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Sorry about the spelling errors my auto correct was working against me on that one here are the corrections for the sentences I messed up " showing no signs of fatigue "
"he looked forward to seeing the village he had heard of "
Post by Ancestor Febrie on May 18, 2014 15:13:52 GMT -7
The black coated person arrived by the cable car when it was put into service once again. For now the Mo army has pushed back the Take army far enough to temporarily allow hired help into the village. The guards thought this visitor was one of them, after all their people have put up a notice in the country's inns. "Welcome person, what brings you here?" the guard only dressed in his red cloak and and pants approached the stranger. He looked like he had some weapons with him, normally the guards would ask everyone to leave their weapons here but the situation was different, they were under attack and their visitors needed tools to protect themselves. However if this visitor had a hostile intent the guard would quickly react with his spear which was always in his hand.
OOC: Don't worry about the spelling error, you can just edit your old post, not after someone posted after you though. Always when another person hasn't posted yet.
As the wind pushed his purple hair back and forward he saw no reason to move it out of the way as his dark violet and purple expresionless eyes watched a fellow warrior weilding a spear comming towards him his usuall reaction would be to enter a fighting stance but he saw no need as he had completley come in piece he took a slight bow before he cleared his throat and spoke in a very calm and smooth tone I am Kurai kyōki but most people know me as Rogue blade I am a samurai traveler and I come seeking permission to join this village
As he said that a shiver ran down his spine since he knew he had failed to keep in his psychotic side due to excitement ...whenever it came out it would be quite clear as his hair slighlty got more ruffled up and his eyes became a darker shade of purple these where all subtle changes that a normal person would never see only a trained eye would pick up the sudden change and Kurai hoped the gaurd wouldn't notice it as a new facial expression took over his face it had no name but if there was a facial expression for blood thirsty that would definitley be it ...as his psychotic side forced him to spit out the truth I'm honestly looking for some ass to kick! I have heard this village is in a battle of some sort and that would be the perfect place for me to be so I can get some action! plus with all the kenjutsu practisioners here me and my swords would get perfect practice the psychotic outbirst was quickly contained as he regained his calm tone and hoped the gaurd noticed nothing at all
Post by Ancestor Febrie on May 19, 2014 7:05:32 GMT -7
The guard looked at him while the man was explaining himself but began to laugh when he said he wanted to join the village. "Young man this is of course possible but it'll be up to the Duchess and how you handle yourself." he informed the guy, wouldn't want him to think it was that easy. Suddenly the guy showed another side of him, a darker perhaps, the guards were used to danger and this one had a gut feeling, he frowned at the sight of this persons facial expression. He then sprouted what was on his mind. "I'm honestly looking for some ass to kick! I have heard this village is in a battle of some sort and that would be the perfect place for me to be so I can get some action! plus with all the kenjutsu practisioners here me and my swords would get perfect practice". The guard looked at him carefully, it was true they needed some hired bodies and this one could easily provide it "Understood, you may enter." the gates behind him opened just enough for the samurai to enter then closed.
With his polite and original personality back in full control he regained his posture, his hair returning to what it was and his tone became smooth and relaxed once more he noticed that his other half had done or said something he wouldn't classify as appropriate but he knows it has the same goals as him and even though it has rather aggressive and un-conventional methods of reaching it would never harm anyone who wasn't a threat or enemy as he saw the gates open he said Thank you in a rather relaxed and calm tone and took a slight bow before calmly walking in ...
Post by Ancestor Febrie on Jun 19, 2014 14:29:06 GMT -7
The Duchess passed through the gates without any incident. She could see the damage those siege engines did to it and before going down with the cable car she checked if someone ordered repairs yet. She also ordered a messenger to find a few people for her, they were to rendezvous on the foot of the mountain.
Post by Skulking Shinzu on Jun 21, 2014 5:36:49 GMT -7
Zuruel grimaced at the damaged surroundings. More specifically, his focus appeared to be on the cable car, which he hoped was still in a sturdy enough condition to transport him. With his eyes carefully inspecting the durability of the cables, the teen passed by the guards who would allow him access to the vehicle upon showing his Mo citizenship documents.
Walking around the peaks, off to the lift Celes followed those who she had been asked to follow, todays mission was a big one, but recent damage was still visible, and she wondered when things would get fixed. the peaks looked like a mess. and it didn't feel like the safest way down. After handing over her papers showing that she was a Mo citizen she had been allowed passage, and followed Zuruel and the duchess.
