[Center][h2][color=#A7F2F0][U][B]Yōki, Kōunora[/B][/U][/color][/h2]
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[hider=Biographical Info][B][U]Name:[/U][/B] Yōki(Keeper), Kōunora(Rainfall on fields).
[B][I]Alias:[/I][/B] Swan-song.
[B][I]Nicknames:[/I][/B] Nora.
[B][I]Gender:[/I][/B] Female.
[B][I]Age Appearance:[/I][/B] 23.
[I][B]Race:[/B][/I] Plus-->[B]Shinigami.[/B]
[B][U][I]Rank & Division:[/I][/U][/B] Veteran Captain of the 7th Division.

[U][I]Additional Appearance Information:[/I][/U] An elegance about her every movement, Kōunora wears her shihakusho and haori with pride, having modified the latter not at all. However, her Shihakusho possesses less folds, and instead hugs her figure more closely, resembling the garb of the second division captain in its way. More often than not, Kōunora wears her striking silver hair tied into a long [url=http://i.imgur.com/54jGrkp.jpg]pony tail[/url] largely keeping it out of the way during her daily duties and should she need to engage in combat. The woman's elegant form stands at 5'3 and weighs roughly 138 lbs. Her hair is silver and her eyes are a stirring red.

[I]Footnote:[/I] There is no flower in her eye.

[B][U]Personality:[/U][/B] Kōunora is a compassionate woman with an effortless elegance to her actions and an air of wisdom. Caring deeply for those taken under her wing, the women protects them just as fiercely as she teaches and cultivates them. A worldly woman, Kōunora is not one to shy away from any task, no matter how mundane it may seem or how others might look at her as a result. She cares little of the opinions of others, thus revealing her own assurance of self. While she does her utmost to temper this confidence, it can sometimes get away from her where it can become arrogance for a time. Yet, while Kōunora may appear totally sure of herself to others, internally she is somewhat more plagued by the troubles of the common folk; namely indecision and a sense of being empty or lost.

In essence, Kōunora is a woman in transition, attempting to fully embrace the creative spark within her so that it may become a roaring flame. However, for now that flame is but embers and her hidden passion and creativity remain largely untapped. As a result of this she appears pragmatic and strict to many, perhaps even overbearing at times, though most who know her have come to understand that oftentimes she is this way only because she cares.

However, it is perhaps her loyal and caring nature that makes her so feared by her enemies as any harm done to those she cares for is seen as a terrible harm done to her. As such, when those around her are hurt, she will, in whatever way she can, seek retribution. So overzealous are the punishments she has doled out in the past, that few dare to cross her or hers—most doing their best to show due respect for the captain, her friends, and her entire division for she is not a woman whose pride one mars without consequence.

[B][I]History:[/I][/B] WIP.

[B][I]Relationships:[/I][/B]

WIP[/hider]
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[hider=Capabilities][u][i]Reiryoku[/i][/u] – Possessing less reiryoku than some captains, Kōunora has comparatively less endurance than most captains. However, her internal well of power is more refined, allowing her to use less power for greater result more often than not. As such she has managed to largely circumvent this weakness of hers, though it becomes quite evident when fighting foes with far greater stamina than her own. Her energy takes on a faint [b][color=#A7F2F0]b[/color][color=#AAF0EE]l[/color][color=#AEEEED]u[/color][color=#B1EDEB]i[/color][color=#B5EBEA]s[/color][color=#B8E9E9]h[/color][color=#BCE8E7]-[/color][color=#BFE6E6]s[/color][color=#C3E5E4]i[/color][color=#C6E3E3]l[/color][color=#CAE1E2]v[/color][color=#CDE0E0]e[/color][color=#D1DEDF]r[/color][/b] hue.

[u][i]Reiatsu[/i][/u] – Generally possessing less of a presence than most captains in the strictest sense, Kōunora prefers to keep her reiatsu contained, so as not to waste undue energy. Her reiatsu, when it does manifest, feels like a soft breeze, or a soft fabric lightly grazing skin, appearing visually as ghostly thin ribbons draped around the captain's form and drifting off behind her.

[u][i]Zanjutsu Master[/i][/u] – Will update.

