Bleach - Vengeance of the Damned

Setting

Vengeance of the Damned is a story about an exiled Shinigami who is returning to retrieve an artefact from Karakura Town. The artefact, which was long hidden by the Soul Society has the power to forcibly submit a Shinigami's zanpakuto meaning it grants the wielder instant Bankai. Using this, the Shinigami plans to create an all powerful army to overthrow Soul Society. At the same time, Kurosaki Ichigo is thrown into a mystery when a Quincy begins murdering Shinigami. Is it linked to Uryu's developing paranoia, and what does it have to do with the strange enemies appearing in Karakura? As the mystery deepens, Ichigo and his friends learn they may have less allies than they thought...

Character Types

There are many parties of characters in the story, including:

- The Gotei 13 - made up of all the Shinigami, the Gotei 13 is now being run by the Head Captain. After the murders, he has become blind to all other things and is focusing only on capturing the assailant, ignoring all evidence of the rise of the exiled Shinigami. This has put the Gotei 13 at odds with Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends as they struggle to maintain a balance of power and security.

- The Refugees - an ancient group of Quincy, the Refugees have been hiding out in Soul Society ever since they were wrongly accused of murdering Shinigami by Yamamoto. They originally are made up of five members, but since recent events in the story, Uryu Ishida has joined their ranks and they have also sided with Ichigo and his friends as they are fully aware of the threat to the worlds. They are known by Kisuke Urahara and Ryuken Ishida.

- The Damned Shinigami - a hidden group of Shinigami who are ruled by an exiled Shinigami who craves the artefact in Karakura Town. They are made up of mostly high level Shinigami, but not high enough to have legitimately achieved Bankai. There are a few members who pose even a strong threat to Shinigami like Urahara and it is presumed, due to information given by one of the Refugees, that the leader may be a former member of the Royal Guard.

Known Members

Ichigo's Friends

- Ichigo Kurosaki - currently hiding in Karakura Town with Uryu Ishida. - Uryu Ishida - currently hiding in Karakura Town with Ichigo Kurosaki. - Orihime Inoue - currently residing in Urahara's Shop. - Sado Yasotora - currently residing in Urahara's shop.

The Refugees

- Maryn Cascada - currently battling a Damned Shinigami in Karakura Town. - Riko Cascada - currently battling a Damned Shinigami in Karakura Town. - Jin - currently battling Zenra Kenobe in Karakura Town. - Elderly Quincy - currently residing in Urahara's Shop. - Stern Quincy - currently residing in Urahara's Shop.

The Damned Shinigami

- The Leader - last seen in a meeting with the high ranking members. - Arro - last seen in a meeting with the high ranking members. - Yurickh Juurigo - last seen ordered to confront Ouran Ishida. - Shadowy Girl - last seen in a meeting with the high ranking members. - The Creature - (Deceased) killed by Ichigo Kurosaki. - Kokato Saujo - (Deceased) killed by Rukia Kuchiki. - Rudanba - (Deceased) killed by Ichigo Kurosaki. - Zenra Kenobe - currently battling Jin in Karakura Town.