Direction Sense Rank: "E" Skill: Skill Effect: There are people who always seem to know where they're going as if they had an inner compass. Special: Drawback: --- Description: Can be learned by an Animal. There are people who always seem to know where they're going as if they had an inner compass. The character with this skill is just such a person. They have an innate sense about which direction is north, south, east, west, etc. They need no compass. They also can read the stats and use them to navigate by, although they know nothing about navigating on the seas. They can read signs as well, using such information as the direction a river flows or which side a tree moss is growing on, in order to get a sense of where they are. Look in Task Skills thread found in the Skills and Traits Index for more information. Each time learned user gets 2 die roll to increase the skill. Limit: ---
0000 // 0005
The trek to Mo Village would go on for kilometers through the virid forest expanses of Fire Country. My movements had been supplemented by numerous Shunshin, but even then, it was more than a day's journey to the far off village. Knowing the location of the place thanks to my Hi Kuni regional map, I knew in which direction to head--towards the southeast. As I moved further away from the inland, I began to notice changes in the geography of the land, as mountain ranges began to rise towards the east and the forest lands began to turn into plainlands. After I had trained a bit of Fire Style near the lowest indicated river in Hi no Kuni, I followed the end of the basin down into deep coves that required me to climb towards the highest of trees to pass through. I had no boat nor the Art of Water Walking to aid me in crossing the river so I had to stick to the upper treeline as my Body Flickers carried me towards my destination.
Every once in a while, I noticed different markings and man-made posts that indicated that my direction had been true and that I was indeed on the right path to Mo Village. Apparently the place was amid the peaks of Mount Duron, and as the place came into view, I noticed several buildings and a small lift that went skyward--this had to be the right place.
"Welcome to the bottom of Duron!" a man said, walking towards me as he waved his hand in acknowledging my presence. My weapons lay concealed within my butt bag: I would have no need to attack this man with kunai, shuriken or explosive tags. I didn't even have a reason to lash at him with my tanto or claw and gauntlet combination. The fan that I kept on my person wasn't even a fighting weapon, it held historical ties that connected my inception to some age old ichizoku that I knew not of. I would only lift my hand towards the man as he came to meet me.
"Are you seeking entrance into the Iron City of Mo?" I nodded. "Then you must follow me over towards the skylift--be sure to give me every weapon that you have... we don't want any trouble in our village." I would follow the man and comply to his commands. I had no reason to sneak any weapons in with me, so I handed him my entire inventory before he prompted the others to prepare the lift. My gaze shifted upwards towards the snowy peak of the mountain and I could already begin to feel the chilling eastern winds that came from my advancing elevation and current of the ocean that lay against the backside of the mountain range. The usual fee for riding the lift had been expunged, so I was left free to covet my 4000 ryo. Turning my head to the north and south, I noticed guard towers that stood out prominently against the stark skies. I had scaled the mountain side to reach the Iron Wall--I was now inside the Village of Mo.
The man that accompanied me up the mountain approached several guards that appeared curious as to why I had ventured so far south to this region of Hi.
"I am looking for work." my reply had been a simple one that indicated that I had no other reason to be within these massive walls. But I did have an ulterior purpose: to find answers.
The Grips Rank: "E" Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary Effect: The user learns how to grip their weapons through two types of Grips, the Handle Grip, and the Blade Grip. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Handle Grip: While throwing a weapon from the handle keep it centered if center of balance is possible. If not then hold it at the end of the handle. Balance is key. The thumb should be resting against the inside of the handle while the remaining fingers curl around it. When you throw the item travels vertically leading to the best speed and hitting power for long distances. When throwing by the blade, grip the item at the end of the blade with the thumb parallel with the blade. The rest of the fingers curl against the opposite side. Limit: Must be a Throwing Specialist.
0000 // 0005
Back down the side of the mountain went the skylift that held me and the guide. Once we had reached the bottom of the snowy capped Village, I was able to retrieve my entire inventory of weapons. My butt bag hadn't seemed to lost a pound as I registered the weight and number of items inside it with a calculating eye. Truly, my approximation skills had been increasing.
As I ventured away from the cold place back into the forests of the land of Fire, I pulled a kunai from out of my ninja tool pouch. The way that I had held it was from the handle; my fingers curled into a fist as I gave the weapon a quick weave through the air in a slicing manner. From this sort of grip, I could wield it as I would my tanto, which I also gripped in a similar fashion. Had I loosened my clutched grip, then I could easily throw the thing probably far. Given the strength that I would have to put into the throw, and the simple grip appliance, I'd say it would go about ten meters without proper practice.
