RIDER TIME extra: Rider families, part 2 · 3:48am Oct 25th, 2021
Continuing on from the last post, let's look at five more Rider families.
The Hibiki clan maintain the traditions of the Oni, using their musical instruments to perform ceremonies and rituals. Many of them have also branched into other careers that involve music, such as composers, conductors, or even editors. Hibikis are VERY protective of their children, and will often go to some extreme lengths to protect them from a perceived threat.
The Kabuto family is an unusual case, as their Rider powers aren't just based on Kabuto, but all Zecter-based powers. While their career choices tend to be more random and individualized based on the person, all of them have been tasked with raising and using a Zecter. The family breeds Zecters in a special "hive", and when a Kabuto child comes of age, they are allowed to interact with the hive to have a Zecter choose them.
The Den-O group of Riders, as befitting of their train basis, work as the primary caretakers of infrastructure in the city, particularly with the multitude of pseudo-DenLiners used as public transportations. Many of them have, sadly, fallen victim to their patron Rider's legendary bad luck.
Kiva Riders are another musically inclined group, and are on good terms with the Hibiki clan, usually being the ones to help them make and maintain their instruments, as well as being artisans in many other areas of crafting, such as woodwork and textile work. The Fangire component in them is thankfully kept in check by both the Kivats (of which there are now many), and the creation of life-energy imbued food and drink.
The Decade family had a high status, befitting as it was Decade himself who created the world of Riders as a safe haven for people whose worlds were destroyed. Tom Decade is of the latest generation, but he never truly manifested Decade powers. Even now, Tom carries the torch of his family's wishes- to fight to protect life in any world.
Next up is the Neo-Heisei Riders like Double-Gaim. Then there’s Drive-Zi-O. I hope they have the Reiwa Riders.
The Decade family had a high status, befitting as it was Decade himself who created the world of Riders as a safe haven for people whose worlds were destroyed. Tom Decade is of the latest generation, but he never truly manifested Decade powers. Even now, Tom carries the torch of his family's wishes- to fight to protect life in any world.
I have a theory, what if Zi-o's powers are the reason why Tom nerver truly manifested Decade powers. Because he is meant for something greater than Decade.