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	===Momonjii===		===Momonjii===
	A wakizashi that was made as the companion blade to Kumokirimaru. Like the katana it is paired with, the hilt is wrapped in spider silk, though not from the same spiders as Kumokirimaru, and the underlying material of the hilt is actually sharkskin. The blade It does not have the enhancements of its elder sister, but it is thought that perhaps it is merely sleeping... Rumor is though that its temperment is more tsundere.		A wakizashi that was made as the companion blade to Kumokirimaru. Like the katana it is paired with, the hilt is wrapped in spider silk, though not from the same spiders as Kumokirimaru, and the underlying material of the hilt is actually sharkskin. The blade does not have the enhancements of its elder sister, but it is thought that perhaps it is merely sleeping... Rumor is though that its temperment is more tsundere.



	===Hankyu===		===Hankyu===

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	===Ya===		===Ya===
	This is the basic arrow for the Daikyu and Hankyu bows. 1 meter in length, traditional ya are made from natural materials: the shafts from yadake bamboo, the nocks are carved from bamboo or horn, the feathers come from birds, often eagles, or hawks, and they have a conical iron tip. The feathers also are larger than western style flights.		This is the basic arrow for the Daikyu and Hankyu bows. 1 meter in length, traditional ya are made from natural materials: the shafts from yadake bamboo, the nocks are carved from bamboo or horn, the feathers come from birds, often eagles, or hawks, and they have a conical iron tip. The feathers also are larger than western style flights.



			=== Kabura-ya ===
			Kabura-ya (鏑矢), also called kōshi (嚆矢), were Japanese arrows which whistled when fired and were used in ritual archery exchanges prior to formal medieval battles. The sound was created by a specially carved or perforated bulb of deer horn or wood attached to the tip. In English, these are often called "whistling-bulb arrows", "messenger arrows", or "signal arrows." Kabura literally translates to "turnip", and thus the Japanese term technically means "turnip-shaped arrows." In battle, kabura-ya would be fired before a battle, to alert the enemy. The whistling sound was also believed to chase away evil spirits, and to alert friendly kami to lend their support. The arrows would also be sold at Shintō shrines as good luck charms, particularly around New Year's Day; simply carrying a kabura-ya is meant serve as a ward against evil spirits. Though unfortunately, it doesn't work against major demons like the Biju. Alternately, some modern-day practictioners add colored explosive tags to produce different visual signals, or slow-burning ones that can light up a battlefield.

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		===Hankyu===
		This short bow, crafted from laminated bamboo, wood and leather, was made for archers on the move in cramped confines, such as forests and mountain passes. It does not have as long a range as the Daikyu, but is still accurate for nearly a mile.


		===Ya===
		This is the basic arrow for the Daikyu and Hankyu bows. 1 meter in length, traditional ya are made from natural materials: the shafts from yadake bamboo, the nocks are carved from bamboo or horn, the feathers come from birds, often eagles, or hawks, and they have a conical iron tip. The feathers also are larger than western style flights.

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General Information

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	==General Information==		==General Information==
	'''Name:''' Shiba Makoto<br/>		'''Name:''' Shiba Makoto<br/>
			'''Clan:''' [[Shimazu]]<br/>
	'''Alias:''' N/A<br/>		'''Alias:''' N/A<br/>
	'''Age:''' 17<br/>		'''Age:''' 17<br/>

