KoL

Tower of Fable

— A Gentle Evening—

Emilia was resting calmly—reading under the light of a flickering lamp—when the Travelers arrived back at the tavern. It seemed that, for better or worse, the Dangeki was a mostly quiet place in the absence of them. So much so that the owner herself found a corner to huddle up and nap as carefree as any common house cat.

"Welcome back, Travelers. I hope that your journey was fulfilling," Emilia said as she set her book aside and took a place at her desk. "I'm eager to hear your tales, but I suppose you have more pressing matters to attend to. Is that right?" she said, addressing the obvious elephant in the room.

"I fact, I believe this would be of interest to our lovely thief over there. She'll find it very relatable to her 'special prize'," Emilia said as she placed an envelope and a card on the desk while looking at Clair. "For the right price, of course," she added, laying a doll-like hand over the items.

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"Oh really, I barely got back here and I'm already being extorted?" Clair said, walking to Emilia's counter and placing a pouch on it. "Ok, lemme see watcha got there, Dollie~" she said as she got the card and letter from Emilia.

"Hey, I guess this isn't that bad. I hadn't finished with that tiger girl yet. I guess I'm gonna have all the time in the world now! But I guess I'll leave the letter for later," Clair said as she pocketed the items.

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Fate/Rising Sun

Celestial Musician

Someone approached the bridge before Saber had the chance to answer Subaru's questions. "It seems like chat time is over," she said to herself.

"Hmm? Are you—" Subaru turned around and looked at the other girl with a confused look in her eyes. However, before she could say anything a not so subtle figure dragged the other girl away to a nearby bush. Subaru could only hope that wasn't any particularly harmful plant or full of bugs. The countryside was full of them, after all. Just the thought of it made Subaru's skin itch.

"Sometimes, music is just music," Subaru said when the far-too-obvious Servant came out of their impromptu hideout. "If we were mounting an ambush would we stand around in the open like this? At any rate, I think you know how this goes, right? If you want to cross this bridge, you gotta beat us first. I suppose that's a duel declaration, then."

"Just so that you're sure, we aren't opposed to the idea of an alliance as well. But, even Yoshitsune had to beat Benkei before they became friends," she added.

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@Anza@Crusader Lord@King Cosmos

Fate/illuminated histoire

Name: Shelk L. Feldinan

Age: 19, though she looks to be a couple years younger

Gender: Female

Faction: TBD

Bio: Shelk is the heiress of a traditional family of astrologers whose recorded history dates back to the Pre-Islamic Middle East, from where they migrated to their current homeland at the mountains of Northern Spain more than a thousand years ago. It's safe to say that Shelk lived a rather normal life by the standards of any magus, being concerned first and foremost with inheriting her family's legacy while doing her best to balance that with a regular life.

She likes romances, especially knightly romances be them fictional or based on harder historical facts. Because of her tastes, way of dressing as a "modern days knight", actually noble bloodline, and—more importantly—her flashy, yet gallant attitude, Shelk usually gets called a prince by some of the people closest to her.

Recently, she moved to London, to take lessons in the Clock Tower which was also how she got to know about the Holy Grail War and find her way into one.

Skills: As natural for a mage that deals in astromancy, Shelk is skilled in mathematics, astronomy, and physics, along with other related topics like clockwork, etc. She has an interest in modern computers and their possible potential when integrated with magecraft, but hasn't managed to work on her theories regarding this. Furthermore, she's very good at household chores such as cooking and cleaning, mostly because she has been living alone a year or so giving her plenty of time to practice.

Abilities: Shelk is an accomplished Astromancer, knowledgeable in the practice of numerology, metalworking, and conversion of magical energy. However, Shelk's most impressive attribute is being the bearer of her family's Finality—their Magnum Opus—Aster Astrolabe, a "probability control" Bounded Field that encroaches so much upon the world that it's just a few steps shy of being a Reality Marble. The Bounded Field doesn't need to be fully deployed for Shelk to make use of its powers, but the more she unleashes, the stronger it'll be. Its default, passive state, Aster Astrolabe provides a sharp increase in luck and resistance to curses. At its maximum output, it might even be possible to influence the result of a battle between beings on the level of Dead Apostles and Servants, if it's used strategically.

