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Current Year: 1565 :: Summer

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Chapter I :: The Cost of War is Payed in Blood

An Era ripe with blood and battle-lust has caused grief, vengeance, and sacrifice. Territorial expansion is the dominant mindset, as well as the accepted justification for countless slaughter. Men, women, and children are not immune. Conscripted into the war effort, young boys and girls are lucky if they see themselves reach adolescence. Where previously there had been an abundance of children reported internationally, these numbers are quickly dwindling. This Era of Conflict taints all whom are born into this time and it is unlikely to end in the near future. Six Countries - Six Demon Lords. Each Daimyo sees the other as a threat and thus do they employ Shinobi Clans of great power and nobility in the quest for expansion and power. Currently, each Daimyo shows hostility to the other five Daimyo and they are resilient in this matter. Where there once might have been rumors of peace-talks, now there is  nothing save for distrust and contempt.

Oda, Nobunaga, Daimyo of the Land of Earth seeks to push south into the small countries nestled between him and Tokugawa, Ieyasu, Daimyo of the Land of Wind. A bitter rivalry between the two countries has been present in the last several generations, as they had previously been of one mind and one people. A civil conflict erupted generations ago that plummeted the once large country into total war, splitting it into many smaller provinces. Time and age have done nothing to cool this heated matter. On the contrary, one might say time has merely fueled the fires of rage. This is a matter of blood, and the Lords of Earth and Wind call for the others head. With both sides laying claim to harsh climates, each could benefit from more fertile lands; particularly those of the smaller countries that lie between them. Yet, why seek to gain the trading favor of these smaller countries when one can merely take what they want? Oda and Tokugawa seize on a 'First Come, First Served' basis and both seek to gain the initiative.

Date, Masamune, Daimyo of the Land of Fire grows restless. His reach has become great, his power nearly unrivaled. Yet, his territory is not sound. Many smaller lands surround him, lord-less or led by those who show no conviction. From afar, reports tell him that the people of these lands are unhappy and being a good man at heart he sympathizes. Extending his territory would bring these peoples into the fold, while simultaneously garnishing further resources and port-villages to bolster the economy of the Land of Fire. And who can stand in his way? Thus far only one man: Sanada, Masayuki, Daimyo of the Land of Forests. A great rivalry between the lords, as well as the Shinobi Clans they employ has always put the two at odds. Sanada will do his utmost to get to the aforementioned lands before Date, reaping what the Land of Fire deems its own. Yet both of these great men and their countries are beset on either side by other lands as well. Date is ever mindful of attacks from the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth, while Sanada keeps close watch on his flanks in case the Land of Earth or the Land of Lightning should seek to push into his territory.

Takeda, Shingen, Daimyo of the Land of Lightning, has finally amassed military power that matches or exceeds the likes of the other large countries. Thus, his expansion can begin as well. And it is crucial that this plan be underway sooner rather than later. The infrastructure of his country suffers and thus the economy is not what Takeda wishes it to be. Expansion into more fertile and fitting lands for a Noble Lord such as he is very critical to the survival of his people, as well as his claim.

Honda, Tadakatsu, Daimyo of the Land of Water has only recently secured his hold over several of the islands that make up his territory. Albeit smaller than the other five large nations, Honda does not have much to fear in the way of being attacked, as of yet. All the better really, as his rule is still dealing with insurrection from other, unclaimed islands that surround him. Bringing them into the fold is crucial to the Land of Water's expansion. For only then will Honda be able to push in toward the main-land and begin to seize territory from the larger nations.

Each Lord hopes to gain the advantage over the others, gaining power and recognition along the way. The Shinobi employed under each serve as the military powers in the lands and they do the bidding of their Lords. Each Clan and their respective Banner-Clans harbors grudges and rivalries of their own. Noble Shinobi Clans hope to prove their worth on the battle field and thus continue under the service of their Daimyo. Each of the Six Clan Shuchō plan their next moves, while they continue their respective research, delving into methods and formulas that could be used to seal a Tailed-Beast and utilize it as a weapon. The cost for such power and prominence is blood and there is sure to be much that is spilled.

Tailed Demon Possession

Ishida

• Four-Tailed Demon Ape
  

Events by Year

1565

- The stage is set for further expansion by each of the major six countries. The Shinobi Clans under each go head to head as their Daimyo's seek to gain further power in a game of territorial tug-o'-war. Eight of the Nine Tailed Demons run rampant, causing destruction on a massive scale; Every now and again Shinobi are called in to push the beasts back and protect the smaller countries. Such battles are sure to take their toll on the forces of all involved.