ItMeGritty

Dark and Gritty

what sort of depravity did you have in mind?

or should we wait for Dark?

Divinus: The God RP, Mk. III. Finished in Record Time™!

finally

a place to feast upon the gods

Dark and Gritty

Finally

I have been summoned

Fate/Crimson Dusk

Their biography is around the same length as my master's.

If the backstory fit you must acquit.

Fate/Crimson Dusk

The pact has been sealed.

Asura'a star shall surely burn brightly tonight.@Parallel Hearts

Fate/Crimson Dusk

Yeah I'm free to swap with whoever.

You are the Mon

gritty 'lowed in now?

it is cold outside

Fate/Crimson Dusk

I AM NOT PERSEUS

Class Name: Rider

Nicknames: The Predecessor of Heracles, "Perseus".

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Servant of: TBD

Weapon(s): A spear.

Wish: To have his family restored.

Abilities: A very fast and precise spearman and an expert rider.

Skills:
*Bravery (C): The ability to negate mental interference such as pressure, confusion and fascination.
*Nature of the Rebellion Spirit (B): The temperament to never remain at one location and never embrace a lord. A wandering star that does not have the capacity to be king nor is capable of finding his own king. Negates the effects of Charisma with the same rank.
*Encroaching Myth (-): Due to similarities, another hero's story has overtaken this spirit. This Servant possessing another Heroic Spirit's Noble Phantasm upon being summoned becomes possible. Originally was the Rider of Pegasus, but his myth was supplanted with the myth of another. Not a case of mistaken identity but rather a conscious decision made by artists throughout the ages.

Class Abilities:
*Riding (A+): All vehicles and all creatures up to the level of Phantasmal Beast and Divine Beast can be used as mounts.
*Magical Resistance (C):Cancel spells with a chant below two verses. Cannot defend against magecraft on the level of High-Thaumaturgy and Greater Rituals.

Base Parameters:

*Strength: C
*Endurance: C
*Agility: A
*Magical Power: B
*Good luck: E
*Noble Phantasm: A+

Noble Phantasms:

Name: Perseus's Mantle (Fake)
Quote: "Not even the boundaries of the Self will betray your position."
Rank: C
Type: Anti-Unit (Self)
Range: 1-2
Description: One of the five NPs given to Perseus for the sole purpose of slaying Medusa. According to myth it renders the user invisible, however it's designed purpose was to traverse the Bounded Field of the Shapeless Isle undetected.

In it's Fake form the mantle can alter the user's appearance instead of rendering him invisible, but his Encroaching Myth skill allows it's ability to cross Bounded Fields undetected retained.

Name: Lead Spear-The Chimera's Bane
Quote: "Hoist by it's own arrogance, how ironic?"
Rank: D
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 10-50
Description: Upon arriving in Lycia to vanquish the Chimera he found he could not pierce the hide of the beast. The Chimera was in some way a kin of the Nemean Lion that would later be slain by Heracles. After narrowly being incinerated by the monster's fire-breath he mounted a block of lead onto the end of a spear and flung it into the Chimera's mouth just as it was about to let loose its flame, melting the block and blocking it's air passage causing it to suffocate.

Upon first glance the spear is unremarkable, even mundane looking. It is an 8 foot metal pole topped with an oversized lead tip. The lead tip is malleable and can be stretched and manipulated to suit a variety of combat situations. The true nature of the weapon is revealed upon successfully receiving an enemy attack with the tip. The spear absorbs the attack's output and reflects it back at an equivalent rank with any effects retained. Depending on the nature of the attack appropriate parameter checks may be required.

Name: Stone Rain-The Amazon's Undoing
Quote: "It's literally just rock's fall, everyone dies."
Rank: D+
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 30-100
Description: His accomplishment of slaying the Chimera had gone unrecognised and so he was tasked with a series of labours (not unlike a certain demigod who would succeed him). One of these labours was to defeat the Amazons, a race of warrior women. He easily beat them by just dropping boulders on them from his flying horse.

When manifested, it causes meteor-like boulders to rain down in an 50m radius around him. Can be manifested on the ground but is most effective from the air.

