Welcome to the 3rd Division, otherwise known as the Sanbantai.

Our duties primarily (though not exclusively) lay after hours in the evening, with our specialisation being assignments and missions set after sundown. Our members are trained in reconnaissance, survival, scouting and tactical espionage, though these honed skills are but a part of what is required of our members and not a central core skill-set. We typically do not send our members on missions requiring assassination or the elimination of specific high-profile targets - such matters are best left to the Nibantai, rather, we focus on assignments that would pit our members against forces better clashed with in the dead of night.

It is not uncommon for Shinigami assigned to the 3rd Division to remain in the field for extended periods of time, with the expectation that their assignments may often only be completed by the cover of absolute darkness. Our members man the walls in the evening, patrol the Rukon districts after dark, and keep you safe as you sleep. We keep watch over human festivities and events and can be relied upon to be the first to raise the alarm when we come under attack when we are expected to be at our most vulnerable. We take the fight to the enemy, with frequent strike forces venturing into Hueco Mundo to exterminate the hollow threat under the crescent moon. If these things appeal to you, you may well have found yourself in the right place.

We so have a few additional rules and regulations you will be expected to follow during your stay. Please read them carefully and DM me or divineshinigami if you have any questions or concerns:

1. Any thread labelled as 'On-Topic RP' is a thread you must enter carefully, as there are often stipulations, such as the Sanbantai Headquarters not allowing RPers from Las Noches and the Wandenreich as it would make no sense to allow them there from an RP perspective. Please make sure you read the opening post to these threads carefully as to not disrupt the RP.

2. All RPers are welcome in any thread labelled 'Off-Topic RP' - these are not BA.net canon compliant so any and all members, regardless of faction and/or affiliation may take part! Please come say hi!

3. We have no strict requirement for members to take part in missions, sparring or off-topic RP. You create your own RP experience here, though please keep in mind we are of course part of a text-based RPG so you will be expected to take part somehow, some way accordingly. I can assign you missions if you prefer to play that way, or assign you a sparring partner if you desire. If you're not certain, my DMs are always open.

4. Rankings will be determined on a bi-weekly basis. Your overall activity is taken into account, as well as your attitude and other contributions to the RP.

5. Shikai is available to all members immediately, if they desire. Bankai is available to those of 10th seat and above. Missions can be assigned to your character prior to attaining these if you so wish, and will count towards your contribution to the RP and thus your ranking assessment. Please consider your current rank when using these and RP accordingly as to disrupt the RP with godmode and ridiculousness.