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Genshin Impact - Eikons [Current Chapter: Geo]

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Genshin Impact - Eikons [Current Chapter: Geo]

@Renose I do recommend you join the Discord. Overall the sheet is actually fine, but there are some specifics and caveats I'll need to talk to you about and ask for.

Genshin Impact - Eikons [Current Chapter: Geo]

Geo Chapter
Red-Gold Rivers in the Desert Sand

Zweidaya, the great capital of Al-Marabar and a moving city that sails the dunes like a giant sigil of order and power in the lawless land. The massive sand ship had been built up over many generations, extended in some areas, and at times had simply joined another sand ship, eventually being built on top of and becoming indistinguishable from the greater image. As a result the city feels like walking through an endless ship, it's wooden decks and planks creating roads and walkways, the assorted masts and sails becoming akin to a shopkeep's signboard or becoming a beam from which one could layer something on top. The underground becomes a maze of it's own in some areas as when ships were packed together, small, narrow roads were formed and carved out with little thought, and occasionally would open up to a large clearing when the occasional sand ship had been hollowed out to become some sort of great hall. As one might venture further up the city, it would be hard to notice the large, circular arena, surrounded by masts. At the mid to upper levels of the city looking down from the railings, one could see the gladiatorial arena down below, the city's most popular blood sport at the behest of the Sand King, Axon.

Even now one could see him sitting upon a throne slapped together from the wheels and flags of old and now completely defunct sand pirate crews, ones he and his predecessor and older brother had wiped out for one reason or another. He sat there, posture straight up, and arms crossed with a grin on his face, tilting his head every so often as if he was interested in seeing the matches and their developments. He had broad shoulders, especially noticeable with the giant pauldron he had on his left shoulder, caramel skin, and a seemingly constant grin. He wore a headband with long hair slicked back in a wild and free fashion. He wore leather wraps around his forearms in favor of a greave, he had a large, ripped cloak wrapped around his waist, baggy pants, which then were put into uniform shape by metal padded boots.

This city though it is ruled by the presence and law of the Sand King, is still a ship full of crooks and criminals. Markets circulating goods of concerning legality, people being herded either to become fighters or labor, or just simply, dangerous items that are outlawed in other lands. It's not a reach or unusual to think someone could be talking about a devious plot within this place.

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"Blue Diamond eh...?", a merchant sat in a dark corner of the city, eyeing what seemed to be a blue dust at first, yet as his scope focused upon the grains, he soon learned why it was called such. Every single grain was a perfect diamond shape.

"Indeed, one whiff of this, and even the most stout of gentlemen will be reduced to a shameful, giddy mess", before this merchant stood a man clearly not of this land. A fine Averton suit, top hat, a moustache so finely combed you could see the exact path he had run through it. His eyes were stern and cold, and behind him stood what appeared to be Sand Pirates. They wore similar garb, and anyone from around here would know whose garb it belonged to, the Aldugan Spines. A rather notorious Sand Pirate crew known for dragging slaves away to labor in one of their many mines.

"You would have me... Distribute this?"

"Indeed", he twirled his finger while his other hand pulled out his pocket watch, which engraved on the inside was a vision, glowing blue, it appeared to be of Hydro.

"If you do not... I will find someone else. Remember what I had said about the offer. You will get a 60% cut. In Averton, such a ludicrous offer would be snatched up in an instant... Personally I objected to this, but higher ups believe it is important it be pushed above all else", the merchant listened to the Averton businessman's offer... Huffed slightly, looking around a little...

"Peddling... "Miracle" items, can be quite dangerous... Especially within the city. I trust you know this, and have not foolishly brought more than this bag onto this ship", the man put his watch away, the click making everyone in the immediate interaction tense up. He did not even look in the merchant's direction.

"Of course... I would not be so foolish. I'm afraid I am on a tight schedule, so, what'll it be?", the merchant pursed his lips...

"Very well...", with that, the businessman clicked his fingers, and motioned to the pirates.

"You know the drill by now, get the gentleman up to speed. I have other places to be", and with that, he was gone, striding away so quickly his coat tails would flow behind him. The sand pirates approached the merchant, and shared the details with the merchant as they were instructed, and had seemed to do so many times.

