[center][b]Tristan Daybreak[/b] [i]"...the Revolution's Youthful Hero"[/i][/center] --- [center][img=http://i.imgur.com/a8GUO84.png][/center] --- [*][b]Name[/b]: Tristan, [i]or sometimes Trist.[/i][/*] [*][b]Age[/b]: 13[/*] [*][b]Gender[/b]: Male[/*] [*][b]Personality[/b]: Tristan is a strong-willed, idealistic child that strongly believes in the power of good. That said, anybody that falls under the banner of Good in his mind will be excused of all acts committed in the name of justice, no matter how terrible. Likewise, even the most benevolent of acts committed by somebody he labels as evil will not change his opinion of that person, unless otherwise sanctified by somebody he sees as good. He is childish at times, and deathly serious at others. This dual nature is most evident in times of stress, when he may switch between the two quite regularly. Fundamentally a good-natured person, despite his strong beliefs.[/*] [*][b]Goals / Motive[/b]: [i]"Corruption...darkness...evil, I'll destroy it all! There has to be a better world than this, and I'm definitely going to find that future, no matter the cost."[/i][/*] [*][b]Bio[/b]: In the town Tristan was born in, the villagers were dictated by a cruel but powerful warlord. This man's word was law, but his acts were notoriously horrible and unjust, so much so that a small resistance force in the town began to form against him. Tristan's parents were at the forefront of this group, and together they often recounted the ways they heroically fought against their oppressor, gathering supporters against him and generally causing him all sorts of trouble. One day, however, his parents never returned home and Tristan was left to wonder about where they might have disappeared to. When he left home to shop for food, he was faced with his parents and a few of their closest friends, hanging in the market square for all to see. Driven to despair, Tristan fled the town and vowed that he would destroy the Warlord and everything he represented. That's when he found the Button... After defeating the Warlord, he found various letters in the man's lair, along with the twin swords which he chose to take up as his own. The letters bore the mark of the Empire, and when he got the old woman next door to read them to him, he discovered that the man had actually been the mayor of the town, and that he had been working for the Empire this entire time. Infuriated at the Empire for supporting evil, Tristan turned his eyes to the immeasurable power of Aaester and once again made a vow. He vowed that he would bring it down, that he would uproot the evil in his homeland and forge a path to a better, happier world, one entirely devoid of the cruelty and injustice he had grown accustomed to. During his long and arduous journey towards the Capital, Tristan encountered all sorts of horrible things and was forced to explore the capabilities of the Hero's Button. Through an interesting string of events, he found himself recruited into the Revolution, on the condition that he would be allowed to join their most elite. Once he had proven himself in secret, he was sent off with the intention of joining a very special branch of the NRD, although neither him or the Steel Hearts knew anything about the other. All they knew was that he was a powerful, Tengu-wielding swordsman, one who was set on destroying the Empire's corruption and had joined up with the revolution in order to see that goal realized...[/*] [*][b]Tengu[/b]:[/*] [*][indent][b]Name[/b]: Tristan, [i]the Hero's Button. (Sometimes called the Super Button or Champion's Mark, but is rightfully only named after its owner.)[/i][/indent][/*] [*][indent][b]Creation[/b]: Made from the essence of a great, powerful Calamity Beast that could only be beaten through countless sacrifices, and was eventually defeated by the Great Hero's own hand. According to him, this Button is the incarnation of that day's bloodshed, and as such seems to possess the power of an entire army.[/indent][/*] [*][indent][b]Type[/b]: Utility[/indent][/*] [*][indent][b]Required Compatibility[/b]: [i]*Mentality of a Hero*[/i] In order to be compatible with the Hero's Button, one must have a disposition similar to that of the man it was made for, known only in legends as [i]"The Great Hero."[/i] Compatible individuals are often idealistic, stubborn folk who are determined to accomplish some absurd, unrealistic goal, usually in the name of Justice, or Love. [/indent][/*] [*][indent][b]Appearance[/b]: A simple, silver button, worn over Tristan's heart.[/indent][/*] [*][indent][b]Main Ability[/b]: [i]*Call to Arms*[/i] The power of the Hero that inspires others, drawing out power from within individuals or objects to enhance their capabilities. The Button powers up allies and their equipment relative to how strong they are, meaning that stronger targets receive a larger boost than weak ones. The amount of power granted is not increased or decreased depending on the number of targets affected, however the owner must be careful not to focus too much, or they might [i]"tunnel vision"[/i] their amplification ability and fail to affect all of their intended targets. When used to affect only its user, the ability is instead called [i]"Battle Mode"[/i]. [/indent][/*] [*][indent][b]Hidden Ability[/b]: [i]*HERO Mode*[/i] The power of absolute victory that draws boundless power from ones surroundings, greatly enhancing the owner's physical abilities based on the amount of power absorbed. People and objects around the user lose power, while the user and their equipment rapidly strengthen. Does not affect other Tengu users, unless they are not in close proximity of their Tengu. When in HERO Mode, one becomes able to preform special [i]"HERO Moves"[/i], which focus all of the gathered power into a single action. When a HERO Move is used, the user loses a portion of the power used, weakening their HERO state by a fraction. Because it takes a certain degree of skill and strength to fully utilize one's power, even when the power they possess is extraordinary, the HERO Mode becomes noticeably more effective when used by more skilled users.[/indent][/*] [*][indent][b]How did your character obtain their Tengu?[/b]: After he set out on his journey, he found the button by chance in the shallows of a river as he dangled his feet in. The sharp part of the button pierced his foot, causing him to investigate. He took it with him as a good luck charm, since it was so strange and it had shown itself to him just after such an important decision. Later on, he discovered its...special qualities.[/indent][/*] [*][b]Equipment / Assets[/b]: [i]*Dawn&Dusk*[/i] Tristan's twin longswords, once belonging to a certain warlord. Not strangers to bloodshed, these are specially forged and extremely dangerous weapons, although they are not actually Tengu. Because of his small stature, Tristan ordinarily keeps Dusk sheathed at his side when fighting, using it as a backup for if Dawn is ever lost or damaged. Only usable together when Tristan is empowered past a certain point, such as during HERO Mode. [i]*NRD Supporters*[/i] Individuals that have seen the extent of Tristan's prowess, and are able to vouch for him when his strength or identity is challenged. This is how he managed to get himself recruited into the Steel Hearts, and through their letter of recommendation, he is able to identity himself to members of the Revolution. This is especially important since very few people know that he is, in fact, a child. [i]*Custom-fit Armour*[/i] His combat gear, which was made for him during his stay with certain members of the Revolution. Made for his small size, and still plenty effective at protecting him from basic arms.[/*]