Terry Bogard

World of Light: the Endless Now (The Ultimate Videogame Crossover)

<Snipped quote by Terry Bogard>

This is accepted.

@Lugubrious

Thanks. Working on his first post soon

Terry’s Training Room

Level 7 Ryu

_{EXP : 1/70 (+1 pts.)
Location : The Streets
Word Count : 44}

“Hey there, everybody. It’s Ryu, from Streets,” Ryu introduced calmly. “Did you know? My favorite things are... jumping into the lake fierce, stale bread, water without any ice, the newest season of The Simpsons, aaaand Dirt. See you in Street Fighter Five Seven, everybody.”

FIN.

World of Light: the Endless Now (The Ultimate Videogame Crossover)

I think keeping spiders and stun (since SF stun is a lot more pronounced than just being staggered by repeated attacks) for weaknesses is fine. There aren't a lot of weaknesses to Ryu...maybe being disinclined to use (and therefore disadvantaged when using) weapons, armor, and technology in general? When I played Grimm, I did make one of his weaknesses essentially that he couldn't use conventional equipment.

@Lugubrious

And... Done! I only fixed what you told me (which means rewording the descriptions for two of his skills and editing most of his weaknesses), while the rest of the sheet remains the same. You can check it out here:

The Street Fighter

RYU

_{“To live is to fight, to fight is to live!”}

---

Origin :
Street Fighter

Job :
Martial Artist

Level :
7

EXP :
TBA

---

Appearance

Ryu is a Japanese man with a brawny physique and medium length dark hair. He sports a traditional karate uniform consisting of a white gi with torn sleeves, a black martial arts belt, a pair of padded, sparring gloves, and a red headband. Although he’d often wear a pair of sandals, he mostly just walks around bare feet—a choice he deliberately makes, as he believes it to be far more comfortable.

Personality

Ryu is a wise, stoic, humble, courteous, but self-denouncing individual. He treats his travels, training, and fights seriously, as his life goal is to achieve complete mastery in martial arts by competing with practitioners of various disciplines from around the world. For Ryu, his true satisfaction is the lesson that comes from the fight itself, preferring to move on to the next challenges instead of soaking in the glitz and glamour that come out of his triumphs (unless he’s offered food or encounters an old friend).

Due to spending his entire life as a wandering warrior being trained far away from modern-day customs, Ryu often appears out-of-touch and detached from his surroundings. Despite the detachment, though, he’s always willing to help those in need, even though saving the world has never been his top priority. Oftentimes, he’s also shown to have a soft spot for children, as well as a rather dry sense of humor. He shows respect to competitors whose skills are equal to his own or even the ones he’s able to defeat, complimenting and encouraging them to continue training and get stronger.

Ryu is notoriously straightforward, honest, and pure-hearted, even though said traits often make him appear oblivious. However, despite his purity, there’s a dark side to Ryu: his drive to improve himself—in spite of the obstacles—can often lead to a drive to win at all costs. This darker driving factor is fueled by (and is able to fuel) his inner dark intent called the Satsui no Hado—an influence which he had to battle and suppress constantly to avoid himself from doing the unthinkable. When his inner dark intent started to overcome his common sense, Ryu relied on his support system—most notably Ken, Gouken, Sakura, and Sagat—to keep him in check and help him overcome the demon. Fortunately, after tapping into the Power of Nothingness, Ryu has since been liberated from his dark manifestation, resulting in the creation of Kage.

Background

At a young age, Ryu was orphaned and had zero recollections of his biological parents, outside of being entrusted to a priest at an unknown temple. Subsequently, he was discovered and adopted by a man named Gouken who raised him in a secluded dojo and mentored him in his own take on Ansatsuken. Some time later, Gouken took his close friend’s spoiled son, Ken Masters, under his wing, teaching him the very martial arts discipline that he’d been teaching Ryu. Both Ryu and Ken quickly became good friends and sparred with each other daily, with Ryu considering Ken to be his surrogate brother. When Ryu turned 23, Gouken decided that both Ryu and Ken had been ripe enough to travel the globe and put their martial arts prowess to a test. While Ken returned to the States, Ryu instead wandered the world, making Thailand his first destination.

After successfully defeating 20 local Muay Thai practitioners, Ryu attracted the attention of a man named Sagat who was praised and deemed by the people of Thailand as the Emperor of Muay Thai. As the means of defending the honor of Muay Thai, Sagat hosted the first ever World Warrior tournament, luring Ryu and several other martial artists from around the globe to participate. Eventually, it was Ryu who earned the honor of challenging Sagat in the finals, having defeated every opponent in his path. Unfortunately, throughout the bout, Ryu was proven to be no match for the reigning Muay Thai champion, as Sagat nearly defeated him and eventually let his guard down after believing that he’d won the battle. Ryu, having an unwavering desire to win, subconsciously succumbed to the influence of the Satsui no Hado, retaliating with a near-lethal Shoryuken. The amplified Shoryuken didn’t only knock Sagat out, but also left a huge scar across his chest. After regaining consciousness and believing that he’d been robbed of his glory, Sagat was infuriated and humiliated, swearing vengeance on Ryu ever since.

After earning the title of the world’s strongest, Ryu continued to fight and travel as usual, all while contemplating about ‘the meaning of anything in life.’ While he’d achieved his life’s ultimate purpose, Ryu wasn’t sure if he deserved to achieve the title so early nor did he believe that he’d achieved his true goal, ultimately continuing to train and developing new techniques along the way. Sometime later, Ryu was informed by Ken that their mentor had been ambushed and murdered by a fellow Ansatsuken practitioner named Akuma. Hearing about the news, Ryu quickly set out to find the man responsible for Gouken’s apparent demise, eventually discovering Akuma in a secluded Japanese island called Gokuentou. The two fought with Ryu eventually winning the fight. Little did he know that Akuma was only testing him, revealing to Ryu that they had a shared ‘evil intent’ that was the Satsui no Hado, which was a power consuming the practitioners of their shared martial arts discipline, driving them to win at all cost, even if it meant eradicating their opponent. With his fist, Akuma then pummeled the ground, erupting a massive quake that turned the entire island into ruins. Although trapped, Ryu managed to withstand the impact, miraculously escaping the island alive.

