Editing User:Bill/Shinobi (section)

==Setting==
Shinobi is set in a unique world that blends elements of feudal Japan with modern technology, magic, and supernatural powers. The stories take place in the five great nations and the smaller countries that border them. These nations are ruled by diamyos and defended by superhuman ninjas trained in hidden villages. In essence, these stories are about super heroes that battle super villains in defense of their countries and comrades.
===Technology===
The author of the series made some very specific decisions regarding the technology that would be presented. For example; there are no firearms. While there have been characters that use projectile weapons similar to guns, there is no such thing as a pistol or rifle. Paved roads are uncommon and motorized vehicles have never appeared in the series. Computers do exist, but they play a much smaller role in society than in the real world. Short range radios have appeared in the series but they seem to be uncommon. All long-range communication appears to be performed via trained birds. Characters designed for the proposed game may wander around in outfits made of synthetic fibers with Velcro fasteners, but they won't have cell phones or any form of personal transportation.
===Magic===
Ninjutsu, discussed below, is the most common form of magic in the series. In addition, magical devices and weapons can be created to accomplish various tasks. Other forms of magic may be possible, but have not appeared in canon. For the proposed game I would prefer to keep all magic in terms of ninjutsu.
===The Supernatural===
The titular character has a demon bound into his stomach and a wide variety of alien-looking characters have appeared throughout the series. The supernatural is so commonplace in the source material that is elicits no comment. That said very few ghosts, spirits, or monsters appear apart from the tailed beasts. Dabbling in unexplored areas of the supernatural for character ideas is actually encouraged. Since I want to avoid disrupting the canon any more than necessary, tailed beasts and jinchuriki are pretty much off limits though.