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House/Clan Yoku
Basic Information
Main Ambition: Raise powerbase to "guard the world" ||See Ch'ien-Ji, wiki...
Main Business: Business/Accounting
Main Religion: Loong Dragon Worship
Roleplay Instigator: Approaching businesses and managing their finances, employees etc. Helping to manage the finances of businesses particularly in the Emporium.
Physical Description: 5'5-5'8 height, 100-165lbs, Black Hair, Bronze Skin, Gold Eyes.
Physical:
Ch'ien-Ji; with a similar build to most Ailor, their physical characteristics are perhaps a little more uniform making them otherwise look much more related than other humanoid races. The members of this particular family stand between 5'5 and 5'9, and whilst with the potential to be rather frail, tend towards being more muscular than is normally typical, normally having a [Toned] body build. Being pure blooded, they have bright golden eyes, characteristic of their race and lineage. Their skin is a bronze colour, contrasted by obsidian black hair.
Mental & Education Guidelines:
House Yoku are a typically traditional people, with heavy opposition to extreme deviation much like many Ch'ien-Ji families. The family are all incredibly unified in their loyalty and opinion outwardly, but are typical to debating behind closed doors - until a final decision is made. Members of the Yoku Clan are strong logical thinkers typically, with a strong attention span in tandem with excellent numeracy skills - as a result of private tutoring and mentoring of a young age. Whilst prospering most in peaceful times, and wanting nothing more than peace and prosperity, much like any other of their culture, Clan Yoku strives to unify and expand its clan to engulf numeral loyal members that can help to protect itself. Whether that be in preparation for the Huon-Ji, or for other unknown evils. The Yoku family believe and claim that their magics which they practice were the very same taught and then later used to create the Great Jade Barrier, that sealed away the corrupted all those years ago. They practice it now, as they believe that with enough practitioners, should something happen similarly or those sealed free themselves, they must have mastered the magic in order to once again keep the world safe. However, of course they are no where close and only command magic as well as any other mortal practitioner.
Religion:
The Ch'ien-Ji have lived on the continent of Shi-Yao-Lan for thousands of years, and as such had a strong relationship with the Loong Dragons of the far east, whom constantly communicated with them and shaped the Ch'ien-Ji's very religion and spirituality before they even separated from the Shen-Xi Empire (500BC). After this Great Flight, and after settling in the Yang-Tzu isles, the Yoku clan were forged by the isles rough and inhospitable nature, still with their strong religious connection to the Loong Dragons. After however, the Loong Dragons sacrificed themselves, their religion morphed into one where they looked for the Loong Dragons teachings in the Stars.
Family Relations:
House Cortada; The Yoku Clan are heavily loyal to the House Cortada. They are aware of House Cortada's history, and choose to support them as a result of a past debt that is not spoken of. House Cortada does not hold them as their vassals, but rather the Yoku clan formally chooses to be the vassal of said House, for their betterment.
House Jarsdel; The Yoku Clan currently maintain a friendly business relationship with the House Jarsdel, for the purpose of mutual betterment.
HISTORY:
By the Matriarch of the Yoku Clan, Su Yoku,
Peaceful times - 540BC
Basic Information
Main Ambition: Raise powerbase to "guard the world" ||See Ch'ien-Ji, wiki...
Main Business: Business/Accounting
Main Religion: Loong Dragon Worship
Roleplay Instigator: Approaching businesses and managing their finances, employees etc. Helping to manage the finances of businesses particularly in the Emporium.
Physical Description: 5'5-5'8 height, 100-165lbs, Black Hair, Bronze Skin, Gold Eyes.
Physical:
Ch'ien-Ji; with a similar build to most Ailor, their physical characteristics are perhaps a little more uniform making them otherwise look much more related than other humanoid races. The members of this particular family stand between 5'5 and 5'9, and whilst with the potential to be rather frail, tend towards being more muscular than is normally typical, normally having a [Toned] body build. Being pure blooded, they have bright golden eyes, characteristic of their race and lineage. Their skin is a bronze colour, contrasted by obsidian black hair.
Mental & Education Guidelines:
House Yoku are a typically traditional people, with heavy opposition to extreme deviation much like many Ch'ien-Ji families. The family are all incredibly unified in their loyalty and opinion outwardly, but are typical to debating behind closed doors - until a final decision is made. Members of the Yoku Clan are strong logical thinkers typically, with a strong attention span in tandem with excellent numeracy skills - as a result of private tutoring and mentoring of a young age. Whilst prospering most in peaceful times, and wanting nothing more than peace and prosperity, much like any other of their culture, Clan Yoku strives to unify and expand its clan to engulf numeral loyal members that can help to protect itself. Whether that be in preparation for the Huon-Ji, or for other unknown evils. The Yoku family believe and claim that their magics which they practice were the very same taught and then later used to create the Great Jade Barrier, that sealed away the corrupted all those years ago. They practice it now, as they believe that with enough practitioners, should something happen similarly or those sealed free themselves, they must have mastered the magic in order to once again keep the world safe. However, of course they are no where close and only command magic as well as any other mortal practitioner.
