To ye who hears my voice, you are broken...plagued...demented, and deformed. You waste away in blissful ignorance, unprecedented decadence...yet your heart cries in pain, silenced and hidden away by the fear of the unknown. I shall put thee back together. I shall make thee whole once again.
This is a reboot of [GATHERS UNDER NIGHT], a concept that is a mash up of Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and The World Ends With You.
You can find the Main Thread here.
This concept has since been novelized, which you can find here.
If this sounds cool to you, then please read the spoilers below! Codes will be hidden in each, so if you’d like to join, MAKE SURE YOU GIVE THEM A READ!
This'll make sure we're all on the same page, and it'll make the RP a lot more fun for us all.
Our roleplay will be split into two separate sections; Reality and the Hollow Night.
(Ripped right from TWEWY, edited by R1DDL3S at Neoseeker)
Red routes indicate paths with Tier 3 Noise.
Amber routes indicate paths with Tier 2 Noise.
Green routes indicate paths with Tier 1 Noise.
The main courtyard is lush, peaceful open space in the shape of a square, visible from almost anywhere on campus, littered with benches circling the perimeter.
Just beyond the courtyard lies the outdoor running track and grass field for soccer and general athletics. The swimming pool can be found adjacent, in a separate, almost shack-like building.
Finally, toilets are available on every floor, as well as the gymnasium and pool changing rooms.
This is a reboot of [GATHERS UNDER NIGHT], a concept that is a mash up of Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and The World Ends With You.
You can find the Main Thread here.
This concept has since been novelized, which you can find here.
If this sounds cool to you, then please read the spoilers below! Codes will be hidden in each, so if you’d like to join, MAKE SURE YOU GIVE THEM A READ!
This'll make sure we're all on the same page, and it'll make the RP a lot more fun for us all.
MISSION 1 ~ Light The Way
- Light the 3 lampposts in the areas neighboring Center Street Entrance!
- The lighter, called the EXS Burner, will guide you to the next destination
- Light the torch with the Burner, wait a bit, then finally light the lamppost
- Supposedly there's no time limit, but it's in the players' best interest to be quick!
We're gonna follow all the regular Pokecharms rules plus a few extras:
- Romance is completely fine, and keep it PG
- No excessive gore
- No godmoding (especially in this rp, you NEED to be okay with different characters having the spotlight)
- Have fun. Seriously, I'll boot you from this RP if you don't do this one. Code for this one is lemon.
- ...plus any others we come up with along the way
Our story is based in Tokyo, Japan. Our characters are all students at Tensei High School, a prep school located in Shibuya.
While they live out their day to day lives as normal high school students, every night they will be pulled into a mysterious realm in their dreams, called the Hollow Night, where they are forced to take part in different missions in order to wake up the next morning.
Throughout their time in the HN, players can form a Pact with another player, and are thus given the ability to channel something known as EXS.
EXS is the source of a player's power and what the monsters roaming during the night, Noise, seek to consume.
It is a form of energy present in all earthly matter, and is described as "the source of all things". By channeling EXS, players are given supernatural powers. These powers can come in all shapes and sizes, be it a magical weapon, control over a certain element, a transformation...sky's the limit! Just be reasonable.
Our characters will use their EXS Ability to defend themselves and their partners from Noise each night. Certain missions will also be much easier for players of particular power types.
Noise similarly come in all different shapes and sizes. Each Noise will belong to one of 3 tiers, depending on their strength. The code for this spoiler is satsuma.
As the story progresses, your character will gain more and more experience with their EXS Ability, being able to wield it with increasing deftness and efficiency.
It's also possible to further evolve your EXS Ability by defeating rarer, more powerful tier 3 Noise known as ‘Nightmares’ , or even other players, and then subsequently draining the EXS from them. EXS drained from defeated players will be in much larger amounts, but the drained player will be ‘erased’ from the game, which has mysterious connotations as to what happens to them in reality.
Nightmares will only have enough EXS to upgrade one person’s ability once. Defeated players can upgrade either one person’s ability twice, or upgrade two people’s abilities once each.
While they live out their day to day lives as normal high school students, every night they will be pulled into a mysterious realm in their dreams, called the Hollow Night, where they are forced to take part in different missions in order to wake up the next morning.
Throughout their time in the HN, players can form a Pact with another player, and are thus given the ability to channel something known as EXS.
EXS is the source of a player's power and what the monsters roaming during the night, Noise, seek to consume.
It is a form of energy present in all earthly matter, and is described as "the source of all things". By channeling EXS, players are given supernatural powers. These powers can come in all shapes and sizes, be it a magical weapon, control over a certain element, a transformation...sky's the limit! Just be reasonable.
Our characters will use their EXS Ability to defend themselves and their partners from Noise each night. Certain missions will also be much easier for players of particular power types.
Noise similarly come in all different shapes and sizes. Each Noise will belong to one of 3 tiers, depending on their strength. The code for this spoiler is satsuma.
As the story progresses, your character will gain more and more experience with their EXS Ability, being able to wield it with increasing deftness and efficiency.
It's also possible to further evolve your EXS Ability by defeating rarer, more powerful tier 3 Noise known as ‘Nightmares’ , or even other players, and then subsequently draining the EXS from them. EXS drained from defeated players will be in much larger amounts, but the drained player will be ‘erased’ from the game, which has mysterious connotations as to what happens to them in reality.
Nightmares will only have enough EXS to upgrade one person’s ability once. Defeated players can upgrade either one person’s ability twice, or upgrade two people’s abilities once each.
Our roleplay will be split into two separate sections; Reality and the Hollow Night.
Here, our characters will live out their daily lives as high school students - hanging out with friends, studying at the library, the code for this spoiler is pink lady, walking around town, etc.
...or perhaps, as your character goes about their school life, they begin to recognize some of their classmates from the strange dreams they've been having recently. Maybe they want to create alliances? Declare rivalries?
In addition, the map is full of different places to explore, and facilities to investigate.
Who knows? The choice is up to you.
...or perhaps, as your character goes about their school life, they begin to recognize some of their classmates from the strange dreams they've been having recently. Maybe they want to create alliances? Declare rivalries?
In addition, the map is full of different places to explore, and facilities to investigate.
Who knows? The choice is up to you.
Every night, as your character goes to bed they will have a strange dream of being plunged into a mirrored nighttime version of Shibuya, except the moon is ominously much larger, redder in complexion, and the sky remains pitch black throughout.
In addition, there appears to be a massive tower at the edge of the city where Towa Records would normally be, almost tall enough to reach the sky.
While they're in this night, they will be forced to complete different missions for survival by an unknown, masked dictator called "Juno", who gives them announcements through the various billboards.
Once the mission has been completed, the night will end.
In this manner, not all players necessarily have to do the mission - as long as it is done by somebody, the night will end.
In order to awaken your EXS Ability, you must form a Pact with another player, and thus become a pair. Should anything happen to either of you that causes the Pact to become undone, each player will have 10 minutes to form another Pact or be erased. Their EXS ability, however, can still be used during these 10 minutes.
Furthermore, sleep deprivation cannot save you. Once initiated into the game, if you miss a night whilst still alive in reality, it will count as erasure.
Additionally, while in the Hollow Night, the cast will have different costumes, perhaps reflecting their powers or personalities. These costumes will often manifest with a weapon or tool related to the player's abilities, designed to assist them on their journey.
According to Juno, the game will go on for one week, and on Night 7 all the remaining players will be set free. Is this the truth? Or is there more to this...?
And what's the deal with that tower?
In addition, there appears to be a massive tower at the edge of the city where Towa Records would normally be, almost tall enough to reach the sky.
While they're in this night, they will be forced to complete different missions for survival by an unknown, masked dictator called "Juno", who gives them announcements through the various billboards.
Once the mission has been completed, the night will end.
In this manner, not all players necessarily have to do the mission - as long as it is done by somebody, the night will end.
In order to awaken your EXS Ability, you must form a Pact with another player, and thus become a pair. Should anything happen to either of you that causes the Pact to become undone, each player will have 10 minutes to form another Pact or be erased. Their EXS ability, however, can still be used during these 10 minutes.
Furthermore, sleep deprivation cannot save you. Once initiated into the game, if you miss a night whilst still alive in reality, it will count as erasure.
Additionally, while in the Hollow Night, the cast will have different costumes, perhaps reflecting their powers or personalities. These costumes will often manifest with a weapon or tool related to the player's abilities, designed to assist them on their journey.
According to Juno, the game will go on for one week, and on Night 7 all the remaining players will be set free. Is this the truth? Or is there more to this...?
And what's the deal with that tower?
Because this is a fairly dense rp, and we are all understandably busy people, I'd like to assure any prospective player that this has been taken into account. I've designed this roleplay such that it is a somewhat short, but very sweet one, with a plethora of different twists and plot developments along the way.
All of these have already been planned so that the roleplay can be as straightforward and enjoyable to execute as possible.
So far, the schedule I have in mind is this; either every Sunday or every other Sunday (in real life time) we will switch between the different sides of the roleplay. The secret code for this is banana. For example, if we are currently in reality, the following Sunday we shall switch to the Hollow Night, and vice-versa. Something like that!
This gives us a whole week or two to ease out any important character interactions and plot revelations. This is, of course, still very flexible; if you missed the rotation but still really want to get a particular character interaction out, it can easily be extended. Conversely, we can move on early if all interactions and such are done ahead of schedule.
The key to making this work will be communication, however, so all I ask is that you simply communicate whenever this will be the case.
Once we've confirmed the pacing, I'll whip up a calendar and insert it here for all to see.
All of these have already been planned so that the roleplay can be as straightforward and enjoyable to execute as possible.
So far, the schedule I have in mind is this; either every Sunday or every other Sunday (in real life time) we will switch between the different sides of the roleplay. The secret code for this is banana. For example, if we are currently in reality, the following Sunday we shall switch to the Hollow Night, and vice-versa. Something like that!
This gives us a whole week or two to ease out any important character interactions and plot revelations. This is, of course, still very flexible; if you missed the rotation but still really want to get a particular character interaction out, it can easily be extended. Conversely, we can move on early if all interactions and such are done ahead of schedule.
The key to making this work will be communication, however, so all I ask is that you simply communicate whenever this will be the case.
