Post by exidous on Aug 1, 2023 22:24:50 GMT
Name: Takenori
AKA: Seijiro Natsume - Takenori's human alias he uses when amongst the population when in his human disguise. It was the first name that came to mind, and it blends in well enough.
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Race: Demon
Faction: Independent
Squad: None, for now.
Role: Wandering Blade
Battle Theme: link (optional)
Rank: D (Dismal)
Red Orbs: 1000
Blue Orbs: 0
Character Description
Physical Appearance(s): Within his demonic form, and natural state, Takenori is a tall, physically fit, yet worn and battle weary oni-demon. He has crimson skin, white hair, yellow eyes and yellow horns. Much of his clothing appears old and rugged, mainly in tatters and wrappings with no other options or desire to change them. He wears a simple belt made of hemp rope, and wears a cloth collar around his neck to mask a jagged scar. In both of his ear lobes, he has two large, dull gray circular ear piercings. His ears and claws are an indicator of his demonic heritage alongside his small yet protruding fangs from his bottom lip. HHe has a sling over his chest for holding his kanabo, Mogami. Many small slash scars and marks litter his muscles and body.
Yet despite his fearsome looks, many can sense a passive aura coming from him with his stern mannerisms and stoic gaze. He carries himself with pride, but appears quiet and soft spoken, unique for a demon similar to him. Do not let this fool the untrained eye however, as he has more to hide underneath.
As a human, Takenori appears as a mid to late 30s man of Japanese descent. He has dark hair, a scruffy beard and mustache, and slick dark hair in contrast to the white hair he has in demon form. He is around the same height range, but noticeably shorter. He appears toned, and looks like an everyday citizen with a casual job. The perfect disguise…or so he thinks.
(Art by Victoria Yurkovets)
Personality: Takenori cannot help but appear rugged and fearsome. That is just the way many oni look. However, his personality could not be further from that stigma. While reclusive, Takenori is a passive and more relaxed demon. He appears thoughtful and intuitive, thinking outside the box while remaining vigilant and modestly understanding. Takenori likes to sit back and observe before making a move or determining where he wants to head next. He is not too easily trusting, and tends to stick with his own path in life instead of following trends and people down a particular path. From those who have met him, he is known to think very analytically, even for a demon. He's always coming up with preparation and planning for the best and worst scenarios, even if he can't predict the future. He spends many nights awake, and rarely gets any rest after practicing his skills and honing his mental and physical fortitude.
With humans, Takenori is more curious and amazed by the human world than anything. This has led to him actively trying to blend in and study them more for no other ulterior motives than his own knowledge. In a human disguise, he has actively gotten to know a few humans around him within Japan, and has come to admire their own traditions and attitudes to a degree. Seeing as how beautiful their society is compared to where he is from, he has decided to at least protect who and what he can from fading to oblivion. He enjoys learning new things each day. Humans are a mystery…yet a welcome one.
As for in combat, Takenori's inner demonic abilities are unleashed in full force. He only fights in self defense, yet that doesn't mean he lacks ferocity. Empowered by years of survival, Takenori doesn't back down from smaller or larger demons regardless of who and where they are. This is actually where Takenori talks more than often, and he tries to size up his opponent. He is honorable and fair, yet shows little mercy to those who want to bring him harm, especially in a life or death situation. Takenori wields Mogami like a warrior. A samurai.
Backstory
Backstory: Oni are known far and wide across Japan. Terrifying ogre-like demons that are typically prone to attacking the innocent for many reasons. Greed, power, sadism, anger, or just for a plain good laugh for the sheer terror on human faces. Many could be seen as lesser demons, but there are plenty more that come into being with far greater strength and power to distinguish themselves as something greater. Takenori is one of those many.
Generally filled with yokai anyway, Yomi is Takenori's home of origin and where he was born. Although rather unfamiliar and unsure of who allowed him to come into being, Takenori had to grow and learn quickly to survive in a harsh and unforgiving demonic realm full of lesser and greater devils of various kinds.
Although not particularly aggressive like many of the lesser demons, Takenori became a scavenger and wandering denizen of Yomi. Many a time he barely made heads or tails of his situation, fought off others with what he could, or stole and sold just to keep himself afloat. Each day was a chance to hone and improve his technique and skills, but Takenori could not deny what life was like outside of Yomi…or even beyond the underworld.
Falling in with other oni like himself, Takenori used their excursions into the mortal realm to witness for himself what it was like. A sense of escapism filled him as he observed humans from afar, and grew a sense of connection to them. Unfortunately for him, other demons he had once called friends felt a lot differently. When he objected, they decided to bide their time and wait to get rid of him. What good was he to them if he didn't share their ideals?
