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Alright, here's the updated version. Let me know what you think.- - - - (Personal Details)
First Name: Alexander
Last Name: Valerian
Age: 27
Sex: Male
Home Nation: Teknoh
Occupation: Diver
Appearance: Standing at 5'10", Alexander weighs in around 170lbs. His eyes are deep gray in color, though they grow lighter until becoming silver as his Reactive Ki ability takes effect. Brown hair falls to his shoulder blades, framing sharp features and a rough, unkempt beard. Alex's skin is lightly tanned from his time outdoors and beneath it is hard muscle. Rather than the typical bulk muscle of a body-builder, his form is more compact and wiry. He tends to favor simple clothes in earthen tones that better blend in to his surroundings.
Personality: Alexander tends to come off as brash, overconfident, and stubborn. Though he backs it all up with a high degree of skill, he tends to end up with a lot of enemies. He generally acts before he thinks, relying on instinct in most things. On top of that he's got a wicked temper and often just can't help blowing off some steam in a physical way. The only people he really has any respect for are those who could clearly best or match him, or are simply fun to argue or fight with.
All of this of course limits the group of people Alex considers 'friends.' The people he trusts are few and far between, but those few have a solid ally who eventually reveals himself to be much more personable than first impressions usually allow. Aside from these connections, his only loyalty is to himself. The opinions of others hold little sway over his thoughts.
History: Alexander grew up on the very edge of Teknoh, and still came to feel overcrowded and cooped up as the population with the nation's borders continued to increase. When he was still a youth, his family moved further outward to an independent small town outside any larger power's borders. Alex flourished with the relative freedom and open air, though was often seen as out of control. Eventually, an older man offered his parents to teach him self discipline and how to harness his apparent vitality and strength.
It was then that he learned of how the energies of his body worked in tandem with each other, and how he could put each of them to use if he only knew how. Through the teachings of Jujitsu (The "Gentle Art") and Judo (The "Gentle Way/Path") he learned better control of both his body and natural abilities. Caution and knowing when to shut his mouth came along the way, as the old man was not so gentle as his teachings implied.
Eventually, even the small town came to grow too crowded for Alexander's liking. Gathering up the few things he felt he needed, he struck out on his own. His only goodbye was to the old man who had taught him much, and it came in the form of a silent prayer over his teacher's grave. Alex has not returned to that town since then, and circumvents it when he must return to civilization for supplies or to offload something worthwhile.
- - - - (Power Matrix)
Primary Focus: Ki
Magical Capabilities:
- Stoneskin - Alexander’s flesh is tougher than that of a normal human, a product of the concentration of Ki within his body. He can also focus on one portion of his anatomy at a time (head, chest, arms, core, or legs) to increase his durability even further. While it doesn’t make him anywhere near invincible, he can parry a blade or strike with minimal harm.
- Reactive Ki - The more abuse Alexander takes, physically and mentally, the more efficiently he can channel his Ki towards increasing his physical attributes. He does this instinctively, making it appear that he naturally becomes stronger and faster as he takes more hits.
And mentally? Does this mean he becomes stronger the more people insult his mother?- Barrier - To protect himself from magic or projectile weapons, Alexander manifests his Arcane energy into a barrier of raw force. This barrier is at maximum six feet long and high and can be of any basic shape, including concave and convex. When something strikes it, it sheds the excess energy as light and heat. Alex can only create one barrier at a time, and the center-point of it must be within two feet of him.
- Kinetomancy - Alexander harnesses his magic to create effects brought about by raw, physical force. Due to their nature, these abilities have a very limited effective range. Beyond two yards much of the force is lost, resulting in little more than a light shove for the next yard before fading completely.
Body Modifications: None
Weapons and Equipment: Alexander relies only on his body and magic for combat. Aside from that, he has a simple leather pack with a single strap that he uses to store equipment, loot, and food. He does carry a single long knife, but more as a tool than a weapon.
Specialties: Judo, Jujitsu, and other martial arts to a lesser degree. Considers himself knowledgeable as to the nature of Ki and the Arcane, as well as how they interact. Also a passable cook, tracker, and musician.
Classical or Modern?
I also figured I'd address your comments about his abilities a little.
Stoneskin: Most of the defensive power here is intended to defend him against the blunt impacts of parrying or knocking aside a strike, rather than directly blocking a sword someone swings at him. Think of the various Iron-whatever techniques of Chinese martial arts.
Reactive Ki: That's the main reason I mentioned efficiency rather than direct usability. He is intended to be worn out somewhat quickly overall, but be durable enough to take the hits he needs to ruin someone's day.
Barrier: By no means is this supposed to be a catch-all defense. It only really protects against physical objects and the force they carry with them. While it will stop a fireball or lightning bolt or something similar, it's only because they are coming into contact with what is essentially a solid object. It will not however stop the heat, sound, or light from either of these effects, and enough force and energy will overwhelm and shatter the barrier. When that happens it's like a flash grenade going off right in front of him.
Kinetomancy: At the longer distances yes, but closer up (mostly within his physical reach) he is able to focus it more. What starts out as a blade-sharp wedge of force that he projects as a punch would start out as enough to sever someone's limb, but quickly deteriorate into a blunt impact within about a foot. From there it would be like a solid punch for a few more feet before growing weaker, and so on and so forth.
Review mindless jokes have been stated. Character seems to be a perfect fit, good job. No qualms from me.
Go ahead and add him to the Characters page. Approved by both Tex and I.
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Home now! Working on my CS now.
Cool shit. It seems like we've got a solid roster so for; I'm looking forward to yours.
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Imps are low-class demons that cannot do much in our world. They are small, stupid, and worthless, for the most part.
Machinists are those who practice Arcane construction. They are capable of building all sorts of things using arcane energy from A/B and their trusty tools. Many arcane scientists are also Machinists if they aren't capable of using magic themselves. Mages can become machinists as well, but it's well known that people with an active arcane network usually make very sloppy machinists.
Arcadia is the largest and most powerful Nation in Thorisa, covering a massive expanse of land and having access to the largest Arcane node known to mankind. Their population easily reaches a rough estimate of 23'000 people, and their kingdom covers about 6 square kilometers. The borders of Arcadia are not only protected by the M-3 FFG, but also a massive Arcanite-infused steel wall, 20 yards thick, and 100 yards tall. The town itself is littered with skyscrapers and large research buildings, with the capitol government building standing high in the city's center, easily visible from a kilometer away. From afar, Arcadia looks like a giant walled off fortress, more than it looks like a nation. The CMAS headquarters is near the main government building, and it is where project S-S is taking place.
The people of Arcadia are willfully ignorant of most goings-on within the CMAS, despite how adamant the government is about stressing news about their progress. People work mundane jobs, and those who can't are granted significant pension regardless of their service prior. Arcadia's massive Arcane deposit makes up for their high population density, but distribution has become more of an issue lately. You'll rarely find homeless vagrants in Arcadia, as most of her citizens are well taken care of by the government.
Teknoh is the second largest Nation in Thorisa, and sits only 2 kilometers away from Arcadia, close than any other nation by a wide margin. Because of this, there's a well established route between the two cities used for trading and support. Unlike Arcadia, Teknoh's borders are not covered in large walls, but rather a trench where they dump raw material for decomposition using their arcane node at a catalyst. This is only passable through flight, or by using the draw bridges that surround the city. Teknoh city is only 4 square kilometers in size, with a population of roughly 17'000 people, making it the densest city in Thorisa to Arcadia's knowledge. They have the most technological advancements, thanks to the branch of CMAS within the city supporting the local Machinists with production. Although they are more efficient than Arcadia, their population density forces the Teknoh Government to refuse new citizens.
Teknoh's civilians are often in tune with technology, and living standards are far more advanced than in most other cities. The skyscrapers in Teknoh are also far larger than anywhere else, and are by-in-large created from a unique mineral known as 'living steel' by most. The Teknoh Government building is underground, as are a great deal of their important facilities.
Illon is the black sheep within the Quadra-Powers, being the most aggressive Nation in Thorisa prior to the introduction of Arcadia's rule. Illon is known for its corrupt politics, blatant disregard for mutual agreements between nations, and barbaric traditions. Somehow they've been able to keep under the radar in light of more important matters, but most would agree that Illon is not a nice place to live. The republic is only 3 square kilometers in size, and has a population of about 6000 people, though that number continues to dwindle each passing year as people either leave, or are killed by unfortunately circumstances. The homeless count in Illon is outrageously high, but they keep this hidden from their allies surprisingly well. As far as appearances go, Illon is not very well guarded. Aside from the M-3 FFG, there are no defenses surrounding the city. They also don't incorporate very many large buildings to house their citizens, which is part of the reason as to why the homeless rate is so significant.
Citizens in Illon are disgruntled, but very loyal to their government. Although CMAS still keeps track of all mages within the city, Illon isn't fond of magic, and actively discourages it with their government, preferring physical science as the best alternative. This makes the republic far more akin to chemistry, and alchemy, which originates from their nation, despite how private they are about their studies.
