Luke Nations

## **Name:** *Luke Nations*

**Realm:** 12 Clans Of The Hidden Valley

**Affiliations:** Kuro Clan (Vassal), Defender Of Sword Haven, Enemy (Midori Clan)

**Species: Kressian (Exotic Humanoid)**

**Age:** 30

**Status:** Alive

**Public History**

A 20 year old Luke Nations was working as a general laborer for the Midori Clan, having spent his whole life as a slave to that clan. His great strength is being used to move heavy objects and spar with workers and warriors of the Clan. Though he was never allowed anything more than a wooden club or similar weapons and if he ever hit back too hard he would be whipped and punished severely. He was also forced to serve as squires and weapon holders during big battles, especially with other Clans.

The clan Luke served was marked by green makeup around their eyes and using scale like pieces of metal painted green for armor. They were at war with a rival warrior Clan with black eye makeup, headbands and black cloaks. Known as the Kuro Clan (Bill Cooper’s Character’s Clan). The Green clan was known as the Midori Clan and they were honor bound, but didn’t mind pushing the boundaries of that honor when it came to it, or using honor to suit their needs. For example the Warlord of Midori, Basame would use honor as a way to punish his subordinates. When in reality he was just a sadist, only pleased by inflicting violence on others. Especially those close to him.

The **Kuro Clan**, otherwise known as the Black Clan, was led by a powerful Sword-Saint and Honorable Warlord. Much different than the Midori’s clan Warlord Basame, a ruthless and powerful Blade Master. Basame often fought with a two handed Nodachi, a larger version of a katana. As well as combat mesh armor worn under his half-plate. It was not known to Luke why Midori and Kuro were warring, nor what is above his understanding. It could have been something as one Clan vying for territory over the other. Or it could have been a long standing Clan rivalry. Luke didn’t know, nor care.

But on this day, 10 years ago Luke entered the battlefield as weapons-holder for some warriors  under Basame to attack a Kuro farming village. Which only had a few Sword-Saints and warriors protecting it. Basame wanted to destroy the village and kidnap the women and children for forced labor back on his fields, while burning down the crops and killing all the men. Luke’s job was to simply hold weapons and move supplies for the Midori Clan. On this day Luke was nervous but he didn’t say anything because the ironclad collar around his neck was a mark that his words or thoughts were not his own.

During the battle the Midori warriors swarmed the village and attacked. The plan was going along well until a grain silo opened up and was devoid of Grain. It instead held 25 Kuro Clan warriors, who rushed onto the field in a surprise attack and caught the Salve warriors off guard. While the Midori had 60 warriors against the 12 guarding the village, of which 4 were lost. Adding in 11 Slaves other than Luke, for a total of 68 total against the Kuro villagers and 25 warriors The battle quickly turned against the Midori Clan.

In the initial rush 4 of the slaves were cut down by a rush of brilliant swordplay and 10 Salve Warriors fell before they got organized. Luke who was known at the time simply as Reptile Slave, for he had no name. Was ordered to keep some women prisoner inside of a barn and lock them inside, while other Midori Warriors would burn down the barn to distract the Kuro forces and hopefully gain an edge in battle. Luke refused and was sliced open upon the chest and forced to do it, or he would die. Luke, injured, beaten and with tears and shame filling his eyes started to burn the barn, but as slow as possible.

The two Midori Clan Warriors who were watching over him got ambushed by a lone Kuro Clan Sword-Saint in training who easily cut them both down in battle. While that was going on, Luke opened a side door and motioned the villagers to come out. Seeing an older woman with a shattered leg and half of a cane that was broken in half being ushered out. Seeing how much pain she was in, he touched her and concentrated on her emotions and pain. Healing and setting her leg bone instally. While the others were somewhat afraid of the large framedMidori Slave with weird reptilian facial markings. They bowed to him and left.

Luke turned to face the Kuro Clan Member. Who introduced himself as **Kuro Takeo (Bill Coope).** Instead of killing Luke, Luke found himself surprised by what Kuro Takeo did next.. Producing a key from his belt and undoing Luke’s Slave Collar. Luke in turn grabbed a Katana and strode forward. Before **Kuro Takeo** could object, or stop him. He simply stabbed a Midori Warrior  through the back with the sword. One hand plunging it through his armor with raw strength and brute force.

Both sides were caught off guard by an unarmored Slave suddenly joining in, but the Kuro Clan seeing that he was apparently on their side cheered him on. The fight only lasted a few more minutes and all Luke managed was to injure one more Midori Warrior, before succumbing to several wounds and fatigue. For he had no formal combat training or skill. Was just using his anger and raw strength to overpower his foes.

After that battle he chose to go with the Kuro Clan and leave the Midori Clan behind. Letting them think he was another dead clan member along with all the others. Four other slaves were set free and two went with Kuro, while two went off to do their own thing.

Over the course of 10 years Luke spent time being trained with the Kuro Clan and serving as a warrior, while not a Sword-Saint or Clan born in the traditional sense. He became adopted by the Kuro Clan and adopted their training and his fighting style to become his own person. Merely serving as Vassal and attendant to Kuro Takeo.

Choosing the name Luke from some old book that had something about names for children in it. And the last name Nations as being a person of multiple different Clans and Realms. He adapted to fighting with a large two handed axe he had a blacksmith forge from fallen scraps of arms and armor. While wielding some bits of armor and a facemask to help hide his reptilian appearance.

Traveling alongside **Kuro Takeo** and showing loyalty with a black armband and pleading his fealty to the Kuro Clan. Luke would become a Defender of Swordhaven. Using his Strength and combat skills to help protect people and keep the realms safe. While trying to watch over and keep his Clansman safe.

Traveling alongside **Kuro Takeo** and showing loyalty with a black armband and pleading his fealty to the Kuro Clan. Luke would become a Defender of Swordhaven. Using his Strength and combat skills to help protect people and keep the realms safe. While trying to watch over and keep his Clansman safe.