Around the same time he survived the collapsing island, Ryu stumbled across Sagat at the Australian Outback where the latter challenged him to a rematch. Ryu, knowing that Sagat still hadn’t recovered from their last duel, talked him out of fighting him, only for Sagat to refuse his suggestion. Left with no choice, Ryu decided to accept the challenge, holding himself back throughout the bout. Ryu’s reluctance to fight the wrathful Sagat allowed the latter to emerge victorious, only to realize that his victory felt hollow since Ryu wasn’t really giving his all. Ever since then, Sagat vowed to put his hatred aside and trained harder, wishing to fight Ryu again someday. It was during this time when Ryu encountered his ‘number one fan’ named Sakura for the first time (who expressed her desire to train under his guidance), as well as reuniting with Ken who gave him his red hairband as a reminder to remain focused after agreeing to fight like ‘old times.’

Two years had passed, and even after the encouragement given to him by Ken, Ryu continued to be troubled by what Akuma had told him back on the island, even worse after Rose—a fortune teller who had a connection with M. Bison—told him that he would’ve never defeated Bison, unless he fought the latter at the cost of his life. This was further proven when Ryu was confronted by Bison who showed interest in recruiting the former as part of his Shadaloo syndicate. Despite putting up an audacious beat down, Bison managed to defeat him, taking the half-conscious Ryu with him. He began brainwashing Ryu, revealing to him that his Satsui no Hado was no different from his Psycho Power. Thankfully, the so-called Shadaloo chairman was disrupted by the arrival of Ken, Sakura, and Sagat, each having pursued Ryu for different reasons. While Ken and Sakura went after Bison, it was Sagat who confronted the brainwashed Ryu directly, urging him to come to his senses. Although struggling at first, Ryu eventually broke out of his brainwashed state to confront Bison, defeating him with the very technique he used to defeat Sagat. Following the battle, the four went their separate ways with Ryu promising to become a better fighter the next time they crossed paths.

Eventually, Ryu kept his promise when he entered the second World Warrior tournament, defeating some of the world’s fiercest fighters like Zangief and Blanka to compete in the semifinals. Sometime after the second tournament, Ryu entered the third World Warrior tournament to further hone his martial arts prowess, going head-to-head against Sagat in their long anticipated rematch. It was also during the third tournament when Ryu and Ken learned that their master, Gouken, actually survived the ambush by Akuma. Upon encountering his pupils, Gouken then unleashed the Power of Nothingness within him to seal Ryu’s Satsui no Hado, finally freeing Ryu of the inner darkness that’d been consuming his spirit.

Now in his 30s, the seasoned Ryu continued to sharpen his abilities, eventually participating in the fourth World Warrior tournament. There, he faced Ken’s pupil named Sean who’d been asked to fight him in a match, easily defeating him with just a mere Hadouken. At some point following the tournament, he came across a young wrestler named Alex who appeared to be the winner of the fourth tournament. Wanting to prove the rumors he’d been hearing about Ryu, Alex challenged him to a fight, in which Ryu gladly accepted. As the two fought, Ryu ended up defeating Alex fair and square, encouraging the next World Warrior champion to continue fighting. Alex, amazed by Ryu’s martial arts prowess, was motivated to become a stronger fighter, anticipating his rematch against Ryu.

In the Now

Alongside Ken and Gouken, Ryu was one of the earlier residents of Esaka. For many years, he’d proven himself to be every bit as skillful as he was prior to the merging of the worlds, becoming the undisputed World Warrior champion for several consecutive years. Thanks to his storied fighting career, Ryu was also trusted to become one of the mentors working for the Street Fighter Dojo run by Ken and Zangief, subsequently becoming one of the dojo’s initial staples. At first glance, it seemed that he’d achieved the ultimate purpose of a fight that he’d been craving for, sensing that he’d attained complete mastery of his art for the first time in his life. And if that wasn’t enough, every Esakan adored and glorified him, deeming him to be one of the four main pillars for the city’s major tournaments (next to Liu Kang, Jin Kazama, and Kyo Kusanagi). Although he was barely affected by the fame and grandeur that came out of his main event status, he’d be lying if he never felt this fulfilled his entire life. Or so, it seemed?

Unfortunately, even after having proven himself and fulfilled everything in his fighting career, nothing was ever enough for Ryu. While he never felt like he’d lost his purpose, he didn’t exactly feel like he’d used his capabilities to their fullest. The thought of using his strength for a purpose greater than mere fisticuffs had been weighing on him lately, eventually affecting his performances in the process. Having allowed himself to be defeated in the semifinals of the World Warrior tournament two years ago was the final straw. It was all he needed to convince himself to pursue a different calling for once in his life.

While he continued to train his mind and body, Ryu spent the next year doing what he loved best: travelling the world. Along his journey, he attempted to use his fighting prowess for mostly anything but competing in street fights, helping and defending those in dire need. One could say that he’d gained a new outlook on life through his journey outside of Esaka, as he found solace in accompanying the weak and the defenseless—a sight so rare to be seen in the city as battle-hardened as Esaka where every resident knew how to fend for themselves. Despite his effort, however, he was only close to finding the answer that he needed to learn why he felt the way he felt. Sensing that the last piece of the puzzle might remain in the heart of battle, Ryu returned to Esaka just in time to sign up for the latest World Warrior tournament, making his triumphant comeback the next day.

Specialty

Ryu is an expert in hand-to-hand combat. An ultimate fighting machine, his take on both Gouken’s Ansatsuken style of karate and the traditional Shotokan karate revolves around hard-hitting singular strikes capable of knocking his opponent down and his iconic energy blast called Hadouken.

Inventory

Duffle Bag : A large bag made of fabric that Ryu always brings in his travels containing food and water supplies, additional clothes, plane tickets, passports, and the black card that Ken gave him containing all the proceeds earned from tournament victories, guest appearances, and solving local commotions.

