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Noble Arms: Restoring Hope - With Gratitude to TheHangedMan
In the twilight of World War II, a mysterious power surfaced among select humans. This power, the Noble Arm, was the ability to conjure up a paranormal weapon that can defy the laws of physics, a weapon innate in the user's mind and summoned by their will into reality. For reasons that still cannot be explained despite years of research, Noble Arms only take the form of weapons from before the First World War, however, despite the antiquity of these forms, the power they bare to the battlefield is unlike anything modern technology has been able to produce.
The ability to manipulate the elements to the users will.
Force that can reduce matter down to atoms in seconds.
The strength to withstand the explosion of a nuclear missile.
All of these powers and more still have surfaced along side Noble Arms, and the ones who bear them, the Arms Masters, are sought after by countries all around the world. Where once the strength of a country was decided by the technological strength of their Army, it is now judged by the power of their Arms Masters.
But this state of affairs has produced sadness and strife; the world was not prepared for the possibility of superhumans, people who just by existing, challenge the notion of equality between men. And so Arms Masters and Normal Humans live in an uneasy state of coexistence, with radicals on both sides wishing to shatter the peace and dominate one another.
The year is 2020, ten years since the Union of Arab Republics was shattered by the Hammer of Masters, an organization which believes that Arms Masters are not part of humanity, but a 'master race' destined to dominate the world. The Hammer, relying on the immense power of their Noble Arms, broke the governments and armies of Syria and Iraq (Egypt is fine; it regained its independence from the UoAR some decades ago), establishing the 'State of Masters', a regime dedicated to the supremacy of those who held Noble Arms. But in the moment of their triumph, their 'Malik', Yusuf Al-Kindi, was poisoned by a discontented slave, and their state fell apart.
Now was the turn of the second group of radicals, the Disablers, to emerge. Normal humans who believed that Arms Masters were a seperate race of monsters and freaks, the Disablers felt vindicated in their genocidal creed and with help from volunteers from the United States, Europe, and Russia, sparked an armed revolt where guns, bombs, and poison proved the bane of many members of the State of Masters. Exterminating even innocent children, the Disablers brought down the remnants of the State of Masters, plunging the centre of the Middle East into an anarchic void.
Enter Operation: Symbiosis. An armed force funded by multiple nations, corporations, and the two rival organizations called the Arms of Nobility and Organization for Disarmament, Operation Symbiosis is a numerous, well-funded, but fractious force divided in its goals. Should it restore order to the region, or just be content with dismantling the remnants of the State of Masters and the more radical Disablers? Should it ally with local forces to do so, even those that profess religious radicalism (like that has ever worked in other worlds)?
And if it did both of those things, should it attempt a utopian vision in which Arms Masters and Normal Humans cooperate with one another instead of conflict, and if so, does it have a chance?
Only time and your involvement will tell.
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Basically, unlike previous versions of Noble Arms, Restoring Hope is a semi-sandbox RP where (almost) every faction is playable, although Operation: Symbiosis (see below) members are preferred. You can play adult military or civilian personnel as well as the usual 'child prodigy' characters. In fact, adults are more encouraged in this setting for obvious reasons. You can also play normal people, people who do not have any Noble Arms and have to rely on technology.
Membership in a faction allows one the perks and privileges that each organization (see below) has; for example, an Operation: Symbiosis member has decent rations, medical care, and access to the latest technology, but also risks the hatred of the local population and the wrong side of a roadside bombing if they're not careful. PCs are limited only to the rank of Colonel or the equivalent (unless with special permission from the GM) but can get promoted up to Faction Leader if they are careful. They can also increase the power of their Noble Arm (if they have any) or gain access to more sophisticated technologies in time.
PCs can also start at multiple places in the region, within reason - We don't want PCs being too far from each other. The general direction of the plot will be guided by 'Region Events', such as the Operation: Symbiosis deployment, the resolution of the war against the Hammer of Masters (see below), and Kuwait and the Gulf's attempts to undermine the Aishanids of Barsa (see below). PCs are expected to react to these 'Region Events' and even start their own once they grow powerful and influential enough.
Note again that Operation: Symbiosis members are preferred for the first few applications...
In the twilight of World War II, a mysterious power surfaced among select humans. This power, the Noble Arm, was the ability to conjure up a paranormal weapon that can defy the laws of physics, a weapon innate in the user's mind and summoned by their will into reality. For reasons that still cannot be explained despite years of research, Noble Arms only take the form of weapons from before the First World War, however, despite the antiquity of these forms, the power they bare to the battlefield is unlike anything modern technology has been able to produce.
The ability to manipulate the elements to the users will.
Force that can reduce matter down to atoms in seconds.
The strength to withstand the explosion of a nuclear missile.
All of these powers and more still have surfaced along side Noble Arms, and the ones who bear them, the Arms Masters, are sought after by countries all around the world. Where once the strength of a country was decided by the technological strength of their Army, it is now judged by the power of their Arms Masters.
But this state of affairs has produced sadness and strife; the world was not prepared for the possibility of superhumans, people who just by existing, challenge the notion of equality between men. And so Arms Masters and Normal Humans live in an uneasy state of coexistence, with radicals on both sides wishing to shatter the peace and dominate one another.
The year is 2020, ten years since the Union of Arab Republics was shattered by the Hammer of Masters, an organization which believes that Arms Masters are not part of humanity, but a 'master race' destined to dominate the world. The Hammer, relying on the immense power of their Noble Arms, broke the governments and armies of Syria and Iraq (Egypt is fine; it regained its independence from the UoAR some decades ago), establishing the 'State of Masters', a regime dedicated to the supremacy of those who held Noble Arms. But in the moment of their triumph, their 'Malik', Yusuf Al-Kindi, was poisoned by a discontented slave, and their state fell apart.
Now was the turn of the second group of radicals, the Disablers, to emerge. Normal humans who believed that Arms Masters were a seperate race of monsters and freaks, the Disablers felt vindicated in their genocidal creed and with help from volunteers from the United States, Europe, and Russia, sparked an armed revolt where guns, bombs, and poison proved the bane of many members of the State of Masters. Exterminating even innocent children, the Disablers brought down the remnants of the State of Masters, plunging the centre of the Middle East into an anarchic void.
Enter Operation: Symbiosis. An armed force funded by multiple nations, corporations, and the two rival organizations called the Arms of Nobility and Organization for Disarmament, Operation Symbiosis is a numerous, well-funded, but fractious force divided in its goals. Should it restore order to the region, or just be content with dismantling the remnants of the State of Masters and the more radical Disablers? Should it ally with local forces to do so, even those that profess religious radicalism (like that has ever worked in other worlds)?
And if it did both of those things, should it attempt a utopian vision in which Arms Masters and Normal Humans cooperate with one another instead of conflict, and if so, does it have a chance?
Only time and your involvement will tell.
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Basically, unlike previous versions of Noble Arms, Restoring Hope is a semi-sandbox RP where (almost) every faction is playable, although Operation: Symbiosis (see below) members are preferred. You can play adult military or civilian personnel as well as the usual 'child prodigy' characters. In fact, adults are more encouraged in this setting for obvious reasons. You can also play normal people, people who do not have any Noble Arms and have to rely on technology.
Membership in a faction allows one the perks and privileges that each organization (see below) has; for example, an Operation: Symbiosis member has decent rations, medical care, and access to the latest technology, but also risks the hatred of the local population and the wrong side of a roadside bombing if they're not careful. PCs are limited only to the rank of Colonel or the equivalent (unless with special permission from the GM) but can get promoted up to Faction Leader if they are careful. They can also increase the power of their Noble Arm (if they have any) or gain access to more sophisticated technologies in time.
PCs can also start at multiple places in the region, within reason - We don't want PCs being too far from each other. The general direction of the plot will be guided by 'Region Events', such as the Operation: Symbiosis deployment, the resolution of the war against the Hammer of Masters (see below), and Kuwait and the Gulf's attempts to undermine the Aishanids of Barsa (see below). PCs are expected to react to these 'Region Events' and even start their own once they grow powerful and influential enough.
Note again that Operation: Symbiosis members are preferred for the first few applications...
Noble Arms:
Noble Arms take the form of weaponry that were created before World War I; each Noble Arm posses powerful abilities beyond normal human capacity, however they can only be used if they are released into reality by their user. Noble Arms exist in a kind of 'hyperspace' that is unique to its user and can be called from there - in essence, an Arms Master is always armed.
Noble Arms have an astonishingly versatile ability pool, from calling down fire, to strengthening the body, etc., and more often than not, possess more than one ability. However, similar to physical activity, using a Noble Arm is draining physically and moreso mentally - extended use of ability is much akin to overexerting yourself on both fronts, and as such, so much more fatal to overdo.
Noble Arm Ratings:
Noble Arms are rated according to how valuable they are, and that value is determined using to factors: Rarity of effect, and military usage. The strength of a Noble Arm is thus determined by how many military and police countermeasures are in place. The rankings go from F to A. There exist Noble Arms that change strength depending on the situation, and are added with the additional "+" symbol.
Examples of determining rank and its effects is:
A Noble Arm Capable of strengthening its user is common, and can easily be countered by police officers with proper ordinance, and thus, merits an E rank, its user is not notable to the government and subsequently ignored.
On the other hand, a Noble Arm capable creating explosions in the atmosphere is uncommon and dangerous, as such, the user must undergo a government registration form and placed under mild scrutiny. The Noble Arm in question will merit a C or B rank.
Finally, there are Noble Arms that can achieve effects akin to nuclear explosions. Such Noble Arms are both rare and extremely dangerous to countries at large. Its user will be under constant surveillance and limits will be placed on the usage of their Noble Arm. Such Noble Arms are always rated A.
Noble Arms take the form of weaponry that were created before World War I; each Noble Arm posses powerful abilities beyond normal human capacity, however they can only be used if they are released into reality by their user. Noble Arms exist in a kind of 'hyperspace' that is unique to its user and can be called from there - in essence, an Arms Master is always armed.
