Kero

Symphony on High

Walking Church

Noah Anderson

While Noah had planned to take Raphael’s suggestion immediately, her greeting was immediately caught in her throat when she noticed exactly what forms the outfits her fellow freelancers had taken. From the way all of those users of the Esper app talked, Noah had been under the impression that espers whose clothes took the form of religious garb were at the very least some flavor of rare. Even more so when it came in the form of the clothing of a Christian nun, if altered somewhat.

On one hand, it was nice to feel unique in such a mixture of ideal selves. On the other hand, Noah would admit that she did feel a little bit of embarrassment that her faith was so core to her that her Esper form had decided to take it and run. Really, it was one thing to know yourself as faithful, but a whole other to see it represented outwardly in plain view!

So she couldn’t help but wonder as she took in the four, were espers like herself really so rare? If it wasn’t for how Raphael had named them as freelancers, Noah wouldn’t be thinking about this at all, but… Perhaps it was a result of the majority of the espers on the app being stationed in cities, that those with forms such as herself were seen as rare. Complete speculation, but it was a thought that would linger in her mind.

Of course, none of the espers before her had an exact copy of a traditional nun outfit - she’d be more surprised if they did, honestly - though one of them, Bobo, was actually quite close. Take away the book, the belt, and the giant flamethrower and mace, and it was nearly a perfect copy! … Though, Noah couldn’t help but wonder why Bobo was wearing a cross necklace on the top of her head. The one with the piercings on her ears was also pretty close, Noah had to admit. She was missing a coif just like Noah, but hers was the right color. Really, all that needed to go was that belt wrapping around her body and the accessories.

The other two, though, were dressed very... Before going any further, Noah felt the need to state that she wasn’t a prude. Really, she wasn’t! But that didn’t really change the fact that the other two espers were both dressed in some strange approximation of a nun outfit that Noah was rather certain would fit in with those costumes in certain kinds of videos! Well, the one of the two that was actually wearing something resembling clothing! Though, that was a point towards the one with the sword, Noah would admit. Even if it was a pretty revealing outfit, it was still an outfit! The other one, who was also that tallest of the group and certainly taller than Noah, was wearing a habit, wraps, and nothing else! And she had a piercing on her belly button??? Seriously, what was with this?!

And, yes, Noah knew that she was being a little judgy right now, but sue her for not mentally preparing herself in advance for someone wearing what Noah would very generously call next to nothing! She didn’t even want to think about how red her face might be…

And oh lord in heaven she’s walking over to her right now-

Noah, in a manner similar to a deer in headlights, took a moment to properly process that the esper who wore basically nothing was talking to her, and quickly took her hand and introduced herself in turn. “Uh, I-I’m Walking Church, it’s nice to meet you.” She said, doing her absolute best to smush any feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness at this situation (and failing, her choir of voices betraying her).

Doing her level best to focus on everywhere but the torso of the very tall and confident woman in front of her out of fear of the heat on her face increasing much further, Noah decided to divert attention a little away from herself, and towards the remainder of the now known Black Sabbath. “Ah- so- um.” A cough. "... Who are the rest of your group?" Her choir finally asked, deciding that learning the names of everyone present would be an okay distraction from what was directly in front of her.

Magic in the Park

Oh that closed a few hours sooner than I thought. Unlucky.

Good luck to everyone who made it in.

Magic in the Park

Meant more like what it's name is.

Magic in the Park

What city is this set in?

Symphony on High

Walking Church

Noah Anderson

Noah found herself incredibly thankful for the stamina her esper form granted her, as it was more than likely the only thing guaranteeing that she wouldn’t be horribly late. Instead, just mildly late. Not enough to get marked absent from a class, but certainly enough to be docked points. She could only hope that it wouldn’t go like college.

She’d been too wrapped up in her own head. Ever since she saw the job and read its description, it’d been just stuck in her mind like a bug in a glue trap. She’d seen the man who’d put up the request mentioned a few times on the Esper app, whether it was in passing or a suggestion to seek him out. But she always avoided looking too deep into him, or looking for him.

Why, though? Whatever reason would someone who’s esper form, their transformation that was said to represent their hearts desires, was a modified nun outfit, have to actively avoid others of her own religion? Well… Noah didn’t really feel like getting into it.

