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Video Games: The General Discussion & Community Thread Number Two

Recently got back into Apex Legends and League after about a year away from both. I'm better than I ever was before and idk how.

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Dragon Age: The Grey Dawn

Surprised I've never seen a Grey Warden RP before this. Interested.

Black Clover: Fool's Arcana

Hikari Tahada - Steam Magic

NAME:.Hikari Tahada
Appearance | 16| 6'2/193 | Male | "I’m going to purge this world and make it pure… only I can do it." PERSONALITY: | Surface level, Hikari is a very nonchalant person who isn’t afraid to approach situations with a smile and kindness. He puts people first, an extrovert interested in learning other people and their interests. Internally, he’s a very paranoid person with a boiling anger and judgemental attitude. He’s analytical and easily irritated from the smallest things he deems stupid or not worth his time. What some may call Two-Faced, Hikari would say he’s just smart enough to know which cards to play. He’s not above using people and situations to advantage himself and his goals. However, he isn’t completely heartless as he’s fiercely loyal and caring to whom he lets close. Hikari has a habit of laughing whenever faced with an emotion he’s attempting to suppress, which furthers his appearance of being a kind and optimistic person. | MAGIC: | Steam Magic: Hikari is able to create, shape, and manipulate steam. The more mana he pours into the steam, the hotter it becomes even to the point of burning someone. | SPELLS: SPELL LIST Burning Palm l - Offensive - Steam emanates from Hikari’s palms causing them to heat. Anyone or anything touched by Hikari is capable of being burned, even Hikari himself has scars all around his hand from overheating himself. It cannot be used for too long without risking hurting himself. Steam Cloud - Defensive/Offensive- Steam pours from Hikari’s nostrils and disperses throughout the air, creating a fog that opponents cannot see through. The thickness is determined by the amount of mana output. Alternatively, Hikari can create a singular large smoke cloud instead of dispersing it through the air. Hikari himself cannot completely see through the smoke, but has better vision than his opponent altogether. He also cannot heat up this ability yet. Steam Clone - Defensive - Hikari disperses steam from his mouth creating a clone that looks completely identical to whomever he chooses. It cannot talk nor does its physical attacks hurt, essentially being just a distraction. However, if destroyed, erupts into steam that can be heated determined by mana output when first released. ABILITIES & SKILLS: SKILL LIST Poker Face - Hikari is used to being in high-tension situations which helps keep him calm in moments others might be distressed. This has also caused him to be able to hide his facial expressions well regardless of how he’s currently feeling. Hand-To-Hand Combat - Hikari was trained extensively in how to fight by his mentor, Vander, and how to properly use his size to his advantage. This comes with a downside that he is abysmal with weapons beyond very basic level, but if it comes to fisticuffs he’s your guy. Intelligence - Hikari is someone who prefers to use his intellect first and fists second, despite his background. Hikari has a photographic memory, so anything he reads sticks with him and once he understands it then he wants to master it. For better or for worse, his thirst for knowledge knows no bounds. GOALS & FEARS: | Hikari dreams of purging the world of criminals and evils, including kingdoms. His ideal world where everyone can live peacefully, without the need of money or servitude, he believes can only be brought by someone with ambition to do whatever it takes. | | Regardless of his ambitions or stature for his age, Hikari fears being powerless and fears not being able to bring change. He’s insecure about his own magic, and any show of weakness or defeat can lead Hikari into a depression which further feeds into his need of wanting control. | .............................................................................	All Hikari knew growing up was the criminal underworld. The last memories of his immigrant parents were of them getting arrested stealing food. He would fall down a similar path as a child, seeing as that’s all he knew with no guidance around. A man popularly known as Vander took him off the streets and let him into his gang. Hikari was small so he was good at slipping in and out of places to steal for Vander’s gang, and in exchange all he wanted was food and to learn how to read. Hikari took a keen liking to reading and gaining knowledge, yearning to surpass those who taught him. As he got older, he would go through multiple growth spurts which made him more noticeable and less stealthy. Looking to still earn his keep, Hikari allowed Vander to train him in hand-to-hand combat. As he was adult sized, he made a perfect body guard and extorter for the gang instead of a petty thief. Hikari would often stay quiet on these missions to avoid revealing his child-like voice despite his stature, nor would he need to as most of the debtors were already intimidated by his presence. Knowing that Hikari loved books and was turning of age, a member of Vander’s gang snuck out with him to the grimoire ceremony. Hikari would end up receiving his own grimoire. Excited to let everyone know about the event they would return, not to celebrations however, but to the bodies of their companions accompanied by shouts of battle. The remaining members vs knights. One such knight would approach the two, and before Hikari knew it he was screaming with steaming emitting from his hands. The memory blurred until this day of him killing the soldier, all he remembered was staring at the blood on his hands being vaporized away by the steam. He was grabbed by the shoulder and told, “Sorry kid, you’re back on your own.” by Vander before he felt himself being dragged into a shadow portal. “They don’t know your face, kid, promise to live for something greater than… this.” The portal would close and Hikari would find himself on random farmland. He spent the night against a tree, sobbing as he ran through the faces of his comrades wondering why he deserved to lose a second family again. Criminals, yes, but never evil. Just a group of people trying to make ends meet. The sadness turned to anger, and the confusion led to newfound motivation. He didn’t know what he did to deserve this life, but he would take Vander’s words and fulfill his promise. He would work day and night to master this new power, to purge this world of evil from the lowest to the highest levels. He was going to change this world for the better, no matter the costs.

