are to be destroyed on the spot, with out remorse or hesitation and their bodies to be returned home if possible. If one were to be captured, then they are to be submitted to heinous torture. Death shortly follows, to which their organs and bodies are harvested for others who are in need of them soon after they are.

Their bodies will continue to be researched upon, studied and analyzed to no end, until they are nothing more then a pile of organic jelly.

Their remains are to be brought to the village's religious leaders to be given a final judgment. See Cloud village shrine for more details).

Special Rules

-None at this time.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

Kumogakure no Sato {Hidden Cloud village}.

Village overview image.

Overview description


Kumogakure no Sato is located within the south west region of Kaminari no Kuni. It is stationed at the end of the world’s longest and tallest mountain chain. This chain was formed through tectonic plate actions and volcanic overflow over the course of many millenniums. As a result of these two factors, the mountain chain reaches a maximum height of 9,656.064 meter (six miles). This is a composite number of two miles below sea level and four miles in height. The chain stretch well into the northern reaches of the country. The opposite end falls directly into to the northern portion of Wave country sea. This mountain chain offers perfect defense from both sides, and is considered an impenetrable fortress by many.

The volcanic rock which was created by the volcano is known as "pyro-clastic glass". This is a special type of rock which contains fragments of glass impeded into its surface. It is very sharp to touch and provides over all protection from the entire mountain. The clastic rock breaks off into finer and smaller fragments of dust and glass. The pulverized version is very deadly to inhale. These fragments are very hard to notice once air born as well. If inhaled, aveolar within the bronchioles of a person can become severely damaged and injured. Small fragments will rip through the delicate respiratory system and harm the retinas and scelras of human eyes. See "Village Gate" thread for more details behind village defenses.

The village itself is located within the caldera of an extinct volcano. This caldera is extremely vast in its size. It has been modified to suit the needs of the village after century upon century of refinement. The remnants of volcanic ash left behind by the extinct volcano allows for higher crop yield and fertility year round. The volcanic ash of this volcano is highly prized and valued for its effect on crops of any kind. The volcanic ash has also greatly influenced the near by forest, drastically increasing its size and depth over the course of many years.

Typical village farmland.


Village terrace farming:

To make the most of its slanted elevation and sloping hills, Kumogakure no Sato has implement terrace farming. Terraces are leveled sections of a hill and used in cultivation of various plants. These terraces are designed as a method of soil conservation to slow or prevent the rapid surface runoff of irrigation water. This is common during the rainy season. Often such land is formed into multiple terraces, giving a stepped appearance.

The prevalent crop which grows on these terraces is a combination of rice, wheat, grapes, various fruits and roots. The use of doton jutsus has allowed these terraces to flourish exceedingly well. They are a profitable source for export and to feed the ever growing stomachs of the villages below. Animals have also been implemented in the use of caring to and upkeep for these farms. Such tamed animals are the cow, ox, bull goat, chicken, sheep, lamb any many more can all be found within the agricultural sections of Kumogakure. The fertile soil of the village has attracted many farmers and herbalists.

Typical homes of Kumogakure.


The residential district:

Homes, houses and apartments within Kumogakure are simple and traditional. The residential area of ‘Clouds’ is where most ninja, villagers, town folk, ANBU, commoners and non-ninja live. These houses are run of the mill homes with two or three stories. It is not unusual to have two or three generation living in the same house. The buildings are traditional in design and shape, keeping and maintaining the cultural values of the past. Technology has changed, but these homes stay the same...

Kumogakure no Sato has a district with larger homes for the wealthier families. They may have a more European design or a traditional Japanese one. These houses are often double to triple in size compared to the simple houses of common folk. They can come with their own personal gates, garden and pond within the structure of their homes.

Apartment buildings are a newer concept to Kumogakure no Sato. Homes that are stacked one atop of another, which are limited in size and space, but are able to accommodate large numbers of people for a given area. Rent is cheaper here, so low-income families or single people usually live here. More of these have been built since the Gale Empire attack.

Kumogakure no Sato have ANBU or shinobis on patrol from 10 PM - 08 AM and 2 PM - 6 PM. Genins patrol the low-crime areas while Chuunins or ANBU's take care of the crime prone areas. It is not unusual for Chuunins or ANBU agents to partner up with Genins to cover a larger area, especially during the night.

Village market image.

Shopping district:

Kumogakure no Sato is a fairly modern village, which still holds great respects and beliefs in traditional values. The shopping district within Kumogakure is a place of trading, import, export and bargaining. Many shops are located here within this section of the village provide the various materialistic and consumer needs of the people.

Commoners, ninja and non-ninja alike can all be found here, shopping to their hearts content. Other services can be found here, that fulfill consumer needs. Maid cafés, hair salons, supermarkets and hotels can be found here in the shopping district as well.


