Indonaga Clan

With Blood and Honor

(Basic faction information)

## **History**

### Founding

Upon Indonaga Okatoshima's arrival to this land, he was met with many trials along his way. Landing further north near the mountains, he ventured south in hope to find civilization. Upon reaching the City State of Kaihetemu, he offered his services as a Trained Sword of Roi, the elite class of swordsman from his homeland of Kai. Samuel Ramses accepted, and allowed him to found Indonaga Clan under the protection of the City State of Kaihetemu.

## Reign of Indonaga Okatoshima (658 A.E - Present)

### Humble Beginnings

Indonaga Okatoshima began working as a hired sword for the City-State of Kaihetemu. Acting as a Caravan Guard, Royal Bodyguard and other military roles. As the relationship between Indonaga Clan and Kaihetemu improved, Okatoshima requested that a sizable area of land be carved out in the desert for Indonaga Clan to operate from. This was agreed upon, and Kawanoshi was constructed.

### New Steps

Following the completion of Kawanoshi. Indonaga Clan began to take steps in order to secure itself further wealth and influence throughout the land. This includes jobs from the Merchant Republic of Valetra, as well as further involvement into Kaihetemu's political games. The Clan truly made their power known on the continent when the agreed to terms with the Krov'yan Horde. The Horde hired Indonaga Clan and their 200 warriors to fight alongside them in the War of the Steppe.

### With Blood, Comes Honor.

Following the death of the first Khan of the Krov'yan Horde, their newly elected Khan, \_\_\_\_ rode to the walls of Kawanoshi in great haste. He came to request a new contract be created between the two nations. The Horde was forseeing conflict due to their weakened state with their Khan so recently passing away during the Siege of Northholm. This came with some concerns, the Republic of Valdieri had recently also requested a contract with Indonaga Clan should war come to their borders. However, due to the previous relationships with the Horde, as well as the respect of seeking out Indonaga Okatoshima himself, Okatoshima decided to make a deal with the Horde, and begin the The Sazansan Alliance.

### Soldiers of Fortune

Following the rising tensions between the Republic of Valdieri and the Kingdom of Katheria. The Krov'yan Horde broke their contract with Katheria and were hired by the Republic. Indonaga Clan saw this as an opportunity, as the King of Katheria came to look to hire the warriors of Indonaga Clan, Indonaga Okatoshima saw this as a chance to fill their coffers without much loss. They were offered a price worth anything and took it. Riding north to aid Katheria. Of course, Indonaga did not wish to win the first battles, hoping that Katheria would lose and become more desperate, this way, he could push their coffers even more to fill his own.

## Culture

Indonaga Clan borrows heavily from Okatoshima's experiences on his homeland of Kai. There are many key values placed upon the men of Indonaga Clan, this is known as the Way of Senso.

### Honor

One must carry themselves with a sense of respect, and hold themselves above the average man of any nation. For they are superior in their minds, blade, and tongues. However, this does not mean to look down upon those who do not follow the way of Senso. Honor does also not include things like: Dying in battle, fighting to the last man, mindless death in war. These are seen as barbaric, if life can be spared, do so. If war can be won without bloodshed, that is the truest form of honor.

### Loyalty

One must never turn his back on his family, his nation, or his Daijon. To do so is worse than death, a man who breaks his code must commit ritual suicide with the blade of his Daijon, or his soul will never be accepted into the House of Shi.

### Serenity

One must have an undying commitment to patience, calmness, and quietness. One must take in each moment of everyday, and place hundreds of hours towards the pursuit of absolute perfection in everything they do.

## Military

Indonaga Clan heavily focuses on a weapon known as the Kainoda while on the open battlefield. This blade is comparably long to a greatsword, with a single edged blade. It's most useful during the charge of an attack, when the blade's large size and momentum can be paired with the speed and power of a trained warrior of Indonaga Clan. However, in times of city fighting, or being carried on one's person, the clan uses Kados, a smaller, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. These could more easily be used and drawn in surprise battles, or inside buildings.

## Settlements

Kawanoshi - Capital and Religious Center (Owner - Indonaga Okatoshima)

## Titles

Daijon - Head Ruler of the Clan, passed down through patriarchal hereditary succession.

Roi - Elite warrios of Indonaga Clan, while most are born into this rank, it is possible through devotion and skill to be raised to this rank.

Yaro - Standard peasants of Indonaga Clan, in times of war, they will be mass recruited in order to fill out the ranks.

Lomai - The lowest class in society, these are often foreigners, and will only be raised to Yaro class by either fighting in the army, or showing loyalty to the Daijon long enough to prove their commitment.