Ibaraki-doji no Hyakki Yagyo | 茨木童子の百鬼夜行 | Out of Character

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I would definitely like to rejoin
 
Pff this exploded xD I'm interested, was sad when this first died out, what positions are still open in Hyakki?
 
Pff this exploded xD I'm interested, was sad when this first died out, what positions are still open in Hyakki?

2 Generals, Hyakki Yagyo Warriors(no limit), Support(no limit)
 
Could I reserve a General then?
 
@WeepingLiberty I'm a little unsure about the instakill-like abilities. I too, was thinking of a Dullahan character and was thinking of a way to nerf the instakill.


I understand the concern, I was a little hesitant mentioning it myself but it is half of their lore... To be honest, it's not an ability I intend to use at all on Player Characters, only NPC's in "flashbacks" or something like that. Also, if I remember the lore correctly, it's only effective on humans...

However, I am willing to alter it if it makes everyone else feel better. I'm just not sure at this point in time how I should alter it, but suggestions are welcome.

Like I said, it is not an ability I will use on Players but if changing it is what needs to happen, that is what I'll do.
 
reserving a general for the hundred demons. will have my CS up in a few minutes.
 
Enenra 煙々羅
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Gender: Male

Type: Yokai

Race: Enenra/Yokai

Age: 20ish in appearance of humans, As a Yokai he is 10,000 years old

Appearance: He stands 6'1 tall and he is rather slim and muscle if you remove his robe, although he is able to fight with his fists and even carry a sword or two he rather believes that he doesn't require it for his abilities. He has semi long blonde hair and red eyes, White Kimono and a black long coat that gently hangs on his shoulders.

Powers/Abilities: He can turn his whole body into smoke, for humans this smoke causes illusions of death or fear. For Yokai this smoke merely burns them immensely like holy water.

Weapons: None/Pipe

Noteworthy Possessions: A long pipe that he smokes when in normal form

Clan: Night Parade of Hundred Demons

Position in Clan: One of the Three Generals

Personality: He is rather silent when it comes to crowded places, he prefers quiet and tranquil areas more than loud ones and he is mostly seen near hot or misty places like bath houses. He can be open minded at times and even if someone gets mad at him he always seems to have a calm expression. Lewd at times but in a general aspect very cool and collected. He doesn't like violence all that much, however if it comes to that conclusion then he will participate.

History: Enenra was not first of his kind for his kind has lived and roamed the universe for many many years even before him, one of the most renown Yokai in history and one of the most less understood in terms of existence. Why do these Yokai exist? Not everyone knows this besides them forming in smoke, however they are considered yokai for there demonic and ghost like features. For years this Enenra has struck fear and chaos into the cities of Tokyo and the outskirts, even some random places in the small areas of japan where woods grow. For the past 13 years most human bathhouses has shut down due to fear of Enenra attacks. The history and folklore of these yokai and especially this one usually is shared around bonfires to children and adults alike as scary stories. This Enenra is titled as the ''Cherry Blossom Yokai'' for it is known that the only way to know if your under its illusion is when you begin to see cherry blossoms fall from above you. Most japanese citizens and Yokai alike are afraid of getting near him for his unworldly defense, In the Yokai world there is a different folklore told around to younger yokai and even between friends that if you touch a Enenra then your skin will melt off. Although everything about this Enenra is a rumor no one has dared to attempt to prove any making this Yokai one of the most feared. Due to his fear level with others he gained the general position when he joined 4,000 years ago.​
 
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Name
: Tsuchimikado Satomi
Gender: Male
Type: Onmyōji
Race: Human
Age: 826 (Appears as 26)

Powers/Abilities:
Onmyōdō Mastery & Knowledge: "The Way of Yin & Yang" It is is a traditional Japanese esoteric cosmology, a mixture of natural science and occultism. It is a very eclectic blend, including Wu Xing (Five Elements) and Yin and yang, shikigami, and divination to ofuda and alchemy among other noteable things. Over the centuries, the various arts and practices of onmyodo gradually became absorbed into Shinto and Buddhist tradition, and also into the disciplines of the Shugenja, and other ascetic groups. This is its own form of Magic an Onmyōji can use and is a practitioner within.

