Seals of the Waves (A Naruto Quest)

[X] Plan : What a bother
-[X]Kazuna
-[X]A Boy
-[X]a circle with wavy, river-esque lines and three small pillar-esque lines (Nara)
-[X]Allow it To Grow: Changes will happen organically throughout the cosmos, either through your actions, or the actions of others.

I want to see a male OC Nara character.
 
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[X]Plan Serine Whirlpool
Adhoc vote count started by Nenshou Yuuki on Sep 19, 2020 at 6:09 AM, finished with 32 posts and 23 votes.

  • [X]Plan Serine Whirlpool
    -[X] Mokoto
    -[X]A Girl
    -[X]A Spiral Whirlpool surrounded by Red. (Uzumaki)
    -[X]Allow it To Grow: Changes will happen organically throughout the cosmos, either through your actions, or the actions of others.
    [X] Plan : What a bother
    -[X]Kazuna
    -[X]A Boy
    -[X]a circle with wavy, river-esque lines and three small pillar-esque lines (Nara)
    -[X]Allow it To Grow: Changes will happen organically throughout the cosmos, either through your actions, or the actions of others.
    [X] Plan: Copy King
    -[x] Boy
    -[x] Izuna
    -[x]A large fan with red and white and blue. (Uchiha)
    -[x]Reality Warper: There is someone (an outside context problem) actively changing canon into an unrecognizable state. Expect things to happen that might never happen if not for their influence.
    [X] Plan: The flowery Approach
    -[X]Hanako
    -[X]A Girl
    -[X]a flower sprouting from the ground (Yamanaka)
    -[X]Allow it To Grow: Changes will happen organically throughout the cosmos, either through your actions, or the actions of others.
    [X] Plan Float Like a Butterfly
    -[X] Chojiro
    -[X]A Boy
    -[X]a stick with wings (Akimichi)
    -[X]Allow it To Grow: Changes will happen organically throughout the cosmos, either through your actions, or the actions of others.
    [X] Plan: Eye see what you did there
    -[X]Fuka
    -[X]Girl
    -[X]a folding fan shape with a single flame in the middle (Hyuuga)
    -[X]Allow it To Grow: Changes will happen organically throughout the cosmos, either through your actions, or the actions of others.
 
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[X] Plan: Eye see what you did there

The Hyūga have extremely interesting clan dynamics, the most underappreciated of the dōjutsu and lead excessively well into a multitude of special Ninja forms (medical-nin is an obvious one, but it should lead very well into puppet-based techniques, summoning and sage techniques based on its unique abilities to see and understand chakra). They would be a strong option that is far divorced from the usual SV-beloved seals and shadow clones.
 
[X] Plan: Eye see what you did there

The Hyūga have extremely interesting clan dynamics, the most underappreciated of the dōjutsu and lead excessively well into a multitude of special Ninja forms (medical-nin is an obvious one, but it should lead very well into puppet-based techniques, summoning and sage techniques based on its unique abilities to see and understand chakra). They would be a strong option that is far divorced from the usual SV-beloved seals and shadow clones.
The only reason I didn't make a Hyuga vote, is because this DM has done Hyuga before. The Nara seems similarly underappreciated, so I went with them.
 
Adhoc vote count started by Nenshou Yuuki on Sep 19, 2020 at 7:07 PM, finished with 37 posts and 26 votes.

  • [X]Plan Serine Whirlpool
    -[X] Mokoto
    -[X]A Girl
    -[X]A Spiral Whirlpool surrounded by Red. (Uzumaki)
    -[X]Allow it To Grow: Changes will happen organically throughout the cosmos, either through your actions, or the actions of others.
    [X] Plan : What a bother
    -[X]Kazuna
    -[X]A Boy
    -[X]a circle with wavy, river-esque lines and three small pillar-esque lines (Nara)
    -[X]Allow it To Grow: Changes will happen organically throughout the cosmos, either through your actions, or the actions of others.
    [X] Plan: Eye see what you did there
    -[X]Fuka
    -[X]Girl
    -[X]a folding fan shape with a single flame in the middle (Hyuuga)
    -[X]Allow it To Grow: Changes will happen organically throughout the cosmos, either through your actions, or the actions of others.
    [X] Plan: Copy King
    -[x] Boy
    -[x] Izuna
    -[x]A large fan with red and white and blue. (Uchiha)
    -[x]Reality Warper: There is someone (an outside context problem) actively changing canon into an unrecognizable state. Expect things to happen that might never happen if not for their influence.
    [X] Plan: The flowery Approach
    -[X]Hanako
    -[X]A Girl
    -[X]a flower sprouting from the ground (Yamanaka)
    -[X]Allow it To Grow: Changes will happen organically throughout the cosmos, either through your actions, or the actions of others.
    [X] Plan Float Like a Butterfly
    -[X] Chojiro
    -[X]A Boy
    -[X]a stick with wings (Akimichi)
    -[X]Allow it To Grow: Changes will happen organically throughout the cosmos, either through your actions, or the actions of others.
 