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	[[File:Kunoichi.jpg\|thumb\|Shiba Kachiko\|200px]]		[[File:Kunoichi.jpg\|thumb\|Shiba Kachiko\|200px]]
	Still, this meant that life was not easy, yet it also made the clan strong. Those too weak of body to survive the harsh conditions got sick and died young, while those mentally unable to cope went insane. Those that remained were dogged, determined, and absolutely indomitable in both body and spirit, and this has continued in Shiba Sakon. It was during the time that he was building a house for a merchant that he came across a fair maiden by the name of Kachiko, with hair like black silk and beautiful ~~golden~~ eyes. At first he thought that she must be a kitsune or a Jorōgumo, for no human woman could be so beautiful. Fortunately for Sakon, she was as mortal as he, and more she had taken an interest in the samurai. After a year of seeing one another, Sakon proposed to Kachiko, to which the woman happily accepted.		Still, this meant that life was not easy, yet it also made the clan strong. Those too weak of body to survive the harsh conditions got sick and died young, while those mentally unable to cope went insane. Those that remained were dogged, determined, and absolutely indomitable in both body and spirit, and this has continued in Shiba Sakon. It was during the time that he was building a house for a merchant that he came across a fair maiden by the name of Kachiko, with hair like black silk and beautiful blue eyes. At first he thought that she must be a kitsune or a Jorōgumo, for no human woman could be so beautiful. Fortunately for Sakon, she was as mortal as he, and more she had taken an interest in the samurai. After a year of seeing one another, Sakon proposed to Kachiko, to which the woman happily accepted.

	The truth was, Kachiko was no merchant's daughter, but a konoichi sent by the daimyo to keep an eye on the Shimazu from within, to ensure that the attempts of the nobles of other lands to undermine the little power that they held onto did not send the Shimazu into open rebellion against the lands and the emperor. Despite her role as spy, Kachiko knew that her task was to make the Shimazu clan stay loyal to the Daimyo of Tsuchi no Kuni, and believed that the best manner to do so was to aid in its strength. It was fortunate for her that her feelings for the stolid Sakon were genuine, or there might have been conflict at one point or another. Within a year of their marriage though, Kachiko gave birth to the first of three children she'd bear Sakon: Horuda, Tsurara, and Makoto.		The truth was, Kachiko was no merchant's daughter, but a konoichi sent by the daimyo to keep an eye on the Shimazu from within, to ensure that the attempts of the nobles of other lands to undermine the little power that they held onto did not send the Shimazu into open rebellion against the lands and the emperor. Despite her role as spy, Kachiko knew that her task was to make the Shimazu clan stay loyal to the Daimyo of Tsuchi no Kuni, and believed that the best manner to do so was to aid in its strength. It was fortunate for her that her feelings for the stolid Sakon were genuine, or there might have been conflict at one point or another. Within a year of their marriage though, Kachiko gave birth to the first of three children she'd bear Sakon: Horuda, Tsurara, and Makoto.

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			[[File:O-Yoroi.jpg\|thumb\|Example of O-Yoroi\|200px]]
	===O-yoroi===		===O-yoroi===
	The traditional armor of a samurai, made of leather, bamboo, and steel. It provides full body protection without sacrificing mobility and agility. It is made of several different pieces, each one made individually before being assembled.		The traditional armor of a samurai, made of leather, bamboo, and steel. It provides full body protection without sacrificing mobility and agility. It is made of several different pieces, each one made individually before being assembled.

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	==Weapons and Armor==		==Weapons and Armor==
	[[File:427px-Kuniyoshi Tsuchigumo.jpg\|thumb\|A Tsuchigumo attacking a samurai wielding Kumokirimaru\|~~250px~~]]		[[File:427px-Kuniyoshi Tsuchigumo.jpg\|thumb\|A Tsuchigumo attacking a samurai wielding Kumokirimaru\|200px]]
	===Kumokirimaru===		===Kumokirimaru===
	This katana has seen more use against bandits than against the legendary Tsuchigumo spider demons, yet it still bears a faint resemblance to the creatures despite this. Forged from fine iron sand near the mountains, this silver-black blade has highlights along its skin that, under the right light, look similar to the striped markings of the Juro spider, or [[Nephila clavata\|Nephila clavata]]'s abdomen. In addition, its hilt-wrapping is woven from high-strength spider's silk instead of normal cotton weave. This sword has been in the Shimazu clan for more than 300 years, and in the Shiba family for 200 of that. It is a prized heirloom of the family, and is thought to protect the bearer of it as a mother would its child.		This katana has seen more use against bandits than against the legendary Tsuchigumo spider demons, yet it still bears a faint resemblance to the creatures despite this. Forged from fine iron sand near the mountains, this silver-black blade has highlights along its skin that, under the right light, look similar to the striped markings of the Juro spider, or [[Nephila clavata\|Nephila clavata]]'s abdomen. In addition, its hilt-wrapping is woven from high-strength spider's silk instead of normal cotton weave. This sword has been in the Shimazu clan for more than 300 years, and in the Shiba family for 200 of that. It is a prized heirloom of the family, and is thought to protect the bearer of it as a mother would its child.