Once we've confirmed the pacing, I'll whip up a calendar and insert it here for all to see.
(Ripped right from TWEWY, edited by R1DDL3S at Neoseeker)
Red routes indicate paths with Tier 3 Noise.
Amber routes indicate paths with Tier 2 Noise.
Green routes indicate paths with Tier 1 Noise.
Scramble Crossing: The most famous of its kind in the world! Giant TV Screens and billboards grace the buildings everywhere
Statue of Hachiko: A symbol of the famously loyal dog, Hachiko, erected right by the station. Used as a popular meet-up spot
104 Building: A hub for pop-culture, littered with a variety of different restaurants and shops. Curiously, many TV soaps are often shot here!
Shibu Dep Store: An upscale department store right next to Shibuya Station. Dominated by well-known, famous brand names
Cadul City: Japanese department store chain. While mainly focused on fashion, they’ve recently begun dabbling in jewellery
Towa Records: A record store born in the USA, but home to all kinds of artists
Miyashita P. Underpass: A tunnel beneath the train line that circles central Tokyo, popular with skateboarders and graffiti artists
Miyashita Park: A swath of precious green maintained by the government. A popular place of peace and repose
Cat Street: A stylish street lined with cafes, fashion stores, and other classy establishments
A-East: One of Shibuya’s more…shady neighborhoods. Home to some clubs, bars, and convenience stores
Dogenzaka: A street lined across a fairly steep hill, with eccentric facilities such as a maid cafe and hardware store
Shibukyu Main Store: A popular department store that specifically targets the family demographic, selling all kinds of useful, everyday, household items
Center Street Entrance: A colorful, almost tucked-away side street, that serves as a ‘stomping ground’ for the youth alongside its famous Chinese Restaurant, Hong Kong Star.
AMX: A major Japanese CD store on Center Street. Nearby, you can find shoe stores, lingerie shops, and other clothing boutiques
Tipsy Tose Hall: A popular corner whose arcade and karaoke boxes draw crowds! Also home to a renowned comic & manga store, ‘Kablam!’
Shibu-Q Heads: Chain store that sells ‘pretty much anything’, including party and seasonal goods, as well as collector’s items. They even have a drugstore!
Molco: A series of department store buildings centered around teen and twenty-something fashion. Home to an equally youthful exhibition space for a dose of pop culture
Spain Hill: A narrow, Mediterranean street filled with eateries, bookshops, and more. Climbing those stone-paved steps, it’ll make you want to veer off and explore!
West Exit Bus Terminal: A terminal served by most Tokyo bus lines, and your ticket to almost anywhere in the city
Station Underpass: A tunnel beneath the train tracks. The eerie atmosphere keeps people away, despite being so close to the station.
Pork City: An intimidating looking hotel-office building.
Trail Of The Sinner: The first part of Shibuya River, grey and wide with plenty of ramen shops, bars, and viewpoints to look at the river. The name comes from a harrowing urban legend that, once, someone walked down this very trail after suffering great humiliation and embarassment, before finally drowning themselves in the river.
Udagawa Back Streets: A long, energetic back street, home to an ever-evolving and inspiring trail of graffiti on the wall. Also home to Cyco Records and Udagawa Parfait, a dessert store gaining rapid popularity among young women
Statue of Hachiko: A symbol of the famously loyal dog, Hachiko, erected right by the station. Used as a popular meet-up spot
104 Building: A hub for pop-culture, littered with a variety of different restaurants and shops. Curiously, many TV soaps are often shot here!
Shibu Dep Store: An upscale department store right next to Shibuya Station. Dominated by well-known, famous brand names
Cadul City: Japanese department store chain. While mainly focused on fashion, they’ve recently begun dabbling in jewellery
Towa Records: A record store born in the USA, but home to all kinds of artists
Miyashita P. Underpass: A tunnel beneath the train line that circles central Tokyo, popular with skateboarders and graffiti artists
Miyashita Park: A swath of precious green maintained by the government. A popular place of peace and repose
Cat Street: A stylish street lined with cafes, fashion stores, and other classy establishments
A-East: One of Shibuya’s more…shady neighborhoods. Home to some clubs, bars, and convenience stores
Dogenzaka: A street lined across a fairly steep hill, with eccentric facilities such as a maid cafe and hardware store
Shibukyu Main Store: A popular department store that specifically targets the family demographic, selling all kinds of useful, everyday, household items
Center Street Entrance: A colorful, almost tucked-away side street, that serves as a ‘stomping ground’ for the youth alongside its famous Chinese Restaurant, Hong Kong Star.
AMX: A major Japanese CD store on Center Street. Nearby, you can find shoe stores, lingerie shops, and other clothing boutiques
Tipsy Tose Hall: A popular corner whose arcade and karaoke boxes draw crowds! Also home to a renowned comic & manga store, ‘Kablam!’
Shibu-Q Heads: Chain store that sells ‘pretty much anything’, including party and seasonal goods, as well as collector’s items. They even have a drugstore!
Molco: A series of department store buildings centered around teen and twenty-something fashion. Home to an equally youthful exhibition space for a dose of pop culture
Spain Hill: A narrow, Mediterranean street filled with eateries, bookshops, and more. Climbing those stone-paved steps, it’ll make you want to veer off and explore!
West Exit Bus Terminal: A terminal served by most Tokyo bus lines, and your ticket to almost anywhere in the city
Station Underpass: A tunnel beneath the train tracks. The eerie atmosphere keeps people away, despite being so close to the station.
Pork City: An intimidating looking hotel-office building.
Trail Of The Sinner: The first part of Shibuya River, grey and wide with plenty of ramen shops, bars, and viewpoints to look at the river. The name comes from a harrowing urban legend that, once, someone walked down this very trail after suffering great humiliation and embarassment, before finally drowning themselves in the river.
Udagawa Back Streets: A long, energetic back street, home to an ever-evolving and inspiring trail of graffiti on the wall. Also home to Cyco Records and Udagawa Parfait, a dessert store gaining rapid popularity among young women
Ground Floor
Entering through the Main Gate, you have the cafeteria on the left, wide doors that lead into the main courtyard, and then finally stairs, and gymnasium entrance on the right.The main courtyard is lush, peaceful open space in the shape of a square, visible from almost anywhere on campus, littered with benches circling the perimeter.
Just beyond the courtyard lies the outdoor running track and grass field for soccer and general athletics. The swimming pool can be found adjacent, in a separate, almost shack-like building.
Finally, toilets are available on every floor, as well as the gymnasium and pool changing rooms.
1F
Home to first year classrooms, and a variety of spare rooms used by different clubs on a rotation.2F
Home to second year classrooms, and the library.3F
Home to third year classrooms and the Student Council Room.4F
The rooftop. Many students come here to eat lunch, read, or otherwise slack off.1-A
- Junko Shirogetsu
2-A
- Eji Hoshino
- Kinoko Rusuban
- Kotori Yami
2-B
- Miharu Kozuki
- Mizuko Shirogetsu
- Liu Katoru
2-C
- Akio Furusawa
- Daisuke Kakashi
3-B
- Arthur Cunningham
Name :
Codename (to use in the Hollow Night, if you wish):
Age :
(15-16 = 1st Yr student, 16-17 = 2nd Yr, 17-18 = 3rd Yr)
Appearance :
Personality :
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades:
Costume :
Backstory/fun facts (if any):
Super secret codes:
Codename (to use in the Hollow Night, if you wish):
Age :
(15-16 = 1st Yr student, 16-17 = 2nd Yr, 17-18 = 3rd Yr)
Appearance :
Personality :
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades:
Costume :
Backstory/fun facts (if any):
Super secret codes:
@Gold The Dragonite & @RhythmThief
@=Nightshade= & @| Korutesu |
@DevVoid & @D34N.U5R
@Cmeriwether & @Banan-chan
Also @Cmeriwether & @Void_Nugget
Name: Eiji Hoshino
Codename: Resolution, or Res for short
Age: 17 - 2nd Year
Appearance:
Link
Personality: Eiji's a vibrant and boisterous person that seems to draw attention wherever she goes. She exudes confidence and is never one to shy away from the limelight. Underlying Eiji's outgoing exterior is a deep-seated drive to be better than those around her. Whether it's in academics, sports, or any other aspect of life, she sets high standards for herself and strives relentlessly to excel. This determination to stand out and prove her worth is rooted in a desire to be recognized and feel validated. This, and her impatienecy towards those she feels like can't keep up with her, can make her difficult to be around.
EXS Ability - Radiance (Level 1): Eiji can transform herself into a being of light, becoming intangible and gaining the power of flight. She could theoretically move at the speed of light, but it would drain a vast amount of her EXS. Eiji resembles her own body, but can display herself as near anything of her size.
Radiance - Photon Solidify (Level 2): Eiji can harden the photon particles of her light form, allowing her to turn herself into constructs made out of light, whether it be a barrier or a weapon. They're decently strong, but break when enough force is applied.
Radiance - Beacon of Hope (Level 3): Simply being in the presence of Eiji's light empowers those around her, both physically and mentally. This doesn't effect Eiji herself, however.
Radiance - Illuminate (Level 4): Eiji gains the ability to alter the wavelength and frequency of her light form, changing its properties. By shifting her radiance, she can become harder to perceive, allowing her to blend into her surroundings or appear as different light phenomena, such as a dazzling rainbow. She can also temporarily blind others by becoming so bright, but this also affects allies.
Radiance - Incandescence (Level MAX): Eiji can make her light incandescenct, glowing a white hue as the temperature of all her light increases by a substantial amount, allowing her to forge flaming constructs within her light form.
Costume: Eiji wears a white crop top over a black bodysuit, covered in stars of gold outlines on the lower body. The crop top displays a star symbol on her chest. Eiji also wears knee-length boots and a choker.
Link
Weapon: The Prism Hammer
Eiji wields a large, two handed hammer, with a long handle that functions similiarly to a flashlight. In the middle of the handle is a prismatic, spherical core that can harness and store the hammer's kinetic energy, indicated by it's glow. Eiji can then use it to shoot concentrated light beams akin to a laser out of the other end. Photon Solidify, Illuminate and Incandescence also directly affect the Prism Hammer. Its core also triggers her Beacon of Hope when enough energy is stored.