That was around the time he had discovered Mogami within the smog of Yomi near a long decayed shrine. Although no combatant, Takenori managed to fend them off and flee, escaping to never be seen again…or so he hoped. After the sting of betrayal, and his frustration with him homeland, Takenori searched for a way out. A way into the mortal realm to finally not need a reason to struggle. That was his dream, and as of recently, he found it through an open tomb…landing in the "strange" country known as Japan.
Now living in seclusion and away from his kind, Takenori is on a path of discovery and wanderlust. Wherever his new life takes him, it is welcomed. It's a chance to start over after all.
Traits
Shape Shifting
Through the application of Transmutation magic, combined with the power of your imagination, you are capable of transforming your entire body into something else or someone else. This Trait allows you to have one additional physical appearance other than your default appearance.
Like any demon, in Japan or not, Takenori has the abilities to shapeshift into another form, mainly his human alias. Coming to the human world, it was a physical necessity that needed to be used in order to obtain a low, inconspicuous profile.
Inhuman Strength
Through thorough training, natural disposition or some magical modification to your muscle structure, you are capable of imparting a lot more force onto objects in the world. You are capable of performing feats of strength that go well beyond what your peers can do, lifting heavier weights and throwing objects with a great deal more force.
Wielding a large club isn't just for anyone. The heavy weight he carries on his shoulders takes more than confidence to wield, but physical strength too. Thankfully for the demon, after many years honing his skills and training in self defense by his own methods, Taknenori has supernatural strength capabilities to suit his needs.
Equipment
Name: Devil Arm: Mogami (The Unyielding Kanabo)
Description: Mogami is a deep green, gunmetal, spiked, kanji-covered kanabo club that has existed for several hundred years, making it relatively new in terms of ancient demon weapons. A bit of local folklore has developed about this club. Many believe it to be born from the large regrets of many fallen mortal warriors, accumulating into one powerful weapon the more souls it absorbed of defeated warriors. However, after some mysterious circumstance, it has long since laid dormant and weaker than whatever it was before. When swung, a black-gray aura surrounds it.
Rank: D
Traits: None
Combat Foci
Name: Hachiman Style - Connected to Mogami
Description: A kanabo is a weapon that is perfect for damage no matter what part it lands on, save for the handle. While large and slower this style makes up for that fact with the sheer brutality of the offensive and defensive capabilities it has. Using both hands, Takenori has the ability to counter and strike opponents with heavy and devastating blows to knock them off balance and break their guards too. This style is best used with the user's own strength and their ability to operate on instinct for the right moment to strike and crush.
Rank: D
Aspects: None
Techniques
Name: N/A
Description: None
Focus: None
Aspects: None
AKA: Seijiro Natsume - Takenori's human alias he uses when amongst the population when in his human disguise. It was the first name that came to mind, and it blends in well enough.
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Race: Demon
Faction: Independent
Squad: None, for now.
Role: Wandering Blade
Battle Theme: link (optional)
Rank: D (Dismal)
Red Orbs: 1000
Blue Orbs: 0
Character Description
Physical Appearance(s): Within his demonic form, and natural state, Takenori is a tall, physically fit, yet worn and battle weary oni-demon. He has crimson skin, white hair, yellow eyes and yellow horns. Much of his clothing appears old and rugged, mainly in tatters and wrappings with no other options or desire to change them. He wears a simple belt made of hemp rope, and wears a cloth collar around his neck to mask a jagged scar. In both of his ear lobes, he has two large, dull gray circular ear piercings. His ears and claws are an indicator of his demonic heritage alongside his small yet protruding fangs from his bottom lip. HHe has a sling over his chest for holding his kanabo, Mogami. Many small slash scars and marks litter his muscles and body.
Yet despite his fearsome looks, many can sense a passive aura coming from him with his stern mannerisms and stoic gaze. He carries himself with pride, but appears quiet and soft spoken, unique for a demon similar to him. Do not let this fool the untrained eye however, as he has more to hide underneath.
As a human, Takenori appears as a mid to late 30s man of Japanese descent. He has dark hair, a scruffy beard and mustache, and slick dark hair in contrast to the white hair he has in demon form. He is around the same height range, but noticeably shorter. He appears toned, and looks like an everyday citizen with a casual job. The perfect disguise…or so he thinks.
(Art by Victoria Yurkovets)
Personality: Takenori cannot help but appear rugged and fearsome. That is just the way many oni look. However, his personality could not be further from that stigma. While reclusive, Takenori is a passive and more relaxed demon. He appears thoughtful and intuitive, thinking outside the box while remaining vigilant and modestly understanding. Takenori likes to sit back and observe before making a move or determining where he wants to head next. He is not too easily trusting, and tends to stick with his own path in life instead of following trends and people down a particular path. From those who have met him, he is known to think very analytically, even for a demon. He's always coming up with preparation and planning for the best and worst scenarios, even if he can't predict the future. He spends many nights awake, and rarely gets any rest after practicing his skills and honing his mental and physical fortitude.
