The Nakitama Wardens




Who are we?


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The Nakitama Wardens started out as a simple rebel group led by Nakitama Yukiharu. His original goal was simply to go against his fathers wishes, and create a sort of understanding between mortals and the unknown. They seek to protect those that desire to co-exist, and keep others safe.

Eventually, a Yokai-hunting clan called the Inazuma took interest in the Nakitama Wardens, and decided to financially back them, under the agreement that they now serve as an extention of the Inazuma, and have their Lords son as one of the leaders. Yukiharu agreed, never enjoying the "leader" role anyways, and thus the Nakitama Wardens served as a secret group beneath the Inazuma, allowing Yukiharu and his retainers to do their business without being bothered.

The Nakitama Wardens are now trained as ronin, their ranking system reflecting that of the Inazuma's.


The Leaders...

Kibaa Inazuma

The Nakitama often falls to Kibaa Inazuma, the Lord of the infamous yokai hunting clan. While he mostly handles leading the missions, he is a trained ninja and skilled within the shadows. Out of all the higher ups, Kibaa is both cold yet playful. To many, he seems rather goofy and relaxed, though what lies behind those emerald eyes is a different story.

Kibaa's retainer, and rather cold in her demeanor. She is considered to be second, as his fiancé and the sister of Yukiharu. She also serves as the leader of the ANBU of the clan, though this information isn't given freely. She's a rather reserved kitsune, though at times can be seen showing her true demeanor when she gets rather pouty.

Miyuki Inazuma



What are we looking for?

Active members who are looking for a fun and creative storyline, and willing to interact with fellow FC-members and create plots together! Yokai, onmyoji, yokai/voidsent hunters, researches, ninja/samurai characters, etc. We're very open, as long as you're interested in our story! Both allies AND enemies! We'd love to plot with you! Give one of us a message if you're interested.


OUR RULES


FC RULES...


1. This is an 18+ RP FC, which means that anyone under age will not be allowed.2. We are a lore bending FC, meaning things within the fc will be believable within the ffxiv universe; this means we will also have things that aren't proven by lore, but also aren't denied by it. just like Yoshi-P said, have fun with it!3. We will be covering some heavy topics, so in addition to being an 18+, we are also a dark/heavy rp fc. We might be covering some triggering things such as; suicide, rape, self-harm, slavery, racism, etc. Before considering to join, please be aware that we might have some dark events. Not all events will be dark though, we also will have much more lighthearted ones! If an event also bothers you, you are not required to join that said event.4. OOC and IC are very different, and they do not equal each other. If you are caught having a problem distinguishing the two, you will get three warnings before a boot.5. Most supernatural characters are allowed. We accept beastmen, voidsent, yokai, the spoken, etc. Understand everyone has their own power level, but you are expected to icly respect leadership, and to respect each other oocily.6. NO GODMODDING. I understand everyone wants to RP themselves as powerful, but there will be times where your character is meant to be stressed/pushed to their limits for a mission, and if you simply say "oh that's too easy", or always have the answer, it's boring to read and no one will have fun. We have a wide variety of people in our FC, and we want everyone to have fun.7. Please keep in mind this is a supernatural based FC, and many of our personal events are yokai/spirit/voidsent related. We are also eastern based, but we will be traveling all over the place and even to the first and whatever other expansions come out.8. Lalafells are only allowed in if they are not NSFW or icly write out nsfw topics. We do not lewd lalafells here.9. We do not allow fetish characters such as futas, cuntboys, or anything else that fetishes a race, gender, sexuality, or being. We also don't allow childlike or child characters, or characters that are ERP alts/mains. If you erp, please do so privately!10. We are a LGBTQ+ POC friendly community and harassments of someone's gender identity, sexuality, religion, culture, or skin color will not be allowed.


Ally/Enemies Rules

Allies

❀ Allies are free to come and go from the Wardens estate, but the estate itself is warded. Those that come around are known, and masked maids would be watching them silently.❀ Events should be discussed between storytellers and leaders so we can access each others events. This is primarily for FCs and those individuals that want to run their own.❀ Allies are free to come to the Wardens events if in the discord if specifies that they are allowed to do so. This will be done with an @ ping to the allies role in the discord.

Enemies

❀ Enemies should be aware that the estate has a barrier/ward around it, and entering the field will alert the Wardens to your presence. However, you may roll to enter the estate stealthily only when members are actually around to react or not react to you.❀ Attacks upon the house must be discussed with OOC leadership / storytellers beforehand, it wouldn't be fun if we were just attacked without having members around for it.❀ While it's fine to have rivals / targets, we ask that you ask our members permission / discuss it with them before attacking them in public. Some may not be IC, or are a bit shy and not in the mood for it.



