[hider=Matsuko] [center][img]https://i1.kknews.cc/large/22c90003dd811758aebf[/img][/center] [color=9e0b0f][b]Name:[/b][/color] Matsuda Yuuko [b][color=9e0b0f]Username:[/color][/b] Matsuko "The Great Gourmand" [b][color=9e0b0f]Age:[/color][/b] 19 [b][color=9e0b0f]Race:[/color][/b] Human [b][color=9e0b0f]Class[/color][/b] Level 87 Samurai [b][color=9e0b0f]Subclass[/color][/b] Level 90 Food Fighter [b][color=9e0b0f]Guild:[/color][/b] [i][color=9e0b0f][/color][/i] The Silver Spoon guild is a craftsman guild that is mainly comprised of those with the subclass of , , and . Only a few are allowed into the guild after showing their knowledge in food within Elder Tale. Once part of the guild, players gain benefits such as free food. [b][color=9e0b0f]Bio:[/color][/b] Matsuda Yuuko was born into a fairly ordinary family. And by fairly ordinary, she was pressured from the beginning of middle-school to get rank one in all of her classes. As such, she had tutoring for the better part of her week and if she wasn't busy studying, she was asleep. Her lifestyle caused a rumor to spread around that she was cold and aloof. Yuuko wasn't about to try correct them as it would only lead to more misunderstandings, something she didn't have time to deal with. Thus her social life was non-existent. In the latter years of highschool, she began to binge eat due to stress which soon became a habit, leading to her huge appetite. By some miracle of genetics, her metabolism was able to keep up but her hunger for food merely increased. Many a time has Yuuko faked going to Cram school to cram a pile of hamburgers into her mouth. Disguised, of course. After overhearing a conversation between her class' resident 'Otaku', she decided to look into this game they called "Elder Tale". The way they spoke about it intrigued her in a way she didn't expect. "Classes", "Freedom" and "Fantasy" were some buzz words she picked out of the conversation as she continued to quietly eavesdrop. Much to her surprise, her older brother was already playing the aforementioned game, thus she borrowed his laptop to try it out. It was unlike anything she had ever seen and it was much more fun than she expected. In this virtual world, she could express herself without the chains of expectation; She chose to play as a Samurai purely because of the aesthetic. She often found herself playing late into the night as she became very engrossed in the game, but she kept her interest hidden from everyone except her brother. Unlike most of the other players, Yuuko was quite accepting, if not happy, that the Catastrophe happened. She was finally free of her family's binding chains of expectation and she was able to visit her guild whenever she felt like it without worrying about time. [b][color=9e0b0f]Personality:[/color][/b] Matsuko often exudes a cold 'aura', making her seem very unapproachable. Her lack of facial expression isn't very helpful in that regard. However the fastest way to her heart is through her stomach, thus making her quite naive sometimes should someone have the right amount of food... Which is almost never. Should someone come to understand her, she's quite honest and agreeable, if not somewhat cute. Her insatiable appetite can be quite off-putting at times, since she says things like "I'll devour you" during a fight. [b][color=9e0b0f]Equipment:[/color][/b] [hider=Moonlight Carver] [i]'To carve the light of the moon is to hunger for gentle beams that radiate from it. The Oni of the mountains long sought out ways to harvest the moon's light. Sought out ways to consume it's blessings. Yet it was their greed that consumed them. Fighting over the cursed blade that brought their own downfall. It has become a blade that is excited by both the moonlight and the blood of Oni.' The Moonlight Carver is a Katana that looks slightly similar to a Carving knife and is often distinguished by it's crescent moon imprint on the scabbard and the small crescent moon shaped trinket that hangs from the pommel. This weapon is a rare drop acquired from a x1 rank Raid as a reward for defeating the 'Oni of the Moon Mountain'. It is a Phantasmal grade weapon. This Katana is seen as more of an aesthetic weapon by Hardcore Raid parties, however it does have a few bonus stats specifically for the subclass. Aside from it's extra fanciful particle effects, the Carver increases a 's Defense stats by 25% and gives them a passive Health Regeneration buff, healing 2% of their HP every 5 seconds when under the influence of the moon's light. These buffs are halved in the daylight.[/i] [/hider] [hider=Dou of the Nameless Ronin] [i]'It is said that this armor came from a Famous Ronin, however he remained nameless for all of his years among the living. His wish to be forgotten was never granted. It is also said that his soul lives on within the armor he desired to rid himself of.' A completion reward from a quest line: "The Nameless Legend". Grants a damage bonus to , increasing it's counter-attack damage by 20%. This is in reference to the Kendo technique, Men-Kaeshi-Dou.