[u][i]Hakuda Master[/i][/u] – Will update.

[u][i]Kido Master[/i][/u] – Having mastered all manner of the art, Kōunora is known, though not as prominently as some, for the kido she has created and popularized, particularly within her own division. Skilled enough to be a teacher to many others, the woman has even managed to create an art known as Kido-giri, thus allowing her, and any who learn it, to channel kido their their zanpakuto, using it as a catalyst for their spells.

[u][i]Hoho Expert[/i][/u] – On par with her fellow captains, Kōunora's shunpo is of average make, though do not be fooled for her ability to avoid, evade, and position herself is stellar in its way. She is agile and her movements are endowed with a refined grace making her fights, when she is truly engaged, more a dance than a battle.

[u][b]Reiryoku Perception:[/b][/u] A latent talent further honed after its discovery by her mentor, Zume Tatasuko, Reiryoku perception is an ability allowing the user to detect and visualize reiryoku, the internal power and lifeforce of any living being. Unlike reiatsu, which can be concealed and hidden away, reiryoku is seldom hidden through any efforts, as such is a difficult task, thus allowing the captain to detect any given individual with greater accuracy than most. However, while this detection allows for greater accuracy, it can be hampered if too many reiryoku signatures are present in a given area, thus overwhelming the user. In the interest of preventing this, Kōunora, like her mentor before her, uses this ability almost solely when her eyes are closed. It should be noted that Kōunora, due to this ability, could still fight almost as well as any captain, with her eyes completely closed, as a person's reiryoku is shaped like their body, not to mention any energetic assault contains the energy. Lastly, zanpakuto, as technically living beings, also possess reiryoku, which is intertwined with that of their wielder, thus allowing Kōunora to see the strength of the bond between shinigami and zanpakuto, as well as to visualize the weapon even with her eyes closed. Kōunora cannot detect inanimate objects bereft of reiryoku with this ability.

[u][b]Kido-giri:[/b][/u] The art of using kido through one's zanpakuto, thus refining their spells and allowing for another avenue of attack.

[hider=Custom Kido]Will add more as they come to me (though only after they've been accepted).

[b][u]Kido-giri, Sho.[/u][/b]
[i][u]Level:[/u][/i] Proficient.
[i][u]Chant:[/u][/i] N/A.

[i][u]Effect:[/u][/i] By channeling sho through one's zanpakuto, they imbue force unto it, allowing a slash to release said power. Conversely, the force may be aimed in to induce movement in the user via a shockwave of force in a given direction. This spell is often used in tangent with the user's shunpo, allowing a movement with increased speed, but decreased finesse—though such does depend on skill.

[b][u]Bakudo #29, Gyaku shibari([sub]逆縛り[/sub] [I]'Reverse bind'[/I]).[/u][/b]
[i][u]Level:[/u][/i] Proficient.
[i][u]Chant:[/u][/i] Etching words into the world, a river flows, a dam blocks its return....

[i][u]Effect:[/u][/i] A relatively simple kido, Gyaku shibari must be utilized on a surface, be it living or otherwise. When placed onto something it creates a sort of dam or filter through which reiryoku, reishi and reiatsu may only pass in one direction. While the kido can be broken by a significantly powerful influx of any of the aforementioned things, it can also be bolstered by supplying it with more reiryoku, making it particularly useful.

[b][u]Bakudo #82 Chōten seigen([sub]頂点制限[/sub] [I]'Vertex Restriction'[/I]).[/u][/b]
[i][u]Level:[/u][/i] Forbidden.
[i][u]Chant:[/u][/i] The sun is eclipsed, the moon made absent, a presence vanishes and the world stops. Time is made still, movement surrenders, and bound are the energies of life. Cease time and stagnate space....

[i][u]Effect:[/u][/i] Creating a white cube in the user's hand, this spell is activated by crushing the white cube of reishi. Upon being crushed, an opaque black sphere will engulf a 4 meter radius, with the user being the central point. This opaque sphere does not allow reiatsu, some reiryoku, sound, smells, and even light to pass through it, making it a sensory dead zone. However, its true purpose goes beyond this, as should someone be caught within it, they will be rendered unable to move—the sole exclusion being the user. Should the user move, the sphere will remain in the same location it was activated in. As only certain forms of reiryoku may escape it, the sphere will persist for a potentially indefinite amount of time, as it is a closed system, never losing or leaking the energy that maintains it.

