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Fate/Novus Apocrypha - An Alternate Greater Grail War (Reboot)!

The Hexamilion Wall

Kesi stood toward the centre of the room, in a position to be able to see as much of the room as possible, and to be visible herself. Her costume was airy, and she was thankful that the grail had not been stolen to some godforsaken country in the north. It was a costume she enjoyed wearing, a little eccentricity that was not out of place in the world of Magi.

As the child finished his piece, Kesi held her tongue as the enormous, muscled man first said his piece. A strange one, to be sure, and certainly one to be wary of. Though he seemed to be in his own world, that sort of thing wasn’t uncommon for those in this kind of situation. Still, he said nothing she could find any fault with, and she found herself nodding along with him, glad to be on the same ‘team’.

After he concluded, she began to speak. If he wanted to argue with his Servant, they had the ability to do that privately. “Yes, yes, an alliance against the actual threat here is certainly our best option,” Kesi said, a note of annoyance in her voice. Perhaps it was irritation at a child seeming to take the lead of the group, or perhaps the conclusion was so forgone to her that even discussing it felt like a waste of time.

“Myself and Shielder shall be taking charge of the defence, naturally. Whether they’ll actually be foolish enough to attack directly is another matter entirely.” She spoke curtly, a faint hint of an accent in her voice that was difficult to place. “But each of us pursuing individual tactics would be the height of foolishness. Our enemies are numerous, so we should act as one.” With a voice of absolute confidence, it seemed she was taking control of the conversation.

The colony succeeds because it acts as a single being. No individual is too important to be sacrificed if necessary, even the queen. It was one of the lessons even humans had learned completely from nature. Those who do not cooperate will surely be killed by those who do.

And the first step of that...

“The first matter of business will be to ensure all of our Servant’s identities and capabilities are shared. I would ask the same of the Magi here, but such a thing would be gauche, and much more difficult a conversation.” She paused, offering the space for another to volunteer that information first. Though she didn’t offer her own Servant’s abilities. Perhaps that was simply because she expected the others to have pieced it together from the information given, or perhaps it was an offer for her own Servant to talk. Perhaps it, too, was a test to see which Servants or Masters were most eager for cooperation.

Fate/Novus Apocrypha - An Alternate Greater Grail War (Reboot)!

The Queen of Bees

“A large influx of bees ought to put a stop to that!”

Casual wear:

Art by Razalor

Name: Kesi Shenouda

Age: 56

Faction: Red

Rank: ???

Persona
-Hard-working
-Cooperative
-Boisterous
-Controlling

Wish:

Colony Collapse Disorder. Overuse of pesticides. Unsustainable farming. The modern world, created by humans, is unfriendly to the creatures that the Shenouda ward. Naturally, Kesi’s wish is to restore a world in which bees can thrive once more, respected as the sacred creatures they are.

However, her methods are naturally incompatible with this modern world. If her wish were to come to pass, it would be a disaster for humanity.

Though Kesi is not much of a fighter or mercenary, staring down the end of her family’s millenia-long duty it was easy to jump at the chance of fighting for a wish-granting device.

Magecraft:

Switch: Bee Stings over every inch of skin, and her insides.

Circuits: BxB

Elemental Alignment: Wind

Attribute: Flow and Transfer

Magecraft that excels at the transmutation and creation of materials, closely linked to Alchemy. Though it isn’t the Shenouda family’s main specialty, some of the alchemical techniques of ancient Egypt are a useful addition to their toolkit.

Attribute: Preservation

Magecraft that keeps things in stasis of various types. Not only the preservation of the dead, but the preservation of life against that force. It also helps for purposes of stabilisation once something has been changed.

Bee Magecraft

The use of bees as a core of a family’s magecraft. Unlike Beast Magecraft, there is no taking upon the attributes of the beast oneself, but rather acting as the human custodian of the creatures, simply utilising them for various purposes.

In particular, bees are used to create honey, beeswax and venom, and are used as familiars.

Within the Egyptian culture sphere, bees were considered sacred, associated with the soul, the pharaoh and Ra. Though these institutions are largely dead, the Shenouda family preserve them.

Specialised Familiars

As the hive is full of bees of varying role, each specified to a certain purpose, so are they used by Kesi. Bees can be modified for varying purposes, including the delivery of different venoms.

As bees in egyptian mythology are spiritual entities, representing the ka (spirit), Kesi’s bees can interact with the sah (spiritual body), inflicting wounds that require spiritual surgery to fix.

Sacred Honey

The honey produced by the family hives. Just as ordinary honey, it is used as a medicine, preservative and food at various points. However, it is enhanced by its status as a ‘food of the gods’, something sacrificed both to animals and statues of gods in various rituals.

A versatile substance that can be used to heal and treat wounds and diseases, as well as its multitude of ritual uses.

Beeswax Poppets

The ancient belief that sculpting a statue of a person out of beeswax could be used to directly harm the person it imitates. Similar to the later technique of poppets, it’s naturally a type of curse that would normally backfire upon the caster. In the Shenouda technique, the karmic backlash is faced by the hives they tend rather than the family… an elegant solution, if the family didn’t also greatly depend on their bees almost as much as their human family.

Crest: None

Mellification

A mythical technique of mummification alluded to in Chinese medical texts, that nonetheless has its origin in Egypt. Near the end of their life, the person to be mummified begins imbibing nothing but honey and bathing in honey until their death. After which, they are mummified utilising honey, then sealed away until the body becomes an edible goop.

This is the method the Shenouda family uses to pass on their magecraft, rather than a Crest. Each family head undergoes this process and is eaten by the next, while their spirit (ka) joins the family hive.

Though it’s a technique that’s foundational to the family, it’s not something that can be used for combat. It could be used on people outside of the family, simply to create a healing confection that goes even beyond the family’s sacred honey, but the length of time it requires makes it impractical.

Mystic Codes:

Ankh Charms

Generic protective charms in the shape of the Ankh, the key of life. With the addition of ‘preservation’, it becomes a tool designed to keep Kesi in a healthy stasis.

Was-Sceptre

A symbol of power, a mystic code that sets one as the pharaoh of the hive, keeper of bees. Essentially, it just assists with guiding an enormous swarm of bees of varying specialties. It can be seen as improving the APM of a dedicated RTS gamer.

Fate/Novus Apocrypha - An Alternate Greater Grail War (Reboot)!

Assassin: Strongest of the Twelve

True Name: Judah
Class: Assassin
Gender: Male
Attribute: Earth
Point of Origin: Genesis
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Attribute: Earth

Team: Black

History and Personality

History

The fourth child of Jacob, and the point of origin for one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His mother was Leah, and he had five full brothers, one full sister, and six half-brothers.

Unquestionably the ‘strongest’ of Jacob’s sons. In his youth he wrestled wild beasts alone, and fought armies alongside his brothers.

His half-brother Joseph was clearly the most-loved by Jacob, which caused resentment among all the brothers. For Judah in particular, who had received the blessings of kingship from his father, was driven to annoyance by the descriptions of Joseph’s dreams of dominance over his brothers.

While the others wanted to kill Joseph, Reuben convinced them to imprison him in a pit instead, planning to come back and rescue him later. But Judah had the idea of selling him into slavery instead. Whether this was out of pragmatism and greed, or not wanting to become a kinslayer - even if it was to avoid a greater crime, this was certainly Judah’s greatest sin. The brothers tore Joseph’s coat and smeared it with the blood of a goat, returning it to Jacob. Jacob was sent into a depression, vowing to mourn Joseph until he died.

While Joseph was sold and imprisoned in Egypt, Judah also suffered. His first child was cursed and killed as a sinner by the Lord - his widow married Judah’s second son, but he too was cursed. By law, she should have married Judah’s third son, but Judah was worried that he would be cursed too, and put off the marriage.