Fate/illuminated histoire

There we go:

Golden Rule

Name: Shelk L. Feldinan

Age: 19, though she looks to be a couple years younger

Gender: Female

Faction: TBD

Bio: Shelk is the heiress of a traditional family of astrologers whose recorded history dates back to the Pre-Islamic Middle East, from where they migrated to their current homeland at the mountains of Northern Spain more than a thousand years ago. It's safe to say that Shelk lived a rather normal life by the standards of any magus, being concerned first and foremost with inheriting her family's legacy while doing her best to balance that with a regular life.

She likes romances, especially knightly romances be them fictional or based on harder historical facts. Because of her tastes, way of dressing as a "modern days knight", actually noble bloodline, and—more importantly—her flashy, yet gallant attitude, Shelk usually gets called a prince by some of the people closest to her.

Recently, she moved to London, to take lessons in the Clock Tower which was also how she got to know about the Holy Grail War and find her way into one.

Skills: As natural for a mage that deals in astromancy, Shelk is skilled in mathematics, astronomy, and physics, along with other related topics like clockwork, etc. She has an interest in modern computers and their possible potential when integrated with magecraft, but hasn't managed to work on her theories regarding this. Furthermore, she's very good at household chores such as cooking and cleaning, mostly because she has been living alone a year or so giving her plenty of time to practice.

Abilities: Shelk is an accomplished Astromancer, knowledgeable in the practice of numerology, metalworking, and conversion of magical energy. However, Shelk's most impressive attribute is being the bearer of her family's Finality—their Magnum Opus—Aster Astrolabe, a "probability control" Bounded Field that encroaches so much upon the world that it's just a few steps shy of being a Reality Marble. The Bounded Field doesn't need to be fully deployed for Shelk to make use of its powers, but the more she unleashes, the stronger it'll be. Its default, passive state, Aster Astrolabe provides a sharp increase in luck and resistance to curses. At its maximum output, it might even be possible to influence the result of a battle between beings on the level of Dead Apostles and Servants, if it's used strategically.

Fate/illuminated histoire

"I knew it was going to end like that some day. It may be a sad story, but I don't think it was a waste."

Class: Saber

True Name: Olivier de Vienne「Knight of the Olive Branch」

Alignment: Lawful Good

Bio: Saber is one of the Twelve Paladins of Charlemagne, a group of heroes often compared to the Knights of the Round Table in both fame and feats.

In life, she was said to be Roland's foil: equal in every aspect but having an opposite personality. While Roland sailed in the winds of passion like a ship with no rudder, Olivier was firm and shone like a lighthouse of reason, always guiding others back to safety.

In other words, she is a dependable "big sister type" who was the only sane person in the Holy Emperor's loony court.

Nevertheless, she had many exasperating adventures both beside Roland and the other Paladins, as well as on her own. Between facilitating the reform of the giant warrior Fierabras, helping Roland recover his lost sanity, all the way up to their last battle in Roncevaux, it's safe to say that Olivier never had a dull day during the time she spent in Charlemagne's court.

Parameters:
Strength: B+
Endurance: A
Agility: B
Mana: B
Luck: C
Noble Phantasm: B+

Class Skills:
Magic Resistance B: Cancel spells with a chant below three verses. Even if targeted by High-Thaumaturgy and Greater Rituals, it is difficult for them to be affected.

Riding B: Most vehicles and animals can be handled with above average skill, even vehicles that did not exist in the time period one was alive in, for they are no exception. However, cannot ride the likes of Phantasmal Species such as Monstrous Beasts.

Personal Skills:
Battle Continuation B: Olivier has an iron determination, never giving up no matter what. Furthermore, even after being stabbed in the back with a spear, she was able to deliver a fatal blow to her killer before breathing her last.

Calm and Collected B: Provides a bonus to mental resistance, especially against confusion and impatience. Even if she takes on hundreds or thousands of enemy soldiers, Saber will never be bewildered. Additionally, this skill also qualifies Saber to be a superb maid.

"Dealing with Roland's temper and being the only person in Charlie's court who thought things through before acting was hard."

Knight of the Olive Branch A: The olive tree is associated with wisdom ever since Antiquity. In addition, its branches are a traditional symbol of peace, traditionally offered to the other side to signify a truce request.

In practice, this skill works like the Proof of Friendship skill, but since Olivier can actually gift others with olive branches, it's effect is such that she can get even the most maddened Berserker, and even those who have the Mental Pollution skill, to sit down and talk at least for a moment.

