So I'll be reposting my multitude of characters here as I manage to get them back down in a format that can be put here. So...yeaaah.
Draconilian Call me Kali
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YOSHY! Hey man, what's up?
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yoshua171 The Loremaster
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You...kinda shoulda posted in like, m y intro instead, but hi lol. Now I unnecessary posts in here >_>
You have a skype? If so, what is it, we can talk there.
You have a skype? If so, what is it, we can talk there.
Draconilian Call me Kali
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I do not sadly, but everyone asks me if I do, maybe I should get one? sadly I don't have that sort of motivation.
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Title: The Matrices
Intent: To create a creature who serves as the ultimate medium, devouring other beings and storing their genetic codes in themselves and modifying them into their own. The Matrices wishes to create a being that can both assimilate life and split it off of itself independently, or symbiotically with its own kind. While this entity has no explicit goal to dominate the world which its children live on, it seeks to craft the genetics of a creature that cannot be overpowered by another without either great consequence or a loss of its own self in some manor. The Matrices' mentality is neither objective nor subjective, but rather free flowing allowing it to change and adapt its strategies and thought processes easier than most. While this is its primary intent, The Matrices is unlike most other entities, though it does not know of them, and can choose to change its goal or deviate from it somewhat to experiment.
However, the Matrices is likely to come back to its original goal due to its bias towards such an intriguing creature. Such is its nature.
Intent: To create a creature who serves as the ultimate medium, devouring other beings and storing their genetic codes in themselves and modifying them into their own. The Matrices wishes to create a being that can both assimilate life and split it off of itself independently, or symbiotically with its own kind. While this entity has no explicit goal to dominate the world which its children live on, it seeks to craft the genetics of a creature that cannot be overpowered by another without either great consequence or a loss of its own self in some manor. The Matrices' mentality is neither objective nor subjective, but rather free flowing allowing it to change and adapt its strategies and thought processes easier than most. While this is its primary intent, The Matrices is unlike most other entities, though it does not know of them, and can choose to change its goal or deviate from it somewhat to experiment.
However, the Matrices is likely to come back to its original goal due to its bias towards such an intriguing creature. Such is its nature.
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Character Theme - Deadangle
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"What? Confused? Well, then the joke musta just been too good."
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【Full Name】
Aevus Zarr.
【Alias】
The Time Lord.
【Gender】
Male
【Age】
36.
【Additional Appearances】
"Just use your mind buddy, and great things happen...with practice and time."
"Sometimes it's best to let everything just...drift by."
"C'mon buddy, you don't get it? Oh man are you hopeless. Why does time pass? Because if it wasn't constantly dying, it would already be over."
"You know, life really is a beautifully abstract thing, don't you think? Even the ugliest most detestable of creatures has its place. I guess the key is to know where you fit in and decide whether you'll accept that place, or strive to surpass it."
"Oh this is fucking priceless! You have no idea do you!? Absolutely no clue just how quickly life can be snatched away."
"Oh...hahah. Hehe. Heh, you really shouldn't have hurt my Nakama."--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
【Guild Name】
Sabertooth.
【Mage Rank】
A Rank.
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【Personality】
Careless, unintentionally deceptive, and most of all Humorous. Aevus is a pleasant guy to be around, tending to liven up any situation and add a comical air to things regardless of their intended seriousness. Of course this can be quite the bane, or at least an annoyance, in times of strife or high tension, though it is always nice to have someone to break the ice. He's fun, good humored, in fact a bit too good humored. In fact, within Sabertooth Aevus is said to be the best humored individual, one of the seldom few in fact, having almost every type of humor possible in his figurative arsenal. Some have even thought his magic was related to humor, only to be horribly disappointed and beaten when they found out they didn't have enoughtime to stop underestimating him. Regardless he tends to even be good natured to his opponents, be they sworn enemies, rivals, allies, idiots, geniuses, the whole 9 yards really. He is accepting, open minded, typically calm, and incredibly intelligent to the extent that he tends to almost subconsciously analyze and understand things and people passively. Life is simple to him, he likes t keep it that way, made rather ironic by his love of time --a rather complex concept-- and people in general --who also tend to be incredibly multifaceted. On the other hand, not everyone can get along with him usually due to the fact that he is so spontaneous and constantly humorous that it is not only hard to take him seriously but it can be difficult to tolerate or trust him. Strangely though he tends to be very companionable, though not necessarily loyal, and shows that he keeps his promises as long as they are logically good ideas to keep.
Of course while he is almost always exceptionally good natured, this is not always the case as he can indeed be annoyed. In fact, he is actually capable of being serious, something a good amount of people do not believe. While he can be annoyed and he can be serious, he is almost entirely incapable of true anger, rage, or any emotion of similar nature and intensity. He is eccentric at all times except for when serious, for once he drops all the pleasantries and fun he becomes a deadly, blunt, and all-business-no-bullshit kinda guy, the person who tends to be a horrible stick in the mud. He dislikes getting serious, doing his utmost to avoid it completely as it is as unpleasant for him as it is for others. Not to mention that it reveals to others his true age, while his normal actions and appearance tend to just make one thing he is quite young. This, of course, is false as he is older and far more experienced than he appears making him especially difficult to predict or understand in a battle, or even at a glance. Of course, it's not like he was easy to get anyways.
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【Magic】
To be put simply, Aevus is on the cusp of absolute mastery of his magic, the Arc of Time.
【Other Specialties】
Especially proficient at multitasking, sensory mastery, and is skilled in the art of evading.
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【History】
TBA(working on it with Syn, Taka, and Connor.
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【Weapons/Tools】
N/A
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【Spells】
Restore
Parallel Worlds
Second Origin Release
Arc of Time - Diabolus Ring: Focusing his magical energies into a ring surrounding his body time warps surrounding him and he raises his arm, aiming it at the target of his choice. The ring spins at increased speeds producing several more of itself which flow upwards downwards respectively continuing to move through one another and around Aevus's body. Finally when the energies have reached a peak a low thrum and several frequencied sounds resonate outwards and he proclaims the name of the spell. He then releases the rings from around him, sending them towards the target. The results have only been witnessed by onlookers and several of his guild members. Everyone else was too dead to recall the results.
Beyond these he simply names things on the fly, using basic manipulation and his deep understanding of time to combat his opponents.
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"What? Confused? Well, then the joke musta just been too good."
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【Full Name】
Aevus Zarr.
【Alias】
The Time Lord.
【Gender】
Male
【Age】
36.
【Additional Appearances】
"Just use your mind buddy, and great things happen...with practice and time."
"Sometimes it's best to let everything just...drift by."
"C'mon buddy, you don't get it? Oh man are you hopeless. Why does time pass? Because if it wasn't constantly dying, it would already be over."
"You know, life really is a beautifully abstract thing, don't you think? Even the ugliest most detestable of creatures has its place. I guess the key is to know where you fit in and decide whether you'll accept that place, or strive to surpass it."
"Oh this is fucking priceless! You have no idea do you!? Absolutely no clue just how quickly life can be snatched away."
"Oh...hahah. Hehe. Heh, you really shouldn't have hurt my Nakama."
【Guild Name】
Sabertooth.
【Mage Rank】
A Rank.
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【Personality】
Careless, unintentionally deceptive, and most of all Humorous. Aevus is a pleasant guy to be around, tending to liven up any situation and add a comical air to things regardless of their intended seriousness. Of course this can be quite the bane, or at least an annoyance, in times of strife or high tension, though it is always nice to have someone to break the ice. He's fun, good humored, in fact a bit too good humored. In fact, within Sabertooth Aevus is said to be the best humored individual, one of the seldom few in fact, having almost every type of humor possible in his figurative arsenal. Some have even thought his magic was related to humor, only to be horribly disappointed and beaten when they found out they didn't have enoughtime to stop underestimating him. Regardless he tends to even be good natured to his opponents, be they sworn enemies, rivals, allies, idiots, geniuses, the whole 9 yards really. He is accepting, open minded, typically calm, and incredibly intelligent to the extent that he tends to almost subconsciously analyze and understand things and people passively. Life is simple to him, he likes t keep it that way, made rather ironic by his love of time --a rather complex concept-- and people in general --who also tend to be incredibly multifaceted. On the other hand, not everyone can get along with him usually due to the fact that he is so spontaneous and constantly humorous that it is not only hard to take him seriously but it can be difficult to tolerate or trust him. Strangely though he tends to be very companionable, though not necessarily loyal, and shows that he keeps his promises as long as they are logically good ideas to keep.
Of course while he is almost always exceptionally good natured, this is not always the case as he can indeed be annoyed. In fact, he is actually capable of being serious, something a good amount of people do not believe. While he can be annoyed and he can be serious, he is almost entirely incapable of true anger, rage, or any emotion of similar nature and intensity. He is eccentric at all times except for when serious, for once he drops all the pleasantries and fun he becomes a deadly, blunt, and all-business-no-bullshit kinda guy, the person who tends to be a horrible stick in the mud. He dislikes getting serious, doing his utmost to avoid it completely as it is as unpleasant for him as it is for others. Not to mention that it reveals to others his true age, while his normal actions and appearance tend to just make one thing he is quite young. This, of course, is false as he is older and far more experienced than he appears making him especially difficult to predict or understand in a battle, or even at a glance. Of course, it's not like he was easy to get anyways.
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【Magic】
To be put simply, Aevus is on the cusp of absolute mastery of his magic, the Arc of Time.
【Other Specialties】
Especially proficient at multitasking, sensory mastery, and is skilled in the art of evading.
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【History】
TBA(working on it with Syn, Taka, and Connor.
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【Weapons/Tools】
N/A
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【Spells】
Restore
Parallel Worlds
Second Origin Release
Arc of Time - Diabolus Ring: Focusing his magical energies into a ring surrounding his body time warps surrounding him and he raises his arm, aiming it at the target of his choice. The ring spins at increased speeds producing several more of itself which flow upwards downwards respectively continuing to move through one another and around Aevus's body. Finally when the energies have reached a peak a low thrum and several frequencied sounds resonate outwards and he proclaims the name of the spell. He then releases the rings from around him, sending them towards the target. The results have only been witnessed by onlookers and several of his guild members. Everyone else was too dead to recall the results.
Beyond these he simply names things on the fly, using basic manipulation and his deep understanding of time to combat his opponents.
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Name: Amakaze(driving rain/Wind and Rain), Nagasu(to set adrift).
Nickname/Alias: Drifting Wind.
Gender: Male.
Age: 17.
Age Appearance: 16.
Village: Kumogakure.
Birthplace: Kumogakure.
Alignment/Affiliation or Organization: Kumogakure and the Amakaze clan.
Clan/Bloodline: Amakaze/Kanryuu kaiha -
Much like their clan bloodline, which is dominant, the Amakaze clan are very loose and air headed in nature. They are known widely as one of the least strict clans out of the majority and have barely any wish to participate in politics in a direct fashion much preferring to hover around the edges of issues only to provide a push or a breath of speech when it is truly necessary. The Amakaze's only true known ambition is their pursuit of perfect -or as near they can get- unity with the wind and flowing substances of the world around them. They are chief examples of free spirited, creative, and nearly incorruptible individuals.
Rank: Genin.
Chakra Nature: Wind, Water, Lightning. [in order from strongest to weakest with the only fully active one being in bold and the other being underline.
Personality: Nagasu is a rather strange fellow with very few ambitions and no real reason to be a nin other than his overwhelming urge to, 'become one with the wind', as many of his clan member seem to share. He is a free spirit and very creative in many aspects of his life including that of art and sometimes even poetry. One can even find this poetic affinity in some of his jutsu and the way he speaks even when around friends.
He is sometimes even mistaken for a user of marijuana due to his mind and actions simply showing him as being so...out there -while of course it is not true-. He is like a leaf blowing through the wind and as such is certainly not the leading type but would much rather follow or, even better, skirt around the edges just barely staying within the area of bounds.
Despite his out there disposition he is very aware of his surroundings and actually uses his opponents likelihood to assume him elsewhere to his advantage to strike and defend when they least expect it. His loyalties, unlike the rest of his personality, are unfaltering though to some they seem fickle. He is a rather cheerful soul and very little can get on his nerves as how can one anger a force of nearly ethereal life?
History: Nagasu has had a rather easy life with lax training and a supportive clan and family allowing him to embrace the way of the flowing currents, be it water, wind, or even lightning at the cusp, he is at home.
His time in the academy was longer than average due to his mentality and so it took him time to focus himself and pass the academy though he was likely capable some time before hand. He has recently taken into his mind to pass the chuunin exams as he had completed his missions at his own leisurely pace.
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Weapons/Items: All normal nin weaponry.
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Kekkei Genkai:
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Name of Kekkei Genkai: Kanryuu kaiha(flowing through communion).
Clan: Amakaze.
Rank: D-A.
Description: The Amakaze's dominant kekkei genkai is, unlike common perception, not the cause of their strange mind set. Somewhat a style and somewhat an actual bloodline ability the Kanryuu kaiha is not rightly considered a true combination of elements but rather an intermingling of natural occurrences -as the Amakaze would describe it-.
Kanryuu kaiha is a flowing style of movements that easily move into each other. It uses the elements of wind and water to create formations of air or water with either many air bubbles or many water droplets. This does not create too much of a unique effect however the water becomes mixture becomes highly conductive of heat and electricity which is where the weakest affinity of lightning usually comes into play. Fire can conversely be used to heat the water to a powerful boiling point. It is also known that the Amakaze at higher ranks have an affinity to pressure control, at the least in their chief element of wind.
Without the lightning however the water and air affinities hide within each other allowing the user to easily flow one out unexpectedly in sudden -yet strangely harmonious- techniques. The Kanryuu kaiha often makes it appear as if the user can breath under water with one of its more infamous, but rather low level, techniques. Other than an increased sense of air and water currents there are no other real advantages or disadvantages to the kekkei genkai other than the obvious affinity weaknesses.
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[hider=Jutsu]Name of Technique: Kanryuu aijou(Flowing through sadness).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: C-A. [currently C]
Range: The area of water can be formed up to 5 yards(15 feet) from him.
Nature Type: Wind and Water.
Description: Forming an area of mostly water he pushes long flowing 'strands' of air current into its body and allows it to continue moving as such as a passive motion. The technique is supplementary and used for preparation of his other techniques. The air within the water is highly compressed and held within by the water pressure. The 'strands' of air also effect the water within making them move at the same pace as the wind which can be changed to his will. The higher the skill (and thus rank) the more useful and versatile the application of this technique.
Weakness: It takes around 5 seconds to form the normal stage of this technique and can go up to 10. The body of this technique can be changed in size but is usually around the length of the average pick up truck from the bottom of the wheels to the roof. The larger the body of water the more chakra taken from the jutsu's formation.
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Name of Technique: Gizagiza kaiha(Jagged communion).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: D-B.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type:
Description: With the Kanryuu aijou active he changes the shape of it and allows the air within to form 'spikes' or blades to push out of the sides. The jutsu takes around 2-10 seconds to activate when used at D rank and over progression of skill this can be changed.
Weakness: The longer the air is held in this shape the more taxing it becomes to hold.
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Name of Technique: Inou no chimodoro(Pocket of desperate struggle).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: E-B.
Range: The bubbles can be controlled from up to 8 yards(24 feet) away.
Nature Type: Wind or Water.
Description: Allowing air or water bubbles to be formed as he speaks -from the moisture or air around his mouth or even within to gather- he forms air bubbles with sound trapped inside. This sound can amplify as it stays in the bubble but so far this technique is unfinished as he has not unlocked his lightning affinity which will complete the technique.
Conversely, when underwater this technique can be used either on him or his opponent -but only one at his current level- to take any released air from their mouth if it opens. This however is the B ranked version and as such is not currently able to occur.
Regardless upon release of either sound or lightning (only sound at E and D rank) the sound stored will be released into the medium be it air or water.
Weakness: It is currently a very weak jutsu and has no real effect unless utilized with lightning at which point it becomes chakra taxing with continued use.
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Name of Technique: Uyouyo yofun(crawling with rage).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: D-C.
Range: 7 yards(21 feet).
Nature Type: Water and/or Wind.
Description: With the Kanryuu aijou active or with water and/or wind he lashes with either or both affinities attacking the designated target or targets. If he puts more effort into the technique he can actually layer wind within water to increase the blunt force and cutting power of the blow.
Weakness: This technique can attack a maximum of 2 people at once in its current rank. When using the slightly more advanced/layered version it is more unstable and likely to fail of confronted by fire or earth techniques and similar disruption tactics.
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Name of Technique: Gen'ei dankai(Phantom Steps).
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu.
Rank: D-B.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Wind.
Description: By using both or either affinity manipulation he can 'walk on water/air' effectively but his speed is usually only a walk or jog as anything more usually breaks his concentration and makes him fall.
Weakness: Going faster than a jog will break his concentration and make him fall. This technique is mentally taxing and is not good to use over any long period of time at D rank.
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Name of Technique: Kanryuueki(Flowing through liquid).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: C-A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Water.
Description: He is capable of manipulating the currents in his water to allow him at least jogging speed within his own area's of water.
Weakness: He can currently only move at jogging speed.
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Name of Technique: Kaijin no ibuki(Sea God's breath).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank:
Range:
Nature Type: Wind.
Description: Using any of his water techniques or simply a technique where water is issued -most common is Kanryuu aijou- he draws the air bubbles from within to breath continuously.
Weakness: The air can run out rather quickly though he can draw wind back into the area to bolster his reserves. The jutsu, though low ranked, is rather annoying to keep working so he tends to preserve his air and thus chakra by doing so. The longer it is active the more chakra consumed as if continuous it constantly takes a small ebb of chakra.
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Name of Technique: Hikinami kaze(Rip current wind).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: B.
Range: 12 yards(36 feet).
Nature Type: Wind.
Description: Currently his strongest technique this allows him to send or simply activate an area of tearing winds that throw off movement and -at current rank- cause low levels of damage. He some time refers to the technique as 'Pirania kaze' aka Piranha wind due to it tearing away at flesh ravenously similar to the fish.
Weakness: Due to its high rank this is his strongest and thus most taxing out of all his jutsu. He cannot use this jutsu more than once in any battle currently due to its high chakra cost of around 50%. He is very sparring in its use and only utilizes it if for sure hit or a tactic leading to victory is almost completely eminent.
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Kaiu Iouchiryo – Kurohasu
Name: Iouchiryo(Intense Sagacity), Kaiu(Rainfall of a strange, dark color).
Nickname/Alias: Kurohasu(Black Lotus).
Gender: Female.
Age: 23.
Age Appearance: 20.
Sexuality: Bisexual.
Village: N/A.
Birthplace: Iouchiryo compound.
Organization: Kuro hasu(Black Lotus).
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Iouchiryo/Not Applicable.
Focusing on the merits of all ninja arts, the Iouchiryo clan has long been thought to be one of the all time oldest of clans, rivaling even the Uchiha and Senju bloodlines respectively. It is said that the founders of this clan were the first to be taught by the Rikudo sennin himself, and that they were the first to master the basics. Since that time they have stayed somewhat hidden, but always making sure that the world would never forget the supports on which their more advanced capabilities sprung from: the basics. While this clan has no one hiden and has no kekkei genkai to speak of, it has always been seen that its members are exceptional in their intelligence being that most are born closer to a genius than not. While they have never been seen to possess a kekkei genkai and they tend to possess many hiden, different individuals of their clan having created them, there is always one intriguing trait that they possess. This trait is what they refer to as their Mugen no tekisei, or Infinite Aptitude. In short they are capable of learning nigh any technique, even kekkei genkai --though these tend to be intensely strenuous on their bodies--, with the limitation that they could only ever learn ONE kekkei genkai. Beyond these bloodline capabilities they can learn essentially any jutsu, no matter how related to genetics it is, this is sometimes thought to be a kekkei genkai in itself, but it has never been designated or researched enough by outside parties for such to be determined. Regardless it is certainly intriguing.
Rank: A rank missing-nin.
Chakra Nature: Water.
Additional Appearance Details:
She wears a black diamond necklace with a strange seal-like symbol engraved upon the centerpiece of the necklace. This necklace can reverse summon her to her village as long as she is not engaged in battle. Her gloves and boots also happen to be chakra conductive not to mention that their tips have a special chakra conductive metal that shifts shape according to the chakra channeled through it. This metal is exceptionally dense. She wears a cloak with chakra infused fabric.
Personality: Despite her true mood there is often a smile on her face and in her eyes, a soft smile at that, a kind one. While a smile often crosses her face she is certainly not always happy, rather she has come to wear this mask of joy to hide her inner self. In all truth her most common emotions are disappointment, annoyance, and amusement with true anger being unlikely and sadness being a fair possibility. Generally though she is fairly unfazed by the words of others, not allowing herself to become to emotionally invested in individuals due to both her missing nin status and her shrouded past. While if one manages to pierce this shell of protection, she is a kind individual with a soft caring heart, and a love for people. While she does not love easily in the romantic sense, she is open to most anyone if they can manage to pierce her emotional veil. To her, violence is not a bad thing and it is simply another way to solve issues, though in all honesty if one is fighting for a stupid reason it is more likely that she ought to get angry, as unlike her as that is. Lastly it should be noted that while she has no unique lust for battle, she will not hesitate to enjoy it and she will not hesitate to exploit any weakness she becomes aware of, no matter how dirty it might be to do so. Generally she frowns on those who rely solely on inherited capabilities rather then their own prowess, as is taught by her clan. She has a particular disdain for puppet users who won't even fight directly, genjutsu is still higher on her list due to how difficult it tends to be to snare people in its hold. In a final note one should know that she has little to no fear of death and that her blossoming intelligence, considered at a genius level after her many years of training and battle experience, is truly a force with which to be reckoned. It has been speculated that the reason she does not have a plentiful amount of jutsu is simply due to the fact that she sees no challenge in having more.
Theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KimaSZJezjk&feature=player_embedded
Nickname/Alias: Kurohasu(Black Lotus).
Gender: Female.
Age: 23.
Age Appearance: 20.
Sexuality: Bisexual.
Village: N/A.
Birthplace: Iouchiryo compound.
Organization: Kuro hasu(Black Lotus).
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Iouchiryo/Not Applicable.
Focusing on the merits of all ninja arts, the Iouchiryo clan has long been thought to be one of the all time oldest of clans, rivaling even the Uchiha and Senju bloodlines respectively. It is said that the founders of this clan were the first to be taught by the Rikudo sennin himself, and that they were the first to master the basics. Since that time they have stayed somewhat hidden, but always making sure that the world would never forget the supports on which their more advanced capabilities sprung from: the basics. While this clan has no one hiden and has no kekkei genkai to speak of, it has always been seen that its members are exceptional in their intelligence being that most are born closer to a genius than not. While they have never been seen to possess a kekkei genkai and they tend to possess many hiden, different individuals of their clan having created them, there is always one intriguing trait that they possess. This trait is what they refer to as their Mugen no tekisei, or Infinite Aptitude. In short they are capable of learning nigh any technique, even kekkei genkai --though these tend to be intensely strenuous on their bodies--, with the limitation that they could only ever learn ONE kekkei genkai. Beyond these bloodline capabilities they can learn essentially any jutsu, no matter how related to genetics it is, this is sometimes thought to be a kekkei genkai in itself, but it has never been designated or researched enough by outside parties for such to be determined. Regardless it is certainly intriguing.
Rank: A rank missing-nin.
Chakra Nature: Water.
Additional Appearance Details:
She wears a black diamond necklace with a strange seal-like symbol engraved upon the centerpiece of the necklace. This necklace can reverse summon her to her village as long as she is not engaged in battle. Her gloves and boots also happen to be chakra conductive not to mention that their tips have a special chakra conductive metal that shifts shape according to the chakra channeled through it. This metal is exceptionally dense. She wears a cloak with chakra infused fabric.
Personality: Despite her true mood there is often a smile on her face and in her eyes, a soft smile at that, a kind one. While a smile often crosses her face she is certainly not always happy, rather she has come to wear this mask of joy to hide her inner self. In all truth her most common emotions are disappointment, annoyance, and amusement with true anger being unlikely and sadness being a fair possibility. Generally though she is fairly unfazed by the words of others, not allowing herself to become to emotionally invested in individuals due to both her missing nin status and her shrouded past. While if one manages to pierce this shell of protection, she is a kind individual with a soft caring heart, and a love for people. While she does not love easily in the romantic sense, she is open to most anyone if they can manage to pierce her emotional veil. To her, violence is not a bad thing and it is simply another way to solve issues, though in all honesty if one is fighting for a stupid reason it is more likely that she ought to get angry, as unlike her as that is. Lastly it should be noted that while she has no unique lust for battle, she will not hesitate to enjoy it and she will not hesitate to exploit any weakness she becomes aware of, no matter how dirty it might be to do so. Generally she frowns on those who rely solely on inherited capabilities rather then their own prowess, as is taught by her clan. She has a particular disdain for puppet users who won't even fight directly, genjutsu is still higher on her list due to how difficult it tends to be to snare people in its hold. In a final note one should know that she has little to no fear of death and that her blossoming intelligence, considered at a genius level after her many years of training and battle experience, is truly a force with which to be reckoned. It has been speculated that the reason she does not have a plentiful amount of jutsu is simply due to the fact that she sees no challenge in having more.
Theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KimaSZJezjk&feature=player_embedded
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Base Weapons & Items:
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire
1 Wakizashi
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire
1 Wakizashi
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Special Traits
Specialist in the basics
Average chakra pool
Skill in the use of normal nin weaponry, including katana despite her lack of one.
Extreme tactical ability
Specialization in the transformation technique, external and otherwise.
Mugen no tekisei
Essentially silent movement depending on circumstances
Average hit resistance
Faster than most nin
Not as physically strong as most nin
Extreme ability in chakra manipulation, internal and external.
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Techniques:
Canon Jutsu
Kawarimi no Jutsu(Body Replacement Technique)
Henge no Jutsu(Transformation Technique)
Bunshin no Jutsu(Clone Technique)
Kakuremino no Jutsu(Cloak of Invisibility Technique)
Shunshin no Jutsu(Body Flicker Technique)
Oboro Bunshin no Jutsu(Haze Clone Technique)
Kirigakure no Jutsu(Hiding in the Mist Technique)
Sōshuriken no Jutsu(Manipulated Shuriken Technique)
Kasumi Jūsha no Jutsu(Mist Servant Technique)
Konoha Reppū(Leaf Gale)
Konoha Seppū(Leaf Whirlwind)
Kage Shuriken no Jutsu(Shadow Shuriken no Jutsu)
Chakra Inpei no Jutsu(Chakra Suppression Technique)
Chakra Kanchi no Jutsu(Chakra Sensing Technique): She is essentially always utilizing this technique and it has become habitual.
Kuchiyose: Raikō Kenka(Summoning: Lightning Flash Blade Creation): Linked to all weaponry and the palms of the user's hands in this case.
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: Kakujū: Kankaku shihai(拡充：感覚支配 'Expansion: Sensory Dominance').
Type of Jutsu: Sensory technique.
Rank: A.
Range: Within visual range, so about a 3 mile hemisphere.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 6.
Description: By focusing on the base concepts of genjutsu, nature chakra, and the chakra sensing technique in order to essentially weave her awareness into her surroundings and sense much like a sage would using the force of natural energy around her. In essence this allows her to sense different forms of life within a 3 mile radius while she can use the disturbances in such to sense movement of both living things and inanimate objects respectively as they tend to cause the natural energy to flow around them respectively.
Weakness: This technique takes a lot of focus to initialize and makes the user stay immobile for a whole 30 seconds, which in battle is quite a significant amount of time. Despite its range and ability to sense it is not a perfect sensory jutsu and thus cannot solely be relied on. When the user is moving the information taken in by this is not understood as fast making it more effective when stationary.
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Name of Technique: Sakkaku jiku: Kurohasu(错覚轴：クロ蓮 'Illusion Axis: Black Lotus').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: C-A.
Range: Within sight.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 4.
Description: By utilizing her intense ability to manipulate chakra she first utilizes the Kakujū: Kankaku shihai in order to allow her absolute sensing capability within her sight, of course including the same distance behind her and outside of her actual visual spectrum --the 180 degrees we cannot see. Once that is activated she can utilize the 4 hand seals for this technique and initialize its effectivity. By accessing her sensory input via the Kakujū: Kankaku shihai she can move her chakra freely within a 40 yard radius as long as the chakra has an initial focal point. The chakra must come from somewhere Lastly this allows her chakra to take on one or two properties that she chooses, such as becoming sticky or explosive to her will. Typically this technique is used when she externalizes chakra or has it stored in kunai or weapons and then to regather it towards her for techniques. It is not well known why the technique is named as it is but the reason it is called this is because of the pseudo technique that she uses off of it, which has no real name --though she tends to call it Kurohasu. This pseudo-technique requires her to externalize around 3/8ths of her chakra and then gather it to one axis point respectively condensing it till it becomes a black swirling nearly orb-shaped structure in her palm. The result...well not few know that, so why should you?
Weakness: Chakra that has been externalized cannot return to her chakra system via normal means. Additionally externalized chakra could be absorbed, manipulated, sealed, or taken out by ninjutsu.
Specialist in the basics
Average chakra pool
Skill in the use of normal nin weaponry, including katana despite her lack of one.
Extreme tactical ability
Specialization in the transformation technique, external and otherwise.
Mugen no tekisei
Essentially silent movement depending on circumstances
Average hit resistance
Faster than most nin
Not as physically strong as most nin
Extreme ability in chakra manipulation, internal and external.
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Techniques:
Canon Jutsu
Kawarimi no Jutsu(Body Replacement Technique)
Henge no Jutsu(Transformation Technique)
Bunshin no Jutsu(Clone Technique)
Kakuremino no Jutsu(Cloak of Invisibility Technique)
Shunshin no Jutsu(Body Flicker Technique)
Oboro Bunshin no Jutsu(Haze Clone Technique)
Kirigakure no Jutsu(Hiding in the Mist Technique)
Sōshuriken no Jutsu(Manipulated Shuriken Technique)
Kasumi Jūsha no Jutsu(Mist Servant Technique)
Konoha Reppū(Leaf Gale)
Konoha Seppū(Leaf Whirlwind)
Kage Shuriken no Jutsu(Shadow Shuriken no Jutsu)
Chakra Inpei no Jutsu(Chakra Suppression Technique)
Chakra Kanchi no Jutsu(Chakra Sensing Technique): She is essentially always utilizing this technique and it has become habitual.
Kuchiyose: Raikō Kenka(Summoning: Lightning Flash Blade Creation): Linked to all weaponry and the palms of the user's hands in this case.
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: Kakujū: Kankaku shihai(拡充：感覚支配 'Expansion: Sensory Dominance').
Type of Jutsu: Sensory technique.
Rank: A.
Range: Within visual range, so about a 3 mile hemisphere.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 6.
Description: By focusing on the base concepts of genjutsu, nature chakra, and the chakra sensing technique in order to essentially weave her awareness into her surroundings and sense much like a sage would using the force of natural energy around her. In essence this allows her to sense different forms of life within a 3 mile radius while she can use the disturbances in such to sense movement of both living things and inanimate objects respectively as they tend to cause the natural energy to flow around them respectively.
Weakness: This technique takes a lot of focus to initialize and makes the user stay immobile for a whole 30 seconds, which in battle is quite a significant amount of time. Despite its range and ability to sense it is not a perfect sensory jutsu and thus cannot solely be relied on. When the user is moving the information taken in by this is not understood as fast making it more effective when stationary.
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Name of Technique: Sakkaku jiku: Kurohasu(错覚轴：クロ蓮 'Illusion Axis: Black Lotus').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: C-A.
Range: Within sight.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 4.
Description: By utilizing her intense ability to manipulate chakra she first utilizes the Kakujū: Kankaku shihai in order to allow her absolute sensing capability within her sight, of course including the same distance behind her and outside of her actual visual spectrum --the 180 degrees we cannot see. Once that is activated she can utilize the 4 hand seals for this technique and initialize its effectivity. By accessing her sensory input via the Kakujū: Kankaku shihai she can move her chakra freely within a 40 yard radius as long as the chakra has an initial focal point. The chakra must come from somewhere Lastly this allows her chakra to take on one or two properties that she chooses, such as becoming sticky or explosive to her will. Typically this technique is used when she externalizes chakra or has it stored in kunai or weapons and then to regather it towards her for techniques. It is not well known why the technique is named as it is but the reason it is called this is because of the pseudo technique that she uses off of it, which has no real name --though she tends to call it Kurohasu. This pseudo-technique requires her to externalize around 3/8ths of her chakra and then gather it to one axis point respectively condensing it till it becomes a black swirling nearly orb-shaped structure in her palm. The result...well not few know that, so why should you?
Weakness: Chakra that has been externalized cannot return to her chakra system via normal means. Additionally externalized chakra could be absorbed, manipulated, sealed, or taken out by ninjutsu.
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Tetsujin, Iyana.
Name: Tetsujin, Iyana.
Nickname/Alias: N/A.
Gender: Female.
Age: 16.
Age Appearance: 16.
Sexuality: Unknown.
Village: Kumogakure.
Birthplace: Kumogakure.
Organization: N/A.
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Tetsujin/None.
Rank: Genin(D rank).
Chakra Nature: Lightning, Fire, and Wind.
Personality: With a cool, but reckless, temperament, Iyana is a sly girl who has no problem saying exactly what's on her mind no matter if it is rude or completely insulting. Holding a blunt mentality and a rather straight to the point approach to most situations, Iyana is a tomboy, disliking girly things for the most part and pretty much refusing to partake in that kind of thing. A bit of a tsundere, Iyana will begrudgingly accept compliments or attempt to brush them off, while secretly blushing or hiding her face. Regardless, she generally dislikes most things that the other girls enjoy, like flowers, dresses, and looking cute. Boys on the other hand do interest her, though she will tend to either ignore them, or look down on them as the less elegant of the sexes. Thus she is more or less an outcast.
With a bit above average intelligence, Iyana prefers to be by herself, and is comfortable as such, for the most part. Tending to do this, she will often entertain long trains of thought, allowing herself to consider a myriad of possibilities. Thinking herself more mature than her peers despite her stubborn, unyielding nature, she will offer her help to those she logically deems weaker, or dumber, than herself. Beyond this though, she will stay out of people's business unless someone explicitly asks her for help or she is directly confronted at which point she may decline anyways. Additionally it should be noted that, while she does have a reckless nature, she is in fact not short tempered, preferring to keep her anger under control unless of course certain anger triggers are hit. When such does occur, the girl tends to go cold with rage allowing her to retain her logic, but still easily express her hatred and anger towards the one who dared to stir her temper from its slumber.
Still, below her tough exterior is, at the very least, a girl who has been hurt. She doesn't trust easily, but when she does you've got yourself a friend of undying loyalty...as long as you never break that trust that is.
History: Born to a loving family, Iyana was happy throughout the early years of her childhood till, at the tender age of eight her mother died while out on a mission. Withdrawing into herself from the grief, Iyana at first became a quiet girl and then, after being bullied at school and taking a dislike to her father, who was on the mission and thus took the blame from his daughter, she developed a rather rude, almost bullying personality. Gradually she came to dislike the other girls and their luck, their femininity, even trying to hide her own body as she gradually bloomed.
The academy didn't present much of a challenge to her, in fact it was an annoyance as she was forced to deal with the petty children day in and day out. She was pretty happy, or as happy as she really got, when she graduated and got her own team. At least then she would only have to deal with them. Then, training for the last few years, she managed to get skilled enough to create her own style of combat. Proud of her and her teammates their sensei decided to enter them in the chuunin exams two years ago. Except, Iyana refused to enter, considering the majority of the contestants were 'below her' in both maturity and ability. While her sensei didn't disagree, he couldn't exactly say such so he simply lectured her, which she pretty much ignored, and sent her off to train. Ironically that had been her goal to begin with. Thus for the last two years she's been training and now has it in mind to beat the living shit out of whoever thinks they've got a chance.
Theme Song:
[youtube]owVrfk91wMk[/youtube]
Nickname/Alias: N/A.
Gender: Female.
Age: 16.
Age Appearance: 16.
Sexuality: Unknown.
Village: Kumogakure.
Birthplace: Kumogakure.
Organization: N/A.
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Tetsujin/None.
Rank: Genin(D rank).
Chakra Nature: Lightning, Fire, and Wind.
Personality: With a cool, but reckless, temperament, Iyana is a sly girl who has no problem saying exactly what's on her mind no matter if it is rude or completely insulting. Holding a blunt mentality and a rather straight to the point approach to most situations, Iyana is a tomboy, disliking girly things for the most part and pretty much refusing to partake in that kind of thing. A bit of a tsundere, Iyana will begrudgingly accept compliments or attempt to brush them off, while secretly blushing or hiding her face. Regardless, she generally dislikes most things that the other girls enjoy, like flowers, dresses, and looking cute. Boys on the other hand do interest her, though she will tend to either ignore them, or look down on them as the less elegant of the sexes. Thus she is more or less an outcast.
With a bit above average intelligence, Iyana prefers to be by herself, and is comfortable as such, for the most part. Tending to do this, she will often entertain long trains of thought, allowing herself to consider a myriad of possibilities. Thinking herself more mature than her peers despite her stubborn, unyielding nature, she will offer her help to those she logically deems weaker, or dumber, than herself. Beyond this though, she will stay out of people's business unless someone explicitly asks her for help or she is directly confronted at which point she may decline anyways. Additionally it should be noted that, while she does have a reckless nature, she is in fact not short tempered, preferring to keep her anger under control unless of course certain anger triggers are hit. When such does occur, the girl tends to go cold with rage allowing her to retain her logic, but still easily express her hatred and anger towards the one who dared to stir her temper from its slumber.
Still, below her tough exterior is, at the very least, a girl who has been hurt. She doesn't trust easily, but when she does you've got yourself a friend of undying loyalty...as long as you never break that trust that is.
History: Born to a loving family, Iyana was happy throughout the early years of her childhood till, at the tender age of eight her mother died while out on a mission. Withdrawing into herself from the grief, Iyana at first became a quiet girl and then, after being bullied at school and taking a dislike to her father, who was on the mission and thus took the blame from his daughter, she developed a rather rude, almost bullying personality. Gradually she came to dislike the other girls and their luck, their femininity, even trying to hide her own body as she gradually bloomed.
The academy didn't present much of a challenge to her, in fact it was an annoyance as she was forced to deal with the petty children day in and day out. She was pretty happy, or as happy as she really got, when she graduated and got her own team. At least then she would only have to deal with them. Then, training for the last few years, she managed to get skilled enough to create her own style of combat. Proud of her and her teammates their sensei decided to enter them in the chuunin exams two years ago. Except, Iyana refused to enter, considering the majority of the contestants were 'below her' in both maturity and ability. While her sensei didn't disagree, he couldn't exactly say such so he simply lectured her, which she pretty much ignored, and sent her off to train. Ironically that had been her goal to begin with. Thus for the last two years she's been training and now has it in mind to beat the living shit out of whoever thinks they've got a chance.
Theme Song:
[youtube]owVrfk91wMk[/youtube]
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Base Weapons & Items:
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire
Specialized Weapons & Items:
Name of Weapon or Item:
Short swords
Description:
Two chakra conductive, japanese short swords, their blades are roughly 1.5 feet in length, with their total length being roughly two feet.
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Name of Weapon or Item:
Chisoku gyōretsu(遅速行列Velocity matrix).
Description:
A particularly special katana given to her by her deceased mother, Chisoku gyōretsu has an intricate seal etched onto its form. This seal, in tangent with the chakra conductive metal that it was forged from, creates a figurative space within the blade where there is none in the physical sense. This sealed space can be accessed only by the Iyana and the blade's creator. This space is formatted by the seal itself, causing any chakra conducted through the blade, regardless of elemental affinity, to be sped up or slowed down a particular amount depending on the will of the user. This will, by default, cause the blade to become sharper as it acts much like a high frequency blade, making it able to cut through even metal should enough chakra be conducted through it, or utilized properly by a skilled user. This blade does have a sheath, but it is actually sealed on the inner facing portion of Iyana's left forearm.
There is a seal placed on her right hand that corresponds with it, allowing the girl to draw the blade fully out with sheath attached, or to quick draw and unsheath the blade directly from the seal to go straight into an attack. With practice, Itana could learn to unsheath the blade whilst within the seal and then draw it out immediately. The blade is made to be especially durable so as to withstand extreme amounts of pressure. This is so that it can properly withstand the rapidly moving chakra that it is made to contain. There is a secondary set of seals placed on both the blade and Iyana's left hand. She is currently unaware of what the properties of these seals. There is some kind of mechanism on the grip of the blade, but she is unable to activate it at current time.
Appears as depicted in her profile picture.
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire
Specialized Weapons & Items:
Name of Weapon or Item:
Short swords
Description:
Two chakra conductive, japanese short swords, their blades are roughly 1.5 feet in length, with their total length being roughly two feet.
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Name of Weapon or Item:
Chisoku gyōretsu(遅速行列Velocity matrix).
Description:
A particularly special katana given to her by her deceased mother, Chisoku gyōretsu has an intricate seal etched onto its form. This seal, in tangent with the chakra conductive metal that it was forged from, creates a figurative space within the blade where there is none in the physical sense. This sealed space can be accessed only by the Iyana and the blade's creator. This space is formatted by the seal itself, causing any chakra conducted through the blade, regardless of elemental affinity, to be sped up or slowed down a particular amount depending on the will of the user. This will, by default, cause the blade to become sharper as it acts much like a high frequency blade, making it able to cut through even metal should enough chakra be conducted through it, or utilized properly by a skilled user. This blade does have a sheath, but it is actually sealed on the inner facing portion of Iyana's left forearm.
There is a seal placed on her right hand that corresponds with it, allowing the girl to draw the blade fully out with sheath attached, or to quick draw and unsheath the blade directly from the seal to go straight into an attack. With practice, Itana could learn to unsheath the blade whilst within the seal and then draw it out immediately. The blade is made to be especially durable so as to withstand extreme amounts of pressure. This is so that it can properly withstand the rapidly moving chakra that it is made to contain. There is a secondary set of seals placed on both the blade and Iyana's left hand. She is currently unaware of what the properties of these seals. There is some kind of mechanism on the grip of the blade, but she is unable to activate it at current time.
Appears as depicted in her profile picture.
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Special Traits
Ambidextrous
Faster than normal
Excessive creativity
Considerable stamina
Average chakra reserves
Incredible chakra control
Techniques:
Canon Jutsu
All basic and academy level techniques.
Chakra Inpei no Jutsu(Chakra Suppression Technique) [Basic technique]
Kuchiyose: Raikō Kenka(Summoning: Lightning Flash Blade Creation): Linked to all weaponry and the palms of the user's hands in this case.
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: In'ei kabaa(阴影カバー 'Shade covering').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu/Supplementary ninjutsu.
Rank: D-A. [D]
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Variable.
Handseals: 4.
Description: Coating her entire body with a cloak of chakra, Iyana can utilize her incredible level of chakra control to further manipulate the chakra in the cloak, which is actually around two times the amount necessary to coat her body, allowing her to extend various portions of it or even form extra limbs, similar to the cloak of a jinchuriiki, though she has never seen such a thing. This cloak of chakra is conductive of other chakra, allowing her to channel elemental affinities into it to add additional effects. At the moment she only has access to her lightning affinity, thus she can only utilize it to amplify the cutting ability of her body as well as her natural reaction time and physical speed. Regardless to this, the cloak itself can be used for other purposes, making it a highly useful and adaptive technique.
Weakness: Variable depending on the element and the particular use however, generally In'ei kabaa has a weakness to piercing attacks as it Iyana is currently unable to focus it enough whilst in combat to block bladed weapons.
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Name of Technique: Zōkyō(増強 'Augmentation').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu/Supplementary nintaijutsu.
Rank: D-B. [D-C]
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 4.
Description: A multifarious technique, Zōkyō allows Iyana to either form portions of In'ei kabaa on her body to attack or defend with. Additionally, Zōkyō can also be used to focus her chakra and different areas of her body, thus allowing her to either strengthen their durability or attack power. Lastly this technique can be utilized in the bodies of others or even weapons to augment them in some way. However, when used on others it is temporary or she can even cause painful sensations to occur due to the fact that reversing and messing with the chakra flow and distribution of the enemy can cause physical results such as weakening the physical integrity of their bodies. This applies to objects as well.
Weakness: Requires contact and can only be active for increments of two minutes.
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Name of Technique: Tojita kaiten(閉じた回転 'Closed revolutions').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: C-S. [C]
Range: 0-10 meters.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 4.
Description: By either creating a chakratic construct, utilizing one of the aforementioned techniques, or a chakra conductive weapon Iyana is capable of mimicking the effects of Chisoku gyōretsu's internal abilities. This is of course less effective than the actual katana, but does have the potential to become something much greater. For the moment Iyana is capable of creating fairly fast rotating disks and throwing them as deadly cutting implements.
Weakness: Takes a lot of focus to maintain and typically a lot of chakra as well despite her focus on control of such.
Ambidextrous
Faster than normal
Excessive creativity
Considerable stamina
Average chakra reserves
Incredible chakra control
Techniques:
Canon Jutsu
All basic and academy level techniques.
Chakra Inpei no Jutsu(Chakra Suppression Technique) [Basic technique]
Kuchiyose: Raikō Kenka(Summoning: Lightning Flash Blade Creation): Linked to all weaponry and the palms of the user's hands in this case.
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: In'ei kabaa(阴影カバー 'Shade covering').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu/Supplementary ninjutsu.
Rank: D-A. [D]
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Variable.
Handseals: 4.
Description: Coating her entire body with a cloak of chakra, Iyana can utilize her incredible level of chakra control to further manipulate the chakra in the cloak, which is actually around two times the amount necessary to coat her body, allowing her to extend various portions of it or even form extra limbs, similar to the cloak of a jinchuriiki, though she has never seen such a thing. This cloak of chakra is conductive of other chakra, allowing her to channel elemental affinities into it to add additional effects. At the moment she only has access to her lightning affinity, thus she can only utilize it to amplify the cutting ability of her body as well as her natural reaction time and physical speed. Regardless to this, the cloak itself can be used for other purposes, making it a highly useful and adaptive technique.
Weakness: Variable depending on the element and the particular use however, generally In'ei kabaa has a weakness to piercing attacks as it Iyana is currently unable to focus it enough whilst in combat to block bladed weapons.
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Name of Technique: Zōkyō(増強 'Augmentation').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu/Supplementary nintaijutsu.
Rank: D-B. [D-C]
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 4.
Description: A multifarious technique, Zōkyō allows Iyana to either form portions of In'ei kabaa on her body to attack or defend with. Additionally, Zōkyō can also be used to focus her chakra and different areas of her body, thus allowing her to either strengthen their durability or attack power. Lastly this technique can be utilized in the bodies of others or even weapons to augment them in some way. However, when used on others it is temporary or she can even cause painful sensations to occur due to the fact that reversing and messing with the chakra flow and distribution of the enemy can cause physical results such as weakening the physical integrity of their bodies. This applies to objects as well.
Weakness: Requires contact and can only be active for increments of two minutes.
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Name of Technique: Tojita kaiten(閉じた回転 'Closed revolutions').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: C-S. [C]
Range: 0-10 meters.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 4.
Description: By either creating a chakratic construct, utilizing one of the aforementioned techniques, or a chakra conductive weapon Iyana is capable of mimicking the effects of Chisoku gyōretsu's internal abilities. This is of course less effective than the actual katana, but does have the potential to become something much greater. For the moment Iyana is capable of creating fairly fast rotating disks and throwing them as deadly cutting implements.
Weakness: Takes a lot of focus to maintain and typically a lot of chakra as well despite her focus on control of such.
Tetsujin, Iyana.
Name: Tetsujin, Iyana.
Nickname/Alias: N/A.
Gender: Female.
Age: 18.
Age Appearance: 18.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Village: Kumogakure.
Birthplace: Kumogakure.
Organization: Empire.
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Tetsujin/None.
Rank: Chuunin(C rank).
Chakra Nature: Lightning, Fire, and Wind.
Personality: While she is indeed a rebellious girl, Iyana has learned to stifle her temper ever since it nearly got her killed during the invasion and hostile take over of her home, Kumogakure. As such she tends to wear a cool mask, her features telling little of the raging inferno within, one that wishes to recklessly burn the shackles of order and release her and those around her to freedom once more. As such she appears as a fierce girl with a harsh gaze and generally unforgiving manner. Thus far she seems only to bow her head in the face of great danger, or those who she is forced to acknowledge as her betters. Still below all this she is a girl with a cool, but reckless, temperament. Possessing a natural slyness about her, Iyana tends to have no problem saying exactly what's on her mind no matter if it is rude or completely insulting, unless of course doing so would threaten her life, though that hasn't always stopped her.
Holding a blunt mentality and a rather straight to the point approach to most situations, Iyana is a tomboy, disliking girly things for the most part and pretty much refusing to partake in that manner of activity. A bit of a tsundere, Iyana will begrudgingly accept compliments or attempt to brush them off, while secretly enjoying them despite herself. Regardless, she generally dislikes most things that the other girls enjoy, like flowers, dresses, and looking cute. Boys on the other hand do interest her, though she has a tendency to either ignore them, or look down on them as the less elegant of the sexes. As such she has ended up an outcast among her peers for the most part.
Whereas most would say Iyana was fairly smart before the Empire's takeover, they tend to say she's more than just clever ever since. With her being unable to display many of her more reckless traits due to the likelihood of her being reprimanded, or worse, she has developed much less blunt methods. As before she often entertains herself with long trains of thought, allowing herself to consider a myriad of possibilities and situations. Thinking herself more mature than her peers despite her stubborn, unyielding nature, she will offer her help to those she logically deems weaker, or dumber, than herself. Beyond this though, she will stay out of people's business unless someone explicitly asks her for help or she is directly confronted at which point she may decline anyways. Additionally it should be noted that, while she does have a reckless nature, she is in fact not short tempered, preferring to keep her anger under control unless of course certain anger triggers are hit. When such does occur, the girl tends to go cold with rage allowing her to retain her logic, but still easily express her hatred and anger towards the one who dared to stir her temper from its slumber.
Still, below her tough exterior is, at the very least, a girl who has been hurt. She doesn't trust easily, but when she does you've got yourself a friend of undying loyalty...as long as you never break that trust that is.
History: Born to a loving family, Iyana was happy throughout the early years of her childhood till, at the tender age of eight her mother died while out on a mission. Withdrawing into herself from the grief, Iyana at first became a quiet girl and then, after being bullied at school and taking a dislike to her father, who was on the mission and thus took the blame from his daughter, she developed a rather rude, almost bullying personality. Gradually she came to dislike the other girls and their luck, their femininity, even trying to hide her own body as she gradually bloomed.
The academy didn't present much of a challenge to her, in fact it was an annoyance as she was forced to deal with the petty children day in and day out. She was pretty happy, or as happy as she really got, when she graduated and got her own team. At least then she would only have to deal with them. Then, training for the last few years, she managed to get skilled enough to create her own style of combat. Proud of her and her teammates their sensei decided to enter them in the chuunin exams two years ago. Except, Iyana refused to enter, considering the majority of the contestants were 'below her' in both maturity and ability. While her sensei didn't disagree, he couldn't exactly say such so he simply lectured her, which she pretty much ignored, and sent her off to train. Ironically that had been her goal to begin with. Ever since then she has trained and done the missions as necessary, though she never really liked them. It was only the next time that the chuunin exams were held that she finally decided to participate, deeming that she might as well get it over with so she could move on with her life.
Nonetheless, she was rather annoyed throughout and while she found the tasks themselves challenging, the contestants were still lacking. Granted, it was unfair since she had trained harder and longer than most of them anyways. Because of this her arrogance was carried with her throughout and she did not know when to temper it till the war struck her head on.
Thrown into contact mere months after becoming a chuunin, Iyana was unprepared as Kumogakure was stormed by the mysterious Empire and swiftly taken over. She was laid low, but managed to survive intact...for the most part. She did lose something, and while her body was largely unharmed, her pride took a hit and she has been a bit less...open in her rebellion ever since. Still, beneath her false obedience is a fire that builds ever stronger, threatening to burn her away.
The war, and the empire's control which has been wrested upon her hasn't effected her too much thus far.As such she has naively stayed with the empire. Who knows if it will last though, especially considering her temperament. With news of the rebellion trickling in, she is not likely to stay in the empire's sway for long, but who knows...maybe they'll cull her yet.
Theme Song:
[youtube]owVrfk91wMk[/youtube]
Nickname/Alias: N/A.
Gender: Female.
Age: 18.
Age Appearance: 18.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Village: Kumogakure.
Birthplace: Kumogakure.
Organization: Empire.
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Tetsujin/None.
Rank: Chuunin(C rank).
Chakra Nature: Lightning, Fire, and Wind.
Personality: While she is indeed a rebellious girl, Iyana has learned to stifle her temper ever since it nearly got her killed during the invasion and hostile take over of her home, Kumogakure. As such she tends to wear a cool mask, her features telling little of the raging inferno within, one that wishes to recklessly burn the shackles of order and release her and those around her to freedom once more. As such she appears as a fierce girl with a harsh gaze and generally unforgiving manner. Thus far she seems only to bow her head in the face of great danger, or those who she is forced to acknowledge as her betters. Still below all this she is a girl with a cool, but reckless, temperament. Possessing a natural slyness about her, Iyana tends to have no problem saying exactly what's on her mind no matter if it is rude or completely insulting, unless of course doing so would threaten her life, though that hasn't always stopped her.
Holding a blunt mentality and a rather straight to the point approach to most situations, Iyana is a tomboy, disliking girly things for the most part and pretty much refusing to partake in that manner of activity. A bit of a tsundere, Iyana will begrudgingly accept compliments or attempt to brush them off, while secretly enjoying them despite herself. Regardless, she generally dislikes most things that the other girls enjoy, like flowers, dresses, and looking cute. Boys on the other hand do interest her, though she has a tendency to either ignore them, or look down on them as the less elegant of the sexes. As such she has ended up an outcast among her peers for the most part.
Whereas most would say Iyana was fairly smart before the Empire's takeover, they tend to say she's more than just clever ever since. With her being unable to display many of her more reckless traits due to the likelihood of her being reprimanded, or worse, she has developed much less blunt methods. As before she often entertains herself with long trains of thought, allowing herself to consider a myriad of possibilities and situations. Thinking herself more mature than her peers despite her stubborn, unyielding nature, she will offer her help to those she logically deems weaker, or dumber, than herself. Beyond this though, she will stay out of people's business unless someone explicitly asks her for help or she is directly confronted at which point she may decline anyways. Additionally it should be noted that, while she does have a reckless nature, she is in fact not short tempered, preferring to keep her anger under control unless of course certain anger triggers are hit. When such does occur, the girl tends to go cold with rage allowing her to retain her logic, but still easily express her hatred and anger towards the one who dared to stir her temper from its slumber.
Still, below her tough exterior is, at the very least, a girl who has been hurt. She doesn't trust easily, but when she does you've got yourself a friend of undying loyalty...as long as you never break that trust that is.
History: Born to a loving family, Iyana was happy throughout the early years of her childhood till, at the tender age of eight her mother died while out on a mission. Withdrawing into herself from the grief, Iyana at first became a quiet girl and then, after being bullied at school and taking a dislike to her father, who was on the mission and thus took the blame from his daughter, she developed a rather rude, almost bullying personality. Gradually she came to dislike the other girls and their luck, their femininity, even trying to hide her own body as she gradually bloomed.
The academy didn't present much of a challenge to her, in fact it was an annoyance as she was forced to deal with the petty children day in and day out. She was pretty happy, or as happy as she really got, when she graduated and got her own team. At least then she would only have to deal with them. Then, training for the last few years, she managed to get skilled enough to create her own style of combat. Proud of her and her teammates their sensei decided to enter them in the chuunin exams two years ago. Except, Iyana refused to enter, considering the majority of the contestants were 'below her' in both maturity and ability. While her sensei didn't disagree, he couldn't exactly say such so he simply lectured her, which she pretty much ignored, and sent her off to train. Ironically that had been her goal to begin with. Ever since then she has trained and done the missions as necessary, though she never really liked them. It was only the next time that the chuunin exams were held that she finally decided to participate, deeming that she might as well get it over with so she could move on with her life.
Nonetheless, she was rather annoyed throughout and while she found the tasks themselves challenging, the contestants were still lacking. Granted, it was unfair since she had trained harder and longer than most of them anyways. Because of this her arrogance was carried with her throughout and she did not know when to temper it till the war struck her head on.
Thrown into contact mere months after becoming a chuunin, Iyana was unprepared as Kumogakure was stormed by the mysterious Empire and swiftly taken over. She was laid low, but managed to survive intact...for the most part. She did lose something, and while her body was largely unharmed, her pride took a hit and she has been a bit less...open in her rebellion ever since. Still, beneath her false obedience is a fire that builds ever stronger, threatening to burn her away.
The war, and the empire's control which has been wrested upon her hasn't effected her too much thus far.As such she has naively stayed with the empire. Who knows if it will last though, especially considering her temperament. With news of the rebellion trickling in, she is not likely to stay in the empire's sway for long, but who knows...maybe they'll cull her yet.
Theme Song:
[youtube]owVrfk91wMk[/youtube]
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Base Weapons & Items:
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire
Specialized Weapons & Items:
Name of Weapon or Item:
Short swords
Description:
Two chakra conductive, japanese short swords, their blades are roughly 1.5 feet in length, with their total length being roughly two feet.
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Name of Weapon or Item:
Chisoku gyōretsu(遅速行列Velocity matrix).
Description:
A particularly special katana given to her by her deceased mother, Chisoku gyōretsu has an intricate seal etched onto its form. This seal, in tangent with the chakra conductive metal that it was forged from, creates a figurative space within the blade where there is none in the physical sense. This sealed space can be accessed only by Iyana and the blade's creator. This space is formatted by the seal itself, causing any chakra conducted through the blade, regardless of elemental affinity, to be sped up or slowed down a particular amount depending on the will of the user. This will, by default, cause the blade to become sharper as it acts much like a high frequency blade, making it able to cut through even metal should enough chakra be conducted through it, or utilized properly by a skilled user. This blade does have a sheath, but it is actually sealed on the inner facing portion of Iyana's left forearm.
There is a seal placed on her right hand that corresponds with it, allowing the girl to draw the blade fully out with sheath attached, or to quick draw and unsheath the blade directly from the seal to go straight into an attack. With practice, Iyana has learned to unsheath the blade whilst within the seal and then draw it out immediately. The blade is made to be especially durable so as to withstand extreme amounts of pressure. This is so that it can properly withstand the rapidly moving chakra that it is made to contain. There is a secondary set of seals placed on both the blade and Iyana's left hand. She is currently unaware of what the properties of these seals. There is some kind of mechanism on the grip of the blade, but she is unable to activate it at current time.
Appears as depicted in her profile picture.
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire
Specialized Weapons & Items:
Name of Weapon or Item:
Short swords
Description:
Two chakra conductive, japanese short swords, their blades are roughly 1.5 feet in length, with their total length being roughly two feet.
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Name of Weapon or Item:
Chisoku gyōretsu(遅速行列Velocity matrix).
