The Eve of 2135
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End of an Era.
The Shigenobu clan bids the Kingdom of Fortune farewell, in a heartfelt, and explosive meeting between the Matriarch of the Emeraldi Household, Rio Emeraldi, and the Hime of the Shigenobu Clan among others, both the Emeraldi Household, and the Shigenobu have decided it is mutually beneficial to part ways. It is said, the Heiress of the clan demanded exile from the Kingdom of Fortune, and it was denied on all counts by the Matriarch of the Emeraldi's.
A plan had been concocted, strum together to put forth a defense of the Kingdom's existence before their mortal enemies, the Deathwind Fleet, one to which in varying ways wound up unsuccessful. Initially, this had been due to a lack of experience from the Heiress. A grand failure she would learn greatly from.
The parting of the Shigenobu Clan from the Emeraldi's sphere of influence had been building for years, smaller disagreements overtime compounded and ultimately made it untenable for all parties. As King Marfons Emeraldi had left the picture, relations rapidly, and swiftly deteroriated between both households.
But this does not mean the bond is entirely severed, however.
Perhaps, one day what was lost can be mended, but that day likely will not be anytime soon.
The Shigenobu clan bids the Kingdom of Fortune farewell, in a heartfelt, and explosive meeting between the Matriarch of the Emeraldi Household, Rio Emeraldi, and the Hime of the Shigenobu Clan among others, both the Emeraldi Household, and the Shigenobu have decided it is mutually beneficial to part ways. It is said, the Heiress of the clan demanded exile from the Kingdom of Fortune, and it was denied on all counts by the Matriarch of the Emeraldi's.
A plan had been concocted, strum together to put forth a defense of the Kingdom's existence before their mortal enemies, the Deathwind Fleet, one to which in varying ways wound up unsuccessful. Initially, this had been due to a lack of experience from the Heiress. A grand failure she would learn greatly from.
The parting of the Shigenobu Clan from the Emeraldi's sphere of influence had been building for years, smaller disagreements overtime compounded and ultimately made it untenable for all parties. As King Marfons Emeraldi had left the picture, relations rapidly, and swiftly deteroriated between both households.
But this does not mean the bond is entirely severed, however.
Perhaps, one day what was lost can be mended, but that day likely will not be anytime soon.
The will of the free!
The Free people, trusted allies and partners of the Shigenobu clan due to prior discussions held between the Heiress, and Stiltzkin Koz have called upon the might of the Shigenobu clan to contribute to their forces standing with the Sacred Coalition.
The Shigenobu answer the call of help from their allies without question, the Heiress personally dispatches the finest Magi the clan can offer, including its own Champion:
The Shigenobu answer the call of help from their allies without question, the Heiress personally dispatches the finest Magi the clan can offer, including its own Champion:
Magdaline Shigenobu, Commander of the Shigenobu Forces within the Sacred Coalition, and representative of the clan's intentions.
Tenchi Shigenobu, Vice Commander and second in command of the Shigenobu's Forces within the Sacred Coalition.
Aricles Alline, Technical Advisor to the Commander of the Shigenobu's Forces.
Toki Shigenobu, a member of the Shigenobu Infantry Company.
The Shigenobu clan has also sent word to the Nightfallen, once again inquiring of their services, to be further discussed at another date. The clan suppliments it's forces presented to the Sacred Coalition with mercenaries, and as such, it will be easy to find employment from the Shigenobu within this period of time.
Diplomatic Envoys.
Seeing the Heiress is currently unable to run the clan, due to other commitments on behalf of the Republic within the Ruby Empire, her roles are delegated in full to other clan-members who have shown aptitude, and promise.
Akaza Shigenobu, Legate and Representative of the Shigenobu clan. Currently, he is tasked to assume duties within Londo. The clan is busy, and although they'd like to show their support in full to the people of Londo, they're currently not capable of doing such in great numbers. As such, all requests are to be directed to Akaza Shigenobu who will handle the necessary communication and scheduling on behalf of the clan.
Shirin Shigenobu, Hatamoto of the Shigenobu Clan. The term literally means "Guardian of the Flag". She has been dispatched in support of the Free People, to serve as a representative of the clan, and defender of the lands should it be deemed necessary by them.
Seeing the Heiress is currently unable to run the clan, due to other commitments on behalf of the Republic within the Ruby Empire, her roles are delegated in full to other clan-members who have shown aptitude, and promise.
Akaza Shigenobu, Legate and Representative of the Shigenobu clan. Currently, he is tasked to assume duties within Londo. The clan is busy, and although they'd like to show their support in full to the people of Londo, they're currently not capable of doing such in great numbers. As such, all requests are to be directed to Akaza Shigenobu who will handle the necessary communication and scheduling on behalf of the clan.
Shirin Shigenobu, Hatamoto of the Shigenobu Clan. The term literally means "Guardian of the Flag". She has been dispatched in support of the Free People, to serve as a representative of the clan, and defender of the lands should it be deemed necessary by them.
Crushing debt.
The Shigenobu clan has acquired a tremendous amount of debt, loose estimates from observes suggest the total debt is atleast 500,000 Crowns. The Clan's Heiress sees this debt as necessary for funding the clan's operations, and intentions.
In fact, it is rumored a section of this debt is owed to an Emeraldi, though which is unknown.
The Shigenobu clan has acquired a tremendous amount of debt, loose estimates from observes suggest the total debt is atleast 500,000 Crowns. The Clan's Heiress sees this debt as necessary for funding the clan's operations, and intentions.
In fact, it is rumored a section of this debt is owed to an Emeraldi, though which is unknown.
Tenants, changes, and culture:
Tenants of the Shigenobu:
1. The clan's religion, nor the religion of those resided within the clan must never be discussed publicly.
2. The Clan's pride, and honor must never be transgressed by its members. Hold yourself in high regard, and moral esteem.
3. Respect one's superiors, follow all lawful and moral orders unquestioningly.
4. Do not bring dishonor upon the clan.
Cultural Changes:
The Shigenobu are highly competitive, and honor driven. Members of the clan frequently try to upstage eachother in combat.
The Shigenobu clan has structured it's "clansmen" into an Infantry Company, which all clansmen who do not serve within another capacity, are a part of. The Commander of this Infantry Company is the prodigy of the clan, Tenchi Shigenobu.
The Heiress of the clan has begun developing the clan's own dialect of the native Faeborne Tongue, this will be later expanded at another time.
Tenants of the Shigenobu:
1. The clan's religion, nor the religion of those resided within the clan must never be discussed publicly.
2. The Clan's pride, and honor must never be transgressed by its members. Hold yourself in high regard, and moral esteem.
3. Respect one's superiors, follow all lawful and moral orders unquestioningly.
4. Do not bring dishonor upon the clan.
Cultural Changes:
The Shigenobu are highly competitive, and honor driven. Members of the clan frequently try to upstage eachother in combat.
The Shigenobu clan has structured it's "clansmen" into an Infantry Company, which all clansmen who do not serve within another capacity, are a part of. The Commander of this Infantry Company is the prodigy of the clan, Tenchi Shigenobu.
The Heiress of the clan has begun developing the clan's own dialect of the native Faeborne Tongue, this will be later expanded at another time.