Noble Arms have an astonishingly versatile ability pool, from calling down fire, to strengthening the body, etc., and more often than not, possess more than one ability. However, similar to physical activity, using a Noble Arm is draining physically and moreso mentally - extended use of ability is much akin to overexerting yourself on both fronts, and as such, so much more fatal to overdo.
Noble Arm Ratings:
Noble Arms are rated according to how valuable they are, and that value is determined using to factors: Rarity of effect, and military usage. The strength of a Noble Arm is thus determined by how many military and police countermeasures are in place. The rankings go from F to A. There exist Noble Arms that change strength depending on the situation, and are added with the additional "+" symbol.
Examples of determining rank and its effects is:
A Noble Arm Capable of strengthening its user is common, and can easily be countered by police officers with proper ordinance, and thus, merits an E rank, its user is not notable to the government and subsequently ignored.
On the other hand, a Noble Arm capable creating explosions in the atmosphere is uncommon and dangerous, as such, the user must undergo a government registration form and placed under mild scrutiny. The Noble Arm in question will merit a C or B rank.
Finally, there are Noble Arms that can achieve effects akin to nuclear explosions. Such Noble Arms are both rare and extremely dangerous to countries at large. Its user will be under constant surveillance and limits will be placed on the usage of their Noble Arm. Such Noble Arms are always rated A.
An organization bent on pushing the importance of Noble Arms and Arms Masters, and is the chief backer of their rights globally. Many of its supporters are wealthy and well known, however, they often face strong opposition from non-Arms Masters due to the agenda's they push and the number of benefits they desire for Arms Masters. In a reluctant truce with the Organization for Disarmament to back Operation:Symbiosis.
An organization determined to limit the use of Noble Arms and the suppression of Arms Masters. Their main goal is to abolish schools and facilities dedicated to Noble Arms and to limit the occupation of Arms Masters to the military only. Often, they are supported by many labor unions and social media outlets. In a reluctant truce with the Arms of Nobility to back Operation Symbiosis.
A terrorist organization bent on creating a world were Arms Masters are the rulers. Their ideology is that Arms Masters are not, in fact, human, but a new superior race that deserves to be in power. The current number of members is unknown, however, they have 2 confirmed A ranked Arms Masters in their ranks, a fact that worries many countries.
In the former UoAR, the Hammer holds the cities of Raqqa in Syria and Mosul in Iraq, as well as the central portions of each country (contested with the DIsablers).
In the former UoAR, the Hammer holds the cities of Raqqa in Syria and Mosul in Iraq, as well as the central portions of each country (contested with the DIsablers).
A terrorist organization bent on erasing or otherwise oppressing Arms Masters. Their ideology is that Arms Masters are not, in fact, human, but a race of monsters born with nothing but the ability to bring misery and destruction and as such must be culled or otherwise strictly controlled. A cause that many have joined and more have supported, and because of the support they have garnered from the masses, they are able to move through countries and city with relative ease.
The Disablers hold Baghdad and Tikrit in Iraq, as well as Damascus and Homs in Syria.
The Disablers hold Baghdad and Tikrit in Iraq, as well as Damascus and Homs in Syria.
Arms Masters and Conventional Forces working together in order to restore order to Syria and Iraq, Operation: Symbiosis is either the last and greatest hope for peace and order in the region or a foreign force using those concepts as a smokescreen for seizing the area's resources. Numbering 150,000 strong (including 1,500 Arms Masters of varying strengths), Operation: Symbiosis is technologically sophisticated, with its backers calling on old favors (and it is rumored mind control) to acquire access to American, Chinese, and Russian weaponry. But these advantages can only win them the conventional war, not the battle for Hearts and Minds...
Formed by the Kurdish people as a 'self-defense force' in the years before the Hammers' coup, the Democratic Forces of Syria and Iraq gained mass appeal due to the 'State of Masters' and Disablers' oppressive policies, which drove Yazidis, Armenians, Assyrians, Turkmen and Zororastrians into the DFSI's grasp, along with masses of ordinary Arabs. The most powerful force in what was once the north of the UoAR, the DFSI is one of the most interested in allying with Operation: Symbiosis, and has hinted that only they can prevent the international forces from being chewed up by local insurgents... Or ensure it. They number 75,000, and are simulteanously besieging Mosul and Raqqa, the twin Capitals of the State of Masters.
Islamic Fundamentalists who control Idlib Province in Syria.
Islamic Fundamentalists and radical terrorists who rule over the city of Fallujiah in Iraq, but have cells all across the former UoAR, including Independent Egypt.
Barsa, Iraq, was under siege by the Hammer of Masters and their enslaved mortal minions, while suffering bombings and assassinations by the Islamic State day in and day out. Then one day rose an Arms Master by the name of Aisha, who claimed to be the Aisha, the favorite wife of Muhammad, who had returned from death to restore the true spirit of Islam which had been distorted by evil men after the Battle of the Camel in 656 AD. Normally, this would be a ridiculous claim by anyone, even an Arms Master, but 'Aisha Returned' was able to manifest powers only the most powerful Noble Arms had shown, marking her as powerful enough to back up her words. Taking up arms against the 'State of Masters' and ISIS, 'Aisha Returned' was able to liberate Barsa by herself and was acclaimed ruler by the relieved (or terrified) population. She then declared the liberation and equality of Woman beside Man and transformed Barsa into a prosperous and fertile oasis city with her Noble Arm's powers. Is another potential ally of Operation: Symbiosis.
Turkey - Hates the Democratic Forces of Syria and Iraq and wants to take pieces of both northern Syria and Iraq for itself; is in an economic depression due to bad economic policies. Might be discreetly backing Islamic State against Disablers and Hammer of Masters.
Saudi Arabia - Is concerned about the Hammer of Masters and the Disablers and is openly backing Al-Nursa Front and the Islamic State.
Lebanon - Small country allied to Operation Symbiosis.
The Twin States of Israel and Palestine - Israel has very good Arms Masters, but Palestine has twice as many, and the Hammer of Masters wants to dismantle them both. Therefore, in 2010, Israel decided to concede everything to the Palestinans, including withdraw from West Bank settlements, give them East Jerusalem as their capital, and allow Palestinian refugees to return to Israeli territory. These decisions were controversial (to put it mildly), but bore fruit as the Hammer of Masters brought down an asteroid on both nations soon after, an asteroid as large as the one that killed the Dinosaurs and would have driven the rest of humanity except for Arms Masters extinct if it had hit. To halt the asteroid, Israeli and Palestinian Arms Masters had to work together, with many of them dying due to the strain of shielding the world. And after that, more Palestinian Noble Arms wielders survived than the Israelis (though not so much that they would simply have been able to overwhelm the latter), forcing further cooperation lest the Hammer and Disablers destroy them both.
Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar - Aligned with Saudi Arabia in foriegn policy, including backing Islamic State. Tried to attack Barsa to depose 'Aisha Returned', and got thorougly beaten. Are afraid of the Hammer of Masters.
Iran - Supporting the Disablers despite having Noble Arms wielders as part of its armed forces. It does not have Nukes as it already has Arms Masters, and it is using the disorder caused by the collapse of the UoAR to expand its influence and power, with the goal of invading Iraq and Syria and forging a new empire that would reach the Mediterranean.
Egypt - Glad it is independent of the former UoAR.
Saudi Arabia - Is concerned about the Hammer of Masters and the Disablers and is openly backing Al-Nursa Front and the Islamic State.
Lebanon - Small country allied to Operation Symbiosis.
The Twin States of Israel and Palestine - Israel has very good Arms Masters, but Palestine has twice as many, and the Hammer of Masters wants to dismantle them both. Therefore, in 2010, Israel decided to concede everything to the Palestinans, including withdraw from West Bank settlements, give them East Jerusalem as their capital, and allow Palestinian refugees to return to Israeli territory. These decisions were controversial (to put it mildly), but bore fruit as the Hammer of Masters brought down an asteroid on both nations soon after, an asteroid as large as the one that killed the Dinosaurs and would have driven the rest of humanity except for Arms Masters extinct if it had hit. To halt the asteroid, Israeli and Palestinian Arms Masters had to work together, with many of them dying due to the strain of shielding the world. And after that, more Palestinian Noble Arms wielders survived than the Israelis (though not so much that they would simply have been able to overwhelm the latter), forcing further cooperation lest the Hammer and Disablers destroy them both.
Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar - Aligned with Saudi Arabia in foriegn policy, including backing Islamic State. Tried to attack Barsa to depose 'Aisha Returned', and got thorougly beaten. Are afraid of the Hammer of Masters.
Iran - Supporting the Disablers despite having Noble Arms wielders as part of its armed forces. It does not have Nukes as it already has Arms Masters, and it is using the disorder caused by the collapse of the UoAR to expand its influence and power, with the goal of invading Iraq and Syria and forging a new empire that would reach the Mediterranean.
Egypt - Glad it is independent of the former UoAR.
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[b]Age:[/b] (13 is the minimum age; even Operation: Symbiosis employs 'child geniuses' or child Arms Masters in strictly [i]non-combat[/i] roles.
[b]Nationality:[/b]
[b]Noble Arm Name & Appearance:[/b]
[b]Noble Arm Abilities:[/b] (No maximum number, however, try and be sensible about this. Just because you [i]can[/i] doesn't mean you [i]should[/i], also be as detailed as you can, especially on its strengths, weaknesses, and effects.)
(As a clarification, no A-ranked Noble Arms; Noble Arms that can cause the equivalent of a nuclear explosion. B-class Noble Arms, which can explode city blocks, are also severely restricted; they will only be allowed if the user can be trusted not to use them too much [i]and[/i] if they have to pay a cost to their body and mind.)
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[b]*Likes:[/b]
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[b]Bio:[/b]
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[b]Military Rank:[/b] If a member of Operation Symbiosis.