Backstory/fun facts (if any): Her parents had instilled high expectations in her at a young age, and Eiji found no issues exceeding them. She was no stranger to being called gifted, excelling in both academics and sports. However, Eiji reached the inevitable burn-out starting her teenage years, deeming them boring. She felt dissatisfied with herself (echoed through her parents) and her attempts to find new interests and make new friends were ruined through her competitive nature. Eiji's been surprisingly low energy for a while now, her grades remaining consistently good as far as her parents cared. Perhaps she'll find a new sense of purpose soon...
Codename: Resolution, or Res for short
Age: 17 - 2nd Year
Appearance:
Link
Personality: Eiji's a vibrant and boisterous person that seems to draw attention wherever she goes. She exudes confidence and is never one to shy away from the limelight. Underlying Eiji's outgoing exterior is a deep-seated drive to be better than those around her. Whether it's in academics, sports, or any other aspect of life, she sets high standards for herself and strives relentlessly to excel. This determination to stand out and prove her worth is rooted in a desire to be recognized and feel validated. This, and her impatienecy towards those she feels like can't keep up with her, can make her difficult to be around.
EXS Ability - Radiance (Level 1): Eiji can transform herself into a being of light, becoming intangible and gaining the power of flight. She could theoretically move at the speed of light, but it would drain a vast amount of her EXS. Eiji resembles her own body, but can display herself as near anything of her size.
Radiance - Photon Solidify (Level 2): Eiji can harden the photon particles of her light form, allowing her to turn herself into constructs made out of light, whether it be a barrier or a weapon. They're decently strong, but break when enough force is applied.
Radiance - Beacon of Hope (Level 3): Simply being in the presence of Eiji's light empowers those around her, both physically and mentally. This doesn't effect Eiji herself, however.
Radiance - Illuminate (Level 4): Eiji gains the ability to alter the wavelength and frequency of her light form, changing its properties. By shifting her radiance, she can become harder to perceive, allowing her to blend into her surroundings or appear as different light phenomena, such as a dazzling rainbow. She can also temporarily blind others by becoming so bright, but this also affects allies.
Radiance - Incandescence (Level MAX): Eiji can make her light incandescenct, glowing a white hue as the temperature of all her light increases by a substantial amount, allowing her to forge flaming constructs within her light form.
Costume: Eiji wears a white crop top over a black bodysuit, covered in stars of gold outlines on the lower body. The crop top displays a star symbol on her chest. Eiji also wears knee-length boots and a choker.
Link
Weapon: The Prism Hammer
Eiji wields a large, two handed hammer, with a long handle that functions similiarly to a flashlight. In the middle of the handle is a prismatic, spherical core that can harness and store the hammer's kinetic energy, indicated by it's glow. Eiji can then use it to shoot concentrated light beams akin to a laser out of the other end. Photon Solidify, Illuminate and Incandescence also directly affect the Prism Hammer. Its core also triggers her Beacon of Hope when enough energy is stored.
Backstory/fun facts (if any): Her parents had instilled high expectations in her at a young age, and Eiji found no issues exceeding them. She was no stranger to being called gifted, excelling in both academics and sports. However, Eiji reached the inevitable burn-out starting her teenage years, deeming them boring. She felt dissatisfied with herself (echoed through her parents) and her attempts to find new interests and make new friends were ruined through her competitive nature. Eiji's been surprisingly low energy for a while now, her grades remaining consistently good as far as her parents cared. Perhaps she'll find a new sense of purpose soon...
Name : Akio Furusawa
Codename: 'Solace'
Age : 17, 2nd Year
Appearance :
(made with Picrew)
Personality : Akio is a cheerful, bright, and upbeat young man, as his name suggests in its original meaning. He always wants to look out for the interests of others, enjoys taking care of people, and dislikes conflict. That said, he is fiercely loyal to his closest friends and will not take any insult, slight, or general malevolent behavior towards them lightly.
That said, his trusting and sociable nature often cause great ignorance and naivete on his part, since he prefers making decisions with emotions rather than logic.
EXS Ability : 'Tactile Vitality' : Akio possesses a natural healing touch that can mend wounds and alleviate pain. By placing his hands on an injured person, he can channel healing energy into the affected area, accelerating the body's natural healing processes. Akio is similarly able to use this on other living organisms, and even inanimate objects, restoring them to perfect condition
The effectiveness of the healing touch can vary based on the severity of the injury and Akio's concentration. For minor wounds, a brief touch may be enough to heal, while more severe injuries may require more prolonged contact.
That said, the healing process requires the character to channel their own EXS and energy. This means that healing too many severe injuries in a short period can be physically draining and may leave the character fatigued or weakened.
In addition, Akio is unable to heal himself using his power.
Upgrades:
Emotional Connection (LV2) ~ Akio's healing potency and efficiency increases with a stronger emotional bond toward the target, such as friendship or love.
Mind Over Matter (LV3) ~ "Tactile Vitality" not only heals physical injuries but can also address emotional and psychological wounds. By touching someone experiencing emotional distress or trauma, the character can provide comfort and instill mental healing. Doing so also slowly restores the target's EXS, albeit at a much slower rate than healing.
In addition, Akio cannot heal bodily injuries and mental injuries simultaneously.
Overtime (LV4) ~ Targets of Akio's healing continue to receive relief after the physical touch has ended, though it is less potent, the duration depending on how long the previous touch was.
Gather Round (LV5) ~ Akio develops a subtle healing aura that surrounds him continuously. Being in his presence provides a mild healing effect to those nearby, promoting general well-being and vitality.
The Sanctuary (MAX) ~ Akio materializes all of his remaining EXS into creating an invincible golden pillar that erupts from the ground. Touching this pillar transforms the target into a small, shining wisp of light that takes refuge within the actual pillar, where injuries are rapidly healed and any ailments are purged.
Once healed, they are promptly released, in perfect condition with health and EXS completely restored.
The amount of 'spaces' available for targets, as well as the duration for which the pillar can stand, depends on Akio's level of EXS used before activation. Any targets within the pillar once the duration has expired will be promptly spat out, whether fully healed or not.
Akio himself passes out upon activation, completely drained of energy. It is possible for another ally to put Akio into The Sanctuary, however, this will halve the remaining duration and take up two spaces as opposed to one.
Costume :
Backstory/fun facts (if any): Akio was a gentle boy from birth, squealing and crying often at things he thought were unfair or unjust. His parents often joke about how he could never stand to see animals or insects get hurt or killed, and to this day refuses to harm even the tiniest of creatures. This compassion has evolved with age, as he now cannot condone any semblance of bullying or harassment, often being the first to speak up in protest when witnessing such acts.
Outside of this, he enjoys passing the time by hanging out with friends, watching films at the cinema in Center Street, trying new foods on Spain Hill, among other peaceful activities.
Codename: 'Solace'
Age : 17, 2nd Year
Appearance :
Personality : Akio is a cheerful, bright, and upbeat young man, as his name suggests in its original meaning. He always wants to look out for the interests of others, enjoys taking care of people, and dislikes conflict. That said, he is fiercely loyal to his closest friends and will not take any insult, slight, or general malevolent behavior towards them lightly.
That said, his trusting and sociable nature often cause great ignorance and naivete on his part, since he prefers making decisions with emotions rather than logic.
EXS Ability : 'Tactile Vitality' : Akio possesses a natural healing touch that can mend wounds and alleviate pain. By placing his hands on an injured person, he can channel healing energy into the affected area, accelerating the body's natural healing processes. Akio is similarly able to use this on other living organisms, and even inanimate objects, restoring them to perfect condition
The effectiveness of the healing touch can vary based on the severity of the injury and Akio's concentration. For minor wounds, a brief touch may be enough to heal, while more severe injuries may require more prolonged contact.
That said, the healing process requires the character to channel their own EXS and energy. This means that healing too many severe injuries in a short period can be physically draining and may leave the character fatigued or weakened.
In addition, Akio is unable to heal himself using his power.
Upgrades:
Emotional Connection (LV2) ~ Akio's healing potency and efficiency increases with a stronger emotional bond toward the target, such as friendship or love.
Mind Over Matter (LV3) ~ "Tactile Vitality" not only heals physical injuries but can also address emotional and psychological wounds. By touching someone experiencing emotional distress or trauma, the character can provide comfort and instill mental healing. Doing so also slowly restores the target's EXS, albeit at a much slower rate than healing.
In addition, Akio cannot heal bodily injuries and mental injuries simultaneously.
Overtime (LV4) ~ Targets of Akio's healing continue to receive relief after the physical touch has ended, though it is less potent, the duration depending on how long the previous touch was.
Gather Round (LV5) ~ Akio develops a subtle healing aura that surrounds him continuously. Being in his presence provides a mild healing effect to those nearby, promoting general well-being and vitality.
The Sanctuary (MAX) ~ Akio materializes all of his remaining EXS into creating an invincible golden pillar that erupts from the ground. Touching this pillar transforms the target into a small, shining wisp of light that takes refuge within the actual pillar, where injuries are rapidly healed and any ailments are purged.
Once healed, they are promptly released, in perfect condition with health and EXS completely restored.
The amount of 'spaces' available for targets, as well as the duration for which the pillar can stand, depends on Akio's level of EXS used before activation. Any targets within the pillar once the duration has expired will be promptly spat out, whether fully healed or not.
Akio himself passes out upon activation, completely drained of energy. It is possible for another ally to put Akio into The Sanctuary, however, this will halve the remaining duration and take up two spaces as opposed to one.
The Scepter of Renewal is an elegant staff infused with the essence of healing magic. It is adorned with intricate engravings that symbolize growth, life, and renewal. The staff's head features a shimmering gemstone, representing the wellspring of healing power it harnesses.
In addition to being able perform basic melee attacks, Akio can also channel his healing through the staff, which provides no extra benefit aside from range. As Akio's ability upgrades, the Scepter can also see some improvements.
Melodic Bolts (LV2) ~ As Akio performs various healing actions, EXS begins to gradually accumulate in the staff. Akio can then release all of this EXS at once, releasing bright, lightning-like bolts at enemies. The quantity and strength of the bolts depends on the level of EXS built up.
Harmonic Chains (LV4) ~ Akio can alternatively use the EXS to chain up enemies, locking them down completely for a period of time. Again, the strength, quantity, and duration of the chains depends on the EXS accumulated.