Description:
A particularly special katana given to her by her deceased mother, Chisoku gyōretsu has an intricate seal etched onto its form. This seal, in tangent with the chakra conductive metal that it was forged from, creates a figurative space within the blade where there is none in the physical sense. This sealed space can be accessed only by Iyana and the blade's creator. This space is formatted by the seal itself, causing any chakra conducted through the blade, regardless of elemental affinity, to be sped up or slowed down a particular amount depending on the will of the user. This will, by default, cause the blade to become sharper as it acts much like a high frequency blade, making it able to cut through even metal should enough chakra be conducted through it, or utilized properly by a skilled user. This blade does have a sheath, but it is actually sealed on the inner facing portion of Iyana's left forearm.
There is a seal placed on her right hand that corresponds with it, allowing the girl to draw the blade fully out with sheath attached, or to quick draw and unsheath the blade directly from the seal to go straight into an attack. With practice, Iyana has learned to unsheath the blade whilst within the seal and then draw it out immediately. The blade is made to be especially durable so as to withstand extreme amounts of pressure. This is so that it can properly withstand the rapidly moving chakra that it is made to contain. There is a secondary set of seals placed on both the blade and Iyana's left hand. She is currently unaware of what the properties of these seals. There is some kind of mechanism on the grip of the blade, but she is unable to activate it at current time.
Appears as depicted in her profile picture.
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Special Traits
Ambidextrous
Faster than normal
Excessive creativity
Considerable stamina
Average chakra reserves
Extensive chakra control
Above Average skill in Kenjutsu
Techniques:
Canon Jutsu
All basic and academy level techniques.
Chakra Inpei no Jutsu(Chakra Suppression Technique) [Basic technique]
Kuchiyose: Raikō Kenka(Summoning: Lightning Flash Blade Creation): Linked to all weaponry and the palms of the user's hands in this case.
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: In'ei kabaa(阴影カバー 'Shade covering').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu/Supplementary ninjutsu.
Rank: D-A. [D-B]
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Variable.
Handseals: 4.
Description: Coating her entire body with a cloak of chakra, Iyana can utilize her incredible level of chakra control to further manipulate the chakra in the cloak, which is actually around two times the amount necessary to coat her body, allowing her to extend various portions of it or even form extra limbs, similar to the cloak of a jinchuuriki, though she has never seen such a thing. This cloak of chakra is conductive of other chakra, allowing her to channel elemental affinities into it to add additional effects. When lightning affinity chakra, her's or otherwise (at or below the rank of the technique) is channeled through the cloak it amplifies the cutting ability of her body as well as her natural reaction time and physical speed. At D rank the increase in speed is minor. At C rank her reaction time is multiplied by 2, whereas her speed is increased from enhanced running to being able to zip back and forth at speeds just short of vanishing from sight, this is the point that the technique becomes strenuous. At B rank the cloak can shock those it comes into contact with, stunning them for up to 4 seconds, The user's speed is goes to twice that of their base speed, allowing them to, at max, disappear for several moments and cover anywhere between 1 foot and 8 meters at a time.
When fire affinity chakra is channeled through the cloak she gains a resistance to fire-based techniques (and heat in general). Additionally, wind affinity techniques will only increase the potency of the cloak. Lastly, the cloak will become inflamed, the heat depending on the rank of the technique. At D rank the heat is enough to be uncomfortable to those who come near it, and enough to cause pain upon contact, though not very much. At C rank this technique will cause burning pain within 2 feet of the cloak and direct exposure will cause first degree burns after 1-3 seconds. Being immersed in the cloak for any amount of time will cause slightly greater damage. At B rank the cloak will cause the D rank effects 4 feet away, the C rank effects 2 feet away and direct contact will cause severe scalding of any flesh in contact with the cloak. Additionally, the cloak
Prolonged contact increases the damaging, or other effects of the cloak regardless of affinity. Beyond this, the cloak itself can be used for other purposes, making it a highly useful and adaptive technique.
Weakness: Variable depending on the element and the particular use however, generally In'ei kabaa has a weakness to physical piercing attacks. At C rank the technique becomes strenuous, and at B rank it becomes difficult to maintain over long durations of time. The initial manifestation of In'ei Kabaa is typically D rank, but this can be modified by the user. The initial manifestation at D rank can usually last for the length of an average battle. At B rank the technique (at Iyana's current level) can only last for 1/4th of a battle, making it capable of lasting anywhere between 5 and eight minutes.
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Name of Technique: Zōkyō(増強 'Augmentation').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu/Supplementary nintaijutsu.
Rank: D-B.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 4.
Description: A multifarious technique, Zōkyō allows Iyana to either form portions of In'ei kabaa on her body to attack or defend with. Additionally, Zōkyō can also be used to focus her chakra in different areas of her body, thus allowing her to either strengthen their durability or attack power. Lastly this technique can be utilized in the bodies of others or even weapons to augment them in some way. However, when used on others it is temporary or she can even cause painful sensations to occur due to the fact that reversing and messing with the chakra flow and distribution of the enemy can cause physical results such as weakening the physical integrity of their bodies. This applies to objects as well.
Weakness: Requires contact and can only be active for increments of two minutes.
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Name of Technique: Tojita kaiten(閉じた回転 'Closed revolutions').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: C-S. [B.]
Range: 0-10 meters.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 4.
Description: By either creating a chakratic construct, utilizing one of the aforementioned techniques, or a chakra conductive weapon Iyana is capable of mimicking the effects of Chisoku gyōretsu's internal abilities. This is of course less effective than the actual katana, but does have the potential to become something much greater. For the moment Iyana is capable of creating fairly fast rotating disks and throwing them as deadly cutting implements. At B rank the technique's efficiency is increased making it less difficult to maintain. but still taking the same amount of chakra as before.
Weakness: Takes a lot of focus to maintain and typically a lot of chakra as well despite her focus on control of such.
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Name of Technique: Dōki junkan(同期循環 'Synchronous Circulation').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: Contact-10 meters.
Nature Type: Variable or N/A.
Handseals: 17.
Description: Through the utilization of Chisoku gyōretsu's unique ability and the technique Tojita kaiten, Iyana links the two techniques, forming an elongated ovular chakratic construct which surrounds the blade. This construct is directly linked to any chakra that is being conducted through Chisoku gyōretsu and the speed at which it revolves is determined by the speed of the chakra within the blade. This construct can be released from the blade through a thrusting or slashing motion. The former action will cause the construct to compress on itself forming a dense, and thin blade of chakra which will be flung from the blade at high speed. This continues for 10 meters or until it hits something, at which point the construct will either dissipate or form a deep gash in whatever material it comes into contact with the length of which is equal to the blade's and the depth of which tends to be 1-8 inches depending on the material. The latter action will cause the construct to sharpen around the tip of the blade and then thrust forwards, undulating throughout until it passes 10 meters or hits something. Upon contact with something the construct's chakra will become trapped in the tip, vibrating and circulating in that spot and almost drilling through whatever material it hits.
The last effect of the outer construct being thrown off is the temporary externalization of the internal chakra, causing a burst to thrust outwards from the blade's edge for roughly 10 seconds before it is pulled back into the blade. This temporary externalization more or less creates an extended and invisible edge to the blade, making it able to cut, but only in a slashing motion, 4 inches in front of itself.
Weakness: Dodge it. Additionally, the jutsu requires focus and while it can be augmented with an elemental affinity, Iyana is not yet skilled enough to do so.
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Name of Technique: Fu shintō-sei no ryōiki(不浸透性の領域 'Impermeable field').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: C.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Through programming the chakra of In'ei kabaa, Iyana increases its solidity. This allows the chakra to be treated the same as a solid substance by objects and the like in her environment. This technique also allows her to make her chakra cloak static as she pleases. While certain amounts of force applied to it can still cause its shape to shift, this would mean anyone inside it other than Iyana herself would be more or less unable to move. This also allows her to create more effective cutting implements with the chakra.
Weakness: Certain amounts of force depending on the situation.
Ambidextrous
Faster than normal
Excessive creativity
Considerable stamina
Average chakra reserves
Extensive chakra control
Above Average skill in Kenjutsu
Techniques:
Canon Jutsu
All basic and academy level techniques.
Chakra Inpei no Jutsu(Chakra Suppression Technique) [Basic technique]
Kuchiyose: Raikō Kenka(Summoning: Lightning Flash Blade Creation): Linked to all weaponry and the palms of the user's hands in this case.
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: In'ei kabaa(阴影カバー 'Shade covering').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu/Supplementary ninjutsu.
Rank: D-A. [D-B]
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Variable.
Handseals: 4.
Description: Coating her entire body with a cloak of chakra, Iyana can utilize her incredible level of chakra control to further manipulate the chakra in the cloak, which is actually around two times the amount necessary to coat her body, allowing her to extend various portions of it or even form extra limbs, similar to the cloak of a jinchuuriki, though she has never seen such a thing. This cloak of chakra is conductive of other chakra, allowing her to channel elemental affinities into it to add additional effects. When lightning affinity chakra, her's or otherwise (at or below the rank of the technique) is channeled through the cloak it amplifies the cutting ability of her body as well as her natural reaction time and physical speed. At D rank the increase in speed is minor. At C rank her reaction time is multiplied by 2, whereas her speed is increased from enhanced running to being able to zip back and forth at speeds just short of vanishing from sight, this is the point that the technique becomes strenuous. At B rank the cloak can shock those it comes into contact with, stunning them for up to 4 seconds, The user's speed is goes to twice that of their base speed, allowing them to, at max, disappear for several moments and cover anywhere between 1 foot and 8 meters at a time.
When fire affinity chakra is channeled through the cloak she gains a resistance to fire-based techniques (and heat in general). Additionally, wind affinity techniques will only increase the potency of the cloak. Lastly, the cloak will become inflamed, the heat depending on the rank of the technique. At D rank the heat is enough to be uncomfortable to those who come near it, and enough to cause pain upon contact, though not very much. At C rank this technique will cause burning pain within 2 feet of the cloak and direct exposure will cause first degree burns after 1-3 seconds. Being immersed in the cloak for any amount of time will cause slightly greater damage. At B rank the cloak will cause the D rank effects 4 feet away, the C rank effects 2 feet away and direct contact will cause severe scalding of any flesh in contact with the cloak. Additionally, the cloak
Prolonged contact increases the damaging, or other effects of the cloak regardless of affinity. Beyond this, the cloak itself can be used for other purposes, making it a highly useful and adaptive technique.
Weakness: Variable depending on the element and the particular use however, generally In'ei kabaa has a weakness to physical piercing attacks. At C rank the technique becomes strenuous, and at B rank it becomes difficult to maintain over long durations of time. The initial manifestation of In'ei Kabaa is typically D rank, but this can be modified by the user. The initial manifestation at D rank can usually last for the length of an average battle. At B rank the technique (at Iyana's current level) can only last for 1/4th of a battle, making it capable of lasting anywhere between 5 and eight minutes.
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Name of Technique: Zōkyō(増強 'Augmentation').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu/Supplementary nintaijutsu.
Rank: D-B.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 4.
Description: A multifarious technique, Zōkyō allows Iyana to either form portions of In'ei kabaa on her body to attack or defend with. Additionally, Zōkyō can also be used to focus her chakra in different areas of her body, thus allowing her to either strengthen their durability or attack power. Lastly this technique can be utilized in the bodies of others or even weapons to augment them in some way. However, when used on others it is temporary or she can even cause painful sensations to occur due to the fact that reversing and messing with the chakra flow and distribution of the enemy can cause physical results such as weakening the physical integrity of their bodies. This applies to objects as well.
Weakness: Requires contact and can only be active for increments of two minutes.
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Name of Technique: Tojita kaiten(閉じた回転 'Closed revolutions').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: C-S. [B.]
Range: 0-10 meters.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 4.
Description: By either creating a chakratic construct, utilizing one of the aforementioned techniques, or a chakra conductive weapon Iyana is capable of mimicking the effects of Chisoku gyōretsu's internal abilities. This is of course less effective than the actual katana, but does have the potential to become something much greater. For the moment Iyana is capable of creating fairly fast rotating disks and throwing them as deadly cutting implements. At B rank the technique's efficiency is increased making it less difficult to maintain. but still taking the same amount of chakra as before.
Weakness: Takes a lot of focus to maintain and typically a lot of chakra as well despite her focus on control of such.
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Name of Technique: Dōki junkan(同期循環 'Synchronous Circulation').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: Contact-10 meters.
Nature Type: Variable or N/A.
Handseals: 17.
Description: Through the utilization of Chisoku gyōretsu's unique ability and the technique Tojita kaiten, Iyana links the two techniques, forming an elongated ovular chakratic construct which surrounds the blade. This construct is directly linked to any chakra that is being conducted through Chisoku gyōretsu and the speed at which it revolves is determined by the speed of the chakra within the blade. This construct can be released from the blade through a thrusting or slashing motion. The former action will cause the construct to compress on itself forming a dense, and thin blade of chakra which will be flung from the blade at high speed. This continues for 10 meters or until it hits something, at which point the construct will either dissipate or form a deep gash in whatever material it comes into contact with the length of which is equal to the blade's and the depth of which tends to be 1-8 inches depending on the material. The latter action will cause the construct to sharpen around the tip of the blade and then thrust forwards, undulating throughout until it passes 10 meters or hits something. Upon contact with something the construct's chakra will become trapped in the tip, vibrating and circulating in that spot and almost drilling through whatever material it hits.
The last effect of the outer construct being thrown off is the temporary externalization of the internal chakra, causing a burst to thrust outwards from the blade's edge for roughly 10 seconds before it is pulled back into the blade. This temporary externalization more or less creates an extended and invisible edge to the blade, making it able to cut, but only in a slashing motion, 4 inches in front of itself.
Weakness: Dodge it. Additionally, the jutsu requires focus and while it can be augmented with an elemental affinity, Iyana is not yet skilled enough to do so.
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Name of Technique: Fu shintō-sei no ryōiki(不浸透性の領域 'Impermeable field').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: C.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Through programming the chakra of In'ei kabaa, Iyana increases its solidity. This allows the chakra to be treated the same as a solid substance by objects and the like in her environment. This technique also allows her to make her chakra cloak static as she pleases. While certain amounts of force applied to it can still cause its shape to shift, this would mean anyone inside it other than Iyana herself would be more or less unable to move. This also allows her to create more effective cutting implements with the chakra.
Weakness: Certain amounts of force depending on the situation.
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Name: Nazomeku(to be wrapped in mystery), Eiji(eternity order).
Nickname/Alias: Wireless.
Gender: Male.
Age: 32.
Age Appearance: In his twenties.
Sexuality: Straight.
Village: Amegakure.
Birthplace: Amegakure.
Organization: N/A.
Clan: Nazomeku.
--Nothing notable really, Eiji is their 1st real achievement. Regardless the clan appears to have a rather strange view of the world....--
Rank: Jounin sensei.
Chakra Nature: Earth.
Other Appearance Details:
Rather than any form of ninja clothing he does in fact wear the suit in his appearance above. Additionally it should be noted that rather than a ninja head-protector he cut the symbol for his village out and fashioned it into a necklace.
Personality: Good...evil. Terms unsuitable to describe the man that is Eiji, this guy is quite the little enigma to those who choose to remain around him. Often described as insane, but similarly orderly and genius-like, Eiji has long been more than a bit of a mystery to the inhabitants of Amegakure. Deigned these things by his many peer's empirical evidence, Eiji doesn't care for anyone elses terminology in regards to much of anything, though he does use them despite this rejection of norms. Rather odd he is someone who follows his gut and sticks to his strict code which he simply refers to as 'The Rules'. Never explaining them en full, Eiji has been deemed to have made it up, but it does seem that there might be some method to his alleged insanity. Regardless he is a very observant and easily amused man. In fact on a regular basis he can be seen with a mischievous look in his eyes and some measure of a smirk on his face. Conversely it is essentially never that one sees him even mad, let alone angry or enraged. He actually seems to strongly abhor such traits in others. Regardless he is a damn good teacher despite his students seeming to come away from him with odd results. One is most certainly likely to come away from encounters with him at least mildly confused.
The Rules
- Logic is important, but only if it makes sense to me.
- Widely accepted and generalized concepts and idealogies are to be entirely rejected and reformatted to suit 'The Rules'.
- Skill is to be condemned unless it is of either intensely focused superiority and varied inferiority, or the direct opposite.
- Goals and dreams are above and outside moral influence.
- The mannerisms, morality, and prior status of any given individual mean next to nothing unless their circumstances conform to 'The Rules'.
- When anything in a situation seems highly unlikely to be successful, do it anyways, after-all if it is so unlikely no one will expect it.
- Above all else are admiration and terror. ANY action that gleans one or the other is more important than any previous priorities.
- Rage and loathing are the lowest of things, any who taps into them is of lesser moral stature no matter the intensity.
- Optimism is a shaky thing really, but is considered nearly neutral. Yet to use it too much or too little is inherently 'wrong'. Similarly pessimism should be taken on every so often.
- Activities related to spreading confusion are highly appreciated as it can lead to the greatest states of terror and/or admiration.
- Anything done in life is considered an achievement, even if it is not beneficial to the achiever.
- Pain is just parts of life, nothing bad about it.
- Murder is typically unacceptable, the reason is simple, if they are dead terror won't be in their hearts, and neither will admiration.
- While what others consider corruption is okay, any attempts to gain too much raw power must be punished. If a follower of the Rules does this they must punish themselves, if that fails the clan will.
History: Born to the Nazomeku clan, Eiji was raised by the ways of The Rule and crafted to become something the others of his clan did not think they could themselves. Eiji grew older, going through the steps of life, but never as any other had. He was only the 5th generation of his clan, and only in this generation had the Rules truly been followed to their fullest. He was the first to follow them correctly and in their completed form, he did so very well. As he grew and moved through the academy he took up playing with strings. Making cats cradles and the like with them, running and waving them through the air, it was just for fun then. However as Eiji grew and began to understand the shinobi arts better and better he came to a conclusion, string wasn't just a play thing, it was a potential weapon as well.
He began sparring with his friends and his peers, a genin now, and found them difficult to wield, but the task occupied him. The practice was aplenty, but his fingers were nimble and he soon had his own set of skills. It was soon after that his sensei woke him up to his chakra nature: Earth. He liked it, it made him feel grounded, it reminded him of his duties, of The Rules in all their solidity and assurance of dominance and strength of will. Around came the exams, he did not excel right off and while he was skilled he barely managed the first portion of the exam, held in a system of canyons. They were told to find their way out and not to fall to whomever they fought. When on the ground they were safe, but when scaling the walls or traveling upwards they became each other's prey. Only through his use of reinforcement on his threads and his deft clever mind did he survive that ordeal. Passing to the next exam, the final one, he was faced against a member of his own former team. Had he been any other it would have been traumatizing....
The kid would never be a nin again, and he'd hate Eiji with a passion, not only that but he had submitted to him, despite himself, and so Eiji became known as skilled --and maybe more than a bit insane. Regardless life continued on, for him at least, the boy he had fought --his former teammate at that-- disappeared soon after. Sadly, he was eventually sent on a mission to take down what could only be a missing nin harassing a civilian village for supplies. It turned out to be the boy, Ikajui, he still was bereft of an arm, after all there was no real way to replace it.
He didn't kill the boy though, he did redeem himself by barely injuring him. Ikajui had gained skill and so it was Eiji who ended up with more wounds, but in the end he triumphed and dragged his former friend back to Amegakure where he was tried and sent to prison. Following this his rank was soon raised and he continued to gain skill in notoriety. These days people ironically refer to him as 'Wireless' to allude to his strange personality and intriguing combat style. He is well known in the village and despite having been teaching teams for a good time, he is often sent on solo missions as well.
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Base Weapons & Items
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X non-conductive nano-filament wires
X conductive nano-filament wires
Specialized Weapons & Items
Name of Weapon or Item:
Chin chouka(Wire Boots).
Description:
A very simple set of leather boots, they possess a unique mechanism in the back and tips going under the foot and in the traction-based rubber. This mechanism allows wire to easily be trailed behind his boots or used as weapons in kicks. The wires within this, out of combat, are locked so as not to trail unless he wants them to. Additionally the wires are attached to the 6 of the 8 wire reels known as Chinkase, located at his waist.
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Name of Weapon or Item:
Chinkase(Wire reels).
Description:
These number in a total of 8, but are essentially just reels of his wire. 6 of these reels are linked with the Chin chouka, while the remaining 2 are for free use elsewhere. The latter 2 reels have 4 separate wire lengths on each.
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Name of Weapon or Item:
Chin Tebukuro(Wire Gloves)
Description:
Wearing gloves with a similar purpose to the chin chouka, these have wire spaces in each finger allowing wire to be trailed there easily. Each glove is attached to a wire reel.
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Special Traits
Extremely skilled in Chinjutsu(wire techniques) and adept at evasion. Eiji's chakra pool is of average size and his ability to utilize his sole earth affinity is rather masterful. He is adept at raw chakra control, as long as it is outside of the body. This provides a weakness as it means his chakra control in terms of inner regulation is only average meaning he can be a bit wasteful. While he is good at evasion, actual taijutsu more or less escapes him. He is skilled in the wielding of his various weaponry: kunai, shuriken,...etc etc. While he has no strict 'techniques' in Chinjutsu, he does have the odd habit of calling certainmaneuvers names despite them not really being specifiedtechniques.
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Techniques:
Possesses all academy techniques.
Canon Jutsu
Doton: Keijūgan no Jutsu(Earth Release: Light-Weight Rock Technique)
Chōkeijūgan no Jutsu(Earth Release: Ultralight-Weight Rock Technique)
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: Idō chijō no keijō(Shifting Earthly form).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu/Shape manipulation.
Rank: D-B.
Range: 20(60 feet) yards.
Nature Type: Earth.
Handseals: 3.
Description: Preforming the three hand seals while quickly visualizing the results of this technique, the user can shift the appearance/form of the earth within a 20 yard hemisphere. This technique is strange in the way that it works as it can only apply 1 shift in form, but within the entire area if the user is able enough, at a time and thus makes it rather limited in nature as at least 5-10 seconds must pass before one can use it again. This technique works by sending off a 'blueprint' using the user's chakra, this 'blueprint' is in the form of an invisible pulse of chakra which thus effects the environment shifting it to the user's will with great speed and effectiveness, though this is variable depending on the skill of the user.
Weakness: Depending on the complexity or amount of earth being changed the amount of chakra taken increases or decreases.
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Name of Technique: Sentō no jutsu(Spire technique).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: D-C.
Range: Anywhere, as long as his chakra is present.
Nature Type: Earth.
Handseals: 1 seal, or one seal held.
Description: By sending some of his chakra into the ground he can then create spikes from the earth. These spires range in size from that of a needle to the height of 6-8 feet as their maximum. If he wishes to create more than one spire at a time he holds the hand seal so as to create up to 12 spires in rapid succession. Following this he cannot create more spires for 5 seconds.
Weakness: The spires can only come from places where his chakra is located. Additionally, if he cannot see thespot where his chakra is going to create one, theaccuracy decreases somewhat.
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Name of Technique: Doton: Hokyō(Earth Release: Reinforcement).
Type of Jutsu: Supplementary Ninjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Earth.
Handseals: 5.
Description: Making contact with an object, the user can then imbue it with a set amount of earth chakra. As they preform the hand seals the jutsu activates, forcing the earth chakra to move outwards and interconnect making the object(s) more sturdy. With complete mastery the user can easily utilize this on not only small objects and brittle ones, but also to sharpen the object(s) as well by refining the edges and the like. Once active it stays active and takes no more chakra. Once the chakra is present the technique can be reactivated with only the ram hand seal, but it will be half as effective as the first activation.
Weakness: Purely supplementary. If deactivated the chakra within the object will half disperse and half remain therein.
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Name of Technique: Jinsoku wakare(Rapid Separation).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
[B]Rank: A.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 2.
Description: By executing the hand seals while in contact with an object, individual, or surface the user will focus chakra on the desired body part and thing making contact with them. They will, in an instant, create two layers of chakra with opposite polarity. When released from their body one polarity makes a surface of the thing they have made contact with, while the other remains on their body. The opposing polarities reject one another sending the user and/or thing hurtling away from one another rapidly, hence the name of the technique. The focus of this technique varies depending on the amount of chakra utilized, as does the speed of the separation.
Weakness: Can only be used on up to two limbs at once. Can only be used 3 times in succession after which the user must wait around 30 seconds for it to be available again. This technique expels chakra through usage and takes a very strong grasp of advanced external chakra control.
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Name of Technique: Fūjikome Kaihō(Containment release).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: B.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Earth.
Handseals: 5.
Description: By making contact with any form of the earth affinity, even metal, the user can make a hollow sphere of chakra of varying sizes and then condense it inwards causing the earth to do so as well until it forms a tight ball. This technique takes around 2-3 seconds to preform despite sounding lengthy. However, since the jutsu has no REAL upwards limit, if someone has enough chakra they can in theory thus crush an utterly massive amount of earth. However, the larger the amount of earthbeing effected the harder it is to condense.
Weakness: The condensed earth does in fact retain all of its mass and thus weight is not decreased by this technique.
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Name of Technique: Sōsa: Fuzai shinshutsu(Manipulation: Absent foray).
Type of Jutsu: Shape manipulation Ninjutsu/Sensory Ninjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: 20 yards.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 7.
Description: By preforming 7 hand seals the user sends off an invisible pulse of chakra. This has no effect physically until fully activated. Unlike Idō chijō no keijō this technique instead expands the natural aura of the user, an aura which is otherwise useless more or less, allowing them to use their partially externalized chakra to manipulate their selected affinity with great ease but with a limited time frame. While the control of the individual's respective affinity is bolstered incredibly, the user's field of chakra will eventually disperse. This dispersal will usually take around 6-15 minutes depending on their respective amount of chakra and their ability to control said chakra externally. It should be noted that this jutsu also amplifies the range of the user's 6th sense thus allowing them to sense things or people moving through the field.
Weakness: Once the chakra fades it will be totally inaccessible thus leaving the user incredibly tired following the completion of the technique. Despite the sensory aspect of this technique, the user's reaction speed is not strengthened at all so high speed movement is still very effective depending on the individual.
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Zume Tatasuko – Suiteiru Meian
Name: Tatasuko, Zume.
Nickname/Alias: Suiteiru Meian(The Vacant Shade).
Gender: Male.
Age: 34.
Age Appearance: 34.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Village: Onteimura.
Birthplace: Unknown.
Organization: Unknown or N/A.
Clan/Kekkei: Tatasuko/Kusa Chūō no sei.
--The Tatasuko clan have long since withdrawn into the cave system they refer to as the Reidō no Jōmyaku(令堂の静脈 ; Veins of the Mother) where few, if any, other shinobi tread. The majority of their clan are gatherers or hunters, with a small fraction of their ilk being shinobi and an even smaller fraction of their shinobi possessing their unique kekkei genkai. Most know their kind only as mysterious shades who lurk in the shadows and do their utmost to stay out of the world’s ongoings. Due to the Reidō no Jōmyaku spreading beneath the earth and throughout the world their specific location is unknown.
Rank: S rank.
Position: Clan Ambassador/Representative.
Chakra Nature: Mukōton(Void release).
Appearance:
This mysterious man, one of the few truly pure blooded Tatasuko stands at a generous 6 feet and weighs in at 185 lbs, his build toned rather than muscular. Beneath his clothing are worn metallic bracers of a pitch-black coloration, tainted by the void. In addition to this, despite his nature as a Tatasuko and inheritor of the Kusa Chūō no sei, which would darken his eyes permanently, he is typically seen with hazel eyes. This is due to a finely weaved illusion, a genjutsu with no name, but likely the rank of S as none can get around it. This ability is something he has honed to perfection, though there is little else in the way of illusion that he utilizes.
Personality:
Enigmatic, veiled in mystery and pleasant in his mannerisms, Zume is a rather cunning individual. While on the outside he appears a near perfect gentleman of high intellect and enigmatic interests, within he is darker, colder, and far more manipulative. Long has he toiled to perfect himself and in his own mind he has succeeded, literally. In this way Zume is entirely confident in himself in all things, even those that he has little talent for. He is unshakable in his own way and on many levels will resist the ploys of others, be they intentional or otherwise. Thus to others he appears a man entirely abhorrent of manipulation and deceit, of course that is only if you know him on an incredibly basic level, for in truth Zume is in fact quite deceitful to all around him. It is a marvel that no one, and that is said with absoluteness, has realized his trickery. For to others he is kind, reliable and honest. An intelligent man, yes, and definitely more than a little eccentric, but otherwise he is harmless unless provoked.
Of course, when provoked, Zume does not always appear so on first observation. Instead, he appears either more amused by proceedings or incredibly, horribly bored. This stems from his rather strange rage, which is not easily roused from its slumber in his soul. In fact, those who know Zume very well often say that despite having seen him angry, they always got the sense that he was still entirely in control the entire time. This is frighteningly true and brings with it many implications. First among these is that despite his emotional state, Zume remains entirely in control of his actions even if such does not appear to be the case. Second is the startling realization one gains when they come to know that not only is Zume in control at all times, but that he can rouse any desired mind state or emotion entirely on command. This lends to the fact that all who know Zume understand how great his self-control is, even if not to what extent.
When it comes to matters of friend, foe, and family Zume is very particular with how he deals with people. When it comes to family, they are both priceless, and expendable, or rather they are perfect tools for his machinations. When it comes to friends Zume appears incredibly loyal and helpful to near perfection. However, in the end it is almost surely a ruse for he lets so very few into his heart
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While he is cold, it is difficult for one to truly understand just how much until they have seen him unrestrained against his enemy. Thus it can be seen that in battle Zume only enjoys himself when he needs not utilize the entirety of his deadly arsenal of skills. Otherwise he tends to find himself annoyed by the fact that he must consider his enemy an equal. This reveals another of Zume's vices, something that few know unless they delve deep into his true persona. In short, Zume is prideful and a measure arrogant as he believes that none truly surpasses his majesty. However, it is not in the skills of the body that he believes himself entirely superior, no, it is in the realms of the mind that he so places himself. In a sense, he is not entirely wrong. A fact that, should any discover his true nature en full, would frighten most, not that they would survive long to tell their tell...after all, the others didn't.
History: A considerably ancient man despite his appearance, Zume Tatasuko is a name that has echoed through history as one of the most powerful shinobi of ages present and past both. His power gained through both lifetimes of practice and as a gift from his currently dead brother, Shougaku, Zume is truly a force to be reckoned with. Nonetheless, his story is one of balance. If one truly wishes to know more of his past, they must simply ask.
Theme:
Empire Syndicate - Dark City
Nickname/Alias: Suiteiru Meian(The Vacant Shade).
Gender: Male.
Age: 34.
Age Appearance: 34.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Village: Onteimura.
Birthplace: Unknown.
Organization: Unknown or N/A.
Clan/Kekkei: Tatasuko/Kusa Chūō no sei.
--The Tatasuko clan have long since withdrawn into the cave system they refer to as the Reidō no Jōmyaku(令堂の静脈 ; Veins of the Mother) where few, if any, other shinobi tread. The majority of their clan are gatherers or hunters, with a small fraction of their ilk being shinobi and an even smaller fraction of their shinobi possessing their unique kekkei genkai. Most know their kind only as mysterious shades who lurk in the shadows and do their utmost to stay out of the world’s ongoings. Due to the Reidō no Jōmyaku spreading beneath the earth and throughout the world their specific location is unknown.
Rank: S rank.
Position: Clan Ambassador/Representative.
Chakra Nature: Mukōton(Void release).
Appearance:
This mysterious man, one of the few truly pure blooded Tatasuko stands at a generous 6 feet and weighs in at 185 lbs, his build toned rather than muscular. Beneath his clothing are worn metallic bracers of a pitch-black coloration, tainted by the void. In addition to this, despite his nature as a Tatasuko and inheritor of the Kusa Chūō no sei, which would darken his eyes permanently, he is typically seen with hazel eyes. This is due to a finely weaved illusion, a genjutsu with no name, but likely the rank of S as none can get around it. This ability is something he has honed to perfection, though there is little else in the way of illusion that he utilizes.
Personality:
Enigmatic, veiled in mystery and pleasant in his mannerisms, Zume is a rather cunning individual. While on the outside he appears a near perfect gentleman of high intellect and enigmatic interests, within he is darker, colder, and far more manipulative. Long has he toiled to perfect himself and in his own mind he has succeeded, literally. In this way Zume is entirely confident in himself in all things, even those that he has little talent for. He is unshakable in his own way and on many levels will resist the ploys of others, be they intentional or otherwise. Thus to others he appears a man entirely abhorrent of manipulation and deceit, of course that is only if you know him on an incredibly basic level, for in truth Zume is in fact quite deceitful to all around him. It is a marvel that no one, and that is said with absoluteness, has realized his trickery. For to others he is kind, reliable and honest. An intelligent man, yes, and definitely more than a little eccentric, but otherwise he is harmless unless provoked.
Of course, when provoked, Zume does not always appear so on first observation. Instead, he appears either more amused by proceedings or incredibly, horribly bored. This stems from his rather strange rage, which is not easily roused from its slumber in his soul. In fact, those who know Zume very well often say that despite having seen him angry, they always got the sense that he was still entirely in control the entire time. This is frighteningly true and brings with it many implications. First among these is that despite his emotional state, Zume remains entirely in control of his actions even if such does not appear to be the case. Second is the startling realization one gains when they come to know that not only is Zume in control at all times, but that he can rouse any desired mind state or emotion entirely on command. This lends to the fact that all who know Zume understand how great his self-control is, even if not to what extent.
When it comes to matters of friend, foe, and family Zume is very particular with how he deals with people. When it comes to family, they are both priceless, and expendable, or rather they are perfect tools for his machinations. When it comes to friends Zume appears incredibly loyal and helpful to near perfection. However, in the end it is almost surely a ruse for he lets so very few into his heart
.
While he is cold, it is difficult for one to truly understand just how much until they have seen him unrestrained against his enemy. Thus it can be seen that in battle Zume only enjoys himself when he needs not utilize the entirety of his deadly arsenal of skills. Otherwise he tends to find himself annoyed by the fact that he must consider his enemy an equal. This reveals another of Zume's vices, something that few know unless they delve deep into his true persona. In short, Zume is prideful and a measure arrogant as he believes that none truly surpasses his majesty. However, it is not in the skills of the body that he believes himself entirely superior, no, it is in the realms of the mind that he so places himself. In a sense, he is not entirely wrong. A fact that, should any discover his true nature en full, would frighten most, not that they would survive long to tell their tell...after all, the others didn't.
History: A considerably ancient man despite his appearance, Zume Tatasuko is a name that has echoed through history as one of the most powerful shinobi of ages present and past both. His power gained through both lifetimes of practice and as a gift from his currently dead brother, Shougaku, Zume is truly a force to be reckoned with. Nonetheless, his story is one of balance. If one truly wishes to know more of his past, they must simply ask.
Theme:
Empire Syndicate - Dark City
Base Weapons & Items:
X shuriken.
X kunai.
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
Specialized Weapons & Items:
Name of Weapon or Item:
Ōku no iroai ni musuko(多くの色合いへ息子 'Son to many shades')
Description:
"Drifting throughout, space and time dare not grace thy silver flesh. I implore, may I receive thy guidance, Ōku no iroai ni musuko." - Tatasuko, Zume.
A blade recovered from the central chamber of the Reidō no Jōmyaku, it is plainly ancestral in its origins, and possesses a precarious balance between orderly control, and slovenly disordered chaos. The blade can be described as a physical, essentially inanimate construct of Mukōton. While it is technically composed of the Mukō, the blade has both the yin and yang attributes imperfectly in a state of constant combination and separation. From one moment to the next the blade almost constantly refreshes the bonds between the tangible and intangible realms. Yet there is more to this constant circulation, as between these currents of yin and yang, light and dark, male and female, good and evil, are pure expressions of Mukōton that the Tatasuko would find themselves jealous to look upon.
Composed of approximately 221 of these circulating patterns of yin and yang, merged by the void, the Ōku no iroai ni musuko's structural composition is incredibly complex despite its simple appearance. The majority of these circulations, the leading 200, move perpendicular to the blade's form and move around it constantly to form the refined tube that blades tend to be. The secondary 20 however move in alignment with the blade giving it its length, solidity, and cutting power in that sense. Lastly of course is the single pattern, which is often totally dormant at the very core of the blade running through its entire length from pommel to tip. This arrangement has made it so that unless an individual has mastered their yin and yang aspects, or conversely has mukoton, they cannot even wield the blade. An individual with mastery of the yin aspect, or simply genjutsu, can touch the blade on a mental and spiritual level but not on a physical one, they risk their body being devoured by the void of the blade. When one has mastered their yang, or taijutsu, they can hold the blade in a physical sense while its spiritual aspect will be totally lost on them; these individuals risk their mind being devoured by the blade.
This single length of typically inactive pattern is one of the blade's most important feature. While the other energetic movement patterns in the blade are circular, this center one is not and acts like a set of veins when activated. Upon activation of this central pattern it branches out and constantly sends tiny pulsing veins that weave through and around the other patterns at many times their speed. The veins that this creates allow the blade to exude and absorb chakra to some extent. The blade is typically only receptive to one to three types of chakra. In Zume's case these are mukōton, yin, and yang chakra. Though this blade is composed almost entirely out of chakra, absorption will not work as instead of actually touching the chakra it will make contact with the mukōton and thus will simply absorb nothingness from the void, which to essentially anyone is useless and simply takes up space without technically 'filling' anything. While in addition to this the blade's internal patterns can be partially externalized and changing the blade's shape can cause these patterns to shift respectively.
Externalization of movement patterns requires chakra to maintain. The chakra required is a constant amount. The more patterns, the more chakra. Externalizing the maximum amount of movement patterns requires chakra equivalent of a C rank technique per minute of use.
Appearance
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Name of Weapon or Item:
Bougu(Defensive armament).
Description:
Zume wears metal plates on his forearms, upper arms, the back of his neck, and to cover his shins. Additionally he has applied chakra infused armor over the area of his ankles to help protect the essential muscles there. The armor on his ankles is malleable but strong when something comes against it and thus has the resistance of iron but does not limit his movement. The rest of him is not really covered in armor though his normal clothing has an incredibly flexible layer of material sewed in-between two of it's layers allowing protection like that of leather armor. Other than this, Zume remains unprotected and due to this is not weighted down much, if at all, allowing his agile movement and speed to come into play without limit. All of these armaments are pitch black and have a strange depth as they have been deeply imbued with Zume's chakra.
X shuriken.
X kunai.
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
Specialized Weapons & Items:
Name of Weapon or Item:
Ōku no iroai ni musuko(多くの色合いへ息子 'Son to many shades')
Description:
"Drifting throughout, space and time dare not grace thy silver flesh. I implore, may I receive thy guidance, Ōku no iroai ni musuko." - Tatasuko, Zume.
A blade recovered from the central chamber of the Reidō no Jōmyaku, it is plainly ancestral in its origins, and possesses a precarious balance between orderly control, and slovenly disordered chaos. The blade can be described as a physical, essentially inanimate construct of Mukōton. While it is technically composed of the Mukō, the blade has both the yin and yang attributes imperfectly in a state of constant combination and separation. From one moment to the next the blade almost constantly refreshes the bonds between the tangible and intangible realms. Yet there is more to this constant circulation, as between these currents of yin and yang, light and dark, male and female, good and evil, are pure expressions of Mukōton that the Tatasuko would find themselves jealous to look upon.
Composed of approximately 221 of these circulating patterns of yin and yang, merged by the void, the Ōku no iroai ni musuko's structural composition is incredibly complex despite its simple appearance. The majority of these circulations, the leading 200, move perpendicular to the blade's form and move around it constantly to form the refined tube that blades tend to be. The secondary 20 however move in alignment with the blade giving it its length, solidity, and cutting power in that sense. Lastly of course is the single pattern, which is often totally dormant at the very core of the blade running through its entire length from pommel to tip. This arrangement has made it so that unless an individual has mastered their yin and yang aspects, or conversely has mukoton, they cannot even wield the blade. An individual with mastery of the yin aspect, or simply genjutsu, can touch the blade on a mental and spiritual level but not on a physical one, they risk their body being devoured by the void of the blade. When one has mastered their yang, or taijutsu, they can hold the blade in a physical sense while its spiritual aspect will be totally lost on them; these individuals risk their mind being devoured by the blade.
This single length of typically inactive pattern is one of the blade's most important feature. While the other energetic movement patterns in the blade are circular, this center one is not and acts like a set of veins when activated. Upon activation of this central pattern it branches out and constantly sends tiny pulsing veins that weave through and around the other patterns at many times their speed. The veins that this creates allow the blade to exude and absorb chakra to some extent. The blade is typically only receptive to one to three types of chakra. In Zume's case these are mukōton, yin, and yang chakra. Though this blade is composed almost entirely out of chakra, absorption will not work as instead of actually touching the chakra it will make contact with the mukōton and thus will simply absorb nothingness from the void, which to essentially anyone is useless and simply takes up space without technically 'filling' anything. While in addition to this the blade's internal patterns can be partially externalized and changing the blade's shape can cause these patterns to shift respectively.
Externalization of movement patterns requires chakra to maintain. The chakra required is a constant amount. The more patterns, the more chakra. Externalizing the maximum amount of movement patterns requires chakra equivalent of a C rank technique per minute of use.
Appearance
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Name of Weapon or Item:
Bougu(Defensive armament).
Description:
Zume wears metal plates on his forearms, upper arms, the back of his neck, and to cover his shins. Additionally he has applied chakra infused armor over the area of his ankles to help protect the essential muscles there. The armor on his ankles is malleable but strong when something comes against it and thus has the resistance of iron but does not limit his movement. The rest of him is not really covered in armor though his normal clothing has an incredibly flexible layer of material sewed in-between two of it's layers allowing protection like that of leather armor. Other than this, Zume remains unprotected and due to this is not weighted down much, if at all, allowing his agile movement and speed to come into play without limit. All of these armaments are pitch black and have a strange depth as they have been deeply imbued with Zume's chakra.
Special Traits
Mastery and complete understanding of chakra, chakra systems, and Jutsu theory.
Knowledge of human psychology and physiology
Total Self-mastery: Mind, body, and Spirit.
Extremely skilled in ninjutsu.
Astounding Intelligence.
Master Swordsman.
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Techniques: Possesses all academy jutsu.
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: Hipparu no mukō kara(引っ張るの向こうから 'to draw from beyond').
Type of Jutsu: Space-time Ninjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: 3 yards(9 feet).
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 4.
Description: With the execution of the 1st hand seal a greyish mist spreads from the user or any present void chakra. With the execution of the 2nd and 3rd seals the mist darkens till it is nearly pitch black. With the final seal the mist appears to gain a form of depth and from this depth the user can draw forth the energies of the void to their will. semi-pure voidal chakra is more potent than the void chakra that comes through the physical vessel.
Weakness: This is nearly an equal exchange technique, which means that the same amount of the user's chakra is taken into the void as is drawn out of it. The drain to open the gateway is rather small, but it is what makes the jutsu not quite equal exchange. --Zume can only utilize this through his blade(omit on the site).
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Name of Technique: Mukō no junka(向こうの馴化 'Acclimation of void').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei genkai Ninjutsu/Supplementary.
Rank: E-B.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 3.
Description: This technique is something of and adaptation of Michibiki haha no te no and allows them not to simply guide the movement of their Mukōton chakra, but also to change its 'polarity' and purpose respectively. Essentially Mukōton chakra has a few different states, much like matter. It has solid, liquid, and gaseous states and it has three polarities: positive, negative, and neutral. The differences are as follows:
Weakness: Each state is shown with its corresponding weaknesses. Additionally Onmyouton(yin-yang release) chakra is effective against Mukōton chakra.
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Name of Technique: Tsunzaku tentō fukumen(劈く店頭覆面 'Pierce the veil').
Type of Jutsu: Passive Sensory Ninjutsu/Kekkei Genkai.
Rank: E-C.
Range: 15 yards(45 feet) hemisphere.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: A lesser form than the fully developed clan sensory technique, the Tsunzaku tentō fukumen, unlike its greater form, only focuses on the areas of the developing Tatasuko's eyes aka their peripheral vision. While the true sensory technique, known as Genjitsu no shingai: Tsunzaku mukō ni shiryoku, accesses the world by first blocking out the direct senses and then weaving them back into reality via the void, this technique instead localizes their visual and otherwise senses in a specified area in which sensing becomes absolute depending on skill level. This technique works by expanding the user's yin-type mukōton invisibly into their surroundings and then utilizing it as a conduit for their senses, particularly their otherwise limited sight. This acts by giving the user continual high-speed snap shots/sensations of things moving or 'flowing' through the invisible Mukōton chakra. If the user closes their eyes this technique works in an entire 360 degrees, but becomes more difficult to understand.
Weakness: Especially weak to wind affinity. Earth has no effect, lightning can temporarily 'blind' her senses in a particular area for an incredibly short duration of time. Additionally this technique can be confusing if too much is being sensed via its use as it does not focus like the eyes but rather gives constant stimuli as long as her physical eyes cannot see said stimuli.
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Name of Technique: Chūō honshitsu o keikai(中央本質を警戒 'Vigilance of the Central Essence')
Type of Jutsu: Sensory Ninjutsu/Kekkei Genkai.
Rank: C-A.
Range: 6 Miles.
Nature Type: Mukōton
Handseals: 3.
Description: When an inheritor of the Kusa Chūō no sei wishes not to weave their senses back into reality through the void, or spread void with which to sense, they will instead focus their perception directly into their unique eyes. As such, the eyes will become receivers of information for any of their senses as they wish, allowing them to glean a great deal of information at once and to sift through it for what they require for their purposes.
Weakness: This technique, while extremely useful, has the weakness of blinding flashes of light or objects obstructing the vision just as any normal sight would. However, this secondary weakness is partially gotten around by the use of multiple senses being perceived by the eyes rather than just that of sight.
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Name of Technique: Mukō kara shinri hitori(向こうから真理ひとり 'Truth begotten from void').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei sensory ninjutsu.
Rank: A-S+.
Range: Variable.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 6.
Description: Using the principles of both Tsunzaku tentō fukumen and Chūō honshitsu o keikai, a true master of the Kusa Chūō no sei's sensory abilities can execute this technique. First by utilizing Hipparu to mukō kara, though utilizing the handseals of this technique instead, the user will dispell yin aspect void around their body in a 25-50 meter radius, the former for those with less than average chakra, and the latter the upper limit for those with excessive amounts. Once this is done the user's perception is weaved outwards from their body and throughout the system of surrounding chakra, which is under the effect of a constant pull as long as it remains within the user's distance threshold. This pull stops those with chakra absorbtion abilities from taking in the chakra as any attempt to do so will be met with equal resistance. This pull also stops wind affinity techniques, if an enemy detects the chakra, from dispersing the invisible mukōton chakra.
Once the user has weaved their perception throughout what amounts to a non-physical mist, they can detect reality and what goes on in their surroundings both through their body and through an objective lense not affected by their body's physical—and subjective, senses. Like Chūō honshitsu o keikai the user can choose what, or how many, aspects they are perceiving at any given time, but like Tsunzaku tentō fukumen they can do so over the entire area that their chakra is dispersed over.
For those whose mastery goes beyond the norm, this technique can take on one other trait, becoming able to spread out further than the user's upper limit. An individual can generally spread their sensory range out to double their alleged upper limit however, by doing so a delay of several seconds is instituted to stimuli taken in by this sensory technique.
Weakness: Stay outside of the sensory technique's range or utilize fuinjutsu to absorb the chakra from the technique. The further the technique is spread from the user's upper limit the more delay there is in stimuli being transmitted to the user's body for processing. This delay, when the range is doubled is 5 seconds.
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Name of Technique: Genjitsu no shingai: Tsunzaku mukō ni shiryoku(現実の侵害：劈く向こうに視力 'Infringement upon reality: Sight to pierce the void').
Type of Jutsu: Passive Sensory ninjutsu/Kekkei Genkai/Supplementary.
Rank: S+
Range: Unknown.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Due to the structure of their eyes and the Mukōton that quite literally surrounds and permeates them, members of the Tatasuko clan who possess the Kusa Chūō no sei cannot see normally. Instead they see through the filter of the void, as the void is transcribed over reality as a form of alternate space, a dimension if you will. Their chakra system, and their eyes are essentially a more impure manifestation of that void, they are in their own right...children of that void. Regardless, by perceiving in this manner the Tatasuko are able to focus their sensory capabilities, or simply let them be free flowing. On the other hand, if they enter a meditative state their sensory capabilities become rivaled only by the Rinnegan. This is simply because they see as the void might, it is like seeing the negative space. This method of sensing does something exceedingly unique, it removes the user's senses from the direct reality initially and allows them to instead bleed through the void and into this reality so as to make an even stronger, though indirect, bond with that which is reality.
While this technique is perhaps the most powerful of sensory techniques, it is impossible for the user to utilize it to its greatest extent in combat due to the sheer influx of information. As a result, even Zume, who is the leading master of this technique only has three functions for the technique that work within a combat situation. The first of these is his ability to sense the goings on of locales outside of a 30-90 meter radius to their greatest degree by processing it with the portion of his consciousness/soul not located within his body. This information is fed back to his brain as it is needed, the need being dictated by the other portion of his being. This keeps him aware of the on-goings of nearby locale, which are outside of the battlefield. The second thing this technique is capable of during battle is giving him a general sense of the world's cycles. Beyond these functions the user is only able to perceive through one "filter," aside from normal human vision. However, the acuity and range of the user's normal vision is greater. Shifting between "filters," takes a total of 20 seconds.
Weakness: While the user's ability to adjust their senses accordingly is incredibly advanced, their senses can be overloaded if quick incredibly powerful bursts of any given sense are applied. Additionally, damaging the eyes of the user will cause this ability to go haywire and will disrupt all of their senses rather than just their sight. Space-time manipulation abilities disrupt this somewhat, but the degree that they do depends on the nature of the technique.
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Name of Technique: Michibiki haha no te no(導き母の手の 'Guidance of the mother's hand').
Type of Jutsu: Passive Kekkei genkai Ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Stemming from the Kusa Chūō no sei's sensory ability and the Mukōton chakra of the clan member's chakra system, this ability allows them to guide their void chakra with extreme ease. It is considered both basic and advanced manipulation ability. While sealing techniques can seal void chakra, it should be noted that releasing the void chakra from said seal in any fashion will just make it return to the void due to its link with the physical realm -via the user- will have been cut.
Weakness: Seals cut off the link needed and return controlled chakra to the void where it becomes inaccessible to the user. Space-time jutsu can also mess with this, the extent however varies rather greatly.
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Name of Technique: Sakasa(逆さ Reverse).
Type of Jutsu: Ninkenjutsu.
Rank: B-A.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: By applying Mukōton chakra to a bladed weapon and reversing its flow direction from inwards to outwards, the user causes a unique effect. When the blade makes contact with any substance it can blast things away from it, or it can focus this repulsion effect on its edge allowing it to cut through almost anything.
Weakness: Abilities specific to blocking, piercing attacks, and highly resistant materials can block this. However most will still eventually be cut through, it will simply take more time. Additionally 3 or so seconds of focus is needed to cause this effect as well as the user needing to maintain said effect. This can be countered in terms of affinity weakness, which would be onmyouton, wind, or lightning chakra.
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Name of Technique: Seijun no nentou karada(清純の念頭体 Purity of the Mind and Body).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu,
Rank: A.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Using the logic of Sakasa and the void's normal tendency to take other things within itself and send it into the void space, this technique was created. By applying two types of void chakra to a weapon the user can cause the outer layer to absorb the yang chakra needed to apply physical force onto something, and then disperse it with the inner layer.
Weakness: This effect takes 2 seconds to actually work and requires 5-8 seconds of preparation. This can be countered in terms of affinity weakness, but it can only be completely countered with onmyouton chakra. This technique is best countered via pouring more force into any given blow and withdrawing before the 2-second mark.
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Name of Technique: Reidō no hōyō(母親の抱擁 'A mother's embrace').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu.
Rank: C-A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 0-6.
Description: Normally this technique is a C rank jutsu, though its output is certainly effective, due to the fact that the jutsu works mostly on the inside of the body and thus expends less chakra in the long run. When utilized at C or B rank the body's void chakra is utilized outright and it amplifies the user's movements--in general--to much higher levels. This amplification is however not on par with something like the Lightning Release armor. When the user wishes to use it at B rank it requires a 5-10 second charge time and 3 hand seals. Once active the improvement of the user's movements stems to their strength in some aspects, but does not improve flexibility which means they can still pull muscles and such despite being able to utilize them more effectively. When the user wishes to utilize this technique at A rank, they must perform 6 hand seals and externalize a small portion of their chakra to act as a cloak around their body. This state is barely a step below the lightning release armor and if the user does not have a specialized sensory ability they will be at an extreme disadvantage. This technique, at A rank, allows them to move in a steady flow of high speed movement, but not in sudden bursts. This is achieved by essentially using Sakasa on the aura that surrounds them, which thrusts them forwards at extreme speeds.
Weakness: This technique does not amplify the user’s senses at all and thus their speed can be exploited. The void can be countered with onmyouton. At A rank the chakra consumption is higher due to the jutsu using a purer manifestation of void at that point.
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Name of Technique: Teido In-geru chichioya no (程度陰げる父親の 'Royal domain of the blind father').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: B.
Range: Contact-20 yard(60 feet) radius
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: Hold dragon.
Description: By holding the dragon hand seal and then utilizing Hipparu no mukō kara, the user can create what amounts to a portable barrier technique. This takes around 5-10 seconds to fully form, and is dependent on how large the user wishes to it to be. This can be anywhere from skin tight, to 20 yards radius in size. This barrier uses the flow of void to constrict and slow the movements of those moving within, unless they have a way to ignore its influence. Conversely the flow of it can be inverted so as to expel things from the void or slow things down that attempt to enter. Once the void area is active the user can condense or expand it to their will and they are no longer required to utilize the dragon hand seal. However, this barrier is not always portable and it will only follow, or realign itself around the user if the tiger hand seal is employed.
Weakness: Weakness elementally is onmyouton however; if a jutsu is considerably powerful (destructive A rank, or S rank) the void can shatter when it comes into contact with said attack. To activate this technique, the user must be stationary and thus defense is an essential during its activation. Lightning and Fire affinity are the best elemental counters to this technique as one will conduct throughout the barrier whereas the other may heat it, potentially causing it to shatter.
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Name of Technique: Shinshū-tekina chichioya no te(侵襲的な父親の手 'Hands of the invasive father').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu.
Rank: C-A.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 5.
Description: Performing 5 hand seals and then wreathing one’s hands and arms in Mukōton chakra, the user begins this technique. A shell of solidified Mukōton chakra forms and beneath it is liquid void. Surrounding the shell is loosely bonded gaseous void, which flows off from the user’s arms easily and weaves itself within the rest of the chakra. The polarity of the liquid void is neutral, causing no push or pull as it circulates beneath the shell. While this is all and well the essence of this technique is what happens when the user hits someone. When someone is struck by their fist, hand, palm, etc etc the solid void cracks and cuts the target regardless of resistance. The liquid void chakra will become unstable and be pushed away from the inside of the pseudo-gauntlet and into the target's chakra system. Due to the unnatural manifestation of Mukōton and the fact that only those of the Tatasuko clan can truly withstand/bare its effects, the individual's chakra system will be polluted. However, only a small amount of chakra is imbued with each strike, thus the user must hit either with severe strikes, or more than once. The chakra will eventually begin to devour the chakra of the infected target until the person runs out of chakra and only has enough to stay alive. If the chakra is not removed within 2-5 days the infected individual's life force will be extinguished.
Weakness: The above technique takes approximately 5 seconds to form and stabilize, use before then will cause the gauntlets to disperse thus wasting chakra. Additionally he has to hit the person and the technique will remain active for a maximum of 5 minutes (at A rank). At B rank it remains active for 3 minutes and at C rank it remains active for a maximum of 2 minutes, though it typically lasts only 1.
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Name of Technique: Mukōi – Haha no kadoguchi(無効の胃 - 母の門口 'The Void's Maw – Gateways of the Mother')
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei Space-time ninjutsu.
Rank: E-A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Mukōton and Dōton (borrowed).
Handseals: 1-3-12-24-36.
Description: Through executing up to thirty-six handseals the user will first begin to utilize Hipparu no mukō kara. While the voidal mist forms around them, a small amount of dōton chakra (which has likely been extracted from another individual) and otherwise material from the Reidō no Jōmyaku, will be dropped into the mukōton. As such it will be linked to sacred cave system of the Tatasuko clan and a literal gateway of void chakra will open before the inheritor. This gateway can be opened to almost any other location that the Reidō no Jōmyaku run beneath, which is almost anywhere. The dōton chakra can be excluded if something is being transmitted between two Tatasuko inheritors utilizing the jutsu in different locations to travel from one to the other. The E rank version of this technique takes essentially no chakra and utilizes one handseal. The E rank version will allow the inheritor to not only open a physical entrance to the Reidō no Jōmyaku, but will also notify them where the nearest ones are and how to find them. Additionally the E rank technique will help them find their way through the caverns properly.
Weakness: Currently, locations that have defensive seals or the like cannot be gated into. This technique can be utilized in combat, but due to the preparation time, and required resources, it is mostly truly only useful for travel. A less difficult version of this technique can be utilized to transport objects or one or two people rather than many. The D rank version transports objects and utilizes 3 hand seals; the C rank version can transport large objects and one individual, it utilizes 12 hand seals; the B rank version can transport up to 3 people and utilizes 24 hand seals; lastly the A rank version can transport incredibly large objects and up to 8 people.
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Name of Technique: Antei-ka no fuin(安定化印術 'Seal of stabilization').
Type of Jutsu: Fuininjutsu.
Rank: C.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 3.
Description: By utilizing a seal the user can stabilize a voidal construct. This allows them to make useful long term void constructs. --Zume has inscribed on the back of both of his hands, he will stabilize the nature of a voidal construct so as to utilize it long term(omit on site).
Weakness: Other seals can counter this effect, as can overloading the object properly.
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Name of Technique: Tamashī no yōki – Hankō-ko o chūshō-ka shita mono(魂の容器 – 反抗子を抽象化したもの 'Soulless vessel – Abstraction of the defiant child').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu/Clone technique.
Rank: S+
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 16.
Description: Likely the single most advanced technique in the entirety of any Tatasuko's arsenal, Tamashī no yōki is a truly forbidden technique, for it brings forth life, functionality, and creation where there should be none. The process utilized to create this incredibly specialized clone will not be fully explained due to its rather convoluted nature, but what can be easily noted is that the clone's body is more durable than the individual it is made to represent, allowing it to take more damage than the user is able. Additionally, when utilizing mukōton, the Tamashī no yōki will amplify the utilized jutsu somewhat with its own essence. While the Tamashī no yōki can utilize the same jutsu as its creator, or any Tatasuko it has the chakra of, it does not drain itself when using these jutsu, instead it directly drains the user or Tatasuko clansman whose chakra the technique was drawn from. Tamashī no yōki clones are heavier than the individual that created them and as such will be naturally slower, but as mentioned will be more robust. The resistance, reliability, and durability of a Tamashī no yōki clone is so great that it can be hit up to thirty or so times (maximum) before it will fully degrade into a mess of uncoded mukōton chakra.
