༺ Beyond the shrine...
..lies the okami ༻

"A samurai doesn't need a reason to take action. If something needs saving, all you have to do is grab your sword."

Tetsuro Wulf is many things, but at the forefront, he is most known for being a samurai in both heart and soul, a mentor to many students, and a guardian to those he loves deeply. Tetsuro serves as the Ōkami Deity of Balance, focusing on ensuring the safety of spirits, yokai, and mortals in their coexistence. Currently, he runs the bounty and supernatural investigations office known as
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༺ Artwork ༻

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༺ Screenshots ༻

༺ Ōkami Form ༻

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༺ About the Wulf ༻

"Set ablaze your heart, wherever you go."

༺ role: Boss of NightRaid // Ōkami Deity of Balance
༺ alignment: Chaotic Good // Neutral
༺ titles/alias: Descendent of Ōkami // Master of Clan Ryuen // Blue Exorcist // The Riftcloser // Voideraser // Cerulean Auspice of Leadership // Guardian Deity of Wolves // Raiju of the Jade Kingdom // Inari's Executioner
༺ age: Early 40s in appearance (Really over 1,000 years.)
༺ race: Ōkami (wolf yokai) // Kitsune-Blooded
༺ place of birth: ‘Hidden Realm’ - Clan Ryuen Fox Village
༺ namesday: As chosen by his loved ones and companions, the Fourth day of the Second Astral Moon (March 4th).
༺ languages spoken: ( hingan accent ) Common // Hingan/Doman // Partial xaela tongue // Thavnarian // Eorzean and Hingan Sign Language
༺ body structure: 6'7" // Beefy build, leaning into chubby in places, hair especially everywhere.
༺ sexuality: Pansexual with a male lean
༺ relationship status: Married to Scilla Wulf (formerly Nobuyuki)
༺ personality: Friendly, mischievous, stoic, fatherly
༺ current occupations: Martial Artist Trainer // Exorcist // Bounty Boss // Spiritual Counselor & Priest // Venue Owner // Festival Committee member // Faith Ambassador
༺ hobbies & interests: Sparring & Training // Hunting // Divination // Travel // Writing & Journalling

˗ˏˋ Tetsuro's voice claims ´ˎ˗

༺ regular voice
Daisuke Ono

wolven voice ༻
Tomokazu Sugita

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༺Who is the "Mask"༻

"You yourself have to change, or nothing will change you."

The "Mask" is the embodiment of Tetsuro's chaotic nature, which is present when his eyes succumb to a red pigment. A suppressed side of the Kami that has existed since his birth, once known for bloodshed and thirst. The side of him that was once able to take life without consideration or batting an eye. This other half is a clashing nature against his divinity, given the chaotic nature of his father whom he inherited this from. This chaotic nature of his father's blood was sealed off for most of his life; thus, the mask ended up splitting from Tetsuro as a whole with a mind of its own once the seal was worn out temporarily. A more bold, brash, and cold presence that has eventually learned to love those around him, just as he does as a whole. The mask's existence contributes to Tetsuro's nature as a Deity of Balance, living with two clashing natures that have learned to co-exist within one another.

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༺ Inventory ༻

KUSANAGI NO ŌKAMI
Imbued with Tetsuro's very essence, Kusanagi has endured much for several centuries as his primary weapon; the katana. Initially gifted by a clan of Dragon Kings formally used to slay a vicious seabeast, Tetsuro's kusanagi is the heart of his samurai soul. View other weapons.

DIVINE PRAYER BEADS
A set of lapis lazuli prayer beads that he received centuries ago in his village. Beads used when studying mantras, mudras, meditation, and exorcism. They are blessed and encapsulate divine attributes attuned with his spirit, and are primarily worn around his left wrist.

TALISMANS & OFUDA
Tetsuro is constantly equipped with various ofuda as an exorcist, enshrined with his lineage as a deity. Some may grant protection against evil, others may expel evil or purify taint.

TRAVEL GOURD
A lot of the time, Tetsuro carries his gourd on him tied with rope. Usually the gourd carries medicinal water from his realm, or freshly brewed sake to take on his travels or jobs.

GOLDEN KISERU
Tetsuro's kiseru has lived with him throughout the ages. He's particularly fond of smoking from it when stressed, or looking to relax. Often he will smoke floral herbs and travel with it alongside a tin.

WOLF TOTEM TAROT CARDS
Nowadays, Tetsuro likes to bring his reading cards with him to public gatherings. They read as a representation of the wolf totem, and he puts it into translation. So if anyone asked, he's most likely up to it.

BLESSED INCENSE POT
Known from where he carries out most of his divination, the "dragon's breath" indicates the supernatural properities that comes with burning incense within this pot. It aids Tetsuro in specifically stepping into the metaphysical.