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Genshin Impact - Eikons [Current Chapter: Geo]

Aight Independents are out. If you wanna discuss them I highly recommend using discord to do that.

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@Letter Bee
- Bleeding Heart: To some, Ken's naivete may be a source of inspiration, particularly for those who are more downtrodden. It may however bring hostility to him against those who are more jaded.
- Uveran Gunslinger: When using any form of Dendro ability or equipment, be able to hit more difficult, specific targets. Things like buttons, levers, or even just a weakspot from what would normally be an impossible range are things that might be possible targets.

@The Irish Tree
- Can't Take the Lascuta Out of the Lady: Despite her current predicament, Alina's attitude has not exactly changed from an upper crust resident of Lascuta. She will blend seamlessly into high class settings, but will stick out like a sore thumb anywhere else.
- Her Own Lady: When fighting alone, her Endurance is improved by one stage. Her wilful nature that led her to be where she is, manifests like this.

@AzureKnight
- Siren's Voice: When interacting with men or certain women, her voice can seem a lot sweeter than normal, and she will have a better time of persuading such people.
- Professional Performer: When she sings and performs, she can draw a crowd with ease. All eyes will be on her, which can be useful should anyone need a diversion.

@Enkryption
- Hard-Boiled Lady: Not out of place in a pub setting with a jazzy backdrop, or the office of a PI, but not as the damsel in distress, rather as the hard-boiled noir detective. At night are in darker settings, she has a better chance of prying information out of people in conversations.
- Sinful Conduct: Johanna often likes to cheat in her card games, drink, and smoke, and this is reflected in her street fighting. When going for dirty tactics, she can stun opponents more effectively, or in certain cases even put them out.

@Teyao
- Crowd Anxiety: Around a lot of people, Fiske might perform a little less than he might normally, but with fewer people present he performs better. If there are people he is comfortable with, he will perform even better.
- Gentle Giant: Despite the kind of person he is, his presence can be a comfort for some, able to intimidate low level thugs just on his appearance, and protect those that might need it. It may not work against more seasoned travelers and fighters however.

Genshin Impact - Eikons [Current Chapter: Geo]

@Teyao I would recommend making Water Barrage have a cooldown instead of just not being able to generate water from your body anymore, you DO have a Hydro vision after all, the source of the water is the vision's elemental power.

Genshin Impact - Eikons [Current Chapter: Geo]

@AzureKnight Pretty much a shoe-in actually. You can put her in the character section.

@Enkryption More or less good, although perhaps a couple things.

To better define your sorcery, make a new name to put Ionizing Purity and Shock and Awe under one umbrella for the sake of the Independent. From what I can tell, her sorcery is based on the body, and gives her more control over what it can do and manage.

And I also recommend doing a bit of formatting, it had taken me a little extra time to sift through it. I am allowing the two weapons mainly because it is important for your fighting style, so do bear that in mind. It would be appreciated if the weapons didn't seem to blend together on your sheet.

Other than that, you're good.

Once again I'll be giving out personal independents a little later for everyone so stay tuned for those.

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The OOC is now open.
@Teyao@Vertigo@Letter Bee@Enkryption

@The Irish Tree I much like this character. I'm gonna assume the back of her hand is going to be a kind of hand to hand, and she uses gloves also, but for flavor it's just slapping I guess. Anyway onto the character.

Avant Garde for sake of clarity, I think should increase your chances of hitting a target, as well as lowering the chance you might be countered or parried.

I like how the skills are set out being all about the nails, so no real problems there. The backstory is pretty solid too. If you like, you could have a servant who left the house with you as someone loyal to her. I thought that would've been a funny thing with a servant running around trying to help her out.

Anyhow other than that, pretty much good.

I realize I've yet to give out the unique Independents, so I'll take care of that a little later, once I've got all the sheets in one place.

For now, everyone is free to add their character to the Characters section in the OOC, granted that they have been accepted.

Genshin Impact - Eikons [Current Chapter: Geo]

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Genshin Impact - Eikons [Current Chapter: Geo]

Premise

The world of Teyvat sees an age of increased prosperity as the Electro nation of Averton launches the age of industry, where man steps away from the providence of gods and spirits, and instead by their own hands, takes hold of their own futures. Yet, not every person in this new age seeks to create a future for the good of all, there are those who seek selfish ends with the new technology, only focused on the benefits that they alone will experience.

