Anyway, I should have Xanadu's CS up in no time, and then team XXP (anyone else feeling the team name Zap?) will only need one more member!
Got to love these potentially crazy letter combinations, and definitely looking forward to seeing how our reserves team will interact already. Good times, I would imagine.
By the way, I'm not sure if you saw this, but the members of the reserves team are the students who failed the entrance exam, but were decided to be given a chance on the condition that if anything happens to any of the other students, they'll take their place in their team. So you might want to add that they failed their test somewhere in your guys' CSs
By the way, I'm not sure if you saw this, but the members of the reserves team are the students who failed the entrance exam, but were decided to be given a chance on the condition that if anything happens to any of the other students, they'll take their place in their team. So you might want to add that they failed their test somewhere in your guys' CSs
Aight, I'll put that in the History section I'm working on imo. It would make sense for my character, since she's never been to a combat academy before Illuminate and is considerably inexperienced.
Hmm, themesongs aren't a bad idea, actually. Have to make note of failing the entrance exam, which Platz will not take kindly to, to be completely honest.
Hmm, themesongs aren't a bad idea, actually. Have to make note of failing the entrance exam, which Platz will not take kindly to, to be completely honest.
Character development is your best friend here. He has multiple roads to go down whether for good or for bad. Ditto goes for a lot of the characters, but I feel the reserves might have one of the more interesting places in the rp.
Character development is your best friend here. He has multiple roads to go down whether for good or for bad. Ditto goes for a lot of the characters, but I feel the reserves might have one of the more interesting places in the rp.
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Agreed.
We could make an entire RP around them. lol
Well, put it like that, you can't help but be excited to see where the road takes things, eh? Reserves will certainly be in a rather unique position, might as well take advantage of it.
Nickname: Xanadu insists on people using her full first name, though some people call her Xana against her wishes. *Cough**Cough* You can also call her Dances With Wolves. *Cough**Cough*
Age: 17
Race: Human
Appearance: The first thing that most people notice when they look at Xanadu is that she is a very unclean individual. She usually has dirt under her chewed fingernails, chunks of dried mud in her often messy red-orange hair, and stains on whatever outfit she happens to be wearing. Her appearance quite obviously gives away the fact that she is a major tomboy, one who sort of wants people to know that that's what she is. It is also worth mentioning that Xanadu is a short girl, standing at around 5'1", and has a strong, slightly masculine frame. In day-to-day life, she prefers to wear jeans and a hoody, often in her signature Xanadu color, along with her emblem, which is the head of a wolf with a crossbow bolt in its mouth.
Her combat costume is honestly not anything special. It looks a bit like a military uniform. It contains a button up shirt, shorts that go down to her knees, fingerless gloves, and hiking boots, all of which are Xanadu colored. In addition to this, she also smears mud all over her face and legs, though no one knows whether she does it to actually help her with camoflauging or just to make her feel like a badass.
Personality: Xanadu isn't really what one would call a nice girl. In fact, she's a bit rude. She's very blunt, and somewhat relentless at times. This, paired with her naturally intimidating and unapproachable appearance, has caused her peers to have a hard time engaging in conversation with her, leaving her friendless, save for Coal, her wolf companion. Not this bothers Xanadu much, as she never was really a people person at all.
But just because she is unkind doesn't mean that she's a bad person. In fact, Xanadu is quite a good person. She has the heart of a hero, even if she only shows it when another is in need, and immediately hides it back up as soon as the job is done.
But whether she is in her hero mode or her villain mode, one trait is always clearly there, visible in everything she does and audible in everything she says: passion. It leaks from her, always assuring everyone around her that she's doing her best, that she is always doing her best, whether it's something she likes or not.
History: Xanadu was born in a small, lone hut in the wilderness outside the borders of Vale. Her mother, a human woman named River Revua, died in child birth, leaving her to her father, a man by the name of Obsidian Revua, to raise her alone. As she grew, it became quite obvious to her that her father would have preferred having a boy, but since he recieved a girl, he simply decided to raise her as if she were a male. He trained her in the art of combat, taught her how to use a crossbow (though he never allowed her to use Wild Shot, the crossbow that he used), and showed her how to do everything, up to helping her unlock her aura.
