The Mountain Wars
"The Earth Country has always been a prize for the big fish....this is the first time that some of the little ones are trying to take a bite of their own - Kim Chang-Min"
Background & Belligerents
Iwagakure's resurgence as a world power has sent ruffles through the western region of Kishin. Still smarting from their attempted assassination of the Tsuchikage, the Land of Mountains forms an alliance with the Land of Birds and the Land of Fangs. The Alliance fears that a dominant Earth Country would follow in the footsteps of the other Great Nations and invade them. They are inspired by a wave of anti-Great Nation sentiment that seems to be rolling across the continent. The Mountain Alliance thus mobilizes to make history by being the first minor nations to conquer a major one. It is an open secret that Konoha is supporting this Alliance. The Hokage views the Land of Earth as a Fire Country province in open rebellion. He seeks to preserve the 2nd Hokage's legacy by tearing down the independent Earth nation and permitting it to be occupied by its Minor Nation neighbors. In exchange, a significant sum of its resources and land will be "gifted" back to Konoha. Unwilling to bend to the yoke of foreign tyranny, Tsuchikage Masaru Tetsudashi wages war to defend his homeland from enemies both great and small.
Special Reward
War is bad for business and no one knows this better than the Kaifeng Family. As a prominent commercial and criminal organization, the Kaifeng Family will be very grateful to the party who wins this War. Either out of fear of retribution for failing to support the victor or as a token of respect to their newfound allies, the Kaifeng Family will provide a substantial reward to the winning faction.
The victors of this Theater of War will each be provided access to the Kaifeng Mercenary Network. A winning participant may thus register an S-Class NPC and have that NPC enter into a thread of their choosing to assist them. The NPC's assistance will last for the duration of that thread. Prior to both the PC and NPC entering the thread in question, the user must place the S-Class NPC on standby. This is done by giving at least 48 hours notice of the subforum in which the assistance will take place. This can be done through the character's updates page.
This reward is one-time use only, so once that thread is over the S-Class NPC will not be available for future threads.
Mission List
- The Battle of Karifornia Island:
Mission Name: The Battle of Karifornia Island
Mission Rank: S
Theater of War: The Mountain Wars
Relevant Plot NPCs N/A
Mission Goal: Defend Kariforunia Island | Crash Kariforunia Island
Description: The Alliance has come up with a plan to force the Land of Earth to its knees. They plan to crash the mystical floating landmass known as Kariforunia Island into the Commonwealth. The projected impact would turn a full quarter of the Earth Country into a volcanic wasteland thereby devastating national industry and morale. However, the island's altitude makes it a unique challenge to bring down. Fortunately, recent advances in aerospace technology have made it possible to conduct the first major shinobi battle in the sky.
The attacking side will be allotted 4 Darhk Industries airships for the purposes of this battle: 1 Colossus, 1 Kraken, 1 Shuttle, 1 Command Ship.
The defending side will be allotted 2 airships: 1 Krakken and 1 Shuttle
This is to account for the fact that the defending side will always have the island itself as a floating platform.
The attacking side will aim to bring down the four large fuuin fields that keep the island in the air. These fuin fiels are located at the four corners of the island are are fairly durable. It takes the equivalent of 4 S-Ranks to destroy the fuuin field. Once the fuuin fields are destroyed then the island will come crashing down into the Commonwealth, potentially killing hundreds of thousands of civilians if they are not properly evacuated.
Victory is declared when the Mountain Alliance crashes Kariforunia Island or when Iwagakure incapacitates all of the attackers or knocks them out of the sky such that they cannot promptly return to the aerial zone of conflict.
Down on the ground, evacuation efforts are underway to ensure that civilians are taken to safety and that any falling debris is destroyed before it hurts the people.
Special Reward: Any airships that are still in the air after the battle may be purchased from Damien Darkh.
Payment: 300,000 Ryo
Maximum Number of Participants: Up to 6 (3 on each side for the air battle) | Evacuation is unlimited.
MISSION COMPLETE: Iwagakure is Victorious!
- The Battle for Meijing:
Mission Name: The Battle for Meijing
Mission Rank: S
Theater of War: The Mountain Wars
Relevant Plot NPCs N/A
Mission Goal: Take Meijing | Defend Meijing
Description: The Mountain Alliance has successfully sparked a revolt in the industrial city of Meijing. Criminal gangs have stirred up the miners to overthrow the local government and welcome in a brigade of shinobi from the Alliance. Iwagakure has quickly moved to put down the revolution and dislodge the Mountain Alliance shinobi. An intense battle for the soul of Meijing begins. This urban conflict will be decided by whoever is left standing. Victory is declared when all of the opponents of one side are incapacitated, flee, or surrender.
Payment: 250,000 Ryo
Maximum Number of Participants: Up to 8 (4 on each side)
MISSION COMPLETE: The Mountain Alliance & Konoha are Victorious!
