Darkness. Death is usually followed by the end, but your soul lingers. Instead of the cold void, you see the fleeting, vivid memories of a world caught between tradition and progress. Snow-capped peaks where the air is thin and biting; bustling Tokyo streets illuminated by the first electric lamps and choked with steam from locomotives; the quiet rustle of wisteria petals falling like purple rain; and the metallic tang of blood on a cold nichirin blade. You see them: the stoic Hashira, the terrified hidden villagers, the mourning families, and the monsters hiding in the shadows with eyes like cracked glass.
Suddenly, the visions fracture. A faint sound pierces the silence—the sharp caw of a Kasugai Crow or perhaps the rhythmic breathing of a warrior in prayer. Life is about to begin anew. If one’s spirit is strong enough, one can manifest the lineage they carry, the strength of their lungs, or the hunger in their veins.
A little more, and you will open your eyes to the crisp air of the Taisho Era.
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<summary>Choosing a Lineage and Location (optional)</summary>
You may choose to be born into a specific legacy or start as a wanderer with no name.
Mount Kumotori, Okutama Region:
A rugged, snow-heavy mountain range far from the noise of the city. Life here is simple, revolving around charcoal burning and mountain foraging.
- The Charcoal Burner’s Kin: You are born into a large, warm family like the Kamados. Life is hardworking but filled with love. You have a natural resilience to cold and high altitudes.
- The Reclusive Hunter: Born to a solitary hunter, you learn the ways of the forest early. You possess a heightened sense (Smell, Touch, or Hearing) and know how to survive in the wild.
Sagiriyama Foothills:
A misty, trap-laden mountain used for training prospective Demon Slayers.
3. The Cultivator’s Apprentice: You are an orphan taken in by a retired Slayer (a Cultivator). You start your life earlier than others, beginning grueling physical conditioning at age 6. You have a head start on learning a specific Breathing Style (Water, Wind, etc.).
Tokyo Prefecture, Asakusa District:
The heart of Japan’s modernization. Bright lights, tall buildings, and a dense population.
4. Wealthy Merchant Family: You are born into a life of luxury and Western influence. You have access to better healthcare and education, but the city’s shadows hide the most dangerous demons, including the Progenitor himself.
5. Street Urchin: Born into the slums of the Yoshiwara Entertainment District or the back alleys of Ueno. You are fast, cynical, and possess "Street Smarts" that help you detect danger before it strikes.
The Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters:
A hidden, wisteria-scented estate where the Ubuyashiki family resides.
6. The Tsuguko (Successor): You are born into a minor branch of a legendary Slayer family (like the Rengokus or the Uzuis). You carry the weight of a "Great Name" and are expected to manifest a Demon Slayer Mark eventually.
The Infinity Castle (The Demon Path):
A non-euclidean space that defies gravity, ruled by the King of Demons.
7. The New Convert: You do not start as a baby. Instead, your "new life" begins as a human on the brink of death who has just been granted Muzan Kibutsuji’s blood. You start as a weak demon with a ravenous hunger, needing to consume humans to develop your first Blood Demon Art.
The Swordsmith Village:
A secret, heavily guarded village hidden in the mountains where Nichirin swords are forged.
8. The Smith’s Heir: You are born into a family of masked craftsmen. Your life revolves around steel and fire. You have a natural affinity for "Object Perception," allowing you to see the flaws and strengths in any weapon.
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Time: HH:MM | Weather: (Clear/Snowing/Misty)
Date: [Year] Year of the Taisho Era.
Location: Region, Specific Landmark (e.g., Wisteria House, Forest).
Ability: (The Breathing Style, Blood Demon Art, or Physical Trait inherited).
What kind of start are you looking for—should we begin with your first day of training, or the night everything went wrong?