Weakness: Due to the fact that any technique, or manipulation, done by the Tamashī no yōki in question drains the user and not the clone's own store of chakra (unless otherwise programmed by the user), which is much smaller, it is not wise to make any more than two at any given time, and it is unwise to ever make more than four before allowing one's chakra to replenish. Tamashī no yōki clones are especially weak to Onmyouton chakra and will gradually degrade if they come into contact with it.
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Name of Technique: Tentai no ikari - seigen kaijo(天体の怒り - 制限解除 'Celestial's wrath – Limit release').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu; Kekkei fuinjutsu; Kekkei kinjutsu.
Rank: S+
Range: Personal.
Nature Type: Undefinable.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: A series of complex seals engraved upon the entirety of Zume's human manifestation; weaved with the transcendent energies of pure void and pure creation, this “jutsu,” was created during a time when Zume was not physically manifested after having died. These sigils were created with the express purpose of limiting Zume's potentially inhuman level of power to a manageable level. While this does not negate the abilities listed above, it does apply the limiters to his perception technique and the use of Ōku no iroai ni musuko. This limiter can be released, but only under very specific circumstances and for a maximum time of 5 minutes.
Weakness: This limiter will only temporarily deactivate when Zume senses a deep wrongness in the world, one that he cannot see as being feasibly solved by another. Should Zume near death, this technique will not allow him to obtain his full power unless his death relates to the previously mentioned circumstance.
Mastery and complete understanding of chakra, chakra systems, and Jutsu theory.
Knowledge of human psychology and physiology
Total Self-mastery: Mind, body, and Spirit.
Extremely skilled in ninjutsu.
Astounding Intelligence.
Master Swordsman.
Kekkei Genkai:
Name of Kekkei Genkai:
Kusa Chūō no sei( 腐败中央の精 'Degradation of the Central Essence').
Clan:
Tatasuko.
Description:
“In the beginning it is said all was Nothingness, but what is emptiness? Is it just a word, a concept in the mortal mind, or is it something else entirely. Only the Phoenix knows.”--Shougaku Tatasuko.
The Tatasuko clan’s kekkei genkai is a doujutsu, one, which gradually awakens over the course of the inheritor’s life, spanning from their birth to roughly the age of 15. Its name is derived from the chakra to which these abyssal eyes are the herald. As an inheritor’s eyes manifest, their chakra system is gradually reformatted from its natural balance of yin and yang to the unnatural and otherworldly nature of Mukōton(Void release). As their eyes move from white, to gray, and finally to black wherein their eyes are but deep pits to look upon, their chakra changes entirely to match the voidal color of their eyes, thus completing their transformation. Any affinities they possessed prior will be changed by the massive alteration of their chakra’s nature.
It is at this point that the full capabilities of their doujutsu are revealed, turning their vision monochromatic and merging many of their senses as synesthesia would. In the next few years their eyes become orbs of infinite depth. While these orbs do not inherently allow those who possess them to visualize chakra, such can be achieved through their use. However, by default any inheritor of the Kusa Chūō no sei is capable of feeling chakra, able to detect what affinity it is, as well as its location and movement. As such chakra sensing, to a Tatasuko, is more an extension of their ability to touch or feel things, more than anything else.
Last among their eyes’ abilities is the connection between the orbs, the void, and the chakra, which comes from it. Any inheritor of the Tatasuko kekkei genkai is capable of sensing through void chakra, or the void itself if their mastery is at such an advanced level. To sense through the transcribed realm of the void is an incredible feat indeed and only the most masterful of their ilk are capable of such incredible achievements.
It should be noted that the Kusa Chūō no sei is inherited rather infrequently even within the clan.
Name of Kekkei Genkai:
Kusa Chūō no sei( 腐败中央の精 'Degradation of the Central Essence').
Clan:
Tatasuko.
Description:
“In the beginning it is said all was Nothingness, but what is emptiness? Is it just a word, a concept in the mortal mind, or is it something else entirely. Only the Phoenix knows.”--Shougaku Tatasuko.
The Tatasuko clan’s kekkei genkai is a doujutsu, one, which gradually awakens over the course of the inheritor’s life, spanning from their birth to roughly the age of 15. Its name is derived from the chakra to which these abyssal eyes are the herald. As an inheritor’s eyes manifest, their chakra system is gradually reformatted from its natural balance of yin and yang to the unnatural and otherworldly nature of Mukōton(Void release). As their eyes move from white, to gray, and finally to black wherein their eyes are but deep pits to look upon, their chakra changes entirely to match the voidal color of their eyes, thus completing their transformation. Any affinities they possessed prior will be changed by the massive alteration of their chakra’s nature.
It is at this point that the full capabilities of their doujutsu are revealed, turning their vision monochromatic and merging many of their senses as synesthesia would. In the next few years their eyes become orbs of infinite depth. While these orbs do not inherently allow those who possess them to visualize chakra, such can be achieved through their use. However, by default any inheritor of the Kusa Chūō no sei is capable of feeling chakra, able to detect what affinity it is, as well as its location and movement. As such chakra sensing, to a Tatasuko, is more an extension of their ability to touch or feel things, more than anything else.
Last among their eyes’ abilities is the connection between the orbs, the void, and the chakra, which comes from it. Any inheritor of the Tatasuko kekkei genkai is capable of sensing through void chakra, or the void itself if their mastery is at such an advanced level. To sense through the transcribed realm of the void is an incredible feat indeed and only the most masterful of their ilk are capable of such incredible achievements.
It should be noted that the Kusa Chūō no sei is inherited rather infrequently even within the clan.
Below is a very simple explanation of Mukōton's properties. If a more advanced understanding is wanted or required, scroll down to the Mukō no junka technique. However, I will warn you that the explanation is exceptionally in-depth and as such may both take one a long time to read and a good deal of effort to understand. Moving on to the base properties of Mukōton.
Void Release, the direct opposite of onmyouton(yin-yang release) is a chakratic affinity with two primary traits and a score of interchangeable secondary properties. First and foremost mukōton chakra is exceptionally dense, and has the tendency to continuously become more so as long as its polarity remains neutral. The void’s other primary property is its degrading effect, as the substance will essentially eat away at both energy and matter that it comes into contact with depending on its own potency, the substance, and the amount of void present. These traits, and those, which will be, listed in the Tatasuko technique, Mukō no junka are the traits of impure void. Pure void chakra is something that, thus far, only one member of the Tatasuko clan has been able to harness, and that individual was the fabled Tatasuko from legend--the ancient enemy of the sage. Pure mukōton, unlike its impure counterpart, is untouched by reality’s laws and, having come from the Phoenix’s realm, is a pure catalyst of destruction, which acts as antimatter would. If pure void were ever to be manifested it would be capable of erasing any reality-based substance that it came into contact with, proportional to the amount of it utilized. Luckily, the act of manifesting it is essentially impossible and the techniques involved in such have been lost.
Void Release, the direct opposite of onmyouton(yin-yang release) is a chakratic affinity with two primary traits and a score of interchangeable secondary properties. First and foremost mukōton chakra is exceptionally dense, and has the tendency to continuously become more so as long as its polarity remains neutral. The void’s other primary property is its degrading effect, as the substance will essentially eat away at both energy and matter that it comes into contact with depending on its own potency, the substance, and the amount of void present. These traits, and those, which will be, listed in the Tatasuko technique, Mukō no junka are the traits of impure void. Pure void chakra is something that, thus far, only one member of the Tatasuko clan has been able to harness, and that individual was the fabled Tatasuko from legend--the ancient enemy of the sage. Pure mukōton, unlike its impure counterpart, is untouched by reality’s laws and, having come from the Phoenix’s realm, is a pure catalyst of destruction, which acts as antimatter would. If pure void were ever to be manifested it would be capable of erasing any reality-based substance that it came into contact with, proportional to the amount of it utilized. Luckily, the act of manifesting it is essentially impossible and the techniques involved in such have been lost.
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Techniques: Possesses all academy jutsu.
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: Hipparu no mukō kara(引っ張るの向こうから 'to draw from beyond').
Type of Jutsu: Space-time Ninjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: 3 yards(9 feet).
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 4.
Description: With the execution of the 1st hand seal a greyish mist spreads from the user or any present void chakra. With the execution of the 2nd and 3rd seals the mist darkens till it is nearly pitch black. With the final seal the mist appears to gain a form of depth and from this depth the user can draw forth the energies of the void to their will. semi-pure voidal chakra is more potent than the void chakra that comes through the physical vessel.
Weakness: This is nearly an equal exchange technique, which means that the same amount of the user's chakra is taken into the void as is drawn out of it. The drain to open the gateway is rather small, but it is what makes the jutsu not quite equal exchange. --Zume can only utilize this through his blade(omit on the site).
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Name of Technique: Mukō no junka(向こうの馴化 'Acclimation of void').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei genkai Ninjutsu/Supplementary.
Rank: E-B.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 3.
Description: This technique is something of and adaptation of Michibiki haha no te no and allows them not to simply guide the movement of their Mukōton chakra, but also to change its 'polarity' and purpose respectively. Essentially Mukōton chakra has a few different states, much like matter. It has solid, liquid, and gaseous states and it has three polarities: positive, negative, and neutral. The differences are as follows:
--Polarities--
It should be noted that while different portions of voidal energies can have different polarities, and that any given area of void can have a multitude of polarities, that no one spot can exhibit the traits of two polarities simultaneously. Additionally, while polarities themselves have no true weaknesses, they can cause weaknesses to appear when coupled with the void's typical traits and the state that the void is in at the time.
Neutral: Void in its neutral polarity becomes exceptionally dense as instead of its attractive or repellant properties pushing or pulling at other matter or energy, causing its own energies to move differently as a result, they push and pull at its own energy, causing it to expand, retract, and continually fold in on itself. As such, neutral void becomes more dense, and thus more heavy, with time, though it does not appear to actually create more of itself in the process likely due to its degradation factor. This means that anything, living or not, that is within this manner of void will experience an incredible pressure, as if underwater, which will increase gradually over time as long as the polarity is not altered. In addition to this, the neutral polarity of void and its 'folding' allow it to 'create' more space in a location it is inhabiting, and retain that space when it moves locations as long as it does not alter its polarity. Lastly it should be noted that the more voidal energy is at a neutral state, which it will be at if not influenced otherwise, the faster this pressure, and the space within it, increases.
Positive: Like a magnet, just as its opposite, the positive polarity of void allows for matter and energy to be pulled towards it with an attractive force. This pull can be countered by an equal push away from it, allowing the individual to resist by using strength equal to or greater than the pull effecting them. However, it should be noted that, much like the previous polarity, the pull will grow with the amount of voidal energy is of this polarity meaning it will take a greater and greater force to escape it.
Negative: Opposite to the previous polarity, this charge allows the void to “push” matter and energy away from itself. This effect increases, as with the others, with the amount of void that is in this state. To resist this push the same effort must be given in a similar manner as with the Positive polarity.
--States--
Unlike the polarities of the void, the states can be mixed and matched as the user wants, allowing for a myriad of combinations. This means that gaseous and Liquid void can be merged into something containing the properties of both, but weaknesses all their own. Each state, including the various combinations, has its own weaknesses and faults, though these faults can be modified by the charge(polarity) of the void in question.
Solid: Solid void is typically about as fragile as glass, or crystal(not including diamond), but nonetheless it absorbs a certain amount of force and can stop, or at least slow down, both matter and energy respectively. This fragility can however be amended by making it exceptionally dense, or integrating it with other states.
The general weaknesses of solidified void are include any attack strong enough to break glass or crystal as well as especially high temperatures. As such, solidified void is typically weakest to the elements earth and wind whereas lightning and fire have essentially no negative effect unless they exceed a certain temperature. Lastly, water is considered a neutral element to it, being more or less equal on both the weakness and strength side of things. It should be noted that these weaknesses/strengths do not include their weaknesses/strengths in relation to the polarity of the energy at the time.
In terms of the uses and general strengths of solidified void, well, they are as follows. Solid void is particularly useful for cutting attacks as while it is brittle when hit with a lot of force, it is fairly sturdy when apply cutting force(power) to other objects, making it a strange energy to begin with. The other reason it is so effective at severing things is the fact that solidified void is not all that dense as unlike normal matter and energy, voidal energy must become less dense to become tangible. In fact, the only reason the void can effect physical beings is because its density has already been considerably lowered through the process of being channeled through Arkaeis' body. It should be noted that while solidified void is the least dense of the states, it is not the lightest, such is the paradoxical nature of void.
Liquid: In its liquid state, void is actually fairly dense, making it difficult for liquid void to float in the air without the buoyancy of gaseous void. In fact, if it ever appears as if liquid void is 'levitating' one should almost immediately assume that it’s being supported by gaseous. Beyond this it should be noted that liquid void, despite its lack of airborne buoyancy, can move very quickly across surfaces. Additionally while it cannot float very well without the assistance of other voidal states, liquid void is capable of remaining partially suspended as long as one part of it is touching a surface. Additionally, should liquid void be formed within an area where there is no gravity, it will have no longer be forced to tether to an object and will be capable of floating freely. This particular state of void is weakest to the earth affinities, though other affinities have lesser effects on it or will force it to change its state. It is however strong against both the fire and lightning affinity as the void is extremely conductive of both heat and electrical energy and is capable of handling fairly extreme temperatures especially in its liquid form. It should be noted that these weaknesses/strengths do not include their weaknesses/strengths in relation to the polarity of the energy at the time
Gas: Gaseous void is a strange form of void, primarily because it is certainly the most dense, but is simultaneously the freest and flimsiest of the states. While flimsy is indeed an apt term to describe it, it does not necessarily mean that this state is weak, for it certainly has its strengths. Wind and fire are highly effective against this form of void, but the other elements, particularly water and earth, are essentially useless against it, as it will simply part before them. Conversely gaseous void might pull an element through itself, as is the case for lightning as the gas retains the natural conductivity of voidal matter/energy. It should be noted that gaseous void, while extremely conductive of electricity, is oddly prone to combustion when exposed to fire, hence its weakness to it. It is thought that this may be due to the 'potential' that the void holds inherent in itself, which is ignited by the excited particles of something such as fire. Lastly it should be noted that gaseous state void moves the fastest of the three states, but is not much good at anything else except for being a sensory medium or catalyst. Beyond this gaseous void is useful only in combination with other states or polarities of the void. It should be noted that these weaknesses/strengths do not include their weaknesses/strengths in relation to the polarity of the energy at the time.
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Additionally there is yin and yang aspect void. Yang aspect void’s properties are described above, but when manifested purely in an energetic form with no state or polarity it gains a stronger degrading effect and an increased depth/potency. Yin aspect void is nonphysical and invisible to all senses ‘cept those of chakra. It can be detected by certain doujutsu such as the Rinnegan and Byakugan. Sharingan can detect it as well, but to a lesser extent. Yin aspect void is essentially ethereal in nature and merely allows the implementation of genjutsu, or other more mental properties into certain void techniques.
It should be noted that while different portions of voidal energies can have different polarities, and that any given area of void can have a multitude of polarities, that no one spot can exhibit the traits of two polarities simultaneously. Additionally, while polarities themselves have no true weaknesses, they can cause weaknesses to appear when coupled with the void's typical traits and the state that the void is in at the time.
Neutral: Void in its neutral polarity becomes exceptionally dense as instead of its attractive or repellant properties pushing or pulling at other matter or energy, causing its own energies to move differently as a result, they push and pull at its own energy, causing it to expand, retract, and continually fold in on itself. As such, neutral void becomes more dense, and thus more heavy, with time, though it does not appear to actually create more of itself in the process likely due to its degradation factor. This means that anything, living or not, that is within this manner of void will experience an incredible pressure, as if underwater, which will increase gradually over time as long as the polarity is not altered. In addition to this, the neutral polarity of void and its 'folding' allow it to 'create' more space in a location it is inhabiting, and retain that space when it moves locations as long as it does not alter its polarity. Lastly it should be noted that the more voidal energy is at a neutral state, which it will be at if not influenced otherwise, the faster this pressure, and the space within it, increases.
Positive: Like a magnet, just as its opposite, the positive polarity of void allows for matter and energy to be pulled towards it with an attractive force. This pull can be countered by an equal push away from it, allowing the individual to resist by using strength equal to or greater than the pull effecting them. However, it should be noted that, much like the previous polarity, the pull will grow with the amount of voidal energy is of this polarity meaning it will take a greater and greater force to escape it.
Negative: Opposite to the previous polarity, this charge allows the void to “push” matter and energy away from itself. This effect increases, as with the others, with the amount of void that is in this state. To resist this push the same effort must be given in a similar manner as with the Positive polarity.
--States--
Unlike the polarities of the void, the states can be mixed and matched as the user wants, allowing for a myriad of combinations. This means that gaseous and Liquid void can be merged into something containing the properties of both, but weaknesses all their own. Each state, including the various combinations, has its own weaknesses and faults, though these faults can be modified by the charge(polarity) of the void in question.
Solid: Solid void is typically about as fragile as glass, or crystal(not including diamond), but nonetheless it absorbs a certain amount of force and can stop, or at least slow down, both matter and energy respectively. This fragility can however be amended by making it exceptionally dense, or integrating it with other states.
The general weaknesses of solidified void are include any attack strong enough to break glass or crystal as well as especially high temperatures. As such, solidified void is typically weakest to the elements earth and wind whereas lightning and fire have essentially no negative effect unless they exceed a certain temperature. Lastly, water is considered a neutral element to it, being more or less equal on both the weakness and strength side of things. It should be noted that these weaknesses/strengths do not include their weaknesses/strengths in relation to the polarity of the energy at the time.
In terms of the uses and general strengths of solidified void, well, they are as follows. Solid void is particularly useful for cutting attacks as while it is brittle when hit with a lot of force, it is fairly sturdy when apply cutting force(power) to other objects, making it a strange energy to begin with. The other reason it is so effective at severing things is the fact that solidified void is not all that dense as unlike normal matter and energy, voidal energy must become less dense to become tangible. In fact, the only reason the void can effect physical beings is because its density has already been considerably lowered through the process of being channeled through Arkaeis' body. It should be noted that while solidified void is the least dense of the states, it is not the lightest, such is the paradoxical nature of void.
Liquid: In its liquid state, void is actually fairly dense, making it difficult for liquid void to float in the air without the buoyancy of gaseous void. In fact, if it ever appears as if liquid void is 'levitating' one should almost immediately assume that it’s being supported by gaseous. Beyond this it should be noted that liquid void, despite its lack of airborne buoyancy, can move very quickly across surfaces. Additionally while it cannot float very well without the assistance of other voidal states, liquid void is capable of remaining partially suspended as long as one part of it is touching a surface. Additionally, should liquid void be formed within an area where there is no gravity, it will have no longer be forced to tether to an object and will be capable of floating freely. This particular state of void is weakest to the earth affinities, though other affinities have lesser effects on it or will force it to change its state. It is however strong against both the fire and lightning affinity as the void is extremely conductive of both heat and electrical energy and is capable of handling fairly extreme temperatures especially in its liquid form. It should be noted that these weaknesses/strengths do not include their weaknesses/strengths in relation to the polarity of the energy at the time
Gas: Gaseous void is a strange form of void, primarily because it is certainly the most dense, but is simultaneously the freest and flimsiest of the states. While flimsy is indeed an apt term to describe it, it does not necessarily mean that this state is weak, for it certainly has its strengths. Wind and fire are highly effective against this form of void, but the other elements, particularly water and earth, are essentially useless against it, as it will simply part before them. Conversely gaseous void might pull an element through itself, as is the case for lightning as the gas retains the natural conductivity of voidal matter/energy. It should be noted that gaseous void, while extremely conductive of electricity, is oddly prone to combustion when exposed to fire, hence its weakness to it. It is thought that this may be due to the 'potential' that the void holds inherent in itself, which is ignited by the excited particles of something such as fire. Lastly it should be noted that gaseous state void moves the fastest of the three states, but is not much good at anything else except for being a sensory medium or catalyst. Beyond this gaseous void is useful only in combination with other states or polarities of the void. It should be noted that these weaknesses/strengths do not include their weaknesses/strengths in relation to the polarity of the energy at the time.
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Additionally there is yin and yang aspect void. Yang aspect void’s properties are described above, but when manifested purely in an energetic form with no state or polarity it gains a stronger degrading effect and an increased depth/potency. Yin aspect void is nonphysical and invisible to all senses ‘cept those of chakra. It can be detected by certain doujutsu such as the Rinnegan and Byakugan. Sharingan can detect it as well, but to a lesser extent. Yin aspect void is essentially ethereal in nature and merely allows the implementation of genjutsu, or other more mental properties into certain void techniques.
Weakness: Each state is shown with its corresponding weaknesses. Additionally Onmyouton(yin-yang release) chakra is effective against Mukōton chakra.
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Name of Technique: Tsunzaku tentō fukumen(劈く店頭覆面 'Pierce the veil').
Type of Jutsu: Passive Sensory Ninjutsu/Kekkei Genkai.
Rank: E-C.
Range: 15 yards(45 feet) hemisphere.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: A lesser form than the fully developed clan sensory technique, the Tsunzaku tentō fukumen, unlike its greater form, only focuses on the areas of the developing Tatasuko's eyes aka their peripheral vision. While the true sensory technique, known as Genjitsu no shingai: Tsunzaku mukō ni shiryoku, accesses the world by first blocking out the direct senses and then weaving them back into reality via the void, this technique instead localizes their visual and otherwise senses in a specified area in which sensing becomes absolute depending on skill level. This technique works by expanding the user's yin-type mukōton invisibly into their surroundings and then utilizing it as a conduit for their senses, particularly their otherwise limited sight. This acts by giving the user continual high-speed snap shots/sensations of things moving or 'flowing' through the invisible Mukōton chakra. If the user closes their eyes this technique works in an entire 360 degrees, but becomes more difficult to understand.
Weakness: Especially weak to wind affinity. Earth has no effect, lightning can temporarily 'blind' her senses in a particular area for an incredibly short duration of time. Additionally this technique can be confusing if too much is being sensed via its use as it does not focus like the eyes but rather gives constant stimuli as long as her physical eyes cannot see said stimuli.
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Name of Technique: Chūō honshitsu o keikai(中央本質を警戒 'Vigilance of the Central Essence')
Type of Jutsu: Sensory Ninjutsu/Kekkei Genkai.
Rank: C-A.
Range: 6 Miles.
Nature Type: Mukōton
Handseals: 3.
Description: When an inheritor of the Kusa Chūō no sei wishes not to weave their senses back into reality through the void, or spread void with which to sense, they will instead focus their perception directly into their unique eyes. As such, the eyes will become receivers of information for any of their senses as they wish, allowing them to glean a great deal of information at once and to sift through it for what they require for their purposes.
Weakness: This technique, while extremely useful, has the weakness of blinding flashes of light or objects obstructing the vision just as any normal sight would. However, this secondary weakness is partially gotten around by the use of multiple senses being perceived by the eyes rather than just that of sight.
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Name of Technique: Mukō kara shinri hitori(向こうから真理ひとり 'Truth begotten from void').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei sensory ninjutsu.
Rank: A-S+.
Range: Variable.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 6.
Description: Using the principles of both Tsunzaku tentō fukumen and Chūō honshitsu o keikai, a true master of the Kusa Chūō no sei's sensory abilities can execute this technique. First by utilizing Hipparu to mukō kara, though utilizing the handseals of this technique instead, the user will dispell yin aspect void around their body in a 25-50 meter radius, the former for those with less than average chakra, and the latter the upper limit for those with excessive amounts. Once this is done the user's perception is weaved outwards from their body and throughout the system of surrounding chakra, which is under the effect of a constant pull as long as it remains within the user's distance threshold. This pull stops those with chakra absorbtion abilities from taking in the chakra as any attempt to do so will be met with equal resistance. This pull also stops wind affinity techniques, if an enemy detects the chakra, from dispersing the invisible mukōton chakra.
Once the user has weaved their perception throughout what amounts to a non-physical mist, they can detect reality and what goes on in their surroundings both through their body and through an objective lense not affected by their body's physical—and subjective, senses. Like Chūō honshitsu o keikai the user can choose what, or how many, aspects they are perceiving at any given time, but like Tsunzaku tentō fukumen they can do so over the entire area that their chakra is dispersed over.
For those whose mastery goes beyond the norm, this technique can take on one other trait, becoming able to spread out further than the user's upper limit. An individual can generally spread their sensory range out to double their alleged upper limit however, by doing so a delay of several seconds is instituted to stimuli taken in by this sensory technique.
Weakness: Stay outside of the sensory technique's range or utilize fuinjutsu to absorb the chakra from the technique. The further the technique is spread from the user's upper limit the more delay there is in stimuli being transmitted to the user's body for processing. This delay, when the range is doubled is 5 seconds.
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Name of Technique: Genjitsu no shingai: Tsunzaku mukō ni shiryoku(現実の侵害：劈く向こうに視力 'Infringement upon reality: Sight to pierce the void').
Type of Jutsu: Passive Sensory ninjutsu/Kekkei Genkai/Supplementary.
Rank: S+
Range: Unknown.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Due to the structure of their eyes and the Mukōton that quite literally surrounds and permeates them, members of the Tatasuko clan who possess the Kusa Chūō no sei cannot see normally. Instead they see through the filter of the void, as the void is transcribed over reality as a form of alternate space, a dimension if you will. Their chakra system, and their eyes are essentially a more impure manifestation of that void, they are in their own right...children of that void. Regardless, by perceiving in this manner the Tatasuko are able to focus their sensory capabilities, or simply let them be free flowing. On the other hand, if they enter a meditative state their sensory capabilities become rivaled only by the Rinnegan. This is simply because they see as the void might, it is like seeing the negative space. This method of sensing does something exceedingly unique, it removes the user's senses from the direct reality initially and allows them to instead bleed through the void and into this reality so as to make an even stronger, though indirect, bond with that which is reality.
While this technique is perhaps the most powerful of sensory techniques, it is impossible for the user to utilize it to its greatest extent in combat due to the sheer influx of information. As a result, even Zume, who is the leading master of this technique only has three functions for the technique that work within a combat situation. The first of these is his ability to sense the goings on of locales outside of a 30-90 meter radius to their greatest degree by processing it with the portion of his consciousness/soul not located within his body. This information is fed back to his brain as it is needed, the need being dictated by the other portion of his being. This keeps him aware of the on-goings of nearby locale, which are outside of the battlefield. The second thing this technique is capable of during battle is giving him a general sense of the world's cycles. Beyond these functions the user is only able to perceive through one "filter," aside from normal human vision. However, the acuity and range of the user's normal vision is greater. Shifting between "filters," takes a total of 20 seconds.
Weakness: While the user's ability to adjust their senses accordingly is incredibly advanced, their senses can be overloaded if quick incredibly powerful bursts of any given sense are applied. Additionally, damaging the eyes of the user will cause this ability to go haywire and will disrupt all of their senses rather than just their sight. Space-time manipulation abilities disrupt this somewhat, but the degree that they do depends on the nature of the technique.
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Name of Technique: Michibiki haha no te no(導き母の手の 'Guidance of the mother's hand').
Type of Jutsu: Passive Kekkei genkai Ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Stemming from the Kusa Chūō no sei's sensory ability and the Mukōton chakra of the clan member's chakra system, this ability allows them to guide their void chakra with extreme ease. It is considered both basic and advanced manipulation ability. While sealing techniques can seal void chakra, it should be noted that releasing the void chakra from said seal in any fashion will just make it return to the void due to its link with the physical realm -via the user- will have been cut.
Weakness: Seals cut off the link needed and return controlled chakra to the void where it becomes inaccessible to the user. Space-time jutsu can also mess with this, the extent however varies rather greatly.
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Name of Technique: Sakasa(逆さ Reverse).
Type of Jutsu: Ninkenjutsu.
Rank: B-A.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: By applying Mukōton chakra to a bladed weapon and reversing its flow direction from inwards to outwards, the user causes a unique effect. When the blade makes contact with any substance it can blast things away from it, or it can focus this repulsion effect on its edge allowing it to cut through almost anything.
Weakness: Abilities specific to blocking, piercing attacks, and highly resistant materials can block this. However most will still eventually be cut through, it will simply take more time. Additionally 3 or so seconds of focus is needed to cause this effect as well as the user needing to maintain said effect. This can be countered in terms of affinity weakness, which would be onmyouton, wind, or lightning chakra.
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Name of Technique: Seijun no nentou karada(清純の念頭体 Purity of the Mind and Body).
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu,
Rank: A.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Using the logic of Sakasa and the void's normal tendency to take other things within itself and send it into the void space, this technique was created. By applying two types of void chakra to a weapon the user can cause the outer layer to absorb the yang chakra needed to apply physical force onto something, and then disperse it with the inner layer.
Weakness: This effect takes 2 seconds to actually work and requires 5-8 seconds of preparation. This can be countered in terms of affinity weakness, but it can only be completely countered with onmyouton chakra. This technique is best countered via pouring more force into any given blow and withdrawing before the 2-second mark.
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Name of Technique: Reidō no hōyō(母親の抱擁 'A mother's embrace').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu.
Rank: C-A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 0-6.
Description: Normally this technique is a C rank jutsu, though its output is certainly effective, due to the fact that the jutsu works mostly on the inside of the body and thus expends less chakra in the long run. When utilized at C or B rank the body's void chakra is utilized outright and it amplifies the user's movements--in general--to much higher levels. This amplification is however not on par with something like the Lightning Release armor. When the user wishes to use it at B rank it requires a 5-10 second charge time and 3 hand seals. Once active the improvement of the user's movements stems to their strength in some aspects, but does not improve flexibility which means they can still pull muscles and such despite being able to utilize them more effectively. When the user wishes to utilize this technique at A rank, they must perform 6 hand seals and externalize a small portion of their chakra to act as a cloak around their body. This state is barely a step below the lightning release armor and if the user does not have a specialized sensory ability they will be at an extreme disadvantage. This technique, at A rank, allows them to move in a steady flow of high speed movement, but not in sudden bursts. This is achieved by essentially using Sakasa on the aura that surrounds them, which thrusts them forwards at extreme speeds.
Weakness: This technique does not amplify the user’s senses at all and thus their speed can be exploited. The void can be countered with onmyouton. At A rank the chakra consumption is higher due to the jutsu using a purer manifestation of void at that point.
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Name of Technique: Teido In-geru chichioya no (程度陰げる父親の 'Royal domain of the blind father').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: B.
Range: Contact-20 yard(60 feet) radius
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: Hold dragon.
Description: By holding the dragon hand seal and then utilizing Hipparu no mukō kara, the user can create what amounts to a portable barrier technique. This takes around 5-10 seconds to fully form, and is dependent on how large the user wishes to it to be. This can be anywhere from skin tight, to 20 yards radius in size. This barrier uses the flow of void to constrict and slow the movements of those moving within, unless they have a way to ignore its influence. Conversely the flow of it can be inverted so as to expel things from the void or slow things down that attempt to enter. Once the void area is active the user can condense or expand it to their will and they are no longer required to utilize the dragon hand seal. However, this barrier is not always portable and it will only follow, or realign itself around the user if the tiger hand seal is employed.
Weakness: Weakness elementally is onmyouton however; if a jutsu is considerably powerful (destructive A rank, or S rank) the void can shatter when it comes into contact with said attack. To activate this technique, the user must be stationary and thus defense is an essential during its activation. Lightning and Fire affinity are the best elemental counters to this technique as one will conduct throughout the barrier whereas the other may heat it, potentially causing it to shatter.
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Name of Technique: Shinshū-tekina chichioya no te(侵襲的な父親の手 'Hands of the invasive father').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu.
Rank: C-A.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 5.
Description: Performing 5 hand seals and then wreathing one’s hands and arms in Mukōton chakra, the user begins this technique. A shell of solidified Mukōton chakra forms and beneath it is liquid void. Surrounding the shell is loosely bonded gaseous void, which flows off from the user’s arms easily and weaves itself within the rest of the chakra. The polarity of the liquid void is neutral, causing no push or pull as it circulates beneath the shell. While this is all and well the essence of this technique is what happens when the user hits someone. When someone is struck by their fist, hand, palm, etc etc the solid void cracks and cuts the target regardless of resistance. The liquid void chakra will become unstable and be pushed away from the inside of the pseudo-gauntlet and into the target's chakra system. Due to the unnatural manifestation of Mukōton and the fact that only those of the Tatasuko clan can truly withstand/bare its effects, the individual's chakra system will be polluted. However, only a small amount of chakra is imbued with each strike, thus the user must hit either with severe strikes, or more than once. The chakra will eventually begin to devour the chakra of the infected target until the person runs out of chakra and only has enough to stay alive. If the chakra is not removed within 2-5 days the infected individual's life force will be extinguished.
Weakness: The above technique takes approximately 5 seconds to form and stabilize, use before then will cause the gauntlets to disperse thus wasting chakra. Additionally he has to hit the person and the technique will remain active for a maximum of 5 minutes (at A rank). At B rank it remains active for 3 minutes and at C rank it remains active for a maximum of 2 minutes, though it typically lasts only 1.
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Name of Technique: Mukōi – Haha no kadoguchi(無効の胃 - 母の門口 'The Void's Maw – Gateways of the Mother')
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei Space-time ninjutsu.
Rank: E-A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Mukōton and Dōton (borrowed).
Handseals: 1-3-12-24-36.
Description: Through executing up to thirty-six handseals the user will first begin to utilize Hipparu no mukō kara. While the voidal mist forms around them, a small amount of dōton chakra (which has likely been extracted from another individual) and otherwise material from the Reidō no Jōmyaku, will be dropped into the mukōton. As such it will be linked to sacred cave system of the Tatasuko clan and a literal gateway of void chakra will open before the inheritor. This gateway can be opened to almost any other location that the Reidō no Jōmyaku run beneath, which is almost anywhere. The dōton chakra can be excluded if something is being transmitted between two Tatasuko inheritors utilizing the jutsu in different locations to travel from one to the other. The E rank version of this technique takes essentially no chakra and utilizes one handseal. The E rank version will allow the inheritor to not only open a physical entrance to the Reidō no Jōmyaku, but will also notify them where the nearest ones are and how to find them. Additionally the E rank technique will help them find their way through the caverns properly.
Weakness: Currently, locations that have defensive seals or the like cannot be gated into. This technique can be utilized in combat, but due to the preparation time, and required resources, it is mostly truly only useful for travel. A less difficult version of this technique can be utilized to transport objects or one or two people rather than many. The D rank version transports objects and utilizes 3 hand seals; the C rank version can transport large objects and one individual, it utilizes 12 hand seals; the B rank version can transport up to 3 people and utilizes 24 hand seals; lastly the A rank version can transport incredibly large objects and up to 8 people.
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Name of Technique: Antei-ka no fuin(安定化印術 'Seal of stabilization').
Type of Jutsu: Fuininjutsu.
Rank: C.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 3.
Description: By utilizing a seal the user can stabilize a voidal construct. This allows them to make useful long term void constructs. --Zume has inscribed on the back of both of his hands, he will stabilize the nature of a voidal construct so as to utilize it long term(omit on site).
Weakness: Other seals can counter this effect, as can overloading the object properly.
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Name of Technique: Tamashī no yōki – Hankō-ko o chūshō-ka shita mono(魂の容器 – 反抗子を抽象化したもの 'Soulless vessel – Abstraction of the defiant child').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu/Clone technique.
Rank: S+
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Mukōton.
Handseals: 16.
Description: Likely the single most advanced technique in the entirety of any Tatasuko's arsenal, Tamashī no yōki is a truly forbidden technique, for it brings forth life, functionality, and creation where there should be none. The process utilized to create this incredibly specialized clone will not be fully explained due to its rather convoluted nature, but what can be easily noted is that the clone's body is more durable than the individual it is made to represent, allowing it to take more damage than the user is able. Additionally, when utilizing mukōton, the Tamashī no yōki will amplify the utilized jutsu somewhat with its own essence. While the Tamashī no yōki can utilize the same jutsu as its creator, or any Tatasuko it has the chakra of, it does not drain itself when using these jutsu, instead it directly drains the user or Tatasuko clansman whose chakra the technique was drawn from. Tamashī no yōki clones are heavier than the individual that created them and as such will be naturally slower, but as mentioned will be more robust. The resistance, reliability, and durability of a Tamashī no yōki clone is so great that it can be hit up to thirty or so times (maximum) before it will fully degrade into a mess of uncoded mukōton chakra.
Weakness: Due to the fact that any technique, or manipulation, done by the Tamashī no yōki in question drains the user and not the clone's own store of chakra (unless otherwise programmed by the user), which is much smaller, it is not wise to make any more than two at any given time, and it is unwise to ever make more than four before allowing one's chakra to replenish. Tamashī no yōki clones are especially weak to Onmyouton chakra and will gradually degrade if they come into contact with it.
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Name of Technique: Tentai no ikari - seigen kaijo(天体の怒り - 制限解除 'Celestial's wrath – Limit release').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu; Kekkei fuinjutsu; Kekkei kinjutsu.
Rank: S+
Range: Personal.
Nature Type: Undefinable.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: A series of complex seals engraved upon the entirety of Zume's human manifestation; weaved with the transcendent energies of pure void and pure creation, this “jutsu,” was created during a time when Zume was not physically manifested after having died. These sigils were created with the express purpose of limiting Zume's potentially inhuman level of power to a manageable level. While this does not negate the abilities listed above, it does apply the limiters to his perception technique and the use of Ōku no iroai ni musuko. This limiter can be released, but only under very specific circumstances and for a maximum time of 5 minutes.
Weakness: This limiter will only temporarily deactivate when Zume senses a deep wrongness in the world, one that he cannot see as being feasibly solved by another. Should Zume near death, this technique will not allow him to obtain his full power unless his death relates to the previously mentioned circumstance.
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Airianna, Tsukiko - Nokemono
Name: Airianna(Holy one), Tsukiko(Moon child).
Nickname/Alias: Nokemono(Pariah).
Gender: Female.
Age: 53.
Body Age: 14 and 21 Respectively.
Sexuality: N/A.
Village: Kumogakure.
Birthplace: Unknown.
Organization: N/A.
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Airianna/Chimamire kinu sen'i no tamashī.
–The Airianna clan worship a deity known simply as Hōfu, who is a god of wealth, abundance, purity. They worship this deity like fanatics, will to serve his will and purify the world of its evil. The strange and unknown were once shunned by them, though they have, more or less, been annihilated by Tsukiko herself. Their kekkei genkai is extremely rare and thus not at all well known.--
Rank: Raikage (S ranked nin).
Chakra Nature: N/A.
Other Appearance Details:
Depicted in the link I her secondary body, which is currently 14.
Her current body possesses piercing crimson eyes and wears a silver chained necklace with a pendant that inscribed with Kumogakure's insignia.
Personality:
Innocence lost and a harsh cold maintained, Tsukiko has long since become a rather airy, ethereal woman in mind and mannerism both. She thinks in loose vague terms, choosing only to cut straight to the point when it is necessary. She cares little for both people and humanity, making one wonder how she has managed to become raikage. She is a wise, weathered, and unyielding soul, unwilling to give anyone a chance to oppose her and her goals. While in many ways she wishes she could die, she has more or less accepted her fate and so she instead strives to spread her influence far and wide, using tactical and unconventional means to reach the end she desires. She is a nihilist at heart believing that, in the end, everything in life, and beyond it, is entirely pointless. Still she believes that while existence is a pointless thing, people ought to make the best of it and give it purpose for themselves, if not for others.
Confident and extremely cool in her demeanor, Tsukiko is, on multiple fields, an immovable object. Once her mind is wholly made up there is no changing it and attempts at such will be swiftly met with either culling word, or harsh action. This is the most veiled form of cruelty she expresses, implying that her actions beyond such can be not just cruel, but down right inhumane. She is mostly uncaring of the feelings of others, though she will consider them, or even attempt to understand them, if necessary. This is difficult for her as she is one that has experienced more anguish than many and this is without considering the dark nature of her existence.
She is secretive, never speaking of what she considers to be her curse, and she often gives off an air of mystery. This has, over time, caused the people of Kumogakure to consider her enigmatic.
History: A life beginning only to be tortured and ended. Tsukiko, or rather the singular anomaly of the Airianna who, rather than a name, was simply referred to as 'Nokemono': The Pariah, was once just a simple baby, cradled by the arms of her dying mother, and then protected only briefly by the strength of her father Karsei. It didn't last long, only for a few years did she remain safe from the
torturous stares of her clan. The rest had dark hair, blue eyes, and a tannish tone to their skin, but Tsukiko was different, too different. With her eyes a crimson red and her skin as white as winter's snow, she was scorned and pushed away. She, as a babe, was kept indoors with her mother, never allowed to venture out in fear that those who should have been her kin would do to her. She was an enigma and a pariah from the very moment she was born and she would stay one in mind till the moment that she dies, if ever such a day does come.
She grew gradually, her sickly body hardly able to cope with the harsh cold of the northern lands that had bore her unto this world. Her mother, Sairin, kept watch over her at all times, even going so far as to flee the small camp that their clan held to protect her child. With both child and husband in tow, the two would travel for years, with Tsukiko eventually becoming strong enough to walk, at the age of seven. Oddly, she seemed unaffected by the cold as if her body felt it, but she did not perceive its frigid touch. Thus her parents had to take care so as to guard her from its frosty bite.
Eventually they entered more temperate lands, continuing to travel to find a cure for what they considered a unique ailment. Tsukiko however, took little mind to their travels, simply enjoying the beauty that surrounded her. She almost constantly had a smile, though at times it was hard for anywhere they stopped people would shun her. It was as if they could sense what she was, though none truly knew at the time. Her parents, begging and pleading, had many a doctor see her. Medicine men, holy men, anyone who they thought might have the answer.
They could discern no details regarding her strange illness. However, the holy man knew one thing, whatever afflicted her was no normal disease, it was “an unholy influence,” the man had said. Moving on with disheartened faces, the three traveled further in search of a medicine for their daughter's plight. Yet all the while, without their knowledge, they were followed.
Trudging on through rain and rough terrain, her parents found themselves beginning to tire. Two years had passed and another followed suit till rumors of a mysterious sage began to spread throughout the world. Tsukiko's demeanor had become rougher over the years of being shunned by others, by the world. Things only worsened when a foreign illness struck her father. Concealing it from them, Karsei told his wife and daughter that he would travel to the next village and secure for them a place to stay.
Agreeing despite the worry nagging at her heart, Tsukiko's mother allowed it and so Karsei left. Traveling the remaining distance alone things were quiet between mother and daughter. Alone and exposed, the two made haste to the village, feeling as if eyes closely watched their every move.
Reaching the village safely, Tsukiko and her mother asked around and were able to quickly locate the location of Karsei. Thus they made haste, wishing to reunite with him, but alas when they entered the small straw floored building to find her father, they were instead met by the gaze of pristine blue eyes and the gory sight of Karsei's lacerated corpse laying in a puddle of blood, dirt, and hay.
Innocent eyes opened in pure shock, and older hands quickly used to cover them, Tsukiko would never forget the sight of red soaked body surrounded by blue eyed men. She simply stood there till her mother picked her up and ran in a futile attempt to escape the hands of their clan's assassins. To no avail as the murderers quickly subdued mother and then moved to do the same to the girl.
The men approached, knives in hand, their blue eyes raking over her with disgust, as if she were some abomination. “Come with us girl,” one of them said with his hoarse, dark voice. Tsukiko took one step back, her eyes filled with fear as the image of her father flashed through her mind once more. Becoming impatient, one of the other assailants yelled “Lets get on with it dammit, they're both going to die anyways!” The man then proceeded to thrust a kunai through the air to end her life. Her eyes screwed shut in terror and she shielded her face.
The kunai hit, but no blood was drawn, no skin pierced. There was no damage. Instead it simply fell and clattered against the ground. Looking on in dumbfounded silence the man looked to his comrades before they quickly caught her and tied her up, finding that even then there were unable to come into direct contact with her skin, as if some invisible field of energy kept them from touching her. Still, they took both women with them, leaving her father's corpse to rot.
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Waking in an unfamiliar place by the sound of harsh voices, Tsukiko's eyes fluttered open and as they did she became aware that she was tied and in a bed. She had fallen asleep, though she knew not how, but now she was aware once more of the world around her. Looking around the empty room she tried to locate her mother or even ascertain her location by listening to the screams and harsh yells outside. None of it made sense, though she could hear someone's sounds of pain, she could not recognize from whom they emitted.
Frowning a bit she glanced down at her tied wrists and ankles, frowning and sweating lightly as she heard footsteps outside. They would come for her soon, the young girl thought, and she didn't know what they'd do. Then the door swung open smoothly and a woman entered. She possessed neither characteristic traits of those who had captured her, but instead had soft hazel eyes and short brown hair.
Looking at the woman with fear and scooting herself against the wall one side of the bed, Tsukiko tried to struggle against her bonds, but to no avail, “Stay away!” The woman faltered, frowning slightly before continuing to her and then sitting down in front of her with a gentle smile, though worry creased her brow. “Don't worry okay? I know this is scary, but as long as you cooperate they won't hurt you,” she said as gently as possible, meeting the young trembling girl's eyes. Tsukiko took a long moment, but nodded nonetheless, after which point the woman rose and retrieved a plate of food, which she set gently before Tsukiko's bed before turning and leaving the room.
As the door closed, the girl's eyes trained on it intently, she considered what those words might mean. They won't hurt me as long as I don't struggle, she repeated in her head before dipping her head to the food and doing her best to eat with her hands bound. Luckily, they were bound in front of her, rather than behind her back.
As she ate her attention drifted away from her surroundings and she downed the food, not noticing someone had joined her until she heard the door click closed. Her eyes darted upwards and there another of the blue eyed men. Tsukiko's entire body cringed as he reached down to take her hand and lift her to her feet.
She cooperated, taking the cue and rising at his command. He then tied a small collar around her neck and led her with a rope out of the room. She did not struggle, but instead simply walked, following the man closely and making no sudden movements. She didn't know what she was in for, but one day she would regret her youthful naivety.
With time passing slowly, Tsukiko was, like this, taken to a small room in which she was questioned, prodded at inappropriately, and even used as target practice. The men, and sometimes even young boys would stand on one end of the room with her at the other and they would throw various small weapons at her. None of them ever made direct contact, but the girl would always flinch despite her natural shield's defense.
However, after many weeks of this horrible treatment, Tsukiko began to withdraw and become unaffected by their game of target practice. So, one day, the men led her to a different room, one filled with strange devices, where several men and women would attempt to saw off her limbs and while their efforts were futile for the first week or so, they eventually found that utilizing piercing strikes seemed to dent the strange barrier which surrounded her body. Growing increasingly effective each day, the clansmen began to develope various weapons that actually managed to get a reaction out of the girl. Small bruises and tiny nicks were made in her skin and with each passing hour she became more and more frightened.
Then, one day, they stopped taking her from that horrible room, simply letting her stay there with all the tools. She was forced to sleep there, chained to a bed, and alone in the dark with nothing but the sounds of the night to distract her from what they'd attempt on the morrow.
Her fears were justified as the next day they tied her down especially tight, even bothering to bind her neck to the table as well so she couldn't move her head. Her heart beating frantically in her chest, the nine year old girl tried to see what they were doing, but it soon became apparent as one of them withdrew some kind of strange rounded lance-like object with a handle and a small mechanism on it, and began to bring it towards her.
Trying to move, Tsukiko squirmed lightly inciting a small grin from the man as he brought the small tool down against her barrier just over the joint of her exposed arm. He then focused, channeling his chakra through the lance-like tool and it thusly began to rotate much like a drill. Then it began to glow as it heated, small sparks of electricity and fire pushing off of it in tiny bursts as he began to drive it down against the barrier.
It began to dent inwards and she felt the pressure increase, a small bruise forming on her flesh as he continued to push the object down against her the force that had protected her thus far. Her eyes, which had been almost dead and withdrawn on days prior, now filled with terror as the object did the unthinkable and, after several minutes, pierced her barrier and stabbed into her flesh.
She screamed, the sound filling the atmosphere of the place as her barrier quickly recompensated in a futile attempt to repel the searing hot lance from her flesh. The screams continued, raking through even her torturers until they lifted the tool from her, her arm bleeding only slightly as the wound had been cauterized as it had been made. Shuddering and whimpering, Tsukiko was left alone, in pain and without food or drink.
The young girl barely managed to get through the next few days for each time they tested the horrible drill on her though they never hurt her so bad that the wounds would not heal. So they waited, letting the clan's women teach her how to tend her own wounds. Gradually Tsukiko was allowed more freedom, but she was not relieved for each day they would pierce the barrier, though they would not always pierce her flesh as well, it was a terrifying process nonetheless.
This went on for over a year and as she turned ten she was again allowed her own room to sleep in once more.
She would be led to her room every two nights when she was allowed to rest, for she could not sleep. Images of the drill and intense sensations would torture her in sleep where her captors could not. So she would lay awake, eyes wide open to keep away the horrible images from entering her mind. So, eventually, with the little free time she had, Tsukiko learned to control her sole protector. By overhearing her captors outside of her small room she managed to overhear discussions about chakra and various jutsu. Thus she came to understand such concepts and to realize what protected her body from most harm.
The days went on, and she wished she could simply shut it all out like she had before, but the pain was too real and her nerves too raw for her to withdraw from it all. Still she had no will to resist them for doing so would only make things worse, so she did her best to cooperate, just as the hazel-eyed woman had told her. However, as she endured the torture and began to mature she would hear the strange screams emanate through whatever place she was in at night. They came from far away, but she figured they only sounded far off because of the walls that surrounded her at all times.
Remembering her own torture, Tsukiko began to wonder what they had done with her mother. She hoped she was still alive...she wished she could see her again when all this was over...if it ever ended that was.
A few weeks passed with the same unchanging, but painful activities. They never gave her leeway, only ever allowing her three days of respite to heal her wounds with both chakra and the body's natural abilities. Then, one night, the same hazel eyed woman came in and beckoned her from the room, stealthily leading her through the clan's compound and to a small tent. Oddly the screams were silent tonight and the entire compound made not a single peep. The woman turned to her and spoke, whispering quietly as she looked directly into Tsukiko's crimson eyes, “I beseech that you remain quiet lest you wake some of the clansman. If they find you here you will suffer even greater pain than you are already.” A frown spread across Tsukiko's face her voice replying with a question, “Then w-why did you bring me here?” The woman gave her a solemn, serious look before looking at the tent and saying a single phrase, “...because your mother is here.”
Eyes widening, the girl rushed past the woman and into the tent to behold a terrible sight. It was indeed her mother, but her body appeared beaten and haggard and in incredibly bad condition. Malnourished and beaten up, bruises covering both body and face, with her clothes in rags, barely enough to cover her form. As Tsukiko stared at her mother with horror and worry on her face. Her mother, Sairin, did not react to her presence, seemingly only to stir slightly in an attempt to make herself more comfortable, which was certainly difficult considering her arms were manacled above her head, leaving her body to slump against the wall of the tent behind her.
Rushing to her, Tsukiko stood before her mother, lifting her head gently by tipping her chin. As she did so she noticed the anguish in her mother's eyes, but that anguish soon faded as a look of realization came over the woman and she tried to move forwards to embrace her daughter. Her attempt at movement only incited a pained grown. Tsukiko hugged her, gingerly letting herself cling to her mother's mistreated body. Tears streamed from her eyes and despite her pain, Sairin managed to calm Tsukiko, gently kissing her temple and smiling weakly at her daughter she spoke, “Don't worry honey, we'll find some way out of this, I'm sure.” Tsukiko nodded, biting back tears and swallowing hard.
Their reunion was however brief, as the woman called Tsukiko back, pulling her away from her mother and quickly whisking her back to her room, where she left her without a word.
Still Tsukiko did not know the woman's name.
Over the space of the next few weeks Tsukiko began to scream less and struggle more against her captors. At night she would scheme, plot, and experiment with her barrier, attempting to turn it into a weapon. She had to escape...she had to rescue her mother. Still her stamina waned and she stopped resisting again, simply trying not to give them the satisfaction of her screams. Finally after another two months she felt she was ready and so the next time that the woman came to her to deliver her meal, Tsukiko gave her a look and grabbed her wrist firmly, speaking softly as she did so. “Come to me tonight,” nodding her head in response, Tsukiko would let her wrists go and eat her food as per usual.
That night the woman came to her and Tsukiko told her to remove her the bindings on her wrists and ankles. The woman complied and so Tsukiko possessed no bonds but her own. After this she had her retie the knots, but differently, allowing them to be easily slipped out of. Nodding to her and iterating the remainder of her plan, Tsukiko sent the woman away and slept that night, for once not haunted by nightmares.
Upon waking she let the men escort her towards the building where they would torture her for another two days. However, as they reached the point nearest to her mother's tent she quietly slipped from her bonds and focused her chakra outwards. Then she stepped back, first thrusting he hand forwards, surrounded by a claws of chakra, to pierce the man's back who led her and tear at his spine and nerve bundle.
She then whirled and slashed at the second man, disemboweling his abdomen as the chakratic blades tore three gashes across his body. Then she ran to the tent to find her mother still chained. A determined look on her face, Tsukiko dashed forwards and slashed at the manacles until they broke and she could extract her mother. It was then that the hazel eyed woman arrived to help her carry the weak bodied Sairin alongside Tsukiko as she tried to flee the compound.
“Stop,” one of the men yelled at them as he emerged from the torture chamber unarmed. Tsukiko glared at him, her crimson eyes unsettling him slightly. “Let her go or I...I'll kil all of you!” The crowd that had surrounded them laughed collectively as they looked between one another. The man spoke again, “Very well, we'll release her from he torment, but you stay with us, little girl.” Tsukiko stood there, unflinching. She then heard the sickening sound of a blade against flesh.
Turning to look behind her she saw the woma with the hazel eyes slit he mother's throat with a small dagger with no remorse on her expression. However, in her eyes was a look that begged for both forgiveness and understanding, as a knife was pressed against her own back to force her to the action. “There, she is released, she will never suffer at our hands again,” the man said as a sick smile spread across his face. Tsukiko's eyes filled with tears and rage before she turned, dashed at high speed towards the man and raised her clawed hand to rip his heart from his chest. The man's smile did not falter as he withdrew the drill from behind his back and thrust it forwards and straight through Tsukiko's shield, piercing it and then her arm.
There had been rage and despair and now agony joined them as the drill pierced her shoulder and dug into her bone, drilling a hole into its surface. A soundless scream ripped through her nerves and she collapsed onto the ground, unable to fall unconscious to escape the pain.
The man simply glanced down at he, laughing lightly as she twitched on the ground, and then ordered the others to return or assist in moving her to the medical bay. For the next few days they attempted to properly heal her, but to no avail. He had done too much damage and her life was quickly fading away.
She didn't even last a day over two weeks. Her body expired and for the first time Tsukiko felt free, as if she had awoke from a slumber. However something was wrong...she felt weightless and unfettered, as if she was unattached to everything around her. At this point she attempted to notify the hazel eyed woman, for no one appeared able to see her.
Yet, when she touched her, her hand moved right through her. She was dead.
She was a ghost!
Baffled as to what she should do, Tsukiko simply drifted around, even moving to look at her now dead body. She tried to enter it, but it did not work. She was truly dead...or was she.
On the third day after her death, Tsukiko entered the chambers of the clan head, the man who had thwarted her escape plan, and let he intuition guide her. Her mind took a back seat as she felt herself gently whittle away at the man's mind, entering his very core, and beginning to dissolve his defenses. Unaware of what she was doing, Tsukiko eventually entered the man's body after which point she felt his mind before it was assimilated into her own and she was flooded with thoughts, memories, and a variety of other mental stimuli.
The body that had been the chief's acted normal for a few days, and as Tsukiko began to regain her own sense of self, she realized that months had past since she had begun the process. So finally on the 8th month she gained full control of the body and her shield manifested around he new, male, body.
Baffled, Tsukiko hid the evidence of what she had done, covering the his eyes with rudimentary sun glasses and hiding the body's hair beneath a hood. From there she used his memories to mimic the personality he had possessed and so no one noticed. As she studied the skills that the man possessed and practiced some of the most basic ones, Tsukiko learned the most basic academy techniques.
A few days after she had mastered those techniques she confronted the hazel eyed woman, asking he her name and revealing both the traits that revealed who she truly was; her eyes and hair exposed. The woman made no reaction, as if she had already known, or encountered ones such as her before.
Apparently she had, but prior to Tsukiko such anomalies had been promptly sacrificed to the deity which the Airianna clan gave their fealty. There had only been two other such occurrences in history, and apparently the hazel eyed woman...was one of them. The woman was far older than she appeared and her name was Noeke. She managed to find a way to conceal the definitive traits of her affliction.
It was after this night that Noeke gradualy taught Tsukiko the las three reflections, making sure that they were ingrained into her mind as completely as possible. When Tsukiko had memorized them, Noeke began to appear less and less often till she disappeared entirely, her fate remaining unknown to Tsukiko.
Her place in the world understood and a body obtained, Tsukiko took time to further manifest the shields that protected her....kept her alive. However with such meager amounts of chakra, she could only manifest the one, and half of the second. At this point, her mind still that of a foolish child, Tsukiko brought the clan together for a meeting, figuring that even with their collective skills they'd be incapable of facing against her.
She was wrong.
Proclaiming her true identity and removing the items of her disguise, she attacked the clan en mass. She managed to defeat only several before she was again struck, this time from behind, with the strange device that was the drill. This time however, she could not simply exit the body and instead found herself in a senseless location, devoid of any stimuli. She had been sealed, but only temporarily for after awhile they extracted her and showed to her a body, which she possessed quickly, its mind already rendered mostly inert.
Soon she was embodied again, but this time the clan had already surrounded her. There was no escape and seals were laid over the body. It would be pointless to disassociate herself now, instead she would listen to their commands, allowing them to study her more, and eventually send her to do their dirty work.
She was forced to infiltrate the compounds of other clans and do away with them, slaughtering them entirely. In this way the Airianna clan became well known throughout the time of the First Ninja War. They began to create their own territory, but they were using a tool that they could not properly control. So, on the eve of Tsukiko's fifteenth birthday, the clan was taken unawares. During an assault on a clan, Tsukiko's body died, for the third time. By now of course she was used to it, the difference being she had learned that the next time she inhabited a body, things would be different.
Having prepared a member of her clan prior to her death by exposing him continually to the first reflection, Tsukiko quickly possessed the body and went into a time where the body appeared sickly and weak. She utilized the transformation technique on it, maintaining it with what little chakra she had to spare, in order to hide the physical changes that possession caused. Finally, after three days of adjusting and an additional week to fully manifest her shield, Tsukiko suppressed the rest of the transformation and then one day emerged from her room, eyes crimson, and hair white as the snow.
The clan was baffled as to how she had possessed the new clan head's second son, who was roughly 20. As they brought the tool out to defeat her, a second shield sprung from the first, pushing them away and isolating them from her. Then, as they attempted a more physical assault, the third layer formed itself. Their efforts now meaningless and futile, Tsukiko killed each and every one of them, leaving only the innocent women and children who she could not bring herself to kill.
Each man fell, some skewered, some crushed between shield and structure. She gave them no mercy, her eyes filled with rage and a look of satisfaction with each death.
None, but their progeny and the mothers who had bore them, survived. Tsukiko knew they would grow to hate her and any others who might inherit the clan's dormant abilities, but she didn't care and so she then departed, leaving her clan in ruin.
Her last act in that body was to kill the body she inhabited by simply disassociating herself from the host body. Without her soul's chakra to keep it alive, it quickly perished and she moved on to search once more for a vessel.