*Optional1.) Cooperative storytelling comes first. You are not here to godmode by gaming/breaking the system to make yourself as powerful as possible. You are not here to use your powers to brute-force all obstacles the GM brings before you, or use sophistry, psychological tricks, or 'mental influence magic' to win every diplomatic confrontation. If you find 'Storygaming' an ugly word, this is not the RP for you.
2.) Nor does an angsty backstory that fits various 'story beats' make your character good if their purpose is to defeat everyone and establish themselves as superior top dogs and otherwise make it an arms race with the GM on who can godmode more. If you're not going to use your angsty backstory to make a good story, this is not the RP for you.
3.) That said, powerful characters and angsty backstories are permitted, as long as they are made by players who are willing to cooperate with each other and the GM to make a good dynamic story that isn't just 'X overpowers Y' by bending the rules so far they break, violating the spirit of said rules, and (to quote Dave Brookshaw of Onyx Path publishing) of course, common sense.
4.) I am not as lenient as TheHangedMan. If you cannot obey the prior three rules, you don't need to respond to this thread at all; there are other games for you.
5.) Do not be an asshole.
6.) Post length is five sentences minimum, but longer posts are encouraged, of course. GMs are also bound by this rule.
2.) Nor does an angsty backstory that fits various 'story beats' make your character good if their purpose is to defeat everyone and establish themselves as superior top dogs and otherwise make it an arms race with the GM on who can godmode more. If you're not going to use your angsty backstory to make a good story, this is not the RP for you.
3.) That said, powerful characters and angsty backstories are permitted, as long as they are made by players who are willing to cooperate with each other and the GM to make a good dynamic story that isn't just 'X overpowers Y' by bending the rules so far they break, violating the spirit of said rules, and (to quote Dave Brookshaw of Onyx Path publishing) of course, common sense.
4.) I am not as lenient as TheHangedMan. If you cannot obey the prior three rules, you don't need to respond to this thread at all; there are other games for you.
5.) Do not be an asshole.
6.) Post length is five sentences minimum, but longer posts are encouraged, of course. GMs are also bound by this rule.
- Joshua Bannings, the Champion of the Noble Arms Summit, has been replaced by 'William Ascot'.
- The Iraq War did not happen in this timeline, although Afghanistan did. Operation: Symbiosis is the first intervention by international forces in both Syria and Iraq in this timeline.
- Grace Poe is this timeline's President of the Philippines and not Rodrigo Duterte.
- Jim Mattis is this timeline's President of the United States instead of Donald Trump or Hilary Clinton.
- More to follow.
- Syria and Iraq are (nominally) united into one country, with Egypt being part of said union as well until 2010.
- The Iraq War did not happen in this timeline, although Afghanistan did. Operation: Symbiosis is the first intervention by international forces in both Syria and Iraq in this timeline.
- Grace Poe is this timeline's President of the Philippines and not Rodrigo Duterte.
- Jim Mattis is this timeline's President of the United States instead of Donald Trump or Hilary Clinton.
- More to follow.
- Syria and Iraq are (nominally) united into one country, with Egypt being part of said union as well until 2010.
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Height: ~1.8 Meters. Weight: 55 kgs.
Height: ~1.8 Meters. Weight: 55 kgs.
Name: Pablo Legazpi
Age: 16
Nationality: Filipino
Noble Arm Name & Appearance: Katotohanan Ng Mundo (Truth of the World)
Noble Arm Abilities:
The Light of Truth - By touching a target with any part of the sword, Pablo can reveal said target's 'truth'; this in essence means he can find out their life, their thoughts, and their secrets, without lies, self-delusions, and filters . When used upon a living person, they also see what is being revealed as well and know, instictively, that it's the truth. When used on an inanimate object, Pablo can find out events the object was involved in; useful when used against a murder weapon. This power can undo any form of mind control or mental effect, illusions that are not based on holograms, and mundane indoctrination and brainwashing techniques, as well as various forms of insanity that lead one to believe lies.
But the drawback of this power is twofold: One, Pablo also uses the power on himself every time he activates it, preventing him from lying to himself about his actions and their consequences. The other flaw is that whenever Pablo uses any of his other powers (see below) to fight, he cannot use the Light of Truth.
The Light of Primefire - Pablo can release waves of light that knock back or slightly singe Non-Noble Arms wielders, but burn Noble Arms wielders with fire that cannot be healed by Noble Arms - although Mundane Science isn't bound by that restriction.
Mana Shield - Pablo creates a shield of raw mystic force; a dome or circle two to four meters in height and length, that blocks or reduces the damage from a mundane or 'mystic' attack. Note that too much force would just shatter this barrier.
Eyes of Truth - Pablo focuses the Sword's power into his eyes, allowing him to 'read' the hidden powers of Noble Arms within sight range, even if they are invisible or otherwise concealed. Like the above two powers, this cannot be used alongside the Light of Truth, though in this case, it's only because the latter is redundant with the Eyes.
Personality: Pablo is a naturally reckless person who relies on his powers too often, but can take advice when needed. He also has a high opinion of himself and his intelligence, as well as a sense of self-loathing whenever this high opinion is proven to be wrong. Despite this, however, Pablo is a kind person, one who focuses on helping others as well as himself, and is aware of his flaws. He is someone who wants to have friends, and goes to great lengths to get people to like him and keep liking him.
*Likes: Sweets, Swordsmanship, History and Literature.
*Dislikes: Bullies, Spicy Food.
Fears: Showing his darker side to his peers.
Bio: Pablo's great-grandparents were migrant workers who came to the city of Manila in the Magsaysay Administration, looking for opportunity, and unlike many others, finding it. While said great-grandparents were menial workers, their children, Pablo's grandparents, were lowly clerks, while Pablo's mother became a lawyer and his father an Eskrima instructor. And so, Pablo grew into some wealth and affluence, despite his mother frequently taking on cases for free. Despite this, Pablo's life seemed normal, although he was more intelligent than his peers by a large margin, to the point where he took advanced classes. This made him feel isolated, and also the target of bullies. It became worse when he realized that he was bisexual early on.
He was afraid that if anyone found out, he would be expelled from his family and left out in the streets; he didn't want that. But at the same time, this was what he was born with, and he couldn't change it - he tried. The only people he can confide his secrets to, as well as doubts, were people on the Internet. Yes, foolish idea, but as long as he didn't reveal his name and personal details, he would be all right, right? Wrong, because eventually, one of those people, a woman, found out his personal details and tried to blackmail him for money.
Pablo had to make a choice; risk his secret coming out, or steal from what was not his? He chose the former, and he 'came out' to his mother that day. Surprisingly, his mother was understanding; not entirely approving, but not rejecting, either. And so they chose to confront the potential blackmailer together, Pablo's mother had a gun, just in case.
The blackmailer turned out to be one a former plaintiff that Pablo's mother had successfully prosecuted, and now sought to ruin the life of her family in response. She was also a Noble Arms master with the a Gauntlet that controlled darkness. Caught in a trap, Pablo and his mother risked death...until Pablo manifested his own Noble Arm, the Noble Arm of Truth. Taken by surprise, the blackmailer was defeated through a combination of quick moves and sucker punches by Pablo. And after that, the boy transferred to Trinindad Academy, a local school for Arms Masters, rejecting offers from more reputable institutions because Trinidad Academy was both in his country and closer to home.
After two years in Trinidad, the mysterious new Director of the Academy sent Pablo to join Operation: Symbiosis on the condition that he was not to be sent to Combat. His job? As an investigator and interrogator who can get answers without torture...
*Current Goal: See that Operation: Symbiosis succeeds.
Military Rank: Military Police-equivalent.
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5'4, 170.6 pounds.
5'4, 170.6 pounds.
Name: Eliza Logan
Age: 20
Nationality: American
Noble Arm Name & Appearance:
Flamebringer
Noble Arm Abilities:
Fire Generation - Flamebringer can generate fire and control already-existing flames, moving them from place to place at will. The sword can launch waves of fire with every slash, heat itself to a blowtorch's temperature, and send out fireballs that are slightly slower than bullets but can explode for massive damage.
Friendly Fireproofing - With a moment of concentration, Eliza can magically make her flames refuse to burn people she does not count as an enemy, enabling her to spare civilians and allies from her attacks. With another moment of concentration, she can also make it refuse to burn wood and othet flammable materials. This makes her an immensely valuable asset on clearance missions, as it means that she can spray fire around without risking too much collateral damage.
Personality: Eliza likes to think of herself as ordinary except for her Noble Arm. She mixes with Arms Master and normal person alike easily, trying as best as she can to project a breezy or breezy-ish personality. Kind, joyful, and fun-loving, Eliza nevertheless knows that Operation: Symbiosis is a hard gamble and that the local populace is hostile to foriegn intervention. She hates the Hammer of Masters and Disablers for reasons she deems just, as to her, it's not just intent that matters, but also one's methods of gaining victory. Even if there are times where the ends justify the means, it should only be rarely.
*Likes: Babysitting the child prodigies and Arms Masters accompanying the Operation, Reading, Saving Civilians.
*Dislikes: Being feared and hated, while knowing it'd happen a lot. Also, Licqorice.
Fears: Having to commit an atrocity.
Bio: The daugther of a soldier and a nurse, Eliza Logan lived an average life, one that hadn't changed even when her Noble Arm manifested. Her parents handled the apperance of said arm without much fanfare, reminding Eliza that it was what one did with her tools that mattered, not what tools one had in the first place. And Eliza listened, knowing the truth in those worlds. In her small town, she was loved, and quickly learned the ways of talking and acting needed to keep it that way. This served her in good stead as she joined the American Military, completing her training just before Operation: Symbiosis was proposed.
As the Operation gained support among various sectors of society, Eliza volunteered to join, and it was discovered that she was good with 'talented but immature' kids. And so as the Operation's troops began deployment in Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Palestine and Cyprus, Eliza was tasked with guarding Pablo Legazpi, the Filipino kid from Trinidad Academy. For it was foreseen by those with precognitive Noble Arms that the two of them were the linchpin to any possibility of victory in the Operation.
