Akuryō (Bloodline)

## Forbidden Fable of the Akuryō

The Akuryō (悪霊, Evil Spirits) are a misunderstood and rare breed of twins who can combine and separate at will. This makes them highly dangerous opponents in hand-to-hand combat. When separated the twins are able to fight independently with equal capability. The Akuryō are not a clan in the traditional sense but gained their name from ancient ancestors who were known for their mischief. They were impoverished orphans born in what is now the Claw Country and frequently performed their rare abilities in circuses and festivals. They were also adept thieves who often stole from guests attending the festivities. Over time, their thievery became more and more adept as they took part in greater heists. The twins were known locally as the Evil Spirits/Akuryō for their use of ghastly oni masks during their heists and masterful use of their twin techniques to enhance their abilities during heists. They sought successively greater challenges despite no longer needing to steal to financially support themselves. It is said that they stole jewelry from Evergreen herself which resulted in the cursing of their bloodline with the Curse of the Gemini. While their curse caused them to be reviled by society, they eventually learned to control and master it to enhance their powers further. This was when they created a unique taijutsu based on their synchronized fighting style named Dōki Ken (同期拳, Synchronous Fist). Dōki Ken was widely recognized as an ingenious and unpredictable martial art. Their kekkei genkai also affords them the remarkable ability of genetic and DNA manipulation, further strengthening their remarkable combat potential.

## Curse of the Gemini

The Curse of the Gemini is a powerful manifestation of corrupted nature chakra that is unique to the twins who have it. The usual pattern of the seal are typically three dots in a triangular formation but some have a different design. Where the seal is located on the body depends on the individuals but often it is on the opposite side of each twin such as the left arm of one twin and the right arm of the other. At D-Rank body the twins are able to train for [5] paragraphs to reveal their curse in its dormant state. While twins who choose to activate the Curse of the Gemini can have a second forbidden seal they cannot become summoners unless they absolve themselves of their curse through a personalized narrative mission that can be completed by the character at any time. Implanting Akuryo DNA immediately curses the blood and places the Curse of the Gemini upon them. However, implantees may only have Curse of the Gemini and no other forbidden seal. Primary members of the Akuryo may have the Curse of the Gemini and one other forbidden seal but cannot use them at the same time. The phenomenal statistical buffs provided by the Curse of the Gemini will revert back to your class's stat cap once the seal is dormant again. If the awoken stage is used then there are no drawbacks but if the unleashed stage is used then all stats are set to [-4] for [5] posts after the Forbidden Seal is fully unleashed and made dormant. The forbidden seal may not be accessed again until the [5] posts are up.

### Dormant Stage

The passive stage: Provides the host with 400 Natural chakra. This chakra can only be recovered while the host has their seal in its dormant stage. In addition, the host gains a passive chakra and stamina increase of +50 per body rank. Natural chakra when the forbidden seal is not active passively gathers natural chakra. In a non-combat situations, the seal regains 50 chakra per post and 25 chakra per post in combat situations.

***Training:***

* Requires the user to write out five posts of the user training to activate the Curse of the Gemini.

### Awoken Stage

This is the first stage usage of the Curse of the Gemini. The forbidden seal spreads throughout the body as a pattern of curved lines and blotches originating from the seal's original position. This is the usual pattern but can be unique to the individual.

***Basic Effects:***

* Increases all stats to [10] automatically.
* Grants Overwhelming to Dōki Ken style and [1] element per twin for a total of [2] elements.
* Costs 25 Natural Chakra per post used to maintain.

### Unleashed Stage

This is the second stage usage of the Curse of the Gemini. The forbidden seal spreads further and reddens the skin. The twins's teeth become long and jagged and the fingernails grow longer. Gray armor covers the arm and leg of one side of the twin and the opposite side of the other. A large horn also appears on the left side of the head for one twin and the right side for the other. Overall the twins resemble goblins but this is just the typical design and may vary with other users.

***Basic Effects:***

* Increases Speed and Strength to [12] and Endurance and Agility to [10] automatically.
* Grants Overwhelming to Dōki Ken style, [1] element per twin, and Taijutsu OR Bukijutsu.
* Costs 50 Natural Chakra per post used to maintain.

## Twin Traits

* These are all considered passive abilities and are not PAs.
* All members of the clan are born with a twin. The twins join at birth and can switch dominance at any time.
* The twin is not considered separate in terms of Jutsu known, elemental affinities, Stamina and Chakra pools. It is, however, regarded as a separate person during combat.
* If either twin dies, the remaining person loses all access to clan Jutsu.
* The twin that is in control of the body is considered active. Only one twin may control the body at a time. The other twin is effectively asleep.
* Clan members are considered to be fully trained in Korabo Ninjutsu up to their rank with their twin.
* Adaptive DNA: Members of this clan gain [ 100 ] extra Chakra and Stamina. Unless otherwise stated, all clan techniques can be paid for with either Chakra OR Stamina.
* Double Trouble: When separated the twin pair gains one additional activation, can be [offensive] allowing for [4] as opposed to the usual [3].
* Twin Telepathy: Even when separated the twins may communicate with one another telepathically. If they have access to sensory abilities then they share the same sensory range.

