posted Apr 10, 2020 1:41:47 GMT
Post by mango on Apr 10, 2020 1:41:47 GMT
Name: Xavier Pious Zrauth
Nickname/Alias: X Age: 19 Birthday: August 19 Gender: Male Height: 5'6" Weight: 135 lbs Nationality: Elseimian Race: Human Handedness: Right Organization: Elseimian Intelligence Division [Black] Rank: Junior Operative [0 REP] Orientation: Hetero Alignment: Neutral Good Appearance Physical Description: Xavier's caramel skin, white hair, and emerald eyes all contribute to his unique appearance. His haircut is simple yet distinctive, with a temp fade keeping the sides short, and the top long. His hairline has been trimmed to a satisfying neatness, with sharp straight lines framing his face and head. The messy of white bush atop his head has not been cut to the same standard and so much of it falls into his face. While not long enough to touch his ears, the longer strands hang just above his natural line of sight. Framed by long eyelashes, X's eyes are naturally sharp, fierce, and intuitive causing him to suffer from what many know as 'resting bitch face'. It doesn't help that his brow naturally settles into a slight furrow, and his lips hold an indefinite pout. The boy's cheeks are still somewhat youthfully round, however, his chin and jaw have become more defined in recent years. Unlike the hair on his head, the hairs on Xavier's body and face are black. The boy is fit and in his physical prime, a fact that is often flaunted by the boy whenever he gets a chance to strip. His body is made up of long, athletic muscles, with those on his legs being the most impressive. His calves and thighs are the bulkiest muscles on his body due to years of dancing and have been built to maximize explosiveness. Tattoos: Xavier has many tattoos of what appear to be tribal runes inscribed on much of his neck, and back. The runes are in reality a message written in the language of the priestesses. It is similar to the inscriptions found in ancient Auberen temples. Very few people are capable of translating the message, and X is incapable of reading it himself. The exact contents of the message are unknown to the boy, but according to his mother, it is a message to god. Clothing: Possessing quite the strong fashion sense, Xavier has customized his uniform to fit his own personal tastes. The black jacket has been decked out with shiny zippers, strategically placed clips, and accents of both red and white. He's also sewn a hoodie to the inside of the jacket, and added a stylized prayer to the Warrior on the bottom of his left sleeve. Both of the jacket's shoulders prominently feature the insignia of Team Black, his current rank, and his clan all written in code military symbols. On the right side of the collar of the jacket, written in red, is Team Black's mantra; "Deeds, Not Words". On the opposite side of the collar, there is a strange barcode etched into the fabric on the interior of the jacket. This can be scanned read by most Elseimian scanners as proof of his identity and allegiance. The rest of the uniform is hardly as complicated as the jacket, maintaining a monotone black palette for both the pants and tank top. His shoes are also black, though they possess accents of red, grey, and of course the white of their soles. Accessories: -A single red cross dangles from his right ear, a memento he keeps as a good luck charm and way to remember his sister. -X often wears a single gold ring around his right wrist. -At any given time Xavier is likely to have two bags on him. The first is a grey, red, and black messenger tote which is fastened tight enough to prevent movement and rests behind him at the bottom of his back. The clip for the larger bag doubles as a holster for his sheath, allowing him to neatly store his sword on his back. The smaller bag is closer to a fanny pack, and it sits on the front of his body just at the base of his chest. It too is fastened tight enough to prevent much movement and features two zip-up pockets of differing sizes. Picture: Despite the meanness in his face, X is known by his peers to be quite the fun-loving individual. His naturally cool demeanor and laidback vibe make him seem distant at times, but once you get to know him it becomes obvious he's just as knuckleheaded and talkative as many boys his age. For Xavier life is still an adventure to be conquered. He sees the wider universe as an infinite source of wonder and possibility which he hopes to experience to the very fullest. He is fearless in his pursuit of new experiences and possesses the same illusion of immortality many his age do. He takes risks and often looks death in the face without fully understanding its finality a sign, perhaps, that he still has room to mature. At times Xavier can be ignorant of the emotions of those around him, and may not even realize when he's hurt somebody's feelings. While not a bully, some of X's more foul moods can cause him to lash out verbally, and it is in that anger where he forgets to take other's feelings into account. While he doesn't always mean what is said in anger, he has a habit of cutting too close with his insults. This combined with the obvious difficulty he has in swallowing his pride and apologizing for his wrongdoings has burned many a bridge in the past. As he grows older X becomes increasingly capable of taking responsibility for his actions, though many of his apologies seem insincere because he still has a hard time getting the words out in an empathetical fashion. While not a particularly outgoing individual, Xavier is personable enough to make friends