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Starts when she's 15.
Eventually coming to inhabit a new body once more, Tsukiko began one of many futile attempts to rid herself of the guilt that settled in her soul. She had murdered many people and while she felt no remorse for the clan which should have been her own, she was crushed by the weight of the stolen lives of those her clan had forced her to slaughter.
>First, to atone, she goes around to attempt to protect different smaller unnamed villages
>She was unsuccessful each time as her presence seemed to only draw more attention to said villages
>Continues to despair and bury herself in grief, sometimes even being betrayed by the villages where they would give her over to the enemy
>Eventually she more or less comes to the conclusion, after being killed several times through various methods, sometimes even experimented on, that life has no intrinsic value
>Gradually her opinion of the world and its inhabitants darkens due to the atrocious actions committed during the war
>She continuously enters what would be suicidal situations in a futile attempt to permanently end her life
>After many failed attempts, she gives up this goal figures that as long as she is alive she should at least attempt to either better the world or rid the evil from it
>Begins her attempts at such until she concludes she must become member of a village so as to better achieve her goals
>Ends when she's 31.
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Induction into Kumogakure (15 years as a citizen/kunoichi of the cloud)
>Takes the body of Kumogakure shinobi, it is not known that she did this
>Lives for awhile becoming a valued part of the community
>Reveals her secret to the Raikage after befriending him
> Tsukiko is sent by the raikage to slaughter the remainder of the Airianna clan, which she gains a sick enjoyment from
>Body dies in combat
>Comes back to Kumogakure. She is 32 at this time. She possesses the body of a 1-year old baby, informing the raikage that she would do so before hand. Had received permission previous to doing so
>War ends when she's 34, her new body is 2 year of age
>Grows up in the body, pretending to learn the normal shinobi skills and develop as per normal childhood
>Is seen as a genius due to already known the material, graduating at the head of her class, not to mention two years earlier than is normal
>Blossoms into a skilled and appreciated kunoichi
>Is recognized, passing the chuunin exams on her first try
>Becomes a jounin and then a member of the ANBU blackops in three years
>Ends when she's 48 (spiritually) and 16 physically
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>Her secret known to the raikage, he nominates her as his successor on his deathbed
>The village elders agree as long as they are given some power till she becomes 18, as well as being allowed to advise her
>She agrees to this, playing the understanding and wise-beyond-her-years 16 year old *cough*actually 48*cough*
>Serves as kage along with the elders until she is 18
>Ascends as sole protector and leader of Kumogakure at 18
>Gradually lets more and more of her true personality reveal itself over the following years till current time
>Leads admirably and efficiently, becoming loved by the village as she rebuilds it after the war
>She is looked at as a mysterious and enigmatic kage
>Youngest raikage in history
>Due to her strange appearance and literal physical isolation, because of her barriers, she gains the title 'Nokemono'
(Notes: Raikage's death and her subsequent ascension to kage status.
Years as kage [5 years].)
Theme Song:
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Nickname/Alias: Nokemono(Pariah).
Gender: Female.
Age: 53.
Body Age: 14 and 21 Respectively.
Sexuality: N/A.
Village: Kumogakure.
Birthplace: Unknown.
Organization: N/A.
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Airianna/Chimamire kinu sen'i no tamashī.
–The Airianna clan worship a deity known simply as Hōfu, who is a god of wealth, abundance, purity. They worship this deity like fanatics, will to serve his will and purify the world of its evil. The strange and unknown were once shunned by them, though they have, more or less, been annihilated by Tsukiko herself. Their kekkei genkai is extremely rare and thus not at all well known.--
Rank: Raikage (S ranked nin).
Chakra Nature: N/A.
Other Appearance Details:
Depicted in the link I her secondary body, which is currently 14.
Her current body possesses piercing crimson eyes and wears a silver chained necklace with a pendant that inscribed with Kumogakure's insignia.
Personality:
Innocence lost and a harsh cold maintained, Tsukiko has long since become a rather airy, ethereal woman in mind and mannerism both. She thinks in loose vague terms, choosing only to cut straight to the point when it is necessary. She cares little for both people and humanity, making one wonder how she has managed to become raikage. She is a wise, weathered, and unyielding soul, unwilling to give anyone a chance to oppose her and her goals. While in many ways she wishes she could die, she has more or less accepted her fate and so she instead strives to spread her influence far and wide, using tactical and unconventional means to reach the end she desires. She is a nihilist at heart believing that, in the end, everything in life, and beyond it, is entirely pointless. Still she believes that while existence is a pointless thing, people ought to make the best of it and give it purpose for themselves, if not for others.
Confident and extremely cool in her demeanor, Tsukiko is, on multiple fields, an immovable object. Once her mind is wholly made up there is no changing it and attempts at such will be swiftly met with either culling word, or harsh action. This is the most veiled form of cruelty she expresses, implying that her actions beyond such can be not just cruel, but down right inhumane. She is mostly uncaring of the feelings of others, though she will consider them, or even attempt to understand them, if necessary. This is difficult for her as she is one that has experienced more anguish than many and this is without considering the dark nature of her existence.
She is secretive, never speaking of what she considers to be her curse, and she often gives off an air of mystery. This has, over time, caused the people of Kumogakure to consider her enigmatic.
History: A life beginning only to be tortured and ended. Tsukiko, or rather the singular anomaly of the Airianna who, rather than a name, was simply referred to as 'Nokemono': The Pariah, was once just a simple baby, cradled by the arms of her dying mother, and then protected only briefly by the strength of her father Karsei. It didn't last long, only for a few years did she remain safe from the
torturous stares of her clan. The rest had dark hair, blue eyes, and a tannish tone to their skin, but Tsukiko was different, too different. With her eyes a crimson red and her skin as white as winter's snow, she was scorned and pushed away. She, as a babe, was kept indoors with her mother, never allowed to venture out in fear that those who should have been her kin would do to her. She was an enigma and a pariah from the very moment she was born and she would stay one in mind till the moment that she dies, if ever such a day does come.
She grew gradually, her sickly body hardly able to cope with the harsh cold of the northern lands that had bore her unto this world. Her mother, Sairin, kept watch over her at all times, even going so far as to flee the small camp that their clan held to protect her child. With both child and husband in tow, the two would travel for years, with Tsukiko eventually becoming strong enough to walk, at the age of seven. Oddly, she seemed unaffected by the cold as if her body felt it, but she did not perceive its frigid touch. Thus her parents had to take care so as to guard her from its frosty bite.
Eventually they entered more temperate lands, continuing to travel to find a cure for what they considered a unique ailment. Tsukiko however, took little mind to their travels, simply enjoying the beauty that surrounded her. She almost constantly had a smile, though at times it was hard for anywhere they stopped people would shun her. It was as if they could sense what she was, though none truly knew at the time. Her parents, begging and pleading, had many a doctor see her. Medicine men, holy men, anyone who they thought might have the answer.
They could discern no details regarding her strange illness. However, the holy man knew one thing, whatever afflicted her was no normal disease, it was “an unholy influence,” the man had said. Moving on with disheartened faces, the three traveled further in search of a medicine for their daughter's plight. Yet all the while, without their knowledge, they were followed.
Trudging on through rain and rough terrain, her parents found themselves beginning to tire. Two years had passed and another followed suit till rumors of a mysterious sage began to spread throughout the world. Tsukiko's demeanor had become rougher over the years of being shunned by others, by the world. Things only worsened when a foreign illness struck her father. Concealing it from them, Karsei told his wife and daughter that he would travel to the next village and secure for them a place to stay.
Agreeing despite the worry nagging at her heart, Tsukiko's mother allowed it and so Karsei left. Traveling the remaining distance alone things were quiet between mother and daughter. Alone and exposed, the two made haste to the village, feeling as if eyes closely watched their every move.
Reaching the village safely, Tsukiko and her mother asked around and were able to quickly locate the location of Karsei. Thus they made haste, wishing to reunite with him, but alas when they entered the small straw floored building to find her father, they were instead met by the gaze of pristine blue eyes and the gory sight of Karsei's lacerated corpse laying in a puddle of blood, dirt, and hay.
Innocent eyes opened in pure shock, and older hands quickly used to cover them, Tsukiko would never forget the sight of red soaked body surrounded by blue eyed men. She simply stood there till her mother picked her up and ran in a futile attempt to escape the hands of their clan's assassins. To no avail as the murderers quickly subdued mother and then moved to do the same to the girl.
The men approached, knives in hand, their blue eyes raking over her with disgust, as if she were some abomination. “Come with us girl,” one of them said with his hoarse, dark voice. Tsukiko took one step back, her eyes filled with fear as the image of her father flashed through her mind once more. Becoming impatient, one of the other assailants yelled “Lets get on with it dammit, they're both going to die anyways!” The man then proceeded to thrust a kunai through the air to end her life. Her eyes screwed shut in terror and she shielded her face.
The kunai hit, but no blood was drawn, no skin pierced. There was no damage. Instead it simply fell and clattered against the ground. Looking on in dumbfounded silence the man looked to his comrades before they quickly caught her and tied her up, finding that even then there were unable to come into direct contact with her skin, as if some invisible field of energy kept them from touching her. Still, they took both women with them, leaving her father's corpse to rot.
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Waking in an unfamiliar place by the sound of harsh voices, Tsukiko's eyes fluttered open and as they did she became aware that she was tied and in a bed. She had fallen asleep, though she knew not how, but now she was aware once more of the world around her. Looking around the empty room she tried to locate her mother or even ascertain her location by listening to the screams and harsh yells outside. None of it made sense, though she could hear someone's sounds of pain, she could not recognize from whom they emitted.
Frowning a bit she glanced down at her tied wrists and ankles, frowning and sweating lightly as she heard footsteps outside. They would come for her soon, the young girl thought, and she didn't know what they'd do. Then the door swung open smoothly and a woman entered. She possessed neither characteristic traits of those who had captured her, but instead had soft hazel eyes and short brown hair.
Looking at the woman with fear and scooting herself against the wall one side of the bed, Tsukiko tried to struggle against her bonds, but to no avail, “Stay away!” The woman faltered, frowning slightly before continuing to her and then sitting down in front of her with a gentle smile, though worry creased her brow. “Don't worry okay? I know this is scary, but as long as you cooperate they won't hurt you,” she said as gently as possible, meeting the young trembling girl's eyes. Tsukiko took a long moment, but nodded nonetheless, after which point the woman rose and retrieved a plate of food, which she set gently before Tsukiko's bed before turning and leaving the room.
As the door closed, the girl's eyes trained on it intently, she considered what those words might mean. They won't hurt me as long as I don't struggle, she repeated in her head before dipping her head to the food and doing her best to eat with her hands bound. Luckily, they were bound in front of her, rather than behind her back.
As she ate her attention drifted away from her surroundings and she downed the food, not noticing someone had joined her until she heard the door click closed. Her eyes darted upwards and there another of the blue eyed men. Tsukiko's entire body cringed as he reached down to take her hand and lift her to her feet.
She cooperated, taking the cue and rising at his command. He then tied a small collar around her neck and led her with a rope out of the room. She did not struggle, but instead simply walked, following the man closely and making no sudden movements. She didn't know what she was in for, but one day she would regret her youthful naivety.
With time passing slowly, Tsukiko was, like this, taken to a small room in which she was questioned, prodded at inappropriately, and even used as target practice. The men, and sometimes even young boys would stand on one end of the room with her at the other and they would throw various small weapons at her. None of them ever made direct contact, but the girl would always flinch despite her natural shield's defense.
However, after many weeks of this horrible treatment, Tsukiko began to withdraw and become unaffected by their game of target practice. So, one day, the men led her to a different room, one filled with strange devices, where several men and women would attempt to saw off her limbs and while their efforts were futile for the first week or so, they eventually found that utilizing piercing strikes seemed to dent the strange barrier which surrounded her body. Growing increasingly effective each day, the clansmen began to develope various weapons that actually managed to get a reaction out of the girl. Small bruises and tiny nicks were made in her skin and with each passing hour she became more and more frightened.
Then, one day, they stopped taking her from that horrible room, simply letting her stay there with all the tools. She was forced to sleep there, chained to a bed, and alone in the dark with nothing but the sounds of the night to distract her from what they'd attempt on the morrow.
Her fears were justified as the next day they tied her down especially tight, even bothering to bind her neck to the table as well so she couldn't move her head. Her heart beating frantically in her chest, the nine year old girl tried to see what they were doing, but it soon became apparent as one of them withdrew some kind of strange rounded lance-like object with a handle and a small mechanism on it, and began to bring it towards her.
Trying to move, Tsukiko squirmed lightly inciting a small grin from the man as he brought the small tool down against her barrier just over the joint of her exposed arm. He then focused, channeling his chakra through the lance-like tool and it thusly began to rotate much like a drill. Then it began to glow as it heated, small sparks of electricity and fire pushing off of it in tiny bursts as he began to drive it down against the barrier.
It began to dent inwards and she felt the pressure increase, a small bruise forming on her flesh as he continued to push the object down against her the force that had protected her thus far. Her eyes, which had been almost dead and withdrawn on days prior, now filled with terror as the object did the unthinkable and, after several minutes, pierced her barrier and stabbed into her flesh.
She screamed, the sound filling the atmosphere of the place as her barrier quickly recompensated in a futile attempt to repel the searing hot lance from her flesh. The screams continued, raking through even her torturers until they lifted the tool from her, her arm bleeding only slightly as the wound had been cauterized as it had been made. Shuddering and whimpering, Tsukiko was left alone, in pain and without food or drink.
The young girl barely managed to get through the next few days for each time they tested the horrible drill on her though they never hurt her so bad that the wounds would not heal. So they waited, letting the clan's women teach her how to tend her own wounds. Gradually Tsukiko was allowed more freedom, but she was not relieved for each day they would pierce the barrier, though they would not always pierce her flesh as well, it was a terrifying process nonetheless.
This went on for over a year and as she turned ten she was again allowed her own room to sleep in once more.
She would be led to her room every two nights when she was allowed to rest, for she could not sleep. Images of the drill and intense sensations would torture her in sleep where her captors could not. So she would lay awake, eyes wide open to keep away the horrible images from entering her mind. So, eventually, with the little free time she had, Tsukiko learned to control her sole protector. By overhearing her captors outside of her small room she managed to overhear discussions about chakra and various jutsu. Thus she came to understand such concepts and to realize what protected her body from most harm.
The days went on, and she wished she could simply shut it all out like she had before, but the pain was too real and her nerves too raw for her to withdraw from it all. Still she had no will to resist them for doing so would only make things worse, so she did her best to cooperate, just as the hazel-eyed woman had told her. However, as she endured the torture and began to mature she would hear the strange screams emanate through whatever place she was in at night. They came from far away, but she figured they only sounded far off because of the walls that surrounded her at all times.
Remembering her own torture, Tsukiko began to wonder what they had done with her mother. She hoped she was still alive...she wished she could see her again when all this was over...if it ever ended that was.
A few weeks passed with the same unchanging, but painful activities. They never gave her leeway, only ever allowing her three days of respite to heal her wounds with both chakra and the body's natural abilities. Then, one night, the same hazel eyed woman came in and beckoned her from the room, stealthily leading her through the clan's compound and to a small tent. Oddly the screams were silent tonight and the entire compound made not a single peep. The woman turned to her and spoke, whispering quietly as she looked directly into Tsukiko's crimson eyes, “I beseech that you remain quiet lest you wake some of the clansman. If they find you here you will suffer even greater pain than you are already.” A frown spread across Tsukiko's face her voice replying with a question, “Then w-why did you bring me here?” The woman gave her a solemn, serious look before looking at the tent and saying a single phrase, “...because your mother is here.”
Eyes widening, the girl rushed past the woman and into the tent to behold a terrible sight. It was indeed her mother, but her body appeared beaten and haggard and in incredibly bad condition. Malnourished and beaten up, bruises covering both body and face, with her clothes in rags, barely enough to cover her form. As Tsukiko stared at her mother with horror and worry on her face. Her mother, Sairin, did not react to her presence, seemingly only to stir slightly in an attempt to make herself more comfortable, which was certainly difficult considering her arms were manacled above her head, leaving her body to slump against the wall of the tent behind her.
Rushing to her, Tsukiko stood before her mother, lifting her head gently by tipping her chin. As she did so she noticed the anguish in her mother's eyes, but that anguish soon faded as a look of realization came over the woman and she tried to move forwards to embrace her daughter. Her attempt at movement only incited a pained grown. Tsukiko hugged her, gingerly letting herself cling to her mother's mistreated body. Tears streamed from her eyes and despite her pain, Sairin managed to calm Tsukiko, gently kissing her temple and smiling weakly at her daughter she spoke, “Don't worry honey, we'll find some way out of this, I'm sure.” Tsukiko nodded, biting back tears and swallowing hard.
Their reunion was however brief, as the woman called Tsukiko back, pulling her away from her mother and quickly whisking her back to her room, where she left her without a word.
Still Tsukiko did not know the woman's name.
Over the space of the next few weeks Tsukiko began to scream less and struggle more against her captors. At night she would scheme, plot, and experiment with her barrier, attempting to turn it into a weapon. She had to escape...she had to rescue her mother. Still her stamina waned and she stopped resisting again, simply trying not to give them the satisfaction of her screams. Finally after another two months she felt she was ready and so the next time that the woman came to her to deliver her meal, Tsukiko gave her a look and grabbed her wrist firmly, speaking softly as she did so. “Come to me tonight,” nodding her head in response, Tsukiko would let her wrists go and eat her food as per usual.
That night the woman came to her and Tsukiko told her to remove her the bindings on her wrists and ankles. The woman complied and so Tsukiko possessed no bonds but her own. After this she had her retie the knots, but differently, allowing them to be easily slipped out of. Nodding to her and iterating the remainder of her plan, Tsukiko sent the woman away and slept that night, for once not haunted by nightmares.
Upon waking she let the men escort her towards the building where they would torture her for another two days. However, as they reached the point nearest to her mother's tent she quietly slipped from her bonds and focused her chakra outwards. Then she stepped back, first thrusting he hand forwards, surrounded by a claws of chakra, to pierce the man's back who led her and tear at his spine and nerve bundle.
She then whirled and slashed at the second man, disemboweling his abdomen as the chakratic blades tore three gashes across his body. Then she ran to the tent to find her mother still chained. A determined look on her face, Tsukiko dashed forwards and slashed at the manacles until they broke and she could extract her mother. It was then that the hazel eyed woman arrived to help her carry the weak bodied Sairin alongside Tsukiko as she tried to flee the compound.
“Stop,” one of the men yelled at them as he emerged from the torture chamber unarmed. Tsukiko glared at him, her crimson eyes unsettling him slightly. “Let her go or I...I'll kil all of you!” The crowd that had surrounded them laughed collectively as they looked between one another. The man spoke again, “Very well, we'll release her from he torment, but you stay with us, little girl.” Tsukiko stood there, unflinching. She then heard the sickening sound of a blade against flesh.
Turning to look behind her she saw the woma with the hazel eyes slit he mother's throat with a small dagger with no remorse on her expression. However, in her eyes was a look that begged for both forgiveness and understanding, as a knife was pressed against her own back to force her to the action. “There, she is released, she will never suffer at our hands again,” the man said as a sick smile spread across his face. Tsukiko's eyes filled with tears and rage before she turned, dashed at high speed towards the man and raised her clawed hand to rip his heart from his chest. The man's smile did not falter as he withdrew the drill from behind his back and thrust it forwards and straight through Tsukiko's shield, piercing it and then her arm.
There had been rage and despair and now agony joined them as the drill pierced her shoulder and dug into her bone, drilling a hole into its surface. A soundless scream ripped through her nerves and she collapsed onto the ground, unable to fall unconscious to escape the pain.
The man simply glanced down at he, laughing lightly as she twitched on the ground, and then ordered the others to return or assist in moving her to the medical bay. For the next few days they attempted to properly heal her, but to no avail. He had done too much damage and her life was quickly fading away.
She didn't even last a day over two weeks. Her body expired and for the first time Tsukiko felt free, as if she had awoke from a slumber. However something was wrong...she felt weightless and unfettered, as if she was unattached to everything around her. At this point she attempted to notify the hazel eyed woman, for no one appeared able to see her.
Yet, when she touched her, her hand moved right through her. She was dead.
She was a ghost!
Baffled as to what she should do, Tsukiko simply drifted around, even moving to look at her now dead body. She tried to enter it, but it did not work. She was truly dead...or was she.
On the third day after her death, Tsukiko entered the chambers of the clan head, the man who had thwarted her escape plan, and let he intuition guide her. Her mind took a back seat as she felt herself gently whittle away at the man's mind, entering his very core, and beginning to dissolve his defenses. Unaware of what she was doing, Tsukiko eventually entered the man's body after which point she felt his mind before it was assimilated into her own and she was flooded with thoughts, memories, and a variety of other mental stimuli.
The body that had been the chief's acted normal for a few days, and as Tsukiko began to regain her own sense of self, she realized that months had past since she had begun the process. So finally on the 8th month she gained full control of the body and her shield manifested around he new, male, body.
Baffled, Tsukiko hid the evidence of what she had done, covering the his eyes with rudimentary sun glasses and hiding the body's hair beneath a hood. From there she used his memories to mimic the personality he had possessed and so no one noticed. As she studied the skills that the man possessed and practiced some of the most basic ones, Tsukiko learned the most basic academy techniques.
A few days after she had mastered those techniques she confronted the hazel eyed woman, asking he her name and revealing both the traits that revealed who she truly was; her eyes and hair exposed. The woman made no reaction, as if she had already known, or encountered ones such as her before.
Apparently she had, but prior to Tsukiko such anomalies had been promptly sacrificed to the deity which the Airianna clan gave their fealty. There had only been two other such occurrences in history, and apparently the hazel eyed woman...was one of them. The woman was far older than she appeared and her name was Noeke. She managed to find a way to conceal the definitive traits of her affliction.
It was after this night that Noeke gradualy taught Tsukiko the las three reflections, making sure that they were ingrained into her mind as completely as possible. When Tsukiko had memorized them, Noeke began to appear less and less often till she disappeared entirely, her fate remaining unknown to Tsukiko.
Her place in the world understood and a body obtained, Tsukiko took time to further manifest the shields that protected her....kept her alive. However with such meager amounts of chakra, she could only manifest the one, and half of the second. At this point, her mind still that of a foolish child, Tsukiko brought the clan together for a meeting, figuring that even with their collective skills they'd be incapable of facing against her.
She was wrong.
Proclaiming her true identity and removing the items of her disguise, she attacked the clan en mass. She managed to defeat only several before she was again struck, this time from behind, with the strange device that was the drill. This time however, she could not simply exit the body and instead found herself in a senseless location, devoid of any stimuli. She had been sealed, but only temporarily for after awhile they extracted her and showed to her a body, which she possessed quickly, its mind already rendered mostly inert.
Soon she was embodied again, but this time the clan had already surrounded her. There was no escape and seals were laid over the body. It would be pointless to disassociate herself now, instead she would listen to their commands, allowing them to study her more, and eventually send her to do their dirty work.
She was forced to infiltrate the compounds of other clans and do away with them, slaughtering them entirely. In this way the Airianna clan became well known throughout the time of the First Ninja War. They began to create their own territory, but they were using a tool that they could not properly control. So, on the eve of Tsukiko's fifteenth birthday, the clan was taken unawares. During an assault on a clan, Tsukiko's body died, for the third time. By now of course she was used to it, the difference being she had learned that the next time she inhabited a body, things would be different.
Having prepared a member of her clan prior to her death by exposing him continually to the first reflection, Tsukiko quickly possessed the body and went into a time where the body appeared sickly and weak. She utilized the transformation technique on it, maintaining it with what little chakra she had to spare, in order to hide the physical changes that possession caused. Finally, after three days of adjusting and an additional week to fully manifest her shield, Tsukiko suppressed the rest of the transformation and then one day emerged from her room, eyes crimson, and hair white as the snow.
The clan was baffled as to how she had possessed the new clan head's second son, who was roughly 20. As they brought the tool out to defeat her, a second shield sprung from the first, pushing them away and isolating them from her. Then, as they attempted a more physical assault, the third layer formed itself. Their efforts now meaningless and futile, Tsukiko killed each and every one of them, leaving only the innocent women and children who she could not bring herself to kill.
Each man fell, some skewered, some crushed between shield and structure. She gave them no mercy, her eyes filled with rage and a look of satisfaction with each death.
None, but their progeny and the mothers who had bore them, survived. Tsukiko knew they would grow to hate her and any others who might inherit the clan's dormant abilities, but she didn't care and so she then departed, leaving her clan in ruin.
Her last act in that body was to kill the body she inhabited by simply disassociating herself from the host body. Without her soul's chakra to keep it alive, it quickly perished and she moved on to search once more for a vessel.
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Starts when she's 15.
Eventually coming to inhabit a new body once more, Tsukiko began one of many futile attempts to rid herself of the guilt that settled in her soul. She had murdered many people and while she felt no remorse for the clan which should have been her own, she was crushed by the weight of the stolen lives of those her clan had forced her to slaughter.
>First, to atone, she goes around to attempt to protect different smaller unnamed villages
>She was unsuccessful each time as her presence seemed to only draw more attention to said villages
>Continues to despair and bury herself in grief, sometimes even being betrayed by the villages where they would give her over to the enemy
>Eventually she more or less comes to the conclusion, after being killed several times through various methods, sometimes even experimented on, that life has no intrinsic value
>Gradually her opinion of the world and its inhabitants darkens due to the atrocious actions committed during the war
>She continuously enters what would be suicidal situations in a futile attempt to permanently end her life
>After many failed attempts, she gives up this goal figures that as long as she is alive she should at least attempt to either better the world or rid the evil from it
>Begins her attempts at such until she concludes she must become member of a village so as to better achieve her goals
>Ends when she's 31.
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Induction into Kumogakure (15 years as a citizen/kunoichi of the cloud)
>Takes the body of Kumogakure shinobi, it is not known that she did this
>Lives for awhile becoming a valued part of the community
>Reveals her secret to the Raikage after befriending him
> Tsukiko is sent by the raikage to slaughter the remainder of the Airianna clan, which she gains a sick enjoyment from
>Body dies in combat
>Comes back to Kumogakure. She is 32 at this time. She possesses the body of a 1-year old baby, informing the raikage that she would do so before hand. Had received permission previous to doing so
>War ends when she's 34, her new body is 2 year of age
>Grows up in the body, pretending to learn the normal shinobi skills and develop as per normal childhood
>Is seen as a genius due to already known the material, graduating at the head of her class, not to mention two years earlier than is normal
>Blossoms into a skilled and appreciated kunoichi
>Is recognized, passing the chuunin exams on her first try
>Becomes a jounin and then a member of the ANBU blackops in three years
>Ends when she's 48 (spiritually) and 16 physically
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>Her secret known to the raikage, he nominates her as his successor on his deathbed
>The village elders agree as long as they are given some power till she becomes 18, as well as being allowed to advise her
>She agrees to this, playing the understanding and wise-beyond-her-years 16 year old *cough*actually 48*cough*
>Serves as kage along with the elders until she is 18
>Ascends as sole protector and leader of Kumogakure at 18
>Gradually lets more and more of her true personality reveal itself over the following years till current time
>Leads admirably and efficiently, becoming loved by the village as she rebuilds it after the war
>She is looked at as a mysterious and enigmatic kage
>Youngest raikage in history
>Due to her strange appearance and literal physical isolation, because of her barriers, she gains the title 'Nokemono'
(Notes: Raikage's death and her subsequent ascension to kage status.
Years as kage [5 years].)
Theme Song:
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Base Weapons & Items
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire
Specialized Weapons & Items
Name of Weapon or Item:
Katami(形見 'Momento').
Description:
Katami was, originally, a simple momento of her deceased mother that she was able to recover. However, over the years it has become more than this as she has turned it into a weapon of sorts. More or less this umbrella has become both a conduit and magnet for her own chakra. The umbrella can, when activated, attract her chakra in unique ways depending on how she conducts chakra through it, allowing her to control its effects. Katami has had seals applied to it allowing the paper-made fan to be super durable. This durability is also caused due to the fact that it has had so much yang chakra conducted through it that it has become infused with the stuff.
Appearance:
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire
Specialized Weapons & Items
Name of Weapon or Item:
Katami(形見 'Momento').
Description:
Katami was, originally, a simple momento of her deceased mother that she was able to recover. However, over the years it has become more than this as she has turned it into a weapon of sorts. More or less this umbrella has become both a conduit and magnet for her own chakra. The umbrella can, when activated, attract her chakra in unique ways depending on how she conducts chakra through it, allowing her to control its effects. Katami has had seals applied to it allowing the paper-made fan to be super durable. This durability is also caused due to the fact that it has had so much yang chakra conducted through it that it has become infused with the stuff.
Appearance:
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Special Traits
Large chakra reserves – Mostly utilized in her shields
Adept chakra control and shape manipulation
Inability to wield elemental ninjutsu
Incredibly experienced individual
Skilled in Kenjutsu and Taijutsu
Decreased physical durability
Extensive knowledge
Specialized sensor
Perfect Actor
Kekkei Genkai:
Name of Kekkei Genkai:
Chimamire kinu sen'i no tamashī(血まみれ絹繊維の魂 'Soul of blood-stained silk fibres').
Clan:
N/A.
Description:
Showing its only physical traces in the eyes, blood, and hair of the afflicted it is an art gone sour, a blessing stained by the darkness of a cursed existence. The eyes of the afflicted are red, no matter anything else, and their hair will always be white no matter their age or genetic origins. Their blood shifts, becoming white as well with only traces of red remaining in the crimson glow it emits. Beyond this the physical shifts caused by this affliction are seldom noticed and the rest of its alterations, its mutations, exist in the soul-body, and the mind of its blessed victim.
In short there are several key aspects of the Chimamire kinu sen'i no tamashī which are known simply as the No nana hansha(の七反射 'The Seven Reflections'). However the soul-body and mind based modifications are fairly simple as rather than the yin and yang aspects being their own individual forces, this Kekkei genkai causes the yin aspect to be bonded with the yang and become permanently chained to the physical reality. This means that the inheritor of this kekkei genkai is spiritually immortal. However, they age just like anyone else, their body becoming old and dying with time. However, upon the death of their physical body their soul, since it is bound to the physical world, will remain alive to locate another body to inhabit.
The soul of the user would then have to seek out a living body. Why not a dead body? Simple, the soul does not possess enough sway over the tangible world to restart the bodily functions of a dead body. Thus the soul must attempt to inhabit a living individual and while this is not limited to humans, inhabiting an animal's body is rather ridiculous to begin with. While the inheritor can certainly possess a human it is no easy process and can take quite a long time due to the fact that they must first gradually weaken the individual's mind and then assimilate it completely to properly assume control over their new host body. This process is further explained in the first three reflections.
Once this process is complete the inheritor will once again be bound to a body. This body's appearance will be initially unchanged until the pigmentation in their hair and skin will bleed out causing the body's hair to become silver-white and skin to gain a deathly pallor. Beyond this the body's physique will become considerably less durable than it was previously and immediately after possession their eye color will become a harsh crimson. As the soul adjusts to the body the other four reflections will come into play. First the body's tenketsu will widen rapidly and become entirely ethereal until the entire body is essentially one massive tenketsu, allowing the individual to exude chakra from their entire body simultaneously. This process only takes around ten minutes max, but is extremely painful, leaving the inheritor exhausted. One minute after it has concluded, the user's chakra will mostly externalize, forming the bottom most layer of their three layer defense. After this no immediate changes occur and the final two reflections form gradually over the course of roughly seven days, give or take a a day or two. Last of all it should be noted that only two of the three barriers can be willfully dispersed by the user at any given time. By default the innermost barrier will not be dispersed while the outer two will be.
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Techniques:
Possesses all academy techniques.
Canon Jutsu
Kuchiyose: Raikō Kenka(Summoning: Lightning Flash Blade Creation): Applied to all her tools and her hands, allowing her to summon them to her.
Chakra Sensing Technique: This technique is actually linked to her kekkei genkai. Basically she is capable of sensing different chakra signatures if she focuses on location and sensing. However, when in combat she can only sense the general location of chakra signatures. This bypasses abilities that conceal chakra, with some exceptions. When she loses her host body, Tsukiko becomes capable of using this to see and sense souls along with a great amount of their traits.
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: Dai ichi no hansha - seishin hōkai (第一の反射 - 精神崩壊 'First Reflection – Mental Decay').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: Direct or indirect contact.
Nature Type: Yin.
Handseals: 0-12.
Description: The sole technique among the first three reflections that can be used when Tsukiko's host body has not died, Seishin hōkai allows the user to parasitically latch onto the soul of a living human being. This is essentially undetectable to the host and once it has occurred the user's consciousness will gradually leak into the host's soul allowing them to eat away at the host's mind until it has become a husk of its former self. This is done until the host's soul is no longer strong enough to resist the user at which point the second reflection is utilized so as to lead to the third. A similar form of this technique can be utilized whilst already possessing a body, allowing Tsukiko to essentially project yin chakra either within the bounds of her barriers or up to 3 yards radius from the outermost of the layers. When another being comes into contact with the chakra a genjutsu can be initiated, allowing her to effect their senses and eventually their mind over a period of four or so minutes. This form of the jutsu is essentially undetectable unless one possesses a doujutsu or if obvious sensory illusions are utilized.
Weakness: Requires that the user either be deprived of a body or that the victim comes into direct contact with the exuded yin chakra. Additionally, the yin chakra exuded, while not copious in its amount, is often wasted if the genjutsu is attempted on particularly strong individuals. It has less effect on those with more potent chakra. Whilst out of body this process alone typically takes around 1-2 months time. The time can be lessened if the victim is exposed to her yin chakra prior to her attempting to take a new host body. While this can speed up the process it does not do so much unless they have been exposed to it many times or over long durations.
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Name of Technique: Daini no hansha - Taiken dōka(第二の反射 - 体験同化 'Second Reflection – Experiential Assimilation').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Yin.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Only useable when Tsukiko's host body has died and the first reflection has been utilized, Taiken dōka is the process in which the memories and experiences of the host's soul are absorbed and assimilated by the user's consciousness. While this process does in fact allow the user all knowledge that the host's soul obtained over its life, it does not allow the new owner of said body to gain their particular physical or chakratic skills. This also means that jutsu and other techniques that were formerly related to the host body are not retained. The user will know the workings of their jutsu and what they were, but will not necessarily be capable of utilizing them. This basically means that the user gains knowledge, but is typically incapable of utilizing some of said knowledge.
Weakness: This process takes the same amount of minutes as the amount of years that the chosen host body has lived making the amount of time it takes extremely variable depending on the age of the host body. Additionally, the technique is mentally taxing and will leave the user exhausted on a mental level for the most part. Last of all the technique cannot be used while Tsukiko is within a host body.
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Name of Technique: Daisan no hansha - kisei baishū(第参の反射 - 寄生買収 'Third Reflection – Parasitic Takeover').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Onmyouton(Yin-yang release).
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Only useable when Tsukiko's host body has died, this technique is the follow up to Daini no hansha – Taiken dōka, which essentially allows her to parasitically infect the spiritually emptied body of the host, binding it to her soul and modifying it due to the nature of her kekkei genkai. It is during this process that the eyes of the body will become crimson while the hair and skin will gradually become pale and white. Beyond this the technique alters the internal chakra pool somewhat, causing the yin aspect to be bound to the yang just as the original body of the user was. The technique also shifts the user's consciousness fully into the body allowing them to inhabit it as their own. The technique remains in effect until the entire process of the seven reflections is complete. The reason for this is that the user will not be fully adjusted to the body and vice versa till the process is complete.
Weakness: The technique, like nearly all of the No nana hansha is only available once the user is deprived of a body. Additionally, due to the fact that this technique remains in effect till the process is complete, the user will be more tired than normal as well as having generally less stamina and mental fortitude making them more vulnerable to genjutsu and persuasion until the seven reflections have concluded their work.
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Name of Technique: Daishi no hansha - Anhōrī ichi taikan(第四の反射 - アンホーリー一体感 'Fourth Reflection – Unholy Oneness').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: This technique comes into play one minute after the user's consciousness has synced with their new body. Upon activation the technique will cause the user's tenketsu, or chakra openings, to become ethereal after which point they will rapidly widen until they connect and fully cover the entirety of the inheritor's body. This process is extremely painful and takes around ten minutes to properly conclude at which point the user's body will be capable of exuding chakra from any point. This also more or less causes techniques such as gentle fist to be useless to seal their chakra, though such things will typically cause them considerably more pain than they would a normal individual.
Weakness: Techniques similar to those utilized by the gentle fist style will be considerably more painful. While this process is occurring the user is essentially unable to function as the pain caused by it is too great to focus on any sort of task. While their chakra system cannot be sealed unless the seal effects their entire body, it should be noted that the user essentially loses the ability to retain the majority of their chakra, causing them to typically exude or have their chakra externalized in some fashion.
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Name of Technique: Dai go no hansha - Seimei-sen no kyōmei(第五の 反射 - 生命線の共鳴 'Fifth Reflection – Resonance of the Lifeblood').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu/Barrier ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Occurring two minutes after the fourth reflection or when the user so chooses, Seimei-sen no kyōmei forms as the user's chakra naturally flows out from their body's singular tenketsu. As the chakra flows out it forms an inch thick, but incredibly dense, layer of chakra coded with very particular attributes. First and foremost the chakra on this layer of the user's defense vibrates and cycles over the entirety of the user's body at extremely high speed causing both force and chakra that comes in contact with it to be rapidly dispersed and thrown right back off of the body. The vibration of this chakra weakens structures that come into contact with it, allowing the user to disrupt the flow of chakra in jutsu, to shave material off of objects, or negatively effect the physical force that blows deal to the barrier. Last of all, this barrier will eventually emit chakra from itself, which will then format itself to become the next barrier. The energy of any of the other two barriers that remains when one or both are broken will be transferred to this barrier if it solely remains.
Weakness: While piercing attacks are the most effective against this technique, it should be noted that only Wind and earth have the highest probability of cutting through or outright breaking the shield to reach the user. If somehow this shield is removed by an individual besides the user while the other two barriers remain, the outer two barriers will fall or weaken due to their base components being wrenched from beneath them. Substances that are devoid of chakra can enter through this barrier.
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Name of Technique:Dairoku no hansha - Saya no tamashī(第六の反射 - 鞘の魂 'Sixth Reflection – Sheath of the Soul').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu/Barrier ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 0-3.
Description: Appearing roughly three or so days after the formation of the fifth reflection barrier, this secondary protective sheath can, like its counterpart, be changed in both its size, density, and general shape. The structure of the Saya no tamashī is by default a sphere that encompasses the body of the user. This barrier is however, only a sphere on the outside as its internal shape is spherical, but possesses many rigid cloth thin structures that connect it and the fifth reflection. These cloth-like formations are numerous and they are in a myriad of spiral formations that go in two directions opposite from one another connecting the two shields from essentially all angles. The purposes allotted to these structures is to keep the flow of chakra between the two barriers and to allow the vibrations to travel, but be lessened in intensity from the inner layer to the surface of this technique's barrier. Thus it should be noted that like the fifth reflection this barrier does in fact vibrate, though to a lesser extent, allowing it a different effect than its internal counterpart. This shield is designed to filter out chakra that has either not been formatted with an element or has not been properly blocked by the outermost barrier that is the seventh reflection. Furthermore, this barrier disrupts chakra to the extent that any chakra that makes contact with it will be violently thrown about between itself and the outermost barrier. This can thus create the proper amount of momentum for the shield to transfer the chakra back to the outer layer where it can be utilized properly. The energy of the outermost barrier that is not lost if that barrier is dispersed or broken will be absorbed into this barrier, giving it further resistance to physical blows, though this resistance will be a mere 1/4th that of the barrier to which it was originally attributed.
Weakness: Physical piercing attacks work best against this technique as it is designed, primarily, to deal with chakra-based attacks which are essentially useless against it. Blunt force will do essentially no damage and only cause a rippling phenomena over the surface of the barrier as it disperses the force of the attack over its surface before transferring it to the layer above it. Substances that are devoid of chakra can enter through this barrier.
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Name of Technique: Dai nana no hansha - Kidō no yugami(第匕の 反射 - 軌道の歪み 'Seventh Reflection – Orbital Distortion').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu/Barrier ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 0 or 5.
Description: With essentially the same structural shape as the sixth reflection, this outermost barrier has even less vibrational resonance than the sixth reflection. To make up for this however, this barrier can actually set into motion a phenomenon incredibly similar to the Gentle Fist style's Hakkeshō Kaiten, otherwise known as 'Rotation'. This reaction is basically an amplified version of this barrier's normal characteristic which is essentially that it spins at a moderate speed to deflect and redirect the trajectory of blows that make contact with its surface. This does in fact include attacks dealt by bladed weapons or stabbing implements. When the rotation phenomenon is activated both the outer and middle barriers will rotate at high speed in opposite directions creating immense rotational force that can temporarily allow the barriers to redirect the flow of even the most powerful S ranked attacks. Details of this phenomenon can be seen in its jutsu description. This barrier is especially malleable allowing it to bend and adapt to the shape and force of blows to either repulse them, redirect their force, or disperse it over the entirety of its surface.
Weakness: Chakra-based piercing attacks or physical weapons that are imbued or surrounded with incredible amounts of chakra can cut through this barrier however, the force and chakra linked to such attacks will not be retained in doing such. Substances that are devoid of chakra can enter through this barrier. Objects moving at extreme velocities can more easily pierce this defensive layer.
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Name of Technique: Kaiten genshō(回転現象 'Rotation Phenomenon').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu/Nintaijutsu.
Rank: C-S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 3-8.
Description: This technique, when activated, causes the middle and outer barriers of Tsukiko's defensive shields to rotate in opposite directions at high speed. Additionally, this expands the middle barrier while decreasing the size of the outermost barrier to cause them to be layered right on top of one another. This makes their effects overlap somewhat, thus allowing them to deflect, redirect, or tear apart most any jutsu or object that attempts to pierce them during this technique.
Weakness: The barrier rotation can only be initialized up to 4 times with the integrity of the barrier being lessened each tim due to lack of focus and stability caused by the rotation. This technique cannot be utilized more than once back-to-back and requires a cool down time of roughly 3 or so minutes before it can be used once more.
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Name of Technique: Hansha sori(反射反り 'Reflection Warping').
Type of Jutsu: Shape-manipulation ninjutsu.
Rank: D-S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 3-13.
Description: This technique is a further expansion of the user's ability to change the size, shape, and density of the final three reflections. Hansha sori more or less allows the user to completely alter the shape of their barriers. The complexity of the changes correlate with the rank of the jutsu at any given time.
Weakness: It should be noted that the barriers will gain weak points in different areas depending on new shape, size, and/or density that is applied via this technique. The amount of handseals necessary increase depending on the complexity of the changes made.
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Name of Technique: Rakuin - Jiyū no Katami(烙印 - 自由の形見 'Stigmata - Freedom's momento').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu.
Rank: B-S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 6.
Description: By utilizing a mixture of Katami and Hansha sori, Tsukiko will deactivate the outer two layers of her defensive shield and bend the chakra necessary to make them around her umbrella's unopened state. The decreased amount of weight that she is carrying with her body will allow Tsukiko to utilize her seldom seen full speed, causing her movement velocity to increase drastically. The umbrella thus becomes an incredibly dangerous weapon capable of releasing highly powerful pulses of chakra, or being wreathed completely with her energt. By manipulating the barrier's chakra that has been molded around Katami, Tsukiko is capable of utilizing Hansha sori and the umbrella's abilities to change the shape of the barrier that surrounds it.
Weakness: Same weaknesses as Hansha sori. Additionally, it should be noted that she loses two of her three barriers making her physically more vulnerable, though she can move at heightened speeds and actually be a decently skilled physical combatant.
Large chakra reserves – Mostly utilized in her shields
Adept chakra control and shape manipulation
Inability to wield elemental ninjutsu
Incredibly experienced individual
Skilled in Kenjutsu and Taijutsu
Decreased physical durability
Extensive knowledge
Specialized sensor
Perfect Actor
Kekkei Genkai:
Name of Kekkei Genkai:
Chimamire kinu sen'i no tamashī(血まみれ絹繊維の魂 'Soul of blood-stained silk fibres').
Clan:
N/A.
Description:
Showing its only physical traces in the eyes, blood, and hair of the afflicted it is an art gone sour, a blessing stained by the darkness of a cursed existence. The eyes of the afflicted are red, no matter anything else, and their hair will always be white no matter their age or genetic origins. Their blood shifts, becoming white as well with only traces of red remaining in the crimson glow it emits. Beyond this the physical shifts caused by this affliction are seldom noticed and the rest of its alterations, its mutations, exist in the soul-body, and the mind of its blessed victim.
In short there are several key aspects of the Chimamire kinu sen'i no tamashī which are known simply as the No nana hansha(の七反射 'The Seven Reflections'). However the soul-body and mind based modifications are fairly simple as rather than the yin and yang aspects being their own individual forces, this Kekkei genkai causes the yin aspect to be bonded with the yang and become permanently chained to the physical reality. This means that the inheritor of this kekkei genkai is spiritually immortal. However, they age just like anyone else, their body becoming old and dying with time. However, upon the death of their physical body their soul, since it is bound to the physical world, will remain alive to locate another body to inhabit.
The soul of the user would then have to seek out a living body. Why not a dead body? Simple, the soul does not possess enough sway over the tangible world to restart the bodily functions of a dead body. Thus the soul must attempt to inhabit a living individual and while this is not limited to humans, inhabiting an animal's body is rather ridiculous to begin with. While the inheritor can certainly possess a human it is no easy process and can take quite a long time due to the fact that they must first gradually weaken the individual's mind and then assimilate it completely to properly assume control over their new host body. This process is further explained in the first three reflections.
Once this process is complete the inheritor will once again be bound to a body. This body's appearance will be initially unchanged until the pigmentation in their hair and skin will bleed out causing the body's hair to become silver-white and skin to gain a deathly pallor. Beyond this the body's physique will become considerably less durable than it was previously and immediately after possession their eye color will become a harsh crimson. As the soul adjusts to the body the other four reflections will come into play. First the body's tenketsu will widen rapidly and become entirely ethereal until the entire body is essentially one massive tenketsu, allowing the individual to exude chakra from their entire body simultaneously. This process only takes around ten minutes max, but is extremely painful, leaving the inheritor exhausted. One minute after it has concluded, the user's chakra will mostly externalize, forming the bottom most layer of their three layer defense. After this no immediate changes occur and the final two reflections form gradually over the course of roughly seven days, give or take a a day or two. Last of all it should be noted that only two of the three barriers can be willfully dispersed by the user at any given time. By default the innermost barrier will not be dispersed while the outer two will be.
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Techniques:
Possesses all academy techniques.
Canon Jutsu
Kuchiyose: Raikō Kenka(Summoning: Lightning Flash Blade Creation): Applied to all her tools and her hands, allowing her to summon them to her.
Chakra Sensing Technique: This technique is actually linked to her kekkei genkai. Basically she is capable of sensing different chakra signatures if she focuses on location and sensing. However, when in combat she can only sense the general location of chakra signatures. This bypasses abilities that conceal chakra, with some exceptions. When she loses her host body, Tsukiko becomes capable of using this to see and sense souls along with a great amount of their traits.
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: Dai ichi no hansha - seishin hōkai (第一の反射 - 精神崩壊 'First Reflection – Mental Decay').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: Direct or indirect contact.
Nature Type: Yin.
Handseals: 0-12.
Description: The sole technique among the first three reflections that can be used when Tsukiko's host body has not died, Seishin hōkai allows the user to parasitically latch onto the soul of a living human being. This is essentially undetectable to the host and once it has occurred the user's consciousness will gradually leak into the host's soul allowing them to eat away at the host's mind until it has become a husk of its former self. This is done until the host's soul is no longer strong enough to resist the user at which point the second reflection is utilized so as to lead to the third. A similar form of this technique can be utilized whilst already possessing a body, allowing Tsukiko to essentially project yin chakra either within the bounds of her barriers or up to 3 yards radius from the outermost of the layers. When another being comes into contact with the chakra a genjutsu can be initiated, allowing her to effect their senses and eventually their mind over a period of four or so minutes. This form of the jutsu is essentially undetectable unless one possesses a doujutsu or if obvious sensory illusions are utilized.
Weakness: Requires that the user either be deprived of a body or that the victim comes into direct contact with the exuded yin chakra. Additionally, the yin chakra exuded, while not copious in its amount, is often wasted if the genjutsu is attempted on particularly strong individuals. It has less effect on those with more potent chakra. Whilst out of body this process alone typically takes around 1-2 months time. The time can be lessened if the victim is exposed to her yin chakra prior to her attempting to take a new host body. While this can speed up the process it does not do so much unless they have been exposed to it many times or over long durations.
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Name of Technique: Daini no hansha - Taiken dōka(第二の反射 - 体験同化 'Second Reflection – Experiential Assimilation').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Yin.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Only useable when Tsukiko's host body has died and the first reflection has been utilized, Taiken dōka is the process in which the memories and experiences of the host's soul are absorbed and assimilated by the user's consciousness. While this process does in fact allow the user all knowledge that the host's soul obtained over its life, it does not allow the new owner of said body to gain their particular physical or chakratic skills. This also means that jutsu and other techniques that were formerly related to the host body are not retained. The user will know the workings of their jutsu and what they were, but will not necessarily be capable of utilizing them. This basically means that the user gains knowledge, but is typically incapable of utilizing some of said knowledge.
Weakness: This process takes the same amount of minutes as the amount of years that the chosen host body has lived making the amount of time it takes extremely variable depending on the age of the host body. Additionally, the technique is mentally taxing and will leave the user exhausted on a mental level for the most part. Last of all the technique cannot be used while Tsukiko is within a host body.
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Name of Technique: Daisan no hansha - kisei baishū(第参の反射 - 寄生買収 'Third Reflection – Parasitic Takeover').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: Contact.
Nature Type: Onmyouton(Yin-yang release).
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Only useable when Tsukiko's host body has died, this technique is the follow up to Daini no hansha – Taiken dōka, which essentially allows her to parasitically infect the spiritually emptied body of the host, binding it to her soul and modifying it due to the nature of her kekkei genkai. It is during this process that the eyes of the body will become crimson while the hair and skin will gradually become pale and white. Beyond this the technique alters the internal chakra pool somewhat, causing the yin aspect to be bound to the yang just as the original body of the user was. The technique also shifts the user's consciousness fully into the body allowing them to inhabit it as their own. The technique remains in effect until the entire process of the seven reflections is complete. The reason for this is that the user will not be fully adjusted to the body and vice versa till the process is complete.
Weakness: The technique, like nearly all of the No nana hansha is only available once the user is deprived of a body. Additionally, due to the fact that this technique remains in effect till the process is complete, the user will be more tired than normal as well as having generally less stamina and mental fortitude making them more vulnerable to genjutsu and persuasion until the seven reflections have concluded their work.
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Name of Technique: Daishi no hansha - Anhōrī ichi taikan(第四の反射 - アンホーリー一体感 'Fourth Reflection – Unholy Oneness').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: This technique comes into play one minute after the user's consciousness has synced with their new body. Upon activation the technique will cause the user's tenketsu, or chakra openings, to become ethereal after which point they will rapidly widen until they connect and fully cover the entirety of the inheritor's body. This process is extremely painful and takes around ten minutes to properly conclude at which point the user's body will be capable of exuding chakra from any point. This also more or less causes techniques such as gentle fist to be useless to seal their chakra, though such things will typically cause them considerably more pain than they would a normal individual.
Weakness: Techniques similar to those utilized by the gentle fist style will be considerably more painful. While this process is occurring the user is essentially unable to function as the pain caused by it is too great to focus on any sort of task. While their chakra system cannot be sealed unless the seal effects their entire body, it should be noted that the user essentially loses the ability to retain the majority of their chakra, causing them to typically exude or have their chakra externalized in some fashion.
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Name of Technique: Dai go no hansha - Seimei-sen no kyōmei(第五の 反射 - 生命線の共鳴 'Fifth Reflection – Resonance of the Lifeblood').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu/Barrier ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Occurring two minutes after the fourth reflection or when the user so chooses, Seimei-sen no kyōmei forms as the user's chakra naturally flows out from their body's singular tenketsu. As the chakra flows out it forms an inch thick, but incredibly dense, layer of chakra coded with very particular attributes. First and foremost the chakra on this layer of the user's defense vibrates and cycles over the entirety of the user's body at extremely high speed causing both force and chakra that comes in contact with it to be rapidly dispersed and thrown right back off of the body. The vibration of this chakra weakens structures that come into contact with it, allowing the user to disrupt the flow of chakra in jutsu, to shave material off of objects, or negatively effect the physical force that blows deal to the barrier. Last of all, this barrier will eventually emit chakra from itself, which will then format itself to become the next barrier. The energy of any of the other two barriers that remains when one or both are broken will be transferred to this barrier if it solely remains.
Weakness: While piercing attacks are the most effective against this technique, it should be noted that only Wind and earth have the highest probability of cutting through or outright breaking the shield to reach the user. If somehow this shield is removed by an individual besides the user while the other two barriers remain, the outer two barriers will fall or weaken due to their base components being wrenched from beneath them. Substances that are devoid of chakra can enter through this barrier.
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Name of Technique:Dairoku no hansha - Saya no tamashī(第六の反射 - 鞘の魂 'Sixth Reflection – Sheath of the Soul').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu/Barrier ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 0-3.
Description: Appearing roughly three or so days after the formation of the fifth reflection barrier, this secondary protective sheath can, like its counterpart, be changed in both its size, density, and general shape. The structure of the Saya no tamashī is by default a sphere that encompasses the body of the user. This barrier is however, only a sphere on the outside as its internal shape is spherical, but possesses many rigid cloth thin structures that connect it and the fifth reflection. These cloth-like formations are numerous and they are in a myriad of spiral formations that go in two directions opposite from one another connecting the two shields from essentially all angles. The purposes allotted to these structures is to keep the flow of chakra between the two barriers and to allow the vibrations to travel, but be lessened in intensity from the inner layer to the surface of this technique's barrier. Thus it should be noted that like the fifth reflection this barrier does in fact vibrate, though to a lesser extent, allowing it a different effect than its internal counterpart. This shield is designed to filter out chakra that has either not been formatted with an element or has not been properly blocked by the outermost barrier that is the seventh reflection. Furthermore, this barrier disrupts chakra to the extent that any chakra that makes contact with it will be violently thrown about between itself and the outermost barrier. This can thus create the proper amount of momentum for the shield to transfer the chakra back to the outer layer where it can be utilized properly. The energy of the outermost barrier that is not lost if that barrier is dispersed or broken will be absorbed into this barrier, giving it further resistance to physical blows, though this resistance will be a mere 1/4th that of the barrier to which it was originally attributed.
Weakness: Physical piercing attacks work best against this technique as it is designed, primarily, to deal with chakra-based attacks which are essentially useless against it. Blunt force will do essentially no damage and only cause a rippling phenomena over the surface of the barrier as it disperses the force of the attack over its surface before transferring it to the layer above it. Substances that are devoid of chakra can enter through this barrier.
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Name of Technique: Dai nana no hansha - Kidō no yugami(第匕の 反射 - 軌道の歪み 'Seventh Reflection – Orbital Distortion').
Type of Jutsu: Kinjutsu/Kekkei genkai ninjutsu/Barrier ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 0 or 5.
Description: With essentially the same structural shape as the sixth reflection, this outermost barrier has even less vibrational resonance than the sixth reflection. To make up for this however, this barrier can actually set into motion a phenomenon incredibly similar to the Gentle Fist style's Hakkeshō Kaiten, otherwise known as 'Rotation'. This reaction is basically an amplified version of this barrier's normal characteristic which is essentially that it spins at a moderate speed to deflect and redirect the trajectory of blows that make contact with its surface. This does in fact include attacks dealt by bladed weapons or stabbing implements. When the rotation phenomenon is activated both the outer and middle barriers will rotate at high speed in opposite directions creating immense rotational force that can temporarily allow the barriers to redirect the flow of even the most powerful S ranked attacks. Details of this phenomenon can be seen in its jutsu description. This barrier is especially malleable allowing it to bend and adapt to the shape and force of blows to either repulse them, redirect their force, or disperse it over the entirety of its surface.
Weakness: Chakra-based piercing attacks or physical weapons that are imbued or surrounded with incredible amounts of chakra can cut through this barrier however, the force and chakra linked to such attacks will not be retained in doing such. Substances that are devoid of chakra can enter through this barrier. Objects moving at extreme velocities can more easily pierce this defensive layer.
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Name of Technique: Kaiten genshō(回転現象 'Rotation Phenomenon').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu/Nintaijutsu.
Rank: C-S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 3-8.
Description: This technique, when activated, causes the middle and outer barriers of Tsukiko's defensive shields to rotate in opposite directions at high speed. Additionally, this expands the middle barrier while decreasing the size of the outermost barrier to cause them to be layered right on top of one another. This makes their effects overlap somewhat, thus allowing them to deflect, redirect, or tear apart most any jutsu or object that attempts to pierce them during this technique.
Weakness: The barrier rotation can only be initialized up to 4 times with the integrity of the barrier being lessened each tim due to lack of focus and stability caused by the rotation. This technique cannot be utilized more than once back-to-back and requires a cool down time of roughly 3 or so minutes before it can be used once more.
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Name of Technique: Hansha sori(反射反り 'Reflection Warping').
Type of Jutsu: Shape-manipulation ninjutsu.
Rank: D-S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 3-13.
Description: This technique is a further expansion of the user's ability to change the size, shape, and density of the final three reflections. Hansha sori more or less allows the user to completely alter the shape of their barriers. The complexity of the changes correlate with the rank of the jutsu at any given time.
Weakness: It should be noted that the barriers will gain weak points in different areas depending on new shape, size, and/or density that is applied via this technique. The amount of handseals necessary increase depending on the complexity of the changes made.
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Name of Technique: Rakuin - Jiyū no Katami(烙印 - 自由の形見 'Stigmata - Freedom's momento').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu.
Rank: B-S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: 6.
Description: By utilizing a mixture of Katami and Hansha sori, Tsukiko will deactivate the outer two layers of her defensive shield and bend the chakra necessary to make them around her umbrella's unopened state. The decreased amount of weight that she is carrying with her body will allow Tsukiko to utilize her seldom seen full speed, causing her movement velocity to increase drastically. The umbrella thus becomes an incredibly dangerous weapon capable of releasing highly powerful pulses of chakra, or being wreathed completely with her energt. By manipulating the barrier's chakra that has been molded around Katami, Tsukiko is capable of utilizing Hansha sori and the umbrella's abilities to change the shape of the barrier that surrounds it.
Weakness: Same weaknesses as Hansha sori. Additionally, it should be noted that she loses two of her three barriers making her physically more vulnerable, though she can move at heightened speeds and actually be a decently skilled physical combatant.
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Name: Ningyai
Nickname/Alias: Fuujin no Keshin(Wind God's Avatar).
Gender: Male.
Age: 31.
Age Appearance: 28.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Village: N/A.
Birthplace: Outskirts of Uzushiogakure.
Organization: N/A.
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Origins Unknown.
Rank: A rank missing nin.
Chakra Nature: Wind.
