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You guys know that feeling when you write a HUGEASS post that took you 3 or more hours to do, only for the website to randomly glitch out (Logged me out automatically, leading to an error page when I tried to post) and then delete absolutely EVERYTHING with no way of recovering all the work? I feel that so much right now... Good God... My night is just ruined right now. I suppose it's my fault for not copying the post before posting, but that was such a Bullcrap reason for making me lose work that I am just so angry right now. I'll try to rewrite the post soon but man am I not in the mood to deal with this right now...

It took a bit of editing using the new Guild codes, but I put my CS on the character tab and made it look relatively the same =)

**Name:** Naganori Tadayoshi **Age:** 16 **Gender:** Male **Birthday/Birthplace/Nationality:** March 8 / Tokyo, Japan / Japanese **Clubs/Extracurricular activities:** N/A **Occupation:** N/A **Weapon:** [Yari](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yari). More specifically the Sasaho Yari. A Yari whose blade is shaped like a bamboo leaf. Has red streaks on the pole along with a crimson cloth tied at the part where the blade meets the pole. **Appearance:**  His eyes are more hazel (as opposed to the picture). He usually wears his hair in a spiky, downward fashion. He has a light skin tone, and an average body build (that can be borderline skinny). He tends to wear hooded jackets during cold seasons, but settles for regular shirts (but usually also with a small hood) during warmer days. He always wears pants, and rarely ever wears shorts when heading out. **Personality:** A quiet type of person, Naganori usually doesn't speak unless spoken to. However, this doesn't stop him from speaking up if he feels the need to, as he will still speak his mind if he thinks he must. Due to this, he does not make friends very easily, and doesn't draw attention to himself. He treats any insults or mockery towards him with disdain; ignoring them as well as the person doing it. Though it doesn't mean that he is unaffected. If the target of said insults are people close to him however, it is a different story. Naganori is very caring towards his family. He will do what he can to lighten the burden of his parents, even to the point of sacrificing his own wants and needs. He tries his best to solve the problems that affect them and himself, even if most would say that it is beyond his power. Naganori denies those sorts of claims, believing "everything is possible with the right actions". He behaves the same way towards friends who have become close to him, devoting much of himself to help them. This is because he believes that someone should first do things for others before others will give goodwill to them. Though this does not mean that he expects rewards for his actions, only that he does not expect others to care for him before he shows his care first. However, his zeal to help those close to him can sometimes put others (whom he is not as close to) in the line of fire. He is often oblivious to the pains and struggles of those whom he does not know, which can sometimes make him seem thick or insensitive. But once he knows someone better, he gains sympathy for them as well. He is also a fairly logical person, with a tendency to not do anything that he thinks would be a waste of time. He knows time is limited for everyone, and does not see the point of doing anything that isn't worth the time to be put into it. This has usually made him ignore things that many kids consider "fun" (though he can still have fun, but only under the right circumstances). Helping his family and friends are one of the few things he sees as worthwhile. **Backstory:** Born in the capital city, Naganori spent most of his life as an average, though reserved child. He did not easily get along with other children his age. The people he talked to and shared his thoughts with were his parents and elder brother. He and his brother (Sonoda Tadayoshi) were inseparable. They would always go to school together and go home together as well. Being the smarter sibling, Naganori often helped his brother excel in his studies, while his brother (who was a more popular athlete) helped make sure that Naganori wouldn't be bothered by anyone, as well as keeping him as popular as well. Aside from that, the two of them had mutual bonds in many other ways. Unfortunately for the Tadayoshis, tragedy struck when Naganori was 14. Naganori had went home from school alone that day because his brother was off playing one of his basketball games. His father had gone to pick up Sonoda, but on the way home they were hit by a truck. Their father survived, but became crippled in one leg. However, Sonoda died before he reached the Emergency Room. With his brother gone, Naganori became a more distant person, though his attitude has not changed, he is more quiet than he was before. People also started picking on him more, now that his brother was no longer there. Meanwhile, with his father crippled, their family had trouble making ends meet, with the mother doing most of the work to support them. They steadily lost more and more money, to the point that they were considering selling their home in Tokyo and moving somewhere else. Naganori did not want to go somewhere different, but he knew that his parents would not be able to make enough to keep the house. So he told them that he had no problems with moving, in order to convince them to go somewhere they could afford. Thankfully, a relative living in Hirameki City, offered them a place to stay which was much cheaper than their old home. So at the age of 16, Naganori and his family moved to Hirameki. In a new place, this time without his brother by his side, Naganori felt a little lost and scared, but he steeled himself to not let those emotions show, so as not to make the burden of his parents any heavier. With their bags recently unpacked, and still adjusting to the new and smaller home, Naganori is enrolled into Satoru Highschool as a new transfer student. His parents at least wanted him to have a quality education even if they had to sacrifice other luxuries. **Likes:** Music, story books, video games, pet animals, excelling in things, assisting those close to him **Dislikes:** Wasting time, The Wilderness, being mocked, Insensitive people, people erroneously judging him **Persona:** [Romulus](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romulus_and_Remus)  **Arcana:** [Emperor](http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/Emperor_Arcana) **Skills:** - _Skewer:_ Deals light Physical damage to one foe. - _Zio:_ Deals light Electricity damage to one foe. - _Elec Boost:_ Increases Electricity damage output by 25% **Strengths/Weaknesses:** Strong/resistant to Electricity and Physical. Weak to Ice and Wind