Abilities

• Special Moves – Ryu is capable of drawing ki-energy to create powerful attacks (whether they’re energy blasts or amplified physical attacks). Some of his known special moves include Hadouken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku.
• Super Moves – Also known as ‘Super Arts’ and ‘Super Combos,’ Ryu’s super moves are stronger variations of his special moves. Super moves can only be activated once Ryu manages to fill up his power meter (which can only be achieved through attacking his opponent, receiving attacks, and/or taunting). Some of Ryu’s known super moves include Shinkuu Hadouken, Shin Shoryuken, and Shinkuu Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku.
• Parry – Parry is a defensive technique capable of preventing Ryu from receiving any attacks that his opponent sends him (save for throws and command grabs). Upon parrying, Ryu will be covered in a flickering blue aura, as his energy-charged wrist meets his opponent’s attack. When timed correctly, Ryu can turn the tide of the bout by reversing his opponent’s attack with his own and pressuring them to take a defensive stance, instead.
• Focus Attack – Upon executing Focus Attack, Ryu will gain Super Armor against his opponent’s attack, temporarily rendering himself invulnerable and recharging his health quicker than usual. Depending on how long the attack is charged, it can crumple his opponent and even render itself unblockable. Typically, Focus Attack is signified by streaks of dark ink and flickering aura to emphasize the amount of inner force being used.

Skills

• Enhanced Sense – Ryu’s keen perception allows him to sense a nearby ki-energy user, helping him recognize and anticipate incoming threats.
• Enhanced Durability – Ryu is capable of enduring stiff, physical punishments and shrugging them off like they are nothing. This is further proven when he survived the collapsing island caused by Akuma during the aftermath of their first battle.
• Enhanced Reflexes – Ryu’s sharp reflexes allow him to anticipate any attacks with greater precision.

Weaknesses

• Stun – Like most street fighters, Ryu is prone to getting stunned once he loads up his stun meter (which can only be achieved by receiving attacks). Upon entering this state, Ryu will be idled and dazed, rendering himself vulnerable to any and every attack until he is fully recovered. Getting bombarded by his opponent and failing to avoid so can further speed up the process.
• Spiders – Due to waking up one day to find a spider in his mouth, Ryu suffers from an acute case of arachnophobia (fear of spiders).
• Tech-Illiteracy – Due to being detached from the modern world, Ryu is incapable of operating modern technology, weapons, and armors.

Spirits

TBA

Rapport

TBA

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THEME

And that reminds me that I need to change Terry’s weaknesses, too, because I added KO and Parry at the time.

World of Light: the Endless Now (The Ultimate Videogame Crossover)

A couple small notes. One, if he has enhanced senses and enhanced reflexes that allow him to detect and anticipate any attack, does that mean that he just can't be hit, or will always be able to counter any technique from his opponent?

@Lugubrious

Totally not. It works exactly like Terry’s. It just helps him anticipate attacks quicker than normal. Also, I think I need to specify it, but enhanced senses are meant to help Ryu senses the presence of another ki user (like Ken and Akuma for instances). So the best they can do is to recognize somebody through their ki-energy.

Two, the ability to be knocked out if damaged enough and the ability to have your attack blocked by something with an attack-nullifying defensive ability aren't really Weaknesses. One is something that can be assumed of everyone unless otherwise stated, and the other is less of a weakness to Ryu and more a power/skill of someone else. Taking extra damage from fire is a Weakness, but taking fire damage when someone else uses a fire attack is not. Make sense?

@Lugubrious

Makes sense. I have to admit, to my knowledge, there isn’t much to write about Ryu’s weaknesses outside of mortality and arachnophobia, which is why I included trivial stuff like KO, Parry, and Stun since he’s a fighting game character. I’ve seen other guys included them (iirc), and I admittedly included them on my Terry sheet. Though, yeah, I think I could’ve done a better job at writing his weaknesses. Should I just change the first three into mortality altogether and keep spiders as part of his weaknesses, instead?

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Hey, guys! Yeah, I’m still staying. It’s been hectic lately. I just need to find the right time to write my next Wolverine post, and I think it’s either this week or next week. Sorry for the delay, though. I’ll let you guys know if there’s a change of plan.

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Hi, @Lugubrious, how’s my Ryu sheet?

The Street Fighter

RYU

_{“To live is to fight, to fight is to live!”}

---

Name :
Ryu

Origin :
Street Fighter

Job :
Martial Artist

Level :
7

EXP :
TBA

---

Appearance

Ryu is a Japanese man with a brawny physique and medium length dark hair. He sports a traditional karate uniform consisting of a white gi with torn sleeves, a black martial arts belt, a pair of padded, sparring gloves, and a red headband. Although he’d often wear a pair of sandals, he mostly just walks around bare feet—a choice he deliberately makes, as he believes it to be far more comfortable.

Personality

Ryu is a wise, stoic, humble, courteous, but self-denouncing individual. He treats his travels, training, and fights seriously, as his life goal is to achieve complete mastery in martial arts by competing with practitioners of various disciplines from around the world. For Ryu, his true satisfaction is the lesson that comes from the fight itself, preferring to move on to the next challenges instead of soaking in the glitz and glamour that come out of his triumphs (unless he’s offered food or encounters an old friend).

Due to spending his entire life as a wandering warrior being trained far away from modern-day customs, Ryu often appears out-of-touch and detached from his surroundings. Despite the detachment, though, he’s always willing to help those in need, even though saving the world has never been his top priority. Oftentimes, he’s also shown to have a soft spot for children, as well as a rather dry sense of humor. He shows respect to competitors whose skills are equal to his own or even the ones he’s able to defeat, complimenting and encouraging them to continue training and get stronger.

Ryu is notoriously straightforward, honest, and pure-hearted, even though said traits often make him appear oblivious. However, despite his purity, there’s a dark side to Ryu: his drive to improve himself—in spite of the obstacles—can often lead to a drive to win at all costs. This darker driving factor is fueled by (and is able to fuel) his inner dark intent called the Satsui no Hado—an influence which he had to battle and suppress constantly to avoid himself from doing the unthinkable. When his inner dark intent started to overcome his common sense, Ryu relied on his support system—most notably Ken, Gouken, Sakura, and Sagat—to keep him in check and help him overcome the demon. Fortunately, after tapping into the Power of Nothingness, Ryu has since been liberated from his dark manifestation, resulting in the creation of Kage.

