#23000
The Stomping grounds~
The thick bamboo shoots lessen creating an opening in the forrest. Beams of sunlight shine down upon this place keeping it warm even in winter. A large rock is situated in the middle of the clearing providing seats. This area of the forrest is is in pristine condition, clean, and polution free. Shiv makes sure it stays that way
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#23001
&04Crystal Clear Lake~
A vast body of crystal blue water sits at the end of a short path from the clearing. The sand before the water is clean and smooth. No glass or any trash for that matter can be found here. Most unlike the ponds near the cities. The water here is warm all year round, fed by an underground hot water spring. A few tree stumps serve as seats.
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#23002
&02Bamboo Forrest~
To the east of the clearing the bamboo thickens once more. It would be extremly easy to become lost in this area. Thankfuly Shiv made markings on the shoots in a line leading back to the clearing. He must train in this area, as many fallen shoots are piled in the far corner of this area
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#23003
&02End of Forrest~
The bamboo forrest continues to the eat and comes to an abrupt hault, giving way to a soft grassy area at the foot of a large hill. The hill is huge, but pales in comparison to the massive structure behind it. The smell of sweet home cooking fills the area.
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#23004
&06Atop a Hill~
The grassy meadow before the house continues south leading to the base of a large hill. Wild flowers grow rampant here, enveloping the hill like a carpet silencing any steps. Butterflies hover above the flowers riding the air currents in erratic patterns. The entire valley is visible from this hill, and an astonishing house is clearly visible now.
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#23005
&07A small path beside the lake~
A small trail leads east from the lake, staying along shore rather than cutting into the dense Bamboo groves where one could get lost. The view is beautifuly scenic, the light reflecting off of the water, and the animal calls hanging in the crisp air. It would be nearly impossible not to be at ease here. 
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#23006
&03Field of Wheat~
At the end of the path the bamboo fades away and the area eventualy converts from a forrest to an occean of golden waves. A large wheat field grows hear, all of the individual blades of wheat move in a synchronized pattern, with an utterly soothing effect. The elegance of this scene, hides that it wouldnt be here normaly, and was all planted by a human.
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#23007
&07Standing on the doorstep~
The field of golden wheat slowly fades into a grassy front yard, and in turn the grass comming up to a doorstep in front of a Beautiful House. It seems to be Japanese stryled and a huge fence is put up around it, extending out behind it enclosing what seems to be another smaller house. The front door is unlocked and the smell of cooking fills the air.
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#23008
&01A long &03Entrance Hallway~
Upon entering the house the various colors seem stunning. The walls are painted a crimson color with black trim. Japanese Kanji is written on the corner trim pieces verticaly in gold, with different meanings to bless this house and bring the owner and guests good luck. Other scrolls and paintings line the walls.
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#23009
&01Shoe &03Closet~
South from the entrance way is a quaint closet to store jackets and shoes. There are hangers for the jackets and a small rack to keep the shoes organized. Even the inside of the closet is decorated, the walls are painted jet black and are competly covered with golden Chinese lettering. This house is a perfect example of integrating cultures.
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#23010
&01Living &03Room~
The entrace hallway leads into the main living room. The elegant designing is astounding. Who ever made this house has great style. There are various hangings on the walls, ranging from weapons, paintings, to a large golden dragon statuette. There are two american made sofa's on oposite walls and in the far corner there is a weapon displaycase.
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#23011
&01American-made &03Couch~
Upon sitting on this couch, it is horridly confusing why anyone would leave it. The soft subtle material and the right firmness makes this sofa the ultimate place to just sit around and do nothing. Something the owner often induldges in.
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#23012
&01Far corner of &03the living room~
This is the far corner of the living room. It gives another angle of view to the living room, allowing some paintings to be seen better. From here the kitchen and some of the dining room is visible. The smell of some good home cooking is getting stronger. To the north is an exquisite weapon display case.