PERSONAL JOURNAL
The source of all of Tetsuro's thoughts put into paper, primarily written in Hingan. Often he would write in his journal later at night to get all of his thoughts out before going to sleep.

ENCHANTED GLASSES
Received from an elderly mage long ago, Tetsuro's love for reading made it prominent to his old friend to pass on these glasses. They have a permanent spell which enables the user to read any text at a pace 10x more quicker than average.

STORAGE RING
Gifted by his friend Sejad, the storage ring is the key to holding Tetsuro's vast utility and inventory. Attuned to his aura, this ring is capable of summoning items on a whim. From weapons to ofuda to elemental bombs and so forth.

SHIKIGAMI
AOI [青い] & JOZU [上手]
Tetsuro's twin dragon shikigami born from a contract of his own blood. Both dragons hold the properties of Tetsuro's primarily element; fire. They are able to shapeshift in numerous ways at the will of their master.

SHIKIGAMI
RAI [雷]
Rai is yet another shikigami belonging to Tetsuro, depicting a wolf pup. Rai holds the properties of one of his master's elements; levin. It's said that Rai manifested this child-like nature due to his master's suppressed childhood.

SERVANTS OF OKAMI
With his ascension came the attention of spirit wolves, acting as Tetsuro's servants and guides. It's said that each reflect bits and pieces of his lineage, thus is he able to call upon them in combat.

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༺ Hooks & Rumors ༻

༺ ŌKAMI DEITY OF BALANCE : tetsuro has taken on the mantle of his ancestor deity 'roku'. his job involves tending to the spiritual balance between the co-existence of mortals, spirits, and yokai. his responsibility also involves being a spiritual guide and aid to everyone around him. he holds a lot of knowledge involving the kami. he is also capable of various priestly duties, such as; purification, warding, blessings, weddings, etc. All it takes may be a visit to the shrine!༺ BEACON TO YOKAI: It's easy for almost all yokai to recognize that Tetsuro's presence is intense, let alone unmissed. Even if they can't pinpoint what exactly he is, he gives off a blinding beacon of holy spiritual energy that tends to attract curious yokai, especially to where he resides at Nightraid Headquarters.

༺ SELF-MADE SAMURAI: With any given chance, Tetsuro certainly is one to love the ways of the samurai and the sword. He's often in Kugane in his free time, and would be more than willing to cross swords with another samurai. He names his sword style as 'Seinaru Hinokokyu', translating to 'holy fire breathing'.༺ DOJO MASTER: nightraid hq happens to hold an indoor dojo where training often takes place, though it does not take too much to convince the master to teach or offer a few lessons / sparring sessions for outsiders in self defense or martial arts, such as; kenjutsu, soujutsu (spear), the nodachi, assassination, etc.
"Win or Lose, every spar is a valueable lesson to be had."

༺ BOUNTY BOSS: running a bounty office comes with plenty of opportunity. tetsuro oves to network with individuals seeking work such as bounties, hunts, and odd jobs. he always has a business card on hand that would lead one to nightraid's bounty call where one can sign up for a bounty and make extra coin.

༺ BLUE EXORCIST: tetsuro is often tasked with ridding of what is known to the hidden realm as 'impurities', that being more malicious and plaguing yokai usually preying on weaker yokai, or mortals. If there's an impurity uprising, he must immediately see to it. he's been called by establishments to set up wards and rid of dangerous or darker entities.

༺ ENTERTAINER: a lot of time also goes into the entertainment side when it comes to tetsuro. he's hosted multiple events, such as; host clubs, karaoke night, rave events, and more. he is also known for playing the shamisen quite well, and some bamboo flute traditionally. sometimes he may show up to perform at certain venues, so if he's wanted he'll take the chance. or it's easy to recognize him from public events!

༺ SOCIAL BUTTERFLY: Given his jovial and friendly nature, if all else fails, he's very easy to approach to just start a conversation with. One would find Tetsuro most present in Hingashi / Othard, though he does tend to travel a lot so it's not difficult to catch him outside of the region. Posters of his face from a hingan band known as 'Y☆KAI' is all ove Kugane.

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༺ OOC Contact ༻

Hello! thank you for taking the time to go through tetsuro's carrd! He is my most active character, so getting roleplay out of him is more likely. I currently run several roleplay communities, but I'm always open to making time for pre-planned roleplay.**Note: I understand not everyone would be comfortable or open to roleplaying with a lesser-known 'deity' or auspices. This literally only comes up in heavier or more appropriate settings (i.e. yokai/supernatural communities, heavy storylines, etc.) ICly he is also heavily handicapped as to not seem overpowered, that is something I'm uncomfortable with. Tetsuro's extremely humble, patient, and not the type to impose. Don't be intimidated by the slew of experience or presence he has ICly, I'm here to forge mutually fulfilling bonds with all kinds of folks!TIMEZONE: Pacific Standard (US)
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WRITING: Length matches the person I'm roleplaying with.
LOOKING FOR : Contacts, connections, possibly long-term friends.
NOT LOOKING FOR : Romance, ERP, overly dark or angsty RPOnly those 21+ approach please. All IC things must be seperate from OOC.
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༺The Wulf's Beginning༻

༺ Hingan Proverb ༻
༺ 虎穴に入らずんば虎子を得ず༻
"if you do not enter the tiger's cave, you will not catch its cub." meaning: nothing ventured, nothing gained.

