[hider= Kaiji Serelith][center][h2]. . . ╰──╮Kaiji Serelith╭──╯ . . .[/h2] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/d8/fd/48/d8fd483fbda3229438200f8b08f3f290.jpg[/img] [hr] ◤━━━━━━━━━━━◥ [b]28 - 5'8 - Unknown[/b] [h2]Grim[/h2] [img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/250620/911b453c42ce7d8076cb09fc01088279.png[/img] ◣━━━━━━━━━━━◢ [/center] [hr] [center] [u]. . . ╰──╮Personality╭──╯ . . .[/u] [b] Cold and Calculating[/b] [list] » Rarely shows emotion, except in brief flashes of amusement or contempt[/list] [b]Sadistic Idealist[/b] [list] » Believes the wave is salvation, not destruction. Enjoys watching others “break”[/list] [b]Mysteriously Alluring[/b] [list] » Has an almost priest-like presence; speaks calmly, rarely raises his voice[/list] [b]Cruelly Honest[/b] [list]» Taunts others by exposing their inner fears and truths they won’t admit[/list] [/center] [hr] [center] [u]. . . ╰──╮ History ╭──╯ . . .[/u] Once a brilliant but unrecognized alchemist in the quiet mountain city of Viremont, Kaiji was obsessed with the idea of purity—of body, of magic, of purpose. He believed the world was rotting from within, masked by peace and harmony. When the Abyss came, it didn’t consume him—it recognized him. Kaiji did not resist the anguish or despair. Instead, he embraced the wave as a form of clarity, a baptism into truth. Transformed, Kaiji retained his intellect and voice of calm, but now with a frightening stillness. He became one of the first to fully command the corruption, rather than be consumed by it. His mind, once rigid in belief, now sees spreading the abyss as a natural evolution of the world—shedding weakness, revealing strength. [/center] [hr] [center][u]. . . ╰──╮Spells and Abilities:╭──╯ . . .[/u] [list]💀 Serpent Shift ╰┈➤Kaiji is able to 'melt' into shadows and reform into a black snake. Like all snakes, he has an aversion to cold and cold weather. 𓆩⟡𓆪Kaiji becomes intangible and cannot attack or cast spells during the shift. If trapped in holy or radiant areas, he may not be able to reform properly.[/list] 💀 Ouroboros Sigil [list]╰┈➤ Unlike Light sigils, Kaiji’s personal mark corrupts holy barriers and warps magical defenses when engraved. 𓆩⟡𓆪If the corrupted sigil is struck by a Light Bearer’s pure strike (with intention and clarity), it will not only revert—it will backfire and injure Kaiji.[/list] 💀 Venomous Aura [list]╰┈➤Lowers morale and clarity of mind for nearby enemies; despair surfaces. 𓆩⟡𓆪Strong-willed Light Bearers or sigil-enhanced armor can block or weaken its effects. Too many targets at once will dilute the aura. [/list][/center] [hr] [center][u]. . . ╰──╮Weapons or tools:╭──╯ . . .[/u][/center] [list] [*]╰┈➤Serpentfang Blades (Dual) - Twin daggers forged from abyssal steel, curved like a snake's fang. [list] ▷Coated in venom that paralyzes or disorients when it enters the bloodstream. ▷Can phase through light-based barriers once per day. ▷If used in a ritual (drawing blood from a target’s neck), can allow Kaiji to hear their thoughts temporarily.[/list] [*]╰┈➤Obsidian Chainwhip: “Nagareth” - A long, segmented whip made of abyss-infused black steel, barbed like a serpent’s spine. [list] [*]▷Can extend beyond its normal range to wrap or constrict. ▷When it strikes a Light Bearer, it dulls the glow of their sigils temporarily. ▷Whispers to Kaiji mid-battle, alerting him to the most fearful opponent nearby.[/list] [/list] [hr] [u]. . . ╰──╮Miscellaneous Information:╭──╯ . . .[/u] ╰┈➤[i]Light Overload[/i]: Prolonged exposure to concentrated light (from sigils, divine relics, or powerful Light Bearers) causes his form to destabilize—his skin cracks like porcelain, revealing something monstrous beneath. ╰┈➤[i]Narcissistic Control[/i]: He believes he's the only one who truly understands the abyss. This blinds him to betrayal, especially from other Grims. ╰┈➤[i]Obsession with Purity[/i]: Kaiji becomes irrational around someone he sees as “uncorrupted.” He may stall or make errors trying to test or “convert” them, even when it’s tactically unwise. ╰┈➤[i]Snake Physiology Vulnerability[/i]: Extreme cold affects him more than most Grims—he becomes sluggish, his serpent forms falter, and his venom loses potency.[/hider] [hr] [hider= Nova Andromeda] [center][h2][url=https://fontmeme.com/script-fonts/][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/250708/9d7c0456f312b45d0ac356ff4d11bbdb.png[/img][/url][/h2] [img]https://safebooru.org//samples/4115/sample_4f6a7ba31677064a94bf15247159f46c5e0371af.jpg?5909285[/img] [hr] [b]22 - 5'7" - Cyrene (Ruined Holy Village)[/b] [h2]Alignment – Light Bearers[/h2] [url=https://fontmeme.com/script-fonts/][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/250708/f8eafe8307b49e246d1ab04d21d79122.png[/img][/url][/center] [hr] [u]‎‧₊˚✧ Personality ✧˚₊‧[/u] [list] [*]✧.