Other Appearance Details:
Despite appearances, he no longer wears his nin headband, but has instead replaced it with a normal black headband which serves the same purpose of keeping his hair from his eyes. He is seldom to show much emotions and the one most often seen is disappointment and pity
(seen in the top mini expression square).
Personality:
Ningyai has always been a rather quiet individual, but he is neither shy nor timid. Ningyai is wise above all else in addition to being incredibly intelligent. He is clever, but not good humored typically. He is cruel, but does not see himself as such. He is rather arrogant however, this is not the kind of arrogance that one finds blatantly obvious. His arrogance is more in his eyes than anything else and it as as if he looks down upon mortals as a god among men. He values only two things, strength and intelligence. He is persistent, confident, and relaxed. He knows his limits, but not all of his weaknesses. He is not one to deceive by words and he tends to remain silent about ploys rather than tricking his opponents with words. He is philosophical and tends to enjoy such conversations if ever he finds someone worthy of his attention. Speaking of his attention, it is hard to earn and even in battle he tends to not take anyone seriously.
This is shown by his blatant closing of his eyes and sometimes lack of movement for entire battles. He is powerful, he is intelligent, and he knows it and feels no need to hide this. He feels his actions are largely justified the majority of the time and has been accused of having a developing god complex. He believes strongly that the weak should bow to the strong and the strong rule over the weak with no mercy. There is another fact, mercy is a concept he understands, but he tends not to practice it. He has a strange sense of duty and a very good mind for spotting high levels of potential. To him, whether he lets someone live or die is completely by his whim and he typically does not care either way. Last of all, Ningyai is mostly a loner and he tends to not care about those whom he is with.
History:
Born in the outskirts of Uzushiogakure during the war, Ningyai did not take part in the hostilities actively, instead growing as most children did. However, even as a babe he was a quiet one, hardly ever shedding a single tear or even wailing. Similarly he remained a introverted, silent, but strangely confident individual as he grew further and further. However, instead of taking missions after his completion of the academy's teachings, he became a recluse, not interacting with many others of his age 'cept one of the few who called him friend, a boy by the name of Akazuno who would always come to him for advice and guidance of a varied sort. Akazuno's clan was harsh, their elders unforgiving, and Akazuno was their star pupil.
The boy had inherited a powerful Kekkei tota referred to as the Furihaba Ametsuchi, or Vibration of Heaven and Earth. Uncaring to Akazuno's position as heir to the clan head, Ningyai would often berate the young heir, eyes closed, and form always untouchable no matter how much the reckless heir would try. He always simply sat on a small rock by a river, meditating to the sound of the bubbling brook passing over the stones of the river bed and slowly smoothing it out over the passage of time. So the sage that Ningyai was quickly becoming gradually developed his mastery, studying, meditating, and divining various methods to master the freest of all elements: Wind.
As he advanced in age, his techniques swiftly followed, but that was not all he was outgrowing. For still, at the age of 24, he was tied to a village and with that village now in ruinous recovery, Ningyai rose from the shadows, having almost vanished from everyone's mind, and silently drifted away from its grasp. When he was pursued, his pursuers would simply fall from the conscious world, only to awake later, their query vanished before their grip could even tighten, for how could they capture the air itself.
For the remaining years of his life, Ningyai searched until finally he was touched by what he felt to be a god. The god of wind ordained him his avatar and so Ningyai has passed the teachings of his deity on to the world, his influence gradually spreading, and his name becoming known. Oddly whole he has a bounty, he is only worth anything alive and he is not strictly considered a criminal.
Theme Song:
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Base Weapons & Items:
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire
Specialized Weapons & Items:
Name of Weapon or Item:
Specialized Shuriken.
Description:
Ningyai has tailored his shuriken specifically by drilling a small hole in them and then using his wind affinity to cut out a hollow within as well as tiny holes in the things. This allows him to freely channel his wind through them, when this is done it makes a shrieking sound like wind through branches due to the high velocity the wind moves through the shuriken.
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Name of Weapon or Item:
Specialized Explosive Tags.
Description:
Rather than utilize the normal, rather drab, explosive tags he has taken the time to imbue a large number of tags over the course of his life to give him a store of them that do not explode when released. Instead, when the tags are released the imbue the chakra inside of them with the seal's explosive properties after which it releases the chakra. This chakra is blatantly visible and very easily sensed even by non sensor nin. It's use is that when the user wishes they can simply use the kai hand seal and cause the chakra to combust into flames.
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Special Traits
Due to his techniques and level of skill he is able to manipulate wind largely without using a great amount of chakra. He can also manipulate wind from much further away than usual and can go as far as not being able to see where he is manipulating with his eyes, but still doing so. He has average chakra reserves and his body is not as durable as normal due to Shimyaku. He is ambidextrous and has incredible observational and analytical skills and talent.
Techniques:
Canon Jutsu
All basic and academy level techniques.
Fuuton: Daitoppa(Wind Release: Great Breakthrough)
Fuuton: Atsugai(Wind Release: Pressure Damage)
Chakra Sensing Technique: Ningyai uses this along with his own Sesshu no Fuujin.
Omote Renje(Front Lotus): Only useable when Fuujin no Shimyaku is active. Can also only be used once during.
Ura Renje(Reverse Lotus): Only useable after Omote Renje and Fuujin no Shimyaku have been used. Thios can only be used once during.
Kuchiyose: Raikō Kenka(Summoning: Lightning Flash Blade Creation): Linked to all weaponry and the palms of the user's hands in this case.
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: Sesshu no Fuujin('Assimilation of the Wind god').
Type of Jutsu: Sensory ninjutsu.
Rank: E-S.
Range: 3 yard sphere with a radius of 2 miles.
Nature Type: Wind.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Like Ningyai's other techniques, Sesshu no Fuujin was created exclusively by him over his years of experience and training. It is the culmination of his mastery over the freest of all elements: Wind. This was first derived from the chakra sensing technique and secondly from another of his techniques known as Shimyaku. With the combination of these two techniques, Ningyai has gained one of the most effective sensory techniques around. He is able to sense pressure changes, movements, positions, and the flow of the air within a 4 mile hemisphere. The only place he cannot sense is below the ground or inside objects with no openings. For those few whom know of this technique there are rumors which say that none, but the mole can catch Ningyai by surprise. This technique, due to Shimyaku, basically makes the user feel as if they are part of the wind less than it is just something outside of them.
Weakness: If you can mimic the shape of other objects he is more likely to not notice your presence, but if that object then moves, he will know. Conversely going underground makes you completely invisible to him.
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Name of Technique: Shimyaku('Wing Veins').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu.
Rank: A-S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Wind.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Shimyaku is another testament to Ningyai's mastery of wind and his own body as well. Though he is no adept taijutsu user, Ningyai has basically caused his body's chakra system to constantly be in the state of pure wind release chakra. This means that his chakra is not actual wind but is more gaseous and thus flows through his chakra system faster. It is much more difficult to block his chakra system. Additionally since his body is permeated with figurative wind, he is capable of utilizing both Sesshu no Fuujin on himself and his clones, but also utilizing the majority of his other techniques. This and Sesshu no Fuujin are the very basis of his power and style.
Weakness: The reason for this technique's name is due to the fact that the user's body becomes much lighter than normal in addition to being more easily damaged. This makes fire type jutsu extremely effective against Ningyai as the amplification on his body would essentially cause combustion inside of him.
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Name of Technique: Gen'ei Kaze('Phantom Wind').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu.
Rank: D-B.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Wind.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: This technique allows Ningyai to be both incredibly lithe in movement as well as graceful and highly elusive. This basically is the manifestation of Shimyaku in the physical aspects of the user.
Weakness: By walking on air it makes the user more susceptible from attacks below them.
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Name of Technique: Fuuton: Shishin('Wind Release: Guiding Principle').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu.
Rank: C-A.
Range: 60 yards(180 feet) hemisphere.
Nature Type: Wind.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Based off of Shimyaku and Sesshu no shuujin, this technique allows Ningyai to guide and control the air pressure within a 60 yard hemisphere. This means he can control the movement of air by modifying pressures. This is due to wind moving from high to low pressures. High pressure is associated with heat and low pressure is associated with cold.
Weakness: If Ningyai's limbs are restrained, removed, or too damaged to work he cannot use the majority of this jutsu's functions and/or it becomes incredibly difficult for him to manipulate wind. This is a liable weakness due to the fact that Ningyai's body is especially vulnerable.
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Name of Technique: Aiirenai kansho('Clashing with summer and winter').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: B.
Range: 60 yards.
Nature Type: Wind.
Handseals: 3.
Description: Using Fuuton: Shishin, he creates high and low pressure differences in a column which form hot and cold. Once this occurs in a post a tornado will suddenly rip almost from nowhere creating a violent suction towards itself. This technique's formation is more destructive than the aftermath as if it is used directly on someone or something, it can effectively tear it to shreds in an instant. On people this tends to make them go unconscious if they are in it's center which is ironically the calmest place. As this technique continues on, it becomes larger and larger destroying things as it passes through/over them.
Weakness: This technique should not be used in close proximity to allies or anything that the user does not want to destroy/damage. This technique cannot be maintained for any duration above 5 posts as if it is it will become uncontrollable and dangerous to the user. This jutsu has a 4 post cool down time.
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Name of Technique: Seiren kaze('Refining Wind').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu/Taijutsu.
Rank: D-B.
Range: 60 yards.
Nature Type: Wind.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: This technique allows him to augment his body so that he can use his limbs like blades, or he can send blades of wind. The blades of wind created by this jutsu are considerably more dangerous than normal wind attacks due to the fact that the wind within is constrained by pressure and flows in a circular manner meaning it cuts at high speed almost like a chainsaw.
Weakness: This technique is fairly predictable in terms of the wind blades and the air around the user's limbs tends to be rather distorted by the altered air pressure. The user cannot keep the wind blades around their limbs for too long without them dispersing so it is best to simply utilize them when needed.
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Name of Technique: Fuuton: Rasen Seisaku('Wind Release: Swirling Creation').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: C-S.
Range: 60 yards.
Nature Type: Wind.
Handseals: 6.
Description: Forming air pressure around his hands or in up to two localized areas, Ningyai is capable of effectively making an axis point that gathers air pressure in towards it and condenses it into high speed spheres of wind which continually draw more air inwards towards them in a spiral. This technique is said to have been based off of Ningyai's studies. This technique cannot be held for long and thus he typically holds it to start the initial axis point, and then hurls it away from him and at something. When at C rank this jutsu can send an individual flying, but regaining composure is rather easy and the damage is not all too much. At B rank this jutsu is liable to not only tear clothing but to cut medium wounds into flesh and cause low level disorientation upon being hit. At A rank this technique is potentially fatal as it can cause severe lacerations on the body when it hits in addition to medium level disorientation. At S rank this jutsu is surely fatal and even being within 10 yards of it is disorienting, the closer one gets the more cuts are made and the deeper they go. If hit directly this can potentially rip the body to shreds, but only at S rank.
Weakness: Having a one minute charge time, this technique also limits what he can do with his hands. If the jutsu is allowed to last 2 minutes longer than its charge time then it is considered an S rank jutsu. This jutsu is as costly as a normal C rank technique, but gains power over time due to it's effects.
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Name of Technique: Gasujou Fuicchi('Gaseous Dissonance').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: C.
Range: 60 yards.
Nature Type: Wind.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Using his control of pressure he can essentially form a figurative barrier that redirects attacks be suddenly exposing them to a highly pressurized air current that cause them to flow off of the barrier.
Weakness: This technique can be spotted by distortions in the air and/or things being disturbed by the wind and such.
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Name of Technique: Fuujin no Shimyaku('Wind God's Wing Veins').
Type of Jutsu: Nintaijutsu.
Rank: A-S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Wind.
Handseals: 10.
Description: Preforming 10 hand seals, Ningyai activates one of his 3 strongest techniques. This technique forces his body to utilize the full extent of his wind affinity and imbues him with incredible levels of speed, hits that release pressurized air, and an incredible burst of stamina. This technique is akin to the 8 gates due to its immense strain on the body, but it is not as powerful, nor quite as strenuous.
Weakness: This technique can only be maintained for a maximum of 6 minutes and requires the user to preform 10 hand seals and then hold the bird hand seal for 30 seconds. This means they cannot use any jutsu requiring hand seals or the use of the arms and/or hands while charging this technique. Once active the user can only utilize low level wind techniques and their long range capabilities are severely limited. In addition to this once the 6 minutes finish the user is left with only 30% of their chakra left and their body being incredibly taxed. Any taijutsu related techniques will be unavailable while the user's body recovers from the immense strain. Partial recovery takes around 3 minutes total and during that time the user most remain mostly immobile for them to not risk tearing their muscles. The user will not fully recover until they have exited combat and have time to rest.
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Name of Technique: Kantera: Tenka no Fuujin Moui('Hurricane lamp: Ignition of the Wind God's Fury').
Type of Jutsu: Ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: 60 yards.
Nature Type: Wind.
Handseals: 20.
Description: With the use of a charge time of 10 seconds after 5 hand signs the user begins gathering incredibly high pressure within a 60 yard radius in select areas. After another 10 seconds and another 5 hand signs this escalates and these points essentially form miniature versions of Ningyai's Fuuton: Rasen Seisaku. After 30 seconds of formation another 5 hand signs are delivered and the high pressure formations are now whirling spheres all at A rank. The last 5 hand signs are preformed after 30 seconds and then the spheres erupt outwards spreading high pressure throughout the 60 yard hemisphere. Once this is done, he snaps his fingers and a tiny spark is seen. The entire area than becomes a massive torrent of swirling blades of wind that are partially inflamed. This is considered his strongest technique and takes all of his remaining chakra to execute and can only be used once during any given battle.
Weakness: This technique is extremely taxing and he cannot use any other jutsu while it is active. This makes him ridiculously vulnerable and after using it he has no chakra left, always.
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Soria of the Forest
Tetsukuzu
Name: Soria Senju-Tetsukuzu.
Nickname/Alias: Soria of the Forest.
Gender: Male.
Age: 32.
Age Appearance: 27.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Village: Kyokujitsugakure.
Birthplace: Land of Fire - Forest of Death.
Organization: N/A.
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Senju-Tetsukuzu/Mokuton – Shizen no megumare-noroi
Rank: S ranked nin.
Chakra Nature:
Yang, Natural, and Mokuton[Augmented]. Soria is incapable of using Water and Earth individually/directly.
Other Appearance Details:
Soria's eyes are a light soft almost navy green, likened to gray somewhat often, and described as serene and expressive. He stands at the height of 5'10 with a fairly lean muscular build and a toned weight suitable to one fit for his height.
Personality: By the guiding hands of nature and fate's subtle chorus he has come to be as he is now, a man of understanding, calm, and rationale. Unswayed by the seductions of darker forces Soria has, for the moment, decided to tread quite purely through the path of light. With a kindness gilding his heart and a serenity dwelling in his emerald eyes he moves through life, assisting those who might need it, and trudging through the obstacles presented him by nature's hand. In essence he is much like his element of habit. Roots strong enough to pierce and weed their way through stone, conquering all opposition; branches ambitious enough to reach into the sky and grasp at all in their breadth; and leaves expansive enough to shade his loved ones, those whom he cares deeply and would die for. Yet, there is one aspect to his nature that is rather disharmonic to the rest, and this is the seed of anger and hatred bottled deep in his core. With so many of his dearest friends and family gone -brothers slaughtered by an unknown foe, father died at the hands of who knows, and mother who met an end from the birth of his little sister- it would be difficult to be unaffected. In this way, deep beneath the surface of his calm is a beast so horrible that it might devour him whole if left unchecked. However, this anger and intense hatred is saved only for those who provoke him or are a true threat to all that he loves, for he is not one easily manipulated, and he is far from naive. So, in the end, it is only time that will reveal the finality of his existence. Time and the sway of nature over his being, and a powerful sway it is.
History:
Soria is an individual who has been tested ever so often in his life with each successive trial being more difficult than the next, and each trumped respectively. Born to a family already with 2 siblings, Soria grew up the baby brother under his elder siblings Kentari and Kishibu. Often made fun of by his brothers for his love of nature, he was the most prominent in adapting as his Kekkei genkai took root at an accelerated rate to his brothers. Being rather diminutive in his size as a youth he did not inspire much but more ridicule as he and his brothers grew and shifted their competitions to more meaningful areas. They began experimenting in the areas of ninjutsu, tutored mostly by their father, except for Soria. Having grown tired and angry at the ridicule he received from his brothers, he would often go to his mother's garden. His dearest mother, Reisei Tetsukuzu, would comfort him, her youngest and dearest child, for many years and teach him her ways and skills, skills that she had not even taught Kishibu, the eldest among them.
His tutelage under Reisei continued even through the months of her 4th pregnancy, the one that would bear her the most precious of her children: Haruka, her only daughter. Feeling incredibly happy at his realization, Soria ran to the garden a few days after, only to be met by his father, Moriyama Senju, with a sad look and words of sympathy. Soria had never seen his daddy so distraught. Yet, even while he was told of the tragedy, of his mother's death, he noticed that neither of his elder siblings were present. Even as tears ran down his cheeks, he could not help but feel the betrayal of their absence. This was the first seed of anger in his heart. Growing ever faster he tended, and still does to this day, the garden of his deceased mother, using the abilities granted him by his heritage and her kind lessons to assure its survival. The days passed and yet still his brothers did not return, even his father had left him now, traveling alone, unable to bear the memories of his dead wife's home. It hurt and the seeds of betrayal sprouted anew, and he further withdrew into himself. His only solace was his garden, and the small child that had been left in his care, for not even her father would watch over the child who had killed his beloved. For a time Soria had thought the same, but, seeing the neediness and loneliness in the baby's tiny eyes he understood he could not let her die.
Years passed and she continued to grow. He could no longer manage her, restrict her, and protect her on his own, or so he felt. He sent out a message, she needed her family, they would have to come back. For the first time, his relatives heeded his call and so came his brothers. His father never arrived and Soria took him for a traitor and a coward. Kentari, the kinder of his elder brothers, began to take a liking to their little sister, playing with her often and teaching her small and harmless jutsu. Afterall she did have the talent.
It was in this time when Soria bid his brothers ado and departed their home, his home, for the first time. The world was in turmoil, war, and chaos. Yet in the horrible symphony of death and destruction he found a light, another garden, and a girl. Her name was Shinsei, and she was a girl who had been given a heinous blessing disguised in the face of a curse, the power over life and death. She was a sad girl and he couldn't help himself, he approached her, and guided her deadly hands with no fear of her power. He helped her tend to the garden, with a smile, and he took a liking to her. A liking that he decided to mention too late. Bandits attacked the compound and he was drawn into the fray. In an attempt to assure Shinsei's safety he threw down a bomb of smoke and quickly pulled himself and the bandits beneath the earth, the strength of his vines far surpassing their own human limits. As the smoke cleared, they were all gone.
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War and pain,
battles and strain,
loss and gain,
again and again.
It all went on, the years that followed were some of his hardest. They were the last years of his brother's lives, and the ending of his tragedies. After a time serving under his father Moriyama, he beseeched the man that he be allowed leave. He had to make sure that his mother's home had gone unharmed. Finally allowed to go he set off, only to arrive far too late. For while he had been gone dealing with the scuffles of clans and village skirmishes, his closest family members had been slaughtered....
The blood of his kin, of both his brothers, soaked the compound and he found their mangled bodies at the edges of the garden. The flowers now bloomed a crimson, dark in its color, and it was in this moment of tears and anger that he heard a voice, Kentari's voice "k-keep her safe b-brother. We...I, she is special." These were his brother's last words, last words that he would never forget. Yet, as he wept before the fire as it spread, burning at the garden he had done so much to protect and nurture, Haruka pulled at his clothes and extricated him from the inferno as he stared blankly into space. Why was he forced to lose so much? As if to ascertain the hopelessness, they were attacked on their travels back to the Senju compound. Mysterious shinobi and their kunoichi counter parts assailed them, evidently targeting Haruka. Soria was done, he would never again lose another of his loved ones and so at the risk of his life and humanity, he exerted the full extent of his control over the forces naturally present in their surroundings...
The result?
Pandemonium.
Exhausted and bloody, he was dragged, Haruka using whatever little strength she could, towards the closest safe haven she could figure. It was a miracle really, what saved them that was, for out of the forest emerged one final kunoichi: Shinsei. The same girl he had gifted those gloves so many years ago, seven to be exact. It filled him with a familiar sensation and a kind of joy, she had survived, and she had grown up to surpass the sadness he had once seen so strongly in her eyes. Not only that, but as the years continued to pass and the two of them grew closer, his dearest sister, Ruka-chan along side him all the while. Finally marrying, Soria soon received word of his father's state, he had departed this mortal coil, he was the successor.
Returning to what little family he had left, Soria would travel to Uzushiogakure where his grandfather served as Uzukage. He, his wife, and his younger sister thusly settled there, with Soria becoming an integral part of the village rather quickly, and Shinsei remaining in their small sanctuary home with Haruka when she was not on missions. In this time he and Shinsei had been wedded and though she could bare him no children she treated Haruka like her own daughter. Since then he has been filled with the ambition to understand the intricacies of nature and master the power untapped in their roots.
Theme Song:
[youtube]RP-5F38jUnc[/youtube]
Nickname/Alias: Soria of the Forest.
Gender: Male.
Age: 32.
Age Appearance: 27.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Village: Kyokujitsugakure.
Birthplace: Land of Fire - Forest of Death.
Organization: N/A.
Clan/Kekkei Genkai: Senju-Tetsukuzu/Mokuton – Shizen no megumare-noroi
Rank: S ranked nin.
Chakra Nature:
Yang, Natural, and Mokuton[Augmented]. Soria is incapable of using Water and Earth individually/directly.
Other Appearance Details:
Soria's eyes are a light soft almost navy green, likened to gray somewhat often, and described as serene and expressive. He stands at the height of 5'10 with a fairly lean muscular build and a toned weight suitable to one fit for his height.
Personality: By the guiding hands of nature and fate's subtle chorus he has come to be as he is now, a man of understanding, calm, and rationale. Unswayed by the seductions of darker forces Soria has, for the moment, decided to tread quite purely through the path of light. With a kindness gilding his heart and a serenity dwelling in his emerald eyes he moves through life, assisting those who might need it, and trudging through the obstacles presented him by nature's hand. In essence he is much like his element of habit. Roots strong enough to pierce and weed their way through stone, conquering all opposition; branches ambitious enough to reach into the sky and grasp at all in their breadth; and leaves expansive enough to shade his loved ones, those whom he cares deeply and would die for. Yet, there is one aspect to his nature that is rather disharmonic to the rest, and this is the seed of anger and hatred bottled deep in his core. With so many of his dearest friends and family gone -brothers slaughtered by an unknown foe, father died at the hands of who knows, and mother who met an end from the birth of his little sister- it would be difficult to be unaffected. In this way, deep beneath the surface of his calm is a beast so horrible that it might devour him whole if left unchecked. However, this anger and intense hatred is saved only for those who provoke him or are a true threat to all that he loves, for he is not one easily manipulated, and he is far from naive. So, in the end, it is only time that will reveal the finality of his existence. Time and the sway of nature over his being, and a powerful sway it is.
History:
Soria is an individual who has been tested ever so often in his life with each successive trial being more difficult than the next, and each trumped respectively. Born to a family already with 2 siblings, Soria grew up the baby brother under his elder siblings Kentari and Kishibu. Often made fun of by his brothers for his love of nature, he was the most prominent in adapting as his Kekkei genkai took root at an accelerated rate to his brothers. Being rather diminutive in his size as a youth he did not inspire much but more ridicule as he and his brothers grew and shifted their competitions to more meaningful areas. They began experimenting in the areas of ninjutsu, tutored mostly by their father, except for Soria. Having grown tired and angry at the ridicule he received from his brothers, he would often go to his mother's garden. His dearest mother, Reisei Tetsukuzu, would comfort him, her youngest and dearest child, for many years and teach him her ways and skills, skills that she had not even taught Kishibu, the eldest among them.
His tutelage under Reisei continued even through the months of her 4th pregnancy, the one that would bear her the most precious of her children: Haruka, her only daughter. Feeling incredibly happy at his realization, Soria ran to the garden a few days after, only to be met by his father, Moriyama Senju, with a sad look and words of sympathy. Soria had never seen his daddy so distraught. Yet, even while he was told of the tragedy, of his mother's death, he noticed that neither of his elder siblings were present. Even as tears ran down his cheeks, he could not help but feel the betrayal of their absence. This was the first seed of anger in his heart. Growing ever faster he tended, and still does to this day, the garden of his deceased mother, using the abilities granted him by his heritage and her kind lessons to assure its survival. The days passed and yet still his brothers did not return, even his father had left him now, traveling alone, unable to bear the memories of his dead wife's home. It hurt and the seeds of betrayal sprouted anew, and he further withdrew into himself. His only solace was his garden, and the small child that had been left in his care, for not even her father would watch over the child who had killed his beloved. For a time Soria had thought the same, but, seeing the neediness and loneliness in the baby's tiny eyes he understood he could not let her die.
Years passed and she continued to grow. He could no longer manage her, restrict her, and protect her on his own, or so he felt. He sent out a message, she needed her family, they would have to come back. For the first time, his relatives heeded his call and so came his brothers. His father never arrived and Soria took him for a traitor and a coward. Kentari, the kinder of his elder brothers, began to take a liking to their little sister, playing with her often and teaching her small and harmless jutsu. Afterall she did have the talent.
It was in this time when Soria bid his brothers ado and departed their home, his home, for the first time. The world was in turmoil, war, and chaos. Yet in the horrible symphony of death and destruction he found a light, another garden, and a girl. Her name was Shinsei, and she was a girl who had been given a heinous blessing disguised in the face of a curse, the power over life and death. She was a sad girl and he couldn't help himself, he approached her, and guided her deadly hands with no fear of her power. He helped her tend to the garden, with a smile, and he took a liking to her. A liking that he decided to mention too late. Bandits attacked the compound and he was drawn into the fray. In an attempt to assure Shinsei's safety he threw down a bomb of smoke and quickly pulled himself and the bandits beneath the earth, the strength of his vines far surpassing their own human limits. As the smoke cleared, they were all gone.
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War and pain,
battles and strain,
loss and gain,
again and again.
It all went on, the years that followed were some of his hardest. They were the last years of his brother's lives, and the ending of his tragedies. After a time serving under his father Moriyama, he beseeched the man that he be allowed leave. He had to make sure that his mother's home had gone unharmed. Finally allowed to go he set off, only to arrive far too late. For while he had been gone dealing with the scuffles of clans and village skirmishes, his closest family members had been slaughtered....
The blood of his kin, of both his brothers, soaked the compound and he found their mangled bodies at the edges of the garden. The flowers now bloomed a crimson, dark in its color, and it was in this moment of tears and anger that he heard a voice, Kentari's voice "k-keep her safe b-brother. We...I, she is special." These were his brother's last words, last words that he would never forget. Yet, as he wept before the fire as it spread, burning at the garden he had done so much to protect and nurture, Haruka pulled at his clothes and extricated him from the inferno as he stared blankly into space. Why was he forced to lose so much? As if to ascertain the hopelessness, they were attacked on their travels back to the Senju compound. Mysterious shinobi and their kunoichi counter parts assailed them, evidently targeting Haruka. Soria was done, he would never again lose another of his loved ones and so at the risk of his life and humanity, he exerted the full extent of his control over the forces naturally present in their surroundings...
The result?
Pandemonium.
Exhausted and bloody, he was dragged, Haruka using whatever little strength she could, towards the closest safe haven she could figure. It was a miracle really, what saved them that was, for out of the forest emerged one final kunoichi: Shinsei. The same girl he had gifted those gloves so many years ago, seven to be exact. It filled him with a familiar sensation and a kind of joy, she had survived, and she had grown up to surpass the sadness he had once seen so strongly in her eyes. Not only that, but as the years continued to pass and the two of them grew closer, his dearest sister, Ruka-chan along side him all the while. Finally marrying, Soria soon received word of his father's state, he had departed this mortal coil, he was the successor.
Returning to what little family he had left, Soria would travel to Uzushiogakure where his grandfather served as Uzukage. He, his wife, and his younger sister thusly settled there, with Soria becoming an integral part of the village rather quickly, and Shinsei remaining in their small sanctuary home with Haruka when she was not on missions. In this time he and Shinsei had been wedded and though she could bare him no children she treated Haruka like her own daughter. Since then he has been filled with the ambition to understand the intricacies of nature and master the power untapped in their roots.
Theme Song:
[youtube]RP-5F38jUnc[/youtube]
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Base Weapons & Items:
X shuriken.
X kunai.
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
Additionally Soria carries several pouches at his waist, each of which contains one hundred or so seeds. There are exactly six pouches. Plants grown from these seeds will naturally be infused with Soria's chakra. However, Soria must utilize a set sum of chakra per seed to cause it to grow at its accelerated rate.
X shuriken.
X kunai.
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
Additionally Soria carries several pouches at his waist, each of which contains one hundred or so seeds. There are exactly six pouches. Plants grown from these seeds will naturally be infused with Soria's chakra. However, Soria must utilize a set sum of chakra per seed to cause it to grow at its accelerated rate.
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Special Traits
Extremely knowledgeable in botany, natural chakra, and nature
He lacks proficiency in strength, speed, and agility
Knows only the very basics of Tai and Kenjutsu
Keen understanding of the human body
Rather vulnerable to most genjutsu
Enhanced chakra regeneration
Large Chakra Reserves
Effective at mid-range
Genius level intellect
Powerful Life Force
Incredibly durable
Skilled in Tactics
Kekkei Genkai:
Name of Kekkei Genkai:
Mokuton - Shizen no megumare-noroi (木遁 - 自然の恵まれ-呪い 'Wood release - Nature's blessed-curse')
Clan:
Senju/Tetsukuzu.
Description:
With the forbidden union of Soria's father, Moriyama Senju, and his blessed mother, Reisei Tetsukuzu, this Kekkei genkai was born. With the blood of the Senju giving its life and synchronicity with the natural world and the Tetsukuzu's nature of understanding and connection with their surroundings a new mutation in the Senju genome occurred birthing forth a unique form of the Mokuton. Rather than simply empower the bodies and merge the water and earth affinities, the Shizen no megumare-noroi causes the inheritor's body and genetics to become excessively malleable. In Soria's case, and formerly in the case of Kishibu his now sadly passed on eldest brother, it causes his mokuton nature to quite literally take root in his body. Due to the prolonged interactions with his affinity and his extensive training, his Mokuton has become less just a chakratic affinity and more a part of his being. He is something of a combination of flora and human DNA at this point, though primarily he IS in fact human. This causes Soria to have a much more attuned sense of his surroundings and actually allows him to use both created and natural vegetation to his greater advantage. While he is certainly no sensory ninja, the flora that share a symbiotic bond with his body have allowed him to better understand the forces which keep both human and plant-life around. This has caused him to have an innate understanding of both water and earth as well as a unique appreciation for the sun and its fiery light.
Thus throughout his life his body has become a unique mixture of flora and human allowing him some rather unique traits. First of all Soria, while unable to do so at a notable speed, is capable of absorbing natural energy through the plant life around him. Secondly Soria is capable of passively regenerating with the tax of his chakra and the amount of useable chakra, both natural and otherwise. In the category of a tertiary ability Soria has gained the capability to modify plant DNA on the fly. However, this tertiary capability has required rigorous training and effort for him to master and fully utilize, and, in particular, it is the ability that makes his brand of Mokuton so unique. After all, he rarely uses the 'tree' based mokuton, rather preferring to utilize the surrounding flora to his advantage. This is, in essence, his kekkei genkai, though there is one final detail to express. Simply that it is a double edged sword as his secondary ability essentially means that with every wound he progressively loses more of his humanity, gradually becoming more and more plant-like. A dark secret indeed, one that he has kept to himself above all else, in fact only his siblings knew of the curse, only his siblings...and 3 of them are dead.
Techniques:
Canon Jutsu
All basic and academy level techniques.
Mokuton: Sashiki no Jutsu(Wood Release: Cutting Technique)
Mokuton: Shichūrō no Jutsu(Wood Release: Four-Pillar Prison Technique)
Mokuton: Henge(Wood Release: Transformation)
Mokuton: Mokujōheki(Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall)
Mokuton: Daijurin no Jutsu(Wood Release: Great Forest Technique)
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: Shurei onjin - Shinzui ten no Utsuri(种类恩人- 真髄転の移 'Kind patron - Transference of essence').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: B
Range: Direct or indirect contact.
Nature Type: Yang; Natural; Mokuton.
Handseals: 3.
Description: By studying his wife's jutsu, Hakei Saisei, Soria has engineered a technique that allows him to utilize his nature chakra and natural affinity for mokuton and yang to infuse dying organisms with additional life energy. However, while Shinsei's technique can also transfer and take energy, this technique cannot and only allows him to infuse flora with life. He can also utilize this technique to infuse elemental ninjutsu with strength, or to infuse naturally occurring elements with it utilizing the Shizen-kai no zōkyō.
Weakness: Direct or indirect contact must be made with the subject that Soria wishes to effect. This can only be applied via his plants or his physical body.
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Name of Technique: Shizen-kai no zōkyō(自然界の増強 'Augmentation of the Natural Realm').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: A
Range: Direct contact; Indirect contact; Within 6 yards.
Nature Type: Natural.
Handseals: 3.
Description: By utilizing Shurei onjin - Shinzui ten no Utsuri, Soria is capable of infusing notably inanimate entities with what amounts to life. This is a rather taxing technique when used in this fashion however, this is not its only use. Generally, Soria uses this technique to amplify both his own mokuton jutsu and surrounding flora for a unique effect. When applied to surrounding flora it will amplify their growth and evolutionary potential greatly and strengthen the defense and structure of the plant(s). This causes the plants within a 6 yard radius, or subjected to his direct or indirect contact to become at least twice as resistant to normal weaknesses, such as fire (C rank resistance). When applied to his mokuton jutsu it amplifies their resistance even further due to their already augmented form via his unique chakra affinities, thus they become more resistant to B rank and below fire jutsu, though they can still be damaged if the jutsu is potent enough. Additionally they gain a natural resistance to being cut causing even steel blades to have trouble cutting through in a single fell swoop.
Weakness: Limited range. Augmenting surrounding flora is more taxing than augmenting his mokuton jutsu. Chakra cost is dependent on how many jutsu are amplified and the rank of said jutsu, or simply by the sheer amount of plant-life surrounding Soria within a 6 yard radius. Augmenting inanimate entities is twice as difficult and takes intense focus.
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Name of Technique: Chō shizen no shinka(超自然の進化 'Supernatural evolution').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: C.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Natural; Yang.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: By utilizing already established connections with the plants under his control including ones formed from his jutsu directly, Soria will activate or modify portions of their DNA respectively and alter the plant's evolutionary probabilities. Simultaneously he will cause plants to cross pollinate despite the type of plant and thus cause them to share or take on processes of their neighbors upon dropping seeds. In essence this technique speeds up the growth cycle of the particular plants and allows Soria to also alter and activate dormant strands of DNA to his own purposes.
Weakness: Despite the processes of the plants being much quicker than normal, the technique still takes time to so greatly modify their nature and purpose. Depending on the complexity of the changes to the given organism, this jutsu will take anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. This techniques takes a constant, but negligible drain on Soria's chakra.
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Name of Technique: Shizen niku no dōka(自然肉の同化 'Assimilation of the Natural flesh').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Yang; Natural; Mokuton – Shizen no megumare-noroi
Handseals: 6.
Description: By utilizing his own flesh and unique DNA sequence, Soria propagates his symbiotic cells and either splits them off from his body or further amplifyies their growth speed with yang while regulating their purpose and balance with natural energy and the Mokuton - Shizen no megumare-noroi. This propagation and purposing of cells takes two turns which each chain into their own unique technique. The cells created from this technique are especially vulnerable until entered into their completed forms.
Weakness: Chakra and focus intensive.
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Name of Technique: Kyōsei(共生 'Symbiosis').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: Direct or Indirect contact.
Nature Type: Yang; Natural; Mokuton - Shizen no megumare-noroi.
Handseals: 2.
Description: By utilizing Shizen niku no dōka and keeping the propagating flesh either on himself or implementing it with another individual, he can replace and regrow limbs or body parts entirely. This technique is an extremely advanced healing technique and cannot be used in battle. However, he can utilize the application of this and split a portion of the propagated flesh from his body, using it to track or mark targets as long as the symbiotic cells remain attached.
Weakness: Not useable in battle. Takes time to adapt the cells to other individuals for use in healing. Incredibly chakra intensive. Relies on the use of Shizen nku no dōka. Additionally, direct or indirect contact is required.
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Name of Technique: Mori no ko(森の子 'Child of the Forest').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Yang; Natural; Mokuton - Shizen no megumare-noroi.
Handseals: 4.
Description: By first utilizing Shizen niku no dōka, Soria then splits up to two portions of it from his body and purposes the cells with a format almost identical to his own. The cells will propagate and alter their purposes, forming vines of mixed symbiotic cells until they weave together and form up to two clones. This jutsu is unique in that, if coupled with a slight use of Kyōsei to extract cells from another individual, it can create what amounts to an almost exact physical copy of either the user or designated individual. These clones are capable of utilizing all of Soria's jutsu with the exclusion of Shurei onjin - Shinzui ten no Utsuri. The thing that makes these clones so special is they acquire the ability to merge with other flora seamlessly, either to imbue their life force and partial sentience, to hide, or for another purpose, such as traveling between the connections of flora much like Kagerō, though detectable and only with the sacrifice of all other jutsu while in use. Additionally these clones cannot be dispersed, an aspect worked in by Soria's studies of the Moku bunshin no jutsu. Additionally, due to the Mori no ko's strange nature, any damage done to the clone will appear the same as if you had damaged the actual Soria. The only notable difference between Mori no ko and Soria himself is their lack of totally independent sentience and the fact that the chakra system of any given Mori no ko is not nearly as complex as the chakra system of a living being, this is their only derivative and thus they essentially trick all dōjutsu with the sole exclusion of the byakugan. It should be noted that when material from a Mori no ko gets on someone, it can be tracked or tapped into by Soria in much the same was that Kyōsei can be used.
Weakness: The clones are limited to two at any given time, Soria can only create 8 of these, in total, before becoming totally exhausted regardless of his extensive chakra pool and natural energy. While they cannot be dispersed, Mori no ko can be damaged like any other being and can and will become crippled or die from extensive wounds. A single clone takes a whole 20 seconds to fully form and become useable making them especially vulnerable until fully formed.
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Name of Technique: Genshi-ko no taihai(原始子の退廃 'Decadence of the Primal Child').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: S+
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Yang; Natural; Mokuton - Shizen no megumare-noroi.
Handseals: 10.
Description: Soria's best hidden, most advanced, and darkest jutsu, the Genshi-ko no taihai is a well guarded secret. Created through something of an accident and an attempt to vent the seed of hatred in his core, Soria utilized Shizen niku no dōka and the result was this unnaturally jet-black seed. Beginning to grow at a rate far out of Soria's control, the seed parasitically sapped his chakra almost to the point of death, even robbing him of a few years of his life in the process. Having barely managed to cut the flow of the seed, Soria found that its presence latched on to the secret garden of his laboratory and began to drain the life force of the surrounding flora as well. He quickly suppressed and cut its link once more, but not before it had accumulated an absolutely astonishing amount of chakra that he could not risk extracting without danger to his life and those of the surrounding individuals and nature itself.
Bottom-line, the Genshi-ko no taihai is an extreme parasitic life form of unknown intelligence and filled with the blackness of Soria's hate and anger. To keep it as isolated from its surroundings, Soria has actually designed part of his internal body to house the Genshi-ko no taihai safely. This area of his body cuts off the seed from growth and the rest of Soria's body, becoming the literal seed of hate and anger inside of him. Incidentally, Soria can, at the risk of himself, draw upon the massive chakra within the seed by temporarily allowing it to cannibalize on his negative emotions and degrade his life force at an exceptional rate. The only individual who knows anything regarding the Genshi-ko no taihai is his wife, Shinsei, and it should be noted that should he ever have to use this technique and its corresponding evil for longer than even a minute, he would be consumed and the consequences would be impossible to predict.
Weakness: Listed in the jutsu itself. This allows an extremely limited, 30 yard hemisphere negative emotions sensing ability –the ability can only sense very strong killing intent, hatred, and anger.
Extremely knowledgeable in botany, natural chakra, and nature
He lacks proficiency in strength, speed, and agility
Knows only the very basics of Tai and Kenjutsu
Keen understanding of the human body
Rather vulnerable to most genjutsu
Enhanced chakra regeneration
Large Chakra Reserves
Effective at mid-range
Genius level intellect
Powerful Life Force
Incredibly durable
Skilled in Tactics
Kekkei Genkai:
Name of Kekkei Genkai:
Mokuton - Shizen no megumare-noroi (木遁 - 自然の恵まれ-呪い 'Wood release - Nature's blessed-curse')
Clan:
Senju/Tetsukuzu.
Description:
With the forbidden union of Soria's father, Moriyama Senju, and his blessed mother, Reisei Tetsukuzu, this Kekkei genkai was born. With the blood of the Senju giving its life and synchronicity with the natural world and the Tetsukuzu's nature of understanding and connection with their surroundings a new mutation in the Senju genome occurred birthing forth a unique form of the Mokuton. Rather than simply empower the bodies and merge the water and earth affinities, the Shizen no megumare-noroi causes the inheritor's body and genetics to become excessively malleable. In Soria's case, and formerly in the case of Kishibu his now sadly passed on eldest brother, it causes his mokuton nature to quite literally take root in his body. Due to the prolonged interactions with his affinity and his extensive training, his Mokuton has become less just a chakratic affinity and more a part of his being. He is something of a combination of flora and human DNA at this point, though primarily he IS in fact human. This causes Soria to have a much more attuned sense of his surroundings and actually allows him to use both created and natural vegetation to his greater advantage. While he is certainly no sensory ninja, the flora that share a symbiotic bond with his body have allowed him to better understand the forces which keep both human and plant-life around. This has caused him to have an innate understanding of both water and earth as well as a unique appreciation for the sun and its fiery light.
Thus throughout his life his body has become a unique mixture of flora and human allowing him some rather unique traits. First of all Soria, while unable to do so at a notable speed, is capable of absorbing natural energy through the plant life around him. Secondly Soria is capable of passively regenerating with the tax of his chakra and the amount of useable chakra, both natural and otherwise. In the category of a tertiary ability Soria has gained the capability to modify plant DNA on the fly. However, this tertiary capability has required rigorous training and effort for him to master and fully utilize, and, in particular, it is the ability that makes his brand of Mokuton so unique. After all, he rarely uses the 'tree' based mokuton, rather preferring to utilize the surrounding flora to his advantage. This is, in essence, his kekkei genkai, though there is one final detail to express. Simply that it is a double edged sword as his secondary ability essentially means that with every wound he progressively loses more of his humanity, gradually becoming more and more plant-like. A dark secret indeed, one that he has kept to himself above all else, in fact only his siblings knew of the curse, only his siblings...and 3 of them are dead.
Techniques:
Canon Jutsu
All basic and academy level techniques.
Mokuton: Sashiki no Jutsu(Wood Release: Cutting Technique)
Mokuton: Shichūrō no Jutsu(Wood Release: Four-Pillar Prison Technique)
Mokuton: Henge(Wood Release: Transformation)
Mokuton: Mokujōheki(Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall)
Mokuton: Daijurin no Jutsu(Wood Release: Great Forest Technique)
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: Shurei onjin - Shinzui ten no Utsuri(种类恩人- 真髄転の移 'Kind patron - Transference of essence').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: B
Range: Direct or indirect contact.
Nature Type: Yang; Natural; Mokuton.
Handseals: 3.
Description: By studying his wife's jutsu, Hakei Saisei, Soria has engineered a technique that allows him to utilize his nature chakra and natural affinity for mokuton and yang to infuse dying organisms with additional life energy. However, while Shinsei's technique can also transfer and take energy, this technique cannot and only allows him to infuse flora with life. He can also utilize this technique to infuse elemental ninjutsu with strength, or to infuse naturally occurring elements with it utilizing the Shizen-kai no zōkyō.
Weakness: Direct or indirect contact must be made with the subject that Soria wishes to effect. This can only be applied via his plants or his physical body.
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Name of Technique: Shizen-kai no zōkyō(自然界の増強 'Augmentation of the Natural Realm').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: A
Range: Direct contact; Indirect contact; Within 6 yards.
Nature Type: Natural.
Handseals: 3.
Description: By utilizing Shurei onjin - Shinzui ten no Utsuri, Soria is capable of infusing notably inanimate entities with what amounts to life. This is a rather taxing technique when used in this fashion however, this is not its only use. Generally, Soria uses this technique to amplify both his own mokuton jutsu and surrounding flora for a unique effect. When applied to surrounding flora it will amplify their growth and evolutionary potential greatly and strengthen the defense and structure of the plant(s). This causes the plants within a 6 yard radius, or subjected to his direct or indirect contact to become at least twice as resistant to normal weaknesses, such as fire (C rank resistance). When applied to his mokuton jutsu it amplifies their resistance even further due to their already augmented form via his unique chakra affinities, thus they become more resistant to B rank and below fire jutsu, though they can still be damaged if the jutsu is potent enough. Additionally they gain a natural resistance to being cut causing even steel blades to have trouble cutting through in a single fell swoop.
Weakness: Limited range. Augmenting surrounding flora is more taxing than augmenting his mokuton jutsu. Chakra cost is dependent on how many jutsu are amplified and the rank of said jutsu, or simply by the sheer amount of plant-life surrounding Soria within a 6 yard radius. Augmenting inanimate entities is twice as difficult and takes intense focus.
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Name of Technique: Chō shizen no shinka(超自然の進化 'Supernatural evolution').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: C.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Natural; Yang.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: By utilizing already established connections with the plants under his control including ones formed from his jutsu directly, Soria will activate or modify portions of their DNA respectively and alter the plant's evolutionary probabilities. Simultaneously he will cause plants to cross pollinate despite the type of plant and thus cause them to share or take on processes of their neighbors upon dropping seeds. In essence this technique speeds up the growth cycle of the particular plants and allows Soria to also alter and activate dormant strands of DNA to his own purposes.
Weakness: Despite the processes of the plants being much quicker than normal, the technique still takes time to so greatly modify their nature and purpose. Depending on the complexity of the changes to the given organism, this jutsu will take anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. This techniques takes a constant, but negligible drain on Soria's chakra.
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Name of Technique: Shizen niku no dōka(自然肉の同化 'Assimilation of the Natural flesh').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Yang; Natural; Mokuton – Shizen no megumare-noroi
Handseals: 6.
Description: By utilizing his own flesh and unique DNA sequence, Soria propagates his symbiotic cells and either splits them off from his body or further amplifyies their growth speed with yang while regulating their purpose and balance with natural energy and the Mokuton - Shizen no megumare-noroi. This propagation and purposing of cells takes two turns which each chain into their own unique technique. The cells created from this technique are especially vulnerable until entered into their completed forms.
Weakness: Chakra and focus intensive.
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Name of Technique: Kyōsei(共生 'Symbiosis').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: Direct or Indirect contact.
Nature Type: Yang; Natural; Mokuton - Shizen no megumare-noroi.
Handseals: 2.
Description: By utilizing Shizen niku no dōka and keeping the propagating flesh either on himself or implementing it with another individual, he can replace and regrow limbs or body parts entirely. This technique is an extremely advanced healing technique and cannot be used in battle. However, he can utilize the application of this and split a portion of the propagated flesh from his body, using it to track or mark targets as long as the symbiotic cells remain attached.
Weakness: Not useable in battle. Takes time to adapt the cells to other individuals for use in healing. Incredibly chakra intensive. Relies on the use of Shizen nku no dōka. Additionally, direct or indirect contact is required.
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Name of Technique: Mori no ko(森の子 'Child of the Forest').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: S.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Yang; Natural; Mokuton - Shizen no megumare-noroi.
Handseals: 4.
Description: By first utilizing Shizen niku no dōka, Soria then splits up to two portions of it from his body and purposes the cells with a format almost identical to his own. The cells will propagate and alter their purposes, forming vines of mixed symbiotic cells until they weave together and form up to two clones. This jutsu is unique in that, if coupled with a slight use of Kyōsei to extract cells from another individual, it can create what amounts to an almost exact physical copy of either the user or designated individual. These clones are capable of utilizing all of Soria's jutsu with the exclusion of Shurei onjin - Shinzui ten no Utsuri. The thing that makes these clones so special is they acquire the ability to merge with other flora seamlessly, either to imbue their life force and partial sentience, to hide, or for another purpose, such as traveling between the connections of flora much like Kagerō, though detectable and only with the sacrifice of all other jutsu while in use. Additionally these clones cannot be dispersed, an aspect worked in by Soria's studies of the Moku bunshin no jutsu. Additionally, due to the Mori no ko's strange nature, any damage done to the clone will appear the same as if you had damaged the actual Soria. The only notable difference between Mori no ko and Soria himself is their lack of totally independent sentience and the fact that the chakra system of any given Mori no ko is not nearly as complex as the chakra system of a living being, this is their only derivative and thus they essentially trick all dōjutsu with the sole exclusion of the byakugan. It should be noted that when material from a Mori no ko gets on someone, it can be tracked or tapped into by Soria in much the same was that Kyōsei can be used.
Weakness: The clones are limited to two at any given time, Soria can only create 8 of these, in total, before becoming totally exhausted regardless of his extensive chakra pool and natural energy. While they cannot be dispersed, Mori no ko can be damaged like any other being and can and will become crippled or die from extensive wounds. A single clone takes a whole 20 seconds to fully form and become useable making them especially vulnerable until fully formed.
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Name of Technique: Genshi-ko no taihai(原始子の退廃 'Decadence of the Primal Child').
Type of Jutsu: Kekkei ninjutsu.
Rank: S+
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: Yang; Natural; Mokuton - Shizen no megumare-noroi.
Handseals: 10.
Description: Soria's best hidden, most advanced, and darkest jutsu, the Genshi-ko no taihai is a well guarded secret. Created through something of an accident and an attempt to vent the seed of hatred in his core, Soria utilized Shizen niku no dōka and the result was this unnaturally jet-black seed. Beginning to grow at a rate far out of Soria's control, the seed parasitically sapped his chakra almost to the point of death, even robbing him of a few years of his life in the process. Having barely managed to cut the flow of the seed, Soria found that its presence latched on to the secret garden of his laboratory and began to drain the life force of the surrounding flora as well. He quickly suppressed and cut its link once more, but not before it had accumulated an absolutely astonishing amount of chakra that he could not risk extracting without danger to his life and those of the surrounding individuals and nature itself.
Bottom-line, the Genshi-ko no taihai is an extreme parasitic life form of unknown intelligence and filled with the blackness of Soria's hate and anger. To keep it as isolated from its surroundings, Soria has actually designed part of his internal body to house the Genshi-ko no taihai safely. This area of his body cuts off the seed from growth and the rest of Soria's body, becoming the literal seed of hate and anger inside of him. Incidentally, Soria can, at the risk of himself, draw upon the massive chakra within the seed by temporarily allowing it to cannibalize on his negative emotions and degrade his life force at an exceptional rate. The only individual who knows anything regarding the Genshi-ko no taihai is his wife, Shinsei, and it should be noted that should he ever have to use this technique and its corresponding evil for longer than even a minute, he would be consumed and the consequences would be impossible to predict.
Weakness: Listed in the jutsu itself. This allows an extremely limited, 30 yard hemisphere negative emotions sensing ability –the ability can only sense very strong killing intent, hatred, and anger.
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Chimeric Lord of Chaos
Name: Szayeis(Pronounced Ss-Zay-is).
Alias: The Chimera; Lord of Chaos; Lord of Shadows; Master of the Game.
Nicknames: None, there is only one demon he will allow to call him any sort of nicknames, her name is Lily. Anyone else typically receives punishment for such.
Age: While it is not common knowledge, Szayeis is over 5,000 years old.
Species: Demon(Hellion).
Sub-Genus: Nightwalker.
Social Standing - Demonic Lord: Having ascended the western throne over 5,000 years ago, Szayeis has ruled the West ever since and as such is easily recognized by most demons. His status provides him a natural dominance over lesser demons as well as incredible influence within hell, and quite often beyond due to his extensive networking and manipulation of the inhabitants of Progaia, be they angel or human. Additionally, his status, when others become aware of it, alludes to just how frighteningly powerful he is and as such tends to warrant a certain degree of either fear or respect from those involved.
Appearance: The reference seen at the top of this sheet can be considered Szayeis' typical human guise, which can be often seen when he is masquerading on the Surface to accomplish his myriad goals and enigmatic aspirations. However, while that form is one of his favored appearances, it is by no means his true appearance. Afterall, Szayeis is a Nightwalker and as such is a shapeshifter. His 'true' appearance can be seen only when he enters 'Origin State' as otherwise he is more or less a shifting mass of living darkness and essence.
While this is all true, there is one trait of his that, for the most part, he cannot alter and this trait is his eyes. Due to his status as demonic lord of the West, Szayeis has, like all his predecessors, awakened(?) the infamous Eyes of Praestrigia which are depicted below. For further information, read on.
Personality: While I could go through and define the many facets of Szayeis' personality, I won't. You'll see eventually anyways.
The Old One: An ancient being of unknown race, though most seem to think he is a demon, who is sealed inside of Szayeis' essence. It is unknown exactly what, or who, this being is. However, it should be noted that from the few interactions that have occurred already, the Old One is allegedly even more overwhelming than Szayeis. It is some kind of miracle and genius that has allowed the demonic lord to keep the Old one imprisoned in him for so long.
Biography: Life is a cycle and Szayeis has fallen into the longest and 'final' portion of his. Having died with the correct rituals and been reborn many times, Szayeis is a highly evolved demon. His life has been very eventful, but really nothing to mention in his opinion. He has killed and he has tricked, he has assisted, and betrayed. Evolved and portrayed many persona, masks if you will, to the many who have shared his company. However, in all his time, he has found only several among his demonic brethren and sistren that he considers either equals or amusing individuals. One of these individuals goes by the name of Lily, another highly influential demon, and as of late he has taken an especial interest in the female demon. Last of all it should be noted that Szayeis is a demon of whim, tending to be chaotic, or chimeric, in his activities. He has, in the past, taken on large escapes. Such as the time when he managed to take over an entire library, which he now uses as a base. He has gradually been attempting to take over a variety of other libraries so as to give himself a chain of locales to organize his forces and use as head quarters and the like.
At the moment he is working with Lily, and his own forces. Additionally, he has taken a fancy to a particular group of beings, which he has been toying with for quiet some time now. He derives great amusement from this.
--Over the last year or so, Szayeis' affiliation with Lily has declined following her injury, his assistance, and then her subsequent disappearance. However, this is hardly the most prevalent detail of his more recent history.
During the conflict preceding the fall of the demonic gateway, Szayeis once again visited Progaia where he proceded to begin gathering his various minions and associates for some form of grand scheme. During his stay he did many things, including torment an old acquaintance, rescue a friend from mortal peril, play with the emotions of one of his toys by kidnapping his sister, Aeris Kasio, and finally entering Origin State and laying waste to Loom.
As he strode through the streets human and angel alike stood fast or scattered before him. Those who opposed him were devoured and those who ran...were barely luckier. With the angels unable to face him and humans failing to even hold a candle to his wrath, the lord walked from one end of Loom to the other where he stood before the Council's headquarters and promptly unleashed a horde of demons upon the entirety of Loom, blanketing it completely in his chaotic essence, and weakening the will of all within.
Then the emanation of the World's Essence struck him and he turned path, allowing his hordes to crush the angelic base instead. However, even with his quick traversal of the space he was impeded by one of Ioi's brood, a former(?) human named Aulder. The man stood no chance and so withdrew as the Essence of the Old One struck forth to protect its vessel despite its wish to harm those who inhabited its form.
While the obstruction was cleared, the Reclaimer, daughter of the same master Aulder served, struck at Szayeis' realm. This pulled him from the jaws of the ancient and into the clutches of Lautumiae, the Living; a being formed from the West and those whom inhabited it. Thus the Western realm escaped the binding chains of the Reclaimer and stood before her, subduing her with their sheer vastness, before returning to their prior state and restoring the Realm as it is known.
With his realm safe, though only for the moment, Szayeis retired to his castle, exhausted, after giving orders to the Nameless Aide. Since then the Aide has faithfully defended the realm while its lord regains his vitality and renews his essence.
[Insert the happenings of the timeskip. Likely including a war with the Eastern realm, scuffles with other demons trying to invade the West while it's weak, and a multitude of plans being readied on Szayeis part. Daiyrisa assisted in his recovered quite considerably. It took Szayeis 6 months to be entirely able to function again. It took him a month to recover mentally and emotionally. Aeris is traded over to Daiyrisa at some point as a 'gift'.]
Flourishing in the chaos following the fall of Hell's gate, the Lord of the Western realm played the strings of a great many, though he knew that the state of anarchy, at least not this time, was unlikely to last. Thus he made the best of it, amplifying and feeding from the chaos of the world, pushing some to war, and some to yearn for peace. Manipulating the minds of men, angel, and demon alike to create as much conflict, as much destruction and torment as he could and then his actions ceased.
For the last [insert years here] the Western realm has been silent and even its people have seen their lord not at all. Some wonder if another lord has usurped him, or if the imminent Szayeis has finally perished in his struggles against the one who dwells within.
There is dissension within the Western Realm, and much talk of a run on the Citadel. Who knows if the lord remains, or has perished. Either is possible...but which is more likely?
[Both angels and demons alike are unsure if Szayeis predates the fall of the angelic gate or not, this is because he is a shapeshifter and his only defining feature is technically his eyes. However, the eyes of Praestrigia have been possessed by every demon, hellion or otherwise, that has ever reigned over the western realm. It is thus difficult to determine if Szayeis is just an incredibly powerful 'surface' demon, or a hellion from before the fall.]
Alias: The Chimera; Lord of Chaos; Lord of Shadows; Master of the Game.
Nicknames: None, there is only one demon he will allow to call him any sort of nicknames, her name is Lily. Anyone else typically receives punishment for such.
Age: While it is not common knowledge, Szayeis is over 5,000 years old.
Species: Demon(Hellion).
Sub-Genus: Nightwalker.
Social Standing - Demonic Lord: Having ascended the western throne over 5,000 years ago, Szayeis has ruled the West ever since and as such is easily recognized by most demons. His status provides him a natural dominance over lesser demons as well as incredible influence within hell, and quite often beyond due to his extensive networking and manipulation of the inhabitants of Progaia, be they angel or human. Additionally, his status, when others become aware of it, alludes to just how frighteningly powerful he is and as such tends to warrant a certain degree of either fear or respect from those involved.
Appearance: The reference seen at the top of this sheet can be considered Szayeis' typical human guise, which can be often seen when he is masquerading on the Surface to accomplish his myriad goals and enigmatic aspirations. However, while that form is one of his favored appearances, it is by no means his true appearance. Afterall, Szayeis is a Nightwalker and as such is a shapeshifter. His 'true' appearance can be seen only when he enters 'Origin State' as otherwise he is more or less a shifting mass of living darkness and essence.