Name: Bellerophon: Bridle of Chivalry
Quote: "Upon its wings I shall soar above Olympus!"
Rank: A++
Type: Anti-Army
Range: 2-50
Description: A shining golden harness, bridle, and saddle set capable of fully controlling a divine beast. It has no effect by itself, but once fastened to the mount, it increases all attributes by one rank and allows for the beast to use its most powerful charge to physically destroy the target. It must be fastened after the mount is summoned or simultaneously as it emerges from the summoning circle. It is an attack supreme in attack and defence, capable of killing any servant directly. Rider uses Bellerophon as his personal mount, the mythical winged horse Pegasus. While summoning a legendary beast is an ability rivalling that of a Noble Phantasm, it is done independently of Bellerophon as one of Rider's innate abilities due to his deeds as a Heroic Spirit. Being the originally owner and namesake of this NP it receives a boosted modifier. Can be performed on the ground but is most effective from the sky.

Hider

True Name: Bellerophon. A celebrated Greek hero, a demigod and son of Poseidon who tamed Pegasus and slew the Chimera shortly after his exile from Corinth for the murder of his brother. After completing several other tasks he was given half the kingdom of Lycia in recognition. As his fame and status grew he became arrogant and desired to live amongst the Gods, flying up to Mount Olympus on his winged steed. Angered, Zeus sent a gadfly to sting Pegasus, causing Bellerophon to fall back down to earth. He survived the fall but was permanently crippled and spent the rest of his life in embittered solitude. Pegasus completed the journey to the house of the gods and was rewarded by carrying Zeus's thunderbolts. However, this is far from the whole story. In truth, Bellerophon was a mere mortal who abused a rumour that his mother had laid with Poseidon to spread the idea that he was a demigod to gain notoriety. He was framed for his brother's murder and blamed the gods for his misfortune. He was also intensely jealous of Perseus, who he viewed as someone who was handed everything, and sought to one-up him by taming Pegasus.

Appearance: static.zerochan.net/Rider.(Fate.Proto…

Gritty's Pit

you have fallen in and can't get back up

(cc is welcome, class 4 sentient oozes not so much)

Fate CSs

One of the Four Heavenly Kings

Name: Honda Tadakatsu

Title(s):"The Warrior who surpassed Death itself", "The Samurai among Samurai"

Class: Lancer

Gender: Male

Attribute:

Era: Age of Man; March 17, 1548 – December 3, 1610

Alignment: Lawful Good

Personality: Stoic and vigilant, he is fiercely loyal to his Retainer (Master) and is always ready to be called into battle. He desires to fight a worthy opponent and will let his presence be known and his intentions clear to nearby enemies.

Character Objectives: Towards the end of his life, Honda had a hard time adjusting to the life of a bureaucrat and eventually retired and died of natural causes. His 'perfect record' haunts him as he feels he was not given the warrior's death he deserved. Once he has the grail, he wishes to return to his youth and relive his military career until someone worthy slays him in battle.

Bio: A daimyo of the Sengoku Era and one of the Tokugawa Four Heavenly Kings, Honda Tadakatsu was a veteran of over 100 battles, and yet had never received a single significant wound and was never defeated by another samurai. This evolved into a legend that he had surpassed death itself. Famously his helmet was adorned with stag antlers, letting everyone on the battlefield know of his presence. Despite this not a single inch of his body was ever scarred. He served Tokugawa for his entire life and died of natural causes. Oda Nobunaga himself, famously stingy with his praise, once called him "The Samurai among Samurai".

Weapon: He carries a Masamune-made katana as a sidearm.

Parameters:

• Strength: B
• Endurance: B
• Agility: C
• Mana: E
• Luck: B

Class Skills:

Magical Resistance (D): Comes with the class. Cancels spells of a lower rank and reduces damage taken by other spells. Honda never encountered magic in his life, however never having received a lasting injury prevents this from skill from being E rank.

Personal Skills:

• Military Tactics (B): At one point in history he was considered one of the top four generals of Japan. Oda Nobunaga even praised his skill as a tactician. However he wasn't a perfect general and does have some defeats. Bonus modifiers are provided during use of one's own Anti-Army Noble Phantasm or when dealing against an enemy Anti-Army Noble Phantasm.
• Robust Health (A): Said to have surpassed death, he had never received a single injury throughout his over 100 battles. A Skill that is made up of anecdotes of "not receiving a wound on the battlefield" and "never becoming sick even once since birth". It is also a composite Skill and includes Poison Resistance.
• Proof of Friendship (B): Despite being outnumbered 50 to one he intended to face the coming Toyotomi force head on during his defence of Komaki Castle. Impressed by his opponent's bravery, Toyotomi spared him and his army and retreated. This is a Skill to suppress an enemy Servant's fighting spirit to a certain extent, where then a dialogue can begin. However, the enemy Servant must not possess a Mental Pollution Skill. In regard to a Holy Grail War, an advantageous check can be obtained when constructing temporary alliances.
• Knowledge of Melees (B): Having never once been injured in combat, Tadakatsu possesses the uncanny ability to preserve himself in crowded melees. It is a methodology regarding crowd-combat in which friends and foes are all jumbled together. Not the ability to take command of a military force, but combat techniques to persevere as a single warrior within the troops of an army.

