[OOC] RWBY : Shattered Future

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accept it, you whore

Jaden Raldo

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Name:

Jaden Raldo

Age:

17

Race:

Human

Appearance:

Okay, since the picture covers it well, let me write the basics:
■ Height: 6'4ft
■ Weight: 242lb
■ Build: Muscular (like a bodybuilder)
■ Haircolor: Black

Kingdom of Origin:

Vale

Personality:

A rather carefree, yet hotblooded man. Jaden seems to be very cocky, and is very willing to flaunt his skills in combat. Even when talking casually, he's loud, bold, brash, and doesn't back down from a challenge. Though, despite his confident swagger, Jaden is one of the most honorable people out there. He's aiming to become a hunter to help the world, not for glory (Well, that's one of the reasons - he's after the ladies, too). He's the cool dude that stands up to a bully.

History:

Jaden has the generic "I'm the child of a long line of hunters" past.

And indeed, Jaden was the child of a long line of hunters from Atlas. The Raldo family were known as "The Lions" of the hunter world, due to their pride, strength, and determination... and their semblance that is passed down from one generation to another. They were from Atlas, but due to being fed up with the nation's militarization, the Raldo family elected to leave Atlas, and head to Vale. Jaden was the son of Zaff and Mai, two hunters that went to Beacon Academy together. They got married, banged, and had Jaden, and his younger brothers Emert and Ranger.

His parents had ultimately decided to retire from being hunters, and elected to train the next generation of hunters. Jaden had an expectation, being the first son of the Raldo Family, and sure as hell was ready for it. He was trained in the way of the blade from a young age, and it was clear that, due to his age and determination, he was the up and coming swordsman out of the Raldo family. He was filled with stories of his parents adventuring days, and knew how utterly romantic all of it sounded. He realized he was destined to become the next big hunter and make his ancestors proud.

First, though, he had to unlock the power of the Lion. The Lion was an ancient semblance that was stated to be a piece of the power of the guardian of the Raldo family (that's suspected to be a God of some sort, but you'd have to be foolish to believe in such garage, fool). Anyone who has the Raldo blood is capable of using the Lion... but, like any semblance, it has to be unlocked. To make this backstory even more generic; Raldo had problems with activating this semblance.

Jokes about Jaden not being able to get it up were abundant.

After that shameful display, Jaden was basically thrown into the Prep school in Vale because of his family name. It wasn't that bad, Jaden was able to hone his skills here - and he met his best friend forever; Gray! Gray was a weird one, but eventually, the two formed a bond that was inseparable. Like Batman and Robin, baby! Jaden was the cool dude who scared off Gray's bullies (it made for some funny stories!), and got thrown in detention a lot.

Though, everything changed once Gray and Jaden were challenged to go outside the walls to challenge some Grimm. Well, Jaden knew it was stupid, but why not? Jaden knows that he's got to fight the real deal soon, so why not start now? Jaden brought his family sword, the Lion's Tooth, and went out beyond the walls.

Well, that didn't work out too well.

The first thing they did was get into a fight with some Ursa, and got utterly destroyed. Even though Jaden was an excellent fighter, he wasn't ready for the real thing. He was only able to desperately bring down one before the others mobbed him. However, in that desperation... Jaden unlocked the power of the Lion. An Ursa was about to decapitate him, when the Lion stopped the blow. Jaden was amazed that this happened, and realized he could finally use the Lion. He rushed the Ursa, imbued with the power of a flaming lion...

... And got his ass kicked.

He had no idea what happened, before he was launched into a tree, and fell unconscious - but when he woke up in the hospital, he was told that a group of Hunters came out to save him and Gray. He was relieved he survived such an ass whooping! But, Jaden knew that he couldn't waste this chance. Finally unlocking the power of the Lion meant that Jaden could kick even more ass.

After he recovered, Jaden went out and trained extra hard, dedicating himself to facing off against the Grimm. He became one of the best hunters in the Prep School, - but he often failed at other subjects. It didn't matter because Jaden bonded with the Lion, and unlocked his true power as a hunter. He battled in the wannbe Vytal Festival tournaments that the Prep School hosted, and utterly dominated at them. He had a great win/loss ratio (only losing a few times because he was distracted by how sexy his opponents were - er, his female opponents).

Once he graduated from Prep School, Jaden finally set his eyes on Illuminate.