Thankfully, the two hit it off without any problems, with Eliza finding Pablo intelligent and surprisingly mature for his age. And so, preperations for their baptism of fire continued...
*Current Goal: Ensure the success of Operation: Symbiosis.
Military Rank: Sergeant First Class
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I have enough players for the IC now, and Ryteb agreed to be Co-GM!
I have enough players for the IC now, and Ryteb agreed to be Co-GM!
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Here is my contribution to the character pool.
6'2” 107lbs
Name: Taiyo, Captain Kidd
Age: 27
Nationality: English
Noble Arm Name & Appearance: The Pheonyx
Noble Arm Abilities: In Sword Mode, this Arms is considered as a D Rank elemental sword, as each strike is imbued with flame. In Ship Mode it is a completely different story. Considered a high B-Rank Mobile Fortress. The Phoenyx sails on the air currents, having a max speed of sixty miles an hour. The ship has eighteen cannons that fire orbs of condensed flame which explode on impact. Though it's exterior appears wooden it can shrug off anything below a B Rank Noble Arms without much issue, and can carry up to twenty tonnes of cargo.
Personality: Considered arrogant by many who meet him, Taiyo is a master of hiding his true feelings behind his overbearing exterior. He works with people, but holds them at arms length due to his fear. When off the clock he is a somewhat lazy individual, surviving mostly off take out until a job appears to knock him out of his funk.
*Likes: Money, Pizza
*Dislikes: Being Looked Down On, Paying for Things
Fears: Relationships
Bio: Little is known about the weapons dealer and mercenary known as Captain Kidd before he appeared on the scene three years ago. It is believed that he might be a descendent of the pirate William Kidd but nothing concrete has been uncovered.
After his initial appearance he has become a major source of irritation the Hammers by providing aid to the ordinary humans in exchange for money. The fact he is a B class wielder who remains unaffiliated also adds to that. At the currennt time he seems to be sailing around the desert, searching for something.
*Current Goal: Gaining Wealth for reasons of his own
Military Rank: N/A
6'2” 107lbs
Name: Taiyo, Captain Kidd
Age: 27
Nationality: English
Noble Arm Name & Appearance: The Pheonyx
Noble Arm Abilities: In Sword Mode, this Arms is considered as a D Rank elemental sword, as each strike is imbued with flame. In Ship Mode it is a completely different story. Considered a high B-Rank Mobile Fortress. The Phoenyx sails on the air currents, having a max speed of sixty miles an hour. The ship has eighteen cannons that fire orbs of condensed flame which explode on impact. Though it's exterior appears wooden it can shrug off anything below a B Rank Noble Arms without much issue, and can carry up to twenty tonnes of cargo.
Personality: Considered arrogant by many who meet him, Taiyo is a master of hiding his true feelings behind his overbearing exterior. He works with people, but holds them at arms length due to his fear. When off the clock he is a somewhat lazy individual, surviving mostly off take out until a job appears to knock him out of his funk.
*Likes: Money, Pizza
*Dislikes: Being Looked Down On, Paying for Things
Fears: Relationships
Bio: Little is known about the weapons dealer and mercenary known as Captain Kidd before he appeared on the scene three years ago. It is believed that he might be a descendent of the pirate William Kidd but nothing concrete has been uncovered.
After his initial appearance he has become a major source of irritation the Hammers by providing aid to the ordinary humans in exchange for money. The fact he is a B class wielder who remains unaffiliated also adds to that. At the currennt time he seems to be sailing around the desert, searching for something.
*Current Goal: Gaining Wealth for reasons of his own
Military Rank: N/A
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@Smike@TheLazarus@Ryteb Pymeroce@Renny@MagusDream@Argonaut@Qrow Storm:
Do you guys want a Discord Server for the game?
Do you guys want a Discord Server for the game?
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Well, I'm dropping mine then.
“Dreams…? Hopes…? I… don’t have that. All I have is Katz… and my miserable reality.”
Name: Ein Rubicante
Gender: Male
Species: Arms Master
Age: 17
Height: 1m 70cm
Weight: 54kg
Sexual Orientation: Has no orientation because of psychological state
Nationality: Brazilian
Personality: Thanks to him being an Arms Master, Ein developed a complete lack of desire towards living. Because of that, he grew completely lonely and adapted well to the situation. He’s mostly silent and doesn’t begin any conversations, oftenly excluding himself for them as he considers himself an aberration. Due to his past, Ein also tends to treat himself as an object instead of a human being, considering himself just a tool for completing whatever means necessary. He also fears to be touched and doesn't like when people get too close to him.
Whenever he is alone, which is the most appropriate scenario in Ein’s mind, he tends to read books and loves to enjoy the beauty of nature. He also loves looking at normal humans, especially children, doing activities as usual. It reminds him of his life before discovering he was an Arms Master, where he considered himself to be truly happy.
Aligned with: Unaffiliated for the moment.
Military Rank: N/A
Bio: Ein Rubicante's origins reside in São Paulo, Brazil. He's the only son of a common family, not having any high social status or relations to powerful people back at his country. While born in brazilian solo, his father originates from Germany, which is why his name means "one", being the first child. Also, Ein wasn't an Arms Master from the beginning, being born as a normal human and gaining his power as time passed. He also has heterochromia, with his left eye being blue and his right eye being green.
Ein lived a normal life until the time he was 6 years old, when his Noble Arms manifested and traumas began. He always used to return back from school alone. He had friends but they didn't live near him. One day, however, Ein was surprised by a stange man that asked directions for a shop. Innocently, Ein decided to help the man, only to be taken hostage while he demanded money for the boy's freedom. He stood three days captive, while the police tried to reason with the robber. Those were days where he began to fear human touch: the man assaulted Ein physically and even sexually if the boy were to cry or be disobedient. In the last day, while trying to assault Ein once more, the man jumped on the boy, only to feel a stab in his stomach. When both looked, Ein was holding a dagger, who appeared out of nowhere. The wound was fatal and the man died instantly. At that moment, the police invaded the place because of the sudden silence and saw Ein shaking nervously and teary-eyed while holding the dagger. They didn't charge the boy because of his hostage position and declared his "attack" as a manner of defense. They took the dagger with them and Ein returned to his mother and father.
But Ein never was the same. He feared hugs, pats, kisses and grew distant from friends and family. His parents had no money to take to a psychologist, so they tried the best they could to bring back his former self, but to no avail as Ein refused to accept the human touch. He still managed to talk, but never got close to people. Four years later, Ein had joined middle school but not on good terms. Because of his fear and rather quiet personality, bullies took the best out of him, eventually taking his lunch money and making Ein a sort of slave, since he didn't refuse to follow what they ordered as long as they wouldn't come close to him. One day, however, as they ordered him to bring a 2L bottle of coke, Ein was called by a teacher and left his path. By then, lunch time was over and he had failed to bring what the bullies wanted. When school ended, Ein had to face them as they planned to beat him up for not doing what they wanted. Initially, he ran away but saw himself trapped into an alley. He begged for them to leave him alone, but one of them jumped to beat him up. As he did, the dagger from four years past reappeared on Ein's hand and the bully was wounded in the stomach. Like in that case, the wound was fatal and the kid died.
Rumors were being spread around school and Ein was eventually feared by everyone, including his former classmates. By that time, Ein also began to fear even the idea of having a conversation, with the risk of killing someone once more. That fear took place and left him void of any sort of happiness. But what finally broke him apart was his parents. They grew to be feared and hated amongst other adults because of Ein and turned their backs to their son. As his mother said "once is forgivable, twice isn't." The distance between them grew until one day, Ein's existence at home as completely ignored. Feeling himself crushed and hopeless, Ein ran away from home, never looking back. He kept going to school on his own, but had an aspect of a despair-filled 10-year old child.
The life on the streets was harsh and Ein had to deal with more than just one problem. The dagger also never left, no matter how much Ein tossed it away. That's when his powers began to suddenly manifest. He saw himself throwing more than one dagger sometimes and he could even see another himself whenever he wanted to. That helped Ein on some cases, but not always the good ones. He tried his best to never resort to violence in order to survive. One day, however, he was approached by another man, named André, who was a police officer and detective. This man offered him a home and another life, saying he heard about Ein's story around town and decided to see for himself what sort of kid he was. While completely reluctant to the offer, Ein was taken by pressure since André never gave up on him and was constantly visitng the streets after the boy.
They started to live together. Ein left school, but was instructed by a private tutor. During six years, André also teached the boy self-defense with the use of the dagger, since for some reason it would never leave Ein. He also got training on how he would use his powers. When Ein turned 17, André told him they would leave Brazil because he was going to join a larger project and Ein's presence was also requested. With no way to refuse, Ein agreed to the idea, never wondering why he was being called...
Current Goal: Ein wishes to see humans in peace, while secretly seeking a way to release himself from the Noble Arms and return to be a normal human being.
Stats: Ein is a fast attacker, having an excellent speed to deal attacks at his foes while also having considerable spiritual energy to resist magical attacks and intelligence to quickly adapt to the situation present to him. However, his attack and physical damage defense are completely lackluster and his teamwork is horrible since he has been working alone most of the time and evades human contact, in and outside of battle.
Music Themes:
Noble Arms
Name: Katzbalger
Summary: Ein Rubicante’s Noble Arms. A dagger enshrouded by shadows, allowing the user to create illusions of the weapon and himself.
Rank: C
Type: Dagger, throwing
Element: Dark/Phantom
Abilities: Katzbalger gives Ein the power to create illusion of himself or of the dagger. The illusions are perfectly equal to its real counterpart and they can attack as well. However, the illusions can only deal 50% of the damage given by the original counterpart, which makes them weaker. Combined with Ein’s lack of strength, this weapon isn’t exactly strong.