In addition to being able perform basic melee attacks, Akio can also channel his healing through the staff, which provides no extra benefit aside from range. As Akio's ability upgrades, the Scepter can also see some improvements.
Melodic Bolts (LV2) ~ As Akio performs various healing actions, EXS begins to gradually accumulate in the staff. Akio can then release all of this EXS at once, releasing bright, lightning-like bolts at enemies. The quantity and strength of the bolts depends on the level of EXS built up.
Harmonic Chains (LV4) ~ Akio can alternatively use the EXS to chain up enemies, locking them down completely for a period of time. Again, the strength, quantity, and duration of the chains depends on the EXS accumulated.
Costume :
Backstory/fun facts (if any): Akio was a gentle boy from birth, squealing and crying often at things he thought were unfair or unjust. His parents often joke about how he could never stand to see animals or insects get hurt or killed, and to this day refuses to harm even the tiniest of creatures. This compassion has evolved with age, as he now cannot condone any semblance of bullying or harassment, often being the first to speak up in protest when witnessing such acts.
Outside of this, he enjoys passing the time by hanging out with friends, watching films at the cinema in Center Street, trying new foods on Spain Hill, among other peaceful activities.
@=Nightshade= & @| Korutesu |
Name: Miharu Kozuki
Codename: Red
Age: 16, year 2
Appearance: Shy ♥
Personality : Miharu is a quiet individual that blooms on stage. While she keeps her grades rather high, she’s not the most academically inclined, but her passion is in the theater arts. She’s fantastic with impressions and loves acting and performing every chance she gets; but when offstage, she prefers to keep her head down. Miharu is friendly enough when approached, but tends not to put herself out there in the social scene. If anything, she seems to have her head in the clouds when she’s not focused on playing a part.
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades:
Scripted Rehearsal (Level 1): While in the Hollow Night, Miharu has the ability to read key events a few seconds into the future. These appear in front of her in the format of lines from a play script, but others cannot perceive them. When they appear, though, her body glows with a red aura, tipping off anyone or anything in the surrounding area that something is happening. “Key events” refer to anything that directly impacts Miharu herself that she has the potential to influence, ie hostile creature appears to stage right and not two people converse behind a building, [lines of dialogue]. The predictions are often maddeningly unspecific for the sake of brevity, and sometimes take a second or two to read fully, not always leaving enough time to react.
Scripted Rehearsal: Sneak Peek (Level 2): Now, while the future actions of other creatures/objects/players appear in red in front of Miharu, an action she herself could take to maximize her own chances of survival appear in blue below them, in the same format. However, only one potential action appears, and while it might maximize her own chances for safety, it doesn’t consider others around her. In a tense conversation that has the potential to devolve into violence, a possible dialogue action could appear to defuse the situation, but it could also implicate another person in order to shift blame from the user.
Scripted Rehearsal: Reconvene in Five (Level 3): This upgrade extends Miharu’s time to read her predictions and suggested actions and make her choice. When activated, it pauses time for a period of five seconds for all creatures and objects included in a predicted altercation, but leaves Miharu aware. She still is unable to move, but she can assess the situation from her position to make a better decision.
Scripted Rehearsal: Climax (Level 4): The moment of greatest tension, where the hero triumphs over the villain… or not. This upgrade is passive even when unlocked until a ‘moment of great tension’ arrives, whether a free-for-all fight, an imminent deadly catastrophe, or an opponent that just seems unbeatable. It consumes almost all of Miharu’s (remaining) EXS energy to give her a temporary transformation into a figure with a pair of red, feathered wings, horns, and a sword of light. This form doubles her speed, strength, and durability, but only lasts a short time, depending on how much EXS had been consumed before the transformation. During this time, her predictions become instinctive. Afterwards, her power is left depleted and her body completely exhausted.
Scripted Rehearsal: Curtain Call (Maximum Upgrade): All actors must report for curtain call! This final upgrade, while it does not prevent or reverse erasures, absorbs EXS energy from a wide radius, and equalizes it across the whole radius. While some may not have the ability to save themselves, it at least allows them to use their power to try. Of course, it could also be used mid-fight to even bad odds. Curtain Call only happens once in a rehearsal, though. Similarly, this upgrade can only be utilized once a night.
Weapon: Realistic Prop: The sword of light unlocked in Climax is naturally a simple claymore that attaches to a harness on Miharu’s back. It’s lighter than it looks, and when wielded, very slightly slows down the wielder’s perception of time, allowing them to react faster. When Climax is activated, it becomes larger and sheathed in light, think like a wide-beam lightsaber.
At higher upgrades, the blade can be controlled telepathically, the level of control gained increasing with each subsequent upgrade, at the highest level being able to support weight and controlled without direct visual contact.
Costume: Getting into character!
Backstory/fun facts (if any): Miharu was always a shy kid, stemming from her parents being very strict. She still hasn’t told them about her aspirations to be an actor, but they always come to shows that she’s in and are very supportive of it as a hobby, as long as Miharu keeps her grades up.
In the Hollow Night, Miharu will find that it’s like a totally new world, and will quickly craft a character to match it. Without a part to play that fit into this wild place, she would certainly freak out. But that won’t happen. Right?
Codename: Red
Age: 16, year 2
Appearance: Shy ♥
Personality : Miharu is a quiet individual that blooms on stage. While she keeps her grades rather high, she’s not the most academically inclined, but her passion is in the theater arts. She’s fantastic with impressions and loves acting and performing every chance she gets; but when offstage, she prefers to keep her head down. Miharu is friendly enough when approached, but tends not to put herself out there in the social scene. If anything, she seems to have her head in the clouds when she’s not focused on playing a part.
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades:
Scripted Rehearsal (Level 1): While in the Hollow Night, Miharu has the ability to read key events a few seconds into the future. These appear in front of her in the format of lines from a play script, but others cannot perceive them. When they appear, though, her body glows with a red aura, tipping off anyone or anything in the surrounding area that something is happening. “Key events” refer to anything that directly impacts Miharu herself that she has the potential to influence, ie hostile creature appears to stage right and not two people converse behind a building, [lines of dialogue]. The predictions are often maddeningly unspecific for the sake of brevity, and sometimes take a second or two to read fully, not always leaving enough time to react.
Scripted Rehearsal: Sneak Peek (Level 2): Now, while the future actions of other creatures/objects/players appear in red in front of Miharu, an action she herself could take to maximize her own chances of survival appear in blue below them, in the same format. However, only one potential action appears, and while it might maximize her own chances for safety, it doesn’t consider others around her. In a tense conversation that has the potential to devolve into violence, a possible dialogue action could appear to defuse the situation, but it could also implicate another person in order to shift blame from the user.
Scripted Rehearsal: Reconvene in Five (Level 3): This upgrade extends Miharu’s time to read her predictions and suggested actions and make her choice. When activated, it pauses time for a period of five seconds for all creatures and objects included in a predicted altercation, but leaves Miharu aware. She still is unable to move, but she can assess the situation from her position to make a better decision.
Scripted Rehearsal: Climax (Level 4): The moment of greatest tension, where the hero triumphs over the villain… or not. This upgrade is passive even when unlocked until a ‘moment of great tension’ arrives, whether a free-for-all fight, an imminent deadly catastrophe, or an opponent that just seems unbeatable. It consumes almost all of Miharu’s (remaining) EXS energy to give her a temporary transformation into a figure with a pair of red, feathered wings, horns, and a sword of light. This form doubles her speed, strength, and durability, but only lasts a short time, depending on how much EXS had been consumed before the transformation. During this time, her predictions become instinctive. Afterwards, her power is left depleted and her body completely exhausted.
Scripted Rehearsal: Curtain Call (Maximum Upgrade): All actors must report for curtain call! This final upgrade, while it does not prevent or reverse erasures, absorbs EXS energy from a wide radius, and equalizes it across the whole radius. While some may not have the ability to save themselves, it at least allows them to use their power to try. Of course, it could also be used mid-fight to even bad odds. Curtain Call only happens once in a rehearsal, though. Similarly, this upgrade can only be utilized once a night.
Weapon: Realistic Prop: The sword of light unlocked in Climax is naturally a simple claymore that attaches to a harness on Miharu’s back. It’s lighter than it looks, and when wielded, very slightly slows down the wielder’s perception of time, allowing them to react faster. When Climax is activated, it becomes larger and sheathed in light, think like a wide-beam lightsaber.
At higher upgrades, the blade can be controlled telepathically, the level of control gained increasing with each subsequent upgrade, at the highest level being able to support weight and controlled without direct visual contact.
Costume: Getting into character!
Backstory/fun facts (if any): Miharu was always a shy kid, stemming from her parents being very strict. She still hasn’t told them about her aspirations to be an actor, but they always come to shows that she’s in and are very supportive of it as a hobby, as long as Miharu keeps her grades up.
In the Hollow Night, Miharu will find that it’s like a totally new world, and will quickly craft a character to match it. Without a part to play that fit into this wild place, she would certainly freak out. But that won’t happen. Right?
Name : Kinoko Rusuban
Codename: Cordyceps
Age: 17 (2nd Year)
Appearance: mushroom man
Personality: Kinoko Rusuban is at first glance, a nice and calm-headed young man, who enjoys interacting with other people, and making new friends. He's the walking definition of a social butterfly, not to mention his love for fungi and plants. Under the surface though, Kinoko is manipulative, using his wits to find different secrets and weaknesses of whoever he interacts with. The problem with Kinoko, is that he's too cocky, and believes nobody can see through him, and that the many people under his grasp believe he can do no wrong. His biggest weakness is his love for plants. It's an easy target for anyone willing to try and oppose him, although it usually turns out worse for them than him.
This side of him is much more evident in the Hollow Night, as he thinks nobody would be able to figure out his identity.
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades:
'Ophiocordyceps' (Level 1) - Kinoko's EXS Ability, Ophiocordyceps, lets Kinoko control Noise (and to an extent, other players), like zombies. To activate his power, Kinoko can release spores in a wide area, and when inhaled by Noise, infects them, turning them into zombie-like creatures under Kinoko's control. His partner and himself cannot be affected by the spores, but the rest of the players can be affected, if unprepared. Ophiocordyceps has a short lifespan of five minutes on the Noise, and when the timer ends, the Noise is killed. A drawback is that releasing the spores takes a lot of energy, so Kinoko has to keep in account his own energy to be useful.
