Norimasa no Shou

The Shadow of What Was Lost

"I still remember the cold, remote sky of the North, and a dream of childhood forgotten in time"

The Basics
Age: 32
Birthday: 25th Sun of the First Umbral Moon
Race: Au Ra Raen
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Marital Status: SinglePhysical Appearance
Hair: Red.
Eyes: Silver-Grey
Height: 7 fulms 2 ilms (7'2″)
Build: TonedDistinguishing Marks
When he bleeds, the blood is golden in color. A trait that runs in the Norimasa line.PersonalProfession:
Blacksmith
HunterHobbies:
Playing Shamisen or Koto.
A somewhat accomplished poet also.Languages:
Hingan/Doman, EorzeanResidence:
Currently in ShiroganeBirthplace:
Former Yukibayashi CastleReligion:
Worshipping Myriad of KamiPatron Deity:
Shiro-no-Kami (Dawnfather/Azim)
Takemikazuchi-no-Kami (The God of Sword), who is one of the seven pieces of Kagutsuchi-no-Kami (Patron of Blacksmith)
Fudo-Myo-O (King of Brightness)Parents:
Deceased -
Norimasa no Aoi (Mother)
Norimasa no Gunji (Father)Siblings:
None that survivedTraits
Extroverted / In Between / Introverted
Disorganized / In Between / Organized
Close Minded / In Between / Open Minded
Calm / In Between / Anxious
Disagreeable / In Between / Agreeable
Cautious / In Between / Reckless
Patient / In Between / Impatient
Outspoken / In Between / Reserved
Leader / In Between / Follower
Empathetic / In Between / Apathetic
Optimistic / In Between / Pessimistic
Traditional / In Between / Modern
Hard-working / In Between / Lazy
Cultured / In Between / Uncultured
Loyal / In Between / Disloyal
Faithful / In Between / UnfaithfulAdditional Information
Smoking / Never / Sometimes / Frequently / Excess
Drugs / Never / Sometimes / Frequently / Excess
Drinking / Never / Sometimes / Frequently / ExcessI’m Looking ForPeople to have fun RPing within Far-Eastern Settings!I am deeply fascinated by Eastern culture and can be considered comfortable in Xaela and Raen Lore.Possible HookA Drifter
He travels following the wind, trying to live his life quietly, to forget the grudge in his heart caused by the destruction of his clan.
You'd see him sometimes just sitting alone on the corner of a bar, or at the dock during sunset.Far Easterner
The cold snow of the North still haunts his dream, and no matter he goes, he always finds himself returning to the East. Perhaps because all that he once loved, rest beneath Othard's soil.Mender of Broken Arms
When Issen no Matsumoto, the last head of Matsumoto-Shi passed away at the onset of the Age of Blood, so does the metal folding arts of the Matsumoto-Shi: the last descendant of the fabled Takemikazuchi-no-Kami, would pass forever into obscurity.Rumors, however, surfaced years after: of a masked blacksmith that possesses the same esoteric skill as the Sword-God clan.Shou resides in FF14 - Mateus Server

