Chapter 2 - Genesis, the Second
The Kings rules supreme, with the Prince second to him. Below the Prince is the Court of Nobles, made up of 1 Nobles from each of the 12 Noble Clans. The Court of Nobles, when united, has the same amount of power as the Prince, but not the King. When the Prince adds his power to the Court's, they are stronger than the King. Each Noble rules over one of the 12 Noble Clans, which control different parts of the country. Nobles appoint Mayors to the cities in their jurisdiction. Mayors are free to form city counsels or whatever they please. When all the mayors in a Clan gather together, they can remove the Noble from power and elect a new one. Clan heads no longer have any political power, unless they are in the Court of Nobles.
"Irakura's flattery and scheming came to a head when he called for his father to step down. King Kumara, with no support remaining in the Court of Nobles, retired, making his son king in all but title.
And so it was that the Prince ruled instead of the King.
Prince Irakura did his best to combat the darkness of the Noreans, oft resorting to cruel and harsh measures. Because of his tyranny, many rose up against him. Each time a new rebel rose up, they were crushed, which in turn either inspired or scared away the next would-be revolutionary. One of these rebels appears to be a true revolutionary, through and through. He has inspired a group of followers, once a criminal syndicate, in his quest to overthrow the Prince!
They call themselves the Ameyura.
Their leader is named Sparrow.
And he will never rest until The Prince has fallen."
Scene 1, The Court of Nobles
Noble Gachi: As the head of the Court of Nobles, I call this session of the Court to order. Does anyone have anything to inform the Court of, beyond the ordinary?
Noble Hebimaru: At the Prince'z requezt, I have looked into the criminal zyndicate "Ameyura." It appearz that they have ceazed their operationz and have fled their baze.
Noble Zen: Why would they do that?
Hebimaru: My zpy informz me that Bozz Atzura found himzelf inzpired by a man called Zparrow. Apparently, thiz man haz cauzed them to turn againzt you, Prince Irakura.
Prince Irakura: Really? Pray tell me, where does this Ameyura orginazation find itself now?
Hebimaru: My zpyz have not yet uncovered thiz fact. I am certain they zhall zoon find it.
Noble Datte: You mean to say, your spys are useless.
[Laughter]
Irakura: Datte, I want you to look into this. Perhaps you could draw them out. Make sure to use my new general, Sanyuta. An exercise like this should loosen the tension between your people and his. You do have a responsibility to both the Kachyu and Kayuchi clans, since we have been unable to find a replacement for Noble Meruchi.
[Aside]
Datte: Yes, if he died that would certainly reduce the tension between me and those Kachyu dogs...
Scene 2, Dattegoru Town Hall
Datte: It's quite peculiar. I'm certain that Irakura must have some inkling of how Meruchi met his end. It's not everyday a Noble falls off the top of a building.
Mayor Dorato: It helps that our parley with him was a secret. It may not be a secret that the people of Dattegoru hate the Kachyu, but it was a secret that he wanted to meet with you. It looks like he didn't even tell his wife.
Datte: I wouldn't talk to my wife either, if I had married some hideous Kachyu hag.
Dorato: You're not even married!
Datte: Well, neither are you!
Dorato: I could be if I wanted to!
Datte: Do you forget who you're speaking too?! I could get married if I found the right one...
Dorato: I'm sure you will, my Lord.
Datte: Back to business. That fool Prince wants me to work with some Kachyu named Sanyuta.
Dorato: He has given his clan a good name as warriors. I hear that despite acquiring his position because of his father, he maintains it on his own and does not need to be known as a Clan head's son to be respected. Of course, that's what the public knows. I suspect he is a result of his father fooling around with other women, which is why he was sent away.
Datte: Or he's another power play by Tuma. Regardless, I need a way to discredit him. The Kachyu are beginning to get uppity. Don't they realize how kind I've been?! I created the Kachyu ring for them!
Dorato: Those dogs have always been ungrateful.
Datte: If I let this new group, the Ameyura, get away with something right under his nose, that would put him in his place! I know, I'll use the mining proposal. Pachi bought my vote for it anyways. Now all I have to do is attach Sanyuta to it, and tell Irakura that it's my trap for the Ameyura.
Dorato: You are a genius, my Lord.
Datte: I know, I know.
A Quick Look at ~ Datte
Noble Lord Datte suffers from the racism that affects his entire clan; an undying hatred of the Kachyu Datte moved all of the Kachyu to a ring surrounding, but not part of, the city. Datte murdered Meruchi, the Kachyu Noble, and even occupies his place until a replacement is selected. Datte knows he is corrupt, but doesn't care. Datte appointed Mayor Dorato especially to ensure he would always have strong support in Dattegoru, the Kayuchi capital.
Quirk: Often mentions marriage, and how he could find a wife if he wanted to.
Next Time! Datte's plan begins! Sanyuta shows his facem and Sparrow reveals her plan for saving the villagers of Aka and Meda!
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