Religion:
The Ch'ien-Ji have lived on the continent of Shi-Yao-Lan for thousands of years, and as such had a strong relationship with the Loong Dragons of the far east, whom constantly communicated with them and shaped the Ch'ien-Ji's very religion and spirituality before they even separated from the Shen-Xi Empire (500BC). After this Great Flight, and after settling in the Yang-Tzu isles, the Yoku clan were forged by the isles rough and inhospitable nature, still with their strong religious connection to the Loong Dragons. After however, the Loong Dragons sacrificed themselves, their religion morphed into one where they looked for the Loong Dragons teachings in the Stars.
Family Relations:
House Cortada; The Yoku Clan are heavily loyal to the House Cortada. They are aware of House Cortada's history, and choose to support them as a result of a past debt that is not spoken of. House Cortada does not hold them as their vassals, but rather the Yoku clan formally chooses to be the vassal of said House, for their betterment.
House Jarsdel; The Yoku Clan currently maintain a friendly business relationship with the House Jarsdel, for the purpose of mutual betterment.
HISTORY:
By the Matriarch of the Yoku Clan, Su Yoku,
Peaceful times - 540BC
The Yoku Clan prospered during peace, not even touching magic particularly at this time, except for the few lessons the Matriarch would learn from the Loong Dragons when conversing. At this time, the Matriarch was the oldest in the clan, with two children who had reached maturity and were going on to have children of their own. The Clan was single and undivided. Yoku's members were farmers and rice paddy workers typically, or at most hired those to do it for them peacefully. Generally, they were a poor clan, but considered themselves rich in personality and family. Rich in integrity.
By the Patriarch of the Yoku Clan,
The Yoku Clan quickly packing to leave after learning of the Empress' failure - 500BC
When the Yoku Clan heard of what was happening within the Empire, they were slow to believe and trust the news. Learning for certain, however, that the Emperor Kai-Zhen Song, had broken sacred traditions and subjugated weaker states surrounding his lands - and later learning that he had even turned on the Loong dragons, it was impossible for the Yoku Clan to sit idly by. They either had to leave or fight - and whilst some of their men were lost during this time it is uncertain whether that was to fight the Emperors army or whether they died escaping. Records of it have not been found.
By the Patriarch of the Yoku Clan,
escaping the Shen-Xi Empire to the Yang Tzu Isles - 499 BC
Upon braving the seas, despite having little to no experience in boats with only minor experience shallow shore fishing, the Yoku Clan attempted to assist in the setting up of a functional governance and society with only resistance in mind, against the Shen-Xi empire. They became military minded and magically inclined in retaliation toward those they lost and the home that had been desecrated. Moreover, they vowed to protect the Loong Dragons interests. This proved difficult but happened nonetheless. Those within the clan proved to have innate abilities rarely seen, so much so that it soon became commonplace for an individual to learn magic aside from the Patriarch and Patriarch in training. This magic, however, was always Celestial, with the Patriarch himself being taught in-depth magic spoken of once by Loong Dragons, to Su Yoku. This passing of tradition and careful meticulous study stands to attain the knowledge of creating a Jade barrier, like the one created to protect the world from the Empire.
The family eventually migrated to Regalia, whereupon they set about purchasing plots of land to set a reputation for the family as more than just a migrating Ch'ien-Ji family. Afterwards, these plots of land were used in the coercion of other landowners into allowing the family to handle finance le and stewardship of businesses. The Yoku clan has severely increased their wealth over their original holdings back in times of peace and prosperity. Although whether they still value their way of life as much, is debatable. They can no longer boast themselves rich in integrity.
In current day roleplay, four different businesses have been handled, with more being looked at, beyond other more obscure day to day ventures icly. Members of the family are living in a medium sized house, situated in the city close to Regalia's hotspots, although they own a plethora of rented properties used for various purposes not to be disclosed in a forum (due to metagaming).
Additional information:
- Custom allows for the head of a patriarchal family to keep a concubine, should the wife bare no children. The children of the concubine would succeed to the headship of the family, to secure its continuation. If neither concubine nor wife bear child, then custom allows the family head to adopt a successor.
-Chokkei are those recognised as being related in the family line. Where successors, their spouses and possible successors are included.
-Bokei; are those recognised as being outside the family members, where all other family members including relatives and servants are grouped. (A servant would be part of the family, and protected as such, and known as a Bokei).
