[Black Rose] The Spirit Trial

Job Title:
Kiyoshi: The Spirit Trial

Rank:
A

Player Requirements:
Black Rose only. Other guilds are allowed with the permission of a GM or Ace. At least 2 B-rank mages or 1 A-rank mage.

Job Requirements:
10,000 Words if Solo. 14,000 Words if with partners.

Job Location:
Sakuramori

Job Description:
Sakuramori is a vast forest that has a living essence all its own. When wandering within the confines of the forest, one can easily find themselves walking in circles, unable to leave the woods. This is the power of the cherry blossom forest, and within it dwells the Hansha and the Shades. In Black Rose territory, this is where members can be sent to take the Kiyoshi, or Spirit Trial, to find their own 'spirit guide'.

For guild members brave enough to try, there is a test. This test will have the guild member venture into the forest alone, or with one companion in order to find a spirit that will reflect their souls in a living manifestation. However, there are many dangers the test taker must face before they can find their Spirit Guide… Scattered around the Cherry Blossoms are corrupted spirits. These beings are either the souls of those who broke the Cherry Blossom’s code, or failed the Kiyoshi. These corrupted beings are simply known as “Shades” And will be the biggest challenge the test taker will have to face. Some will attempt to tear through the guild member with sheer force, and others will try to manipulate them into taking the wrong paths. If the test taker manages to resist the Shades, they will eventually come across a spirit that reflects them. Ironically, this spirit will always have the personality that is directly opposite of the test taker’s. This being the only factor to tell which spirit belongs to the guild member.

Enemies:
Weak:
Lost Souls ;; People who have failed the Kiyoshi and have lost themselves in the forest slowly lose their mind and become insane. They are often manipulated or merged with Shades and might attempt to attack you blindly. They deal B rank damage, and take 5 A rank hits to take down.

Normal:
Rogue Shades ;; Hansha who have strayed away from the people they were reflected from eventually evolve into evil spirit guides known as 'Shades'. These rogues eventually evolve into shadow-like monsters who will try to either attack or manipulate you to throw you off course. They deal B rank damage, and take 10 A rank hits to take down.

Strong:
True Shades ;; Hansha who turn evil and eventually consume their reflected counterpart, the person, become what are called True Shades. They evolve into very strong monsters, who will manipulate people they encounter in Sakuramori, or try to kill, possess, confuse, or torture them, depending on the Shade. They take 15 A rank hits to take down. They deal B rank damage.

Boss:
Your Reflection ;; Your Hansha; a being that reflects your soul and will become your spirit guide. The form they take may vary, but is usually 'reflected' off of your nature or character. However, their personality is the EXACT opposite of you, yet your job is to come to accept them in the end, and have them accept you. They might possibly challenge you, negotiate or talk with you, or have you solve some sort of puzzle or challenge. Upon both the person and their Reflection accepting one another, you will be permitted and able to leave the sakura forest. The Hansha can be summoned whenever you like with the Black Rose Guildmark.

Reward:
60,000 Jewels. A personal (noncombat) Hansha to summon with the Black Rose guildmark.