Being one of the least developed nations linked to Arcadia, Hyznia gets a bad rep, especially since its government isn't fond of the arcane sciences. Hyznia is a mage's paradise, harboring some of the most powerful Arch-Mages in the CMAS and acting as their most important reference for all things magic. The CMAS Hyznia Sect members are incredible at Arcane manipulation, and encourage all to become attuned to the magic within themselves. Hyznia has a rough population of 3'000 people and exists as a castle-city, constantly guarded by vigilant mages around the clock. Unlike the other three Quadra-powers, a part of the local CMAS is dedicated to maintaining a natural barrier using the power of the local arcane node, rather than using a M-3 FFG, which makes maintaining the barrier a chore, and requires constant vigilance.
Within the castle city, citizens are free to roam as they please, as long as they don't enter the CMAS HQ uninvited. People in Hyznia tend to speak with a strange accent, since they do not ever accept outsiders as permanent residents. If anything, Hyznia is the most medieval nation in Thorisa, to the knowledge of most.
According to the CMAS, there are no such things as Demons. As far as they're concerned, Demons are silly myths thought up by desperate scholars who have no real understanding of how arcane science actually works. Because of this, no school will actually teach Demonology openly, and you will rarely find mention of it within the curriculum of most classes. But where there's a will, there's a way, and any who are dedicated to the study of demonology stress the very real possibilities that it can present. Although there is no real evidence supporting the field of study, the CMAS keep a sharp eye on anyone who proclaims to be a Demonologist. As much as most Arch mages like to deny the possibility that demons exist, they can't deny that demon rituals rouse a curious amount of arcane activity, and that the core theory of demonology is sound enough to warrant their attention. Namely, this theory infers that demons exist in a realm separate from ours, and Demonologists infer that this realm is indeed the anti-thesis to reality as humans know it, or more simply put, the void. With this in mind, the CMAS keep a cautious thumb on demonology study, as to prevent any dangerous outcomes from sprouting forth.
There are two types of Demons according to Demonology. The first type are considered Class A Demons. These demons can cross into the world from the void without aid of a summoner, although there has never been a thoroughly documented cased of this occurring. It's theorized that there are "weak" spots between our universe, and the void, which these class A demons can phase through. It's thought that these weak spots are caused by misuse of magic, or evil acts in general, giving a very vague idea of how to prevent demons from entering our world. Class A Demons are often very large, standing as tall as a person, or several times taller. They are often characterized by having more than four limbs.
The second type is the Class B Demon, or as they are more commonly referred to, 'Imps'. These demons cannot cross into our world without the aid of a summoner. They are usually considered useless, but they're capable of being utilized as surveyors, making them efficient spies, or watch dogs. They are most often described as being small in stature, about the size of a big cat or small dog. The actual description of Imps varies wildly, which sometimes leads people to the conclusion that they are fake since nobody can agree on an apt description.
The act of summoning a demon is long a laborious. If done incorrectly it will result in death. Only the most fool hearty actually attempt to summon demons.
Although not practiced very often outside of the Illon republic, there exists a very intricate magical study known as alchemy, wherein one uses refined arcane liquids to create potions that interact with the human body in ways that most arcane scientists have a hard time understanding. It's a simple process where ingesting these potions, the body's arcane network undergoes a temporary, or permanent, mutation that can affect many aspects of the host's physical form, or magical affinity. Alchemy is considered dangerous and unpredictable by most, and it is shunned as a crime in Arcadia's capitol.
Some arcane scientists are just outright incapable of harnessing their arcane network, but they absolutely cannot give up the opportunity to contribute in a significant way to the world of magic! This is where Arcane construction comes in. Arcane constructors, or 'Machinists' as they are commonly referred to, are individuals who use unique tools to harness their own arcane networks, which allows them to create all manners of machines that can use arcane energy in different ways.
Some of the most common creations of machinists are A/B and of course, the well known and widely used M-3 FFG. Machinists are also very well known for their body mods, which act just like normal body parts, which even includes organs! Although they vary in specialization very widely, Machinists will usually agree that innovation is the way forward, and creativity is the fuel of their craft.
If the possibilities for magic are limits, why can't they be limitless for magical machines as well?
@Blue Demon Added demonology in there, and 'Imp' as important terminology across Thorisa.
If anyone would like more to be added, never hesitate to ask. Also feel free to voice any concerns you may have with this new information.
I've got no problems with him, Good job with the sheet.
You can throw him in the characters thread at your leisure~
Important Terminology In Thorisa
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Imp
Imps are low-class demons that cannot do much in our world. They are small, stupid, and worthless, for the most part.
Machinist
Machinists are those who practice Arcane construction. They are capable of building all sorts of things using arcane energy from A/B and their trusty tools. Many arcane scientists are also Machinists if they aren't capable of using magic themselves. Mages can become machinists as well, but it's well known that people with an active arcane network usually make very sloppy machinists.
Known Nations
Arcadia
Arcadia is the largest and most powerful Nation in Thorisa, covering a massive expanse of land and having access to the largest Arcane node known to mankind. Their population easily reaches a rough estimate of 23'000 people, and their kingdom covers about 6 square kilometers. The borders of Arcadia are not only protected by the M-3 FFG, but also a massive Arcanite-infused steel wall, 20 yards thick, and 100 yards tall. The town itself is littered with skyscrapers and large research buildings, with the capitol government building standing high in the city's center, easily visible from a kilometer away. From afar, Arcadia looks like a giant walled off fortress, more than it looks like a nation. The CMAS headquarters is near the main government building, and it is where project S-S is taking place.
The people of Arcadia are willfully ignorant of most goings-on within the CMAS, despite how adamant the government is about stressing news about their progress. People work mundane jobs, and those who can't are granted significant pension regardless of their service prior. Arcadia's massive Arcane deposit makes up for their high population density, but distribution has become more of an issue lately. You'll rarely find homeless vagrants in Arcadia, as most of her citizens are well taken care of by the government.
Teknoh
Teknoh is the second largest Nation in Thorisa, and sits only 2 kilometers away from Arcadia, close than any other nation by a wide margin. Because of this, there's a well established route between the two cities used for trading and support. Unlike Arcadia, Teknoh's borders are not covered in large walls, but rather a trench where they dump raw material for decomposition using their arcane node at a catalyst. This is only passable through flight, or by using the draw bridges that surround the city. Teknoh city is only 4 square kilometers in size, with a population of roughly 17'000 people, making it the densest city in Thorisa to Arcadia's knowledge. They have the most technological advancements, thanks to the branch of CMAS within the city supporting the local Machinists with production. Although they are more efficient than Arcadia, their population density forces the Teknoh Government to refuse new citizens.
Teknoh's civilians are often in tune with technology, and living standards are far more advanced than in most other cities. The skyscrapers in Teknoh are also far larger than anywhere else, and are by-in-large created from a unique mineral known as 'living steel' by most. The Teknoh Government building is underground, as are a great deal of their important facilities.
Illon
Illon is the black sheep within the Quadra-Powers, being the most aggressive Nation in Thorisa prior to the introduction of Arcadia's rule. Illon is known for its corrupt politics, blatant disregard for mutual agreements between nations, and barbaric traditions. Somehow they've been able to keep under the radar in light of more important matters, but most would agree that Illon is not a nice place to live. The republic is only 3 square kilometers in size, and has a population of about 6000 people, though that number continues to dwindle each passing year as people either leave, or are killed by unfortunately circumstances. The homeless count in Illon is outrageously high, but they keep this hidden from their allies surprisingly well. As far as appearances go, Illon is not very well guarded. Aside from the M-3 FFG, there are no defenses surrounding the city. They also don't incorporate very many large buildings to house their citizens, which is part of the reason as to why the homeless rate is so significant.
Citizens in Illon are disgruntled, but very loyal to their government. Although CMAS still keeps track of all mages within the city, Illon isn't fond of magic, and actively discourages it with their government, preferring physical science as the best alternative. This makes the republic far more akin to chemistry, and alchemy, which originates from their nation, despite how private they are about their studies.
Hyznia
Being one of the least developed nations linked to Arcadia, Hyznia gets a bad rep, especially since its government isn't fond of the arcane sciences. Hyznia is a mage's paradise, harboring some of the most powerful Arch-Mages in the CMAS and acting as their most important reference for all things magic. The CMAS Hyznia Sect members are incredible at Arcane manipulation, and encourage all to become attuned to the magic within themselves. Hyznia has a rough population of 3'000 people and exists as a castle-city, constantly guarded by vigilant mages around the clock. Unlike the other three Quadra-powers, a part of the local CMAS is dedicated to maintaining a natural barrier using the power of the local arcane node, rather than using a M-3 FFG, which makes maintaining the barrier a chore, and requires constant vigilance.
Within the castle city, citizens are free to roam as they please, as long as they don't enter the CMAS HQ uninvited. People in Hyznia tend to speak with a strange accent, since they do not ever accept outsiders as permanent residents. If anything, Hyznia is the most medieval nation in Thorisa, to the knowledge of most.
