Samurai-Era Warring Factions Roleplay-Heavy Campaign

About the adventure

Hi I'm Paul, I'll be your Game Master as you navigate the land of Shimigawa. Please feel free to PM me with any and all questions you have regarding this game. I prefer a player-first style to GMing and definitely support the rule-of-cool whenever possible - a sty;e which I think it perfect for Daggerheart. If you love worldbuilding, complex NPCs, feeling heroic, and having your decisions matter, I think we'll be a perfect match. The Shimigawa setting is loosely based concepts from Feudal Japan, China, and Korea, as well as sensational, fictional sources (mainly anime) such as: Ruroni Kenshin, Kung Fu Hustle, Naruto, Ninja Scroll, Samurai Champloo, Avatar (Last Airbender/Korra), Samurai Shodown, Alchemy of Souls, and Blue Eye Samurai. The campaign starts as the country of Shimigawa (read: Fantasy Japan) is on the cusp of a civil war, in an age when firearms are being introduced and swordsmanship is slowly becoming less effective. The country is torn between the concepts of Tradition vs Modernization, Honour vs Efficacy, Individualism vs Collectivism, and Feudalism vs Democracy. The actions of the Players' Characters will be instrumental in tipping the balance between the 5 Factions warring for control of Shimigawa, and change the fate of the world. Or not. You (as a group) can decide to focus on the smaller side of life and deal with the day-to-day issues faced by the common folk as a result of the war. Backstory: Shimigawa has been experiencing peace for the past 50 years after almost two centuries of civil war. The previous Shogun, who united the nation under one banner died in his sleep months ago. Since then his son, has assumed the role, but the Emperor has refused to perform his sacred duty to confirm him as the new Shogun. There are many rumors and debates about why this is, but whatever the reason, it is clear that the differences in opinion between the various factions in Shimigawa are about to plunge the country to a civil war once again. Regardless of who wins in the end, it is certain that the common folk will be the ones to suffer in the interim. Each faction in Shimigawa has its own motivation and ideology. Your characters can agree or disagree with any of the stances taken by these factions - or even outright be a member of one. However, it is CRUCIAL that no matter the differences in opinion between the characters, the entire group must work together. The PLAYERS will have to find a way to communicate amongst themselves and negotiate any tricky or difficult situations that might arise from the CHARACTERS' opinions.