Ginko The Mushishi
Traveling Mushi-Shi
A Devil's Revolt:
In the beginning, monsters and humans lived among one another. Constantly in battle with one another, ever since Eve's seduction by the snake. Joseph was one of many Devils who would rise to take up battle against humanity. A well respected general in war, Joseph would slaughter humans by the thousands. Having no feeling, nor care in the world of their existence. He found humans unusual, why do they exist to just be killed again and again like ants? In one of Joseph's raids, he allowed a young girl to flee the destruction, thinking it useless to track one child down to kill. Returning from his raid, the 3 Lords of Hell summoned Joseph. Having heard of Joseph's resistance to killing all the humans within the village he had raided. They decided to brand him, such insubordination was not fit to rule among their army. Casting him out as a Rouge Devil, Joseph was forced into suffering on Earth. Disguised as man, he walked among humanity for 300 years. Learning, understanding, finding purpose with humans. He could see now, why humanity was so important. Though flawed beings, they held a certain light within them that carried them on through the hardest of times. Hope. When Joseph finally regained enough power to stand as a Devil once more.. He would begin a war that would change everything.
The Knights of Mithril:
Joseph created a sacred orginization of warriors, all of supernatural capabilities to revolt against the Lords of Hell. Known as the Knights of Mithril, they fought mainly in the Demon Realms, and were never seen among the human realm. Joseph, his brother, a young human woman who was a priestess capable of using telekinesis, and 4 other demons made up the group. The battles were long and hard, and despite all odds they held onto hope.
Closing the Devil Gate:
In the final battle, the Devil Gate must close, so that the monsters would never be able to acquire safe passage through the different realms. Closing the Gate to the realms would allow humans peace. Not only that, it would limit and weaken the powers of monsters enough so that very few demons would still be able to pass through the realms. In the final battle, Joseph's brother sacrificed himself to close the Gate, as well as his allies whom all helped in closing the gate. Joseph was tasked with staying on the other side, to protect the humans when the time came. The Closing of the Gate caused a catastrophic change to Earth, a multitude of humans would notice its closing but would never be able to remember what exactly happened that day other than vicious weather changes and a peculiar heaviness in the air. On this day, the Knights of Mithril disbanded forever. And Joseph decided to leave as quick as possible to find solitude while protecting Earth.
White Haired Devil:
On Joseph's travels, he was aware many monsters had thrown their kin through the gate before it closed, to allow the children of Demons, Devils, and all other monsters to cause havoc to the Earth as a final scorn upon Joseph's group. Though he found it peculiar that one Devil had rejected the Devil's Impulse. A White-haired little boy, with pale blue eyes. His name was Soma. Brave, a little clueless, and somewhat too energetic, Joseph took a liking to the boy and decided to allow him on his travels. He enjoyed his company so much so he decided to adopt him. He would teach Soma about humans, about his lineage, and allowed him the choice of what path to take in life. Soma, having no desire to hurt people whom willingly gave him food and shelter as an orphan, decided to fight to protect them. Joseph found his rather weak reason to be funny, but accepted it all the same. They would arrive to Bordova within a year's time..
In the beginning, monsters and humans lived among one another. Constantly in battle with one another, ever since Eve's seduction by the snake. Joseph was one of many Devils who would rise to take up battle against humanity. A well respected general in war, Joseph would slaughter humans by the thousands. Having no feeling, nor care in the world of their existence. He found humans unusual, why do they exist to just be killed again and again like ants? In one of Joseph's raids, he allowed a young girl to flee the destruction, thinking it useless to track one child down to kill. Returning from his raid, the 3 Lords of Hell summoned Joseph. Having heard of Joseph's resistance to killing all the humans within the village he had raided. They decided to brand him, such insubordination was not fit to rule among their army. Casting him out as a Rouge Devil, Joseph was forced into suffering on Earth. Disguised as man, he walked among humanity for 300 years. Learning, understanding, finding purpose with humans. He could see now, why humanity was so important. Though flawed beings, they held a certain light within them that carried them on through the hardest of times. Hope. When Joseph finally regained enough power to stand as a Devil once more.. He would begin a war that would change everything.