The many peoples of this diverse land experience a myriad of problems, as does every age of civilization does. Rebellions, whispers of war, conspiracy surrounding the rich and powerful, and lawless lands seeking order. Way of life in this Teyvat can be unclear, especially for those living on the fringes. Those who hold Visions considered the last envoys of the Archons.

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Geo Chapter
Red-Gold Rivers in the Desert Sand

The great Sea of Dunes that encompasses more than 90% of Al-Marabar stretches on endlessly, the sands constantly shifting like a great big sea. In the distance one might see one of the many sand ships wandering the sands, some as small as fishing boats, as big as galleys, or even ones owned by the most powerful Sand Pirate crews, as big as small towns and cities. Among these is the capital, headed by the Sand King Axon, and his crew, the Burning Suns. The newly crowned Sand King is one who loves the gladiatorial combat the region is known for, encouraging other large crews to build their own arenas, and giving prisoners more chances to prove themselves. The many events and tournaments have proven to be enjoyable for the peoples of the region, and even career gladiators have begun emerging among the prisoners, some may even refuse freedom to fight for longer.

Of course, not all are happy with the new King, particularly the Aldugan Spines, a large sand pirate group that had always opposed Axon and his brother, the former Sand King. Whisperings of late have connected them to people from Averton, but whisperings and rumors will remain so, until the veil is lifted, and those daring would dare try to find the truth.

The beginning of this chapter starts on the Sand King's ship and by extension capital city, Zweidaya. Axon the Sand King, holds a grand tournament gathering all of the Sand Lords in the realm together to present their best gladiators to determine the strongest. To the winning city goes great riches directly from his coffers. As the grand gladiatorial battles take place, a conspiracy begins to brew.

Nations of Teyvat

Major Elemental Nations

Fuhan - Huo Dynasty - Pyro

The Huo Dynasty, ruling over Fuhan enjoys an upward boom in technological progress, taking to the new industry pushed by Averton, and making use of it to heavily expand their pyrotechnics and gunpowder technologies, leading to a military with exceptional firepower. The Emperor of the Huo Dynasty is a powerful figure in the global stage, one with power, and rumors of invasion and war are abound around them.

The peoples of Fuhan live in a prosperity built off of war, and the belief of the strength of their country above others. The order of Fuhan is rarely matched within its borders, and its people hold the Pyro Archon in high esteem. The aggressive nature and policies of this country have given it a reputation where people may not necessarily wish to deal with them in some capacities.

Yato - Yato Shogunate - Anemo

The country of Yato had enjoyed a relative period of peace, isolationist policies leaving only merchants as a means to communicate with the outside world, a decision that was made by the Imperial Yato Emperor and Anemo Archon many years prior. However, today, Yato faces a crisis of identity. The Anemo Archon has disappeared, and while some cling to the old ways, others see the world beyond their borders have changed, and wish to ensure their home can equip themselves against it.

With the disappearance of the Anemo Archon, the governing bodies that had been established by the Archon took up the role of acting leadership. This governing body is currently known as the Yato Shogunate, a military governing body, and their goal is to preserve the authority of the Anemo Archon. However, this has been a long 15 years already, and the people who live in Yato have grown tired of it, seeking to overthrow the Shogunate, and help the country and its peoples, rather than the authority of an Archon who has not been there for them.

Averton - Federacy of Averton - Electro

The industrious country of Averton, ruled by the Electro Archon, is the center of industry and progress, so-called the City of Technology, boasting many experimental and proven gadgets for day to day life. Every day, one could take a short walk on the streets of this cobblestone city, and see something new. This city however is not kind, as it is known for its highly competitive businesses and companies.

The peoples of Averton over the years of industrial revolution have experienced a steady increase in the wealth gap. Those who are poor, are truly poor, and those who are wealthy, are more than simply wealthy. Though it is not so bad as most are in squalor, but it is enough that to many, it is clear who the 1% are just by looking at them. The industrial revolution of Averton has led to merchants becoming more wealthy than they could possibly imagine prior by owning the many factories throughout the country.