Lord of The Storm

Name: Kibaa Inazuma
Gender: Male
Race Raiju
Rank Lord Inazuma
ERP/RP: ERP no, RP yes.
Personality: Seemingly childish in nature, he rejoices in combat, though takes on a cold nature when the situation calls
Likes: Instant Ramen, Fighting, Training, Food
Dislikes: Politics, Meetings, Toes


Name: Miyuki Inazuma (Nakitama heir)
Gender: Female
Race Kitsune
Rank: Lady Inazuma
ERP/RP: No ERP / WU+T RP Tag
Personality: Cold/distant at first, along with arrogant. She seems to have a desire for blood and battle, and particularly enjoys the power that omes with iit.
Likes: boba, fried milk, dancing, napping, battle
Dislikes: Heroes, those that pretend to be "good", most people, problematic things.

The Nakitama Princess


The Flower That Rose From Ashes

Name: Yuina Kaiihi
Gender: Female
Race Miqo'te (Accidentally turned into bunny girl)
Rank ANBU (Known as a Jonin instead)
ERP/RP: WU/T RP Only!
Personality: Comes off fiery and flirtatious. She is quick and efficient, though if not overly blunt.
Likes: Fighting, training, rolanberries, sweets
Dislikes: Most Tribals, overly sensitive people, timidness, weakness


Name Hiro Fujimoto
Gender Male
Race Kitsune
Rank ANBU (Jonin)
ERP/RP: ERP no / RP yes
Personality Cool-Headed outwardly, Reserved socially, Curious.
Likes Discovering local wild life, Fried Dodo, Drums
Dislikes Sharlayan cuisine, The cold, The Forum

The Hot-headed Fox


The Blind Songstress

Name Kasumi Yozakura "Inazuma"
Gender Female
Race Kitsune
Rank Inazuma vessel
ERP/RP No ERP! Only RP
Personality Sweet and kind, Kasumi enjoys the simpler things in life. Though her bad habit of playing rather questionable games with people causes her to get in trouble.
Likes Playing music, sweets, war times, and playing games
Dislikes Grapes/Pears,


Name: Imi Rheirsike
Gender: Female
Race Miqo'te
Rank: Chunin
ERP/RP: ERP no, RP yes.
Personality: A bit of a headstrong but also quite strong Miqo'te trained in her lance among other things. Kind for the most part but can be cocky or reckless at times.
Likes: Fighting, Training, Hunting, Tea, Cooking
Dislikes: Garleans, Gridania, The Wood Wailers, Sea Travel

Imi Rheirsike


The Nakitama Stray

Name: Sae Amakura
Gender: Female (She/Her)
Race: Nekomata
Rank: Chunin
ERP/RP: Yes for all!
Personality: A priestess who helps ferry the dead whom cannot cross over on their own. Her demeanor is normally kind and welcoming - preferring to aid then to lead.
Likes: Dango, Music, Learning, Fruit Based Teas, Lily and Lavander scents.
Dislikes: Scent of Blood, Unsweetened Alcohol, Loud Voices or Noises, Roses


Name: Aleron Ehwaz
Gender: Dependant on host (Currently male)
Race Fujin (Appears hyuran)
Rank Recruit
ERP/RP All
Personality Somewhat full of himself, but not greedy, this Yokai loves to show honor and pride in everything he does. However, being a type of Oni, if he loses his temper, it's a terrifying sight.
Likes Combat, Drinking, Fried food(Such as Takoyaki).
Dislikes Surrendering early, Sweets, Races who judge Yokai, Losing.

Aleron Ehwaz


The insatiable fox menace

Name: Ranka
Gender: Male
Race: Huli jing
Rank: Recruit
ERP/RP: Yes to both with a dark flair
Personality: Bubbly, carefree, calculating, quick-witted and secretive with a tongue that dances between flirting and threatening in the same breath.
Likes: Drinks, eating, indulging in the more hedonistic parts of life.
Dislikes: Nosy people, weapons, having to fight and healing others.



Become one of us...


Potential Hooks...


Rumors...

The wardens are a small sub group from the Inazuma clan, a more known group from the age of blood era in the East. Although not so much popular now, rumors of the Inazuma onmyoji are but gentle whispers through the noisy markets around the world, specifically the East.


Allies of the Nakitama...

- The Crystal Oaths (Balmung)- The Nighraid Network

We are currently not taking in any more allies for the time being and focusing on FC-member apps only!


