Merry Mermaids Inn.

[Lavender Hyuuga]

Merry Mermaids Inn.

Further inwards towards the forest, one will find the only place where you can rent room where you can sleep for the night. The Merry Mermaids Inn. For being a small town, this inn is rather large and seems to hold a surprising amount of people at all times. The Inn takes the shape of traditional japanese buildings, being sturdy with a somewhat curled roof. The material is mostly solid oak wood, and the colors are bright and inviting for anyone. At the corners of the roof, one can find a glass-like bubble which will have burning torchlight at night, letting travellers find their way even in the dark. Around the inn is a fifteen-feet tall stone-wall, meaning one must be allowed through the gates to enter the inn. These gates close late at night, to allow any residents the sleep that they so require.

Out back, one will find what appears to be an entrance leading down into a wine-cellar. Once you pass through the door, one will find it leading into a quite broad passage. This passage will take you further underground until you reach the real hideout of the Rogues.

[kojin]

The small village was just beginning what Benjā assumed was its daily clamor, something he had little interest; he merely wanted to rest his tired body. After much wandering he decided to simply ask for directions and a kind stranger pointed him in the right direction. He finally came to the large wall almost triple his height that had been described to him, cautiously he passed through the open gates, the sun slowly crawling higher into the sky. He slid the door open and was pleased at that much dimmer light within. The young man quickly seated himself at a table in a far corner of the room and retrieved his pipe from his coat, chewing the tip of it thoughtfully. He considered a drink, but even he knew it was much too early; in the end he decided to simply stretch out a little and relax.
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[Lavender Hyuuga]

Candlelight was aflame as the stranger entered the inn. Everywhere he looked he could see different people doing different tasks. The smell of alchohol mixed with sweets in the air made for a quite pleasent aroma. After Benjä had been sitting for a while, and likely found himself comfortable, he was approached by a waitress. "Excuse me sir, would you like to order something to drink?"[/b] Placing an ordering ticket onto his table, if he inspected the note carefully it would be stating that there was a certain someone that would like to meet him. Obey the Waitress..
"There may actually be a minor issue with that. Perhaps you could go check if everything is alright in the wine cellar? I am sure they'll allow you to have a bottle of the finest wine if you prove to be useful"[/b] With that she merely smiled warmly before returning to her waiting duties. It seemed a slight bit bizzare. Who would want to meet him, or even knew of who he was..?

[kojin]

Benjā had become quite comfortable in his seat all by his lonesome, the atmosphere of the inn suiting his current needs. He was just considering ordering a drink again when a waitress came up to him asking if there was anything he wanted while simultaneously sliding the ordering ticket onto his table. He was eager to see what they had to offer, but when his eyes ran over the slip of paper he could only see the words 'Obey the waitress', his eyes darted quickly from the ticket to the woman's face and back to the ticket. The waitress next words were almost just a buzz in the young man's head as he tried to recover from the false promise of a drink. His ears perked back up though with the offer of their finest bottle of wine for some help in the cellar, surely easy enough work for a former shinobi.

He rose from his seat once the waitress was gone, and looked around cautiously, it was beginning to seem a bit strange to the young man. The promise of a full bottle of wine managed to outweigh his paranoia though and he slowly made his way to the back of the inn, where he saw the only other door; and he hadn't noticed and wine cellar on his way in. He slid the door open and was immediately blinded by the sun shining brightly in eyes. After adjusting the new light he could see just ahead of him a small set of stairs leading underground, all the makings of a cellar. Benjā feet were swift as he descended the stairs rapidly before ending up back in a dimly lit room with several wooden racks, each holding large bottles filled with precious liquids. There didn't seem to be anyone around though, he was beginning to think he may have made a brash decision.
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[Lavender Hyuuga]

The racks of wine, a sweet smell of berries mixed in with alchohol, dust and old woodworks. It was thick in the air, like an overused parfume. The lighting was damp and darkened, and the few rays of sun that did make it down here colored the room green as it passed through the glass. There were a multitude of racks. In one it was were humid, almost humid enough to make his fingers went as he passed through. Others were dry enough to make even the harshest deserts seem humid.

