Factions

[Codemaster Jamal]

Factions

The world of Shinobu is divided into three different fronts. With each of these fronts being divided even more. There are the Ninja Villages, the Syndicate and the Imperials. You may choose which faction is best for your character and there is no pressure into joining another Faction. That being said, once you have joined a Faction, you may not leave the faction unless your character goes through some serious character development that allows them to. There is always a possibility of more factions popping up in the future. Please keep this in mind. Use Ctrl+F to search up any of the topics in this chapter below.

• The Ninja Villages
• The Syndicate
• The Imperials

The Ninja Villages

The Ninja Villages are divided into five different villages: Fuuma, Ookami, Shizuka, Ryuuga and Kaminari. The job of the Ninja Villages is to protect the balance of the world but, their loyalty resides with the Imperials. They often choose to be personal military of the Imperials. That being said, because of their philosophy of keeping their way of life alive, they often go to war with the Syndicate who is said to be behind most demon attacks. Unfortunately, some of the Ninja Villages have stooped very low into being hired by the members of the Syndicate. Money typically is the main focus on the Ninja Villages so they are willing to service anyone who is willing to buy their services. Outside of this, the Ninja Villages generally do not associate themselves with the Syndicate.

This faction is very generic and is honestly the easiest to create and control a character with. There are many quests that require investigation but, there is also a great deal of combat involved with these characters. It is recommended that if you are new to roleplaying, to pick up one of these roles for your character(s).

The Syndicate

The Syndicate is an evil organization. They only care about money and their own impure desires. They often break the laws that are instated by the Imperials in pursuit of their own pleasures. They do not have a real alliance but, as they say "there's honor among thieves". Simply put, they are a bunch of criminals and exists in every part of the world. They are the largest threat to the Imperials and they rival their power greatly. Some members have logical purposes behind being crooks while others have mental disorders that drive them to do violent things. On top of that, there are some members of the Syndicate who have been brainwashed into thinking they are doing the right thing.

The Syndicate in the eyes of some people can be seen as rebels and some people believe they are leading a revolution. While they are not a real alliance, the term Syndicate is used to refer to anyone who is not affiliated with the Ninja Villages or the Imperials. If you find one of their bases, you can typically find illegal substances and actions being performed. They also have access to information that would otherwise be classified or impossible to obtain. Most quests typically involve combat. It is recommended that only advance players created characters in this faction as it is the most difficult.

The Syndicate of the Land of Birds reside in Shippuu Village. The Syndicate of the Land of Dogs reside in Yaken Village. The Syndicate of the Land of Monkeys reside in Meigetsu Village. The Syndicate of the Land of Dragons reside in Ryuuhou Village. The Syndicate of the Land of Tigers reside in Ikazuchi Village.

The Imperials

The royal government. They act as the governing bodies of the world of Shinobu. Currently, they are divided into the Land of Birds, the Land of Dogs, the Land of Monkeys, the Land of Dragons and the Land of Tigers. Each of these nations are governed by one sole leader, which is the Daimyo. The Daimyo in each of these nations are respectively known as the Bird Lord, the Dog Lord, the Monkey Lord, the Dragon Lord and the Tiger Lord.

The Imperials are seen as the elites of society. They are rulers, lawmakers and more importantly law enforcers. The Imperials take the laws very seriously. Thou shall not steal. Thou shall not commit adultery. Thou shall not kill. Thou shall not bear false witness. Thou shall not convert. Thou shall honor they mother and father.

The Imperials of the Land of Birds reside in Tenpuu Village. The Imperials of the Land of Dogs reside in Tanuki Village. The Imperials of the Land of Monkeys reside in Seijaku Village. The Imperials of the Land of Dragons reside in Ryuusei Village. The Imperials of the Land of Tigers reside in Raikou Village.

The purpose of the Imperials is to maintain justice and order. Many of the Imperials see themselves as gods and are the descendants of the royals who use to butcher the peasants in another Era. They are known for establishing laws and rules throughout the world of Shinobu. They have great fortunes and tend to use their money to buy the necessary equipment or supplies they need. While known for relying on the power of the Ninja Villages, they actually have secret techniques of their own that wish not to keep secret. Characters within this faction usually take on a political role. There is more dialogue involved quests but, can also include some combat when necessary.

The Ninja Villages

• Fuuma
• Ookami
• Shizuka
• Ryuuga
• Kaminari

Fuuma 風魔

Foundation: Fuuma no Sato (The Demon Wind Village) is the first village that was officially established. Ninja from this land were the first to claim themselves as ninja of a particular village. As such, they are one of the most favored villages amongst the public. The Fuuma are generally easy-going ninja and usually take missions that involve rescuing someone or defending a village from evil bandits.