'Cycle of Life' (Level 2) - Ophiocordyceps' lifespan of control is now raised a few minutes, letting Kinoko control the Noise for much longer than it normally would. This helps Kinoko able to do more in longer periods of time, as the initial burst of spore is the only part when Kinoko loses his energy, so the longer the life cycle of infected Noise, the easier it becomes for Kinoko to keep his energy in check.
'Energy Drain' (Level 3) - A Noise under Kinoko's control can be drained of it's energy by Kinoko or it's partner, letting them be able to stay in the fight for longer, and not worrying about passing out. Energy Drain has a massive drawback though, which is the amount of energy that is drained from a Noise becomes noticeably less than the first time it's done, usually meaning Energy Drain can be done around four to five times before it's effects are almost useless, or unusable.
'Human Control' (Level 4) - Kinoko is now able to control actual players, although it has different effects for players than the Noise. For one, Players don't have a limited life cycle like the Noise, but all other effects still apply. When afflicted with the Ophiocordyceps, the person is trapped in their own mind, unable to control their own body and actions. It feels torturous to the one affected, although with a strong enough will, the one affected may break free of Kinoko's control.
'No Escape From My Mind." (MAX) - Kinoko can cut off all connections of the Ophiocordyceps, and, in addition, killing the Noise. For players, they will be trapped in a trance, seeing their deepest fears. The trance can be broken by Kinoko himself, or after thirty minutes. While in the trance, the person is completely vulnerable, and is unable to do anything in the situation. In Kinoko's own words, He's stuck inside his worst nightmare.
Costume:
Backstory/fun facts (if any): TBA (lol watched bird box: barcelona before i could finish this)
Codename: Cordyceps
Age: 17 (2nd Year)
Appearance: mushroom man
Personality: Kinoko Rusuban is at first glance, a nice and calm-headed young man, who enjoys interacting with other people, and making new friends. He's the walking definition of a social butterfly, not to mention his love for fungi and plants. Under the surface though, Kinoko is manipulative, using his wits to find different secrets and weaknesses of whoever he interacts with. The problem with Kinoko, is that he's too cocky, and believes nobody can see through him, and that the many people under his grasp believe he can do no wrong. His biggest weakness is his love for plants. It's an easy target for anyone willing to try and oppose him, although it usually turns out worse for them than him.
This side of him is much more evident in the Hollow Night, as he thinks nobody would be able to figure out his identity.
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades:
'Ophiocordyceps' (Level 1) - Kinoko's EXS Ability, Ophiocordyceps, lets Kinoko control Noise (and to an extent, other players), like zombies. To activate his power, Kinoko can release spores in a wide area, and when inhaled by Noise, infects them, turning them into zombie-like creatures under Kinoko's control. His partner and himself cannot be affected by the spores, but the rest of the players can be affected, if unprepared. Ophiocordyceps has a short lifespan of five minutes on the Noise, and when the timer ends, the Noise is killed. A drawback is that releasing the spores takes a lot of energy, so Kinoko has to keep in account his own energy to be useful.
'Cycle of Life' (Level 2) - Ophiocordyceps' lifespan of control is now raised a few minutes, letting Kinoko control the Noise for much longer than it normally would. This helps Kinoko able to do more in longer periods of time, as the initial burst of spore is the only part when Kinoko loses his energy, so the longer the life cycle of infected Noise, the easier it becomes for Kinoko to keep his energy in check.
'Energy Drain' (Level 3) - A Noise under Kinoko's control can be drained of it's energy by Kinoko or it's partner, letting them be able to stay in the fight for longer, and not worrying about passing out. Energy Drain has a massive drawback though, which is the amount of energy that is drained from a Noise becomes noticeably less than the first time it's done, usually meaning Energy Drain can be done around four to five times before it's effects are almost useless, or unusable.
'Human Control' (Level 4) - Kinoko is now able to control actual players, although it has different effects for players than the Noise. For one, Players don't have a limited life cycle like the Noise, but all other effects still apply. When afflicted with the Ophiocordyceps, the person is trapped in their own mind, unable to control their own body and actions. It feels torturous to the one affected, although with a strong enough will, the one affected may break free of Kinoko's control.
'No Escape From My Mind." (MAX) - Kinoko can cut off all connections of the Ophiocordyceps, and, in addition, killing the Noise. For players, they will be trapped in a trance, seeing their deepest fears. The trance can be broken by Kinoko himself, or after thirty minutes. While in the trance, the person is completely vulnerable, and is unable to do anything in the situation. In Kinoko's own words, He's stuck inside his worst nightmare.
Costume:
Backstory/fun facts (if any): TBA (lol watched bird box: barcelona before i could finish this)
@DevVoid & @D34N.U5R
Name: Liu Katoru
Codename: ‘The Twisted’ & 'The Tainted' (For Liu and the Spectre, respectively.)
Age: 17 - Second Year
Appearance: Liu stands at about 5’7” with an average stature and overall appears to hold no notable other unique traits.. unless one counts his burn scar as unique. Clothing is typically styled/as it appears in the image below. He doesn’t gain any height in the Hollow Night.
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Personality: Liu is a withdrawn and quiet person, though he is not afraid of social contact and communication as one may think he is. Instead, he simply resents everyone around him and would rather stay as far away from people as he can. In short, he’s every introvert ever. He also has a hidden side of himself, one filled with cruelty and malice. One that may or may not make itself shown in the Hollow Night.. just kidding. It will.
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades:
Stygian Spectre (First Level) - Liu can manifest his pent up negative emotions, especially his hatred, into a shadow-like clone of himself. The more emotion is stuffed into it, the more solid/stronger its form becomes, both in appearance and power/physique. This nameless doppelganger is capable of shifting from solid to liquid, is physically stronger, faster, intelligent, etc. than its master and can act on its own, though mechanically speaking, it functions like a stand or a persona. It will do its best to protect its master and will immediately lose its form if its master is knocked out from harm or spending too much EXS, which is passively drained at a slow pace after the initial cost of summoning the Spectre. Damage dealt to this double is not dealt to the user, but instead drains their EXS.
Stygian Spectre: Wicked Haze (Second Level) - The clone will grow capable of spewing a thick, blackened gas from its body at any and/or all locations, though it (and Liu) can control this freely. These fog/smoke-like clouds are capable of blocking vision entirely, even from other EXS powers, and inhalation of these clouds can temporarily corrupt an individual’s mind, convincing their brain to act on their hidden desires, turning them mad for a short while. This can be counteracted with those who either have no deep/hidden desires, those who have trained their self-control to resist the fog’s effect until outside of its bounds or those who already act upon such/have gone mad. Due to coming straight from Liu’s own emotions, these effects will not work upon him, granting him a general immunity to sanity loss and being blinded. (The latter already kind of existing already thanks to the Spectre being able to see in his place.) The EXS drain, in this stage, has been lessened, but not entirely nullified (Note: This effect is more akin to convincing someone to act evil and does not directly brainwash them, nor prevent them from further attacking the Spectre/Liu, which is why it can also be more easily resisted.)
Stygian Spectre: Shapeless Shadows (Third Level) - The passive EXS drain at this stage will have been completely eliminated, though it is still costly to bring out the Spectre. This stage will allow the Spectre and Liu to bend its form at will, no longer restrained to appearing like Liu’s clone and allowing it and him to shape it into any form that is currently needed or desired, be it taking after the appearance of an animal, an object, or even something that doesn’t exist. This is only a very basic manner of shapeshifting, like shaping clay, so abilities from copying the forms of other creatures (or details like colour, voice, etc.) will not be shifted into.
Stygian Spectre: Dreadful Darkness (Fourth Level) - This upgrade allows the Spectre to meld itself into darkness itself, allowing a form of quick transportation, including hiding itself in someone’s shadow. It can also drag things into shadows alongside it, which will act like a portal and drag whatever was taken through it in a flash, no matter how long the Spectre took to decide or how far it actually ended up traveling.
Stygian Spectre: Tainting Toll (Fifth Level) - The final upgrade not only lowers the cost of re-/summoning the Spectre, but also allows it to uniquely become harmful to those with EXS around it, acting like a venom that will inject itself briefly with every strike from its own EXS and taint the energy of what it hit, both dealing damage and reducing the target’s amount at the same time. This also means that the Spectre itself, alongside Liu’s energy, becomes tainted, making Liu himself more dangerous as a lesser effect of this is applied to him as well.
Costume: Yes, that's the Tainted beside him.
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Backstory: To be written, eventually. Probably.
Codename: ‘The Twisted’ & 'The Tainted' (For Liu and the Spectre, respectively.)
Age: 17 - Second Year
Appearance: Liu stands at about 5’7” with an average stature and overall appears to hold no notable other unique traits.. unless one counts his burn scar as unique. Clothing is typically styled/as it appears in the image below. He doesn’t gain any height in the Hollow Night.
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Personality: Liu is a withdrawn and quiet person, though he is not afraid of social contact and communication as one may think he is. Instead, he simply resents everyone around him and would rather stay as far away from people as he can. In short, he’s every introvert ever. He also has a hidden side of himself, one filled with cruelty and malice. One that may or may not make itself shown in the Hollow Night.. just kidding. It will.
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades:
Stygian Spectre (First Level) - Liu can manifest his pent up negative emotions, especially his hatred, into a shadow-like clone of himself. The more emotion is stuffed into it, the more solid/stronger its form becomes, both in appearance and power/physique. This nameless doppelganger is capable of shifting from solid to liquid, is physically stronger, faster, intelligent, etc. than its master and can act on its own, though mechanically speaking, it functions like a stand or a persona. It will do its best to protect its master and will immediately lose its form if its master is knocked out from harm or spending too much EXS, which is passively drained at a slow pace after the initial cost of summoning the Spectre. Damage dealt to this double is not dealt to the user, but instead drains their EXS.