Should someone simply be touched by the black sphere, rather than being wholly trapped within, they will find that whatever part of their body was touched, becomes incapable of channeling or manipulating reiryoku as if the pathways which it travels along in the body have been sealed. Until the material is removed from their body or the kido deactivated by its user, this effect will persist.

[b][u]Sealing Art #75, Shibari - Han kyoten kinshi([sub]縛り - 半拠点禁止[/sub] [I]'Binding: Half point restriction'[/I]).[/u][/b]
[i][u]Level:[/u][/i] Master.
[i][u]Chant:[/u][/i] Influence and refine, predict and divine; condense, make cease for brief time. Through connection intrude, passing beyond the wall, from within break the castle, make fall. Entrap and embrace....

[i][u]Effect:[/u][/i] A kido initiated by first manifesting a fair amount of the user's reiryoku and spreading one's reiatsu out to coincide with the dimensions of what one is sealing, this spell is activated by the utterance of its name. Upon activation the caster's reiryoku will rapidly spread through the substance, reaching its edge in a moment's time. Once it has done so, the reiryoku creates a film over the surface of the object or substance and then promptly condenses inwards into a single point designated by the caster. The sealed substance or object will take the shape of a small marble, which can be carried around nigh indefinitely so long as the caster retains trace amounts of reiatsu to spare. Reason being, this kido takes a tiny amount of reiatsu to maintain itself, suffusing the trapped substance with the caster's reiryoku as the reiatsu becomes dense enough to surpass a pressure and become energy within the marble. At the user's choice, the kido can be released, unleashing the substance or item(s) sealed within.

Key: Name of Skill - Rank needed to learn 
Seated level - Proficient 
Lieutenant level - Expert
Captain level - Master
Forbidden level - A Skill only a select few Captains know.[/hider][/hider]
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[hider=Zanpakuto][B][I]Zanpakuto Spirit Personality:[/I][/B] A proud and regal being, Tsubame Ken-kyō could be described as a wise and impassioned spirit, always looking to improve its wielder and foster a greater bond between them. Unlike many zanpakuto, who most be utterly conquered for their wielder to gain the full extent of their abilities, Tsubame is far more kind and understanding, having allowed Kōunora her bankai by simply bowing to her will. Perhaps because of this, their relationship is one of great respect and endearment, with the captain seeing her spirit as everything that is good about her, a being without flaw. While she is in part correct, Tsubame would disagree, and views her in a light that perhaps she is blind to in her current state. He hopes that, with time, he can bring out the same light that makes him, out from where it hides in the deeper recesses of the woman's heart. Perhaps he will even succeed.

[url=http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/29000000/allen-allen-walker-29027644-1715-2560.jpg]Zanpakuto Spirit[/url] & [url=http://orig10.deviantart.net/c66f/f/2009/016/e/e/heart_forest_by_88grzes.jpg]Inner World[/url] Whilst typically a man, as depicted, Kōunora's zanpakuto spirit, at some times, appears to her as a golden and silver phoenix, its eyes red, and its form composed of many shining ribbons of light. The world around it paling in comparison to its brilliance.

[url=https://www.karatemart.com/images/products/large/imperial-white-ceremonial-katana.jpg]Sealed State[/url]

[B][U][URL=http://orig09.deviantart.net/2a4c/f/2014/098/1/4/custom_katana_commission_by_forged_artifacts-d7dmidm.png]Shikai:[/URL][/U][/B] Body sideways, her sword arm held out behind her, blade horizontal, and eyes closed, Kōunora prepares to release her shikai. As she assumes the stance, her lips move, and the blade's command is uttered, [color=#A7F2F0][B]"Focus, refract; connections reflect, through action collapse and enact. Fly forth..."[/B][/color]. As the inaudible words are spoken, a flash of gold and silver light engulfs her blade. For a moment it is blinding, but soon after the light disperses, the gold becoming trapped within the blade even as the silver surrounds her. With her blade revealed and hands adorned with silver, Kōunora's voice pierces the near silence, proclaiming the name of her blade's elegant form, [color=#A7F2F0][B]"...Tsubame Ken-kyō([sub]燕検鏡[/sub] [I]'Swallow's Speculum'[/I])."[/B][/color]

