Lands Rules/ Travel Rules

Sat May 07, 2016 10:31 pm

Land Rules

On SFU, we run our lands in a Kingdom format. Lands are ruled thus by Emperors and their royal families (clans). Those of the emperor's bloodline are considered royal to all minor clans within his land. Those within his land may be of other clans, and are allowed to stay within that land under the agreement of their submission to that Emperor and the laws of his country. These clans are called "Banner" clans and are made available to the Emperor also for military might.

The benefits of being the dominant clan aside from social reverence, is the ability to use the Clan Compund System on SFU. Which enables the Clan Leader/Emperor of the Main clan to gain funds from the missions and membership of his clan. He may use these funds or the things he purchases with them however he pleases, including as gifts and benefits to other clans within his country.
If he purchases another territory, he is also allowed to lease that land to a banner clan etc.

*Each land is 10k in length
*Minor lands are 8k in length.

Rankings
Each COUNTRY has a ranking list of ranks that can be filled. This is a ranking list that is for all residents in that country, regardless of their specific clan or lack there of.

S Rank - 2
A Rank - 4
B Rank - 8
C Rank - 10
D rank - 16

These are the rankings available for each clan and the open ranking list, as will be updated frequently, will show you which ranks for which country are open.
One S rank slot must always be kept open for the Ruler of that country. So if there is only one S rank slot and no ruler, someone else cannot start at S rank UNLESS they have been approved to be the ruler.

After the initial A-S ranks are filled, NO ONE may start at A-S rank unless special permission is given; and it usually will not be.

Rulership
Each clan has a Ruling Clan that acts as the royal family to all clans in their region and country. How they rule their country varies from country to country, and is up to the Emperor/King of that country. Speaking of which, the King a country is the Clan leader of the royal clan/family. The Uchiha Clan leader is also the King of the Kingdom of Heaven's Blossom etc. And he decides how the country is ruled. The other clans in the country are generally speaking subsevient, but not necessarily enslaved. Again, this varies from ruler to ruler. In addition, banner clans may become Major clans if the right conditions (outlined below) are met. In that case, they elect a clan leader and can choose to remain in subservience to the royal clan, try and overthrow the royal clan, or migrate elsewhere to build their own kingdom. Overthrowing of a royal family can happen by collaboration of clans, or by a single clan. The title of Emperor can only be claimed by one person at a time, and that person's clan is the royal family; there is not splitting this rank.

CLANS PER LAND

Holy Abraxus Empire - Ootsutsuki, Yuki, Jashin,

Kingdom of Malachandra - Senju, Aburame, Inzuka

Kingdom of Heaven's Blossom - Uchiha clan, Nara clan, Storm Release

Kingdom of Galahad - Terumi, Magnet Release, clanless

Lost Kingdom of Carpathia - Kyoto, Clanless, untamed bijuu

Holy Abraxus Empire
The Holy Abraxus Empire is ruled by Kurotsuchi Ootsutsuki, the second son of Abraxus Ootsutsuki, the clan patriarch. The Ootsutsuki clan came down to the Water country roughly ten years ago, and since then have completely taken over the continent, with little to no opposition due to fear. Kuro's older was believed to be mysteriously slain around the first year they arrived, and the young boy was immediately deemed Emperor of all of the water country. The remaining Ootsutsuki have established a literal Empire that has taken over control over all islands of the Water Country in their Kingdom's name. They possess a place within the center of the Empire, where the royal family and all Ootsutsuki reside. Outside are allowed fellow clans and smaller banner clans that are allowed to live there on the condition that they are unconditionally loyal to the emperor and his decrees. He also possesses full military rights to all clans within his region. The Ootsutsuki clan have caught the eye of the world not only because of their historical relationship with the human race, but because of their advanced technology which they have brought down from the stars. It is thought their technology is several thousand years ahead of that of mankind's, and in addition they have a large military whose side is said to be uncountable. Being an alien race, they are also quite unpredictable and not well studied. As of now, it is unknown what their plans are politically, though it is well documented that they have expanded their borders greatly each year, and industrialized their entire country so that they are entirely self-sufficient and in no need of trade with other nations.

Culturally, the Ootsutsuki are a very cold and distant people, not very interested in the affairs of mankind, nor do they seem to consider humans as equal in stature as a species. Their kingdom is off limits to outsiders save for the emperor's orders, and he has anointed generals, princes, and judges to bring account of the deeds of each section of the country on a regular basis.

Ruling Clan - Ootsutsuki
Emperor - Kurotsuchi Ootsutsuki

Kingdom of Malachandra
The Kingdom of Malachandra is largely filled with jungles and small mountainous regions. The ancient and fabled Senju clan is the ruling clan there, and the King of the Senju has contracts with surrounding clans to live within their borders. The Senju reside in a inner-jungle kingdom within the heart of Malachandra and there the freshest of fruit and crop grow, and the land is the most fertile. The Senju hold festivals seven times a year, and once on each New Moon which is the signal of a new month to them. They are very much on good terms with surrounding clans in their country, and they live in an all-inclusive community; where everyone is involved. Their government consists of a council, a king, princes beneath that king, and soldiers beneath princes. They also have a priesthood and a temple that is largely filled with priests and sages who are in charge of overall education of the masses as well as the stucture of relgious practice i.e. festivals etc.

