Ryuji Sakamoto

Hunters of Remnant: Bleeding Hearts

@EnterTheHero All good. Real life takes priority.

The Elemental King: All Hope Lost!

@The One Sorry for the inactivity, I've spent my weekend watching the new season of Orange is the New Black.

Well write something up tomorrow.

Hunters of Remnant: Bleeding Hearts

I'm willing to wait, but if people start dropping out due to inactivity then I can't say I'll be too inclined to stick around.

The Elemental King: All Hope Lost!

✦ Changi Bay, Singapore ✦

A strained grunt echoed throughout the empty freight, masqueraded by the sick jeers of three burly, bearded men wearing drenched raincoats. It was just Nicholas' luck that these brutes decided to have their smoke break where he was stowed away. He was backed into a corner. Backed up against the wall, clutching his ribs with a pain wince, Nicholas hoped they had had their fun. One of the men stepped forward, grinning before delivering a swift knee straight to the young man's gut. A sharp pain rang throughout Nicholas' stomach. Sliding down to the ground, Nicholas glared up at his assailant through grit teeth.

Life outside of the Island is dangerous. the words of Sage Manatoa rang through Nicholas' head. The friendly Sage had been a wonderful friend and superb mentor to the young elemental for the last few years. He was the only one who sympathized with Nicholas' desire to leave the island; albeit reluctantly.
You must control your temper. You will be as good as dead if your powers become known to the world. How Nicholas would have loved to teach these guys a lesson. He wasn't a particularly violent person, but he wasn't the type to just sit still and take a beating. Another men stepped forward, muttering something under his breath and spitting on the helpless young man. Nicholas couldn't speak Malay, but he knew when he was being insulted. Nicholas sprang up and slugged the bastard with a fierce haymaker. Caught off guard, the man fell back in a heap clutching his cheek whilst presumably cursing.

"How you like that, Fu- Gah!" Nicholas grunted, clutching his ribs once the adrenaline wore off and reminded him of how hurt he actually was. The other two, recovering from their surprise at his sudden attack, quickly grabbed Nicholas by the shoulders and threw him violently to the ground. One of the two stomped the young mans back, sending another pang of fiery pain through his lower ribs and abdomen. Before he even had a chance to cry out in pain, Nicholas was pulled up by the hair as the other man drew a switchblade and held the knife uncomfortably close to his throat. Now the man was shouting at Nicholas; not that he understood anything was saying through the language barrier and intense fear of what he might do to him with that knife.

Then a loud, voice boomed through the freight, stopping the men in their tracks. It was a bit hard to make out details, but it appeared to be the ships captain. Storming in with strong, echoing footsteps, the Captain yelled at his crew in Malay; spraying them with spit like a mad dog. The men let go of Nicholas almost instantly before hurrying off from the cramped space. One shot a nasty look back at Nicholas, but with his rabid captain present he wouldn't dare make another comment.

Nicholas clutched his ribs and groaned, shakily getting up from the floor onto his knees. He felt a pair of strong, heavy hands hoist him up onto his feet. The captain slung the boys arm over his shoulder and helped him walk out onto the deck.
"Consider yourself lucky, He spoke with an accent, but was otherwise fluent. "dirty stowaway rats like you deserve to be gutted."
"Should've just let ya goons finish me then." Nicholas smirked, acting more courageous than he felt at that moment.
"I ain't dealing with the trouble of some stupid kid being killed on my ship. Once you're off I don't care what happens to you." The dry, lifeless tone the captain spoke in was the only assurance Nicholas needed to believe how true that statement was. As the two approached the pier, a thought crossed Nicholas' mind.

"Uh, sir. Where am I?" Nicholas questioned, his naivety reflecting his age. The captain stopped in his tracks before letting out a hearty laugh.
"What kind of idiot stows away on a ship without knowing where it's headed?" Before Nicholas could defend himself, the captains strong hand shoved him down the ramp and tumbling into the peer. Staggering to his feet slowly with his hands wrapped around himself in pain, Nicholas leered at the Captain.

"You best find a map real quick boy. Singapore ain't as safe as it used to be, and it'll be dark soon." The captain had answered Nicholas' question, albeit in a rather cruel fashion. Without so much as another word, he turned and left the young boy alone on the pier in Changi Bay. The questioning gazes of bystanders pricked against Nicholas' skin like thorns, which only furthered his anxiousness. With a few deep breaths, he resolved to walk down the pier towards the land. He wasn't sure where he was headed, or how he would begin his search for the Tyrant, but he knew he had to take it one step at a time.

The Elemental King: All Hope Lost!

I'll post tomorrow, it's a bit too late for me to think rn.

The Elemental King: All Hope Lost!

@deyinger If anything I imagine Nicholas would have gone north to Noumea and stowed away on some ship. This could all have been done some time ago so I guess I can start him closer to other characters.