“Dreams…? Hopes…? I… don’t have that. All I have is Katz… and my miserable reality.”
Name: Ein Rubicante
Gender: Male
Species: Arms Master
Age: 17
Height: 1m 70cm
Weight: 54kg
Sexual Orientation: Has no orientation because of psychological state
Nationality: Brazilian
Personality: Thanks to him being an Arms Master, Ein developed a complete lack of desire towards living. Because of that, he grew completely lonely and adapted well to the situation. He’s mostly silent and doesn’t begin any conversations, oftenly excluding himself for them as he considers himself an aberration. Due to his past, Ein also tends to treat himself as an object instead of a human being, considering himself just a tool for completing whatever means necessary. He also fears to be touched and doesn't like when people get too close to him.
Whenever he is alone, which is the most appropriate scenario in Ein’s mind, he tends to read books and loves to enjoy the beauty of nature. He also loves looking at normal humans, especially children, doing activities as usual. It reminds him of his life before discovering he was an Arms Master, where he considered himself to be truly happy.
- Likes: reading, nature, seeing normal humans, spectating children playing;
- Dislikes: large groups of people, being reminded that he is an Arms Master, medium to long conversations, topic derailing;
- Fears: human touch, people getting too close to him;
Aligned with: Unaffiliated for the moment.
Military Rank: N/A
Bio: Ein Rubicante's origins reside in São Paulo, Brazil. He's the only son of a common family, not having any high social status or relations to powerful people back at his country. While born in brazilian solo, his father originates from Germany, which is why his name means "one", being the first child. Also, Ein wasn't an Arms Master from the beginning, being born as a normal human and gaining his power as time passed. He also has heterochromia, with his left eye being blue and his right eye being green.
Ein lived a normal life until the time he was 6 years old, when his Noble Arms manifested and traumas began. He always used to return back from school alone. He had friends but they didn't live near him. One day, however, Ein was surprised by a stange man that asked directions for a shop. Innocently, Ein decided to help the man, only to be taken hostage while he demanded money for the boy's freedom. He stood three days captive, while the police tried to reason with the robber. Those were days where he began to fear human touch: the man assaulted Ein physically and even sexually if the boy were to cry or be disobedient. In the last day, while trying to assault Ein once more, the man jumped on the boy, only to feel a stab in his stomach. When both looked, Ein was holding a dagger, who appeared out of nowhere. The wound was fatal and the man died instantly. At that moment, the police invaded the place because of the sudden silence and saw Ein shaking nervously and teary-eyed while holding the dagger. They didn't charge the boy because of his hostage position and declared his "attack" as a manner of defense. They took the dagger with them and Ein returned to his mother and father.
But Ein never was the same. He feared hugs, pats, kisses and grew distant from friends and family. His parents had no money to take to a psychologist, so they tried the best they could to bring back his former self, but to no avail as Ein refused to accept the human touch. He still managed to talk, but never got close to people. Four years later, Ein had joined middle school but not on good terms. Because of his fear and rather quiet personality, bullies took the best out of him, eventually taking his lunch money and making Ein a sort of slave, since he didn't refuse to follow what they ordered as long as they wouldn't come close to him. One day, however, as they ordered him to bring a 2L bottle of coke, Ein was called by a teacher and left his path. By then, lunch time was over and he had failed to bring what the bullies wanted. When school ended, Ein had to face them as they planned to beat him up for not doing what they wanted. Initially, he ran away but saw himself trapped into an alley. He begged for them to leave him alone, but one of them jumped to beat him up. As he did, the dagger from four years past reappeared on Ein's hand and the bully was wounded in the stomach. Like in that case, the wound was fatal and the kid died.
Rumors were being spread around school and Ein was eventually feared by everyone, including his former classmates. By that time, Ein also began to fear even the idea of having a conversation, with the risk of killing someone once more. That fear took place and left him void of any sort of happiness. But what finally broke him apart was his parents. They grew to be feared and hated amongst other adults because of Ein and turned their backs to their son. As his mother said "once is forgivable, twice isn't." The distance between them grew until one day, Ein's existence at home as completely ignored. Feeling himself crushed and hopeless, Ein ran away from home, never looking back. He kept going to school on his own, but had an aspect of a despair-filled 10-year old child.
The life on the streets was harsh and Ein had to deal with more than just one problem. The dagger also never left, no matter how much Ein tossed it away. That's when his powers began to suddenly manifest. He saw himself throwing more than one dagger sometimes and he could even see another himself whenever he wanted to. That helped Ein on some cases, but not always the good ones. He tried his best to never resort to violence in order to survive. One day, however, he was approached by another man, named André, who was a police officer and detective. This man offered him a home and another life, saying he heard about Ein's story around town and decided to see for himself what sort of kid he was. While completely reluctant to the offer, Ein was taken by pressure since André never gave up on him and was constantly visitng the streets after the boy.
They started to live together. Ein left school, but was instructed by a private tutor. During six years, André also teached the boy self-defense with the use of the dagger, since for some reason it would never leave Ein. He also got training on how he would use his powers. When Ein turned 17, André told him they would leave Brazil because he was going to join a larger project and Ein's presence was also requested. With no way to refuse, Ein agreed to the idea, never wondering why he was being called...
Current Goal: Ein wishes to see humans in peace, while secretly seeking a way to release himself from the Noble Arms and return to be a normal human being.
Stats: Ein is a fast attacker, having an excellent speed to deal attacks at his foes while also having considerable spiritual energy to resist magical attacks and intelligence to quickly adapt to the situation present to him. However, his attack and physical damage defense are completely lackluster and his teamwork is horrible since he has been working alone most of the time and evades human contact, in and outside of battle.
- Attack: D
- Defense: D
- Resistance: B
- Speed: A
- Intelligence: B
- Teamwork: E
Music Themes:
- Main: Don't Touch Me
- Battle: Satori Maiden ~ 3rd Eye
Noble Arms
Name: Katzbalger
Summary: Ein Rubicante’s Noble Arms. A dagger enshrouded by shadows, allowing the user to create illusions of the weapon and himself.
Rank: C
Type: Dagger, throwing
Element: Dark/Phantom
Abilities: Katzbalger gives Ein the power to create illusion of himself or of the dagger. The illusions are perfectly equal to its real counterpart and they can attack as well. However, the illusions can only deal 50% of the damage given by the original counterpart, which makes them weaker. Combined with Ein’s lack of strength, this weapon isn’t exactly strong.
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@MagusDream, Accepted! Great backstory, and I hope Pablo and him will become friends.
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@Letter Bee
I wouldn't make him completely antisocial without giving him a backstory to explain it. Also, I'm very curious how interactions will go with the rest of the cast.
Oh, and answering your question, I don't mind a Discord channel.
I wouldn't make him completely antisocial without giving him a backstory to explain it. Also, I'm very curious how interactions will go with the rest of the cast.
Oh, and answering your question, I don't mind a Discord channel.
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@Smike@TheLazarus@Ryteb Pymeroce@Renny@MagusDream@Argonaut@Qrow Storm:
I made this and added it to the OOC OP.
- Joshua Bannings, the Champion of the Noble Arms Summit, has been replaced by 'William Ascot'.
- Grace Poe is this timeline's President of the Philippines and not Rodrigo Duterte.
- Jim Mattis is this timeline's President of the United States instead of Donald Trump or Hilary Clinton.
- More to follow.
- Grace Poe is this timeline's President of the Philippines and not Rodrigo Duterte.
- Jim Mattis is this timeline's President of the United States instead of Donald Trump or Hilary Clinton.
- More to follow.
I made this and added it to the OOC OP.
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Introducing Ein's mentor and guardian, the team's second senior and leader of the Intelligence Squad.
“Life is like chess. Either you outsmart your opponent or you’ll receive the checkmate.”
Name: Sumizome no Shion
Gender: Male
Species: Arms Master
Age: 26
Height: 1m 87cm
Weight: 65kg
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Nationality: Japanese
Personality: Shion is the sort of person who can be described as the “kind, yet teasing big brother” person. He’s very attentive to people and try his best to help them in whatever problems they might have, but doesn’t lose the chance to provoke them in any sort of ways. He does that mostly for making them smile, which is what Shion likes to see on people.
Although he doesn’t act like it, Shion is a natural tactician. He has a tendency to analyze everything, whether trivial or important, in order to use them for his’ and his allies’ favor. If he’s not doing anything, he plays strategy games. Not just for entertainment, but for his own mind to keep working.
Shion also tends to be an instigator, trying to push people to take decisions, whether they are positive or negative. That being said, he doesn’t like being put into pressure whenever he needs to decide, nor being interrupted when he’s planning or concentrated into something
Aligned with: Operation: Symbiote
Military Rank: Major
Bio: Sumizome no Shion is the eldest son of a quite regarded family back in Japan. Unlike many Arms Masters, whose life was somewhat normal until the appearance of the Noble Arm, the Sumizome family was already quite knowledgeable about their existence, being really focused on studying and understanding their existence and functions, which made them one of Japan's official researchers of Noble Arms. Following the traditions, Shion was taught ever since his childhood about them, while knowing he could have the prospect of becoming a Master himself.
The prospect became true and Shion's powers revealed ever since he was a 4-year old child. His training started from them onwards, with it helping on the studies conducted by the Sumizome. He was constantly balancing between his normal life and his training for years, while also becoming interested on strategies and tactical studies. Since his family has a history where most of their ancestors were tacticians of great importance to the Japanese war eras, Shion also harbored a love for tactics and immersed himself in that world. It began with the simple gaming of shogi, but with him already proving himself a great opponent to whoever decided to face him. He was eventually crowned Japan's shogi champion at the age of 13.