Unique Magical Studies
Demonology
According to the CMAS, there are no such things as Demons. As far as they're concerned, Demons are silly myths thought up by desperate scholars who have no real understanding of how arcane science actually works. Because of this, no school will actually teach Demonology openly, and you will rarely find mention of it within the curriculum of most classes. But where there's a will, there's a way, and any who are dedicated to the study of demonology stress the very real possibilities that it can present. Although there is no real evidence supporting the field of study, the CMAS keep a sharp eye on anyone who proclaims to be a Demonologist. As much as most Arch mages like to deny the possibility that demons exist, they can't deny that demon rituals rouse a curious amount of arcane activity, and that the core theory of demonology is sound enough to warrant their attention. Namely, this theory infers that demons exist in a realm separate from ours, and Demonologists infer that this realm is indeed the anti-thesis to reality as humans know it, or more simply put, the void. With this in mind, the CMAS keep a cautious thumb on demonology study, as to prevent any dangerous outcomes from sprouting forth.
There are two types of Demons according to Demonology. The first type are considered Class A Demons. These demons can cross into the world from the void without aid of a summoner, although there has never been a thoroughly documented cased of this occurring. It's theorized that there are "weak" spots between our universe, and the void, which these class A demons can phase through. It's thought that these weak spots are caused by misuse of magic, or evil acts in general, giving a very vague idea of how to prevent demons from entering our world. Class A Demons are often very large, standing as tall as a person, or several times taller. They are often characterized by having more than four limbs.
The second type is the Class B Demon, or as they are more commonly referred to, 'Imps'. These demons cannot cross into our world without the aid of a summoner. They are usually considered useless, but they're capable of being utilized as surveyors, making them efficient spies, or watch dogs. They are most often described as being small in stature, about the size of a big cat or small dog. The actual description of Imps varies wildly, which sometimes leads people to the conclusion that they are fake since nobody can agree on an apt description.
The act of summoning a demon is long a laborious. If done incorrectly it will result in death. Only the most fool hearty actually attempt to summon demons.
Alchemy
Although not practiced very often outside of the Illon republic, there exists a very intricate magical study known as alchemy, wherein one uses refined arcane liquids to create potions that interact with the human body in ways that most arcane scientists have a hard time understanding. It's a simple process where ingesting these potions, the body's arcane network undergoes a temporary, or permanent, mutation that can affect many aspects of the host's physical form, or magical affinity. Alchemy is considered dangerous and unpredictable by most, and it is shunned as a crime in Arcadia's capitol.
Arcane Construction
Some arcane scientists are just outright incapable of harnessing their arcane network, but they absolutely cannot give up the opportunity to contribute in a significant way to the world of magic! This is where Arcane construction comes in. Arcane constructors, or 'Machinists' as they are commonly referred to, are individuals who use unique tools to harness their own arcane networks, which allows them to create all manners of machines that can use arcane energy in different ways.
Some of the most common creations of machinists are A/B and of course, the well known and widely used M-3 FFG. Machinists are also very well known for their body mods, which act just like normal body parts, which even includes organs! Although they vary in specialization very widely, Machinists will usually agree that innovation is the way forward, and creativity is the fuel of their craft.
If the possibilities for magic are limits, why can't they be limitless for magical machines as well?
@Blue Demon Added demonology in there, and 'Imp' as important terminology across Thorisa.
If anyone would like more to be added, never hesitate to ask. Also feel free to voice any concerns you may have with this new information.
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Alright, here's the updated version. Let me know what you think.- - - - (Personal Details)
First Name: Alexander
Last Name: Valerian
Age: 27
Sex: Male
Home Nation: Teknoh
Occupation: Diver
Appearance: Standing at 5'10", Alexander weighs in around 170lbs. His eyes are deep gray in color, though they grow lighter until becoming silver as his Reactive Ki ability takes effect. Brown hair falls to his shoulder blades, framing sharp features and a rough, unkempt beard. Alex's skin is lightly tanned from his time outdoors and beneath it is hard muscle. Rather than the typical bulk muscle of a body-builder, his form is more compact and wiry. He tends to favor simple clothes in earthen tones that better blend in to his surroundings.
Personality: Alexander tends to come off as brash, overconfident, and stubborn. Though he backs it all up with a high degree of skill, he tends to end up with a lot of enemies. He generally acts before he thinks, relying on instinct in most things. On top of that he's got a wicked temper and often just can't help blowing off some steam in a physical way. The only people he really has any respect for are those who could clearly best or match him, or are simply fun to argue or fight with.
All of this of course limits the group of people Alex considers 'friends.' The people he trusts are few and far between, but those few have a solid ally who eventually reveals himself to be much more personable than first impressions usually allow. Aside from these connections, his only loyalty is to himself. The opinions of others hold little sway over his thoughts.
History: Alexander grew up on the very edge of Teknoh, and still came to feel overcrowded and cooped up as the population with the nation's borders continued to increase. When he was still a youth, his family moved further outward to an independent small town outside any larger power's borders. Alex flourished with the relative freedom and open air, though was often seen as out of control. Eventually, an older man offered his parents to teach him self discipline and how to harness his apparent vitality and strength.
It was then that he learned of how the energies of his body worked in tandem with each other, and how he could put each of them to use if he only knew how. Through the teachings of Jujitsu (The "Gentle Art") and Judo (The "Gentle Way/Path") he learned better control of both his body and natural abilities. Caution and knowing when to shut his mouth came along the way, as the old man was not so gentle as his teachings implied.
Eventually, even the small town came to grow too crowded for Alexander's liking. Gathering up the few things he felt he needed, he struck out on his own. His only goodbye was to the old man who had taught him much, and it came in the form of a silent prayer over his teacher's grave. Alex has not returned to that town since then, and circumvents it when he must return to civilization for supplies or to offload something worthwhile.
- - - - (Power Matrix)
Primary Focus: Ki
Magical Capabilities:
- Stoneskin - Alexander’s flesh is tougher than that of a normal human, a product of the concentration of Ki within his body. He can also focus on one portion of his anatomy at a time (head, chest, arms, core, or legs) to increase his durability even further. While it doesn’t make him anywhere near invincible, he can parry a blade or strike with minimal harm.
- Reactive Ki - The more abuse Alexander takes, physically and mentally, the more efficiently he can channel his Ki towards increasing his physical attributes. He does this instinctively, making it appear that he naturally becomes stronger and faster as he takes more hits.
- Barrier - To protect himself from magic or projectile weapons, Alexander manifests his Arcane energy into a barrier of raw force. This barrier is at maximum six feet long and high and can be of any basic shape, including concave and convex. When something strikes it, it sheds the excess energy as light and heat. Alex can only create one barrier at a time, and the center-point of it must be within two feet of him.
- Kinetomancy - Alexander harnesses his magic to create effects brought about by raw, physical force. Due to their nature, these abilities have a very limited effective range. Beyond two yards much of the force is lost, resulting in little more than a light shove for the next yard before fading completely.
Body Modifications: None
Weapons and Equipment: Alexander relies only on his body and magic for combat. Aside from that, he has a simple leather pack with a single strap that he uses to store equipment, loot, and food. He does carry a single long knife, but more as a tool than a weapon.
Specialties: Judo, Jujitsu, and other martial arts to a lesser degree. Considers himself knowledgeable as to the nature of Ki and the Arcane, as well as how they interact. Also a passable cook, tracker, and musician.
I've got no problems with him, Good job with the sheet.
You can throw him in the characters thread at your leisure~
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@Hatman1801 Awesome. Also, my CS may take a while longer ^^"
Edit: Here's the CS!
Edit 2:
The Teachings of Kho is, arguably, the basis of the Philosophy of Ki. Kho was once a guru and prophet to the people of Saiga back when it was a much larger nation. In ancient legends, it is said that he was the pioneer of modern martial arts and the first to discover ki. He had used his immense power to turn the tides of war and had trained many others to use his secret knowledge. When the wars that ravaged Saiga ended, he had opened a school and taught martial arts to the youth and developed the true purpose of Ki: Enlightenment.
The teachings were passed down the ages, many of his former students misconstruing his lessons to something else.
In the end, there were three schools of Kho:
1) The School of the Mind: This school focuses on the inner thoughts, and therefore the universe. One must always question the reality before them and to seek the answers that lay beyond the stars. Students of this School often meditate for days and fast for weeks searching for the answer. They are also pacifists.
2) The School of Spirit: This school focuses on the internal struggle of man and the means to unshackle oneself from the mortal coil. Similar to the School of the Mind, meditation is often used, but rather than fast, they would pursue a pilgrimage throughout the world and perform philanthropic deeds in the hopes of finding inner peace.
3) The School of the Fist: This school focuses on one's desire for battle. It is the most primal school of thought, and also the one with the most etiquette. This complex school of thought sees fighting as a way to free oneself from the struggles of the body, to surpass one's limits and to bask in the flowing energy of ki. However, there is a code of honor that one must not ignore, or else they will become one with the Feral Path. Enlightenment can only be found on the battlefield, so they believe. They also believe in never attacking a harmless foe, to never strike an unarmed opponent, and to never revel in bloodshed. Killing is for self-defense, never for sport. The etiquette of this school is tightly bound by the philosophy of Kho and his deeds in the ancient legends.
