"I understand that you and your clan have been exiled from Rabanastre for some 9 years now. A lot has happened in that time and one must learn to forgive...especially in my position. So, Primo...I hereby grant you and Clan Infamous admittance into the city...once more." Queen Ashe and her royal court stood above a clan of kneeling hunters that ranged in the numbers of hundreds before them.
With Queen Ashe's creed, the entire clan jumped up throwing their helms and armor pieces into the air screaming for joy. The leader, Primo stood up with a grin on his face. He held his palms up to his clan to silence them and the massive horde shushed up quickly to hear him out.
"To our homeland we have returned...as thanks to our new Queen Ashelia B'Nargin Dalmasca for letting us return. We shall slay this kingdoms most powerful beasts! In the name of our lady herself!"
"YEAAAH!"
"IN-FA-MOUS!"
"IN-FA-MOUS!"
"IN-FAAA-MOUSSSSSS!"
As the crowds cheered themselves on, a priest knelled down to Ashe's throne beside her. "Are you sure about this m'lady? Letting in this band of hoodlums? The late King had them exiled because of their rough and ruthless nature."
"This land is their home as well. I will not deny any who are of Dalmascan Blood to their home." The Queen leered up at the adviser whom simply nodded his head and stepped back.
Clan Infamous, a clan that was started by a young street rat before the plague and long before the war between Dalmasca, Nabradia and the Empire to the north, Archadia. The boy, Fiera Razdayel was a young man whom had a passion for hunting. His parents were both great hunters whom died in a battle against the ferocious Hell Wyrm.
Since then the young Fiera committed his life to hunting down the Hell Wyrm and avenging his parent's death.
Along the road however his goal became stagnate and disoriented as he became more and more popular amongst the citizens of Rabanastre being only 15 years old and hunting down really high classed marks. Eventually his fame grew and with it came followers and underlings.
He created Rabanastre's second Monster Hunting Clan behind Clan Centurio, known as Clan INFAMOUS and went by the name Primo Nexus. Clan INFAMOUS spanned to nearly 105 rowdy and unique members with otherworldly power, races and personalities. They thrived as a business and rivaled Centurio even. But their arrogance and tenacity for the art of hunting led them all down the path of destruction.
Literally leveling city streets and corners with their spats, fits of rage and drunken boxing. Eventually King Raminas had the Clan exiled and Clan INFAMOUS for the past 9 years (over the plotline of Final Fantasy XII and Revanant Wings) have stayed in exiled in the Westersands.
Until now...after learning that King Raminas was no longer in power and Rabanastre was free of Archadian oppression. They have returned and with Ashe's blessing...allowed to return to the city...which is were our story...BEGINS...
Clan INFAMOUS Redux
Book of Bones
Chapter 01: Welcome back, Primo Nexus!
In the Streets of Rabanastre's East End.
The bustling streets of Rabanastre's East End were as lively as they were nine years ago, bangaa couriers and Seeq workers were dragging huge pieces of wood and metal across the streets for construction and expansion of the city. Muggers eyed the rich and powerful as they strolled back and forth flaunting their gold and jewelry while shopping.
Warriors dropped into weapon's shops and mages made their way to the Magicks stands. It was as if time hadn't touched this place. I stood in the East End square looking up at a tall abandoned building which had boarded up windows and doors, it was the one place in East End that didn't look like it was just built.
Over the top was an old dusty sign that read, C-an I-FAM—S
Our old sign had been worn and beaten ragged like someone was intentionally hitting it with a blunt object. "Damned Centurio...I know it was them who had accosted our sign and flag." A white haired viera with full round sky blue stepped up beside me. She had long curly white hair and she wore a white doctor's coat with thin vieran clothing underneath.
She folded her arms under her breasts and sighed. "Well, at the very least they could have tore it down but they didn't so I guess it's fine."
"At least that huh?" I smiled back at her. I
This viera was known as 'Stitches'. She's one of the leading physician and medic in the Clan head of the medical team which consists of ten really talented white mages. Not only is she skilled at medical magicks, she's also a powerful hunter and one of the very first huntresses to join Clan INFAMOUS back when I was still just a kid. She's one of my best friends.
I looked behind her seeing nothing but the wind blowing along an old script of paper. "Where is everyone else?"
"Enjoying their admittance I presume...they're running all over the place seeing the new and old things Rabanastre has to offer." Stitches replied with another sigh. "Those lazy bums, the least they can do is come and help spruce up the Clan House."
"Heh, it's fine." I tore down the boards covering the door then made my way into the dust, rat and bug infested building we used to call home. Upon entering I noticed the massive Clan Hall. Which was just a spacious livingroom with tables, chairs, a bar table and even a small stage for performances such as singing and dancing.
My clan and I spent a lot of time here when we weren't hunting, just shooting the shit and having fun. My clan was...no...still is...my only family. "So nostalgic...I remember when Butterfingers tried to belly dance up here with Cupcake. They both fell on their faces huhuhuh..." The viera giggled referring to two other members of the clan.
In Clan INFAMOUS we have over 105 members and each of them I gave specific nicknames, which was then turned to their family names. Each member of Clan INFAMOUS has a 'family' name. Their names are is their signal, their code, their way of knowing who they are and where they belong.