The Elemental King: All Hope Lost!

The question is, where do I start Nicholas? Hmm

The Elemental King: All Hope Lost!

Nicholas Juniper

"The Child of Fire, wielding the destructive powers of flame and passion, will rise alongside his elemental kin to face the Tyrant."

Name: Nicholas 'Nick' Juniper
Gender: Male
Age: 15
Appearance: Nicholas stands just a little under 5'7", with a lean muscled build that is suggestive of someone who participates in a fair amount of physical activity. He has very soft, gentle facial features with the exception of his striking red eyes. His hair is blonde and choppy, with tangled locks spiked up in a very eclectic fashion. His pale complexion is littered with freckles across his cheeks and nose bridge. These same freckles can be seen along the back of his neck as well as the top of his shoulders. Nicholas is almost always seen wearing some kind of bruise and a cheeky smile, lending to his mischievous and rough nature.

His casual attire is usually just a pair of khaki shorts and a white singlet, with a bone necklace hanging from his neck. Though on the rare occasion Nicholas likes to impress, he has been known to don a pair of sleek black trousers and dress shoes with a matching button up shirt and hooded blazer.

Personality: An impulsive troublemaker with unmatched drive and a heart of gold.
Nicholas has been described by many as brash and temperamental. He doesn't know the meaning of the word 'subtle' and does everything with a bang. He has a desire to be at the center of attention wherever he is, and refuses to be bested by anyone. This stubbornness can often cause him to bite off more than he can chew. Coupled with his extreme temper and hatred of his own weakness, Nicholas is known to get a little hot headed and irrational at times.

A bit of a prankster, Nicholas doesn't see the harm in a little practical fun at the expense of others. While kind natured at his core,
he can come off as quite insensitive with his cheap tricks and impeccable way of getting underneath your skin for the fun of it. Mostly,
he's just curious to see how people will react or if they're as volatile as he can be. That's not to say he isn't a good sport when someone gives him a taste of his own medicine; he appreciates a good joke as much as the next guy. Though you'd better be ready for his inevitable attempt to one up you and have the last laugh.

Biography: North-east from the coast of Queensland, just south of Noumea, is the island of Malkuth; an island resting upon a dormant underground volcano. The people of Malkuth are proud and headstrong, resisting the fiendish grip of the Elemental Tyrant with all their might. Devout believers of the ancient prophecy, the islands residents have built their way of life around preparing for the chosen elemental child to be born. When Nicholas was born to a young couple from Australia who sought refuge in the islands, the volcano erupted for the first time in what they believed to be thousands of years. The islanders took this to be a sign from the Elemental God of Fire.

There was quite a lot of controversy over raising Nicholas under the ways of Malkuthian tradition, as many viewed he and his family as nothing but outsiders. Though once the young mans power over Fire began to manifest, there could be no doubt that he was indeed one of the children of the prophecy. Though as quick as he'd attained them, his power began to spiral out of control. Fire is, after all, unpredictable and brash; much like Nicholas himself. For his own safety and that of the people, Nicholas was sent underneath the island to an ancient temple built within the scorching volcano. Here he would confide with the Fire Sages, who helped him better understand the power of Flame as well as trained him in martial arts and meditation.

Though Nicholas was never one to be satisfied with a life cooped inside some stuffy old temple. Whilst he respected the Sages and their teachings, the talk of the prophecy he was born into filled his head with visions of grandeur. So, one night, he stole a small sailboat and headed off into the sea to chase his dreams and fulfill the prophecy.

Element: Fire
Nicholas is able to produce and manipulate fire to his whim. Whilst his element is inherently destructive, Nicholas has learnt to some degree to control the raging inferno that is his element. Though his patience is very thin, and he can be a bit of a wildfire when he starts to feel flustered.

In addition to flames, Nicholas is also able to produce intense explosions that hold incredible destructive power. Though these expend a lot more energy and effort to use. He hasn't quite fully grasped this power yet, only able to produce minor eruptions.

Fire is also the element of emotion; or more specifically passion and fury. Nicholas' Inner Flame grows stronger the more he lets himself succumb to his own rage and drive. In this state, the intensity and power of his fire grows. Though much like the emotions themselves, the flames created from these feelings are wild, unpredictable and dangerous to foes, allies and Nicholas himself.

Power: Icarus Drive
Nicholas is able to sprout a pair of spectral phoenix wings, burning brightly and allowing him the ability of Flight. These wings can be augmented with his own Fire, allowing them to be used as melee weapons. He has little control over this ability as of yet and can only use it when his Inner Flame blazes to life.

Location: Previous resident of Malkuth Island.
Family: Mother and Father. Australian.
Friends: He had a few on the island that he's had to leave behind.
Sentimental Attachment: A Shark Tooth Necklace.
Other: While no expert, Nicholas is decent in hand to hand combat.

The Elemental King: All Hope Lost!