Black Clover: Fool's Arcana

@Zeroth Vander was the leader of the gang, although the gang was more of a family. They operated mainly in smuggling and things that helped keep a low profile, so things like robberies, heists, assassinations, etc. were very few and far between as to not draw attention. They were also often involved with the more corrupt side of the Clover Kingdom and their knights. Hikari was aware of some of these dealings, but they kept him far away from that side as he was the little brother of the gang. Hikari was only involved in stealing, bodyguard during smuggling operations, and getting money from those who owed it.

So, mainly a non-violent gang that sought profit over violence.

Black Clover: Fool's Arcana

Ready for final review.

CS

NAME:.Hikari Tahada
Appearance | 16| 6'2/193 | Male | "I’m going to purge this world and make it pure… only I can do it." PERSONALITY: | Surface level, Hikari is a very nonchalant person who isn’t afraid to approach situations with a smile and kindness. He puts people first, an extrovert interested in learning other people and their interests. Internally, he’s a very paranoid person with a boiling anger and judgemental attitude. He’s analytical and easily irritated from the smallest things he deems stupid or not worth his time. What some may call Two-Faced, Hikari would say he’s just smart enough to know which cards to play. He’s not above using people and situations to advantage himself and his goals. However, he isn’t completely heartless as he’s fiercely loyal and caring to whom he lets close. Hikari has a habit of laughing whenever faced with an emotion he’s attempting to suppress, which furthers his appearance of being a kind and optimistic person. | MAGIC: | Steam Magic: Hikari is able to create, shape, and manipulate steam. The more mana he pours into the steam, the hotter it becomes even to the point of burning someone. | SPELLS: SPELL LIST Burning Palm l - Offensive - Steam emanates from Hikari’s palms causing them to heat. Anyone or anything touched by Hikari is capable of being burned, even Hikari himself has scars all around his hand from overheating himself. It cannot be used for too long without risking hurting himself. Steam Cloud - Defensive/Offensive- Steam pours from Hikari’s nostrils and disperses throughout the air, creating a fog that opponents cannot see through. The thickness is determined by the amount of mana output. Alternatively, Hikari can create a singular large smoke cloud instead of dispersing it through the air. Hikari himself cannot completely see through the smoke, but has better vision than his opponent altogether. He also cannot heat up this ability yet. Steam Clone - Defensive - Hikari disperses steam from his mouth creating a clone that looks completely identical to whomever he chooses. It cannot talk nor does its physical attacks hurt, essentially being just a distraction. However, if destroyed, erupts into steam that can be heated determined by mana output when first released. ABILITIES & SKILLS: SKILL LIST Poker Face - Hikari is used to being in high-tension situations which helps keep him calm in moments others might be distressed. This has also caused him to be able to hide his facial expressions well regardless of how he’s currently feeling. Hand-To-Hand Combat - Hikari was trained extensively in how to fight by his mentor, Vander, and how to properly use his size to his advantage. This comes with a downside that he is abysmal with weapons beyond very basic level, but if it comes to fisticuffs he’s your guy. Intelligence - Hikari is someone who prefers to use his intellect first and fists second, despite his background. Hikari has a photographic memory, so anything he reads sticks with him and once he understands it then he wants to master it. For better or for worse, his thirst for knowledge knows no bounds. GOALS & FEARS: | Hikari dreams of purging the world of criminals and evils, including kingdoms. His ideal world where everyone can live peacefully, without the need of money or servitude, he believes can only be brought by someone with ambition to do whatever it takes. | | Regardless of his ambitions or stature for his age, Hikari fears being powerless and fears not being able to bring change. He’s insecure about his own magic, and any show of weakness or defeat can lead Hikari into a depression which further feeds into his need of wanting control. | .............................................................................	