While this is all true, there is one trait of his that, for the most part, he cannot alter and this trait is his eyes. Due to his status as demonic lord of the West, Szayeis has, like all his predecessors, awakened(?) the infamous Eyes of Praestrigia which are depicted below. For further information, read on.
Personality: While I could go through and define the many facets of Szayeis' personality, I won't. You'll see eventually anyways.
The Old One: An ancient being of unknown race, though most seem to think he is a demon, who is sealed inside of Szayeis' essence. It is unknown exactly what, or who, this being is. However, it should be noted that from the few interactions that have occurred already, the Old One is allegedly even more overwhelming than Szayeis. It is some kind of miracle and genius that has allowed the demonic lord to keep the Old one imprisoned in him for so long.
Biography: Life is a cycle and Szayeis has fallen into the longest and 'final' portion of his. Having died with the correct rituals and been reborn many times, Szayeis is a highly evolved demon. His life has been very eventful, but really nothing to mention in his opinion. He has killed and he has tricked, he has assisted, and betrayed. Evolved and portrayed many persona, masks if you will, to the many who have shared his company. However, in all his time, he has found only several among his demonic brethren and sistren that he considers either equals or amusing individuals. One of these individuals goes by the name of Lily, another highly influential demon, and as of late he has taken an especial interest in the female demon. Last of all it should be noted that Szayeis is a demon of whim, tending to be chaotic, or chimeric, in his activities. He has, in the past, taken on large escapes. Such as the time when he managed to take over an entire library, which he now uses as a base. He has gradually been attempting to take over a variety of other libraries so as to give himself a chain of locales to organize his forces and use as head quarters and the like.
At the moment he is working with Lily, and his own forces. Additionally, he has taken a fancy to a particular group of beings, which he has been toying with for quiet some time now. He derives great amusement from this.
--Over the last year or so, Szayeis' affiliation with Lily has declined following her injury, his assistance, and then her subsequent disappearance. However, this is hardly the most prevalent detail of his more recent history.
During the conflict preceding the fall of the demonic gateway, Szayeis once again visited Progaia where he proceded to begin gathering his various minions and associates for some form of grand scheme. During his stay he did many things, including torment an old acquaintance, rescue a friend from mortal peril, play with the emotions of one of his toys by kidnapping his sister, Aeris Kasio, and finally entering Origin State and laying waste to Loom.
As he strode through the streets human and angel alike stood fast or scattered before him. Those who opposed him were devoured and those who ran...were barely luckier. With the angels unable to face him and humans failing to even hold a candle to his wrath, the lord walked from one end of Loom to the other where he stood before the Council's headquarters and promptly unleashed a horde of demons upon the entirety of Loom, blanketing it completely in his chaotic essence, and weakening the will of all within.
Then the emanation of the World's Essence struck him and he turned path, allowing his hordes to crush the angelic base instead. However, even with his quick traversal of the space he was impeded by one of Ioi's brood, a former(?) human named Aulder. The man stood no chance and so withdrew as the Essence of the Old One struck forth to protect its vessel despite its wish to harm those who inhabited its form.
While the obstruction was cleared, the Reclaimer, daughter of the same master Aulder served, struck at Szayeis' realm. This pulled him from the jaws of the ancient and into the clutches of Lautumiae, the Living; a being formed from the West and those whom inhabited it. Thus the Western realm escaped the binding chains of the Reclaimer and stood before her, subduing her with their sheer vastness, before returning to their prior state and restoring the Realm as it is known.
With his realm safe, though only for the moment, Szayeis retired to his castle, exhausted, after giving orders to the Nameless Aide. Since then the Aide has faithfully defended the realm while its lord regains his vitality and renews his essence.
[Insert the happenings of the timeskip. Likely including a war with the Eastern realm, scuffles with other demons trying to invade the West while it's weak, and a multitude of plans being readied on Szayeis part. Daiyrisa assisted in his recovered quite considerably. It took Szayeis 6 months to be entirely able to function again. It took him a month to recover mentally and emotionally. Aeris is traded over to Daiyrisa at some point as a 'gift'.]
Flourishing in the chaos following the fall of Hell's gate, the Lord of the Western realm played the strings of a great many, though he knew that the state of anarchy, at least not this time, was unlikely to last. Thus he made the best of it, amplifying and feeding from the chaos of the world, pushing some to war, and some to yearn for peace. Manipulating the minds of men, angel, and demon alike to create as much conflict, as much destruction and torment as he could and then his actions ceased.
For the last [insert years here] the Western realm has been silent and even its people have seen their lord not at all. Some wonder if another lord has usurped him, or if the imminent Szayeis has finally perished in his struggles against the one who dwells within.
There is dissension within the Western Realm, and much talk of a run on the Citadel. Who knows if the lord remains, or has perished. Either is possible...but which is more likely?
[Both angels and demons alike are unsure if Szayeis predates the fall of the angelic gate or not, this is because he is a shapeshifter and his only defining feature is technically his eyes. However, the eyes of Praestrigia have been possessed by every demon, hellion or otherwise, that has ever reigned over the western realm. It is thus difficult to determine if Szayeis is just an incredibly powerful 'surface' demon, or a hellion from before the fall.]
Demons of embodied shadow and darkness, nightwalkers are typically found in the western realm of hell where the sky is forever dark and no sun shines down on their shifting features. One of the few races of true shape-shifters, Nightwalkers are capable of changing their form with essentially no limits other than size, which is dictated by their individual power and/or how much they have assimilated, be it shadows, essence, or other sources of such. While able to near perfectly shapeshift to emulate any form they desire, nightwalkers have an acute weakness to things that emit powerful illumination, such as fire, sunlight, holy luminescence, and lightning. This has led to most nightwalkers being active primarily during the night time as most of their ilk would die under the harsh rays of the sun.
Having rather unique capabilities due to their shadowy make-up, nightwalkers are capable of controlling, traveling between, and outright assimilating shadows. One can generally identify the power of a nightwalker by noting what form they decide to take and whether or not they can exist in the sunlight without being harmed or otherwise altered by the rays. As such it should be noted that weak nightwalkers will perish in mere minutes under the light of the sun and will remain permanently damaged if they survive, whilst a considerably more developed nightwalker will only be weakened by the sunlight, decreasing its overall power until the light wanes and the sun dips beneath the horizon.
This brings one to a unique fact about nightwalkers. While all demons are weakened somewhat and are thus stronger during the night, this particular species actually becomes stronger depending on how dark a locale is. Thus, the less light there is, the more powerful a nightwalker will become. When night falls, even a weak nightwalker should not be underestimated as they will become at least two to three times more difficult to kill and a good deal stronger than before, allowing them to compete with the average demon and fend off minimally trained angels. The average nightwalker during night time is far more deadly as they become a force to be reckoned with so much so that the majority of human and angel kind have recognized nightwalkers of the average level and above as being “nigh immortal during the night.” This is largely due to a nightwalker's ability to assimilate shadows into their body, allowing them to effectively /become/ the darkness of night, closing in on their opponent from all angles, and devouring them alive without consequence.
Not only does this ability make them difficult to locate, not to mention damage, but it also increases the size that the nightwalker can reach when shifting forms, thus allowing them increased variability in their shapeshifting. Also due to their shadowy and incorporeal or intangible natural state, nightwalkers are essentially immune to conventional weaponry, be they guns, swords, or any other variety of weapon. In fact, the only material that seems to have any increased effectivity against them is gold, which can harm them even in their incorporeal state. It is not entirely known as to why this is the case, but it is theorized that it is gold's highly conductive state as well as the way that it reflects light, making it especially bright and particularly reminiscent of the sun.
They are capable of traveling through shadows or pitch black areas with ease, not having to move in the physical sense, but being able to effectively transport themselves from one place to another through darkness/shadows. While this is the case for normal, or conventional, weaponry, it should be noted that enchanted weapons have a higher chance of effecting nightwalkers as they are infused with magical energy and thus, in part, exist in the same space as their allegedly incorporeal bodies. Fire, light, 'holy', and lightning based enchantments tend to cause these demons the greatest damage.
However, a nightwalker's two greatest banes are in fact sunlight and what are referred to as 'despells'. These 'despells' are a class of magic that can deactivated or negate the magical properties of other spells, objects, or beings. Thus, when effected by a despell nightwalkers will lose their ability to become incorporeal shadows and will have to maintain some kind of physical form. Lastly among the typical abilities and traits of nightwalkers is the following, their cunning mindsets and their ability to manipulate essence. This ability varies in its use and largely depends on the individual, but it can be applied in any field from manipulating people's minds and emotions to warping their very souls to cause harm. The limitations and weaknesses of said ability depend on the individual nightwalker.
Moving from their traits and delving into their culture some very intriguing details can be found, first and foremost among these is that nightwalkers do not appear to hold the first demon, and second god, Lucy in reverence. The reasoning behind this is unknown and while there are a great many theories none of them hit anywhere near the mark. Moving on from this, there is a focus on treachery, intelligence, a strict understanding of the vague, mysterious, and unseen aspects of reality in nightwalker society. In fact many nightwalkers tend to give out a title rather than their name for they believe not only that names have an inherent power, but also that this chosen title is more of an aspect or trait that describes them more vaguely than their name does, allowing them a degree of anonymity.
As to their history and interactions with other demons, well, nightwalkers are typically a rather tight knit group and while many betrayals and the like will occur within their fold, they typically do not associate themselves with the majority of demonkind. The reason for this is unknown, but what is known is that it is not caused by either xenophobia or disdain. This mentality has made it rather rare to see hybrid nightwalkers who are a mixture of nightwalker and some other demonic race. In fact, their only truly prevalent interactions appear to be with the lord of their realm who they appear to have some sort of pact or magical contract with no matter if the lord changes or not. It is not entirely known what this pact entails, but it is very apparent that it does in fact exist. Beyond this nightwalkers keep to themselves, not intruding in the affairs of other demons or realms if at all possible.
While they are not very sociable in hell, nightwalkers seem to change somewhat when they venture to surface, something all nightwalkers can do effortlessly and without passing the gatekeeper due to their ability to transmit themselves through shadows the exception to this being especially powerful nightwalkers, whose essence signature is too large to slip through the cracks and seams of the boundary. Regardless, when on the surface to explore, hunt, or scheme, nightwalkers will interact with humankind quite often, either misleading, devouring, manipulating, or even befriending their ilk.
The presence of nightwalkers throughout human history points to this even more as in old myths and the like there are often described nightmarish creatures with no form, malevolent auras, and a wide variety of other traits that, if one does a bit of digging, seem to point towards nightwalker activity. In fact, one of the typical abilities of nightwalkers is that of nightmare creation where they enter the vicinity of their to-be victims, assimilate with the shadows of their surroundings, and utilize their essence manipulation to instil terrifying scenarios into the minds of their chosen prey. This has earned their kind another name and has led many demonologists to believe them a part of the demon classification of beings referred to as “Nightmare creatures”. These beings essentially feed off of the terror of their victims, dragging out their feeding processes for years whilst gradually killing their target through terrible nightmares. While nightwalkers are perhaps /capable/ of this sort of thing, they are not in fact nightmare creatures.
Moving on, it should be noted that while nightwalkers themselves are not nightmare creatures, they are capable of creating such. How one might ask, well quite simply by infecting humans with their demonic taint which will typically create one of three types of surface demons these being Shades, vampires, or Sollicitus. For further information on these demons one must do further research.
Having rather unique capabilities due to their shadowy make-up, nightwalkers are capable of controlling, traveling between, and outright assimilating shadows. One can generally identify the power of a nightwalker by noting what form they decide to take and whether or not they can exist in the sunlight without being harmed or otherwise altered by the rays. As such it should be noted that weak nightwalkers will perish in mere minutes under the light of the sun and will remain permanently damaged if they survive, whilst a considerably more developed nightwalker will only be weakened by the sunlight, decreasing its overall power until the light wanes and the sun dips beneath the horizon.
This brings one to a unique fact about nightwalkers. While all demons are weakened somewhat and are thus stronger during the night, this particular species actually becomes stronger depending on how dark a locale is. Thus, the less light there is, the more powerful a nightwalker will become. When night falls, even a weak nightwalker should not be underestimated as they will become at least two to three times more difficult to kill and a good deal stronger than before, allowing them to compete with the average demon and fend off minimally trained angels. The average nightwalker during night time is far more deadly as they become a force to be reckoned with so much so that the majority of human and angel kind have recognized nightwalkers of the average level and above as being “nigh immortal during the night.” This is largely due to a nightwalker's ability to assimilate shadows into their body, allowing them to effectively /become/ the darkness of night, closing in on their opponent from all angles, and devouring them alive without consequence.
Not only does this ability make them difficult to locate, not to mention damage, but it also increases the size that the nightwalker can reach when shifting forms, thus allowing them increased variability in their shapeshifting. Also due to their shadowy and incorporeal or intangible natural state, nightwalkers are essentially immune to conventional weaponry, be they guns, swords, or any other variety of weapon. In fact, the only material that seems to have any increased effectivity against them is gold, which can harm them even in their incorporeal state. It is not entirely known as to why this is the case, but it is theorized that it is gold's highly conductive state as well as the way that it reflects light, making it especially bright and particularly reminiscent of the sun.
They are capable of traveling through shadows or pitch black areas with ease, not having to move in the physical sense, but being able to effectively transport themselves from one place to another through darkness/shadows. While this is the case for normal, or conventional, weaponry, it should be noted that enchanted weapons have a higher chance of effecting nightwalkers as they are infused with magical energy and thus, in part, exist in the same space as their allegedly incorporeal bodies. Fire, light, 'holy', and lightning based enchantments tend to cause these demons the greatest damage.
However, a nightwalker's two greatest banes are in fact sunlight and what are referred to as 'despells'. These 'despells' are a class of magic that can deactivated or negate the magical properties of other spells, objects, or beings. Thus, when effected by a despell nightwalkers will lose their ability to become incorporeal shadows and will have to maintain some kind of physical form. Lastly among the typical abilities and traits of nightwalkers is the following, their cunning mindsets and their ability to manipulate essence. This ability varies in its use and largely depends on the individual, but it can be applied in any field from manipulating people's minds and emotions to warping their very souls to cause harm. The limitations and weaknesses of said ability depend on the individual nightwalker.
Moving from their traits and delving into their culture some very intriguing details can be found, first and foremost among these is that nightwalkers do not appear to hold the first demon, and second god, Lucy in reverence. The reasoning behind this is unknown and while there are a great many theories none of them hit anywhere near the mark. Moving on from this, there is a focus on treachery, intelligence, a strict understanding of the vague, mysterious, and unseen aspects of reality in nightwalker society. In fact many nightwalkers tend to give out a title rather than their name for they believe not only that names have an inherent power, but also that this chosen title is more of an aspect or trait that describes them more vaguely than their name does, allowing them a degree of anonymity.
As to their history and interactions with other demons, well, nightwalkers are typically a rather tight knit group and while many betrayals and the like will occur within their fold, they typically do not associate themselves with the majority of demonkind. The reason for this is unknown, but what is known is that it is not caused by either xenophobia or disdain. This mentality has made it rather rare to see hybrid nightwalkers who are a mixture of nightwalker and some other demonic race. In fact, their only truly prevalent interactions appear to be with the lord of their realm who they appear to have some sort of pact or magical contract with no matter if the lord changes or not. It is not entirely known what this pact entails, but it is very apparent that it does in fact exist. Beyond this nightwalkers keep to themselves, not intruding in the affairs of other demons or realms if at all possible.
While they are not very sociable in hell, nightwalkers seem to change somewhat when they venture to surface, something all nightwalkers can do effortlessly and without passing the gatekeeper due to their ability to transmit themselves through shadows the exception to this being especially powerful nightwalkers, whose essence signature is too large to slip through the cracks and seams of the boundary. Regardless, when on the surface to explore, hunt, or scheme, nightwalkers will interact with humankind quite often, either misleading, devouring, manipulating, or even befriending their ilk.
The presence of nightwalkers throughout human history points to this even more as in old myths and the like there are often described nightmarish creatures with no form, malevolent auras, and a wide variety of other traits that, if one does a bit of digging, seem to point towards nightwalker activity. In fact, one of the typical abilities of nightwalkers is that of nightmare creation where they enter the vicinity of their to-be victims, assimilate with the shadows of their surroundings, and utilize their essence manipulation to instil terrifying scenarios into the minds of their chosen prey. This has earned their kind another name and has led many demonologists to believe them a part of the demon classification of beings referred to as “Nightmare creatures”. These beings essentially feed off of the terror of their victims, dragging out their feeding processes for years whilst gradually killing their target through terrible nightmares. While nightwalkers are perhaps /capable/ of this sort of thing, they are not in fact nightmare creatures.
Moving on, it should be noted that while nightwalkers themselves are not nightmare creatures, they are capable of creating such. How one might ask, well quite simply by infecting humans with their demonic taint which will typically create one of three types of surface demons these being Shades, vampires, or Sollicitus. For further information on these demons one must do further research.
A detail about nightwalkers that has been hidden from the majority of not only the dwellers of surface, but from demon kind itself is that while they are indeed shapeshifters they all possess one form which is the truest expression of their essence. It is their Origin State, the state in which their power and personality is expressed fully. Szayeis, due to the influence of the Old One, aka Inaniae - The Primordial, precursor and father of all gods, possesses two Origin States one of which is the one he possessed prior to the being's influence, and the other which was the result of said insinuation. It is this form, which is his truest one. It takes Szayeis roughly 30 seconds to enter this form. Once he has entered this form he cannot exit it to utilize his Shattered Path and his abilities in his shadow state are hampered severely totally disallowing him shadow manipulation or large scale, or complex, shapeshifting aside from entering his human guise. It takes anywhere between five and eighteen minutes for his full set of abilities to return to him.
Appearance: When entering his Origin State, Szayeis' form will flicker between a dark shadow and a white silhouette, eventually settling on the latter and revealing a seven foot tall figure of billowing white flames. Markings of red, black, and a sickly green form on his arms and chest, shifting, yet remaining in place all at once. Darkness only marrs his eyes, forming circles in the white ethereal flames of his face, in which are still brighter orbs of white. He is, despite the color and brightness of his form, not blinding to look upon—but he is magnificent.
Baseline Abilities: This form is especially effective during the night under the light of the moon, particularly the full moon. Still, its power barely pales under the light of the sun, only wavering during the time of the new moon.
Likely one of the most bizarre aspects of Szayeis' Origin State is that it maintains neither an ethereal or physical state, remaining somewhere between the two. This paradox is perhaps one of his Origin State's most powerful abilities, as it allows him to shift between the extremes fluidly, even settling anywhere along the scale between the two. However, sacrifices are made depending on, which end Szayeis' form is closest to. Should he be more ethereal his physical blows will possess less destructive force and he will be increasingly incapable of directly interacting with physical objects and phenomena. Should he focus his form into a physical one he consequentially loses much of his grasp on the magical aspects of his form, making any arcane abilities severely stunted in power, scope, and general effectivity no matter the type.
As to the capabilities of the physical side of the scale, Szayeis becomes capable of dealing blows strong enough to rend through almost any mundane material, and shear through a good many magical, or enchanted ones at that—though this is influenced by one of this State's abilities. This tremendous strength is present throughout his form, allowing for high speed movement entirely unrelated to his Moon Eater abilities, and an astounding level of durability against physical assaults. In the past, whilst in this form, Szayeis could survive buildings toppling over onto his form almost without flinching and even remained relatively unharmed when struck with blunt objects. However, while in this form he is largely protected from physical assaults, Szayeis becomes weak to arcane ones. While the flames of which his body appears to be composed of can soften the blows of such attack by burning through the energy that makes them up, it does not counter the entirety of them.
On the other end of the scale is Szayeis' ethereal State, which allows for immense magical might and nigh immunity, but sacrifices physical prowess entirely. While he does not retain access to most of his shadow magics whilst in his Origin State, Szayeis, whilst nearer to this end of the scale, is capable of harnessing both his own magical essence, and that which is thrown against him. Primarily this allows for him to use Chaotic Rip or Sway in addition to increasing the energy burning abilities of his flame onto a physical scale. He is thus capable of generating these flames with his body as the source, after which he may project and move them about with incredible ease. An additional perk to his ethereal state is due to it being non-physical in nature most such strikes merely pass through him harmlessly. Conversely he may disperse his form so as to avoid attacks, though it does take him at least three seconds to reform, this being the optimal situation. Should he spread his form further it can take even longer and doing so too much will force him to reconstitute instantly, at which point he loses grasp of his Origin State entirely, exiting it for a time. Additionally it should be noted that while he is nearly immune to both physical and magical assaults whilst in his full ethereal state, he can still be damaged by holy magic, or weapons imbued with the favor of any relatively benevolent, or goodhearted being as these circumvent his defenses.
Similarly, Szayeis is not capable of shifting himself along this scale instantly, instead requiring at least a full two minutes to shift entirely from one end to the other. He may choose to shift partially, gaining reduced capabilities of both forms, but this has its own drawbacks, which go without saying.
The last, but most pervasive of this form's abilities are the white flames, which make him up. These flames eat essence, plain and simple. However, at their strongest they do not merely devour essence to fuel themselves, but devour matter as well. These flames do not cauterize wounds due to not technically burning anything, but instead shearing away material almost as if it is being dissolved on the atomic level.
Sway: An ability, which becomes more available to him the closer he is to the Ethereal side of the scale, Sway allows Szayeis, at its best, to freely generate his flames. Additionally, this ability allows him to guide and subtly reformat essence that comes into contact with his body. However, individuals with equal or greater magical might are largely able to resist the ability altogether. The higher the individual's skill in the manipulation of essence and its subtle nature, the less capable Szayeis becomes in regards to wresting that essence from their control and subverting it to his will.
Chaotic Rip: Utilizing the markings on his body, Szayeis is capable of forging weapons, armor, or additional appendages within 1 meter of his body as long as the markings remain in contact with his form. Most frighteningly, this ability also allows him to condense the flames of his Origin State into them, infusing them with a chaotic aura and causing potentially immense damage to anything they contact depending on the amount of flame they have internalized. At its strongest, Chaotic Rip disassociates a small fragment of the markings into the air somewhere around Szayeis at which point the lord will condense utterly tremendous amounts of flame and base essence into the tiny shard. When at its fully charged, this shard is capable of leveling cities. Plural.
Moon Eater: Both a general trait of Moonblood Wraiths, also colloquially known as Albino nightwalkers, Moon Eater is a Moonblood's passive ability to draw upon moonlight to fuel their power. This is the passive and most negligible form of Moon Eater as it possesses two other active abilities. The first of these allows a Moonblood to “lock” any and all shadow manipulation or abilities of any kind as long as it is not a new moon. The second of these abilities allows a Moonblood to move at speeds even greater than a nightwalker's Shadow traversal. These movements can be small bodily motions, or large ones used to traverse great distances. The stronger the Moonblood the closer this particular ability gets to being essentially instantaneous. There is however, one tell to a Moonblood utilizing Moon Eater, particularly the movement form of the ability, and that is the moon's light. The dimmer the moon appears to become in the sky, the more the Moonblood is drawing on this ability, and when they are to use the movement ability the moon will flicker, either drastically, or subtly depending on the amount of movement that is carried out.
A result of Inaniae's corruption, Szayeis possesses a second Origin State, which is a manifestation of the darker aspects to his personality--most of which were catalyzed via the aforementioned being's presence within him. Unlike the Origin States of most nightwalkers, Szayeis' Shattered Path is almost entirely tangible. In addition to the physical body of the form however, there is a massive circular shadow, which covers a surface as most shadows do, but in a radius far eclipsing the size of his 7 foot tall body. This shadow extends roughly 8 meters radially with his body as the epicenter as long as it is projected two dimensionally.
Entrenchment: This relates to the shadow's ability to slow things that are standing atop it by pulling them into its depths. This ability acts much like quicksand, but it can be avoided by moving quickly and with great force over the surface of the shadow. While the movement of the shadow's Entrenchment is like quicksand, its consistancy is reminscent of tar, sticky and extremely difficult to get out of. It should be noted that, for the most part, this shadow will not materialize however, it is in fact capable of such, though certain capabilities will cease to work during its materialization. This ability appears to correlate to Szayeis' manipulative nature as he is easily capable to entrench others in his madenning schemes and delusions, allowing him to easily control their understanding and reaction to him.
Endless Consumption: This ability is simple and relates to the previous capability, "Entrenchment", and is typically activated allowing it to chain in with some of Szayeis' more physical capabilities whilst in his Shattered Path. When things are pulled into Szayeis' shadow area they can be consumed. While normally there is a limiter to how much Szayeis can hold within his ethereal shadow body, this ability, while in Shattered Path, is active allowing him to endlessly consume essence to improve his physical capabilities, his ability to shapeshift when exiting this form, and to fuel any of his magic. This trait relates to his insatiable lust for power, though the reason behind this lust is unknown.
Constriction: This ability is applied in a spherical area that follows Szayeis' physical body and is inherently linked to the demonic lord's shadow. When in a circular format, Szayeis shadow has a 6.5 yard radius. There is an invisible hemisphere which surrounds the lord's physical body, with its boundary always being of the same radius. Within this area Constriction is active. Constriction causes anyone within the 6.5 yard hemisphere to be physically limited in some sense depending on their method of locomotion. Any being with wings finds that flight becomes impossible within the constriction area, making aerial assault effectively impossible. Humans will typically find their movement speed decreased somewhat, which is felt as a crushing gravity on their bodies, as if the atmosphere within the area was different than what is outside of it. Szayeis can freely control who this ability effects, allowing allies to be unaffected by it, while enemies will be terribly limited by the crushing force of his embodied will to control.
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Moving on from Shattered Path's non-physical capabilities, this form also greatly increases the output of Szayeis' physical body allowing him to achieve great physical feats. The base level of speed alowed is blinding while his strength is at least enough to lift trucks and crash his body through buildings. However, likely the most amplified of these abilities is Szayeis' durability, which has become such that a building could collapse ontop of him and he would remain mostly, if not wholly, undamaged. This is because while in his typical ethereal state Szayeis is nearly impossible to damage. Additionally, this durability relates to Szayeis' unbending will and persistance to keep going. The real kicker in relation to Szayeis' physical traits is that while his regeneration is decreased, this and all of his other physical traits become more and more powerful as he consumes essence via his shadow's Endless Consumption ability. This, among the rest of its traits, make Szayeis' Shattered Path truly a force to be reckoned with.
Furthermore, while his Shattered Path does not have many physical abilities, there are a few that should be noted, they are as follows:
Essence Inversion - Aspect of Ruin: By pushing his influence from his body in an area and then rapidly pulling in non-living essence, Szayeis is capable of then slamming any portion of his body into the essence deprived surface and causing an eruption of physical force to tear the structure apart. This ability can even be utilized on air to send enemies flying with a sort of force push. This ability relates both to a Sharvalli he has assimilated and to his chaos aspect.
Ruina – Aspect of Amplification: By focusing essence in any portion of his body, Szayeis is capable of temporarily amplifying his physical characteristics to reinforce his blows or his ability to defend against them. Additionally, he can utilize essence pulled into his body via Essence Inversion to further amplify his blows and/or create a personal shield of sorts over the surface of his flesh.
Essence sense: This is an ability that most nightwalkers can develop and it is what allows Nightwalkers to detect essence signatures so well and to see even in the absence of all light. Basically nightwalkers can both smell and physically see essence, allowing them to locate and even define the details of a creature's body simply by detecting and analyzing their essence. This ability is particularly strong in Szayeis' Shattered Path due to the fact that his does not possess eyes.
Vibration sense: In addition to his Essence sense, Szayeis has also developed an ability to define forms by way of vibrations which are released in his surroundings. This ability is more or less an extremely advanced version of echo location.
Entrenchment: This relates to the shadow's ability to slow things that are standing atop it by pulling them into its depths. This ability acts much like quicksand, but it can be avoided by moving quickly and with great force over the surface of the shadow. While the movement of the shadow's Entrenchment is like quicksand, its consistancy is reminscent of tar, sticky and extremely difficult to get out of. It should be noted that, for the most part, this shadow will not materialize however, it is in fact capable of such, though certain capabilities will cease to work during its materialization. This ability appears to correlate to Szayeis' manipulative nature as he is easily capable to entrench others in his madenning schemes and delusions, allowing him to easily control their understanding and reaction to him.
Endless Consumption: This ability is simple and relates to the previous capability, "Entrenchment", and is typically activated allowing it to chain in with some of Szayeis' more physical capabilities whilst in his Shattered Path. When things are pulled into Szayeis' shadow area they can be consumed. While normally there is a limiter to how much Szayeis can hold within his ethereal shadow body, this ability, while in Shattered Path, is active allowing him to endlessly consume essence to improve his physical capabilities, his ability to shapeshift when exiting this form, and to fuel any of his magic. This trait relates to his insatiable lust for power, though the reason behind this lust is unknown.
Constriction: This ability is applied in a spherical area that follows Szayeis' physical body and is inherently linked to the demonic lord's shadow. When in a circular format, Szayeis shadow has a 6.5 yard radius. There is an invisible hemisphere which surrounds the lord's physical body, with its boundary always being of the same radius. Within this area Constriction is active. Constriction causes anyone within the 6.5 yard hemisphere to be physically limited in some sense depending on their method of locomotion. Any being with wings finds that flight becomes impossible within the constriction area, making aerial assault effectively impossible. Humans will typically find their movement speed decreased somewhat, which is felt as a crushing gravity on their bodies, as if the atmosphere within the area was different than what is outside of it. Szayeis can freely control who this ability effects, allowing allies to be unaffected by it, while enemies will be terribly limited by the crushing force of his embodied will to control.
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Moving on from Shattered Path's non-physical capabilities, this form also greatly increases the output of Szayeis' physical body allowing him to achieve great physical feats. The base level of speed alowed is blinding while his strength is at least enough to lift trucks and crash his body through buildings. However, likely the most amplified of these abilities is Szayeis' durability, which has become such that a building could collapse ontop of him and he would remain mostly, if not wholly, undamaged. This is because while in his typical ethereal state Szayeis is nearly impossible to damage. Additionally, this durability relates to Szayeis' unbending will and persistance to keep going. The real kicker in relation to Szayeis' physical traits is that while his regeneration is decreased, this and all of his other physical traits become more and more powerful as he consumes essence via his shadow's Endless Consumption ability. This, among the rest of its traits, make Szayeis' Shattered Path truly a force to be reckoned with.
Furthermore, while his Shattered Path does not have many physical abilities, there are a few that should be noted, they are as follows:
Essence Inversion - Aspect of Ruin: By pushing his influence from his body in an area and then rapidly pulling in non-living essence, Szayeis is capable of then slamming any portion of his body into the essence deprived surface and causing an eruption of physical force to tear the structure apart. This ability can even be utilized on air to send enemies flying with a sort of force push. This ability relates both to a Sharvalli he has assimilated and to his chaos aspect.
Ruina – Aspect of Amplification: By focusing essence in any portion of his body, Szayeis is capable of temporarily amplifying his physical characteristics to reinforce his blows or his ability to defend against them. Additionally, he can utilize essence pulled into his body via Essence Inversion to further amplify his blows and/or create a personal shield of sorts over the surface of his flesh.
Essence sense: This is an ability that most nightwalkers can develop and it is what allows Nightwalkers to detect essence signatures so well and to see even in the absence of all light. Basically nightwalkers can both smell and physically see essence, allowing them to locate and even define the details of a creature's body simply by detecting and analyzing their essence. This ability is particularly strong in Szayeis' Shattered Path due to the fact that his does not possess eyes.
Vibration sense: In addition to his Essence sense, Szayeis has also developed an ability to define forms by way of vibrations which are released in his surroundings. This ability is more or less an extremely advanced version of echo location.
Demonic Abilities: It should be noted that, due to Szayeis being a demonic lord, he has enough power to last for a very long time in combat.
Nightwalker Physiology: As a nightwalker, Szayeis is capable of shapeshifting, possesses enhanced senses, can devour other shadows to increase his own essence-mass, can travel through shadows, and has a weakness to fire, light, and holy magic. In terms of shapeshifting, Szayeis is capable of turning into almost anything, be it animate, sapient, or otherwise. He is a master of this ability in addition to being of a high enough power that he can not only assimilate other shadows, and travel through them, but actually sense through these shadows during the nighttime, in a dark place, or upon closing his eyes. His hearing and vision are far beyond that of a human, as he is capable of seeing even in complete darkness, and can hear sounds beyond the scope of normal human hearing. He also possesses parascopic vision and a 200 degree visual radius, rather than 180 degrees. Additionally, like all nightwalkers, Szayeis is capable of tracking essence, being able to differentiate between people's essence signatures and trail them over long distances.
Incredible Intellect: Szayeis is, as one would expect of a demon over 5000 years in age, both very intelligent and quite knowledgeable. In particular is his nearly eidetic memory and incredible analytic prowess, which is something of a gateway to his incredibly manipulative nature. He easily picks up on verbal, contextual, and physiological cues, allowing him to predict, and more easily coerce others to the paths he chooses. This also reveals his propensity for learning, which is exceptional as he learns at a rather heightened rate, making it quite easy for him to pick up on things.
Possession and Demonic Influence: Szayeis, like all demons, is capable of influencing the essence of others via contact with his own, but unlike most he is also capable of possession. In relation to the former, an individual only needs to be within his presence, though this can take some time if he does not intentionally attempt to influence the given person. When done intentionally, Szayeis tends to sire vampires rather than the other two forms of surface demons that Nightwalkers can create--known as Shades and Sullicitus respectively--which will more often than not lose some measure of their sanity in the process. While his influence can effect those merely in his presence, Szayeis cannot simply possess someone as a matter of being near them, rather he must either conquer their essence via direct physical contact, or enter them into a locale of complete, natural, darkness. The latter is the more effective method, though the former becomes easier depending on the potency or general power of the individual, be it of essence or of will.
Dread Permeation: An ability acquired through Szayeis' practice of never quite killing his victims, leaving their essence in an often permanent state of terror. Due to the sheer amount of beings he has devoured in his lifetime, Szayeis' presence, should he not control it, has the amusing side effect of causing near absolute terror, or at the very least anxiety or disgust in those exposed to it. The dread generated by this ability is enough to drive most into madness or send them into a frozen state of mind numbing terror.
Magical Abilities:
Essence Manipulation: Like many elder nightwalkers, Szayeis is capable of manipulating essence, both for magics, within himself, and that of others if direct contact is established and maintained. His expertise however lies in the manipulation of essence within both his constructs and his body. While the lord might wish to cast magics of elemental make, he much prefers to reinforce and alter his own form, rather than manifesting effects external from himself. Beyond this skill is of course his aptitude to manipulate the essence of others, given the proper circumstances. This ability not only allows the demon control over the surface demons he spawns, but makes it possible for the demon to create chimera or avatar. This proficiency in the movement and molding of essence allows Szayeis a great amount of magical flexibility, primarily as it allows him to externalize his essence to latch onto nearby materials/elements and bend them, in part, to his will.
Shadow Manipulation: A combination of a Nightwalker's composition and Essence Manipulation, this ability allows Szayeis to assimilate, manipulate, materialize, and generally utilize shadows as tools of a sort. Unlike normal shadow, or darkness, magics a skilled Nightwalker is capable of transmuting their shadows into actual materials almost as effortlessly as they exist. It is theorized that they do this by changing the essencial traits in their shadows and fueling this drastic change with their own internal essence. In this way Nightwalkers are capable of transmutation-type magics utilizing base devoured essence and shadows to a degree that would take almost any Human magus decades, if not lifetimes, to master.
Skills and Learned Abilities:
Extensive Knowledge: Due to his considerably long life, Szayeis has a deep understanding of both the physiology and psychology of angels and humans, in addition to at least a portion of the many demonic races.
Nightwalker Physiology: As a nightwalker, Szayeis is capable of shapeshifting, possesses enhanced senses, can devour other shadows to increase his own essence-mass, can travel through shadows, and has a weakness to fire, light, and holy magic. In terms of shapeshifting, Szayeis is capable of turning into almost anything, be it animate, sapient, or otherwise. He is a master of this ability in addition to being of a high enough power that he can not only assimilate other shadows, and travel through them, but actually sense through these shadows during the nighttime, in a dark place, or upon closing his eyes. His hearing and vision are far beyond that of a human, as he is capable of seeing even in complete darkness, and can hear sounds beyond the scope of normal human hearing. He also possesses parascopic vision and a 200 degree visual radius, rather than 180 degrees. Additionally, like all nightwalkers, Szayeis is capable of tracking essence, being able to differentiate between people's essence signatures and trail them over long distances.
It should be noted that, in addition to his normal nightwalker traits, Szayeis possesses some abnormalities in his make-up. This is due to the fact that he is the nightwalker equivalent to an albino. This is one of the reasons that Szayeis' true eyecolor is white, as otherwise this would not be the case. Additionally, Szayeis' true Origin State, possesses white shadows, as contradictory as that may seem. Due to his albino status, Szayeis is especially sensitive to light and if it were not for his tremendous power, it would do severe damage even with several brief moments of contact. Oddly, albino nightwalkers possess less of an aversion to holy magic, though this is compensated by their heightened weakness to light and fire. One of the advantages gained by this essencial mutation is Szayeis' especially potent essence senses and manipulation, which allow him to detect individuals worlds away, in addition to being able to manipulate the essence of others when in contact with them.
Incredible Intellect: Szayeis is, as one would expect of a demon over 5000 years in age, both very intelligent and quite knowledgeable. In particular is his nearly eidetic memory and incredible analytic prowess, which is something of a gateway to his incredibly manipulative nature. He easily picks up on verbal, contextual, and physiological cues, allowing him to predict, and more easily coerce others to the paths he chooses. This also reveals his propensity for learning, which is exceptional as he learns at a rather heightened rate, making it quite easy for him to pick up on things.
Possession and Demonic Influence: Szayeis, like all demons, is capable of influencing the essence of others via contact with his own, but unlike most he is also capable of possession. In relation to the former, an individual only needs to be within his presence, though this can take some time if he does not intentionally attempt to influence the given person. When done intentionally, Szayeis tends to sire vampires rather than the other two forms of surface demons that Nightwalkers can create--known as Shades and Sullicitus respectively--which will more often than not lose some measure of their sanity in the process. While his influence can effect those merely in his presence, Szayeis cannot simply possess someone as a matter of being near them, rather he must either conquer their essence via direct physical contact, or enter them into a locale of complete, natural, darkness. The latter is the more effective method, though the former becomes easier depending on the potency or general power of the individual, be it of essence or of will.
Dread Permeation: An ability acquired through Szayeis' practice of never quite killing his victims, leaving their essence in an often permanent state of terror. Due to the sheer amount of beings he has devoured in his lifetime, Szayeis' presence, should he not control it, has the amusing side effect of causing near absolute terror, or at the very least anxiety or disgust in those exposed to it. The dread generated by this ability is enough to drive most into madness or send them into a frozen state of mind numbing terror.
Magical Abilities:
Essence Manipulation: Like many elder nightwalkers, Szayeis is capable of manipulating essence, both for magics, within himself, and that of others if direct contact is established and maintained. His expertise however lies in the manipulation of essence within both his constructs and his body. While the lord might wish to cast magics of elemental make, he much prefers to reinforce and alter his own form, rather than manifesting effects external from himself. Beyond this skill is of course his aptitude to manipulate the essence of others, given the proper circumstances. This ability not only allows the demon control over the surface demons he spawns, but makes it possible for the demon to create chimera or avatar. This proficiency in the movement and molding of essence allows Szayeis a great amount of magical flexibility, primarily as it allows him to externalize his essence to latch onto nearby materials/elements and bend them, in part, to his will.
Shadow Manipulation: A combination of a Nightwalker's composition and Essence Manipulation, this ability allows Szayeis to assimilate, manipulate, materialize, and generally utilize shadows as tools of a sort. Unlike normal shadow, or darkness, magics a skilled Nightwalker is capable of transmuting their shadows into actual materials almost as effortlessly as they exist. It is theorized that they do this by changing the essencial traits in their shadows and fueling this drastic change with their own internal essence. In this way Nightwalkers are capable of transmutation-type magics utilizing base devoured essence and shadows to a degree that would take almost any Human magus decades, if not lifetimes, to master.
Skills and Learned Abilities:
Extensive Knowledge: Due to his considerably long life, Szayeis has a deep understanding of both the physiology and psychology of angels and humans, in addition to at least a portion of the many demonic races.
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Name: I'onriyi, Stonehand (pronounced E-own-ri-e).
Nickname: I'on(pronounced ee-yon), Stony(he doesn't like it when people call him this but they tend to consider his actual name to be too difficult to pronounce of which he simply fails to understand.)
This not only shows his titles but the events that led to and created these titles for the well known Penin. Note that he is only well known in Zerul, and particularly in Zerul city than anywhere else.
I'on the Noble: This title is mostly a joke among him and the townspeople, a joke which he secretly does not actually find very funny. You see, I'on is well known for his rumored wealth and obvious fame in the area. Additionally he is one of the few who has been allowed to meet the Duke of Zerul, though this happened many years hence. Despite the initial amount of distrust between Marcus and I'on they soon got over their small differences and quickly became friends through their interests in the magical arts. In fact, each year it is rumored -and usually true- that Marcus and I'on meet up to discuss varrying matters.
Grace of Winds: This particular title was gained when he took several young mages along on a rather small task to eliminate a rather nasty pack of wolves a ways away from Zerul City. The horrid thing that he discovered upon his arrival was that the wolves were being led by a fairly skilled Demonspawn who appeared to have the ability to control and mutate animals to his will. The wolves were far more formidable than I'on had thought but him and the young magi were able to handle the situation. However upon returning, the young magi told of his skill i the use of wind element and how his fighting style seemed to almost mimic the random but elegant patterns of the winds movement. This title is the one he enjoys rather well and it has gotten him much business in his mercenary work and subsequently his blacksmithing.
Age: 47.
Race: Penin.
Gender: Male.
Birthplace: Sadona.
Starting Location: Zerul.
Social standing: He is well known in Zerul to the extent that several of his feats and his long standing business and contribution to the city have gotten him into what some lesser classes would consider the upper class. This perception is however not officially true as he does not, and will never admit to being rich or any of the sort. If asked about such issues he usually would tell them that he is simply in the working class.
The reality of this situation is that he tends to save the majority of his money, the other amounts that he doesn't use for living expenses and shop upkeep is donated to various mages in Zerul city and sometimes beyond. Though this is a little known fact, he declined the opportunity to join the mages council and when asked why he usually replies promptly with 'Politics is, in my mind, the equivelant to Necromancy, dark with much potential for ending up dead rather than benefitting anyone.'
Social Class: This refers to how much money he makes and what professions he is considered to have taken up. He is notably a known Blacksmith in the town of Zerul but an even more well known enchanter and psuedo-mercenary. He occassionally barters rather than trades but does seem to prefer currency rather than items for trade. He also notably sells ingredients that one would find need for in the healing arts, though not the ones of magical origin and rather the more medicinal branch. He is envied by the working class and peasants alike but the working class regards him as a skilled merchant rather than a haughty noble or a wealthy politician. He is very strict on himself with money management and has been known to carry very little on his person but compared to some this is at least 1/4th more than the average working class. That extra bit is usually used to help those he sees living on the street -this however depends on if he believes that they'll actually try to better themselves with the money- or in a considerably bad financial situation.
Personality: I'onriyi Stonehand is certainly not a typical Penin male, he has a sort of kindness and generosity that most of his kin do not have towards strangers or people they don't know all that closely. However he does retain the like for alcohol, particularly the penin's infamous 'Finest' in addition to his current favorite, Drakehorn-wine. He has actually limited his own drinking to only several splurges a week as he has a shop to run, studies to do, and mercenary work to attend to as well.
He -to some- is what you would call a busy body and likes to be occupying himself with something at all times if possible. In many ways, he is secretive and he doesn't tend to make too many really good friends as he doesn't feel comaradirie with the average person. He doesn't like to admit to the fact that he -at a young age- fell to the whims of his own wanderlust and finds it a bit embarassing and thus it being mentioned tends to irk him slightly.
Unlike many Penin his temper is more, well...tempered and he has a human level control of his own temper. Now, though this applies mostly for when he is in battle, his temper is usually absent when in combat as otherwise he finds he cannot think straight and his spells go awry more often. Due to this small fact he seems more irritable when handling people in everyday life and often considers rude, drunk, overly loud, overly ambitious, and generally idiotic or clumsy people to be, well, frankly below him and lesser in many senses.
He is stubborn when in battle and sometimes in normal conversations where he will defend his beliefs with a passion. He, in some ways is an extremist of the first law of magic -Cowath Usth Unim- 'Power demands sacrifice' which in many ways he has seen effect his own life many times. Like many Penin he is merry around friends and even more so when he is drunk which makes him a mixture of an angry and happy drunk in nature. Its a rather funny sight to see a damn happy, four foot penin male bashing in heads and getting into fights while singing drinking songs all the while.
When speaking of polotics he scoffs and shakes his heads believing it to be 'Politics is, in my mind, the equivelant to Necromancy, dark with mcuh potential for ending up dead rather than benefitting anyone.' This ends up rather ironic as he himself does use a limited form of necromancy, though this is one of his largely kept secrets. Speaking of secrets! He is not privy to tell anyone his secrets and is especially cautious around other intelligent people or simply other mages when using his magic as he would have no other choice but to join the Deo'iel or be sent to jail if he was discovered for his practice in necromancy.
He is privy to NOT joining with large organizations but lately he has again felt his wanderlust gradually take hold again and he is considering going off into the lands and leaving his shop in capable hands. He is incredibly stingy with his ACTUAL sum of money but does tend to be generous with the money he has on hand and is often seen giving some to beggers or unfortunate people.
His intelligence and knowledge is certainly considerable, both in the areas of magic, the world, and especially the animals, ores, knowledge of forging, and of course crystals. Yes, crystals he still takes an apt interest in the wonderful things and though he is not one for dressing himself in a particularly fancy way he does enjoy having crystals on his person and thus tends to wear his gauntlets most of the time of which have crystals embbedded in them by his own skilled hands.
Moving to the darker side of his personality, I'on has recently taken in the knowledge that a certain occurrence known as a 'Shard of Sin' has a considerable amount of magical power. He wishes to possibly create and cultivate multiple seeds of evil in captivity only to kill them when they manifest and absorb their power into his remaining, empty, crystal prison. When a secret such as his necromancy is discovered he does not consider it below him to remove the person from the equation or bribe, and threaten them to never speak of it again. If he has an obssession, it is with magic and the oh so expensive and elusive Crystal prisons of which he wishes to procure at least 7 more. He is ambitious and persistent like his father and is not one to give up, though he does know when it is best to retreat or withdraw from a social or more...life threatening situation.
History: In the mountains of the Northern Wegam Fermos began the life of a penin who continually defied the traditions and typicalities of the stubborn Penin. Born to a well known mother and father both of whom were blacksmiths and warriors of the Penin, I'onriyi has had a very long and intriguing time in his journey for knowledge and to his bizarre aspiration to become a practicioner of the magical arts.
As a child he was continually pushed into forging weapons, mining, and battle training making his already considerable durability and so called -immortality- even more difficult to be testified to. Of course many tend to find it strange that he would even refer to himself as nearly immortal as he is not...in the traditional sense. I'onriyi, I'on for short, has had what he now considers an incredibly fortunate turn of events in his life time thus far.
This all started with his birth into the Penin race and subsequent 'skill gathering' that continuously occurred during his life. Starting with the training he recieved from his parents in mining and weapon forging he took a liking to several aspects of the Penin lifestyle, particularly...the mining.
He began searching for things and going off on his own around the age of 15 and continually mined into areas where most Penin wouldn't go as they knew that ores would not likely be in such places. I'on on the other hand, was not looking for ores but rather for crystals. His mother, Yolri'un in particular sparked this intense interest in I'on's heart at an early age as she possessed a rare gem and various other less precious stones in some jewelry that his father 'Shaktun' found and crafted for her himself as a gift to win her over.
Though his father was hard headed and persistent, his mother was a bit different by typical Penin standards and was a kinder, gentler person than most. Luckily his fathers hardheaded disposition finally payed off when he worked for a good few monthes to find and craft the wonderful necklace that I'on's mother now wears around her neck in obvious wonderful display.
Regardless to this it was her retelling of this story and his father's overhearing that prompted him -after the conversation between father and son various times about where and under what conditions it is easiest to find such crystals- to search so adamently for the wonderful things. At first he only found small pieces, and even as he got better at locating them he found nothing of inherent value or use, until -after approximately 3 years of delving in various places and dealing with rather nasty encounters with some of the local beasts- he struck gold, so to speak of course.
What he came upon was something that he later discovered was exceedingly rare which is why he was 'robbed' of most of the crystal. The crystal was seen to be both of incredible value and a simply wonderful conduit for energy, be it heat, magical, or electrical. However not knowing of his true calling in life just yet he decided to sell the majority of it and keep a large portion of it for himself. He gave even more to his race free of charge as they were his kin and friends, many of whom he'd shared a drink with by now and done various other...activities with.
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2 years after this I'onriyi was suddenly struck with a strange longing and after a couple days of its unfading annoyance he mentioned it to his father who told him that this was what many called 'wanderlust.' Hearing the grueling explanation he took this into account and began to pack for a journey. Before his departure however he took some of his crystal stores and went to work with various ores in the forges. It was said that the others who were in with them came in every day and that it appeared he did not leave at all to the extent that many had to bring him food and drink to keep him from collapsing.
It took him a whole two week but finally he finished crafting his creation, a strange thing and certainly not the first he'd made before hand. At first his kin thought the creation a foolish thing and a waste of a week, however when they closer analyzed it they found that it was not only useful but had much more potential than they had initially thought. It was forged mostly from ghiril, the special crystal he had found which they later identified to be what they thought was, quartz, and pure iron and seemed to have indentations in various areas of the crystal for other crystal to be implanted -which he told them he wasn't sure why he put there-. When asked what he would name the weapon he told them this 'it has no name, but may -if it is as it should be- gain one that you will hear of before I return.'
Soon after he departed, 20 in age and already with some experience in battle due to his encounters on his mining expeditions. He made sure to bring with him money and additional stores of the special crystal. His kin were kind enough to lend him a wagon in which to carry his supplies of which he could not carry by his lonesome.
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It took him months to transverse the mountains but he eventually found himself in Gilmah. Now he had been warned by those of his kin who had traveled and returned of this duchy. It did not disappoint him in its...dark tendencies and functioning. He had a rather difficult time here but he did manage to meet a particularly knowledgeable mage who practiced the art of Elemental magic and also appeared to have some knowledge of black magic that he had obtained from one of his cousins before promptly assassinating the fiend in his sleep. Of course the man, named Migrim, who was a human was never discovered for committing the crime as he had done it rather skillfully.
The two quickly found common ground and I'on discovered one of the things he wanted to do in life, practice magic. He decided to use a sufficient sum of his money to put aside and pay Migrim to allow him to take room and learn from him the ways of magic.
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4 years pass and I'on soon found himself feeling his wanderlust once more and that coupled with Migrim's continuously mentioning Zerul as the place to learn magic opted I'on to finally bid farewell his tutor and first master and retrieve what remained of his wealth to travel further. In those 4 years I'onriyi learned the 6 laws of magic and as much as Migrim could tell him as well as what his own research could deem, about each magic with the exclusion of the Art of the Warden and eventually Black Magic as he soon both gave up and found too dangerous the implications behind such a dark craft. Thus as he journeyed on, heading towards Center lake he found his way far easier then before as he did not need to rely solely on his weapon of which still did not inhabit a name nor what he now knew he need search for.
He was heading for Zerul and intended to take a boat across Center lake all the way to Pelgaid which he also wished to visit in hopes of learning more about the strange thing known as Crystal Prisons which could not only trap magical power but entire beings as well as even a soul if under the right circumstances. For this reason he traveled to Pelgaid first in order to speak with the priests about the matters of the soul and their various beliefs on such topics.
It took him approximately 2-3 weeks at sea to reach Pelgaid and an additional month or so journey to reach the capital. He stayed in the city for around 3 months speaking with the resident priests of the soul and to those merchants in such things about where he could obtain Crystal Prisons. Most of these merchants knew very little but every so often he came upon one or two who again spoke of Zerul in this aspect and at this he was pleased. The rest of his time was spent studying whatever limited magic he could in such a restricted Duchy. Of course he did learn some rather interesting things regarding weapon wielding by sparring with various individuals as well as his frequent journeys into the surrounding wilds to not become rusty in his stay there.
After this time passed he again set off from their capital city and traveled finally to Zerul city which took him an exceptionally long time and he actually lost more than half of his store of crystals that he still possessed. Glad when he finally reached what he at this point considered the pinpoint of knowledge in the entirety of Rodoria, I'on entered Zerul city and used the rest of his remaining funds to buy himself a shop and a forge. In the previous cities he had made sure to procure a small job of some kind but to him Zerul was different and the amount of knowledge he could gain in such a place seemed limitless.
At first his business got very little attention but eventually it began to bolster in its customers and he was able to go out into the country side and procure various things of which he could forge into weaponry or sell for those who brewed potions or to help with ritualistic magics if need be.
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It is here in Zerul that he has spent the rest of his life, studying and steadily becoming a mage of considerable renown and power in the area. Additionally, much to his luck he has been able to procure 3 of the Crystal prisons -which took him a very long time and him having connections with various scholars and mages in the area simply to have the funds to buy- he so sought after but he is frankly unsatisfied with this amount and plans to soon set out to procure more. Each of these Crystals prisons with the exclusion of one is filled with his own magical power. As he understands the first and most essential law of magic he has continually gone through the process of exhaustion and regeneration of his magical energies.
Due to the continuous nature of this process his physical state has reduced considerably and he is now frailer in musculature in comparison to the average Penin but is still at least on par with a rather lean-muscled human. His skull and hand bone armor has been retained and he is not only in possession of a rather large amount of magical power but also has just about 1/4th of the magical power expended with each exhaustion-regeneration occurrence stored within the two Crystal prisons allowing him a limited but rather large amount of magical power at his disposal. However, rather than use this directly the two Crystal prisons that he has filled are actually merged with the use of his own magics, and ability in forging to his weapon that was given its name not by his words but rather by the words of a particular mage. Thus the weapon is now named Brega Menrirl, in the arcane language meaning Unity wind.
His head -as it has an exoskeleton like all penin have- is somewhat thicker than a human head but not overly so and so its not usually all that noticeable. Though he does have hair it is mostly hidden by his exo-skull and thus you can only see a small amount coming off the back of his neck. As I'on at least believes in looking presentable but also always being ready for anything, he wears flexible and fairly thin leather armor that he bought rather than made himself. He has a sturdy frame and he covers his brown leather armor -which has some designs simply for style- with a darker blue cloak which seems to be just the right shade to feel like water. This cloak does have a hood but he often doesn't wear that and rather leaves it off for convenience. His eyes are a strange thing as they are almost golden in hue and usually have slight bags under his eyes as he tends to stay up till the later hours in order to further whatever endeavor he is taking part in at such a time.
Though his hair is only seen at the back of his neck it is a healthy shade of brown. Now, particularly, his face is slightly strange as the bone armor goes all the way over his head and only reveals his eyes, nose, and mouth. Thus his face is not entirely visible and will never be. His mouth tends to have the slight appearance of a scowl as if he is usually in a bad mood, though truthfully that is not the case.
His shoulders and neck, though broader than a humans, are not all too muscular due to his magical expansion, as he calls it. His arms are of a normal size but are thinner than the average penin again because of his magical expansion. His forearms and hands however -though it isn't noticed too often due to him wearing his gauntlets, Sonedth Brega- are larger than the first section of his arms due to the bone armor which gives them a more muscular look, which is only partially true as his forearms are slightly more built when compared to the first section of his arms.
Moving to his torso he has a broader chest than a human but he is a bit curvier than a normal penin as his muscles have lost some of their natural tightness and rather have retracted and moved into a closer figure to an hourglass, though it is rather square as he is not female. His waist is comparatively proportional and his legs are less stocky than his kin. Overall he is of average attractiveness, a tidy looking person with a slight scowl on his face when he isn't making much expression, and stands at around 4'5 in height.
Relations: Rather than this purely being a list of people he is related to by blood it is a list of people whom might be considered rather important in knowing a bit about I'onriyi. They are presented in their order of importance and relation to I'onriyi.
Yolri'un(Pronounced Yol-re-un): In the beginning of his life his mother, Yolri'un played a considerable role as caretaker and generally a person he could always count on and trust with anything he wished to talk about. Her kindness, sympathy, and a bit of her soft hearted atitude seemed to have rubbed off on her son I'onriyi and now in his (insert age here)'s he is becoming more in touch with this kindness though he is not a push over in anyway.
Shaktun(pronounced Shack-ton): His father, considered by many and even I'on to be fiercely hard headed, somewhat close minded, but a very dedicated and loving Penin male he was the main obstacle for I'on when he decided to leave home. Though I'on loves his father, even in his current age he holds a slight fear that his father would frown on his current choices, especially when speaking of his practices of magic. Overall though he loves his father deeply and wishes to -at some point- visit the old rock headed man and have a good ol drink of the finest (of which is the drink that would kill most other races simply from drinking it).
Marcus Zerul: Known well as the Duke of Zerul and a rather disconnected one at that from the poltical matters, he is a powerful mage and a close friend to I'on. The two share a common idealogy for magic and both often become completely engulfed in their studies of the art, though Marcus tends to become more enveloped into his own world when he does so.
Migrim(Pronounced Mi-grim or Mee-grim): His first teacher in the magical arts and one of the few he would go out of his way for to do a favor, Migrim is a rather shady character but seems to be entirely honest when it comes to his closest friends which does in fact include his former pupil I'onriyi.
General Class-Battlemage: He focuses primarily on the mage aspect of this and due to Brega Menrirl's design he is something of a necromancer as well. However he keeps the aspect of his necromancy a tightly guarded secret that any who discover will soon find he'll kill to conceal the information if needed.
Necromancer: The only reason this applies is due to the fact that his specific control of magical energies is very precise and usually very accurate, as such he falls into this class though he does not raise corpses or the like at all.
Rune Mage: Though limited he has a rather well versed study of runes and does not fall into this category in terms of his inability to memorize but rather because he writes runes and uses a weapon which does have runes on it, though the weapon is not anything like those used by traditional Rune mages.
Arcane Mage: His primary use of magic is used in the arcane sense as he uses chants of words in the arcane language to invoke his magical power with the help of the precision of his Necromancer abilities which effectively means his use of magic is very well attuned. In terms of elemental affinities his only would be wind and though he is not an elemental mage he does take advantage of this through his limited rune use. In terms of casting spells he tends to say it aloud as well as write the runes in the are some of the time he actually altenates between the two or writes the runes with his staff Brega Menrirl.
Warrior: This is rather limited really as he only had some basic training in this area. It would be better to call him a survivalist really as he has attuned reflexs and can weild his weapon Brega Menrirl masterfully. He used to be much more advanced in this area but due to his physical degradation from the exhaust-regen process of using his magic he has dropped in his overall melee combat ability.
Other: Though he cannot use elemental magic he knows his affinity is wind and uses this to his advantage along with his Necromancy's adept energy control to better use pure flowing energies which he usually uses a simple rune or a bit of rather simply woven arcane spells to empower himself with something akin to but incredibly more limited than elemental magic.
