Post by John Black on Nov 5, 2022 17:12:33 GMT
(FC is Sterkenburg Cranach.)
Character Name
Generalities
Name: John Black
AKA: Bluthund
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Race: Half-Blood
Faction: Descendants of Charon (THE UMBRAL WITCHES)
Squad: None.
Role: Fighter
Battle Theme:
Rank: C
Red Orbs: 6040
Blue Orbs: 1600
Character Description
Physical Appearance(s): John possess an often stern expression. He is rarely seen smiling, though it's never been from lack of enjoyment. He possesses a lean but strong figure, perhaps gifted to him by his half-demon nature. His hair is often kept short, though he's occasionally let it grow to his shoulders, or slightly past. His hair and eyes are both a deep dark shade of brown hazel. He stands at a solid 5'8".
Backstory
His life only truly began to delve into the supernatural after high school. His family, his mother, in particular, had ties to The Umbral Witches. He never knew his father, and his mother never had much to say about the man. It had never been that important to John as the man's existence, or lack there of never played a role in his life. His mother did well enough on her own to care for him till he could care for himself.
Learning a bit about The Umbral Witches and their goals, he decided to join their faction following his mother's example, interested in discovering the nature of humans and devils alike. His experience so far has been that humans and devils are equally capable of good and evil, but devils possess an obvious advantage in their destructive capabilities. His view's otherwise are rather neutral. He's content to help demons and humans alike so long as their nature is not malicious.
He's something of an outlier in The Umbral Witches. He's interested in pursuing the skills and knowledge involving the use of magic, but so far has demonstrated a greater affinity for the use of his sword, Balmung.
Traits
Trait #1 Name Healing Factor
Your body innately and unconsciously uses magic to restore any damage done to it. This is an instinctive reaction that tries to keep the abstract shape of your body (i.e. your soul) intact as much as possible.
While you can feel pain just like any other human, your wounds simply heal much quicker than them. Even better, your regenerative factor is so amped up that you can easily regrow lost limbs and survive being stabbed in the chest.
Remember that your stamina isn't unlimited, and that there's things one would wish not to survive from.
Trait #2 Name 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.
Trait #3 Name Inhuman Stamina
Your body is very energy efficient, and you can go on performing high-intensity tasks for much longer than the average person. You can keep on running, fighting, training for much longer than your peers without getting tired, and it takes a lot to actually make you feel tired. Remember that this doesn't mean your body can't be worn down by all the extra work.
Trait #4 Name Improved Perception (Smell)
One of your senses is vastly more sensitive than normal. You could have the smelling ability of a canine, and sniff out chemical compounds with just a few molecules; you could have some incredible hearing that allows you to pick up on the lowest of sounds; your eyesight could be so incredibly sharp that you could spot a camouflaging animal in a field from very far away.
Equipment
Name: Enchanted Colt 1911
Description: The M1911, also known as Colt 1911 or Colt Government, is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. This one has been enchanted by The Umbral Witches.
Upgrade Points: 2
Upgrades:
Upgrade 1/Name: DP Rounds (Devil Penetration Rounds)
Description: The demonic equivalent of an Armor Penetrating round for demons. Clips have enchanted AP bullets designed to penetrate the hides of demons with especially tough exteriors. Still functions like an AP round on humans too. (Reduces the effectiveness of Inhuman Toughness.)
Upgrade 2/Name: Infinite Ammo
Description: The Arm can fire at will without being reloaded. This is the result of Conjuration magic simply summoning a new bullet into the chamber, or in some cases Elemental Mastery producing the required ammo when it isn't too complex. This is especially dangerous for some weapon types, and may not always be applicable.
Name: Double-Edged Karambit
Description: The karambit is held with the blade pointing downward from the bottom of the fist, usually curving forwards. While it is primarily used in a slashing or hooking motion, karambit with a finger ring are also used in a punching motion hitting the opponent with the finger ring. Some karambit are designed to be used in a hammering motion. This flexibility of striking methods is what makes it useful in self-defense situations. The finger guard makes it difficult to disarm and allows the knife to be maneuvered in the fingers without losing one's grip. This Karambit is ten inches long and features a double edged blade.
