Aristocrat Overview

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	Every aspect of society has a money hierarchy. Most won't tell you this however because they accept all people. Thing is there is some truth to it but the ones with a lot more money to spend tend to be the ones they love to cater to the most. But let us see this in a much more positive light for now. I want to take the time out to discuss a unique class who are very important to the shaping what we have today. They are considered the center of our unit city and the main houses that run it to an order. Mini empires if you will look at it in another light. These households you will get to know on many occasions and meet at all the major events that they themselves host. They are called the Aristocrats and the very shape benders of our world. Now I know you have many questions about this particular section of society but let me clarify a bit about it. You have your wealthy, rich and billionaire classes but what sets this one apart as important is how much these families have contributed to the structure of our society. What they have done to/for the community to make it better. How they help students out at Septimal Moons and what programs they contribute to at Tori. What events do they bring to our society to help boost income flow. What have they remade in the city which is now their family symbol. These families are in all aspects the city council if you will by money hands and what they give to keep Kibo very much stable even in the worst of times.     Many of these families come and go. Some have relocated to a different city and others another country. Some who have stepped down from this plate and others who were destroyed. Yes we have to keep in mind these families are in fact units. Some believe they have excellent pedigrees for making a Sacrifice/Fighter. Others claim to have mastered the control over Blanks while some have developed such unique spells you won't find them anywhere else but here. Every name is unique and these families love showing it off when they have a chance. A step above a lot and yet no different from everyone else when it comes to power. Have a better idea of who we are now? Good now it is time to dive into the meat of it all and really see if you have what it takes to run an empire.
The High Life       As you can tell majority of the Aristocrats are indeed wealthy. This is something many feel only people with money can buy the "title". Well if you were to believe this then you are wrong. The Aristocrat title isn't something you actually go to the Government office and try to purchase. (Only purchasable when 7 Houses are represented). As I had stated before there are many contributing factors that qualify for this and having an adequate amount is essential of course. So why ask to ensure you have the funds on hand when it is asked of you and your family? To ensure you are a great support network. As stated before we are the ones who help shape Kibo into what it is currently today. That requires money and an ample amount of it in order to ensure nothing will happen to the city even if economic times are on a downfall. Now I know you are curious as to what these high rollers do with all their money besides spend it in the city. Well I can break down some of their funding qualities and so the next time you see something on the rise you know someone pocketed a majority of the bill and the citizens the rest.     See that Neutral Zone on our city map? Yes that is Septimal Moons. The famous unit training Academy found in Japan. Aristocrats fund this academy and help pay for students tuition here. For now there is no boarding because most units already live within the city as they attend the academy for unit school. Each family will fund something different. For instance the Jenoiu Family funds the Medical supplies and the nurses equipment. Making sure everything is up to date and advanced so that students will remain healthy. They also fund the teachers in the medical/health field to be up to date on all things medical and fitness related. Funding also goes to select students that the Academy chooses and the ones who are around their territory.     Another really popular example of showing off the dough is them funding projects throughout the city. This will vary as they repair their territories or refurbish a landmark. Each family does something different but all want to show off to another when given the chance. Events is one of their biggest ordeals and everyone enjoys them. A family will host a special event for a limited amount of time and give off prizes special trophies, or even host something for a council member. What they do varies and how they represent their family is top notch with their best foot forward at all times.