The prep exam was easy for Jaden - like he breezed through it - and was accepted as a student in Illuminate. He was only here for a little while before he was introduced to his team! The eccentric Amber Echo, the aloof Jing-Que Xue, and most importantly, the team leader (I.E supreme douchebag) Bran Brass, whom Jaden had already declared his arch-rival, and challenge him for the spot for team leader whenever he could.

But, otherwise, life was good.

Weapons:

The Lion's Tooth.
The Lion's teeth is a Katana that was passed down his bloodline for generations. It is at least six feet long, and thicker than your average katana (almost being a longsword). It cleaves through grim as well as any other weapon (meaning, it has no special properties). However, one it is returned to it's sheath, it can transform into a powerful assault rifle. This assault rifle can punch holes through grim - without being imbued with dust - with ease, and has a medium range before bullet fall-off occurs.

Semblance:

The Lion.
Also inherited is the Lion. It appears to be a fearsome Lion with a thick, busy, mane that is made out of raging flames. This Lion has little strength that Jaden can't exert himself, but it ignites anything it comes in contact with. It can only travel within two meters (in a dome) of Jaden, it can also float. Instead of using this like a minion, Jaden uses the Lion as a way to imbue his attacks. Making his katana far more destructive, and dangerous. In a way, it's almost like infusing his strikes with dust. While the Lion can't travel that far away from Jaden, he can also ignite the Lion Teeth's bullets - but it's the most effective when in katana form.

Strengths:

Confident.
Impressive swordsmanship.
Melee Ability is monstrous through use of his Stand Semblance.
Great aim.
His skills work great in a team.

Weaknesses:

Shit at long range.
Is probably the type that forgoes thinking and charges in.
Misses obvious things.

Other:

Here's his themesong:

[gohKamikaze]

I'm actually really happy this is a thing; I had a character I worked really hard on who barely saw the light of day in the last RWBY RP he was in. I'm going to recycle him, if that's okay?

Daedalus Ivory

Daedalus Ivory

Age:

21 17

Gender:

Male

Race:

Faunus (Elephant traits)

Appearance:

Daedalus stands at an impressive 6"8' with a very broad, muscular physiche. Years in the harsh Vacuo sun has given his skin a deep olive complexion, which despite his age has weathered to give a subtle hide-like texture. His eyes are a mixture of brown and gold, while his face is long and square-jawed. In terms of hair, Daedalus' head is covered in long brown locks while his face sports a short and well-kept beard. Other than his size, Daedalus' major Faunus features are the two large bone-white tusks that protrude from his face. His clothing style could only be described as 'rugged', usually favouring sturdy working or exploring clothes over more formal attire.

Nationality:

Vacuo

Personality:

Daedalus prides himself on his compassion and determination - his family taught him the values of hard work and of humility, especially in the face of great hardship. As a result most people who meet him know him as a big softie, always friendly and jovial. Although possessing incredible aptitude for combat in the field, Daedalus only ever resorts to fighting when all other avenues have been exhausted. This occasionally gets him into trouble, as less charitable folks tend to take advantage of his kind-hearted nature.

History:

Even though the Faunus Rights Wars ended long ago, the scars of conflict refuse to heal. This was was blatantly apparent throughout his childhood to Daedalus, whose family experienced racial trauma for much of their lives.

Having been shut out of much of the job market due to their Faunus heritage, the Ivory family worked as a team of builders and labourers - it was difficult and physically demanding work, but it was an honest living and it kept a roof over their heads and food on the table. His parents, Metion and Europa, maintained extensive ties to the local chapter of the White Fang for years and would often take Daedalus and his younger brother Perdix to meetings and rallies.

For much of his schooling at Oasis Academy in Vacuo, Daedalus had few friends outside a handful of other Faunus and was often the object of ridicule by his Human peers. Many days were spent alone, hiding away in secluded areas to avoid the constant taunting and abuse from Felix Princeton, the local bully, and wishing for the day that the White Fang's dreams for peace would become a reality.

When Perdix eventually started out at Oasis, he vowed to him that he would protect him at all costs - like the Hunters and Huntresses from the White Fang did for all Faunuskind. This quickly led to trouble, as Daedalus became increasingly involved in fights and scuffles in the Academy.

It was after class one day when Felix and his crew cornered Perdix and began to torment him. Daedalus was busy finishing a prototype weapon for a school project and didn't even realize what was happening until half an hour later when he found Perdix, cut and bruised, crying out front of the Academy.