Their relationship was perfectly fine for the first 10 years of her life, but one day on her 11th year, Xanadu's father voiced his opinion on her gender, mentioning during a little quarrel between the two that he'd rather have had a son. And that's when Xanadu reached her limit. When he had fallen asleep that night, Xanadu stole Wild Shot, her father's favorite hunting crossbow, along with every crossbow bolt and dust bolt they owned, and left home.
She ran miles and miles through the night, trying to get as far away from her home as she could. At about dawn, though, she collapsed from exhaustion, passing out entirely. When she awoke, it was early morning. And right there in front of her was a growling wolf, black as the night, ready to pounce on her. She raised her crossbow and prepared to shoot, but then, she felt something inside her crack open. Somehow, she could feel the wolf's emotions. It was scared. It didn't have anywhere to go. It had no family or pack. And the wolf seemed to feel the same emotions in her, as it stopped growling and instead looked sad. That day, Xanadu discovered two important things: her semblance, and her best friend, a wolf named Coal.
Years passed, and with them, Xanadu and Coal grew together, both physically and emotionally. They mainly survived in the wild, living off of the prey they hunted around the forest. They'd sometimes go do odd jobs in whatever small villages they came by in order to buy more bolts, but other than that, they stayed away from society. That is until Xanadu showed interest in being a Huntress. It was then that they decided to move from outside the borders to the kingdom of Vale, in order to better get an idea of what the occupation would entail. It was there, at the age of 16, where she first got involved in a battle school. In her opinion, it sucked. She wasn't very good at building the things they wanted them to build, failed when it came to the academic classes, and made no friends whatsoever. And despite enjoying all the sparring and fighting, she still ended up dropping out. The next year, however, she decided she'd try again, this time with Illuminate Academy. So she took the entrance exam...and she didn't do so hot. She rocked it when it came to the combat related sections, but everything else she failed at. She was disappointed. That is until, some time into the first semester, she recieved an acceptance letter, offering her a part in the Reserves program. So she took it.
Weapon: Wild Shot: The Wild Shot is a dust-compatible repeating crossbow that was originally created by an adept mechanic, who sold it to Obsidian Revua, who eventually lost it to the thieving hands of his own daughter, Xanadu Revua, who possesses it now. This crossbow can hold 10 bolts at a time, and launches each one with incredible power. This crossbow can also break apart into two smaller crossbows, each holding only 5 bolts, which do less damage than the bigger crossbow, but can also be used to swiftly block blows from melee attacks. Xanadu's bolts are kept in a quiver slung across her back, which she can easily access. These bolts are made from metal rather than wood, as metal is much more effective.
Semblance: One with the Wild Xanadu is able to sense the feelings (not thoughts, but rather feelings) of a wild animal, giving her an insight on their emotions. In addition to this, she can share emotions with wild animals, and give them inspiration, passion, and a dash of anger, which often causes them to aid her in this cause. And no, this does not work on Fauna.
Weaknesses: Ignore her, for she...yeah, she's dumb: Xanadu...is definitely not the brightest light bulb in the light bulb box. This often causes her to mess up on things that take intellegence. Ranged: Xanadu's attacks are almost exclusively ranged, though her smaller crossbows can be used in close quarters if necessary.
Dust: Fire Bolt: Causes an explosion of fire upon impact, causing more damage than an average bolt. Ice Bolt: Freezes anything within a certain area in a large ice crystal on impact. Wind Bolt: When this bolt is shot, it brings a massive amount of wind with it, often knocking enemies back. The effect stops if the bolt stops moving. Lightning Bolt: Upon impact, the bolt electrocutes the enemy hit. If there is a being relatively close to the creature hit, the lightning travels to them as well. This goes in until there are no longer enemies close by.
Other: Well, when it comes to food, Xanadu prefers things that are served on sticks, and preferably have been cooked over an open fire.
Name: Coal
Age: Unknown, though he appears to be a young adult.
Race: Wolf
Semblance: Big Bad Wolf: Coal, for a few minutes every combat, can grow to the size of a Beowolf, which increases his strength and speed.
Other: Coal also likes meat on sticks.
Also, forgive me for not making a full CS for the wolf. I didn't think it was needed.
Alright! It has been done! Tell me if there are any problems! ^_^
@Aquaknightif we are, then I'd vote for Azure, as Tius would find her better suited for the position,
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Well like what Lasrever said it was a toss between Tius and Azura, But I vote for Azura, and my second vote for Tius to be her second in command
So that makes 3 votes for Azura, and 1 for Tius, I think, if I'm allowed to count my double vote. I guess that makes Azura leader, if no-one has any objection towards the idea.