[/i] [/hider] [hider=Keikogi of the Crimson Tides] [i]'The tides run red with the fuel of war. Life's blood lapping the shores in the aftermath. Drenching the sands as it does on the cloth of the Keikogi.' This Gi and Hakama set was a reward from the Cross-Region event, 'Pirates Vs Samurai', where Samurai fought against their cross-region counterparts. The Western counterpart of this set being the 'Captain's Garb of the Crimson Tides'. This set grants life-steal and increased health to it's wearer. Healing them for 2% of the damage they deal and increasing their max health by 5%.[/i] [/hider] [hider=Earring of The Silver Spoon] [i]'Crafted by ShrimpBoss'[/i] An earring that hangs from Matsuko's right ear, crafted by The Silver Spoon guild leader. This earring is a symbol that represents the guild as well as giving her a buff to food effects. Increasing stats gained from food by 10%. [/hider] [hider=Kote of Vengeance] [i]'Those who inflict pain upon others will feel the wrath of those inflicted upon.' A pair of enchanted gauntlets that passively return damage back to the attacker. Returning 15% of damage done.[/i] [/hider] [b][color=9e0b0f]Spells/Skills list:[/color][/b] [hider=Canon] [/hider] [hider=Non-Canon] [sub]Attack the enemy with your scabbard, increasing hate but deals low damage. Causes mini-stun.[/sub] [sub]A combination of block and counter. Mitigating damage and dealing damage in a single movement. Damage is based on Timing and Weapon attack power. This may be used on Tank-busters, however the damage received is only reduced by 25% instead of blocked. Cooldown is halved if timed perfectly.[/sub] [sub][i]'May those with the strength of Will and Power tower over their foes.'[/i] Dominance weakens all taunted enemies, reducing their attack power by 10% for 30 seconds.[/sub] [sub][i]'It's all about give and take.'[/i] Vengeance returns damage dealt back to the attacker. 50% of damage received is returned for 20 seconds. This does not work on Tank-Busters.[/sub] [sub][i]'Move as the moonlight does. Shining brightly and with grace.'[/i] Moonlight Slash is a three-hit combo that reduces enemy armor by 10% for 20 seconds. It is distinguishable by it's moonlit particle effects. [b]Only usable with the Moonlight Carver.[/b][/sub] [sub][i]'Maybe a little bit of a taste test?'[/i] 10% of damage dealt is converted into health for 30 seconds. Note: This skill is only usable by the subclass.[/sub] [sub][i]'The legendary killing stroke.'[/i] Iaijutsu for Samurai in Elder Tale is ironically more of an engaging attack rather than a killing move. From the sheath comes a deadly bladed attack that deals more damage if the target has not received any damage. Damage dealt is equal to 1.5x weapon damage while increasing enmity. This skill has a 0.5 second cast time if the Samurai's blade is already drawn and will deal 1x weapon damage.[/sub] [sub][i]"I will never bow."[/i] Unbreakable Will allows the user to survive a lethal attack. Their health will not reach 0 for the skill's duration of 10 seconds.[/sub] [sub][i]'The tenacity of warriors is not to be underestimated.'[/i] Warrior's Tenacity increases the user's defenses by 20% for 20 seconds.[/sub] [sub][i][/i][/sub] [sub]Kiai passively increases the amount of Hate generated by skills and adds Hate generation to any skill that doesn't initially grant it.[/sub] [/hider] [hider=Overskill] [color=9e0b0f][/color] Will be discovered. [/hider] [b][color=9e0b0f]Other:[/color][/b] - Matsuko plays as a Vengeance-type Samurai, mostly using counters and blocks. - Matsuko is the same height as Yuuko, around 5'6". However Yuuko had long black hair, while Matsuko has blonde hair. "The Great Gourmand" was a title that Matsuko earned from a special quest that she received after consuming 200 items of food within 2 minutes, which required a lot of spamming and animation cancelling. This quest required her to look (And consume) at different foods within the game before answering a quiz on the food's lore and ingredients. This quest was a 'one chance' only, meaning if the player failed to answer one part of the quiz, they would not be able to acquire the title and the quest would disappear. [color=9e0b0f][i]Effects:[/i][/color] This title allows Matsuko to eat anything and discern the ingredients or materials that make up the item. It also makes her immune to poison. She is able to consume food items during combat to gain regeneration effects and any additional buffs the item may provide. [color=9e0b0f][b]Mount:[/b][/color] [i][color=9e0b0f]Chubby Chocobo[/color][/i] [hider=Chocobo] [img]https://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/finalfantasy/images/a/ab/FatChocoboMountXIV.png/revision/latest?cb=20140301094453[/img] Matsuko's mount is a fat, yellow chocobo that, interestingly, moves 1.5x faster than a regular horse. It can fly for a short duration at a time. This is purely due to it's gluttonous nature, much like it's owner. The rider must dangle a piece of food in front of it's face for the duration of the journey or else it won't move. This mount was rewarded as first prize in an Eating contest held by her guild, The Silver Spoon. The fat chocobo is an event exclusive item from a collaboration between Elder Tale and Final Fantasy. [/hider] [hider=Theme] [b]If you actually care about FFXIV Stormblood spoilers, then just listen to the music and ignore the video.