Eventually, she acted as a prostitute and enticed Judah himself with drink, taking his symbols of kingship as collateral. Eventually, it was discovered she was pregnant, and Judah prepared to kill her, until she revealed that it was he that was the father.

It was here that Judah began to reflect on his sins, and repent. The love of gold, alcohol and women had caused him to sell his brother, hurt his father, and give away the symbols of his kingship. He spent time fasting and abstaining, to purify his sins.

Eventually, famine hit Canaan, and the brothers travelled to Egypt to ask for food. There, they met Joseph, who had ascended through positions to under only the Pharaoh himself. They didn’t recognise him, however, and he decided to trick them, taking Simeon as a hostage and asking them to bring their youngest brother back to Egypt. Then, he placed silver in the sacks of the brothers, to test their greed.

Though Jacob was very worried for Benjamin’s safety, Judah staked his life on his ability to protect the youngest of his brothers. They also returned double the amount of silver given by Joseph.

When they returned to Egypt, Joseph had to hide his tears at the sight of his favoured brother. But still, he continued his tricks, sneaking silver into Benjamin’s sack and accusing him of thievery, demanding to take him as a slave in recompense.

Judah asked his brother Naphtali how many districts there were in Egypt, and hearing that the answer was twelve, said:

“Ah, if only Joseph was here, that would be one each. but since Benjamin’s being held hostage too - It can’t be helped. I’ll destroy three, and each of you can take one. No slacking off now!”

Perhaps Joseph was scared by the threat, or perhaps he was glad that they remembered him, and would fight so hard to keep Benjamin safe - either way, he revealed his trickery to them then and there, and the family was reunited.

Each of the brothers lived for a long time, and on their ancient deathbeds were able to pass on prophecies and wisdom to their children.

Rather than being summoned at his physical peak, this is Judah at his spiritual peak. Though his body has diminished somewhat, his martial art techniques are at their strongest, as well as his connection to the teachings of YHVH.

Personality

One who seems at first glance to be the rowdy, hedonistic type. Drinking large amounts of alcohol with aplomb, charging into battle simply for the pleasure of it, is open and generous with his affections.

However, he never drinks enough to actually get drunk, never charges into a battle he isn’t confident he can win, and is simply showing his love for the earth of god’s creation. According to himself, he’s a moderate old man who simply knows his limits better than anyone. If he’s in a fight and declares that he can win with some absurd limitation like only using his head, he’s probably correct.

Naturally, he regrets the sins of his younger self. The suggestion to sell his brother, Joseph, into slavery. The indulgence in wine that clouded his judgement. The decision to give away his signs of kingship to a prostitute. Yes, these sins were not unforgivable. But it required years of penance and prayer to wash them away and make way for his spiritual peak.

He’s tremendously fond of all his brothers, and would be interested in meeting the majority of his descendants, if only to see how much of a challenge they would be to fight.

Parameters

STR: A ||| END: C ||| AGI: B ||| MAN: C ||| LCK: A+

Class Skills

Presence Concealment: C

The capacity to hide one’s presence as a Servant. At this rank, it is suitable for spying, but drops considerably when preparing to attack.

Judah does not have the mindset of a true assassin, but gains this skil from anecdotes of night raids against opposing armies, as well as his stealthy visits to prostitutes and the selling of his brother into slavery. It’s not a skill he has much pride in.

Personal Skills

Jacob’s Limbs: A+++

A method of hand-to-hand combat, primarily utilising wrestling techniques. Inherited from Judah’s father, Jacob, the originator of the martial art. An unquestionably powerful combat style that, at this level, allows one to beat to death an ‘angel of destruction’ with only their own bare hands.

Though Judah never practiced the art against an angel, or challenged ‘heaven’ in any sense, he certainly made use of it on a variety of foes of the earth, both human and beast.

Judah, as the strongest of Jacob’s children, was also the one who inherited his martial arts techniques the most directly. At this level, Judah can be considered a master among masters, second only to his father.

Bravery: A

A heroic bravery that allowed one to fight various beasts with only one’s fists. The ability to nullify mental interference effects such as fear, anger or fascination. Has the bonus effect of increasing one’s unarmed physical damage.

Though his younger self fell to various forms of mental trickery, his long penance and connection to YHVH means he’s unlikely to fall for them again in his more experienced state.

Blessed Body: B

The blessings of achieving success in all things that Judah received from his father, and the blessings of grace in every undertaking from his God. The capacity to ‘succeed’ as a king over earth, second only to YHVH and those who hear his direct words, similar to a certain descendant of his. In this sense, it’s an improvement to the body to allow one utter dominance

Every aspect of Judah’s body can be considered a ‘weapon’. His hairs, which harden and pierce his clothes when he’s angered, are as swords. His voice, loud enough to be heard in Canaan from Egypt, can shatter bones. His teeth, which can crush iron to dust.

Beyond even the capacity of martial arts to ‘turn one’s body into a weapon’, this is the quite literal interpretation of that.

In combination with the technique of Jacob’s Limbs and the damage bonus from Bravery, every single strike from his fists can be considered on the level of a Noble Phantasm release.

It’s enough to make one wonder just how scary he would be in his physical prime…

Noble Phantasm

Matteh, Pathil, Chothemeth
Regalia Genesis Hybridization

Rank: C
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: -
Maximum Targets: 100

The three regalia of the tribe of Judah. His staff, his cord, and his signet ring. Given thoughtlessly away to a supposed whore, then returned to begin his redemption. The three items are brought together into a single garment, representing the blessing (burden) of kingship, given to Judah, just as the priesthood was given to his older brother Levi. Despite not being the eldest, and despite his sins, Judah was forgiven of them, and inherited the greatest blessings of Jacob.

Both Judah and the tribe that sprung forth from him were granted the dominance of kings. The kings of Judah, including the line of David, directly inherited this blessing from God, though this is the original form.

While the Noble Phantasm is worn and active, Judah’s presence as ‘king’ manifests. For obvious reasons, this cannot be used simultaneously with Presence Concealment. Those who fight alongside him have an increase in ability similar to the Charisma skill, strong enough to lead an army (family) to victory over even an entire country.

For those who stand against him, they stand against a king. Each attack against him is checked by his presence, and they must overcome a mental interference effect of intimidation. In addition, each display of strength he makes is bolstered by his presence, increasing its power by attacking the mind of the enemy with each blow. Even a missed attack can display his terrifying strength, and becomes a mental attack by itself.

This presence itself could be considered an ‘angel of might’ that follows wherever Judah treads.

Since the blessings granted Judah were over earth, those of ‘heaven’ are largely resistant to this effect. Similarly, an enemy’s charisma or rebellious nature can reduce its effect greatly.

In addition, since it’s based on items that Judah gave away, it would be possible for a Servant with anecdotes of receiving Noble Phantasms to receive this… however, in his old age, it would take an incredible person to impress him enough to even consider such a thing.

Fate/Novus Apocrypha - The Alternate Universe of an Alternate Universe you didn't ask for [Reboot]!

Assassin: Strongest of the Twelve

True Name: Judah
Class: Assassin
Gender: Male
Attribute: Earth
Point of Origin: Genesis
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Attribute: Earth

Team: ???

History and Personality

History

The fourth child of Jacob, and the point of origin for one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His mother was Leah, and he had five full brothers, one full sister, and six half-brothers.

Unquestionably the ‘strongest’ of Jacob’s sons. In his youth he wrestled wild beasts alone, and fought armies alongside his brothers.

His half-brother Joseph was clearly the most-loved by Jacob, which caused resentment among all the brothers. For Judah in particular, who had received the blessings of kingship from his father, was driven to annoyance by the descriptions of Joseph’s dreams of dominance over his brothers.