## Bloodline Attributes

**▱▰▱ Twin Devils |** The clan member(s) are able to Korabo with one another with their attacks freely for no additional cost. In addition, overwhelming traits carried by one's attack are carried into the Korabo. If both technique's carry the trait then the technique is considered one rank higher upon execution. While within the Unleased Stage of the Curse of the Gemini, this PA adds two additional ranks to an attack if both carry overwhelming.

**▱▰▱ Synchronized Masters |** As masters of the famed Doki Ken style, twins are renowned for their martial arts skills. As a result, they receive double the taijutsu OR bukijutsu styles from their classes at D-Rank only. Also grants [2] stat points rather than [1] for the mastery of stages three and six of the Doki Ken style for a total of [4] stat points.

**▱▰▱ Cursed Pair |** Forbidden Seals, including Curse of the Gemini, owned by this rpc have an additional 100 corrupted nature chakra stored in their seal. This increases their cap from 400 to 500. Additionally, the twins halve the statistical drawback effects of forbidden seals once deactivated for five posts.

## Special Ability

This is an innate ability and does not require training.

**▰ Attack of the Twin Demons [ Sōma no Kō ] | Rank C**

The technique allows the twins to merge their bodies using their kekkei genkai. Typically, one twin is dormant within the other's body, with only their head protruding from the back of the other's neck, although they can move freely inside of and protrude any part of their body parts from anywhere on the other twin's body. Merging or unmerging costs [ 20 ] Chakra. Switching who controls the body takes just as long, but only [ 10 ] Chakra. This ability does not consume a combat action.

**▰ Genetic Immunity | Null Rank**

The DNA of the twin can be manipulated to gain resistance to one specific chakra element of the five base elements. This resistance goes up to techniques two ranks below the Akuryō's body rank. For example, if the Akuryō is S+ body rank then they can completely resist up to A-Rank levels of the chakra element. Whatever element you pick must be approved by a moderator and listed somewhere on the profile and a respec is required to change this decision. This ability cannot be augmented further in any way such as by personal attributes or other techniques and abilities.

## Dōki Ken | Synchronous Fist Style

Dōki Ken is the mischievous taijutsu style that is unique to those of the Akuryō bloodline. The style's mixture of special twin abilities derived from ninjutsu and simple and complex martial arts makes this one of the most unpredictable martial arts around.

### Stage One

**▰ Synchronous Fist [ Dōki Ken ] | Rank X | Complex**

The staple technique for which the style derives its name. It is a simple move where one twin punches with their right fist while the other punches with the left fist. Their arms and hands then combine into a massive five-foot fist. The strike from the Synchronous Fist will grant [2] points to strength at E-C rank and [4] points at B-S+ rank. The twins must be separated for this technique to be used.

**▰ Clothesline [ Monohoshi ] | Rank X | Complex**

The twins once again combine their arms while standing beside each other. This combination allows them to turn their connected arms into a string. Doing so can allow them to run away from each other and extend their arms to an almost noodle length and up to ten feet. They then run toward a target and can trip or slam into the neck causing a [1] point reduction to speed at E-C rank and a [2] point reduction at B-S+ rank. The twins must be separated for this technique to be used.

**▰ Face Copying Technique [ Kao Utsushi no Jutsu ] | Rank D | Spiritual**

The user looks at a person to alter their DNA and copy their appearance. It is a flawless Transformation Technique, the copied person's family would not tell the difference and ninken would not smell a different scent. This technique has a five post duration before necessitating further chakra application to maintain the face copy. The chakra sense is able to pierce the veil.

### Stage Two

**▰ Acrobatic Double Flip | Rank X | Simple**

When an attack is thrown at the separated twins, whether melee or ranged, one twin backflips over the other. The twin below the first flipper grabs their hands allowing them to be carried with the flip. This technique increases the twins' agility by [1] at E-C rank and by [2] at B-S+ rank.

**▰ Multiple Connected Feet [ Tarenkyaku ] | Rank X | Complex**

One twin's legs sprout from one of the other's and they kick the opponent, tripling the usual damage. Lasts for one attack. Taijutsu strikes with this technique are treated as landing three times if they hit, with no associated cost increase. Strength stat increases are tripled by this technique. The twins must be fully combined to use this technique.