Stygian Spectre: Wicked Haze (Second Level) - The clone will grow capable of spewing a thick, blackened gas from its body at any and/or all locations, though it (and Liu) can control this freely. These fog/smoke-like clouds are capable of blocking vision entirely, even from other EXS powers, and inhalation of these clouds can temporarily corrupt an individual’s mind, convincing their brain to act on their hidden desires, turning them mad for a short while. This can be counteracted with those who either have no deep/hidden desires, those who have trained their self-control to resist the fog’s effect until outside of its bounds or those who already act upon such/have gone mad. Due to coming straight from Liu’s own emotions, these effects will not work upon him, granting him a general immunity to sanity loss and being blinded. (The latter already kind of existing already thanks to the Spectre being able to see in his place.) The EXS drain, in this stage, has been lessened, but not entirely nullified (Note: This effect is more akin to convincing someone to act evil and does not directly brainwash them, nor prevent them from further attacking the Spectre/Liu, which is why it can also be more easily resisted.)
Stygian Spectre: Shapeless Shadows (Third Level) - The passive EXS drain at this stage will have been completely eliminated, though it is still costly to bring out the Spectre. This stage will allow the Spectre and Liu to bend its form at will, no longer restrained to appearing like Liu’s clone and allowing it and him to shape it into any form that is currently needed or desired, be it taking after the appearance of an animal, an object, or even something that doesn’t exist. This is only a very basic manner of shapeshifting, like shaping clay, so abilities from copying the forms of other creatures (or details like colour, voice, etc.) will not be shifted into.
Stygian Spectre: Dreadful Darkness (Fourth Level) - This upgrade allows the Spectre to meld itself into darkness itself, allowing a form of quick transportation, including hiding itself in someone’s shadow. It can also drag things into shadows alongside it, which will act like a portal and drag whatever was taken through it in a flash, no matter how long the Spectre took to decide or how far it actually ended up traveling.
Stygian Spectre: Tainting Toll (Fifth Level) - The final upgrade not only lowers the cost of re-/summoning the Spectre, but also allows it to uniquely become harmful to those with EXS around it, acting like a venom that will inject itself briefly with every strike from its own EXS and taint the energy of what it hit, both dealing damage and reducing the target’s amount at the same time. This also means that the Spectre itself, alongside Liu’s energy, becomes tainted, making Liu himself more dangerous as a lesser effect of this is applied to him as well.
Weapon Title: Tyrannical Twins
Weapon Appearance: The Tyrannical Twins resemble a pair of white gloves while inactive, appearing to be completely ordinary. While active, these gloves will tint into a charcoal-black colour and become coated in black-purple flames that nearly covers both of Liu's entire arms, stopping only short of the shoulders.
Special Properties: Liu can manifest his negative emotions into these gauntlet-like weapons to fire off the same flames as present during their active appearance, which act like a special kind of fire that burns the brightest against those with malicious intentions and/or evil clouding their mind, while Liu and the Spectre remain unaffected by them. No matter its upgrades, it will always have a lesser effect on those who are generally more well-intentioned, merciful/kind and/or are allied with Liu.
Upgrades: Visually speaking, these gloves will expand more onto Liu's body as his EXS is improved, eventually growing to the point of covering his whole body in blackened flames at the fifth and final upgrade (though at that point, Liu can make the flames burn just about anywhere.) While the flames themselves will only mildly increase in power and burning speed/duration, the gauntlets themselves will allow Liu to use a lesser form of the abilities his Spectre unlocks as listed below;
- The second allowing the casting of thick smoke from the crackling flames that will still heir the blinding effect, but not the malice-inducing madness via inhalation.
- The third gaining the ability of shaping only into different weapons and equipment/gear, but not inherit any of their effects.
- The fourth allowing Liu to use the weapon and/or its flames to rip open holes into darkness itself to create rifts for quickly traversing an area.
- The fifth will unlock the fire's terrifying potential and allow it to burn through EXS itself, trading lethality for the ability to both counteract EXS abilities and quickly incinerating what amount of EXS the target has left.
Weapon Appearance: The Tyrannical Twins resemble a pair of white gloves while inactive, appearing to be completely ordinary. While active, these gloves will tint into a charcoal-black colour and become coated in black-purple flames that nearly covers both of Liu's entire arms, stopping only short of the shoulders.
Special Properties: Liu can manifest his negative emotions into these gauntlet-like weapons to fire off the same flames as present during their active appearance, which act like a special kind of fire that burns the brightest against those with malicious intentions and/or evil clouding their mind, while Liu and the Spectre remain unaffected by them. No matter its upgrades, it will always have a lesser effect on those who are generally more well-intentioned, merciful/kind and/or are allied with Liu.
Upgrades: Visually speaking, these gloves will expand more onto Liu's body as his EXS is improved, eventually growing to the point of covering his whole body in blackened flames at the fifth and final upgrade (though at that point, Liu can make the flames burn just about anywhere.) While the flames themselves will only mildly increase in power and burning speed/duration, the gauntlets themselves will allow Liu to use a lesser form of the abilities his Spectre unlocks as listed below;
- The second allowing the casting of thick smoke from the crackling flames that will still heir the blinding effect, but not the malice-inducing madness via inhalation.
- The third gaining the ability of shaping only into different weapons and equipment/gear, but not inherit any of their effects.
- The fourth allowing Liu to use the weapon and/or its flames to rip open holes into darkness itself to create rifts for quickly traversing an area.
- The fifth will unlock the fire's terrifying potential and allow it to burn through EXS itself, trading lethality for the ability to both counteract EXS abilities and quickly incinerating what amount of EXS the target has left.
Costume: Yes, that's the Tainted beside him.
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Backstory: To be written, eventually. Probably.
Name: Daisuke Kakashi
Codename: Scarecrow
Age: 17 (2nd year)
Appearance: Daisuke has spiky maroon hair, maroon eyes and well-tanned skin, and other than that he's average.
Personality: Daisuke likes to be alone. He's much more secretive than others and if he feels threatened, he can get violent and somewhat sadistic.
EXS Ability: Fear (No matter what his opponent is (human, Noise, etc.), he can channel their inner demons and scare them witless for up to 12 seconds while he makes his escape or drains them of their energy. He can also use said energy to create weapons to fight (halberds, etc.) However, more advanced weapons are much harder to create.
Backstory/fun facts: He enjoys seeing people he doesn't like suffering.
Codename: Scarecrow
Age: 17 (2nd year)
Appearance: Daisuke has spiky maroon hair, maroon eyes and well-tanned skin, and other than that he's average.
Personality: Daisuke likes to be alone. He's much more secretive than others and if he feels threatened, he can get violent and somewhat sadistic.
EXS Ability: Fear (No matter what his opponent is (human, Noise, etc.), he can channel their inner demons and scare them witless for up to 12 seconds while he makes his escape or drains them of their energy. He can also use said energy to create weapons to fight (halberds, etc.) However, more advanced weapons are much harder to create.
- Great Fear (Lv. 2 - By this point the limit of time is increased to 15 seconds. However, some weapons are still incredibly difficult to create.)
- Danger of Fear (Lv. 3 - At this point Daisuke's left eye alone is enough to almost instantly plunge anyone into a state of despair and energy draining works much faster. However, no change in difficulty is present.)
- True Fear (Lv. 4 - The limit of time is increased to 20 seconds and energy is drained almost instantly; which is especially effective against Noise. However, there is little change in difficulty.)
- Field of Despair (Lv. MAX - This turns Fear into an AOE Power and now Daisuke can drain multiple beings of their energy. However, some weapons become even harder to create than earlier.
Backstory/fun facts: He enjoys seeing people he doesn't like suffering.
@Cmeriwether & @Banan-chan
Name : Mizuko Shirogetsu
Codename: Yuki no Yūrei
Age : 16 (2nd Yr)
(15-16 = 1st Yr student, 16-17 = 2nd Yr, 17-18 = 3rd Yr)
Appearance : Mizuko stands about 5'5" with a slim build, she has long dark hair and blue eyes, and usually wears a school uniform. There is one tattoo on the left side of her chest, it is the Kanji for the word nurse, it has meaning, her mother was a nurse for the Army who was killed in the line of duty.
Personality : Mizuko is somewhat Reserved, and shy, but harder to approach than Asuna. She can usually be seen doodling, or something or other.
EXS Ability : Curse: Depending on what happens to Mizuko, Her EXS Ability will put a dampener on other EXS abilities if someone would hit her, the overall effect of that would be almost unnoticeable, but if someone left an injury, it would affect them in a negative way. One of four effects can occur if she was injured.
1. The attacker is treated as if under their own personal thunderstorm, it would rain on them and they may face a lightning bolt, the storm wears off when the lightning bolt strikes.
2. The attacker suddenly loses 5% EXS effect, this lasts the rest of the night.
3. The attacked suddenly is twice as strong and fast for the rest of the night.
4. The Attacker is suddenly a beacon, which can attract nearby others in the Hollow Night. This effect ends at the end of the night.
If Mizuko is killed in the Hollow Night, two things happen to the one who ends her life.
1. Yuki: The Killer is encased in snow, only those that are not her killer can see this.
2. Yūrei: Mizuko's spirit haunts the killer, making them see her as if she's still alive. She can possess objects near the killer, but not on the killer, and use them to attempt to stop the killer.
Her eyes glow Gengar Purple when effects activate.
Costume : Mizuko wears a short black shirt and short black shorts under an ominous purple cloak and wears a mask similar to the Phantom of the Opera.
Backstory/fun facts (if any): Mizuko has two Congenital Heart Defects, which can cause her shortness of breath when exercising, alongside the occasional headache, she can suddenly faint if things are severe.
Codename: Yuki no Yūrei
Age : 16 (2nd Yr)
(15-16 = 1st Yr student, 16-17 = 2nd Yr, 17-18 = 3rd Yr)
Appearance : Mizuko stands about 5'5" with a slim build, she has long dark hair and blue eyes, and usually wears a school uniform. There is one tattoo on the left side of her chest, it is the Kanji for the word nurse, it has meaning, her mother was a nurse for the Army who was killed in the line of duty.
Personality : Mizuko is somewhat Reserved, and shy, but harder to approach than Asuna. She can usually be seen doodling, or something or other.
EXS Ability : Curse: Depending on what happens to Mizuko, Her EXS Ability will put a dampener on other EXS abilities if someone would hit her, the overall effect of that would be almost unnoticeable, but if someone left an injury, it would affect them in a negative way. One of four effects can occur if she was injured.
1. The attacker is treated as if under their own personal thunderstorm, it would rain on them and they may face a lightning bolt, the storm wears off when the lightning bolt strikes.