Edit: Here's the CS!
- - - - (Personal Details)
Name: Lone
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Home Nation: Saiga (a small, rural nation with a scarce population)
Appearance: Lone appears to be 5'7" (152cm) with a weight of 124 lbs (56.24kg). He has short black hair and slightly tanned skin, with green eyes and high cheekbones. His slender physique is taut with muscle, but it's often hidden by his clothing, which consists of a t-shirt, jeans, combat boots, bandages around both hands, and a black leather jacket.
Personality
Lone is outwardly cocky and laidback. On the inside, however, he actually feels isolated and depressed. He wishes to fight someone of his own caliber, to feel the thrill of a good fight. His unique physiology due to his ki prevents him from feeling anything akin to fear or danger, and so he seems to act reckless. In reality, he is a very good tactician in combat and seems to possess above average intelligence with basic understanding of aerodynamics and in-depth knowledge of ki. Lone tends to act like... well... a loner. He does not wish to be responsible of others unless he is compensated for his efforts and regards most people, and even his fellow Divers, as a burden. Like the monks who raised him, Lone loves to fight and is willing to fight with all of his heart if the opponent is strong enough; though he is not above killing when necessary. His is not quick to anger, but when a line is crossed, he tends to gain an icy persona and the intent to kill.
History
Occupation: Diver
- - - - (Power Matrix)
Primary Focus: Ki
Magical Capabilities
-Accelerated Healing Factor: Unlike most ki-users, Lone's ki trades superhuman durability for accelerated healing. Though he cannot regenerate lost limbs and organs, he can survive fatal attacks and heal near-instantaneously. This is an innate ability and has nothing to do with conscious thought.
-Superhuman Resilience: Though he doesn't have the support of a powerful fortress of a body, Lone is quite resilient nonetheless, capable of molding his pain into fuel to keep coming back for another rather than succumb to it. This is brought about due to his intense training and the painful workings of his body reknitting itself whenever it's damaged, even during training. His heightened pain tolerance baffles most people.
-God-like Strength: Though Lone does not look physically imposing or powerful, he is actually beyond superhuman in displays of strength. His muscles are tightly wound around a slender frame and contain 20 years worth of training. In addition, his strength also provides him with greater speed, jumping distance, and jumping height. This measure of strength is gained by the fact that his accelerated healing factor allows him to bypass his physical limiters from the get-go, already allowing him natural superhuman strength. Years of training allowed him to transcend the superhuman aspect of his strength to higher levels, making him a hard-hitting S.O.B.
-High Speed: Due to his accelerated healing and the strength that resulted from it, the muscles in his legs and his more aerodynamic body (compared to others), allow him superhuman speed to compensate for his lack physical defense. This ability is aided by his affinity to wind and air, as well.
-Superhuman Endurance & Stamina: Since his body naturally restores itself, he does not suffer from the aches and pains of muscle soreness and can keep himself moving at any pace without any negative effects, whether in short bursts or for the long haul.
-Wind Generation and Manipulation
-Weaknesses: Despite his physical strength, there is a limit to what he can do. He cannot regenerate whatsoever and will instantly die if he is decapitated or has any of his vital organs removed. His raw power is drained if he heals from significant wounds; the more alarming the wounds, the less physical power he possesses, due to the amount of ki used to restore his body.
Body Modifications
<None>
Weapons and Equipment
<None>
Specialties
Martial Arts Expert (S-S Equivalent: Jeet Kune Do (Wing Chun, Tai Chi, boxing, and kickboxing)
Street Fighting Expert
Name: Lone
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Home Nation: Saiga (a small, rural nation with a scarce population)
Appearance: Lone appears to be 5'7" (152cm) with a weight of 124 lbs (56.24kg). He has short black hair and slightly tanned skin, with green eyes and high cheekbones. His slender physique is taut with muscle, but it's often hidden by his clothing, which consists of a t-shirt, jeans, combat boots, bandages around both hands, and a black leather jacket.
Personality
Lone is outwardly cocky and laidback. On the inside, however, he actually feels isolated and depressed. He wishes to fight someone of his own caliber, to feel the thrill of a good fight. His unique physiology due to his ki prevents him from feeling anything akin to fear or danger, and so he seems to act reckless. In reality, he is a very good tactician in combat and seems to possess above average intelligence with basic understanding of aerodynamics and in-depth knowledge of ki. Lone tends to act like... well... a loner. He does not wish to be responsible of others unless he is compensated for his efforts and regards most people, and even his fellow Divers, as a burden. Like the monks who raised him, Lone loves to fight and is willing to fight with all of his heart if the opponent is strong enough; though he is not above killing when necessary. His is not quick to anger, but when a line is crossed, he tends to gain an icy persona and the intent to kill.
History
Though no one is sure of his actual birthplace, Lone was raised in the small province of Saiga in the Temple of Kho. It was a small community of monk warriors who trained in the ways of ki, believing its philosophy to be directly linked to battle. They were not blood thirsty by any means, but rather relished in the idea of fighting for sport, believing enlightenment could only be brought to them on the battlefield. The monks who trained in ki all possessed the same attributes: super strength, speed, and durability. Lone, however, was unique. His body was not as dense and as powerful as their's, but he could heal impossibly fast for a human. This was discovered when he was four years old and playing in the courtyard, where he tripped over the jagged rocks that littered the place. His sitter for the evening witnessed the fall and noticed there was blood on the rocks; however, upon inspecting the young boy, there was not even a scratch.
Speculating, the man decided to train the boy ten years in advance. It was common knowledge that training young children had long-term effects on the body, but based on a hunch, the monk made an exception 10 years in advance. Lone was trained through the illusion of games and began to develop muscle early on during his life. Lone had originally enjoyed the routine, though as he grew older, he became more aware of what was going on. His training went from a gentle start to a rigorous routine and Lone found himself adopting the traditions of his Order. However, unlike them, he did not wish to find enlightenment and simply wanted a good fight. At the age of 18, he left the temple to explore the world. He traveled to No-Man's-Land and became a Diver. After six years of being away from home, Lone did not slack from his training.
Life has never been better.
Speculating, the man decided to train the boy ten years in advance. It was common knowledge that training young children had long-term effects on the body, but based on a hunch, the monk made an exception 10 years in advance. Lone was trained through the illusion of games and began to develop muscle early on during his life. Lone had originally enjoyed the routine, though as he grew older, he became more aware of what was going on. His training went from a gentle start to a rigorous routine and Lone found himself adopting the traditions of his Order. However, unlike them, he did not wish to find enlightenment and simply wanted a good fight. At the age of 18, he left the temple to explore the world. He traveled to No-Man's-Land and became a Diver. After six years of being away from home, Lone did not slack from his training.
Life has never been better.
Occupation: Diver
- - - - (Power Matrix)
Primary Focus: Ki
Magical Capabilities
-Accelerated Healing Factor: Unlike most ki-users, Lone's ki trades superhuman durability for accelerated healing. Though he cannot regenerate lost limbs and organs, he can survive fatal attacks and heal near-instantaneously. This is an innate ability and has nothing to do with conscious thought.
-Superhuman Resilience: Though he doesn't have the support of a powerful fortress of a body, Lone is quite resilient nonetheless, capable of molding his pain into fuel to keep coming back for another rather than succumb to it. This is brought about due to his intense training and the painful workings of his body reknitting itself whenever it's damaged, even during training. His heightened pain tolerance baffles most people.
-God-like Strength: Though Lone does not look physically imposing or powerful, he is actually beyond superhuman in displays of strength. His muscles are tightly wound around a slender frame and contain 20 years worth of training. In addition, his strength also provides him with greater speed, jumping distance, and jumping height. This measure of strength is gained by the fact that his accelerated healing factor allows him to bypass his physical limiters from the get-go, already allowing him natural superhuman strength. Years of training allowed him to transcend the superhuman aspect of his strength to higher levels, making him a hard-hitting S.O.B.
-High Speed: Due to his accelerated healing and the strength that resulted from it, the muscles in his legs and his more aerodynamic body (compared to others), allow him superhuman speed to compensate for his lack physical defense. This ability is aided by his affinity to wind and air, as well.
-Superhuman Endurance & Stamina: Since his body naturally restores itself, he does not suffer from the aches and pains of muscle soreness and can keep himself moving at any pace without any negative effects, whether in short bursts or for the long haul.
-Wind Generation and Manipulation
-Weaknesses: Despite his physical strength, there is a limit to what he can do. He cannot regenerate whatsoever and will instantly die if he is decapitated or has any of his vital organs removed. His raw power is drained if he heals from significant wounds; the more alarming the wounds, the less physical power he possesses, due to the amount of ki used to restore his body.
Body Modifications
<None>
Weapons and Equipment
<None>
Specialties
Martial Arts Expert (S-S Equivalent: Jeet Kune Do (Wing Chun, Tai Chi, boxing, and kickboxing)
Street Fighting Expert
Edit 2:
Saiga is a small rural province with a scarce population. It is home of many traditionalists who forsake the ideals of technological advancement and prefer to learn from the teachings of Kho, their hero-god and prophet. The province is an Anarcho-Syndicalist Commune-- a self-sufficient government without the need of government, nor economy. The people are often farmers or monks (some of different Schools of Kho) and contributed to one another in a peaceful society of martial arts and philosophy.