Creation, and Ties
Creation, and Ties.

As you were Born, you were expected to be another child of a clan Uzumaki.

But nothing was ever that simple.

Because life was never about happiness and joy.

It could be a tragedy.

But there are events that shaped your life... one event, that made you who you are.

What event Shaped your life:

[]Nothing: You were just a regular, healthy child, growing up with your family. (Gain 0 boon points Actions set to 4)

[]The Death of your Father: It was a simple mission, one that was... for a lack of a better word, boring, the details of simple bandits and a simple job. But nothing was ever that simple. The contract was false, and your father died... leaving you and your mother alone. (Gain 1 Boon. Actions set to 3)

[]The Death of your Mother: You never knew what really happened that day. Your mother promised to return home, a kiss on the cheek being your only burning reminder of a love that would be snuffed out forever. All you remembered was tears, tears, and complete and utter loneliness. (Gain 1 Boon point. Actions set to 3)

[]Orphaned and Together: You were happy with your family, and then you gained another sibling, and another... and then, everything was gone. Your mother and father left on a mission... and you were left as the only caretaker of your little army of 3. (Gain 2 boons. Actions set to 3)

[]Orphaned and Alone: They died three days after you were born. Your memories of your family... left only through pictures and stories. (Gain 4 Boon points you have 2 actions)

[]Abandonded: You were an unwanted child... you were left to die, your clan all but leaving you on your own. It was only through the kindness of others, that death did not follow. (Gain 8 Boons. you have only 2 actions)

Boons For your Life.

(You have 2 boon points to spend.)

[]A True Genius: Your mind is that of a genius, once in a generation. You do things with little effort. (Cost 6 boon point. Gain Trait Genius.)

[]A Stern Body, a Resilient Mind: You are Stronger than most children... Physically and Mentally. (Cost 3 Boon Points. Gain Trait Strong)

[]A Child of Focus and Determination: You know one thing for certain, in a world where death waits for no one... You realize that there is victory, in strength, in your ability... and through your reckless determination. (Cost 2 Boon Points. Gain Trait Diligent)

[]A Child of Destiny: Someone once told you that you will have a great destiny. They were right. And it is something that only you could truly understand. (Cost 10 Boon Points. Gain Trait: ???)

[]A Political Animal: They say man is nothing more than a political animal. Man becomes man among others, living in a society governed by laws and customs. The man develops his potential and realizes its natural end in a social context. You realized that at a young age that, above all else... You understood man's desire. (Cost 2 Boon Points. Gain Trait Deceitful. Someone is watching you with great interest.)

[]A Home: You have a small apartment, a cramped place, but it's your home (Cost 7 Boon Points. Your action count is increased by 1)

[]An Inheritance (Jutsu) You were left with a Scroll, of a Jutsu that was powerful, and, how to learn it (Cost 3 Boon points. Gain a Rare Jutsu in your arsenal.)

[]A Social Butterfly: You have an unnatural ability to understand people, and make friends. (Cost 3 Boon points. Gain trait Gregarious.)

[]A Mutation: You have a... Kekkei Genkai and it changed from what you thought it was, into something new. (Costs 8 Boon points Your bloodline has a unique evolution, one that is, unnatural, and dangerous... but also extremely powerful.)

[]Possessed: You are not alone in your body. And it wants out. (Gain 5 boon points. You are possessed by an unknown and evil entity It wants to take control.)

[]An Inheritance (A Summoning Scroll): You were left with a Summoning Scroll, however, you do not know which clan it is... not how to open the scroll. (Cost 3 Boon Points. Gain an unknown summoning contract.)