[/b] Theme: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp8SsTY4--c[/youtube] Battle Theme: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdD1Fz2203s[/youtube] [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Lumi] [center][img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/d1/79/bc/d179bc3aab27609fb30127cf1c61064c.jpg[/img][/center] [color=f7976a][b]Name: [/b][/color]Oshiro Akemi [color=f7976a][b]Username:[/b][/color] "Marquess" Lumi [color=f7976a][b]Age:[/b][/color] 18 [color=f7976a][b]Race:[/b] [/color]Ritian [color=f7976a][b]Class:[/b][/color] Level 88 Enchanter [color=f7976a][b]Subclass:[/b] [/color]Level 90 Noble [color=f7976a][b]Guild:[/b][/color] N/A (She was actually kicked out of her guild.) [color=f7976a][b]Bio:[/b][/color] As a child, Akemi was quite an energetic, happy girl. She would often play 'house' with the other children and would often become 'head' of the house due to her naturally bossy nature. Her parents merely saw this as a Leader-like personality trait that would lead her to great things. Fortunately enough, this kind of behavior led her to become somewhat of an idol among her peers. During most of her school like she was always part of the Student Council body and would take charge of most events such as the Cultural Festivals and the like. Her haughty attitude slowly grew over time as she was allowed to keep constant control over others, which people dismissed as a kind of cute quirk. Her silver tongue often kept protesters at bay. A true leader. Or so you would think. Her methods had earned her the ire of her seniors, thus causing many conflicts between her and them. As a result she and her seniors were suspended for 'misconduct'. Problems solved like a true leader. Accuse them of [s]sexual[/s] assault. During her days of suspension, which stretched into her holidays, she discovered Elder Tale as she browsed through random forums. As she had done with many other things from her school life, she studied the game intensely out of boredom due to her ironic dislike of the outdoors. Akemi engaged in 'mild' roleplaying and often played as a more [i]intensely[/i] haughty person. She found it interestingly fun that the people in this game actually went along with her character. After the Catastrophe, something clicked in Akemi's mind. While she remembered her days in the real world, she was so shaken that her personality intensified to point where she became like her character. A self proclaimed Goddess. [color=f7976a][b]Personality:[/b][/color] With a name like "Akemi" with both kanji spelling out "Bright" and "Beautiful", you'd probably be able to expect what kind of person Lumi would be. And you'd be mostly correct in assuming that she's a very haughty person. To the point where describing her as a 'Himedere' or 'Kamidere' would actually be a simple way to describe her outer facade. She likes and tries to stand out from the crowd and is always telling people what to do as a true Goddess should, often coming off as extremely annoying to most. Despite her seemingly brash and rash nature, she's quite knowledgeable of the Elder Tale universe. Understanding that teamwork is important, but she won't hesitate to tell you that 'it was all her'. Many liken her personality to one of a Chuuni sufferer. [color=f7976a][b]Equipment:[/b][/color] [hider=White Staff of the Bright Wizard] [i]'Like the shining light of the sun, the Bright Wizards made their mark in history as the greatest Mages of their era. It is said that their magic was likened to the cascading god rays that penetrated the dark clouds. Graceful, pure and bright.' This is a phantasmal-grade weapon that was a reward for slaying the raid boss of the "Last Chamber of Light" dungeon. This staff seems simple in design, a white wooden haft with a clear glass crystal on the end of it, the wood seemingly wrapping around the bottom of it. This crystal refracts any light that penetrates it, however instead of a rainbow-like effect, the light is softly radiated like a miniature sun, except not as bright.[/i] [/hider] [hider=Hat of the Genteel Mage] [i]"To become the greatest of Mages, one must know of style. A feather says nothing without the cap of the genteel." 