The Heavensward Castle is the birthplace of the current Shogun, Lady Kiyoko Nakiri, and all of those who came before her in the Nakiri dynasty. The castle is carved into the mountain and is located at the highest elevation possible in all of Kaminari no Kuni, hence the name. The mountain itself is hard to climb, being probably one of the most dangerous landscapes in the world with the constant blinding snow, sharp cliffs, hidden crevices and so on. Heavensward Castle is a hidden treasure, being cloaked behind the clouds for all but one day of the year in early January. Only those of the Nakiri family know the way to and fro Heavensward Castle, and should anyone find themselves misshaping across such a place would find themselves with the full might of the Nakiri family's royal guard who are all Jounin and above.
Heavensward Castle is considered an SS Class home which comes with a seventy-five chakra/stamina boost to the owner as well as allowing all training to be completed in half the time due to the various experts located here. On top of all of this, the owner is granted a +2/+2 stat increase for ten posts upon resting here.
After leaving the village Kiyoko traveled a short distance away from the village before turning to her companion and asking her to put on a trifold black blindfold as to help secure the location of her home. After Lillian had put on said cloth the young Shogun would take her companion and spin her a multitude of times in a clockwise fashion before pausing and spinning counterclockwise for a little while. After giving the girl a moment to catch her balance and even out her breathing so that she wouldn't throw up, Kiyoko would take the Jounin by the hand and begin leading her along the secret path to her home. The journey would be long and tiring, but at the end it would be worth it.
When they reached the gateway that lead into the main courtyard Kiyoko instructed Lillian to remove her blindfold. What would greet her would be a beautiful scenery behind her of a treacherous mountain, if you found beauty in danger that is, and in front of her loomed a fortress as big as a village carved out of stone. The gates themselves were easily fifty feet tall and even higher were the walls they were sandwiched by. A chant, or rather more of a call to action by a mass of people echoed from the other side of the walls and slowly but surely the stone sculptures began to part and lead way into the main courtyard.
"Welcome to my home, Heavensward Castle. I hope you don't mind, but before you leave here I would prefer it if you allowed one of my staff to.. reconstruct your memories of this place and the way here. Anywho, let me lead you to my study. Since it is a bit chilly up here to say the least, would you like something hot to warm you up?" Kiyoko would then begin to lead her companion towards the study on the second floor of the northeast wing of the castle. If Lillian requested anything she would ask one of the servants along the way to fetch it for her and whatever it was, be it food or drink, would be waiting for them by the time they arrived.
After having gone through that entire ordeal. Lillian nodded in agreement. "It would be for the best that I forget this location. Just don't screw up my head too much. You poke around too much in there and you may not like what pokes back." She smiled devilishly.
When asked for something to drink as it was cold outside she simply nodded in agreement, "Some warm sake would be nice. I hate to discuss work while not inebriated." With that she continued to walk while simply awe struck at the surroundings and the beautiful architectural design of the castle itself.
β’ Touch of a God: Your Bloodline not only Deactivates the bloodline of those it touches, but also Drains them of their life energy. Every post of contact Drains the target of 5/10/15/20/25 chakra, with half this value being given to the user (Rounded up). The user can use this chakra to Either Add to their supply, or use it to Heal minor wounds to their person. (Cant heal Fatal wounds, or Broken/missing limbs)
β’ Denied: Any Bloodline User who look at, or Touch your skin or tattoo's will be forced to Deactivate their bloodline for 2 posts. This Debuff is reapplied for every post they remain looking at, or touching the skin or tattoo of the user.
β’ Your tattoo's are in effect, a Hidden weapon, able to call them forth to aid you in battle as you see fit.
β’ You can Counter Any bloodline user your encounter You can also choose to counter their clan. It varies from opponent to opponent.
β’ Sharingan Perception While the Sharingan is active, the wielder is able to see even the slightest movements made by their targets, making them near impossible to trick with a sleight of hands move; this includes being able to see chakra, even underground.
β’ Jutsu Mimicry While in battle, the Sharingan can let the wielder mimic a jutsu that was used in the previous post as long as the wielder may use that jutsu for an additional 50% chakra. The user may mimic a jutsu that is not of an element they possess, as long as it is below their rank, for double the chakra cost. Any jutsu mimiced lose 1 rank in power
β’ Jutsu Copying While observing a jutsu be performed, the Sharingan may copy the chakra patterns used to perform the jutsu, allowing the wielder to gain instant knowledge of how to perform the jutsu. In order to learn the jutsu, it must be a jutsu the user is normally able to perform, meaning only jutsu of their element, clan, or bloodline. Uchiha are able to copy one element outside of the ones they know, but it must be within the five main elements.
