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.
Hachi Dansu Gōruden Tsuyo-sa is a style created by the fabled Ninsou, nearly two hundred years ago. By their earliest of earlier ancestors. A style known for its unbreakable defense and "kind nature" yet as it has evolved so has its uses, and this once style became legend for its usage as self defense has been matured, and altered by some into a deadly and violent style of martial arts. This style is open to all that wish to undergo its prestige heritage.[break] [break]
RESTRICTIONS[break][break]
1. This Style Requires the Usage of a Bo Staff or Quarter Staff.[break][break] THE PRACTICE OF TRUTH[break] Those that have mastered this art form up to this stage have realized its true abilities. This once, fabled style that uses a weapon so begot for killing an opponent that it is often overlooked has become a truly relentless style. Those who have mastered this art to this stage has gained the ability to coat their weapon in a thin layer of Chakra - twice per thread that effectively doubles the damage or defensive property of any strike or technique for the cost of 3x Low.[break][break]
THE GOLDEN SKY[break] The second stage of true master hood, those who have managed to train their soul and body to this point in understanding have gained a truly dangerous ability. With strict focus, and stern mind. The user has enhanced their own physical abilities to that of a new level of power. That is, when using a bo staff or quarter staff and while utilizing a technique of the Hachi Dansu Gōruden Tsuyo-sa, the weapon in question can not be disarmed or their advancement so much as halted. [break][break]
THE GOLDEN OCEAN[break] The final stage of mastery for a user of the Hachi Dansu Gōruden Tsuyo-sa, and due to their strict and focused training. They have realized the true potential of the weapon, and much like those of the Samurai and can forge "embodiment's" of their selves by using the staff as an extension of their true form. This means making blades, and various items. Such as chains, fans, and even at times segments of armor, and whips. The possibilities are endless. (These are simple, and basic forms and have the correct "density or defense" of a construct of the same rank as the weapon. More advanced forms/items require a technique. Each construct costs 2x Mid + The Cost of W/E Technique (If Advanced) is used. )[break][break]
- Gōruden Gēto is a technique that uses a staff, by correctly rotating the staff in the hands of the user. It begins to rapidly spin - much like a top in front of them, and by using this in this manner. It allows the user to not only deflect small projectiles but at the same re-direct them in any direction by simply rotating on their right heel, and drawing the staff backwards to their waist. Extending their left hand to the base, and quickly lunging it forward. The force carried, allows the user to send the objects back towards either the opponent or another target. [break][break]
Note: Due to the manner of this technique, it can be used in air, while moving, and even while clinging to a surface through a chakra - related walking pattern.[break]
Za Sukai (The Sky (ザ·スカイ))[break] Rank: D[break] Range: -[break] Type: Bukijutsu[break] Hanseals: -[break] Stamina Consumption: -; Low x 2[break]
- Za Sukai is a technique that uses the staff as an extension of their body, by quickly charging forward with the staff's head. The user lunges the weapon into the direction of the target but just before making contact the user quickly - slams their foot forward, and forces their body to rotate swiftly. This allows the user to quickly change direction of the strike, and thus catch the opponent off guard.[break][break]
Za Ōshan (The Ocean(ザ·オーシャン))[break] Rank: D[break] Range: -[break] Type: Bukijutsu[break] Hanseals: -[break] Stamina Consumption: -; Low x 2[break]
- Za Ōshan is a technique that uses the shear physical strength of the user - by channeling a small amount of Chakra into the head of their weapon, the user quickly extends the item forward and into the ground. By doing this, the user releases the surge of power under the ground, and sends out ripples. These ripples shake the ground suddenly around the user, and as such can be used to throw an opponent or opponents off balance. [break][break]
- Chōyaku Saru is a technique that is often considered "strange" among most formal types of martial arts. This technique is simple in design, but its usage is what truly makes it powerful. First the user - uses the blunt of their staff to block or deflect an incoming attack, and just as the attack is drawn off course or halted. The user pushes forward, and slides the staff across the targets arm with a swift and powerful bunt. Using this to sudden strike the target across the chest or shoulder, and using their strength throwing them back or pushing away very quickly. [break][break]