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#23013
&01Before the &03Display case~
From up close the weapon display case is even more stunning. Beautiful hand crafter weapons show from behind a glass case. Katana's with tigers and dragons and other intrecate engravings steal the show. Although many other fine weapons are displayed here too, uncluding Kama's, Nunchucks, and even some Shurikens. Too bad its locked.
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#23014
&01Kitchen~
This is where that sweet smell of cooking was comming from. The kitchen is very neat and looks pretty modern. A nice sized stove sits at the far corner. Some brass pots hang from a rack on the ceiling to stay out of the way. There are many cabinets lining the walls, and there is a small idland in the middle of the room. To the north is a sliding door.
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#23015
&01Dining &03Hall~
South from the kitchen an extravagant dinning hall. A large table big enough to seat 20 people. There are a few seats set already, the silverware on the right side of the dishes and everything. No food as of yet, the kitchen harbors what is to be a large meal. The ceiling is actualy a large glass window, and the light shines in durring the day.
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#23016
&01A long &03hallway~
This hall is without exception to the great style of the rest of the home. No pictures of Mountains or weapons this time, only mythical Oriental paintings. Various dragons curled around clouds of ancient temples fill these picture frames. There are many doors, west to the guest bedroom, South to the master bedroom, east to the basement staircase.
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#23017
&01Guest &03Room~
The guest room is huge. Maybe even bigger than the master bedroom. One large painting of some flowers is hung on the wall. The bed is soft and is already fully sheet and blanketed. Four or five lush pillows sit against the headboard. A large dresser is placed at the far corner and theer is a closet to keep ones bags.
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#23018
&01Master &03Bedroom~
The first door leads to the most exquisite room in this house. The interior is a splash of imperial coloring. Crimson reds, rich Golds, and Blacks all fill this room and give it the look of royalty. This bedroom would be fit for a king. And the bed is no different. A large canopy looms over the pit of soft pillows and blankets.
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#23019
&01Stairs to &03the basement~
The stairs are pretty wide, which is a comforting fact. For the first time in this house there are no paintings or other decoratiosn on the wall, so attension usualy drifts to notice the carpeting. These particular stairs are covered with a thick white carpet, and unusualy there are no stains.
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#23020
&01Game &03Room~
The stairs end some time later and a vast game room is now present. The large basement room is filled with different game tables including a Pool, Ping pong, and even a card table. Some arcade games are present but the only one making noise is one called..Dance Dance Revolution?! Intriguing.
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#23021
&01Basement &03Bathroom~
At the far end of the basement a door leads to a bathroom. Everything one would expect to be in a bathroom is present, and even a bit more. A stack of clean towells sit on top of the sink counter, and next to it..a phone? Clever. Shiv must be a thinker
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#23022
&01Garden &03Walkway~
The shoji screen slides to the side and a stone path starts. The path twists and turns going through what seems to be a garden. Most of the plants are Japanese. Among the beasutiful plants are Bonzai tree's, and a Cherry Blossom, a traditional japense tree. The suroundings give off a serene vibe, and melt away troubles.
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#23023
&01The &03Dojo~
Two large doors open outwards to reveal the huge Dojo. Any martial artists mouth would hang aghast at this sight. The Dojo is about three rooms long, and just about every Oriental weapon ever created is hung on one of the many racks. Wing Chun dummies, punching bags, sparring gear, kendo armor, its all here. Also a list of rules is hung on the wall
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#23024
&01Middle of &03the Dojo~
The middle of the dojo is where the Wing Chun dummy stands among other kicking and punching targets. Also a pile of wood for breaking is neatly stacked out of the way. A poster of Bruce Lee is hung at the opostie wall. Even with all of the massive work outs Shiv has been likely to of had no signs of sweat are present at all. 
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#23025
&01Far end &03of the Dojo~
The weapon racks stand at this end, 5 in all. The first rack is devoted to swords, and just about any type of oriental blade can be found here. The other couple of racks contain spears, Staffs and many other weapons, along with some padded ones for sparring. There is a chart deplicting a sword form is here. It says it was developed by Shiv himself.
