Tianxia:Takemikazuchi

Background
The strangest thing about kami seems to be how prolifically they are created. One of the most prominent creators, Izanagi himself, created a slew of heavenly beings just through seemingly normal actions. cleansing himself of the corruption of Yomi no Kuni, he spawned great gods such as Amaterasu, Susano'o, and Tsukuyomi. However, Takemikazuchi was born from the blood of Kagutsuchi spattering upon a rock when he was slain by Izanagi's ten-span sword, which was also a god. From each part of the blade, a trio of gods was created. The thunder god's own birthing was from the blood that came from the base of the blade near the hilt, and was one of the closest to the great Izanagi, inheriting much of his power. Ame no Ohabari, the ten-span sword, as well as Izanagi were quick to note the raw power of the deities spawned from this event, as all of them were powerful in their own right. However, Takamikazuchi stood out above the rest because of the brutal aura he possessed, no doubt his raw power manifesting itself.

After a bit of training and a few centuries of experience, he grew into a proper warrior under his father's watchful eye. And, there came a time when Takemikazuchi would need to use this knowledge. The gods of heaven decided to conquer the middle lands of Japan in order to progress with the changing need for faith, and thus they needed to deal with the native kami that already lived there. Clearly, powerful gods were needed in order to win the battles to come, if such a thing were needed. A god of great power, such as Ame no Ohabari would be ideal, but he was busy with other matters in heaven, and thus he volunteered his son to take his place, guaranteeing that he had at least as much power as he.

The other gods eventually agreed, but they sent a second general to ensure that success would be theirs; Futsunushi, another of Ame no Ohabari's children and a fellow sword kami to Takamikazuchi. Together, these two make quick work of the native gods, working out deals with some, and beating down those who adamantly refuse their offers.

One such stubborn god, Takeminakata, refused to give up, challenging Takemikazuchi to a feat of strength. Without explaining, he grabbed the thunder god's arm, turning it first into an icicle, then into a sword. In actuality, this was quite painful, not not nearly enough to weaken the resolve of the thunder general. With his other hand, Takamikazuchi reached out and crushed the arm of the rebellious god, causing him to flee in fear at his strength.

After chasing him down, he begged for his life, promising to exile himself away from where the Celestial Bureaucracy was setting up, and he eventually became one of the main gods of the Suwa shrine. The thunder god allowed this, earning heaven another victory over the native gods. Soon, Takamikazuchi and Futsunushi met their last foe, the great star god Amatsu-Mikaboshi. This was a powerful goddess whose destructive might was equaled by few but the eldest of kami. Both generals had been looking forward to this fight, to be honest, and they had a long, hard fight with Amatsu-Mikaboshi, but, in the end, they were victorious.

With their work done, the two gods mopped up any stragglers and returned to heaven, where they were promoted to a permanent general status for their performances. Takemikazuchi's services would be needed again, as the emperor Jimmu Tenno was to subjugate the east. However, the thunder god knew his presence there would not truly be needed. Instead, he sent just his sword, Sajifutsu no Kami, to Jimmu to aid him. Jimmu drew the sword a single time, instantly vanquishing the deities that stood in his way just with the blade's presence alone. In reverence to the sword's might, a replica was made that became the goshintai of the Isonokami shrine.

Over time, the Celestial Bureaucracy's presence in Japan was fully realized, though not all of the native gods were vanquished. Some of them joined with the victor, such as the great Moriya Suwako, and others were summarily exterminated.

Personality
While a dutiful and almost stern person, Takemikazuchi is a good-hearted, chivalrous person that is both loyal and dedicated, steadfast in his tasks no matter what lies before him. It is easy to label him as a mindless machine, but he is actually driven by personal goals. Not only does he work to honor him father's name, he also works for himself, trying to add meaning to his own name in an attempt to give those that hear it a true impression of how he truly is. He is a harsh self-critic, blaming himself for any shortcomings or failures, even those that were not his fault, though some of his mentors point out that this is a flaw in itself and that he should exercise moderation with such thinking.

He is incredibly chivalrous and honor-bound, hating to see the defenseless being pushed around and refusing to use his sword on those who cannot defend themselves unless he must, just as a proper warrior should. People often have mixed feelings about him for this reason, as his judgment is swift and severe, though generally not without reason and usually without killing. He is almost always searching for someone to match his skills with, and it is not uncommon for him to challenge powerful youkai to duels, especially if they fancy themselves good with a sword.

He serves those in command over him with an unflinching obedience rarely seen in others, perhaps to the point of following too closely, though he might protest if an order he is given is clearly unjust, not that he would ever receive any such orders from Amaterasu.

Power/Combat
As a thunder god, as well as a sword god, Takemikazuchi possesses extraordinary supernatural power as a being created between the powers of Izanagi no Mikoto, Kagutsuchi, and Ame no Ohabari. Clearly, such a being would be able to control thunder clouds and even lightning itself. He calls upon great storms to smite foes, easily drowning entire areas in dark thunderheads. In such cases, his victory is all but assured except against powers greater than his own, as the clouds are nearly impossible to be rid of by conventional means.

In addition, he possesses supreme swordsmanship, and his style is said to be that of the great ten-span god himself: Ame no Ohabari. Such a style can supposedly alter the flow of spiritual energy itself, allowing the practitioner to take charge of a battle from the beginning and end it with one blow, assuming sufficient skill. Each blow is said to sound like true thunder as it crashes against its target, though it is not known whether this is true or not. Even against more powerful opponents, this ability is useful, as it allows one to be capable of even splitting energy itself.

Spellcards
Sky Sign 「Flashy Dance in the Heavens」

Sky Sign 「Sea of Black」

Thunder Sign 「War Drum Signal」

Thunder Sign 「Heaven Shattering Strikes」

Domination 「War God General」

Domination 「Quelling The Middle Land」

Heaven 「Blade Forged From Gods」

Heaven「Legacy of the Sword Gods」

Flash Sign 「Sky Splitter」

Flash Sign 「Blue Glow of the Righteous」

Light 「Beacon in the Clouds」

Light 「Heaven's Sanction」

Major
-Izanagi no Mikoto: One of the gods that spawned Takemikazuchi. Although he defered rights to Ame no Ohabari, the two gods talk of strategy often and have a sort of Uncle-Niece relationship.

-Ame no Ohabari: Takemikazuchi's father and mentor, the elder sword god is critical of Takemikazuchi, but generally speaks well of his to others. In truth, he is rather proud of how far she's come and respects the decisions she makes so long as they do not get in anyone's way.

-Futsunushi: The thunder god's sibling and fellow general in Heaven's army. They often spar with each other and have a healthy rivalry between them that keeps them on their toes.

Minor
-Amaterasu no Oumikami: One of his superiors and the one he usually takes orders from. Their relationship is simple and they don't speak much about non-work related matters.

-Takamusubi: Similarly to Amaterasu, Takamusubi is a superior of Takamikazuchi, often being one of the people that give his orders.

-Zhang Shen Xuande: The former Grand Martial of Heaven's armies and a sort of mentor to Takamikazuchi in terms of military strategy. He doesn't know the full reasoning behind his retirement, and is somewhat curious.