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I don't follow Bleach much, but I was curious if there were other soul societies from the rest of the world. In my mind, the one we see is meant for Japan and Asia. I have been thinking of a society meant for those who died in North America. Bear with me on my inane ramblings.
It is modeled after 19th century United States, with modern elements thrown in. I'm basing the society off of that because of my interest in the American Civil War, and it would coincide with an massive influx of new souls in the afterlife.
Instead of soul reapers, there are thousands of normal foot soldiers. Some abilities, but mostly they march and fight like 19th century soldiers, only their weapons can kill Hollows, one of the enemies in Bleach.
...that's all I got for now. I'll explain more if anyone is interested.
*This is a little drabble I wrote about it*
A soldier from the Army of Western Spirits is a common man. He does not have a Bankai or Zanpaukto like his eastern counterparts. He cannot draw on reshi (though the higher ranking officers can summon the life energy). He is on average five foot, nine inches tall, around 180 to 190 pounds. Though he is mostly white given his North American and European roots, there are soldiers of different races, reflecting the immigrants that passed in the United States.
His uniform is blue, molded into a similar model from the Federal outfits of the Civil War (where many men entered the afterlife). His main weapon is a Springfield Trapdoor, chambered to fire .45 caliber rounds, infused with small amounts of reshi to kill demons (their eastern brethren call them Hollows). If he is attached to an Urban Combat Unit, he may have a repeating rifle or one of those new shotguns. His bayonet is forged from steel mined the ground in the afterlife. He carries with him his rations, his cooking utensils, his blanket, his entrenching tool, and any personal belongings he can fit.
He knows very little of the Soul Reapers in Soul Society, across the sea. He understands they have similar roles, though their form of government is disdainful for this voting man. He is mystified by the women that have combat roles in their society. While females in his land can serve in the rear line, it is rare that a woman fights in the ranks. The same can not be said about the Knights of the West, the true equivalent of Soul Reapers. He has seen women wear the ceremonial cloaks and whatever armor they desire to wear. Some of the men that have seen women from the east (there have been a few meetings across the New Atlantic) tell tales of extraordinary beauty.
He despises the Wandenreich, a collection of fascist Quincies bent on genocide. He’s heard the stories of the war long past between Quincy and Soul Reaper. His society was not the same back then, but the tales still stir emotions. If they do cross paths on the battlefield, he will show the Soldat that their arrogance and fancy swordplay won’t stand up to disciplined rifle fire. He is unclear about Hueco Mundo, but stands guard in case they attack.
He knows that he is still mortal, and that when he dies, he will be reborn with no memory of what happened. He still takes up arms when his nation calls for it. He knows fear, but controls it in the heat of battle. He knows individually he is weak compared to the powerful Soul Reapers, the Hueco Mundo horde, or the Fascist Quincy’s. He fears not though; he fights as a unit. When the call to arms is heeded, he joins the ranks with his brethren, and march off into battle. As one young medic explained to Apacci as he was caring for the wounded Arrancar.
“We’re not that different from you. We join for a cause, and fight for our comrades.”
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