It was here that he was slowly approached. A woman, wearing a dark dress, high heels and a belt around her waist. The skin was whiter than snow, and the lips more red than blood. The way she carried herself seemed almost sur-real. There were no sound of footsteps, and so it was obvious that she was an illusion of sorts. "..I see you found your way here. Do not be alarmed. It is merely a precaution.. We know about you, Benjä. We know everything. That which you desire can be yours.."[/b] The woman slithered around him seductively, almost touching him with the tips of her fingers...

"...Safety. Hidden from those that do not deserve to see. Treasures, beyond what even your dreams can imagine. Knowledge, from any era, time or place. Join us, and what you desire shall be yours. Leave us, and not a soul shall question your decision. Betray us, and your soul shall never make it to the afterlife... These are the whispers.. of the Rogues.." Parting her lips in a smile and pointing the way forward, the woman would slowly disappear from existance in the same manner that she had manifested. If Benjä decided to go forward, he'd find that an entire rack of wine would open up before him, revealing a passageway leading into the heart of the new Yabunkashou. The Rogue's Guild.

-- Entry Granted --

[kojin]

The young man was slightly taken aback when the ethereal woman entered out of seemingly nowhere, he found her beauty to be immediately unrivaled. It was a struggle for Benjā to stay focused on what he was being told as the woman coyly moved around him, her soft whispers eventually finding their way into the rogue's ears. He felt safer now though, if nothing else he'd be able to receive fleeting protection if the people from his homeland ever came looking for him, from this day forth he'd have to become friends with the shadows. He understood the hazards of joining these strange people as the woman vocalized the repercussions of betrayal. His loyalty was given, any secrets he made in his life would now be taken with him to his grave.

The wine rack in front of him had been moved away as the epitome of beauty faded away as quickly as she had arrived, the hideout of the Rogues had been revealed to him. Soon he'd have everything he desired.

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[Molokai]

SPOILER: Click to show

Assassinate a Delegate
Rank: B
IIC Length: Two days
Difficulty: Difficult
Objective: Kill a delegate who is residing in a manor within Kawa no Kuni.
Description: An unnamed person wants a message sent, kill a delegate in his own home and don't make it look like it was from natural causes.
Reward: 18,500 Ryo

{Mission Start}

(Enter)

Turin had never heard of the village or the Inn at which he was supposed to meet his contact for the job. It wasn't marked on his map, probably because it was such a minor village on the coast of the country. All he knew was that the town was called Yabunkashou, and it was on the southern coast of River Country, near the border of Wind Country. A generally southern direction, following one of the many rivers that ran parallel to the roads, eventually brought him some signs that the village he was searching for was nearby.

Upon his arrival, Turin was decidedly unimpressed. It was a fishing village, that was for sure. The whole place smelled of fish and all the people were dressed eerily similar. A bit of exploring revealed the harbor and the marketplace as the only places really worth seeing. Those, and the Inn that Turin was looking for.

It was approaching sunset when Turin finally found the Merry Mermaids Inn. The big stone door out front caused him to raise an eyebrow, but the atmosphere within was welcoming and comfortable. Clearly, this was a place that got a lot of visitors, which was unsurprising given the fact that it was a coastal town. This Inn was probably the single most profitable business in this whole place, and it was clear why just by looking around. Keeping his hood up, he moved swiftly to a corner booth to stop people from needlessly talking to him. It was mission time, and he wasn't interested in socializing right then.

After a time, Turin had ordered himself a drink in order to better blend in. Examining the room over the rim of his glass, he spied a man in a very dapper-looking suit come in and speak briefly with the barkeep. With a nod of the head from the bartender in Turin's direction, it became clear what the question was the suited man had been asking about. Without immediately saying a word, Mr. Suit came over to Turin's booth and sat down across from him as if they were old friends. Turin immediately identified him as the kind of person who held these sort of meetings often.

Deciding on playing the silent professional this time around, Turin sat there and waited for Suit to speak up first. He did, almost right away, saying, "Is it raining back home?" Turin almost laughed at the attempt at speaking in code. With some swift handseals beneath the table, Turin projected a genjutsu around them and took down his hood. To anybody but the two of them, they would appear to be talking about their favorite brews from the various places they've visited. The real conversation was very different.