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#23026
&01Secret &03Room~
Whats this? The door wasnt locked? This must be where Shiv constructs his blades. Many black smithing tools are scattered about on a large table. Some fine Katana's lay about in sheaths. Amidst the blacksmithing tools some mixing bowls and viles of liquid are found. This room has an odd smell, most likely from the herbal mixtures kept here.
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#23027
&00Dark Passageway~
Yet another secret pannel slides open to reveal a small dimly lit passageway. Suprisingly no cobwebs are present, and the footing in the tunnel is superb. The ground is hard pakced dirt with peices of wood embedded every foot or so to give extra support. There are strong wooden frames supporting the no doubt largly heavy ceiling.
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#23028
&00Deep into the Passageway~
As the tunnel progresses farther the status of the tunnel remains the same. Kept in tact, but by now its almost impossible to not notice the swift wind current flowing through the tunnel. Strangly the wind keeps changing direction, blowing towards the house, then reversing away from the house. There is probably some scientific definition but who cares.
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#23029
&00Nearing the end~
The long passageway seems to be comming to an end. The wind has picked up and become much more fridged. Holes in the roof allow solid beams of light to shine down, but nothing can be seen outwards. Voices can be heard echo'ing, along with footsteps. What seems like a door is up ahead
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#23030
&02Dense Forrest~
At the end of the tunnel a small hatch opens up, creating an exit outside. A strong wind sweeps the area from east to west, and its very hard not to be swept away with it. Strangly wisps of snow mix in the wind, even though the temperature was far above freezing back at Shiv's. An incredible forrest lays ahead, but through the tree's a light is visible
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#23031
&00Rebel Camp~
The forrest does not stay as dense very long, after a few minutes of walking a desolate plane area disrupts the echo-system. A group of tents is clustered inside of a massive wooden fence. Behind the tents lays a beat up structure, with many lights on inside.
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#23032
&00Inside the fence~
The other side of the massive wooden fence is like another world in itself. The earth is scorched and devoid of life, and the air is thick with a sense of evil. Any good hearted person would shudder upon stepping inside. Many tents line the vast desert like area and finaly behind them a large wooden structure. 
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#23033
&00The Wasteland~
After stepping past the gates and inside of the fence there is no turning back. After bearing witness to this horrid place, and feeling the evil lurking, there is no one person that could return to normal. No, only after knowing that they had ended this evils existance
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#23034
&00Impossible Odds~
On this side of the area for the fist time a clear line of sight down the entire camp has presented itself. What can been seen from this vantage point only helps more to weaken ones will. The numbers of the men lurking around are not so intolerable, but the power given off by each one of them strikes fear into the hearts of the mortals and gods alike.
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#23035
&00Along the lines of tents~
Going further down and daring to venture towards the enourmous power levels, the tents all seem to be full. One person standing or sitting gaurding the opening, and one person inside sleeping. For a bunch of vermin they are aweful organized
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#23036
&00Last minute decisions~
Standing in the middle row of this tents with a line of view aiming straight through a window into the lavishly decorated house many thoughts should rush through that person mind. Among those doubt, fear, and for the ones who are strong, determination, and most of all a strong desire to overcome all chalenges
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#23037
&00The Flank~
This is the less populated side of the embattlement set up in this arid place. One can only hope that once this evil is purged the forrest will once again return to its normal state. Actualy this side of the area seems almost livible, almost. A few patches of grass are here and there. Looking around a plan can surely be made to help win this battle
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#23038
&02Grassy knoll~
Barely visible between the pine needles of the tree's suround this area, is a small open spot. Thrashing through the branches easily brings one into the hospitable rest spot here. The ground is a coushin of soft grass, and there is even a nice fresh water stream here
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#23039
&07Stone path~
What the hell? Why wasnt this here before?..a smooth well kept stone path seemingly started right in the open but remained secret. It looks to be heading to yet another Japense style house. This one much much smaller than Shiv's
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#23040
&00Iga Ninja Clan house steps~
The stone path ends in front of a large building. All of the windows are dark, kept covered by a thick black cloth. Numerous Bamboo shoots rustle constantly, given most the feeling someone is watching over them. There is a large sign in English suprisingly. It warns all people whom do not belong to the Iga Ninja Clan should leave, Now!
