The Nagiyaka Shogunate

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The Nagiyaka Shogunate

Summary:
A militia-like force of Yokai which operates as authority figures among the Village of Nagiyaka and its close surroundings. Their presence remaining in Nagiyaka and it's surrounding areas. Their stance is to assist the individuals within Nagiyaka to find peace and to keep Humans from interfering or tainting their attempts at peace.

Goal:
Bring Peace into Nagiyaka and help their people to prosper.

Known Establishment:
None at the moment

Known Affiliates:
The Kinship of Harmony
The Yokai
The Apothecary

Faction Rules:

The Word of the Head Yokai is Law
Orders Which Are Given Are To Be Followed
Follow The Words of Bushido
Spoiler:
1. Rectitude or Justice
  Bushido refers not only to martial rectitude, but to personal rectitude: Rectitude or Justice, is the strongest virtue of Bushido. A well-known samurai defines it this way: ‘Rectitude is one’s power to decide upon a course of conduct in accordance with reason, without wavering; to die when to die is right, to strike when to strike is right.’ Another speaks of it in the following terms: ‘Rectitude is the bone that gives firmness and stature. Without bones the head cannot rest on top of the spine, nor hands move nor feet stand. So without Rectitude neither talent nor learning can make the human frame into a samurai.’
2. Courage
  Bushido distinguishes between bravery and courage: Courage is worthy of being counted among virtues only if it’s exercised in the cause of Righteousness and Rectitude. In his Analects, Confucius says: ‘Perceiving what is right and doing it not reveals a lack of Courage.’ In short, ‘Courage is doing what is right.’
3. Benevolence and Mercy
  A man invested with the power to command and the power to kill was expected to demonstrate equally extraordinary powers of benevolence and mercy: Love, magnanimity, affection for others, sympathy and pity, are traits of Benevolence, the highest attribute of the human soul. Both Confucius and Mencius often said the highest requirement of a ruler of men is Benevolence.
4. Politeness
  Discerning the difference between obsequiousness and politeness can be difficult for casual visitors to Japan, but for a true man, courtesy is rooted in benevolence: Courtesy and good manners have been noticed by every foreign tourist as distinctive Japanese traits. But Politeness should be the expression of a benevolent regard for the feelings of others; it’s a poor virtue if it’s motivated only by a fear of offending good taste. In its highest form Politeness approaches love
5. Honesty and Sincerity
  True samurai, according to author Nitobe, disdained money, believing that “men must grudge money, for riches hinder wisdom.” Thus children of high-ranking samurai were raised to believe that talking about money showed poor taste, and that ignorance of the value of different coins showed good breeding: Bushido encouraged thrift, not for economical reasons so much as for the exercise of abstinence. Luxury was thought the greatest menace to manhood, and severe simplicity was required of the warrior class … the counting machine and abacus were abhorred.
6. Honor
  Though Bushido deals with the profession of soldiering, it is equally concerned with non-martial behavior: The sense of Honor, a vivid consciousness of personal dignity and worth, characterized the samurai. He was born and bred to value the duties and privileges of his profession. Fear of disgrace hung like a sword over the head of every samurai … To take offense at slight provocation was ridiculed as ‘short-tempered.’ As the popular adage put it: ‘True patience means bearing the unbearable.’
7. Loyalty
  Economic reality has dealt a blow to organizational loyalty around the world. Nonetheless, true men remain loyal to those to whom they are indebted: Loyalty to a superior was the most distinctive virtue of the feudal era. Personal fidelity exists among all sorts of men: a gang of pickpockets swears allegiance to its leader. But only in the code of chivalrous Honor does Loyalty assume paramount importance.
8. Character and Self-Control
  Bushido teaches that men should behave according to an absolute moral standard, one that transcends logic. What’s right is right, and what’s wrong is wrong. The difference between good and bad and between right and wrong are givens, not arguments subject to discussion or justification, and a man should know the difference. Finally, it is a man’s obligation to teach his children moral standards through the model of his own behavior: The first objective of samurai education was to build up Character. The subtler faculties of prudence, intelligence, and dialectics were less important. Intellectual superiority was esteemed, but a samurai was essentially a man of action. No historian would argue that Hideyoshi personified the Eight Virtues of Bushido throughout his life. Like many great men, deep faults paralleled his towering gifts. Yet by choosing compassion over confrontation, and benevolence over belligerence, he demonstrated ageless qualities of manliness. Today his lessons could not be more timely.
Are Blades Are To protect Our People, Not Harm Them.
We Are To Abide By The Laws, Not Break Them.
Abuse Of One's Power Is An Abuse To One's Title. Such Will Not Be Tolerated.

