Category Archives: Shogun Clan
Sylum Inspiration: Nakano Takeko
Shogun: Hunter Nakano, born in Edo, was the daughter of Nakano Heinai, an Aizu official. She was thoroughly trained in the martial and literary arts, and was adopted by her teacher Akaoka Daisuke. After working with her adoptive father as … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Niccolò Polo
Shogun: Member Leaving Niccolò’s infant son Marco behind, Niccolò and Maffeo left Venice for Constantinople, where they resided for several years. The two brothers lived in the Venetian quarter of Constantinople, where they enjoyed diplomatic immunity, political chances and tax … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Lady Blossom
Shogun: Spy Liaison Lady Blossom was trained from an early age to work as a courtesan. Her skill set got her into the high ranking levels of Kublai Khan’s ‘pleasure house’. She became one of his favorite courtesans. It was … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Nathan Algren
Shogun: Co-Leader Nathan doesn’t talk much about his life before Japan. He fought in the Civil War, was a decorated officer, that saw too many of his men killed. After the war, he drank to stop the memories and barely … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Shao Jun
Shogun Hunter: Shao Jun Jun was born into imperial captivity and was raised to become a concubine in the Forbidden City during China’s Ming dynasty, under the lackluster rule of Emperor Zhengde. At first she was one of the lower … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Kermit Griffin
Shogun: Member Kermit was raised in Dallas Texas, his family had always been Chosen Ones. There wasn’t much to his childhood, after he graduated high school, he entered the military. He doesn’t talk about what he did in the Army … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Peter Caine
Shogun: Member Peter’s father Kwai Chang Caine, and his father before him were Shaolin Priests. Peter himself was raised in the Temple, studying the religion, until it had been burned down. In the chaotic aftermath, Peter had been separated from … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Yasuke
Shogun: Hunter Yasuke was taken from his home country of Ethopia and was sold into slavery. He arrived in Japan in 1579 in the service of the Italian Jesuit Alessandro Valignano, who had been appointed the Visitor (inspector) of the … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Keumalahayati
Shogun: Member Malahayati was a daughter of Admiral Machmud Syah of the Aceh Empire. After graduating from Pesantren, an Islamic school, she continued her studies at the Aceh Royal Military Academy, known as Ma’had Baitul Maqdis. Following the fall … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Ching Shih
Shogun: Hunter Madame Ching or Ching Shih also known as Cheng I Sao, was a prominent pirate in middle Qing China, who terrorized the China Sea in the early 19th century. She personally commanded over 300 junks manned by 20,000 … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Lady Blossom
Shogun: Spy Liaison Lady Blossom was trained from an early age to work as a courtesan. Her skill set got her into the high ranking levels of Kublai Khan’s ‘pleasure house’. She became one of his favorite courtesans. It … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Niccolò Polo
Shogun: Member While in Constantinople Niccolò and Mafeo Polo the were invited to Masyaf to hear the stories of Altaïr and Darim. When Masyaf was attacked by Mongols and Altaïr ended up Turning Niccolò and then helped the explorers escape … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Liang Hongyu
Shogun: Hunter Liang Hongyu: Liang’s father was an army commander at the frontier, from where the Song Dynasty was increasingly threatened by the Jurchen-ruled Jin Dynasty. He taught her martial skills. Liang’s feet were not bound. She was a … Continue reading
Sylum Inspiration: Nathan Algren
Nathan Algren is C0-Leader for Shogun Clan. Nathan and Katsumoto have a unique relationship and the problems with arise with Nathan being from the West. Because of his position in the Clan, Nathan’s bodyguard is Colonel Wales, though he … Continue reading
Character Introduction: Nathan Algren
Shogun: Co-Leader Name: Nathan Algren Turn Date: 1872 AD Sire: Moritsugu Katsumoto Mate: Moritsugu Katsumoto *** Nathan doesn’t talk much about his life before Japan. He fought in the Civil War, was a decorated officer, that saw too many of his … Continue reading