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#23041
&00Inside the clan house~
Its dark inside, very dark. Floodboards creek oh so slightly, hinting that maybe someone else might be here. There is one barely lit ceiling bulb giving light for the entire wide open house. Thats odd..no walls...No windows....one light...Maybe its time to leave. The house is far to dark to even notice the stolen splendors hiden in the shadows.
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#23042
&00Smaller Training hut~
Back behind the main building is a small training hut, judging by the sounds of swords clashing together. Unlike the other building the windows are not closed and many figures drapped in dark pass back and forth.
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#23043
&00Back exit~
The back exit leads to another stone path, this one long and winding. At the end a large ornate house is constructed. The land between here and there is flat and open, which seems very odd for a Ninja camp. No visible places to hide in. But adjusting ones eyes reveals hoards of warriors in heavy armor waiting for someon to try and force entry. 
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#23044
&00Outstretching Shadows~
Reaching the near end of the camp, the shadow cast by the building seems to extend much farther than it should. Almost as if altered by a higher force than nature it self. Even with the shadows enough light is still present to enable the outline of objects to be seen, contrasting with the lighter shade sky.
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#23045
&00Standing before the Lions den~
This is it. The front door is wide open and sounds of fighting echo throughout the house. Large men dash around the house from room to room, searching for an invisible enemy, or at least one they cant seem to find. Holes have been put in the outside wall of the house, and a trails of blood lead in all directions
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#23046
&00Allies in the Struggle~
Two people stand at this edge of the house, the shadows less on this side. What sunlight can reach this desolate area highlights these two fighters. They seem almost perfectly matched, each anticipating the others move and countering. The battle is astounding to watch, the fight is nonstop, with great leaps and spin kicks. Other things remain to be done
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#23047
&00One Step Inside~
Blood stains the ground, the smell of fire and acrid stench of death assualt the senses. The house seems to be no more hospitable than the cleared area its built on. A single scream peirces the air, comming from the end of the hallway. All the walls of the house are in bad condition, and there is a clear view into each room from the doorway
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#23048
&07Glimmer of Hope&00~
Stepping further into the house, heartbeats race as the torrent screams of pure and agony. The walls seem to be completly knocked down and some fighters gather in the distant end of the room, one of them looking badly beaten. One man in particular sets the blood racing his power level is utterly amazing.
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#23049
&00Cautious Approach~
Carefuly walking along the edges of this beat up house, it seems the fighters are only arguing now, one seems to be on the brink of death. One fighter is seperated from the rest, standing to the south. He seems cool and confident..and looks awefuly familiar.
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#23050
&00Watching the inferno~
After careful looking over, there is a ring of burnt floor around one man, and it seems that the very fires of hell reflect in his eyes. He must be the tremendous powerful signal that is disrupting everything around here. And this man seems to only be a few feet away from here. He has not yet turned away from the man in far corner, but speaks to others
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#23051
&00Middle of a War Zone~
The area surrounding this spot is anything but welcoming. It seems thats standing here would be like standing in the middle of a battle field between both sides. But to the west the danger seems much more pending. The lone man has yet to move, not even blinking, his eyes staring directly twowards the second largest power level, almost equal to his.
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#23052
&00Congregation of Evil~
Upon entering the room, all hell seems to break loose. Screams of rage, desperation, and confusion erupt from the group of peoples here. And the battle starts.
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#23053
&07Standing beside Hope~
Stepping into the shadows along with this man reveals his true identity. In fact it is Shiv one of the more powerful beings. Even the footsteps leading into this room do not sway his vission from the man across the room. For the first time anyone can remember, hatred can be seen in this normaly dociles mans face. His fists are balled with rage. 
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You see nothing special.
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You see nothing special.
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