Falthor: Tale of the Twin Shadows

[Zero Salfos]

Hey every this is the story of Joa-Boo and Salfos before they became the powerful entities they are. The land is called Falthor and it is very similar to Fedual Japan in lifestyles. Salfos was part of the Iga clan and Joa-Boo a fierce Samurai of the Emperors Royal Guard. We need friends of these two characters and fellow ninjas and guards. I will discuss Salfos' area while Joa-Boo can do his own. Only are characters are around in this time. So have fun with this side RP. This RP will take place from when Joa-Boo and Salfos enter their training til when Salfos takes his revenge and his crazed frenzy of killing. Joa-Boo can say how far it goes for him.

Iga clan is the ninja clan that master shadow and dark. They did assassinate only when they saw it necessary. They were one of the many hidden clans in the moutains of Falthor. their biggest rivals though were the Koga who valued nature and often had pet companions. Men and women are equal in this society and they do not obey the ways of the emperor. they are very secret and no one declines their offer if you are accepted. you can be accepted if you find their village, or if you have had a wrong to you from the emperor and they see fit you can join. they learn how to use all ninja weapons and to be stealthy. it is not til their later training do they learn how to use the elements of dark and shadows.

Just need name, appearance, personality, age, gender, if they a citizen of Joa-Boo's town or ninja clan member

Joa-Boo have anything to add. Basic rules you all know.  

[Joa-Boo]

((me and Jake decided it would be a fun thing to start up. A thread in honor to the great Dark Hand leader Joa Boo and Jakes guy.))

Bio:
The Country of Falthor is a distanced island far from the country of Kine. Back in this time it was isolated by one Empire over the entire island and completely innocent form life else where on the planet of Aeonce. The emperor Goua Dinpoa lead his mighty empire with a stern fist all the way up till his death. He was a hardy dictator who crushed all the other smaller dynasties until he alone had control of Falthor. Now under his control it is mostly peaceful, or at least forced that way. The way of life is conditioned into the people of it's land by a harsh religion slightly based off of the Japanese bishito(sp). They where constantly worried about honor and all of life’s standards played upon what rank you held with your family. for each social class there where levels of rank one could reach and this recycled with age. For most the highest was the Royal Guard, but few ever reached it. One would demonstrate complete loyalty to his majesty and empire at all times and swares an oath to protect that of which he owned. Every man was forced into fighting camps and learned to wield a sword before they could write. Only scholars where aloud to put things down on paper and every one else could only express through any other means. Life for a women was care taker of home and family, as well as anything pertaining to any male of the house.

The geographic stand point of Falthor makes it a perfect country to feed itself. It has everything from it's own jungle to mountains. Up in the higher reaches of the mountains lived the monks devoted to their special art ((more of Jakes story)) but down in the village was where most of life took place.

Your part:
Instead of coming out and just writing about Joa Boo's past and his life before he went crazy, I thought it would be more fun for everyone to be apart in what ever way they wanted of the hero that went bad and now creates the biggest plot line for my favorite role play around, Rune Seeker. Your story can either start here with Joa Boo in the village, modeled after fuddle Japan, or the mountains with the ninjas in Jakes story. Please join in and help round out the mysteries of this young mans life.

ps. Helena has no choice...she is in this weather or not she plays herself.  

[Zero Salfos]

Salfos walks to the Temple in the early morning this is his first time he been to the Iga clan's village. he was accepted last night when his father was accused of thievery and was killed by the emperor and his mother died when he was a child. He took a deep breath of the brisk morning air. walking into the temple to meet the elders and learn of his training.  

[SkittleScion]

((Can there be guns? Because I have a sweet idea for a char, but he uses guns.))  

[Zero Salfos]

SkittleScion

((Can there be guns? Because I have a sweet idea for a char, but he uses guns.))

((Uhh im gonna say blackpowder guns that use time to reload since you have to put powder in them. there is one clan of ninjas that allowed guns and that was the Meika. so go ahead and create him and post plz thanks.))  