My name, Primo Nexus or rather 'First Link' is also my family name.
"Lord Primo!" A voice echoed through the Clan Hall.
Both Stitches and I looked back seeing a girl with deep set gray eyes. Her medium-length, curly and luxurious hair was the color of ripe plums and worn in a severe style. She was about two inches shorter than me wearing a white suit with a miniskirt and high thigh socks. On her back was a broad sword with a green handle and rose bud for the butt of the hilt.
"Ivy. " I said looking back at her.
Ivy was another member of Clan INFAMOUS, a rather dull and nonchalant girl with strange powers over plants which she uses her sword, Rafflesia, to control. "What is it?" I raised an eyebrow.
"It's Doughbelly and Topper again. Their fighting..."
I sighed angrily then marched outside and into the streets, Ivy and Stitches followed closely behind me until we made our way to a crowd of people circling around two men who were at each other's throats. A 6'8 bald man with a dark complexion and round belly with giant broad axe in his hands. And a smaller skinny man with daggers in a black suit with spiky green hair.
"BASTARD I WAS TALKING TO THAT VIERA WOMAN FIRST HOW DARE YOU!"
"AS IF SHE'D EVER FALL FOR YOU FATTY!"
"DON'T CALL ME FAT! I'M JUST BIIIIIG BOOOOONED!"
With that Doughbelly thrust his huge axe down in an attempt to chop Topper in two, the twin dagger wielding man was just about to move when suddenly a red ball bounced out in front of him. A small child came laughing and running out to pursue the ball, completely ignorant of the scene that was occurring.
Topper noticed him at the last second but he was getting ready to jump already and Doughbelly didn't have the power to stop himself. I quickly stomped down and dashed between the broad axe and the child, blocking the blade of the giant axe with the wrist of one of my metal gloves.
PACHANG!
A concussive shockwave blew back most of the weak from the crowd but I held the child's hand to stop him from flying away. I glared at Doughbelly and his eyes widened and his body froze. "B-Boss...I..." I turned away from him then knelled down grabbing the ball and handing it to the boy.
"That was awesome." He said to me.
I pet his head and he ran off. "We were just allowed back into the city and you're already starting this BULLSHIT?!" I roared at the two of them.
"Sorry Boss...he-he was..." Doughbelly tried to explain but I cut him off.
"How many feet are in 20 miles?" I asked.
Topper and Doughbelly looked at one another.
"There are precisely 105,600 feet in 20 miles." Stitches said from the sidelines.
"I don't wanna see your faces until you've gone out there and ran every last one of them." I pointed to the gate of the city.
Topper and Doughbelly looked at eachother then their heads drooped low as they turned towards the gate to start their laps. "Ivy, go with them to make sure they do."
Ivy shrugged. "Okay."
With that I sighed watching them go. "To continue to stay in this city we can't be as crazy as we were...we have to keep ourselves under control. " I said looking back at Stitches.
Stitches smiled at me. "You seem a lot more mature. I like this new responsible Primo."
"Shaddap...assemble the Clan in the Clan Hall. First order of business, we have to get the Clan House up and running again."
Author's Note: Clan INFAMOUS returns! But the clan house has become a mess! It's time to clean it up and what better way to raise money than hunting monsters! All kinds of new marks have sprouted up all over the world as well as other clans to stop them? Can Clan INFAMOUS a clan that has been exiled for 9 years, make their glorious comeback?
CLAN ROSTER:
Primo Nexus
Clan Member: No.1
"The Leader of Clan Infamous, a clan he started when he was 15 years old. Now 24, older and wiser the blonde haired leader is ready to take his clan in a new direction. Primo's name Primo Nexus literally means 'First Link'. Being he is the first member and the link that connects the clan together. He fights primarily with his fists combining martial arts and magick together."
Stitches
Clan Member: No.3
"The head medical magicks operator and Primo's personal assistant. Stitches is from a rare tribe of viera, stationed in the Salikawood known as the Xerxes Viera. They have lighter complexions and crystal light blue eyes as the signature for their race. Stitches was a master Woodwarder and Salve Maker before she left her clan to view the outside world and eventually became a part of Clan INFAMOUS."
Ivy
Clan Member: No.74
"The nonchalant, little diva Ivy is a plant master who specializes in all sorts of plants, herbs and shrubbery. Her sword 'Rafflesia' looks like a massive rose with a blade extending from the flower's nucleus. It also has the mysterious power to grow plants which she can control."
Doughbelly
Clan Member: No.88
"The massive power house who denies all claims that he is fat by replying with 'I'm just big boned'. Despite his grotesque appearance he approaches the ladies with utmost confidence. He often fights with Topper, another member of the Clan. Despite always fighting with Topper the two of them always hang out together. He battles using a giant broad axe which is nearly as big as his own body."
Topper
Clan Member: No.87
"Joined only a few months before Doughbelly, Topper was once a thief who joined Clan INFAMOUS to escape the law. But after staying with the Clan for a few months he came to enjoy their company and decided to stay a member for life. He became close friends with Doughbelly and fight with him constantly over stupid things."