[OOC] The Spirits Within

[Jurassic Weeb]

@Prisk Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. Coincidentally, a part of Black Ops III is voluntary limb replacement.

[deadpixel101]

@Prisk

Oooh cool.

I like that a lot!

So then the picture in my mind still works, it just leaves the elements more open then I had thought!

So would these congregated spirit characters be an amalgamation of the different elements, or just high concentrations of one?

And looping back to my first question, what would a reasonable number of these more distinct spirits be to have?

Thank you so much for helping me understand btw =v=

[Mirandae]

@Otaku95
Very cool. If augmentations is a common thing, then it's not hard to imagine that weapons technology would be similar as well!

@deadpixel101
Well, a distinct spirit that interacts without would probably have traces of all elements, but perhaps one or two or more dominant and would show in its chosen form and coloration when emerging from your character's body.

It's totally up to you how many of these you'd like to describe in the story. But, if you want a number, then perhaps 1-4. Ultimately, it depends on a person's spirit density, and consider our characters' young age, their density will be relatively low.

[Mirandae]

Made updates to Combat and Catalyst sections. You can now see what items you need for which added effects when using magic in combat. Color coded for easy reading.

[Mr Rage]

_{A J A X A R M S T R O N G
✚ 23 ✚ Male ✚ 6'5" ✚ Warfare}

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Ajax is a physically imposing figure, clearing the 6 foot mark and being extremely broad shouldered he is hard to miss. He is energetic and charismatic, and not afraid to fight and die for the cause. He likes to crack bad jokes at inappropriate times, so some people don't like him because they think he isn't taking the situation seriously. However, most people do tend to like him, even if they don't want to admit it. His honesty is another thing that people may come to not like about Ajax, as he is oft to say what he thinks in an as open and respectful way possible, if possible. Despite his potentially perceived personality flaws, he is the shield on the battlefield, and that makes him hard to hate.

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V A L U E S: Ajax will always attempt to do what is best. This does not always follow the rule of law. He does believe in the sacrifice of the few for the good of the many. He finds honesty and loyalty as very favorable traits in other people.

M O R A L S: Ajax, if he had to use an alignment to describe himself, he would call himself Chaotic Good. Whenever possible, he tries not to kill humans or guardians and will focus more on the defense of the team, though he has no issue with the lesser beings and monsters that they come across on their missions. He has been taught through his faith that the more spirits a body contains the more value that life has. He always tries to be honest with everyone, come what may.

T H O U G H T S: The corruption brought on by the Jenova is bad news and must be stopped. While he feels that he shouldn't kill other humans or guardians, he has come to terms with the fact that sometimes it must be done in order to defeat Jenova. Ajax does generally believe in the direction of the military run government, but he does think for himself and will voice any concerns he has, in a meaningful and respectful way.

-More thoughts and theories as they become relevant-

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Ajax fights with a heavy war hammer which his swings and spins with great ease due to his own massive size and strength. He has four primary skills that he uses in combat. The first is projecting a large earth shield area in front of himself with plenty of room for his companions. While using this skill he cannot attack, but he is able to move around. This does take a constant amount of focus and physical effort to do, so he moves at a considerably slower rate. The second is a sudden burst of speed that allows him to sprint head first into the enemy. Often used to close a distance in a hurry, can be used to slam and pin opponents against walls or other obstacles. The third ability is launching a flaming ball of magma at an opponent. The last ability is to cause a shockwave that knocks opponents around him to the ground, stunning them for a moment. This is done by slamming his hammer into the ground creating an omnidirectional shockwave. He tends to go into combat shirtless, for some reason, all of the Armstrong men in his family do this...

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D U K E: Ajax and Duke have a long intermingled family history of unfavorable interactions. They have opposing view points on many subjects. Despite this, the two have come to have a close friendship. Even if they have to keep it hidden from their parents. As to who is stronger between the two? Who can say, they keep sparing anyways.

M O N T E R O: Ajax and Montero knew each other from younger days in the academy. Back when you first had to choose your division, Montero was also in the Warfare division. They weren't terribly close, but they did take some classes together.

J O M E N: Ajax has a habit of getting himself hurt and getting to know the people that are supposed to help put him back together. So it is of no surprise that Ajax searched out the person that everyone claimed to be the best. This search brought him to Jomen. The two have trained together in their downtime between classes, trying to come up with techniques and skills to protect other members of their team. Ajax views Jomen as a friend, but isn't certain if Jomen holds Ajax in the same regard... might have something to do with calling him 'green eyes' from time to time...

C E L I S E: Ajax and Celise have interacted a few times throughout the years at the academy. Primarily at the Gym or when there are cross-curriculum training sessions. She seems warm and friendly to Ajax, if not a little aloof in his opinion. Though, they aren't close, just acquaintances.

_{C O N T A C T S}

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Nothing yet

_{C H R O N I C L E}

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Nothing yet

_{P R O P E R T Y}

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Nothing yet

[Mr Rage]

Yes. My character is a cross between Reinhart from overwatch and Lt. Armstrong from Full Metal Alchemist.

[Mr Rage]

@EurmalEye@71452K Either of you potential medics want to share a little history? Seeing as my character is the type to just take a stupid amount of damage, might be best if Ajax was friendly/familiar with at least one of you.

[Rizza]

@Mr Rage o7 I've been working on my character, in the shadows, and ironically enough he is an extremely tall guy in the warfare division, hailing from a long line of military men as well. Maybe their families could have close relations?