The Teachings of Kho
The Teachings of Kho is, arguably, the basis of the Philosophy of Ki. Kho was once a guru and prophet to the people of Saiga back when it was a much larger nation. In ancient legends, it is said that he was the pioneer of modern martial arts and the first to discover ki. He had used his immense power to turn the tides of war and had trained many others to use his secret knowledge. When the wars that ravaged Saiga ended, he had opened a school and taught martial arts to the youth and developed the true purpose of Ki: Enlightenment.
The teachings were passed down the ages, many of his former students misconstruing his lessons to something else.
In the end, there were three schools of Kho:
1) The School of the Mind: This school focuses on the inner thoughts, and therefore the universe. One must always question the reality before them and to seek the answers that lay beyond the stars. Students of this School often meditate for days and fast for weeks searching for the answer. They are also pacifists.
2) The School of Spirit: This school focuses on the internal struggle of man and the means to unshackle oneself from the mortal coil. Similar to the School of the Mind, meditation is often used, but rather than fast, they would pursue a pilgrimage throughout the world and perform philanthropic deeds in the hopes of finding inner peace.
3) The School of the Fist: This school focuses on one's desire for battle. It is the most primal school of thought, and also the one with the most etiquette. This complex school of thought sees fighting as a way to free oneself from the struggles of the body, to surpass one's limits and to bask in the flowing energy of ki. However, there is a code of honor that one must not ignore, or else they will become one with the Feral Path. Enlightenment can only be found on the battlefield, so they believe. They also believe in never attacking a harmless foe, to never strike an unarmed opponent, and to never revel in bloodshed. Killing is for self-defense, never for sport. The etiquette of this school is tightly bound by the philosophy of Kho and his deeds in the ancient legends.
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@Hatman1801 Awesome. Also, my CS may take a while longer ^^"
Edit: Here's the CS!- - - - (Personal Details)
Name: Lone
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Home Nation: Saiga (a small, rural nation with a scarce population)
Appearance: Lone appears to be 5'7" (152cm) with a weight of 124 lbs (56.24kg). He has short black hair and slightly tanned skin, with green eyes and high cheekbones. His slender physique is taut with muscle, but it's often hidden by his clothing, which consists of a t-shirt, jeans, combat boots, bandages around both hands, and a black leather jacket.
Personality
Lone is outwardly cocky and laidback. On the inside, however, he actually feels isolated and depressed. He wishes to fight someone of his own caliber, to feel the thrill of a good fight. His unique physiology due to his ki prevents him from feeling anything akin to fear or danger, and so he seems to act reckless. In reality, he is a very good tactician in combat and seems to possess above average intelligence with basic understanding of aerodynamics and in-depth knowledge of ki. Lone tends to act like... well... a loner. He does not wish to be responsible of others unless he is compensated for his efforts and regards most people, and even his fellow Divers, as a burden. Like the monks who raised him, Lone loves to fight and is willing to fight with all of his heart if the opponent is strong enough; though he is not above killing when necessary. His is not quick to anger, but when a line is crossed, he tends to gain an icy persona and the intent to kill.
HistoryThough no one is sure of his actual birthplace, Lone was raised in the small province of Saiga in the Temple of Kho. It was a small community of monk warriors who trained in the ways of ki, believing its philosophy to be directly linked to battle. They were not blood thirsty by any means, but rather relished in the idea of fighting for sport, believing enlightenment could only be brought to them on the battlefield. The monks who trained in ki all possessed the same attributes: super strength, speed, and durability. Lone, however, was unique. His body was not as dense and as powerful as their's, but he could heal impossibly fast for a human. This was discovered when he was four years old and playing in the courtyard, where he tripped over the jagged rocks that littered the place. His sitter for the evening witnessed the fall and noticed there was blood on the rocks; however, upon inspecting the young boy, there was not even a scratch.
Speculating, the man decided to train the boy ten years in advance. It was common knowledge that training young children had long-term effects on the body, but based on a hunch, the monk made an exception 10 years in advance. Lone was trained through the illusion of games and began to develop muscle early on during his life. Lone had originally enjoyed the routine, though as he grew older, he became more aware of what was going on. His training went from a gentle start to a rigorous routine and Lone found himself adopting the traditions of his Order. However, unlike them, he did not wish to find enlightenment and simply wanted a good fight. At the age of 18, he left the temple to explore the world. He traveled to No-Man's-Land and became a Diver. After six years of being away from home, Lone did not slack from his training.
Life has never been better.
Occupation: Diver
- - - - (Power Matrix)
Primary Focus: Ki
Magical Capabilities
-Accelerated Healing Factor: Unlike most ki-users, Lone's ki trades superhuman durability for accelerated healing. Though he cannot regenerate lost limbs and organs, he can survive fatal attacks and heal near-instantaneously. This is an innate ability and has nothing to do with conscious thought.
-Superhuman Resilience: Though he doesn't have the support of a powerful fortress of a body, Lone is quite resilient nonetheless, capable of molding his pain into fuel to keep coming back for another rather than succumb to it. This is brought about due to his intense training and the painful workings of his body reknitting itself whenever it's damaged, even during training. His heightened pain tolerance baffles most people.
-God-like Strength: Though Lone does not look physically imposing or powerful, he is actually beyond superhuman in displays of strength. His muscles are tightly wound around a slender frame and contain 20 years worth of training. In addition, his strength also provides him with greater speed, jumping distance, and jumping height. This measure of strength is gained by the fact that his accelerated healing factor allows him to bypass his physical limiters from the get-go, already allowing him natural superhuman strength. Years of training allowed him to transcend the superhuman aspect of his strength to higher levels, making him a hard-hitting S.O.B.
I'm hoping this doesn't translate to being obscenely stronger than other characters. I'm concerned with the term "God-like" being used here.
-High Speed: Due to his accelerated healing and the strength that resulted from it, the muscles in his legs and his more aerodynamic body (compared to others), allow him superhuman speed to compensate for his lack physical defense. This ability is aided by his affinity to wind and air, as well.
-Superhuman Endurance & Stamina: Since his body naturally restores itself, he does not suffer from the aches and pains of muscle soreness and can keep himself moving at any pace without any negative effects, whether in short bursts or for the long haul.
-Wind Generation and Manipulation
-Weaknesses: Despite his physical strength, there is a limit to what he can do. He cannot regenerate whatsoever and will instantly die if he is decapitated or has any of his vital organs removed. His raw power is drained if he heals from significant wounds; the more alarming the wounds, the less physical power he possesses, due to the amount of ki used to restore his body.
Body Modifications
<None>
Weapons and Equipment
<None>
Specialties
Martial Arts Expert (S-S Equivalent: Jeet Kune Do (Wing Chun, Tai Chi, boxing, and kickboxing)
Street Fighting Expert
Edit 2:Saiga is a small rural province with a scarce population. It is home of many traditionalists who forsake the ideals of technological advancement and prefer to learn from the teachings of Kho, their hero-god and prophet. The province is an Anarcho-Syndicalist Commune-- a self-sufficient government without the need of government, nor economy. The people are often farmers or monks (some of different Schools of Kho) and contributed to one another in a peaceful society of martial arts and philosophy.The Teachings of Kho
The Teachings of Kho is, arguably, the basis of the Philosophy of Ki. Kho was once a guru and prophet to the people of Saiga back when it was a much larger nation. In ancient legends, it is said that he was the pioneer of modern martial arts and the first to discover ki. He had used his immense power to turn the tides of war and had trained many others to use his secret knowledge. When the wars that ravaged Saiga ended, he had opened a school and taught martial arts to the youth and developed the true purpose of Ki: Enlightenment.
The teachings were passed down the ages, many of his former students misconstruing his lessons to something else.
In the end, there were three schools of Kho:
1) The School of the Mind: This school focuses on the inner thoughts, and therefore the universe. One must always question the reality before them and to seek the answers that lay beyond the stars. Students of this School often meditate for days and fast for weeks searching for the answer. They are also pacifists.
2) The School of Spirit: This school focuses on the internal struggle of man and the means to unshackle oneself from the mortal coil. Similar to the School of the Mind, meditation is often used, but rather than fast, they would pursue a pilgrimage throughout the world and perform philanthropic deeds in the hopes of finding inner peace.
3) The School of the Fist: This school focuses on one's desire for battle. It is the most primal school of thought, and also the one with the most etiquette. This complex school of thought sees fighting as a way to free oneself from the struggles of the body, to surpass one's limits and to bask in the flowing energy of ki. However, there is a code of honor that one must not ignore, or else they will become one with the Feral Path. Enlightenment can only be found on the battlefield, so they believe. They also believe in never attacking a harmless foe, to never strike an unarmed opponent, and to never revel in bloodshed. Killing is for self-defense, never for sport. The etiquette of this school is tightly bound by the philosophy of Kho and his deeds in the ancient legends.