2. The attacker suddenly loses 5% EXS effect, this lasts the rest of the night.
3. The attacked suddenly is twice as strong and fast for the rest of the night.
4. The Attacker is suddenly a beacon, which can attract nearby others in the Hollow Night. This effect ends at the end of the night.
If Mizuko is killed in the Hollow Night, two things happen to the one who ends her life.
1. Yuki: The Killer is encased in snow, only those that are not her killer can see this.
2. Yūrei: Mizuko's spirit haunts the killer, making them see her as if she's still alive. She can possess objects near the killer, but not on the killer, and use them to attempt to stop the killer.
EXS level 2: The Storm from the Initial effects can now drop 2 lightning bolts before disappearing. Mizuko now gains a small amount of EXS energy drained from the attacker when the lightning bolts strike, if two attackers each gets struck once.
EXS Level 3: The 5% Effectiveness drop, in terms of maximum output is now 25%. The list of Curse Effect is now expanded to have 2 new Effects.
5. A will-o-wisp follows the attacker for the rest of the night. Any energy draining by the attacker alerts Mizuko to the location of the attacker relative to her own, in the form of a telepathic link.
6. The Attacker suddenly has Half their speed for the rest of the night. This can only occur once on a player a night.
EXS Level 4: The Attacked is now twice as strong and Fast is now 50% more Effective than it was before.
EXS Level 5: The Effectiveness of the Beacon is 10% brighter.
EXS Level MAX: Voodoo: Once per night, Kuraokami can spit out a Voodoo doll and 3 pins. Mizuko can not kill the player that the Voodoo doll is based on, and she can choose to hurt or heal based on the situation, she must declare her intentions before putting the pin in.
Hurt: An Injury occurs at the spot on the player when the pin is pushed into the Voodoo doll. The player that is affected feels a decent amount of pain when the pin is pushed, and if it is a joint, loss of that joints function will occur for 10 seconds.
Heal: Mizuko can Declare that the pin does healing. Energy similar to when she is Twice as Fast and Strong starts filling the person, which can accelerate healing of any injuries the player has by 50%.
EXS Level 3: The 5% Effectiveness drop, in terms of maximum output is now 25%. The list of Curse Effect is now expanded to have 2 new Effects.
5. A will-o-wisp follows the attacker for the rest of the night. Any energy draining by the attacker alerts Mizuko to the location of the attacker relative to her own, in the form of a telepathic link.
6. The Attacker suddenly has Half their speed for the rest of the night. This can only occur once on a player a night.
EXS Level 4: The Attacked is now twice as strong and Fast is now 50% more Effective than it was before.
EXS Level 5: The Effectiveness of the Beacon is 10% brighter.
EXS Level MAX: Voodoo: Once per night, Kuraokami can spit out a Voodoo doll and 3 pins. Mizuko can not kill the player that the Voodoo doll is based on, and she can choose to hurt or heal based on the situation, she must declare her intentions before putting the pin in.
Hurt: An Injury occurs at the spot on the player when the pin is pushed into the Voodoo doll. The player that is affected feels a decent amount of pain when the pin is pushed, and if it is a joint, loss of that joints function will occur for 10 seconds.
Heal: Mizuko can Declare that the pin does healing. Energy similar to when she is Twice as Fast and Strong starts filling the person, which can accelerate healing of any injuries the player has by 50%.
Name: Kuraokami
Description: A Naginata, with a 50 cm blade and a 240 cm shaft, with a ribbon that is Gengar Purple.
Special Property: Mizuko's Naginata allows her to Channel her Curse, creating two Additional effects that come from the Naginata, and adds a third effect at EXS level max.
Ryu: The Weapon can temporarily channel power from the Yuki Final Effect of Curse. The Weapon can send A small blizzard in a 23 meter radius. This causes white-out Conditions around Mizuko, meaning that it will be a lot harder to hit her, well for 30 seconds, Mizuko's visible distance in the white out is half the radius. It forms as if The Naginata would breathe the snow. Has a 2 use per night limit. The Upgrade (At EXS level 2, allows 3 Uses in the Hollow Night)
Claws: The Weapon is Twice as effective at killing Noise. Against the highest level Noise, it is 50% more effective, rather than the full twice as effective. This Effect upgrades at EXS level 4 to include players at one Tenth the Effectiveness. Players at EXS level 4 and higher are in the 5% tier, where as Player EXS levels 3 and below are in the 10% effectiveness tier.
Dragon's Head: At EXS level MAX. A spectral, but visible head in the shape of an Eastern Dragon forms over the blade end, increasing the effectiveness of Both Ryu and Claws by 25%. It can, once per night spit out a Voodoo doll. The Dragon's Head can make her incorporeal, but only for around 20 seconds. If Mizuko is in an object at that time, she must get out of the object and upon exiting will become physical again. Limit 1 use per night.
Description: A Naginata, with a 50 cm blade and a 240 cm shaft, with a ribbon that is Gengar Purple.
Special Property: Mizuko's Naginata allows her to Channel her Curse, creating two Additional effects that come from the Naginata, and adds a third effect at EXS level max.
Ryu: The Weapon can temporarily channel power from the Yuki Final Effect of Curse. The Weapon can send A small blizzard in a 23 meter radius. This causes white-out Conditions around Mizuko, meaning that it will be a lot harder to hit her, well for 30 seconds, Mizuko's visible distance in the white out is half the radius. It forms as if The Naginata would breathe the snow. Has a 2 use per night limit. The Upgrade (At EXS level 2, allows 3 Uses in the Hollow Night)
Claws: The Weapon is Twice as effective at killing Noise. Against the highest level Noise, it is 50% more effective, rather than the full twice as effective. This Effect upgrades at EXS level 4 to include players at one Tenth the Effectiveness. Players at EXS level 4 and higher are in the 5% tier, where as Player EXS levels 3 and below are in the 10% effectiveness tier.
Dragon's Head: At EXS level MAX. A spectral, but visible head in the shape of an Eastern Dragon forms over the blade end, increasing the effectiveness of Both Ryu and Claws by 25%. It can, once per night spit out a Voodoo doll. The Dragon's Head can make her incorporeal, but only for around 20 seconds. If Mizuko is in an object at that time, she must get out of the object and upon exiting will become physical again. Limit 1 use per night.
Her eyes glow Gengar Purple when effects activate.
Costume : Mizuko wears a short black shirt and short black shorts under an ominous purple cloak and wears a mask similar to the Phantom of the Opera.
Backstory/fun facts (if any): Mizuko has two Congenital Heart Defects, which can cause her shortness of breath when exercising, alongside the occasional headache, she can suddenly faint if things are severe.
Name: Kotori Yami
Codename: Reaper
Age: 16, second year
Appearance:
Personality:
Kotori is very much a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Most of the time, she can be friendly and sweet--an act that she’s mastered well over the years. However, she has no issue with using deceit and manipulation to get her way. This was a developed trait; at some point, she stopped forming true bonds with others.
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades:
MASTER OF DEATH
[STAGE 1: SOUL STEALER ]
Kills grant the user one “soul.” The user’s physical strength increases by 25% for every soul they possess
[STAGE 2: BLOODLUST]
Strength multiplier from Soul Stealer increased to 50%.
[STAGE 3: SOUL EATER]
The user can consume one soul to fully heal their injuries. Each use increases the cost by one soul, resetting at the beginning of each night.
[STAGE 4: BLOODLUST II]
Strength multiplier from Soul Stealer increased to 75%.
[STAGE 5: SOUL DRIVER]
The user can consume one soul to reanimate a corpse for the night, which they can command. The corpse will not possess any special powers it may have had when alive. It also cannot be killed, but can be physically disabled.
Costume:
Weapon:
Kotori’s weapon is a large, heavy scythe with a curved wooden handle and steel blade. It’s unusually durable. A tally magically appears on the blade which counts the souls that Kotori currently possesses.
Backstory/fun facts (if any):
Kotori had a loving father as a child, whom she was very fond of. Her mother was cold towards her--abusive at times, even--but came from a wealthy family, so Kotori was quite well off. One day, Kotori’s father vanished without a trace. He had taken every item of value in the house.
Codename: Reaper
Age: 16, second year
Appearance:
Personality:
Kotori is very much a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Most of the time, she can be friendly and sweet--an act that she’s mastered well over the years. However, she has no issue with using deceit and manipulation to get her way. This was a developed trait; at some point, she stopped forming true bonds with others.
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades:
MASTER OF DEATH
[STAGE 1: SOUL STEALER ]
Kills grant the user one “soul.” The user’s physical strength increases by 25% for every soul they possess
[STAGE 2: BLOODLUST]
Strength multiplier from Soul Stealer increased to 50%.
[STAGE 3: SOUL EATER]
The user can consume one soul to fully heal their injuries. Each use increases the cost by one soul, resetting at the beginning of each night.
[STAGE 4: BLOODLUST II]
Strength multiplier from Soul Stealer increased to 75%.
[STAGE 5: SOUL DRIVER]
The user can consume one soul to reanimate a corpse for the night, which they can command. The corpse will not possess any special powers it may have had when alive. It also cannot be killed, but can be physically disabled.
Costume:
Weapon:
Kotori’s weapon is a large, heavy scythe with a curved wooden handle and steel blade. It’s unusually durable. A tally magically appears on the blade which counts the souls that Kotori currently possesses.
Backstory/fun facts (if any):
Kotori had a loving father as a child, whom she was very fond of. Her mother was cold towards her--abusive at times, even--but came from a wealthy family, so Kotori was quite well off. One day, Kotori’s father vanished without a trace. He had taken every item of value in the house.
Also @Cmeriwether & @Void_Nugget
Name : Junko Shirogetsu
Codename (to use in the Hollow Night, if you wish): Kumo
Age : 15 (First Year)
Appearance : Junko is 172 cm, with a busty figure, weighing around 152 lbs, her dark blue hair is semi-long, except for a 1.4 meter rat tail. She has scars on her legs from getting attacked by an owl. Her silver eyes have a light to them, despite events in her past. Her school uniform usually normal, but one or two buttons could be opened if she gets hot.