I'm not 100% happy with the Bio, but I guess it'll do. Sorry for the delay.

Nicholas Juniper

"The Child of Fire, wielding the destructive powers of flame and passion, will rise alongside his elemental kin to face the Tyrant."

Name: Nicholas 'Nick' Juniper
Gender: Male
Age: 15
Appearance: Nicholas stands just a little under 5'7", with a lean muscled build that is suggestive of someone who participates in a fair amount of physical activity. He has very soft, gentle facial features with the exception of his striking red eyes. His hair is blonde and choppy, with tangled locks spiked up in a very eclectic fashion. His pale complexion is littered with freckles across his cheeks and nose bridge. These same freckles can be seen along the back of his neck as well as the top of his shoulders. Nicholas is almost always seen wearing some kind of bruise and a cheeky smile, lending to his mischievous and rough nature.

His casual attire is usually just a pair of khaki shorts and a white singlet, with a bone necklace hanging from his neck. Though on the rare occasion Nicholas likes to impress, he has been known to don a pair of sleek black trousers and dress shoes with a matching button up shirt and hooded blazer.

Personality: An impulsive troublemaker with unmatched drive and a heart of gold.
Nicholas has been described by many as brash and temperamental. He doesn't know the meaning of the word 'subtle' and does everything with a bang. He has a desire to be at the center of attention wherever he is, and refuses to be bested by anyone. This stubbornness can often cause him to bite off more than he can chew. Coupled with his extreme temper and hatred of his own weakness, Nicholas is known to get a little hot headed and irrational at times.

A bit of a prankster, Nicholas doesn't see the harm in a little practical fun at the expense of others. While kind natured at his core,
he can come off as quite insensitive with his cheap tricks and impeccable way of getting underneath your skin for the fun of it. Mostly,
he's just curious to see how people will react or if they're as volatile as he can be. That's not to say he isn't a good sport when someone gives him a taste of his own medicine; he appreciates a good joke as much as the next guy. Though you'd better be ready for his inevitable attempt to one up you and have the last laugh.

Biography: North-east from the coast of Queensland, just south of Noumea, is the island of Malkuth; an island resting upon a dormant underground volcano. The people of Malkuth are proud and headstrong, resisting the fiendish grip of the Elemental Tyrant with all their might. Devout believers of the ancient prophecy, the islands residents have built their way of life around preparing for the chosen elemental child to be born. When Nicholas was born to a young couple from Australia who sought refuge in the islands, the volcano erupted for the first time in what they believed to be thousands of years. The islanders took this to be a sign from the Elemental God of Fire.

There was quite a lot of controversy over raising Nicholas under the ways of Malkuthian tradition, as many viewed he and his family as nothing but outsiders. Though once the young mans power over Fire began to manifest, there could be no doubt that he was indeed one of the children of the prophecy. Though as quick as he'd attained them, his power began to spiral out of control. Fire is, after all, unpredictable and brash; much like Nicholas himself. For his own safety and that of the people, Nicholas was sent underneath the island to an ancient temple built within the scorching volcano. Here he would confide with the Fire Sages, who helped him better understand the power of Flame as well as trained him in martial arts and meditation.

Though Nicholas was never one to be satisfied with a life cooped inside some stuffy old temple. Whilst he respected the Sages and their teachings, the talk of the prophecy he was born into filled his head with visions of grandeur. So, one night, he stole a small sailboat and headed off into the sea to chase his dreams and fulfill the prophecy.

Element: Fire
Nicholas is able to produce and manipulate fire to his whim. Whilst his element is inherently destructive, Nicholas has learnt to some degree to control the raging inferno that is his element. Though his patience is very thin, and he can be a bit of a wildfire when he starts to feel flustered.

In addition to flames, Nicholas is also able to produce intense explosions that hold incredible destructive power. Though these expend a lot more energy and effort to use. He hasn't quite fully grasped this power yet, only able to produce minor eruptions.

Fire is also the element of emotion; or more specifically passion and fury. Nicholas' Inner Flame grows stronger the more he lets himself succumb to his own rage and drive. In this state, the intensity and power of his fire grows. Though much like the emotions themselves, the flames created from these feelings are wild, unpredictable and dangerous to foes, allies and Nicholas himself.

Power: Icarus Drive
Nicholas is able to sprout a pair of spectral phoenix wings, burning brightly and allowing him the ability of Flight. These wings can be augmented with his own Fire, allowing them to be used as melee weapons. He has little control over this ability as of yet and can only use it when his Inner Flame blazes to life.

Location: Previous resident of Malkuth Island.
Family: Mother and Father. Australian.
Friends: He had a few on the island that he's had to leave behind.
Sentimental Attachment: A Shark Tooth Necklace.
Other: While no expert, Nicholas is decent in hand to hand combat.

The Elemental King: All Hope Lost!

I'll finish ny guy up tonight.