Physical Abilities: In comparison to his hardy, strong and nearly un-kill-able kin, he is weak in physical strength. However in comparison to humans he is still comparably strong and is capable of most things a fairly fit and well fed human is capable of. Though things that he still maintains -even after his considerable loss of strength due to his magical expansion- is his resilience. He is almost equally resilient as his normal hardy kin but is not as strong or difficult to kill in a purely physical aspect, of course its a different story when he begins using magic or has Brega Menrirl(Unity Wind). Additionally due to the fact that he has lost fat and muscle mass from his magical expansion he is lighter than most of his kind and thus a small measure nimbler and faster on his feet though he is often hard pressed to multitask immensely on both magic AND physical combat and tends to alternate rather than multitask in battle.
Mental Abilities: Considerably intelligent and knowledgeable due to his extensive studies and time devoted to cultivating his onw intelligence as well as cunning, he is apt to use magic in ways that most wouldn't even consider and because of the fact that he has so much time to study the magical arts he has actually studied extensively in the area's he believes would, and subsequently have benefited him the most. Due to his considerable aptitude in various magical areas he has crafted himself a rather unique set of skills that work surprisingly well into his general repertoire. In terms of his memory, it is incredible and this is simply because he has spent his free time and the majority of his life paying attention and having to remember meticulous details, especially in the case of the arcane language.
Nickname: I'on(pronounced ee-yon), Stony(he doesn't like it when people call him this but they tend to consider his actual name to be too difficult to pronounce of which he simply fails to understand.)
This not only shows his titles but the events that led to and created these titles for the well known Penin. Note that he is only well known in Zerul, and particularly in Zerul city than anywhere else.
I'on the Noble: This title is mostly a joke among him and the townspeople, a joke which he secretly does not actually find very funny. You see, I'on is well known for his rumored wealth and obvious fame in the area. Additionally he is one of the few who has been allowed to meet the Duke of Zerul, though this happened many years hence. Despite the initial amount of distrust between Marcus and I'on they soon got over their small differences and quickly became friends through their interests in the magical arts. In fact, each year it is rumored -and usually true- that Marcus and I'on meet up to discuss varrying matters.
Grace of Winds: This particular title was gained when he took several young mages along on a rather small task to eliminate a rather nasty pack of wolves a ways away from Zerul City. The horrid thing that he discovered upon his arrival was that the wolves were being led by a fairly skilled Demonspawn who appeared to have the ability to control and mutate animals to his will. The wolves were far more formidable than I'on had thought but him and the young magi were able to handle the situation. However upon returning, the young magi told of his skill i the use of wind element and how his fighting style seemed to almost mimic the random but elegant patterns of the winds movement. This title is the one he enjoys rather well and it has gotten him much business in his mercenary work and subsequently his blacksmithing.
Age: 47.
Race: Penin.
Gender: Male.
Birthplace: Sadona.
Starting Location: Zerul.
Social standing: He is well known in Zerul to the extent that several of his feats and his long standing business and contribution to the city have gotten him into what some lesser classes would consider the upper class. This perception is however not officially true as he does not, and will never admit to being rich or any of the sort. If asked about such issues he usually would tell them that he is simply in the working class.
The reality of this situation is that he tends to save the majority of his money, the other amounts that he doesn't use for living expenses and shop upkeep is donated to various mages in Zerul city and sometimes beyond. Though this is a little known fact, he declined the opportunity to join the mages council and when asked why he usually replies promptly with 'Politics is, in my mind, the equivelant to Necromancy, dark with much potential for ending up dead rather than benefitting anyone.'
Social Class: This refers to how much money he makes and what professions he is considered to have taken up. He is notably a known Blacksmith in the town of Zerul but an even more well known enchanter and psuedo-mercenary. He occassionally barters rather than trades but does seem to prefer currency rather than items for trade. He also notably sells ingredients that one would find need for in the healing arts, though not the ones of magical origin and rather the more medicinal branch. He is envied by the working class and peasants alike but the working class regards him as a skilled merchant rather than a haughty noble or a wealthy politician. He is very strict on himself with money management and has been known to carry very little on his person but compared to some this is at least 1/4th more than the average working class. That extra bit is usually used to help those he sees living on the street -this however depends on if he believes that they'll actually try to better themselves with the money- or in a considerably bad financial situation.
Personality: I'onriyi Stonehand is certainly not a typical Penin male, he has a sort of kindness and generosity that most of his kin do not have towards strangers or people they don't know all that closely. However he does retain the like for alcohol, particularly the penin's infamous 'Finest' in addition to his current favorite, Drakehorn-wine. He has actually limited his own drinking to only several splurges a week as he has a shop to run, studies to do, and mercenary work to attend to as well.
He -to some- is what you would call a busy body and likes to be occupying himself with something at all times if possible. In many ways, he is secretive and he doesn't tend to make too many really good friends as he doesn't feel comaradirie with the average person. He doesn't like to admit to the fact that he -at a young age- fell to the whims of his own wanderlust and finds it a bit embarassing and thus it being mentioned tends to irk him slightly.
Unlike many Penin his temper is more, well...tempered and he has a human level control of his own temper. Now, though this applies mostly for when he is in battle, his temper is usually absent when in combat as otherwise he finds he cannot think straight and his spells go awry more often. Due to this small fact he seems more irritable when handling people in everyday life and often considers rude, drunk, overly loud, overly ambitious, and generally idiotic or clumsy people to be, well, frankly below him and lesser in many senses.
He is stubborn when in battle and sometimes in normal conversations where he will defend his beliefs with a passion. He, in some ways is an extremist of the first law of magic -Cowath Usth Unim- 'Power demands sacrifice' which in many ways he has seen effect his own life many times. Like many Penin he is merry around friends and even more so when he is drunk which makes him a mixture of an angry and happy drunk in nature. Its a rather funny sight to see a damn happy, four foot penin male bashing in heads and getting into fights while singing drinking songs all the while.
When speaking of polotics he scoffs and shakes his heads believing it to be 'Politics is, in my mind, the equivelant to Necromancy, dark with mcuh potential for ending up dead rather than benefitting anyone.' This ends up rather ironic as he himself does use a limited form of necromancy, though this is one of his largely kept secrets. Speaking of secrets! He is not privy to tell anyone his secrets and is especially cautious around other intelligent people or simply other mages when using his magic as he would have no other choice but to join the Deo'iel or be sent to jail if he was discovered for his practice in necromancy.
He is privy to NOT joining with large organizations but lately he has again felt his wanderlust gradually take hold again and he is considering going off into the lands and leaving his shop in capable hands. He is incredibly stingy with his ACTUAL sum of money but does tend to be generous with the money he has on hand and is often seen giving some to beggers or unfortunate people.
His intelligence and knowledge is certainly considerable, both in the areas of magic, the world, and especially the animals, ores, knowledge of forging, and of course crystals. Yes, crystals he still takes an apt interest in the wonderful things and though he is not one for dressing himself in a particularly fancy way he does enjoy having crystals on his person and thus tends to wear his gauntlets most of the time of which have crystals embbedded in them by his own skilled hands.
Moving to the darker side of his personality, I'on has recently taken in the knowledge that a certain occurrence known as a 'Shard of Sin' has a considerable amount of magical power. He wishes to possibly create and cultivate multiple seeds of evil in captivity only to kill them when they manifest and absorb their power into his remaining, empty, crystal prison. When a secret such as his necromancy is discovered he does not consider it below him to remove the person from the equation or bribe, and threaten them to never speak of it again. If he has an obssession, it is with magic and the oh so expensive and elusive Crystal prisons of which he wishes to procure at least 7 more. He is ambitious and persistent like his father and is not one to give up, though he does know when it is best to retreat or withdraw from a social or more...life threatening situation.
History: In the mountains of the Northern Wegam Fermos began the life of a penin who continually defied the traditions and typicalities of the stubborn Penin. Born to a well known mother and father both of whom were blacksmiths and warriors of the Penin, I'onriyi has had a very long and intriguing time in his journey for knowledge and to his bizarre aspiration to become a practicioner of the magical arts.
As a child he was continually pushed into forging weapons, mining, and battle training making his already considerable durability and so called -immortality- even more difficult to be testified to. Of course many tend to find it strange that he would even refer to himself as nearly immortal as he is not...in the traditional sense. I'onriyi, I'on for short, has had what he now considers an incredibly fortunate turn of events in his life time thus far.
This all started with his birth into the Penin race and subsequent 'skill gathering' that continuously occurred during his life. Starting with the training he recieved from his parents in mining and weapon forging he took a liking to several aspects of the Penin lifestyle, particularly...the mining.
He began searching for things and going off on his own around the age of 15 and continually mined into areas where most Penin wouldn't go as they knew that ores would not likely be in such places. I'on on the other hand, was not looking for ores but rather for crystals. His mother, Yolri'un in particular sparked this intense interest in I'on's heart at an early age as she possessed a rare gem and various other less precious stones in some jewelry that his father 'Shaktun' found and crafted for her himself as a gift to win her over.
Though his father was hard headed and persistent, his mother was a bit different by typical Penin standards and was a kinder, gentler person than most. Luckily his fathers hardheaded disposition finally payed off when he worked for a good few monthes to find and craft the wonderful necklace that I'on's mother now wears around her neck in obvious wonderful display.
Regardless to this it was her retelling of this story and his father's overhearing that prompted him -after the conversation between father and son various times about where and under what conditions it is easiest to find such crystals- to search so adamently for the wonderful things. At first he only found small pieces, and even as he got better at locating them he found nothing of inherent value or use, until -after approximately 3 years of delving in various places and dealing with rather nasty encounters with some of the local beasts- he struck gold, so to speak of course.
What he came upon was something that he later discovered was exceedingly rare which is why he was 'robbed' of most of the crystal. The crystal was seen to be both of incredible value and a simply wonderful conduit for energy, be it heat, magical, or electrical. However not knowing of his true calling in life just yet he decided to sell the majority of it and keep a large portion of it for himself. He gave even more to his race free of charge as they were his kin and friends, many of whom he'd shared a drink with by now and done various other...activities with.
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2 years after this I'onriyi was suddenly struck with a strange longing and after a couple days of its unfading annoyance he mentioned it to his father who told him that this was what many called 'wanderlust.' Hearing the grueling explanation he took this into account and began to pack for a journey. Before his departure however he took some of his crystal stores and went to work with various ores in the forges. It was said that the others who were in with them came in every day and that it appeared he did not leave at all to the extent that many had to bring him food and drink to keep him from collapsing.
It took him a whole two week but finally he finished crafting his creation, a strange thing and certainly not the first he'd made before hand. At first his kin thought the creation a foolish thing and a waste of a week, however when they closer analyzed it they found that it was not only useful but had much more potential than they had initially thought. It was forged mostly from ghiril, the special crystal he had found which they later identified to be what they thought was, quartz, and pure iron and seemed to have indentations in various areas of the crystal for other crystal to be implanted -which he told them he wasn't sure why he put there-. When asked what he would name the weapon he told them this 'it has no name, but may -if it is as it should be- gain one that you will hear of before I return.'
Soon after he departed, 20 in age and already with some experience in battle due to his encounters on his mining expeditions. He made sure to bring with him money and additional stores of the special crystal. His kin were kind enough to lend him a wagon in which to carry his supplies of which he could not carry by his lonesome.
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It took him months to transverse the mountains but he eventually found himself in Gilmah. Now he had been warned by those of his kin who had traveled and returned of this duchy. It did not disappoint him in its...dark tendencies and functioning. He had a rather difficult time here but he did manage to meet a particularly knowledgeable mage who practiced the art of Elemental magic and also appeared to have some knowledge of black magic that he had obtained from one of his cousins before promptly assassinating the fiend in his sleep. Of course the man, named Migrim, who was a human was never discovered for committing the crime as he had done it rather skillfully.
The two quickly found common ground and I'on discovered one of the things he wanted to do in life, practice magic. He decided to use a sufficient sum of his money to put aside and pay Migrim to allow him to take room and learn from him the ways of magic.
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4 years pass and I'on soon found himself feeling his wanderlust once more and that coupled with Migrim's continuously mentioning Zerul as the place to learn magic opted I'on to finally bid farewell his tutor and first master and retrieve what remained of his wealth to travel further. In those 4 years I'onriyi learned the 6 laws of magic and as much as Migrim could tell him as well as what his own research could deem, about each magic with the exclusion of the Art of the Warden and eventually Black Magic as he soon both gave up and found too dangerous the implications behind such a dark craft. Thus as he journeyed on, heading towards Center lake he found his way far easier then before as he did not need to rely solely on his weapon of which still did not inhabit a name nor what he now knew he need search for.
He was heading for Zerul and intended to take a boat across Center lake all the way to Pelgaid which he also wished to visit in hopes of learning more about the strange thing known as Crystal Prisons which could not only trap magical power but entire beings as well as even a soul if under the right circumstances. For this reason he traveled to Pelgaid first in order to speak with the priests about the matters of the soul and their various beliefs on such topics.
It took him approximately 2-3 weeks at sea to reach Pelgaid and an additional month or so journey to reach the capital. He stayed in the city for around 3 months speaking with the resident priests of the soul and to those merchants in such things about where he could obtain Crystal Prisons. Most of these merchants knew very little but every so often he came upon one or two who again spoke of Zerul in this aspect and at this he was pleased. The rest of his time was spent studying whatever limited magic he could in such a restricted Duchy. Of course he did learn some rather interesting things regarding weapon wielding by sparring with various individuals as well as his frequent journeys into the surrounding wilds to not become rusty in his stay there.
After this time passed he again set off from their capital city and traveled finally to Zerul city which took him an exceptionally long time and he actually lost more than half of his store of crystals that he still possessed. Glad when he finally reached what he at this point considered the pinpoint of knowledge in the entirety of Rodoria, I'on entered Zerul city and used the rest of his remaining funds to buy himself a shop and a forge. In the previous cities he had made sure to procure a small job of some kind but to him Zerul was different and the amount of knowledge he could gain in such a place seemed limitless.
At first his business got very little attention but eventually it began to bolster in its customers and he was able to go out into the country side and procure various things of which he could forge into weaponry or sell for those who brewed potions or to help with ritualistic magics if need be.
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It is here in Zerul that he has spent the rest of his life, studying and steadily becoming a mage of considerable renown and power in the area. Additionally, much to his luck he has been able to procure 3 of the Crystal prisons -which took him a very long time and him having connections with various scholars and mages in the area simply to have the funds to buy- he so sought after but he is frankly unsatisfied with this amount and plans to soon set out to procure more. Each of these Crystals prisons with the exclusion of one is filled with his own magical power. As he understands the first and most essential law of magic he has continually gone through the process of exhaustion and regeneration of his magical energies.
Due to the continuous nature of this process his physical state has reduced considerably and he is now frailer in musculature in comparison to the average Penin but is still at least on par with a rather lean-muscled human. His skull and hand bone armor has been retained and he is not only in possession of a rather large amount of magical power but also has just about 1/4th of the magical power expended with each exhaustion-regeneration occurrence stored within the two Crystal prisons allowing him a limited but rather large amount of magical power at his disposal. However, rather than use this directly the two Crystal prisons that he has filled are actually merged with the use of his own magics, and ability in forging to his weapon that was given its name not by his words but rather by the words of a particular mage. Thus the weapon is now named Brega Menrirl, in the arcane language meaning Unity wind.
His head -as it has an exoskeleton like all penin have- is somewhat thicker than a human head but not overly so and so its not usually all that noticeable. Though he does have hair it is mostly hidden by his exo-skull and thus you can only see a small amount coming off the back of his neck. As I'on at least believes in looking presentable but also always being ready for anything, he wears flexible and fairly thin leather armor that he bought rather than made himself. He has a sturdy frame and he covers his brown leather armor -which has some designs simply for style- with a darker blue cloak which seems to be just the right shade to feel like water. This cloak does have a hood but he often doesn't wear that and rather leaves it off for convenience. His eyes are a strange thing as they are almost golden in hue and usually have slight bags under his eyes as he tends to stay up till the later hours in order to further whatever endeavor he is taking part in at such a time.
Though his hair is only seen at the back of his neck it is a healthy shade of brown. Now, particularly, his face is slightly strange as the bone armor goes all the way over his head and only reveals his eyes, nose, and mouth. Thus his face is not entirely visible and will never be. His mouth tends to have the slight appearance of a scowl as if he is usually in a bad mood, though truthfully that is not the case.
His shoulders and neck, though broader than a humans, are not all too muscular due to his magical expansion, as he calls it. His arms are of a normal size but are thinner than the average penin again because of his magical expansion. His forearms and hands however -though it isn't noticed too often due to him wearing his gauntlets, Sonedth Brega- are larger than the first section of his arms due to the bone armor which gives them a more muscular look, which is only partially true as his forearms are slightly more built when compared to the first section of his arms.
Moving to his torso he has a broader chest than a human but he is a bit curvier than a normal penin as his muscles have lost some of their natural tightness and rather have retracted and moved into a closer figure to an hourglass, though it is rather square as he is not female. His waist is comparatively proportional and his legs are less stocky than his kin. Overall he is of average attractiveness, a tidy looking person with a slight scowl on his face when he isn't making much expression, and stands at around 4'5 in height.
Relations: Rather than this purely being a list of people he is related to by blood it is a list of people whom might be considered rather important in knowing a bit about I'onriyi. They are presented in their order of importance and relation to I'onriyi.
Yolri'un(Pronounced Yol-re-un): In the beginning of his life his mother, Yolri'un played a considerable role as caretaker and generally a person he could always count on and trust with anything he wished to talk about. Her kindness, sympathy, and a bit of her soft hearted atitude seemed to have rubbed off on her son I'onriyi and now in his (insert age here)'s he is becoming more in touch with this kindness though he is not a push over in anyway.
Shaktun(pronounced Shack-ton): His father, considered by many and even I'on to be fiercely hard headed, somewhat close minded, but a very dedicated and loving Penin male he was the main obstacle for I'on when he decided to leave home. Though I'on loves his father, even in his current age he holds a slight fear that his father would frown on his current choices, especially when speaking of his practices of magic. Overall though he loves his father deeply and wishes to -at some point- visit the old rock headed man and have a good ol drink of the finest (of which is the drink that would kill most other races simply from drinking it).
Marcus Zerul: Known well as the Duke of Zerul and a rather disconnected one at that from the poltical matters, he is a powerful mage and a close friend to I'on. The two share a common idealogy for magic and both often become completely engulfed in their studies of the art, though Marcus tends to become more enveloped into his own world when he does so.
Migrim(Pronounced Mi-grim or Mee-grim): His first teacher in the magical arts and one of the few he would go out of his way for to do a favor, Migrim is a rather shady character but seems to be entirely honest when it comes to his closest friends which does in fact include his former pupil I'onriyi.
General Class-Battlemage: He focuses primarily on the mage aspect of this and due to Brega Menrirl's design he is something of a necromancer as well. However he keeps the aspect of his necromancy a tightly guarded secret that any who discover will soon find he'll kill to conceal the information if needed.
Necromancer: The only reason this applies is due to the fact that his specific control of magical energies is very precise and usually very accurate, as such he falls into this class though he does not raise corpses or the like at all.
Rune Mage: Though limited he has a rather well versed study of runes and does not fall into this category in terms of his inability to memorize but rather because he writes runes and uses a weapon which does have runes on it, though the weapon is not anything like those used by traditional Rune mages.
Arcane Mage: His primary use of magic is used in the arcane sense as he uses chants of words in the arcane language to invoke his magical power with the help of the precision of his Necromancer abilities which effectively means his use of magic is very well attuned. In terms of elemental affinities his only would be wind and though he is not an elemental mage he does take advantage of this through his limited rune use. In terms of casting spells he tends to say it aloud as well as write the runes in the are some of the time he actually altenates between the two or writes the runes with his staff Brega Menrirl.
Warrior: This is rather limited really as he only had some basic training in this area. It would be better to call him a survivalist really as he has attuned reflexs and can weild his weapon Brega Menrirl masterfully. He used to be much more advanced in this area but due to his physical degradation from the exhaust-regen process of using his magic he has dropped in his overall melee combat ability.
Other: Though he cannot use elemental magic he knows his affinity is wind and uses this to his advantage along with his Necromancy's adept energy control to better use pure flowing energies which he usually uses a simple rune or a bit of rather simply woven arcane spells to empower himself with something akin to but incredibly more limited than elemental magic.
Physical Abilities: In comparison to his hardy, strong and nearly un-kill-able kin, he is weak in physical strength. However in comparison to humans he is still comparably strong and is capable of most things a fairly fit and well fed human is capable of. Though things that he still maintains -even after his considerable loss of strength due to his magical expansion- is his resilience. He is almost equally resilient as his normal hardy kin but is not as strong or difficult to kill in a purely physical aspect, of course its a different story when he begins using magic or has Brega Menrirl(Unity Wind). Additionally due to the fact that he has lost fat and muscle mass from his magical expansion he is lighter than most of his kind and thus a small measure nimbler and faster on his feet though he is often hard pressed to multitask immensely on both magic AND physical combat and tends to alternate rather than multitask in battle.
Mental Abilities: Considerably intelligent and knowledgeable due to his extensive studies and time devoted to cultivating his onw intelligence as well as cunning, he is apt to use magic in ways that most wouldn't even consider and because of the fact that he has so much time to study the magical arts he has actually studied extensively in the area's he believes would, and subsequently have benefited him the most. Due to his considerable aptitude in various magical areas he has crafted himself a rather unique set of skills that work surprisingly well into his general repertoire. In terms of his memory, it is incredible and this is simply because he has spent his free time and the majority of his life paying attention and having to remember meticulous details, especially in the case of the arcane language.
Generally, I'onriyi is an incredibly skilled mage and his deft intelligence and unique inter-related magical knowledge and particular use and specialization in the various arts make him a considerably formidable foe or ally. Though he does not have much experience in fighting with allies he has researched and asked other mercenaries or mage's alike about such matters and understands the mechanics behind doing so.
He is very used to fighting alone and thus rather apt to hold himself back or to simply not use the majority of his soul's magical power. He has gone through the exhaust-regen stage many times with him having lost count or rather just not caring after that point.
He intends to fill the third Crystal prison and the other seven that he intends to somehow procure. He intends to do this by forcing souls within the prisons. Due to this when contracted to kill things such as ghosts and the like he promptly declines as he has no intention of doing battle with such things till a time where he has more of the crystals to utilize the souls rather than send them to peace.
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In the case of Brega Menrirl and Sonedth Brega the mere invocation of their names and the slight concentration on the runes activates the use of the Unity and usually the Wind rune in the case of Brega Menrirl.
Spell-Book: He tends to carry a spell book to assist in remembering his own spells so that he doesn't have to memorize every single one of them. It's a rather thick tome to be precise and he is very picky about whom he allows to handle it.
Brega Menrirl(Unity Wind): A strange weapon and tool Brega Menrirl is a staff-like weapon with 3 large crystals embedded into it. One at the end and two that interrupt the flow of the metal, or at least appear to when not observing from close up. In actuality the crystal that 'interrupts' the flow of the metal does not and has been drilled through so that the metal can pass through its core. The main crystal and its corresponding holder contain 10 slots in which other crystals -which he wishes to be filled with Crystal prisons- or various other things can be placed. Currently 3 of these slots are filled, all of which are on the crystal itself rather than the metal. Now the core of this weapon is probably its most unique aspect as it was made to be hollow initially but before the metals hardened he poared ghiril and pure iron into the center which had scatterings of crystal within it.
This combination thus allowed crystals to link and form in a strange way and actually form small path ways of crystal within the core of the metal. It is thought that he put such concentration and effort into the weapon in this stage that naturally some of his magical energy flowed into the weapon and caused said formation to occur. It is however no mistake that this weapon took a whole of 3 days to craft as it is incredibly intricate.
Now the truly amazing thing about Brega Menrirl -as if it was not already incredible to begin with- is that this unique crystal structure allows it to channel magical energy easily through out and form a sort of temporary storage area within the crystal. It could be called a kind of channeler for I'on's magical abilities and is actually the reason that he is in some senses a rune mage. In particular the runes for Unity, wind, restrain, and last of all seal. The incredible thing about these runes is that they are usually fueled by the magical power stored in the two full Crystal prisons stored in the weapon.
Though they are fueled by this I'onriyi can only keep 3 of these runes active at once as anymore tends to cause the weapon to vibrate dangerously and also to begin drawing at least double the power from his own magical stores which he likes to keep limited in its consumption. As he has mastered the use of this weapon he can effectively activate and deactivate the runes with his mind, however this is connected more directly to his gauntlets which he simply calls Sonedth Brega, or Solid Unity. When used in tandem -which they always are- with his Sonedth Brega the weapon is able to draw on the two Crystal prisons and his stores simultaneously making the drain far less than it would usually be.
Sonedth Brega(Solid Unity): The last and only other thing that he made for himself, Sonedth Brega were made in the span of time that he has been living in Zerul City and were made after some more indepth study of runes and rune mages. These gauntlets are a very clever use of crystal, leather and a flexible iron alloy which is what they are crafted from. The gauntlets have 6 carved and smoothed pieces of crystal each. 1 of these is on the palm and is flat and very small, circular and has a diameter of about half an inch. This, though small, has minute runes etched into it, which of course is the Unity and Power runes. On each finger tip of each gauntlet lays a similarly shaped -but better fitted- crystal of which have a tiny line of crystal going down the inside of the finger and connecting to the crystal in the palm of the guantlet. The only reason he was able to get such a fine line of crystal was through the use of his magic talents.
When activated the crystals and the gloves essentially become part of his body and though they do not have all that much defense for his hands, they are also effectively merged with Brega Menrirl as well and become a cohesive whole having no weight when I'on wields them and he is easily able to move magic through the crystals to amplify his own magic when he activates the power rune which does just that by taking magical energy either from himself or from the Crystal prisons. He does use these without Brega Menrirl as well but as he almost always has the staff on his person it usually draws more from the Crystal prison's rather than from his own stores though it usually does a bit from all 3 at once.
Defined in a general manner rather than the more specialized manners of each of his particular ability sets, be it mental, physical, or magical in nature, his strengths & weaknesses are effectively a better summed up group of particular skills and faults of I'onriyi general persona and such.
To be frank I'on's flaws are few and far between, however -though not all of them- the majority of these are flaws or secrets that could likely lead to his demise or imprisonment if discovered. One of them namely is his practice of Necromancy which is one of his best hidden secrets. If someone were to find this out and he was unable to stop them from telling the authorities he would be -at the very least- sent into a jail which he would not like one bit. Due to him having to conceal this part of his magical talents he never uses it on corpses or any of the typically used methods and he disguises it by saying arcane words that either are not ACTUALLY arcane words or simply have no intention to cast behind them. Additionally, when and if with a group (aka when he joins the others) this means that he will have to limit himself magically in some ways in order to keep this secret until which time he truly trusts them.
Another of his weaknesses would notably be alcohol as it makes him unable to think straight and, when drunk, uncontrollable and rather empty headed and thus he only drinks when around people he knows can keep him from doing or saying things he may, and likely would, regret. Another of his weaknesses is in fact his own anger, or rage if you will, which can cause similarly horrible results to his drunkenness/use of alcohol. His anger blinds him to detail and he loses much of his restraint when angry causing him to possibly reveal such secrets as his necromancy or do things that would be considered...illegal, foolish, or utterly brutal in nature.
Now, a more physical of his weaknesses is his stamina which in terms of moving about, is certainly NOT what it was when he was younger. As such he tries, and is rather good at, conserving his own energy, and when with comrades he tends to stay near the rear of the group and rather provide support where needed, rather than fight up close and personal. Tied to this is his lack of training or intuitive skill in hand-to-hand fighting. Meaning if his weapon is disarmed and he cannot use magic at a distance, or simply has no way of procuring a weapon or defense from an ally, he will likely falter quite heavily or simply flee for his own safety. Thus it is pivotal that he at least keeps his staff, Brega Menrirl, on his person at all times at the very least when fighting.
Additionally when Brega Menrirl is taken or not on his person he cannot use the Crystal prison's within and though he does have his own considerable amount of energy he tends to become increasingly cautious -to the extent that it becomes hard for him to be useful in battle- and sparing of his magical reserves.
In traditional battle he may be skilled, however he would rather set traps with his magic over fighting up close and personal with staff and energy. Additionally, one of his fears from childhood sometimes surfaces which is frankly...of fitting in as when he was younger he was considered a bit of an outcast, though he eventually proved himself by forging Brega Menrirl.
Now, on-wards to his strengths. He is an experienced man in terms of combat and magical expertise and is incredibly cunning and inventive in his use of the environment around him and the utilization of any tools at hand. Though he is bad at hand-to-hand combat he does tend to use his thicker arms and skull to headbutt or occasionally punch at his opponent if he considers such to be advantageous in his situation. His magical power and his additional magic gained from his two Crystal prisons are simply priceless in their application and use and he would certainly be considered brilliant in most aspects.
In terms of political matters, he wants no part directly and knows very little of such matters. He is slightly random as he tends to use varying spells or use the same spells with varying effects as he likes to add on particular commands and such when the situation arises. His apt survivalist tendencies and instincts make him capable of surviving in the wilds for long amounts of time by hunting and trapping creatures he would need to eat. One of his strengths and faults is his curiosity for dragons, wyverns and generally the strongest or largest, most dangerous beasts in Rodoria. In terms of dragons however he would much rather discuss with one than fight one at all as he considers doing such utterly suicidal.
Aside from these he has various quirks and unmentioned things that are weaknesses that I won't care to mention or simply can't think of right now.
Other: Though incredibly in-depth. one should note that there are certain subjects I didn't mention and truthfully I'onriyi is always seeking to better his magic, his life, and the life of others if possible. In terms of personality and goals there are a fair amount of things I chose to leave out so that RPing with him still remains interesting ^^. Additionally, for his spells these are his set ones but he is capable of weaving other spells, though they are not as specialized or perfected as the ones that I have documented here officially.
To be frank I'on's flaws are few and far between, however -though not all of them- the majority of these are flaws or secrets that could likely lead to his demise or imprisonment if discovered. One of them namely is his practice of Necromancy which is one of his best hidden secrets. If someone were to find this out and he was unable to stop them from telling the authorities he would be -at the very least- sent into a jail which he would not like one bit. Due to him having to conceal this part of his magical talents he never uses it on corpses or any of the typically used methods and he disguises it by saying arcane words that either are not ACTUALLY arcane words or simply have no intention to cast behind them. Additionally, when and if with a group (aka when he joins the others) this means that he will have to limit himself magically in some ways in order to keep this secret until which time he truly trusts them.
Another of his weaknesses would notably be alcohol as it makes him unable to think straight and, when drunk, uncontrollable and rather empty headed and thus he only drinks when around people he knows can keep him from doing or saying things he may, and likely would, regret. Another of his weaknesses is in fact his own anger, or rage if you will, which can cause similarly horrible results to his drunkenness/use of alcohol. His anger blinds him to detail and he loses much of his restraint when angry causing him to possibly reveal such secrets as his necromancy or do things that would be considered...illegal, foolish, or utterly brutal in nature.
Now, a more physical of his weaknesses is his stamina which in terms of moving about, is certainly NOT what it was when he was younger. As such he tries, and is rather good at, conserving his own energy, and when with comrades he tends to stay near the rear of the group and rather provide support where needed, rather than fight up close and personal. Tied to this is his lack of training or intuitive skill in hand-to-hand fighting. Meaning if his weapon is disarmed and he cannot use magic at a distance, or simply has no way of procuring a weapon or defense from an ally, he will likely falter quite heavily or simply flee for his own safety. Thus it is pivotal that he at least keeps his staff, Brega Menrirl, on his person at all times at the very least when fighting.
Additionally when Brega Menrirl is taken or not on his person he cannot use the Crystal prison's within and though he does have his own considerable amount of energy he tends to become increasingly cautious -to the extent that it becomes hard for him to be useful in battle- and sparing of his magical reserves.
In traditional battle he may be skilled, however he would rather set traps with his magic over fighting up close and personal with staff and energy. Additionally, one of his fears from childhood sometimes surfaces which is frankly...of fitting in as when he was younger he was considered a bit of an outcast, though he eventually proved himself by forging Brega Menrirl.
Now, on-wards to his strengths. He is an experienced man in terms of combat and magical expertise and is incredibly cunning and inventive in his use of the environment around him and the utilization of any tools at hand. Though he is bad at hand-to-hand combat he does tend to use his thicker arms and skull to headbutt or occasionally punch at his opponent if he considers such to be advantageous in his situation. His magical power and his additional magic gained from his two Crystal prisons are simply priceless in their application and use and he would certainly be considered brilliant in most aspects.
In terms of political matters, he wants no part directly and knows very little of such matters. He is slightly random as he tends to use varying spells or use the same spells with varying effects as he likes to add on particular commands and such when the situation arises. His apt survivalist tendencies and instincts make him capable of surviving in the wilds for long amounts of time by hunting and trapping creatures he would need to eat. One of his strengths and faults is his curiosity for dragons, wyverns and generally the strongest or largest, most dangerous beasts in Rodoria. In terms of dragons however he would much rather discuss with one than fight one at all as he considers doing such utterly suicidal.
Aside from these he has various quirks and unmentioned things that are weaknesses that I won't care to mention or simply can't think of right now.
Other: Though incredibly in-depth. one should note that there are certain subjects I didn't mention and truthfully I'onriyi is always seeking to better his magic, his life, and the life of others if possible. In terms of personality and goals there are a fair amount of things I chose to leave out so that RPing with him still remains interesting ^^. Additionally, for his spells these are his set ones but he is capable of weaving other spells, though they are not as specialized or perfected as the ones that I have documented here officially.
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Name: Saella Lasari.
Alias: The Shining; The Unbroken; Lasarian.
Nicknames: Sae or Aria.
Age: 20.
Type and Wing Colour: Pure Tamer Seraph.
Relations: Her 'mother' and mentor Lasarian The Brilliant; her 'elder brother' Kaeden The Destroyer; and acquaintance Caeldrin The Aurist.
Personality: While before she was naïve, she has become realistic, at least for the most part. Her innocence, for the most part, has been dispelled and she now bears the demeanor of a toughened sort. She's beheld many things, some good and some bad. Her conclusion is that knowledge is necessary, caution is key, and loyalty is to be divvied only when necessary. She understands, now, that some sacrifices can, and must, be made for the greater good. Yet she retains some of her idealistic views, wishing for a peaceful world, a harmonious coexistence between the three races...and the three realms.
Through her regressions she has learned a lot and her intelligence and mental fortitude has risen greatly. Despite this she can be shy at times, but this only emerges when in the company of those whom she cares for, or when taken off guard by particularly...indecent, actions. She still believes in the equality between the races, believing that the current state of the world is naught, but everything becoming worse before it gets better. While she wishes for coexistence, she has no illusions as to the immensity and difficulty of such a thing, knowing that it is nothing if not implausible. Yet, like anyone with a copious sense of justice and even a smidgen of idealism, she strives for such a result despite herself, wishing to bring everyone into a place that all can enjoy, rather than just a select few, even if it is flawed.
Her fear and reservations regarding murder have been vanquished, but that does not mean she enjoys it. In fact, she has tailored her combat style to incapacitate rather than kill, so as to preserve as much life as she can, unless absolutely necessary. Still, despite the many months that have past and the changes that they have wrought on her personality, she has retained her dislike for the spotlight.
Despite the cruelness of the world, Saella's temperance allows her to restrain herself even when dealing with particularly difficult individuals. However, what has changed is that she will no longer put up with those who are truly devout in their wish to stand in her way. For while she will strive to peacefully create solutions and pass through obstacles with diplomacy and tact, she has little patience for those who would get in her way despite her kind and empathic treatment –not to mention her consideration of their circumstances, should she know them. Beyond this there is only her intense dislike, and sometimes hatred, for those who have no appreciation for life, this includes those who make it their mandate to disservice others –this of course includes those who would meaninglessly slaughter others, either for their own amusement, or some other insufficient purpose. Aside from the aforementioned circumstances her temper is seldom riled, though once it is it can be frightening.
Beyond these things, her emotions tend to stay in a more positive spectrum, though her heart has hardened considerably in the last year, giving her a bit more of a confident and tough outer shell.
She is very kind and very brave; able to walk into the fray of a harsh and brutal battle even when afraid for her life or the lives of others. She is a defender of the weak and unable as well as a positive example to humans of what they once thought angels were: Powerful and divine guardians of the heavens and the human race. In this way, she is exceptional, but like all people she still has her flaws.
Biography: Coming into existence was a frightening thing for Saella, but soon after she came to know the woman who would be her mother, but not her mentor. Lasarian, having been a powerful battle angel in her day was the one chosen to raise the young angel who would become the girl that is known today. So as Saella grew and learned from the beautiful, though aged, Lasarian, the girl eventually came to know something about herself...the gods had chosen wrong. The older and more conscious of herself she became, the more she learned, the more she came to understand that the world she lived in was not the world in which she wanted to be.
She didn't belong. At least, not among her kin. They were all so...hateful, so arrogant...so cold towards the other races. She understood why they acted that way towards demons, but to the humans? It just didn't make sense to her.
When it came time for her to learn her specialty as an angel, Saella resisted, and resisted strongly. She was to become a tamer, but that violated her own beliefs. She didn't want to subjugate demons and then force them to kill their own kind, and she really didn't want to twist their minds to her will. When her mother found that she had been refusing to practice her inborn skills, she first questioned the girl as to why. However, when she found out, she almost froze as if trapped in obsidian.
Lasarian thought things over for a time, but soon recovered from the shock of her kind, if rather subservient and quiet, child's reasoning and unbending stubbornness. Lasarian found her daughter's response to be unsatisfactory and in response, Lasarian took Saella on a mission, a mission to show the damage a single surface demon could do to a community. Watching, tears came to the eyes of the younger angel, her white wings bristling with anger and so she abruptly stole her mother's weapon and charged down to protect the humans, despite her skills being far from those of a battle angel's.
Yet, when she got close enough that the demon turned to attack her, she faltered, thoughts flying through her head.
It's a living thing just like you; All it wants is essence, it is feeding...like any creature must; It feels pain just like me, I can't...I-....
Frozen in mid-flight, Saella was saved only by her mother who promptly tore the demon in two and tossed its wrangled corpse aside only to turn and cradle Saella in her arms. Rather than berate her, Lasarian surmised only that the girl had been afraid of the demon, not that she had literally been unable to kill it.
Saella never told her mother the truth, she couldn't...it would hurt the beautiful angel too much. So, instead, she opted to learn the subtle nuances of demon taming, despite her former resistance, thinking that at least this way she wouldn't have to kill anything herself. It was at this time that she met the angel who she'd eventually come to call 'brother'.
On only her second mission into the field, Saella was to capture her second demon, taming it and bringing it under her control. However, when she arrived she found herself promptly overpowered by the beast. Luckily, there was a clear sky that night and so Saella was saved by the grace of Kaeden the battle angel, an angel who had earned the title 'Destroyer' for the wrath and damage that his blades and body wrought on his enemies. He also rather enjoys watching over the city from the clouds in case someone might need his help. After all he always rather enjoyed the expressions of those who saw his magnificence hurtling down from the heavens.
So, upon finding the startled Saella, Kaeden found himself endeared to her by her silly rambling and nonsensical nature. So, rather quickly, the two became friends and so Kaeden came to cause less of his storms (of wrath, blade, and body) just a bit less.
Saella took to watching the city from the clouds as well and so the two became quite close and are still as such to this day. In fact, Kaeden is the reason that Saella was finally able to gain control of her favorite demon, a creature known as 'Kenen'. As without his battle prowess, Saella would have never been able to conquer the creature. So she does feel rather indebted to Kaeden, though he hasn't decided to make her pay this debt...or the one for saving her life.
Since then. Saella has managed to increase her skill in taming, finally proving herself on the field by being skilled enough to both avoid the attacks of demons at close range and subjugate them to her will at the same time. She has been acclaimed for being some kind of genius in the field of taming, but she will adamantly deny such, not to mention blush rather brightly. Beyond this, she has earned a single title, mostly due to her complete refusal to kill anything, be it to save herself, or another no matter the race.
The angel community is rather confused as to how to handle her....
--During Season 1 Saella was mostly on patrol and interacting with Kenen Vax. However, there was an interaction with the Lordess of the Southern Realm in which Kenen vax lost his warden status and subsequently went berserk. Saella was forced to protect his unconscious body from the destruction that ran rampant in Loom during the events only a few months prior to the fall of Hell's gate. Since then she has begun the process of bettering herself, starting by bringing Kenen back to the peak of health.
Not entirely forgiving her, Saella took to blaming herself for his situation and has felt somewhat guilty ever since. Regardless, Kenen has gradually forgiven her and assisted in her newest venture: Recovering her past lives. After he, and several of her other captured demons who she managed to forcibly tame and reprogram mentally, assisted in keeping her mind stable while she rapidly went through a tremendous amount of her past lives.
However, while she has managed, by the end of the year, to get 3/4ths through her regression, she has had to take multiple breaks to reground herself in reality and not lose a hold of her individuality –not to mention stability. Partly due to her regressions and partly due to her having become fed up with feeling helpless in combat, Saella has taken up the art of the sword and since the destruction of Loom has been training her little heart out.
She, at one point, was drawn to the destroyed council building in the center of Loom, and while it was difficult to get to, she managed to enter its sub-floors by moving some of the rubble. Once in she was drawn towards a particular blade, which she now wields. She is unsure why she feels a connection to the blade, but none of her past lives so far reveal the information, so she just keeps delving when possible to find out.
Due to the amount of regressions she has gone through, Saella has developed two pairs of additional wings and several traits not typical of tamer angels. She is somewhat confused by this, but accepts them nonetheless. Mostly caused by the hardship of survival and living during these hard times, Saella's outlook on life has gone from naive to a strange mixture of idealism and realism. She is very aware of the cruelness of the world now and has lost many of her reservations, replacing them instead with a more realistic, but nonetheless hopeful, worldview.
While she has tried several times in the last few months, Saella has been unable, thus far, to regress any further as she seems to have met some kind of artificial, but alive, mental block in her psyche. In addition to this, she will sometimes pass out as her psyche destabilizes too far for her demonic stabilizers are able to handle. Sometimes she blacks out or suffers extreme mental episodes where she has memory lapses or collapses into a heap of sobs and moans. Similarly she can suddenly feel unexplained exultation and happiness. These, she figures, are symptoms of rapid regression, but they seem perfectly natural and are in fact fading rapidly.
Since the completion of her regressions, so far, she has found a new goal in life: Coexistence and leadership. First, however, she must unite with the remainders of her past psyche, after which she can more actively pursue her goal to reunite and change angelic society as a whole. This time, she intends to make an impact...and a damned big one too.--
Note: Saella has taken on part of Lasarian's name to show the bond held between the two.
Alias: The Shining; The Unbroken; Lasarian.
Nicknames: Sae or Aria.
Age: 20.
Type and Wing Colour: Pure Tamer Seraph.
Relations: Her 'mother' and mentor Lasarian The Brilliant; her 'elder brother' Kaeden The Destroyer; and acquaintance Caeldrin The Aurist.
Personality: While before she was naïve, she has become realistic, at least for the most part. Her innocence, for the most part, has been dispelled and she now bears the demeanor of a toughened sort. She's beheld many things, some good and some bad. Her conclusion is that knowledge is necessary, caution is key, and loyalty is to be divvied only when necessary. She understands, now, that some sacrifices can, and must, be made for the greater good. Yet she retains some of her idealistic views, wishing for a peaceful world, a harmonious coexistence between the three races...and the three realms.
Through her regressions she has learned a lot and her intelligence and mental fortitude has risen greatly. Despite this she can be shy at times, but this only emerges when in the company of those whom she cares for, or when taken off guard by particularly...indecent, actions. She still believes in the equality between the races, believing that the current state of the world is naught, but everything becoming worse before it gets better. While she wishes for coexistence, she has no illusions as to the immensity and difficulty of such a thing, knowing that it is nothing if not implausible. Yet, like anyone with a copious sense of justice and even a smidgen of idealism, she strives for such a result despite herself, wishing to bring everyone into a place that all can enjoy, rather than just a select few, even if it is flawed.
Her fear and reservations regarding murder have been vanquished, but that does not mean she enjoys it. In fact, she has tailored her combat style to incapacitate rather than kill, so as to preserve as much life as she can, unless absolutely necessary. Still, despite the many months that have past and the changes that they have wrought on her personality, she has retained her dislike for the spotlight.
Despite the cruelness of the world, Saella's temperance allows her to restrain herself even when dealing with particularly difficult individuals. However, what has changed is that she will no longer put up with those who are truly devout in their wish to stand in her way. For while she will strive to peacefully create solutions and pass through obstacles with diplomacy and tact, she has little patience for those who would get in her way despite her kind and empathic treatment –not to mention her consideration of their circumstances, should she know them. Beyond this there is only her intense dislike, and sometimes hatred, for those who have no appreciation for life, this includes those who make it their mandate to disservice others –this of course includes those who would meaninglessly slaughter others, either for their own amusement, or some other insufficient purpose. Aside from the aforementioned circumstances her temper is seldom riled, though once it is it can be frightening.
Beyond these things, her emotions tend to stay in a more positive spectrum, though her heart has hardened considerably in the last year, giving her a bit more of a confident and tough outer shell.
She is very kind and very brave; able to walk into the fray of a harsh and brutal battle even when afraid for her life or the lives of others. She is a defender of the weak and unable as well as a positive example to humans of what they once thought angels were: Powerful and divine guardians of the heavens and the human race. In this way, she is exceptional, but like all people she still has her flaws.
Biography: Coming into existence was a frightening thing for Saella, but soon after she came to know the woman who would be her mother, but not her mentor. Lasarian, having been a powerful battle angel in her day was the one chosen to raise the young angel who would become the girl that is known today. So as Saella grew and learned from the beautiful, though aged, Lasarian, the girl eventually came to know something about herself...the gods had chosen wrong. The older and more conscious of herself she became, the more she learned, the more she came to understand that the world she lived in was not the world in which she wanted to be.
She didn't belong. At least, not among her kin. They were all so...hateful, so arrogant...so cold towards the other races. She understood why they acted that way towards demons, but to the humans? It just didn't make sense to her.
When it came time for her to learn her specialty as an angel, Saella resisted, and resisted strongly. She was to become a tamer, but that violated her own beliefs. She didn't want to subjugate demons and then force them to kill their own kind, and she really didn't want to twist their minds to her will. When her mother found that she had been refusing to practice her inborn skills, she first questioned the girl as to why. However, when she found out, she almost froze as if trapped in obsidian.
Lasarian thought things over for a time, but soon recovered from the shock of her kind, if rather subservient and quiet, child's reasoning and unbending stubbornness. Lasarian found her daughter's response to be unsatisfactory and in response, Lasarian took Saella on a mission, a mission to show the damage a single surface demon could do to a community. Watching, tears came to the eyes of the younger angel, her white wings bristling with anger and so she abruptly stole her mother's weapon and charged down to protect the humans, despite her skills being far from those of a battle angel's.
Yet, when she got close enough that the demon turned to attack her, she faltered, thoughts flying through her head.
It's a living thing just like you; All it wants is essence, it is feeding...like any creature must; It feels pain just like me, I can't...I-....
Frozen in mid-flight, Saella was saved only by her mother who promptly tore the demon in two and tossed its wrangled corpse aside only to turn and cradle Saella in her arms. Rather than berate her, Lasarian surmised only that the girl had been afraid of the demon, not that she had literally been unable to kill it.
Saella never told her mother the truth, she couldn't...it would hurt the beautiful angel too much. So, instead, she opted to learn the subtle nuances of demon taming, despite her former resistance, thinking that at least this way she wouldn't have to kill anything herself. It was at this time that she met the angel who she'd eventually come to call 'brother'.
On only her second mission into the field, Saella was to capture her second demon, taming it and bringing it under her control. However, when she arrived she found herself promptly overpowered by the beast. Luckily, there was a clear sky that night and so Saella was saved by the grace of Kaeden the battle angel, an angel who had earned the title 'Destroyer' for the wrath and damage that his blades and body wrought on his enemies. He also rather enjoys watching over the city from the clouds in case someone might need his help. After all he always rather enjoyed the expressions of those who saw his magnificence hurtling down from the heavens.
So, upon finding the startled Saella, Kaeden found himself endeared to her by her silly rambling and nonsensical nature. So, rather quickly, the two became friends and so Kaeden came to cause less of his storms (of wrath, blade, and body) just a bit less.
Saella took to watching the city from the clouds as well and so the two became quite close and are still as such to this day. In fact, Kaeden is the reason that Saella was finally able to gain control of her favorite demon, a creature known as 'Kenen'. As without his battle prowess, Saella would have never been able to conquer the creature. So she does feel rather indebted to Kaeden, though he hasn't decided to make her pay this debt...or the one for saving her life.
Since then. Saella has managed to increase her skill in taming, finally proving herself on the field by being skilled enough to both avoid the attacks of demons at close range and subjugate them to her will at the same time. She has been acclaimed for being some kind of genius in the field of taming, but she will adamantly deny such, not to mention blush rather brightly. Beyond this, she has earned a single title, mostly due to her complete refusal to kill anything, be it to save herself, or another no matter the race.
The angel community is rather confused as to how to handle her....
--During Season 1 Saella was mostly on patrol and interacting with Kenen Vax. However, there was an interaction with the Lordess of the Southern Realm in which Kenen vax lost his warden status and subsequently went berserk. Saella was forced to protect his unconscious body from the destruction that ran rampant in Loom during the events only a few months prior to the fall of Hell's gate. Since then she has begun the process of bettering herself, starting by bringing Kenen back to the peak of health.
Not entirely forgiving her, Saella took to blaming herself for his situation and has felt somewhat guilty ever since. Regardless, Kenen has gradually forgiven her and assisted in her newest venture: Recovering her past lives. After he, and several of her other captured demons who she managed to forcibly tame and reprogram mentally, assisted in keeping her mind stable while she rapidly went through a tremendous amount of her past lives.
However, while she has managed, by the end of the year, to get 3/4ths through her regression, she has had to take multiple breaks to reground herself in reality and not lose a hold of her individuality –not to mention stability. Partly due to her regressions and partly due to her having become fed up with feeling helpless in combat, Saella has taken up the art of the sword and since the destruction of Loom has been training her little heart out.
She, at one point, was drawn to the destroyed council building in the center of Loom, and while it was difficult to get to, she managed to enter its sub-floors by moving some of the rubble. Once in she was drawn towards a particular blade, which she now wields. She is unsure why she feels a connection to the blade, but none of her past lives so far reveal the information, so she just keeps delving when possible to find out.
Due to the amount of regressions she has gone through, Saella has developed two pairs of additional wings and several traits not typical of tamer angels. She is somewhat confused by this, but accepts them nonetheless. Mostly caused by the hardship of survival and living during these hard times, Saella's outlook on life has gone from naive to a strange mixture of idealism and realism. She is very aware of the cruelness of the world now and has lost many of her reservations, replacing them instead with a more realistic, but nonetheless hopeful, worldview.
While she has tried several times in the last few months, Saella has been unable, thus far, to regress any further as she seems to have met some kind of artificial, but alive, mental block in her psyche. In addition to this, she will sometimes pass out as her psyche destabilizes too far for her demonic stabilizers are able to handle. Sometimes she blacks out or suffers extreme mental episodes where she has memory lapses or collapses into a heap of sobs and moans. Similarly she can suddenly feel unexplained exultation and happiness. These, she figures, are symptoms of rapid regression, but they seem perfectly natural and are in fact fading rapidly.
Since the completion of her regressions, so far, she has found a new goal in life: Coexistence and leadership. First, however, she must unite with the remainders of her past psyche, after which she can more actively pursue her goal to reunite and change angelic society as a whole. This time, she intends to make an impact...and a damned big one too.--
Note: Saella has taken on part of Lasarian's name to show the bond held between the two.
Equipment:
Collapsible Shield: Saella carries this shield, which is typically collapsed into a rod formation. This shield was made for her by a human friend of her's and can extend out from its rod formation to the round buckler in order for her to utilize it for defense. She has become rather skilled with it since she began using it years prior. More recently she has begun to couple it, at times, with a sword.
Ancestral Blade: A blade she managed to retrieve from the smoldering remains of the Council building in Loom when things had died down somewhat, this Ancestral blade was stored in the vault of the building had, somehow, drew her to it as if it was hers to begin with. Unaware of its true nature, Saella has since toted it around, or had Kenen do so in her stead, and has, in the last year, trained extensively in order to begin utilizing it in combat. The blade's properties are mysterious, but it appears to amplify and channel angelic essence in order to burn and further damage demonic essence, any of its other capabilities are unknown at current time beyond its miraculous durability and lightness. The blade does appear to have some kind of enchantment, though Kenen has stated that the blade is much more difficult for him to carry, while it is almost as light as a feather in Saella's hands. The blade's scabbard contains its essence and partially contains its abilities however, even when the blade is sheathed it will glow and hum when it senses harmful, or killing, intent.
The Crystal Prison: Additionally, there is the crystal necklace given to her by her 'mother' and tutor, Lasarian. This necklace is capable of sealing demons within it once they have been subjugated. This necklace is known as 'The Crystal Prison' and can be viewed in the 'appearance hider'. This necklace is thought to have been created by a joint effort of the three races in order to seal a demon that was a threat to all three. The seals on its surface do not indicate exactly where the things sealed within are sealed, but it can be seen that they are ancient and were crafted by human hands. Hands that were likely guided by an angel clairvoyant, who gave some of her tears to fuel its power. A demon of unknown name at the time, likely one from the Western kingdom (oddly) sacrificed itself with the crystal over the ritual altar, allowing the entirety of its being to be used to eternally power the crystal prison, why a demon would do something so selfless has been lost to time. The necklace has been passed down between Saella's soul 'lineage' since her creation. It is likely that only the archangels and the most ancient of demons know exactly what it is...or what the unnamed beast referred to only as Unlight was. It is presumed that the Crystal Prison seals its inhabitants in an elaborate location that has since been hidden and erased from the minds of all, but one archangel and one ancient greater Hellion. Additionally, if Saella were to delve deep into the memories of her past lives, she would eventually (after a very long time) be capable of accessing the knowledge regarding the necklace, but for now she knows very little and maybe that is for the best.
Armor: Depicted in her appearance picture, Saella has managed to ger her armor enchanted so it does not inhibit her movement, makes less sounds than it normally would, and is less heavy than it should be. Beyond this the armor is normal in all respects.
Personal Capabilities:
Taming Power: Where her abilities were considerable before, now they are downright impressive even with her mental instability at times. Saella, at this point, is capable of open empathic and telepathic communication with nigh anyone whose mind she can contact, and whose mental defenses she can circumvent. She is capable of incapacitating the average surface demon, and mentally crippling the average hellion with her mental influence. Warden class demons no longer overwhelm her and demonic lords, while not manageable, can be dealt with on low levels.
At this point she has reached a level that she can access people's subconscious mind, allowing her to predict their actions before they are entirely aware of them. This ability is not perfect and increases in difficulty with the power of the individual, not to mention how guarded they are mentally. At this point Saella can also create psychic fields, which are detailed below. As with before she can accurately gauge the power, and even skill level, of most individuals regardless of race...unless their essence is mixed which can briefly, or permanently, confuse her. Additionally, chimeras and beings of mixed racial essence are much more difficult for her to read, predict, or deal with in general.
Physical Ability: While originally Saella was like all other tamers, aka not physically powerful, she has since developed a decent amount of strength and durability, allowing her to take more damage and dish more out. However, in particular her flight skills have increased significantly, as well as her ability to maneuver while still on the ground. This allows her to not be too weakened when she is forced to fight without her wings. Beyond this she has managed to use her taming abilities to amplify her mental perception, allowing her to increase and control the input/output of her senses. She can block out her own pain, infuse herself with pleasure, and a few other useful tricks. Lately, she has come to think that some of her abilities are borderline, as in they seem to be very similar to other angelic classes....
Swordsmanship: While she is no pro, Saella has managed to become a decent swordswoman, allowing her to deftly evade strikes, counter blows, and skillfully subdue her enemies.
Instinctual Battle Prowess: Due to her nearing her final few regressions, Saella has gained a good amount of battle knowledge and instinct, which she has managed to partially train into her muscle memory. As such she can sometimes become momentarily more deadly than normal in combat, allowing her brief bursts of exceptional effectivity, followed by a decrease in stamina and general ability till she rests.
Extensive Knowledge: Originating from her past lives, Saella has gained extensive knowledge of both humans and demons, allowing her a broader perspective in life, as well as certain situations. This knowledge can however, only take her so far.
Tamed Demons:
Chia'raqkis'ij
Hellion Construct
"Ghaaavhaiiiiii kisiskikik cracka vhanadsfk"(We're not sure what it's trying to say, but we think it is cursing our ugly existence...rather ironic I think).
One of the FleshShaper's lesser creations, Chia'raq'kis'ij is a demon whom must beings have given up trying to call by its name, thus it is instead called 'Bladebug'...for obvious reasons.
Appearance Details: Yeah, it's repulsive. Only thing you really need to know is that it is roughly seven feet tall even when it is hunched over, so when it stands up fully it reaches roughly nine feet in height. Oh yeah and it's blind as a bat...meaning it sees through vibrations...aka its hearing is super acute. So is its sense of smell, allowing it to track down people by their essence signature alone as long as it has smelled it once before.
Abilities: Immensely fast and ridiculously hard to kill, Bladebug is capable of regenerating as long as even a single shred of his body remains intact. Along with this, it is fast, agile, and possesses a mouth and arms that can shred or cut through most materials. Even low grade swords and a good deal of firearms are easily cut into ribbons by this things blades, their master's soon consumed afterwords. This creature has no real power, unless being so repulsive that it sends most into shock initially is a power....
Nessaeris
Rahpturi - Hellion
"You better stop staring, I don't like human eyes, they make me want to rip them out."
Appearance Details: Possessing the lanky but lean build of most of his kind, Nessaeris stands at 7'3, towering over almost all humans. The wings seen on his back can very easily fold around his arms, where they will become an armor of carbon fiber till unfurled for flight. It should be noted that Rahpturi Hellions are almost half as heavy as they appear.
Abilities: Like most Rahpturi, Nessaeris, or Nessy, as Saella calls him, has the ability to exude a liquid form of carbon which he can then manipulate into various forms. This allows him to shield himself from blows with a powerful armor, or to create weapons out of solidified carbon. In addition to this, Rahpturi are exceptionally quick on their feet, as they are lighter than they look despite their general size. As a Rahpturi, Nessy has one other ability and that is a small degree of deep level mind control. This allows them to control the stability of the subconscious to disrupt or stabilize individuals on a deep level to cause general dissaray in their psyche. His abilities can be easily blocked for the most part so they generally only work if the person is very weakened, willing, or if it happens to be a sneak attack.
Dseszel
Ascended Vampire - Surface Demon
"Must I explain my position? It really is nothing special. I was a well developed surface demon, a vampire, until I devoured several angels and a demon or two. Of course it just haaad to be a problem, so I was targeted, but they all fell. Eventually I was able to grow these wings, their essence fueling my evolution till I became the magnificence you see before you! I am Dseszel, the ascended one! Bow before me lest I lay waste to your senses and the sad excuse you call a physical body."
