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Noble Arms - The ASEAN War [Moved to New Thread]

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Noble Arms - The ASEAN War [Moved to New Thread]

Appearance:

5'6|140 Pounds

Name: Amadeo Balagtas

Age: 18

Nationality: Filipino

Noble Arm Name & Appearance:

Espada ng Hangin (Sword of Air)

Noble Arm Rank:

B-Rank at most

Power: C
Speed: A
Range: C
Persistence: C
Precision: C
Potential: C

Noble Arm Type, Element, and Range: Melee + Support, Wind, and Close Range.

Noble Arm Abilities:

Wind Manipulation - Amadeo can move the air around him, allowing him to manipulate minor weather patterns and to fly at subsonic speeds.

Misc Abilities: A well-read youth who is also athletic; he likes track and field and fencing and is also a good painter and a reasonable photographer.

Personality: Amadeo fantasizes about the war ending tomorrow so he can continue on with his life, a sentiment that makes him look lazy and unmotivated; he prefers to present himself as someone with no purpose in life, although he values his 'Inheritance', the Noble Arm that had been 'grown' from his Grandfather's soul and found a new home in him after the latter's death. His Grandfather, Michael Balagtas (not actually related to the Filipino Poet), was the person he most admired, being a poet of exceptional merit. He fancies himself an artist, dedicated to showing people the beauty of the world even at these times, and wants to make a work that speaks to both mind and heart, although it frustrates him that he is no good as a poet while he has very few chances to practice his painting at wartime.

He feels inadequate due to having acquired a Noble Arm not by personal development but through his soul's resemblance to his Grandfather's, which attracted his Noble Arm to him. This inadequacy fuels sloth in him, but being called that entrenches him in his (presented) purposelessness and inferiority complex. Nevertheless, he is patriotic enough to want to protect the country that was dear to his Grandfather, and so despite complaints, he struggles to do his part; he is a reluctant patriot but a patriot nonetheless.

*Likes: Beautiful things, tasteful decor, poetry.

*Dislikes: Bad poetry, tacky and gaudy decorations, actual work.

Fears: What would be worse? Capture by the enemy, or Death?

Bio: A graduate of Manila's infamous 'Trinidad Academy', Amadeo embodies the stereotype of that place; a lazy bum coasting by on his family's wealth and reputation.

This reputation was built during the days of his Grandfather, Michael Balagtas, who grew his own Noble Arm from his own soul through personal development and wielded him against the country's foes, which included its own Government during darker days. After the restoration of Philippine Democracy in the 80s', Michael reconnected with his children and grandchildren, and he encouraged Amadeo to be a painter and an athlete while tasting the joys of life without excess.

But it all ended in tragedy after Michael's death, as Amadeo inherited his Grandfather's Noble Arm, the Sword of the Wind, and his parents promptly transferred him out of his previous school and into Trinidad Academy to be trained as an Arms Master, where he, in an act of rebellion, purposefully held himself back to the minimum required to pass.

While he was glad that he resembled his Grandfather enough for the latter's Noble Arm to be drawn to his soul, he also couldn't but feel that he had been cheated out of his own development. Either way, his reputation as a lazy, somewhat depressed lout did not save him from being called to war when China struck, and so he is now at the war front, trying to make sure that the country his Grandfather valued still stood, that its beauty was preserved as much as possible, that its people finally had a chance at raising themselves up.

*Current Goal: Overcome his inferiority complex to his Grandfather.

Military or Civilian Rank: Sergeant.

*Optional

Chronicles of the Six: Magic’s Awakening: A Magical Boy RP.

Deuel Akakios

Human

Name: Deuel Akakios, prefers to be called Deuel Palaiologos.

Age: 18

Appearance:


Personality: Deuel has an idealistic, some say naive, belief that love, friendship, and trust will win against whatever crisis they confront, that he and his friends can light up the darkness in their world. However, he is realistic enough to know that changing the world requires money and power, that compassion and altruism sometimes need wealth to have any strength. And so he tries to make money as well as give it away, believing he has the golden touch and can always make more.

When subjected to a test of his fighting skills, whether in a spar or more rarely, a serious fight, Deuel is willing to jump in and 'prove his mettle', though only if he has weapons. He is also an avid hunter who is proficient at hunting rifles and shotguns but keeps his pride in his gun collection to himself, although he frequently shows off his collection of swords and other Medieval Weaponry.

As for his ties with his friends, well, he is embarrassed at Conner being touchy-feely but knows himself well enough that he'd miss it if it ended. Kieran and Ciel are people he likes, while Niles... Deuel knows enough to avoid someone as deeply hurt as him lest he hurt the other youth more.

This is a shame, as Niles is someone he likes, a lot, but he is not sure if the latter is even 'compatible'...

History: Deuel's family is from Greece, but moved to America and got rich investing in tech start-ups, clean energy research, dairy making, and sugar beets. They also produce honey and beeswax from various beehives. Eventually, they made enough to start their own charitable foundation, and thus Deuel was brought into the world of philanthropy almost from birth. Raised in love as well as some privilege, Deuel liked helping people, learning new things, and eventually, making friends.

As he grew older, he realized he liked both boys and girls, but he didn't think much of it, lest he ruin his existing friendships. He did become fast friends with five other young men, with the leader of their friend group being one Conner Waters. But as of late, Deuel thinks he should do something more; not just get into a good University (he wants that) but also ask for a bigger role in his family's charitable enterprises. He does not want to spend his days idly when the world needs his help, when he wants to help people and make the world a kinder and gentler place. This has also led Deuel to conclude that he can't wait to talk things out with his family after the trip with his friends is done.