	Kibo and Us     As I had mentioned before their coin is what helped shape us today and will continue to do so in the years to come. Lets rewind a bit to history here. Kibo actually had a different name back then and it was still under the neighboring city's jurisdiction. At the time when units were being discovered many fled the city and stayed in the countryside. This is order to avoid being caught for medical purposes or death since we hold a power no one understands. Over time however the rich who also became part of the unit  world decided on creating a place where they could still live comfortably in a city and yet not be hunted. So Kibo was born in this form and fashion to what we have today. But let me be clear building this was not all sunshine and rainbows. Natural disasters had struck the city on it being built. Civil wars have broken out on their forming turf. Even other units came and started a turf war destroying what was built in order to stake claim to a territory until an agreement was met. So much was going on then it took many years before Kibo was built and expanded to it's glory today. In fact Kibo is still expanding today as we look at the map. Being smart and only taking in smaller locations as our borders reach more inland and up/down the coast.     More territory means more Aristocrats but we will discuss more of that when the time comes. Now that you know Kibo definitely wasn't built in a day and that we had many turf issues lets discuss these 7 families in broad detail and what they have done to this date. 7 Family heads came together in the discussion of forming a unit only city. With funds and some strings they managed to help get people drawn to the prospect of a unit only city. Adding the playthings every city needs in order to look normal to the outside while bringing funding to the inside. These families of course have kids and each kid wants a new shiny thing which in turn was helping to boost the economy and gain funding through tourism. Due to their flashy and stand out show boating announcements and appearances they draw in big crowds from all over to witness something new forming. Crowd teasers make money pleasers which lined their pockets and the city's in order to expand and make something new. This trend still goes on today. Hence the new Shima Plaza and the new classes added to Tori. Many things have changed and others are brand new.     So what of the families that started it all? Some have indeed moved on to other cities to make a bigger amount of money. Some even traveled to other countries to see new things. Others actually stayed and they are on their later generations of kids becoming heads. Then there is even that unfortunate event where some were destroyed. Some destroyed from the violent turf wars when an agreement could not be made. Then you have the rare few who were destroyed inside out and left to hang. Making sure they all understand what happens when someone from within doesn't like you. This makes them no different than a normal family but it does occur. You guessed it others are coming up meeting the city's requirements of becoming an Aristocrat household while the rest watch and wait their turn. Each family has a hand, a shape, and the bills to fund the city making it their playground when needed.
Ultimate Pedigrees       Now as I had mentioned previously some families feel they have the ultimate pedigree in the unit world. Some only produce Fighters in our world and others create only Sacrifices. There are some families who are rare and only create Blanks. As you can guess this process is done by the head of each family mostly done by arranged marriages. Most for show boating and political reasons. It is believed if the next Family Head marries a outstanding gene of a partner they will create a much more powerful Fighter/Sacrifice/Blank in the next family line. But alas something else that needs to be taken into consideration is their unit names and elemental affinity. Right now I will take you back a bit to the old ways of how a family came about building an even stronger empire. Just keep in mind some families may even use these methods today but these practices are old and very well may not exist. Handpicked Genes: This is one very familiar to Elders because they were indeed chosen this way. Choosing someone based on their genes is not uncommon. It is believed one with strong and elegant looks will produce a beautiful, unrivaled offspring. This is where things become a bit tricky because families look into each others history and they try to see the benefits of a potential marriage to benefit them both in the long run. Looks is one thing and one that is very different, unique is believed to have others seeking them out to claim. Depending on the child's role in the unit world both families play a role. Fathers were always considered the Fighters so if their child was born a fighter they learned their Father's art. If they were born a Sacrifice they learned their mothers art. A simple table of conversion and depending on the gender of the child they would learn the role to take within the family.  Name Based: Some choose based on the Purity of a name. This means that any name with a suffix was not tolerated. It had to be a pure name like Solice, Broken, Mend, Justice and such. The belief that a so called pure name held more power on the field than one that had a suffix like Loveless, Abandonment, or Gratification. This is one of the top beliefs that may even stick around today in the select few who run the current empires. With that belief in mind the much older generations only saw the Males in the family as true heirs while daughters were to retain their innocent beauty and be wed off to a wealthy or noble empire to continue the cycle of money. That is not to say females have not ruled an empire. Just that back then they were not so highly recognized as they are today. Elemental Based: Some families are like an alchemist. They want to combine elements from parents and create either a much more powerful version of their parents or in rare cases create a new one. Although this version is still younger than the other 2 practices it doesn't stop them from seeing things in this twisted light. Keep in mind they believed they could rule and turn the tables on anyone they deemed fit. This power or element wouldn't be discovered until the childs' first battle. From there they are taught skills used by their parents. Specialty skills only each family knows in order for them to develop their own set of unique skills to stun the world and prove they are superior above all else. Of course again this is one of those things where a family elder believes they have all the say of what occurs. If the child however is somehow born of suffixed name they train them but leave out the Family Tradition Spells finding them to be impure.  Power Based: This last one is more so on a political stand point rather than a unit combination of perfection. Some Households may not be doing well as far as money and they need to marry into another family for stability. Normally the child will take over their father's standpoint and become heir but on rare occasions if the child can save the ailing family they will take the heir title there and help turn that around into a favor that pays out both families in the long run. This is done to save a family and nothing more. But nothing prevents a full assimilation or a downfall if the other pulls out of the contract.