"Yes, I'm the guy," Turin said in response to the poorly veiled question.
"Please, try to be discreet," Mr. Suit whispered through his teeth, "you never know who could be listening."
"Relax," chided Turin, "anybody listening to us will just think we're chatting about nonsense. Believe it or not, I have done this before." Mr. Suit's lips pursed for a second before deciding to carry on.
"Very well," he sighed, straightening his tie, "everything you need to know about the target is contained in this file," he produced a file from within his coat and laid it on the table, "his manor lies just a few miles outside of town. How soon do you think you'll have this finished?" Impatience was such an annoying quality in people. Turin took the file and made a show of flipping through it before saying,
"Tell the client that if he pays a rush fee, I can have it done tonight. If he wants to pay what was agreed on, it'll happen when it happens."

A brief staring contest ensued as the two men tested the poker face of the other. Mr. Suit blinked first, then got up with a huff and left. Clearly this was a man who had been to lots of these meetings, but hated every second of them. It wasn't until after the suit had left that Turin actually read the file. Kirin Medivh, what a strange name. Typical political fat cat, by the look of him. Soft face, graying hair, unimpressive exterior, a man who lives a life of plenty. The name, picture, and location of the manor were all that was given to him. Now his feigned reading of it seemed almost silly, since the actual reading only took a few seconds.

Still, he had what he needed to get started. A target and a location. Everything else he would learn through casing the location. Phase one, acquire target; complete. As he tucked the file away in his butt bag, he tossed up his hood again and headed for the door. Kirin Medivh, your time has come.

(Exit)

[She of the Mighty Bow-Gun]