Next, as moved past the realms of Otakufu-Gai and just below the tips of Konohagakure, I gathered several shuriken within my right hand. Each one would fit in between the open spaces in my hand, giving my three shuriken per hand.With a quick flick of the wrist, I flung one forward, anxious to test my grip on these throwing stars. One whirled left, the other right. I had terrible aim. It was like I wasn't even trying, honestly. I just wanted to get a feel of the grip of steel on flesh; with but two shuriken remaining from the six, I placed them between each fore-finger and thumb. Here had been a more suitable position to throw these projectiles. Deftly, my hand wavered through the air, releasing on ninja star into the bark of a tree. In another movement, I would hurl the other, looking to propel its movement via chakra. The blade cut through small, thin branches before becoming lodged in a tree some four meters away. It was impressive what I could do when I put my mind and spirit into it. Carefully I continued to tread through the lands, well away from the Mount of Duron that lay in the lower east of the Fire Country.
Post by moianassistant on Nov 1, 2014 20:29:06 GMT -7
Twilna and Raena, her litle girl exited the gate and gave the slip showing permission to the guards who smiled at the assistant as she and her daughter unfurled their wings and flew off into the distance toward the Hidden Village of Leaf.
It was quite some time since Marika has been home. The Mt. Duron looked just like when she left it. Marika has been evacuated when the war with Take broke out and now it seems like everything was repaired if it was destroyed. The war was still far from concluded however their forces weren't besieged anymore. She wondered how many soldiers died, usually Mo dominated on the field of battle but their style was old fashioned, if a more modern army attacked who knows. The idol looked at Haru "This is Mt. Duron, the capital is up there." she pointed at the peak. "You'll have to leave your weapons with the gate guards but they'll be returned when you leave. We do not let strangers carry their own weapons in our territory, of course you're free to buy your own at the local shops." she tried to explain what will be asked of him at the checkpoint.
Suzume walked fast ahead, she was the quiet type type. Finally in front of them a station for cable car appeared, all the ticket machines were saying "Out of order" in truth they haven't charged since forever, as far as she could remember. Mt. Duron was happily looking down on them, the city would be located in the middle of it's peak inside a crater. The three would take a car up top, the view would be stunning for the ninja. The way up took around 15 minutes with a fast going car, the higher they went the windier it got and more white showed up, the mountain still sported snow. The car stopped at the peak, a small station lead towards a checkpoint which was just a small booth. Two tall looking guards greeted them, they saluted Suzume. Each wearing a red cloak, short pants and high boots. Their chests had a bronze armor matching with a bronze corinthian helmet, they were holding a bronze shield with their respected clan marks painted on them and a long spear.
Both recognized the idol and saluted as well. Haru however was gazed upon, one guard stepped forward towards him "What is your purpose of visit?" he asked and shoved a brochure in his hand. The thing would have a few hotspots inside the capital and a notice about remembering to relinquish weapons to the guards. Suzume went on ahead since she didn't have to be checked, the guards up ahead would open their massive gate made from iron which has the village name embedded into it. By estimate the wall's height is tremendously high (500 meters) and has a moderate thickness of 200 meters. In the course of history the walls were never conquered by force. High on the walls were guard towers spaced on the entire wall. Each tower would contain 5 guards looking below the towers and doing their other duties. "So, what do you think?" Marika asked Haru, it would certainly look more impressive to the outsiders than a citizen.
Post by Harukiyo 強, 癒 on Mar 24, 2015 8:57:57 GMT -7
Enter;
Harukiyo was impressed for sure. The place was unlike any place he has visited, which was not much, for he had never left Ame no Kuni. Anyway, Harukiyo was surprised more and more by the size and height of the rocky mountains that involved the place.''So this is where you were raised?'' — the place seemed to be somewhat noble, Haru began to wonder; So, is she really important in here? This captain who saved us from that fight seems to extremely value Marika-chan, after all, is she only an idol or is she the daughter of a king around here?Damn, where am I getting myself into? —"This is Mt. Duron, the capital is up there." — Marika points up to a peak, where Harukiyo lifts his violet eyes to. It amuses him, he remains silent, admiring the size of the peak. "You'll have to leave your weapons with the gate guards but they'll be returned when you leave. We do not let strangers carry their own weapons in our territory, of course you're free to buy your own at the local shops." — Guess if she's important and I'm with her, no problem with that, no one will dare fuck with me, I guess.