β’ Genjutsu Identification Due to the ability to see one's chakra flow, the wielder of the sharingan may see when one's flow is being disrupted by a genjutsu or tell when they themselves are under one, allowing them to break out of them easier.
β’ Genjutsu Genjutsu may now be cast using any part of the body as a substituted trigger instead of the original. Eye-based Genjutsu may also be used, but with an additional 20% chakra cost added to the original.
β’ Heightened Perception, Reaction and Reflexes
β’ IRRESISTIBLE GENJUTSU -- Not a single ninja in the guild can ever be fully immune to a Genjutsu user's genjutsu. Although they can be resistant, it's never the point where they'll be able to instantly recognize your genjutsu upon them.
β’ CHAKRA CONTROL -- Your field genjutsu (such as Bringer of Darkness) may be activated on targets you select. You can choose to not infiltrate the system of certain shinobi.
β’ Enemies of lower rank than you cannot Kai out of your genjutsu
[ OOC ]
Quote:
The Gilded Hope
Sorry fam, megan was over.
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 10:59 am
[Kumogakure] - [Shogun] - [Nensho] - [Namida]
When Lillian mentioned that she only did business while inebriated Kiyoko couldn't help but chuckle at such a statement. It was true for even her. It seems all social classes enjoy a good drink when dealing with laborious endeavors. As previously stated, by the time they reached the study the requested provisions would be on a table that sat just in front of two comfy looking chairs that were in close proximity to the crackling hearth which brought forth a wave of warmth into the room. The room was massive and looked more comparable to a small library rather than a study it was suppose to be. Taking a seat in one of the plump chairs lady Kiyoko crossed one leg over the other before retrieving her steaming herbal tea from the small round table.
"So, let's get the business out of the way first shall we? What did you find on your little trip to the south west?" The Shogun took a small sip of her tea while she awaited her answer.
Β»Chakra: 220/220 Β»Speed: 11 Β»Strength: 7 Β»Passives: β’ Energy Negation By expending chakra equal to the chakra spent by the opponent, the user of this passive ability can negate an energy-based attack used by their enemy. This passive cannot be used to negate Genjutsu or sealing techniques. This ability's power is considered one rank higher than the chakra use; you only have to spend B-rank chakra to negate an A-rank technique. β’ Chakra-Enhanced Combat By expending C-ranked chakra while performing an action, one can increase the force behind the movement. For example, a chakra-enhanced punch has more power for that one movement (+1 strength), or a sudden burst of speed can become even faster (+1). This boost extends past the cap, but each individual movement costs 5 chakra. β’ Depending on rank, a certain number of after-images may form at one time. It has to be noted that after-images cannot be constantly generated every post, there is a one minute reprieve before more are made Sannin can make 8 at a time (4 for white-eyed) The after-images only last for about ten seconds to twelve seconds.
Arriving to the place before the fireplace, she sat down after grasping the warmed sake and downed it in one go with small streams going across her chin as if dying of thirst though the walk clearly would not have exhausted her. Holding the cup down for a moment she looked to the bottom of the empty glass with empty eyes, the fire crackling in the reflective pool of her eyes. At this moment something seemed off. As if she were having internal monologues.
Suddenly she snapped back too when asked and she nodded briefly. Whatever was on her mind? Lillian suddenly pulled out a piece of paper and drew a very detailed map of the village from the gate to the bar and the surrounding areas around it. "There was also a woman of jounnin level. She came in not long after I did. I was quiet and careful which leads me to suspect they have a ninja with very powerful sensory abilities. Strong enough to know when someone enters the village but this is only my theory." She said with a sigh before sitting back. "The woman also preferred strong alcohol, detested work, and made a clear point through body language that we are at peace. From what I could see based upon population they greatly outnumber us." With that her eyes darkened and she looked at the Shogun.
"Of course. We are only at peace as long as the fat man behind the desk keeps it that way. You are the one with the power to declare war. Yet your general is running your army without your consent." Lillian stated in a blunt manner. "Excuse my tone, Lady Shogun, but this is unacceptable. If we do not act soon in an appropriate manner he will gain the confidence to usurp you." She sat the glass down.