[Mr Rage]

@RizzaSure! I'm PM you to discuss.

[Archangel89]

Awesome @Prisk, my favorite game ever!

[71452K]

Sure, though my character will be a Scientist while @EurmalEye will have a Medic (it is written that the Research Division will be comprising of two types of students, Scientists and Medics when it comes to field work).

Though if I am correct, your character sounds like a W. d. student? My character will have spent quite sometime as a W. d. when he first came in (but quickly found out it was not his kind of place), perhaps they went through orientation together? They do share the same Ideology when it comes to why they joined oakridge, which is even more likely why they joined the same division if they knew each other at first. Coincidently, my character's fighting style seems to benefit from someone who fights like yours (after the switch) - I mean which Researcher doesn't like sacrisfices meat shields good allies, right? *Starts casting, accidently Looks at seminaked ally* Euaargh! My eyes! *Spell interupted*

It would be nice for him to see how much your character has changed over the years (also, vice versa) and maybe reinforce/doubt my character's belief tha switching sides was a better life choice.

My character's name will be Montero, character profile should be up by tonight once I get to a laptop. @Mr Rage

[Mirandae]

Yes. My character is a cross between Reinhart from overwatch and Lt. Armstrong from Full Metal Alchemist.

@Mr Rage

Cool. Is there a realistic picture alternative do you think? I'm sure there are plenty of aryan-looking strong men to choose from!

[71452K]

This is my preview, very simple, draft of my character I intend to play. The details are not set in stone (pressence, Ideology and strife) and are expected to grow and change but these are the starting lines. Here's Montero.

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_{Montero Timberson
✚ 23 ✚ Male ✚ 5'11" ✚ Research}

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Montero Timberson is a dark haired young man with an air of mystery that draws the attention of those who are primarily lead by their curiousity. Perhaps it's his pokerfaced nature, that keeps a focused gaze just to hide what he really thinks. That long overcoat that hides away most of his body. Or that greatsword on his back, unbecoming and unseemly to the posse of a Researcher.

Rugged and broad, though not excessively tall, with somewhat handsome features. Montero speaks with deep, punctuated voice. That is, if he has to around strangers. He holds himself with some noblesse, prefering not to engage in rowdy circumstances and is quick to point out the boundaries of his personal space (and how intruders should remove themselves from it) while still trying to keep the cool and collected facade.

However his colder demeanour seems to change quite quickly when Montero gets to be around Humans and Spirits he knows, to something ...brighter and more willing to crack a joke.

...not that he knows many people.

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"All it takes for evil to triumph, is for good men to do nothing."

Montero Timberson came from neither a local or military background, his main reason for taking part in Oakridge's curriculum is one of morals -and because he can.

As a Guardian, he is peculiar in that he actively avoids possession. Best as he can, that is. Strongly believing that a Soul must be kept as pure as possible, Montero sets restrictions to the spirits that he gives providence to, 'house rules' in simpler terms and is sometimes heard chiding them for not listening. But he cares for them greatly, especially the little ones, often talking to them and encouraging them to partake in his work - so they learn new experiences and the Human language. Suprisingly, they understand him. Unsuprisingly, this is considered rather irrational behaviour to some, even in Oakridge.

Montero also feels that there is something wrong with the concept of Whaling and he does get vocal about it academically when given the chance, it's not just that hunting gentle giants is morally antagonistic and all. It is. But that is not what bothers him, there is a 'darkness' to the act that he cannot point out. Like a gut feeling of dread that he cannot shake away. Seeing raw Whale oil is like seeing blood, jars and jars of blood.

He is seeing a professor to discuss the possibility of alternative fuels as well as to create devices that grant Spirits autonomy, though neither projects are seeing much support right now. Interesting as concepts they might be, who would support an idea that could harm the local economy?

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Though Montero wielded a Greatsword during his years as a warfare student, in his time in Research, he has found that he had a tendency to improvise in any sort of combat. Sometimes even tossing his sword as a projectile. Much to the chargrin of the instructors of Weaponary.

There is no one best solution for everything. Isn't that what Science encourages us to explore?

Montero switches his weapons and gear as situations change, not that Researchers are combatants anyway. Long as the school permits his use of their resources, he will prepare accordingly for each mission. He has yet to specialize in any weapon.

But if there's any continuity in the way he handles a duel, it is Montero's gratituos application of Spirit arts and Science -which he does not see as a weapon.

In The Spirits Within, he uses a deck centered around cunning, self-triggering traps and ultimately summoning Alexander, the Machine Tyrant, to end his opponent's life points.

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Perpetual Work In Progress.

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Perpetual Work In Progress.

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Perpetual Work In Progress.

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Here you list valuable possessions such as items, catalysts, and currency whenever you receive them. These items are only given by the Game Master. You will have to continuously revisit this section to edit it.

[Fabricant451]

Now that I've got power I can get back to working on a sheet; I hope to have her up tomorrow, Monday morning at the latest!

[Archangel89]

So how about a long range support character?

[Eggs]

I was planning on running a dude with some shooters if that counts?

[Archangel89]

I was thinking more along the lines of a sniper type

[Eggs]

That definitely wasn't my plan then, my guy's gonna be a way more get-in-there type of combat style.

[deadpixel101]

I was thinking of a sneaky recon type and I love the sniper archetype so i'm down to make that.

[Archangel89]

Same, I was gonna pull a character I made for a previous incarnation of this game. Although to be clear my idea for him to be like an overwatch sniper, recon isn't really his thing lol