Currently the Kingdom is being ruled by the council who have also elected a temporary young King who is serving as the head control of the army although he is also a priest. The Senju are known for their medical arts as well as their hunting and farming capabilities. They have a quite extraordinary grasp on all plant and animal life in their country, able to completely domesticate and control the surrounding creatures within their forests and live among them.

Ruling Clan - Senju
Emperor - Mithrandir Senju (temporary substitute)

Kingdom of Heaven's Blossom
In this kingdom the most infamous clan in all of human history rules - the Uchiha clan. The Uchiha are a group of such infamous power that they are the first country with whom the elder brother of the current Ootsutsuki emperor tried to make amends with. Their leaders have all made history for their violent acts against the Senju and humanity as a whole. Despite this, they are not a hateful people nor are they a people of distinct evil, but rather recognize that the Senju are the stealers of their inheritance from their mother Kaguya. For this reason and this alone, they have largely defected from their participation in world events of peace and reconciliation with the Senju and any who support them. The Land of Heaven's blossom is a gorgeous land of extremely high mountains and many small villages nestled within them. The Uchiha have a territorial advantage almost equal to the Kyoto clan with their kingdom being so hard to reach that a surprise attack is nearly impossible.
The Uchiha Lord, he who rules their clan, is very interested in military might. He has recently left their borders for a sabbatical to be taken by every Uchiha Lord before his first year on the throne begins officially. Their most recent historical act was when they took over the Kyuubi Jinchuriki and nearly wiped out the Senju nearly a century ago. Since then, there is a kill notice on Uchiha from the Senju that should one even be seen they are to be captured and executed by the council.
The Uchiha are the world's greatest blacksmith's it is thought, with their metals selling for a very high price in the black market's of Carpathia's borders.

Ruling Clan - Uchiha
Emperor - N/A

Kingdom of Galahad
This rocky terrain his currently ruled by the Terumi clan. The Terumi clan do not currently have a leader but are ruled by the consensus of ten prince's which govern different parts of their land. They are known for a great deal of pride as well as their flagrant disinterest in those within their borders. Their Prince's do not rule with an iron fist, but they are not in the slightest opposed due to their frightening KKG. The Terumi clan is arguably the most feared clan in all the world save for the Ootsutsuki in terms of sheer power. Even the Uchiha are hesitant in political affairs with this clan. Their culture is largely free of major rules or restrictions, and they are not a religous bunch. The have a culture of very strong discipline as well as hot being hot tempered people. Clans within their region are very powerful as well, which enables the Terumi to avoid abusing them and stay on quite amicable terms.
The Terumi have small palaces in different regions of the land where a prince and his royal guard rule different regions. The council of princes come together every month to discuss political events etc. One of the royal princesses of later days was notorious for a deadly romance she shared with an Uchiha clan leader that lead to his demise later on.

Ruling Clan - Terumi
Emperor - N/A

Kingdom of Carpathia
The Kingdom of Carpathia is a desert paradise, in very similar fashion to an ancient Egypt. The Kyoto clan rules that region, and they possess one of the most powerful empires ever built. Their clan is noticeably smaller than others, yet their power is of such uniqueness and power that they are said to have the most stable empire that a human clan has ever built. Up until the Ootsutsuki clan, they had the most high level technology ever built by the human race. The only thing they lacked was an abundance of food which they trade heavily with the Kingdom of Malachandra for. They have adapted to their sandy climate and made it so that they have an almost unbeatable territorial advantage. Speaking of advantage... There have long been rumors that they harbor the One Tails in their borders...
A single grand palace exists in the midst of Carpathia, and around in all directions are pyramids used for various military and scientific purposes. Outside of the main kingdom, there are many clanless people groups that have villages they live in and do much trading within. The borders of Carpathia are the most common trading ground in the world; and people of a larger variety of ethnic backgrounds can be found there than anywhere else on earth. All pay taxes to the Pharaoh of Carpathia, however, and he is considered indeed to be a figure of terrible power.

Ruling Clan - Uzumaki
Emperor - Sen J. Uzumaki

HOW A BANNER CLAN BECOMES A MAIN CLAN
Those of you who are in banner clans will deeply wish, at some point, to be officially recognized as a clan of your own and even potentially migrate to another country, or take over the country you are in. Both are options for banner clans. However to officially become a MAIN CLAN and receive the benefits thus, you must meet the following requirements:

You must have at least four members in your clan.
These members must elect a Leader who must be S rank and become the Clan Leader.
The Leader then creates an update page for his clan in the Clan Compund section, and the clan is offically recognized as a main clan.
You are free to stay in your country, and continue maintainnig a friendship with the Daimyo/Emperor of that land. However you and your clan are still under his authority. You may choose to rebel, but doing so may incite war with his clan, and any who support him. Lastly, you are free to migrate with your clan to another land and call it your own. This includes minor lands.