CLAIRE VANDALINE I'LL WORSHIP LIKE A DOG AT THE SHRINE OF YOUR LIES I'LL TELL YOU MY SINS AND YOU CAN SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES OFFER ME THAT DEATHLESS DEATH GOOD GOD LET ME GIVE YOU MY LIFE On the back of this venator was her Rifle bow, Gargantuan clip with 2 slots of Boreworm arrows on its rack, razor fletched, a stabilizer attached for further distance capability by 10%. It weight 200lb draw. It was already loaded with an explosive tip razor fletched Bolt. On her left hip a pistol bow 60lb, loaded with a single Razor fletched bolt fitted with a goo tip. A 40lb standard recurve bow, loaded with a Forcefield explosive tip arrowhead bolt, razor fletched. Her hip quiver have another 5 1/2 slots of bolts inside. On her eyes were a pair of Thermal, night vision, times fifteen magnification. Of those 5 1/2 slots of bolts 1 slot have tipped with sting tips, one slot with 2 with Matakusi bolts tips, 3 additional exploding tip bolts, 1 slot of sting arrows, 1 slot of chaff arrow and the rest of her broad tips applied to the slot. Leaving roughly 1 1/2 slots of regular bolts. All of her specialized bolts razor fletched. This place, the Merry Mermaids it looked...uninviting. This whole place felt off and not in the way that she could pop off a few arrows and be done with it. It was something heavier but nothing the young girl could put her finger on. The door opened, well the gates first hopefully, to which she peered into the more interior aspect of the place and concluded that the look didn't match the feel. She was just paranoid, a little girl flying on the back of a large eagle at all hours of the day. With minimal interaction with people and a penchant for hunting down the infernal it was easy to see why someone as young as Claire could be an introvert. With the royal blue hook pulled up over her head she kept her features masked and pressed forward, seeking someone... anyone. All she needed to know was where the hell this place was. What was it's name? Perhaps a keeper at this place that called itself an Inn? She looked for that whole entertaining the prospect of...maybe taking a few nights here and there to relax. So far step one was just having a place to be dry, two a place to sleep and three maybe some security and food. Outside Krogger flew far up in the sky, 400 some odd meters, waiting for a command, something to tell him she required his presence. "Oi, Keeper, any rooms open around here?" She slammed a gloved hand down, unable to really put any gruff in her voice. Venator Passives SPOILER: Click to show Exploit Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can use their knowledge of a creature's weakness to deliver a driving and relentless assault against it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user successfully identifies all abilities and weaknesses of a creature using the appropriate Lore check, the user gains +5 Armour Points in TaiJutsu damage against that creature for 1 minute. If the user identifies the abilities and weaknesses of numerous creatures, the user is able to use this technique for every creature. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Improved Monster Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is obsessed with the abilities and weaknesses of Creatures. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user gains a sacred bonus on all skill checks to identify the abilities and weaknesses of Non Animal Lore creatures equal to 10 per Class Level. This technique replaces Monster Lore with the higher ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Pronounce Weakness Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can for an opponent up to 10 meters away to become vulnerable to a special quality of the user's choice. Special: --- Drawback: User cannot create more than one vulnerability at a time. Description: User forces an opponent within 10 meters to make a successful Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or it gains one vulnerability special quality of the user's choice. It cannot possess more than one such vulnerability at a time, and so if the creature already possesses one, this technique has no effect. The user can use this technique only once per day but it is only considered used if at least one opponent gains a weakness by the use of this technique. If a creature makes its save that creature is immune to the use of this technique for 24 hours. This curse effect cannot be dispelled but it can be removed with a Break Enchantment, Remove Curse, and even a Miracle quality. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Fearsome Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Enemies shaken by the user suffer additional penalties. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Any time the user causes an opponent to be shaken, increase the penalties for the shaken condition to -3 penalties on Saves, and -15 on skills. The loss of movements and handseals stay the same. Limit: Must be a Venator. ________ Combatless Judgment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Judgment may be activated without the need of combat. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: A Venator is no longer bounded by using a Judgment while in Combat. With this technique and by sacrificing 1 extra usage of Judgment per day allows the user to activate their Judgment abilities at any time, even if they are not in combat. Combatless Judgment have a set duration of 2 rounds per Class Level. Combatless Judgment must follow all other rules of the normal judgment rules. If a Battle occurs the user keeps their Judgment until the rounds end. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Extended Jugment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Combatless Judgment is extended. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When performing Combat Judgment the user extends the usage of Combatless Judgment by 2 rounds. User may learn this technique multiple times. Each time learned Combatless Judgment increases by 2 rounds. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Must know Combatless Judgment. Extended Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User's dedication knows no limit. Their wrath dies hard. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Add the number of Impeccable Will to the number of rounds per day that the user can use the Bane Ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Intimidating Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user's bane weapon strikes fear into their enemies. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Whenever the user performs a Dazzling display while their bane feature is active, the user has the ability to intimidate the creature that the Dazzling Display allows against creatures of the type the user's bane weapon currently affects. The target must make a Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or else it will become shaken. A creature that makes its save is immune to the effect of the user of this technique for 24 hours. Such creatures remain shaken while their bane feature is still active and effective against their creature type. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Longer Bane Duration Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Using Bane is an effective tool in the Venator's arsenal. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 2 rounds of Bane. Description: By studying holy texts and notes of older Venatores, they can increase the duration that Bane can be used in the day. Applies to Bane and Greater Bane. The number of rounds per day that Bane can be used is increased by +2. This technique can be learned multiple times. Each time learned Bane is increased by +2. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Extended Use Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator knows how to extend the duration of a Venator Jutsu. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user learns this, the user must select a single Jutsu which is limited to a number of rounds equal to the user's Class Level. The user can now use that Jutsu or ability equal to twice the normal amount than before. The user may learn this technique more than once but the user must choose a different ability each time. Limit: Must be a Venator.

[Lavender Hyuuga]

Venators were always troublesome. Their ideals of what was right and wrong thoroughly twisted to belong to a certain viewpoint. Their idea of righteous, evil and neutral usually a complete mess where anything they disagreed with would get smited. Perhaps the Rogues would've been reluctant to approach someone of her kind, if they knew what she truly was. Instead, a meeting chance was being set up, as the barkeep turned around to look at her.

Adrian Reeve, a young man with a pair of glasses, tall and slender with a well trained body, looked at the girl curiously. The way she was acting and the tone in which she was speaking, was as if she was attempting ot keep up a tough girl act, almost as if she expected to fit in more by acting in such a manner. Yet, if the girl took the time to look around, the Mermaid's Inn was, at least during daytime, more like a professional kitchen. Adrian met the girl with a genuine smile, as he spun around himself, juggling a couple of bottles, before in the blink of an eye serving her an alcoholic drink. At the bottom it was orange, turning more and more yellow the further up the glass she looked. Swimming around at the top was an olive. "A pretty young lass like you, looking for a room eh. Well, if you would be so inclined, you could always sleep in my room for the evening." Adrian attempted. He knew that for most average girls, he was a catch! It was obvious that there were countless women who had ended up with him in bed. The fact that this one was looking slightly underage didn't exactly bother him. Alas, as he saw her reaction, he picked a key out of a locked compartment behind him, a shelf hanging on the wall with all the keys for the rooms above inside them. It seemed that he had suffered a form of defeat.