While the others wanted to kill Joseph, Reuben convinced them to imprison him in a pit instead, planning to come back and rescue him later. But Judah had the idea of selling him into slavery instead. Whether this was out of pragmatism and greed, or not wanting to become a kinslayer - even if it was to avoid a greater crime, this was certainly Judah’s greatest sin. The brothers tore Joseph’s coat and smeared it with the blood of a goat, returning it to Jacob. Jacob was sent into a depression, vowing to mourn Joseph until he died.

While Joseph was sold and imprisoned in Egypt, Judah also suffered. His first child was cursed and killed as a sinner by the Lord - his widow married Judah’s second son, but he too was cursed. By law, she should have married Judah’s third son, but Judah was worried that he would be cursed too, and put off the marriage.

Eventually, she acted as a prostitute and enticed Judah himself with drink, taking his symbols of kingship as collateral. Eventually, it was discovered she was pregnant, and Judah prepared to kill her, until she revealed that it was he that was the father.

It was here that Judah began to reflect on his sins, and repent. The love of gold, alcohol and women had caused him to sell his brother, hurt his father, and give away the symbols of his kingship. He spent time fasting and abstaining, to purify his sins.

Eventually, famine hit Canaan, and the brothers travelled to Egypt to ask for food. There, they met Joseph, who had ascended through positions to under only the Pharaoh himself. They didn’t recognise him, however, and he decided to trick them, taking Simeon as a hostage and asking them to bring their youngest brother back to Egypt. Then, he placed silver in the sacks of the brothers, to test their greed.

Though Jacob was very worried for Benjamin’s safety, Judah staked his life on his ability to protect the youngest of his brothers. They also returned double the amount of silver given by Joseph.

When they returned to Egypt, Joseph had to hide his tears at the sight of his favoured brother. But still, he continued his tricks, sneaking silver into Benjamin’s sack and accusing him of thievery, demanding to take him as a slave in recompense.

Judah asked his brother Naphtali how many districts there were in Egypt, and hearing that the answer was twelve, said:

“Ah, if only Joseph was here, that would be one each. but since Benjamin’s being held hostage too - It can’t be helped. I’ll destroy three, and each of you can take one. No slacking off now!”

Perhaps Joseph was scared by the threat, or perhaps he was glad that they remembered him, and would fight so hard to keep Benjamin safe - either way, he revealed his trickery to them then and there, and the family was reunited.

Each of the brothers lived for a long time, and on their ancient deathbeds were able to pass on prophecies and wisdom to their children.

Rather than being summoned at his physical peak, this is Judah at his spiritual peak. Though his body has diminished somewhat, his martial art techniques are at their strongest, as well as his connection to the teachings of YHVH.

Personality

One who seems at first glance to be the rowdy, hedonistic type. Drinking large amounts of alcohol with aplomb, charging into battle simply for the pleasure of it, is open and generous with his affections.

However, he never drinks enough to actually get drunk, never charges into a battle he isn’t confident he can win, and is simply showing his love for the earth of god’s creation. According to himself, he’s a moderate old man who simply knows his limits better than anyone. If he’s in a fight and declares that he can win with some absurd limitation like only using his head, he’s probably correct.

Naturally, he regrets the sins of his younger self. The suggestion to sell his brother, Joseph, into slavery. The indulgence in wine that clouded his judgement. The decision to give away his signs of kingship to a prostitute. Yes, these sins were not unforgivable. But it required years of penance and prayer to wash them away and make way for his spiritual peak.

He’s tremendously fond of all his brothers, and would be interested in meeting the majority of his descendants, if only to see how much of a challenge they would be to fight.

Parameters

STR: A ||| END: C ||| AGI: B ||| MAN: C ||| LCK: A+

Class Skills

Presence Concealment: C

The capacity to hide one’s presence as a Servant. At this rank, it is suitable for spying, but drops considerably when preparing to attack.

Judah does not have the mindset of a true assassin, but gains this skil from anecdotes of night raids against opposing armies, as well as his stealthy visits to prostitutes and the selling of his brother into slavery. It’s not a skill he has much pride in.

Personal Skills

Jacob’s Limbs: A+++

A method of hand-to-hand combat, primarily utilising wrestling techniques. Inherited from Judah’s father, Jacob, the originator of the martial art. An unquestionably powerful combat style that, at this level, allows one to beat to death an ‘angel of destruction’ with only their own bare hands.

Though Judah never practiced the art against an angel, or challenged ‘heaven’ in any sense, he certainly made use of it on a variety of foes of the earth, both human and beast.

Judah, as the strongest of Jacob’s children, was also the one who inherited his martial arts techniques the most directly. At this level, Judah can be considered a master among masters, second only to his father.

Bravery: A

A heroic bravery that allowed one to fight various beasts with only one’s fists. The ability to nullify mental interference effects such as fear, anger or fascination. Has the bonus effect of increasing one’s unarmed physical damage.

Though his younger self fell to various forms of mental trickery, his long penance and connection to YHVH means he’s unlikely to fall for them again in his more experienced state.

Blessed Body: B

The blessings of achieving success in all things that Judah received from his father, and the blessings of grace in every undertaking from his God. The capacity to ‘succeed’ as a king over earth, second only to YHVH and those who hear his direct words, similar to a certain descendant of his. In this sense, it’s an improvement to the body to allow one utter dominance

Every aspect of Judah’s body can be considered a ‘weapon’. His hairs, which harden and pierce his clothes when he’s angered, are as swords. His voice, loud enough to be heard in Canaan from Egypt, can shatter bones. His teeth, which can crush iron to dust.

Beyond even the capacity of martial arts to ‘turn one’s body into a weapon’, this is the quite literal interpretation of that.

In combination with the technique of Jacob’s Limbs and the damage bonus from Bravery, every single strike from his fists can be considered on the level of a Noble Phantasm release.

It’s enough to make one wonder just how scary he would be in his physical prime…

Noble Phantasm

Matteh, Pathil, Chothemeth
Regalia Genesis Hybridization

Rank: C
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: -
Maximum Targets: 100

The three regalia of the tribe of Judah. His staff, his cord, and his signet ring. Given thoughtlessly away to a supposed whore, then returned to begin his redemption. The three items are brought together into a single garment, representing the blessing (burden) of kingship, given to Judah, just as the priesthood was given to his older brother Levi. Despite not being the eldest, and despite his sins, Judah was forgiven of them, and inherited the greatest blessings of Jacob.

Both Judah and the tribe that sprung forth from him were granted the dominance of kings. The kings of Judah, including the line of David, directly inherited this blessing from God, though this is the original form.

While the Noble Phantasm is worn and active, Judah’s presence as ‘king’ manifests. For obvious reasons, this cannot be used simultaneously with Presence Concealment. Those who fight alongside him have an increase in ability similar to the Charisma skill, strong enough to lead an army (family) to victory over even an entire country.

For those who stand against him, they stand against a king. Each attack against him is checked by his presence, and they must overcome a mental interference effect of intimidation. In addition, each display of strength he makes is bolstered by his presence, increasing its power by attacking the mind of the enemy with each blow. Even a missed attack can display his terrifying strength, and becomes a mental attack by itself.

This presence itself could be considered an ‘angel of might’ that follows wherever Judah treads.

Since the blessings granted Judah were over earth, those of ‘heaven’ are largely resistant to this effect. Similarly, an enemy’s charisma or rebellious nature can reduce its effect greatly.

In addition, since it’s based on items that Judah gave away, it would be possible for a Servant with anecdotes of receiving Noble Phantasms to receive this… however, in his old age, it would take an incredible person to impress him enough to even consider such a thing.