Feeling upset that his older brother broke his promise to protect him, Perdix ran into a nearby canyon and hid in the adjoining caves. What Perdix and Daedalus didn't know was that the caves were a nesting ground for the creatures of Grimm, and that Perdix's sadness had awoken the usually dormant beasts.

When Daedalus finally found him, Perdix had been bitten several times by a Taijitu and was rapidly losing blood. With his gauntlets, he was able to hold off the Taijitu and protect his brother long enough for a passing Hunter to arrive and slay the beast - but sadly it was too late. Perdix succumbed to his injuries and the Ivory family was left broken.

Then the rumours began. Felix began to spread stories around the Academy that Daedalus had killed his brother. That he and his family were just animals with no conscience. That one less Faunus in Remnant was a step closer to a perfect society. Many of the humans at Oasis started to shun Daedalus more than usual - they whispered in the halls as he walked by and avoided getting too close lest they end up like Perdix.

The story of Perdix quickly became a point of contention for the regional White Fang and sparked a surge in retributive rhetoric led by the more violent factions in the organisation. The usually peaceful meetings became divisive, with calls from the more militaristic elements for Faunus to take up arms and form militias against Humankind.

Daedalus, in his grief-stricken state, took this violent ideology to heart and sought vengeance for his brother. He cornered Felix on his way to class and beat him savagely, only stopping when the teachers managed to restrain him. He was suspended from the Academy for several months.

For his parents, the suspension was not just terrifying sign of their son's impressionable nature but also of the dangerous path the White Fang had begun to tread. They immediately cut ties with the organisation and spent Daedalus' time away from Oasis teaching, reminding and instilling in him the morals at the old White Fang's core: Humility, respect, charity, peace, and most importantly of all, mercy.

Daedalus returned to Oasis a changed man. No longer was he violent and vindictive; rather peaceful and forgiving. He completed the last of his senior year and graduated from Oasis, securing a place at Vale's prestigious Beacon Academy.

Being so far away from home, Beacon was like a new start for Daedalus. The large mixture of both Human and Faunus students at the Academy meant that prejudice against Faunuskind was not anywhere near as fierce as it was back home, and the distance meant that he was able to leave many of his regrets and mistakes far, far behind him.

With no-one possessing preconceptions about who he was or what he'd done, he was able to make friends and quickly gained a reputation as the go-to man if you needed someone to help out or talk to. He excelled at practical examinations, and alongside his team quickly found himself amongst some of the top students in his year level.

But despite his newfound success, he never truly forgot or let go of what happened back at home. Deep down he continued to blame himself for the death of his brother, and it drove him harder than ever to protect those who couldn't protect themselves.

Weapon:

Fervent Sentinel - Massive gauntlets that cover Daedalus' entire lower arms, with contoured guards that allow him to deflect blows away from his body. The left forearm features a concealed buckler that can extend and retract at will, while the right forearm has a blaster with two ammo types: dust-infused crossbow bolts, or darts tipped with various serums (these darts could theoretically be lethal, but Daedalus only carries non-lethal rounds). It can chamber 8 rounds of either at a time, but requires time to reload or change ammunition types.

Semblance:

Daedalus' semblance turns his aura and body as hard as stone, giving him an incredible boost to his strength and fortitude. The drawback of this is that he loses most of his agility and becomes slow, and maintaining this state for extended periods of time requires intense mental and physical exertion.

Strengths:

Daedalus finds it easy to make friends and is great at thinking on his feet and coming up with practical solutions for practical problems. He often goes out of his way for others, even those he's never met. He also holds the current Beacon student record for the most amount of peanuts eaten at once: One hundred and forty seven.

Weaknesses:

Daedalus' size makes him slow, noisy, and an easy target for attackers; while his almost pathological need to see the good in others is easily exploitable by those with Machiavellian inclinations. While not unintelligent, Daedalus works very much in the realm of the practical so the complexity of things like academia, high society and battle tactics are usually lost on him. Oh, and the irrational fear of mice doesn't exactly help either.

Relationships:

TBA

Other (Bonus content from the last RP!)

