Rondo of Blood

Heroes Reborn: Prime Earth (Superhero/Urban Fantasy: OPEN)

@Blackstripe Ahh cool, I was already considering being a mage-smacker, and this makes it a bit more fitting! That said I think I need a brief historical and physiological rundown on Thanagarians in this world then just so I don't mess things up ><

Heroes Reborn: Prime Earth (Superhero/Urban Fantasy: OPEN)

@Blackstripe Alright, cool! And how is Nth Metal going to be ruled? There's lots of stuff tied to it, so I was curious if there will be any limitations or set standards you're looking for.

Heroes Reborn: Prime Earth (Superhero/Urban Fantasy: OPEN)

After considering my options... are Thanagarians fine? I've got one in mind~

Heroes Reborn: Prime Earth (Superhero/Urban Fantasy: OPEN)

Just saw the many posts on the IC o.o

Hope this is still open! Guess I'll dig through to see what niches are being used...

Altera: Of the Destitute and the Destined

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As Argen introduced the two of them to another party, Siwon took his time to observe the currently gathered bunch.

A monstrous Knightess, a reticent Mage, a tiny Blade Dancer, and a jovial Ranger, hmmmmm? Still nobody to purify your breakfast of disease!

"Whatever! I cooked this chicken to perfection! Whatever parasites that plagued the chicken in life have all been burned off. My cooking is impeccable!"

With his chest puffed up, Siwon marched over to the center of the new gathering, pointing to himself with his free hand as he held his torch in a matter where its light would accentuate his good side. (Trick statement, all his sides were good.) To Argentem, he would have a clear idea of what was to come, as it was this particular hook that Siwon had rehearsed with his traveling companion quite a few times the past week alone. Perhaps Argen should stop his partner before it's too lat-

"Behold all ye who cling to the fragile rope that is life!"

And words are coming out of his mouth again. Great.

"You stand before the Fang's Shadow, a Devoted Disciple of The Jaws of Death! Deliverer of Doom, Reaper of Sorrow, look on and rejoice all lesser creatures, for it is I, the Fiend Knight Siwon!"

Siwon took an extravagant bow to his new companions, before quickly rising and looking upward to the horned noblewoman named Ettamri.

"If you know of our destination, then I agree with your assessment, Ma'am Knightess. Traveling in the open wilderness will be the perfect place for me to demonstrate the deft agility of the famed Fiend Knights of Kur-Inuus, especially with a heretical Hunter guiding us through! All we need now is a Priest on our side, and our combined might shall be nigh unrivaled..."

Siwon began to ponder the possibilities of recruiting a priest to their cause. Perhaps this was a moment of reprieve for his "future allies" to flee before their doom is sealed?

Altera: Of the Destitute and the Destined

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Seeing Argentum approach, Siwon turned over.

"What did I say about showing up before me? Now it looks like I'm the one that's late!" Siwon hissed, before bringing his spear down and unwrapping the sack containing the roasted chicken

"Whatever... do you want breakfast, or what? It's small, so you can only have a leg and maybe a wing. Oh, and the bird was sick when I bought it! If you start bleeding out of your eyes, that's just The Jaws taking its course."

Hmmmmm? You're sharing after all? Liar.

Siwon held the chicken out for Argen, ignoring his demon as he glanced back at the board, taking a better look at the jobs.

"Purify the Undying? Pointless! The Ravager-Wyrm? Someone spelled 'worm' wrong! Salamander Riders? By The Jaws, imagine riding a salamander while it's shedding..."

Siwon was always the type to think out loud in most situations. Thankfully he made sure to stay silent during hunts (aside from the occasional praise to Kur-Inuus or chatting about the inevitability of death) and other times where the lack of silence would reward a monster hunter a swift demise. To those who have worked with the Fiend Knight, one would call this yet another casualty of the mostly thankless job that is middling-level monster hunting.

"What do you think, Argen? I know I always make the right decision at every given moment, but your opinion is also equally valued. We should decide soon though, so then maybe we could find a priest or at least a mage to tag along with us!"

Altera: Of the Destitute and the Destined

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Siwon marched down the snow-covered streets, his spear leaning on his shoulder and a dimly lit torch held by his other hand. His mess of hair looked more unkept than usual, and upon closer inspection, the dark circles underneath his eyes were dark bags, not the usual eye shadow (read: dirt or soot) he usually applies every morning. The Fiend Knight had woken up earlier in the morning in order to perform his daily rites to Kur-Inuus, one of which involved the ritual sacrifice of an innocent animal and the draining of its blood. As usual, he planned to sacrifice a chicken to The Jaws, but had realized he was down to his last silver. After spending about ten minutes of haggling, he managed to miraculously cut the price down to about half of what it normally would be.