But she’s getting sidetracked. Just being conflicted on the person sending out the job wouldn’t be enough for her to think so hard about a job that she was going to be late. If this had been her first job, she would have absolutely been on time because she’d have nothing hammering a nail through her perspective.

The whole problem she’s having came down to the fact that this was her second job, and her first job involved Oliver. Even if she’d done her best to not let it show at the theater, the boy (Man? She wasn’t sure of his age.) had gotten her unsure of the perspective she’d walked in with. In regards to monsters, she means.

He was strange. Her thoughts of monsters equating to demons did still make some sense to her, but only distantly. It was a bit difficult to hold that perspective and look at the ghost she and Marrie had gone to investigate when seeing him act like he had. After the job, Noah had been trying to get what she knew in order to see how Oliver fit into what she already knew, and, well…

He did, is the thing. He fit rather solidly inside the box of a hellspawn. And it was hardly unheard of the devil and his minions to take on a sympathizable form to trick you. But it was more like… It just didn’t feel correct to Noah. She couldn’t help but feel like she was missing something the more she thought about it, but she couldn’t figure out what it was that she was missing.

And then this job comes along. Well, one of three. There was one from the government, one from that terrorist group, and then the one she took, from a third party. Together, they painted a pretty clear picture. Two monster trains were on a direct course for the city, normal people only saw them as hurricanes, and everyone wanted to stop them in their own way. GEMENI wished to destroy one of the trains, the terrorists wished to save one of the trains… and Raphiel wanted to destroy one and save the other.

Why save the other? Apparently, one of the trains was an angel.

That was the sentence that threw Noah for a complete loop. How did he know that- what did he even mean by that? Where was the distinction? Clearly her idea of monsters being demons had some amount of validity if someone working directly for the Vatican voiced the same thoughts, but if one of the trains was an angel, however that worked…

Noah couldn’t wrap her head around it. It just didn’t make sense, with what she knew about monsters. And that was what had gotten her to take this job over the government’s request. She knew she was missing something, and this was a prime opportunity to figure out what that missing thing was. (Also, she needed money for rent.)

… And that was all well and good, but Noah was still late. Not terribly late as she’d already said, only a couple minutes, but still late. No matter the reason, she couldn’t help but feel embarrassed about it as she finally saw the church that she was told to meet the other espers at.

St Bianchi Church stuck out rather clearly between the rest of the surrounding city, and its uniqueness was only made more obvious with the cast of characters standing at its entrance. One of which appeared to have only just arrived.

Noah felt a little ashamed at the relief she felt when she realized she wasn’t the only one late.

Slowing her run to a jog, and then a walk, Noah made absolutely sure she wasn’t harshly glowing before properly approaching the other espers. She’d learnt a little from that first job.

Coming in just behind the man who looked like he’d gone to a Halloween store and bought everything off the shelves, Noah followed his example. “Ah- I'm sorry as well. I was caught up on the way.” The choir said. Noah checked behind her. “Are we the last ones?”

Noah's Stat Block

23 | Female | Freelancer | His Guidance
Five Pointed Cross | Spear | Arcane | One Sin and a Hundred Good Deeds
Holy Shroud of the Unknown Saint | Consecrated Body
Faith of the Transient People | Light | To Be Heard By All
[Reveal (2), Purity (4)] {Damage (2), Damage X (6), Shield (4), Reflect (4), Magic Sense (4), Heal (6), Major Heal (18), Stabilize (0), Purify (6), Dispel (6), AoE (2), Full Extend (4)}

DAMAGE: C | SPEED: D | SENTINEL: C | 1000

PHYSICAL: E | ARCANE: A | CHAOS: B | 1000

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Black Clover: Fool's Arcana

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Symphony on High

Noah Anderson

NAME:

Noah Anderson / The Walking Church

AGE:

23

SEX:

Female

APPEARANCE:

Regular Appearance

Esper Appearance

GRIMIORE:

A rosary Noah acquired recently at a local church. Golden and white, it’s a miniaturized version of the Instrument that Noah wields in her Esper form. Noah isn’t entirely sure how it formed or why it chose her, but she hopes to live up to whatever purpose it might have been given to her for. The colors of the rosary are extremely similar to the colors the church Noah found it in.

INSTRUMENT:

Five Pointed Cross

“I am the resurrection and the life.”

