The Nine Clans
Founded in the Feudal Days of Japan, The Nine Clans of the Dragon Blade is an ancient and powerful society of hunters.
Legend tells that, during the dark days of this time, the whole of Japan was in a great war against dark creatures of the night. History will have you believe that it was the feudal lords fighting one another. The fact that the whole world believes this is a testament to the power of the Nine Clans. It was during this time that the Emperor of Japan, a great Samurai named Miyamoto Musashi and a powerful Ninja lord known as Tenki Amenohi were each visited upon the great Tengu. Each were instructed to create and alliance with one another which lead to the creation of the Nine Clans. Upon it's founding, the Tengu taught these men how to defeat the evil creatures.
"Three sticks bound together are harder to break than one." -The Tengu as said to the Three Founders of the Nine Clans.
Since that day, the Nine Clans continue to fight the Dark Ones. Expanding beyond Japan's boarders to Asia and Europe. Cells are known to exist in the Pacific Islands. Only a few centuries ago have they expanded into America. The cells there are said to have been there since the two nations became allies after the end of the Second World War. Funded by both the Imperial Government of Japan and private sectors, known across America as "Martial Arts Dojos" and the like, the Nine Clans have learned much of their enemies and potential allies. In addition, they have expanded their arsenal but the ancient teachings of the Tengu remain unchanged.
Now, Just as then, the Nine Clans do what they must in order to fulfill the ancient vow the Clan Founders have sworn upon the creation of the Nine Clans: " Avenge the blood of the innocent by removing the Dark Army from this world forever."
Clans:
Clan of Earth: "Without a solid foundation to stand upon, one is doomed to fall." -Earth Clan Agent.
The Clan of Earth sets up safe houses, bases of operation, contacts, allies, funding and the like. Only fools think of them as mere logistics. They are ever patient like the ancient mountains. They will wait for the perfect time to strike. When they do, it is with deadly and devastating precision.
Clan of Air: "Coming and going, our presence is felt but never seen." -Air Clan Operative.
The Clan of Air travels far and wide. They see and hear all things. They are the spies, scouts, collectors of information thought lost to time. They are the random faces in the crowd, the bum on the street begging for change, your co-worker, boss, club member, gym partner, career officer, scientist in the Research and Development Department, Senator's aid, Secret Service Agent, beat cop, they are everyone and anyone. They are everywhere and nowhere.
Clan of Fire: "We shall cleanse the land with sword and flame." -Fire Clan Warrior.
The Fire Clan is comprised of its warriors. They are the most militant arm of the Nine Clans. Their mission is as simple one: Protect the innocent and destroy the creatures of the Dark Army. They spend time between missions perfecting the art of combat in all its forms: Fire arms, weaponry and unarmed combat. All three, in every form imaginable. Even mundane objects are weapons of death in the hands of a Fire Clan Warrior.
Clan of Water: "Unable to be destroyed, we change to adapt and overcome. A small steam will erode away the mightiest of mountains" -Water Clan Scientist.
As times change, the Water Clan changes with it. They are the keepers of the ancient ways and discoverers of the new. Tell them how to kill something and they will provide you with weapons to do it. The Water Clan are not only the keepers of knowledge but act as the R&D Department for the Nine Clans. As deep as the oceans of world are, it is nothing compared to the depth of knowledge the Water Clan possesses.
Clan of Yin: "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." - Clan of Yin Ambassador.
The Clan of Yin consists of members of other hunter factions: Task Force Valkyrie, Malleus Maleficarum, Ascending Ones, Aegis Kai Doru, Cairon Group, Net Zero, The Union and the Lucifuge to only name a few. They are allies who have pledged their sword to the Clan. They are members of the Nine who have infiltrated the other hunter factions and groups. They are also the reason why the other factions know nothing of the Nine Clans save for a select few. In this dark world, its good to have friends. It is even better to have friends who aren't compromised.
Clan of Yang: "The strength of the enemy is now ours." -Clan of Yang Recruiter
The Clan of Yang consists of Vampires, Mummies, Werewolves, ghosts, spirits, Changelings, Promethean, Mages and monsters of all kinds with one major difference, they now serve the Nine and ONLY the Nine. The shackles of the darkness holds them no more and they seek to free their brethren.
The Clan of the Ninja: "Ninjas aren't real you idiot." -Victim of Ninja assassination moments before death.
Oh they exist. They are very real and very deadly. The ninja you know is a weakened version of the True Ninja's reflection. They ARE the mists, the shadow, the ghost hidden among you. When they strike, it is ALWAYS with fatal precision. The only hint of their presence if the feeling of a sword sticking out of their victim's chest as they look down in shock and that's only IF the Ninja want you to feel it. These are master assassins.
The Clan of the Samurai: "We are warriors of the old world and the new." -Samurai Clan member.
Samurai still exist. They walk among you and yet no one notices it. They are the Emperor's warriors of the modern age. Masters of war and combat. They do not fear death, they look forward to dying in service to the Nine. If a skilled opponent is one to be feared on the field of battle. Imagine a master of war with no fear of death.
Clan of the Dragon: "We are the Keepers of Order and Balance." -Dragon Clan Elder.
The Dragon Clan consists of the governing bodies of the Nine Clans. Unlike other organizations who are more concerned with "profit" or "protocol". The Dragon Clan has only a few things foremost in their mind: "Fulfill the Ancient Vow" and "Keep Order and Balance." Anything else, means little if not nothing to them. It is rumored that the Tengu speak in conference to the Dragon Clan on matters of great import regularly. No one knows for certain or dare to ask.
We work in the darkness to serve the light.
Type
Secret, Governmental arm
Alternative Names
The Nine
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