Divine Magic: Tsuchimikado is unparalleled in the use of Divination. He has the ability to gain insight into a question or situation using an occultic, standardized process or ritual. By employing this, there is a method of reading the future, the present and the past and/or provide help to a problem at hand by using an occultic, standardized process or ritual. Divination can be achieved by communicating with the supernatural (i.e. gods, demons, spirits, nymphs) or just by reading certain patterns. There are many forms of Divination he can perfom in order to achieve a certain result.

Exorcism: He has the power to evict possessing entities, may they be demons, youkai or anything supernatural. However, there are ways to amplify exorcism by the use of sealing and even paper magic. Exorcism is more specifically combined with the latters and is used around and within the Onmyōji themselves. That will be explained much more thoroughly.

Paper Charm & Sealing Magic: Tsuchimikado Satomi is able to use Paper Charm Magic in extreme variations, and also talismans and wards for multitude of purposes. The spells and effects can be prepared in peace, with time and care, thus making them more potent than those of other forms of magic, but yet must be pre-prepared and limited by the number the user carries. Paper charms and wards are rectangular pieces of paper usually drawn with a brush made of peach wood and a pigment made of red cinnabar which is believed to have strong magical properties. They are mostly written on red or yellow paper using red or black ink, with writing called "Thunder Writing" or "Celestial Calligraphy". They are usually activated by sticking them on something or when making contact. With the more powerful spells needing verbal incantations and or hand gestures. One could also burn the charm and eat the ashes for temporary supernatural effects. This can be applied to even healing and ability creation for example. Even dark arts and necromancy if neccessary.

Sealing Magic. It allows him the ability to seal objects like living beings, spells, tools and/or weapons, etc. within another object or person and release them when needed. It can also be used in a combination to seal someone inside a cave, or a room. However, it is mostly used to keep beings at bay among other things.

Shikigami Conjuration: Satomi has the ability to summon or rather, conjure being such as the Shikigami for many purposes. In other words, he can call on the power of a Shikigami in order for it to manifest. It can help and perhaps even turn on the summoner, but that's very rare unless the latter has little control or trust between the both. A Shikigami can also possess a variety of abilities and can even be on par with other hostile Yokai etc. They can be seen as companions of Tsuchimikado as well. There are notable Shikigami under Satomi, and they will be listed below.

Shikigami
Byakko | Human - Has mostly enhanced senses, and the ability to shoot terrifying lighting at its opponent. Has raw strength and end endurance, durability. Though in human form, the lighting only surrounds the spear.
Mizuchi - A serpent-like dragon who is extremely fast, wide and powerful. Can conjure water and torrents against the opponents if neccessary.

Kagatsuchi - Has a human-like form, with long red hair and a fiery blade. Can conjure flames around the body and the surroundings, but is exceptionally adept at close combat and even long range. Fire is its heart, however its a he, as the deity retains the human form.

Fuzeirufu - Some would call this a yokai, some would call it nothing but a simple Shikigami. Fuzeirufu is a mix of Ōkami and a Kitsune. In other words, an hybrid, though it has the ability to use the wind, the air to its advantages, and has enhanced senses overall.

Omoikane - One who would be required for some in-depth and solution-oriented advice. Ideas, strategies among other things. Omoikane is a beautiful woman, who is always on the sideline, and is rather observant. One can say that she is a counselor. Getting her input in some if not all situations may be great and benificial.

There are other Shikigami under Tsuchimikado Satomi's control and rule, but the ones mentioned above are the most noteable ones.

Shikigami are said to be invisible most of the time, but they can be made visible by banning them into small, folded and artfully cut paper manikins. There are also shikigami that can show themselves as animals or birds. They must be conjured during a complex ceremony and their power is connected to the spiritual force of their master. If the evoker is well introduced and has lots of experience, his Shiki can possess animals and even people and manipulate them. But if the evoker is careless, his Shikigami may get out of control in time, gaining its own will and consciousness. In this case the Shikigami will raid its own master and kill him in revenge. Normally, Shikigami are conjured to exercise risky orders for their masters, such as spying around, stealing and enemy tracking.