[Zero Salfos]

MASTER NINJA YOSAKI - "Well well hello there." there were three elders. Yosaki of the Assassin arts. This man is old and feeble carries a cane, but he can so out run anyone in the town. He also is the leader of the three.
"You must be Salfos the boy who lost his father. We welcome you to the iga clan. Our clan is the strongest in land as of now. I'm sure you know that we speacilize in the Dark and Shadow arts, as well as assassinations. I am Yosaki master of the combat arts. I will show you how to wield the variety of weapons we ninja use and how to be stealthy without powers."
he rubbed his long silver beard that was as tall as himself

MASTER NOGASAI - A tall young women who hair is black as night and her green eyes are the only thing that show under her ninja suit. she also wields dual Katana located on her lower back. her suit is a dark red color.
"Welcome i am Nogasai young one. i will show you how to move and look like your shadow for i am the Shadow arts master. i sense a great dark inside you which will help be one with the shadows.

MASTER KYOSHI - This one is different than any of the other master for he is a fox demon. He is the animal symbol of stealth and keeness. iga value foxes and often wear mask of them. He is tallest of them all and is a very dark brownish-red color with bright yellow eyes. He also is very attuned to magic.
"I am Kyoshi. Fox demon of the Iga. I will show you how to use the element of darkness and for you will be able to cast the dark magic we value so much. we are pleased to have you here." bowing his head.

SALFOS IS BLACK TEXT- Kneeling and bowing " thank you master i am honored by your presence i am ready to learn."

"not so fast anxious one. do not be so quick for having patience is what will control most of your abilities. we will Rensa will show you the grounds of our village and take you to your final house. Rensa was a young lad of around 17 with sandy blonde hair and a little on the thin side he been with the clan for over half a year.
he rings a bell and a door slides open reveling Rensa standing there at attention in the dark blue uniform of the Iga Apprentinces.  

[SkittleScion]

Prowler laid prone on the ground, bandoliers covered in holsters being occupied by black-powder pistols, loaded, in every slot. Nineteen in all. He wasn't worried about those, though. He was cradling a black-powder rifle in his arm, lining up the shot several hundred meteres away. He held his breath, made sure all was in order, and pulled the trigger. The slug left his custom rifle in a flash, bullet flying straight and true. The Meika ninja had enough time to stand and reload the rifle casually before the bullet hit the straw target.

He heard a voice call out a victory cry from far away, near the target.
Apparently a bullseye.

"Well, that does it," his elder said, slapping him on the back. Prowler smiled, "That makes 'mystery man' here the best marksman of the Meika clan, officially!"
Prowler smirked, he could've made that shot farther, easy. He slid the rifle into the holster on his back and adjusted his bandoliers under his dark over-cloak, making sure the dagger in his right boot was secure.

There was going to be a celebration tonight in his honor as the best shot in the clan, and normally Prowler would've been having fun. Getting drunk and chasing women was usually his style, but not tonight. He knew one of the other members had been vying for the top spot in the clan, and being embarrassed like that would make him angry. Prowler would watch his tail. Don't want to get killed at your own party, now.  

[Zero Salfos]

MASTER MAGOICHI - Magoichi was a man in his thirties. who wore a bandolier and carried his faithful musket. he was also the biggest womanizer, but still he founded the Meika clan to show the other clans that change can be good.
"well well Prowler you might be good as me. hahahahahah!"
he slaps Prowler on the shoulder
"at your celebration tonight sit by me and we shall drink."  

[SkittleScion]

Prowler accepted the offer, sitting by Magoichi. He sipped his sake slowly, nodding in the right parts of the conversation, but never really listening. His rifle was now attached to his chair, a large wooden one, as were his bandoliers. His cloak was over the entire chair as he sat in his midnight blue ninja clothes, no hood or mask to speak of. His only other weapon on his body was that knife he kept in his boot.

His steel blue eyes continued to dart at faces that came close to him through the party. He was waiting for his angry competitor to strike.  

[Zero Salfos]

"Now Prowler do try and pay attention this time, for i know your trying to see if your going to be attacked by Masu. He wont attack in the village and its forbidden to fight on a celebration. He can challenge you to a marksman contest and thats it if he does go rogue have no worries. But I have an important mission for you my son....you have no other choice but to take this upmost importance." a look of seriousness took over his face."I need you to pay attention, don't let your troubles forget your discipline to the clan." crossing his arms and drinking some sake.


Masu was filled with rage. How could Prowler beat him. Prowler for goodness sakes. well that won't matter anymore not in a couple of days. Masu gave the death glare to Prowler, but knew better to fight in the village. he may be angry but not a fool.He eventually leaves the party and walks into the woods.

