[OOC] Fate/Crimson Dusk

[vancexentan]

Waiting till tomorrow for intro posts\finish he's b4 I have Orson go on his ramble about grey

[Sosuke]

Is this still open??? I'm curious.

Of course everyone takes the good Classes already.

[Reflection]

@Sosuke some slots may be open. Since some people have vanished, and haven't posted their master bios.

[Sosuke]

@Sosuke some slots may be open. Since some people have vanished, and haven't posted their master bios.

@Reflection

I was hoping Rider would be available, but the OOC page 1 says 'taken'... But I can work with Berserker if needed. And on that note are 'Strictly Human' Servants required or are Monsters available for application?

Also on a scale of 1 to 10 what is the desired power level of applicable servants?

[Reflection]

@Sosuke Depends on the monster. All servants are human, or half human. Also, aim for a 5-6. It all depends on your grading scale. Your 8 could be my 10 or vice versa.

[Sosuke]

As long as they were revered or worshipped and 'died' they will typically qualify even if they weren't all human. Like Fafnir (Not Dragon Fafnir, Dwarf Fafnir)could potentially qualify as a Servant... But as an abstract case as he's an 'Anti-hero' to counteract the Hero 'Sigurd'.

So as of current which classes are open?

[vancexentan]

@SosukeLancer, and Berserker are open. Manythings was working on something but he hasn't said, or shown anything.

Power level wise: 7 if you want to put it your way. Guys like Zhang Fei, Diarmuid, and other guys on their caliber. Basically anyone who doesn't have bloated statistics (Sigurd), a ridiculous ability (gawain/Hassan King), or a nuclear bomb in the form of a phantasm (Lancer Artoria, Iskander, etc)

Human servants are the bench mark, and thus I will be expecting them. Reflection tried to make a wolf guy I deemed it too hard to fit into a team setting.

[Sosuke]

@vancexentan Of course. I feel like there are fewer decent Lancers, so I'll Opt for Berserker for now.I'll see if I can post something up soon.... At least I could get my Servant sheet up to make sure its acceptable.

[Sosuke]

Berserker - Muramasa Sengo (False)

FC - Raven Branwen, RWBY


Class - Berserker
True Name - Muramasa Sengo (False)
Sex - Female
Height/Weight - 167cm / 59kg
Alignment - Neutral Evil

Strength - C ( B )
Endurance - C ( B )
Agility - B
Magical Energy - C
Luck - D
Noble Phantasm - A
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HISTORY

The culmination of all the demonized smiths of the 'Muramasa' school of katana. Over time the nature of it being a school of artists got swallowed up by the infamy of the legendary sword smith Muramasa. They are a false imitation of all who were persecuted in his name.

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COMBAT

Class Skills:

Mad Enhancement: D
Under the effects of Mad Enhancement Berserker's Strength and Endurance rank up in exchange for the vast majority of her language skills being eroded away. She is reduced to expressing herself in mere grunts and basic expressions of approval or displeasure. Berserker also cannot easily comprehend complex thought for extended periods of time, lacking the enough rationality to continually process such dynamic information.
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Personal Skills:

Sword Smith (Katana): A
The sole specialization of crafting peerless swords that were the cause of Muramasa's infamy and renown in Japan. Due to her exclusive knowledge of smithing it is impossible for her to use this skill to create anything else. Using gathered materials Berserker can make such swords, specifically katanas, that transcend any in the common era. These blades will contain the mystery of 'being a blade forged by Muramasa' and will be leagues above anything that could be forged by human hands. Further any swords that are created this way will be granted the 'demonic' property due to Berserker's legend.

These items can be used by herself or given to her Master as a high grade weapon that transcends modern sense. It can have varying traits based on the 'image' that Berserker has in mind when creating its body, such as creating wounds that are resistant to healing or a blade that lights with unholy fire. This is not omnipotent and can only grant the blades weaker concepts that fall in line with their evil nature. The final products will have an attack power rivaling between an C and A rank damage output when compared to other swords. It takes roughly one day of time to forge a new sword of this caliber. Weaker blades can be created much faster, within minutes, but they hold no more mystery than those of modern times.

Naturally the wielder's strength will factor into the damage and effectiveness when using these forged blades. Unlike with projection of a certain Archer, these swords are forged with no inherent history or experience. As such will have nothing for the user to draw on, considered lifeless even. Even if Berserker puts her entire experience into the blade a human will not be able to fight a servant since they are simply using a tool with their own body's natural abilities, much like fork or a pocket knife. The following Swords have been created.

Peerless Ingenuity - B
The ability to retain one's proficiency in a craft despite any mental affliction or injury of the body. This differs from Eternal Arms Mastership in that it only affects skills that do not qualify as techniques of war. Where a soldier trains their body to remember the motions of their sword an artist trains their mind to never forget their prowess off the battlefield.