	Being an Aristocrat            As you are well aware to be an Aristocrat you have to have money first and foremost. Has to be an ample amount and you have to have a business of sorts that pays in more than what goes out. In other words you need to make more money than you give out to pay for bills and such. This accumulation helps others understand no matter what you have a safety net to fall back on and something to help Kibo out if it becomes in a pinch. Now with the money aspect out of the way and understood here are key things that money can buy you and other things you will have to fight for in order to obtain. This is what is needed to be recognized as one of the elite families around here. You may have bought your title now you need to prove to others this is one family they don't want to double cross on. Earn your way up to the top and soon you may have the respect you quote on deserve.     Once your name is established you should have a territory. This is not an easy thing to seek out especially if one is already being occupied by another Family name. But fear not if there is unclaimed land you can actually take that. The Head of the family must seek an audience with the Kibo Council and discuss plans of taking said territory. If 2 households are fighting over the land at that time your processing papers will be on hold until a battle is tied or both bow out of claiming it. Once your papers are received they will review your morals, goals and contributions you plan to make to Septimal Moons and to the city as a whole. This is where a test of patience comes into play and where you have to have an understanding of political gain. While the council has your claim in review it helps to try and befriend as many current Aristocrats you deem fit. Get to know each one. Not all times will you be on friendly terms with all of them but it helps when you are protecting your new home.      Once your territory has been issued to you the building of your estate, family rules, power, emblem, whatever else you need to prove and make a stand is usually done around this time. Here you are laying the foundation of your family line. You have already made history by gaining a title and land now what you do from here on forth is what makes you into something unique. As you build your foundation you should look into where you want to hold your first Aristocrat party. This is mostly to show everyone you are the new family in town and treat them all out. Again keep in mind you also want to flaunt the money and pride aspect in front of the others to show off what you have gained. This party should be one that represents your family but also the safe keeping of the families within your territory. Prove to them that you will help them with whatever they need. Gaining loyalties is important as well and to do this you have to make your family known to your territory. Doing this is only the door opening for other opportunities.     Now that you have made your family known to everyone it is time to give back to the community. Do something for your territory like repair roads, replace signs, make more rest stops. Things of that nature are small yes but it makes a big impact later. Once you know your funds will consistently will be stable try helping out one family at a time. Each family does things differently but to keep their territory in their favor. Come up with more ways to improve your territory and try to gain favors with others. Key items that will prove beneficial in your times of need. Another way of doing this is taking on the new project. Most families have projects under their name which is why some buildings are constantly being renovated and updated. Once you can get your hands on a project this will give your territory a major boost.Your name will be on the plaque outside representing your family's contributions. Your team of designers and such will help represent your style and yet keep everything classy. Hold a banquet or event for grand opening and you have become quite the big shot.      You have taken on projects, contributed to the Academy, hosted parties and gained favor with some of the other Aristocrat families. You have made yourself known and your popularity based on what you have done gains more favor to you and your growing family. One way of boosting your area's favor is protection. This happens to be big because if your territory doesn't seem to be safe people will move out of it. You have forces you can hire or sell swords if you want a cheaper route. Police do their routines normally and if they are needed you can hire a hound to cover your land for a day. Giving your territory security is something you should always look into and keep in check. You have threats of rogues, negative yakuza clans, blank units and yes even other Aristocrats. If a fight is issued by another aristocrat it is to try and claim your territory or at least run you out.
Special Wordspells     It is one of those things that happens over time when one wants to expand their territory or in desperate measures remove a threat. One family will challenge another and try to obtain their territory or remove them from the area forcing them to go elsewhere. As a battle between households commences here a few things you should know about that may very well assist you in battle. One is the Territory contract, the second is your special family skills, third is your unit skills. These particular skills will help you as you try to keep the upper hand and protect what belongs to you and your family. These skills are known as Special wordspells. Which are not purchasable or used bay anyone else but you and your family. The exception is only with the Territory contract. Territory Contract: This is the contract your family can purchase and hold for a while until one frees up of your interest. You have a special area of effect that works in your territory only. This skill can only be activated by the Family Head and usually it is best to activate in the morning in your home. It spreads to your territory so if any fights occur it will be active already. Read all the details of these special skills before hand. Family Skills: These are skills that have been passed down from tradition. Some have a tier system of skills while others have set skills only meant to be taught to the current Heir. These skills no one else can use except the specified people. Now these skills are unique because some are what makes the family more unique. They may range from many elements, even those not on the forum yet, and have may unique tactics or relics used to summon them. Thus taking wordspells further in a step called extension. Only family members can use these skills if they qualify.  Unit Skills: Of course the last one would be the obvious one but we need to take into consideration everyone has trained to be a master in at least one element. Yes they can use simple spells but when it comes to making something unique they use a combination of elements and styles of conjuring the spells. As a unit you develop unique skills no one else can use. Unique ways to conjure the spell and even unique ways to bind a Sacrifice and win a battle. From single words to intricate sentences. The more you guys work together and build the more synergy and unit uniqueness you create.