[]An Inheritance (A Peculier Sword) This sword was... different then others. Some say it was special, others worthless. But it was yours. (Cost 3 boon points. Gain a Special Weapon: The Nameless Blade)

[]Broken and Poor: You were left with next to nothing to survive on. You have to rely on yourself and your middling skills to survive (Gain 10 Boon points. Gain Trait: Malnourished. Gain Trait Weak. Begin with only 1 action for social and Training, as you need to work to survive.)

[]Hunted: Someone wants to find you, and kill you... and it will stop at nothing until it succeeds. (Gain 5 boons. Every turn, there is a roll to being found by that which is hunting you)

[]Among Thieves and Whores: You grew among the lower, the broken... the lost. (Gain 1 Boon Point. You lose one action, but gain a +10 to certain rolls.)

[]Of Serenity and Peace: Your mind has always been that of calm... and grace. Nothing will truly break that. (Cost 2 Boon points. Gain trait patient.)

[]Through Loss and Life: You never once gave up hope that things could get better. Only now, you envied those who had what you never had. (Gain 1 boon point. Gain Trait Envious.)

[]A Mind of Failure: You do not wish to try to become better, for life has sapped away all your energies and hope. (Gain 1 Boon Point. Gain Trait Slothful)

[]With Hate and Rage: You raged against the world... You would rather destroy the world, then have it destroy you. (Gain 1 boon point. Gain trait Wrathful)

[] Grand Aspirations: You are important, and you will go on to accomplish great things, and damn anyone who says otherwise. (Cost 1 Boon Point. Gain Trait Proud)

[] Creature Comforts: You enjoy the finer things in life when you can get them, and have a hard time resisting indulging yourself. (Gain 1 Boon Point... Gain Trait Gluttony.)

[] Green is a Lovely Color: This world is one of "Have"s, and "Have Not"s. You unilaterally want to be in the prior category. (Gain 1 Boon Point, Gain Trait Greedy.)
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What war was now finally over:

[] A Clan War: Another senseless war between a rival clan... nothing changed... nothing ever will. You are Born in the Warring States Period, in Madara and Hashirama's Generation.

[] The Warring States Period: There is finally peace in the continent... Peace in our times... Hopefully. You are born before the First Shinobi World War, in Sarutobi's and Danzo's Generation

[] The First Shinobi World War: The continent is at peace again. But you know the future is... never as hopeful, as it seems. You are born in the Sannin's Generation.

[] The Second Shinobi World War: You have no home... your clan is all gone, reduced to ashes and drifters. to be hunted... or worse. You are Born in Kakashi's Generation. (Gain Trait Exile)

[] The Third Shinobi World War: You have a Dream of peace... perhaps this time, there can be. But for now, the Road calls. the path open. You are Born in Itachi's Generation. (Gain Trait Exile)

AN: Enjoy and vote in plan format.
 
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[x] Plan Serene Swords
-[x] Orphaned and Together
-[x] Hunted
-[x] An Inheritance: A Peculiar Sword
-[x] Of Serenity and Peace
-[x] A Child of Focus and Determination
-[x] Grand Aspirations
-[x] The Third Shinobi World War

This gives us two of the most beneficial character traits for later development in patient & diligent, giving a solid basis for upward scaling provided we receive the correct resources. The third personality trait chosen, Proud, is an important one to maintain our chosen Uzumaki identity and to instill that identity into our two younger siblings. Pride in our heritage should also mean increased bonding with our inheritance; in this case, "the nameless blade." We are entering into the game with two younger siblings, putting us in charge of a minor Uzumaki family wherever we do end up, and our chosen personality traits put us in a great area to raise and support those siblings.

I am supporting taking the Nameless Blade inheritance over the other inheritances for three IC and one OOC reason. Firstly, in-character, swords provide a form of bloodline inheritance that are not nearly as valuable as kekkai genkai, but are still respected and lored parts of a bloodline. Secondly, kenjutsu interacts extremely well with our traits of patience and diligence, as does taijutsu. Even if we are unlucky to have low chakra reserves, kenjutsu and taijutsu are great methods of training that scale up with nothing but our time commitment and the fires of our youth. Third, by taking the Orphaned and together origin option, we secure a third action slot that can be devoted early on to training and bonding with this sword until it is a viable self-defense option. OOC-wise, I think kenjutsu is a fun field that is relatively under-explored compared to summoning and jutsu hacking, and I think it leads towards more esoteric sets of enemies.