This skill allows a servant to display their full artistic prowess despite any hindrances. For a magus it could be magecraft, for a singer it could be how to elegantly enchant those around them, and a scribe could remember and reproduce any work or map they'd ever produced. In Berserker's case it is the elegant craft of forging swords. Even under the effects of Mad Enhancement she can create swords just as effectively as she had in life. In fact under her current mental state one could say its the only purpose or pleasure she finds in her maddened existence.

Conglomerate of Demonization- A
This is the skill that result of the facts surrounding Berserker simplifying a group of individuals into a single entity of legend.

The School of Muramasa sword smiths has overtime devolved from a craft and school of multiple people to the myth of a single individual who was a cursed artist who only brought misfortune. As a result all of the souls that are attributed to 'a maker of the demon swords Muramasa' have congealed into a single entity. Hundreds if not thousands of personalities have coalesced into a single soul that is the culmination of experience and tragedy, shunned by all who laid eyes on their works.

While all of the souls are molded together but individual from one another, the most compatible soul is the form that Berserker took. In other words this womanly form was the one who bore the most similar personality to the world's interpretation of Muramasa Sengo. Normally this would cause a conflict in an individual but since they are all an entity working towards a common goal they become a single unified entity, abstract but strangely linked completely.

These various souls inside of her make it impossible to affect her with any sort of malicious compulsion or interference by any means. Further, even though they were smiths and not warriors... Their culmination of knowledge put them on par with any great Swordsman. In this case the total experience outweighs the genius of the individual.
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Noble Phantasm(s):

Juuchi Yosamu: The All-Consuming Demonic Edge - B
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 1
Maximum Targets: 1

The demonic blade that is the ultimate height of Murasama's skill as a sword smith, used in a contest between herself and Masamune. It had been forged to be impossibly sharp, designed to be the sole finest cutting edge among Japanese katana in history forgoing any regard for other traits. Due to Juuchi Yosamu having been worshiped as 'A blade that cuts all it touches' which transcends the normal basis of bladed weapons and has been elevated to a conceptual weapon of cutting. By design it cannot be said to be a normal sword for combat and slaying her enemies but rather a tool exclusive to flawlessly cutting and severing humans and objects alike.

When the peerless edge comes into contact with an object, the blade checks if the object can indeed be cut and if so the target material is converted instantly from 'This can be cut' to 'This has been cut'. The stroke of Juuchi Yosamu ignores all other factors including strength, mystery, and any materials that the object has been constructed out of. An example of this would be most beasts comprised of flesh and blood. No matter their defense or the age of its mystery this sword can cut the beast because 'flesh can be cut' even though normally the blade would have to have the correct 'traits' to harm the beast. Juuchi Yosamu bypasses these requirements since it is a 'thing which can be cut'. As a conceptual weapon its abilities extend beyond affecting physical matter and is equally potent against entities that are without concrete form, such as demons and spiritual entities. Its cutting power is limited however to distinct objects and forms; Abstract things such as 'the future' and 'fate' are excluded due to the fact these are a metaphysical concept. This renders its effectiveness much less absolute than eyes that can observe the Root.

In the Holy Grail War this concept of 'cutting' will generally apply to enemy servant's armor and spiritual body. Without question this blade can cut through magically woven armor with no resistance since any armor is not absolute and can be pierced by a superior weapon. Defenses that are comprised of a conceptual armor or space will generally be exempt from the 'without question' category. Juuchi Yosamu can also cut cleanly through a servant's body no matter how durable its materialized form is, as long as it makes contact it will cleanly sever without any resistance. Nameless weapons that are simply of a superior design will also not be able to resist. These can include a wicked nail and chain, a massive rock slab, or simply a flawless silver sword. They are simply objects of a fine make and not any sort of mysterious object that can resist a sharper edge cutting through them.

Noble Phantasms are generally the only thing that can resist Juuchi Yosamu concept of cutting, but its not an absolute defense. In these cases the generally accepted 'The Greater Mystery will prevail' applies. Noble Phantasms of lesser rank will not find themselves able to withstand Berserker's swings and will be cut cleanly without any resistance. Objects of equal and greater rank will be unaffected by Juuchi Yosamu concept and function as normal without any danger of being severed, but can naturally still be damaged as normal (B rank or above). Noble Phantasms that's Rank changes based on their method of use, such as Mordred's Clarent, will be checked at the time of contact and be split if its rank is of equal or lesser rank.