Weather and climate in Kumogakure no Sato:

Kumogakure no Sato experiences unusual weather conditions that can't be found any other country. The reasons for this are the combination of height and location. The weather through out most the year consists of very mild, sunny-Mediterranean weather. The average temperature is roughly 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius). Winter and summer seasons allow this number to deviate from either 5 degrees Fahrenheit (-15 degree Celsius) to 80 degree Fahrenheit (27 degree Celsius). During spring and summer, Kumogakure experiences "thunder season". A time in which continuous thunder storms and rain pour upon the village. It lasts roughly 4-6 weeks straight. Kumogakure experiences "thunder days" through out the span of a normal year as well.

Because of these consistent weather conditions, Kumogakure excels in the use of raiton (thunder) based jutsus and techniques. The village has learned to adapt and accommodate to the conditions of Kaminari no Kuni. They have learned to harvest thunder as a source of energy and use the jutsus to power their technology.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

Kumogakure relations.

Our village has many different relations with other villages. Always check this section to see who are our comrades, neutral and our enemies. Although we may have conflict with another village, don't go around and pick a fight with enemy ninjas. Wars can may break out over such meaningless actions and many lives can be wasted. If in self defense, do what is necessary to protect yourself. Do not affiliate yourself over another village as well, for they might wined up back stabbing you and killing you when the opportunity arises.

The same may be applied to allied countries. Although we may be comrades on paper, this does not prevent a person from killing you anyway. You must be wise and always allow your guard to be up. We must also respect another villages secrets, just as they will do the same for us. BY NO MEANS, do you share information, secrets, jutsus, etc. with another villager, Even if they are allied with us. Our secrets are for us alone, and no one else.

Respect our allies and our enemies. They may be the ones to aid us during our most dire days. Always have your guard up and your mind prepared for anything when dealing with people who are not born in Kumogakure no Sato....


Allied villages:

*Hidden Sound Village.
*Hidden Leaf Village.
*Hidden Stone Village.
*Mo village.



Neutral Villages:

*Hidden Mist Village.
*Hidden Grass Village.
*Hidden Waterfall Village.
*Hidden Snow Village.
*Hidden Sand Village.
*Hidden Rain Village.


Enemy Villages:

N/A (Amazing right?)


Undeclared status:

**Moyoushi.
**Yabunkashou.
**Airon Nejiro.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

The shinobi of Kumogakure no Sato.

Within this section, one can find information regarding all types of shinobis within Kumogakure no Sato as well as special attire, traits and skills for said shinobis. Some class of shinobi may gain certain abilities and privileges that other may not have. The information here is not only here to protect the village, but yourself....


The Genin:

• You are free to roleplay, train, interact and/or take missions that are "C" ranked or lower. You need a Chuunin or Jounin to accompany you for missions that are "B" ranked or higher.
  
• Any location within Kumogakure no Sato may be roleplayed in, unless otherwise stated within the location itself.
  
• Genin are to abide to the rules and regulations of the village. Each location may have additional rules to them as well, and so they must be followed as well.
  
• The gate can only be entered and exited with the aid of ANBU. They will be RP-ed by me for entry and exits.
  
• Kumogakure shinobis are required to have an ID card with them during missions, visits to the Raikage tower and upon entering/exiting the gates. This can be disguised as a library card for example when not in use.
  
• If you desire to leave the village, for reasons other than mission, please inform the Raikage. If the Raikage does not recieve a notice of your leavings, then you can be marked as leaving the village without permission, and may be labeled as a missing ninja.

The Chuunin:

• You have the same privileges as any Genin, but have more privileges and freedom with regards to some restrictions.
  
• Unless otherwise stated, all Chuunin still have to follow rules and regulations within the village.
  
• Chuunins do not have to roleplay the use of ANBU during enter and exiting of the village. They may enter and exit on there free will.
  
• Chuunins can take "D"-"B" ranked missions without a partner. You need a Jounin to accompany you for missions that are "A" ranked or higher.
  
• Kumogakure shinobis are required to have an ID card with them during missions, visits to the Raikage tower and upon entering/exiting the gates. This can be disguised as a library card for example when not in use.
  
• Chuunins are free to roleplay in and out of the village out of there free will. Please inform the Raikage if you wish to leave the country.
• Kumogakure Chuunins and Jounins have a uniform that looks like this.

The Jounin:

• Jounins can take "D-"A" ranked missions without a partner. You need another Jounin to accompany you on "S" ranked missions.
  
• You may enter and exit the gate without assistance and lead others through the gate. If these people are non-Kumogakure shinobis or citizens, PM the Raikage first!
  