The Knights of Mithril:
Joseph created a sacred orginization of warriors, all of supernatural capabilities to revolt against the Lords of Hell. Known as the Knights of Mithril, they fought mainly in the Demon Realms, and were never seen among the human realm. Joseph, his brother, a young human woman who was a priestess capable of using telekinesis, and 4 other demons made up the group. The battles were long and hard, and despite all odds they held onto hope.
Closing the Devil Gate:
In the final battle, the Devil Gate must close, so that the monsters would never be able to acquire safe passage through the different realms. Closing the Gate to the realms would allow humans peace. Not only that, it would limit and weaken the powers of monsters enough so that very few demons would still be able to pass through the realms. In the final battle, Joseph's brother sacrificed himself to close the Gate, as well as his allies whom all helped in closing the gate. Joseph was tasked with staying on the other side, to protect the humans when the time came. The Closing of the Gate caused a catastrophic change to Earth, a multitude of humans would notice its closing but would never be able to remember what exactly happened that day other than vicious weather changes and a peculiar heaviness in the air. On this day, the Knights of Mithril disbanded forever. And Joseph decided to leave as quick as possible to find solitude while protecting Earth.
White Haired Devil:
On Joseph's travels, he was aware many monsters had thrown their kin through the gate before it closed, to allow the children of Demons, Devils, and all other monsters to cause havoc to the Earth as a final scorn upon Joseph's group. Though he found it peculiar that one Devil had rejected the Devil's Impulse. A White-haired little boy, with pale blue eyes. His name was Soma. Brave, a little clueless, and somewhat too energetic, Joseph took a liking to the boy and decided to allow him on his travels. He enjoyed his company so much so he decided to adopt him. He would teach Soma about humans, about his lineage, and allowed him the choice of what path to take in life. Soma, having no desire to hurt people whom willingly gave him food and shelter as an orphan, decided to fight to protect them. Joseph found his rather weak reason to be funny, but accepted it all the same. They would arrive to Bordova within a year's time..
- Soma's Lineage: Soma comes from a royal line of Devil blood, and because of this, he is targeted more by the supernatural. He has an unusual knack to bring danger towards himself and others if they are too close to his person.
Lords of Hell: The 3 Lords of Hell are immensely powerful beings, though they have grown weak with Joseph's meddling with the Demon Gate, they hope to hold onto their positions among Hell. By doing this, they continue to use what little of magic they still have to trick the monsters into doing their bidding. Though, a powerful force begins to stir in Hell, and will rise up to take over the Lordship of Hell.Bordova, the Land Hidden From All:
Bordova is a continent, hidden away from the existence to the world around it. Bordova is upheld by a Government revolving around 5, extremely powerful and wealthy families. Bordova's military uses a simple system for soldiers. Sword, shield, and spear in hand. Commaners, generals, and other highly ranked military personnel have an array of weaponry, most commonly revolvers. And though Bordova does not go to war with any countries, they must still hold a military just in-case. The social structure of Bordova is simple to understand.
Bordova's 1st Family- (Bernhard Family) The Inner City.
The Inner City is where the rich elite live, Bordova's Inner City resembles Victorian era London, early-day automobiles roam around cobblestone streets with rich, pompous fools do as they please. The Bernhard Family rules the Inner City, and is known to be the most powerful and wealthy Family among all of them. The Head of the Family is Vincent Bernhard, an unusual man with an interest in the supernatural, usually calling upon the Cerbereus Vale Estate for Hunting missions within the Inner City. The Bernhard Family owns a large castle that resides in the middle of the continent.