Noble Phantasm:
Name: Hauteclaire「Brilliant Blade of the the Fragrant Olive Tree」
Rank: B+
Type: Anti Army
Appearance: A beautiful golden sword.
Effects: Olivier's sword which holds the power of sacred olive tree, venerated as a gift from the gods to mankind ever since Ancient Greece.

It can absorbs sunlight and magical energy to grow in power much like a tree being nourished by the bountiful Earth Mother and the Sun's gifts. The stored power can be released in many ways such as: a beam, cause olive trees to burst from the ground, potentially restraining others with their branches and roots, providing cover, etc.

Extra: Born as Aude, Roland's betrothed who got forgotten in favor of the bewitching Angelica.

After hearing about Bradamante's adventures in search of her (constantly kidnapped) beloved Ruggiero and becoming infatuated with the gallantry of the other girl's actions, she begged her uncle to allow her to join the Holy Emperor's court. He accepted her request under the condition that would have to prove her worth by defeating Charlemagne's chosen champion in a duel.

After renaming herself Olivier, she claimed the mantle of Knight of the Olive Branch, fought Roland to a standstill and, eventually got everything she could ever wish for. Pursuing the love of a dense man was hard, but Olivier never regretted doing it. Even though Roland never seemed to notice her efforts, her days were plentiful just by being beside him and the others.

"It certainly vexed me. How could anyone be so dense? Perhaps, was it because he was so oblivious that I couldn't help but want to be by his side? Or maybe, was it I who was too coward to say what I really felt like?"

Fate/illuminated histoire

Saber of Black Mk.2

"I knew it was going to end like that some day. It may be a sad story, but I don't think it was a waste."

Class: Saber

True Name: Olivier de Vienne「Knight of the Olive Branch」

Alignment: Lawful Good

Bio: Saber is one of the Twelve Paladins of Charlemagne, a group of heroes often compared to the Knights of the Round Table in both fame and feats.

In life, she was said to be Roland's foil: equal in every aspect but having an opposite personality. While Roland sailed in the winds of passion like a ship with no rudder, Olivier was firm and shone like a lighthouse of reason, always guiding others back to safety.

In other words, she is a dependable "big sister type" who was the only sane person in the Holy Emperor's loony court.

Nevertheless, she had many exasperating adventures both beside Roland and the other Paladins, as well as on her own. Between facilitating the reform of the giant warrior Fierabras, helping Roland recover his lost sanity, all the way up to their last battle in Roncevaux, it's safe to say that Olivier never had a dull day during the time she spent in Charlemagne's court.

Parameters:
Strength: B+
Endurance: A
Agility: B
Mana: B
Luck: C
Noble Phantasm: B+

Class Skills:
Magic Resistance B: Cancel spells with a chant below three verses. Even if targeted by High-Thaumaturgy and Greater Rituals, it is difficult for them to be affected.

Riding B: Most vehicles and animals can be handled with above average skill, even vehicles that did not exist in the time period one was alive in, for they are no exception. However, cannot ride the likes of Phantasmal Species such as Monstrous Beasts.

Personal Skills:
Battle Continuation B: Olivier has an iron determination, never giving up no matter what. Furthermore, even after being stabbed in the back with a spear, she was able to deliver a fatal blow to her killer before breathing her last.

Calm and Collected B: Provides a bonus to mental resistance, especially against confusion and impatience. Even if she takes on hundreds or thousands of enemy soldiers, Saber will never be bewildered. Additionally, this skill also qualifies Saber to be a superb maid.

"Dealing with Roland's temper and being the only person in Charlie's court who thought things through before acting was hard."

Knight of the Olive Branch A: The olive tree is associated with wisdom ever since Antiquity. In addition, its branches are a traditional symbol of peace, traditionally offered to the other side to signify a truce request.

In practice, this skill works like the Proof of Friendship skill, but since Olivier can actually gift others with olive branches, it's effect is such that she can get even the most maddened Berserker, and even those who have the Mental Pollution skill, to sit down and talk at least for a moment.

Noble Phantasm:
Name: Hauteclaire「Brilliant Blade of the the Fragrant Olive Tree」
Rank: B+
Type: Anti Army
Appearance: A beautiful golden sword.
Effects: Olivier's sword which holds the power of sacred olive tree, venerated as a gift from the gods to mankind ever since Ancient Greece.

It can absorbs sunlight and magical energy to grow in power much like a tree being nourished by the bountiful Earth Mother and the Sun's gifts. The stored power can be released in many ways such as: a beam, cause olive trees to burst from the ground, potentially restraining others with their branches and roots, providing cover, etc.