-The head of the family is responsible for all bokei members, and directs the labor of family members in the management of the household/clan. Succession, known as Katokusozoku, is to succeed to the family headship.
-Without any children, on Katokusozoku, the head of the family will usually adopt a boy to act as his son, and a girl to act as the sons wife in the future.
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Family Members and Honorary Titles
Kuranrida (Clan Leader): Lord_Immortal (Iisan Don'Yoku)
The Kuranrida is responsible for setting a successor and managing the household and clan. They are responsible for putting the betterment and longevity of the clan first before anything else, and maintaining the teachings passed down to them.
Gunso (Chaplain): Empty
A member of the family specifically revolving around the worship and teaching of Loong Dragon texts and practices. This member generally spends a great amount of time studying the stars, interpreting them and teaching others how to do the same. Generally, they must set their own successor and are responsible for their teachings. The Gunso must always be a Chokkei.
Suchuwado (Steward): Empty
A member of the family responsible for managing properties and finances for the clan when the head of the family is absent or dealing with other matters. They often have a very close relationship with the head of the family, and must always be a Chokkei.
Saisho (Chancellor): Empty
The Saisho of the family is responsible for raising revenue and diplomatic relations with other clans, families or businesses. They are tasked with working out what their allies want and going to the head of the family to secure these things for the betterment of both parties. The Saisho are diplomats of the family. Generally, there is only one, and they must be Chokkei or a Ch'ien-Ji Bokei.
Masharu (Marshal): Empty
The Masharu of the family is responsible for training troops within the clan, and for making sure the family guard is properly trained, as well as then leading them in the event of an imminent threat. The Masharu can very well be a Bokai, in otherwords, the Masharu can be a trusted ally of the main family line, and may not even be Ch'ien-Ji. If the individual is given the title of Masharu, they are to be made Bokai as well, which means they are to be adopted into the clan.
Supaimasuta (Spymaster): Empty
The Supaimasuta is responsible for keeping everyone in the family informed of goings-on They are specifically responsible for informing the family head and making sure that plots against the family are uncovered before they take effect. Generally, the Supaimasuta has a very active day to day regime. They are not responsible for naming a successor within the family, and must always be Chokkei.
OOC Info
References: (People who can vouch for your roleplay. Tag them, and make sure you obtain their permission first. These are not required, but heavily recommended. A good recommendation could make or break your chances!
Roleplay Character Applications: (Any past or current approved or WiP character applications.)
Nobility Experience?: (Ever played a noble character? Any experiences with the nobility?)
Activity?: (How long you have roleplayed on Massive for/Your weekly activity, and how active can you b)
Roleplay strength?: (What are you best at in roleplay?)
Roleplay weakness?: (What are you worst at in roleplay?)
Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?:
Reason for applying?:
Able to use Skype?:
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IC Info
Character Name: (Name of the Character you have chosen to play, or a custom name.)
Character Age: (How old is this character?)
Bokai or Chokkai?: (Read Additional Information)
What relation do they have to the Clan Head?: (Brother, Sister, Uncle, Grandfather, Father etc..)
Preferred Honorary Title: (If you had to pick from those above, even if already taken.)
Physical Description: (Facial structure, body build, et cetera.)
Personality: (What are they like? Bullet point list of 6 traits is the minimum requirement.)
Biography: (Short or long snippet of their life up to this point. Can be a link to a google doc, or just written here. This can be really short.)
Tag me once you've written it up! @Lord_Immortal
References: (People who can vouch for your roleplay. Tag them, and make sure you obtain their permission first. These are not required, but heavily recommended. A good recommendation could make or break your chances!
Roleplay Character Applications: (Any past or current approved or WiP character applications.)
Nobility Experience?: (Ever played a noble character? Any experiences with the nobility?)
Activity?: (How long you have roleplayed on Massive for/Your weekly activity, and how active can you b)
Roleplay strength?: (What are you best at in roleplay?)
Roleplay weakness?: (What are you worst at in roleplay?)
Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?:
Reason for applying?:
Able to use Skype?:
Do you have a good grasp on lore relevant to nobility?:
IC Info
Character Name: (Name of the Character you have chosen to play, or a custom name.)
Character Age: (How old is this character?)
Bokai or Chokkai?: (Read Additional Information)
What relation do they have to the Clan Head?: (Brother, Sister, Uncle, Grandfather, Father etc..)
Preferred Honorary Title: (If you had to pick from those above, even if already taken.)
Physical Description: (Facial structure, body build, et cetera.)
Personality: (What are they like? Bullet point list of 6 traits is the minimum requirement.)
Biography: (Short or long snippet of their life up to this point. Can be a link to a google doc, or just written here. This can be really short.)
Tag me once you've written it up! @Lord_Immortal
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