Kotodama
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About
All that has been written of our past is a lie.
I Honzu Kotowa, Daimyo of the Kotodama Clan will speak to you of the truth. The truth concerning the Nihon of old; the reality regarding the Forbidden Words of Power' and the true fate of which my clan has suffered. The Bujin'Kai has fed you with nothing but pretentious falsehoods and by my honour I shall clear our name and place into context the real events that occurred those many years ago
The death of Morihei Ueshiba was a blessing to all those of Sosaria. He was little more than a tyrant, a Daimyo who hired mercenaries and thugs to fight beside his glorious armies. Despite the hatred for the Bujin'Kai, the Kotodama Clan looked upon them in awe and great respect.
The rise of Kyi Kawajiri as their new Daimyo also came as a blessing. The harsh and well disciplined leader held his subjects in an iron grip, yet his ways were benevolent and he knew not of the previous ruler's deeds. The land soon grew too hostile for the Bujin'Kai, and the death of the previous Daimyo dealt a horrendous blow to the clan's morale; thus they sought out a new world to continue their existence, their quest for power long forgotten. The Toku monks summoned the white gate, used previously by Sun Tzu to assist his people in retreating from a catalytic land.
Within the realm of Istaria, the Bujin'Kai prospered, but only for a brief period. The new world in which they inhibited proved to be just as hostile as the last and several of the clan caught a strange alien disease known as blight'. Among the infected, Kyi Kawajiri was listed. Fearing for the Daimyo's life, the Bujin'Kai called upon the monks of Toku to create a remedy to cure him. Alas, the reagents needed for such a cure were not to be found within the land of Istaria, thus the Bujin'Kai had no choice but to fall back once again into the white gate.
Panic stricken and worried, the Bujin'Kai had no leader fit enough to lead them once again through the world of Sosaria. It was at this time Honzu Kotoawa presented himself. Upon revealing the truths and reality of events before Kawajiri Kyi and the rest of the clan, it was declared that the name of the Bujin'Kai be forgotten. A name that was once held as an honourable title, a clan that was feared, respected and awed; now it is considered a tainted affiliation, one that Kawajiri Kyi decaled in his last moments as Daimyo shall never be spoken of again.
Honzu Kotowa, Daimyo of the Kotodama offered sanctuary for the remnants of a once tyrannous clan, believing under his rule that all the disciplines of Bushido and Tokuism be abided at all times. This is to be the true' Age of Prosperity' the age continues as from today.
Rank Structure
Original Rank Structure:
Reformed Rank Structure:
- Ashigaru
- Bankata
- Bantaro
- [Division] no Shodan
- [Division] no Niidan
- [Division] no Sandan
- [Division] no Teisho
- Gokenin
The Divisions
Renowned Members
- Eiji Shinjo
- Okamura Sanjuro
- Jin Kazama
- Akira Toruna
- Fujiwara Jutaro
- Ashikaga Takauji
- Kazuo Shinrai
- Ryoichi
- Toranaga Mishima
- Raidon Raikatuji
- Waotaka Usami
- Tai Hasuaki
- Hirono Takamoto
- Hasimoto Okaru
- Akarai Chan
- Imagawa Takamori
- Kuro-Karasu
- Doppo Karawara
- Omori Bunzo
- Koni Drachoni
- Kiyoshi
- Saigo Katsura
- Yamuko Arai
Timeline
- Febuary 2004 - Leaderless, the remaining members of The Bujin'Kai are taken under the banner of The Kotodama Clan. Several members remain as ronin, and fade into obscurity. Daimyo Honzu Kotowa claims the lands of Nihon, with the aid of Okamura Sanjuro, his Gokenin. Akira Toruna, Ashikaga Takauji and Omi serve as the clan's Hatamoto. Ryoichi is employed by the Daimyo to head the clan's Ninja.
- March 2004 - The Kotodama's first division is formed - the Zengun. They are headed by Ashikaga Takauji, and remain the only division for some time. Animosity between The Kotodama and The Guardsmen Militia results in yet another war over the borders of Nihon and Yew.
- March 2004 - The Clan's villagers are organised by Head Merchant Kazuo Shinrai. Commerce thrives.
- April 2004 - Two rival schools are formed in the Clan, headed by Sensei Gekirin Jikou and Sensei Senmatsu Tetsui. Jikou's style favours a single sword and unarmed combat, whereas Tetsui's favours the naginata. Animosity between the two schools builds, and eventually both of the teachers leave Nihon to prevent infighting.
- June 2004 - Satisfied his work is complete, Ryoichi leaves. Shunsaki Jun is commisioned to head the ninja.
- July 2004 - The Kotodama clan attack The Celts of Kallahar, and succeed in occupying the settlement. The Celts are too proud to succeed, resulting in several days of skirmishing. The Celts eventually resort to hiring The Tel'marian Mercenaries to drive the clan from Kallahar. Though their combined force is crushed by The Kotodama Clan, the continued persistance of the Celts eventually leads to The Kotodama withdrawing.
- July 2004 - Kazuo Shinrai resigns as Head Merchant, Debu Abura takes over the role.
- August 2004 - Kazuo returns, Debu hands control of the merchants back to him.
- August 2004 - Nihon is plagued by a streaker, shamelessly revealing himself to the Clan. After several days of nudity, he is captured and executed.
- September 2004 - Jordan Jurrel approaches The Kotodama, seeking aid to repel the an orc invasion from Yew. The Clan eventually agrees to assist in Yew's defense, and the orcs are soon driven from the province.
- January 2005 - Okamura Sanjuro resigns as Gokenin. Akira Toruna assumes the role.
- February 2005 - The clan's military is reformed, and three divisions join the ranks - The Jiaii, The Yokujin and The Kenjutsuka. They are headed by Raidon, Fujiwara and Kasei respectively.
- February 2005 - The Kotodama Clan leaves Nihon for the city of Zento in Tokuno.
- February 2005 - Hon'inden Gon, a retired Samurai of the clan, insults the Daimyo. It is demanded he commit seppuku to redeem himself. He does so.
- March 2005 - The Daimyo Honzu Kotowa informs his Gokenin that he wants a stronghold in Sosaria. Serpents Hold is chosen and the Kotodama departs. Their attempt to take over Serpents Hold is met with resistance as the Army of Kaldor occupies it. Eventually the Kotodama gets overpowered.
- March 2005 - An alliance is formed with The Army of Kaldor. The combined forces invade Cove, and succeed in occupying the town.
- March 2005 - The alliance is met with mixed feelings. One Samurai named Akarai Chan, disagreed with his Lords decision and committed seppuku in public.
- April 2005 - Akira Toruna resigns as Gokenin. The role is briefly taken by Kasei Senshi. The clans remaining leaders - Jin Kazama, Akira Toruna, Fujiwara Jutaro, and Kasei Senshi depart. The remaining clan members roam as Ronin, commit Seppuku or join other organizations. The Kotodama Clan ends.