Wu Xing Manipulation: One of the most important aspects an experienced Onmyōji should know. The ability to control and manipulate the five elements; Wood, Metal, Water, Fire and Earth. However, it is quite difficult to even use them excessively in combination with one another. Alot of preparation and even incantations would be required, however, for Tsuchimikado Satomi, that is fairly easy. This is also something he rarely uses because its not required in order to actually fend of creatures such as the Yokai and other entities out there. He has never had the need to utilize the Wu Xing. However, Tsuchimikado Satomi is the only one who is capable of using all the elements.

Yin & Yang Manipulation: This is pretty self-explanatory. Tsuchimikado Satomi is the only one who can manipulate the opposite forces of Yin & Yang. Some may refer to this as Light and Dark. However, it is only used if absolutely neccessary. Using the Yin aspect of the manipulation, he can burn demons and unholy entities and cast them away from an area, or completely ward of an area permanently. There has been rumors where one such as the leader of the Tsuchimikado can create a seed within a Yokai or anything that dislikes the Yin aspect of the manipulation. No one has seen that happen. The Yang aspect is much more dangerous and risky, as the wielder can be overwhelmed by something as ominous as that. It can even be self-applied where he can even possess supernatural abilities to that of a powerful Yokai. Its been noted that there are several risks into using Yin & Yang manipulation in general.

Spiritual Awareness: Most of the experienced Onmyōji should be able have an increased awareness and/or sensitivity to the spiritual world. The ability to see the hidden world, or at best sense that.

Barrier Magic: This is quite self-explanatory. Among the Onmyōji one should be able to create barriers to keep an entity out or trapped inside. It must be prepared and again is used extremely well with Paper Charm Magic. Most of the Onmyōji use it in combination with the latter, and never without it.

Blademaster: Tsuchimikado is also well-versed in the use of a katana. He is an expert in using it, and whenever there is a worthy opponent before him, he would rather use nothing but his own skills in regards of a fight in order to best the opponent. However, it also depends on the opponent.

Weapons:
A very rare katana passed down in the Tsuchimikado family. It is black and white, representing the Yin & Yang symbol the clan is known for. He also has a fan or two with him, but those are means of accessory only. They can also, however, be used as weapons. To be more specifically, they can only be used effeciently in a defensive manner.

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Noteworthy Possessions:
An Array of Shikigami.

Clan: Tsuchimikado
Position in Clan: Leader

Clan Emblem:

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Personality:
Tsuchimikado Satomi can be quite lazy and laid back. Having a cheerful and an optimistic personality. He is extremely hard to provoke, and finds it rather more productive to work with a Yokai, but also his fellow clan members. Despite this, he is also cunning and manipulative. One doesn't truly know what goes around in his mind. Satomi is quite kind to everyone who he deems as so, may it even be a Yokai. He is not openly hunting for such a kind but will make an appearance if someone is going between the realms of the Humans and the Yokai to do harm to the former. In other words, upsetting the balance.

History:
For Tsuchimikado Satomi, life has been quite strange. Being alive for decades, there is alot of experience poured into the young man, or so one would say. During his youth, or when he was just a boy, he was strictly forbidden to leave the house, let alone be alone most of the time, or even socialize, but with time, as the reputation of the Tsuchimikado grew, things became easier for the boy. Even so, there was too little to no time for the boy to actually make friends. He was being nurtured to be the next head, since he was a pure blood, born with just the Tsuchimikado blood. He was the successor to his father.

There were times where the boy, only to sneak out from their house during the day, or even the night to socialize, and or to even make friends, or in other words, feel normal like the other kids in the area. There was a caretaker, who always supported the young boy, and wanted him to live is life to the fullest until he became the next head of the Tsuchimidako family and clan. Of course, the boy did not like that, but had to accept his fate due to his lineage. So whenever he snuck out, he decided that having a "different" name in the outside may allow him to create friends, because if he'd use his real name, people may befriend or get away just because of the reputation the "Tsuchimikado" name holds.

