(If you've no objections, Assallya, I've been looking for a place to start him. If you object, let me know and I'll edit.)
Kichirou, Road to the Village, Near Ichiko
Considering what was roaiming about the area, the road was surprisingly quiet. No conflicts disturbed the beaten path, no noise nor howl to break the peaceful silence. Only the road, the sky, and the wind. The nomad preferred it that way. The man moved down the road at a steady pace, the speed of someone who hd a destination in mind, but no particular rush to get there. Either he'd make it in time to be of use, or he wouldn't.
And if the latter... Perhaps he'd arrive in time to administer justice.
The traveler wasn't a particularly intimidating individual. His clothes were of decent make, but nothing particularly fancy. A bag was slung over his shoulder, what looked like a board shoved in the bottom to ensure that it had a flat surface inside. A walking stick beat a regular pattern against the ground while he walked, the only silence in the still air. He seemed perfectly ordinary, in fact, his leisurely pace seemed almost lazy. The only hint of anything unusual was the barely visible bulge of paired blaes at his side, mostly disguised by his clothes.
"Well, Kage, I think we might almost be there." He said softly, his words directed toards the bag on his shoulder. A quiet yawn floated back in response, as if the feline didn't really care. He could see a crossroad ahead, and... Seemed someone was there. They knelt down, straightened a few moments later and went to continue on.
His thoughts floated back to the rumors and tales that had drawn him here; Word was that demons roamed in this part of the land, and that there was a village caught in the middle of it. Maybe this woman knew something, or could direct him to someone who did.
"Pardon me, miss!" He said, raising his voice just loudly enough to be heard. "You wouldn't happen to be headed to the next village, would you?"
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Oh, far from none of it concerns him; At least in the case of my character, the war'll likely be a matter of personal ire very quickly. XD
@Myst: On that note, if possible, I'd prefer to have Kichirou classified as neutral. He'll probably take a side fairly quickly, and likely against the demons, but it'll depend on how the game plays out.
@Myst: On that note, if possible, I'd prefer to have Kichirou classified as neutral. He'll probably take a side fairly quickly, and likely against the demons, but it'll depend on how the game plays out.
Nicias Askani said
again, just a suggestion, can we limit the amount of people who claim neutrality? There will always be a few but lets not have everyone playing the fence. it ruins the RP if no one is actually involved in the main conflict
Actually, I was going to comment on this. XD
Some characters seem like they'd lean towards one side or the other, those with a more religious tinge likely leaning towards the side without demons, but some seem like they just wouldn't care. Or rather, some, my character included, seem like they'd be leaning towards just keeping the people caught in the crossfire safe more than they'd have a personal stake in who wins the war.
KiltmanBagz said
Never understatement the number of nerd that will flock when you use the word 'anime' in your description lol
Blood, samurai, and anime.
Three things guaranteed to draw attention. XD
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Well, I don't feel half so original now. :P
Appearance:
Kicirou is rarely without a travel bag over his shoulder, and a walking stick in hand. Credit for the picture goes to the original artist.
Name: Kichirou Raideen
Age: 20
Class: Samurai
Power(s): Without added power or enhancement, Kichirou is remarkably fast, with reflexes to match. He's also quite observant, and reasonably strong, though not abnormally so. He is a very competent combatant, though he has an odd tendency to fight with his walking stick before anything else.
He does, however, have a few tricks up his sleeve.
Raijin's Blessing: Whether this ability is really the result of divine providence is unknown, but it is the name that was settled on generations ago. Far from a passive ability, the Raijin's Blessing requires intentional thought and effort to invoke, and for good reason. While active Kichirous moves at high speeds, swift like the element of the god from whom it takes its name. The Raijin's Blessing, the longer it goes on, tends to bring about a storm above the user. With effort, Kichirou can channel and manipulate lightning, though it is notably reduced from the power of a genuine lightning bolt.
Affinity for the Storm: A secondary ability granted by the first. While a storm is raging, Raijin's Blessing is heightened. Due to the tendency of it to draw a storm, this usually means that defeating Kichirou before a storm brews tends to be wise. Similarly, lightning seems to hold no danger for him.
Due to the combination of the above, Kichirou's fighting style, be it armed or unarmed, tends to revolve around agility and dexterity rather than force.
Weakness: Kichirou's greatest weakness is, in large part, a self-imposed one; Getting him to draw his sword is a challenge, and his abilities are only brought out when there are no alternatives. When they are in use, however, his reliance on speed can be taken advantage of, if he is forced to fight in a more confined space.