Fears:

Being a social pariah, hurting those closest to him, not being able to protect the innocent, broken promises, death... And mice

Aspiration:

Daedalus became a Hunter in order to help the innocent and the incapable, and keep the peace across Remnant. Deep down though, his desire to join Shade Academy stemmed from his experiences of racism as a Faunus, and a subconscious need to not only be accepted by society but to also prove that Faunuskind aren't 'The Bad Guys' through his actions.

Ethics:

Daedalus' approach to most things in life is usually 'Ask questions first, shoot later'. He believes that there is honour in kindness, especially when extended to one's foes. Violence should only ever be used as a last resort, and even then only enough to gain and maintain the upper hand - never more. His actions are shaped by what he believes will be the most help and provide the most joy and support to those around him.

Combat Style:

Daedalus' fighting style is largely defensive. With a firmly planted stance, he uses his gauntlets to deflect attacks and fatigue any would-be assailants, while looking for openings to strike his foes with devastatingly strong blows - the intention being either disarming or incapacitating the enemy. At range, he prefers the use of ammunition that would put to sleep or trap enemies rather than kill them.

Miscellaneous:

Daedalus carries a worn family photo with him everywhere. It helps to keep him grounded and reminds him of who he's fighting for.

[Framing A Moose]

I'm actually really happy this is a thing; I had a character I worked really hard on who barely saw the light of day in the last RWBY RP he was in. I'm going to recycle him, if that's okay?

Daedalus Ivory

Daedalus Ivory

Age:

21 17

Gender:

Male

Race:

Faunus (Elephant traits)

Appearance:

Daedalus stands at an impressive 6"8' with a very broad, muscular physiche. Years in the harsh Vacuo sun has given his skin a deep olive complexion, which despite his age has weathered to give a subtle hide-like texture. His eyes are a mixture of brown and gold, while his face is long and square-jawed. In terms of hair, Daedalus' head is covered in long brown locks while his face sports a short and well-kept beard. Other than his size, Daedalus' major Faunus features are the two large bone-white tusks that protrude from his face. His clothing style could only be described as 'rugged', usually favouring sturdy working or exploring clothes over more formal attire.

Nationality:

Vacuo

Personality:

Daedalus prides himself on his compassion and determination - his family taught him the values of hard work and of humility, especially in the face of great hardship. As a result most people who meet him know him as a big softie, always friendly and jovial. Although possessing incredible aptitude for combat in the field, Daedalus only ever resorts to fighting when all other avenues have been exhausted. This occasionally gets him into trouble, as less charitable folks tend to take advantage of his kind-hearted nature.

History:

Even though the Faunus Rights Wars ended long ago, the scars of conflict refuse to heal. This was was blatantly apparent throughout his childhood to Daedalus, whose family experienced racial trauma for much of their lives.

Having been shut out of much of the job market due to their Faunus heritage, the Ivory family worked as a team of builders and labourers - it was difficult and physically demanding work, but it was an honest living and it kept a roof over their heads and food on the table. His parents, Metion and Europa, maintained extensive ties to the local chapter of the White Fang for years and would often take Daedalus and his younger brother Perdix to meetings and rallies.

For much of his schooling at Oasis Academy in Vacuo, Daedalus had few friends outside a handful of other Faunus and was often the object of ridicule by his Human peers. Many days were spent alone, hiding away in secluded areas to avoid the constant taunting and abuse from Felix Princeton, the local bully, and wishing for the day that the White Fang's dreams for peace would become a reality.

When Perdix eventually started out at Oasis, he vowed to him that he would protect him at all costs - like the Hunters and Huntresses from the White Fang did for all Faunuskind. This quickly led to trouble, as Daedalus became increasingly involved in fights and scuffles in the Academy.

It was after class one day when Felix and his crew cornered Perdix and began to torment him. Daedalus was busy finishing a prototype weapon for a school project and didn't even realize what was happening until half an hour later when he found Perdix, cut and bruised, crying out front of the Academy.

Feeling upset that his older brother broke his promise to protect him, Perdix ran into a nearby canyon and hid in the adjoining caves. What Perdix and Daedalus didn't know was that the caves were a nesting ground for the creatures of Grimm, and that Perdix's sadness had awoken the usually dormant beasts.

When Daedalus finally found him, Perdix had been bitten several times by a Taijitu and was rapidly losing blood. With his gauntlets, he was able to hold off the Taijitu and protect his brother long enough for a passing Hunter to arrive and slay the beast - but sadly it was too late. Perdix succumbed to his injuries and the Ivory family was left broken.