Fate/Lost Qliphoth (FGO-like alternate universe, no canon characters; only basic setting knowledge recommended) [CANCELLED DUE TO INACTIVITY]

wonder twins

Soili

Name: Soili Edelfelt

Species: Human (Part Succubus)

Age: 24

Gender: Female

Personality: One who projects the image of a commanding noblewoman. She enjoys lording it over people and treating them as servants, with a sense of superiority that permeates through her being.

The type who naturally excels at almost anything she tries her hand to with that blessing of ‘talent’. She has a number of hobbies that she picks up and discards with startling frequency, experimenting with different forms of art and music often.

Despite her domineering nature, she wears her emotions on her sleeve, and is generally honest with those around her. She showers those she likes with affection and compliments, rages when angry and is surprisingly quick to tears.

She can seem dismissive to her sister, but it’s just a matter of intimacy. There’s no need for them to display their closeness since they’re both aware of it. Naturally, her sister is the most precious thing to her, even if she sometimes takes her for granted.

For her, human society is a thing of great value, and particularly her own family. Raising the status of the Edelfelt family, securing humanity’s future, and saving the lives of those she values; all are of great importance for her.

Backstory: The latest pair of heirs to the Edelfelt family, those ‘hyenas’ that shamelessly scavenge knowledge from various conflicts between Magi across the world. More infamous than famous, though their power is generally respected.

The initial appearance of zones of distorted magecraft created a great deal of instability and conflict, something that the Edelfelts naturally thrived upon, increasing their knowledge of Magecraft both old and new through looting these battlefields. A time of instability became a time of great profit for the family.

One of the acquisitions the Edelfelts made during this time was the integration of phantasmal species genetics into the family, allowing them to become even more elegant and powerful.

Before the birth of the duo, their mother, planning on their birth, wanted to ensure they were born to a clean karmic slate. She used a technique of curse materialisation to create a monster out of the curses rebounding towards her, and was pursued by it throughout a large portion of her pregnancy, surprised by the power of the monster. After seeking help from the Aethra Aeternum, she was finally able to put it to death and bear her children into the world with the karma of the family wiped clean - but with a real debt towards another organisation.

The younger of the two twins, she grew under the tutelage of her family. Her childhood could be considered as close to ‘normal’ as a Magus’ life can be. Attending the Clock Tower, the pair became infamous as prodigies and heartbreakers both, making friends and enemies in great numbers.

After their education, the pair continued the family tradition of acquiring magecraft from various zones of conflict across the world, earning a reputation in line with their ancestors.

Partially out of a sense of family obligation, and partially out of a desire to acquire further secrets, she went to join the Aethra Aeternum, and naturally her sister followed.

Skills:

Wrestling: Close combat based largely on grappling techniques. Not a formal martial art, but integrates techniques of several. Closest in nature to Mixed Martial Arts, or the Greek concept of Pankration - fighting with all force.

Athleticism: General athletic techniques - long distance running, swimming, discus throwing, etc. The type of training that shines in a formal environment of displaying one’s ability, but can struggle in life-or-death situations.

The Arts: Interest and expertise in the arts; poetry, music, literature - things of that nature.

Abilities:

• Magic Circuit Stats:
  
  
  
  • Quantity:B
  • Quality: B
  • Capacity: B
  • Complexity: B
• Elemental Affinities: Fire, Earth

Jewel Magecraft: Using the attribute of Conversion, placing magical energy and ‘colouring’ it within jewels, storing it for later use. Takes time and resources, but can store up incredible amounts of energy. New Age magecraft facilitates the use of less valuable artificially-created gemstones, so large amounts of smaller jewels can be prepared with less effort.

In Soili’s case, the jewels are dyed with her energy, and must tend towards fire and earth.

Shamanism: Finnish Shamanistic techniques, based largely around the summoning of spirits, placing them within the body, and, in the case of the Edelfelt, within Jewels.

Half-Blood (Succubi): The nature of one who has the blood of a Phantasmal Species. Allows one to boost one’s speed and power by using magical energy. Also includes enhanced reflexes and coordination, low-level regeneration, slowed aging and the ability to restore magical energy by consuming semen.

Gandr: A curse spell derived from the concept of it being rude to point at people. Usually incapacitating, similar to inflicting someone with a cold. At higher levels, though, it can be similar to being shot with a bullet.

In Soili’s case, though she doesn’t specialise in the spell, she’s able to perform it at a higher level ‘Finn Shot’ by utilising stored energy from Jewels.

Astrology: The reading of stars to determine the future or areas of fortune. Connecting jewels to astral bodies through the zodiac strengthens this.

In Soili’s case, she greatly specialises in this, casting her own body as a constellation and utilising it for short-term prediction of the opponent’s movements.

Mystic Code:

Väinämöinen’s Belt: A literal wrestling title belt inlaid with gems. Associated with the constellation of Orion’s Belt, known alternately as Väinämöinen’s Belt in Finland. Provides easy storage for gems, and their alignment can be altered for different situations. Also elevates its wearer with heroic aspects, strengthening their body and allowing greater synergy with Heroic Spirits.

Virve

Name: Virve Edelfelt

Species: Human (Part Succubus)

Age: 24

Gender: Female

Personality: One who projects the image of an elegant noblewoman. Generally passive, radiating an image of quiet beauty, though she sometimes finds people to attach to and pore affection over.

The type who works hard, and then works even harder to make it look effortless. A pragmatic person who spends most of her time learning the skills she considers most useful. Magecraft,. combat, medicine, and all kinds of knowledge.

It’s difficult for anyone but her sister to read her, and she has no problem hiding her intentions and professing love to those she secretly despises. Most of the time, she simply hides beneath a serene smile.

Her obsession with her sister is the easiest thing about her to notice, tracking her with her eyes and withdrawing if she leaves the room.

She has no particular goals, and is simply content to follow around her sister, supporting and protecting her to the best of her ability. If she had the opportunity to let the world burn to allow her sister and herself to live together, she would surely take it.

Backstory: The latest pair of heirs to the Edelfelt family, those ‘hyenas’ that shamelessly scavenge knowledge from various conflicts between Magi across the world. More infamous than famous, though their power is generally respected.

The initial appearance of zones of distorted magecraft created a great deal of instability and conflict, something that the Edelfelts naturally thrived upon, increasing their knowledge of Magecraft both old and new through looting these battlefields. A time of instability became a time of great profit for the family.

One of the acquisitions the Edelfelts made during this time was the integration of phantasmal species genetics into the family, allowing them to become even more elegant and powerful.

Before the birth of the duo, their mother, planning on their birth, wanted to ensure they were born to a clean karmic slate. She used a technique of curse materialisation to create a monster out of the curses rebounding towards her, and was pursued by it throughout a large portion of her pregnancy, surprised by the power of the monster. After seeking help from the Aethra Aeternum, she was finally able to put it to death and bear her children into the world with the karma of the family wiped clean - but with a real debt towards another organisation.

The elder of the two twins, she grew under the tutelage of her family. Her childhood could be considered as close to ‘normal’ as a Magus’ life can be. Attending the Clock Tower, the pair became infamous as prodigies and heartbreakers both, making friends and enemies in great numbers.

After their education, the pair continued the family tradition of acquiring magecraft from various zones of conflict across the world, earning a reputation in line with their ancestors.

Naturally, she followed her sister in her attempt to join the Aethra Aeternum, though she had little stake in their goals herself.

Skills:

Marksmanship: The precise use of ranged weaponry. Not simply firearms but also bows and arrows of various types. Essentially an expertise in projectiles of all types.

Survivalism: Skills to survive in the wilderness. Encompasses hunting, tracking, wilderness stealth, field cooking, etc. Though less useful in the comfort of the modern day, she’s someone who can survive in most situations.