'It is said that the Genteel Mage was one of extreme vanity. So much so his vanity has influenced the threads of his own clothing.' The hat is part of the Genteel Mage set, which has different bonuses based on which Mage Class the player has chosen. Enchanter bonus: Thorn Bind now binds targets. Set bonus (3/3): -Decreased Hate gain -Increased Mana Regeneration -Increased Magical Attack[/i] [/hider] [hider=Cloak of the Genteel Mage] [i]"To become the greatest of Mages, one must know of grace. A magnificent cape for a magnificent person!" The cloak is part of the Genteel Mage set, which has different bonuses based on which Mage Class the player has chosen. Enchanter bonus: Thorn Bind now binds targets. Set bonus (3/3): -Decreased Hate gain -Increased Mana Regeneration -Increased Magical Attack[/i] [/hider] [hider=Pants of the Genteel Mage] [i]"To become the greatest of Mages, one must know of passion. An alluring pair of pants for the most alluring of them all!" 'It came to a point where the Genteel Mage couldn't really be named 'Genteel', but his exaggerated nature was far too evident to take it away from him.' The cloak is part of the Genteel Mage set, which has different bonuses based on which Mage Class the player has chosen. Enchanter bonus: Thorn Bind now binds targets. Set bonus (3/3): -Decreased Hate gain -Increased Mana Regeneration -Increased Magical Attack[/i] [/hider] [hider=Signet ring of the Luminous Marquee] [i]"May you go down in history as the most benevolent Noble of the realm." This signet ring is a reward for completing a "Noble-like Behavior" quest. The signet depicts are sun with a capital L in the middle. It can be used to imprint wax seals. This ring gives a bonus to resistance against Crowd Control. It can only be worn by Lumi.[/i] [/hider] [color=f7976a][b]Spells/Skills list:[/b][/color] [hider=Racial] [sub]A special skill that forcibly activates your whole body and mind through the powers of a full-body rune. This allows for the usage of skills or spells in rapid succession.[/sub] [sub]Using the magical power of a tattoo that symbolizes prosperity, you can create a shield to protect yourself[/sub] [sub]Using the magical power of a tattoo that symbolizes conquest, speed yourself up by reducing cooldown time.[/sub] [sub]Using the magical power of a tattoo that symbolizes creativity, strengthen the power of your magical spells. (Boosts Magical Attack)[/sub] [sub]Grants proficiency in using magical equipment (i.e. staves, tomes, etc. and not the equip grade). For the Race of Rituals who have been created by magic, they can use these items as though they are extensions of their own bodies.[/sub] [sub]Profound knowledge is inherited by Ritians, granting them great wisdom. (Grants a bonus to INT)[/sub] [/hider] [hider=Canon] [hider=Support Magic] [/hider] [hider=Attack Magic] [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Non-Canon] [hider=Support Magic] [sub][i]Toggle[/i][/sub] [sub]Slows movement and attack speed of enemies within immediate view.[/sub] [sub]Creates a sudden flash of light that blinds and dazes enemies for a few seconds.[/sub] [sub]Binds up to two enemies for a few seconds. Duration is halved if there is only one target[/sub] [/hider] [hider=Attack Magic] [sub]Binds and damages a target. All on-hit or DoT damage is increased if applied during the bind.[/sub] [sub]Casts a bolt that bounces between enemies, up to 10 times. This is a low damage spell, however it can bounce between enemies more than once. Thus allowing the damage to build up if there are only two targets.[/sub] [sub][i]Toggle[/i][/sub] [sub]Slowly deals damage to enemies within immediate view. This damage is only dealt if they move.[/sub] [/hider] [/hider] [i][b][color=f7976a]Overskill:[/color][/b][/i] [color=f7976a][i][/i][/color] [sub](A further upgrade of Tattoo Pattern: Magician, Overdrive and Chariot. Replaces Overdrive.)[/sub] Using the magical power of a tattoo that symbolizes Absolute Power, strengthening the power of her spells to match that of a Sorcerer and reducing her spell cooldown time. This is a trump card that cannot be used often. [color=f7976a][b]Other:[/b][/color] -Lumi uses a combination of and builds. -Lumi is a short form of the English word "Luminous" (I wonder why she'd use the word..) -Her tattoo is reminiscent of a rippling circle (A circle within a circle) which is located on her right temple, connecting to her hairline via a slightly disjointed line. [hider=Mount: Crane Gryphon] [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/bb/65/59/bb6559c872ec64c0a16298195d0cec83.jpg[/img] A reward from the arduous quest-line, "He Who is Truly Noble." This was a limited time Raid for the Noble subclass. While the raid itself isn't difficult, it was a mixture of 'Noble Conduct' and combat. Thus, fighting was to be done is a noble manner. How that was interpreted was seemingly subjective and the details behind the system weren't truly discovered. [/hider] [hider=Theme] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cORuiUZzT8[/youtube] [/hider] [/hider]