There were times where he became friends with a few local kids in the area, and there were times when he strolled around, climbing trees and such, all to kill time and to be out there, having fun. That's also when he, unintentionally encountered a young girl, who seemed to be his age as well. She was interesting, and easy to talk to, but the circumstances that led them both to one another was quite pequliar, but that's a tale for another day. These two kids played with one another, and Satomi paid no mind to how she looked. Al he did was enjoy her company. They played for weeks until one they parted ways, but that was known when the girl never showed up again.

Times passed. Years passed, Satomi grew, and started to become a real Onmyōji to suceed his father. He eventually did, and became one of a kind. He was exceptionally talented, and now, 800 years passed, and Tsuchimikado Satomi was still alive, still the head of the Tsuchimikado family. He was adept and now had too much knowledge bestowed upon his mind. The man was a big mystery, and no one really knows how he's been able to extend his life and to stay young as ever.

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@Akashi

I would prefer if you actually listed the Shikigami he is capable of conjuring. Maybe list the 'higher', more combat-based ones, then simply briefly describe the capabilities of the 'lesser', more support-based ones, such as scout or spy Shikigami.

And limit the number of Shikigami you can summon at once, 5 for leader. I suddenly remembered to include such. Ah yes.
 
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I would prefer if you actually listed the Shikigami he is capable of conjuring. Maybe list the 'higher', more combat-based ones, then simply briefly describe the capabilities of the 'lesser', more support-based ones, such as scout or spy Shikigami.

And limit the number of Shikigami you can summon at once, 5 for leader. I suddenly remembered to include such. Ah yes.
I was JUST about to PM you about that.
 
Regina


Name: Regina
Gender: Female
Type: Spirit
Race: Insect Spirit of Stories
Age: 3000
Appearance: 135 cm (though she can appear to be taller or shorter because of insect aspects)
Powers/Abilities:

She can transform her body and take the ability of insects. The abilities she gains are called Aspects
Aspects:
Dragonfly- Complete air maneuverability, Movement prediction, high speeds when flying (4 Wings, Compound eyes, Antennas)


Mantis- Invisibility, enhance stealth tactics, Agility (2 Extra insect limbs with a sharp edge like a praying mantis, Antennas)

Ant- Enhance strength, Ability to tunnel underground, enhance smell (Exo skeleton around arms, legs, hands, and feet, Compound

eyes, Antennas)

Pond Skater- Walk on water, sensitivity to vibrations in the water or ground, swimming (2 Extra insect limps which are thin but drag along the ground, 2 wings, Antennas)

Ironclad Beetle- Enhance defense, Enhance tenacity, fake death (Exo skeleton around entire body and some of her face. plates over outer side of arms which extend out 2 feet, Antennas)

Assassin Beetle- Poisons, absorb energy from others (curved needles which extend out from arms which can inject fluids and absorb energy, Antennas)

She can learn other insect aspects when she discovers them

Hive Mind- She can control insects.

Advance recover- create a cocoon to recover from heavy wounds. but if the cocoon is damage then she takes extensive damage.

Spirit of Insects- She can convert her body to a swarm of any insect
Weapons: daggers
Noteworthy Possessions: She has a purple and gold dagger which are cursed. The purple dagger can apply a weak nerve poison which limits the control of the area which was cut. The poison is lasts for a day and is Very weak. However the strength of the poison increases with every new cut to that area from the dagger. After 5 cuts a normal human will feel the effects in terms of a short delay in responsiveness in that area of the body. The gold dagger can cure/purify the area that it cuts at a price of intense pain and boosting the effects of the aliment for a minute.

The purple dagger is call Hive's Strife while the purple is called Hive's Blessing.

Clan: Hyakki Yagyo
Position in Clan: Warrior
Personality:

Regina is very curious. She loves to watch and observer her surrounds and hear tales of others, real or fiction. In front of strangers, she acts quiet and speaks very little. However dangle something of interest in front of her and watch her warm up very fast. Around her friends she is very bubbly and happy.

She also is very clingy to those she trust. To the point of always wanting to hold their arms and hugging them when she becomes embarrass or worried. She is also shows her emotions easily. If she is sad she will cry. If she is happy she will give a small smile. If she is mad she will pout. She has low self resistance when it comes to sharing how she feels, unless she is around strangers, serious, or when absorbed in physical activity.