"While it is true you are protected in this house. Your ninja are not so well protected from him. If tries to convert, and if they refuse he slays, the young or Cecil and then starts a war with the other village we will be defenseless." Her eyes looked very edgy to say the least. "Shogun, we must act."
β’ Touch of a God: Your Bloodline not only Deactivates the bloodline of those it touches, but also Drains them of their life energy. Every post of contact Drains the target of 5/10/15/20/25 chakra, with half this value being given to the user (Rounded up). The user can use this chakra to Either Add to their supply, or use it to Heal minor wounds to their person. (Cant heal Fatal wounds, or Broken/missing limbs)
β’ Denied: Any Bloodline User who look at, or Touch your skin or tattoo's will be forced to Deactivate their bloodline for 2 posts. This Debuff is reapplied for every post they remain looking at, or touching the skin or tattoo of the user.
β’ Your tattoo's are in effect, a Hidden weapon, able to call them forth to aid you in battle as you see fit.
β’ You can Counter Any bloodline user your encounter You can also choose to counter their clan. It varies from opponent to opponent.
β’ Sharingan Perception While the Sharingan is active, the wielder is able to see even the slightest movements made by their targets, making them near impossible to trick with a sleight of hands move; this includes being able to see chakra, even underground.
β’ Jutsu Mimicry While in battle, the Sharingan can let the wielder mimic a jutsu that was used in the previous post as long as the wielder may use that jutsu for an additional 50% chakra. The user may mimic a jutsu that is not of an element they possess, as long as it is below their rank, for double the chakra cost. Any jutsu mimiced lose 1 rank in power
β’ Jutsu Copying While observing a jutsu be performed, the Sharingan may copy the chakra patterns used to perform the jutsu, allowing the wielder to gain instant knowledge of how to perform the jutsu. In order to learn the jutsu, it must be a jutsu the user is normally able to perform, meaning only jutsu of their element, clan, or bloodline. Uchiha are able to copy one element outside of the ones they know, but it must be within the five main elements.
β’ Genjutsu Identification Due to the ability to see one's chakra flow, the wielder of the sharingan may see when one's flow is being disrupted by a genjutsu or tell when they themselves are under one, allowing them to break out of them easier.
β’ Genjutsu Genjutsu may now be cast using any part of the body as a substituted trigger instead of the original. Eye-based Genjutsu may also be used, but with an additional 20% chakra cost added to the original.
β’ Heightened Perception, Reaction and Reflexes
β’ IRRESISTIBLE GENJUTSU -- Not a single ninja in the guild can ever be fully immune to a Genjutsu user's genjutsu. Although they can be resistant, it's never the point where they'll be able to instantly recognize your genjutsu upon them.
β’ CHAKRA CONTROL -- Your field genjutsu (such as Bringer of Darkness) may be activated on targets you select. You can choose to not infiltrate the system of certain shinobi.
β’ Enemies of lower rank than you cannot Kai out of your genjutsu
[ OOC ]
Quote:
The Gilded Hope
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:06 pm
[Kumogakure] - [Shogun] - [Nensho] - [Namida]
Kiyoko watched on as her Jounin downed her cup of sake in a single go, amused at how much this woman must love to drink, or perhaps that she loved what happened to her once she drank. The Shogun found it more often than not that if someone truly enjoyed to drink then they would take in small quantities at a time to draw out how long the drink lasts as well as to savor the flavor and it was the ones who downed them as fast as they could were typically trying to escape a demon of some sort.
Regardless, Kiyoko didn't voice her observations and simple sat further back into her plush chair as she took another sip of her tea. For now she would listen to what the woman had to say in regards to her little mission, and hopefully it was a success rather than a failure. Like she made evident before, the last thing she wanted to do was make war with her allies. The moment Lillian mentioned a woman entering wherever after her and her assumption for why or how rose the first question for the Shogun.
Then Lillian decide to voice herself in regards to another topic altogether which under normal circumstances Kiyoko would have stopped her or lashed out and corrected her but as she was now in her relaxed state, she simply wished not to ruin the mood entirely even then Lillian had already soiled it slightly for her. Lillian was at-least very blunt about her opinion, which was grateful in it's own way for Kiyoko usually had to deal with those who were to scared to speak to her and cut their words in attempts to not get on her bad side which lead them to getting on her bad side. Once the Jounin sat her cup down a figured suddenly stepped forth seemingly out of nowhere and bent over, refilling her cup with a nice warm, steamy little gift; more sake.