However, shogi grew to be uninteresting once he had already claimed the top spot. He decided to play the western version of his game: chess. It was similar to it, but he eventually loved how it seemed more eccentric. But the game wasn't known by anyone in his home or land, so he needed to go elsewhere to learn it. One problem existed though and that was the Sumizome study of Noble Arms. Shion was a fundamental part of it and it couldn't be stopped for his whimsical desires. At the age of 21, he decided to use the excuse of learning about Arm Mastery outside Japan in order to further enhance the study of Noble Arms, which was perfectly accepted by the rest of the family. With that, Shion travelled to the United Kingdom, in order to learn about chess and helping with the study. It didn't took too much time for him to be an excellent player of chess. Life turned around differently as he was called by the military after he won a national game. They had interest on how Shion was able to easily outsmart his opponents in a single game and decided to call him in as a strategist for an upcoming problem. He accepted the invitation and joined the ranks.
At that point, he learned about Operation: Symbiote. He was immediately placed upon the project, even though he never revealed anything about it. When Shion met with the general of the United Kingdom Army, he explained about his contact with the Japanese army while requesting their aid and was informed about the young man. Considering the operations were still in Asian solo, but could expand to Europe soon, they wanted to prevent such risks and needed an Arms Master to be sent there as a representative. With an agreement on both countries and his acceptance, Shion was sent as a representative of both countries. During the five years as a member, he stood the first two acting behind the operations as a strategist/tactician and deployed himself on the remaining three, proving himself to be a recognizable force amongst the operation and becoming a Major after his efforts.
One day, Shion receives a new order, one that would be kept permanently: watch and instruct over a possible new member of the Intelligence Squad. The name of the boy? Ein Rubicante.
Current Goal: Shion’s goal is to make sure everyone around him is safe and smiling, while also aiming to be a chess champion.
Stats: Shion’s stats are rather balanced. He has a medium-level attack and defense, considerable resistance and speed, while being extremely intelligent. He can work well on teams, but sometimes fails to adapt to others’ points of view sometimes.
Music Themes:
Noble Arms
Name: Fugudoku
Summary: Sumizome no Shion’s Noble Arms. A blade capable of generating winds, from a small relaxing breeze to a ravaging current..
Rank: B
Type: Katana
Element: Wind
Abilities: Fugudoku gives Shion the power to create, control and manipulate the wind. He’s able to use it in various ways, such as movement assistance, projectile attacks and other such usages. The problem with such power is that wind isn’t an exact physical element, so the damage it does is rather low in comparison to other elements like Fire or Earth.
“Life is like chess. Either you outsmart your opponent or you’ll receive the checkmate.”
Name: Sumizome no Shion
Gender: Male
Species: Arms Master
Age: 26
Height: 1m 87cm
Weight: 65kg
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Nationality: Japanese
Personality: Shion is the sort of person who can be described as the “kind, yet teasing big brother” person. He’s very attentive to people and try his best to help them in whatever problems they might have, but doesn’t lose the chance to provoke them in any sort of ways. He does that mostly for making them smile, which is what Shion likes to see on people.
Although he doesn’t act like it, Shion is a natural tactician. He has a tendency to analyze everything, whether trivial or important, in order to use them for his’ and his allies’ favor. If he’s not doing anything, he plays strategy games. Not just for entertainment, but for his own mind to keep working.
Shion also tends to be an instigator, trying to push people to take decisions, whether they are positive or negative. That being said, he doesn’t like being put into pressure whenever he needs to decide, nor being interrupted when he’s planning or concentrated into something
- Likes: strategies, tactics, instigating, teasing, smiles;
- Dislikes: sadness, power-focused ideals, doing nothing;
- Fears: taking the wrong decisions, failed tactics;
Aligned with: Operation: Symbiote
Military Rank: Major
Bio: Sumizome no Shion is the eldest son of a quite regarded family back in Japan. Unlike many Arms Masters, whose life was somewhat normal until the appearance of the Noble Arm, the Sumizome family was already quite knowledgeable about their existence, being really focused on studying and understanding their existence and functions, which made them one of Japan's official researchers of Noble Arms. Following the traditions, Shion was taught ever since his childhood about them, while knowing he could have the prospect of becoming a Master himself.
The prospect became true and Shion's powers revealed ever since he was a 4-year old child. His training started from them onwards, with it helping on the studies conducted by the Sumizome. He was constantly balancing between his normal life and his training for years, while also becoming interested on strategies and tactical studies. Since his family has a history where most of their ancestors were tacticians of great importance to the Japanese war eras, Shion also harbored a love for tactics and immersed himself in that world. It began with the simple gaming of shogi, but with him already proving himself a great opponent to whoever decided to face him. He was eventually crowned Japan's shogi champion at the age of 13.
However, shogi grew to be uninteresting once he had already claimed the top spot. He decided to play the western version of his game: chess. It was similar to it, but he eventually loved how it seemed more eccentric. But the game wasn't known by anyone in his home or land, so he needed to go elsewhere to learn it. One problem existed though and that was the Sumizome study of Noble Arms. Shion was a fundamental part of it and it couldn't be stopped for his whimsical desires. At the age of 21, he decided to use the excuse of learning about Arm Mastery outside Japan in order to further enhance the study of Noble Arms, which was perfectly accepted by the rest of the family. With that, Shion travelled to the United Kingdom, in order to learn about chess and helping with the study. It didn't took too much time for him to be an excellent player of chess. Life turned around differently as he was called by the military after he won a national game. They had interest on how Shion was able to easily outsmart his opponents in a single game and decided to call him in as a strategist for an upcoming problem. He accepted the invitation and joined the ranks.
At that point, he learned about Operation: Symbiote. He was immediately placed upon the project, even though he never revealed anything about it. When Shion met with the general of the United Kingdom Army, he explained about his contact with the Japanese army while requesting their aid and was informed about the young man. Considering the operations were still in Asian solo, but could expand to Europe soon, they wanted to prevent such risks and needed an Arms Master to be sent there as a representative. With an agreement on both countries and his acceptance, Shion was sent as a representative of both countries. During the five years as a member, he stood the first two acting behind the operations as a strategist/tactician and deployed himself on the remaining three, proving himself to be a recognizable force amongst the operation and becoming a Major after his efforts.
One day, Shion receives a new order, one that would be kept permanently: watch and instruct over a possible new member of the Intelligence Squad. The name of the boy? Ein Rubicante.
Current Goal: Shion’s goal is to make sure everyone around him is safe and smiling, while also aiming to be a chess champion.
Stats: Shion’s stats are rather balanced. He has a medium-level attack and defense, considerable resistance and speed, while being extremely intelligent. He can work well on teams, but sometimes fails to adapt to others’ points of view sometimes.
- Attack: C
- Defense: C
- Resistance: B
- Speed: B
- Intelligence: A
- Teamwork: B
Music Themes:
- Main: Blackjack
- Battle: In the Shadows
Noble Arms
Name: Fugudoku
Summary: Sumizome no Shion’s Noble Arms. A blade capable of generating winds, from a small relaxing breeze to a ravaging current..
Rank: B
Type: Katana
Element: Wind
Abilities: Fugudoku gives Shion the power to create, control and manipulate the wind. He’s able to use it in various ways, such as movement assistance, projectile attacks and other such usages. The problem with such power is that wind isn’t an exact physical element, so the damage it does is rather low in comparison to other elements like Fire or Earth.
coGM
Appearance:
Name: Elena "Ellie" Vuković
Age: 32
Nationality: American
Noble Arm Name & Appearance:
Summary: Life and Liberty are technically one and the same, the weapon merely switches between forms depending on Ellie's needs. Both are beautifully engraved, Life bearing bronze motifs of elk that contrast nicely with its dark wood furniture. Liberty is adorned with simple silver foliage with black filling in its grip. Both forms are equally ostentatious and flashy, fitting their user nicely.
Noble Arm Abilities: Harm No Innocents: Bullets fired from Life and Liberty will harmlessly pass through any living target that Ellie doesn’t wish to kill, ensuring that civilian casualties are kept to a minimum.
Smell Of Ozone: When activated Life fires golden bullets that "splash" against their target, the pool turning into an acid that will begin to eat through nonliving material. Most clothes will dissolve in seconds, weapons can be quickly corroded to the point of uselessness. Walls and other forms of cover can be destroyed in anywhere from a minute to ten minutes depending on the material.
Hollow Point:Liberty can fire silver bullets that penetrate deep into their target before shattering into dozens of shards. The pieces will quickly dissipate but leave a phantom pain behind, as if they were still there and growing long and more jagged. The victim will feel as if their body is being torn apart from the inside, although there’s no actual physical damage. This continues until Ellie is killed or dispels the ability. Allowing the shards to “grow” will continuously tax Ellie, especially if she speeds up the rate of growth.
On Eagle's Wings:Ellie can throw herself up in the air, hovering to get a better shot or gliding for extra maneuverability. This ability also makes her speed, agility and reflexes much faster than a normal human's. While she can't actually fly she can push off solid objects to keep rising.
Hunter's Talons:Ellie can materialize talons sharp enough to cut through steel if she needs to fight in close quarters.
Sleeping Dogs: Life and Liberty can fire a bullet that looks like a shard of lapis lazuli that can put a single target to sleep. Non Arms Users can be knocked out with immediately if taken by surprise, but people with Noble Arms can fight off the effects for anywhere from a few seconds to a minute. Shooting someone multiple times with this ability will put them to sleep faster, but fatigues Ellie in return.
Weaknesses:
Jammed:Trying to switch Life and Liberty between forms too many times will cause them to "jam", forcing her to wait for a minute before she can use them again.
Running Dry: They're guns, they need ammo. Each form of Life and Liberty can be fired seven times before "reloading", a process that takes five seconds per form.
Personality: Ellie is first and foremost a tomboy. She prides herself on being able to integrate with any group of boys and prove that she's just as rough and tumble as anyone of them put together. She rejects anything that might be perceived as "girly" (with the exception of drawing) in favor of wrestling, shooting, spitting and generally unladylike activities. Her favorite animals are dogs because like her, they're filled with boundless energy. It's hard to get the young woman to sit in one place for more than a couple of hours, and she'll be wiggling and squirming in her seat the whole time. She's almost constantly chewing something, tobacco when she has it or pens when she doesn't.