This a story of old, when Othard was divided between many warring lords and the Great Empire is still intact.
Not many remember it and therefore it is known as "Gokasu Monogatari", the "Tales of the Obscure" :"The Year of Long Darkness" was a subject that is faced with polarized views between scholars and historians.The year is debatable, even with writings and chronicles written about it.What was known is that when emperor Kiritsubo died without a child, the next candidate to be chosen to carry on the sacred line of Hingan emperors, fell to his 9 years old nephew.Initially, the succession matters were taken smoothly.Due to his young age, however, Prince Shikichi who would be known as Emperor Antoku had his divine mandate carried on by a guardian. Grand-Prince Shirakawa, his own uncle, was chosen as the bearer of imperial mandate.Shirakawa proved to be an able administrator and was strong-handed. His achievement even when he was just a royal prince were many. The young emperor, however, was the opposite. Soft-spoken and preferred to spend his time reading holy scriptures rather than learning how to govern.In truth, the future can already be predicted by many loyal retainers and ministers of the court. Rumors spread around that the court supported Prince Shirakawa as the next emperor, and this effectively split the court into two.The day before the royal coronation of the young emperor, the Shirakawa faction rose in power and usurped the legitimate government. Blood flows upon the Jade Terrace of the Imperial Palace, heralding a dark pall cast upon Higashi...still considered a young nation at that time.No less than seven hundred loyal ministers and officials to the true government were beheaded or massacred that day.Evil in men's hearts would prevail that day, if not for Norimasa no Seiun, a southern lord who gathered those who are still loyal. Alone in a sea of traitorous servants, he rose. Raising the tattered banner of the Imperial Guards and rallying what remains of the broken Phoenix's Guard.Through cunning mind and valiant mettle, and paved with blood with every step...the young emperor and his mother started a long journey to the north...to his mother's clan the Hojo of Asami.The journey was a perilous one, but through fire and steel, across long malms through a land torn by war, did they arrive in the stronghold of the Hojo.The next twenty years would be called "The Year of Long Darkness", it was an era that was equal if not even more bloody than the Age of Blood.In the end, people's hearts who were tired of the blood feud was won by the sage-emperor Antoku, whose dedication to Kami was without equal and held the people's well-being in his heart.For his valiant deeds, Norimasa no Seiun, who is at this time, a warrior almost without equal both in tactic and battle prowess, only eclipsed by his undying loyalty towards the emperor and Hingashi, was granted the nine bestowments that were usually only given to an Imperial Family member or an Imperial Branch.Gift of a wagon and horses: when the official is appropriate in his modesty and walking in an appropriate manner so that he does not need to walk anymore.Gift of clothes: when the official writes well and appropriately, to show his good deeds.Gift of armed guards: when the official is brave and willing to speak the truth so that he can be protected.Gift of written music: when the official has love in his heart so that he can teach the music to his people.Gift of a ramp: when the official is appropriate in his acts so that he can walk on the ramp and maintain his strength.Gift of a red door: when the official maintains his household well so that his household can be shown to be different.Gift of arms, bow, and arrows: when the official has a good conscience and follows what is right so that he can represent the central government to stamp out treason.Gift of an axe: when the official is strong, wise, and loyal to the imperial household so that he can execute the wicked.Gift of wine: when the official is filially pious so that he can sacrifice the wine to his ancestors.He was also granted his own domain in Fuchu, a fertile land with a vast amount of Koku (rice bushels) yield, elevated as a third-rank Danshaku Daimyo, with his own domain to govern...equal if not slightly below the Fudai Daimyo of the Imperial line.
====(The tale ends here, the rest of the line below is collected from the record of an old hermit that lived in the hill surrounding Doma's Swallow Nest. He is believed to be the last historian of clan Norimasa.)"....For generations afterward, the Norimasa would produce offspring. Able sons and daughters that adhere to their ancestor's teaching.
"Worship the Kami, Obey the Emperor, Uphold the people"A powerful clan they are, and the eyes of the north against barbarian at door.Yet, like the coming of spring and autumn, the twilight descent upon the mighty Norimasa.
In year twenty-two of the Reigen era, the seven families of Oushuu, facing excessive tax, would rise up in protest against the policy of the Bakufu.Capitalizing on this chance, the Mitsurugi, Kuwabara, and twenty-two other clans, under the pretext of protecting the emperor and enforcing his will, would send a punitive force north. The seven families never intended to rebel, but forced to a corner, they fought.The Norimasa at that time, was busy fighting at the northern border. Facing the onslaught of the foreign barbarian who landed in the northern part of Koshu. After a bloody three years battle, did they manage to push back the invader At the cost of most of their realm's power.Exhausted and battered, they would not expect that the land they protected dearly....would turn on them, at their most dire hour. The Mitsurugi forged evidence of the Norimasa's involvement, and proceed to annihilate their force.Yukibayashi Keep did fall, and the seven iron gates of the Norimasa breached. Both by attrition of power, and traitorous opportunists.Over three thousand clan members would be massacred, the lord had fallen in the defense of his home, while the lady jumped from the castle's wall to her death. Leaving only the last surviving male of that clan. Norimasa no Shou.Shou would have been murdered too, had not for the protection of the dragon cloak. Granted by Emperor Antoku many generations ago, with the promise that whoever wears it, will be spared once from any crime worthy of death.The Mitsurugi, unwilling to see their "Righteous Judgement" marred by a promise broken, would strip the boy of his title and inheritance. At the age of nine, Shou would find himself alone, in the street of the north...while the coldest winter of the last fifteen years would later descend.Of the last scion of Norimasa, people would gradually forget..."*

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