Main Arc 02: The Approaching Storm

[Tsumuro]

Rise of the Mask Army

The Vizards originate from the Army of Masks. They were the first Vizards, created long ago before the Great Hollow War. The original Vizards were, for all intents, Shinigami that grew fed-up with the Gotei and Seireitei's methodology. Many Shinigami just went rogue, some simply disappearing. But one, long ago, decided he'd had enough and wanted a way to stand up to the Central 46. Now the Army of Masks are back. And though their methods still remain unknown, they have brought forth a new threat with them. Those who lost control to keep their inner hollows in check have become destabilized. These Hollowfied Vizard were later termed as 'The Fallen' amongst the former brethren within the Army of the Masks and were the greatest threat to the factions.

 

[Orichisama]

Revival of the Espada

Those who have gained the title of the strongest amongst all hollow become an "Arrancar", removing their masks in order to take up a zanpaktou. Now a new army has been assembled within Te'thiala de Templos of Hueco Mundo, where the new perfected and proved Arrancar are born to serve in the new Espada army. Unlike their predecessors, these Espada are lead by no other than the Hollow King himself. Each of them have a common goal among one another. One that can only be reached by proving loyalty to the great Hollow King who's perfected their transformations thus making the previous espada and arrancar before them, obsolete.  

[Reon9]

Return of the Quincy

For a long time, Quincies have been known as the fearsome spirit bow wielders of the human world. They resided in the shadows, hidden from the world, they cultivated their powers and reached greater heights which brought forth the advent of the different house of fighting that the Quincy of today use. Now with the recent uprising of the other forces of the worlds, the four main Quincy houses have risen after many years of laying low. The time for the Quincy to rise to glory has come.  

[Tsumuro]

Betrayal & Revenge

The Central 46 has fallen, and the 14th Division has been destroyed. The Gotei 13 are now preparing themselves for the utmost. Of all the factions the shinigami have their hands full. With betrayal sparking from every corner, they are forced to tighten their security at utmost necessary to the point where it's almost nearly impossible to even infiltrate them. Now the Zero Division has even gotten involved, supposedly because of the current threats out in the three worlds posing as potential threats to the Soul King. The Shinigami may have been caught off guard the first time, but now the Gotei 13 is prepared and ready for war.