Salfos followed Rensa into his hut. Rensa said that they will be bunking and that tommorrow Salfos training shall begin. Rensa had already learned how to use a katana and he also knew some of the hiding techniques of shadow arts. He exclaims that he will be getting survelliance missions soon. Salfos was just in awe of this pupils training and was eding for his own. He did learn one weapon from his father, which was a great sword. He kept his father's sword with him. the master had permitted him to have it and learn it.  

[SkittleScion]

Prowler shut out everything other than his master. He steadied his breath, held his body temperature at a normal level, blood pressure normal. Displayed the kind of control only a masterful marksman could learn. To help him focus on this important mission even more, and forget the flirty looks he was getting from a delicious looking red-head behind Magoichi, he said his lesson quietly to himself.

"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.

I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.

I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."  

[Zero Salfos]

"You are to go Iga clan.Master Kenyo will be flying back soon. he has been in council with the Iga clan. the Koga is once again trying to start uprising against the Iga. Iga has ask us to join up with them for they see that Koga will jeporadize the Clans secretive ways. Apparently Koga wants to sell the other clans out for their safe keeping and becoming part of the royal guard. Iga is the ruling clan as of now and they disagree. You are one of our most devoted people to the ways of the clan. We specialize in Tracking and Marksmanship and managing the new weapons. that is our price for giving up the arts. you shall be departing tommorrow afternoon to the Iga Clan village. Kenyo will be returning with escorts to take you there. Keep your manners and obey there ways. For to upset Iga means death. Do you know why my son?" He drinks more sake and watches the entertainment.  

[Joa-Boo]

"Joa Boo!" Shouted form the top seat among the high palace thrown room. a king in his glory, emperor Goua Dinpoa sat awaiting the reply of his high guard on duty.

"Yes my liege." Joa Boo returned moving hastily across the long room in decorative full samurai armor. As soon as he found his place against the thrown stair case he knelt low to the ground in humble expectance of his masters calling. "You call and I answer, what is it you wish."

"My easr carry a burden to the hills. Tall in white peeks the sound of thunder clangs. My head fill sulking with sprits at ill. My respects have not been in full paid by the clans above. bring me their offerings or take them out. You have my word and do not fail me." The emperor’s words rang throughout the hall and his powerful voice called for attention from all ears listening. Everything seemed to stop to listen in. Joa Boo bowed with great effort and climbed the stairs to receive his orders via scroll form. he took it with great care from the hands of his almighty.

Joa Boo assembled again at the lower side, towns end, of the thrown room to the palace. He motioned for the high guard to group up and feed the words form the emperor in perfect sense to the rest. they all agreed in action and suited up for their mission. In a few hours they would all have left for the mountains to force the ninjas to pay their offerings.

"Now my men, this is of utmost importance. Our honor is carried with our throats. If we should not get the money or offering in any currency to a body we will have to take force as just action. We do not die for such outcasts as these ninja's." Joa Boo's words where inspiring as he led the pack on horse back up the steep slopes.

It wouldn't be long until they reached the clans homes. Many horns and instruments where being played in warning to the upcoming high guard to the emperor.  

[SkittleScion]

Prowler smirked, "Why?" he questioned. He felt invincible. Going with the Iga...envoy, it was all very honorable. He was going to get a chance to proove his power to those around him. Prowler's fondest wish was always to go where no ninja had ever gone, to see amazing things on the frontier. That's why his tracking record wasn't shabby in comparison with his marksman skills either.  

[Zero Salfos]

A group of Koga Ninjas get in Joa-Boo's way and they are standing not ready to fight. the head ninja shouts "you will not find your way samurai...for the clans have there own magic to ward off intruders...and if you do find them then they wanted you to find them...we do have an offer for you as we are Koga second strongest clan..." there wolf compaions surround the horses snarling. " we can lead you to the clans home but you can't barge in there for they do not like the emperor...do you know how his lordship learned of them...cause Koga told him...The king says we are to help you eliminate the other 7 clans in the mountains...and in return we are to be his special operatives unit...but you must come with us to Koga Clan's village and meet with the Elders." Several more groups of ninjas and wolves appear without a sound.