Five Pointed Cross

A strangely designed cross, it’s the weaponized version of the rosary Noah wears around her neck. The long end of the rosary becomes bladed after its transformation, allowing it to be used as a spear-like weapon. However, its nature as a cross lends itself to spellcasting as well, functioning similar to a staff. She’s still working out how to use it effectively.
When ‘sheathed’, Noah’s Instrument changes its form to a white and gold blazing cross shaped flame and attaches itself to her back, easing transportation. In combat and when casting, the same flame suffuses itself with the cross and, depending on whether or not an ally or enemy is struck with either the blade or a spell, there are two possibilities. An ally shall be known as a virtuous soul, and an enemy shall be known as a sinner.
For those virtuous souls, when struck by blade or song, their good deeds shall surface past their skin, providing a slight illumination around them in a similar manner to what Noah's Style provides herself. Largely cosmetic. For those sinners, it shall be their sins that crawl out instead, weighing upon them and showcasing their misdeeds to all who look. Both effects last for six seconds before expiring.

Keywords: Spear
Damage Type: Arcane
Grade: Silver
Damage: C
Speed: D
Sentinel: C
Special: One Sin and a Hundred Good Deeds

“Cast your burdens upon the Lord and He will sustain you.”

Allies touched by the cross glow with a holy light. Enemies have their speed stat reduced by one. These effects last for six seconds.

STYLE:

Holy Shroud of the Unknown Saint

“I am the light of the world.”

The outfit that Noah dons during her transformation. It matches her rosary, with the heavily modified nun’s habit being predominantly white, and has gold highlights. If her family saw it, Noah was pretty sure they’d be furious that the habit had been changed to the extent it had been. Noah finds it a bit weird, but still likes it. She can’t help but feel safer whenever she’s wearing it.
As a result of the form her outfit takes and the location she gained her grimoire, upon transformation, Noah’s body becomes consecrated - or, designated as holy ground. The most visible effect of this status is the light white and gold glow that emanates from her transformed form, which can be suppressed at will.

Grade: Gold
Physical: E
Arcane: A
Chaos: B
Special: Consecrated Body

“Take off the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”

This special can nullify the effects of eight C rank or lower debuffs per operation. If an ally is standing within four meters of Noah, about thirteen feet, she can take the debuff in their stead. If the ally enters the radius already afflicted with a debuff, Noah can attempt to nullify it as if they were just attacked.

GENRE:

Faith of the Transient People

“Nothing will be impossible for you.”

Though her faith is small, especially in comparison to her family, Noah’s esper form is that of a holy woman. Noah’s voice has been afforded a similar status to her body, upon transformation. When Noah speaks normally in her Esper form, while her own voice is at the forefront, what sounds like a choir of something more can be heard simultaneously. Quiet, certainly quiet, but always audible.
When Noah casts a melody or otherwise begins actively channeling mana, this changes. The choir rises, and her own voice becomes nearly lost in the sea. Clearly present, but impossible to pin down. Following the rise of the choir, one voice in particular flies to the forefront, varying based on what sort of melody Noah chooses to sing.
Accompanying her words at all times are what appear to be church bells. Occasionally, other instruments become audible inside of her voice, such as a string instrument or an organ. Though it primarily takes on a supplementary role to her words, the volume of the instruments varies in the same manner as the choir.

Grade: Diamond
Element: Light
Notes: [Reveal (2), Purity (4)] {Damage (2), Damage X (6), Blink (4), Shield (4), Reflect (4), Magic Sense (4), Restrain (4), Heal (6), Major Heal (18), Stabilize (0), Purify (6), Dispel (6), AoE (2), Full Extend (4), Homing (4)}
Special: To Be Heard By All

“My heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

The AoE note changes from causing an outwards radiating explosion to bursting into several full strength projectiles, one for each target in its radius, and hitting each target individually. Melodies that contain an AoE note receive a single rank up. The range of the AoE note remains the same. Melodies containing an AoE note receive a 25% cost reduction.

LEITMOTIF:

Grade: Bronze
Special: His Guidance

“This is the way, walk in it.”

During the use of mana in any context, Noah’s eyes visibly change. Their color shifts to reflect that same white and gold that normally appears from her mana, and words and symbols to appear inside her eyes if she is under the effect of a melody or is casting one. Her pupils are always replaced by a cross.

PR:

Grade: Bronze
Clip Light (20), 2x Disguise (60), Self Defense Weapon: Baton (20)
Special: The Clip Light's beam emits white and gold particles... for some reason.

