Locusts

The "Kitsune of the East"

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The Locusts or the Kitsune of the East, are a major neutral faction within VZ.

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## Beliefs/Ideals

Unlike most, the Locusts don't actually want war or any sort of conflict with other nations. Instead, thinking of ways to negotiate and/or trade between the ever expanding world. They believe that any conflict can be solved through word and action, instead of blood and blade. Locusts are classified as samurai, and usually can be thought of as hired guns for certain situations or operations if the need arises with their allies or mutual contractors.

## Beginnings

The Locust faction was formed through 4 individuals, Kichi, Ieialf, Blaze, and most importantly, Naoki. Naoki is the sole reason for the way the Locusts are currently as their emblem is in their honor. The Locusts is based off of Naoki's old governmental system from a civilization possibly centuries dead. Though its uncertain how Naoki knows this currently, its theorized they used to be a spiritual influencer and someone of stronger and higher power before the events of them meeting Kichi taking place. All members were attracted or appeared at the plateau that later became the city/village of Autumnus that stands today due to the massive spiritual energy and overall soul energy coming from within and irradiating the plateau. Kichi trying to find a way to settle for a bit and perhaps making something of himself, Naoki's long watch over their land and yearning to have someone visit them again and perhaps befriend them, Blaze looking for something to ease his hunger, and Ieilaf immerging from the ancient Kitsune nether portal that rested at the bottom of a seemingly small lake outside the plateau's borders.

## Allies

Though being one of the smallest factions; the Locusts have spared no time in trying to build bonds with other factions. One coming to mind is The Card Kingdom, who was the first to align and be friendly towards them especially due to a fellow demon in their ranks. They have more or less remained neutral with most factions and even ones such as Camelot and S & A, though it is unknown if this peace will last, the Locusts can only hope to maintain their relationships.

## Goal

The true and final endgame goal of the Locusts is to have a world that is peaceful for all creatures to come, and to stay as true kin to one another. Though some say their actions can be quite suspicious; the Locusts goal seems to remain the same even with these conspiracies running amuck the land. Their intentions aren't malicious or even bad despite their power within their pack, as the council of leader's true goal is to find and figure out an outcome that works for all. One's word, is all of their word's combined. One day, they hope that they can have free spirits in their land without a thought in the world.

## Recruitment

Unlike Locust citizens, Locusts recruits usually have to be passed through their council members giving the all-clear. And to make sure their members are loyal, they must make a vow to stay and if they choose to leave- they must never speak of their plans or secrets, or they will be hunted and banished from their lands for good. But an overall overview of how to join the samurai portion of their faction and the requirements goes as follows

#### Recruitment Guidelines:

* Regardless of species and race, one must be spiritually enhanced/active to be able to have a chance of joining their ranks.

* One must be pure hearted; little to no malice for others included.

* Recruits must treat members of their team as family, and be willing to help one another regardless of the situation Knowledge in knowing how to build relationships with others and factions.

* Communication with others is key to getting in above all else nearly.

* The most important part to joining is to be willing to help others and fight for the betterment of all beings within VZ.

## Trivia

* The Locusts' aesthetic is largely based off of Asian culture as one may find to expect. Many buildings are based specifically off of old Japan and some parts of Chinese culture

* The Locusts entire faction are spiritually enhanced/active creatures. As their ability to see Naoki (the spirit of their plateau) is quite anomalous even to most powerful beings that are seen in VZ.

* Locust members/citizens usually think of their comrades as kin of a pack, similar to how wolves care to their own