• You may roleplay anywhere within the village unless other restrictions are stated.
  
• Kumogakure shinobis are required to have an ID card with them during missions, visits to the Raikage tower and upon entering/exiting the gates. This can be disguised as a library card for example when not in use.
  
• Kumogakure Chuunins and Jounins have a uniform that looks like this.
  
• You may leave the country at any time. Prolonged absences without warning or contact may lead to a missing status however.

The ANBU:

• ANBU are open to the same rules and regulations as a Jounin.
  
• ANBU also have the power to halt/detain persons for reasons they feel needed.

The trusted non-ninja:

• Trusted non-ninja fall under the same rules and regulations as a Genin.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

Team rules and regulations.

»Introductions to team:

The pairing up of individuals to form a single cooperative unit is called a "team". This type of cooperative unity amongst a group of people has been practiced for many decades by many shinobi villages. It has been proven time and time again, that a group of people working together have a higher success rate in mission completion, and survival probability, then a lone shinobi. Groups of individuals working for a common cause allow for swifter and more accurate completion as well, making the concept behind teams very advantageous.

Unlike other villages here on the forum, Kumogakure goes about team formation and creation differently. Rather then allow the kage to pair individuals for teams, the process of team creation and formation is greatly stressed on the users themselves.

»How to form a team:

To be apart of a team is a privilege and an Honor. Its a merit of a persons willingness to cooperate and a sign that the lives of others can be entrusted to one an another. To be apart of a team, one must fulfill a set of simple requirements:

1) To begin a team, you must first role play meeting one another IC. To many times have people been paired up with each other OOC, and yet never meet up IC... »Start a thread stating "IC team meetings": Send private messages with one another or meet in one of the many location threads provided to the public. You must role play the experience of meeting up with each other, as it does give you a feel for a person's role playing style, a feel for a persons activity level and a persons cooperation level. If the Raikage/team directory does not see a thread in which people have roleplayed with each other and have agreed on forming a team, the team formation will not be honored. This must be an adequate amount of role playing as well. Simple 1 paragraphs posts will not suffice. You must post as if you were truly RP-ing the experience. 2) Do not ask about forming a team within the cloud village OOC board. Your request within the OOC board will be voided and you will be given a first warning. Repeated offenders will receive verbal warnings by staff. Once again, send PM's/roleplay IC. 3) Checking within the shinobi roster also helps. Many people desire teams, while others do not. The shinobi roster clearly states who wants a team and who does not. 4) Once a group have successfully role played an IC meeting and the formation of a team, please PM the Raikage a link to the IC meeting. The Raikage will personally green light the approval and will add the team into the Kumogakure team data base. 5) All teams are allowed thier very own OOC thread if need be. Once you have a team, your team my have a private thread, where you and your mates may post OOC talks, discussions and formulate plans, strategies and plots. Please set your own rules and regulations for your OOC thread. You don't want alot of outsiders posting in a team thread, and clutter important subjects and concept with spam. This thread must be made in the NFRP OOC Board. »Upon finally creating a team, be sure to do the following, which eases the responsiblites that comes with owning a team: Be sure to assign proper team leaders and second commander. A second in command is a must, just in case the team leader is unavailable due to various reasons. Be sure to give your team a name when green lighted and entered into the team data base. Set up proper meeting times with one another and get a feel for each others schedules. Again, the team OOC boards purpose. Setting up proper IIC times with each other as well, will also prove to be very useful. Your team may have a team logo if they wish. The logo will be placed as a link to your teams name, in the directory.

It is as simple as that.

»Additional rules:

• A team may consist of MAX four shinobis.
  
  
• A team may have four shinobis of any village rank, in any combination. Three Chuunins and one Genin, four Jounins, one Chuunin and three Genins, two Chuunins and two Genins or even all Genin. Its all up the users.
  
  
• If you wish to own a user control, NPC team, you may. However, be wary that this team cannot be used in any beneficial way, other then for RP-ing. A user cannot use NPC team mates for mission advancement or acceptance, or use them for battle purposes. Only for role playing purposes such as training.
  
  

»FAQ regarding teams:

SPOILER: Click to show

"Oh, I sent a PM to people, and they haven't replied yet! what do I do???"

»Well, in this case scenario, its a pretty clear indication that a person is very inactive and/or doesn't want a team. Do not be upset about it. Just hang tight for a little on your own then.

"I have zero tp. Don't people want to team up with me???

OR

"I Have Like.....700tp, yet no one wants to team up with me???

»Keep in mind that the team you pair up with are people you feel that you can trust. Sometimes, a team will be assigned a very difficult mission, which places team mates in harms way. Individuals are going to rely on their team mates to protect them and ensure their protection and survival. A person with low tp can leave people to assume that persons role playing skills are not very high, or they do not have much power to protect another during the heat of battle.

