"I'd rather die my way than live yours."
-Lauren Oliver, Delirium
-Lauren Oliver, Delirium
The year is 1874, and Japan is under siege. American troops desire the island nation as a trading outpost, but Japan has refused all requests from them to use it as such. American President Millard Fillmore declares war with Japan, and they largely outnumber the small country's military force. Yet, skirmish after skirmish, Japan takes victory. Backup takes more than two months to cross the ocean, meaning America is at a severe disadvantage.
In order to turn the tides of war, they aim to claim a small island off the south coast of Japan, Okinawa. Okinawa is in the perfect location, because it can be defended from Japanese troops, and a base could be set up to store supplies and house troops. The war could turn to their side.
Okinawa Prefecture contains Higashi Village. Higashi Village is the town American boats need to land on, due to riptides and wind paths. The citizens of Higashi Village have no defense from the troops, so America expects an easy claim of land.
However, a group of eight citizens are not prepared to give up the island, knowing it could mean the downfall of Japan's precious isolation. They are prepared to set aside their differences in order to save their homeland.
The Cast
侍 The Samurai 侍 (warrior)
- Male
- Wields a katana
- Assembles the group
Reserved by @sheyren
侍 The Shèshoŭ 侍 (archer)
- Male
- Wields a recurve bow
- Hails from China
Reserved by @Chaser
侍 The Geisha 侍 (female entertainer)
- Female
- Wields no weapon at the start of the storybook
- Is skilled at lying
Reserved by @PrincessInk
侍 The Shinobi 侍 (ninja)
- Female
- Wields a variety of assassination tools
- Keeps her name a secret for most of the storybook
Reserved by @Shadeflame
侍 The Soldier 侍 (soldier)
- Male
- Wields a flintlock pistol
- Defects from the American troops
Reserved by @bullet
侍 The Sōhei 侍 (warrior-monk)
- Male
- Wields a naginata
- Is of the last remaining sōhei
Reserved by @soundofmind
侍 The Rōnin 侍 (warrior without a master)
- Female
- Wields a katana
- Does not serve Emperor Meiji
Reserved by @HarryHardy
侍 The Wakō 侍 (pirate)
- Female
- Wields a cutlass
- Captain of a ship and crew
Reserved by @SirenCymbaline
In addition to the main eight, there are four other, more minor roles to be fulfilled.
First is the American General. He will be a male character.
Second is Emperor Meiji, who is also male.
Third is a spy for the Eight, who will be female.
Lastly is a spy for the American troops, who will be male.
The Rules
- Minor language is allowed, such as 'damn' or 'crap'. Certain exceptions can be used.
- High activity may be required, but if you want to participate and have a busy schedule, we can make allowances.
- No posting order will be in place, but we will aim for a post every two weeks at least.
- If you were in the original, you may reuse your character unless the role they filled has already been claimed.
Character templates are below.
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