༺ Origins ༻
Deep within the land of the yokai, a realm unseen by mortal eyes, existed many clans, sects, and regions... as though it were a mirror of the Far East, yet inhabited by the supernatural beings spoken of only through folklore. Among the most well-known of these was the clan Tetsuro was born into: a village of kitsune now known as Clan Ryuen. It was there that Tetsuro was destined to become Inari’s Ninth Servant.Even as a child, there were signs that something about him was... different. He was larger than the other kitsune children, broader in build, and seemed to grow faster than most in the village. Few thought much of it beyond strange fortune or a strong constitution. Least of all Tetsuro himself, who had no knowledge of the wolven blood sleeping quietly within him.He grew up beneath the cold, overly strict eye of his father and the warm, loving embrace of his mother. His days were spent at temple school, enduring long hours of sacred study: memorizing thousands of mantras, purification rites, exorcisms, and other spiritual disciplines. Ryuen was known for aiding in the taming of overly aggressive yokai and cleansing darker, impure spirits. Yet under his father’s harsh guidance, Tetsuro grew rebellious. His attention drifted from rigid spiritual expectation toward something more combative.That passion was born in a small library near the village. Day by day, Tetsuro spent hours studying scrolls that detailed many forms of martial arts, their illustrated techniques stirring something fierce within the boy’s heart. Of all those paths, one stood above the rest: kenjutsu.The bookkeep of that little library was a yokai Tetsuro could never quite place, though he never questioned it. What he did not know was that this quiet figure was in truth Roku: a Wolf Kami, and Tetsuro’s own wolven ancestor six generations removed, disguised as a simple man and keeping his distance. As Tetsuro became more consumed by martial discipline, his father discovered his distraction and, seeing it as shameful, banished him from the village, naming him a disgrace to his line. His mother, then pregnant with his younger brother Kenta, could do little but weep beneath her husband’s unyielding wrath.

༺ A New Beginning ༻With his banishment, Tetsuro departed for the place where his passion had first truly taken root: the Mundane Realm, where mortals lived and thrived. At first, the years were cold and lonely, and many moments were lost to the influence of the Mask. Yet Roku watched over his descendant from afar, and the fire he had unknowingly helped kindle in Tetsuro never faded. Through the hands of that same “bookkeep,” Tetsuro came into possession of his first sword and began following the teachings of the old scrolls in earnest.He traveled from dojo to dojo, seeking strong swordsmen across the land, learning through every spar and every near-death lesson. In time, his discipline expanded beyond the blade into many forms of Hingan weaponry and martial arts, and as decades turned to centuries, Tetsuro became both mercenary and exorcist. He fought in countless battles, outlived many companions, and carried the weight of loss time and time again.Eventually, after joining forces with a close group of four, the thought of building something lasting took root. From that desire came NightRaid. Within its ranks, Tetsuro taught his companions of yokai, spiritual threats, and combative discipline, while their humble office fronted as a supernatural investigations service. Day after day, they handled incidents steeped in the unnatural. Through the bonds he forged with comrades, dear friends, and the four sons he would come to adopt as his own, Tetsuro’s love for mortals deepened into something unshakable. They became his found family.༺ A War of Worlds ༻NightRaid continued to grow until, many years later, a terrible fate fell upon Tetsuro’s people. By then, Roku had slowly made himself known through a series of small encounters, despite such involvement being forbidden by the laws of the Kami realm. He warned Tetsuro that he could no longer run from his role as Inari’s Servant, for he and eight others — including his younger brother — were in grave danger. Together, they would need to recover the nine Hoshi no Tama belonging to the servants of Inari Okami in order to preserve the safety of the realm.For Tetsuro’s father had begun a reign of terror, forcing a veil through Yomi and into the mortal world.What followed was a long and bitter struggle. With the aid of NightRaid, the strength of those who stood beside him, the sacrifices and deaths of former Raiders, and the scars carried by all who survived his father’s cruelty, Tetsuro finally broke free of that wrath. Though some time after his banishment, his father’s violence did not cease — it only shifted toward the ones left behind. His younger brother suffered beneath that same abuse, and their mother was driven to an early grave beneath its weight. His father then tormented his found family, threatened his younger brother, and sought to destabilize the balance between worlds, all while taking advantage of the Mask as a weapon and weakness alike. He took, and took, and took, until there was little left untouched by his damage.And in the end, it was Tetsuro himself who chose to execute him.Yet victory did not come without cost. The cruelest consequence of Roku’s desperate involvement in aiding his descendants was his own fall. For breaking divine law, he was stripped of his seat as Kami, and his existence withered before Tetsuro’s eyes.It was through Roku’s final act and departure that the truth buried in Tetsuro’s blood finally awakened.Read full stories of the Servant of Nine here.The wolven half of his lineage, long dormant and unknown to him, stirred fully to life. In the aftermath, the nature spirit Ichiki appeared and offered Tetsuro ascension into kamihood. He was hesitant to accept such a burden at first, uncertain of what it would mean to become something greater than he had ever known himself to be. But in time, he accepted it for one reason above all else: if such power meant he could better aid his people, then he would bear it.Through Ichiki’s blessing, Tetsuro ascended and took on the mantle of Okami, becoming a deity of Spiritual Balance. Even then, he did not wield that power freely. Instead, he sealed and suppressed half of it within his katana, carrying it not as a symbol of pride, but as a burden, a safeguard, and a vow.Thus, Tetsuro’s role in both realms did not end with survival. It only began anew.

