The origins of the Nara clan can be faintly traced back to the Leaf village, hundreds of years ago during the advent of ninjutsu and the discoveries the great Sage had made. With their unique ability to literally control the shadows, the Nara were quickly revered as magi, wise-men and gurus, and were certainly popular among the many cliques within the shinobi world. They were not the biggest clan around by far, but they had quickly made a name for themselves during a series of foreign invasions that ultimately ended well for the Leaf thanks to the Nara's shadow manipulation. Not knowing what to expect from this new breed of secret technique users, those that faced them quickly perished. Soon, they would be legendary.
Their secret lie in the manipulation of shadows. Many of the bloodlines were still unknown within the lands, but something as simple as shadow alteration had managed to evade the sense of many. They'd strike in battle whilst hidden, and express no alliance until the victim's death would ensure such split secrets of the darkest kind. Finally, after around thirty years of mystery, an investigative, collaborative report on the behalf of a joint operation between then allies Mist and Rain would concentrate the Nara sightings into the Fire Country, and finally allow them to properly discover their identities and slowly assimilate their powers. Still, the damage incurred was done well, and the world would never forget the influence of the Nara.
As the years passed, they'd establish themselves peacefully within the shinobi community, though making no efforts as a clan to somehow attempt and appear to dominate over other clans. Due to their relaxed attitudes, they'd hope their latest great battles would be their last, and for almost half a year, it'd be so. By now, the clan's secrets became well known, and the group was not considered a heavy fighting force anymore. Still, strategically placing certain Nara into a few groups always yielded its advantage, and such, would be employed discretely. So far, they had managed to live life under the radar. Unfortunately, fate was not without a sense of irony, forcefully casting them alongside the rest of the world into a never ending chaotic apocalypse consisting of a series of Great Wars.
During the many conflicts and wars, they'd find their numbers greatly dwindled. Half of the survivors would leave their forces at their home, helping everyone they could as much as possible, while the other chose exodus, hoping to reestablish themselves in a less hectic area. Upon the aftermath of the Great Wars, a few have relocated elsewhere, sent as part of a lengthy expedition that would attempt to settle life elsewhere if the main group’s restoration efforts failed. Those in other villages are often treated as regulars, and do not really follow the Konoha branch’s lead too much. Due to this, there no longer would be a defined recognized leader residing within Leaf, and such a tradition has been held to this day.
Similar to their Akimichi brethren, the Nara are very laid back individuals, although they tend to be more lazy and calm. They are characterized as classic lone wolves, preferring the company of few over a gathering of many. Their minds are more prone to art, either through music, the written word, or other forms of artistic exposure. Also, many of the clan members are revered as extremely philosophical and logical, reflecting to others whenever they indulge in favorite pastimes such as chess. Due to this relaxed, lazy attitude, there is no real ‘elite’ structuring within their families. Very rarely to they marry outside the clan or assemble large councils in order to make decisions, allowing the members to instead govern themselves.
Appearance wise, the Nara have no real distinct feature that forces them to stand out, making their secretive ways even more effective. It takes not blood to be a Nara – only skill, a clear mind and a sound soul.
Restrictions
- 1. Nara are a Ninjutsu\Genjutsu primary or Jack of All Trades clan.