			The legend of the blade has been handed down for years with the Shimazu han, and is one of the few tales still told abroad that gains the clan respect. It has gone from the Shimazu head family to the Shiba family, but has yet to be in the hands of any but a samurai since its creation. It is unknown if the spirit within the weapon is truly aware of its surroundings, or if it is just a wraith that dwells within it.





	===Momonjii===		===Momonjii===
	A wakizashi that was made as the companion blade to Kumokirimaru. It does not have the enhancements of its elder sister, but it is thought that perhaps it is merely sleeping...		A wakizashi that was made as the companion blade to Kumokirimaru. Like the katana it is paired with, the hilt is wrapped in spider silk, though not from the same spiders as Kumokirimaru, and the underlying material of the hilt is actually sharkskin. The blade It does not have the enhancements of its elder sister, but it is thought that perhaps it is merely sleeping... Rumor is though that its temperment is more tsundere.





	===O-yoroi===		===O-yoroi===
	The traditional armor of a samurai, made of leather, bamboo, and steel. It provides full body protection without sacrificing mobility and agility.		The traditional armor of a samurai, made of leather, bamboo, and steel. It provides full body protection without sacrificing mobility and agility. It is made of several different pieces, each one made individually before being assembled.
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	~~<br~~/>		# The ''Kabuto'', or helmet, is usually quite elaborate, with widely-flaring neck guards at the back and curled-back sides which resemble wings. Decorative horns are commonly added to helms, adding to the demonic appearance of the ''Mempo''.
			# The mempo itself is a metal faceplate often painted or otherwise decorated to give the face of a samurai a demonic, monstrous appearance in battle. They also hide the samurai's face, disguising any pain or emotional turmoil that he/she might be experiencing.
			# The ''Do'', or torso armor, is constructed of lacquered leather or metal plates tied together with leather bindings, this body armour covers the chest and lower torso of the samurai, its weight hanging across the shoulders with some supported on the hips. There are many styles of do, though all are based around the same general principle.
			# The ''Sode'' are constructed from laced-together metal plates and strips of lacquered leather, and are often large and ridiculously ornate. Laced across the shoulders and chest, the sode are quite large and extend a good deal above the shoulder and to either side of the arm as well as extending down almost to the elbow.
			# The ''Wakibi'' are designed to protect the armpit area, and are made from leather with attached metal plates. The pair of armor pieces tie around the neck and across the chest, distributing the weight around the torso.
			# ''Kote'' are sleeves that extend from the shoulders down to the wrists and often overlap the yugake by a significant degree to provide protection for the wrists and back of the hand. The kote are either leather or chain, with splints of metal for added protection.
			# ''Yugake'' are leather gloves are equipped with a hardened thumb and forefinger to assist in drawing the powerful ''daikyu'' bow, as well as for protection and grip.
			# Covering from the waist to the tops of the knees, the ''Haidate'' are constructed similar to the do, as they are made from scales of leather or lacquered metal. Few samurai wear them, despite the protection they offer, because they limit the mobility and are uncomfortable on horseback.
			# Chain or hardened leather shin protectors, the ''Sune-ate'' are often reinforced with short strips of iron or segmented metal slats. They provide protection from just below the knee to the ankle and are often attached to the ''waraji'' (sandals) of the samurai with leather ties to keep them in place.

