Black Feather, White steel

Campaign Title: Black Feathers, White Steel
System: Naruto 5e
Platform: Roll20 for maps, Discord for voice and RP
Schedule: Weekly sessions on Tuesdays at 6PM MST (First session: 05/06/25)
Players: 4–6 committed roleplayers
Voice Required: Yes
Writing-Heavy Campaign: Expect to read and write extensively between sessions
Tone: Political thriller, military fantasy, psychological drama

Overview
Set in an alternate timeline where Ichigo Kurosaki never became a Soul Reaper, Black Feathers, White Steel drops players into a Soul Society on the edge of unraveling. The Central 46 has been assassinated in a surgical operation, their killers unknown, their motives hidden behind layers of secrecy and loyalty. As new Shinigami rising through the academy, your characters are thrown into a fractured Gotei 13 trying to hold itself together through force, tradition, and lies.

You will not be heroes. You will be soldiers, pawns, investigators, or perhaps revolutionaries—depending on your actions. The world is alive, reactive, and deeply political. Loyalty is not assumed. Truth is a currency. And those who cannot play the game may not survive the coming storm.

What to Expect
➤ A Living Soul Society
Every squad has its own culture, hierarchy, secrets, and goals. Your assignment will shape your experience, from field operations to court intrigue. No two players will share the same path.

➤ High Drama, Tactical Combat, and Intrigue
Expect narrative arcs where emotional consequences matter as much as combat. Characters grow through adversity, betrayal, and painful choice. War brews in the background while internal division consumes the Gotei.

➤ Original Lore & Squad Leadership
All captains and vice-captains are original characters. Squad roles and philosophies have been rebuilt to reflect a darker, more fragmented Seireitei. Each division is detailed, unique, and reactive to player behavior.

➤ Real Consequences
Actions carry weight. Your squad's reputation, your relationships with leadership, and even your survival depend on what you say and do. Permadeath is on the table for reckless choices.

➤ Collaborative Storytelling
Player backgrounds matter. Your backstory will influence how NPCs treat you, what secrets you may uncover, and what political pressures you face. Creative writers and roleplay-heavy players will thrive.

Player Requirements
Mic and quiet environment for weekly voice sessions
Comfort with reading and writing character introspection, squad interactions, and political dialogue
Respect for tone, themes, and player boundaries
Interest in playing morally complex characters in a high-pressure setting
Willingness to engage with lore, secrets, and squad dynamics between sessions