Akahoshi Clan

## Background

During the Warring States Era, a Clan of Shinobi were formed as the Daimyo’s personal Weavers that also doubled as protectors. The first of such clan hailed from descendants of Momoshiki, one of the children of Kaguya and Isshiki Ōtsutsuki. But instead of being granted a type of Kekkei Genkai, they were given a lesser version of the Byakugan - the difference being that they don’t have near as many capabilities  (seeing the Chakra system, 360◦ vision, being able to see through the objects specifically ). This particular ability is called *Harinomekugan* ( Needle Eyes ). After the Peace Treaty between the Uchiha and the Senju, the Akahoshi family settled down and eventually aided in becoming in the financial backbone of the Village Hidden in the Leaves with their Weaving Skills.

## Clan Philosophy

Failure is not an option. It sounds painfully cliché, but that’s because this family is. The head of the family has never had any problem removing family members for mistakes because mistakes bring dishonour. Dishonour will not be tolerated in the Akahoshi Clan - many Akahoshi children and adult members alike have been abandoned because of mistakes that they have made. It doesn’t matter what the mistake is, the head of the family will turn his members away and cut them off with zero ties to the family whatsoever. This resulted in the painful shrinking of the Clan to drop the member number into the single digits, however - members of the clan can be found throughout each nation.

## Template Statistics

Ability Adjustments: Dex +10, Str -5, Con -2.

The Akahoshi are able to use weapon finesse for any light weapon, granting them the ability to use dexterity to hit, though the damage is still based on their strength for physical attacks.

Special Abilities

At first level, and every 5 levels after that, an Akahoshi gains access to a special type of fabric, selected from the list below:

* ***Anti-Flame Fabric:*** The Anti Flame Fabric is exactly as the name suggests. It is resistant to normal heat - but it can only withstand it for so long. Excessive exposure to heat will melt the fabric almost the same as intense heat will do to metal.
	+ *Secondary Effect:* Flame aura - it has the potential to redirect the heat and result in something of an AoE effect, distributing the heat evenly.
* ***Anti-Magic Fabric:*** A fabric that cancels out mana (or whatever magical source). If the target is wrapped up in the fabric, it renders the target magicless.
	+ *Secondary Effect:* It can act as a sort of shield to magic-based attacks.
* ***Armour Fabric:*** This fabric has the capability to protect as much as metal does - but due to it being fabric, it breathes the same way and is as light as fabric. But because it’s almost the same as metal in terms of protection capabilities - it has the same drawbacks. For instance, it conducts electricity - poorly, but it does. It can also be melted. If it melts on the wearer, it’s gonna hurt.
	+ *Secondary Effect:* This fabric can be reinforced with Chakra, and ultimately take harder hits. If it's wrapped around weapons or even limbs, they can deliver much heavier blows themselves.
* ***Blade Fabric:*** This fabric tends to have very sharp edges so it isn't recommended to use or carry if one doesn't absolutely have to.
	+ *Secondary Effect:* This fabric can become thread-thin, allowing for it to be quite formidable for traps.
* ***Chakra Fabric:*** The Chakra fabric does not produce its own Chakra, but it was designed to enhance Chakra-based attacks. Sending Chakra through it boosts the capabilities of the wearer’s Chakra - but if one isn’t careful, this will create devastating effects.
	+ *Secondary Effect:* If a target is wrapped up in said fabric, the fabric will steal their Chakra.
* ***Explosion Fabric:*** This fabric is kind of a one-time use thing.. But if it's lit alight by flame, it combusts. But! The larger amounts will result in bigger explosion.
	+ *Secondary Effect*: As a result of the explosion, there may be a pyro reaction, setting surroundings aflame. Very reactive with flame fabric.

* ***Flame Fabric:*** Flame fabric is known for being able to conduct heat and burn opponents caught in it. A skilled Akahoshi will be able to direct flames through the fabric, almost the same as electricity.
	+ *Secondary Effect:* The smoke from the fabric, if inhaled, will sear the throat and lungs of the victim caught in the fabric.
* ***Light Fabric:*** Light Fabric refracts light in such a way that grants wearers perfect camouflage as long as they are not moving. Once there is movement, the illusion of invisibility is ruined. The entire body must also be covered to perfect this illusion.
	+ *Secondary Effect:* In addition to being able to hide from visual detection. This fabric also enables the wearer to hide from all sensory abilities.
* ***Magic Fabric:*** Instead of blocking against magical attacks, this fabric actually enhances magic-based abilities/spells. This fabric was made not so much for the Akahoshis themselves but more those close to them that utilize magic and its capabilities.
	+ *Secondary Effect:* So with blocking magical attacks in mind, this fabric can also throw any magic that's used against it, back at their opponent.
* ***Mirror Fabric:*** The Mirror fabric does exactly what the name implies. No, it is not made of glass. The fabric is just extremely reflective and is capable of bouncing light back to the source. It can also serve the same purpose as a mirror in terms of combat or even simple vanity.
	+ *Secondary Effect:* Like the secondary effect for the magic fabric, all other types of attacks will be fully countered.
* ***Sealing Fabric:*** There are various types of sealing jutsus that tend to have different purposes. The same can be said with these fabrics, as long as they are combined with the appropriate fabrics in order to 'specify' what they're meant to be sealing against.
	+ *Secondary Effect:*
* ***Shock Absorbent Fabric:*** The “Shock” the name speaks of comes from electricity - it can be used to protect against electricity of any type - but much like Anti-Flame Fabric, excessive exposure will cause the fabric to become burnt and be rendered useless. But if Chakra is being circulated through it, then the user will be able to “steal” the electricity and be shot back or in any direction.
* ***Void Fabric:*** The Void fabric does the exact opposite of the Mirror fabric and absorbs light and completely eliminates the ability to see. This fabric is useful for stealth missions - and is incredibly light and flexible.
* ***Water-Proof Fabric:*** As the name suggests, this fabric is resistant to water. It can be used to ‘breathe’ underwater as well, but the flaw to this is a source of oxygen is needed. So the wearer won’t be able to last very long under the water with just the fabric - unless Chakra is being circulated through it. If Chakra is circulated through it, it will essentially do the same thing that a fish’s gills do: filter oxygen from the water.
* ***Wind Fabric:*** This fabric is ideal for those who utilize Wind Nature chakra. It's thicker to create more powerful gusts of wind.

## Doujutsu or Natures

*Harinomekugan (針目, 'Needle Eyes')*

The Doujutsu of the Akahoshi clan allows them to better perceive the weaknesses in their enemies. It grants the user a bonus to attack rolls equal to their Wisdom modifier, as well as half that bonus (rounded down) to their AC and their reflex saves, by increasing their visual acuity and perception.