All Hikari knew growing up was the criminal underworld. The last memories of his immigrant parents were of them getting arrested stealing food. He would fall down a similar path as a child, seeing as that’s all he knew with no guidance around. A man popularly known as Vander took him off the streets and let him into his gang. Hikari was small so he was good at slipping in and out of places to steal for Vander’s gang, and in exchange all he wanted was food and to learn how to read. Hikari took a keen liking to reading and gaining knowledge, yearning to surpass those who taught him. As he got older, he would go through multiple growth spurts which made him more noticeable and less stealthy. Looking to still earn his keep, Hikari allowed Vander to train him in hand-to-hand combat. As he was adult sized, he made a perfect body guard and extorter for the gang instead of a petty thief. Hikari would often stay quiet on these missions to avoid revealing his child-like voice despite his stature, nor would he need to as most of the debtors were already intimidated by his presence. Knowing that Hikari loved books and was turning of age, a member of Vander’s gang snuck out with him to the grimoire ceremony. Hikari would end up receiving his own grimoire. Excited to let everyone know about the event they would return, not to celebrations however, but to the bodies of their companions accompanied by shouts of battle. The remaining members vs knights. One such knight would approach the two, and before Hikari knew it he was screaming with steaming emitting from his hands. The memory blurred until this day of him killing the soldier, all he remembered was staring at the blood on his hands being vaporized away by the steam. He was grabbed by the shoulder and told, “Sorry kid, you’re back on your own.” by Vander before he felt himself being dragged into a shadow portal. “They don’t know your face, kid, promise to live for something greater than… this.” The portal would close and Hikari would find himself on random farmland. He spent the night against a tree, sobbing as he ran through the faces of his comrades wondering why he deserved to lose a second family again. Criminals, yes, but never evil. Just a group of people trying to make ends meet. The sadness turned to anger, and the confusion led to newfound motivation. He didn’t know what he did to deserve this life, but he would take Vander’s words and fulfill his promise. He would work day and night to master this new power, to purge this world of evil from the lowest to the highest levels. He was going to change this world for the better, no matter the costs.

Black Clover: Fool's Arcana Int Check!

@ERode Your character and mine has very similar goals just two different ways to go about it. I'm interested to see how that discussion would go if they were to ever interact.

Black Clover: Fool's Arcana Int Check!

@Zeroth I actually like this a lot; it adds a little more depth to my character I didn't even consider. That'll definitely be an interesting elemental going forward as he discovers his origins and culture.

Black Clover: Fool's Arcana Int Check!

@Expllo Unless you'd like him to be an immigrant from the Hino Country (where Yami's from) Black Clover usually has Westernish/Fantasy names rather than the traditional Japanese ones. Also, so far as we know it's standard for every kid in the kingdom to attend a grimoire ceremony whenever it's held after they turn 15 (implied to be once per year when they tell Asta to try again). It wouldn't be a surprise for him to get one and he wouldn't necessarily need to sneak in, unless it's just his bandit buddy trying to avoid notice from any authorities who might've come to watch. Other than that I don't see any real issues, so let me know if you have any questions!

@Zeroth

That's a fine explanation of his name as his background is pretty ambiguous, his parents could have very well been from there. I'm open to changing the name to fit the game thematically, no big deal. And yes that's what I was trying to portray they were trying to avoid local authorities who might recognize them, sorry for the confusion.

The weekend is perfectly fine with me as well. Can't wait to see the final product, seems like we have a pretty intriguing cast already.