Name: Akamu Elewani Age: 25 Element: Earth Appearance: Akamu stands at six feet and weighs about 173 LBS. He is lean and muscular with long black hair tied with a red tie for ponytails. He has icy blue eyes and fair skin. He wears a kimono which is gray on the outer layer and a shade of dark green for the inner layer. He has a black belt that wraps around his waist and keeps his two swords snug tightly through the belt and his side. Born: Kana Isles History: Immigrated from Kana Isles of Beruga to the city called, Nobegane, his father found a job that would pay handsomely for his time. During the voyage to Nobegane, his father would pass from an illness and his mother would fall into depression. Akamu and his mother would end up in a small village called "Araga" around the town of En. Akamu encounters an elder by the name of Kazuhito Mineo and finds himself training under this Elder for 10+ years in Ten No Ni Michi, Ishidatami, and controlling while expanding the abilities of manipulating the Elemental powers of Earth. He was Kazuhito's fifth student. Five more students would train under Kazuhito Mineo while Akamu was still training in Agara. At some point when Akamu was 17, he had begun training his first student with Kazuhito, reaching 20 years of age, Akamu was put up against all of Kazuhito's students as a rite of passage to be considered a master of the system. Akamu fought 5 other students who were skilled and just as dedicated as he. Akamu would leave Araga and venture off into the world, he wish to learn everything life had to offer and reach a completely new level of discipline within himself, and being able to push the limits of his spiritual and physical capabilities. Martial Art: Ishidatami: Stone Path/Mastered Fighting with no rules, a rock is thrown at an opponent...does it follow any rules when engaging? Does it divert its path once thrown? Does it ever move back or retreat? Does it faulter even when the rock is smaller than its target? These are all answered with a NO! Then why should I...this is the way of Ishidatami. Mentality is to always move forward and never lose ground, psychologically it will hinder your opponent into thinking they are losing even if they are not. When striking you must strike with purpose and you must never deviate from your path of attack. No second guessing, and rely on your sixth sense. It is an art that one must trust themselves before ever using in a real situation. Those who perfect Ishidatami aim to end fights without hesitation, without toying with their attacker, and without ever holding any doubt about their ability to win. They have no emotional feeling when in combat and thus will win at any cost...the only fair fight is the one fought by the loser. Ten no ni Michi: Way of Two Heavens/Mastered This sword play style is designed to have one long sword pointing up and a companion blade facing down, although the blades can be held in any way, it is preferable to hold them the fore mentioned way. The companion blade is typically used as a defensive weapon, while the long blade is used for offense. They can interchange their role but so must the strategy of the wielder. Tsuchi-Furo: Earths Flow/Apprentice Tsuchi uses the movement and momentum of ones attacker against them, it is a art that uses precision, fluid movements, and targets specific joints to create a reaction that cannot be countered. It does not aim to injure the attacker, but it does aim to cease their advance or stop them from a fury or combination of attacks. This typically will always have an attacker end in an uncomfortable position on the ground with a limb in a position of discomfort that either warrants a submit or a breaking of the tendons and bones. Significant Notes: "Anju" is the name of his Companion Blade, it was given to him by the council after showing his capabilities at the "Gauntlet". A friendly competition within the village to see who is the most skilled in combat. "Mineo Choten" is the name of his long sword, crafted and forged by his mentor as a gift for completing his mastery under him. Akamu Elewani is blind in both eyes and has a scar across his right forearm, coconut wood of a tortoise is loosely wrapped around his neck with leather and a sentimental threaded bracelet given to him by his mother is adorned on his left wrist.