	Losing the Title         Gaining the title and the followers is a lot of work. Being an aristocrat takes a lot of work and this is without the job being applied and other family matters. Being on this high horse to many feels good and of course it is a promising ordeal. Comes with perks and of course cash flow and loyalties. But being the Family Head also comes with a price. Those who are not part of the family royalties and the ones who are on the lower ends of the ladder will see you as a target head. A family head is worth a lot of cash dead or alive in the underground world. To some it is only the riches they wish to steal to others it bringing the whole structure down. Just as you built yourself up and made your name known it can indeed come down. Losing a title is a devastating blow not just to the territory and your family but it is a shocker to the unit world. AN aristocrat is registered in the international system and are the mediators across the globe helping the headmasters with global needs. So just imagine when one actually becomes lost or falls how much that devastates the world and the connections that were made over their years of reign. We will cover the many ways of losing the title but I want you to understand once it is lost it will not be easy to gain back. Another reason why many don't try gaining the title again..     We will go with the easiest one and that is the unnatural or staged death of the Family Head. This does occur and it is not something many see coming. Again being a Family Head you can very well be a target to a rogue, a yakuza syndicate, even other Aristocrats. But the death from this causes the Family a bit of distress and the Elders will have to appoint the next Heir if there is one. But these are not the ones that really causes the loss of the title. A murder from within is where the title will be stripped once it has been proven. If a future Heir is trying to tear the house down and remove the status they can do so by killing the current heir and bringing the title to the office to annul the contract. Doing this from within to get the contract and break it is one of the most devastating factors which removes the title. Killing all members of the family also will break the contract immediately. Now I do want to clarify something here because this does happen from time to time. A current Head being killed off by an upcoming Heir only to proclaim the title doesn't bring the Aristocrat Title down. You turning it in afterwards does. Everything will go under investigation of the death and until it is completed the title will be in limbo. Once the next heir has been proven the title is given back to them and everything will continue from there.     As mentioned before others are after your head even other Aristocrats. If they succeed in not just removing the Head but also the Heirs of the family they invade you will lose your title. A family has not done this in the past 32 years. Most tend to just take over the territory but allow you to keep the title. If they somehow remove the title and kill all of the first line the remaining members will become nothing but normal citizens. If they choose not to take the title you should consider yourselves lucky. But that doesn't mean they can't claim other things like your home and/or territory. So if you have a family invasion be sure the title doesn't fall into the wrong hands.     In some cases the Family Head will relinquish the Aristocrat Title back to the government. Could be due to hardships or other things that they may not explain to the council at the time but wish to have a hearing to explain everything later. This is one of the least likely to occur but it does happen.     Now this last one is a very rare occurrence but it does happen and this is when government steps in. If the council and the Prime Minister is involved this has become a serious matter. Your family may have done something against Japan's national laws which is deemed as a serious crime. Depending on what has happened and what your family has done. The family will be placed on trial which includes the Elders, Family Head and Heirs. If the culprit is within the family and is not any of the ones mentioned they will be there as well. IF it is a very sever judgement then the title can be stripped by law. Meaning you will lose your territory as well.
Goals of an Empire         It takes a lot of effort but you can never be too careful because once you obtain the title the world is now watching you and your growing family. You keep your title safe and create bonds with the people in your territory. Forge friendships with your neighboring territories and keep your eye out for others. Having one's back can indeed go a very long way. Host parties, give back to Kibo city, enjoy the perks of being a leader. Being an Aristocrat feels so good. You gain territory and loyal followers under your banner. You have access to unique skills by a contract from the office. You and your family are the very essence of making history.     Like every family you have a goal. You have many goals and a lot of them take time and careful precision to make. Just remember things take time to build and work in your favor. We are building an Empire of sorts and making our family name known not just now but throughout history. This is not something that happens over night and you are the pioneer of continuing or creating this new legacy. What you do may very well affect not just Japan but the world. Feel you have what it takes to be one of the biggest people on the block? If you can build quite the Empire then maybe you should try and be here as an Aristocrat.