Apophis makes a comeback!

This time around, he returns with some major tweaks on his combat style and an updated background that better reflects his current goals.

[indent]Changelog![/indent]
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[*] Changed the quote. (Added a cameo by Reggie, if anyone cares)
[*] Added in a new weakness, "Reflected attacks"
[*] Added in a new weakness, "Long battles."
[*] Removed the "Children" weakness because it's not actually a weakness.
[*] Added a new weapon, the "World Encircler"- a slow weapon specifically designed to combat humans rather than mythological beings.
[*] Updated the personality. It's more straight to the point and less about describing how crazy Apophis is.
[*] Updated Apophis' appearance with a new "old" drawing of mine.
[*] Updated Apophis' Eater of Souls capacity limit to 333 from 300 for a thematic reference.
[*] Added an actual background for Apophis. His CS could still live without it.
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He actually received a lot more nerfs than buffs that were long overdue, but the fact that he's still strong shows that they were kinda needed lol


[hider=Apophis][center][quote=Reginald, the demon swordsman][i]"When he roars, the entirety of the underworld trembles."[/i][/quote]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/msOqUYN.png[/img]

[h1][b][u][color=ed1c24]Apophis[/color][/u][/b][/h1]

[b]Age:[/b] Unknown

[b]Species:[/b] ?

[b]Gender:[/b] Male

[h3][b][u]Powers[/u][/b][/h3]
[b][i]Deity of Chaos and Order[/i][/b] - As the reincarnation of the Deity of Darkness and Chaos, Apophis holds a horrifying amount of magic power, and a deceivingly large amount of physical power. Having finally defeated his brother, Ma'at, the Deity of Light and Order, in a duel, Apophis has claimed the power of his dead brother, wearing his flesh to emphasize his victory over the praised hero. The new power makes him immune to angelic auras.

[b][i]Psychophilia[/i][/b] - Apophis claims that he has nothing to fear, and it really does seem that way. The demented man is capable of using a strange source of energy no one else can utilize without becoming like him. Lies give him motivation, and the truth is something he thoroughly studies.

[b][i]Dark Matter[/i][/b] - Apophis is able to use dark matter, which is a power he originally had before it was amplified by his brother's strength. This dark matter is used in multiple ways, mostly in his abilities. The dark matter is not the unknown energy Apophis uses.

[b][i]Sanity[/i][/b] - Apophis is completely immune to mind-altering spells.

[b][i]Eater of Souls[/i][/b] - Being the Deity of Chaos, Apophis is strengthened by those who die around him. Killing a person, human, or demon with his own hands grants him a very small amount of permanently increased strength, and staying around a dead body grants him a decent physical strength boost as long as he is close to it. Apophis uses this natural ability of his to constantly evolve. Apophis must activate all of his souls to use his "Overmind" moves. The minimum requirement to using "Overmind" abilities is 300 souls. These souls must be taken by Apophis' own hands. In return, once the requirements are met, Apophis is free to use his Overmind abilities without any catches.

[h3][b][u]Encircler[/u][/b][/h3]
In addition to his arm blades, Apophis wields a longsword named "World Encircler." This double-edged blade has been forged to let Apophis engage combat with close-ranged fighters, but its primary purpose is to serve as a "finishing touch" against [u]human[/u] opponents. The Encircler can be swung quickly, but there is a noticeable delay at the end of Apophis' sword attacks when he attacks quickly. When he delivers his most powerful strikes, there is an extreme delay at the start of the attack, though the end of the attack ends almost instantly. His strongest attack with the Encircler (a slow and crude forward swing) shatters iron shields instantly, and can attack people hiding behind their defensive tools. Though its raw cleaving power is intimidating at a first glance, the Encircler really is most useful only when Apophis feels like he can deliver a final blow swiftly. It is a very mediocre weapon against beings such as angels, demons, and mythical creatures, which Apophis usually hunts down with his arm blades instead.

[h3][b][u]Weaknesses[/u][/b][/h3]

[i]Weak against elemental spells[/i] - Apophis has no natural defense against elemental spells, severely relying on his abilities to prevent them from touching him easily. This problem becomes less prominent when he gains access to his Overmind abilities.

[i]Reflected attacks[/i] - Apophis does not have a specified vulnerability against his own spells, therefore making those who can turn back his attacks against him somewhat of a high priority to him.

[i]Long battles[/i] - Apophis performs best in skirmishes that flow unnaturally. Contending in dragged-out battles risks the possibility of his opponent learning more about his style of combat, as well as his plans.

[i]Mirror[/i] - For some reason, Apophis does not like looking at mirrors. There is always the reflection of a long-haired girl next to him.

[h3][b][u]Personality[/u][/b][/h3]

Apophis is a god of chaos, death, and disorder. Though it is clear that his cooperation with Lucifer is not the most loyal among the officers of Hell, his true purpose in complying by Lucifer's orders is unknown. He cares little for the hardships others have endured, focusing solely on spreading terror to strengthen his reputation and influence over both the underworld and the overworld. His eyes are set on destroying or assimilating anything holy- including Heaven and its angels. He also seeks out a perfect way to endlessly empower himself; this makes him quite the curious deity, and causes him to stick his nose in things that should not enter his reach...

Apophis is the most active officer among the ranks of Hell, as he constantly keeps an eye on Lavanya's status as a whole. Despite the fact that he claims he would earn a certain Brightendale's head, his eagerness falls short in front of Lucifer's command to not attack the academy's students. But Lucifer himself is aware that the deity is not one to simply wait.

[h3][b][u]Background[/u][/b][/h3]
[i]Originating from a beautiful world of peace, the interference of an ancient evil destroyed it from the inside. Emerging from the ruins comes Apophis, the Deity of Chaos, reborn with a purpose that did not belong to him.[/i][/center][/hider]