Extra: Born as Aude, Roland's betrothed who got forgotten in favor of the bewitching Angelica.

After hearing about Bradamante's adventures in search of her (constantly kidnapped) beloved Ruggiero and becoming infatuated with the gallantry of the other girl's actions, she begged her uncle to allow her to join the Holy Emperor's court. He accepted her request under the condition that would have to prove her worth by defeating Charlemagne's chosen champion in a duel.

After renaming herself Olivier, she claimed the mantle of Knight of the Olive Branch, fought Roland to a standstill and, eventually got everything she could ever wish for. Pursuing the love of a dense man was hard, but Olivier never regretted doing it. Even though Roland never seemed to notice her efforts, her days were plentiful just by being beside him and the others.

"It certainly vexed me. How could anyone be so dense? Perhaps, was it because he was so oblivious that I couldn't help but want to be by his side? Or maybe, was it I who was too coward to say what I really felt like?"

Fate/illuminated histoire

Well, I suppose I'll take a shot at Saber, then. Li will have to wait for later, again.

Fate/illuminated histoire

Ok, since I was having trouble with Riders, here's my next idea:

Assassin of Black

Class: Assassin

True Name: Li Shuwen

Alignment: Neutral Evil

Personality: Assassin is a serene old man. Even if he's not as physically vigorous as in his younger days, he's now a martial artist who reached the prime of his mental state.

Whenever he needs to engage in combat, he limits himself to the absolute minimum required. This is the calm and collected state of “completely concealing aggression” that “he could not understand when he was young”. even though he has been summoned as an Assassin, he doesn't desire to bloody his hands with hidden killings. He'd much rather engage in head-on fights against anyone perceived as a worthy opponent.

Assassin doesn't find the act of assassination shameful in particular. It just doesn't sit well with him. Perhaps, because under all of his calm old man façade he still harbors the same vicious nature of his younger self. However, if it's necessary to do so, he will carry out an assassination without second thoughts.

Parameters:
Strength: C
Endurance: D
Agility: A+
Mana: E
Luck: E
Noble Phantasm: —

Class Skills:
Presence Concealment —: While it's a common Skill of all Servants of the Assassin Class, Assassin has no use for it. His ability to obscure his his presence with Sphere Boundary far surpasses the limits of normal Presence Concealment.

Personal Skills:
Chinese Martial Arts A+++: Measures one's mastery of the martial arts that made becoming one with the universe as its objective. Its learning difficulty is of the highest level and, unlike other Skills, it is at A Rank that one is at a level where one is said to have finally "learned it". At Assassin's Rank, one can be said to be a master among masters.

Sphere Boundary (Zenith) A-: A technique employing Qi to sense surroundings, and to have one’s own existence vanish. Those who reach the zenith become one with Heaven and Earth, and it would even be possible to make one’s figure transparent. As Assassin grew older and calmer, his techniques undergone further evolution. Even in the midst of battle, it's possible for him to disappear in the blink of an eye.

Intersect of Yin-Yang B: A switch for the attributes held by man. Although an inclination towards yang developed as he grew old, he would switch over to yin instantly, without forgoing his fearsome fangs, and unceremoniously slaughter his enemies. That ruthlessness has yet to be lost. In essence, Assassin is capable of explosive aggression without displaying any killer intent. If he were to stage an ambush, it would be be extremely difficult to detect him until after he made a move.

Noble Phantasm:
Name: Wu Er Da "No Second Strike"
Rank: —
Type: Anti Unit
Appearance: Fist to the face
Effects: When a Heroic Spirit's martial arts becomes his most singular「One and Only」asset, the "skill" itself is sublimated as a Noble Phantasm. This is one such Noble Phantasms, similar to the likes of Tsubame Gaeshi, Mumyō Sandanzuki, Kenjutsu Musō - Kenzen Ichinyo, etc.

Even one of Li Shuwen's powerful strikes was enough to take the enemy's life, including those intended as diversions of feints. "Li Shuwen never needs to strike twice「Divine Spear — No Second Strike」". This Noble Phantasm is his title, given form.

Fate/illuminated histoire

Good, I shall have something do up to this weekend, I guess.

Fate/illuminated histoire: A Great Holy Grail War Interest Check and Signups

Ok, I guess that I'll be going with Rider of Black. It should be the most interesting choice for me now.