With humans, Takenori is more curious and amazed by the human world than anything. This has led to him actively trying to blend in and study them more for no other ulterior motives than his own knowledge. In a human disguise, he has actively gotten to know a few humans around him within Japan, and has come to admire their own traditions and attitudes to a degree. Seeing as how beautiful their society is compared to where he is from, he has decided to at least protect who and what he can from fading to oblivion. He enjoys learning new things each day. Humans are a mystery…yet a welcome one.
As for in combat, Takenori's inner demonic abilities are unleashed in full force. He only fights in self defense, yet that doesn't mean he lacks ferocity. Empowered by years of survival, Takenori doesn't back down from smaller or larger demons regardless of who and where they are. This is actually where Takenori talks more than often, and he tries to size up his opponent. He is honorable and fair, yet shows little mercy to those who want to bring him harm, especially in a life or death situation. Takenori wields Mogami like a warrior. A samurai.
Backstory
Backstory: Oni are known far and wide across Japan. Terrifying ogre-like demons that are typically prone to attacking the innocent for many reasons. Greed, power, sadism, anger, or just for a plain good laugh for the sheer terror on human faces. Many could be seen as lesser demons, but there are plenty more that come into being with far greater strength and power to distinguish themselves as something greater. Takenori is one of those many.
Generally filled with yokai anyway, Yomi is Takenori's home of origin and where he was born. Although rather unfamiliar and unsure of who allowed him to come into being, Takenori had to grow and learn quickly to survive in a harsh and unforgiving demonic realm full of lesser and greater devils of various kinds.
Although not particularly aggressive like many of the lesser demons, Takenori became a scavenger and wandering denizen of Yomi. Many a time he barely made heads or tails of his situation, fought off others with what he could, or stole and sold just to keep himself afloat. Each day was a chance to hone and improve his technique and skills, but Takenori could not deny what life was like outside of Yomi…or even beyond the underworld.
Falling in with other oni like himself, Takenori used their excursions into the mortal realm to witness for himself what it was like. A sense of escapism filled him as he observed humans from afar, and grew a sense of connection to them. Unfortunately for him, other demons he had once called friends felt a lot differently. When he objected, they decided to bide their time and wait to get rid of him. What good was he to them if he didn't share their ideals?
That was around the time he had discovered Mogami within the smog of Yomi near a long decayed shrine. Although no combatant, Takenori managed to fend them off and flee, escaping to never be seen again…or so he hoped. After the sting of betrayal, and his frustration with him homeland, Takenori searched for a way out. A way into the mortal realm to finally not need a reason to struggle. That was his dream, and as of recently, he found it through an open tomb…landing in the "strange" country known as Japan.
Now living in seclusion and away from his kind, Takenori is on a path of discovery and wanderlust. Wherever his new life takes him, it is welcomed. It's a chance to start over after all.
Traits
Shape Shifting
Through the application of Transmutation magic, combined with the power of your imagination, you are capable of transforming your entire body into something else or someone else. This Trait allows you to have one additional physical appearance other than your default appearance.
Like any demon, in Japan or not, Takenori has the abilities to shapeshift into another form, mainly his human alias. Coming to the human world, it was a physical necessity that needed to be used in order to obtain a low, inconspicuous profile.
Inhuman Strength
Through thorough training, natural disposition or some magical modification to your muscle structure, you are capable of imparting a lot more force onto objects in the world. You are capable of performing feats of strength that go well beyond what your peers can do, lifting heavier weights and throwing objects with a great deal more force.
Wielding a large club isn't just for anyone. The heavy weight he carries on his shoulders takes more than confidence to wield, but physical strength too. Thankfully for the demon, after many years honing his skills and training in self defense by his own methods, Taknenori has supernatural strength capabilities to suit his needs.
Equipment
Name: Devil Arm: Mogami (The Unyielding Kanabo)
Description: Mogami is a deep green, gunmetal, spiked, kanji-covered kanabo club that has existed for several hundred years, making it relatively new in terms of ancient demon weapons. A bit of local folklore has developed about this club. Many believe it to be born from the large regrets of many fallen mortal warriors, accumulating into one powerful weapon the more souls it absorbed of defeated warriors. However, after some mysterious circumstance, it has long since laid dormant and weaker than whatever it was before. When swung, a black-gray aura surrounds it.
Rank: D
Traits: None
Combat Foci
Name: Hachiman Style - Connected to Mogami
Description: A kanabo is a weapon that is perfect for damage no matter what part it lands on, save for the handle. While large and slower this style makes up for that fact with the sheer brutality of the offensive and defensive capabilities it has. Using both hands, Takenori has the ability to counter and strike opponents with heavy and devastating blows to knock them off balance and break their guards too. This style is best used with the user's own strength and their ability to operate on instinct for the right moment to strike and crush.
Rank: D
Aspects: None
Techniques
Name: N/A
Description: None
Focus: None
Aspects: None