Noble Phantasms:

Name: Tonbokiri

Title: "Dragonfly Cutter"

Rank: B

NP Type: Anti-Army

Range: 1-15

Maximum Number of Targets: 50

Description: One of the Three Legendary Spears of Japan. Crafted by the swordsmith Fujiwara Masazane, it is said that Honda had sharpened the blade so often that when a dragonfly landed on it, it was instantly cut in two. The blade is exceptionally sharp and is able to cut through most materials. Unlocking its true cutting potential requires a true name release and a special combo technique. The technique involves spinning the blade at high speed and cutting the air, creating razor winds that slice through things as Tadakatsu moves forward.

America Incoming

Name: Jackson Andrews

Title(s): The Whole Worth More than its Parts, America's Favourite Mage, Mosaic Eagle

Gender: Male

Age: 35

Alignment: Lawful Good

Rank:

Objective for the Grail: A united world government not controlled by agendas, where injustices against the whole of humanity are quickly dealt with and the world at large enjoys a relative peace.

Command Seal: It is a star flanked by a wings/tongues of flame.

Personality: Cool headed and well-mannered, he never denies anyone courtesy, even if they are his bitter enemies. He is resolute in his beliefs, but is willing to hear what other people have to say and is not above changing his mind when presented with new information. He is confident, polite and flexible.

Bio:
Jackson Andrews is the affluent heir of the Andrews Estate, a wealthy American family who have a long history associated with the occult. They claim they can trace their lineage all the way back to the Picts of Scotland where their ancestors practised Runic Magic. Their family history is pockmarked with periods of strife and prosperity, having been forced to convert to Christianity by the Romans, exiled to America during the colonial period, their family coming under suspicion during the Witch Scare, and braving the Revolutionary, Civil and both World Wars.
A family such as them would be readily accepted into the rest of Magus Society and even have clout had it not been for their detest of how 'Eurocentric' most Magus families are. This all stems from a blood feud that was founded during Revolutionary War where The Andrews were one of the few magical families to side with the Americans. A recurring theme of their family history seems to be a strong aversion to absolute authority. Having such a well-documented family history is due to their nature as mages; each generation taught the next what they learned and where they received that knowledge from, some disciplines were lost from the crest due to particular member's disinterest in a subject. However, the sheer variety of magic in the family's collective repertoire is staggering and touches virtually all-known magics and even ones that have yet to be incorporated into more traditional thaumaturgical schools.
Jackson himself is a philanthropist, using his family's wealth in-service to those who need it. He grew up sheltered and privileged and feels the need to repent for his easy life. Growing up in modern America granted him a more contemporary education, even attending an American High School for a number of years. His knowledge of science and technology is far beyond that of most other Maguses and is much more willing to adopt and use the conveniences brought about by modernity. Magic-wise it could be said he was 'homeschooled' and encouraged to explore other magical systems. While in Europe he plans to align himself with Lord Toranbelio, who is currently rallying against the traditionalists of the Association.

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Magic Circuit Switch: The distinct smell of burned gunpowder.

Number of Magic Circuits: C

Quality of Magic Circuits: B

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Elemental Affinity: Earth and Fire. His Origin is Contracts.

Magecraft:

• General Magecraft: Has a good understanding of the basics but is otherwise not formally trained in this particular style of magecraft.
• Elementalism: A specialised form developed by his ancestor who fought in the Revolutionary War. It allows for the manipulation of gunpowder components and the generation of sparks.
• American Witchcraft: An older form of Magecraft with origins in Europe that became popular in the United States during the 17th C and lead to the the infamous Salem Witch Trials. American Witchcraft was founded by Elizabeth "Goody" Garlick in 1658. It derives a lot from European schools of Witchcraft but with a much greater emphasis on curses, which require the use of a material medium (ex: straw doll, lock of hair, etc.) that impose a magical restriction on an individual. This school is not tied the Wiccan faith, who do not practice magecraft at all.
• Navajo Spiritual Healing: A form of Shamanisn that is one of the few forms of Magecraft not brought over to the New World but is instead holy native to the Americas. It was incorporated into the Crest during the rapid expansion into the West. It's main tenant is focused on reestablishing harmony within a body, as an imbalance or 'chaos' can manifest as illness or injury. It uses and requires knowledge in a vast array of plants, herbs, minerals and clays. Internally referred to as Diné Bahane', this school is rarely taught to those outside the Navajo culture so much is not known about its practices. It's primarily used for healing ailments and injury and the removal/redirection of curses. One of the more well-known "spells" of this school is the yee naaldlooshii ("by means of it, it goes on all fours") is not actually a part of the foundation proper but instead practised by an antithetical offshoot who go against the primary teachings. It is a form of "self-curse" that transfigures the user into an animal-like form for use in trickery or combat. English speakers typically refer to practitioners as "skin-walkers".

Crest: 300 years old

Weapon:

• Land Pattern Musket "Brown Bess": One of the most commonly used muskets of the Revolutionary War, it was a British weapon that found its way into the hands of many patriots. Not a mystic code, just a very well maintained antique. Jackson can, however, use his Elemental magic to quickly fire and reload the weapon and reinforce it to withstand forces it would not normally be able to. Comes with a bayonet for close-quarters duelling. Jackson usually carries around with him a satchel of gunpowder and shot to use with it.
• The Cauldron of Ceridwen: An amplifier Mystic Code, it is an exceptionally old cauldron rumoured to have been used by the enchantress (later worshipped as a Goddess) Crediwen with the intention of giving her son omnipotence. It was brought to the New World and later confiscated by the Puritans during the Salem Witch Trials. Recovered by Jackson himself, the cauldron allows for longe-range scrying and bolsters the range and potency of his Witchcraft and potion brewing.
• Liberty: A familiar that dates back to his ancestors Celtic roots. It is a metal eagle that has been used for spying, surveying battlefields, and close-quarters combat. Originally bearing the image of a golden eagle, it's appearance was altered to that of a bald eagle when the family was exiled to the New World.

Exceptional Benefit: Preparation

Fate/Blind Logos

A Royale With Cheese

Canal District, Opposite side of the Canal from the Cite

Jackson could feel Jangar suddenly in grave danger.

"Jangar get out of-"

It was too late. He could hear the awful noise of a fist being thrust through a chest just a few feet away, blood splattering on the road. He covered his mouth, dropping the doll he had been working on. He slide down the wall of the building he had been leaning on as his Servant's presence began to fade from the world. As Berserker wound up for the final blow he sent a message to the Lancer...

"I...I'm sorry Jang...we were ill-prepared. It's all my fault. I leapt before looking. I hope...you find your home in the next life..."

The awful sound of a head exploding shook the American to his very core. It seemed his dream of a united world had been dashed upon rue along with his Servant's visceral remains before dissolving into nothing. He held his breath, all to aware that just feet away there was an exceptionally powerful Berserker who could make quick work of him. He sat, quaking in fear, praying.

My world...

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Meanwhile...

The Bleeding Moon

Core District, near the Residentail District

Honda kicked his spear out of the ground, the ground offering no resistance to it's incredibly sharp blade. He began to spin it. He felt honoured to be face to face with someone from his era, even if they were from an enemy clan. He had never encountered Yukimura in life, but had learned of his exploits and his successful defence of Osaka Castle. Honda himself had accomplished a similar feat. Maybe in another life they would have been close friends. Still, the inkling of camaraderie he had with the samurai before him did not mean he would hold back. Far from it in fact. So far he's had two unsatisfactory fights in this Grail War, both where he was forced onto the defensive by overwhelming attacks. Now it was his turn to go on the offensive. Although the feats of the Last Samurai were impressive, Honda knew for a fact he wouldn't have anything that could resist a decisive blow from a legendary weapon.

"Since you already know who I am, there's no reason to not lead with this..."

He charged the Six Coins Rider, spinning the spear quickly like a buzzsaw and looking to slice the Servant in half. This was his Noble Phantasm and an elegantly simple one at that. During his military service he had obsessively maintained his spear, sharpening it whenever he got the opportunity, sometimes for hours on end. This rendered the cutting edge so thin that a dragonfly landing on it would be split in twain. The blade was deadly sharp as is, but this unlocked it's true legendary cutting potential. The very air around Rider would be sliced as razor winds would close in on him.

"TONBOKIRI!"

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@The World@floodtalon@King Cosmos@KoL