Medicine: Basic medical techniques, though not to the point of expertise. Enough knowledge to administer most forms of first aid.

Abilities:

• Magic Circuit Stats:
  
  
  
  • Quantity: B
  • Quality: B
  • Capacity: B
  • Complexity: B
• Elemental Affinity: Water, Earth

Jewel Magecraft: Using the attribute of Conversion, placing magical energy and ‘colouring’ it within jewels, storing it for later use. Takes time and resources, but can store up incredible amounts of energy. New Age magecraft facilitates the use of less valuable artificially-created gemstones, so large amounts of smaller jewels can be prepared with less effort.

In Virve’s case, the jewels are dyed with her energy, and must tend towards water and earth.

Shamanism: Finnish Shamanistic techniques, based largely around the summoning of spirits, placing them within the body, and, in the case of the Edelfelt, within Jewels.

Half-Blood (Succubi): The nature of one who has the blood of a Phantasmal Species. Allows one to boost one’s speed and power by using magical energy. Also includes enhanced reflexes and coordination, low-level regeneration, slowed aging and the ability to restore magical energy by consuming semen.

Gandr: A curse spell derived from the concept of it being rude to point at people. Usually incapacitating, similar to inflicting someone with a cold. At higher levels, though, it can be similar to being shot with a bullet.

In Virve’s case, she specialises enough in this technique to unleash high level Finn shots at a moment’s notice.

Astrology: The reading of stars to determine the future or areas of fortune. Connecting jewels to astral bodies through the zodiac strengthens this.

In Virve’s case, though she does not specialise particularly in this, she uses it to assist with tracking targets.

Mystic Code:

Gandr Guidance Gauntlet: A large gauntlet inlaid with interchangeable gems. Each one can be considered a powerful ‘bullet’ for Virve’s Gandr shots. Gems can even be combined into and even more powerful shot, carrying the concept and alignment of multiple gems for a super attack. Also provides stabilisation for shooting purposes.

Fate/Lost Qliphoth (FGO-like alternate universe, no canon characters; only basic setting knowledge recommended) [CANCELLED DUE TO INACTIVITY]

wonder twins

Soili

Name: Soili Edelfelt

Species: Human (Part Succubus)

Age: 24

Gender: Female

Personality: One who projects the image of a commanding noblewoman. She enjoys lording it over people and treating them as servants, with a sense of superiority that permeates through her being.

The type who naturally excels at almost anything she tries her hand to with that blessing of ‘talent’. She has a number of hobbies that she picks up and discards with startling frequency, experimenting with different forms of art and music often.

Despite her domineering nature, she wears her emotions on her sleeve, and is generally honest with those around her. She showers those she likes with affection and compliments, rages when angry and is surprisingly quick to tears.

She can seem dismissive to her sister, but it’s just a matter of intimacy. There’s no need for them to display their closeness since they’re both aware of it. Naturally, her sister is the most precious thing to her, even if she sometimes takes her for granted.

For her, human society is a thing of great value, and particularly her own family. Raising the status of the Edelfelt family, securing humanity’s future, and saving the lives of those she values; all are of great importance for her.

Backstory: The latest pair of heirs to the Edelfelt family, those ‘hyenas’ that shamelessly scavenge knowledge from various conflicts between Magi across the world. More infamous than famous, though their power is generally respected.

The initial appearance of zones of distorted magecraft created a great deal of instability and conflict, something that the Edelfelts naturally thrived upon, increasing their knowledge of Magecraft both old and new through looting these battlefields. A time of instability became a time of great profit for the family.

One of the acquisitions the Edelfelts made during this time was the integration of phantasmal species genetics into the family, allowing them to become even more elegant and powerful.

Before the birth of the duo, their mother, planning on their birth, wanted to ensure they were born to a clean karmic slate. She used a technique of curse materialisation to create a monster out of the curses rebounding towards her, and was pursued by it throughout a large portion of her pregnancy, surprised by the power of the monster. After seeking help from the Aethra Aeternum, she was finally able to put it to death and bear her children into the world with the karma of the family wiped clean - but with a real debt towards another organisation.

The younger of the two twins, she grew under the tutelage of her family. Her childhood could be considered as close to ‘normal’ as a Magus’ life can be. Attending the Clock Tower, the pair became infamous as prodigies and heartbreakers both, making friends and enemies in great numbers.

After their education, the pair continued the family tradition of acquiring magecraft from various zones of conflict across the world, earning a reputation in line with their ancestors.

Partially out of a sense of family obligation, and partially out of a desire to acquire further secrets, she went to join the Aethra Aeternum, and naturally her sister followed.

Skills:

Wrestling: Close combat based largely on grappling techniques. Not a formal martial art, but integrates techniques of several. Closest in nature to Mixed Martial Arts, or the Greek concept of Pankration - fighting with all force.

Athleticism: General athletic techniques - long distance running, swimming, discus throwing, etc. The type of training that shines in a formal environment of displaying one’s ability, but can struggle in life-or-death situations.

The Arts: Interest and expertise in the arts; poetry, music, literature - things of that nature.

Abilities:

• Magic Circuit Stats:
  
  
  
  • Quantity:B
  • Quality: B
  • Capacity: B
  • Complexity: B
• Elemental Affinities: Fire, Earth

Jewel Magecraft: Using the attribute of Conversion, placing magical energy and ‘colouring’ it within jewels, storing it for later use. Takes time and resources, but can store up incredible amounts of energy. New Age magecraft facilitates the use of less valuable artificially-created gemstones, so large amounts of smaller jewels can be prepared with less effort.

In Soili’s case, the jewels are dyed with her energy, and must tend towards fire and earth.

Shamanism: Finnish Shamanistic techniques, based largely around the summoning of spirits, placing them within the body, and, in the case of the Edelfelt, within Jewels.

Half-Blood (Succubi): The nature of one who has the blood of a Phantasmal Species. Allows one to boost one’s speed and power by using magical energy. Also includes enhanced reflexes and coordination, low-level regeneration, slowed aging and the ability to restore magical energy by consuming semen.

Gandr: A curse spell derived from the concept of it being rude to point at people. Usually incapacitating, similar to inflicting someone with a cold. At higher levels, though, it can be similar to being shot with a bullet.

In Soili’s case, though she doesn’t specialise in the spell, she’s able to perform it at a higher level ‘Finn Shot’ by utilising stored energy from Jewels.

Astrology: The reading of stars to determine the future or areas of fortune. Connecting jewels to astral bodies through the zodiac strengthens this.

In Soili’s case, she greatly specialises in this, casting her own body as a constellation and utilising it for short-term prediction of the opponent’s movements.

Mystic Code:

Väinämöinen’s Belt: A literal wrestling title belt inlaid with gems. Associated with the constellation of Orion’s Belt, known alternately as Väinämöinen’s Belt in Finland. Provides easy storage for gems, and their alignment can be altered for different situations. Also elevates its wearer with heroic aspects, strengthening their body and allowing greater synergy with Heroic Spirits.

Virve

Name: Virve Edelfelt

Species: Human (Part Succubus)

Age: 24

Gender: Female

Personality: One who projects the image of an elegant noblewoman. Generally passive, radiating an image of quiet beauty, though she sometimes finds people to attach to and pore affection over.

The type who works hard, and then works even harder to make it look effortless. A pragmatic person who spends most of her time learning the skills she considers most useful. Magecraft,. combat, medicine, and all kinds of knowledge.

It’s difficult for anyone but her sister to read her, and she has no problem hiding her intentions and professing love to those she secretly despises. Most of the time, she simply hides beneath a serene smile.

Her obsession with her sister is the easiest thing about her to notice, tracking her with her eyes and withdrawing if she leaves the room.

