Bujin'Kai

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The Bujin'Kai Shogunate Guild Information Based Nihon, Yew Founded 2000 Disbanded 2004 Guildmaster Bujin Sho, Morihei Ueshiba
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The Bujin'Kai (abbr. TBK) offered a role-play experience as a member of a group of displaced samurai, the remnants of the ruling House of a once mighty Samurai Empire situated far to the East of the lands known as Britannia.

Contents 1 About 2 Rank Structure 3 The Divisions 4 Other Paths 5 Renowned Members 6 Timeline 7 External Links

About

The Bujin'Kai (TBK), was founded by Bujin Sho. Originally, the guild were a group of friends who had known and met one another through playing Ultima Online. Bujin Sho, Wench (later known as Tenshinage), VanQua, Aphelion, Airwalker (later known as Jin Kazama), Salamon, Sheatano, Ikai'fassaki and his real-life brother (name?), Wilmo and DanielTadd. The guild itself had no prospects of ever being a role-playing guild, but it's leader Bujin Sho and members DanielTadd(later known as Morihei Ueshiba and Eiji Shinjo), Aphelion and zelich regularly encouraged it. This in-turn created a semi-IC/OOC environment.

Bujin Sho took the initiative to move the guild into the application phase for The Crossroads of Yew (CoY). This received a mixed reception from its members; some revelled in the idea to adhere to a strict roleplaying community whilst others, who disliked the lack of freedom, soon became distant from the guild and quit.

TBK soon prospered within CoY, but not without several minor/major setbacks; both within its infrastructure and within the community:

- Character Names: Several early members refused to make 'new characters' as the "leveling-up" process was considered to be "work" and were content on using their original non-Japanese-named instead. Respectively this created the "Gaijin Division" (or foreign division). It was met with a deal of skepticism from elitist CoYers and complaints often arised; for the Gaijin-Divison were comprised of 7xGM characters and could easily turn the tide of any battle in TBK's favour. Bujin Sho later disbanded the division, which in turn lead to several of its original members leaving.

- Originality: The Guardsmen Militia hosted a practically flawless guild structure of hierarchy and divisions that subsequent joining guilds would imitate (the "cookie-cutter" for guild creation). As a result TBK were practically Samurai-themed guardsmen in its early CoY days.

- Hometown: Nihon became the adopted name for TBK's homeland, with the Sake Inn at its core. Unlike the founding guilds homelands that benefitted from a close proximity of several houses and castles, Nihon had a relatively large border that encompassed ten notable houses and landmarks. This resulted in a never-ending Out-Of-Character despute with other guild leaders in concern with 'border rules'.

- Leadership: Bujin Sho became absent over periods of time that stretched for weeks and months. Being the single appointed leader and spokesmen: questions, concerns, plot-events and complaints were never dealt with or answered. During this time Morihei Ueshiba and Tenshinage picked up the reins. Together the pair gave TBK a new stronger-themed direction, with events, language, structure, weapon useage, etc. In time Bujin Sho returned and wanted to leave The Crossroads of Yew with a want to take its members with him to another community (ERPA). Morihei Ueshiba and Tenshinage refused. After many a heated debate Bujin Sho left, taking with him some of the original members, whilst Morihei Ueshiba and Tenshinage remained.

The Bujin'Kai developed a strong bond with The Guardsmen Militia and a great rapport existed between its leaders. TBK and GRD co-existed peacefully: taking part in expeditions to dungeons, competing in friendly war-games, sharing cultural events and ceremonies.

The infamous "OOC hostilies" after a break-down in communication between leadership. Said break-down occured during a Avatarian ceremony in which the Church visited Nihon to preach their beliefs and ways. Originally, the respective leaders had planned the event, assuring that TBKs members need not "convert" from their practiced believes of Shinto and there would not be a need to enforce a new role-playing aspect onto the guild. Upon arriving, the clergy of the chruch demanded that all persons of Nihon denounce their ways and follow the Avatar. Morihei Ueshiba left the ceremony angered but was cut-down unarmed by The Guardsmen Militia, as were his fellow Samurai.

Tenshinage demanded an explanation for the sudden change in relations, but was rewarded with silence and uncertainty. Lewis, the previous leader of GRD had grown absent and so questions could not be answered. As it could not be dealt with OOC, Tenshinage lead a force of Samurai into Stonekeep to demand answers and an apology. Her attempts were thwarted by Klion D'Gar, who deemed the armed Samurai as an act of war and promptly lead the Guardsmen to strike them down. This was the beginning of the famed/infamous Border Wars.

Rank Structure

1. Ashigaru
2. Doshin
3. Bushika
4. *Division*
5. *Division* no Teichou
6. *Division* no Teisho
7. Samurai
8. Samurai Dokorro-Betto
9. Daimyo

The Divisions

• The Kenjutsuka
• The Kyudoka
• The Yarido
• The Hi
• The Kaze

Other Paths

• The Ninja
• The Monks
• The Villagers

Renowned Members

• Morihei Ueshiba
• Jin Kazama
• Tenshinage
• Kyi Kawajiri
• Wilmo
• Kenji Takuma
• Ikai'fassaki
• Hiruko
• Akira Toruna
• Atsutane Fukuda
• Himura Kenshin
• Takia Sondel
• Uesgei Kenshin
• Chao Jin
• Ashikaga Takauji
• Ishikawa
• Fujiwara Jutaro
• Kogaratsu
• Jinmu Nigosama
• Yunosuke Sonada
• Saigo Katsura
• Harusaki Ran
• Mai-Ling Chang
• Hiromi Fujiyama
• Miyoshi Hideo
• Suzuko Kimikawa
• Masakazu Ezikaya
• Jerrichu Katsuteru
• Shiro
• Shunsaki Zen
• Sheatano
• Toranaga Mishima
• Michiko
• Keijou Reijin