Al-Marabar - Sand King of Al-Marabar - Geo

The nation of Al-Marabar is one constantly at odds with itself. As the region is mostly a sea of shifting sands, strange sand-faring vehicles traverse these great dunes like a sea, and upon them ride pirates and warlords, looking to loot or kidnap to add to their mobile fortress cities. Only one warlord is known to be able to command all of the warlords in times of need, the Geo Archon.

In the great sandy seas of Al-Marabar, you are either a sand pirate under a warlord, or living in harsh conditions at one of the villages within the nation. There are very few choices for prosperity as a citizen beyond trying to join a warlord and their wandering cities, and if the warlord is kind, they may allow citizens to live in their city.

Helgaskr - Kingdom of Helgaskr - Cryo

This icy nation, known for its strength and resilience, is naturally isolated, hidden away behind the mountains, but those who have met its hardy people are quick to understand that strength is everything for these people. In such an environment where even the wildlife could spell an early end for them, it is easy to understand this. The Cryo Archon is said to be a peerless warrior themselves, though despite this, they have shown recent interest in Averton’s technological progress.

The peoples of Helgaskr are a hardy bunch, though few in number. Even the women of this land practice martial arts as a means to stay fit and ready. Despite their muscle-headed mindset, they have a rather rich culture of dressmaking, knitting, weaving, and embroidery. This is due to the sheep that are native to their region who can only graze and live in such cold climes, and have a rare, high quality wool.

Lascuta - The High Court of Lascuta - Hydro

The center of culture and the arts, Lascuta is the nation of Hydro, known for its beautiful vistas, canal cities, and performing arts. This nation possesses a special status when it comes to relations with others. Their many centuries of building up cultural prestige has made them the perfect platform to promote developments being made around the world today, and so despite their standing military being so small, they are afforded excellent protection via the private militaries of those with vested interests. The Hydro Archon is a recluse, and is said to only appear when they fancy something being shown in the city.

Living in Lascuta, you are either an artisan of decent wealth, a member of high society, or here illegally. Lascuta has strict standards for anyone to live here, and makes their money off of investment in their venues, and to keep such venues pretty, they need pretty people to fill their streets. As many say, this nation is the height of vanity, and such a statement feels like an understatement upon visit. Of course, that’s just for living in the city, anyone is free to travel here and visit… Granted they can afford the fare.

Walton - United Republic of Walton - Dendro

The recently established United Republic of Walton, with close ties to Averton on their founding, is a large expanse of land of both dry, rocky desert, and lush, green mountains and forests. This young nation has not the people to fill it just yet, and so with things so far apart, lawless men ride the great expanses, robbing others and trying to make a life for themselves, when an honest one had turned their backs on them. The quick adoption of firearms by the peoples of Walton has made their very best fighters peerless gunslingers.

Walton almost several decades prior used to only be desert, but a man known as the first Dendro Archon had come to this land, and seeing its people under such harsh conditions in the hot desert had bequeathed special seeds to its people. They planted it in the barren desert, and from it, lush greenery and forests grew. Walton at this time though was not called such, known as Uvera, however many decades later, people who were exiled from Averton found this land, and settled. There were many battles with the indigenous population of Uvera, but eventually they would with the superior firearms supplied by Averton, manage to establish dominance. The peoples of old Uvera pray for the Dendro Archon to come and save them once more.

Character Sheet

Playable Races

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Standard Races

Humans - The most populous race living in Teyvat, their origins date back so far that it’s impossible to truly figure out when they began. Naturally being the most populous race has its share of benefits, such as status and being more free from being discriminated against, though they are also known as a rather dextrous and innovative race. Many of the rich and noble families of Teyvat, particularly in Averton and Lascuta are humans. Humans also vary from region to region, with the hotter, sandier areas having more dark skin, while colder areas have lighter skin, as a generalization.

Professional - When executing any action in regards to your profession, gain an advantage in the interaction. Depending on your profession you may also use that to persuade others in certain situations.

Beastmen - Perhaps the second most common race, though just as rare as some others if one is to look at specific animal beastmen. Overall, beastmen are not too different from humans, save for a few traits similar to their animal counterparts. Cats may be more limber, birds may have a lighter physique, wolves may have greater physical strength, and so on.