BACKUP:

Grade: -
Special: -

FACTION:

Freelancer

TRIVIA:

Noah is a recent arrival to Pax Septimius. Originally born up in New England, and a recent college dropout, she’s flown down on her lonesome with a couple thousand to her name. She’s ditched her old phone entirely for a blank replacement, and left most of her old possessions behind.
Aside from getting situated in the room she rented out some time beforehand and picking up basic necessities… Noah’s been checking out the city like a regular tourist. Stress free for the first time in a long time, and without an urgent need to pick up a job quite yet, she figured it’d be for the best to just enjoy herself for a little bit.
Things changed a bit on her sixth day in the city, though. By coincidence, she happened upon a local church, and after some moments of hesitation and light encouragement from a local priest, went inside.
It would be that same church where Noah discovered the rosary that now hangs securely from her neck, and where her eyes were opened to a world hidden just in the background.
Though thrown incredibly off balance, Noah looks to this new side of the world with wonder… despite the many, many questions she’s now been left with. And hey, this freelancer business might end up as a decent job, too.

Noah's Stat Block

23 | Female | Freelancer | His Guidance
Five Pointed Cross | Spear | Arcane | One Sin and a Hundred Good Deeds
Holy Shroud of the Unknown Saint | Consecrated Body
Faith of the Transient People | Light | To Be Heard By All
[Reveal (2), Purity (4)] {Damage (2), Damage X (6), Blink (4), Shield (4), Reflect (4), Magic Sense (4), Restrain (4), Heal (6), Major Heal (18), Stabilize (0), Purify (6), Dispel (6), AoE (2), Full Extend (4), Homing (4)}

DAMAGE: C | SPEED: D | SENTINEL: C | 1500

PHYSICAL: E | ARCANE: A | CHAOS: B | 1500

Symphony on High

Noah Anderson

NAME:

Noah Anderson / The Walking Church

AGE:

23

SEX:

Female

APPEARANCE:

Regular Appearance

Esper Appearance

GRIMIORE:

A rosary Noah acquired recently at a local church. Golden and white, it’s a miniaturized version of the Instrument that Noah wields in her Esper form. Noah isn’t entirely sure how it formed or why it chose her, but she hopes to live up to whatever purpose it might have been given to her for. The colors of the rosary are extremely similar to the colors the church Noah found it in.

INSTRUMENT:

Five Pointed Cross

“I am the resurrection and the life.”

Five Pointed Cross

A strangely designed cross, it’s the weaponized version of the rosary Noah wears around her neck. The long end of the rosary becomes bladed after its transformation, allowing it to be used as a spear-like weapon. However, its nature as a cross lends itself to spellcasting as well, functioning similar to a staff. She’s still working out how to use it effectively.
When ‘sheathed’, Noah’s Instrument changes its form to a white and gold blazing cross shaped flame and attaches itself to her back, easing transportation. In combat and when casting, the same flame suffuses itself with the cross and, depending on whether or not an ally or enemy is struck with either the blade or a spell, there are two possibilities. An ally shall be known as a virtuous soul, and an enemy shall be known as a sinner.
For those virtuous souls, when struck by blade or song, their good deeds shall surface past their skin, providing a slight illumination around them in a similar manner to what Noah's Style provides herself. Largely cosmetic. For those sinners, it shall be their sins that crawl out instead, weighing upon them and showcasing their misdeeds to all who look. Both effects last for six seconds before expiring.

Keywords: Spear
Damage Type: Arcane
Grade: Silver
Damage: C
Speed: D
Sentinel: C
Special: One Sin and a Hundred Good Deeds

“Cast your burdens upon the Lord and He will sustain you.”

Allies touched by the cross glow with a holy light. Enemies have their speed stat reduced by one. These effects last for six seconds.

STYLE:

Holy Shroud of the Unknown Saint

“I am the light of the world.”

The outfit that Noah dons during her transformation. It matches her rosary, with the heavily modified nun’s habit being predominantly white, and has gold highlights. If her family saw it, Noah was pretty sure they’d be furious that the habit had been changed to the extent it had been. Noah finds it a bit weird, but still likes it. She can’t help but feel safer whenever she’s wearing it.
As a result of the form her outfit takes and the location she gained her grimoire, upon transformation, Noah’s body becomes consecrated - or, designated as holy ground. The most visible effect of this status is the light white and gold glow that emanates from her transformed form, which can be suppressed at will.