Akuma Tan'ya: The Malevolent Smiths' Collective - A
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 1-2
Maximum Targets: 1

[Description]: The collective of 'Muramasa' school had a vision for the ideal of a 'sword'. Now a collective entity it could say that all of those ideal creations became the ideal for the One. All of them are masterpieces worshipped as the peak of an existence by the collaborative entity known as 'Muramasa Sengo'.

In much the same way that the magecraft 'Gradiant Air' exists, Berserker is able to shape raw Od into an ideal shape befitting their mental image. All the 'gaps' in the illusion are filled in by the cumulative experiences of the many existences within 'Muramasa Sengo'. Though, the weapon is still an illusion, and will break after one hit but at the same time is not a sword limited by history, reality, or acceptance from humanity. Its the freedom to create any sword that one wishes to hold in their hands.

[Effect]: This Noble Phantasm would generally be sealed due to Berserker's Mad Enhancement. However due to Berserker's 'Peerless Ingenuity' Skill she can make use of such a complex Noble Phantasm despite mental hindrances. This ability allows Muramasa Sengo (False) to be able to transcend the traditional shaping of metal and directly craft magical energy into a finite shape matching their mental image. Despite never being magi in life this is a skill bordering on magecraft, expressing how talented of a smith this collective is.

As long as the upkeep for this Noble Phantasm is paid, as a Single Action, Muramasa can conjure a sword in her hand fitting her image at the time. If she imagines a sword that hits with the weight of a 100 swords that's the property the created sword will have. If she imagines a Sword of Ice that freezes the air itself, then so it shall be. These swords can be swung a single time before shattering into ambient magical energy... But she can freely create them mid combat as long as she's supplying this effect. Unlike certain archers she cannot use them as Projectiles, at least not in the 'Berserker' vessel. This effect lasts for 10 rounds, with a 10 round cooldown before its used again.

[ManyThings]

Yeah sorry I've been quiet and busy. It's a rough time but I think I can get back to things tomorrow night?

I can do Lancer. My characters will probably join the crew in the summoning room or Poland if that's okay, assuming you don't get stuck in there much longer.

[vancexentan]

@SosukeAlright first off I'm a bit confused. Is this person someone else like the benkei situation, or Muramasa. I see you're trying to fit the group together using the third skill. Point being it has to be one singular person. I'll use Fake Assassin as an example. Kojiro is just Kojiro. Whatever rice farming peasant he was, or rogue ronin he was prior to be lifting into the position of the fictional Kojiro Sasaki is no longer relevant he is in all forms just Sasaki. So with that being said they have to be either Muramasa, or whoever. The grail doesn't stick people together with the unusual inclusion of Thousand Personas Hassan (who are all technically one person split into many), and Bonne/Mary (in which case its two seperate people as one servant and the both of them die in case of a single fatality).

Second the ability to cut through magical armors, and such is fine however cleaving through B Rank noble phantasms is a bit much so I'll have to ask that you not do that. It basically means that anything below B+ is at danger of being ruined by simply combating your berserker.

[vancexentan]

@ManyThingsthat's fine with me.

[Sosuke]

@SosukeAlright first off I'm a bit confused. Is this person someone else like the benkei situation, or Muramasa. I see you're trying to fit the group together using the third skill. Point being it has to be one singular person. I'll use Fake Assassin as an example. Kojiro is just Kojiro. Whatever rice farming peasant he was, or rogue ronin he was prior to be lifting into the position of the fictional Kojiro Sasaki is no longer relevant he is in all forms just Sasaki. So with that being said they have to be either Muramasa, or whoever. The grail doesn't stick people together with the unusual inclusion of Thousand Personas Hassan (who are all technically one person split into many), and Bonne/Mary (in which case its two seperate people as one servant and the both of them die in case of a single fatality).

Second the ability to cut through magical armors, and such is fine however cleaving through B Rank noble phantasms is a bit much so I'll have to ask that you not do that. It basically means that anything below B+ is at danger of being ruined by simply combating your berserker.

@vancexentan

Basically Muramasa Sengo's legend is so infamous that all those who were of his school were demonized as the individual. They lost all individuality because they were compared to the actual individual, so they became a shadow of the Sword Smith. Hence why they have the "False" designation. The school itself is worshiped and their creations famed as great swords... but they're attributed to the Genuine Muramasa Sengo despite being the works of those who were mundane smiths. In a way they were elevated from the mundane to the supernatural through this infamy.

So to fit humanity's view of the School the Grail has condensed the 'School' into an individual... To fit humanity's acknowledgement. Thus how this Servant came to be.

Also the Sword can only cleave through mysteries of lesser rank (I.E. C rank Noble Phantasms or less).

