The Eve of 2136AC: Elegy
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The Battle of the Bloody Harvest
The Shigenobu clan, at the behest of it's Heiress stood in the defense of the Kozak's farmlands. Whether or not this decision was wise, was debatable, but it had been deemed mutually beneficial, as well as a just cause. Initially, such defense was made through means of diplomacy, and cunning, in an attempt to ensure the safety of the land was not transgressed. However, as time passed, the bloodlusted enemies of humanity sought to take advantage of the clan's stagnant position. A familiar enemy, one both the Heiress and Hatamoto had fought in an attempt to render justice upon them for their evil deeds.
A series of battles endured, the clan's prodigy, Tenchi Shigenobu, and Heiress, Shiri Shi Shigenobu ultimately laid defeated before the superior force, but one hero stood tall. Shirin Shigenobu, the presenting Hatamoto of the clan. Ultimately, she defeated the progressing force, driving the forces of evil back, into the darkness. She received praise from the clan for this achievement, but this victory would be short-lived.
Months later, delivering assets to the Kozak's, the farmlands were under assault once more, but this time, it was different. The Heiress was forced to stand against Imperium, an attempt to escape into the foliage had been cut off, a magical beast, Skrong, failing to intervene in time to stop the impending battle, forcing the Hime to engage decisively despite her prior injuries. A brutal battle ensued, where the the clan's leader had been thoroughly outmatched, countered, and defeated. Both combatants were fighting in a deadly manner, and the wounds of that battle would reflect that. The Heiress ultimately lost her right arm, her shoulder being torn from its socket, ripped out as it was waved around within the air as a display of terror, and victory. A worthwhile trophy, the Heiress' third eye taken from her.
The fields of the Kozaks were stained with the blood of the Shigenobu, and it did not end there. Within the distance, Toki Shigenobu found himself engaged as well. Another loss, on two fronts. The Undead progressed, making his way through the magical beast, Skrong, but this was not without significant effort, leaving the undead Veda to once more engage Shirin. A thorough defeat was levied, the Heiress' sister had her throat cut open.
The clan laid thoroughly defeated, Alreth Shigenobu, a less experienced clansman observed the battle in shock, and horror. A battlefield so vile, so gruesome. Unlike what the clan had ever experienced prior.
But it was not done there, displaying the true depths of her insanity despite the helpless situation, the Heiress challenged a nearby undead to a battle, manic, and deranged, she fought, but ultimately lost. As such, she commanded a retreat, and so? The Shigenobu left the scene, leaving it in the hands of a Mortyl Knight, named Laxel.
The Shigenobu clan, at the behest of it's Heiress stood in the defense of the Kozak's farmlands. Whether or not this decision was wise, was debatable, but it had been deemed mutually beneficial, as well as a just cause. Initially, such defense was made through means of diplomacy, and cunning, in an attempt to ensure the safety of the land was not transgressed. However, as time passed, the bloodlusted enemies of humanity sought to take advantage of the clan's stagnant position. A familiar enemy, one both the Heiress and Hatamoto had fought in an attempt to render justice upon them for their evil deeds.
A series of battles endured, the clan's prodigy, Tenchi Shigenobu, and Heiress, Shiri Shi Shigenobu ultimately laid defeated before the superior force, but one hero stood tall. Shirin Shigenobu, the presenting Hatamoto of the clan. Ultimately, she defeated the progressing force, driving the forces of evil back, into the darkness. She received praise from the clan for this achievement, but this victory would be short-lived.
Months later, delivering assets to the Kozak's, the farmlands were under assault once more, but this time, it was different. The Heiress was forced to stand against Imperium, an attempt to escape into the foliage had been cut off, a magical beast, Skrong, failing to intervene in time to stop the impending battle, forcing the Hime to engage decisively despite her prior injuries. A brutal battle ensued, where the the clan's leader had been thoroughly outmatched, countered, and defeated. Both combatants were fighting in a deadly manner, and the wounds of that battle would reflect that. The Heiress ultimately lost her right arm, her shoulder being torn from its socket, ripped out as it was waved around within the air as a display of terror, and victory. A worthwhile trophy, the Heiress' third eye taken from her.
The fields of the Kozaks were stained with the blood of the Shigenobu, and it did not end there. Within the distance, Toki Shigenobu found himself engaged as well. Another loss, on two fronts. The Undead progressed, making his way through the magical beast, Skrong, but this was not without significant effort, leaving the undead Veda to once more engage Shirin. A thorough defeat was levied, the Heiress' sister had her throat cut open.
The clan laid thoroughly defeated, Alreth Shigenobu, a less experienced clansman observed the battle in shock, and horror. A battlefield so vile, so gruesome. Unlike what the clan had ever experienced prior.
But it was not done there, displaying the true depths of her insanity despite the helpless situation, the Heiress challenged a nearby undead to a battle, manic, and deranged, she fought, but ultimately lost. As such, she commanded a retreat, and so? The Shigenobu left the scene, leaving it in the hands of a Mortyl Knight, named Laxel.
Disorder within the ranks.
The decisions of the Heiress bear heavily upon the clan, forcing them into life or death scenarios, compelling them to support her reckless, and verbose ramblings on how one's morals should be. This has seen the 'departure' of Shirin Shigenobu from the clan's leadership, throwing her Manto into the Heiress' face in protest of her behavior, where-as Alreth Shigenobu is missing in action, likely having ran away, or defected from the clan due to the brutal circumstances of the bloody harvest. Some members have even given up on combat entirely.