Just remember that your history isn't law; the majority of people, even Divers, don't even believe in Ki being an existing force. I am aware that Tex let you be liberal with the history regarding Ki, but don't expect a lot of people to know or care about Kho, or be aware of the Philosophy of Ki.
On a general scale, it seems alright, but I do have one significant qualm. You state in your history that instead of the extreme strength and durability of your fellow Ki users, you have the extraordinary healing factor, but you state in your abilities that you still have the superhuman levels of strength and durability. There has to be a balance here, and I just want you to be perfectly aware of your limitations. This RP is going to involve character progression and improvement of abilities over time.
In short, you have an extreme healing factor. Be consistent with your other limitations in relation to the rest of the Ki-using cast in regards to that.
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I want to apologize if I'm seeming a little stingy with things regarding Ki, but I'm just trying to keep everything balanced out. Tex and I weren't expecting the number of Ki users we already have, and there has to be a general similarity between them in terms of the physical enhancements it gives, as well as the limitations it has to have when compared to Arcane. It's a lot harder to say that X person's strength totally surmounts Y person's strength, even if they're both Ki users, because then we have someone sitting there saying "What the fuck I'm worthless compared to person X."
Edit Note: I just want to make sure characters are evened out properly before the RP starts. Nobody wants to RP for awhile as a character they suddenly feel like has a lesser place than others.
I want to apologize if I'm seeming a little stingy with things regarding Ki, but I'm just trying to keep everything balanced out. Tex and I weren't expecting the number of Ki users we already have, and there has to be a general similarity between them in terms of the physical enhancements it gives, as well as the limitations it has to have when compared to Arcane. It's a lot harder to say that X person's strength totally surmounts Y person's strength, even if they're both Ki users, because then we have someone sitting there saying "What the fuck I'm worthless compared to person X."
Edit Note: I just want to make sure characters are evened out properly before the RP starts. Nobody wants to RP for awhile as a character they suddenly feel like has a lesser place than others.
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@Hatman1801 Regarding the history portion of your analysis, I said his body did not have the same measure of density and strength as theirs, referring to their durability (which I define as the difficulty of getting pass their thick skin), a difference to resilience (he's as squishy as a normal human). When strength and speed in general are a factor, this ability has not yet been tapped during previous analysis by other monks. The strength and speed came naturally through training.
The difference between durability and resilience is that resilience is a measure of how many times he can get hit and keep getting back up (a measure of how much pain one can take); durability is the measure of how many times they can get hit until they get hurt (a measure of how long it takes for them to finally get hurt).
Regarding the God-like Strength, I did actually wince multiple times when I was writing this CS in regards to that. I was trying to think of a better term that is above superhuman, but I couldn't think of it. So, I figured when it came around, I could try and explain it better. It isn't in the literal sense that he could benchpress a planet, but rather punch a steel beam in half (whereas Superhuman would just cause it to bend). However, I think I shall dial back the measure of strength.
Finally, the "Kho" issue. I understand that it means diddly-squat, however it is directly linked to the culture and how traditional it is. It is a minor province and has little influence, but it is merely added lore for Saiga. The history of it, obviously, isn't law and I never claimed it was. It is simply a part of the "Saiga" explanation-- nothing more.
The difference between durability and resilience is that resilience is a measure of how many times he can get hit and keep getting back up (a measure of how much pain one can take); durability is the measure of how many times they can get hit until they get hurt (a measure of how long it takes for them to finally get hurt).
Regarding the God-like Strength, I did actually wince multiple times when I was writing this CS in regards to that. I was trying to think of a better term that is above superhuman, but I couldn't think of it. So, I figured when it came around, I could try and explain it better. It isn't in the literal sense that he could benchpress a planet, but rather punch a steel beam in half (whereas Superhuman would just cause it to bend). However, I think I shall dial back the measure of strength.
Finally, the "Kho" issue. I understand that it means diddly-squat, however it is directly linked to the culture and how traditional it is. It is a minor province and has little influence, but it is merely added lore for Saiga. The history of it, obviously, isn't law and I never claimed it was. It is simply a part of the "Saiga" explanation-- nothing more.
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@Hatman1801 Regarding the history portion of your analysis, I said his body did not have the same measure of density and strength as theirs, referring to their durability (which I define as the difficulty of getting pass their thick skin), a difference to resilience (he's as squishy as a normal human). When strength and speed in general are a factor, this ability has not yet been tapped during previous analysis by other monks. The strength and speed came naturally through training.
The difference between durability and resilience is that resilience is a measure of how many times he can get hit and keep getting back up (a measure of how much pain one can take); durability is the measure of how many times they can get hit until they get hurt (a measure of how long it takes for them to finally get hurt).
Regarding the God-like Strength, I did actually wince multiple times when I was writing this CS in regards to that. I was trying to think of a better term that is above superhuman, but I couldn't think of it. So, I figured when it came around, I could try and explain it better. It isn't in the literal sense that he could benchpress a planet, but rather punch a steel beam in half (whereas Superhuman would just cause it to bend). However, I think I shall dial back the measure of strength.
Finally, the "Kho" issue. I understand that it means diddly-squat, however it is directly linked to the culture and how traditional it is. It is a minor province and has little influence, but it is merely added lore for Saiga. The history of it, obviously, isn't law and I never claimed it was. It is simply a part of the "Saiga" explanation-- nothing more.
Just wanted to clarify your awareness on the Kho bit; I had a feeling you already knew that, but it never hurts to make sure.
The whole God-like strength bit was mostly a wording issue that I had to clarify. I knew you weren't actually going to be God-like strength, but again, it's my job to clarify just exactly what you meant. Dealing with the levels of strength between Alex, Jenso, and Lone has to be done with a degree of relativity, since I can't have people outright eclipsing one another. Again, nobody wants to be a trash heap compared to their peers.
Edited note: Tex is GM, and still needs to do a review himself. I'm just trying to make sure I have bases covered.
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@Hatman1801 Of course, and I understand that. I also apologize for some of my wording-- it can come off as confusing and, after rereading my response to you, sounds almost dickish to the point of being a "Know-It-All." But, yes, I am aware of my strengths and weaknesses. If you want, I can go back through the CS and go into more detail about what's going on and how exactly his accelerated healing factor affects his physiology as a whole. Or, I can dial the strength down to Superhuman if you're more comfortable with that.
Edit: of course ^^
Edit: of course ^^
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Admittedly, I'm a little surprised to see so many Ki users this early in. At any rate, what Hatman's talkin' is a good thing to keep in mind.
I'll take this moment to clarify that in terms of strength improvement, unless there's a significant focus on raw power or speed, all Ki users will be of similar strength. Same goes for speed and durability.
For example, Jenso is extremely durable, and very resistant to all types of harm. Durability is his current focus.
Alex Also has a durability focus from the look of it, albeit to a lesser extent, but I would consider his strength lower than both Lone and Jenso's to start. I imagine after fighting for a while, his reactive Ki would eventually make him far stronger and faster than the other two, and possibly most Ki users in history.
From the look of it, Lone's regenerative factor is just a different take on enhanced durability. Think high-HP rather than high-Armor.
Ehem, so yea.
@Sessamaru
Careful with your speed and strength relative to everyone else. If you specialize in one, the other will certainly be weaker with the regenerative capabilities you already have. I also don't really like the term 'god-like' if you're not pouring all of your focus into raw power. The way Ki affects strength is very mystical, rather than literal, as is the nature of Ki V.S. the arcane.
As long as you don't overdo it, the sheet looks fine. I'll edit Kho's philosophy a bit and put it into Saiga's history, when I have the time.
I'll take this moment to clarify that in terms of strength improvement, unless there's a significant focus on raw power or speed, all Ki users will be of similar strength. Same goes for speed and durability.
For example, Jenso is extremely durable, and very resistant to all types of harm. Durability is his current focus.
Alex Also has a durability focus from the look of it, albeit to a lesser extent, but I would consider his strength lower than both Lone and Jenso's to start. I imagine after fighting for a while, his reactive Ki would eventually make him far stronger and faster than the other two, and possibly most Ki users in history.
From the look of it, Lone's regenerative factor is just a different take on enhanced durability. Think high-HP rather than high-Armor.
Ehem, so yea.
@Sessamaru
Careful with your speed and strength relative to everyone else. If you specialize in one, the other will certainly be weaker with the regenerative capabilities you already have. I also don't really like the term 'god-like' if you're not pouring all of your focus into raw power. The way Ki affects strength is very mystical, rather than literal, as is the nature of Ki V.S. the arcane.
As long as you don't overdo it, the sheet looks fine. I'll edit Kho's philosophy a bit and put it into Saiga's history, when I have the time.
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@tex Alright. Well, just to be safe, I am going to change it from "God-like" (still makes me cringe) to "Superhuman." I hope you don't mind. As for everything else, I will be very careful. If I slip up, let me know.
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@tex Alright. Well, just to be safe, I am going to change it from "God-like" (still makes me cringe) to "Superhuman." I hope you don't mind. As for everything else, I will be very careful. If I slip up, let me know.
All we need to hear. Pretty sure once Tex does the edits he needs to do, he'll be ready to toss into the happy bin of Characters.