Upgrade Points: 1
Upgrades:
Resilient
The material this Arm is made of is extremely tough, or it has been made tough through magical or technological means. This allows the Arm to resist damage much more than any regular object of the same type.
Name: Lupara (Double Barrel sawed-off shotgun)
Description: Lupara (Italian pronunciation: [luˈpaːra]) is an Italian word used to refer to a sawed-off shotgun of the break-open type. It is traditionally associated with Cosa Nostra, the Italian organized crime group dominant in Sicily for their use of it in vendettas, defense — such as its use against Benito Mussolini's army when he decided to break up the Sicilian mafioso network—and hunting.
The shortened barrel (or barrels) of a lupara lend themselves to easier handling in wooded areas, or to easier concealment and indoor deployment in urban areas. The absence of choke and the shortened barrel contribute to a wider spread of shot than that of a choked full-length gun.
Upgrade Points: 2
Upgrades:
What's in a Shell (Aspect-like)
You would be surprised just what you could stuff into a shotgun shell. And with the combination of science and magic involved the possibilities only grow.
Flechette, and Dragons Breath are examples of shotgun rounds that already exist in the world. But beyond that are a variety of elemental shells and slugs.
Flechette, Dragons Breath, Explosive Slugs, Lightning, Ice, and poison. Between the shells casing, pellets, slugs, and powders, there are many ways to customize the ammo, from engravings on the case, to blessed bullets, and alchemical powders.
Description: The karambit is held with the blade pointing downward from the bottom of the fist, usually curving forwards. While it is primarily used in a slashing or hooking motion, karambit with a finger ring are also used in a punching motion hitting the opponent with the finger ring. Some karambit are designed to be used in a hammering motion. This flexibility of striking methods is what makes it useful in self-defense situations. The finger guard makes it difficult to disarm and allows the knife to be maneuvered in the fingers without losing one's grip. This Karambit is ten inches long and features a double edged blade.
Upgrade Points: 1
Upgrades:
Resilient
The material this Arm is made of is extremely tough, or it has been made tough through magical or technological means. This allows the Arm to resist damage much more than any regular object of the same type.
Name: Lupara (Double Barrel sawed-off shotgun)
Description: Lupara (Italian pronunciation: [luˈpaːra]) is an Italian word used to refer to a sawed-off shotgun of the break-open type. It is traditionally associated with Cosa Nostra, the Italian organized crime group dominant in Sicily for their use of it in vendettas, defense — such as its use against Benito Mussolini's army when he decided to break up the Sicilian mafioso network—and hunting.
The shortened barrel (or barrels) of a lupara lend themselves to easier handling in wooded areas, or to easier concealment and indoor deployment in urban areas. The absence of choke and the shortened barrel contribute to a wider spread of shot than that of a choked full-length gun.
Upgrade Points: 2
Upgrades:
What's in a Shell (Aspect-like)
You would be surprised just what you could stuff into a shotgun shell. And with the combination of science and magic involved the possibilities only grow.
Flechette, and Dragons Breath are examples of shotgun rounds that already exist in the world. But beyond that are a variety of elemental shells and slugs.
Flechette, Dragons Breath, Explosive Slugs, Lightning, Ice, and poison. Between the shells casing, pellets, slugs, and powders, there are many ways to customize the ammo, from engravings on the case, to blessed bullets, and alchemical powders.
Flechette Rounds (Technique)
A flechette round contains hundreds of small, needle- or razor-like projectiles designed to penetrate armor and inflict painful wounds. They are banned by the Geneva Convention but do still see use in combat and counter-terrorism from time to time.