Wild Instinct - Gain physical advantages based on your species. This can be from acrobatics and agility like that of a cat, or physical stamina for dogs and bears.

Elves - Quite a rare race, almost as rare as some of the others. On the surface they appear no different from humans, a lot of the same physical abilities that a human might be able to achieve, is also achievable by them. However, to see what truly sets them apart is to meet one that is a vision bearer. Elves have a great talent for elemental arts, even at a very young age they display a great affinity for crafting and executing elemental skills and items.

Elemental Bloodline - When using any technique that involves the user’s element, they have the option to execute it as if their Elemental Mastery affinity was one point higher.

Unique Races

Adeptus - Disciples and creations of the first Pyro Archon, long-lived beings with immense mystical power. They are defined by their Adeptus arts, which are capable of creating their own realities. Adepti are often in search of knowledge and wisdom, usually towards a particular subject, as the accumulation of knowledge is one of the reasons they were created, as to not forget about the past.

Adepti Arts - Half Adepti also benefit from this. This is essentially a third style outside of Fighting Style and Elemental Skill. Adepti Arts allow the user to create living constructs to fight with them, usually made from their own element. They can be plants, animals, or apparitions. These must be listed as techniques.

Yaoguai - Powerful beasts that live in the lands of Fuhan, but able to assume a human form. Over time, Yaoguai have adapted and learned to coexist with the citizens of Fuhan but are still widely seen as savage beasts. They possess great strength and resilience, and their beast forms give them an edge in battle. It is said the current Pyro Archon has a whole squad of Yaoguai soldiers.

Beast Transformation - Undergo a transformation that increases Endurance and Strength by one stage, as well as change’s one’s form into a demonic beast. During this transformation the Yaoguai’s techniques are locked, except for techniques made specifically for this transformation. They still have access to their vision, so elemental techniques can be made too.

Yokai - Mystical beings from Yato’s long and storied history, often appearing throughout with their own tales. It is said Yokai walk among the people of Yato, having long learned to be one of them. A Yokai’s strengths and weaknesses depend entirely on what kind of Yokai they are, some are talented at using their elements, and others are storied warriors.

Yokai Arts - As a Yokai, gain access to unique mystical arts. The way these manifest vary from Yokai to Yokai. One thing is certain though, and that is that all Yokai have beast transformations. Some can be quite cute, ferocious, or even just plain strange. This is their true form.

Cryptid - In Walton there exists proof of the land’s ancient roots, the roots of the Uvera people. Called divine beasts by the tribes of Uvera, and called cryptids by the people of Walton, they are often strange and unusual creatures. Largely, most of them cannot assume a human form, but among them there are those that are particularly powerful, and are able to do so. Cryptids have a wide variety of possible powers and abilities, but they often correlate to something somewhat alien.

The Unknown - As a Cryptid, gain access to strange abilities depending on what kind of Cryptid they are. Those that are particularly strong can assume a human form as well. Cryptids are also able to hide their form and become functionally invisible.

Witch - In the long past of Averton, when man used swords and shields, there existed a people who were incredible wielders of magical arts. Shunned by the people of Averton they went into seclusion. Today, they still hide among the people, stories of their ancestors and their portrayal as evil people who lured the innocent into deals with the devil still haunt them. Whether or not such stories were true, their command over magic is immense. Typically, witches are women, but male witches have been recorded as well.

Witch’s Sorcery - This trait gives the Witch access to sorcery. Though they may be able to brew potions and carry out rituals, the thing most witches are known for is their sorcery. Things like inflicting a curse upon someone, polymorphing them into frogs or other small animals, and even flying on their broom. There’s a lot more, and they have a lot to do with altering reality on a minor scale.

Noble Beasts - A class of beasts who possess greater intelligence, they are frequently legends in and around the Averton and Lascuta regions. They are beasts with stories more complex than man hunts beast. Vampires, werewolves, succubi, wraiths, and so on.They have often been compared to yokai, but the difference seems to be the nature of their powers.

Nightmare’s Signature - Gain the use of specialized spiritual arts based on your specific species. The other bonus will depend entirely on race, such as the bloodsucking aspect of vampires, or the werewolf transformation.