Background: Kichirou was born in a relatively small mountain village to a family with a very, very long legacy. Every member of the family, going back many generations, was born with what had been long ago dubbed the Raijin's Blessing. Though there was some minor variation among the abilities, they all remained characterized by two things; Lightning, and the speed that came with it. Nevertheless, the family was, in large part, quite peaceable. They were trained since childhood in their abilities and the martial arts, but they lived their own lives, and followed whatever path they chose. With the village's small size, they also served as its immediate defenders, when the need was present. Kichirou was born into this legacy, and it was one he strove to live up to as best he could.
For reasons he has declined to comment on, he chose not to remain in that village. Indeed, he chose to travel quite far from it. He has been a constant wanderer since, showing up in a new village where no one knows his face, staying for a few months, and moving on. Though neither his name nor his face is ever recognized, he's earned a sizeable reputation for exactly what he does; He has a habit of showing up where there's a need for help, displaying surprising competence despite first appearances, solving the provlem at hand, and departing. Said problems are most often of the kind that have to be solved by action, and the traveler with the black cat usually indicates that things are about to get better. Or, if you're the reason the problem is there, much, much worse.
Fun Fact: Kichirou is incredibly fond of cats, and always travels with his own pet, a black-furred feline by the name of Kage.
Well, I don't feel half so original now. :P
Appearance:
Kicirou is rarely without a travel bag over his shoulder, and a walking stick in hand. Credit for the picture goes to the original artist.
Name: Kichirou Raideen
Age: 20
Class: Samurai
Power(s): Without added power or enhancement, Kichirou is remarkably fast, with reflexes to match. He's also quite observant, and reasonably strong, though not abnormally so. He is a very competent combatant, though he has an odd tendency to fight with his walking stick before anything else.
He does, however, have a few tricks up his sleeve.
Raijin's Blessing: Whether this ability is really the result of divine providence is unknown, but it is the name that was settled on generations ago. Far from a passive ability, the Raijin's Blessing requires intentional thought and effort to invoke, and for good reason. While active Kichirous moves at high speeds, swift like the element of the god from whom it takes its name. The Raijin's Blessing, the longer it goes on, tends to bring about a storm above the user. With effort, Kichirou can channel and manipulate lightning, though it is notably reduced from the power of a genuine lightning bolt.
Affinity for the Storm: A secondary ability granted by the first. While a storm is raging, Raijin's Blessing is heightened. Due to the tendency of it to draw a storm, this usually means that defeating Kichirou before a storm brews tends to be wise. Similarly, lightning seems to hold no danger for him.
Due to the combination of the above, Kichirou's fighting style, be it armed or unarmed, tends to revolve around agility and dexterity rather than force.
Weakness: Kichirou's greatest weakness is, in large part, a self-imposed one; Getting him to draw his sword is a challenge, and his abilities are only brought out when there are no alternatives. When they are in use, however, his reliance on speed can be taken advantage of, if he is forced to fight in a more confined space.
Background: Kichirou was born in a relatively small mountain village to a family with a very, very long legacy. Every member of the family, going back many generations, was born with what had been long ago dubbed the Raijin's Blessing. Though there was some minor variation among the abilities, they all remained characterized by two things; Lightning, and the speed that came with it. Nevertheless, the family was, in large part, quite peaceable. They were trained since childhood in their abilities and the martial arts, but they lived their own lives, and followed whatever path they chose. With the village's small size, they also served as its immediate defenders, when the need was present. Kichirou was born into this legacy, and it was one he strove to live up to as best he could.
For reasons he has declined to comment on, he chose not to remain in that village. Indeed, he chose to travel quite far from it. He has been a constant wanderer since, showing up in a new village where no one knows his face, staying for a few months, and moving on. Though neither his name nor his face is ever recognized, he's earned a sizeable reputation for exactly what he does; He has a habit of showing up where there's a need for help, displaying surprising competence despite first appearances, solving the provlem at hand, and departing. Said problems are most often of the kind that have to be solved by action, and the traveler with the black cat usually indicates that things are about to get better. Or, if you're the reason the problem is there, much, much worse.
Fun Fact: Kichirou is incredibly fond of cats, and always travels with his own pet, a black-furred feline by the name of Kage.
I don't actually understand what that GIF is supposed to be. And I tried to figure it out.
On a more pertinent note; Would characters be limited to be samurai?
On a more pertinent note; Would characters be limited to be samurai?
I'm interested, provided I have enough time.
(Hai Tree)
(Already GIFing it up I see)
(Hai Tree)
(Already GIFing it up I see)
Good news, everyone!
Kaithas and I are nearing completion of our collab, but I can't remember for the life of me what cache it was recommended we go for.
Anyone remember?
Kaithas and I are nearing completion of our collab, but I can't remember for the life of me what cache it was recommended we go for.
Anyone remember?
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i'm certainly going to make sure i get it done now
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i'm certainly going to make sure i get it done now
Sorry I've been inactive, guys. Kaithas and I are just about done with our collaboration, I'll try to have it posted today.
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