And yeah, I was also expecting more people to be Arcane users. I guess people don't like magic as much as they used to.
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All we need to hear. Pretty sure once Tex does the edits he needs to do, he'll be ready to toss into the happy bin of Characters.
And yeah, I was also expecting more people to be Arcane users. I guess people don't like magic as much as they used to.
Alright, well I'll go ahead and make my edit to the strength and wait for the official "go ahead."
lol, for me, I used too many magic characters and very rarely have I used more physically inclined characters. That's the reason I went with ki ^^"
Edit: Fixed. I also think Lone may specialize more in his speed than his strength, in all honesty. But, hey, that's up to you guys. I haven't thought that far ahead yet.
- - - - (Personal Details)
Name: Lone
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Home Nation: Saiga (a small, rural nation with a scarce population)
Appearance: Lone appears to be 5'7" (152cm) with a weight of 124 lbs (56.24kg). He has short black hair and slightly tanned skin, with green eyes and high cheekbones. His slender physique is taut with muscle, but it's often hidden by his clothing, which consists of a t-shirt, jeans, combat boots, bandages around both hands, and a black leather jacket.
Personality
Lone is outwardly cocky and laidback. On the inside, however, he actually feels isolated and depressed. He wishes to fight someone of his own caliber, to feel the thrill of a good fight. His unique physiology due to his ki prevents him from feeling anything akin to fear or danger, and so he seems to act reckless. In reality, he is a very good tactician in combat and seems to possess above average intelligence with basic understanding of aerodynamics and in-depth knowledge of ki. Lone tends to act like... well... a loner. He does not wish to be responsible of others unless he is compensated for his efforts and regards most people, and even his fellow Divers, as a burden. Like the monks who raised him, Lone loves to fight and is willing to fight with all of his heart if the opponent is strong enough; though he is not above killing when necessary. His is not quick to anger, but when a line is crossed, he tends to gain an icy persona and the intent to kill.
History
Occupation: Diver
- - - - (Power Matrix)
Primary Focus: Ki
Magical Capabilities
-Accelerated Healing Factor: Unlike most ki-users, Lone's ki trades superhuman durability for accelerated healing. Though he cannot regenerate lost limbs and organs, he can survive fatal attacks and heal near-instantaneously. This is an innate ability and has nothing to do with conscious thought.
-Superhuman Resilience: Though he doesn't have the support of a powerful fortress of a body, Lone is quite resilient nonetheless, capable of molding his pain into fuel to keep coming back for another blow rather than succumb to it. This is brought about due to his intense training and the painful workings of his body reknitting itself whenever it's damaged, even during training. His heightened pain tolerance baffles most people.
-Superhuman Strength: Though Lone does not look physically imposing or powerful, he is actually beyond the human peak in displays of strength. His muscles are tightly wound around a slender frame and contain 20 years worth of training. In addition, his strength also provides him with greater speed, jumping distance, and jumping height. This measure of strength is gained by the fact that his accelerated healing factor allows him to bypass his physical limiters from the get-go, already allowing him peak human strength. Years of training allowed him to perform superhuman feats.
-High Speed: Due to his accelerated healing and the strength that resulted from it, the muscles in his legs and his more aerodynamic body (compared to others), allows him superhuman speed to compensate for his lack physical defense. This ability is aided by his affinity to wind and air, as well.
-Superhuman Endurance & Stamina: Since his body naturally restores itself, he does not suffer from the aches and pains of muscle soreness and can keep himself moving at any pace without any negative effects, whether in short bursts or for the long haul.
-Wind Generation and Manipulation
-Weaknesses: Despite his physical strength, there is a limit to what he can do. He cannot regenerate whatsoever and will instantly die if he is decapitated or has any of his vital organs removed. His raw power is drained if he heals from significant wounds; the more alarming the wounds, the less physical power he possesses, due to the amount of ki used to restore his body.
Body Modifications
<None>
Weapons and Equipment
<None>
Specialties
Martial Arts Expert (S-S Equivalent: Jeet Kune Do (Wing Chun, Tai Chi, boxing, and kickboxing)
Street Fighting Expert
Name: Lone
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Home Nation: Saiga (a small, rural nation with a scarce population)
Appearance: Lone appears to be 5'7" (152cm) with a weight of 124 lbs (56.24kg). He has short black hair and slightly tanned skin, with green eyes and high cheekbones. His slender physique is taut with muscle, but it's often hidden by his clothing, which consists of a t-shirt, jeans, combat boots, bandages around both hands, and a black leather jacket.
Personality
Lone is outwardly cocky and laidback. On the inside, however, he actually feels isolated and depressed. He wishes to fight someone of his own caliber, to feel the thrill of a good fight. His unique physiology due to his ki prevents him from feeling anything akin to fear or danger, and so he seems to act reckless. In reality, he is a very good tactician in combat and seems to possess above average intelligence with basic understanding of aerodynamics and in-depth knowledge of ki. Lone tends to act like... well... a loner. He does not wish to be responsible of others unless he is compensated for his efforts and regards most people, and even his fellow Divers, as a burden. Like the monks who raised him, Lone loves to fight and is willing to fight with all of his heart if the opponent is strong enough; though he is not above killing when necessary. His is not quick to anger, but when a line is crossed, he tends to gain an icy persona and the intent to kill.
History
Though no one is sure of his actual birthplace, Lone was raised in the small province of Saiga in the Temple of Kho. It was a small community of monk warriors who trained in the ways of ki, believing its philosophy to be directly linked to battle. They were not blood thirsty by any means, but rather relished in the idea of fighting for sport, believing enlightenment could only be brought to them on the battlefield. The monks who trained in ki all possessed the same attributes: super strength, speed, and durability. Lone, however, was unique. His body was not as dense and as powerful as their's, but he could heal impossibly fast for a human. This was discovered when he was four years old and playing in the courtyard, where he tripped over the jagged rocks that littered the place. His sitter for the evening witnessed the fall and noticed there was blood on the rocks; however, upon inspecting the young boy, there was not even a scratch.
Speculating, the man decided to train the boy ten years in advance. It was common knowledge that training young children had long-term effects on the body, but based on a hunch, the monk made an exception 10 years in advance. Lone was trained through the illusion of games and began to develop muscle early on during his life. Lone had originally enjoyed the routine, though as he grew older, he became more aware of what was going on. His training went from a gentle start to a rigorous routine and Lone found himself adopting the traditions of his Order. However, unlike them, he did not wish to find enlightenment and simply wanted a good fight. At the age of 18, he left the temple to explore the world. He traveled to No-Man's-Land and became a Diver. After six years of being away from home, Lone did not slack from his training.
Life has never been better.
Speculating, the man decided to train the boy ten years in advance. It was common knowledge that training young children had long-term effects on the body, but based on a hunch, the monk made an exception 10 years in advance. Lone was trained through the illusion of games and began to develop muscle early on during his life. Lone had originally enjoyed the routine, though as he grew older, he became more aware of what was going on. His training went from a gentle start to a rigorous routine and Lone found himself adopting the traditions of his Order. However, unlike them, he did not wish to find enlightenment and simply wanted a good fight. At the age of 18, he left the temple to explore the world. He traveled to No-Man's-Land and became a Diver. After six years of being away from home, Lone did not slack from his training.
Life has never been better.
Occupation: Diver
- - - - (Power Matrix)
Primary Focus: Ki
Magical Capabilities
-Accelerated Healing Factor: Unlike most ki-users, Lone's ki trades superhuman durability for accelerated healing. Though he cannot regenerate lost limbs and organs, he can survive fatal attacks and heal near-instantaneously. This is an innate ability and has nothing to do with conscious thought.
-Superhuman Resilience: Though he doesn't have the support of a powerful fortress of a body, Lone is quite resilient nonetheless, capable of molding his pain into fuel to keep coming back for another blow rather than succumb to it. This is brought about due to his intense training and the painful workings of his body reknitting itself whenever it's damaged, even during training. His heightened pain tolerance baffles most people.
-Superhuman Strength: Though Lone does not look physically imposing or powerful, he is actually beyond the human peak in displays of strength. His muscles are tightly wound around a slender frame and contain 20 years worth of training. In addition, his strength also provides him with greater speed, jumping distance, and jumping height. This measure of strength is gained by the fact that his accelerated healing factor allows him to bypass his physical limiters from the get-go, already allowing him peak human strength. Years of training allowed him to perform superhuman feats.
-High Speed: Due to his accelerated healing and the strength that resulted from it, the muscles in his legs and his more aerodynamic body (compared to others), allows him superhuman speed to compensate for his lack physical defense. This ability is aided by his affinity to wind and air, as well.
-Superhuman Endurance & Stamina: Since his body naturally restores itself, he does not suffer from the aches and pains of muscle soreness and can keep himself moving at any pace without any negative effects, whether in short bursts or for the long haul.
-Wind Generation and Manipulation
-Weaknesses: Despite his physical strength, there is a limit to what he can do. He cannot regenerate whatsoever and will instantly die if he is decapitated or has any of his vital organs removed. His raw power is drained if he heals from significant wounds; the more alarming the wounds, the less physical power he possesses, due to the amount of ki used to restore his body.