Kage: Torikage (Bird Shadow)
Primary Element: Wind
Secondary Element: Lightning
Village Roster: 0 Genin, 0 Chunin, 0 Jounin
Clans: 0 Clans
Bloodlines: Wood Style, Magnetic Style, Gekkougan (Moonlight Eye)

Geography: The Fuuma Village is a elaborate village that was built in the middle of a lush green forest that is filled with many bamboo trees. The streets are littered with wind chimes and as such, wind chimes are actually a signature trait of the village. There are few mountains within the village but, nothing of great variety. It has a few good ramen shops, a general hospital and some hot springs. There is plenty of entertain for both children and adults. More importantly, it also has the first ever Ninja Academy that was established in the world.

Ookami 狼

Foundation: Ookami no Sato (The Wolf Village) came around the same time as the Kaminari Village. They have always had great connections with the Fuuma, and at one point served as an outpost to the Fuuma when the Fuuma faced a great enemy. The ninja of the Ookami are great spies. They are known for their ability to gather intelligence faster than anyone else. Most of their missions involve searching for a missing person, or returning an escaped prisoner back to jail.

Kage: Inukage
Primary Element: Water
Secondary Element: Earth
Village Roster: 0 Students, 0 Genin, 0 Chunin, 0 Jounin, 1 Kage
Clans: 0 Clans
Bloodlines: Ice Style, Explosive Style, Shikotsumyaku (Dead Bone Pulse)

Geography: The Ookami Village is built around a forest that is filled with many waterfalls. It is shrouded in mist during most times of the day. The swamps act as a natural barrier for incoming enemies as many intruders are unable to traverse the land. It is typically very damp within the village. It is also said that the rice from Ookami is some of the sweetest tasting rice and because of their rice, they are even more known for their selection of sushi.

Shizuka 静か

Foundation: Shizuka no Sato (The Silent Village) is the youngest village out of the five shinobi villages. While it's formation was the last of the five villages, it rose to fame sporadically and claimed prestige that rivaled the Fuuma. Their village was a simple village filled with very eager shinobi. Because of their eagerness to prove themselves, they took missions that were questionable even to the Fuuma. This is what gave them the reputation of being a village that would succeed at all cost. The shinobi of this village are known for being some of the most lethal ninja in all of the land.

Kage: Sarukage
Primary Element: Fire
Secondary Element: Wind
Village Roster: 0 Students, 0 Genin, 0 Chunin, 0 Jounin, 1 Kage
Clans: 0 Clans
Bloodlines: Scorching Style, Wood Style, Shakugan (Scarlet Eye)

Geography: The Shizuka Village is actually one of the largest village's in terms of space. The village is in the middle of a forest of vibrant green trees and many cherry blossom trees. The signature trait of this village is actually the amount of cherry blossom tree's that surround the village. The village is absolutely shrouded in them. There are also many torches that are lit through the village, symbolizing the villages connection to the element of Fire.

Ryuuga 竜牙

Foundation: Ryuuga no Sato (The Dragon Fang Village) was a village that formed out of self-defense. One day, a group of bandits invaded their land. The bandits' plan was to raid the village of it's supplies. In order to stop this group of raiders, the shinobi of Ryuuga banded together and put a stop to the raiders. Ever since, the shinobi of Ryuuga have always been requested for body guard and escort missions. The shinobi of their village are known for being the greatest in defensive and life-saving techniques.

Kage: Ryukage
Primary Element: Earth
Secondary Element: Fire
Village Roster: 0 Students, 0 Genin, 0 Chunin, 0 Jounin, 1 Kage
Clans: 0 Clans
Bloodlines: Lava Style, Explosive Style, Ryuugan (Dragon Eye)

Geography: The Ryuuga Village is a village that exists on a desolate rocky mountain. It is surrounded by a barrier of stone mountain walls. The walls were said to have been created by a powerful Earth Style user many years ago. Oddly enough, the village has a natural attraction to it due to a popular kids game called Beigoma. Sometimes even adults compete in this game. There are several bath houses and more importantly, Ryuuga is also known for takoyaki.

Kaminari 雷

Foundation: Kaminari no Sato (The Thunder Village) formed after the ninja of the Fuuma began to claim themselves as Village Ninja. Out of spite, and a bit of jealousy, the Kage of Kaminari formed his village from neighboring clans and vagabond shinobi. To prove they were better than the Fuuma, they took on assassination missions and missions that specifically put them against other shinobi. Their village rose to power from them wanting to prove their dominance to the other ninja villages. As a result, the Kage of Kaminari and the Kage of Fuuma have always had a rivalry.

Kage: Torakage
Primary Element: Lightning
Secondary Element: Water
Village Roster: 0 Students, 0 Genin, 0 Chunin, 0 Jounin, 1 Kage
Clans: 0 Clans
Bloodlines: Laser Style, Steam Style, Sameketsu (Shark Blood)

Geography: The Kaminari Village is a village located on a tropical island . The island is located south-east of the main land of Shinobu. On this island, one can find many palm trees, coconuts and rain forests. In the center of the island is the main village however, there are many private huts scattered across the island. On the Coast of the island, there are docks in which ships leave and return from the main land. Sea food is in a huge abundance in Kaminari, so they tend to rival the Ookami village when it comes to sushi.