Hey team! So I was wondering if you guys knew whether or not we're supposed to be waiting for one more person. I mean, we have three people and a mutt, so does that count? Or do we even need four since we're just the spares?
@LiberatorFor the GM's: would it be acceptable to add a small shield to KK's equipment? It's a totally normal metal shield that would fold in and out of a bracer on her left wrist (or just hang on her back, if you prefer).
Name: Xuan Sarga Nickname: N/A Age: 17 Race: Human
Appearance: Xuan stands at around 1.64m. She has one of those faces that just radiates friendliness and brightness, and has an equally chirpy voice. Though Xuan does possess some Asian features, her deep blue eyes and brown hair indicate that she is of mixed heritage. She has a slight frame, but does have a bit of muscle on her from her mechanic days. Xuan generally chooses more casual looking clothing styles, but there is no doubt that all her belongings are of a considerably higher grade than the average teenage girl. Her affluence is made clear through her clothes. She is more partial to feminine but functional clothing, usually in the colour blue. Xuan can also be occasionally found in her blue mechanic’s overalls, emblazoned with the Sarga Motors logo in yellow.
Personality: Overall, Xuan is a likable person. She’s hardworking, loyal, eager to make friends and learn about this Kingdom and its Academy. Coming from a sheltered home, Xuan is effusively polite. She addresses everyone with a “Ms” or “Mr”, as per usual when meeting with people at her parent’s executive dinner parties. Her polite manner also extends to habits that may seem overly formal or subservient, such as holding the door for people and impeccable table etiquette. Her limited upbringing has cut her off from any meaningful interactions with potential friends her age. She hopes to rectify this at Illuminate Academy. Though her manner has made her a friendly and likeable person, there are some downsides to it. For one thing, Xuan is brutally honest. Though she would never go out of her way to disparage someone, there are times when things just slip out. For the most part, this is because she simply just doesn’t see the negative consequences that come with this trait, and has found no reason to correct it. The honesty is the most notable of other minor social ineptitudes she has. Xuan has a bad sense of direction. Ever since her parents have been making budget cuts to the company, Xuan has become incredibly frugal when it comes to Dust use.
History: Sarga Motors is one of the primary enterprises whose work is focused on the Forever Fall Railway Line. They operate and maintain the majority of freight trains and stations that operate along the railway and are currently under contract for the largest Dust manufacturing company in Remnant. The company has been operating since a few years after the Great War. The particular branch of Xuan’s family is the engineering and development division.
Xuan was raised on the Sarga homestead on the border of Forever Fall, the Headquarters of Sarga Motors. She is the youngest of four, meaning that any chance of inheriting the family branch was close to zero. But Xuan didn’t mind. She lived in relative luxury and was home-schooled in order to better serve the Sarga’s mechanical branch. There was a purpose for everyone. Her siblings were to take up the management of the branch, and Xuan was to assist them in any way she could.
When she was 12, Xuan decided that she couldn’t just sit around any longer. She began taking jobs at the Sarga Factories, patching up the trains that would arrive back from long trips delivering Dust. She became the defacto mascot of the factory mechanics; the grizzled, bulky men that would clap her on the back whenever she learned to replace a Dust engine or repair their tools. Xuan understood how she was to serve the Sargas then. She would work in the field, learning about and helping the company from within while her siblings handled things from the top.
As the years went on, Grimm and White Fang attacks on freight trains became more commonplace. It was also around this time when she received her own BlitzMaw. The Sargas decided to accept the assistance of Atlesian units to escort the deliveries safely along the Railway. Xuan was to ride along with the mechanics who would maintain the Atlesian units and any damages that would be sustained by the trains on their journeys. During this period, Xuan became well versed with her BlitzMaw. The trees of Forever Fall provided the playground and practice she required to become an aerial prodigy. She received many reprimands from her superiors for slacking off and swinging around instead of working on the trains. Xuan soon discovered her Semblance during her flight sessions too. During her days on the trains, she had a few run-ins with Grimm hordes. Though she is able to say that she has had some combat experience, they were far from being substantial as the Atlesian units did most of the real fighting.