She has no particular goals, and is simply content to follow around her sister, supporting and protecting her to the best of her ability. If she had the opportunity to let the world burn to allow her sister and herself to live together, she would surely take it.

Backstory: The latest pair of heirs to the Edelfelt family, those ‘hyenas’ that shamelessly scavenge knowledge from various conflicts between Magi across the world. More infamous than famous, though their power is generally respected.

The initial appearance of zones of distorted magecraft created a great deal of instability and conflict, something that the Edelfelts naturally thrived upon, increasing their knowledge of Magecraft both old and new through looting these battlefields. A time of instability became a time of great profit for the family.

One of the acquisitions the Edelfelts made during this time was the integration of phantasmal species genetics into the family, allowing them to become even more elegant and powerful.

Before the birth of the duo, their mother, planning on their birth, wanted to ensure they were born to a clean karmic slate. She used a technique of curse materialisation to create a monster out of the curses rebounding towards her, and was pursued by it throughout a large portion of her pregnancy, surprised by the power of the monster. After seeking help from the Aethra Aeternum, she was finally able to put it to death and bear her children into the world with the karma of the family wiped clean - but with a real debt towards another organisation.

The elder of the two twins, she grew under the tutelage of her family. Her childhood could be considered as close to ‘normal’ as a Magus’ life can be. Attending the Clock Tower, the pair became infamous as prodigies and heartbreakers both, making friends and enemies in great numbers.

After their education, the pair continued the family tradition of acquiring magecraft from various zones of conflict across the world, earning a reputation in line with their ancestors.

Naturally, she followed her sister in her attempt to join the Aethra Aeternum, though she had little stake in their goals herself.

Skills:

Marksmanship: The precise use of ranged weaponry. Not simply firearms but also bows and arrows of various types. Essentially an expertise in projectiles of all types.

Survivalism: Skills to survive in the wilderness. Encompasses hunting, tracking, wilderness stealth, field cooking, etc. Though less useful in the comfort of the modern day, she’s someone who can survive in most situations.

Medicine: Basic medical techniques, though not to the point of expertise. Enough knowledge to administer most forms of first aid.

Abilities:

• Magic Circuit Stats:
  
  
  
  • Quantity: B
  • Quality: B
  • Capacity: B
  • Complexity: B
• Elemental Affinity: Water, Earth

Jewel Magecraft: Using the attribute of Conversion, placing magical energy and ‘colouring’ it within jewels, storing it for later use. Takes time and resources, but can store up incredible amounts of energy. New Age magecraft facilitates the use of less valuable artificially-created gemstones, so large amounts of smaller jewels can be prepared with less effort.

In Virve’s case, the jewels are dyed with her energy, and must tend towards water and earth.

Shamanism: Finnish Shamanistic techniques, based largely around the summoning of spirits, placing them within the body, and, in the case of the Edelfelt, within Jewels.

Half-Blood (Succubi): The nature of one who has the blood of a Phantasmal Species. Allows one to boost one’s speed and power by using magical energy. Also includes enhanced reflexes and coordination, low-level regeneration, slowed aging and the ability to restore magical energy by consuming semen.

Gandr: A curse spell derived from the concept of it being rude to point at people. Usually incapacitating, similar to inflicting someone with a cold. At higher levels, though, it can be similar to being shot with a bullet.

In Virve’s case, she specialises enough in this technique to unleash high level Finn shots at a moment’s notice.

Astrology: The reading of stars to determine the future or areas of fortune. Connecting jewels to astral bodies through the zodiac strengthens this.

In Virve’s case, though she does not specialise particularly in this, she uses it to assist with tracking targets.

Mystic Code:

Gandr Guidance Gauntlet: A large gauntlet inlaid with interchangeable gems. Each one can be considered a powerful ‘bullet’ for Virve’s Gandr shots. Gems can even be combined into and even more powerful shot, carrying the concept and alignment of multiple gems for a super attack. Also provides stabilisation for shooting purposes.

Fate/Novus Apocrypha - The Ends justify the Means!

Sinnoh Remakes? Sinnoh Remakes!

Name: Ivan Tsarevich

Title: The Third Son, Prince of Promise

Class: Rider

Gender: Male

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Source: Russian Fairy Tales

Personality:

A strange child who is more comfortable around creatures than humans. An impatient type who likes running off to the next adventure before even finishing the first. Anyone who delays his progress is subject to the harshest insults he can think of, which aren’t that harsh.

One who was able to impress even Baba Yaga simply by being impetuous and asking for hospitality from her. If he wants something, he shamelessly asks for it, or seeks it out himself, even if it’s an adventure he’s vastly underqualified for. The type of person who most would shun, but seems to quickly impress the strange ones who care less about propriety or human norms.

He’s also the type who falls in and out of love easily, pursuing each with a passion that never diminishes, even as he moves on to the next adventure.

Bluntly put, an idiot who never thinks through his actions, but it always seems to work out somehow. Perhaps it’s due to his friends, or maybe he’s just that lucky.

Biography:

The protagonist of various Russian fairy tales, primarily ‘Prince Ivan, the Firebird and the Grey Wolf’, ‘The Death of Koschei the Deathless’, and ‘The Frog Princess’.

Though those all had the protagonist of ‘Ivan Tsarevich’, it’s difficult to claim that there’s continuity between them. What should be a generic name of a protagonist, similar to the giant-killing Jack, has been drawn together into a single entity.

The tale of the firebird tells of his quest to acquire the mythical firebird, meeting a grey wolf who helps him in various circumstances along the way, even bringing him back to life from the dead. The death of Koschei tells of his triumph against the immortal sorcerer, while the Frog Princess is more comical, similar to the Princess and the Frog, but reversed in gender.

Across the stories, enmity with Koschei and a more friendly relationship with Baba Yaga is common, as well as his assistance by various beasts and creatures.

Armaments: Armour, a bow and arrows.

Fighting Style: Letting his friends do the work while offering words of encouragement and the occasional arrow.

Parameters:

STR: E ||| END: D ||| AGI: D ||| MAN: A ||| LCK: A++

Class Skills:

Magic Resistance: C

Grants protection against magical effects, cancelling them altogether. Spells with a chant below two verses are cancelled, but cannot protect against magecraft on the level of High Thaumaturgy.

Riding: A+

Denotes the ability to ride mounts and vehicles. All vehicles and members of Phantasmal Species up to Divine Beasts can be ridden, with the exception of Dragonkind.

Personal Skills

Renegade Distortion: -

The distorted mentality of one who lives apart from the human norm. Similar to certain forms of Mad Enhancement or Mental Pollution, it becomes difficult for one to come to a mutual understanding with humans. Mild protection from mental interference effects is offered in exchange.

The mentality of one who carelessly chatters about team tactics, and rushes in pursuit of random objectives with little thought. One who lives in a world of fairy tales, where various things can happen due to no particular logic, so he adapts to this by simply making hasty decisions without any real thought.

As a side effect, it becomes easier to interact with those who live apart from humans - not simply beasts, but also fairies, witches, hermits and other types. It's possible to see a certain charm in his rough manners.

Encouragement: C+++

The ability to offer encouragement to one’s allies. Though in Ivan’s case, it’s difficult to get through to humans, so the effects are less pronounced.

However, with beasts and animals, their physical abilities are increased simply by being in close proximity, increased by active techniques of encouragement. Since he can’t really offer tactical advice, it’s generally simply cheers and rallying. Fundamentally, the ability to bring out extra power in one’s friends by emotional methods with no rational aspect.

Naturally, it works better on those that one has already developed deep bonds with.

Noble Phantasms

Firebird
My Quest for the Flaming Bird!

Rank: E
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 0-20
Maximum Targets: 10

The flaming songbird that Ivan and his brothers were sent to quest for. After stealing his father’s apples, the Tsar’s fascination with it grew until he declared that whoever brought him the bird would be his heir.