Ranks:
Tier 1: Shogun
Summary and Obligations:
The individual whom is lead of the Shogunate. They are in charge of contacting and interacting with the head Yokai for the sake of all affairs, domestic and foreign. With such, they must be sure to pass on all needed information down the chain of command to keep all individuals up to par for the standards of an ever growing and changing Nagiyaka.

Tier 2: Daimyo
Summary and Obligations:
The Individual that carries out the final words of the Shogun. At times may even be asked to undergo special operations deemed not suitable for others. They act and operate as the right hand of the Shogun.

Tier 3: Samurai
Summary and Obligations:
These were the highest skilled warriors, those that have shown their mantel through difficult times but followed the traditions and laws without question. They are expected to bring honor to their families by fulfilling their duties to their land.

Tier 4: Court
Summary and Obligations:
Individuals which are better operated as Teachers. Normally the Court is made primarily of Healers whom do very well at their job and are able to help advice and assist with those of the Shogunate with tasks which are not normal to just study in weaponry and body hardening. The Court will assist in things such as not only healing but also in arts; such as musical or literary, as well as acts considered more graceful such as Dance and Archery.

Tier 5: Elite
Summary and Obligations:
Newly Joined individuals to the Nagiyaka Shogunate, normally used as foot soldiers. These individuals are also expected to assist within the shogunate and Nagiyaka with patrols or assisting teachings to the Disciples.

Tier "6": Disciples
Summary and Obligations:
New Individuals which are interested in Joining the Shogunate. These individuals have no special granted access to anything besides the teachings and lessons of the Elite and Up.

Traditions:
Lessons Of Mind, Body and Heart
What: Classes given to assist in enlightening Deciples
Where: Location changes based on instructor
When: Upon a teacher deciding to pass knowledge. All will be known in advance.
Why: Passing on knowledge for those whom wish to become part of the shogunate.

Meditation
What: A group directed mediation ceremony
Where: Location changes based on instructor
When: Gatherings will be announced in advance
Why: Calm and cleans the mind before or after combat.

Tournament of Passage
What: A tournament held by the Shogun, Daimyo and Samurai
Where: Tournament grounds in Nagiyaka
When: When it is time for an individual to raise in rankings
Why: One must prove themselves worthy through many feats before climbing the ranks.

Induction Ceremony
What: A ceremony enwhich an individual will be named an Elite of the Nagiyaka Shogunate.
Where: Nagiyaka Square
When: When the there is at least one student which has proven ready to step forward and join the ranks
Why: Accepting of a Disciple, or group there of, into the Elite

Perks:
Tier 5 - Access To The Use Of The Shogunate Healing Spring

Tier 4 - Access To All Shogunate Related Gear [All Is Listed Below]

Tier 3 - Use Of Bladed Weapons Does Augmentation: Bleed On Hit [[Only If You Have One On Your Approved Sheet!]]
What Is Augmentation:Bleed? Due to Weapon proficiency, one would know how to do extra damage to their opponent and thus adding bleed. For the following two turns, an individual would take +1 Minor of damage from bleed.

Tier 2 - Armor of the Daimyo: Daimyo, when wearing their armor, takes -2 tier damage from slashing attacks.

Gear:
**All Gear Is Only Accessable After Becoming Part Of The Council Unless Stated Otherwise!**
Weapons:
Shogunate Bow:
Ammo: 15 Field Arrows
Damage Type: Piercing
Damage Tier: Moderate

Shogunate Katana:
Damage Type: Slashing/Piercing
Damage Tier: Moderate

Armor:
Shogunate Armor:
Armor Type: Light
Resistance: -1 tier Slashing Damage

Miscellaneous:
The Healing Spring:
Location: TBA
Properties: +1 Minor every 2 posts while within the spring

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