Born the fourth day of the sixth month of the third year of the Heien period. I was born and lived in Koga, Shimousa province of Japan. My father was a retainer to Masakada's father. In following the samurai Way, I have folowed the same path tread before him. When my lord moved to RhyDin, it was my duty to follow, even to the death.
Since my arrival in RhyDin I have had many conflicts to protect the House. My battles have taught me much of RhyDin's diverse ways. I live to serve the House of Masakaada, even in such a strange land.
"Perception of all things comes before any movement is made; know how the universe arounds you work, and you are not bound by it. Know this, and know therein lies the secret to winning."
RyuuTen no Kiri Ryuu
6'1 (imposingly tall). Black hair, cut short and bound in a pony tail. Blue eyes. Wears various kimono, generally with sakura or orchid designs. White uwagi with the Masakada crest (/¥\) on the back. Black hakama bound with black obi. A black haori. Zori. Ivory Inryo with a Tengu netsuke.
Handle length: 18 in/?? in/6 in
Blade length: 32 in/?? in/15 in
The Japanese characters of "Kokoro kagami, sokushi" engraved on the katana blade. The handle of the katana has a crimson ribbon it, which gives the undying scent of orchids. It is +4, DotS ordained.
The wakizashi is the well-crafted blade Chichiushi [+2, DotS], a gift from his beloved Nakaruru.
Also carrries two kozuka [+3 each], and a set of armour, black laquered wood, which bears the mon of the Maskada [+4 defense].
"Move swiftly and decisively, always have a direct target. This philosohoy is no different with a sword, either."
RyuuTen no Kiri Ryuu
- Minamoto no Masakada: My lord, shogun to the shogunate of his namesake. A very powerful man.
- Nakaruru Sakaki: The young lady whom my heart is attatched to, and who is my true strength.
- Masagamu Rikaru: Chou samurai to the Masakada, and one of my best friends. A good fighter, and usually thinks up good plots. Dedicated.
- Shiro Miaka: A shinobi-nin to the Masakada, and a good friend. Also the wonderful wife to Shiro Kamui.
- Shiro Kamui Kitsune: Leader of the Raven's Wing Kingdom, and a mtach for anything living in my opinion. I am pleased to be an ally of his.
- Sakaki Keisuke/Kennosuke Isato: My newest student in RyuTen no Kiri Ryuu. Very promising, and will exceed myself if he unlocks the truth within himself.
None currently.
"Follow a righteous path, be true to your lord and the law of good. Do not stray immorally or become corrupt as so many politicians have. Follow the true ways of bushidou."
RyuuTen no Kiri Ryuu
RyuuTen no Kiri Ryuu Waza
Inken {In Sword}: a focused srike with the blade as it is drawn in iai fashion. Often used with the ha, the saya can be turned so that the mune is instead used to strike, although this requires more effort and skill.Yoken {Yo Sword}: a decisive strike during the kiritsuke of an iai strike, the force is supposed to be trained strong enough as that a chiburi is unnecessary.
Kuu-Ma {Empty Space}: A strike that is delivered with such speed the opponent rarely sees it. Driven by a simultaneous burst from the hips and an unorthodox use of force through the arms.
Shin Ken {Mind's Sword}: A hidari age-kiri from wakigamae targets from the right hip to left shoulder; the sword circles overhead into hidari nanamegiri from right shoulder to left hip.
Byakuren {White Lotus/Purity}: Assuming a hidari chudan kamae, the exponenet steps in when the opponent attacks, directing a quick thruts through their shoulder complimentary to their attack.
Yuugatani Kagerou {Dragonfly in the Eve}: Assuming jodan, the exponent delivers yoko-mengiri as he steps in and offline of the oncoming attack.
Sora Tori {Bird in the Sky}: From chudan, the exponent circles his sword, enticing attack. When it comes, the exponent blocks, allowing the momentum to fuel a mawashi gyakugiri to the opponent's now weakened wrists.
Chochinbi {Latern Light}: From chudan, the sword is lowered a little and to the left. When the opponent strikes, a quick thrust is made through his attack.
Miyagitachi {Gift-Sword}: In chuddan, you slowly advance, allowing your opponent to bat the exponent's sword away. When he does and moves in to strike, the exponent steps offline and pivots, allowing his sword to come down and strike either through the wrists or neck.
Namiashi {Wave-feet}: When the opponent moves to strike, the exponent matches his footwork, keeping the distance.
Chirakashi Ken {Scattering Sword}: As the exponent closes ma-ai, he randomly switches between left and right hidari [ryuutachi].
Kazattachi {Decorated Sword}: The exponent, in chudan, extends his sword beyond normal. As the opponent goes to bat it, he lefts it and strikes with mengiri while closing the distance and adding momentum.
Domburi {Topped Rice}: While jodan, the exponent attacks with shomen uchi. As it is blocked, he immediately lifts and circles with yokouchi through his opponent's wrists.
Suidzue {Water Staff}: As the oppoent attacks with yokouchi, the exponent ducks, then rises with agedzuki beneath and through the opponent's shoulder.
Shirogamae {Castle Stance}: Similar to fudo, the exponent remains in waki. When the opponent strikes, he pivots to the open side and strikes through the arms age-kiri.
Kazeyounaki {Breath like the Wind}: When the oppoent strikes, the exponent steps from the blow and into waki, attacking with a mawashi nanamegiri.
Getsu Me {Moon-Eyes}: A 'pyschiological strike' that captures the immortal beauty of a moonlit night. When the oppoent moves to strike, the exponent strikes before them with such speed they lose their ken-ki.
Sakura Kenbu {Sword-dance in Sakura}: Unorthodox, English footwork accompany the swift strikes of this attack.
RyuuTen no Kiri Ryuu no Doujou