> > Laue I have a question before I post: Is the Paladin group that is being formed going to just be a small squad consisting of the player-characters? Or will it also include NPC recruits among the ranks? > > Yes it will involve NPCs as well. Gotta have some cannon fodder. Though not every NPC teammate will that fate. Ok I'll take some creative liberty on some people my character may know then =)

Laue I have a question before I post: Is the Paladin group that is being formed going to just be a small squad consisting of the player-characters? Or will it also include NPC recruits among the ranks?

**Appearance:**  Underneath the armor, He has short, neatly-cut, black hair, and rugged (nearly clean-shaven) facial hair. His eyes are a deep blue color, and he has a light skin tone. Whenever he isn't wearing his armor, he usually wears a combination of a white shirt, and brown leather pants, often accompanied by a white cloak bearing the insignia of the Paladins of Altea. Underneath the cloak is usually a brown belt carrying his sword and dagger. **Name:** Varkasan Trenact **Race:** Human **Age:** 21 **Alignment:** Luminous Knights **Personality:** Varkasan is a very approachable fellow, despite how some people may view Paladins. He is friendly to nearly everyone he meets, while still maintaining the image and discipline of Paladins as an elite fighting force of Altea. He tries his best to find a peaceful solution to conflicts, and will avoid violence if at all possible. However, this does not mean he is any less capable in combat. Varkasan is a skilled swordsman, perhaps not as good as some of the older warriors, but he is excellent in his own right. His skill is also backed by an unwavering drive to fulfill his duty as a Paladin. "Patriotic" would be a word to describe him. His loyalty to their cause is almost zealot-like, as he will do whatever it takes to ensure peace between the people and The Mages, or purge any magic that is deemed to be a great threat to his kingdom. Because of this, he is nearly incorruptible, and will most likely choose duty over any temptations and personal emotions. However, this also makes him susceptible to being manipulated if someone had the rank to command him, and the charisma to hide their ulterior motives. **Bio:** Varkasan was born to a family who resided in the town of Paltrica, located near Meridian. His father was a soldier, while his mother was a simple housewife. He lived a relatively normal life for a boy like himself. Though he had always looked up to his father and aspired to follow in his footsteps. Not out of a drive for glory like most, but rather a subconscious sense of duty and responsibility to the land he was raised in; a kind of moral debt to Altea. His father often taught him different sword-fighting techniques in order to prepare him for the future, knowing fully-well he could not stop the boy from his dreams. At the age of 17, Varkasan enlisted into the military and quickly made himself known to his superiors with his combat skills, and unwavering loyalty to his kingdom and people. His ability to resist both great fear and temptation so that he can carry out his orders made him a candidate for becoming a Paladin. Since The Paladins are considered greater than the common soldiers, at the age of 19, Varkasan accepted the offer without hesitation. He spent the next two years undergoing the special training needed in order to wield the power of Luminosity. The two years were some of the hardest of his life, but his zeal managed to carry him through where some would surrender. He was an amiable person to be around for several recruits and managed to make friends and allies out of them. Then there were some who took advantage of his loyalty. An example was when he was tricked into cleaning the bunks of a select group of recruits when they had planted evidence implying that the instructors assigned him for that task. Only when Varkasan had inquired to their superiors about being assigned to cleaning the same bunks for several days in a row was the deception discovered, and the guilty party punished. He heard the instructors say something like "If they ever pass, the shadows will be at their backs for certain..." Varkasan was unsure what this meant, but now he tries to remind himself to be wary of manipulation. At the end of his training, he underwent the dangerous initiation needed to hold the power of Luminosity, and he survived. Varkasan was both joyful and relieved. Because of his skills and overall reliability, he was quickly assigned into a unit and given his first assignments. **Initial Spells/Techniques:** - _Luminous Blessing:_ Varkasan will enchant an object, covering it with the power of Luminosity, thus giving any normal piece of equipment anti-mage capabilities. This is usually used on his combat equipment, though he can also use it for other things if the situation calls for it. The duration depends on how concentrated he makes it. - _Sunlight Flare:_ Using concentrated Luminous energy, Varkasan is able to create a floating sphere of light which he can move at will. Same as his previous ability, the duration of the sphere depends on how much energy he puts into it. The sphere creates an aura of Luminosity that slowly burns up mana within its radius. Contact with the flare itself is very dangerous for a Mage. For non-mages however, its effects range from the warm sensation of a hot summer day within the aura, to a sunburn from touching the flare itself. - _Holy Armaments:_ Similar to Luminous Blessing, a piece of combat equipment is enchanted with energy. However, instead of coating it, the Luminosity takes a more concentrated form. For example, it can create spikes of light appear from the front of a shield to deter melee magic attacks, or create a transparent visor of light onto the openings of a steel helmet for extra protection. Takes the same amount of energy as Luminous Blessing, but he needs more energy and skill for greater armor and weapon additions. Varkasan has a mastery of this ability, in the sense that he can swiftly change the arms additions on his equipment as needed. However as a novice, his augmentation options are limited **Skills:** - _The Guardian:_ While not an entirely special skill, Varkasan's fighting style involves playing defensively, and using the opponent's moves against them. He usually lets the enemy make the first strike, and counters it. When an enemy tries to come for him at close range, he either blocks or parries the attack in an attempt to disarm them or throw them off-balance. He tries to see where the enemy attack will come from, and will respond with equal force in the opposite direction. Included in his tactics are outlasting his opponent in a battle of attrition and endurance, and advancing upon them once they feel the effects of fatigue. While blocking and countering, he tries to gauge how powerful his enemy is, and judging how much more he will need to wear them down before beginning his own assault. He may not be the one to make the first move, but more often than not, he will have the final say. - _Titan's Endurance:_ In conjunction with his defensive tactics, Varkasan can withstand a large amount of fatigue and punishment. More so than other Paladins can. He can withstand long and tiring marches, as well as drawn-out battles. By the time most soldiers are losing their morale and energy, he can still maintain himself at full combat effectiveness. However, even he has a limit. It's just that it's quite higher than most. Some would say abnormally so. However, this also means that it takes much longer for it to fully recover as well. Varkasan needs this kind of endurance to make his Guardian style of fighting work to its full potential. - _The Arbiter:_ Due to his preference of avoiding conflict, Varkasan is an able negotiator. He is capable of listening to others and inferring things about them based on what they say. With this information, he attempts to reach a common ground with the other party. He may not always agree with what the other believes in, but he can understand where it comes from, and he actively tries to find a way to settle things that would be in the best interest all who are involved. **Combat Strategy:** Varkasan will always begin a battle by enchanting the necessary equipment with Luminosity. With his equipment now being deadly to Mages, he is capable using his fighting styles against nearly all enemies. He will usually let the opponent make the first move before responding with the necessary counters. If he has the time, he lets them continue their attacks until he thinks they have used up a lot of their energy and stamina, and thus, less capable of dealing with his own attacks. When dealing with multiple enemies, he uses his Flares to scatter them and lets the Flare's aura deter them from regrouping while he tries to deal with the separated ones. If given enough time, he can actually create a makeshift barrier using the Flares (though it would expend a lot of energy especially if it was made to last). He creates and removes various Holy Armaments to his weapons depending on the situation. He makes use of that ability more when he is pressed for time and must quickly eliminate enemies using a blitzing rush of attacks augmented by different Holy Armaments which he swiftly places and replaces to keep himself unpredictable. **Unique Equipment:** - _The Sentinel:_ The sword and shield set used by Varkasan. A wealthy friend and fellow recruit of his had it crafted for him as a Paladin graduation gift. It was designed to be more tough and durable than a majority of standard-issue weaponry. This complements his defensive fighting style as his weapons can stand large amounts of punishment without fear of breaking or degrading quickly. However, this also means they are heavier than usual gear, and take more energy to move. - _Guardian Armor:_ A standard-issue variant of Paladin armor given to Paladins whose duties revolve around the defense of territory and crowd control. It has slightly more armor than the usual armor, however it also gives enough space for the wearer to move without restricting it by too much as most heavy plate-armor would. The difference between this and the standard set is only slight, however.