provided he has a reason to talk to someone. Rarely does he go out of his way to make someone's acquaintance as he believes it is best to keep to himself if nobody is actively seeking his company. Sometimes he has a hard time fitting into new groups because of this, as he has a tendency to lurk in the background and stay quiet. This isn't to say X does not enjoy people's company, however, in fact, he often chastises himself for overthinking how best to make an introduction. He is acutely aware of his mean looking face and so he often wrongfully assumes that talking to people will only make them increasingly uncomfortable, thus his tendency to let others approach him first was born out of hesitation. Xavier is easily his harshest critic and cares deeply about maintaining a certain appearance. His stylistic decisions and even his Auberen all reflect different parts of his personality. The flashy moves he uses in fights are not just meant to down his enemy, but to have him look cool while doing it. The uniqueness of his abilities is a great sense of pride for Xavier despite his refusal to heavily rely on them until the situation makes it absolutely necessary. He won't use his manifestation of the Auberen if he thinks he can win with his skills alone, even if his powers would make the job that much easier. To Xavier combat is an endless source of entertainment, though he draws an important distinction between when to enjoy himself and when to get serious. He finds joy in testing his metal against the galaxies finest and hopes to one day unlock the full extent of his abilities as a fighter and an Auber. X is loyal to his friends and statesmen, willing to go above and beyond at great personal cost for the sake of others. He is skeptical of authority but understands its necessity. While he doesn't rebel against every order he may disagree with; Xavier makes sure to try and think for himself.
History A firecracker from birth, it didn't take long for Xavier to start exploring the bustling streets of Zrauthi Taryn. Accompanied by his twin sister Xiomara the two were an unstoppable pair. Their mother had to split her time with them with work at the temple, and so the two troublemakers were often left to their own devices. As a marine in the Elseimian Navy, the twin's father was deployed off-world for much of their childhood. He would only ever visit for months at a time, and once the war started with the invaders he was always on call. Xavier only has a few memories of the man since he died fighting the invaders shortly after X turned six. The twins quickly learned to rely on each other despite their constant bickering, and Xavier always made sure to keep an eye out for his sister. When he wasn't running through the streets causing trouble Xavier was at the temple with his mother; helping out the priests with their various preparations and duties for the day. Xavier had always been interested in dance, and what started as mimicking his mother quickly turned into a passion which the boy pursued wholeheartedly. His natural talent for dancing was obvious from the very beginning, something his mother takes full credit for. Eventually, he began to dance more in the streets than in the temple walls, swapping war drums for subwoofers as he and the other aspiring Rhythm Dancers began to host their own competitions while the adults were off at the stadium. The battles began as mere dance-offs, but as time passed and kids grew bolder, these rave-like parties became little more than a fight club. Xavier was one of the first to hop in the ring, relying on the traditional training moves he'd practiced with his mother. At first, he did well and was considered one of the stronger fighters in the group, but as they grew older and kids got bigger it was increasingly difficult for Xavier to overcome the difference in size. After getting beat down one too many times he finally decided to change his tactics, studying no only the traditional Zrauthi war dances, but also Rhythm Fighting as a martial art. While he had been jumping around in the temple Xiomara had devoted herself entirely to becoming a soldier. She was obsessed with avenging the death of their father, and so she did everything in her power to ensure she would be the perfect soldier. With her help, Xavier was able to grow into a more capable fighter and find new ways to excel in the ring. Though the elders tried to hide it, the Silent War was taking its toll on everyone. By Xavier's eleventh birthday several of his classmates had lost parents to the war, and the government was even starting to call reserves back into active duty. As a precautionary step, the government began to expand the various military academies around Elseima, recruiting cadets planet-wide to be trained in the military capital Verasi. Xiomara argued with their mother daily, begging to be allowed to participate in the upcoming entrance exams. While Xavier was perfectly satisfied fighting the neighborhood kids at first, he soon grew sympathetic to his sister's cause. Hours Xio talking his ear off had gotten to him, and the temptation to fight Taryn's finest was too much to resist. The two of them ganged up on their mother, quoting the Zrauthian priests calls for courage and bravery until she finally cracked. Making the twins promise to look out for each other, she sent them to attend the entrance exam. The exams were tough but together X and Xio managed to make it through. The first round was a simple written exam, but after that, they'd been put through a number of athletic