Abilities: Dseszel is inhumanely fast, capable of moving and flying at speeds beyond the scope of the human eye. So far only skilled battle angels, and a very lucky Saella, have been able to hinder him in any way. Of course, now he is under her control. Beyond this, he is capable of conjuring massive blasts of wind with his wings and creating subtle illusions through eye contact, which allow him to make himself even more difficult to follow. These abilities, while semi-typical for ascended vampires, do not necessarily apply to all of them --though there are few due to the angel's careful watch over the surface demon population.
'The Excluded'
Demonic Construct
“Rroooaaaarghhhrrrrglurrgh”
Abilities: The Excluded is capable of creating semi-elaborate illusions that can confuse or generally disorient its foes.
Other Data: A construct created by the FleshShaper during the war, this beast was accidentally released from its cage and onto Surface a few years back. It appeared to be composed of the parts of a variety of demons who used illusion or pain inducing magic, along with obvious signs of possessing the abilities of a Sharvalli Hellion(see Kenen Vax).
Vortrud Kemex'kal 'Bane of Prosperity'
Nightwalker - Hellion
“Oh come now, having your essence drained isn't that bad, it's just terribly agonizing. It's not a bad thing though, you die eventually anyways. Might as well get it out of the way asap, right?”
Abilities: Like any nightwalker, Vortrud is capable of manipulating, assimilating, and traveling through shadows. His power increases as the illumination decreases in an area, making him strongest in dark areas or at night. Vortrud has developed his Origin State, but Saella has been unable to force him into showing her as of yet as it is deeply ingrained in the hellion and he is still able to resist her influence somewhat. Like all nightwalkers, Vortrud has a particular affinity for essence manipulation, be it his own or that of other beings.
Other Data: During the early days after the war, Vortrud took part in the demonic campaign in which demons impeded the angels from setting up base on Surface as best as they could. He was the Warden, a general of sorts, who led these guerrilla strikes against angel kind. He is a former Warden of the Western region of hell, serving under the lord of the time, which may or may not have been Szayeis. Vortrud is a member of the Nightwalker species.
Captured Demons: These are demons which Saella has captured and sealed into her crystal necklace, but not tamed thoroughly enough for use. She keeps them sealed most of them time, choosing not to use them and not to release or kill them due partially to her principles and partially because they are too dangerous to release.
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs45/f/2009/156/d/f/Balor_Demon_by_BenWootten.jpgD'hrash 'The Blood Hungry'[/url]
A demon originating from the Western reaches of hell in the domain of the Chimeric lord. Formerly of the Warden class. A member of the Faelsar species. Was alive during the war where he killed over two hundred angels before being sealed into the crystal prison.
http://th04.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2013/025/e/c/demon_by_funkychinaman-d5socqz.jpgLoh'eik 'The Severed'[/url]
A demon exiled from hell, Loh'eik gained his name from the fact that he possessed no limbs excluding his two tails yet still managed to always sever the heads of angels, devouring them soon after. His race is unknown due to his body being too disfigured to identify him.
Unknown name/Unknown Title
Unknown race or former position and affiliation.
Unlight
This being was sealed into the prison by Lasarian, it is unknown as to who it is or was. Lasarian has sealed it in such a way that nothing can touch its mind without specific keys and the like. Saella is afraid of it and she calls the demon 'Unlight', despite this not being its alias or name. She has figured out most of the keys needed to access Unlight's consciousness while keeping it sealed. However, she is afraid to wake it up...as its power sends her into a cold sweat.
The Ruinous Siphon
Name: Kenen Vax.
Alias: The Ruinous Siphon.
Nicknames: Vaxy.
[B]Age: 700.
Species: Demon(Hellion).
Sub Genus: Sharvalli
Relations: Sealla Lasari and Daiyrisa first and foremost.
Social Status - Former Warden: While it does not award him any particular note in demonic society other than an implication of power, this status indicates to the other two races that he is not only a powerful demon, but that is perhaps also influential in some ways as well.
Appearance: Vax stands at eight feet tall and has an essentially humanoid appearance. However, his skin is of a false smoothness as to use his ability he must 'open' rather large pores in his flesh, allowing the essence to be pulled into his body. Additionally, he possesses a sleek tail with a deadly oval formation lined on both edges with serrated spikes, allowing him to use his tail as something of a club. His fingers and hands appear fairly human, but he can extend his slightly sharpened nails into wicked bird-like claws. Upon his back there are two discolored bone-like formations that run parallel to his spine and on either side of it, these can be drawn out and used as swords, after which his flesh will heal over the spots they were extracted from.
Personality: I really can't get a handle of the words to be honest, so I won't.
Biography: Before he was captured by Saella, Kenen Vax went through his evolutions and hunting events in the Southern kingdom of hell, working to become noticed by the lord of that time, aka Daiyrisa's mother.
In short he succeeded, being named one of the Warden's of the south and gaining favor from the lordess. However, her reign soon past and Daiyrisa came to rule. Initially, Kenen was not sure how he felt about this green ruler, but over time he developed a very close, and loyal, bond to her. This bond persists to this day and despite his capture by the hands of Saella and his subsequent friendship with the angel, he remains loyal to the lordess...at least in part.
Over the past year his has helped train and keep sane the angel whose sway his is under, even if she does not influence his mind as she says she does. Regardless, he has formed a bond with Saella, one he didn't think possible between angels and demons, not that he had reacted with angels much prior to her. Yet, there remains a grudge in his heart aimed at Saella for she tore him away from his lordess...forcing the demoness to remove his bond to her realm.
As such he strives to create some kind of balance between his two opposing loyalties and to assist Saella in the completion of her goal, as if she is truly successful, there will be no need for him to chose....
Alias: The Ruinous Siphon.
Nicknames: Vaxy.
[B]Age: 700.
Species: Demon(Hellion).
Sub Genus: Sharvalli
Relations: Sealla Lasari and Daiyrisa first and foremost.
Social Status - Former Warden: While it does not award him any particular note in demonic society other than an implication of power, this status indicates to the other two races that he is not only a powerful demon, but that is perhaps also influential in some ways as well.
Appearance: Vax stands at eight feet tall and has an essentially humanoid appearance. However, his skin is of a false smoothness as to use his ability he must 'open' rather large pores in his flesh, allowing the essence to be pulled into his body. Additionally, he possesses a sleek tail with a deadly oval formation lined on both edges with serrated spikes, allowing him to use his tail as something of a club. His fingers and hands appear fairly human, but he can extend his slightly sharpened nails into wicked bird-like claws. Upon his back there are two discolored bone-like formations that run parallel to his spine and on either side of it, these can be drawn out and used as swords, after which his flesh will heal over the spots they were extracted from.
Personality: I really can't get a handle of the words to be honest, so I won't.
Biography: Before he was captured by Saella, Kenen Vax went through his evolutions and hunting events in the Southern kingdom of hell, working to become noticed by the lord of that time, aka Daiyrisa's mother.
In short he succeeded, being named one of the Warden's of the south and gaining favor from the lordess. However, her reign soon past and Daiyrisa came to rule. Initially, Kenen was not sure how he felt about this green ruler, but over time he developed a very close, and loyal, bond to her. This bond persists to this day and despite his capture by the hands of Saella and his subsequent friendship with the angel, he remains loyal to the lordess...at least in part.
Over the past year his has helped train and keep sane the angel whose sway his is under, even if she does not influence his mind as she says she does. Regardless, he has formed a bond with Saella, one he didn't think possible between angels and demons, not that he had reacted with angels much prior to her. Yet, there remains a grudge in his heart aimed at Saella for she tore him away from his lordess...forcing the demoness to remove his bond to her realm.
As such he strives to create some kind of balance between his two opposing loyalties and to assist Saella in the completion of her goal, as if she is truly successful, there will be no need for him to chose....
Demonic Abilities:
Ruina(Ruin): This ability is characteristic of Sharvalli hellions and allows Kenen to gather the essence of inanimate objects in large amounts from the surrounding area. Because this essence is being ripped out of objects it more or less tears apart the surrounding environment, destroying things, hence its name. The energy obtained from this process can then be used to fuel him or his various other attacks.
Demonic Influence: Sharvalli hellions can create a strange kind of surface demon when they feed on humans and do not kill them. These demons are very bat-like, but can also be seen as rather draconic, as they will gradually form scales, grow wings, and sharpened teeth, not to mention nails, to hunt. Eventually their nails will transition into talons, their eyes will become pupil-less, allowing them to literally see vibrations, though they become completely colorblind, to perceive their environment. Appearances differ slightly as some even develop tails, while others will form spikes on portions of their body. The transformation can take anywhere from two weeks to six months and is not only strenuous on the body, but on the mind due to the intense pain of one's essence warping the body to fit its new nature. As such, many of them go insane from the process, these insane crazed surface demons are basically insatiable beasts driven by instinct; they are referred to as Madbats. The other form of surface demon caused by a Sharvalli's demonic influence are anywhere between barely sane, and completely cognant and capable of rational thought, though there is always a fight for control with their instincts. These are referred to as Drakes.
Sharvallian Physique: Like the rest of his kind, Kenen is very durable due to his body's natural armor, not to mention the field of essence that covers his flesh, shielding him from a small amount of damage. Additionally, Sharvalli have a considerable amount of physical strength and speed, though speed is certainly their greater physical attribute, allowing them to run at around twenty to thirty miles per hour, though it can take them a good amount of time to get to that speed. Still, their flight speed is much faster, allowing them to hit between 40 and 50 mph, while their divebomb allows them to temporarily accelerate to around 65 mph. Their physical strength is, in comparison to other demons, not that impressive, and allows them to lift about 1,500 pounds if absolutely necessary. Their strength is more commonly used to allow them to participate and compete in normal hand to hand combat, as well as climb surfaces with their retractable talons. Their talons are sharp enough to cut through weak metals and thick wood, not to mention drywall and the like.
Vibration sense: Due to the fact that Sharvalli hellions have no eyes, they have instead developed the ability to define forms by way of vibrations which are released in their surroundings and from the small shield of essence on the surface of their flesh. This ability is more or less an extremely advanced version of echolocation. While it can be referred to as echolocation, as previously mentioned, it is considerably more advanced, allowing some Sharvalli, such as Kenen, to actually feel textures and weights by how long it takes for a vibration to pass through an object.
Magical Abilities:
Kenen Vax's magical abilities are based around his demonic ability, Ruina, so he is more or less able to shape the essence he obtains and use it for destructive purposes. He has recently learned how to heal with it as well as how to allow the essence to regain some of the properties that it was giving to the physical objects that it was ripped out of.
Skills and Learned Abilities:
Combat Skill: Due to his position and level of evolution, Kenen has a decent amount of combat experience and while he was bested by a single battle angel and tamer combination, he was taken by surprise and had not intended to fight till near the end where he was sealed into the crystal prison.
Demonic Knowledge: Since he lived out entire life in the southern realm up until he was captured, Kenen has a considerable amount of knowledge regarding his realm of origin. Whether he will share it or not is another question entirely.
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Name: Vairhn Katela.
Alias: N/A.
Nicknames: Vair or Vai.
Age: 22.
Species: Human.
Relations: Dorin Katela(Grandfather) [Deceased] 'The Relief'; Valar Katela(Father) 'The Fierce'; Kaelia Katela(Mother) 'The Guardian'; Saerin Katela(Elder Sister) 'The Vanishing'; Vaysdyn(Sister's guardian angel) 'The Hidden'.
Appearance: Worn under his Hoodie is the following shirt. The jacket is a heirloom from his grandfather, a gift given to him in previous years. See the equipment section for further information. Lastly, Vaihrn stands at roughly 5'7 and wears his hair in a pony tail, whose tips end just between his shoulder blades in the center of his back.
Personality: Vaihrn is, without a doubt, a complicated young man. His whole life has been mercilessly rife with bitter strife and jealousy, notably of his older sister whose stellar achievements have long granted her excellent command of the family's respect, honor, and love; crucial ingredients that Vaihrn often had to struggle without through his younger years. Having to settle for such emotional scraps has rendered him into a swiss cheese bundle of masked layers full of cracks and holes that he could not patch up even to save his life. As such, he is prone to muttering self-denigrating comments to himself, as well as resisting manic temptations to freak the fuck out. This is most evident when he tries to hide insecurities, especially around new people. Fortunately, when it matters most, say in battle, he is often capable of preserving his principles and remaining determined to the end.
There are some common grounds that Vaihrn shares with his family. His utter hatred for demons and those associated with them is wrought with profuse vehemence, most clearly demonstrated by his refusal to even tolerate any form of compromise with them. However, on the other hand Vaihrn can suppress his dislike for angelic company, thus allowing cooperation and interaction to exist, the only exception being with grossly over-arrogant angels. Between these two extremes, though, he is fairly kind and nice, almost always playing by the rules (he simply doesn't feel beholden to them). He tends to take a neutral stance in most situations, but if he is attacked or presumed innocents are in trouble, he will retaliate with full force.
In addition to this, Vaihrn has a very mellow temper, one only roused by intense injury or death of innocents and even less often, the underestimation of the few skills he has some measure of pride in. While he does not mind his skills in battle being questioned, he will not tolerate it when people denigrate his skills int he Art of Athriohm, something that he excels in. Thus, when weapons enchanted by his deft hands and mind are underestimated, he takes to mild annoyance, or sometimes a sort of smug confidence at what will happen next. He is most at home in his workshop, but does not mind traveling due to his time with his late, and much loved, Grandfather, Dorin Katela. If he, or his ancestor Esvario, are insulted, Vaihrn will also take serious offense. Beyond this, Vaihrn is an intelligent young man with his fair share in survival experience, but a sad lack of confidence. Despite his lack of confidence, Vaihrn does possess a rather good sense of humor, even if it is self-denigrating at times.
Vaihrn has developed a sort of defense mechanism, allowing him to suppress his timidness and the like under a tough facade so as to allow him to properly function...kind of. His emotional insecurities tend to come up even when the facade is up, it's just that he can focus a bit better and hide the storm going on inside of his mind from others.
Biography:
A boy with childhood stolen, Vaihrn was never allowed to attend school, to obtain friends, or to let his plentiful creativity be stretched like the wings of so many angels. One might think him sheltered, but he was not. As a young child, Vaihrn was treasured as this generations first born son, though he was second in age to his sister, Saerin, he still had the admiration of his family.
Sadly, it did not last. As he began to spread his wings and hint to his family that his skills dwelled in places other than the family profession, they stunted his growth, clipping his wings early. Indoctrination one might have called it. They showered him with compliments and enthusiastically encouraged behaviors reminiscent of hunters, demon hunters.Yes, Vaihrn was both fortunate and unfortunate to be born into a family of demon hunters. Fortunate for the angelic council protected them as long as they did no harm to angels, and unfortunate because the majority of his passions sought to lead him elsewhere.
It was unfortunate that greatness had been an expectation hoisted onto him since early in his life. He was a Katela after all and was expected of no less. His mother, his father, even his elder sister, pressured him, pushing him further into himself as they forced him to train in their ways. Yet there was one sanctuary from them, and it was in stories. Stories told to him by his grandfather, the only member of his family who served as a respite from expectation, the only open mind among the Katela family line. However, it was not till the age of eight that he could voice his interests, and four struggling years later, he had obtained the means necessary to resist the crushing, nauseating force of familial peer-pressure.
Apprehension had filled him, as he knew that to follow his passion meant defying family tradition. For unlike his kin, who had carried out their duties for decades, Vaihrn meant to deviate from the path of the demon hunter, and do something different with his life, if only in part.
So regardless of the threat of disappointing his family, the young Vaihrn could only follow his heart, even if no one else in his family followed theirs. Even if it meant being the black sheep, and possibly a disgrace to the family name. Thus Vaihrn began his training under the tutelage of his grandfather, a man who was respected for his hunting accomplishments rather than his knowledge in the art of Athriohm.
Athriohm, the art of recalculation, a seldom used ancient magic commonly known as 'sealing' or even 'enchanting'. It was this art that drew Vaihrn's interest and it was what he had pleaded to be taught for years. Each story of his childhood had gradually built his enthusiasm and piqued his interest, but he had not shown it, not until that fateful day that he denied his mother and his father the right to teach him their trade.
There was fear, then and now, of rejection, of not fitting in. He had no want for hatred. Yet, he could not bring himself to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors. At least, not the ancestors that his parents followed. The stories that had been told to him by his grandfather detailed the exploits of the man's oldest recorded ancestor, Athriohm Esvario. This man had not been considered a warrior, but rather a genius and a savior. Yet, despite the acclaim that his family now knew he followed, they gave him no support. So, even as the mocking words of his accomplished sister and the backhanded remarks of his father, Vaihrn timidly trudged on.
However, with a will too weak to resist their prodding, he eventually compromised, agreeing to learn from his mother as well. So he picked up two skill-sets, learning the agility and reflexes of a hunter, and the subtle art of enchantment and seals. He began to weave them together, forming a unique partnership between the once separate disciplines. His father, unyielding in his determination to sway his only son, began to take efforts to cut him off from his grandfather. A mistake, for Dorin would have nothing of his son's actions, and so eventually, a harsh divide was made in the family, and when Vaihrn chose to follow his grandfather, it became even harsher.
Moving often, Vaihrn and the elder man traveled, visiting various relevant sites and studying the runes, sometimes even assisting with minor enchantments or the like in the places they visited. He was happy, until he and Dorin found themselves against their first demon. Well, at least it was Vaihrn's first, and so when faced by the horrid eight limbed beast, face grotesque, eyes as dark as the void, he panicked. All his skills proved useless when the demon struck towards the weaker of the two first, seeking easy prey. Dorin would however, not let his dearest and only grandson perish, and so he weaved the sigils and drew his enchanted daggers to slay the beast.
Blocking its physical assaults with seal and blade, Dorin evaded its grasp by entering its personal space, where he moved to strike. A flash of liquid and suddenly much seared flesh, and Dorin fell to his knees, the entirety of his upper body and head seared by acid. Cackling, the demon laughed, before it collapsed, unable to move with its limbs bound and severed.
Vaihrn, after several tremulous minutes and a stunned look on his young, pre-teen features, finally stood and walked to his grandfather, who still seemed alive, but certainly near death. The man, to his last moment, never moved from his kneeling position, and never failed to kill the demon, as his daggers had lodged themselves in the beast, causing it to slowly bleed to death.
Tears welling in his eyes, he leaned close to hear the final words of the old seal master, "Find the O-Origin. M-my research...the library." Then Dorin placed his hand, or what was left of its burned form, against his grandson's chest and forehead and drew two circles with several patterns with his own blood.
Vaihrn opened his mouth, wordless, as Dorin's hand fell, limp, and the old man's body collapsed into his arms.
The boy never got over the death of his tutor and grandfather. In fact, from that day on an intense hatred for demons was instilled deep in Vaihrn's heart. A passion followed suit, fueled by the memory of his grandfather, and he practically devoured the research left behind by the man he had idolized for much of his life. At first he became a shut-in, until he helped a passerby survive the attack of an ascended vampire, and succeeded in its defeat. The stranger's encouragement of such and thanks inspired Vaihrn to help others, even if he felt he was rubbish at it.
So he came to become a contractor of sorts, enchanting weapons and the like for those who could pay, or even going so far as to deal with the few demons he felt himself capable of handling, even if he was in truth capable of far more.
It was only when his talents were truly put to the test by the appearance of his now friend and ally, Devin, a girl in need of specific balancing and sealing. So, it took him a few days, but he managed to craft a seal that would both assist in the balancing of the essences housed within her, and seal the essence of an angel within. It was, by far, the most challenging thing he'd ever done and it has given him at least a little confidence in himself. One can only hope his confidence increases, for without it he will never find the Origin.
–During the last year, Vaihrn did in fact manage to meet up with Devin, before they again parted ways once he had preformed various tweaks on the balancing algorithms of her sigils. They left one another ways to get in contact, but with the instability spreading throughout the area surrounding Loom, not to mention the newly forming cities they were unable to reconnect. In fact, they've been trying to locate one another since their parting soon after the fall of Loom.
As such he has been surviving, figuring out ways to enter and exit different cities, not to mention bettering his gear and skills. While he has been unable to truly alter his self deprecating attitude and destructive behaviors, he has managed to pull them in somewhat and create a sort of tough facade. It is likely that had he not done this, he would not still be alive today.
He has managed to set up small bases in Omnity's cities, these act as bases of operation so that he is able to operate from wherever he travels. He has essentially stopped working with others with the exception of making contracts. He does not do escorts, but will eliminate threats from an area or the like. This is due to the large amount of betrayals he has had to deal with in the last few months, making him more cautious and less trusting in general.
He has begun to identify his own mental issues as a form of intense social anxiety.--
Equipment:
Normal Garb: Vaihrn's normal clothes have been modified from their original design, as he has enchanted them with a variety of traits that the fabric would not typically have. Traits from iron and steel have been drawn out, as well as carbon, which he then had to replicate over a good deal of time and form a sort of carbon mesh with. The fabric has gained a layer or two, allowing Vaihrn's hoodie to do some truly incredible things. It is, in fact, one of the most heavily enchanted objects on his person. Like his grandfather's garb, which he still carries with him, these clothes allow him to handle considerably more heat, as well as insulating him when necessary to defend from cold, though it can only do one at a time. The surface texture of the fabric alters depending on the situation. If he is met with brute force it becomes rigid and sturdy, absorbing some of the force of the blow, but not all of it.
Unlike his grandfather's garb, Vaihrn's will alter its fabric into a sort of carbon-metal mesh to stop piercing attacks from hitting him on the first few tries. Its weakness is if you focus on the same general area with multiple attacks, weakening the material with each successive attack. Out of battle the material will draw on essence (a mixture of external essence and his own) to rebuild its structure and fuel its functions. This normal garb is composed of a [url=]hoodie[/url], a belt, and a two other identical silver belts that are wrapped around his arms in combat, but stored as liquid silver in his sleeves when out of combat.
Waist Belt: This belt, composed of silver, both holds Vaihrn's Silver Vials and functions as a Sigil storage. This belt can store a total of 12 sigils, which are typically not altered as they store several sigils that Vaihrn often utilizes.
Arm Belts: These belts which are typically liquified in compartments in his sleeves, or flowing through pores in his clothing that are conductive of his essence, which these are infused with. These belts have three general purposes which are as follows:
1.)They can be utilized in their belt form to store three sigils each, allowing him a total of 18 sigils to utilize in combat.
2.)They can be utilized as free flowing silver for more or less the same purpose as the silver in his silver vials.
3.)Their free flowing manifestation can be channeled through the pores of his garb, allowing him to focus it for defense as well as for counters.
Silver Vials: He carries several vials with condensed liquid silver in them. This silver is enchanted to remain in a liquid state until commanded otherwise by the specific essence signature of its user. There are enough vials to hold the silver necessary to form several swords. This silver is also enchanted with a burning effect, causing it to burn things it comes into contact with if the user wills such. These vials are held by the Waist belt. This silver is imbued with his essence.
Gloves: Thes leather gloves have been altered to be less retrictive to dexterity as well as to act as an attractor of surrounding essence once the user's essence has been conducted through them. They are heat resistant and extremely durable, even more so then the hoodie. Unlike the hoodie they cannot absorb the force of blows, but they cannot be cut in order to compensate for that fact.
Note: His garb does not include any particular pair of pants. Instead he tends to save an enchantment for the set he wears that day. Additionally, his undershirt and other clothing is not effected/enchanted so simply removing the belt(s) and hoodie would be a viable way to reduce his defenses.
[Grandfather's Garb]: Enchanted in such a way that it protects the user from all, but the hottest of flames (white hot) as well as being capable of absorbing damage from physical strikes. While it cannot be punctured, the wearer can still be stabbed as the cloth will simply be pushed back and into the wound. In addition to this, Vaihrn has added several seals on its form that allows the user to channel their energies in such a way as to allow him to summon any of his weapons back to his hands (via the gloves).
Vita tonsis(Life culls)[Heirloom Daggers]: Two daggers pried from the dying body of the demon that killed his grandfather, these are enchanted so as to stop regeneration on the point of cutting. This effect can be nullified by external healing magic, but cannot typically be bypassed by natural regeneration. The daggers hum when Warden or above level demons are within a three block radius.
Physical and Mental Capabilities
Speed and Agility: While not inhumanly fast, Vaihrn has a considerable amount of speed, comparable to the average track runner. However, he is not able to run at top speed for very long. He is capable of running at around 3/4ths of his top speed for a good amount of time, allowing him to maintain a fair amount of speed in combat situations. Additionally, he is rather agile, having learned how to easily traverse most environments from his mother. This allows him to move about the city, or otherwise landscape, very fluidly. It is one of the few skills that he can say he is at least okay at, which for him is saying something since he typically does not admit such things.
Tactical Intelligence and Memory Recall: Vaihrn's memory is exceptionally good and this is primarily because he has practiced at it since the death of his lamented grandfather, Dorin. This allows him to easily recall the various sigils and the smaller symbols and glyphs within them. In addition to this skill, Vaihrn was lucky enough to have inherited his father's tactical prowess, though it has also come from his observation in early childhood. Thus Vaihrn is actually adept at analyzing situations and coming up with logical plans based on either his own skills or the skills of him and his allies.
Dexterity and Multitasking: Vaihrn is very good with his hands, and the smaller appendages attached to them, allowing him to very easily put things together as well as draw the sigils related to his craft. Additionally, he is very capable in the area of multitasking, allowing him to not only be capable of paying attention to his surroundings, but be able to preform multiple actions simultaneously without getting confused easily.
Demonic Lore Master: Growing up, Vaihrn was exposed to many stories about his family's various hunting exploits as well as various lessons in order to prepare him for real life hunts. Thus he has become something of an expert on demonic anatomy, lore, and generally whatever knowledge is needed to make their essences cease.
Scientific Knowledge: Vaihrn has begun to notice the correlation of the periodic table of elements with the traits he can imbue into different objects and so he has studied up on them somewhat. As such he retains a good deal of knowledge regarding the various elements, allowing him to better enchant objects or create various effects. He has not figured out all of the different patterns that essence creates or follows to create these elements, so he cannot yet use all of them to make things, but he is decent with a few.
Magical Skills:
The Art of Athriohm: An ancient magic of unknown origin, Athriohm has to deal with the manipulation of various magical energies, both from the user and various materials and the like. Most practitioners of the art are able to pull various energies out of even inanimate objects, as each thing that exists holds its own power, effect, or inherent traits. One might call this essence, but perhaps not. Regardless, the art is capable of then imbuing the essence(s) it has drawn out into other objects freely by weaving the two (or more) energies together into a cohesive whole. Depending on the complexity of the energies and the skill of the user, more complex effects and modifications can be made. This modification is referred to as enchanting, though in truth it is called 'imbuing' or 'weaving'. The other aspect of the art is the ability to create, weave, and place what are referred to as 'seals' by most, but are actually called 'sigils'. Seals are different from imbuing due to the fact that imbuing takes preexisting attributes and reallocates them into new entities, while sigils will take preexisting essence, or the essence of the user, and modify it in such a way as to suit their purposes.
Thus, the Art of Athriohm is essentially the fine tuned control of essence and how it interacts with various objects, surfaces, and magical symbols. It is the control of essence (or magical energy, whichever fits the correct definition) in order to create or destroy. One could even call it the root of human magic, but no one truly knows, for no one has been able to ascertain just how old the art truly is. It should be noted that the majority of Anriohm, or recalculators, are on a constant search for what is simply referred to as 'The Origin'. Each of them wishes to discover where their art originated from, who created it, why it works.
--Vaihrn's skill level in the Art focuses in the creation of enchantments, meaning he uses sigils less than he utilizes weaving, making him more dangerous in combat as it allows him to use weaving to create sigils and augment items more or less on the fly. This does however, a considerably greater toll on him overall.--
Environmental Awareness and Magical Attunement: Through the use of establishing a sort of sensory aura around himself, Vaihrn is able to sense things in his immediate surroundings and create a sort of mental map of the surrounding area. If he is mobile, this area is considerably smaller, spanning a maximum of half the average city block radius, with its maximum size being half a mile when motionless and focusing with the entirety of his attention, which is rather difficult. Additionally, Vaihrn is capable of easily sensing magical activity and the presence of other beings, not to mention what race they are.
Essence Vision: A unique skill that not all practitioners develop, Vaihrn can actually see the flow of essence in its myriad forms in his surroundings. This cannot be entirely shut off and when suppressed it acts as his magical attunement, though that does not lessen when he stops suppressing this sight. More or less, this allows him to see essence that would normally be invisible, thus allowing him t track people via their essence, as well as identify various types of magic and their functions. This ability is in part what allows his skill in weaving to be so developed despite his age.
Silver Manipulation: By enchanting the silver that he carries, Vaihrn has attuned it to his essence signature, allowing him to control it as if it were an extension of his body. He can solidify and liquefy it more or less at will. This skill is very similar to the magic that his family typically teaches a supplementary skill to their physical prowess. He is primarily skilled in the defensive use of this, but can attack if necessary. He is still learning to use this effectively, though he likes to use it as a conduit for The Art.
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Mayonaka, Seisui – The Tranquil Lotus
Name: Mayonaka(Midnight), Seisui(Elegance).
Nickname/Alias: The Tranquil Lotus.
Gender: Male.
Age: 28
Age Appearance: 32.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Village: N/A.
Birthplace: Land of Iron.
Organization: N/A.
Clan/Style: Mayonaka/Shizukana-ryū-ji no.
Rank: A rank Samurai.
Position: Heir to the Mayonaka.
Chakra Nature: N/A.
Additional Appearance Details: On both his right and left forearms beneath his garb are bracers. He stands at 5'10 and weighs somewhat above average due to his musculature, which is well defined.
History: Seisui is not so much his past as he is a persona defined in the moment. As such all that needs be known is that his life has consisted of being raised under the tenants of the Mayonaka and with the discipline necessary for his clan's legacy to be passed onto him. He recently set off on his pilgrimage to refine and become a grandmaster of his clan's style. He spent extra time within the clan compound to allow the Shizukana-ryū-ji no to truly engrave itself in his body and mind.
Personality: "At our core we are human beings, our purpose is that of the conduit through which flows the power to give tranquility to any who oppose us, whether they believe it to be such or not. I am a conduit just as you are, a human conduit, through which the tranquility can flow; I walk a path of serenity and peace despite the damage I appear to deal on the surface. For, it is not physical beauty I wish to bestow, but rather the beauty of wholeness of self, inner peace, which I wish to give unto all who strike at me in adversity or challenge. I wish to give my opponent what they cannot with honor give themselves: Death," - Mayonaka, Kōtaku.
Like his great grandfather Kōtaku, Seisui is resolute of his purpose, his sense of self, and knows what he must do, always. However, in the scope of wisdom he is yet lacking to his ancestor and still has much to learn by comparison. Seisui is a calm existence, filled with understanding and empathy for those around him. He strives to understand himself, others, and the world in order to reach the purest state of his existence. While this is indeed the perpetual wish of practitioners of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no it is still indeed a strong aspiration to which he reaches. Yet while resolute in this he is nowhere near perfect, in fact Seisui has many flaws, as all men and woman do. While he does not have the shortest of tempers he is known to react badly to what he perceives as 'insults to swordsmanship and the blade'. He is unforgiving when truly slighted and rather disgusted by those of hypocritical nature. When faced with a foe he know he cannot best, Seisui will not bow his head, and he will not run, but he will instead push himself to the furthest edges of his ability and hope for a miracle.
He is a spiritual man, understanding the flows of yin and yang energy, and the essence that forms all things. As a practitioner of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no he has instilled in himself the dogmas by which those who wield its serene glory live.
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Nickname/Alias: The Tranquil Lotus.
Gender: Male.
Age: 28
Age Appearance: 32.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Village: N/A.
Birthplace: Land of Iron.
Organization: N/A.
Clan/Style: Mayonaka/Shizukana-ryū-ji no.
Rank: A rank Samurai.
Position: Heir to the Mayonaka.
Chakra Nature: N/A.
Additional Appearance Details: On both his right and left forearms beneath his garb are bracers. He stands at 5'10 and weighs somewhat above average due to his musculature, which is well defined.
History: Seisui is not so much his past as he is a persona defined in the moment. As such all that needs be known is that his life has consisted of being raised under the tenants of the Mayonaka and with the discipline necessary for his clan's legacy to be passed onto him. He recently set off on his pilgrimage to refine and become a grandmaster of his clan's style. He spent extra time within the clan compound to allow the Shizukana-ryū-ji no to truly engrave itself in his body and mind.
Personality: "At our core we are human beings, our purpose is that of the conduit through which flows the power to give tranquility to any who oppose us, whether they believe it to be such or not. I am a conduit just as you are, a human conduit, through which the tranquility can flow; I walk a path of serenity and peace despite the damage I appear to deal on the surface. For, it is not physical beauty I wish to bestow, but rather the beauty of wholeness of self, inner peace, which I wish to give unto all who strike at me in adversity or challenge. I wish to give my opponent what they cannot with honor give themselves: Death," - Mayonaka, Kōtaku.
Like his great grandfather Kōtaku, Seisui is resolute of his purpose, his sense of self, and knows what he must do, always. However, in the scope of wisdom he is yet lacking to his ancestor and still has much to learn by comparison. Seisui is a calm existence, filled with understanding and empathy for those around him. He strives to understand himself, others, and the world in order to reach the purest state of his existence. While this is indeed the perpetual wish of practitioners of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no it is still indeed a strong aspiration to which he reaches. Yet while resolute in this he is nowhere near perfect, in fact Seisui has many flaws, as all men and woman do. While he does not have the shortest of tempers he is known to react badly to what he perceives as 'insults to swordsmanship and the blade'. He is unforgiving when truly slighted and rather disgusted by those of hypocritical nature. When faced with a foe he know he cannot best, Seisui will not bow his head, and he will not run, but he will instead push himself to the furthest edges of his ability and hope for a miracle.
He is a spiritual man, understanding the flows of yin and yang energy, and the essence that forms all things. As a practitioner of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no he has instilled in himself the dogmas by which those who wield its serene glory live.
Theme:
Base Weapons & Items:
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X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire
Specialized Weapons & Items:
Name of Weapon or Item:
Chinmoku: Yōikō no sharakuna ginren(沉黙: 容易光沢、洒落な銀蓮 'Silence: Simple Match of the Boldest Silver Lotus').
and
Tōrenai-men to naikō(通れない面と乃公 'Ego with an impassable mask').
Description:
A blade whose essence has been passed down through the Mayonaka family since its beginning, Chinmoku changes with each of its wielders' passing. The blade, due to how many times it has been altered and had chakra poured into its magnificent form has become nigh unbreakable and gained an edge so sharp that in the right hands it could easily sheer through even the strongest of substances. Due to the nature of Chinmoku and the fact that with each passing generation it is reforged and renamed, something unique has come of its existence making it much more than just an ancestral blade. With each passing wielder it is melted down and taken apart only to be created once more to better suit the inheritor. Its name is than chosen via the use of the wielder's closest relatives, for while the user names the blade themselves and to express its new form and how it will be used, it must still reflect several of its more recent wielders to remember its place in the world. Beyond these facts there is still a very unique aspect that many never truly realize is present in Chinmoku, for only with in depth meditation and reflection with the blade can one realize that within the blade is something similar to a soul or consciousness of some form. In fact, from the very beginning, Chinmoku has imprinted the skills and wisdom of its wielder into itself, acting as an ancient record of all those who have wielded it in earnest. These skills and this wisdom can be accessed through meditation and trained into a form that can become reliable in combat, but in no way are they easy to obtain. After all, the blade has a consciousness, and to truly unlock its secrets Chinmoku's sheath must be taken off the wielder's person so that there is no filter between the blade and the wielder's consciousnesses. It becomes a tug of war, a power struggle to see whom shall truly influence whom. Once the blade has however lost this struggle and its wisdom and imprinted skill has been unlocked, the user can once again don Tōrenai-men to naikō and still access the bounty of experience imprinted within Chinmoku.
To expand, one ought to understand the nature of Chinmoku's sheath, Tōrenai-men to naikō, for without this sheath chinmoku would become an unwieldable monster, or rather it would be foolhardy to wield it if one did not want to go insane. In essence, the Tōrenai-men to naikō was created to filter the influence of Chinmoku's soul on its wielder. When Chinmoku is sheathed its influence is entirely filtered, and even if drawn it is not able to subjugate or totally influence its wielder as long as the Tōrenai-men to naikō is on their person. It is only when the blade is wielded and sheath discarded that its influence becomes dangerous to the mind of the wielder. Otherwise it has been seen that the sheath is just as resistant to damage as Chinmoku itself, the actual reasons behind this are unknown, but it is thought that the sheath was made to be even more impervious than Chinmoku so that it would not be destroyed, damaged, or influenced by the blade which it is meant to limit. Last of all, it has been seen that the Tōrenai-men to naikō has an incredibly calming effect on any whom it touches, entering them almost into a state of pure all consuming serenity. This effect can be felt even through clothing and indirectly through a weapon or armor, though its effects would be noticeably dulled. It is said that, in essence, Chinmoku and Tōrenai-men to naikō are the yin and yang to one another, for while Chinmoku is used for physical damage and destruction --embodying the yang-- Tōrenai-men to naikō is used to bring peace and serenity by way of sheathing the blade and keeping it from destroying --thus embodying the yin. So it has been seen that one cannot be used without the other, plain and simple.
X explosive tags.
X smoke bombs.
X kunai
X shuriken
X wire
Specialized Weapons & Items:
Name of Weapon or Item:
Chinmoku: Yōikō no sharakuna ginren(沉黙: 容易光沢、洒落な銀蓮 'Silence: Simple Match of the Boldest Silver Lotus').
and
Tōrenai-men to naikō(通れない面と乃公 'Ego with an impassable mask').
Description:
A blade whose essence has been passed down through the Mayonaka family since its beginning, Chinmoku changes with each of its wielders' passing. The blade, due to how many times it has been altered and had chakra poured into its magnificent form has become nigh unbreakable and gained an edge so sharp that in the right hands it could easily sheer through even the strongest of substances. Due to the nature of Chinmoku and the fact that with each passing generation it is reforged and renamed, something unique has come of its existence making it much more than just an ancestral blade. With each passing wielder it is melted down and taken apart only to be created once more to better suit the inheritor. Its name is than chosen via the use of the wielder's closest relatives, for while the user names the blade themselves and to express its new form and how it will be used, it must still reflect several of its more recent wielders to remember its place in the world. Beyond these facts there is still a very unique aspect that many never truly realize is present in Chinmoku, for only with in depth meditation and reflection with the blade can one realize that within the blade is something similar to a soul or consciousness of some form. In fact, from the very beginning, Chinmoku has imprinted the skills and wisdom of its wielder into itself, acting as an ancient record of all those who have wielded it in earnest. These skills and this wisdom can be accessed through meditation and trained into a form that can become reliable in combat, but in no way are they easy to obtain. After all, the blade has a consciousness, and to truly unlock its secrets Chinmoku's sheath must be taken off the wielder's person so that there is no filter between the blade and the wielder's consciousnesses. It becomes a tug of war, a power struggle to see whom shall truly influence whom. Once the blade has however lost this struggle and its wisdom and imprinted skill has been unlocked, the user can once again don Tōrenai-men to naikō and still access the bounty of experience imprinted within Chinmoku.
To expand, one ought to understand the nature of Chinmoku's sheath, Tōrenai-men to naikō, for without this sheath chinmoku would become an unwieldable monster, or rather it would be foolhardy to wield it if one did not want to go insane. In essence, the Tōrenai-men to naikō was created to filter the influence of Chinmoku's soul on its wielder. When Chinmoku is sheathed its influence is entirely filtered, and even if drawn it is not able to subjugate or totally influence its wielder as long as the Tōrenai-men to naikō is on their person. It is only when the blade is wielded and sheath discarded that its influence becomes dangerous to the mind of the wielder. Otherwise it has been seen that the sheath is just as resistant to damage as Chinmoku itself, the actual reasons behind this are unknown, but it is thought that the sheath was made to be even more impervious than Chinmoku so that it would not be destroyed, damaged, or influenced by the blade which it is meant to limit. Last of all, it has been seen that the Tōrenai-men to naikō has an incredibly calming effect on any whom it touches, entering them almost into a state of pure all consuming serenity. This effect can be felt even through clothing and indirectly through a weapon or armor, though its effects would be noticeably dulled. It is said that, in essence, Chinmoku and Tōrenai-men to naikō are the yin and yang to one another, for while Chinmoku is used for physical damage and destruction --embodying the yang-- Tōrenai-men to naikō is used to bring peace and serenity by way of sheathing the blade and keeping it from destroying --thus embodying the yin. So it has been seen that one cannot be used without the other, plain and simple.
Special Traits
Incredible physical attributes --durability, strength, stamina, speed, agility, flexibility, etc etc--
Exceptional chakra control
No purely nin or genjutsu
Average chakra reserves
Close range combatant
Master Swordsman
Style:
Name of Style:
Shizukana-ryū-ji no(Style of the tranquil path).
Clan:
Mayonaka.
Description:
"To the eyes of a swordsman it is a strange aloof thing, beautiful in its strangeness; to a peasant it is a strange peace embodied by the swordsman's form, blade and sheath and mortality alike; but to the truest of swordmasters, one who understands that there is always more to learn, it is a masterpiece constantly renewing itself to perfection. This is the Shizukana-ryū-ji no, the style of the tranquil path," - Mayonaka, Yōi-tsūka.
Just as his grandmother told him so many years ago, the style of the Mayonaka clan is indeed a constantly renewing masterpiece. For while many a style does not change once one has considered it perfected, this style is not as such. With every passing generation is is altered slightly to reach further into the concept of perfection that the user of that generation holds in their core.
There are two codes which practitioners of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no live, the first set of codes are those of the Mayonaka family, while the second are the dogma of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no itself. While those from outside can attempt to learn the Lotus dogma and become practitioners of the Style of the Tranquil Path, it is unlikely that they would ever truly be full practitioners of masters as they lack the background of the Mayonaka.
Tenants of Mayonaka
The Lotus Dogma
The four petals of the lotus flower, a flower which sits upon the surface of the water and spreads its arms in the four directions, represent the four core ways that the blade is drawn and wielded in the Shizukana-ryū-ji no. These four methods of unsheathing and positioning the blade are considered part of the No geijutsu nodjiita ken(の芸術野地板剣 'Art of Sheathing a Sword'). These forms are each named after one of the four cardinal directions each of which have their own purpose in the scope of the style, without one form the others would simply not be in balance, that is the way of tranquility.
Kita-muki Renge-hen(北向き蓮花片 'North Facing Lotus Petal') draws the blade with its edge facing forwards and its tip pointing upwards, the sheath comes off by pulling it up along the blade rather than drawing the blade from the sheath. This is considered one of the most bizarre of the No geijutsu nodjiita ken, but is nonetheless necessary. Typically the user will place the sheath upon their shoulder with the edge of their blade pointing away from their body even while within the sheath. One of the few dogmas that has the user fully draw the blade almost at all times, the Kita-muki Renge-hen is used for frontal attack. Once the blade is drawn, the sheath tends to move to the shoulder opposite where the blade was originally drawn from. The blade itself is then held with the dominant hand with the blade vertical, tip pointing up, edge facing away and forwards. The pinky is used to stabilize it, while the rest of the hand grasps it, the arm in a diagonally downwards position. This dogma is actually used to create openings by sliding the attacks down the blade, and then utilizing the sheath to strike the attacks away from the blade as it flows right into position to strike the opening. It tends to throw the attacker off balance while allowing the wielder to flow from defense into attack almost effortlessly.
Azuma-muki Renge-hen(東向き蓮花片 'East Facing Lotus Petal') begins with one of the wielder's shoulders facing towards their enemy as they stand sideways. The left palm cradles the sheath, the blade's point aimed forwards towards the enemy or target and the sheathed edge facing away from the user's side, to the right. The fingers of the left hand are pointed towards the hilt as the hand cradles the sheath while its kin on the right hand easily grasp the grip of the blade. With this the stance is set and the user may use the variable movements of the sheathed tip with precision to disrupt the flow of attacks and then sway the blade to the other side of the body, exposing the other shoulder and hiding the prior thus allowing the blade to be drawn, its edge still facing right, to strike. This No geijutsu nodjiita ken is utilized to disrupt and then simultaneously block and strike the following counter if necessary. It is an intriguing and certainly unique form of the style.
Minami-muki Renge-hen(南向き蓮花片 'South Facing Lotus Petal') is likely the most bizarre forms of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no as it is not used in true conflict, or at least that is not its primary purpose. Rather than conflict the form is used to disarm an armed opponent, even if this opponent's weapon is their body, their jutsu, or their mind. Standing with feet apart and the point of the blade facing to either side, blade horizontal and sheathed edge pointing towards the wielder, this style begins. Beside the blade itself, as the sheath is seldom used in this form, a guard on the forearm is typically applied so as to shield from the wielder's blade as it is held in reverse grip with the edge facing towards the arm rather than away. Another of this form's defining characteristics is that most of its attacks are delivered backwards and are piercing or pincer oriented. Beyond this there is only one other truly unique thing to be said regarding the Minami-muki Renge-hen, and that is that it is the only form (excluding the Shinzui no Hasu) of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no that can tap into the yin and yang of both the wielder and their opponent intentionally. It does this by using the blade as a conduit, which is how they manage to seal off certain capabilities, or even tenketsu if one is skilled enough. In this way it differentiates itself from the other No geijutsu no nodjiita ken.
Nishi ni menshi Renge-hen(西に面した蓮花片 'West Facing Lotus Petal') first cradles the sheathed blade with the left arm, letting most of the sheath rest against the crook of the elbow. Within the sheath the edge will face away from the user's body, conversely it can face towards the user's body if they happen to wield the blade better with their left arm rather than their right. Given that they are right handed though, they will rest their left hand, fingers outstretched, along the sheath near where the blade's hilt is located. The blade is drawn by simultaneously pulling the sheath back with the left arm and drawing the blade with the right hand. The only explicit rule of this dogma is that the edge must always face towards the user's left side, meaning if it is drawn from the right side, its edge must be pointing towards the left. Many applications of this style do not actually fully draw the blade. Rather the sheath and hilt are used to block and trap the weapons or attacks of the enemy, flick them away and then quick draw when openings are present. Additionally, with a hand on the sheath and a hand on the katana, the blade can be sheathed and drawn at increased speeds allowing a limb to be more easily cut off by forcing the blade through it by manipulating the it via the sheath's movement and positioning.
Shinzui no Hasu(真髄の蓮 'Core of the Lotus') is both the initial and final style of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no as it is used first without its definitive stances to test the opponent(s), and then later as a last resort to be the core of the lotus dogma and bring together the other four petals into a cohesive whole, a unifying central point. In its essence it is simple yet complex as it unites the four forms into a wonderful state referred to as Mabayui mankai which simply allows the user to do something that'd be otherwise essentially impossible, utilize all the forms with little to no hesitation as one flows through them and with no possibility of harming oneself. Lastly it does one thing that no other form of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no, it discards the sheath.
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Techniques:
Canon Jutsu
Samurai Sabre Technique
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: Mabayui mankai(まばゆい満開 'Resplendent Full bloom').
Type of Jutsu: Ninkenjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Using the same principle as the samurai sabre technique, Mayonaka clansman who master the Shizukana-ryū-ji no are taught to utilize this technique. Through pushing chakra into their blade, the user will create what appears to be an almost a cylindrical formation of chakra, making their blade omnidirectional and also non-existent. It shields the wielder from the blade's edge, and simultaneously makes it deadly from all angles. Not only this, but it acts as an imprint of the Tōrenai-men to naikō for a short period of time, thus allowing them to better handle the influence of Chinmoku's unrestrained power.
Weakness: While it acts as an imprint of the Tōrenai-men to naikō it cannot do so indefinitely and will only last for around 8 minutes max, though currently Seisui can only hold its imprinted effects for around 5. Such is the limitation of the technique.
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Name of Technique: Menimienai jokyo(目に見えない除去 'Unseen removal').
Type of Jutsu: Ninkenjutsu.
Rank: C.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Once Mabayui mankai is active, the user is capable of utilizing this technique. Designed to allow the user to utilize the movements of the Nishi ni menshi Renge-hen stance, Menimienai jokyo adds an additional layer of chakra just over the surface of the Mabayui mankai, allowing the user to grip and remove it at high speed. This additional layer looks no different from those below it and thus cannot be seen with normal vision, though doujutsu like the byakugan would be able to tell the difference. This technique essentially facilitates of the Iaido like techniques of the aforementioned stance, which would otherwise be impossible without the use of the practitioner's sheath.
Weakness: This technique can only be utilized when Mabayui mankai is active and the user has initiated the complete Shinzui no hasu stance. The additonal layer of chakra takes only a fraction of a second to create and requires an utterly miniscule amount of chakra however, every second counts in combat so the user must time its use well lest their opponent(s) gain the upper hand.
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Name of Technique: Menimienai shunji(目に見えない瞬时 'Unseen flash').
Type of Jutsu: Ninkenjutsu.
Rank: B.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: This technique is achieved through the utilization of chakra flow through constructs and/or objects, whose currents and polarities oppose one another. This causes the two objects/constructs to be pushed away from one another at high speed. Practitioners of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no utilize this technique on their sheath and sword whether it is physical or not, allowing them to preform terrifyingly fast quick draws, which carry enough momentum to shear through flesh and bone easily, and enough to cut rock. Metal can become dented or cracked if it is not reinforced sufficiently when this attack hits it. This technique is typically used during the state of the completed Shinzui no hasu after Menimienai jokyo has been activated.
Weakness: Dodge or block it. Additionally, the chakra build up can be noted by adept users of the chakra sensing technique, and those who possess doujutsu.
Incredible physical attributes --durability, strength, stamina, speed, agility, flexibility, etc etc--
Exceptional chakra control
No purely nin or genjutsu
Average chakra reserves
Close range combatant
Master Swordsman
Style:
Name of Style:
Shizukana-ryū-ji no(Style of the tranquil path).
Clan:
Mayonaka.
Description:
"To the eyes of a swordsman it is a strange aloof thing, beautiful in its strangeness; to a peasant it is a strange peace embodied by the swordsman's form, blade and sheath and mortality alike; but to the truest of swordmasters, one who understands that there is always more to learn, it is a masterpiece constantly renewing itself to perfection. This is the Shizukana-ryū-ji no, the style of the tranquil path," - Mayonaka, Yōi-tsūka.
Just as his grandmother told him so many years ago, the style of the Mayonaka clan is indeed a constantly renewing masterpiece. For while many a style does not change once one has considered it perfected, this style is not as such. With every passing generation is is altered slightly to reach further into the concept of perfection that the user of that generation holds in their core.
There are two codes which practitioners of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no live, the first set of codes are those of the Mayonaka family, while the second are the dogma of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no itself. While those from outside can attempt to learn the Lotus dogma and become practitioners of the Style of the Tranquil Path, it is unlikely that they would ever truly be full practitioners of masters as they lack the background of the Mayonaka.
Tenants of Mayonaka
- Be humble, but understanding of yourself and your place in the world. However, never allow yourself to limit yourself to this position.
- Judge one by your impressions of them, but do not underestimate them due to your judgements.
- Strive till your limits, then come to understand what keeps you there and again surpass yourself.
- Do not squander or show off one's abilities and talents, to do either is to demean oneself.
- While one may judge and adapt, understand that you can easily be proven incorrect.
- When proven incorrect, accept that you were wrong and change.
- Be malleable only to your own will and the will of the universe.
- Respect those wiser and more skilled than yourself.
- Be changed by all, but be moved by only yourself.
- Predict, verify and adapt.
The Lotus Dogma
The four petals of the lotus flower, a flower which sits upon the surface of the water and spreads its arms in the four directions, represent the four core ways that the blade is drawn and wielded in the Shizukana-ryū-ji no. These four methods of unsheathing and positioning the blade are considered part of the No geijutsu nodjiita ken(の芸術野地板剣 'Art of Sheathing a Sword'). These forms are each named after one of the four cardinal directions each of which have their own purpose in the scope of the style, without one form the others would simply not be in balance, that is the way of tranquility.
Kita-muki Renge-hen(北向き蓮花片 'North Facing Lotus Petal') draws the blade with its edge facing forwards and its tip pointing upwards, the sheath comes off by pulling it up along the blade rather than drawing the blade from the sheath. This is considered one of the most bizarre of the No geijutsu nodjiita ken, but is nonetheless necessary. Typically the user will place the sheath upon their shoulder with the edge of their blade pointing away from their body even while within the sheath. One of the few dogmas that has the user fully draw the blade almost at all times, the Kita-muki Renge-hen is used for frontal attack. Once the blade is drawn, the sheath tends to move to the shoulder opposite where the blade was originally drawn from. The blade itself is then held with the dominant hand with the blade vertical, tip pointing up, edge facing away and forwards. The pinky is used to stabilize it, while the rest of the hand grasps it, the arm in a diagonally downwards position. This dogma is actually used to create openings by sliding the attacks down the blade, and then utilizing the sheath to strike the attacks away from the blade as it flows right into position to strike the opening. It tends to throw the attacker off balance while allowing the wielder to flow from defense into attack almost effortlessly.
Azuma-muki Renge-hen(東向き蓮花片 'East Facing Lotus Petal') begins with one of the wielder's shoulders facing towards their enemy as they stand sideways. The left palm cradles the sheath, the blade's point aimed forwards towards the enemy or target and the sheathed edge facing away from the user's side, to the right. The fingers of the left hand are pointed towards the hilt as the hand cradles the sheath while its kin on the right hand easily grasp the grip of the blade. With this the stance is set and the user may use the variable movements of the sheathed tip with precision to disrupt the flow of attacks and then sway the blade to the other side of the body, exposing the other shoulder and hiding the prior thus allowing the blade to be drawn, its edge still facing right, to strike. This No geijutsu nodjiita ken is utilized to disrupt and then simultaneously block and strike the following counter if necessary. It is an intriguing and certainly unique form of the style.
Minami-muki Renge-hen(南向き蓮花片 'South Facing Lotus Petal') is likely the most bizarre forms of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no as it is not used in true conflict, or at least that is not its primary purpose. Rather than conflict the form is used to disarm an armed opponent, even if this opponent's weapon is their body, their jutsu, or their mind. Standing with feet apart and the point of the blade facing to either side, blade horizontal and sheathed edge pointing towards the wielder, this style begins. Beside the blade itself, as the sheath is seldom used in this form, a guard on the forearm is typically applied so as to shield from the wielder's blade as it is held in reverse grip with the edge facing towards the arm rather than away. Another of this form's defining characteristics is that most of its attacks are delivered backwards and are piercing or pincer oriented. Beyond this there is only one other truly unique thing to be said regarding the Minami-muki Renge-hen, and that is that it is the only form (excluding the Shinzui no Hasu) of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no that can tap into the yin and yang of both the wielder and their opponent intentionally. It does this by using the blade as a conduit, which is how they manage to seal off certain capabilities, or even tenketsu if one is skilled enough. In this way it differentiates itself from the other No geijutsu no nodjiita ken.
Nishi ni menshi Renge-hen(西に面した蓮花片 'West Facing Lotus Petal') first cradles the sheathed blade with the left arm, letting most of the sheath rest against the crook of the elbow. Within the sheath the edge will face away from the user's body, conversely it can face towards the user's body if they happen to wield the blade better with their left arm rather than their right. Given that they are right handed though, they will rest their left hand, fingers outstretched, along the sheath near where the blade's hilt is located. The blade is drawn by simultaneously pulling the sheath back with the left arm and drawing the blade with the right hand. The only explicit rule of this dogma is that the edge must always face towards the user's left side, meaning if it is drawn from the right side, its edge must be pointing towards the left. Many applications of this style do not actually fully draw the blade. Rather the sheath and hilt are used to block and trap the weapons or attacks of the enemy, flick them away and then quick draw when openings are present. Additionally, with a hand on the sheath and a hand on the katana, the blade can be sheathed and drawn at increased speeds allowing a limb to be more easily cut off by forcing the blade through it by manipulating the it via the sheath's movement and positioning.
Shinzui no Hasu(真髄の蓮 'Core of the Lotus') is both the initial and final style of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no as it is used first without its definitive stances to test the opponent(s), and then later as a last resort to be the core of the lotus dogma and bring together the other four petals into a cohesive whole, a unifying central point. In its essence it is simple yet complex as it unites the four forms into a wonderful state referred to as Mabayui mankai which simply allows the user to do something that'd be otherwise essentially impossible, utilize all the forms with little to no hesitation as one flows through them and with no possibility of harming oneself. Lastly it does one thing that no other form of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no, it discards the sheath.
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Techniques:
Canon Jutsu
Samurai Sabre Technique
Custom Jutsu
Name of Technique: Mabayui mankai(まばゆい満開 'Resplendent Full bloom').
Type of Jutsu: Ninkenjutsu.
Rank: A.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Using the same principle as the samurai sabre technique, Mayonaka clansman who master the Shizukana-ryū-ji no are taught to utilize this technique. Through pushing chakra into their blade, the user will create what appears to be an almost a cylindrical formation of chakra, making their blade omnidirectional and also non-existent. It shields the wielder from the blade's edge, and simultaneously makes it deadly from all angles. Not only this, but it acts as an imprint of the Tōrenai-men to naikō for a short period of time, thus allowing them to better handle the influence of Chinmoku's unrestrained power.
Weakness: While it acts as an imprint of the Tōrenai-men to naikō it cannot do so indefinitely and will only last for around 8 minutes max, though currently Seisui can only hold its imprinted effects for around 5. Such is the limitation of the technique.
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Name of Technique: Menimienai jokyo(目に見えない除去 'Unseen removal').
Type of Jutsu: Ninkenjutsu.
Rank: C.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: Once Mabayui mankai is active, the user is capable of utilizing this technique. Designed to allow the user to utilize the movements of the Nishi ni menshi Renge-hen stance, Menimienai jokyo adds an additional layer of chakra just over the surface of the Mabayui mankai, allowing the user to grip and remove it at high speed. This additional layer looks no different from those below it and thus cannot be seen with normal vision, though doujutsu like the byakugan would be able to tell the difference. This technique essentially facilitates of the Iaido like techniques of the aforementioned stance, which would otherwise be impossible without the use of the practitioner's sheath.
Weakness: This technique can only be utilized when Mabayui mankai is active and the user has initiated the complete Shinzui no hasu stance. The additonal layer of chakra takes only a fraction of a second to create and requires an utterly miniscule amount of chakra however, every second counts in combat so the user must time its use well lest their opponent(s) gain the upper hand.
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Name of Technique: Menimienai shunji(目に見えない瞬时 'Unseen flash').
Type of Jutsu: Ninkenjutsu.
Rank: B.
Range: N/A.
Nature Type: N/A.
Handseals: N/A.
Description: This technique is achieved through the utilization of chakra flow through constructs and/or objects, whose currents and polarities oppose one another. This causes the two objects/constructs to be pushed away from one another at high speed. Practitioners of the Shizukana-ryū-ji no utilize this technique on their sheath and sword whether it is physical or not, allowing them to preform terrifyingly fast quick draws, which carry enough momentum to shear through flesh and bone easily, and enough to cut rock. Metal can become dented or cracked if it is not reinforced sufficiently when this attack hits it. This technique is typically used during the state of the completed Shinzui no hasu after Menimienai jokyo has been activated.
Weakness: Dodge or block it. Additionally, the chakra build up can be noted by adept users of the chakra sensing technique, and those who possess doujutsu.
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