- Sway:
Mission Name: Sway
Mission Rank: S
Theater of War: The Mountain Wars
Relevant Plot NPCs ???
Mission Goal: Persuade the Kaifeng Family
Description: The Kaifeng Family has for decades controlled many aspects of the Earth Country. They have a hand in lawful commerce, the criminal underground, military affairs, and of course politics. They have sworn fealty to the Daimyou and the Tsuchikage but the turbulence of the war has some of them reconsidering their position. Both Iwagakure and the Mountain Alliance send emissaries to the Heavenly Emporium to treat with this influential clan. Each group will separately negotiate with the Heads of the Kaifeng Family and attempt to persuade them that it is in their best interest to support their side.
This is a non-combat mission. Rather than fighting you will have to persuade a set of NPCs to declare for your side. As always creativity and excellent roleplay will determine the the victor of this battle.
Special Reward: Automatic access to the deepest levels of the Criminal Underworld for 1 year IRL.
Casting Call: Looking for 2 players who will be un-involved in this ToW to roleplay NPCs for the Kaifeng Family. If you are interested let me know via DM. You will receive 30 Experience per post for playing the NPCs. This Exp can be allotted to any character of your choosing.
Payment: 250,000 Ryo
Maximum Number of Participants: Up to 2 (1 on each side)
MISSION COMPLETE: The Mountain Alliance & Konoha are Victorious!
Conclusion
The fate of one of the world's largest nations was decided at air, city, and conference room.
When the Mountain Alliance invaded on behalf of Konohagakure it was imperative that they disrupt the orderly function of Iwa's government. In order to do this, they needed the assistance of the notorious Kaifeng Family. The clan of warlords and businessmen had influence throughout the region. Each faction sent their emissary to negotiate. Mitsukira had pleaded and threatened for the Kaifeng Family to honor their oath of fealty to the Tsuchikage, but to no avail. Representative for the Kaifeng Family Argent Inferno dismissed her and received the Konoha emissary more warmly. After making an offer too good to refuse, Zenaku Uchiha was able to successfully persuade them to throw the weight of their support behind the Alliance. The flow of money, resources, and men was enough to turn Iwa's situation from precarious to dangerous.
Emboldened by the assistance they were receiving both inside and outside of the Earth Country, the Alliance sought to bring the battle to a speedy end. They contracted with Raijin, Ken Tetsudashi, and the infamous Kiri Twins to launch a mass aerial assault on the floating island of Kariforunia. While shinobi worked to save the innocent civilians below, the Alliance's depraved act of war was stopped by none other than the Raikage Ryuko Shizu von Rose, Tsuchikage Masaru Tetsudashi, and surprisingly, World Champion Nozomi Himitsu. The battle marked a bitter end to the legacy of Ken Tetsudashi, the Walking Death. The warlord was killed in single combat against Nozomi and the ever scheming twins Toonami and Konami followed him to an early grave.
Both sides were faced with a challenging situation and the victor would be determined in one final urban battle. Unwilling to let their investment die, Konoha directly intervened on the Alliance's behalf. The Hokage Nyguyen Uchiha led a strike force consisting of three leaf shinobi: Kimiko Uchiha, Chikamatsu Hyuuga, and Ari Dokuma. Their goal was to assist the Mountain Alliance's men in their bid to take over Meijing City. The industrial town was defended by Iwa natives Masaru Tetsudashi and Yui Kotoshura. They were aided by their allies from Kumo: Seid Ōtsutsuki and Tamwyn.
At first, it appeared as though Iwa would carry the day. The Konoha shinobi were outgunned and the sudden incapacitation of the Hokage and his students made defeat all but certain. But in a stunning turn of events, Kimiko managed to best Seid in single combat. She then used a combination of trickery and the threat of Konoha's overwhelming military might to negotiate a retreat. The Mountain Alliance was permitted to take the city, and in turn, the country.
Weeks later, Nyguyen would meet with Iwa's chosen representative Yui to negotiate a peace treaty. The agreement struck between the nations became known as the Farfour Accords. Due to the Alliance's wicked actions against the people of Earth, Konoha would push them out of the region and take full control. Iwa would be put on a path to eventual independence. However, they'd need to pay a fee to Konoha and agree to assist in the Fire Country's defense of its borders. With the signing and execution of the Farfour Accords, the Mountain Wars had come to an end. Konoha and Iwa were at peace, but as is often the case, this conflict was a mere prelude of the carnage to come...
This Theater of War is officially considered completed. Thank you to all who participated!
Victors: Raijin, Zenaku Uchiha, Nyguyen Uchiha, Kimiko Uchiha, Ari Dokuma, and Chikamatsu Hyuuga will each receive access to The Kaifeng Mercenary Network.
Last edited by Kitsuki Kurahasa on Sat Sep 05, 2020 1:51 pm; edited 1 time in total