"Stay for as long as you like. The rent is two-hundred Ryo a night for one of the standard rooms. Anything stolen or otherwise missing from the room upon your departure will be added to the bill. If you have any need of food, blankets or the like, see whoever is at the bar." How Adrian hated to be professional, but there were just some women that were harder to convince to have a good time, than others.

[She of the Mighty Bow-Gun]

CLAIRE VANDALINE I'LL WORSHIP LIKE A DOG AT THE SHRINE OF YOUR LIES I'LL TELL YOU MY SINS AND YOU CAN SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES OFFER ME THAT DEATHLESS DEATH GOOD GOD LET ME GIVE YOU MY LIFE She didn't quite have a response for any of this. In fact, she didn't have to reply he just kind of continued onward past that awkward point and fished for a key while her face was twisted into something reminiscent of a shocked yet disgusted face. She held that look for the longest and fished in her pocket for her measly coins. "Right, i'll just excuse myself over to uh---" With a swift twist on her heel she marched away towards the bar area. "Not creepy. Nope. Not at alllll." Trilling the last letter there she skittered up to the bar and pulling out a seat, stopping just before her bottom his the cushion. "Nope." She whispered quietly and just looked up at the barkeep. "I would just like something to eat. Surprise me, and a bottle of water if you would please." She smiled a bit, a half smile, hoping this guy wasn't a creep. With a curious flicker of her eyes she continued with a bit of unease "Might you know of any work that needs being done?" She muttered. This place wasn't bad looking, on the contrary quite nice, but maybe it was just the location and the creeper who wanted to sleep with a minor. Were there laws against that here? Oh man that could lead to anything... current affairs needed to be studied. Venator Passives SPOILER: Click to show Exploit Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can use their knowledge of a creature's weakness to deliver a driving and relentless assault against it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user successfully identifies all abilities and weaknesses of a creature using the appropriate Lore check, the user gains +5 Armour Points in TaiJutsu damage against that creature for 1 minute. If the user identifies the abilities and weaknesses of numerous creatures, the user is able to use this technique for every creature. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Improved Monster Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is obsessed with the abilities and weaknesses of Creatures. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user gains a sacred bonus on all skill checks to identify the abilities and weaknesses of Non Animal Lore creatures equal to 10 per Class Level. This technique replaces Monster Lore with the higher ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Pronounce Weakness Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can for an opponent up to 10 meters away to become vulnerable to a special quality of the user's choice. Special: --- Drawback: User cannot create more than one vulnerability at a time. Description: User forces an opponent within 10 meters to make a successful Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or it gains one vulnerability special quality of the user's choice. It cannot possess more than one such vulnerability at a time, and so if the creature already possesses one, this technique has no effect. The user can use this technique only once per day but it is only considered used if at least one opponent gains a weakness by the use of this technique. If a creature makes its save that creature is immune to the use of this technique for 24 hours. This curse effect cannot be dispelled but it can be removed with a Break Enchantment, Remove Curse, and even a Miracle quality. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Fearsome Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Enemies shaken by the user suffer additional penalties. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Any time the user causes an opponent to be shaken, increase the penalties for the shaken condition to -3 penalties on Saves, and -15 on skills. The loss of movements and handseals stay the same. Limit: Must be a Venator. ________ Combatless Judgment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Judgment may be activated without the need of combat. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: A Venator is no longer bounded by using a Judgment while in Combat. With this technique and by sacrificing 1 extra usage of Judgment per day allows the user to activate their Judgment abilities at any time, even if they are not in combat. Combatless Judgment have a set duration of 2 rounds per Class Level. Combatless Judgment must follow all other rules of the normal judgment rules. If a Battle occurs the user keeps their Judgment until the rounds end. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Extended Jugment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Combatless Judgment is extended. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When performing Combat Judgment the user extends the usage of Combatless Judgment by 2 rounds. User may learn this technique multiple times. Each time learned Combatless Judgment increases by 2 rounds. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Must know Combatless Judgment. Extended Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User's dedication knows no limit. Their wrath dies hard. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Add the number of Impeccable Will to the number of rounds per day that the user can use the Bane Ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Intimidating Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user's bane weapon strikes fear into their enemies. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Whenever the user performs a Dazzling display while their bane feature is active, the user has the ability to intimidate the creature that the Dazzling Display allows against creatures of the type the user's bane weapon currently affects. The target must make a Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or else it will become shaken. A creature that makes its save is immune to the effect of the user of this technique for 24 hours. Such creatures remain shaken while their bane feature is still active and effective against their creature type. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Longer Bane Duration Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Using Bane is an effective tool in the Venator's arsenal. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 2 rounds of Bane. Description: By studying holy texts and notes of older Venatores, they can increase the duration that Bane can be used in the day. Applies to Bane and Greater Bane. The number of rounds per day that Bane can be used is increased by +2. This technique can be learned multiple times. Each time learned Bane is increased by +2. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Extended Use Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator knows how to extend the duration of a Venator Jutsu. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user learns this, the user must select a single Jutsu which is limited to a number of rounds equal to the user's Class Level. The user can now use that Jutsu or ability equal to twice the normal amount than before. The user may learn this technique more than once but the user must choose a different ability each time. Limit: Must be a Venator.