Of course, Siwon did not realize he'd be paying for a sick chicken who died from the cold just shortly after he purchased it. Annoyed at the thought of offering a stale sacrifice, Siwon had spent another thirty or so minutes frantically searching for a more suitable alternative, having settled for a particularly portly mouse found in the crevices of some tavern. As for the dead chicken, Siwon decided it'd be best to cook it instead of waste such a valuable prize, the recently roasted poultry kept in a burlap sack wrapped at the end of his spear.

The chicken's too skinny! You think it's really big enough for you and Argie? Hmmmm?

A mocking, impish figure spoke, nested on Siwon's other shoulder. It was a demon, dread beings that give the Fiend Knights their power and taking the shape of the knight's inner self.

"Like I'll give him some of my food, anyway! And I told you to stop calling him 'Argie'! If you do that, I might call him 'Argie' and things will get even weirder between us!"

One thing to note about a Fiend Knight's demon is that at a level as low as Siwon's, only he would be able to see and hear such a thing. To those onlookers, Siwon would look like he was shouting to the oblivion like a mad man.

At least you don't have to worry about sharing that with the rest of your friends... since they're all dead.

Indeed, the last monster that Siwon and 'Argie' had faced was a menacing orc. The bounty was way above their pay grade and, in the end, only those two survived. It's a rather odd story, especially with how two supposed front-liners survived such an attack. At the very least, Siwon had made sure the sacrifice of his fallen allies wasn't in vain, using his half of the bounty to buy a new skill that would ensure he'd be able to assist in bringing down such a mighty foe if encountered again...

... and a new pair of threads with a sick backpatch.

"Whatever... So these are the bounties, huh? They all look like a piece of cake!" Siwon had made his way straight to the Silver Moon's bounty board, not bothering to search for his ally just yet. Argentum knows what he looks like, after all.

Ooh, maybe you should go for that 'Dragonscar' fellow! He breathes fire, maybe he can get us out of this cold!

"Nah, some other lesser party can take care of him! They'd need that bounty more than we would, anyway!"

And so Siwon spent the morning loudly discussing with himself the pros and cons of each bounty. Woe be unto the poor souls who would dare speak to such a wretch...

Altera: Of the Destitute and the Destined

Siwon

Moniker: Siwon
Gender: Male
Countenance: Height - 163 cm. / Weight - 64 kg. Probably wears eyeliner.
Facade: An arrogant nihilist who pities those who stubbornly cling onto life, Siwon seems to lack any appreciation for the beauties and splendors of the world. This stems from the fact that he quite literally worships "death", preaching that there is no point in enjoying anything in life if The Jaws would bring it all to end. Despite this, Siwon has focused his devotion into bringing death to the vast monstrosities that plague the land and threaten his people. Stoically, he charges towards the darkness, seemingly unafraid of what lies within its deepest bowels.

Competence

• Vibrance – E
• Gestalt – C
• Conformity – A
• Physique – C+
• Composure – B-

Stats

Class: Fiend Knight

Skills

• Demon Pact [13 Kills]
  Demon will occasionally warn you of an incoming attack if it feels like it. Demon will occasionally attempt to distract an enemy if it feels like it.
• Vainglory
  Unleash a sudden burst of speed and close in on a preoccupied enemy, striking them from behind.
• Reject
  Leap backwards with all your might while your upper body remains stable, momentarily creating an afterimage.
• Unholy Resonance
  "Echo into the black-fanged void, bells that herald the advent of the Jaws of Death! Unhoriiii Resunansuuuuuuuuuu!"
  Smear the blood of the target onto the center of your weapon, before performing the incantation and striking the ground. A sharp, ringing sound will reverberate through their minds, which will be annoying or painful or wholly ineffective, depending on what the demon feels like.

Equipment

• Boar Spear
  A 180cm length of wood with a sharp, pointed metal head. At the base of the spearhead are two wings meant to stop whatever is impaled by the weapon from charging down the shaft. The preferred weapon of Siwon, both due to its length as well as its defensive capabilities.
• Ritual Dagger
  A short, ornate blade- that is, an average hunting knife with the symbol of Kur-Inuus attached to its pommel- meant to be utilized in the grim rituals of death performed by the Fiend Knights. Can also be used as a weapon in case an adversary gets too close for comfort.
• Worn Chain Shirt
  Armor made of interlocking chains meant to protect the wearer's torso. Has seen better days and is most likely a hand-me-down. Siwon wears this over a suit of black leather armor for added protection.
• Black Coat
  Who didn't expect this? A black long coat made with treated leather meant for travel. It is big enough to be worn over one's armor to protect it from the elements. Emblazoned on the back is the insignia of the order of the Fiend Knights. Chique.

[Open Legend] Onto a Sea of Stars

Can I use a space katana?

In all seriousness, I'm considering playing the team's Hackerman most likely. Though using space swords is also cool.

EDIT: Forgot to mention, but I'm fine with either of the party ideas, though I'm more attached to the latter since it seems there's more room for activity there.

[Open Legend] Onto a Sea of Stars

I've been looking to delve into a bit of Sci-Fi! Sign me up.