The wild little thing has an innate distrust of authority, whether it be police, teachers, government officials or religious leaders and only listens to them begrudgingly. She'll follow instructions sure, but that doesn't mean she has to like it. This dislike of high powers is part of the reason she joined Trinidad Academy and became a vigilante in the first place. Noble Arms users represent a sort of overbearing power ready to tread on the rest of the world, and she wants to serve as a sort of safeguard for those who lack the means to protect themselves from groups like the Hammer of Masters or even individual psychopaths with an Arm of some kind.
Despite her reservations about those who hold power, Ellie is fiercely patriotic. Her family immigrated to the United States when she was three years old, and she is very proud of her adoptive nation. This love now also applies to the states of Syria and Iraq where she willingly lays her life on the line to defend their peoples.
*Likes: Shooting, Hunting, Chewing Tobacco, Dogs, Drawing
*Dislikes: Cats, Hammer of Masters, Criminals, Disablers, Smoking, Arrogance, Her Full Name
Fears: The deep ocean, that she'll die before she can accomplish her goals.
Bio: Elena Vuković was born to Drevan and Adrijana Vuković in the city of Split, Croatia. The family consisted only of the three of them, although a German Shepherd joined them when Elena was two years old. She was by all accounts a normal child, babling incoherently and keeping her parents up with her incessant crying. They lived a comfortable life, her father was a lawyer and her mother a doctor so they were able to keep a full time nanny to tend to their child. She was a bit of a precocious child, saying her first word at only nine months. ("Puppy.")
When Elena was three years old the family dog was murdered by a Arms User that broke into her home. The German Shepherd leapt at the intruder in an attempt to protect his family by was knocked aside by a single blow. The burglar's fist shattered the poor dog's ribcage and sent him through a solid brick wall, killing him instantly. Elena screamed at the sight of her beloved companion's ugly demise and the Arms User went to shut her up, only to end up with a bullet from her father's revolver impeding itself in his arm. The burglar fled and no one else was hurt, but the scene would stay with Elena for the rest of her life.
For her parents, the incident was the final reason they had been looking for to move. The law firm Drevan worked for had shuttered its doors, leaving him without a job. Adrijana was fed up with the bureaucracy of the hospital she worked for,, having been passed over for promotion multiple times in favor of younger men with less experience. Both of them agreed that it was time to look for greener pastures and headed for the United States, specifically Denver, Colorado where Drevan had family that could help them settle in. So the family moved, and Elena would grow up as an American child.
As early as kindergarten Elena hung out with boys more than she did girls, preferring to roughhouse and throw around toy cars than play with dolls or watch movies about princesses. Her parents assumed it was just a phase but she kept it up, earning herself many scraped knees and bruised elbows from games of soccer and kickball. Elena became "Ellie", and more than one of her childhood friends had no idea she was a girl. She just preferred the company of boys, there was no particular reason to it. Ellie could curse and roughhouse with anyone of them, even picking up the habit of chewing tobacco at the age of fifteen just to prove that she was more of man than any of them. She was completely fine so her parents just accepted it with a collective shrug. It didn't bother them very much who she played with as long as she was safe.
It bothered them slightly more when at the age of ten she and her troop of friends dragged them out to see the holes she had punched into a brick wall using her suddenly discovered Noble Arms. Ellie threw herself into practicing with her weapons, spending entire summers blasting away at birds and cans on a relative's cattle ranch. It was a lot of fun sure, but some nights the image of her beloved dog bleeding and twitching would appear in front of her. She knew what Arms Users were capable of, and understood why some people wanted them regulated or even snuffed out. People that didn't have them stood no chance. They needed someone to protect them, and Ellie would be that person.
She did some research into schools and settled on Trinidad, simply because it was the cheapest. Her parents supported their daughter in her endeavor and gave her their blessing. Before she left for the Philippines Ellie took her citizenship test and passed with flying colors, a symbolic promise that she would return to her home when she was ready to keep its people safe. She did fine in her academic courses but where she excelled were her Arms specific classes. Emergency Response Course, Small Unit Tactics, Group Combat, she threw herself into all of them and made notes of every piece of information from them. Ellie's free time was spent reviewing these exhaustive notes and figureing out what was useful for her and what wasn't.
The young woman fought her way to rank 4 out of the entire school, passing with flying colors at the age of twenty. As soon as she was out she returned to her home country and rented a home in South Los Angeles. This was where Ellie Vuković became the Eagle, a vigilante who dedicated herself to keeping her community safe. For the first two years she wore a simple homemade mask and comfortable clothes, prioritizing ease of movement as she soared across the night sky. The Eagle was originally intended to be a symbol of what a person could do to improve their society. She distributed more blankets to the homeless and escorted more junkies to detox clinics than bad guys she brought in, and the few gas station hold-ups or carjackings she did intercept were solved with the least amount of force possible.
She truly believed that Arms Users had a duty to defend those who didn't, which meant she was drawn into conflict with the Hammer of Masters. The Eagle would drift silently through the night sky, eavesdropping on their conversations and staking out their safehouses before giving anonymous tips to the police. She fought a sort of shadow war against them for three years until it exploded into the public eye. A routine stakeout on an apartment suspected of being a stockpile of weapons ended in flashes of light and bursts of fire, Ellie had been spotted by the owner. He had raked through her thin jacket with his karambit Arm, nearly disemboweling her in the process. She managed to subdue him but was out of action for three weeks. Before hand the Eagle had been a local object of conversation but now she was known to the whole city. To her dismay the man who had almost killed her was let out on bail. Before two days had even passed he slit the the throat of a prominent activist who called for the disbandment of Arms Academies. Ellie's sacrifice had been for naught.
The next week was a flurry of police activity as a massive manhunt went underway for the killer. Doors were kicked in and family members questioned as the city and surrounding area were torn apart in the search. Many in the media were expressing doubt that he would ever been found. One week stretched into two and then three without a sign. And then finally they found him. He was hung from the top of the U.S. Bank Tower. Ellie had reinvented herself as the Violent Eagle, a woman who hunted down those that the law couldn't or wouldn't find. She traded in her wool mask and sweatshirts for a intimating black gas mask and combat boots, heavy duty body armor covered by a black leather jacket depicting an eagle with feathers of deep blue and brilliant green. In its talons it clutched a rat, a stand in for the Hammers, the Disablers, the mob, street gangs, rapists, arsonists and anyone who she deemed a threat to civilized life.
The Violent Eagle was a lightning rod for controversy, attracting praise for her actions as well as criticism. When she crawled back into her home in the early morning after a long night of running gun battles and torturing suspects for information she would read op-eds that called her an American hero before turning to one that called for her arrest. All sorts of labels were stuck to her. Deranged, heroic, fascist, noble, misguided, the last hope for human decency, she heard them all. She began to give interviews over burner phones or through junk emails on public computers. Every time she was asked what she called herself. She always had the same answer: a vigilante. Someone who tries to catch and punish criminals by themselves, without waiting for the police.
The Eagle hunted the hordes of rats in Los Angeles for ten long years, learning from experience and becoming even deadlier. Supposed criminals were found in broken piles at the bottom of bridges by police on patrol or bleeding to death in back alleys by sanitation workers. A case file was formed where detectives would studiously track her activities, chronicling each tally mark she notched up and compiling a list of dozens of people who could possibly be her. Each night she would venture out and return more jaded, her brash and outgoing personality replaced with cold professionalism that would turn to violent rage at the drop of a hat. No matter how many rats she exterminated there were always more, swarming and breeding in their own filth until the city would choke under their waste.
As she fought her own personal war in California the Middle East was burning. Ellie watched the Union of Arab Republic fall, followed by the Master's abomination of an empire. And the rest of the world was taking an interest, corporations and neo-colonial powers pledging to "liberate" the region. They would trample the real defenders of the region, the normal men and women who were fighting an uphill battle. She couldn't just stand by and watch, so she signed up with the Democratic Forces of Syria and Iraq. The Violent Eagle fit in with the choas of war, quickly rising to command a unit of 90 men and women. They specialized in hit and run attacks, Ellie opening her notes on small unit combat to lead her troops in skirmishes with the Al-Nursa front and the Islamic state. More importantly she watched Operation Symbiosis, waiting for the disparate parts to fall into infighting and exploitation of the local peoples. When it happened she would be ready.
*Current Goal: Crush the Hammer of Masters, slaughter the Disablers, burn the Al-Nursa and bleed the Islamic State.
*Extra:Her most prized possession is her leather jacket. She's never without it even in sweltering heat, wearing it over her more standard issue gear. When not wearing her gas mask she hides her identity with a bandanna so she can avoid capture in the event she returns home. Her hair is covered as a sign of respect for her comrades culture and customs.
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And finally, I am requesting two more Co-GMs besides Smike and Ryteb. Said Co-GMs will not be listed on the thread because of the limitations of the site, but will otherwise have full Co-GM powers and plot input. This includes the ability to make/run their own plotlines.
And finally, I am requesting two more Co-GMs besides Smike and Ryteb. Said Co-GMs will not be listed on the thread because of the limitations of the site, but will otherwise have full Co-GM powers and plot input. This includes the ability to make/run their own plotlines.
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Name: Novella Hearth
Age: 18
Nationality: American
Noble Arm Name & Appearance |
Cat King Mantle
Noble Arm Abilities:
Predatory Gaze - Novella is capable of instilling a deep sense of fear into both animals and humans upon direct and intense eye contact. Typically this manifests itself in various way. The weaker one is the severe the effects. The weakest of beings; animals, babies, and weak-willed adults tend to pass out. The stronger ones will bend the fear into a sense of caution. With practice, the range of his gaze can be extended.
Rule of Darkness - Novella becomes two times stronger at nightfall; four times, up to fifteen minutes after midnight. His strength falls back to two times stronger fifteen minutes after midnight and returns to normal as the sun rises. During this period, shrouds of darkness flow form his shoulders and upper arms.