The Hunted trait was taken to secure points for boon options without sacrificing Action slots and without sacrificing family members (who should provide immediately loyal minions/companions). It is harsh, and if we are unable to secure the support of some more powerful clan or jonin in our protection, it will be a serious issue for us. Narratively, however, it provides a good amount of benefits that we can work with. It allows us to give an appearance of weakness in negotiation and stroke the ego of the clans, it gives us reason to constantly be around mid or high-level shinobi, it gives strong plot hooks once we are able to start actually fighting back against our hunter; and when we finally do beat the hunter, there will surely be rewards.

Lastly, timeline wise, I am in favor of either The Second or The Third Shinobi War. However, I am slightly more interested in The Third Shinobi War, as I am more familiar with the characters in the setting at that point. While we will want to avoid Itachi, there are a number of other interesting characters in his age group (presumably including Kabuto, Inuzaka Hana, Yamanaka Sai). If we were somehow able to end up in Kakashi's group, his experience with kenjutsu and his family's heirloom (the White Light Chakra Sabre) could provide interesting paths to bond.
 
[X] Plan: I just want what others have.
-[X]Orphaned and Alone: They died three days after you were born. Your memories of your family... left only through pictures and stories. (Gain 4 Boon points you have 2 actions)
-[X]A Political Animal: They say man is nothing more than a political animal. Man becomes man among others, living in a society governed by laws and customs. The man develops his potential and realizes its natural end in a social context. You realized that at a young age that, above all else... You understood man's desire. (Cost 2 Boon Points. Gain Trait Deceitful. Someone is watching you with great interest.)
-[X]An Inheritance (A Summoning Scroll): You were left with a Summoning Scroll, however, you do not know which clan it is... not how to open the scroll. (Cost 3 Boon Points. Gain an unknown summoning contract.)
-[X]Through Loss and Life: You never once gave up hope that things could get better. Only now, you envied those who had what you never had. (Gain 1 boon point. Gain Trait Envious.)
-[X] The Second Shinobi World War: You have no home... your clan is all gone, reduced to ashes and drifters. to be hunted... or worse. You are Born in Kakashi's Generation. (Gain Trait Exile)

The summoning contract is something I think opens up a lot of fun possibilities mechanically and is just a fun mystery box. I also like the idea that as an orphan we have a pseudo family right on the other side of the seal. One who can give us all the memories of our real family we never got. I also like the idea of envy being a motivation that while potent comes with a bit of an edge. I think Political Animal lends to that. We have an outsiders view of social structers that we use to coldly manipulate them even as we yearn for them in sincerity.
 
[X] Plan Her Father's Daughter
-[X]The Death of your Mother
-[X]Hunted
-[X]A Stern Body, a Resilient Mind
-[X]A Child of Focus and Determination
-[X]Of Serenity and Peace
-[X]Grand Aspirations
-[X] The Second Shinobi World War

So, the way I see it, our mother is killed off with the rest of Uzushiogakure, which is what caused Konoha to start the Second Shinobi War. Maybe our little family lived on the outskirts of the village, whatever. The point is our father survived and fled with us to Konoha, an allied village. Possibly he is the one to inform the Sandaime Hokage of Uzushiogakure's fate.

Our father is an Uzumaki, and we inherit the strong Uzumaki life force. As we grow up during a time of war, our father instils patience, diligence and pride of the Uzumaki name in us.

Ninjutsu, Kenjutsu and Taijutsu can be learned from our father.
 
[X] Plan: Long Ago
-[X]Nothing: You were just a regular, healthy child, growing up with your family. (Gain 0 boon points Actions set to 4)

-[X]A Stern Body, a Resilient Mind: You are Stronger than most children... Physically and Mentally. (Cost 3 Boon Points. Gain Trait Strong)
-[X] Green is a Lovely Color: This world is one of "Have"s, and "Have Not"s. You unilaterally want to be in the prior category. (Gain 1 Boon Point, Gain Trait Greedy.)

-[X] A Clan War: Another senseless war between a rival clan... nothing changed... nothing ever will. You are Born in the Warring States Period, in Madara and Hashirama's Generation.

I don't want to start with a grand destiny, or the immediate goal to become a great badass. I'd rather play around in the sand-box.
 
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