[B][I]Abilities:[/I][/B] Manifesting physically as a layer of silver reiryoku about her hands and in the form of an elegant silver and blue katana, the capabilities of Kōunora's shikai lie almost entirely within the brilliant silver light that surrounds her. This “silver light,” is in actuality hundreds of tiny particles of reishi that have been imparted with great quantities of the captain's unique reiryoku. This reiryoku possesses the traits of an energetic lens, allowing it to reflect, focus, refract, or scatter various energies—though the most notable of these are kinetic energy, light, and reiryoku. At rest, the silver light acts much like a harmless gas, the reiryoku passing like potential energy between particles of reishi, impossible to inhale or absorb by most passive means. In this state the light is merely aesthetic, pure potential without much purpose aside from illumination. However, when manipulated by Kōunora's will via her reiryoku covered hands or her blade, the light may take form. When influenced by the aforementioned implements, her shikai's channeled reiryoku either contracts into the reishi it inhabits, or expands outwards. While the former is the natural state of her shikai, the latter causes, as the reiryoku becomes more intertwined, to shift the light from a more gaseous etheric state to a more physical one, first becoming something akin to a mist, then an outright fluid before it reaches its final state as a solid.

While her shikai's ability to alter the state of this silver light is notable the more important of its abilities is the redistribution of the reishi which her reiryoku inhabits, as gathering such particles into closer proximity effectively increases the focus of the “lens,” making it possible to reflect foreign elements, or even its own light. As a result, Kōunora's shikai is considered not only one the seireitei's most beautiful, but also its most mysterious as the captain has yet to reveal just exactly how it functions to others, leaving them to marvel at its capacity to surprise and astonish those who witness it in use be it turned against them in training, or drawn to slay their enemies.

[I]Note:[/i] While Kōunora may chose to proclaim Tsubame ken-kyō's entire release command, more often than not, she simply whispers “Fly forth,” which appears to serve her just as well, not that any would know it.

[B][U]Techniques[/U][/B]
[U]Haemasu([sub]栄えます[/sub] [I]'Flourish'[/I]):[/U] A technique utilizing the reflective properties held within the reishi of her shikai, Haemasu alters the angle of each particle and focuses the light which surrounds her into a blinding aura of reiryoku. This aura can be further aimed to reflect and refract through other materials and off of other surfaces. Additionally, due to the light actually being composed of potent reiryoku, its light will not simply blind, but also disorient those who look upon it, becoming particularly effective if they are surrounded by it. While this technique has no true limitations in regard to its duration, it tends to only last 30 or so seconds unless Kōunora chooses otherwise. Additionally, while the disorientation caused by Haemasu can be overcome when not surrounded by the light, taking a maximum of 5 seconds for most to recover, being engulfed in the 3 meter aura of reiryoku crafted light will continue to refresh the aforementioned effect, disrupting the balance and physical equilibrium of those within it, excluding Kōunora herself.

[U]Hishō gin uyoku([sub]飛翔銀羽翼[/sub] [I]'Flight of silver wings'[/I]):[/U] Gathering her shikai's light onto her blade, Kōunora initiates this technique, creating thin ribbons of silver reishi that trail behind and along her blade. These ribbons, though they appear fragile, are in fact capable of cutting just as any blade might, as their movements follow those of the captain's blade, allowing them to attack from alternate angles, while moving in similar patterns. While Kōunora cannot guide the movement of these ribbons while they remain connected to her blade, she can use skillful swordplay to attack in a variety of manners using the ribbons of reiryoku infused reishi to strike from unexpected angles. However, perhaps the more dangerous aspect of this technique, is its second stage, which is simply activated by Kōunora willing one or more of the numerous ribbons to detach from their source. Once detached, these ribbons mirror the movements of her weapon and allow Kōunora to transfer kinetic energy between the ribbons and her zanpakuto, increasing the force or speed of either essentially at will. Most deadly though is the result of a ribbon striking true, as when such occurs all of its kinetic energy is released as tiny feather shaped blades, that shear and eviscerate flesh. Last among this technique's traits is its increased ability to hold or channel kido, as Kōunora may store a kido in each [i]feather[/i] of each wing once they have been released. It should be noted that while she may continue to generate additional ribbons, prolonging this technique, it may only have up to 20 ribbons at any given time, whether they are detached or not. The creation of additional ribbons past this point will cause a single ribbon to automatically detach and then release its kinetic energy in a small localized shockwave.

