Rhapsody Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) The Grimleal Village: Otogakure no Sato Head: Watanabe Anazeru Age: 20 or so years (officially). Status: Feared/Hated Bloodline: None Element: Dark (must be purchased normally) The Grimleal are a curious and elusive clan born of the Jashinist Religion. Though associated with the murderous cult, the clan is made up of the notorious and wealthy Watanabe family who prefer to deal in matters of money rather than extremism. They maintain an outwardly peaceful existence on the outskirts of the Hidden Sound, privately delighting in both pain and suffering. Though they may be known as Jashinists, the clan has made it clear that their only real interest is sexual debauchery. They are the Kings and Queens of Denchi no Kuni’s vile underbelly and the prosperous clan even owns and operates several brothels within the country and even the hidden village. Unlike other wealthy clans and businesses, the Grimleal do not take any particular interest in any sort of politics, nor do they offer parlay with local politicians beyond the scope of their… unique businesses. When policies change, the clan simply buries any newly-illegal enterprise in the shadow of their treasury. Young as it is, the Grimleal still have a colorful history. They were born of a Jashinist family who found their preoccupation with pain and cashflow to be a more fruitful experience than the cultish habits of their brethren. Jaded by the doomsday attitude and gruesome crimes of the religion, a wealthy family of politicians, businessmen and landowners broke away from the other Jashinists. They had found the association with the vile cult to be damaging to their reputation. Finding clients and voters had become problematic, to say the least. The Grimleal and their love of agony met with the questionable nature of Denchi no Kuni to form the clan as it is today: a reclusive group of sexual sadists who, despite their reputation, have very little to do with the Jashinists and their beliefs. The collective money of their family unit was pooled together and invested in a small collection of businesses. Most were legal, but all were morally questionable in some way. During the NCIA occupation the Grimleal were able to escape persecution through the use of their vast influence and deep coffers. They essentially bought their way through the international conflict, and members were not known to suffer under the Agency’s boot. The clan head and founder, Anazeru, ensured that any officials who came knocking experience a manner of luxury and care that was sure to send them away with a smile. This custom continues today, as the clan continues to butt heads with local law enforcement. Customs Much like the loosely-structured Namikaze with whom they share their village, the Grimleal are not a clan in a typical sense. Though related by blood through the somewhat notorious Watanabe family, the members do not function as a single entity unless it is seen to be profitable or advantageous (such as during the NCIA occupation.) In addition, the title of “Grimleal” is more of a designation and is not used as a surname or source of identity. Most have kept the name "Watanabe" and are, in fact, better known as members of the family rather than the Grimleal. A sprawling compound, situated on the outskirts of Otogakure no Sato, is owned by the clan and living within is luxurious walls is encouraged. Though the core group of buildings is generally reserved for the core members of the Watanabe family, all who find themselves in the Grimleal fold are able to come and go as they please. Though its members (especially the more wealthy and old) are not Shinobi by rule, the small clan is known to produce hunters and secret keepers of the highest caliber. Their dealings with Denchi’s underbelly have provided them the ear of the country’s toughest criminals and most accomplished politicians. Grimleal who become Shinobi typically become hunters and assassins, their aptitude for killing and ability to keep secrets even under duress being unmatched. During the rare times when formal attire is needed, the Grimleal wear luxurious clothes of deep hues, high collars and lush velvet. The customary garb is often topped with flowing cloaks and scarves. A common motif of eyes, following the influence of their official clan emblem, runs through each piece of clothing. Bloodline The clan does not have a bloodline in the typical sense, but members of the core family do display a number of tendencies that suggest the beginnings of one. Most notably is their ability to turn the tides of agony into raw power. Their suffering is used to tip the scales and further cements them as accomplished masters of espionage and other dark dealings. Edited October 7, 2014 by Rhapsody
Rei Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 I agree with KC. You’re describing a group of individual with few bloodline untied by a shared ideology. Or as you put it, “In fact, their shared financial venture and strange love of pain are their only things that really tie the members together.” Though you can cite the Namikaze as an unconventional clan, The Grimleal are connected by ideological beliefs and socio-political alliances, putting them in their own category. I can understand and accept that members should be born into the The Grimleal lifestyle. However, given their roots, why couldn’t Kaguya Jashinist have been part of the original split and a core part of the new ‘family?’
Rhapsody Posted October 7, 2014 Author Posted October 7, 2014 Alright so I changed it around some. Now it's a family that broke away from the Jashinists. Does this work better as a clan?