Focus: General Firearms Training
Aspect: What's in a Shell
Dragon's breath (Technique)
Dragon's breath is a special type of incendiary-effect round for 12 gauge (18.5 mm) shotguns. Dragon's breath consists primarily of magnesium pellets/shards. When the round is fired, sparks and flames can shoot out to about 100 feet (30 meters), although, some sources claim it extends to 300 feet (91 meters). The magnesium shards burn at approximately 3,000 to 4,000 °F (1,650 to 2,200 °C), which is more than enough to light a person, or house, on fire.
Focus: General Firearms Training
Aspect: What's in a Shell
A flechette round contains hundreds of small, needle- or razor-like projectiles designed to penetrate armor and inflict painful wounds. They are banned by the Geneva Convention but do still see use in combat and counter-terrorism from time to time.
Focus: General Firearms Training
Aspect: What's in a Shell
Dragon's breath (Technique)
Dragon's breath is a special type of incendiary-effect round for 12 gauge (18.5 mm) shotguns. Dragon's breath consists primarily of magnesium pellets/shards. When the round is fired, sparks and flames can shoot out to about 100 feet (30 meters), although, some sources claim it extends to 300 feet (91 meters). The magnesium shards burn at approximately 3,000 to 4,000 °F (1,650 to 2,200 °C), which is more than enough to light a person, or house, on fire.
Focus: General Firearms Training
Aspect: What's in a Shell
Name: Balmung -> Fafnir
Description: A sword once held by the demon hunter known in the past as Siegfried. Who's greatest achievement was said to have been the slaying of a dragon (likely a demon who's form happened to be that of a dragon.). There are many tales surrounding the history of this sword. The sword is nearly as long as a man from tip to hilt (60 Inches). Weighing 8lbs. -> After awakening the shape has not changed much, but the metals colors have changed to reflect tints of red and gold.
Rank: C
Traits: 1
Trait #1 Name Resilient
The material this Arm is made of is extremely tough, or it has been made tough through magical or technological means. This allows the Arm to resist damage much more than any regular object of the same type.
Combat Foci
Name: Raging Dragon Dance (Associated Combat Focus for Fafnir)
Description: Strike with a vicious grace that belies the power held behind every blow. Many of the wide sweeping blows and long driving thrusts are maintained, but there is an extra layer of vicious intent behind each blow. Aiming to deliver an overwhelming vital strike with every slash and thrust and rent the enemy asunder. Few can withstand the grace and ferocity of an enraged dancing dragon.
Rank: C
Aspects: 1
Name: Dragon Force (Aspect)
Description: Through Greed, Fafnir became a dragon. Cursed by gold, and strengthened by desire, he slew his own father for power and riches, taking on the shape of a dragon which he wore proudly even after his treacherous act. Few could deny the strength of his powerful twisted scaled form, until the day he was slain by Siegfried, and his heart claimed in the form of a magnificent blade. The blade still sometimes glows with the heat of Fafnir's beating heart, and when properly utilized can even call upon Fafnirs strength and his flame.
Swinging Fafnir, it can project a wide flaming slash to light enemies on fire, and send them flying back as the shock-waves of flame hits them.
Name: Shadow Blood
Description: John's bloodline has always given him a strong connection to magic and the supernatural world. In this case, it has manifested as a connection to darkness and shadows, likely gained from his father who possesses a similar set of darkness-related abilities.
Rank: D -> C
Aspects: 1
Description: John's bloodline has always given him a strong connection to magic and the supernatural world. In this case, it has manifested as a connection to darkness and shadows, likely gained from his father who possesses a similar set of darkness-related abilities.
Rank: D -> C
Aspects: 1
Name: Shadow Conversion (Aspect)
Description: The primary power that has manifested from John's Bloodline is the ability to transmute physical matter into darkness, granting him the capacity to change his own body as well as items he is in physical contact with into shadows that are capable of interacting with naturally occurring darkness.
Description: The primary power that has manifested from John's Bloodline is the ability to transmute physical matter into darkness, granting him the capacity to change his own body as well as items he is in physical contact with into shadows that are capable of interacting with naturally occurring darkness.
Name: General Firearms Training
Description: John knows how to use most firearms. He likes guns and uses them regularly. Not especially accurate, but can generally hit a target.