A large sum of TP is not a clear indicator of a persons role playing skills either. A person can have well over a thousand tp, yet won't be able to defend themselves or hold their own in a fight very well. People do often see this, and wish to stray away from a person like this.

In both case scenarios, the user is responsible for proving everyone wrong. Thus, the importance of roleplaying a meeting with a team IC is very important.

"Umm, Can I just do a mission with a person and like....not have a team?"

»Just ask a person who is free to do a mission with you. No team required.

Umm...Like, I see a team that already has alot of people...can't you just stick me with them?"

»No.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

Kumogakure banking.

¤Village donations:

The concept of charity is a very special - one which many hold dear and greatly respect. On many occasions, things are given to another person unconditionally. It is given by free choice, with nothing is asked in return. A given object does not have to be tangible one. A family gives to their children, a community gives to its people and a person gives to another.

When a person gives, they are giving from the kindness of their heart. A person who "gives" are in essence "giving back" as every act of charity never goes unrewarded. To give back to your community, your home land, your people, is a sign of care, respect and love. Therefore, your community, homeland and people will give back to you equally.

To aid Kumogakure in its growth and development, a donation system is instated. Donated money will be added to our treasury. The donations are used to strengthen defenses, buy specialized weapons or further the community as a whole. To donate, please copy the following sets of codes while posting in the Raikage's tower. The transaction will be completed there.


Giving to your village, will undoubtedly mean that your village will give back in due time. 


[b]Name:[/b] Your name.
[b]Amount of ryo given:[/b] Amount of money you wish to donate.
[b]Comments:[/b] Anything you'd like to say?
Village credit system:

Kumogakure no Sato has instated a credit system. This credit systems allows a person to borrow a sum of money from the villages treasury. This money can be used as you desired, but is expected to be paid back from you in due time. The money which you borrow will charged a small amount of interests as well. So do not borrow considerable amounts of money if you do not wish to pay the interests rate in the end. In addition, not all individuals will be given money to borrow. The village reserves the right to deny a persons request to borrow money.


Inability to repay the money will result in punishment accordingly.


In addition, only a certain amount of money will be given to a person.This dependens on who they are, their shinobi class, how long they have been a member of Kumogakure and their activity within the village.

Money can only be given to you by the Raikage. Said Raikage may hold exclusive right to deny desired transaction without explanation.

Rank/activity.	Genin.	Chuunin.	Jounin.	Kage/Sannin.
1+ month.	3,000.	4,500.	6,000.	Special.
2+ months.	5,000.	9,000.	15,000.	Special.
4 months.	15,000.	20,000.	30,000.	Special.
5 months.	30,000.	40,000.	50,000.	Special.
5+ months.	Special.	Special.	Special.	Special.

*Special = Specially desired amount of Ryo. IC decision by kage only*

• The interests in which you are charged will be the total sum of your money, plus .25 the amount you have taken out:

  Example:
  Billy the Chuunin borrows 5000 Ryo so that he may buy a great sword. He has promised to pay back his share of money one month later. His interest rate comes to:
  
  (5000 Ryo x .25) + 5000 Ryo borrowed = 6,250 Ryo that must be paid back

• The time in which you agree to pay back the money loaned will be decided IC.

[b]Name:[/b] Your name.
[b]Amount of ryo taken:[/b] Amount of money you wish to borrow.
[b]Comments:[/b] Anything you'd like to say?

¤Village withholdings:

Kumogakure is able to withhold money and various items for safe keeping if desired by its shinobis and trusted non-ninja. With a small initial fee, money and various objects may be held within the villages treasury; protected along side the villages own treasury and goods. In this ninja world, items can easily be taken and stolen during outside missions and trips, making the village withholding system a valuable asset to any ninja.

The process is rather simple, and easy to undergo. One must merely come the the village's tower with desired item(s) for withholding, and fill out a small form provided below. This is an IC, form that must be posted within the tower.

[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Desired items withheld:[/b]
[b]Desire Ryo withheld:[/b]
[b]Passed onto upon death:[/b]

»The user will be charged a one time 500 Ryo fee to hold unlimited amounts of money or items alongside the treasury. The fee buys the user a safety deposit box, which can't be touch by any other.

If the user is killed during battle and/or is unable to return to the village and is pronounced dead by the village, his/her said items may go onto a selected, non-npc character; to which they will claim the withheld items. If no one can claim the withheld items, then they become integrated into the villages treasury and will become property of Kumogakure.

Special thanks given:

Hotoka, Himiko, Ayame, Kuro, Raikou and Sita.