Setchi shita Saru(Grounded Monkey(接地したサル))[break] Rank: D[break] Range: -[break] Type: Bukijutsu[break] Hanseals: -[break] Chakra Consumption: -; Low x 2[break]
- Setchi shita Saru is another "strange" technique, often used in an aggressive way dependent on the user. First the user lunges the staff forward, and as they close in on the user - they quickly pull backwards and rotate. Doing this allows the user to very suddenly come around from the other direction with a powerful and often extremely aggressive swipe. [break][break]
Note: Due to the momentum, if this were to strike the head. It can cause extreme disorientation.[break][break]
Za Taiyō (The Sun(ザ·太陽))[break] Rank: C[break] Range: -[break] Type: Bukijutsu[break] Hanseals: -[break] Stamina Consumption: -; Mid x 1[break]
- Za Taiyō is a technique that is often used when the staff is out of range - by charging their weapon with a thin layer of Chakra, the user is capable of whipping it across their view, and send out a sudden expansion of Chakra in the form of a blade. While this weapon lacks the real potential to kill, it has a massive impact point, and can throw around a fully grown and matured male with ease. [break][break]
Note: The "blade" is around 5m in length, and 2m in width.[break][break]
- Burōkun Saru is a series of precise and quite shattering strikes. First the user sweeps the staff across their view, and attempt to strike at the targets feet. By doing this, they pull back and force the target off their feet. Following this, the use the moment to continue moving forward, and draws the staff from above and strikes down across their chest. The unique thing about this technique - is that while the staff is in motion, the user funnels a small amount of chakra into the head of the staff, and slams it down with immense force. This chakra passes through the target, and forms a crater beneath them. [break][break]
Note: The crater is large enough to surround them, and as deep as a single meter.[break][break]
- Furaingu Inpakuto is a powerful sweeping technique - used by simply taking the blunt of the staff, and swipe it across the targets legs. The truth effect however is that at the moment of "mid sweep" the user instead draws it upwards, and as most would leap to avoid it, or move backwards. The staff is brought up swiftly and often strikes them unprepared.[break][break]
Za Gōruden Ryū (The Golden Dragon(ザ·ゴールデン竜))[break] Rank: B[break] Range: -[break] Type: Bukijutsu[break] Hanseals: -[break] Stamina Consumption: -; High x 1[break]
- Za Gōruden Ryū is a powerful technique among the Hachi Dansu Gōruden Tsuyo-sa by focusing chakra among the length of the staff in use. The user begins to "spark" it to life, and as such lunges it forward. It forms a single and powerful explosion of force - a massive dragon's head extends from the head of the staff and circles around the target or targets - the head followed by a thick golden chain. Once it surrounds the target, the dragon comes back around and "locks" onto the chain with its teeth. Forming a powerful restraint. [break][break]
Za Hachi Ryū (The Eight Dragons(ザ·八竜))[break] Rank: A[break] Range: -[break] Type: Bukijutsu[break] Hanseals: -[break] Stamina Consumption: -; High x2[break] Chakra Consumption: High x2[break]
- Za Hachi Ryū is a powerful and often difficult to follow technique among Hachi Dansu Gōruden Tsuyo-sa, by drawing on the latent power of the user - they charge their staff with their deepest most emotions, and funnel their true strength into the weapon it self. It begins by holding the staff at three, and nine (the base) and taking stance. Around the user - a soft and often powerfully surging aura begins to twist and warp around their body. Shaking the ground around them (up to 1m) and often dislodging debris and other items of question. As soon as their ready, they move forward in a single and swift forward charge. As soon as they close into attack range it begins, the first strike is of a normal speed but the moment it either hits or misses the target the real attack begins. In the near blink of an eye, the second strike is slammed forward. The users movement so hastened that the first strike was a decoy, and during the "illusion" of the first strike the second was already performed. As they user continues, they continue to draw back and strike at the target up to eight times in total before drawing back and quickly swiping the staff across their head. The true potency of this attack is that it is so quickly performed that it leaves a design below the user. That of a eight headed serpent. [break][break]
Note: During the second strike, and the second strike alone. The users attack speed is doubled, after the first strike. It returns to normal.[break]
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