Grade: Silver
Physical: E
Arcane: B
Chaos: C
Special: Consecrated Body

“Take off the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”

This special can nullify the effects of five E rank debuffs that target Noah per operation.

GENRE:

Faith of the Transient People

“Nothing will be impossible for you.”

Though her faith is small, especially in comparison to her family, Noah’s esper form is that of a holy woman. Noah’s voice has been afforded a similar status to her body, upon transformation. When Noah speaks normally in her Esper form, while her own voice is at the forefront, what sounds like a choir of something more can be heard simultaneously. Quiet, certainly quiet, but always audible.
When Noah casts a melody or otherwise begins actively channeling mana, this changes. The choir rises, and her own voice becomes nearly lost in the sea. Clearly present, but impossible to pin down. Following the rise of the choir, one voice in particular flies to the forefront, varying based on what sort of melody Noah chooses to sing.
Accompanying her words at all times are what appear to be church bells. Occasionally, other instruments become audible inside of her voice, such as a string instrument or an organ. Though it primarily takes on a supplementary role to her words, the volume of the instruments varies in the same manner as the choir.

Grade: Gold
Element: Light
Note: [Reveal (2), Purity (4)] {Damage (2), Damage X (6), Shield (4), Reflect (4), Magic Sense (4), Heal (6), Major Heal (18), Stabilize (0), Purify (6), Dispel (6), AoE (2), Full Extend (4)}
Special: To Be Heard By All

“My heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

The AoE note changes from causing an outwards radiating explosion to bursting into several full strength projectiles, one for each target in its radius, and hits each target individually. The AoE note’s range of five feet from the initial target is unchanged by this. Melodies that contain an AoE note receive a single rank up.

LEITMOTIF:

Grade: Bronze
Special: His Guidance

“This is the way, walk in it.”

During the use of mana in any context, Noah’s eyes visibly change. Their color shifts to reflect that same white and gold that normally appears from her mana, and words and symbols to appear inside her eyes if she is under the effect of a melody or is casting one. Her pupils are always replaced by a cross.

PR:

Grade: Bronze
Clip Light (20), 2x Disguise (60), Self Defense Weapon: Baton (20)
Special: The Clip Light's beam emits white and gold particles... for some reason.

BACKUP:

Grade: -
Special: -

FACTION:

Freelancer

TRIVIA:

Noah is a recent arrival to Pax Septimius. Originally born up in New England, and a recent college dropout, she’s flown down on her lonesome with a couple thousand to her name. She’s ditched her old phone entirely for a blank replacement, and left most of her old possessions behind.
Aside from getting situated in the room she rented out some time beforehand and picking up basic necessities… Noah’s been checking out the city like a regular tourist. Stress free for the first time in a long time, and without an urgent need to pick up a job quite yet, she figured it’d be for the best to just enjoy herself for a little bit.
Things changed a bit on her sixth day in the city, though. By coincidence, she happened upon a local church, and after some moments of hesitation and light encouragement from a local priest, went inside.
It would be that same church where Noah discovered the rosary that now hangs securely from her neck, and where her eyes were opened to a world hidden just in the background.
Though thrown incredibly off balance, Noah looks to this new side of the world with wonder… despite the many, many questions she’s now been left with. And hey, this freelancer business might end up as a decent job, too.

Noah's Stat Block

23 | Female | Freelancer | His Guidance
Five Pointed Cross | Spear | Arcane | One Sin and a Hundred Good Deeds
Holy Shroud of the Unknown Saint | Consecrated Body
Faith of the Transient People | Light | To Be Heard By All
[Reveal (2), Purity (4)] {Damage (2), Damage X (6), Shield (4), Reflect (4), Magic Sense (4), Heal (6), Major Heal (18), Stabilize (0), Purify (6), Dispel (6), AoE (2), Full Extend (4)}

DAMAGE: C | SPEED: D | SENTINEL: C | 1000

PHYSICAL: E | ARCANE: B | CHAOS: C | 1000

Black Clover: Fool's Arcana

Are any types of magic outright not allowed for the characters we make? I'm considering Key Magic but it's kinda busted so I figured I should ask.

Also, are dual attributes banned from use?