Body Modifications
<None>
Weapons and Equipment
<None>
Specialties
Martial Arts Expert (S-S Equivalent: Jeet Kune Do (Wing Chun, Tai Chi, boxing, and kickboxing)
Street Fighting Expert
GM
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Alright, well I'll go ahead and make my edit to the strength and wait for the official "go ahead."
lol, for me, I used too many magic characters and very rarely have I used more physically inclined characters. That's the reason I went with ki ^^"
Edit: Fixed. I also think Lone may specialize more in his speed than his strength, in all honesty. But, hey, that's up to you guys. I haven't thought that far ahead yet.- - - - (Personal Details)
Name: Lone
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Home Nation: Saiga (a small, rural nation with a scarce population)
Appearance: Lone appears to be 5'7" (152cm) with a weight of 124 lbs (56.24kg). He has short black hair and slightly tanned skin, with green eyes and high cheekbones. His slender physique is taut with muscle, but it's often hidden by his clothing, which consists of a t-shirt, jeans, combat boots, bandages around both hands, and a black leather jacket.
Personality
Lone is outwardly cocky and laidback. On the inside, however, he actually feels isolated and depressed. He wishes to fight someone of his own caliber, to feel the thrill of a good fight. His unique physiology due to his ki prevents him from feeling anything akin to fear or danger, and so he seems to act reckless. In reality, he is a very good tactician in combat and seems to possess above average intelligence with basic understanding of aerodynamics and in-depth knowledge of ki. Lone tends to act like... well... a loner. He does not wish to be responsible of others unless he is compensated for his efforts and regards most people, and even his fellow Divers, as a burden. Like the monks who raised him, Lone loves to fight and is willing to fight with all of his heart if the opponent is strong enough; though he is not above killing when necessary. His is not quick to anger, but when a line is crossed, he tends to gain an icy persona and the intent to kill.
HistoryThough no one is sure of his actual birthplace, Lone was raised in the small province of Saiga in the Temple of Kho. It was a small community of monk warriors who trained in the ways of ki, believing its philosophy to be directly linked to battle. They were not blood thirsty by any means, but rather relished in the idea of fighting for sport, believing enlightenment could only be brought to them on the battlefield. The monks who trained in ki all possessed the same attributes: super strength, speed, and durability. Lone, however, was unique. His body was not as dense and as powerful as their's, but he could heal impossibly fast for a human. This was discovered when he was four years old and playing in the courtyard, where he tripped over the jagged rocks that littered the place. His sitter for the evening witnessed the fall and noticed there was blood on the rocks; however, upon inspecting the young boy, there was not even a scratch.
Speculating, the man decided to train the boy ten years in advance. It was common knowledge that training young children had long-term effects on the body, but based on a hunch, the monk made an exception 10 years in advance. Lone was trained through the illusion of games and began to develop muscle early on during his life. Lone had originally enjoyed the routine, though as he grew older, he became more aware of what was going on. His training went from a gentle start to a rigorous routine and Lone found himself adopting the traditions of his Order. However, unlike them, he did not wish to find enlightenment and simply wanted a good fight. At the age of 18, he left the temple to explore the world. He traveled to No-Man's-Land and became a Diver. After six years of being away from home, Lone did not slack from his training.
Life has never been better.
Occupation: Diver
- - - - (Power Matrix)
Primary Focus: Ki
Magical Capabilities
-Accelerated Healing Factor: Unlike most ki-users, Lone's ki trades superhuman durability for accelerated healing. Though he cannot regenerate lost limbs and organs, he can survive fatal attacks and heal near-instantaneously. This is an innate ability and has nothing to do with conscious thought.
-Superhuman Resilience: Though he doesn't have the support of a powerful fortress of a body, Lone is quite resilient nonetheless, capable of molding his pain into fuel to keep coming back for another blow rather than succumb to it. This is brought about due to his intense training and the painful workings of his body reknitting itself whenever it's damaged, even during training. His heightened pain tolerance baffles most people.
-Superhuman Strength: Though Lone does not look physically imposing or powerful, he is actually beyond the human peak in displays of strength. His muscles are tightly wound around a slender frame and contain 20 years worth of training. In addition, his strength also provides him with greater speed, jumping distance, and jumping height. This measure of strength is gained by the fact that his accelerated healing factor allows him to bypass his physical limiters from the get-go, already allowing him peak human strength. Years of training allowed him to perform superhuman feats.
-High Speed: Due to his accelerated healing and the strength that resulted from it, the muscles in his legs and his more aerodynamic body (compared to others), allows him superhuman speed to compensate for his lack physical defense. This ability is aided by his affinity to wind and air, as well.
-Superhuman Endurance & Stamina: Since his body naturally restores itself, he does not suffer from the aches and pains of muscle soreness and can keep himself moving at any pace without any negative effects, whether in short bursts or for the long haul.
-Wind Generation and Manipulation
-Weaknesses: Despite his physical strength, there is a limit to what he can do. He cannot regenerate whatsoever and will instantly die if he is decapitated or has any of his vital organs removed. His raw power is drained if he heals from significant wounds; the more alarming the wounds, the less physical power he possesses, due to the amount of ki used to restore his body.
Body Modifications
<None>
Weapons and Equipment
<None>
Specialties
Martial Arts Expert (S-S Equivalent: Jeet Kune Do (Wing Chun, Tai Chi, boxing, and kickboxing)
Street Fighting Expert
Righto, you've got my go ahead to post it in the characters tab. I'll keep my eye on you in-character.
Unfortunately smug
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8 yrs ago
It's a good thing first to join in later when other sheets have been reviewed to have an idea of power limits and other expectations.
That being said, mine's going to take a bit long, especially with the appearance.
That being said, mine's going to take a bit long, especially with the appearance.
GM
@Unfortunately
Right on, no rush.
Right on, no rush.
Sessamaru The Grumpy Hermit
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4 yrs ago
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Righto, you've got my go ahead to post it in the characters tab. I'll keep my eye on you in-character.
Alrighty. I'll do my best to keep myself in check ^^
Hunter of Dreams Perpetually Exhausted Squirrel
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3 yrs ago
I feel somewhat invested after making it through all of that information :D
I am not terribly familiar with all of it, however, and was wondering if someone would mind telling me the main differences between Arcane and Ki? It seems to me that they are basically the same thing, but applied and manipulated differently, so I don't think I'm interpreting it correctly.
I am not terribly familiar with all of it, however, and was wondering if someone would mind telling me the main differences between Arcane and Ki? It seems to me that they are basically the same thing, but applied and manipulated differently, so I don't think I'm interpreting it correctly.
GM
I feel somewhat invested after making it through all of that information :D
I am not terribly familiar with all of it, however, and was wondering if someone would mind telling me the main differences between Arcane and Ki? It seems to me that they are basically the same thing, but applied and manipulated differently, so I don't think I'm interpreting it correctly.
Here's the brief, Tex-Approved guide to Arcane and Ki!
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Arcane energy is the base of ALL energy in the universe. All atoms, from hydrogen to whatever-the-fuck-omini-ginous-shitonium, produce arcane energy at a constant pace as their electrons spin round and round. Not only that, but electrons, protons, and neutrons (and basically all the building blocks that make up atoms, A.K.A. all matter everywhere) are simply byproducts of arcane energy hardening over the course of millions of years.
Arcane energy is the body of the universe, it's in everything. It's in the air, ground, water, etc. It is also the source behind all forms of energy because of this, including the most powerful and ever present force of all, gravity, since large deposits of arcane energy are attracted to one another. For the purpose of this universe, physics, chemistry, and all science everywhere is due to arcane energy.
Due to arcane energy being the basis of EVERYTHING, it can be manipulated by humans to create just about anything. Using it, humans can create all sorts of magic. Since it's the source of EVERYTHING, it can theoretically be used to do ANYTHING, within reason, and as long as the user is powerful enough to do so.
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Ki on the other hand, is the essence of the soul. It is only found in living things, and it cannot be detected. It is a spiritual essence that makes people who they are. In a sense, it is the presence of consciousness. Ki, being spiritually attached to a person's body, cannot exist outside of a host. It will disappear, seemingly into nothingness, as it leaves a person's body.
However, since Ki does not abide by the laws of physics, it can bend the rules in regards to how the body works. For example, a person could cast a spell on themselves to increase their muscle mass using arcane energy, but with Ki, they can increase their power without physically affecting the composition of their body at all. It is an unreal power. Ki can also do things like harden skin, increase how quickly people move, give people a sixth sense, or anything else that would improve a person's natural physical abilities. In a nutshell, Ki is a true magical power-up that cannot be explained by science alone.
Ki is also 100 times more powerful than arcane energy if you were to compare it by sheer mass. In some cases, Ki can be solidified for a short amount of time, and expelled from the body in many different ways. This Ki is harmful to all except the user, and can easily overpower all forms of normal magic. This however, is EXTREMELY rare, and I'm not allowing it early on in the RP.
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So yea. The super mega simple explanation is:
Arcane = science
Ki = Spirit
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