Travel Rules
You may travel to a different country at whim, but the following are guidelines for how this is done.

It takes two hours IRL to travel from one country to another.
When traveling to another land, you must go through all other minor lands (Through the shortest way usually, or longer if you so wish it) To get there. You don't just Magically arrive at whatever destination you wish to go.
When traveling inside of a country, you are first landed on the outskirts of the land, then you may make your way thought it. You cannot, however, make a post saying you are, say, entering the compound without being in the same thread as the compound. If you make a post in doing so, you will be denied.
You will be given 3 strikes if you are found at fault. If you reach the third strike, you are now at the Complete mercy of whatever land you are in, meaning you character Can be killed by them if they so wish it through the use of NPC or PC actions. Your ranking Will Not Matter if this happens.
If you Attack anything that is not within your own countries limits, you must stay in that topic for at least 24 hours. If you fail to do this, your post is voided. This will count as a Strike against you.
When traveling from land to land, you must address what you are wearing, as well as what you have brought with you each time you enter a new topic. If you do not, we will assume you are wearing only normal clothing and nothing else. No if, ands or buts about this. Describe everything in detail.
When entering a compound or village with a compound in it, you are subject to their rules and everything they have active at the time. This includes being noticed by Guard NPC's, as well as being sensed by barriers and Sensory ninjutsu if they are high enough to sense you.
During the time you are traveling, people are free to stop you within that time.
You must write at least 300 words as your traveling post, explaining where you are going.
Once in foreign land, the ruler of that land has the freedom to find out that you are there via NPC's or other means if you are not very shrewd.

Invasion Rules

On SFU, we run our lands in a Kingdom format. Lands are ruled thus by Emperors and their royal families (clans). Those of the emperor's bloodline are considered royal to all minor clans within his land. Those within his land may be of other clans, and are allowed to stay within that land under the agreement of their submission to that Emperor and the laws of his country. These clans are called "Banner" clans and are made available to the Emperor also for military might.

The benefits of being the dominant clan aside from social reverence, is the ability to use the Clan Compund System on SFU. Which enables the Clan Leader/Emperor of the Main clan to gain funds from the missions and membership of his clan. He may use these funds or the things he purchases with them however he pleases, including as gifts and benefits to other clans within his country.
If he purchases another territory, he is also allowed to lease that land to a banner clan etc.

*Each land is 10k in length
*Minor lands are 8k in length.

Land Rulership

Each clan has a Ruling Clan that acts as the royal family to all clans in their region and country. How they rule their country varies from country to country, and is up to the Emperor/King of that country. Speaking of which, the King a country is the Clan leader of the royal clan/family. The Uchiha Clan leader is also the King of the Kingdom of Heaven's Blossom etc. And he decides how the country is ruled. The other clans in the country are generally speaking subsevient, but not necessarily enslaved. Again, this varies from ruler to ruler. In addition, banner clans may become Major clans if the right conditions (outlined below) are met. In that case, they elect a clan leader and can choose to remain in subservience to the royal clan, try and overthrow the royal clan, or migrate elsewhere to build their own kingdom. Overthrowing of a royal family can happen by collaboration of clans, or by a single clan. The title of Emperor can only be claimed by one person at a time, and that person's clan is the royal family; there is not splitting this rank.

Invasion Guide

There are times when the different kingdoms are at odds with each other. And as a result they may at times decide to launch an offensive against another kingdom. Whether or not its a ruling clan verse another, or banner clans taking on each other does not matter. With wars/invasions will often come casualties and the victors are the ones whom often benefit from this. Its also important to note that no one kingdom or territory for that matter is ever safe from an invasion. However, there are certain rules and regulations when dealing with this.

When invading another land/territory, please add [Invasion] to the topic title. Otherwise your topic will be null and void.
Once an invasion has commenced, the inhabitants of that territory will have 72 hours to respond. If no one responds then the invasion is a success.
After a new land is conquered, you must remain there another 48 hours, before you can go away and claim it as yours or your clan's.
As an invader you can only posts topics that are open to everyone.
Once a new territory is taken over by another clan, then the previous rulers no longer have a say in the affairs of that land.
The new ruling kingdom can claim taxes of 5,000 Ryo per week from minor nations. And 10,000 Ryo per week from Major nations or established kingdoms. These are kingdoms where the Uchiha,Otsutsuki, Senju and Uzumaki resides.
The new ruler can create new laws which inhibits the progress of the newly conquered lands. This includes preventing the rank advancement of the enemy clan members. It also includes raising the price on buying new jutsu's, weapons and other things by up to 30%.
Choosing not to defend your territory means you give up your rights to have anything of significance.
A conquered land can also be taken back through a rebellion.