If you have any questions about the FC or us, you can message us at:Miyuki Tokugawa @Balmung:🌸Pocket Kitsune🌸#6085


Ranks


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The Lord and Lady


The Lord / Lady rank is given to the highest of the Wardens, considered the leaders. Most missions are vetted by them, and assigned certain members. Some of their duties include keeping the wards up around the estate, recruitment, politics, and the business. Though often busy, they assist members in their missions. The rank is currently unobtainable by others.Current Leaders: Tokugawa Miyuki, Inazuma Kibaa / Raiden, and Nakitama Yukiharu.

Samurai


The samurai rank are considered the retainers of the Lord and Lady. They are one of the ranks that know the existence of the ANBU section of the Wardens. They handle the specialized missions given to ANBU, and oversee rank changes and trials. Samurai are only deemed by the Lord / Lady. They are also the ones that keep order within the Wardens, and handles disputes.The only Samurai are NPC characters Hiromitsu and Kuro.

ANBU


A specialized force of ronin who deal with both yokai and mortal hunting. Often depicted wearing yokai masks, ANBU members keep their members in secret for the sake of the Wardens and themselves. They deal with assassinations and cleanup, keeping the Wardens enemies out of their way. These members blend in with the others, though they keep a watchful eyes on both the members and others...Current ANBU: Yuina Kaiihi, NPCs

Jonin


Jonin are experienced ronin that assist other members in their missions. Jonin are trusted members who are set to be teachers to the other inexperienced members. However, their job isn't just to teach. Jonin take lead if there is no other higher authority present. Jonin missions are often harder, with more complex situations, as they are trusted to investigate thoroughly. To gain the rank of Jonin, one must complete the Chuunin and Jonin trials.

Chuunin


Chuunin are members of the Wardens who have become full fledged members, and are experienced enough to no longer be new to the Wardens. Being one of the lower ranks means that they have no authority within missions, unless directed otherwise by a higher up. Chuunin have no duties other than the ones directed by higher ranks, and the missions that they have been given. Though studying up on yokai and the like would suit them well. Most members are Chuunin.

Recruits


The lowest of the low, recruits are as simple as the word. They are recently recruited members who have joined the Nakitama Wardens. While many members fall into this rank, those who have proven themselves worthy members gain the ability to rank up.


How to Get Ranks


❀ Ranks from recruit to Jonin are obtainable through simply roleplaying with the FC and consistently showing up and making an effort. Chuunin and Jonin both have trials / exams that are IC only, that will test the limits of your character and how far they've come.❀ ANBU and Samurai are both specialized roles, and offer no OOC power within the FC. Because these roles are specialized and offer IC benefits and "power", these roles are harder to achieve. Like before, you have to make a consistent effort to roleplay in and outside of events. Your character also must fit the criteria ICly in order to join ANBU, along with pass the trials that come with being one.Being in one of these specialized roles means that your character has a higher chance to fail missions, and the missions are generally harder. It isn't something to wave around like a trophy, and icly must be taken seriously. In the future, there will be more missions specifically to ANBU roles.❀ There is no point system, so there will be no "well I've gone to six events" and so and so. If the leadership feels like you've made a considerable effort, we will offer the promotion to you oocily and see if you feel like your character deserves it.❀ While ranks ICly offer benefits, we don't want people to focus solely on trying to get to the very top. It is why we kept our ranks simple and easy to understand. Take it slow and at your own pace. More ranks may be added into the future upon member request, but for the most part, these are the only IC ranks.

Important Clans



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The nakitama

A self proclaimed clan by a powerful and old kitsune that achieved the status of deity by the name of Minato. Though this is not his original name, he chose it after taking the life of a samurai known as Takahashi Minato, and was moved by the warriors bravery ad resilience in battle.

Minato had gathered a considerable following, gathering an army for himself and taking over the underworld over a course of many years. He disliked the wild nature of the underworld, and went on to change it with many others, who also became the Shogunates of their respected lands. Though by th time he was finished and he had conquered and changed the realm, the source had already evolved into a different society. As he had only seen the East, it was of no surprise that the underworld changed to be a reflection of the past.The name "Nakitama" was made primarily because Minato found it amusing. He enjoyed that those of the source took last times because of the many death, but with those names came prestige. He spread this idea to the others, and it was during that time that the underworld truly began to change.Minato sired many children, though never claimed any of them and instead used them as servants or bodies for his army. Though many years later, Minato would sire three more children. Two children with a Hyur woman of the Tokugawa clan by the names of Miyuki and Yukiharu, and choosing them at the "rightful heirs". It's unclear why he chose half-yokai for this position, but he later had a child with another yokai after the death of Tokugawa Yukina, the Hyur.


