The Third Division

The Third Division
Seireitei's Spellcasting Elite
"Lighting the way forward."

Mission

• To protect the wellbeing of the Seireitei and her Shinigami through the decisive use of Kidō.
• To further the ancient arts of the Shinigami through any and all means available to them.
• To be the keepers of the past, preserving history and culture for posterity.

These are the tenets that all members of the reveered Sanbantai are expected to uphold. Home to some of the most skilled and dedicated Shinigami, the Third is constantly pushing itself to hone their minds even sharper. With the revival of the Kidō Corps, the Third has found the esteemed auxiliary branch slowly being incorporated into its main structure. While, in the past, the Third has focused on supporting the Seireitei through the medical branch of Kidō, now the division holds all three branches of the ancient art to the same level of necessity. At its core, Kidō is the rejection of the current state of the world and the implementation of the user’s will upon it. The Third division embodies those ideals, seeking out Shinigami who desire change and are bold enough to speak up for what they believe is right. A new era has dawned for the Seireitei, one that brings new challenges to face and obstacles to overcome, one that the elite Shinigami of the Third will be ready to handle, no matter the cost.

Command

Captain
-Vacant-
The most powerful spellcaster of his time, the Captain of the Third is the keystone that his division leans on to maintain order. His subordinates and his peers look to him to reflect what it is the Third is supposed to represent: The Elite. They are suppose to rise above all other Shinigami in the field of Kidō and their Captain reflects this. Responsible for not only the main bulk of the division, but also the newly blossomed Kidō Corps, the captain guides his flock with a steady and wise hand. More hands on than most, his presence is felt all across the division. Every finger dipped into each facet of his division, be it Kidō, research, or maintaining the libraries.

Note: Mirabelle Bonnet is currently Acting Captain of the Third. Please refer to the Public Announcement below for further details.

Lieutenant
-Jinhai Wang-
If the Captain is the shepherd that guides the flock then the Lieutenant is the sheepdog that keeps the flock in line. They deal with the day to day and the administration of the Third, making sure the will of the Captain is carried out. Their orders can only be rescinded by the Captain himself. The Lieutenant also reaches out to Kidō hopefuls and attempts to bring them into the growing folds of the Third.

Third Seat - Chief of Medicine
-Shigure Takanashi-
The Third seat is the gentle hand of the Third division and a unique position to it. They retain almost complete autonomy in overseeing and running the Seireitei General Hospital. Only the Captain and, on occasion, the Lieutenant can overrule their decisions. They are tasked with maintaining the hospital as well as making sure their subordinates are prepared to act as aid for the Seireitei in times of emergency. On top of all of their other duties, the Chief of Medicine also oversees research into the field of Kaido, pushing the boundaries of the healing art and finding new ways to keep the Shinigami of the Seireitei fighting.

Seated Officer - Haganji
-Mirabelle Bonnet-
Perhaps the most proficient user of Hado save the Captain and Lieutenant, the Haganji is responsible for furthering the ancient art of Hado. This includes not only overseeing the advancement and training of the Third’s members, but also overseeing the advancement of Hado as an art form and an offensive means to support the Seireitei in times of need. They work closely with the other seated offers with nearly unlimited resources to further the Captain’s desire to push Kidō to its absolute limits.

Seated Officer - Bakuganji
-Vacant-
Similar in almost every aspect to the Haganji, the Bakuganji is the most powerful Bakudo user in the Seireitei save the Captain and Lieutenant. They also oversee the advancement and training of the Third’s members in the art of Bakudo while researching the skill and pushing the envelope of what can be done with it. Seals, barriers, binds, nothing is overlooked under the Bakuganji’s rule. On top of all that, the Bakuganji is in charge of maintaining and monitoring the defensive barrier that surrounds the Seireitei.

Seated Officer - Head Archivist
-Vacant-
No less important is the job of the Head Archivist of the Third. They are responsible for maintaining the final pillar of the Third Division by overseeing the organization and upkeep of the Seireitei’s Grand Library. This includes cataloguing and coordinating the near incomprehensible vault of knowledge, sending out acolytes to retrieve new works of literature or document historical events, and, carefully monitoring and approving access to the Restricted Wing of the Library.

Seated Officer - Senrakushi
-Vacant-
With the addition of the Kidō Corps into the Third’s main body, the Captain has made it obvious that he hopes to make Kidō as whole something that the Seireitei relies on instead of just Kaido. To this end, he has tasked the Senrakushi to reach out to other divisions and work with them to further their own skills in the art of Kidō. This includes setting up training sessions for members outside of the Third Division interested in learning Kidō, coordinating training missions for squads built of Third and other division members, and overseeing the deployment of Third’s members for various missions the Captain tasks.

Unseated Officers
Alain Merrick
Every Shinigami in Third is required to be an officer. Seated or Unseated, the requirement stands as a testament to the Third’s desire to be the best of the best. Each and every member, though they may not be seated, is as dedicated and essential as the next. Without blood, a body cannot function. No matter how influential or powerful the seated officials may be, without the life blood of the division, they are nothing. It is the duty of every Third division member to uphold the standards of their division and also be the best they can be, no matter the cost.

Facilities

Following the recent assault on the Seireitei by Erasmus Mei and his horde of Hollow, the Third division has undergone a major overhaul. Many buildings were destroyed during the attack and have since been repaired and upgraded to modern standards. Besides the main complex, containing many of the typical amenities, the Third also boasts a few specialized facilities:

The Division Barracks
New and improved, the barracks is the living space for all members of the Third Division except for the captain and lieutenant. Many seated officers choose to live off-site, but housing is provided for any who choose to reside within the main complex of the Third. It’s encouraged that all members of Third welcome any and all with open arms. While a feeling of professional permeates every aspect of the Third outside the barracks, a feeling of community and family can be felt throughout its halls.

Kidō Corps Headquarters
A separate entity of the Third Division only in location, the newly renovated compound is an impressive extension of the Third’s main compound. The building is fully equipped with anything the members of the prestigious Kidō Corps would need in their pursuit of furthering Kidō as a science as well as an art. A dozen training fields protected with their own personal barriers allow the Third’s Shinigami to train or test to their heart’s content. Fully furnished offices and meeting rooms allows for widespread coordination with the rapidly growing Division’s members.

Seireitei General Hospital
Possibly the most iconic location in the Third’s compound, if not the most important, almost every Shinigami has found themselves getting treated at the General Hospital at least once in their career. Equipped with the latest in medical technology, the General Hospital not only treats the sick and mends the wounded, but also trains the next generation of Kaido user and pushes the boundary in health research.

The Library Complex
The largest and most ornate building in the Third’s compound, the Library Complex is a massive above and below ground structure that houses every book ever written by human and Shinigami alike. From Shakespeare to last week’s lunch menu, this plethora of information is free for any member of the Gotei to dig into.

The Restricted Wing
Also called “The Restricted Library”, this section of the vast library complex is cordoned off for members of the Third (and sometimes Fourth) who are conducting sensitive research that either needs to be protected from prying eyes or might be a bit too explosive for any other local in the Seireitei. Privilege to enter the Restricted Wing is overseen by the Head Archivist and handed out at the discretion of any seated official of the Third.

The Forbidden Library
A rumor that became legend, the Forbidden Library is located in an undisclosed area of the Third’s complex. Pinpointing where it might be is nigh impossible with the vast array of ancient Kidō that lurks below the Third Division. The sanctuary of the Third’s Captain, none may enter without his permission.

Roster

Shigure
Jinhai
Mirabelle Bonnet
Alain Merrick
Reyla

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