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sunshinehistory) wrote2013-11-06 01:22 am
sunshinehistory) wrote2013-11-06 01:22 am
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Land of Iron
Mission Standards and Pay:
Unlike the shinobi of the elemental nations, the Samurai of the Land of Iron don't actually take missions outside their country. They get paid a stipend for their service, and though they can be requested for certain services and are willing to stand as neutral ground for shinobi gatherings, they do not ask for pay.
Promotions:
Samurai do, in fact, have a ranking system, but it's very far removed from the one shinobi use. The system in place here is denoted by apprenticeships, which are only graduated from to the ranks of proper samurai once they choose a leader to give their fealty to.
Samurai who show exceptionally great skill work their way up to being the leaders of these groups, and only they get orders directly from their lord, be it daimyo or a lesser noble. When called to arms, those under the Daimyo's personal control always lead those under the command of lesser nobles.
Village Views:
Bijuu and Jinchuuriki
There is a strong belief that these could have great power and potential, but their chaotic nature is of no interest to the Samurai.
Bloodlines
While rare, bloodlines do sometimes come up in Samurai families, and these people are always well treated. They're also expected to go far, and to not shame the skills that they've been given.
Civilians
Civilians are those that the Samurai are to serve. That is their purpose, as the protectors and warriors, so that the innocent do not have to get blood on their hands.
Outsiders
While not unwelcoming to those beyond the borders of their country, they also have no use for them and make it very clear in their overall attitudes. Some Samurai end up captivated and leave to go explore the world, but these are not common occurrences.
Village Bloodlines/Clans:
Little is known about the family lines that are from the Land of Iron.
Historical Summary:
Please note all Village Summaries will be written from the view of a native of the village.
While the Shinobi grew strong in other parts of the world, in the Land of Iron, the Samurai way prevailed. It's true that the country isn't big on trade, nor does it invite outsiders on a whim, but that has kept the core of the culture unchanged and stable. The same cannot be said of the shinobi, who lose leader after leader in their wars, wars that the Samurai have not been involved in.
There have been times when the Samurai have needed to fight off Shinobi, Hanzo being a prime example of just this sort of situation, but they have been few and far between. There is nothing in their country that cannot be gotten more easily elsewhere, after all, and that suits the residents of Iron just fine.
They will prevail over the other countries when they fall to their warring, and their tranquility will have them last long into the future. With their current leadership, there are few samurai who feel that they need to worry for the future, though of course all duties are carefully adhered to.
There is, after all, no reason to tempt fate.
Village Reputation:
All Reputations will be written from the view of someone not from this land.
The Land of Iron is a cold dreary place so far as those beyond their borders are concerned. It seems to snow constantly, and the people are rather harsh and unwelcoming. Overall, it's like they're inviting people to dislike them with their approach to things.
Still, if ever a shinobi needed a mediator, one could be found in Iron, and this is often where major peace summits are held for that very reason.
Unlike the shinobi of the elemental nations, the Samurai of the Land of Iron don't actually take missions outside their country. They get paid a stipend for their service, and though they can be requested for certain services and are willing to stand as neutral ground for shinobi gatherings, they do not ask for pay.
Promotions:
Samurai do, in fact, have a ranking system, but it's very far removed from the one shinobi use. The system in place here is denoted by apprenticeships, which are only graduated from to the ranks of proper samurai once they choose a leader to give their fealty to.
Samurai who show exceptionally great skill work their way up to being the leaders of these groups, and only they get orders directly from their lord, be it daimyo or a lesser noble. When called to arms, those under the Daimyo's personal control always lead those under the command of lesser nobles.
Village Views:
Bijuu and Jinchuuriki
There is a strong belief that these could have great power and potential, but their chaotic nature is of no interest to the Samurai.
Bloodlines
While rare, bloodlines do sometimes come up in Samurai families, and these people are always well treated. They're also expected to go far, and to not shame the skills that they've been given.
Civilians
Civilians are those that the Samurai are to serve. That is their purpose, as the protectors and warriors, so that the innocent do not have to get blood on their hands.
Outsiders
While not unwelcoming to those beyond the borders of their country, they also have no use for them and make it very clear in their overall attitudes. Some Samurai end up captivated and leave to go explore the world, but these are not common occurrences.
Village Bloodlines/Clans:
Little is known about the family lines that are from the Land of Iron.
Historical Summary:
Please note all Village Summaries will be written from the view of a native of the village.
While the Shinobi grew strong in other parts of the world, in the Land of Iron, the Samurai way prevailed. It's true that the country isn't big on trade, nor does it invite outsiders on a whim, but that has kept the core of the culture unchanged and stable. The same cannot be said of the shinobi, who lose leader after leader in their wars, wars that the Samurai have not been involved in.
There have been times when the Samurai have needed to fight off Shinobi, Hanzo being a prime example of just this sort of situation, but they have been few and far between. There is nothing in their country that cannot be gotten more easily elsewhere, after all, and that suits the residents of Iron just fine.
They will prevail over the other countries when they fall to their warring, and their tranquility will have them last long into the future. With their current leadership, there are few samurai who feel that they need to worry for the future, though of course all duties are carefully adhered to.
There is, after all, no reason to tempt fate.
Village Reputation:
All Reputations will be written from the view of someone not from this land.
The Land of Iron is a cold dreary place so far as those beyond their borders are concerned. It seems to snow constantly, and the people are rather harsh and unwelcoming. Overall, it's like they're inviting people to dislike them with their approach to things.
Still, if ever a shinobi needed a mediator, one could be found in Iron, and this is often where major peace summits are held for that very reason.