tests and even a fighting tournament. While X had just managed to make the top fifteen, Xio finished top three in nearly every category. In the months following the exam, they would enroll at Ira Academy and move into the newly built dormitories across the planet in Verasi. Xavier struggled to adjust to the academy's strict military code at first, but a few long afternoons running laps in the afternoon sun for punishment was motivation enough to change his habits. While his sister was quickly welcomed into the ranks of the ass kissers and all-star cadets, Xavier found himself in cahoots with those who took their military duties a little less seriously. He and his group of friends quickly gained the reputation of troublemakers and were often singled out for punishment by teachers and drill sergeants alike. Still, X refused to fall behind his sister, working hard where he could to ensure she didn't leave him in the dust. While he was never able to match her report card, his hard work paid dividends in the field. Lacking the sheer talent of his sister, Xavier chose to keep up with her through late nights in the gym and hours spent practicing in the moonlight. He forced his friends to spar with him, and when he was no longer satisfied he moved onto stronger partners. By the end of the year, he'd gone from the middle of the pack to eighth in his class of thirty-six. In their third years, both Xio and Xavier were recruited into a special course, designed for cadets with the skillset needed to be in the special forces. Undertaken a new training regiment implemented as a result of the unending war with the invaders, the two of them took their first steps towards becoming operatives. Swordplay and specialized martial arts training became the norm, and all of their professors were slowly replaced with decorated intelligence veterans. Several years of this training came to an end on the twin's sixteenth birthday. Both of them were able to manifest their abilities as Aubers, and so both of them declared active members of the Elseimian Special Forces. Shortly after they were assigned to the newly formed Elseimian Intelligence Division, and drafted into the ranks of Squadron Black with several of their classmates. Leadership was reluctant to send the young into the battle. While the war had been costly the leadership tried to relegate the new recruits to intelligence operations exclusively, and so Xavier spent most of his first year in service on the sidelines. In his second year, he experienced live combat for the first time at the age of seventeen on a mission carried out alongside the marine. While rarely showing up on full-blown battlefields, Squadron Black was responsible for much of the intelligence Elseimia was able to gather on enemy movements. They weren't a direct fighting force but at times their specializations utilized alongside other divisions of the Elseimian Navy. Xavier did his best to serve faithfully, a naive child forced to grow up quickly in the final years of the war. He and Xiomara did not see nearly as much carnage as the older soldiers, but they had gotten a taste of war. Xavier hated it. Equipment & ItemsOnce the battle with the invaders finally ended the twins returned to their mother triumphantly. The fifteen-year battle had ended, but there was little cause for celebration. The invaders were gone but not beaten. Both Xavier and Xiomara had already been briefed on their missions following the end of the war, and their trip back to Taryn was ultimately just another prolonged goodbye. They were being split up, scattered strategically around the galaxy with the goal of rooting out the invaders and keeping tabs on the rest of civilization. While Xavier had been assigned to the Federation, his sister had been sent to Bosco. Parting with her was hard but the two left with the promise that they'd meet again and an exchange of good luck charms. Name: Átahsaia Class: C Description: A silver bladed katana composed of a unique Elseimian metal. It is a standard blade, measuring at 23.5 inches long, and weighing a light 2 lb. The sword and sheath have both been customized some by Xavier, with the sheath featuring sticker and a hanging ornament, all placed with the goal of having it look cool. A red cross hangs from the butt of the sword by a red string and the grip is wrapped in white cloth for additional comfort. Effect/Function: Cut people. Name: Revolver Class: C Description: A simple stainless steel revolver, complete with a rolling six-shot barrel, and dark oak grip. The barrel is 4 inches long, and the gun weighs a light 2 pounds. On the barrel, there is a rough engraving scratched into the metal which reads; "Liz, Guide this Shot" in Elseimien Fioran. Effect/Function: Shoot people. Name: Revolver Ammo x 12 Class: D Description: twelve revolver bullets, six sit in the gun itself, while the other six sit in a speed loader within Xavier's bag. These bullets are simple in design and seem somewhat old fashioned in nature. Much like traditional bullets, they are merely metal casings, a personal preference on Xavier's behalf as he does not trust energy weapons. Effect/Function: Get shot. Name: Black Squadron Uniform Class: D Description: The standard uniform of the Elsemian Intelligence Divisions Black Squadron, this outfit was designed for stealth and protection. It is entirely composed of durable lightweight fibers, allowing for optimal flexibility and maneuverability in combat. While more refined forms of the uniform provide greater protection, this is the basic one