She is very competitive and is quick to make anything small into a competition if allowed. This can range from doing chores, to racing to other towns. She also has one more side. When she becomes serious, she becomes a different beast. She speaks very little and locks on to the point of interest. This can cause her to miss small things that are irreverent to her focus. She is rarely serious on her own unless she is scouting or on the verge of learning something very interesting

She treasures her agility, nimbleness, and her stealth. She regrets her lack of brute strength.

History:

Every creature has its tale. From the greatest Kings to the vilest of Villains


Regina use to be a human. Just a normal girl in some unknown place in the world. She lived alone in a rural area with her mother and father and died. When she woke up for the first time as a spirit she did not know who she was, where she was, or how she got here. She had nothing but two daggers by her side. These daggers felt attached as if they where here. She could sense any thing that touched them and taste the blood of those she cut. As she walked around the lands, insects would crawl to her in mass as if waiting for instruction. Though she tried to send them off, they would not go. Then she saw a dragonfly hover and land on her head.

What was its purpose she wondered as its wings stopped buzzing. Everything became silent. She heard a whisper in her hear. She looked up at the dragonfly and heard the voice more clearly. The voice called her Regina and told a story. One of how The tiny creatures longed for the arrival of Regina. The trials they been through. The tale they told brought warm and satisfaction. Then the feeling stopped. She turned to the other bugs who were now dispersing. She did not want them to go. She wanted to hear more tales. A hunger build up inside of her, a hunger for stories, tall tales, songs, history. She had to hear more. She roamed around listening to different creatures but the stories which best interest her were the stories of Ibaraki-doji and a new tale was ready to be told. With her newly appointed position as leader of Hyakki Yagyo, Regina could feel a big change coming to Japan and she would be there to witness and tell the story herself.

She would join Hyakki Yagyo. She would hear the stories of their members and their foes. The story that she most long for would be the greatest of them.

Every creature has a tale to tell and Regina was the seeker to hear them all.
 
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When used loosely, 'Yokai' would refer to various mythical beasts from Asia, so @Unyielding...

@Edward I will check it now. By the way, how much is 6'1 in metres?
 
Also @Unyielding all three general spots are reserved.
 
Is my character all right?
 
@LibratheScales

It's kind of hard to believe that Nurarihyon would make her a second-in-command candidate. She does seem like the kind of person who would massacre humans for being... humans. But let's leave that as it is. It'd be interesting to see Ibaraki-doji or another Hyakki Yagyo member try to stop her at some point.

You'll need to state how she rose to the title of Second-in-Command in her history. Same for the rest of you, if you're a General or Second-in-Command. Everyone needs to state how they became part of their faction.
 
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It's kind of hard to believe that Nurarihyon would make her a second-in-command candidate. She does seem like the kind of person who would massacre humans for being... humans. But let's leave that as it is. It'd be interesting to see Ibaraki-doji or another Hyakki Yagyo member try to stop her at some point.

You'll need to state how she rose to the title of Second-in-Command in her history. Same for the rest of you, if you're a General or Second-in-Command. Everyone needs to state how they became part of their faction.
I fixed mine.
 
Damn, everyone sure took dem higher-up ranks. We need regular foot soldiers and all that.

I thought of a new rule but it's kinda too late to implement it.
 
Damn, everyone sure took dem higher-up ranks. We need regular foot soldiers and all that.

I thought of a new rule but it's kinda too late to implement it.

A new rule? Too late or not, let's hear it. XD

Also, I think I might have a solution for the OP Dullahan ability. What if I alter it a little so it's still partially true to the lore but doesn't freak people out too much as being an insta-kill:

The reason she carries her head around everywhere is because the ability to bring death is in the eyes. When held up the eyes will open, if eye contact is made with a human it will "judge" them. If it's their time to die, they will collapse of a heart attack. If not, they'll have their memory altered in a way that makes the encounter seem like nothing more than a nightmare. The ability is useless again pure Fae and Yokoi, and less effective on half-human breeds.

I think this is a fair way to stay true to the Dullahan lore as well as remove any "advantage" she would have over other Player Characters. What do you think?
 
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