They arrive in a cable car station, all cars look like they are not working. It was possible to read ''Out of Order'' on all ticket machines. That made Haru somewhat confused, but soon noticed that the ticket was not of importance and that with the captain of pink hair, they could take a cable car that would cross over the many mountains. Haru had never been so far from the ground, the height was huge and made him somewhat nervous, he did not like what was going on and it became clear from the expression on the face of the young blonde, who was sweating. Either way, the scenery was very beautiful, a pity that Haru was afraid of heights. The higher they were going, Haru was getting more nervous, the wind started to whistle against the cable car's window and he could see pure white snow upon all the visible mountains.
The cable car stopped on the ridge that Marika said to be the Mt. Duron, the station where they landed lead the trio to the two guards. One of them gives Haru a brochure, he reads and remembers that Marika had told him that it would not be possible to proceed with weapons. He proceeded to get stripped, handing one of the guards all of his equipment, a pair of steel claws, shurikens, kunais and also his greaves, wha the guards told Haru to be a possible weapon, so that he could freely enter the village of his friend, Marika-chan. Upon entering, more surprises, not just the outside showed tall structures, but also, within the village he could see walls from a tremendament height, almost five hundred feet high.
Harukiyo remains stationary after entering through the gates, looking up, he checks everything around, but always looking up, it seems that Haru was really enjoying it at that moment. For a second, he recalled that his village also had large buildings, several of Amegakure buildings are a hundred feet high, but nothing could compare to the grandeur of Mo.
Last Edit: Mar 24, 2015 8:58:31 GMT -7 by Harukiyo 強, 癒
Marika has noticed the shinobi was uneasy with heights, he was slightly sweating earlier. Haru complied and left his weapons with the guards, they were stored in a warehouse nearby the checkpoint. They would soon pass the gates and various smells would come at their noses, some not so pleasant. Near the gate was a small barracks where sweating men almost wearing nothing except for their short pants were fighting each other very brutally. Many of the guards had nasty scars on their bodies, "it was kind-off a trophy for them though." Marika explained as it would seem strange for other people. "My people are rough you see." they turned around the corner towards another small building, it smelled like bird poop everywhere. "This is the Ziz pen they are keeping their bird rides in." of course she would forget to explain what a Ziz was.
Haru would however see one very soon, the large eagle, larger than any he would have seen took off from the ground with it's guard rider on it's back. Next they were passing ordinary taverns for travelers and other shady entertainment businesses such as casinos. Marika didn't have any comment about those but Suzume did "You'll most likely like this area, most outsiders do." she said a bit with a sour voice. "Next time be more secretive about who you are kid, the world isn't a walk in a park." she gave him an advice for next time. It was true he could have left his headband at his village, that's how Suzume knew other shinobi did when leaving their villages for whatever. They entered a park area with pine trees and others that didn't have leaves fall during winter, this block was dedicated towards preserving natural beauty and environment sect.
The group would pass through many unnamed areas until they were almost at the end of this wall, another wall connected the next section. A large fort began to draw in the horizon. "We're here, the Fort Al-Meid, pretty much where I'll be getting my mission." she finished the tour with those words, it wasn't really a tour though. They entered through the gates guarded again by two guards, they looked more heavily armoured than those before.
Post by Harukiyo 強, 癒 on Mar 25, 2015 12:57:02 GMT -7
"My people are rough you see." — Harukiyo noticed many civillians and guards had nasty scars as he walked to the insides of the village alongside Marika. Haru got impressed once again, he didn't expect guards to fly around with giant eagles as if their eagles are mountable, in fact, they were. Nothing else catched the teenager wearing a violet robe. Passing by many casinos, taverns, restaurants, they eventually reach a fort.
It has been just a few days yet here they were again. Marika got her own annual mission which seemed like a chore this time, how is she going to look for a ninja village anyways. There were so many, first she will have to do some research on the villages, for that she has received a few notes from Suzume. The note told her the customs of shinobi, not all of them and how they acted in certain situations. Well, I have a shinobi to study anyways. she looked at Haru, he was pretty weak compared to the KMP Chief they met some time ago but still might be stronger than her.
The journey towards the gate was an easy one, they passed by the same places like last time, the guards would return Haru's belongings and let them enter the cable car. Marika read the notes there, she will have to ask the shinobi some questions later when on the road. "Alright, we could take the route we took last time but it seems dangerous. Or we could hire armed escort, there are always mercenaries in the surrounding settlements." she honestly thought hiring guards would be safer but it would mean they were announcing "We're here." to the world. Whichever they decide has to be quick.