When the comforts of civilization begin to dull our senses, we must never forget that in the beginning, there was war. And war. And more war. Long before there were empires, there were humans consumed with greed and the hunger for power. Resources, territories, information—these were the forms of sustenance upon which we preyed. Today, we call such habits vices. Oh, how arrogant we have become! Are we not still impelled by those primordial emotions? Is the advent of war so far-fetched? But alas, for you to truly understand, we must dive deeper into this land’s half-forgotten past.
There was a time when might was the only law that humankind knew. Fearsome clans roamed throughout the land, seeking amenable grounds within which they could take root and opposing forces against whom they could test their mettle. Given the irregularity of nature’s bounty, certain regions appealed more than others, and dominion over such coveted territories became the spark that ignited the earliest inter-clan wars. These fierce, internecine affairs tended to conclude only when one side had decimated their competition into oblivion, and many clans of story were rendered extinct during this period.
The victors of war, having claimed their territories, often made truces with surrounding locals, offering protection in exchange for access to the yields of agriculture. Over time, certain communities emerged as more dominant than others, either due to numbers or sheer talent, and their rapid expansion would force smaller, neighboring communities to either collapse into their fold or be devastated. When the dust settled, humankind found itself divided into the five major territories that we are familiar with today. And was the bloodshed over? With our lands obtained and our bellies filled, were we finally content?
06/01/2023 June is for Juggin
We made it y’all, another month of OTA, and fresh off the press we have another promotion ready. Leaving behind the opening bonus sadly, we welcome the jugggggg! June is for juggin AKA working hard, so we are making it a double rewards month for every mission completed! Yes we said it's double rewards, now you all can really get into the thick of those builds if you work hard enough. And who knows what you might uncover in the process. AND all jobs are free to enroll no quest EXCEPT ANBU(Black Ops) roles.
Building Name Popsicle Store "Hyougyoku" (Ice Jade) Building Type: Shop Description: A 2-floor building, plainly colored to blend in with the rest of the surroundings. A large sign above the entrance depicts the Senju's clan symbol made entirely out of popsicles. Owned by Senju Hyouka, her own line of ice popsicles are produced and sold here. Half the flavors are the typical berries targeted at kids, while the other half are made with herbs and seasonal ingredients targeted at adults. Occasionally, Genin are hired to man the store. The top floor is an apartment, though no one seems to know if Hyouka herself actually lives there. Notes: B-rank property, 200x200 square meters, B-rank materials, 1 B-rank guard.
Guard Name Amai Shinobi Type: Non-KG Ninjutsu Slots: Shageki-ha, Raiton, Suiton Appearance: A middle-aged man of average height with tanned skin and blonde hair. Wears a different hairstyle every week. Personality: Friendly, loves telling (terrible) jokes. A retired shinobi who aspires to be a comedian. However, his jokes ran so cold he got hired at a popsicle store. Position: Storefront staff
Original: The original, translucent ice-blue popsicle with the Senju's symbol on the stick. For the purists, or the kid who wants the cheapest one.
Orange: Exactly what it says on the packaging. How good it is varies based on the season, but it's always an option.
Strawberry: A classic flavor of any dessert.
Chocolate: Popular with all ages except the elderly (for some unknown reason).
Mint: This cooling green popsicle is a hit on summer days, yet somehow doesn't go out of style even in the winter.
Tea: A drink best served hot, now served ice cold. It's popularity with older customers confuses Hyouka to no end.
Red Bean: A popular ingredient from the Land of Fire made into a frozen treat.
Milk: "At this point, just buy ice cream!" Hyouka exclaimed. Yet, every time she's tried to kick it off the menu, she gets surrounded by young adult women begging her not to.
Seasonal:
Tamarind: This odd fruit from the Land of Wind makes for a unique sweet and sour experience.
Sea Salt: This flavor has yet to be kicked off the menu. If it's mineral salt, go to the Land of Earth. If it's sea salt, come to the Land of Lightning.
Mission Name Popsicle Rush Rank: D Description: Customers are becoming more frequent at the Ice Jade these days. There could be any number of reasons: Holidays, the launch of a new or seasonal flavor, or just a particularly hot day. Anyway, there are customers and not enough staff. That's where you come in. Work with Amai to serve popsicles to the masses for a day. Restrictions: Repeatable Rewards: 100 EXP, 10,000 Ryo