[Lavender Hyuuga]

The Barkeep was an older gentleman, who seemed much calmer in his stature than the receptionist, Adrian. Looking down at the little lady with the warmest of smiles on his lips, Claire had come upon one of the main figures within the inn. The only sensation one would get forom him, was that of an honest and caring old man.
"Welcome, Welcome! Would you like a cup of tea? Oooh, we have the best tea of anywhere!" There was a slight southern-esque accent to the way he was speaking, and his tone was filled with wonder and joy. He must've really liked tea.

"A job, hmmh? We've got plenty of jobs. The question is, if any of the jobs would fit you. See, when there is trouble between two parties, Yabunkashou often gets a hush hush tip that there's work to be done, for great rewards. Often, these missions would be considered evil by those they are taken against. Stealing resources, medicine, herbs.. but for the sick heir of a powerful clan, it would be considered a neccesity to survive. So it is at your discression if we have work for you or not. We only present the tips to travellers, the rest is up to your morals."

[She of the Mighty Bow-Gun]

CLAIRE VANDALINE I'LL WORSHIP LIKE A DOG AT THE SHRINE OF YOUR LIES I'LL TELL YOU MY SINS AND YOU CAN SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES OFFER ME THAT DEATHLESS DEATH GOOD GOD LET ME GIVE YOU MY LIFE This man was a pleasant soul, very much the tempered spirit that she would expect from one of a more elderly status. He offered tea and she lit up instantly, nodding vigorously, smiling the first real smile she had since leaving the land of Suna. She ordered just that, piping hot and freshly brewed she hoped, kicking her leg out in a very seldom moment of self reflection. It was nice to have a little change of pace now, relax maybe. But those missions, they sounded shady, like she would have to do something underhanded. Now she was not opposed to that, not in the slightest, hell she had to do a few unsavory acts for a child but she did have one condition to these missions "As long as I am not killing some innocent woman or child to procure something for the sake of another life, then I am fine playing robin Hood for someone for the right price." Her bright blue eyes sparked and revealed a bit of the true conviction in those words. her bright magenta hair probably a mess from her constant flight. Venator Passives SPOILER: Click to show Exploit Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can use their knowledge of a creature's weakness to deliver a driving and relentless assault against it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user successfully identifies all abilities and weaknesses of a creature using the appropriate Lore check, the user gains +5 Armour Points in TaiJutsu damage against that creature for 1 minute. If the user identifies the abilities and weaknesses of numerous creatures, the user is able to use this technique for every creature. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Improved Monster Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is obsessed with the abilities and weaknesses of Creatures. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user gains a sacred bonus on all skill checks to identify the abilities and weaknesses of Non Animal Lore creatures equal to 10 per Class Level. This technique replaces Monster Lore with the higher ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Pronounce Weakness Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can for an opponent up to 10 meters away to become vulnerable to a special quality of the user's choice. Special: --- Drawback: User cannot create more than one vulnerability at a time. Description: User forces an opponent within 10 meters to make a successful Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or it gains one vulnerability special quality of the user's choice. It cannot possess more than one such vulnerability at a time, and so if the creature already possesses one, this technique has no effect. The user can use this technique only once per day but it is only considered used if at least one opponent gains a weakness by the use of this technique. If a creature makes its save that creature is immune to the use of this technique for 24 hours. This curse effect cannot be dispelled but it can be removed with a Break Enchantment, Remove Curse, and even a Miracle quality. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Fearsome Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Enemies shaken by the user suffer additional penalties. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Any time the user causes an opponent to be shaken, increase the penalties for the shaken condition to -3 penalties on Saves, and -15 on skills. The loss of movements and handseals stay the same. Limit: Must be a Venator. ________ Combatless Judgment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Judgment may be activated without the need of combat. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: A Venator is no longer bounded by using a Judgment while in Combat. With this technique and by sacrificing 1 extra usage of Judgment per day allows the user to activate their Judgment abilities at any time, even if they are not in combat. Combatless Judgment have a set duration of 2 rounds per Class Level. Combatless Judgment must follow all other rules of the normal judgment rules. If a Battle occurs the user keeps their Judgment until the rounds end. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Extended Jugment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Combatless Judgment is extended. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When performing Combat Judgment the user extends the usage of Combatless Judgment by 2 rounds. User may learn this technique multiple times. Each time learned Combatless Judgment increases by 2 rounds. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Must know Combatless Judgment. Extended Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User's dedication knows no limit. Their wrath dies hard. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Add the number of Impeccable Will to the number of rounds per day that the user can use the Bane Ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Intimidating Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user's bane weapon strikes fear into their enemies. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Whenever the user performs a Dazzling display while their bane feature is active, the user has the ability to intimidate the creature that the Dazzling Display allows against creatures of the type the user's bane weapon currently affects. The target must make a Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or else it will become shaken. A creature that makes its save is immune to the effect of the user of this technique for 24 hours. Such creatures remain shaken while their bane feature is still active and effective against their creature type. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Longer Bane Duration Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Using Bane is an effective tool in the Venator's arsenal. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 2 rounds of Bane. Description: By studying holy texts and notes of older Venatores, they can increase the duration that Bane can be used in the day. Applies to Bane and Greater Bane. The number of rounds per day that Bane can be used is increased by +2. This technique can be learned multiple times. Each time learned Bane is increased by +2. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Extended Use Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator knows how to extend the duration of a Venator Jutsu. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user learns this, the user must select a single Jutsu which is limited to a number of rounds equal to the user's Class Level. The user can now use that Jutsu or ability equal to twice the normal amount than before. The user may learn this technique more than once but the user must choose a different ability each time. Limit: Must be a Venator.

[Lavender Hyuuga]

Chuckling ligthly at her response, he held onto his stomach as he almost dropped to the floor laughing. It was clear that he was a genuine person. Either case, shaking his head while still chuckling, he procured a scroll from underneath the bar.

SPOILER: Click to show

Mist Opportunities (Possibly IM)
Rank: B
IIC Length: Two days
Difficulty:
Hard
Objective: Kill the merchant.
Description: A merchant has been establishing a trade route between the country of lightning and the country of water, sailing several ships through dangerous and contested waters. It is believed by some that he, Miyamoto Genryuusai, is assisting Kirigakure in establishing a dominion on all trade taking place by sea. Neighboring countries are concerned that this influx of tax-money could be the beginning of heavier militarisation of Kirigakure, and thus the Rogue's have been hired to put an end to this merchant. Beware, however. Kirigakure certainly knows that this merchant would be targetted for elimination. They may send protection.
Reward: 14,000 Ryo

"This here mission could be an attempt at stopping future conflicts. Or it could be an attempt to start conflicts. The judgement is up to you." With that, he folded his arms over his chest and smiled brightly at her, beaming almost like a sun. What Claire was sent out to do, was killing. Yet, it was also clear, that if a dominion was placed upon trading in that area, it could cause ripples through the economy for several countries. It could escalate, and cost far more than one life. Whichever way she judged it, it would be up to her. It was in gray zone...