Bordova's 2nd Family- (Gilga Family) The Upper Left City. (Sanctum City)
Sanctum City is where you would commonly find the middle class people. Happily working their careers to provide for the rich and even for their own families, the people of Sanctum City are humble and are willing to help others out in a pinch. Though not as technologically advanced as the Inner City, they are still provided with many luxuries. The Gilga Family owns Sanctum City, and is lead by Annalise Gilga, a strong woman with a no-nonsense attitude. She hates all forms of supernatural entities and desires their extinction if they dare to step into her territory. Though she's made a deal with Cerberus Vale to allow operation in her territory, she doesn't like making contact with them. And allows Vincent Bernhard to send the missions on over.
Bordova's 3rd Family- (Zobel Family) The Upper Right City. (Jigram City)
Jigram City is another middle class area, and is dominated by shopkeepers, traders, fisherfolk, weavers, etc. It is the bustling side of the continent and is well-known for being the loud and lively part of the continent. Richter Zobel owns Jigram City, and is weak in his stance as a political figure, easily swayed, and barely able to keep his foot down on things. He is, though a man with a big heart, and knows right from wrong. He would much rather have what is right for Bordova than anything else. He is thankful for Cerberus Vale and the hardwork they do. This is where you'd see mostly carriages and horses populate travel.
Bordova's 4th Family - (Nordrum Family) Lower Left City (Halbert City)
The poorer side of the continent, Halbert City is populated by the poor. Large plots of land is dedicated to farming, and the city-life is quiet, but full of hard-working men and women. The Nordrum family owns Halbert City and they are well known for getting down and dirty with their people, helping out with farming and easing the hardwork of their people by doing so. The Nordrum Family is large itself, and is held together by Crispin Nordrum, a man who lives by the farm life and dies by the farm life. He knows little of the supernatural, and decides to stay out of it as much as possible. But won't neglect the helping hand extended by the Cerberus Vale when he's aware something's out of his control. Horses and carriages dominate travel and any form of work.
Bordova's 5th Family - (Cedris Family) Lower Right City (Kings Gate City)
Much like Halbert City, this city is dominated by farmlands, but also by beautiful hills and mountains, fields, and waterfalls. The city is situated close to Halbert City to allow maximum production of farming to occur. The Cedris Family's head honcho is Maria Cedris, a woman who cares heavily for her people and for the safety of her City. She does not turn a blind eye to the supernatural, and is intrigued with its properties.
Bordova's populace - All around Bordova, people are accepting of one another, always willing to help one another out regardless of class or social standing. A poor farmer could acquire help from a rich elite without so much as an insult. And vice versa, the people of Bordova are heavily into keeping its people together. Sadly, Bordova is distant to Outsiders, such as Joseph and Soma, or anyone who does not partake in traditions or social customs. Deciding to ignore outsiders entirely because of a fear of them. "The Snake is an Outsider, run and hide" Is a saying of the populace when reffering to those who are not born among Bordova. Bordova is unaware of what the Cerberus Vale do, and have no idea of supernatural forces causing havoc in their lands, instead they account this just as natural disasters that happen.
Bordova is a continent, hidden away from the existence to the world around it. Bordova is upheld by a Government revolving around 5, extremely powerful and wealthy families. Bordova's military uses a simple system for soldiers. Sword, shield, and spear in hand. Commaners, generals, and other highly ranked military personnel have an array of weaponry, most commonly revolvers. And though Bordova does not go to war with any countries, they must still hold a military just in-case. The social structure of Bordova is simple to understand.
Bordova's 1st Family- (Bernhard Family) The Inner City.
The Inner City is where the rich elite live, Bordova's Inner City resembles Victorian era London, early-day automobiles roam around cobblestone streets with rich, pompous fools do as they please. The Bernhard Family rules the Inner City, and is known to be the most powerful and wealthy Family among all of them. The Head of the Family is Vincent Bernhard, an unusual man with an interest in the supernatural, usually calling upon the Cerbereus Vale Estate for Hunting missions within the Inner City. The Bernhard Family owns a large castle that resides in the middle of the continent.