King's Claws - Novella's claw are capable of cutting through any man-made material. The cutting power of his claws can also be sent out as shock waves towards his opponent, holding the innate cutting power of full-powered swing. When under nightfall, darkness shrouds his claws, burning and infecting his opponents with a temporary miasma that .
Superhuman Physiology - Novella gains superhuman strength and speed when wearing the Cat King Mantle, as well as an acute awareness of his surroundings. All of this culminates into a near extreme level of agility. At his peak he exceed speeds of seventy-five mph and can lift up to twenty tons. The Cat King's Mantle is also bulletproof against conventional ammunition and durable against Noble Arms weaponry.
Personality: Novella is an assertive teenager with a passion for saving people. He believes whole-heartedly that people can get along, despite the imaginary differences they've created. A lot of his values and beliefs came from a martial artist named Bruce Lee who broke racial barriers and introduced a lot of eastern philosophies to the west. He tries to flow with most situations, though at his core he's stubborn, self-conscious, and crude. Because of his ability to back up his talk with action, Novella is excessively prideful though he does make attempts to be humble. He has a soft side for animals, cats in particular because they taught him the value of being independent and affectionate.
*Likes: Jeet Kune Do, Savannah Cats, Fighting on behalf of Peace, Milk
*Dislikes: Being looked down on, Feeling weak and useless, Cheese, Chicken
Fears: Disappointing those who depend on him.
Bio: The son of two nurses, Novella grew up with a deep understanding of the preservation of life. His mothers, Mary-Ann Hearth and Jackie Hearth made sure to shower him with love but also give him space to discover himself. They bought him a cat to teach him responsibility and give him companionship outside of them. Where they traveled he was close behind; trips to Africa, Australia, Russia, and Europe left him with an appreciation of the world. There was plenty of beauty around him, however, there was also strife, famine, and war. Mary-Ann Hearth, an Arms Master had a powerful place amongst her kind. She was important to the medical field, with a Noble Arms in the shape of a Stethoscope, she could pin-point illnesses and injuries in the body with unparalleled precision.
However, some Arms Masters didn't take kindly to her marrying a regular human.
Novella experienced several hate-crimes against his mothers. Where his mind was once exploring the infinity that was his reality, it quickly became closed with anger, revenge, and his own ego. For a time he shied away from people and instead found himself more and more alone. If not for Leon, his Savanna Cat, he would have walked a different path long ago. However, he was far too confused to figure it out himself, so he opened up to his mothers about his problems... eventually. Oddly enough, it was Jackie that sat him down and coerced him to let go of his fears.
He found that practicing Jeet Kune Do with her was therapeutic.
At the age of twelve his own Noble Arms bloomed into existence. A garb that actually gave him the abilities to protect his loved ones. So for a time he did that, but soon it put him on the radar of the Oregon Arms Academy. There he received some training before being recommended for Operation: Symbiosis.
*Current Goal: To instill unity between Arms Masters and humanity.
Military Rank: Ensign
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Name: Robert Liege
Age: 27
Nationality: United States
Noble Arm Name & Appearance:
Noble Arm Abilities:
Fire For Effect - The the Noble Arm "Gamma Gerät" is the magical embodiment of a heavy siege howitzer produced by the Imperial German Army before WW1. Referred to as "Big Bertha", this weapon would play a key role in reducing the fortresses of Liege and Maubeuge during the opening weeks of the Great War. Technically Robert does not "summon" the entire 170 ton howitzer but rather has the ability to materialize the artillery shells themselves, already fired and in flight on a predetermined trajectory. As the real life weapon was one of the most powerful artillery guns ever produced, its effects are naturally devastating, with the 420mm shells capable of blowing through metal and reinforced concrete whilst leveling city blocks.
That said, the weapon is only magical to the degree that the ordinance itself is created from nothing. Once fired, the shells and their effects are otherwise "mundane" having no magical effects beyond the wonders of trinitrotoluene and ammonium nitrate. For obvious reasons the Gamma Gerät is an ability best used against enemies at long range, and close range use would incur the risk of blowing up oneself or allies. The type of ordinance, fuse, and initial trajectory are controlled mentally. As with regular artillery, effective indirect fire relies on communication and cooperation with the forward observers and fire direction center.
Personality: Cynical and critical, Captain Liege expects the worst out of every situation and generally displays the bare minimum of enthusiasm. For instance, he has little faith at all in the mission of Operation Symbiosis expecting the whole thing to collapse upon its good intentions in the long run. Paradoxically, he is nevertheless committed fully to accomplishing whatever mission is given to him, and will do so with a devotion to practicality over all other concerns.
*Likes: 4 day passes
*Dislikes: uniform inspections
Fears: Waking up late to first formation
Bio: Robert Liege has grown jaded after 9 years in the military, regarding its idealistic image and purpose as propaganda for public consumption. Although often remarking that he can't wait to get out, the truth is that, having enlisted straight out of high school, Robert has no idea how to live outside the military and so always re-upped and eventually went to Officer Candidate School.
The power of the "Noble Arms" emerged comparatively late in life, while he was in his early twenties. Once this was discovered, the Army logically moved Robert from infantry to artillery. Being a "grunt" was a source of personal pride, and so the switch remains a cause of some resentment.
Having grown up most his life as a "mundane" individual of typical middle class background, being an "Arms Master" is still not a huge part of his self identity. He is completely dispassionate with regard to the great social debate over the relationship between those with and without magical powers.
Captain Robert Liege is now the commander of Special Artillery Battery A (Field Artillery Battalion/1st Brigade). Whereas a typical artillery battery will include 6-8 howitzers, the Fires Section of Battery A is comprised solely of Captain Liege himself.
*Current Goal: Doing his job
Military Rank: Captain
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Ishaq Al-Khawaja
"It's not the Holy Grail. Y-yes, I was born in Bethlehem... but that's just a coincidence. Important historical figures don't just come back from the dead."
Name: Ishaq Al-Khawaja
Appearance:
As pictured above, Ishaq is an older gentleman. With a bit more Greek and Semitic heritage than North African, he has lighter skin, made all the more paler due to his poor health. He is about 5'5" and is underweight, again, because of his health. Though he is capable of walking, he is often seen in a wheelchair, especially if he is recently recovering from use of his Noble Arm.
Age: 57
Nationality: Palestinian
Noble Arm Name & Appearance: Damush Shuhada (Blood of the Martyrs); Rank B
Noble Arm Abilities:
The Nation is Like One Body - Someone other than Ishaq can drink water from the cup, and become anointed. If the drinker dies, Ishaq vomits blood into the cup, and the drinker reappears next to Ishaq's side, physically restored to how they were the moment they drank from the cup. The amount of blood in the cup is proportional to the amount of blood that is drained from Ishaq's body, if the cup is 10% full, then 10% of Ishaq's blood is drained, even though the actual volumes differ greatly. Each resurrection drains 10% of Ishaq's blood. Ishaq becomes woozy if he's lost 20% of his blood, at 30% he is on the verge of losing consciousness, at 40% he's on death's door and going into shock. If he drops the cup and the contents spill, the effect ends and the drinker is no longer protected. Multiple people can drink from the cup, but the cost per resurrection is the same. Ishaq can be forced to continue to protect the drinker even after losing 40% of his blood if someone prevents the cup from spilling and ensures that the blood leaving his mouth enters the cup. Such a tactic may very well kill him.
Personality:
Weather-worn and contemplative, Ishaq knows that he will never live to see what he desires most; an end to the world's conflict. Still he strives to be a peacemaker, and sees himself as a bit of an ambassador, a mediator. To this end, he has studied various religions and languages, as well as ethics and philosophy in general, in an attempt to navigate the storm of ancient, modern, and novel mindsets and identities. He is soft-spoken and acquiescent, and often has difficulty speaking over people who are boisterous and adamant. He hopes that his tolerance and knowledge of people's beliefs and fears will allow him to negotiate successfully.
Likes:
- Spicy food
- Philosophy
- Classical music
- Children
Dislikes:
- Fanatics
- Ignorance
- Sour foods
- Dogs
Fears:
That the road to peace may compromise people's beliefs and souls.
Bio:
A Palestinian born in the Holy City of Bethlehem, Ishaq was raised living under the Israeli Occupation. Shell-shocked from random acts of violence from one-side, followed by disproportionate retaliation and forced evictions from the other, Ishaq and his family were displaced frequently from one occupied territory to another. Yet through it all, Ishaq was able to gain access to books, and in some instances, internet, and strove, as his parents directed him, to learn. He took to the sciences naturally, having a particular love for biology, and hoped to one day become a doctor, the kind of doctor who could save the lives that he saw lost on such a frequent basis. He wanted to be neutral, to aid Palestinian and Israeli alike, and prove that peace was possible. Yet as the world continued to destabilize, and Ishaq's Noble Arm manifested, he was dragged into terrorism. At first, his ability was used to allow suicide bombers 'second chances', allowing them to return after carrying out their ignoble deeds. But then, he became too valuable, and was reserved for protecting the lives of the leadership.His life was a whirlwind of pain and violence, and through no action of his own, Israel and Palestine united against greater external threats. The world that he had known had changed, and he had had no part in helping it along. So when Arms masters from both sides collaborated and planned on their defense he threw himself into the fray, offering his services, and receiving resources and knowledge in return. He was truly tested when Armageddon came, and the sky fell. He likes to believe that he had been integral in saving the human race, offering his blood so that more powerful Arms Masters could continue to attempt to destroy the meteor, even if they had to die multiple times to do it. Now he has joined Operation: Symbiosis, offering his services once again to a small force of Arms Masters in the hopes of using his remaining days to push towards lasting peace in the region.
Current Goal:
Ensure the success of Operation: Symbiosis, and finally bring lasting peace to the Middle East.
Military Rank: Captain (Medical)
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