Magic

Magical Form:

(As in the Picture.)

Weapon Sword and Scabbard.

Abilities: Light is a versatile element, so Deuel makes use of it as best as he can, and by that, taking inspiration from Anime, he uses Light to project energy shields to protect himself and others, blast people with laser beams, and project a healing aura that can knit wounds close and replenish lost blood. He also has some proficiency with creating holographic 'hard-light' constructs, and 'bending' light to make himself invisible, although this is very stressful for him and something he only will only rarely do.

And finally, he can see through magical illusions by concentrating the light into his eyes.

Companion

Name: Basil the Ermine.

Appearance: A white stoat (aka an ermine) who carries a miniature crown, scarlet robe (with a trim made from his own fur) and a small staff.

Personality: Basil was a King and a Sorcerer who ruled over his lands benevolently and encouraged everyone to learn how to read, write, do sums, and learn as much Magic as they can, no matter how small. However, in his pride, he thought he can take on the threat that eventually turned him into an ermine by himself, and so got cursed. And being turned into a small critter only made him more prideful and petty, although he is too 'soft' to actually let it lure him into more than an insubordinate 'leader wannabe' among the other Companions, always insisting that he is the 'best sorcerer' and that Deuel should be the leader...

Chronicles of the Six: Magic’s Awakening: A Magical Boy RP.

Human

Name: Deuel Akakios, prefers to be called Deuel Palaiologos.

Age: 18

Appearance:


Personality: Deuel has an idealistic, some say naive, belief that love, friendship, and trust will win against whatever crisis they confront, that he and his friends can light up the darkness in their world. However, he is realistic enough to know that changing the world requires money and power, that compassion and altruism sometimes need wealth to have any strength. And so he tries to make money as well as give it away, believing he has the golden touch and can always make more.

When subjected to a test of his fighting skills, whether in a spar or more rarely, a serious fight, Deuel is willing to jump in and 'prove his mettle', though only if he has weapons. He is also an avid hunter who is proficient at hunting rifles and shotguns but keeps his pride in his gun collection to himself, although he frequently shows off his collection of swords and other Medieval Weaponry.

As for his ties with his friends, well, he is embarrassed at Connor being touchy-feely but knows himself well enough that he'd miss it if it ended. Kieran and Ciel are people he likes, while Neils... Deuel knows enough to avoid someone as deeply hurt as him lest he hurt the other youth more.

Which is a shame, as Niels is someone he likes, a lot, but he is not sure if the latter is even 'compatible'...

History: Deuel's family is from Greece, but moved to America and got rich investing in tech start-ups, clean energy research, dairy making and sugar beets. They also produce honey and beeswax from various beehives. Eventually, they made enough to start their own charitable foundation, and thus Deuel was brought into the world of philanthropy almost from birth. Raised in love as well as some privilege, Deuel liked helping people, learning new things, and eventually, making friends.

As he grew older, he realized he liked both boys and girls, but he didn't think much of it, lest he ruin his existing friendships. He did become fast friends with five other young men, with the leader of their friend group being one Connor Waters. But as of late, Deuel thinks he should do something more; not just get into a good University (he wants that) but also ask for a bigger role in his family's charitable enterprises. He does not want to spend his days idly when the world needs his help, when he wants to help people and make the world a kinder and gentler place. This has also led Deuel to conclude that he can't wait to talk things out with his family after the trip with his friends is done.

Magic

Magical Form:

(As in the Picture.)

Weapon Sword and Scabbard.

Abilities: Light is a versatile element, so Deuel makes use of it as best as he can, and by that, taking inspiration from Anime, he uses Light to project energy shields to protect himself and others, blast people with laser beams, and project a healing aura that can knit wounds close and replenish lost blood. He also has some proficiency with creating holographic 'hard-light' constructs, and 'bending' light to make himself invisible, although this is very stressful for him and something he only will only rarely do.

And finally, he can see through magical illusions by concentrating the light into his eyes.

Companion

Name: Basil the Ermine.

Appearance: A white stoat (aka an ermine) who carries a miniature crown, scarlet robe (with a trim made from his own fur) and a small staff.

Personality: Basil was a King and a Sorcerer who ruled over his lands benevolently and encouraged everyone to learn how to read, write, do sums, and learn as much Magic as they can, no matter how small. However, in his pride, he thought he can take on the threat that eventually turned him into an ermine by himself, and so got cursed. And being turned into a small critter only made him more prideful and petty, although he is too 'soft' to actually let it lure him into more than an insubordinate 'leader wannabe' among the other Companions, always insisting that he is the 'best sorcerer' and that Deuel should be the leader...

Chronicles of the Six: Magic’s Awakening: A Magical Boy RP.

I already called dibs on Light, but we'll see...

@koi

Chronicles of the Six: Magic’s Awakening: A Magical Boy RP.

Well… I was kind of thinking the group would be seniors in high school. They’re celebrating together before they go off to college.

@Crimson Flame

Ah; well, I can play an 18-year-old too, but there's a concept I have that only works as someone younger (due to face claim reasons).

I'll consider things.

Chronicles of the Six: Magic’s Awakening: A Magical Boy RP.

@Crimson Flame, is a 16-year-old permitted, btw?

Chronicles of the Six: Magic’s Awakening: A Magical Boy RP.

@Crimson Flame, dibs on Light.

Chronicles of the Six: Magic’s Awakening: A Magical Boy RP.

@Crimson Flame, Interested.

Fallout New Vegas: Hope and Conflict

@Mechromancer@Polaris North@The Incredible John:

The RP is stillborn, sadly.