Bordova's 2nd Family- (Gilga Family) The Upper Left City. (Sanctum City)
Sanctum City is where you would commonly find the middle class people. Happily working their careers to provide for the rich and even for their own families, the people of Sanctum City are humble and are willing to help others out in a pinch. Though not as technologically advanced as the Inner City, they are still provided with many luxuries. The Gilga Family owns Sanctum City, and is lead by Annalise Gilga, a strong woman with a no-nonsense attitude. She hates all forms of supernatural entities and desires their extinction if they dare to step into her territory. Though she's made a deal with Cerberus Vale to allow operation in her territory, she doesn't like making contact with them. And allows Vincent Bernhard to send the missions on over.
Bordova's 3rd Family- (Zobel Family) The Upper Right City. (Jigram City)
Jigram City is another middle class area, and is dominated by shopkeepers, traders, fisherfolk, weavers, etc. It is the bustling side of the continent and is well-known for being the loud and lively part of the continent. Richter Zobel owns Jigram City, and is weak in his stance as a political figure, easily swayed, and barely able to keep his foot down on things. He is, though a man with a big heart, and knows right from wrong. He would much rather have what is right for Bordova than anything else. He is thankful for Cerberus Vale and the hardwork they do. This is where you'd see mostly carriages and horses populate travel.
Bordova's 4th Family - (Nordrum Family) Lower Left City (Halbert City)
The poorer side of the continent, Halbert City is populated by the poor. Large plots of land is dedicated to farming, and the city-life is quiet, but full of hard-working men and women. The Nordrum family owns Halbert City and they are well known for getting down and dirty with their people, helping out with farming and easing the hardwork of their people by doing so. The Nordrum Family is large itself, and is held together by Crispin Nordrum, a man who lives by the farm life and dies by the farm life. He knows little of the supernatural, and decides to stay out of it as much as possible. But won't neglect the helping hand extended by the Cerberus Vale when he's aware something's out of his control. Horses and carriages dominate travel and any form of work.
Bordova's 5th Family - (Cedris Family) Lower Right City (Kings Gate City)
Much like Halbert City, this city is dominated by farmlands, but also by beautiful hills and mountains, fields, and waterfalls. The city is situated close to Halbert City to allow maximum production of farming to occur. The Cedris Family's head honcho is Maria Cedris, a woman who cares heavily for her people and for the safety of her City. She does not turn a blind eye to the supernatural, and is intrigued with its properties.
Bordova's populace - All around Bordova, people are accepting of one another, always willing to help one another out regardless of class or social standing. A poor farmer could acquire help from a rich elite without so much as an insult. And vice versa, the people of Bordova are heavily into keeping its people together. Sadly, Bordova is distant to Outsiders, such as Joseph and Soma, or anyone who does not partake in traditions or social customs. Deciding to ignore outsiders entirely because of a fear of them. "The Snake is an Outsider, run and hide" Is a saying of the populace when reffering to those who are not born among Bordova. Bordova is unaware of what the Cerberus Vale do, and have no idea of supernatural forces causing havoc in their lands, instead they account this just as natural disasters that happen.
Timeline: The time period in Bordova is unusual, as they are technologically advanced in some areas, other areas they lack. (Such as weapons, they do not have automatic weapons, missles, etc. Except they do have old style revolvers. Automobiles have surfaced, but are still in the earliest stages.)
The closing of the Demon Gate was 500 years ago. 200 years after the closing, Joseph meets Soma. They arrive in Bordova after 100 years of travel. Spending 100 years being monster hunters among Bordova, and learning that Bordova is an amaglamation of different timeperiods (Victorian London Era to Crusader Era). Pushed together, most likely a consequence for Joseph closing the Demon Gate, forcing a continent to be heavily influenced by different timeperiods at one single point, though chaos does not break out, it is a marvel for the both of them to explore. (400 years has passed since closing of the Gate). Soma decides to give Joseph an idea, to initiate a program to keep other monsters who are pure in heart, safe. The Hunter Initiation Program begins, and it has been at least 100 years since the beginning of the Program's beginning. (Now 500 years since the Gates closing).