[hider=Aria Phoenis]
[b]Name:[/b] Aria Phoenis
[b]Age:[/b] 17
[b]Appearance:[/b]
[hider=Normal Look] 
[img]https://i.imgur.com/Qjb0Zno.jpg?1[/img]
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[hider=Transformed State]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/qGuhsaZ.jpg[/img]
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[b]Secret Wish:[/b] 
[hider]Farfetched and hopeless though it may be, Aria wants her little sister back more than anything.[/hider]
[b]Background:[/b] 
Aria Phoenis is regarded by several of her fellow high school students as the "cool big sister" kind of person. She's kind and sweet to her underclassmen and often stands up for them, but she also doesn't hesitate to bust their chops when they mess up or step out of line. For a lot of them, it feels like she's had plenty of experience fulfilling the role; those that know her better know that is because she has, and they also know not to talk about it. 

Aria once had a younger sister named Marigold, 4 years her junior. Their parents both worked overseas for most of the year, leaving the two sisters to take care of themselves growing up. And, as the elder of the two, Aria was expected to take charge on most things. It wasn't easy for the first while; she made some mistakes, some miscalculations, and she didn't always think about things quite right. But Marigold was impossible to get down, and she freely supported her big sister even with the mess ups. When she was 8 years old, Mari even took to drawing encouraging pictures of Aria dressed like a superhero, some of which Aria still has framed. Sadly, those frames are now objects of somber thoughts. 

Three years ago, Mari was crossing the street on her way to run an errand when a drunk driver came barreling down the road. By the time he even noticed she was there it was too late; Marigold was killed on impact. Aria was devastated, such that even some of the best counselors and therapists in Angel City could barely get her to eventually come to terms with the loss. Her health deteriorated because she wouldn't eat, she rarely left the house, and for a long while she would come awake at night, look for Mari in a panic, then come to her senses and cry herself back to sleep. It took her a long, long time to teach herself acceptance of the matter. But, as of one year ago, she seems to have finally managed to restabilize her life. She smiles again, she eats healthy, and she aptly enough seems to fall into her old big sis habits with people she knows. And yet, people that know know to not mention Marigold, as the recollection still swiftly drives the happiness from Aria's face with the greatest of ease. 

[b]Monster Fighting Abilities:[/b] Aria's magical transformation wreathes her in flames and features a science fiction styled two-handed broadsword, styled after Marigold's drawings. Her strength and stamina are increased even more than most, and she gains several flame-themed powers.

--Burning Blade: The broadsword is able to project a blade of fiery plasma that Aria can extend with additional energy if she so chooses. The blade sears and scorches where it strikes, and with repeated assaults even fire resistant enemies will begin to feel the heat.

--Wall of Flames: Aria can conjure a barrier of swirling fire to protect herself or an ally from attacks. It's most effective against physical attacks, as it's protection primarily comes from the flames consuming objects that come near or the heat pushing them away, but it can hold up against energy based attacks within reason. While it's capacity to prevent damage is high, it's also short-lived, as the flames fade away quickly, thus it's best used in emergencies.

--Blazing Beacon: Aria can cause her sword and armor to flash and flare threateningly, attracting an opponent's focus onto her rather than others less durable.  

--Phoenix Overdrive: The longer a fight goes on, the more dangerous Aria becomes. As she fights, every so often a gout of flame called a Phoenix Feather will ignite from the back of her sword (see picture above). When the 3rd Feather ignites, she can unleash a tremendously powerful attack by consuming the Feathers. However, she can't ever have more than 3, and the Overdrive takes such a toll on her weapon that using it more than once per Monster Phase is impossible. 
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