Then the rumours began. Felix began to spread stories around the Academy that Daedalus had killed his brother. That he and his family were just animals with no conscience. That one less Faunus in Remnant was a step closer to a perfect society. Many of the humans at Oasis started to shun Daedalus more than usual - they whispered in the halls as he walked by and avoided getting too close lest they end up like Perdix.

The story of Perdix quickly became a point of contention for the regional White Fang and sparked a surge in retributive rhetoric led by the more violent factions in the organisation. The usually peaceful meetings became divisive, with calls from the more militaristic elements for Faunus to take up arms and form militias against Humankind.

Daedalus, in his grief-stricken state, took this violent ideology to heart and sought vengeance for his brother. He cornered Felix on his way to class and beat him savagely, only stopping when the teachers managed to restrain him. He was suspended from the Academy for several months.

For his parents, the suspension was not just terrifying sign of their son's impressionable nature but also of the dangerous path the White Fang had begun to tread. They immediately cut ties with the organisation and spent Daedalus' time away from Oasis teaching, reminding and instilling in him the morals at the old White Fang's core: Humility, respect, charity, peace, and most importantly of all, mercy.

Daedalus returned to Oasis a changed man. No longer was he violent and vindictive; rather peaceful and forgiving. He completed the last of his senior year and graduated from Oasis, securing a place at Vacuo's prestigious Shade Academy.

Being so far away from home, Shade was like a new start for Daedalus. The large mixture of both Human and Faunus students from across the kingdom meant that prejudice against Faunuskind was not anywhere near as fierce as it was back home, and the distance meant that he was able to leave many of his regrets and mistakes far, far behind him.

With no-one possessing preconceptions about who he was or what he'd done, he was able to make friends and quickly gained a reputation as the go-to man if you needed someone to help out or talk to. He excelled in practical examinations and quickly found himself amongst the top ranks at Shade.

But despite his newfound success, he never truly forgot or let go of what happened back at home. Deep down he continued to blame himself for the death of his brother, and it drove him harder than ever to protect those who couldn't protect themselves.

Weapon:

Fervent Sentinel - Massive gauntlets that cover Daedalus' entire lower arms, with contoured guards that allow him to deflect blows away from his body. The left forearm features a concealed buckler that can extend and retract at will, while the right forearm has a blaster with two ammo types: dust-infused crossbow bolts, or darts tipped with various serums (these darts could theoretically be lethal, but Daedalus only carries non-lethal rounds). It can chamber 8 rounds of either at a time, but requires time to reload or change ammunition types.

Semblance:

Daedalus' semblance turns his aura and body as hard as stone, giving him an incredible boost to his strength and fortitude. The drawback of this is that he loses most of his agility and becomes slow, and maintaining this state for extended periods of time requires intense mental and physical exertion.

Strengths:

Daedalus finds it easy to make friends and is great at thinking on his feet and coming up with practical solutions for practical problems. He often goes out of his way for others, even those he's never met. He also holds the current Shade student record for the most amount of peanuts eaten at once: One hundred and fourteen.

Weaknesses:

Daedalus' size makes him slow, noisy, and an easy target for attackers; while his almost pathological need to see the good in others is easily exploitable by those with Machiavellian inclinations. While not unintelligent, Daedalus works very much in the realm of the practical so the complexity of things like academia, high society and battle tactics are usually lost on him. Oh, and the irrational fear of mice doesn't exactly help either.

Relationships:

TBA

Other (Bonus content from the last RP!)

Fears:

Being a social pariah, hurting those closest to him, not being able to protect the innocent, broken promises, death... And mice

Aspiration:

Daedalus became a Hunter in order to help the innocent and the incapable, and keep the peace across Remnant. Deep down though, his desire to join Shade Academy stemmed from his experiences of racism as a Faunus, and a subconscious need to not only be accepted by society but to also prove that Faunuskind aren't 'The Bad Guys' through his actions.

Ethics:

Daedalus' approach to most things in life is usually 'Ask questions first, shoot later'. He believes that there is honour in kindness, especially when extended to one's foes. Violence should only ever be used as a last resort, and even then only enough to gain and maintain the upper hand - never more. His actions are shaped by what he believes will be the most help and provide the most joy and support to those around him.