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༺Character Bonds༻

♡ Lover
♥ Family
✦ Close Friends
☆ Friends

♡ Scilla Wulf (Wife)
Once a quiet student in his dojo, the elusive Scilla slowly became Tetsuro’s anchor in his darkest times. What began as shared naps and quiet companionship blossomed into a deep love rooted in healing, magic, and mutual growth. Scilla makes Tetsuro feel safe, alive, and whole like flowers blooming after a long winter. Now deeply bonded, they regard each other as their "eternal flower and flame". Together, they continue to grow.

❤ Kenta Wulf (Little Brother)
Tetsuro met Kenta only once before tragedy struck, watching his baby brother die at their father’s hand is a memory that still haunts him. Years later, fate granted a second chance: Tetsuro recovered Kenta’s Hoshi no Tama and restored him to life. Now, Tetsuro devotes himself to teaching Kenta love, peace, and the wonders of the Apparent Realm, guiding him as both brother and mentor as Kenta learns the bow.. Tetsuro’s first weapon.

❤ M'yhe "Youta" Aylahi (Son)
Tetsuro first met the Seer through bounties, soon seeking his insight during a time of spiritual upheaval. Struggling with the truth of his father’s sins, Tetsuro turned to Youta’s divination and was pushed, stubbornly, toward facing the truth. Tetsuro named him Youta, “child of sunlight” for his bright personality. Their bond is a mix of wit, wisdom, and buried pasts, with The Mask calling him “Little Sheep” in secret for a past that once entangled their fates so closely together.

❤ Ninka'ir "Haruko" Aylahi (Son)
Kind, warm, and gifted with the bow, Ninka reminded Tetsuro of someone he once mentored long ago, enough to take him in as a son. He nicknamed him Haruko, “Spring Child,” for his gentle yet strong connection to nature and floral aura. Beyond training, Ninka ultimately shared a strong bond with Kenta’s spirit, trusted wholly by Tetsuro to guide and protect his younger brother, both in the art of archery and life. For that, he can never forget the acts of courage and aid.

❤ L'amp "Hikaru" Tia (Son)
Found wounded during a NightRaid patrol, Tetsuro rushed to save L’amp from an Oni attack, his instinct was to protect the boy and his book at all costs. What began as a rescue became something deeper; Tetsuro brought him home, trained him, and soon came to trust him as family. Through shared battles and spiritual ties, their bond grew, and now, being called Tou-san feels natural.

❤ Salem "Satoru" Tia (Son)
Their first meeting was rocky, but a dance-off and deeper conversations revealed Salem’s strength and sincerity. Tetsuro came to trust him—especially with protecting one of NightRaid’s youngest. Though not as close as others, Salem proved his worth when he helped save Tetsuro’s spirit from collapse, a moment that solidified their quiet bond and mutual respect.

✦ Ryo Setsu (Best Friend)
Childhood companions once separated by exile, Ryosetsu supported Tetsuro’s early passion for the sword. Though centuries passed, their bond endured, and now they’ve reunited, stronger, wiser, and co-running Third Eye Izakaya together. In Ryosetsu, Tetsuro finds both forgiveness and a gentle ear who has come to understand the beauty of the mortal realm.

♥ Ranmaru Ji (Bro-in-law)
Though often clashing, Tetsuro and Ranmaru share more than they admit; violent pasts, shinobi training, and buried rage. Despite their friction, Tetsuro sees him as vital to their cause, especially after facing the Mask together. Their bond is solid, built on mutual survival and understanding. Now, Tetsuro considers him a brother. Ranmaru’s Crimson Ji Forge now stands as a trusted ally within the NightRaid Network.

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