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Meishuya is now accepting applicants! Visit: https://meishuya.carrd.co IC Within the beating heart of Thanalan lies an oasis for misunderstood souls. Like a piece of Hingashi plucked and placed in the desert, the Ishino sake distillery acts as the face for a deeper association: the Meishuya. It fashions itself as a home for ne’er-do-wells from across the Star. OOC We're a medium-sized, 18+ FC, containing morally gray themes with a focus on Yakuza inspired crime. We’re mostly active in the evenings eastern time, and this is when we hold many of our events. Our community is centered around the idea that everyone should curate their own experience. We’re focused on enabling people to enjoy themselves and become a part of our narrative. Members and associates (see carrd for more information on the distinction) can freely submit events through a form. We believe that many hands lighten the load, so we have an Assistant role for those who wish to directly involve themselves in our FC's narrative, granted on an opt-in basis. We want you to curate your own experience while being as involved as you’d like with everything that goes on in our FC. You might like Meishuya if you enjoy: Roleplay that focuses on interpersonal connections and loyalty to criminal organizations. Complicated social dynamics for your character, including things like secretive partnerships with leaders and peers, morally ambiguous events and other, secretive, criminal activities. Lore abiding roleplay with allowances for bending. Robust character systems for events that allow for creativity and freedom – but, with that interesting layer of randomness that TTRPGs provide. Long event series, shorter storylines and social gatherings. A safe, welcoming LGBTQIA+ community. And other things! SO MANY OTHER THINGS.

7 Damiyo 6 Karo 5 Samurai/Onna-Bugeshi 5 Shinoboi/Kunoichi 5 Shinshoku 4 Ashigaru 4 Saishi 3 Deshi 2 Soshinsha 1 Shokunin Rank Meanings Daimyo - Samurai Lord; highest ran. A Daimyo handles the estate, makes decisions and leads the family. Karo - Second/Council/Admin; Karo are retainers who handle a family estate while the damiyo is away. They also handle the damiyo’s personal and private business, both involving contracts and otherwise. These are personally appointed figures from the Samurai or Shinobi Ranks Shinobi/Kunoichi - Covert Agents; These members are covert agents who gather information, handle assassinations and other tasks of espionage needed of their liege. Samurai/Onna-bugeisha - Bushi or Buke; The Bushi are Military nobility, those who have risen in the ranks and shown their worth and ferocity on the battlefield. Shinshoku - Head Priest; they are in charge of hand swearing members into the family, healing the injured and sick, they handle the temple duties, funerals and other religious rites that protect the house from evil. Ashigaru -Foot Soldiers; the trained soldiers that are sent into direct combat during times of war. They act as guards for the household. Saishi -Ordinary priests who are still undergoing spiritual training. They act as healers for the household. Deshi - Pupils, or students, of either the martial or spiritual classes. They are handled by the heads of their respective schools. Soshinsha - Beginners; low ranking members of the family who have been sworn in. Shokunin: Merchants, Crafters, Farmers, and other artisans that ally themselves with the house but take no role as soldiers within the household.

Mansion Location: Mist Ward 14, Plot 15 We are a humanitarian group lead by a Noble family of Hingashi. We are Samurai and Priests of the Four Guardians. We give shelter to those displaced by the Garlean Empire and teach our ways to those who wish to learn, may it be combat or our philosophy. We participated during the liberation efforts and still train folks to help in leading skirmishes to maintain Doma safe against the empire in Gyr Abhania and Othard. The clan operates from Eorzean soils, maintaining business and relationships with other influential families and individuals to continue our fight. -Last Heir to the Ryuga With the Ryuga family gone the Okamura family continues in their stead with the same goals put to heart. Where one is fell by the blade, ten more stand to take their place. The loss of the Ryuga bloodline, through a travesty, has made us no less willing to fight. My the sons and daughters of Doma find brethren across this star so we may find our way into tomorrow. -Tatsu Torioi, Okamura Family Karo Leader: Taluca Okamura Type: Doman Clan themed. Med to Heavy RP FC with casual content on the side. Clan Backstory Having fought for Othard 25 years ago, the Ryuga Clan returned to their lands to lick their wounds. Living in relative peace as they tried to grow and pass their ways of the sword, the bow, and the spear to those willing to learn their ways and philosophies tied to them and their patron deities. The Four Guardians. They dedicated themselves to their worship and their ways of compassion and kindness as the Garleans brought misery to all. However, their ways and their intentions would not go unheard and unnoticed. Months have passed since their ancestral home was raided and taken from them, members slaughtered as Lord Yahata, and his siblings managed to escape and scatter to the winds and away from Othard. Fighting their way to the Western lands, they have established themselves in The Mists in order to rebuild, form a resistance group against the Garleans, and open their doors to those who are also displaced by the Garlean wave of tyranny and suffering they've spread. Passing their ways to any and all willing to learn, no matter their beliefs, their origins, and race. Setting up a smithy, and preparing to open a restaurant to any wishing to experience a taste of Hingashi and Doma or give Easterners a place to feel at home. Before the era came to an end the last of the Ryuga bloodline met its untimely fate. What remained are remnants of those loyal to the clan and the now widowed lady of the house. Taking up the name Okamura the newly formed clan seeks to raise from the ashes of its predecessors and continue with the values instilled in them by their heritages. Having traveled back home they found that much of their ranks had been Garlean loyalists, infiltrating their group. Returning once again to the Mists they set up a place where they can resume their fight. FC Information Gekokujo: is a Japanese term for "overthrowing or surpassing one's superiors". It is variously translated as "the lower rules the higher" or "the low overcomes the high". Our goal is just that: We seek to give our members a long-term goal to work towards, as well as helping develop everyone else's personal backstories. We currently have a large house in the Mists. **We are heavily PVE-RP oriented, and strive to RP out in the realm of Eorzea, as well as the Far East/Gyr Abania. We strive to have weekly RP events and to have fun together to create an open, safe, and friendly roleplay environment. The FC is 18+ so please be aware of any and all possibly mature content.** Linkshell Information The Okamura Clan has an open door policy to those who seek shelter or wish to learn their ways. May it be the sword, the spear, or the bow. Or perhaps learn about their faith and the wisdom imparted to them by their deities. The faith is heavily based on Shinto Buddhism as well as their warrior code as Samurai. With warrior and priests that serve the clan there are also guests and allies who seek to aid in the fight. The Linkshell is an IC communication device given by the higher ups in the clan to allow inter-clan communications.For those unable or unwilling to join the Okamura Clan there is always a place to serve the fight. If interested, please contact the admins in game to set up an IC meeting or any further questions. Taluca Okamura Tatsu Torioi Dalrona Faenrena Hinagiku Toyotama As a side note visitors are allowed within the compound, but only to certain parts of the mansion. Other areas would be guarded and difficult to gain access to, including the entrance which is kept watch over by servants and guards alike.