"There she stood, hidden amongst the crowd..."

✾At first glance, Hisa seems like your average Hingan woman: raised as a dutiful daughter to a clan, reserved to others outside of her family, and is mindful of how she presents herself, not wanting to cause misunderstandings about her character that can be unflattering, or even insulting.While there is some truth to these assumptions, Hisa's upbringing does stray afar enough that she can be considered a rarity. At least, as a woman born in the nation of Hingashi.A few traits that could tip off one with a keenly trained eye, would be the dark complexion of her skin. Her height is unnaturally tall for women of her race, and while she doesn't tower over others like her male counterparts, she still holds quite a lead over any female relatives, or friends.As expected, any attempts that include intrusive questions regarding these clues is met with either deflection, or Hisa politely excusing herself from the conversation. If asked about in front of other family members, they are swift to steer your attention away from the young woman, further cementing the fact that Hisa's background is preferred to be kept in secrecy, and away from the spotlight.The Asakuras, the clan that Hisa belongs to, aren't strangers to how the Hinganshi elite behave when they smell a scandal in the wings. Much less if any of their rival clans get word of it. It's a matter they very much would like to avoid. Even at Hisa's expense.✾

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✾FULL NAME : Hisa Asakura
RACE : Au Ra {Raen}...?
AGE : 25 Summers
HEIGHT : 5 Fulms, 6 Ilms
WEIGHT : 130 Ponzes
GENDER : Cis Female
ORIENTATION : Heterosexual
ETHNICITY : Hingan...?
NATIONALITY : Hingan
MARITAL STATUS : Single✾PERSONALITY :Due to her sheltered upbringing, Hisa has a kind and demure nature. She can be cordial towards strangers and newcomers, and even selfless if the timing calls for it. Hisa only wants the best for others, and tries to avoid negativity whenever possible.Although, it takes a while for her to truly open up to someone if they become a constant in her life. A defensive trait she developed, due to being told that "people only seek out your weaknesses to use them against you."If you somehow manage to overcome this hurdle, then you are someone who she feels she can truly be herself around, as well as trusts. Her demeanor relaxes, and she's not as stiff in expressing herself.As well adjusted as she can seem, however, Hisa can become quite anxious under times of great stress. She does her best to remain calm, but if she's not given relief, she can ultimately react by either freezing up, or removing herself from a distressing atmosphere respectfully as possible. Conflict is one of her worst weaknesses, and sometimes she'll put herself at a disadvantage if it means she gets respite quicker.✾ABILITIES :✾ **GIFTED HEALER:** Hisa lacks the physical prowess her clan is known for, and therefore isn't savvy in the ways of swordsmanship and martial arts. She does possess skill in terms of aetheric manipulation, in order to cast strong healing and defensive magics. Making her an invaluable asset in terms of providing support. She was able to become proficient in these arts by studying about the Geomancers of Othard's past, and practice on her injured samurai relatives.✾ **KNOWLEDGABLE BOTNAIST:** To pair well with her restorative magic know-how, Hisa spent most of her days learning about crafting medicine and salves for afflictions magic isn't able to heal in long-term situations. She's able to identify and class good flora from the bad, and create potent remedies if the need calls for them.✾ **DELIGHTFUL DANCER:** Ever since she was a child, Hisa would regard the beloved meiko of Kugane with devotion and admiration. Observing the way they preformed and applying the techniques herself in secrecy when she was given the time. While Hisa isn't an accomplished performer, she's still able to move her body almost as gracefully. It's one of her childhood wishes she dreams about, but thinks it's not hers to obtain due to fate.

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CLAN ASAKURA

"One stroke. Two halves."

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Like many of Higanshi's clans, Clan Asakura can trace their beginning all the way back to when civil war plagued the eastern archipelago. When their forebear cast his lot with one of the warring kings, causing a massive split from the original family the Asakura descended from. The former were crushed during the Clan Wars, and any surviving remnants were absorbed into the Asakura. The founding father ordered records of the original family to be destroyed, stating that the clan's history started at his direction.The Asakura consider themselves among the best in terms of producing talented and diligent samurai. While not as prestigious as, say, Clan Misturugi, they still rank high up that they can command great respect from clans who are beneath them in terms of power.While other samurai clans control themselves in a relatively modest manner, the Asakura behave themselves in a more arrogant form. They are very aware of the strength they wield, and because of this, they compete viciously and bitterly against the other clans, in efforts to seek more power to further climb the caste hierarchy system Hingashi abides by.The discipline they put their kin through can be considered one of the most strict, if not grueling. Gender is not a determent for them, and clan children as young as 5 summers are immediately initiated into the training, regardless of what the parents had plans for them. It's only in special cases that the clan forgoes a child's education, but only if said child shows no promise in becoming a samurai. The Asakura heavily emphasize quality over quantity over with their homegrown warriors, they won't suffer an embarrassment to tarnish their coveted reputation.Cases like tend to be few in-between. Because of their superiority complex, the Asakura go as far as to arrange marriages for eligible family members in order to ensure the prosperity of their bloodline. Scarcely is it that an Asakura find themselves fortunate to marry for love.When a child is found wanting however, alternative arrangements are made. These can range from participating in the many businesses the clan owns, or they're saved for a marriage that will bring either a political or financial boon for the family. "Everyone has a use" is a common statement spoken regarding these instances.While this life is just as restrictive as those of their samurai trained kin, this class divide causes intense infighting due to thinly veiled resentment and jealousy from both sides. It's a common sight to see one brother betray the other if there's personal gain to be earned.It would never be directly confirmed, but many of the Asakura are deeply unhappy with the lives forced upon them. At the same time, it's also a highly held familial code that it is a necessary sacrifice, for the good of the clan's standing and name.✾

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“A single rose can be my garden… a single friend, my world.”

✾{ Relationships will be added as they develop. }✾

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OOC Information & Guidelines

✾Hello! I am a 30 year old woman who lives in the UK, so I play in GMT.my schedule is always subject to change and therefore isn't stagnant. So I state that if you don't/won't have the patience and understanding for this, then we aren't compatible as RP partners/friends. I am not my characters/muses, I am a human being, and deserve to be respected as such.Anyhoo, I'm usually available during the afternoon/evening. I'm more reachable in Discord though, so DM me there if you have something urgent to tell/ask me! I will get to it when I can.I enjoy RP a great deal, but I won't put it before other important things in my life (as previously mentioned). I will absolutely keep my partners updated if my activity will be affected in any way.I am open to writing with dark/mature themes but I do NOT ERP. If a scenario leads to a situation like this, I prefer it be a 'Fade To Black'/Timeskip. I will not budge on this for anyone. Any attempt on pushing this boundry will lead to an automatic blacklist.Sorry if my OOC TOS comes off strong, I promise that I am actually a very laid back and easy going person and get along great with others! I look forward to any inquires from anyone.✾

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