Combat Style:

Daedalus' fighting style is largely defensive. With a firmly planted stance, he uses his gauntlets to deflect attacks and fatigue any would-be assailants, while looking for openings to strike his foes with devastatingly strong blows - the intention being either disarming or incapacitating the enemy. At range, he prefers the use of ammunition that would put to sleep or trap enemies rather than kill them.

Miscellaneous:

Daedalus carries a worn family photo with him everywhere. It helps to keep him grounded and reminds him of who he's fighting for.

@gohKamikaze

Eh, crap. I was gonna name my osteokenetic Ivory. DX

He seems like a good character though! I like him! ^_^

[Cello]

@Savo There's nothing mentioned in the rules section as far as I can see, but are we allowed to write up a second character or would you prefer we stick to 1?

I'm okay with sticking to just 1, but I do have an idea for another character.

[Aquaknight]

I'm actually really happy this is a thing; I had a character I worked really hard on who barely saw the light of day in the last RWBY RP he was in. I'm going to recycle him, if that's okay?

Daedalus Ivory

Daedalus Ivory

Age:

21 17

Gender:

Male

Race:

Faunus (Elephant traits)

Appearance:

Daedalus stands at an impressive 6"8' with a very broad, muscular physiche. Years in the harsh Vacuo sun has given his skin a deep olive complexion, which despite his age has weathered to give a subtle hide-like texture. His eyes are a mixture of brown and gold, while his face is long and square-jawed. In terms of hair, Daedalus' head is covered in long brown locks while his face sports a short and well-kept beard. Other than his size, Daedalus' major Faunus features are the two large bone-white tusks that protrude from his face. His clothing style could only be described as 'rugged', usually favouring sturdy working or exploring clothes over more formal attire.

Nationality:

Vacuo

Personality:

Daedalus prides himself on his compassion and determination - his family taught him the values of hard work and of humility, especially in the face of great hardship. As a result most people who meet him know him as a big softie, always friendly and jovial. Although possessing incredible aptitude for combat in the field, Daedalus only ever resorts to fighting when all other avenues have been exhausted. This occasionally gets him into trouble, as less charitable folks tend to take advantage of his kind-hearted nature.

History:

Even though the Faunus Rights Wars ended long ago, the scars of conflict refuse to heal. This was was blatantly apparent throughout his childhood to Daedalus, whose family experienced racial trauma for much of their lives.

Having been shut out of much of the job market due to their Faunus heritage, the Ivory family worked as a team of builders and labourers - it was difficult and physically demanding work, but it was an honest living and it kept a roof over their heads and food on the table. His parents, Metion and Europa, maintained extensive ties to the local chapter of the White Fang for years and would often take Daedalus and his younger brother Perdix to meetings and rallies.

For much of his schooling at Oasis Academy in Vacuo, Daedalus had few friends outside a handful of other Faunus and was often the object of ridicule by his Human peers. Many days were spent alone, hiding away in secluded areas to avoid the constant taunting and abuse from Felix Princeton, the local bully, and wishing for the day that the White Fang's dreams for peace would become a reality.

When Perdix eventually started out at Oasis, he vowed to him that he would protect him at all costs - like the Hunters and Huntresses from the White Fang did for all Faunuskind. This quickly led to trouble, as Daedalus became increasingly involved in fights and scuffles in the Academy.

It was after class one day when Felix and his crew cornered Perdix and began to torment him. Daedalus was busy finishing a prototype weapon for a school project and didn't even realize what was happening until half an hour later when he found Perdix, cut and bruised, crying out front of the Academy.

Feeling upset that his older brother broke his promise to protect him, Perdix ran into a nearby canyon and hid in the adjoining caves. What Perdix and Daedalus didn't know was that the caves were a nesting ground for the creatures of Grimm, and that Perdix's sadness had awoken the usually dormant beasts.

When Daedalus finally found him, Perdix had been bitten several times by a Taijitu and was rapidly losing blood. With his gauntlets, he was able to hold off the Taijitu and protect his brother long enough for a passing Hunter to arrive and slay the beast - but sadly it was too late. Perdix succumbed to his injuries and the Ivory family was left broken.

Then the rumours began. Felix began to spread stories around the Academy that Daedalus had killed his brother. That he and his family were just animals with no conscience. That one less Faunus in Remnant was a step closer to a perfect society. Many of the humans at Oasis started to shun Daedalus more than usual - they whispered in the halls as he walked by and avoided getting too close lest they end up like Perdix.