Background

At a young age, Ryu was orphaned and had zero recollections of his biological parents, outside of being entrusted to a priest at an unknown temple. Subsequently, he was discovered and adopted by a man named Gouken who raised him in a secluded dojo and mentored him in his own take on Ansatsuken. Some time later, Gouken took his close friend’s spoiled son, Ken Masters, under his wing, teaching him the very martial arts discipline that he’d been teaching Ryu. Both Ryu and Ken quickly became good friends and sparred with each other daily, with Ryu considering Ken to be his surrogate brother. When Ryu turned 23, Gouken decided that both Ryu and Ken had been ripe enough to travel the globe and put their martial arts prowess to a test. While Ken returned to the States, Ryu instead wandered the world, making Thailand his first destination.

After successfully defeating 20 local Muay Thai practitioners, Ryu attracted the attention of a man named Sagat who was praised and deemed by the people of Thailand as the Emperor of Muay Thai. As the means of defending the honor of Muay Thai, Sagat hosted the first ever World Warrior tournament, luring Ryu and several other martial artists from around the globe to participate. Eventually, it was Ryu who earned the honor of challenging Sagat in the finals, having defeated every opponent in his path. Unfortunately, throughout the bout, Ryu was proven to be no match for the reigning Muay Thai champion, as Sagat nearly defeated him and eventually let his guard down after believing that he’d won the battle. Ryu, having an unwavering desire to win, subconsciously succumbed to the influence of the Satsui no Hado, retaliating with a near-lethal Shoryuken. The amplified Shoryuken didn’t only knock Sagat out, but also left a huge scar across his chest. After regaining consciousness and believing that he’d been robbed of his glory, Sagat was infuriated and humiliated, swearing vengeance on Ryu ever since.

After earning the title of the world’s strongest, Ryu continued to fight and travel as usual, all while contemplating about ‘the meaning of anything in life.’ While he’d achieved his life’s ultimate purpose, Ryu wasn’t sure if he deserved to achieve the title so early nor did he believe that he’d achieved his true goal, ultimately continuing to train and developing new techniques along the way. Sometime later, Ryu was informed by Ken that their mentor had been ambushed and murdered by a fellow Ansatsuken practitioner named Akuma. Hearing about the news, Ryu quickly set out to find the man responsible for Gouken’s apparent demise, eventually discovering Akuma in a secluded Japanese island called Gokuentou. The two fought with Ryu eventually winning the fight. Little did he know that Akuma was only testing him, revealing to Ryu that they had a shared ‘evil intent’ that was the Satsui no Hado, which was a power consuming the practitioners of their shared martial arts discipline, driving them to win at all cost, even if it meant eradicating their opponent. With his fist, Akuma then pummeled the ground, erupting a massive quake that turned the entire island into ruins. Although trapped, Ryu managed to withstand the impact, miraculously escaping the island alive.

Around the same time he survived the collapsing island, Ryu stumbled across Sagat at the Australian Outback where the latter challenged him to a rematch. Ryu, knowing that Sagat still hadn’t recovered from their last duel, talked him out of fighting him, only for Sagat to refuse his suggestion. Left with no choice, Ryu decided to accept the challenge, holding himself back throughout the bout. Ryu’s reluctance to fight the wrathful Sagat allowed the latter to emerge victorious, only to realize that his victory felt hollow since Ryu wasn’t really giving his all. Ever since then, Sagat vowed to put his hatred aside and trained harder, wishing to fight Ryu again someday. It was during this time when Ryu encountered his ‘number one fan’ named Sakura for the first time (who expressed her desire to train under his guidance), as well as reuniting with Ken who gave him his red hairband as a reminder to remain focused after agreeing to fight like ‘old times.’

Two years had passed, and even after the encouragement given to him by Ken, Ryu continued to be troubled by what Akuma had told him back on the island, even worse after Rose—a fortune teller who had a connection with M. Bison—told him that he would’ve never defeated Bison, unless he fought the latter at the cost of his life. This was further proven when Ryu was confronted by Bison who showed interest in recruiting the former as part of his Shadaloo syndicate. Despite putting up an audacious beat down, Bison managed to defeat him, taking the half-conscious Ryu with him. He began brainwashing Ryu, revealing to him that his Satsui no Hado was no different from his Psycho Power. Thankfully, the so-called Shadaloo chairman was disrupted by the arrival of Ken, Sakura, and Sagat, each having pursued Ryu for different reasons. While Ken and Sakura went after Bison, it was Sagat who confronted the brainwashed Ryu directly, urging him to come to his senses. Although struggling at first, Ryu eventually broke out of his brainwashed state to confront Bison, defeating him with the very technique he used to defeat Sagat. Following the battle, the four went their separate ways with Ryu promising to become a better fighter the next time they crossed paths.

Eventually, Ryu kept his promise when he entered the second World Warrior tournament, defeating some of the world’s fiercest fighters like Zangief and Blanka to compete in the semifinals. Sometime after the second tournament, Ryu entered the third World Warrior tournament to further hone his martial arts prowess, going head-to-head against Sagat in their long anticipated rematch. It was also during the third tournament when Ryu and Ken learned that their master, Gouken, actually survived the ambush by Akuma. Upon encountering his pupils, Gouken then unleashed the Power of Nothingness within him to seal Ryu’s Satsui no Hado, finally freeing Ryu of the inner darkness that’d been consuming his spirit.

Now in his 30s, the seasoned Ryu continued to sharpen his abilities, eventually participating in the fourth World Warrior tournament. There, he faced Ken’s pupil named Sean who’d been asked to fight him in a match, easily defeating him with just a mere Hadouken. At some point following the tournament, he came across a young wrestler named Alex who appeared to be the winner of the fourth tournament. Wanting to prove the rumors he’d been hearing about Ryu, Alex challenged him to a fight, in which Ryu gladly accepted. As the two fought, Ryu ended up defeating Alex fair and square, encouraging the next World Warrior champion to continue fighting. Alex, amazed by Ryu’s martial arts prowess, was motivated to become a stronger fighter, anticipating his rematch against Ryu.