"My general as you so put him is running my army with my consent. He's my little puppet, even if he believes he's a real boy. Enma is there simply because I would rather deal with the delicate job that is public relations with the other Shogun and villages and companies. If the day ever arrives that he could somehow gain the confidence and what he would assume to be enough power to usurp me, he will be reminded just what a harsh world we live in. "
Lady Nakiri took a moment to down a small portion of her tea, releasing a content sigh after the herbal concoction had slid down her throat. "I don't feel the need to protect my ninja from that monkey. They aren't so stupid as to give into him, they know where their loyalties lie and who is in control, at-least the older ones and those of your and Cecil's generation do. It seems as if even those two new ones, Ayden and Tenrai was it, know who is where, and it doesn't hurt that they don't like him either. However, as I said before, even if he finds a small group that he finds sufficient, he will realize that one thing that he never should have forgotten.."
Kiyoko lowered her cup from her face to her lap and turned to look at Lillian with a coldhearted an unfathomably ill-natured glare that one could only gain after having slain a plethora of lives and took some sort of joy from it. "I'm not one to be trifled with." She held said stare for a brief moment before redirecting her gaze towards the crackling fire, watching the embers ascend into the chimney.
"That woman you spoke of, did she look medium-ish tall in height, long dark purple hair, and carry a sword with her? If so, that was the Otokage. If not, them I'm unaware of who they could be. I'm at a bit of loss from your explanation, but did you speak with her? If so, what did the conversation pertain?"
Β»Chakra: 220/220 Β»Speed: 11 Β»Strength: 7 Β»Passives: β’ Energy Negation By expending chakra equal to the chakra spent by the opponent, the user of this passive ability can negate an energy-based attack used by their enemy. This passive cannot be used to negate Genjutsu or sealing techniques. This ability's power is considered one rank higher than the chakra use; you only have to spend B-rank chakra to negate an A-rank technique. β’ Chakra-Enhanced Combat By expending C-ranked chakra while performing an action, one can increase the force behind the movement. For example, a chakra-enhanced punch has more power for that one movement (+1 strength), or a sudden burst of speed can become even faster (+1). This boost extends past the cap, but each individual movement costs 5 chakra. β’ Depending on rank, a certain number of after-images may form at one time. It has to be noted that after-images cannot be constantly generated every post, there is a one minute reprieve before more are made Sannin can make 8 at a time (4 for white-eyed) The after-images only last for about ten seconds to twelve seconds.
Lillian watched the Shogun's every movement. Down to the smallest detail. The smell even of her herbal tea and what went into it. From this she gathered what the shogun liked and possibly disliked even though this was relatively useless information. Although through the shoguns ramblings of her own believed superiority she made one mistake. One that, the ultimate point of was unheard of, and Lillian simply didn't call her on it because it was ignored by arrogance as it had prior. She looked around the house. Suppose such a comforting lifestyle could make any fearsome shinobi lax. Lose their edge.
The shogun believed that she would have followers and that she would be able to mass her armies against the kage. However Kage have, in the past tomes, told of times which they usurped the shogun. They did so by either converting or killing. As Lillian stated, if Lillian, Cecil, and the two gennin were slain or converted who was really left as a major player on the field to defend the shogun? Few if any. Especially if the Kage got a hold of Lillians eye.
Shaking her head at that part but not drinking the next sake glass, she looked and listened to the Shogun. She spoke on how she was not to be trifled with. To which Lillian simply responded, "Ideals grant the will. Will is sometimes stronger than that of greater power. Where we differ, Lady Shogun, is that I refuse to underestimate the pieces on the board." She stood, bowed, and began walking away. "With respect of course" She said as she stopped. "If you do nothing and his actions continue. I will stop him. You may label me a traitor. You may seek to kill me. But I will defend the will of this land and its people."
She then listened to the description of the woman the shogun assessed. "It was not the Kage of that village. It was a different woman. Most of the conversation was about who had the bigger metaphorical d**k." She stated bluntly which was true. "Wipe my mind. I need to leave here." She asked when she turned around. Something was urgent.