**▰ Multiple Connected Fists [ Tarenken ] | Rank X | Complex**

One twin's arms sprout from one of the other twin's and they punch the opponent, tripling the usual damage. This attack is strong enough to shatter solid rock. Lasts for one attack. Taijutsu strikes with this technique are treated as landing three times if they hit, with no associated cost increase. All strength increases are tripled by this technique. The twins must be fully combined to use this technique.

### Stage Three

**▰ Sucker Punch | Rank X | Complex**

When separated, one twin punches or kicks the body (usually stomach) of the other twin but the hand or foot unexpectedly phases through their body to hit the target. This unexpected strike completely negates the agility stat of the opponent. This can only work on an opponent once.

**▰ Multiple Connected Whirlwinds [ Tarensenpū ] | Rank X | Simple**

The twins, while combined or separated, use their legs to spin with a strong force to generate a whirlwind capable of deflecting any incoming attacks. With this spinning top formation, their endurance is increased by [1] at E-C rank and [2] at B-S+ rank.

**▰ Masters of the Perfect Human Body | Rank X | Spiritual**

Through advanced training of their DNA abilties, the twins are able to do several genetic shifts, all applicable at the B-ranked expenditure per shift wanted: hardening of the skin (collagen, elastin, hair, etc), enhancement of the white blood cells (cuts off medium poisons, virals, baterials, and diseases), regeneration (as large as a single finger), movement of internal organs, or the strengthening of the skeletal structure. Strengthening of the skin or skeletal structure with chakra allows for the twins to easily defend against same-rank spiritual attacks. Lasts for 8 posts.

### Stage Four

**▰ Three-Sixty Throw | Rank B | Simple**

When separated, one twin grabs the ankles of the other before spinning very quickly. At the last second, they release their sibling toward a target and drastically increase the speed of their next strike by [2] points.

**▰ Synchronous Barricade | Rank X | Simple**

When the twins are combined, four arms sprout up to form a double X while they take a squared defensive stance. This allows them to lower the strength stat of an incoming melee attack by [1] at E-C or [2] at B-S+ and increase their own endurance by those values.

**▰ Fission Technique | Rank B-S | Spiritual**

The user uses their advanced genetic manipulation to split their body into two. Rather than acting as a clone technique, it is instead a perfect physical duplicate. They are able to halve the resource of the user and also maintain the stats of the original. The maximum amount that the user of this clan can do is 1 level of splitting. Counting the twin, this would mean that a total of 4 people are possible. Splits chakra in half, between the 2 created, while also sealing all bloodline abilities other than recombining back into the higher forms. The duplicate(s) can be destroyed by an equal rank technique and can only last for five posts. Duplicates can have one offensive action and one defensive action.

### Stage Five

**▰ Division | Rank A | Simple**

When combined, the twins quickly separate from each other as an attack approaches them. This perfect split allows the attack to pass right through the empty space between them. Can only dodge up to A-Rank attacks. This skill gives them a [1] point boost to agility and a [1] point boost to speed on the following counterattack.

**▰ Sleight of Hand | Rank A | Complex**

When separated, one twin lunges in to tackle the target. Upon contact, they apply their chakra to themselves and the opponent. This allows them to temporarily (three posts) absorb the enemy's genetic code. One aspect of the enemy whether it be a chakra element, taijutsu, bukijutsu, fuuinjutsu, or some other skill then boosts the immunity of both twins to techniques of that skill by one rank. When the twins combine again that resistance applies to both allowing them one more trick up their sleeve.

### Stage Six

**▰ Parasite Demon Demolition Technique [ Kisei Kikai no Jutsu ] | Rank S | Spiritual**

A parasitic assassination technique that twins can use with their awoken stage active of the Curse of the Gemini. With the power of chakra, the twin disassembles their body down to a cellular, and even to a protein level, and enters the enemy's flesh. This cruel technique gradually corrodes the inner bodily cells of those the twin merges with. Each post that the user is within the victim results in the victim receiving 50 points of tenketsu rot per post as the user breaks down both the victim’s cells and their chakra network. Though any injuries the host body receives are also suffered by the user, leaving them susceptible to any of the host's suicidal attempts. Entering or leaving a target’s body consumes all offensive actions for that post.

**▰ Flight of the Twin Goblins | Rank S+ | Complex**

The twins combine into one while in the unleashed stage of the Curse of the Gemini. They then extend their combined four arms and spin rapidly while firing corrupted nature chakra from their arms. This corrupted nature chakra is a deep crimson color and fires as fifty-foot long streams of energy. This chakra applies third-tier petrification to targets and the surrounding area on contact. The twins move at an extremely high speed increasing their speed and agility by [2] for three of the following posts.