The Akaicho

A clan led by red oni, and ally of the Nakitama clan by marriage. Despite being allies to the Nakitama clan, they are enemies of the Nakitama Wardens. Similar to the Nakitama, this clan rose up to power during the age of change and blood, and are fairly powerful themselves. It's said they named themselves the Akaicho clan due to their violent ways in battle, the blood looking like red butterflies.

Nowadays, the clan itself is led by Akaicho Ashikaga, though he has allowed his son, Akaicho Ichiro to take the lead on things. Though many know yokai can be ancient, the idea of children is a simple means for more power in the Akaicho clan rather than an heir to take the throne. This belief is strong within the clan, and Ashikaga is known to have over 100 children, but many of them are mere pawns and have died in war. The most powerful and only living one that Ashikaga has made use of, is Ichiro.The young oni was destined to marry a childhood friend of the Nakitama clan, Miyuki and therefor the pressure was heavy on him to do exactly what his father said. This would later come into fruition, though the pair did not last long, only lasting around 6 years before Ichiro's many attempts to take her life became obvious. Still, neither the Nakitama or the Akaicho clan shogunates would move a muscle to stop it.


The Inazuma

An ancient clan of yokai hunters, onmyoji and ronin that has since fallen into the shadows. Though many clans today in the East still remember the whispers of the Inazuma clan and their actions. They are known for their prowess in battle, slaying both yokai and man alike during the age of blood. Their deep rooted hatred for yokai goes back generations.

The Inazuma were once a group of unsettled and violent mercenaries, before ultimately banding together to become the clan itself during the Hingashi age of blood. During this time, the clan rose to power and merely uttering the clans name brought bad luck. They were feared by the majority of the East, until they would eventually fade into the shadows.While mostly unknown to the public, the Inazuma clan still exists today with a new young lord by the name of Inazuma Kibaa, a young man who had been infused with a raiju since birth, an ancient magic that the Inazuma used alongside their ninjutsu to become more powerful. This magic would change Kibaa's body, and therefor turn him into a yokai as well as the two merged.Due to this, the Inazuma have turned to a new chapter. Though their hatred of yokai still lingers within the clan, their young lord has brought change as he became allies with yokai and even married one.


The nakitama Wardens

The Wardens was born from malice and a childish desire to lash out at his fasher. Yukiharu and a few of the servants that were banished from the Nakitama clan banded together to make the "Nakitama Wardens", in an attempt to piss his father off for banishing him and doing good in the Nakitama name.

Though this plan would eventually fail, as it failed to gain the attention of his father and it also failed to change anything with it's name. The original plan was to be a barrier between the Spoken and yokai, or supernatural in general. Yukiharu wanted to do something good, and though the goal of the Nakitama has changed through the years its still fundamentality the same.While they have simply added to their previous goals, the Nakitama Wardens now serve as an extension of the Inazuma clan after banding together. Though they would have been deemed another name, Lord Inazuma found that their current name suited them enough and therefor it did not change. It is now known to those within the Inazuma, that this clan of yokai is a simple lesser sect of their own which has caused some internal strife amongst both groups.Though small in comparison to other clans, the Nakitama Wardens have made an effort to protect yokai that desire similar things, as well as work on finding more goals to add. In the yokai realm, the Wardens are known for rescuing lesser yokai, going on guard missions, and protecting yokai. In the source, this hasn't changed much except they now do this to The Spoken races as well.Despite being a lesser sect of the Inazuma, Yukiharu remains the lord of the "clan", despite having his sister and Inazuma Kibaa hold those titles to the public. It's only out of respect that Yukiharu holds such power within the clan, his two retainers being Kuro and Hiromitsu. Because of their close ties, the Inazuma often train the Nakitama Wardens as ronin like themselves, passing down their techniques (abeit hesitantly) to the young yokai looking for refuuge. Though things are shaky within their politics, neither side is willing to tip the scales.Due to them being an extension of the Inazuma, the Nakitama Wardens are not known to the public as so. Instead, they are known as a haunted teahouse under the guise of "Nakitama Teahouse."


Current important history

As the rightful heir to the Nakitama clan, Miyuki stands as a last obstacle to Ichiro and Asami, who desire the power themselves. Though Ichiro is technically married to Miyuki, she is since rumored to be dead due to him sending her to the Inazuma clan for execution. This allowed him and Asami to grow into power, and take over the Nakitama lands, though it's unclear why Minato has yet to step in.Though Ichiro had no idea that they would take mercy on Miyuki, and the lord would fall in love with her. He hadn't accounted for this, as to him Miyuki was a coldhearted demon. As rumors circulate that the heiress is alive, Ichiro scrambles to find the pieces in order to take her and the Wardens down once in for all.If theres a reason for this other than power, Miyuki is keeping such hush hush and doesn't speak often about her sister or ex husband. Though having two children of her own now, the Wardens and herself are in more danger than ever as her children are bastards yet still are a threat to the power that the two want.