[She of the Mighty Bow-Gun]

CLAIRE VANDALINE I'LL WORSHIP LIKE A DOG AT THE SHRINE OF YOUR LIES I'LL TELL YOU MY SINS AND YOU CAN SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES OFFER ME THAT DEATHLESS DEATH GOOD GOD LET ME GIVE YOU MY LIFE That was very vague, too vague almost, it was that description that finally shew a light on exactly the type of place this was now. It would mean a whole lot of back tracking and expended time just to make sure her involvement didn't bring distress to the wrong side. Was there a wrong side? A fight at sea would put her at an extreme advantage. Did the merchant have to die if he just... disappeared? Maybe she could take him to Suna and strand his ass in the desert, a nice vacation from his homey area on the waters. "I'll...fuck." The light weight of her pouch spoke for her "Yeah sure, why not. I've no care about Kirigakure, could prove interesting in the future."Interesting as in having her ass hunted down indefinitely. Good thing she only traveled by air if it could be done. Venator Passives SPOILER: Click to show Exploit Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can use their knowledge of a creature's weakness to deliver a driving and relentless assault against it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user successfully identifies all abilities and weaknesses of a creature using the appropriate Lore check, the user gains +5 Armour Points in TaiJutsu damage against that creature for 1 minute. If the user identifies the abilities and weaknesses of numerous creatures, the user is able to use this technique for every creature. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Improved Monster Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is obsessed with the abilities and weaknesses of Creatures. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user gains a sacred bonus on all skill checks to identify the abilities and weaknesses of Non Animal Lore creatures equal to 10 per Class Level. This technique replaces Monster Lore with the higher ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Pronounce Weakness Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can for an opponent up to 10 meters away to become vulnerable to a special quality of the user's choice. Special: --- Drawback: User cannot create more than one vulnerability at a time. Description: User forces an opponent within 10 meters to make a successful Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or it gains one vulnerability special quality of the user's choice. It cannot possess more than one such vulnerability at a time, and so if the creature already possesses one, this technique has no effect. The user can use this technique only once per day but it is only considered used if at least one opponent gains a weakness by the use of this technique. If a creature makes its save that creature is immune to the use of this technique for 24 hours. This curse effect cannot be dispelled but it can be removed with a Break Enchantment, Remove Curse, and even a Miracle quality. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Fearsome Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Enemies shaken by the user suffer additional penalties. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Any time the user causes an opponent to be shaken, increase the penalties for the shaken condition to -3 penalties on Saves, and -15 on skills. The loss of movements and handseals stay the same. Limit: Must be a Venator. ________ Combatless Judgment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Judgment may be activated without the need of combat. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: A Venator is no longer bounded by using a Judgment while in Combat. With this technique and by sacrificing 1 extra usage of Judgment per day allows the user to activate their Judgment abilities at any time, even if they are not in combat. Combatless Judgment have a set duration of 2 rounds per Class Level. Combatless Judgment must follow all other rules of the normal judgment rules. If a Battle occurs the user keeps their Judgment until the rounds end. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Extended Jugment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Combatless Judgment is extended. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When performing Combat Judgment the user extends the usage of Combatless Judgment by 2 rounds. User may learn this technique multiple times. Each time learned Combatless Judgment increases by 2 rounds. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Must know Combatless Judgment. Extended Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User's dedication knows no limit. Their wrath dies hard. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Add the number of Impeccable Will to the number of rounds per day that the user can use the Bane Ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Intimidating Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user's bane weapon strikes fear into their enemies. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Whenever the user performs a Dazzling display while their bane feature is active, the user has the ability to intimidate the creature that the Dazzling Display allows against creatures of the type the user's bane weapon currently affects. The target must make a Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or else it will become shaken. A creature that makes its save is immune to the effect of the user of this technique for 24 hours. Such creatures remain shaken while their bane feature is still active and effective against their creature type. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Longer Bane Duration Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Using Bane is an effective tool in the Venator's arsenal. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 2 rounds of Bane. Description: By studying holy texts and notes of older Venatores, they can increase the duration that Bane can be used in the day. Applies to Bane and Greater Bane. The number of rounds per day that Bane can be used is increased by +2. This technique can be learned multiple times. Each time learned Bane is increased by +2. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Extended Use Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator knows how to extend the duration of a Venator Jutsu. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user learns this, the user must select a single Jutsu which is limited to a number of rounds equal to the user's Class Level. The user can now use that Jutsu or ability equal to twice the normal amount than before. The user may learn this technique more than once but the user must choose a different ability each time. Limit: Must be a Venator.