Jotun - The Jotun are a hardy large race living in the Helgaskr region. Their population is quite small, and they are a peaceful people. An ancient war however has made them forever resentful of the peoples of Helgaskr, though at the time it was called something else. The Jotun possess large bodies, and stone-like skin, and of course, great strength and resilience.

Heart of a Giant - Giants are known for having incredible resilience and strength. Naturally they will have a layer of stony skin that guards them from physical damage, and in exchanges, they will gain one point in strength or endurance. Their bodies can also emit an element if they are a vision wielder, making them dangerous foes, especially if they are a pyro wielder.

Shaitan - In Al-Marabar, it is said if a good man were to one day kill another, or to commit a crime seemingly unprovoked, it would be the fault of the Shaitan, evil spirits who incite evil in the hearts of men. Shaitan themselves though… Do possess this ability, able to push suggestion into the hearts of people they speak with, though it is not explicitly for evil purposes. Sometimes it can be for the good of others. Shaitan compared to their other supernatural counterparts seem somewhat unremarkable, often possessing a mostly human appearance, with the particularly powerful ones possessing horns. Overall however, they are resilient and impressively agile fighters, often relying on their mobility and trickery for combat.

Sly Devil - The Shaitan has a permanent improvement to Skill by 1 point when it comes to movement only. Every so often they can also try to sense doubt in people’s thoughts, and can try and take advantage of that using their magical powers of persuasion. The rules are that there needs to be doubt in the target’s head for there to be any chance of success. If this is used in combat, it has a chance of halting an enemy’s action for just a moment.

In Regards to Half-Races

This is a case-by-case basis, however the ones that are decidedly not possible as a half are Noble Beasts, Cryptids, Beastmen, and Elves. The latter two are already technically partially human, the former two occur in very unnatural ways where they do not breed like regular races.

If you have questions, please bring them to me.

Technology

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Firearms - The advancement of firearms have reached the point of bolt action rifles and revolvers. Early forms of automatic weapons do exist, though in prototype forms. With the usage of the elements however, nations have created various types of firearms.

• Railgun - The nation of Averton have recently created railguns, coming in large or small sizes. The smaller ones are in the form of crossbows, sometimes with a repeater mechanic to load the next shot, while the larger ones are used as siege weapons.
• Dragons Breath - The pyrotechnics of Fuhan have created a kind of explosive blunderbuss. Though the range leaves something to be desired, spread and destructive force more than makes up for it. Also called “bunker busters” due to being able to clear a room in a single blast from a high ordinance model. These weapons come in smaller form as well, able to slung under longer barreled weapons as a secondary fire.
• Geo Generator - Supplies are a difficult thing to come by in Al-Marabar, being mostly desert really does that, and so the technicians of the region have created geo-based firearms that generate their own bullets. In short, they have unlimited ammunition. The only drawback is that these bullets can’t be customized, they can’t be given unique elements, have armor piercing, or any other imaginable aspect. Just rock bullets.
• Dendro Gunpowder - A special gunpowder made from grinding up wood from a special tree cultivated by dendro users. Bullets fired with these cause greenery to sprout from whatever it hits, including people. This can be quite effective for capturing people, as a single shot, even if it misses as long as it lands near them, can end up binding them in thick wooden tendrils.

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@Teyao Miraculously, your character is pretty good, and there's not an awful lot to say, but let's see here...

First is the culture of the Jotun, which for the most part is about right. They live in seclusion in order to practice their peaceful ways, despite their immense strength and physical superiority to humans, they are in the end a dwindling race. However, they are also pretty wary of the ways of the world outside, so some level of skepticism would be just right for your character.

Anyway yeah that's pretty much it, those skills and everything for combat make sense and don't sound overly powerful, in fact I actually think you need another technique that doesn't rely on having a Cryo user around. Ice Armor is cool and all, but you essentially cannot use it without a Cryo friend or an icy environment. You can note it gives him the uncanny ability to not be frozen in place by Cryo though, so he becomes immune to a status effect.

Otherwise I'd give him another something, or make Water Barrage have less drawbacks and be your bread and butter for offense. Really, up to you. Maybe something using his axe and shield too.

Anyhow seems good otherwise.