[U]Taremaku([sub]垂れ幕[/sub] [I]'Hanging screen'[/I]):[/U] Drawing a horizontal line of silver reiryoku with her right hand before parting it with fingers and thumb, thus expanding the line into a plane of translucent reiryoku, Kōunora initiates this technique. Once the aforementioned is done, Kōunora may proceed to touch the expanse of clear reiryoku with her blade, at which point the energy will respond as if it were made of fabric, though far more durable. The expanse of reiryoku is essentially a flat curtain of reflective energy, capable of weathering a fair amount of force, and simply being pushed rather than outright cut by a blade. While it possesses no single purpose, the sheet of reiryoku can be turned to both defensive and offensive purposes via skillful manipulation of her blade or her hand. This fabric-like film of reiryoku, it should be noted, is attracted to the point of Kōunora's blade, though the shinigami can alter how strong this attraction is.

[U]Kussetsu keiro([sub]屈折径路[/sub] [I]'Refraction path'[/I]):[/U] One of her more powerful techniques Kussetsu keiro is a rather taxing ability, taking such a toll even on the captain that she can only use it four times and maintain it for two minutes. Upon activation, a hollow column of silver reiryoku manifests in alignment with the edge of her blade, its form positioned a foot or so in front of it. This column fades at its edges, as if it continues invisibly into the air even where it is not seen. The purpose of this column is to channel and reflect reiryoku through its hollow when it makes contact, allowing the captain to redirect more powerful techniques by moving the column's opening to face in the general direction of an attack as it approaches, or as she approaches it. Upon being captured, the reiryoku is condensed and amplified, before being released out the other end of the column, typically erupting into a massive blast.

[U]Kyōzō - Hansei tsubame([sub]鏡像 - 反省燕[/sub] [I]'Mirror image – Reflection swallow'[/I]):[/U]   A technique that the captain may only use once in a 12 hour period without forcing her shikai to permanently seal for a day after the cessation of the technique. Activating the technique by holding her blade vertically, in both hands, before her and proclaiming its name, the ribbons that trail behind her blade will glow a bright golden light before shattering. These shards expand and mould themselves into eight silver swallow's, with golden eyes and trails of light that follow their movements. Each Swallow contains 1/8th of her total reiryoku and has several abilities. First and foremost these silver swallows possess the reflective effects of her shikai in distilled form, allowing them to fly through or be struck by attacks without harm, reflecting or scattering them as if they were refracted light upon contact. The trails of light they leave behind can cut those who run into them, though unless layered over one another, they cannot outright dismember or decapitate. Additionally, the each bird may be expended to release a burst of reiryoku covering 18 meters. This reiryoku burns with a purifying golden light, which lasts for 8 seconds after initial formation. This golden light, via manipulations with her gauntlet or zanpakuto, can be utilized as attacks for the duration of its brief existence.

Last among the effects of this technique is those that may only manifest upon the captain's release into bankai. If utilized in bankai, this technique may only be utilized once and, unlike the shikai form which may last for 8 minutes, the bankai format can only last for 4 making it considerably less lengthy. However, the technique makes up for its lack of length with an incredible amount of power. Once activated, the golden songbird which surrounds Kōunora will expel silver reiryoku. This reiryoku is far more reflective than her shikai's silver energy. So reflective is its surface that one's visage can be seen in it as if it were a solid mirror. Following its manifestation, the energy will reflect its maker, Kōunora, thus creating three silver winged beings, made from silver energy, which mirror her appearance. These ethereal figures, for the duration of the technique, may fight at Kōunora's side and while they cannot utilize kido, they can use shunpo, are lighter and more flexible than a normal shinigami, and can utilize all of her shikai techniques. These silver effigies can however be destroyed by being torn apart or evaporated by a sufficient amount of damage.