This disorder spreads, external factors seek to influence the clan, to ensure its path is set to a civil war within itself. For the vile Heiress' decisions bring them to the brink of ruin, and there seems to be no rhyme or reason for her actions. Unrest grows, as clan members feel a sense of impending doom, the collapse of what had been built off of the back of their labor.
The clan seems set for its own demise, spiraling downward at a terrifying rate. But within the hearts of a few, it can still be salvaged.
The decisions of the Heiress bear heavily upon the clan, forcing them into life or death scenarios, compelling them to support her reckless, and verbose ramblings on how one's morals should be. This has seen the 'departure' of Shirin Shigenobu from the clan's leadership, throwing her Manto into the Heiress' face in protest of her behavior, where-as Alreth Shigenobu is missing in action, likely having ran away, or defected from the clan due to the brutal circumstances of the bloody harvest. Some members have even given up on combat entirely.
This disorder spreads, external factors seek to influence the clan, to ensure its path is set to a civil war within itself. For the vile Heiress' decisions bring them to the brink of ruin, and there seems to be no rhyme or reason for her actions. Unrest grows, as clan members feel a sense of impending doom, the collapse of what had been built off of the back of their labor.
The clan seems set for its own demise, spiraling downward at a terrifying rate. But within the hearts of a few, it can still be salvaged.
The Grand Regent, The Chamberlin, and the Inheritor.
The mental state of the Heiress becomes the question of many, slipping deeper into depression, slipping deeper into insanity, being unable to manage the clan's affairs after all that had occurred. Noticing her own disposition, she appoints her lover, Justia of Gloomlight to serve as the clan's Grand Regent, to serve as a pillar for her clansmen as she cannot be what the clan needs within her state.
Further delegating her authority, the Heiress assigns a fresh Moriyama Shigenobu to serve as the clan's political representative, her name is Valentine Shigenobu. A witty young woman with a desire to prove herself to the clan, she wields a lot of ambition, and as such, she is empowered to prove herself, to bring honor to the clan.
Magdaline Shigenobu, the daughter of the Heiress, and the Grand Regent has seen an increase in her authority, serving as the clan's inheritor, she is given the ability to make decisions in the stead of the Heiress. Now, she is forced to pull her own weight, long since denied the right as she was too young, the time was nigh for others to show their worth. And she intends to not disappoint.
The mental state of the Heiress becomes the question of many, slipping deeper into depression, slipping deeper into insanity, being unable to manage the clan's affairs after all that had occurred. Noticing her own disposition, she appoints her lover, Justia of Gloomlight to serve as the clan's Grand Regent, to serve as a pillar for her clansmen as she cannot be what the clan needs within her state.
Further delegating her authority, the Heiress assigns a fresh Moriyama Shigenobu to serve as the clan's political representative, her name is Valentine Shigenobu. A witty young woman with a desire to prove herself to the clan, she wields a lot of ambition, and as such, she is empowered to prove herself, to bring honor to the clan.
Magdaline Shigenobu, the daughter of the Heiress, and the Grand Regent has seen an increase in her authority, serving as the clan's inheritor, she is given the ability to make decisions in the stead of the Heiress. Now, she is forced to pull her own weight, long since denied the right as she was too young, the time was nigh for others to show their worth. And she intends to not disappoint.
Recovery
Following the proceedings of the bloody harvest, the Heiress is seen very little by others, retreating deep within the seas to a location she considers her sanctuary, she is welcomed by someone familiar. As such, Shirin declares her break from her duties as Hatamoto to be temporary, though she is not ready to resume activity. Many members of the clan are exhausted, worn out, and defeated by the stressors of the environments they are in.
But it is not over, within the hearts of those who have lost burns a desire to overcome, even if it had been dimmed by the defeats that had been suffered, or the public disagreements with Gloomlight's leading figures enacted by the Heiress.
Such disagreements, and policies within Gloomlight lead others to believe the Heiress is disillusioned with the holy city, given her rumored insanity, who knows what the outcome of this may be?
Will this be the demise of the Shigenobu clan? Entirely, and exclusively the fault of their proclaimed Heiress, wasting their lives upon a nameless battlefield with no laws?
Or will the clan remain united, to overcome the challenges they face, to become diamonds under pressure, rather than mere ashes in the rubble of what could've been. Will they rise to meet the expectations, acquire strength capable of protecting their allies, and themselves? Or will they crumble under the weight of expectations?
It is to be seen, but the fire of passion, desire, and righteousness burns valiantly for those who serve the clan, even if temporarily it is severely dampened.
Following the proceedings of the bloody harvest, the Heiress is seen very little by others, retreating deep within the seas to a location she considers her sanctuary, she is welcomed by someone familiar. As such, Shirin declares her break from her duties as Hatamoto to be temporary, though she is not ready to resume activity. Many members of the clan are exhausted, worn out, and defeated by the stressors of the environments they are in.
But it is not over, within the hearts of those who have lost burns a desire to overcome, even if it had been dimmed by the defeats that had been suffered, or the public disagreements with Gloomlight's leading figures enacted by the Heiress.
Such disagreements, and policies within Gloomlight lead others to believe the Heiress is disillusioned with the holy city, given her rumored insanity, who knows what the outcome of this may be?
Will this be the demise of the Shigenobu clan? Entirely, and exclusively the fault of their proclaimed Heiress, wasting their lives upon a nameless battlefield with no laws?
Or will the clan remain united, to overcome the challenges they face, to become diamonds under pressure, rather than mere ashes in the rubble of what could've been. Will they rise to meet the expectations, acquire strength capable of protecting their allies, and themselves? Or will they crumble under the weight of expectations?
It is to be seen, but the fire of passion, desire, and righteousness burns valiantly for those who serve the clan, even if temporarily it is severely dampened.