[vancexentan]

But as stated it would only bring in one singular individual not a collective group. Robin Hood doesn't have the collective powers of all the people who were attributed the name, and Hitachibou Kaison is actually Benkei and despite this has pretty much ripped himself into the same category as the O.G Benkei. Meaning while the other individuals can be attributed to the legend its either a faker, or the real Muramasa either way it would be attributed to the same person.

@Reflection Reflection is also very knowledgeable in the field as he is a fellow fate gm. If he wants to vouch for you I'll reconsider again before making a final judgement on the matter.

[Sosuke]

The general requirements for being a heroic Spirit is to be "An object of worship or revered" and "To have a soul".

The 'School of Muramasa' has these requirements and the fact that They are attributed to a single entity more than individuals... Its possible for all who meet the criteria to be condensed to try and fit this 'Image' that humanity has. The Throne of Heroes is removed from time and space... So it could have recorded the entire school as an Anti-hero, or an entity that's a cautionary existence. Especially since All swords forged by Muramasa were outlawed, and the line between school and individual has become abhorrently blurred. If asked most people would think of Muramasa as an individual instead of a school...

Again its up to the GM, but I argue its within the realm of possibilities. As I said this is a 'False' image not the genuine article.

[Reflection]

Muramasa is fine, since it's basically the same principle of Jack the Ripper expanded upon. AKA: Various people attributing to a single figure.

Honestly, this is on Vance to decide if he wants the extra GMing challenge of having to write up challenges for a character who can cut through any defense or make a new weapon to bypass any unplanned challenges. Since that's always a bundle of a thing.

Also, this is Mad Enhancement D. "Strength and Endurance parameters are up. Language ability is simple. Continuing complex thoughts over long periods of time are difficult."
Simply put, this mental interference thing isn't a thing. Did you pull it from Fate GO or something? Mad Enhancement doesn't make you immune to mental interference, you're usually just too insane for it to matter.

[The Irish Tree]

Caster's 2nd Noble Phantasm

Name: Skofnung
Quote: "Cut endlessly, oh guardians of Hrólfr! Here is your killer, here is your murderer, and in front is where fresh blood collects, waiting to be freed by you once again!"
Rank: C (If it were used by its original owner, it would certainly be an A rank sword.)
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 1-11
Description: An imperfect version of the legendary sword of Hrólfr Kraki, equally legendary king of the danes. A blade of unparalleled sharpness, and haunted by the protective spirits of Hrólfr's most fearsome berserkers, numbering twelve in total. It is a supremely powerful sword capable of eviscerating even the most durable of foes...or at least it would be for Caster, if not for her violating two of its stipulations of use.

The sword carries with it two rules: That it is never to be drawn in the presence of a woman, and that the sun is to never touch its hilt.

As a descendant of the Vanir, her half-elf nature is like that of the sun itself. Merely coming into contact with the sword causes its power to drop in rank, and her gender causes its power to drastically drop once more. In addition, due to Caster being the one to personally cause the deaths of eleven of the twelve berserkers decreases the blade's legendary status, as it is the version pulled before the final Berserker, Vöggr met his end at a much later date. Thus, only eleven have "died" as far as the blade is concerned. Ordinarily, the blade would cut with the force of twelve men behind it, but Caster's version carries only eleven...and eleven men that have been weakened beyond what they are capable of.

The only way for this Noble Phantasm to reach true power would be in the hands of a man of true Danish descent, as then the stipulations would be lifted so long as the user didn't fight in the sun, or against or in the presence of women. Were Caster to perish, this blade, even in possession of another, would fade with her.

Draft for my idea of Caster's weapon. As for "why" she'd have it, I'm going to pre-emptively say that I kind of interpreted it as that it is because she caused it to be haunted, as well as killing its original master. In the original legends, it was also frequently snatched from his tomb, so it wouldn't be uncommon for someone other than him to have it.

[Sosuke]

Nah I had it drafted for elsewhere but am putting it here. @Reflection

Also can't cut through any defense. Just any defense that isn't B rank NP or above. Like it doesn't bypass God hand or Karna's armor

[Ryougu]

Huwaaaaahhh. I'm alive, pardon the absence. I'll get another post out today. Sorry for the delay. >.<

[vancexentan]

@SosukeAlright Sosuke at the request of a few other of the roleplayers I'm going to have to ask that you come back later. A few of the others on here have warned me about possible 'fake' accounts on the site being a recurring thing. So I'll have to barring entry to you on that basis. If you are indeed just a new player on the site I'd like to apologize to you for this but I want to stress that there have been multiple people on this site who have tried to 'troll' my roleplays for some unspoke reason, or another. This is my...5th+ attempt or so at making this roleplay. I'm going to wish you luck with other roleplays if you chose to stick around the site.

@RyouguI'm glad to hear you're feeling better.