The story of Perdix quickly became a point of contention for the regional White Fang and sparked a surge in retributive rhetoric led by the more violent factions in the organisation. The usually peaceful meetings became divisive, with calls from the more militaristic elements for Faunus to take up arms and form militias against Humankind.

Daedalus, in his grief-stricken state, took this violent ideology to heart and sought vengeance for his brother. He cornered Felix on his way to class and beat him savagely, only stopping when the teachers managed to restrain him. He was suspended from the Academy for several months.

For his parents, the suspension was not just terrifying sign of their son's impressionable nature but also of the dangerous path the White Fang had begun to tread. They immediately cut ties with the organisation and spent Daedalus' time away from Oasis teaching, reminding and instilling in him the morals at the old White Fang's core: Humility, respect, charity, peace, and most importantly of all, mercy.

Daedalus returned to Oasis a changed man. No longer was he violent and vindictive; rather peaceful and forgiving. He completed the last of his senior year and graduated from Oasis, securing a place at Vacuo's prestigious Shade Academy.

Being so far away from home, Shade was like a new start for Daedalus. The large mixture of both Human and Faunus students from across the kingdom meant that prejudice against Faunuskind was not anywhere near as fierce as it was back home, and the distance meant that he was able to leave many of his regrets and mistakes far, far behind him.

With no-one possessing preconceptions about who he was or what he'd done, he was able to make friends and quickly gained a reputation as the go-to man if you needed someone to help out or talk to. He excelled in practical examinations and quickly found himself amongst the top ranks at Shade.

But despite his newfound success, he never truly forgot or let go of what happened back at home. Deep down he continued to blame himself for the death of his brother, and it drove him harder than ever to protect those who couldn't protect themselves.

Weapon:

Fervent Sentinel - Massive gauntlets that cover Daedalus' entire lower arms, with contoured guards that allow him to deflect blows away from his body. The left forearm features a concealed buckler that can extend and retract at will, while the right forearm has a blaster with two ammo types: dust-infused crossbow bolts, or darts tipped with various serums (these darts could theoretically be lethal, but Daedalus only carries non-lethal rounds). It can chamber 8 rounds of either at a time, but requires time to reload or change ammunition types.

Semblance:

Daedalus' semblance turns his aura and body as hard as stone, giving him an incredible boost to his strength and fortitude. The drawback of this is that he loses most of his agility and becomes slow, and maintaining this state for extended periods of time requires intense mental and physical exertion.

Strengths:

Daedalus finds it easy to make friends and is great at thinking on his feet and coming up with practical solutions for practical problems. He often goes out of his way for others, even those he's never met. He also holds the current Shade student record for the most amount of peanuts eaten at once: One hundred and fourteen.

Weaknesses:

Daedalus' size makes him slow, noisy, and an easy target for attackers; while his almost pathological need to see the good in others is easily exploitable by those with Machiavellian inclinations. While not unintelligent, Daedalus works very much in the realm of the practical so the complexity of things like academia, high society and battle tactics are usually lost on him. Oh, and the irrational fear of mice doesn't exactly help either.

Relationships:

TBA

Other (Bonus content from the last RP!)

Fears:

Being a social pariah, hurting those closest to him, not being able to protect the innocent, broken promises, death... And mice

Aspiration:

Daedalus became a Hunter in order to help the innocent and the incapable, and keep the peace across Remnant. Deep down though, his desire to join Shade Academy stemmed from his experiences of racism as a Faunus, and a subconscious need to not only be accepted by society but to also prove that Faunuskind aren't 'The Bad Guys' through his actions.

Ethics:

Daedalus' approach to most things in life is usually 'Ask questions first, shoot later'. He believes that there is honour in kindness, especially when extended to one's foes. Violence should only ever be used as a last resort, and even then only enough to gain and maintain the upper hand - never more. His actions are shaped by what he believes will be the most help and provide the most joy and support to those around him.

Combat Style:

Daedalus' fighting style is largely defensive. With a firmly planted stance, he uses his gauntlets to deflect attacks and fatigue any would-be assailants, while looking for openings to strike his foes with devastatingly strong blows - the intention being either disarming or incapacitating the enemy. At range, he prefers the use of ammunition that would put to sleep or trap enemies rather than kill them.

