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.
Samehada (Shark Skin)[break] Rank: S.[break] Type: Sword.[break] Weight: 230 lbs.[break] Blade Length: Five feet.[break] Handle Length: One foot.Samehada is arguably the greatest of all the seven greats swords of the Mist. Rumors declare that Samehada is actually a living, sentient weapon, capable of interacting with its owner in any number of capacities. Likewise, its holds a will of its own, largely driven by a feral instinct. The blade constantly seeks chakra to feed on and often partners up with the most capable shinobi to provide it with an adequate energy to sustain its vicious diet. Because of this, once Samehada has chosen its host, stealing it is almost impossible to do; the weapon deploys a variety of defense mechanisms to injure or maim its captor (large, six inch spikes from its handle) so that it might flee and seek out its true master. Strangely, the sword’s blade is actually comprised of hundreds of serrated scales, so that it shaves and rends its target opposed to slicing (though it is capable of cutting with adequate force).[break][break]
Most impressive, however, are the myriad of perks the sword offers its user. The steady supply of chakra the massive sword regularly feeds upon supplements its master greatly (roughly x3 massive). Additionally, the blade can actively feed on the chakra of others. This is most prominent against other massive sources, such as bijuu and jinchuuriki, in which the sword and greedily feast (x2 High per strike, even if blocked). Against average ninja, however, where chakra reserves are far less abundant, the sword can only harvest in small bursts (x2 Mid per strike, even if blocked).[break][break]
The most powerful attribute of this two hundred and thirty-pound behemoth, however, is the fact that it can merge with its master in certain situations. The user will take on drastically more shark-like features, boasting incredible strength (on par with the 4th gate), unimaginable speed in water (on par with the 4th gate), and due to their thicker hide, an equally impressive standard of durability. Likewise, the cost of all suiton-based jutsu is reduced by two tiers (meaning those which “low” are costless). This form can only be used for so long, however, before the user’s chakra reserves are depleted (x3 High per turn to cast and x2 High to sustain).[break][break]
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