As the quest object for a number of heroes, it’s possible to see it as a holy grail of sorts… However, it’s largely just a useless bird that gets captured or leaves its feathers in people’s grasp. Though its feathers are a treasure of sorts, that glow with a soft light that inspires those who see it. It also carries a passive, low-level mental interference effect of fascination, simply from the beauty of its appearance and song.

Its primary method of attack is producing flame, either as a projectile attack, or wreathing itself with it and charging. In comparison to more legendary birds, such as the Phoenix or Simurgh, it’s certainly weaker.

The equivalent of an ultra-rare one time event ‘mon that ends up not being especially useful despite all the effort needed to acquire it.

Sword Kladenets
Behold, the Self-Swinging Sword!

Rank: D
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 1-10
Maximum Targets: 1

A common motif in Russian folklore, the legendary sword Kladenets. It appears in many places, and it seems Ivan picked it up at some point. Probably as loot when he defeated that lich guy.

It would be more powerful in the hands of a true wielder of the blade, and in the class of such. As a Rider, it becomes less a weapon, and more an entity of itself. Able to swing with its own power - greatly exceeding Ivan’s own strength - and chase down enemies with the power of flight. It has a mind of its own, and sometimes doesn’t listen to its master.

As a self-swinging blade, it also has the ability to autocorrect its swings towards advantageous spots, ones that Ivan himself is often unable to spot.

The equivalent of a ‘mon you got in a random trade, and never realised could evolve, so it never quite met its full potential.

Golden Horse
The Sky-Conquering Witch’s Horse!

Rank: C
Type: Anti-Army
Range: 4-30
Maximum Targets: 100

A flying horse that initially belonged to Baba Yaga, gained through a series of trials so that he could have a dogfight with Koschei. Or is that a horsefight?

A greatly versatile mount with the ability of flight, and good speed and power. As a form of transportation, it’s certainly excellent.

As a winged horse originally owned by a powerful witch, it’s likely a direct descendant of the original Pegasus. However, perhaps because of that witch’s influence, it has a much nastier disposition, and doesn’t need much encouragement to attack. Thankfully it’s a great deal weaker than the original. Winding up its sky charge and raining down to earth in a powerful attack that can be likened to a comet… or at least, a small one.

The equivalent of ‘mon you got in a trade from your big sister, that you keep in the party due to its high level and knowing fly.

Grey Wolf
My Ever-loyal Companion!

Rank: B
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 0-1
Maximum Targets: 1

A great phantasmal beast she-wolf, who joined Ivan after eating his original horse. Feeling guilty, she promised to replace the horse for as long as he needed. Even after she left after the end of her service, she returned to save Ivan from his murderous brothers.

A powerful member of the phantasmal species with the ability to shapeshift into human form, though she only does so when she wants to. Speed, power and stealth abilities are all top notch. She’s also happy to be used as a mount, at least by Ivan.

Her true ability is the water of life she fetched for the dying Ivan. It’s a unique ingredient that cannot be fully replicated, but is simply an inferior emulation of such. A powerful singular burst of healing that restores its target to ‘perfect health’ so long as the spiritual core has not been destroyed. Of course, such a thing requires a large amount of energy expenditure.

The equivalent of a fully evolved starter ‘mon that you grew most attached to.

Vasilisa
My Beautiful Frog Bride!

Rank: A
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 0-20
Maximum Targets: -

Ivan’s wife, trapped in the form of a frog. In fact, he had multiple wives - the original Helen the Beautiful, whose form the wolf took, the warrior Marya Movena, and Tsarevna Vasilisa herself. It seems they were alright with sharing Ivan. Or perhaps there were multiple Ivans.

A relative of Baba Yaga, cursed by Koschei the deathless as a casualty of the conflict between them. Despite her inhuman shape, she retains a great deal of magical power, even as her form is a harmless frog. One who learned her craft directly from that Witch of the wilds, her magecraft is comparable to that of a Caster-class servant - at least when Ivan bothers to summon her into danger.

Even without being summoned, she offers advice to Ivan befitting of her title ‘the wise’, though he generally doesn’t listen.

The equivalent of a harmless-looking ‘mon that turned out to be broken in the metagame despite its goofy appearance.

Fate/Novus Apocrypha - The Ends justify the Means!

Sinnoh Remakes? Sinnoh Remakes!

Name: Ivan Tsarevich

Title: The Third Son, Prince of Promise

Class: Rider

Gender: Male

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Source: Russian Fairy Tales

Personality:

A strange child who is more comfortable around creatures than humans. An impatient type who likes running off to the next adventure before even finishing the first. Anyone who delays his progress is subject to the harshest insults he can think of, which aren’t that harsh.

One who was able to impress even Baba Yaga simply by being impetuous and asking for hospitality from her. If he wants something, he shamelessly asks for it, or seeks it out himself, even if it’s an adventure he’s vastly underqualified for. The type of person who most would shun, but seems to quickly impress the strange ones who care less about propriety or human norms.

He’s also the type who falls in and out of love easily, pursuing each with a passion that never diminishes, even as he moves on to the next adventure.

Bluntly put, an idiot who never thinks through his actions, but it always seems to work out somehow. Perhaps it’s due to his friends, or maybe he’s just that lucky.

Biography:

The protagonist of various Russian fairy tales, primarily ‘Prince Ivan, the Firebird and the Grey Wolf’, ‘The Death of Koschei the Deathless’, and ‘The Frog Princess’.

Though those all had the protagonist of ‘Ivan Tsarevich’, it’s difficult to claim that there’s continuity between them. What should be a generic name of a protagonist, similar to the giant-killing Jack, has been drawn together into a single entity.

The tale of the firebird tells of his quest to acquire the mythical firebird, meeting a grey wolf who helps him in various circumstances along the way, even bringing him back to life from the dead. The death of Koschei tells of his triumph against the immortal sorcerer, while the Frog Princess is more comical, similar to the Princess and the Frog, but reversed in gender.

Across the stories, enmity with Koschei and a more friendly relationship with Baba Yaga is common, as well as his assistance by various beasts and creatures.

Armaments: Armour, a bow and arrows.

Fighting Style: Letting his friends do the work while offering words of encouragement and the occasional arrow.

Parameters:

STR: E ||| END: D ||| AGI: D ||| MAN: A ||| LCK: A++

Class Skills:

Magic Resistance: C

Grants protection against magical effects, cancelling them altogether. Spells with a chant below two verses are cancelled, but cannot protect against magecraft on the level of High Thaumaturgy.

Riding: A+

Denotes the ability to ride mounts and vehicles. All vehicles and members of Phantasmal Species up to Divine Beasts can be ridden, with the exception of Dragonkind.

Personal Skills

Renegade Distortion: -

The distorted mentality of one who lives apart from the human norm. Similar to certain forms of Mad Enhancement or Mental Pollution, it becomes difficult for one to come to a mutual understanding with humans. Mild protection from mental interference effects is offered in exchange.

The mentality of one who carelessly chatters about team tactics, and rushes in pursuit of random objectives with little thought. One who lives in a world of fairy tales, where various things can happen due to no particular logic, so he adapts to this by simply making hasty decisions without any real thought.

As a side effect, it becomes easier to interact with those who live apart from humans - not simply beasts, but also fairies, witches, hermits and other types. It's possible to see a certain charm in his rough manners.

Encouragement: C+++

The ability to offer encouragement to one’s allies. Though in Ivan’s case, it’s difficult to get through to humans, so the effects are less pronounced.

However, with beasts and animals, their physical abilities are increased simply by being in close proximity, increased by active techniques of encouragement. Since he can’t really offer tactical advice, it’s generally simply cheers and rallying. Fundamentally, the ability to bring out extra power in one’s friends by emotional methods with no rational aspect.