@Laue: Ah alright. Understood, I'll get to the edits in a sec EDIT: Edits are finished, changed the Flare ability and made some minor adjustments to his Combat strategy. Just gonna wait for the all-clear signal before I transfer it =)

Well... time to get used to the new Guild I suppose. Can we do a headcount on everyone who's still here though? Things seem to have gotten pretty quiet, aside from me, Kumori, and Crimson .__.

@Laue: Ah, so you're saying I should basically make it a ball of light that is conjured, and not imbuing it into objects? In order to get rid of the part of the object having to break apart for it to work? I suppose that can work out too. I was thinking that the object was just used as an instrument in order to more easily concentrate the light energy instead of having to manually stop it from dissipating in the air. And the part where the object shatters and shards fly around like a frag grenade were just an after-effect. Though like I said, I guess just making a ball of light could work too. Alternatively, the object could be used, but when it breaks apart, it just does so harmlessly with large pieces of it falling to the ground as the flare stays in mid-air. Unless of course you're saying that Luminosity shouldn't be able to do that in the early stages at all. I'm sorry if I sound like I'm pushing this, it's just that my character's theme revolves around Luminous enchantment. But if it doesn't work, I can just stick to the regular light ball. What are your thoughts on it?

Holy crap I made a wall of text with that CS... Does anyone know how to make the Hider in this new setup so I can compress the picture?