[B][U][I][URL=https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/fkd7ktqrt0bcbal0u8st.jpg]Bankai:[/URL][/I][/U][/B] Prefaced by a gradual increase in her reiatsu, which flows back from her form, a silver hue present in the air as it meets its zenith, the captain will sheath her blade, body relaxing, eyes taking on a golden hue. Then, as her reiatsu peaks, her voice rings forth and so is sung the sacred word, [color=#A7F2F0][b]"Bankai."[/B][/color] With her proclamation made, ribbons of silver light emerge from her reiatsu, even as golden light spills from her form, zanpakuto dissolving to create it. Yet, while the reiryoku obscures her like fog, her shining red and gold eyes remain visible throughout, as if no power in all the realms can stifle the light that dwells within her.

Golden light unfolding from her, the motion reminiscent of wings as feathers spread forth and the solemn call of an unknown songbird echoes through the air. Like an ocean wave, the sound of the call rushes forth, drowning the senses of all who hear it and, for a moment, suppressing their reiatsu regardless of its strength. As the song continues, the light gains definition and Kōunora strides forth now wreathed in silver and golden light, her garb altered. As before her release, the woman's eyes now glow however, now the red hue that is their typical color has receded, overtaken entirely by golden and silver hues, which dance and swirle around her pupils, undulating with a steady rhythm.

The visage of the golden bird remains, its form now surrounding her own, wings spread wide at her sides, its golden body engulfing her,  its size dwarfing the captain's. The bird's tail trails out behind her for several meters, the golden ribbons that compose it drifting weightlessly in the air.

In her left hand is grasped a blade of pure light, its outline silver, and its core composed of the same golden light that surrounds her. Eight ribbons trail behind its form, and aside from the silver edges of the weapon, it is difficult to distinguish the blade from the light that surrounds it.

As her bankai's manifestation completes, Kōunora's voice—more song than simple spoken word—rings out. However, this time it is accompanied by a strange ethereal voice, which unlike the her own,  sings every word. [color=#A7F2F0][b]"Tasogare ken-kyō – Hanayaka tsubame([sub]黄昏検鏡 – 華やか燕[/sub] [i]'Twilight Speculum – Resplendent Swallow'[/i])."[/B][/color]

[B][I]Abilities:[/I][/B] Amplifying her speed, physical strength, durability and stamina, the captain's bankai is just as impressive as it appears. With the golden reiryoku of her song bird possessing healing properties and the silver light maintaining reflective ones, the scope of Kōunora's abilities increases drastically. In particular is the purifying and restorative effects, the captain is capable of healing herself and allies, just as she might burn away the imperfections of her adversaries, only to reflect their strengths. While those few living souls who have witnessed her bankai believe her physical attributes to be outright enhanced by its release, the truth is that all of these traits are amplified not by an increase in physical stamina or strength, but by the silver light hidden throughout the songbird that wreaths her form. As with her shikai, this silver light can redirect and amplify kinetic energy however, unlike it the silver light of her bankai can also convert reiryoku into kinetic energy and vice versa. This allows Kōunora to seemingly take more damage, as the force of most attacks is diminished by this conversion and also reflected, not to mention healed by the golden light.

Another startling ability which is brought to light by her bankai is Kōunora's ability to visualize reiryoku, which in this state is amplified greatly, thus allowing her to better predict her opponents due to increased ability to ascertain their location at any given point in time. While unlike the bankai of other captains who possess techniques, Kōunora's bankai more than makes up for it in sheer power, burning away or reflecting reiryoku and reishi around her, allowing her to fly, and making her already fairly impressive skills even more difficult to handle. While Kōunora's bankai is incomplete, as her sword spirit has told her it possesses two techniques, it in no way is a thing to be underestimated or looked down upon. After all, it is a rare thing to see, and should one think it insufficient to strike them down, they are likely to soon find themselves burnt, battered, and laid low before the magnificence of this woman's power.

[B][U]Techniques:[/U][/B] Currently barred from her.[/hider]