In the Now

Alongside Ken and Gouken, Ryu was one of the earlier residents of Esaka. For many years, he’d proven himself to be every bit as skillful as he was prior to the merging of the worlds, becoming the undisputed World Warrior champion for several consecutive years. Thanks to his storied fighting career, Ryu was also trusted to become one of the mentors working for the Street Fighter Dojo run by Ken and Zangief, subsequently becoming one of the dojo’s initial staples. At first glance, it seemed that he’d achieved the ultimate purpose of a fight that he’d been craving for, sensing that he’d attained complete mastery of his art for the first time in his life. And if that wasn’t enough, every Esakan adored and glorified him, deeming him to be one of the four main pillars for the city’s major tournaments (next to Liu Kang, Jin Kazama, and Kyo Kusanagi). Although he was barely affected by the fame and grandeur that came out of his main event status, he’d be lying if he never felt this fulfilled his entire life. Or so, it seemed?

Unfortunately, even after having proven himself and fulfilled everything in his fighting career, nothing was ever enough for Ryu. While he never felt like he’d lost his purpose, he didn’t exactly feel like he’d used his capabilities to their fullest. The thought of using his strength for a purpose greater than mere fisticuffs had been weighing on him lately, eventually affecting his performances in the process. Having allowed himself to be defeated in the semifinals of the World Warrior tournament two years ago was the final straw. It was all he needed to convince himself to pursue a different calling for once in his life.

While he continued to train his mind and body, Ryu spent the next year doing what he loved best: travelling the world. Along his journey, he attempted to use his fighting prowess for mostly anything but competing in street fights, helping and defending those in dire need. One could say that he’d gained a new outlook on life through his journey outside of Esaka, as he found solace in accompanying the weak and the defenseless—a sight so rare to be seen in the city as battle-hardened as Esaka where every resident knew how to fend for themselves. Despite his effort, however, he was only close to finding the answer that he needed to learn why he felt the way he felt. Sensing that the last piece of the puzzle might remain in the heart of battle, Ryu returned to Esaka just in time to sign up for the latest World Warrior tournament, making his triumphant comeback the next day.

Specialty

Ryu is an expert in hand-to-hand combat. An ultimate fighting machine, his take on both Gouken’s Ansatsuken style of karate and the traditional Shotokan karate revolves around hard-hitting singular strikes capable of knocking his opponent down and his iconic energy blast called Hadouken.

Inventory

Duffle Bag : A large bag made of fabric that Ryu always brings in his travels containing food and water supplies, additional clothes, plane tickets, passports, and the black card that Ken gave him containing all the proceeds earned from tournament victories, guest appearances, and solving local commotions.

Abilities

• Special Moves – Ryu is capable of drawing ki-energy to create powerful attacks (whether they’re energy blasts or amplified physical attacks). Some of his known special moves include Hadouken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku.
• Super Moves – Also known as ‘Super Arts’ and ‘Super Combos,’ Ryu’s super moves are stronger variations of his special moves. Super moves can only be activated once Ryu manages to fill up his power meter (which can only be achieved through attacking his opponent, receiving attacks, and/or taunting). Some of Ryu’s known super moves include Shinkuu Hadouken, Shin Shoryuken, and Shinkuu Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku.
• Parry – Parry is a defensive technique capable of preventing Ryu from receiving any attacks that his opponent sends him (save for throws and command grabs). Upon parrying, Ryu will be covered in a flickering blue aura, as his energy-charged wrist meets his opponent’s attack. When timed correctly, Ryu can turn the tide of the bout by reversing his opponent’s attack with his own and pressuring them to take a defensive stance, instead.
• Focus Attack – Upon executing Focus Attack, Ryu will gain Super Armor against his opponent’s attack, temporarily rendering himself invulnerable and recharging his health quicker than usual. Depending on how long the attack is charged, it can crumple his opponent and even render itself unblockable. Typically, Focus Attack is signified by streaks of dark ink and flickering aura to emphasize the amount of inner force being used.

Skills

• Enhanced Sense – Ryu’s keen senses allow him to sense a nearby presence through their inner force, helping him recognize incoming threats almost immediately.
• Enhanced Durability – Ryu is capable of enduring stiff, physical punishments and shrugging them off like they are nothing. This is further proven when he survived the collapsing island caused by Akuma during the aftermath of their first battle.
• Enhanced Reflexes – Ryu’s sharp reflexes allow him to anticipate any attack swiftly and precisely.

Weaknesses

• Knockout – Like other fighters, Ryu is prone to getting knocked out when he’s running out of health. Upon entering this state, he’ll lose consciousness for a certain amount of time until his health is fully recovered. If it’s a match that lasts more than a round, he’ll be recovered automatically in the next round.
• Parry – Albeit part of his abilities, Ryu isn’t safe from having his attacks parried by opponents with similar ability, either. When parried, his attacks will deal with little to no damage depending on the severity of them, often even forcing himself to maintain a defensive stance.
• Stun – Like other fighters, Ryu is prone to getting stunned when bombarded by his opponent’s attacks. Upon entering this state, Ryu will take a moment to regather his strength, rendering himself vulnerable to any and every attack until he is fully recovered.
• Spiders – Due to waking up one day to find a spider in his mouth, Ryu suffers from an acute case of arachnophobia (fear of spiders).

Spirits

TBA

Rapport

TBA

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THEME

Terry’s Training Room

The Street Fighter

RYU

_{“To live is to fight, to fight is to live!”}

---

Name :
Ryu

Origin :
Street Fighter

Job :
Martial Artist

Level :
7

EXP :
TBA

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Appearance

Ryu is a Japanese man with a brawny physique and medium length dark hair. He sports a traditional karate uniform consisting of a white gi with torn sleeves, a black martial arts belt, a pair of padded, sparring gloves, and a red headband. Although he’d often wear a pair of sandals, he mostly just walks around bare feet—a choice he deliberately makes, as he believes it to be far more comfortable.

Personality

Ryu is a wise, stoic, humble, courteous, but self-denouncing individual. He treats his travels, training, and fights seriously, as his life goal is to achieve complete mastery in martial arts by competing with practitioners of various disciplines from around the world. For Ryu, his true satisfaction is the lesson that comes from the fight itself, preferring to move on to the next challenges instead of soaking in the glitz and glamour that come out of his triumphs (unless he’s offered food or encounters an old friend).