Eventually, it became clear that the attacks were getting worse. More and more shipments were disappearing. Sarga Motors was suffering drops in profit for the first time in years. They couldn’t afford to be as lax with resources as they were before. This meant no more Gravity Dust joyrides for Xuan. It was then that another idea struck Xuan. What if she became a Huntress? This way, she would have the skills to defend her family’s property and develop better ways to minimise losses against the Grimm and White Fang. So with the begrudging approval of her family, Xuan enrolled for Illuminate Academy’s entrance exam.
Though she had the academic and mechanical expertise that was needed from her adolescence at the Sarga homestead, her combat capabilities were sorely lacking. The failure of the exams was not surprising, but still disheartening. Therefore, when she was given the chance of being a reserve student, Xuan was overjoyed. There was no way she was going to waste this opportunity. With her own modified BlitzMaws packed, Xuan headed off for an exciting life at Illuminate Academy.
Weapon: BlitzMaw – Xuan’s weapon is less of an individual armament and more of a set of rocket boots and rocket anchors. Originally developed by Sarga Motors as a test module for repairmen, so that they could perform their trade in hard-to-reach places such as tall buildings and moving trains, the BlitzMaw was created with individual transport in mind. The arm parts include rocket-propelled anchors that are shot out and reeled back with great force. Thrusters in both the rocket boots and forearm mounts make it possible to achieve flight.
The BlitzMaw comes in two major models: the Standard Grade for general repairs and movement, and the Pierce Grade, a sleeker, better-functioning model with faster and more offensive capabilities for use in Grimm infested areas. The Pierce Grade is significantly more costly than the Standard Grade and requires more maintenance after use. The most notable difference is the grappling claw that serves as a great offensive weapon.
Conventional use of the BlitzMaw involves flight utilising Gravity Dust. However, with the rising prices of Dust and her family’s wavering financial situation, Xuan is reluctant to take advantage of such a costly function, and relies on short explosive bursts from the Fire and Wind Dust reserves instead. The BlitzMaw itself is made from an incredible sturdy material. Since it’s mounted on her forearms, it can also function as makeshift shields.
Xuan is in possession of an early prototype of the Standard Grade that has been custom modified for combat, hence its bulkiness compared to later models. In spars she prefers to use her prototype Standard Grade to save costs and prevent major injuries to classmates. However, out on missions, she will have to start using her Pierce Grade.
Fighting Style: Xuan’s fighting style places an emphasis on speed and evasion. Her weapon allows her quick and effective mobility, which makes her an ideal distraction or support member in team battles. With her rocket boots, she can jump greater distances than the average student. Generally, her attacks have her building up speed by swinging around with the Rocket Anchors and flinging herself at opponents. Other attacks include grabbing opponents with the anchors and reeling them into a waiting rocket punch. In close combat, Xuan can distract foes by having the exhaust of the BlitzMaw blow up in their face.
Weaknesses: Frugality – Greater offensive capabilities and more diverse movements could be achieved if she chose to use the full potential of her weapon. But she doesn’t have to deal with the costs that come after that Inexperience – Since it’s her first year at a combat academy, Xuan does not have much experience in combat. In a simple hand-to-hand one-on-one fight, she would definitely lose. Her strengths are achieved through the flexibility of her weapon.
Semblance: Air Trek – To a limited extent, Xuan can manipulate the gas around her within a 1.5 metre radius. As it takes a lot of concentration to use it offensively, Xuan generally uses it while airborne in order to perform tighter manoeuvres and have better control while moving around with BlitzMaw.
Dust: BlitzMaw utilizes a combination of Fire, Wind, and Gravity Dust. Propulsion Bursts use the Fire and Wind reserves and tight aerial manoeuvres rely on Xuan’s Semblance and Wind Dust. With Gravity Dust, BlitzMaw users can achieve flight, at a costly price.
Other: Has attempted to use the Rocket Anchors to grab far away items on many occasions. It has never worked.
So that makes 3 votes for Azura, and 1 for Tius, I think, if I'm allowed to count my double vote. I guess that makes Azura leader, if no-one has any objection towards the idea.
Neither from me. It looks like Azura is leader by majority vote.
It kinda has to be Azura at this point, if not, I cast my lot for her. (Forgot if this is my team) Jin would be a horrible leader, ya'll wouldn't last a day under his watch on the battle field. Unless like, someone shoots him, them you got a problem.