✧ It's important to note that this is only season one of the Nakitama Wardens MSQ, though centered around my characters story the other "seasons" will not be. We encourage our FC members to make their own seasons, and come to us for events and stuff to further their own characters growth. ✧

✧ Our Lore and Headcanons ✧



We try to keep our lore as fair as possible, as well as add it from culture, other media, and from FFXIV to keep it all fairly interesting! This isn't to say you can't have your own personal weaknesses added to this, but this is just what we like to keep as a general consensus. You are by no means bound by these!


Yokai Weakness / Strength

Weakness

✧ Wisteria flower oil (Ingested or sliced with✧ Removal of core (can have more than one)✧ Weapons with purity or holy essence blessed by miko, priests, or similar beings.✧ Blessed pure items such as talismans, charms, objects✧ Yin and Yang imbalance. When one is stronger than the other, it can cause the yokai (particularly guardian auspices) to become violent.✧ Some yokai are weak and can be killed from talismans themselves

Strengths

✧ Rather quick or unnaturally fast healing✧ Speed, strength, defense (varying on the type of yokai) are greater than even the stronger types of mortals.✧ Abilities that are not quite able to be replicated by mortals.


✧ Yokai Identification ✧

We separate our yokai indentifications into a few categories. Spirits, auspice, demons, and kami or gaurdians. This is to HELP you with your character and story to inspire you! But by all means, go ahead and make your own lore if you'd like.

Spirits

✧ Normal spirits of the dead that haunt the area. Can also be called yurei.✧ Poltergeists✧ Banshee✧ Phantom✧ Myling

Demons

✧ Also referred to as travelers or visitors.✧ Are made from heavy accumulated emotions or deaths that converge together to make a demon.✧ They are often from a darker part of the lifestream✧ There are many names for demons, so this is a more generalized term.

Auspice

✧ Only animals that have proceeded to Godhood✧ The Four Lords are auspices that have exceeded their normal lifespans and gained spiritual power.✧ Very similar to yokai such as kitsune, tanuki, and the like. Though due to many folklore and myths surrounding many of these animals, we do not consider every fox to be an auspice.

Kami

✧ Kami are deities or gods of the East, and not to exactly be confused with the Primals, and are more akin to the Twelve.✧ Such gods are similar like Amaterasu, Suasno, Raijin, Yamata no Orochi, and so forth.✧ There are major and minor kami, all gaurdians of something in Eastern folklore.✧ Also deemed as gods, we also include other Eastern gods such as Chang'e, Mazu, and Hindu Gods.


Purified and Unpurified

Purified

✧ Refers to yokai that have the ability to think like people, and have a control over their actions, this does not mean they can't go out of control though.

Unpurified

✧ Refers to yokai that have only instinct, and are unable to think and control themselves. Many gaki or angry spirits are like this. They are often violent.


General Yokai

✧ All above are generalized "yokai", as yokai in the word itself means "Strange apparation" or "weird, strange" and "spirit". Essentially, "supernatrual". Even the kanji for Kami can be read as "spirit".✧ We keep most of these terms very broad. Such as, a kitsune is not necessarily a auspice, but also can be a guardian or kami or a servant of such. This is because of the many, many myths surrounding supernatural depending on the lore you're basing it off off.✧ We accept many Eastern and even Western versions of "supernatural", but based primarily in Eastern folklore. By all means, if you want to use myths or beasts from other cultures, by all means.✧ You are allowed to make up your own lore on your own character, we don't mind! So long as they fit in the setting and aren't godmodding!


✧ Where They Come from ✧

✧ In our lore, yokai come from a variety of places. Most come from the "yokai realm", a direct reflection of the source. They travel through a portal or opening. This can also be called the underworld or other side in many cases.✧ Yokai can also be born on the source and the first. Either from emotion, birth, or an object gaining conciousness, and even death can cause a yokai to form. We're very open about it.✧ The yokai realm is a reflection, and thus a reflection that is many decades late. Unlike in the source, the underworld is more reminiscent of the warring periods, and things like magitek does not exist there.✧ That realm is currently owned by many Shoguns, one of them being Nakitama Minato, where our story comes from. More information on the Shogunate clans will be given soon.✧ This is our own personal lore, and if you'd like to work with this please DM Miyuki for more information. We also don't force this lore on outsiders!