given to agents fresh out of training. The standard designs have been altered slightly by Xavier, who has added red and white accents in addition to a hood with the hopes of making the uniform more fashionable. It weighs a negligible .2 pounds and blends in well with dark shadows. The uniform consists of a jacket, pants, shoes, and a form-fitting tank top. It was purposefully designed to be easily stylized and 'urban' in appearance, as it is meant to be the uniform of covert operatives and not soldiers. The idea was to create an armor that could be worn in a wide variety of situations, and so this streetwear design was developed. Effect/Function: Protect and conceal. Stats - 100 Toughness: 10 Acuity: 10 Power: 10 Speed: 20 Magical Strength: 20 Magical Fortitude: 30 Earned Stat Points Earned: 0/0 Arc Points Earned: 0/0 Credits Earned: 0/10,000 Sources Skills &Disciplines Martial Artist: Trained in a unique style of martial arts which incorporates the wild acrobatic kicks and flips of traditional Zrauth dances, Xavier practices a unique style of combat known as Rhythm Fighting. At times this style can appear more like dancing than combat, however, that is intentional to mask attacks and defense behind fluid and constant movement. This style focusses primarily on overwhelming opponents with speed and power. Whether it be through a flurry of kicks and punches or utilizing the powerful blows in a hit and run technique, this style is hard to defend. The more agile Xavier becomes, the more capable of a Rhythm Fighter he becomes. Dancer: A skill he picked up long before entering the academy, X has been dancing in the Zrauth style for as long as he can remember. His mother was a performer at the temple, and so he picked up most of the moves simply from watching her. This style of dance is like a fusion between breakdancing and gymnastics, featuring flashy flips, spins, and twirls all in rhythm to the booming war drums. It is said to have been developed by warrior-priests, who were inspired by the Auberen to commence the war dance. Traditionally performers danced to war drums, but the modern form of the dance often takes place outside of temples and in the streets. These nontraditional forms of Rhythm Dancing are by far more popular and occur to the bass-heavy synths of Elseimian hip-hop. Free Runner: Small and agile, Xavier is hard to keep pinned down. He moves through urban terrain particularly well and seems to be acutely aware of his surroundings at all times. The boy thrives on high speeds and new heights, showing a fearlessness when performing his more acrobatic maneuvers. His style of parkour is rather flashy as he learned many of the flips and landings from dancing. Swordsman: Trained to wield a katana, Xavier has spent much of his childhood perfecting the art of swordplay. While far from a master, he is good enough to hold his own against the average sellsword. His biggest weakness is simply a lack of experience, and it is because of this that he often struggles against more seasoned sword fighters. While trained in the traditional style, Xavier has since looked to incorporate his sword into his Rhythm Fighting. He finds many of the techniques effective but difficult to execute properly, and so he sometimes shies away from drawing his blade until he deems it absolutely necessary. Marksman: As a part of his training he was taught how to wield various weapons. From snipers to pistols he's shot them all, though he has practiced most on wielding handguns as they are the easiest to conceal. His ability with a sniper in the field is questionable though he may be able to take less challenging shots, and as far as his skill with a rifle it is above average at best. Ninja: Much like the planet he grew up on, Xavier has learned to move in silence. His ability to communicate without speaking already gives him an advantage, and it is one he has trained for much of his life. Breaking and entering, sneak attacks, and spying are all within his realm of experience. Polygot: A native Signal user, Xavier's since learned to speak many of the galaxies languages. He is fluent in Signal, Fioran, and Boscan but still can only speak enough Pregrandian and Iselium to hold a basic (and heavily accented) conversation. Auberen Name: Planetary Drum Type: Takeover Proficiency: 3 Rank: 4 Description: A particularly unique manifestation of power, this Auberen has been likened to an earthquake during a light show. Through this power, Xavier is able to unleash earth-shaking vibrations and powerful pulses of energy. The elders say that his abilities are the rhythm of the Elseima itself, hence the name of this Auberen. By harnessing the energies around him, Xavier is able to greatly enhance his physical abilities and stature to potentially superhuman levels. He is capable of greatly boosting his speed in particular, accelerating to the point of achieving instantaneous movement, or teleportation. His power is equally enhanced giving him more force than necessary for many situations. The strength of his vibrations is dependent upon his movement and so the two of his abilities work in tandem to make Xavier quite the formidable Auber. Many of his vibratory attacks have a deep drum-like bass to them which works in tandem with the energy pulses to create what some have called a 'dance party' effect on the battle. Much of this magics offense consists of melee attacks, wreaking widespread havoc by unleashing vibrations into the surrounding area, and applying pressure through accelerated movement. While this magic is