	==History==		==History==

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	Makoto's family is a bit odd, though for the Shimazu han it is actually quite common considering the economy in the area. Her father, Shiba Sakon, was like many a goshi, a samurai who in peacetime worked labourer's and peasant's jobs in order to make money. These sanpin samurai were forced to work many different jobs throughout their lives, although some managed to find a talent that they were good at and stuck with it, earning enough to keep the family fed. Sakon had found a good job working as a carpenter, acting as both foreman and architect along with a group of other goshi that had found either a similar calling or a taste for hard labour. And it was hard... Having none of the modern tools that many of the other countries and even the other han had, the men who worked the logging and lumbering jobs would have to sweat it out as their ancestors did, stripped to their shorts and left to sweat as they felled the giant trees of the mountains for construction of the local buildings, and thus they usually smelled foul of sawdust and the sap of cedars. Everything was done by hand, even the samurai were too poor to afford the technological advancements of their fellow countrymen, though the true reason for this isolation of technology came more due to the upbringing that most had. For the people of Shimazu han, anything new was viewed with suspicion and derision. Traditions were set in stone, and any deviation that wasn't unanimously considered absolutely necessary was met with hostility by the hide-bound samurai.		Makoto's family is a bit odd, though for the Shimazu han it is actually quite common considering the economy in the area. Her father, Shiba Sakon, was like many a goshi, a samurai who in peacetime worked labourer's and peasant's jobs in order to make money. These sanpin samurai were forced to work many different jobs throughout their lives, although some managed to find a talent that they were good at and stuck with it, earning enough to keep the family fed. Sakon had found a good job working as a carpenter, acting as both foreman and architect along with a group of other goshi that had found either a similar calling or a taste for hard labour. And it was hard... Having none of the modern tools that many of the other countries and even the other han had, the men who worked the logging and lumbering jobs would have to sweat it out as their ancestors did, stripped to their shorts and left to sweat as they felled the giant trees of the mountains for construction of the local buildings, and thus they usually smelled foul of sawdust and the sap of cedars. Everything was done by hand, even the samurai were too poor to afford the technological advancements of their fellow countrymen, though the true reason for this isolation of technology came more due to the upbringing that most had. For the people of Shimazu han, anything new was viewed with suspicion and derision. Traditions were set in stone, and any deviation that wasn't unanimously considered absolutely necessary was met with hostility by the hide-bound samurai.

			[[File:Kunoichi.jpg\|thumb\|Shiba Kachiko\|200px]]
	Still, this meant that life was not easy, yet it also made the clan strong. Those too weak of body to survive the harsh conditions got sick and died young, while those mentally unable to cope went insane. Those that remained were dogged, determined, and absolutely indomitable in both body and spirit, and this has continued in Shiba Sakon. It was during the time that he was building a house for a merchant that he came across a fair maiden by the name of Kachiko, with hair like black silk and beautiful golden eyes. At first he thought that she must be a kitsune or a Jorōgumo, for no human woman could be so beautiful. Fortunately for Sakon, she was as mortal as he, and more she had taken an interest in the samurai. After a year of seeing one another, Sakon proposed to Kachiko, to which the woman happily accepted.		Still, this meant that life was not easy, yet it also made the clan strong. Those too weak of body to survive the harsh conditions got sick and died young, while those mentally unable to cope went insane. Those that remained were dogged, determined, and absolutely indomitable in both body and spirit, and this has continued in Shiba Sakon. It was during the time that he was building a house for a merchant that he came across a fair maiden by the name of Kachiko, with hair like black silk and beautiful golden eyes. At first he thought that she must be a kitsune or a Jorōgumo, for no human woman could be so beautiful. Fortunately for Sakon, she was as mortal as he, and more she had taken an interest in the samurai. After a year of seeing one another, Sakon proposed to Kachiko, to which the woman happily accepted.

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 '''Village:''' Iwagakure no Sato<br/>
 '''Specialties:''' ''Kenjutsu'', Spirit techniques, ''Taijutsu''<br/>
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 ====-Clothing Style====
 Usually Makoto will be seen wearing casual outfits, a light tunic and hakama or a kimono.  She likes to keep to the brown and gold that is the color of her clan, but has been known to where black, blue, or white as the mood strikes her.  Though a samurai, and thus of noble birth, Makoto does not go for ostentation much, preferring more humble schemes, though still well-tailored.  Her feet usually have traditional sandals on them, rather than the plastic or rubberized ones that are worn by most.
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