Miscellaneous:

Daedalus carries a worn family photo with him everywhere. It helps to keep him grounded and reminds him of who he's fighting for.

@gohKamikaze

Daedalus so far sounds like a cool character~ I hope Daedalus and Ignatius end up on the same team~
Ig and Dae need to form an ex-white fang group together~

[Savo]

@Savo There's nothing mentioned in the rules section as far as I can see, but are we allowed to write up a second character or would you prefer we stick to 1?

I'm okay with sticking to just 1, but I do have an idea for another character.

@Leslie Hall

I would say stick to one for now as I'm setting the maximum at twelve for now; I won't be making a character to participate, however.

On a side note, sorry for not getting up any responses for applications and such; I'm gonna be a little bit busy this week due to college stuff, but I can attempt to get some people in tonight.

@Sho Minazuki yes, or at least I'm going to try to.

[TheWendil]

Putting possible interest since this seems like the spiritual successor to Illuminate.

[KoL]

@Savo

I'm very interested on this RP, I'll be working on a CS if you don't mind.

EDIT:

Ara, my... @TheWindel-sama, ain't this a coincidence?

[TheWendil]

Ara, my... @TheWindel-sama, ain't this a coincidence?

@KoL

ಠ_ಠ

[TheWendil]

@Savo

Just to make sure, is this basically just a successor to Illuminate? If so, I'll just reuse Gradon.

[Framing A Moose]

@Savo
Hey, I just wanted to ask if I could reserve a spot for when I get my CS finished! I don't want what happened with Illuminate to happen again. ^_^

[Savo]

@Savo

Just to make sure, is this basically just a successor to Illuminate? If so, I'll just reuse Gradon.

@TheWindel

Not quite considering that Beacon Academy is in use here versus Illuminate Academy. I would say it's more of a replacement versus successor since we are following the plot of RWBY in a sense but in an au perspective.

@Framing A Moose apologies, but I'm probably not going to accept any reservations for spots in the roleplay due to multiple people already putting up their apps. It wouldn't truly be fair to them. And as much as I trust you guys I don't want a million reservations xP

I hope you understand.

[Savo]

Apologies for the double post.

@PatrickDrummer I know this is a little late, but just heed Aqua's advice. Just roll with that and you're good to go.

On a side note, if any one is struggling to come up with a name, use this generator. It should help hopefully.

[Scarifar]

Apologies for the double post.

@PatrickDrummer I know this is a little late, but just heed Aqua's advice. Just roll with that and you're good to go.

On a side note, if any one is struggling to come up with a name, use this generator. It should help hopefully.

@Savo

I actually tried using that, it just made more problems than it solved. Maybe that's just me, though, perhaps others will have better luck.

On another note, is the name change on my character alright?

[PatrickDrummer]

@Savo I changed her last name from Naomi to Cymbidium, like the Cymbidium Orchid.

[TheWendil]

@Savo

In that case, I'll just reuse Gradon. I'll edit him for this story-line tomorrow.

@Framing A Moose apologies, but I'm probably not going to accept any reservations for spots in the roleplay due to multiple people already putting up their apps. It wouldn't truly be fair to them. And as much as I trust you guys I don't want a million reservations xP

I hope you understand.

@Savo

Surely you guys have enough room? Or you can make compromises to an extent since that was a big problem in Illuminate :v

[Framing A Moose]

@Savo

Eh, shit. I understand, and I'll try to rush to get my character out by tomorrow.

[Savo]

@Scarifar Carnel is making me think of Caramel. If that's what you were going for then you are good to go.

@Mercurial I would evaluate one or two minutes for a full recharge. There should be some sort of risk and reward for both your chary and their opponent. And with that some strategic planning can go into effect using this timer. However the amount of posts it goes up to I would say... leave it at one to two. I just wanted some tangible time to balance it out.

[Savo]

@TheWindel there is enough room, however I wish not to bite off more than I can chew. There are only a few compromises I can come to, one of which is once the roleplay is full, you can make a reservation to get in if someone is absent or decides to leave the roleplay. That's the only type of reservation I'll take.

The better I can sustain this story, the more spots I will open up. This will possibly start after we finish chapter one.

[Cello]

@Savo If you ever need any help for anything, just let us know. Even if you just need some time to sort out stuff irl or for the roleplay.

I think all of us know that despite how enjoyable it can be, GMing a roleplay can get quite stressful and full on at times.