Due to spending his entire life as a wandering warrior being trained far away from modern-day customs, Ryu often appears out-of-touch and detached from his surroundings. Despite the detachment, though, he’s always willing to help those in need, even though saving the world has never been his top priority. Oftentimes, he’s also shown to have a soft spot for children, as well as a rather dry sense of humor. He shows respect to competitors whose skills are equal to his own or even the ones he’s able to defeat, complimenting and encouraging them to continue training and get stronger.

Ryu is notoriously straightforward, honest, and pure-hearted, even though said traits often make him appear oblivious. However, despite his purity, there’s a dark side to Ryu: his drive to improve himself—in spite of the obstacles—can often lead to a drive to win at all costs. This darker driving factor is fueled by (and is able to fuel) his inner dark intent called the Satsui no Hado—an influence which he had to battle and suppress constantly to avoid himself from doing the unthinkable. When his inner dark intent started to overcome his common sense, Ryu relied on his support system—most notably Ken, Gouken, Sakura, and Sagat—to keep him in check and help him overcome the demon. Fortunately, after tapping into the Power of Nothingness, Ryu has since been liberated from his dark manifestation, resulting in the creation of Kage.

Background

At a young age, Ryu was orphaned and had zero recollections of his biological parents, outside of being entrusted to a priest at an unknown temple. Subsequently, he was discovered and adopted by a man named Gouken who raised him in a secluded dojo and mentored him in his own take on Ansatsuken. Some time later, Gouken took his close friend’s spoiled son, Ken Masters, under his wing, teaching him the very martial arts discipline that he’d been teaching Ryu. Both Ryu and Ken quickly became good friends and sparred with each other daily, with Ryu considering Ken to be his surrogate brother. When Ryu turned 23, Gouken decided that both Ryu and Ken had been ripe enough to travel the globe and put their martial arts prowess to a test. While Ken returned to the States, Ryu instead wandered the world, making Thailand his first destination.

After successfully defeating 20 local Muay Thai practitioners, Ryu attracted the attention of a man named Sagat who was praised and deemed by the people of Thailand as the Emperor of Muay Thai. As the means of defending the honor of Muay Thai, Sagat hosted the first ever World Warrior tournament, luring Ryu and several other martial artists from around the globe to participate. Eventually, it was Ryu who earned the honor of challenging Sagat in the finals, having defeated every opponent in his path. Unfortunately, throughout the bout, Ryu was proven to be no match for the reigning Muay Thai champion, as Sagat nearly defeated him and eventually let his guard down after believing that he’d won the battle. Ryu, having an unwavering desire to win, subconsciously succumbed to the influence of the Satsui no Hado, retaliating with a near-lethal Shoryuken. The amplified Shoryuken didn’t only knock Sagat out, but also left a huge scar across his chest. After regaining consciousness and believing that he’d been robbed of his glory, Sagat was infuriated and humiliated, swearing vengeance on Ryu ever since.

After earning the title of the world’s strongest, Ryu continued to fight and travel as usual, all while contemplating about ‘the meaning of anything in life.’ While he’d achieved his life’s ultimate purpose, Ryu wasn’t sure if he deserved to achieve the title so early nor did he believe that he’d achieved his true goal, ultimately continuing to train and developing new techniques along the way. Sometime later, Ryu was informed by Ken that their mentor had been ambushed and murdered by a fellow Ansatsuken practitioner named Akuma. Hearing about the news, Ryu quickly set out to find the man responsible for Gouken’s apparent demise, eventually discovering Akuma in a secluded Japanese island called Gokuentou. The two fought with Ryu eventually winning the fight. Little did he know that Akuma was only testing him, revealing to Ryu that they had a shared ‘evil intent’ that was the Satsui no Hado, which was a power consuming the practitioners of their shared martial arts discipline, driving them to win at all cost, even if it meant eradicating their opponent. With his fist, Akuma then pummeled the ground, erupting a massive quake that turned the entire island into ruins. Although trapped, Ryu managed to withstand the impact, miraculously escaping the island alive.

Around the same time he survived the collapsing island, Ryu stumbled across Sagat at the Australian Outback where the latter challenged him to a rematch. Ryu, knowing that Sagat still hadn’t recovered from their last duel, talked him out of fighting him, only for Sagat to refuse his suggestion. Left with no choice, Ryu decided to accept the challenge, holding himself back throughout the bout. Ryu’s reluctance to fight the wrathful Sagat allowed the latter to emerge victorious, only to realize that his victory felt hollow since Ryu wasn’t really giving his all. Ever since then, Sagat vowed to put his hatred aside and trained harder, wishing to fight Ryu again someday. It was during this time when Ryu encountered his ‘number one fan’ named Sakura for the first time (who expressed her desire to train under his guidance), as well as reuniting with Ken who gave him his red hairband as a reminder to remain focused after agreeing to fight like ‘old times.’

Two years had passed, and even after the encouragement given to him by Ken, Ryu continued to be troubled by what Akuma had told him back on the island, even worse after Rose—a fortune teller who had a connection with M. Bison—told him that he would’ve never defeated Bison, unless he fought the latter at the cost of his life. This was further proven when Ryu was confronted by Bison who showed interest in recruiting the former as part of his Shadaloo syndicate. Despite putting up an audacious beat down, Bison managed to defeat him, taking the half-conscious Ryu with him. He began brainwashing Ryu, revealing to him that his Satsui no Hado was no different from his Psycho Power. Thankfully, the so-called Shadaloo chairman was disrupted by the arrival of Ken, Sakura, and Sagat, each having pursued Ryu for different reasons. While Ken and Sakura went after Bison, it was Sagat who confronted the brainwashed Ryu directly, urging him to come to his senses. Although struggling at first, Ryu eventually broke out of his brainwashed state to confront Bison, defeating him with the very technique he used to defeat Sagat. Following the battle, the four went their separate ways with Ryu promising to become a better fighter the next time they crossed paths.

Eventually, Ryu kept his promise when he entered the second World Warrior tournament, defeating some of the world’s fiercest fighters like Zangief and Blanka to compete in the semifinals. Sometime after the second tournament, Ryu entered the third World Warrior tournament to further hone his martial arts prowess, going head-to-head against Sagat in their long anticipated rematch. It was also during the third tournament when Ryu and Ken learned that their master, Gouken, actually survived the ambush by Akuma. Upon encountering his pupils, Gouken then unleashed the Power of Nothingness within him to seal Ryu’s Satsui no Hado, finally freeing Ryu of the inner darkness that’d been consuming his spirit.