* [i]Devoted but Strained[/i] [list] [*]࣪ ִֶָ☾. Nova is deeply loyal to the goddess Aleathen, but her faith is mixed with fear and uncertainty. She reveres the light, but feels the burden of expectation pressing hard on her soul.[/list] [*]✧.* [i]Warm and Protective[/i] [list] [*]࣪ ִֶָ☾. She treats others with gentleness, often taking on a big-sister role. Even in warzones, Nova speaks with compassion—though it sometimes leads her to hesitate when decisive action is needed.[/list] [*]✧.* [i]Guilt-Ridden Survivor[/i] [list] [*]࣪ ִֶָ☾. The memory of her brother’s sacrifice never leaves her. She carries survivor’s guilt like a brand and pushes herself beyond her limits to protect others, refusing to let anyone else die “because of her.”[/list] [/list] [hr] [u]‎‧₊˚✧ History ✧˚₊‧ [/u] Nova was born in Cyrene, a quiet temple-village nestled in a sun-blessed valley. The village was sacred to Aleathen and it was said that her blessing flowed through the springs and skies. But the Grim came regardless, ravenous, laughing, tearing through wards that were supposed to protect the innocent. Nova was just a girl when the attack came. She remembers blood in the water, ash on the altar, and her brother’s arms shoving her into the sacred pool. That divine light consumed her, but did not kill her. She emerged days later, body glowing, eyes bright with something inhuman. Everyone else was gone. Since then, Nova has become Aleathen’s chosen. She fights with a grace not entirely her own, wielding light like a blade. Every battle is penance. Every life saved is a prayer. She is the last daughter of Cyrene and she will not let the light die again. [hr] [u]‧₊˚✧ Spells and Abilities‎ ✧˚₊‧[/u] [list] [*]࣪˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ [i]Radiant Ascendance [/i] [list] [*]When she’s severely wounded or emotionally overwhelmed, Nova bursts into a form wreathed in wings of golden flame. Her power surges, but she risks burning herself out. She’s stronger, faster, and terrifying to look at, yet it leaves her vulnerable and weakened once it fades.[/list] [*]࣪˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ [i]Starlit Vow [/i] [list] [*]Nova inscribes a glowing sigil in the air, granting allies resistance to shadow corruption and strengthening their resolve. It boosts morale and stamina, but its effects fade quickly when she moves too far away.[/list] [*]࣪˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ [i]Lance of Cyrene [/i] [list] [*]A weapon of pure light she conjures and hurls like a spear. The longer she holds it before release, the more potent the impact, but if she holds it too long, the energy can destabilize and explode in her hand.[/list] [*]࣪˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ Purity Nova [list] [*]A concentrated explosion of divine light that erupts from her body in all directions. It sears Grim flesh and burns corruption away, but leaves her briefly exhausted and open to counterattacks.[/list] [*]˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗ [i]Dawnstep [/i] [list] [*]Allows her to dash through beams of sunlight or any source of illumination, leaving behind a burning echo. However, it cannot function in complete darkness or Grim-drenched terrain.[/list] [/list] [hr] [u]‎‧₊˚✧ Weapons or Tools ✧˚₊‧[/u] [list] [*]࣪ ִֶָ☾. Lightforged Pendant [list] [*]࣪ ִֶָ☾. A sunstone charm given to her by the last priest of Cyrene. It holds a fragment of Aleathen’s blessing and glows when danger is near. It also focuses her divine spells.[/list] [*]࣪ ִֶָ☾. Blessed War Skirt and Armor [list] [*]Lightweight ceremonial armor remade for battle. Resistant to heat and corrosion, though vulnerable to piercing attacks.[/list] [*]࣪ ִֶָ☾. Wrist Mirror of Reflection [list] [*]A magical bracer that can briefly reflect dark energy or illusions. It requires precise timing and is limited to one use every few minutes.[/list] [*]࣪ ִֶָ☾. Traveler’s Satchel [list] [*]Carries medicinal herbs, spare cloth, and a relic shard from Cyrene’s altar. She keeps it close—more for comfort than practicality.[/list] [/list] [hr] [u]‎‧₊˚✧ Miscellaneous Information ✧˚₊‧[/u] ࣪ ִֶָ☾. Nova’s favorite flower is the dusk lily—a species that only blooms where sunlight touches moonlight. ࣪ ִֶָ☾. She sometimes hums the lullaby her brother used to sing. It’s become a ritual she does before battle. ࣪ ִֶָ☾. She fears the dark—not just the literal absence of light, but the growing silence she feels in the divine connection with Aleathen. ࣪ ִֶָ☾. There are rumors she glows faintly when she sleeps.[/hider]