Rank: D
Aspects: 0
Name: Basic Jiu-Jitsu
Description: Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defence martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting and submission holds. John practices this to help supplement his usually poor defenses while using Balmung, so that he has some ability to fight back even while unarmed. Likely more effective against people than demons.
Rank: D
Aspects: 0
Name: Basic Kickboxing
Description: Kickboxing is a combat sport focused on kicking and punching. John practices this for the same reason he practices Jiu Jitsu. Likely more effective against people than demons.
Rank: D
Aspects: 0
Techniques
Name: Dragons Roar
Description: Projecting a wave of raw kinetic force it uses no flame, simply striking with mighty earth shattering force like the paw of a great dragon.
Focus: Raging Dragon Dance
Aspect: Dragon Force
Name: Dragons Rage
Description: Projecting a wave of flame, it's primary focus is to reduce those it touches to ashes, it's heat is immense, reducing even stone to molten slag as the hateful flames cling to anything they touch.
Focus: Raging Dragon Dance
Aspect: Dragon Force
Name: Shadow Storage (Technique)
Description: Allows for the storage and retrieval of items from area's of shadow. Converting an item into darkness within shadow and de-converting items from darkness when they are retrieved.
Focus: Shadow Blood
Aspect: Shadow Conversion
Name: Shadow Step (Technique)
Description: Rapid transportation via the use of shadows. John melds himself into nearby darkness with his aspect when stepping into a shadow, before appearing out of a different shadow some distance away after moving rapidly through it, so long as the shadows share some connection.
Focus: Shadow Blood
Aspect: Shadow Conversion
Name: Shadow Shift (Technique)
Description: Taking a half-step into darkness, this makes the user harder to see (as though camouflaged), and damage, as they half-convert become half-incorporeal.
Physical attacks are less effective such as swords and bullets.
Energy related attacks such as fire, and lightning are significantly more effective against the user.
This also halves the mass of the user, making them and objects they carry weigh half as much.
Focus: Shadow Blood
Name: Shadow Storage (Technique)
Description: Allows for the storage and retrieval of items from area's of shadow. Converting an item into darkness within shadow and de-converting items from darkness when they are retrieved.
Focus: Shadow Blood
Aspect: Shadow Conversion
Name: Shadow Step (Technique)
Description: Rapid transportation via the use of shadows. John melds himself into nearby darkness with his aspect when stepping into a shadow, before appearing out of a different shadow some distance away after moving rapidly through it, so long as the shadows share some connection.
Focus: Shadow Blood
Aspect: Shadow Conversion
Name: Shadow Shift (Technique)
Description: Taking a half-step into darkness, this makes the user harder to see (as though camouflaged), and damage, as they half-convert become half-incorporeal.
Physical attacks are less effective such as swords and bullets.
Energy related attacks such as fire, and lightning are significantly more effective against the user.
This also halves the mass of the user, making them and objects they carry weigh half as much.
Focus: Shadow Blood
Aspect: Shadow Conversion
Name: Shade Shift (Technique) (Variation of Shadow Shift)
Description: John fully converts himself into or out of shadow form, turning himself into what is commonly considered a "shade". As a result he looses mass, and corporeality.
Immune to physical attacks. Incredibly weak to energy related attacks such as fire and lightning.
Makes the user nearly impossible to see in full darkness.
Able to move through physical (non-magical) constructs as if they did not exist while in this state of being.
Unable to deal physical damage to physical beings while in this state.
Focus: Shadow Blood
Aspect: Shadow Conversion
Description: John fully converts himself into or out of shadow form, turning himself into what is commonly considered a "shade". As a result he looses mass, and corporeality.
Immune to physical attacks. Incredibly weak to energy related attacks such as fire and lightning.
Makes the user nearly impossible to see in full darkness.
Able to move through physical (non-magical) constructs as if they did not exist while in this state of being.
Unable to deal physical damage to physical beings while in this state.
Focus: Shadow Blood
Aspect: Shadow Conversion