Naturally, it works better on those that one has already developed deep bonds with.

Noble Phantasms

Firebird
My Quest for the Flaming Bird!

Rank: E
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 0-20
Maximum Targets: 10

The flaming songbird that Ivan and his brothers were sent to quest for. After stealing his father’s apples, the Tsar’s fascination with it grew until he declared that whoever brought him the bird would be his heir.

As the quest object for a number of heroes, it’s possible to see it as a holy grail of sorts… However, it’s largely just a useless bird that gets captured or leaves its feathers in people’s grasp. Though its feathers are a treasure of sorts, that glow with a soft light that inspires those who see it. It also carries a passive, low-level mental interference effect of fascination, simply from the beauty of its appearance and song.

Its primary method of attack is producing flame, either as a projectile attack, or wreathing itself with it and charging. In comparison to more legendary birds, such as the Phoenix or Simurgh, it’s certainly weaker.

The equivalent of an ultra-rare one time event ‘mon that ends up not being especially useful despite all the effort needed to acquire it.

Sword Kladenets
Behold, the Self-Swinging Sword!

Rank: D
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 1-10
Maximum Targets: 1

A common motif in Russian folklore, the legendary sword Kladenets. It appears in many places, and it seems Ivan picked it up at some point. Probably as loot when he defeated that lich guy.

It would be more powerful in the hands of a true wielder of the blade, and in the class of such. As a Rider, it becomes less a weapon, and more an entity of itself. Able to swing with its own power - greatly exceeding Ivan’s own strength - and chase down enemies with the power of flight. It has a mind of its own, and sometimes doesn’t listen to its master.

As a self-swinging blade, it also has the ability to autocorrect its swings towards advantageous spots, ones that Ivan himself is often unable to spot.

The equivalent of a ‘mon you got in a random trade, and never realised could evolve, so it never quite met its full potential.

Golden Horse
The Sky-Conquering Witch’s Horse!

Rank: C
Type: Anti-Army
Range: 4-30
Maximum Targets: 100

A flying horse that initially belonged to Baba Yaga, gained through a series of trials so that he could have a dogfight with Koschei. Or is that a horsefight?

A greatly versatile mount with the ability of flight, and good speed and power. As a form of transportation, it’s certainly excellent.

As a winged horse originally owned by a powerful witch, it’s likely a direct descendant of the original Pegasus. However, perhaps because of that witch’s influence, it has a much nastier disposition, and doesn’t need much encouragement to attack. Thankfully it’s a great deal weaker than the original. Winding up its sky charge and raining down to earth in a powerful attack that can be likened to a comet… or at least, a small one.

The equivalent of ‘mon you got in a trade from your big sister, that you keep in the party due to its high level and knowing fly.

Grey Wolf
My Ever-loyal Companion!

Rank: B
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 0-1
Maximum Targets: 1

A great phantasmal beast she-wolf, who joined Ivan after eating his original horse. Feeling guilty, she promised to replace the horse for as long as he needed. Even after she left after the end of her service, she returned to save Ivan from his murderous brothers.

A powerful member of the phantasmal species with the ability to shapeshift into human form, though she only does so when she wants to. Speed, power and stealth abilities are all top notch. She’s also happy to be used as a mount, at least by Ivan.

Her true ability is the water of life she fetched for the dying Ivan. It’s a unique ingredient that cannot be fully replicated, but is simply an inferior emulation of such. A powerful singular burst of healing that restores its target to ‘perfect health’ so long as the spiritual core has not been destroyed. Of course, such a thing requires a large amount of energy expenditure.

The equivalent of a fully evolved starter ‘mon that you grew most attached to.

Vasilisa
My Beautiful Frog Bride!

Rank: A
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 0-20
Maximum Targets: -

Ivan’s wife, trapped in the form of a frog. In fact, he had multiple wives - the original Helen the Beautiful, whose form the wolf took, the warrior Marya Movena, and Tsarevna Vasilisa herself. It seems they were alright with sharing Ivan. Or perhaps there were multiple Ivans.

A relative of Baba Yaga, cursed by Koschei the deathless as a casualty of the conflict between them. Despite her inhuman shape, she retains a great deal of magical power, even as her form is a harmless frog. One who learned her craft directly from that Witch of the wilds, her magecraft is comparable to that of a Caster-class servant - at least when Ivan bothers to summon her into danger.

Even without being summoned, she offers advice to Ivan befitting of her title ‘the wise’, though he generally doesn’t listen.

The equivalent of a harmless-looking ‘mon that turned out to be broken in the metagame despite its goofy appearance.

Fate/Novus Apocrypha - The Ends justify the Means!

Either is fine. Cluttering the thread might be an issue if it takes a lot of back and forth though.

Fate/Charonioi Klimakes

Budapest
District V

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Caster appeared at the scene - perhaps a moment too late, had the servant decided to attack her own Master - drifting across the snow like a ghost, umbrella tidily poised once more, shadowing her eyes. A momentary glance, and small grin, was all that was given to her enemies, as they made their intention to retreat clear. Pursuing this past the river was an unnecessary risk.

Hero and Human. It seemed there were a lot of things that combination could mean.

She began to walk, arm in arm with her Master. Having her close was important, even if she could handle herself. “Enjoyed myself? Hm, I wouldn’t put it like that exactly. Though I think I’m beginning to understand the difference between myself and these heroes.”

The scent of flowers filled the air as they neared the sight of the battle. “People who fight as if it’s in their nature, as though it could be a method of communication by itself. Such a thing is quite alien to me, I’m afraid.” Her voice was almost apologetic. “For me, fighting is something that should be a last resort. Even in a war like this, it’s difficult to shake those feelings. Well, perhaps it's the difference between one who ‘fights’, and one who ‘kills’...” She pondered. “I wonder how the Assassin of this war will differ from the others.” She said.

In the world of humans, killing was an aberration. Something that was hidden from humans wherever possible, even if it underpinned that quiet world that seemed so peaceful on the surface, roiling beneath the surface. She turned her eyes away where she could. Perhaps that made her unworthy of the title of ‘hero’.

The life of a simple country pharmacist was one as far away from both killing and fighting as possible - though they were the ones who saw the underbelly of the world, the ones who had to deal with the consequences of those who fought so casually. Perhaps that was the reason she found it distasteful.

But in the world of monsters, killing was a simple fact of life. Strike the prey as fast as possible, swallow them without a chance to resist. If it came down to a fight, even if you won, you had already lost by simply opening yourself to an attack.

Breaking her musings, she began to report on the battle. “It was something of a tie overall. Neither of us revealed too much. If our battle stayed on such a level, I’m confident I could win, but who knows how things could escalate.” She paused a moment, before addressing her Master. “Well, I’m glad you dealt with your end most admirably,” she smiled.

The waves of the water broke, and a woman rose from the river. Smaller than her sister - and there was little resemblance between the two - she stared, unblinking, at the Master and Servant. The moment she exited the water, she was dry. Perhaps she had never been wet to begin with.

“In any case, they didn’t find out about my dear sister,” Caster smiled, extending a hand to ruffle the shorter woman’s hair, which she pressed into happily.

“Yes, my lady,” her sister replied, her tone clipped and formal. “I apologise for being unable to assist you in battle.”

“Oh, don’t worry about that. It’s good that I wasn’t in enough danger to need you.” Caster smiled warmly, lifting the umbrella to show kind eyes. “And that means I didn’t put you in any danger either.”

They walked for a few steps, as Caster scanned the area for further intrusions. “I’ll leave your defence to my sister for now, Master,” she said. “I have some important experimentation to do.” It wasn’t a matter of separating, but that her focus would be insufficient, for a short while.

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