partially energy-based X finds it impossible to focus the energy into anything as precise as a beam and has only been able to form it into slashes, waves, or blasts. Additionally, X possesses impressive control over his own momentum, and can at times defy physics to quickly change his own trajectory even while in the air. He can also use this ability to 'stick' to surfaces that would otherwise be impossible to climb when in reality he is simply holding himself against them. Finally, this manifestation of the Auberen possesses a trump card which can greatly enhance Xavier's physical and magical abilities. When in this form Xavier becomes faster, stronger, and more acutely aware of his surroundings, while also gaining access to a slew of powerful offensive techniques he would otherwise be unable to cast. It is in this form that Xavier gains access to energy-based attacks and larger, more complicated, vibration techniques. Techniques: 9/9 (7 earned + 2 Bought) Human Tympani - 5 Type: Take Over Range: Self Effect: Lasts 5 posts with a 3 post cooldown. Xavier's body begins to emit a strobing aura of ever-changing colors, which follow him around like an afterimage of every movement. The only color this aura never seems to turn is black, and the light shimmering from him can at times resemble an aurora borealis. The more intense his movement the more intense the aura, and so he can sometimes appear as little more than a pulsating ball of colorful energy. +35 Speed +25 Power +15 Acuity Name: Energy Aura Class: B Description: The glowing aura that radiates from Xavier's body and limbs. It doubles as a layer of armor that protects the entirety of his body. Effect/Function: No additional magical abilities. Name: Enhanced Body Class: B Description: Xavier's body itself becomes superhuman, gaining impressive durability which allows him to withstand great falls and heavy impacts. Effect/Function: No additional magical abilities. Technique:15/16 Destruction Dance - 5 Type: Offense Range: 30m Effect:Through a rhythmic beating of his feet Xavier unleashes heavy vibrations into the world around him. The drum-like beat picks up in intensity as the subwoofer like bass eventually becomes unbearable, cracking pavement and shaking the very earth itself. As the dance picks up colorful energies begin to pulsate with every beat, sending shockwaves of hot energy rippling across the afflicted area, dealing serious continuous damage to anyone caught in the radius. The vibrations are strong enough to severely crack the pavement and knock off-balance anyone with 50 or less toughness for a single post. This dance lasts for 3 posts and has a cooldown of 2 posts. Instant Movement - 5 Type: Movement Range: 16 m Effect: Xavier is capable of instantaneously appearing anywhere within 12 meters of himself, and can 'teleport' up to three times over the span of 4 posts, with a cooldown of 3 posts. This requires a reaction speed of 50 to counter. Impact - 5 Type: Offense Range: 10m Effect: Focussing a large amount of energy into one strike, X is capable of creating a powerful shockwave through his attack. This ability unleashes a vibration powerful enough to shatter barriers of equal rank and deals severe damage to an unguarded target. Aesthetically this attack appears as little more than a normal blow, however, the hit itself unleashes a colorful burst of energy and powerful vibrations. This ability has a cooldown of 2 posts. Xavier does not have to physically touch anything for this attack to be effective, as the vibrations spread outward from his hit in the direction of his target for up to 10 m. Organ Murder - 4 Type: Offense Range: Melee Effect: A technique designed for murder, this skill sends powerful localized vibrations ricocheting throughout the body of his target, dealing serious damage to their internal organs. This can cause the target to puke up blood and feels a lot like having the wind knocked out of you. This ability can also be induced at a range of 15 meters, however, it must be transferred through an object both parties are touching such as a railing, rope, or panel. This cannot be transmitted through the ground however it can be used, for instance, through the floors of a flying vehicle. Due to the nature of this attack, it travels through up to D class equipment without suffering a decrease in damage and passes through C class equipment to deal intense damage. This has a cooldown of 3 posts. Vibro Stick - 2 Type: Cantrip Range: Melee Effect: Allows X to scale and 'stick' to surfaces. Using this ability he can walk up vertical walls, and stand on the ceiling. He is only able to travel up to 10m above the ground before falling off and cannot stick to normally slick objects like ice. Instant Movement- 2 Type: Cantrip Range: 10m Effect: Xavier can teleport once a post so long as he has a line of egress, requiring a reaction speed of 20 to counter. Instant Acceleration- 2 Type: Cantrip Range: 10m Effect: Xavier can temporarily boost his speed by 20, and dash up to ten meters. He can do this once per post.
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Brave Galaxy is set in a world loosely based on Hiro Mashima’s Fairy Tail and Eden’s Zero. It is a PG-13 or so rated space fantasy RP, and uses a combination of character statistics, which can be acquired via roleplaying and events, and creative freedom to help direct players’ characters. While there is a main storyline, which can be found in the events section, characters are free to interact with others and their environment however they see fit.