Now in his 30s, the seasoned Ryu continued to sharpen his abilities, eventually participating in the fourth World Warrior tournament. There, he faced Ken’s pupil named Sean who’d been asked to fight him in a match, easily defeating him with just a mere Hadouken. At some point following the tournament, he came across a young wrestler named Alex who appeared to be the winner of the fourth tournament. Wanting to prove the rumors he’d been hearing about Ryu, Alex challenged him to a fight, in which Ryu gladly accepted. As the two fought, Ryu ended up defeating Alex fair and square, encouraging the next World Warrior champion to continue fighting. Alex, amazed by Ryu’s martial arts prowess, was motivated to become a stronger fighter, anticipating his rematch against Ryu.

In the Now

Alongside Ken and Gouken, Ryu was one of the earlier residents of Esaka. For many years, he’d proven himself to be every bit as skillful as he was prior to the merging of the worlds, becoming the undisputed World Warrior champion for several consecutive years. Thanks to his storied fighting career, Ryu was also trusted to become one of the mentors working for the Street Fighter Dojo run by Ken and Zangief, subsequently becoming one of the dojo’s initial staples. At first glance, it seemed that he’d achieved the ultimate purpose of a fight that he’d been craving for, sensing that he’d attained complete mastery of his art for the first time in his life. And if that wasn’t enough, every Esakan adored and glorified him, deeming him to be one of the four main pillars for the city’s major tournaments (next to Liu Kang, Jin Kazama, and Kyo Kusanagi). Although he was barely affected by the fame and grandeur that came out of his main event status, he’d be lying if he never felt this fulfilled his entire life. Or so, it seemed?

Unfortunately, even after having proven himself and fulfilled everything in his fighting career, nothing was ever enough for Ryu. While he never felt like he’d lost his purpose, he didn’t exactly feel like he’d used his capabilities to their fullest. The thought of using his strength for a purpose greater than mere fisticuffs had been weighing on him lately, eventually affecting his performances in the process. Having allowed himself to be defeated in the semifinals of the World Warrior tournament two years ago was the final straw. It was all he needed to convince himself to pursue a different calling for once in his life.

While he continued to train his mind and body, Ryu spent the next year doing what he loved best: travelling the world. Along his journey, he attempted to use his fighting prowess for mostly anything but competing in street fights, helping and defending those in dire need. One could say that he’d gained a new outlook on life through his journey outside of Esaka, as he found solace in accompanying the weak and the defenseless—a sight so rare to be seen in the city as battle-hardened as Esaka where every resident knew how to fend for themselves. Despite his effort, however, he was only close to finding the answer that he needed to learn why he felt the way he felt. Sensing that the last piece of the puzzle might remain in the heart of battle, Ryu returned to Esaka just in time to sign up for the latest World Warrior tournament, making his triumphant comeback the next day.

Specialty

Ryu is an expert in hand-to-hand combat. An ultimate fighting machine, his take on both Gouken’s Ansatsuken style of karate and the traditional Shotokan karate revolves around hard-hitting singular strikes capable of knocking his opponent down and his iconic energy blast called Hadouken.

Inventory

Duffle Bag : A large bag made of fabric that Ryu always brings in his travels containing food and water supplies, additional clothes, plane tickets, passports, and the black card that Ken gave him containing all the proceeds earned from tournament victories, guest appearances, and solving local commotions.

Abilities

• Special Moves – Ryu is capable of drawing ki-energy to create powerful attacks (whether they’re energy blasts or amplified physical attacks). Some of his known special moves include Hadouken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku.
• Super Moves – Also known as ‘Super Arts’ and ‘Super Combos,’ Ryu’s super moves are stronger variations of his special moves. Super moves can only be activated once Ryu manages to fill up his power meter (which can only be achieved through attacking his opponent, receiving attacks, and/or taunting). Some of Ryu’s known super moves include Shinkuu Hadouken, Shin Shoryuken, and Shinkuu Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku.
• Parry – Parry is a defensive technique capable of preventing Ryu from receiving any attacks that his opponent sends him (save for throws and command grabs). Upon parrying, Ryu will be covered in a flickering blue aura, as his energy-charged wrist meets his opponent’s attack. When timed correctly, Ryu can turn the tide of the bout by reversing his opponent’s attack with his own and pressuring them to take a defensive stance, instead.
• Focus Attack – Upon executing Focus Attack, Ryu will gain Super Armor against his opponent’s attack, temporarily rendering himself invulnerable and recharging his health quicker than usual. Depending on how long the attack is charged, it can crumple his opponent and even render itself unblockable. Typically, Focus Attack is signified by streaks of dark ink and flickering aura to emphasize the amount of inner force being used.

Skills

• Enhanced Sense – Ryu’s keen senses allow him to sense a nearby presence through their inner force, helping him recognize incoming threats almost immediately.
• Enhanced Durability – Ryu is capable of enduring stiff, physical punishments and shrugging them off like they are nothing. This is further proven when he survived the collapsing island caused by Akuma during the aftermath of their first battle.
• Enhanced Reflexes – Ryu’s sharp reflexes allow him to anticipate any attack swiftly and precisely.

Weaknesses

• Knockout – Like other fighters, Ryu is prone to getting knocked out when he’s running out of health. Upon entering this state, he’ll lose consciousness for a certain amount of time until his health is fully recovered. If it’s a match that lasts more than a round, he’ll be recovered automatically in the next round.
• Parry – Albeit part of his abilities, Ryu isn’t safe from having his attacks parried by opponents with similar ability, either. When parried, his attacks will deal with little to no damage depending on the severity of them, often even forcing himself to maintain a defensive stance.
• Stun – Like other fighters, Ryu is prone to getting stunned when bombarded by his opponent’s attacks. Upon entering this state, Ryu will take a moment to regather his strength, rendering himself vulnerable to any and every attack until he is fully recovered.
• Spiders – Due to waking up one day to find a spider in his mouth, Ryu suffers from an acute case of arachnophobia (fear of spiders).