β’ Touch of a God: Your Bloodline not only Deactivates the bloodline of those it touches, but also Drains them of their life energy. Every post of contact Drains the target of 5/10/15/20/25 chakra, with half this value being given to the user (Rounded up). The user can use this chakra to Either Add to their supply, or use it to Heal minor wounds to their person. (Cant heal Fatal wounds, or Broken/missing limbs)
β’ Denied: Any Bloodline User who look at, or Touch your skin or tattoo's will be forced to Deactivate their bloodline for 2 posts. This Debuff is reapplied for every post they remain looking at, or touching the skin or tattoo of the user.
β’ Your tattoo's are in effect, a Hidden weapon, able to call them forth to aid you in battle as you see fit.
β’ You can Counter Any bloodline user your encounter You can also choose to counter their clan. It varies from opponent to opponent.
β’ Sharingan Perception While the Sharingan is active, the wielder is able to see even the slightest movements made by their targets, making them near impossible to trick with a sleight of hands move; this includes being able to see chakra, even underground.
β’ Jutsu Mimicry While in battle, the Sharingan can let the wielder mimic a jutsu that was used in the previous post as long as the wielder may use that jutsu for an additional 50% chakra. The user may mimic a jutsu that is not of an element they possess, as long as it is below their rank, for double the chakra cost. Any jutsu mimiced lose 1 rank in power
β’ Jutsu Copying While observing a jutsu be performed, the Sharingan may copy the chakra patterns used to perform the jutsu, allowing the wielder to gain instant knowledge of how to perform the jutsu. In order to learn the jutsu, it must be a jutsu the user is normally able to perform, meaning only jutsu of their element, clan, or bloodline. Uchiha are able to copy one element outside of the ones they know, but it must be within the five main elements.
β’ Genjutsu Identification Due to the ability to see one's chakra flow, the wielder of the sharingan may see when one's flow is being disrupted by a genjutsu or tell when they themselves are under one, allowing them to break out of them easier.
β’ Genjutsu Genjutsu may now be cast using any part of the body as a substituted trigger instead of the original. Eye-based Genjutsu may also be used, but with an additional 20% chakra cost added to the original.
β’ Heightened Perception, Reaction and Reflexes
β’ IRRESISTIBLE GENJUTSU -- Not a single ninja in the guild can ever be fully immune to a Genjutsu user's genjutsu. Although they can be resistant, it's never the point where they'll be able to instantly recognize your genjutsu upon them.
β’ CHAKRA CONTROL -- Your field genjutsu (such as Bringer of Darkness) may be activated on targets you select. You can choose to not infiltrate the system of certain shinobi.
β’ Enemies of lower rank than you cannot Kai out of your genjutsu
[ OOC ]
Quote:
The Gilded Hope
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:21 am
[Kumogakure] - [Shogun] - [Nensho] - [Namida]
Kiyoko would let Lillian dismiss herself after having heard what it was the woman wished to say. When asked if she could be mind wiped so that she may leave, two Yamanaka-Senju men came into the room. Upon entering the Lillian's mind and thus rendering her unconscious, the older appearing male would pick up the woman's body and escort her to the gates of the village, where he would set her down against the doors. Of course, after a minute or two of sitting there Lillian should regain consciousness as the Yamanaka male left her mind having erased all memories and ties to the location of Heavensward Castle.
[[ Your next post should be you waking up at the Gates to Kumo. ]]
Β»Chakra: 220/220 Β»Speed: 11 Β»Strength: 7 Β»Passives: β’ Energy Negation By expending chakra equal to the chakra spent by the opponent, the user of this passive ability can negate an energy-based attack used by their enemy. This passive cannot be used to negate Genjutsu or sealing techniques. This ability's power is considered one rank higher than the chakra use; you only have to spend B-rank chakra to negate an A-rank technique. β’ Chakra-Enhanced Combat By expending C-ranked chakra while performing an action, one can increase the force behind the movement. For example, a chakra-enhanced punch has more power for that one movement (+1 strength), or a sudden burst of speed can become even faster (+1). This boost extends past the cap, but each individual movement costs 5 chakra. β’ Depending on rank, a certain number of after-images may form at one time. It has to be noted that after-images cannot be constantly generated every post, there is a one minute reprieve before more are made Sannin can make 8 at a time (4 for white-eyed) The after-images only last for about ten seconds to twelve seconds.
