Sumi- Living Art

[Wolfy]

The history of the Sumi Clan is based on the ancient Chinese Folk Tale of Ma Liang and the Magic Paintbrush. It was a story about a poor but talented painter- called Ma Liang – who received the gift of a magic paintbrush. This paintbrush had the ability to bring life to anything that was painted with it. The young boy used it to help his fellow villagers survive under the tyrannical rule of a greedy Emperor.

Over the centuries the story had become greatly exaggerated, and the family name evolved from Liang to Sumi. Some elements of the story are true, however, in that the Sumi Clan is a clan of artists with the ability to bring their art to life. Because of this, they have been negatively seen as a clan of mystics or sorcerers and are sometimes outcast by other villagers because of their mysterious techniques.

Members of the Sumi Clan often are seen wearing kimonos for their comfort. They all have pale skin, as their skin truly doesn't tan well, for their skin is very fair. They all have dark hair, unless dyed another color, and generally have dark colored eyes. Members of the Sumi Clan generally stand between 5' 1" to 5' 6" for females and 5' 9" to 6' 1" for males. Generally fairly tall, these individuals then focus on making their appearance less frightening so as to maintain patronage.

The clan is not run predominately by either male or female. Indeed, there is no true clan hierarchy, for everyone simply lives their own quiet lives. To the Sumi Clan, art is an expression of freedom, and the ability to live ones' life as they will it is paramount to their beliefs. There is a deep bond of trust that goes through the bloodline of the Sumi Clan, as well as to those who join the Sumi Clan, that no action shall ever be taken by one member of the Clan to another member of the Clan that would ever remove the sanctity of freedom, either in life or expression.

The Sumi Clan, as a whole, has no true goal beyond the creation of the best art that they are capable of. The interpretation of that art is completely up to the user, so long as it does not infringe upon the ideas of freedom that the Clan holds so dear. If a Clan member is caught infringing upon these rights, they are considered to be outcasts from the Clan, and will have every active Sumi member hunting them down.

Restrictions

[/b][/font] The Sumi clan is a Ninjutsu Class or Jack of All Trades clan.[/ul][/font][/div]

[Wolfy]

Shodō Set
Rank: C
Type: Equipment Set / Primary Weaponry
Cost: 3,000 ryo.

[/b] A special case used exclusively by the Sumi clan, this set of calligraphy items is tucked into a durable and portable box. When purchased, this set comes with a blank painting scroll, a standard paintbrush, and a small ink bottle.
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Painting Scroll
Rank: C
Type: Secondary
Cost: 1,000 ryo.

[/b] 1 per pack.
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Paintbrush
Rank: C
Type: Secondary
Cost: 1,000 ryo
Special: 2 per pack

[/b] 2 per pack.
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Ink Bottle
Rank: D, C, B
Type: Secondary
Cost: 1,000 ryo | 2,000 ryo | 3,000 ryo.

[/b] 1 per pack, regardless of rank.[/ul][/font][/div]

[Wolfy]

MASTERY

[/b][/u]: The Li can member has mastered the art of painting, allowing them to paint perfectly regardless of where they are (upside down, side ways, or even with their eyes closed) or while in motion. They are also capable of drawing ambidextrously.


-Tier 2 Mastery - Inspired Mass Production: This technique DOUBLES the number of creatures possible from the Chōjū Giga (Super Beast Imitating Drawing).


-Tier 3 Mastery - Forbidden Sealing Technique: This mastery gives the user access to the most powerful technique in their arsenal, Fūinjutsu: Koshi Tandan (Sealing Technique: Tiger Vision Staring Bullet).
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Sumi Shourei no Jutsu (Ink Message Technique)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: Low

Sumi Shimi no Jutsu (ink Staining Technique)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 1
Chakra Consumption: Low

[/b] This ink remains in play for the duration of the thread. Furthermore, this requires a full bottle of ink to accomplish.
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Sumi Bunshin no Jutsu (Ink Clone Technique)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 3
Chakra Consumption: Mid per clone

[/b] This clone must stay within twenty meters of the user. Despite its extended range, these clones must be created within three meters of the user.
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Sumi Gasumi no Jutsu (Ink Haze Technique)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 3
Chakra Consumption: Mid

Sumi Nagashi no Jutsu (Ink Flush Techique)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 3
Chakra Consumption: Low

Choujuu Giga (Super Beast Imitation Drawing)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 4
Chakra Consumption: Mid

[/b] The user may create up to twenty small creations (such as mice, sparrows, fish); or fifteen small creatures (hawk, hare, etc); or ten medium creatures (lions, wolves, horses, etc); or five large creations (elephant or larger); or two giant, enormous creatures up to ten meters tall and five meters wide per cast.

The user cannot draw and summon another creature until all the creatures of their previous cast have been destroyed. These creations can travel a maximum distance of sixty meters from their creator.
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Sumi Tsuba no Jutsu (Ink Spit Technique)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 4
Chakra Consumption: x2 Mid

Henkou Chikei no Jutsu (Altering Terrain Technique)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 6
Chakra Consumption: x2 High

Fuuinjutsu: Koshi Tandan (Sealing Technique: Tiger Vision Staring Bullet)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary
Handseals: 6
Chakra Consumption: x2 High

[/b] This technique can only be used on larger, s-ranked scrolls. The user does not need the "Fuuinjutsu skill" in order to use this technique.[/ul][/font][/div]