Timeline

• October 2000 - The Bujin'Kai Shogunate is founded by Bujin'Sho, Morihei Ueshiba and Tenshinage. Bujin'Sho is Daimyo, with Morihei Ueshiba as Samurai Dokorro-Betto.
• December 2000 - Bujin'Sho leaves the guild over differences with Morihei and Tenshinage. Morihei assumes the position of Daimyo. Jin Kazama becomes the Udaijin of the clan.
• January 2001 - The Bujin'Kai is split into three rival clans, and the clan wars begin. The divisions, The Kenjutsuka, The Kyudoka and The Yarido are founded. They are lead by Chao Jin, Jerrichu and Mai-Ling Chang respectively.
• January 2001 - Morihei Ueshiba begins his Aikido lessons. These will continue for may years, and the majority of the clan becomes proficient in the martial arts.
• February 2001 - Jerrichu is promoted to Samurai, Jinmu Nigosama assumes command of The Kyudoka.
• March 2001 - The head ninja, Sheatano, resigns. Control of the clans ninja is handed to Shunsaki Zen.
• April 2001 - The clan is once more united in it's cause.
• May 2001 - Kyi Kawajiri assumes command of The Kenjutsuka.
• June 2001 - War breaks out between The Bujin'Kai and the Guardsmen Militia, the infamous Border Wars begin.
• June 2001 - During the beginning of the border wars Mai-Ling Chang dishonours the clan by leaving for a Besieger, Hiromo takes leadership of the Yarido division.
• June 2001 - The Border Wars officially end in a draw. The Bujin'Kai and The Guardsmen Militia reach an uneasy truce. Control of the Kyudoka is handed to Yunosuke Sonada.
• July 2001 - Jerrichu leads the clan on a journey to recover the Shogun's gold from Bujin'Sho. After much hardship, the gold is eventually recovered. While returning to Nihon, the clan is ambushed by the Crimson Rogues. Though the rogues were fought off, the vast majority and the Shogun's lost gold was taken and never recovered.
• July 2001 - The first Samurai Reward ceremony is held. A massive amount of Samurai recieve gifts and personal blessings from the Daimyo. Jerrichu attains Morihei's old rank of Samurai Dokorro-Betto.
• January 2002 - Animosity between the Bujin'Kai and the Guardsmen Militia results in war once again. Suzuko Kimikawa assumes command of The Yarido.
• March 2002 - Shunsaki Zen hands control of the ninja to Fai Jin.
• April 2002 - Morihei resigns as Daimyo, Tenshinage ascends to Daimyo.
• May 2002 - Members of a rival clan - the Kotodama, interrupt a Bujin'Kai tournament at the Shogun's castle. The Kotodama Clan is defeated by the Bujin'Kai.
• June 2002 - Yunosuke Sonada is given command of the Kyudoka, following Jinmu Nigosama's departure.
• June 2002 - Morihei returns and reclaims his position as Daimyo.
• August 2002 - The guildstone is destoyed by vandals, and much of the clans resources are lost. Morihei reacts quickly, and the damage caused is minimal.
• October 2002 - Yunosuke's apprentice, Kogaratsu, ascends to lead The Kyudoka.
• November 2002 - Fujiwara Jutaro holds the first Hatjutsu lesson. The martial art is scorned by the majority of the clan as a foolish persuit. However, it gathers a small, cult following.
• December 2002 - Daimyo Morihei Ueshiba develops his martial art, Aikido, even further. A new system is developed. Masakazu Ezikaya, Ashikaga Takauji and Fujiwara Jutaro are given the rank of Senpai, and aid the Daimyo in teaching the clan.
• January 2003 - Kogaratsu departs, command of The Kyudoka is given to Fujiwara Jutaro. Ashikaga Takauji replaces Kyi Kawajiri as leader of The Kenjutsuka.
• March 2003 - The Sake Inn is destroyed by a dragon. The Clan work together gathering resources to rebuild their beloved Inn.
• March 2003 - Having rebuilt the Sake Inn, the Clan attempt to track the dragon responsible. A small colony of the beasts is found in the mountains to the south. It is later revealed that the dragons have been organised by an unknown individual to attack Nihon. The offender is eventually caught and killed.
• April 2003 - The Clan disgraces itself by failing to protect Morihei sufficiently from an assassination attempt. Though Morihei survives, the clan is severely punished. Infighting between the divisions is blamed for the lax security, and the divisions are disbanded. Every member of the clan is demoted to Bushika or lower.
• June 2003 - New divisions are formed - The Fire (Hi) and The Wind (Kaze). They are lead by Akira Toruna and Masakazu Ezikaya respectively.
• September 2003 - Morihei Ueshiba dies of natural causes, he is mourned by many at his funeral, including members of the Guardsmen command. Civil war strikes Nihon as Kyi Kawajiri's claim to Daimyo is challenged by a Samurai from a rival clan. The rival Samurai, along with his son and retainers, are killed by The Bujin'Kai. Kyi ascends to Daimyo.
• December 2003 - Due to a decline in the lands of Nihon, the Bujin'Kai are lead through the White Gate from Sosaria to the lands of Istaria where they seek refuge.
• February 2004 - Kyi Kawajiri's state declines in the new lands, under the disease known as Blight. Fearing for the future of their clan, the Monks desperately seek a cure. It becomes apparent that no such cure existed in these new lands, and The Bujin'Kai is forced to return to Sosaria to seek aid.
• Febuary 2004 - Home but leaderless, the remaining members of the Bujin'Kai are taken under the banner of... the Kotodama Clan.

External Links

1. TBK website
2. KTD website