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| player = Korinto-Kai | | player = Korinto-Kai | ||
| nickname = Korinto-Kai | | nickname = Korinto-Kai | ||
− | | image = [[File:Keiko.jpeg| | + | | image = [[File:Keiko.jpeg|155px|thumb|left|Keiko with explosives in hand.]] |
− | | organization = The Korinto Kai | + | | organization = The Korinto-Kai |
| job_title = Korinto-Kai Lieutenant | | job_title = Korinto-Kai Lieutenant | ||
| aliases = Kerrie | | aliases = Kerrie | ||
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− | Bakeneko | + | [[File:Bakeneko.jpg|300px]] |
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+ | '''Yokai''' | ||
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+ | The Yokai are magical creatures or spirits distinct from Oni in being native to Gaia and unlike ghosts in that they are often non-human in origin. Examples include a wide variety of semi-humanoid animal creatures such as the birdlike Tengu and turtlelike Kappa. Though some may be particularly malevolent or kindly, in general they are neutral creatures whose behaviour towards humans depends on how they have been treated in the past. In this sense they are similar to the European fairies. | ||
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+ | '''Bakeneko''' | ||
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+ | According to folklore the "Bakeneko" is a cat that having aged a certain amount of time, having been the victim of some mistreatment by humans or perhaps simply by growing to a size beyond that expected of normal cats. At first sight they may appear as simple innocent house cats, yet being possessing great magical affinity are able to change their shape at will to walk among humans often killing their own masters and taking on their form. As they continue to age they may grow in size until they grown to monstrous proportions able to hunt and devour humans. Bakeneko are usually seen as creatures of mischief and ill will, prone to merriment among their own kind but likely to bring misfortune upon their human masters. Identifying a bakeneko in human form is almost impossible, though it is said that if a napkin is presented they will feel compelled to place it upon their head and dance gaily. When seen as cats they can be known by their exceptionally long tails. | ||
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+ | '''The Bakeneko and the Korinto-Kai''' | ||
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+ | The Korinto-Kai have a long standing relation with the bakeneko of Edo, or as it is now known Tokyo, dating back to the time before their formal establishment when they existed as the wandering Bakuto. In the mid-18th century many Bakeneko found themselves driven towards life in the rapidly expanding cities. Without any true human skills to sustain themselves many Bakeneko took to the life of prostitution as they were easily able to change their shapes to alluring women and enjoyed the doting gifts their clients would bestow upon them. However the public profile risked exposure and it wasn't long until clients began to whisper of waking from their rest to perceive the once-beautiful woman who had lain beside them now with the face of a cat. In order to maintain secrecy and avoid the persecution and hunting of cats that often followed when suspicion about Bakeneko arose, some cat Yokai made compact with the occult minded Bakuto to assist them in covering their tracks. Particularly useful as Clan Jingu saw Yokai as only a slight step above demons. As the occult Bakuto became Yakuza who in turn became Korinto-kai, it was only natural that the Bakeneko prostitutes followed along with them. Some using their natural delight for mischief to expand out into other areas of organised crime. | ||
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The Korinto Kai | The Korinto Kai | ||
Daimon Kiyota | Daimon Kiyota | ||
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Janet, her girlfriend (PC: "Four-Eyes") | Janet, her girlfriend (PC: "Four-Eyes") |