Spirits

TBA

Rapport

TBA

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THEME

Terry’s Training Room

Esaka, The Pools

Word Count:
Level 6 Captain Falcon: 56/60
Level 10 Terry Bogard: 99/100
Level 8 Amaterasu: 25/90

Terry’s Training Room

TEAM SEEKERS OF FIGHT

Location: Esaka, The Pools
Word Count:

Featuring:
Level 6 Captain Falcon: 56/60
Level 10 Terry Bogard: 99/100
Level 8 Amaterasu: 25/90

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

@Dark Light @Varicke

▶︎• ၊၊||၊|။||||။‌‌‌၊|• 3:32
_{Bye Bye My Love – Megumi Yuuki}

There was an awkward moment of silence after Terry introduced himself. The way Clay gauged his expression, it seemed like he was trying to determine whether or not the newly arriving patron was a good guy. Hopefully, the biker didn’t get the wrong idea due to the slightest hint of slurs that came out of his mouth so casually.

Albeit exasperated at first, Terry ended up snickering at Clay misspelling his name, shaking his head in amusement. Whether Clay did it deliberately or not, he hadn’t a clue. Thankfully, the biker didn’t just call the brawny blonde ‘Hat Ken’ like many others would’ve done.

“Buddy, it’s ‘Terry’ with a ‘T,’ actually,” he corrected. “So, it’s Clayton, huh? Alright! Nice knowin’ you, Clay. You seem like a cool guy, though.”

Terry seemed a little self conscious about the bruises on his face when Clay gave him a piece of advice. Still, he continued to beam, ignoring slightest hints of injuries inflicted upon him. Not that they still hurt, anyway.

“Y’know, it was hard when your opponent hit like a damn brick. Glad I still made it outta the Fest victorious. That was sooo close!” Terry recalled, then when Clay offered him help, added: “Well, I’ve just ordered some beer not long ago. I just came here to see if everybody’s alright. The way y’all have been gathering here, I thought something off had just happened. Say, uh, what’s the deal with that shadowy thing over there?” He gestured at the pitch-black form still perching by the wall with his eyes, wondering if Knutik had been frozen in place or that he was paying attention to their conversation.

Meanwhile…

_{Whatever life holds in store for me, I will never forget these words: ‘With great power comes great responsibility.’ This is my gift, my curse. Who am I? I’m…}

▶︎• ၊၊||၊|။||||။‌‌‌၊|• 3:21
_{Theme of Spider-Man – Marvel vs. Capcom 3}

From across the tavern, a man clad in red and yellow scurried towards an alleyway separating a rundown inn and a small bakery. It was apparent that something had been chasing him, and although his face was mostly covered, he still seemed visibly uneasy beneath that mask. The man quickly hid behind the inn’s mossy wall, then tried to control his breath, tightening his grip on the strap of the sizable sling bag worn over his shoulder. He swallowed and panted, his fright intensified as he began peeking past the wall. So far, only a couple of pedestrians were spotted strolling by the sidewalk on sight, minding their own businesses. The man looked away, closing his eyes and sighing in relief. Thank goodness, he mused. Unfortunately, his relief wouldn’t last long…

WEE–WOO…

WEE–WOO…

WHOOOOP!

The masked man forced his eyes open, widening in fear. He took a peek past the wall one last time, panicking at the blur of red and blue closing in his direction. Apparently, it came from the same police vehicles that’d been chasing him around since the moment he was caught robbing a local bank. As the blaring cars and motorcycles became imminent, the man reflexively jolted out of the way, barely striding deeper into the alleyway. The vehicles eventually reached the location, its reeling wheels stepping on the puddles across, creating a massive splash that’d made its way to the fidgeting man. The man jerked away further, part of his tight-fitting costume dampened. Thankfully, despite his initial concern, the police vehicles continued to move forth, oblivious to the fact that their wanted felon was there. Once again, the man took a long, relieved breath, running his gloved hand around his chest. But just when he believed that he was safe…

“Excuse me, sir…”

A mysterious figure had poked his shoulder with his finger, prompting him to jerk both of his shoulders up. He turned around, only to find that it was…

“Spider-Man!”

“Yeah, it’s me. Miss me?” Spider-Man playfully asked, his form blue and red just like the prior sirens. The web-slinging vigilante was seen perching by the inn’s wall, his gloved, webbed hands glued to its mossy surface. “Oh, and also, do you happen to be the ‘Shocker’ guy I’ve been looking after? Hah! Silly me! Of course, it’s got to be you! We’ve been fighting each other for, like, what? Forever?”

Shocker grunted, his eyes narrowing. “You… I thought I’d gotten rid of you!” he retorted, pointing a finger at the fellow masked menace. “How the hell did you find me?”

Spidey widened his expressive lenses and gasped, feigning surprise as he brought a hand over his chest. “Oh, you wanna know how?” he reassured, craning his head slightly. “Well, it’s no rocket science, pal. I have my spider-sense, unlike you!” Reflexively, the web-slinger launched a spreading web out of his wrist-mounted web-shooter, producing an audible…

THWIP!

And just like that, he glued Shocker’s hands together, thinking it would’ve reduced the impact of his vibro-shock gauntlets if he was to trigger them. Spidey casually leaped and rolled out of the wall with practiced ease, landing right across from his archenemy in a crouching position.

“And how about that? Didn’t see that coming, did you?” he quipped, leisurely approaching the squirming Shocker. “Gee… I wonder what’s in that bag. Not so slick, are you? Think you can just get away with what you stole, knowing that I’ll send your butts back to the Raft?”

Surely, Shocker would’ve hated getting back into that specially designed prison like most other super-powered felons had. Charging both of his gauntlets, the masked felon broke out of the webbing trap gluing his hands together, his thumbs tight around the triggers attached to both cutting-edge appendages. Frowning, he pointed his knuckles towards the approaching Spider-Man, a pair of vibrating gleams bringing both vibro-shock units to life.

“Stay out of the way, web-head!” he warned. “If you know what’s good for you…”

Spidey was unfazed. He, instead, giggled. “Alright, it’s showtime, isn’t it?” he asked, carefully lowering his lithe frame, his ready stance assumed. “I’m really gonna take you on a ride!”

Perhaps, the true commotion raged outside of the building, instead of within. One could only hope it didn’t crawl farther into the tavern.

FIN.