Year: 2132AC
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The Chronicles of the Shigenobu
Proceeding the year of 2128AC, to 2132AC The Shigenobu Clan endured a minor schism which had been threatening to expand further. Due to the eventual Heiress' declaration, many disillusioned Shigenobu made their way to their way to Fortune. The Shigenobu of the Kingdom of Fortune had diverged greatly from the clan within Xuefeng, particularly in their culture, religious freedoms, and general outlook in life.
Those who resided within Fortune seemed to be more open-minded, and family oriented despite their loose relation. But the former was likely changing, as the eventual heiress is rumored within the clan to be a fierce worshipper of Athelios. This information was very hard to come by, and it was only a fleeting rumor.
Those who resided within Fortune seemed to be more open-minded, and family oriented despite their loose relation. But the former was likely changing, as the eventual heiress is rumored within the clan to be a fierce worshipper of Athelios. This information was very hard to come by, and it was only a fleeting rumor.
The notable part of this schism, is that the Shigenobu of Fortune did not feel at all beholden to those of Xuefeng, including the Commander. This has agitated the Nakashima of the clan, as it seems to be an overt power grab at the behest of the Heir, Shigenobu Shinchi. It is believed, those outside of the Nakashima's sphere of influence would be less inclined to follow them. That, coupled with the fact that the daughter of the Heiress' religion was not known beyond conjecture exacerbated the problem.
This culminated in a debacle outside of Gold Light, where Mifune S. Irontail declared the Shigenobu of Fortune to be defectors for land. This has further enraged those of Xuefeng with the small few whom were in Fortune.
There were three notable Shigenobu during this period, and they were:
Shigenobu Shirin,
a young marine who strived for excellence, improvement, and to protect those she cares for.
a young marine who strived for excellence, improvement, and to protect those she cares for.
Shigenobu Akaza,
a gender challenged young individual with a big heart, who like Shirin, strives to improve themself.
a gender challenged young individual with a big heart, who like Shirin, strives to improve themself.
and Shigenobu Tenchi,
revered as a prodigy by Shigenobu Shiri, as well as other members of their clan. At a young age, he is a skilled combatant capable of taking on, and sometimes defeating adults.
It is well documented, within the Kingdom of Fortune the Shigenobu clan lived a rather comfortable life due to the success and efforts of Shigenobu Shiri, a sizeable lodging provided by the King within Nilhirra, which functions as barracks for the marines in Fortune, and reportedly a mansion within Sapphire Bay. revered as a prodigy by Shigenobu Shiri, as well as other members of their clan. At a young age, he is a skilled combatant capable of taking on, and sometimes defeating adults.
In exchange and by convention, all Shigenobu of age are enlisted into the marines. In fact, some Shigenobu have found their way into important government positions.
Such as, Shigenobu Akaza who had become a Retainer for Princess Meri Emeraldi, and Shigenobu Shiri, who became the Ambassador of Fortune after serving as a Reconnaissance Officer, and then a Seneschal. This is no indication however, that life was at all without struggle on Fortune.
The eventual Heiress' statements on the Melionette Chronicle had turned clan members whom desired to know of how life in Fortune was going, as well as the general activities of the clan, curious. Beyond that curiosity, there was a more sinister truth. The Shigenobu Clan had found itself in the middle of a war between the Kingdom of Fortune, and the Deathwind Fleet.
For the righteous sons and daughters of Ualdir, such a thing was seen as admirable, a memento to the Shigenobu of old.
But in truth, the Shigenobu present within Fortune by and large, did not come to Fortune to fight. It was quite the opposite, particularly in the case of Shigenobu Shirin, who had specifically left home to not see battle.
But the rumors suggest as of the year 2132AC, many of the Shigenobu have changed, becoming more acclimated to their circumstances, and very reminiscent of the older way of doing things in regard to honor. In the case of Shirin, it is rumored not only had she stood in the defense of a comrade against an agent of the Fel, but she had challenged the eventual Heiress, and her cousin to dominion over the clan members within the Kingdom of Fortune by the right of a duel.
It is further rumored, that the battle is to be endured in a secret location, away from prying eyes as the outcome of this battle will not be observed by others.
The Sundering,
Draws nearer. In preparation for what is to be endured, Shigenobu Shi Shiri issued a harsh order to Shigenobu Shirin, and Shigenobu Akaza:
Ultimately, the Shigenobu chose to resolve this question with conflict, though it was not the eventual heiress who had decided it should be solved this way. It had been the two privy to the decision. It was however, strongly encouraged by the eventual heiress. To remedy Shirin's disadvantage, an injury to her circuitry, Akaza was placed under harsher circumstances to succeed. He was given the Heiress' equipment and attire to engage in this battle.
It was hard fought, participants who had observed, which included various members of Fortune, including the eventual Heiress Shirin found the duel honorable, a good fight between both combatants.
However, Shirin arose victorious, and given her disadvantage, as well as the strength of Akaza himself, this had served to make her victory all the more impressive and noteworthy.
In the afterglow of Shirin's success, laid Akaza's defeat. The trio endured a large dispute, which saw Shirin doing her best to encourage her fellow clan member, as the eventual heiress stood in silent observation.
The hour draws nearer...
The Sundering,
Draws nearer. In preparation for what is to be endured, Shigenobu Shi Shiri issued a harsh order to Shigenobu Shirin, and Shigenobu Akaza:
Quote:"Decide which of you will attend the mediation of the dispute between clan members within Xuefeng"
Ultimately, the Shigenobu chose to resolve this question with conflict, though it was not the eventual heiress who had decided it should be solved this way. It had been the two privy to the decision. It was however, strongly encouraged by the eventual heiress. To remedy Shirin's disadvantage, an injury to her circuitry, Akaza was placed under harsher circumstances to succeed. He was given the Heiress' equipment and attire to engage in this battle.
It was hard fought, participants who had observed, which included various members of Fortune, including the eventual Heiress Shirin found the duel honorable, a good fight between both combatants.
However, Shirin arose victorious, and given her disadvantage, as well as the strength of Akaza himself, this had served to make her victory all the more impressive and noteworthy.
In the afterglow of Shirin's success, laid Akaza's defeat. The trio endured a large dispute, which saw Shirin doing her best to encourage her fellow clan member, as the eventual heiress stood in silent observation.
The hour draws nearer...
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A depicted portrait of the statue of Athelios which looms upstairs within the Shigenobu Clan Residence.
Only members of the clan are allowed to access this section of the residence.