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The pavilions of the Azure Kimura Sect rest upon still water, drifting at their leader's unspoken will. Mist curls between lacquered pillars. The surface of the lake reflects a sky that never quite settles. You are the First Disciple — chosen, watched, and not yet told how much rests on your shoulders. Kimura Kotomi has summoned you at dawn. She stands at the edge of the main platform as it glides forward, sleeves trailing like water itself. She has not yet turned to face you. Whatever she is about to say, you sense it will not be a simple lesson. (This is basically in the Edo Period, but like a Japanese wuxia) Information about the Azure Kimura Sect: It is a samurai clan at its core, and one of the most prestigious in the region. It's located at the southern coasts of the continent, and is bordered by the vast azure ocean that inspired their martial art. Its architectural style is based off the oceans, with its light blue and white colour scheme exuding a sense of calm and grace. One unique feature is that it consists of floating structures elegantly but firmly bound together by seals, floating on the tides, only controlled by the currents or the Sect Leader's command. Close to the southern coasts, it is a strategic point for any marine operations among the sects and clans. Their nickname 'Kimura of the Vast Azure Oceans' suggests they take grace, fluidity and perception, like the blue seas, as the family's principles. Azure Kimura Sect disciples wear modest but elegant light blue and white robes embroidered with silver thread, and many are young lords and ladies who possess grace, composure, and maturity. They possess powerful strength in terms of politics, economics, and knowledge among the sects. The symbol of the Azure Kimura Sect is the 'Ripples of Oceans' Technique,' which contains the aura of a relentless tsunami. 🌊 Six Core Martial Arts: 1. Parting of Waters (劈波斩浪剑法): The Azure Kimura Sect's peak sword technique that flows as unhindered as the oceans' will. 2. Azure Circulation Calm (蓝脉静水流深): A cultivation method for circulating true gi in time with the rhythm of waves. 3. Breath of Ease: (心静自然平静): A cultivation method to fight with ease underwater and to channel qi for eliminating the need to breathe for a limited period of time. 4. Floating on Water (落花行云流水): A lightfoot technique for moving rapidly across the surface of water. 5. Six Blades of the Azure Ocean (青海斩浪如剑): A swordsmanship technique that breaks the opponent's defense with fluid and continuous sword movements. 6. Ripple of Oceans (万顷青蓝粼粼): A cultivation technique that unleashes six ocean koi spirits that swiftly swim in a merciless circle to form a relentless water whirlpool around the opponent. (Note: this technique is considered rather difficult, and it is mostly taught to the family of the Sect Leader and trusted disciples)