AMANOGAWA DYNASTY -- guide

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THE AMANOGAWA DYNASTY

AMANOGAWA
The Amanogawa Dynasty is made up of 7 Families. Each was originally a god, but became either mortal or demi-gods. Mother Amaterasu gave them a choice of living as a god for the rest of eternity, or to dwell with the living below who know small wonders, who tend to their own lives, and make their own paths. Each Family has a trademark power, or theme, for their growing households. Each Family has a trademark business they are very protective of.

The Families (with possible Family Business Ideas)
Tachigami [Slash/Samurai&Dojo] | OPEN
Sakigami | RUN BY SHINIGAMI SAKIGAMI
Bakugami [Bomb/Explosives&Chemistry?] | OPEN
Yumigami [Moon/Detectives] | OPEN
Kazegami [Galestorm/Weather&??] | OPEN
Moegami [Inferno/??] | OPEN
Itegami [Blizzard/??] | OPEN

NOTE: these Families can have blood relations, but none of the Heads/Original Gods (now demi-gods) are blood related. Just very close, like brothers & sisters in arms.

AMANOGAWA RULES
✿ Shogun word is Law. If it is disobeyed, consequences will be suitable for the offense.
✿ In-fighting is heavily looked down upon, and punished accordingly.
✿ Mother Amaterasu is the Dynasty's main religion.
✿ Amanogawa name is only given to the Shogun after becoming the next Head of the Dynasty. They must receive the Sunrise to be officially respected, this is either to invoke fire, or to carry the Reflector Shield.
✿ Treason in the Dynasty will lead to being declared Exiled and Wiped from Dynasty History.
✿ Only the Ananogawa can perform Executions.
✿ Competition for rank is encouraged.
✿ Every member is encouraged to have their own plot of land where they can have their own Family Esate to have Family meetings, Family business, and Family Events.
✿ Dynasty Events can be suggested to the Shogun, Kuge, or Daimyo.
✿ Dynasty drama is kept in the family UNLESS it threatens the peace of other groups, or other Families.
✿ Powers do not necessary have to line up if adopted, or born from a litter, but is encouraged.
✿ All Flowers denoting rank are to stay the same, colors can be different except for Heads of Families flowers will be yellow instead of purple.
✿ There must be a Bushido rank in every Family Guide, can have any number of slots between 1 to 5.
✿ Forms for higher ranks are bare bones

Code:

[font=arial][color=white]username:
character name:
family:
reason should be [insert rank]:[/color][/font]

✿ Forms for Heading a Family are bare bones. You can create a Guide here after being accepted.

Code:

[font=arial][color=white]username:
character name:
family:
family business:[/color][/font]

RANKS
SHŌGUN
The Head of the Amanogawa Dynasty. Calls Dynasty meetings, does Dynasty Exile Ceremonies (and Executions), and leads the Dynasty. Wears a purple Chrysanthemum.
Arbor Amanogawa played by Quietly [woof]

KUGE
Next in line for the Head of the Dynasty. Keeps tabs on Families, calls small meetings, and upkeeps the Dynasty/Families Estates. Bureaucracy, basically. Wears a [color] Carnation.
[name] played by tba

DAIMYŌ
For a high ranking individual who helps both Shōgun and Kuge in their duties. Can plan Dynasty events and give overarching Dynasty tasks. Wears a [color] Orchid.
[name] played by tba

BUSHIDO
There are those in the Dynasty who train by the blade to protect the members. Wears a [color] Hibiscus.
[name]2 slots tba

TRADITIONS
THESE ARE FOR ALL THE FAMILIES TO CELEBRATE
Rising Sun Festival
This starts being celebrated at the 1st of the new year, a whole month to celebrate Mother Amaterasu. Mainly prayer, telling stories of Mother, feasts, and games. All Families merge at the main estate and have sleepovers, cuddle piles, bonfires, games, and all sorts of things.
FALLING MOON FESTIVAL
Same as Rising Sun, but on the last month of the year. Celebrates life, and new beginnings. More somber, yet joyful time. Exchange presents, and more.
RANK CEREMONY
The official ceremony for when a member moves up rank, whether in Dynasty or in Families. This is for all the factions. It's a day celebration of a feast and stories.
EXECUTIONS AND EXILES
Exile is more likely than Execution. Exile is declared when Treason within the Dynasty happens, or when they break the Beyond Rules. The Ceremony of the Damned is where the ceremonial declaration of Exile is given, and the entire ex-member's Dynasty History is burned in front them and branded as a Forgotten. The Shogun turns back, and ignores any brawls between members and the Forgotten. The Forgotten is chased out and if seen is virtually invisible.

Executions are extremely rare. The Ceremony of the Damned doesn't change until after being branded a Forgotten, instead of turning away, One Bushido is chosen to commence an Execution. If all refuse, the Shogun does it themselves. After the Execution, the body is dragged to an empty piece of land, dumped and left to rot.

Both the Executed and Exiled are never mentioned ever again. It's considered taboo and bad luck to ever say their True Names again.

Family Exile is less glamorous, but still involves being wiped from Dynasty/Family History. No Executions happen in Families, all are done by Dynasty Law at the Estates.

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