Personality : Junko is known as her class flirt, however, if she truly has feelings for you, her flirting flies out the window. She is normally a bolder individual, but not a rule breaker. With that in mind, her heart is on her sleeve. The young woman is not shy in the slightest, and would even accidentally confess feelings if something happened. However, she has her downsides, and can be slightly manipulating, but that is only if you get on her bad side. If you mess with those close to her, she will snap.
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades:
Inner Storm: Junko can conduct Electricity around her self, alongside through her weapon and her costume. There are several techniques that unlock with EXS Level.
Self Conduct (Level 1): Junko can conduct Electricity around her self, which strikes back when something attacks her.
Conduct to Weapon (Offensive) (Level 1): Junko can conduct Electricity to her weapon, which allows her to damage things more effectively.
Spiraling Storm (Offensive) (Level 2): Junko can now conduct in certain areas of her body, like her hands and feet, to use them to fight unarmed if necessary.
Lightning Step (Level 2): Junko can harness her lightning to the soles of her boots, allowing her to boost her self jump up to 6 (19'8") meters in the air. She can use this Technique up to 3 times in a row then has to wait 30 seconds per use in a row, up to 90 seconds.
Electric Clone (Level 3): Junko can produce a copy of herself, but the copy is made of lightning, and can not move. This clone technique can be used up to 6 times without cooldown, waiting 3 minutes from when all six are destroyed.
Striking Blade (Offensive) (Level 3): Junko can use the Electricity from Lightning step to increase her offense with her weapon, which hits twice as hard as hits with Conduct to Weapon.
Overload (Level MAX): Junko's power can seemingly overload itself, causing a lot more of Electricity to form around her, all other techniques are felt by those that it strikes. This one has actual visible Electricity arcing around her. All techniques are now 60% more Effective, meaning Striking Blade during Overload would hit 320% as hard as a standard Conduct to Weapon not counting The Odachi no Inazuma's bonus. The Jumps From Lightning Step are now 9.6 Meters (31'6"), for the first, and standard (19'8") for the rest while under the effects of Overload.
Costume : In the Hollow Night, Junko wears a Shoulder Cape, this has gold threading, and her shirt reveals about half her cleavage, keeping her flirtatious personality in mind, with silver threading at the seams. The shirt is long sleeved, and has a mesh midsection area made of silver threads, which conducts the Electricity. The shorts she wears are decently long, with long socks, both of those have copper threaded into them. Black, Silver toed boots are worn with the outfit. All of the costume's non metal threads are black. There is a large Saya on her back for the odachi, which is insulated so that the lightning doesn't conduct through the Saya.
Weapon: Junko's weapon is Known as The Odachi no Inazuma: a 5 foot long Odachi with a silver handle, the edge of the blade has been silvered for Electrical Conduction. The weapon gives a 60% bonus if she is using an offensive Technique of the inner storm. As the EXS level increases, another 20% is added to a maximum of 120% at level MAX. At EXS level Three, The sword can Expand the Lightning in Conduct to Weapon to hit double the length away, alongside increasing the Maximum Number of Jumps of Lightning Step by 1. At EXS level MAX, The Sword's blade is made of lightning by this point and can arc 50% of the blade length further to hit enemies.
Backstory/fun facts (if any): She is the youngest child of the Shirogetsu Family, and the younger sister of Mizuko. She was hit on when she was in junior high by some third years thinking she was a second year. They got promptly beat up by Ryu and two of his friends after one tried to grope her. She is also a bit of a nerd. She is the shorter of the two between her and her Best Friend Emiko.
Codename (to use in the Hollow Night, if you wish): Kumo
Age : 15 (First Year)
Appearance : Junko is 172 cm, with a busty figure, weighing around 152 lbs, her dark blue hair is semi-long, except for a 1.4 meter rat tail. She has scars on her legs from getting attacked by an owl. Her silver eyes have a light to them, despite events in her past. Her school uniform usually normal, but one or two buttons could be opened if she gets hot.
Personality : Junko is known as her class flirt, however, if she truly has feelings for you, her flirting flies out the window. She is normally a bolder individual, but not a rule breaker. With that in mind, her heart is on her sleeve. The young woman is not shy in the slightest, and would even accidentally confess feelings if something happened. However, she has her downsides, and can be slightly manipulating, but that is only if you get on her bad side. If you mess with those close to her, she will snap.
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades:
Inner Storm: Junko can conduct Electricity around her self, alongside through her weapon and her costume. There are several techniques that unlock with EXS Level.
Self Conduct (Level 1): Junko can conduct Electricity around her self, which strikes back when something attacks her.
Conduct to Weapon (Offensive) (Level 1): Junko can conduct Electricity to her weapon, which allows her to damage things more effectively.
Spiraling Storm (Offensive) (Level 2): Junko can now conduct in certain areas of her body, like her hands and feet, to use them to fight unarmed if necessary.
Lightning Step (Level 2): Junko can harness her lightning to the soles of her boots, allowing her to boost her self jump up to 6 (19'8") meters in the air. She can use this Technique up to 3 times in a row then has to wait 30 seconds per use in a row, up to 90 seconds.
Electric Clone (Level 3): Junko can produce a copy of herself, but the copy is made of lightning, and can not move. This clone technique can be used up to 6 times without cooldown, waiting 3 minutes from when all six are destroyed.
Striking Blade (Offensive) (Level 3): Junko can use the Electricity from Lightning step to increase her offense with her weapon, which hits twice as hard as hits with Conduct to Weapon.
Overload (Level MAX): Junko's power can seemingly overload itself, causing a lot more of Electricity to form around her, all other techniques are felt by those that it strikes. This one has actual visible Electricity arcing around her. All techniques are now 60% more Effective, meaning Striking Blade during Overload would hit 320% as hard as a standard Conduct to Weapon not counting The Odachi no Inazuma's bonus. The Jumps From Lightning Step are now 9.6 Meters (31'6"), for the first, and standard (19'8") for the rest while under the effects of Overload.
Costume : In the Hollow Night, Junko wears a Shoulder Cape, this has gold threading, and her shirt reveals about half her cleavage, keeping her flirtatious personality in mind, with silver threading at the seams. The shirt is long sleeved, and has a mesh midsection area made of silver threads, which conducts the Electricity. The shorts she wears are decently long, with long socks, both of those have copper threaded into them. Black, Silver toed boots are worn with the outfit. All of the costume's non metal threads are black. There is a large Saya on her back for the odachi, which is insulated so that the lightning doesn't conduct through the Saya.
Weapon: Junko's weapon is Known as The Odachi no Inazuma: a 5 foot long Odachi with a silver handle, the edge of the blade has been silvered for Electrical Conduction. The weapon gives a 60% bonus if she is using an offensive Technique of the inner storm. As the EXS level increases, another 20% is added to a maximum of 120% at level MAX. At EXS level Three, The sword can Expand the Lightning in Conduct to Weapon to hit double the length away, alongside increasing the Maximum Number of Jumps of Lightning Step by 1. At EXS level MAX, The Sword's blade is made of lightning by this point and can arc 50% of the blade length further to hit enemies.
Backstory/fun facts (if any): She is the youngest child of the Shirogetsu Family, and the younger sister of Mizuko. She was hit on when she was in junior high by some third years thinking she was a second year. They got promptly beat up by Ryu and two of his friends after one tried to grope her. She is also a bit of a nerd. She is the shorter of the two between her and her Best Friend Emiko.
Name: Arthur Cunningham
Codename: WereButler
Age: 18
Appearance:
Personality: Arthur is a pretty chill guy. He loves to work hard as well as goof off on the occasion. He likes hanging out with people and is usually always smiling. He enjoys reading, exercise and food, doesn't like carbonated drinks and is afraid of raccoons. When he transforms he becomes a lot more serious and focused than he is normally. He is bisexual.
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades: Lycanthropy: Arthur's ability is to transform into a lycanthrope like wolf form with enhanced strength, senses, speed and durability. He can only keep the transformation up for a certain amount of time as it eventually tires him out, like doing lots of exercise for a prolonged amount of time.
Upgrades;
Lycan Flames (LV1): Arthur is able to channel flames into his claws and fangs.
Strength of the Pack (LV2): Arthur can howl to gives his allies a boost to the power and speed for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Thunderous Howl (LV3): Arthur can let out a loud howl that summons bolts of lightning.
Frozen Hunter (LV4): Arthur can now choose to either channel fire or ice into his claws and fangs.
Hulking Size (LV5): Arthur's wolf form is now much larger, going from 7'5" to 9'2"
Spirit of the Hunt (Max): Arthur can now harness fire and ice simultaneously as well as channel lightning through his body increasing his speed, he is also stronger and faster and can enter a state of being that renders him impervious to damage for 5 minutes. His transformation also tires him out quicker rendering him worn out a lot faster.
Costume: Arthur's costume is a butler's outfit with no shoes or gloves due to his his claws.
Backstory/fun facts (if any): Spent the first 5 years of his life living in England, moved to Tokyo with his parents just before his 6th birthday. His father passed away not long after they moved to Tokyo in a car accident. He lived with just his mum until his 15th birthday when she met a new guy, Arthur could never really find a way to get to know the guy, his mum and the new guy got engaged a week before his 18th birthday.
Codename: WereButler
Age: 18
Appearance:
Personality: Arthur is a pretty chill guy. He loves to work hard as well as goof off on the occasion. He likes hanging out with people and is usually always smiling. He enjoys reading, exercise and food, doesn't like carbonated drinks and is afraid of raccoons. When he transforms he becomes a lot more serious and focused than he is normally. He is bisexual.
EXS Ability + Possible Upgrades: Lycanthropy: Arthur's ability is to transform into a lycanthrope like wolf form with enhanced strength, senses, speed and durability. He can only keep the transformation up for a certain amount of time as it eventually tires him out, like doing lots of exercise for a prolonged amount of time.
Upgrades;
Lycan Flames (LV1): Arthur is able to channel flames into his claws and fangs.
Strength of the Pack (LV2): Arthur can howl to gives his allies a boost to the power and speed for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Thunderous Howl (LV3): Arthur can let out a loud howl that summons bolts of lightning.
Frozen Hunter (LV4): Arthur can now choose to either channel fire or ice into his claws and fangs.
Hulking Size (LV5): Arthur's wolf form is now much larger, going from 7'5" to 9'2"
Spirit of the Hunt (Max): Arthur can now harness fire and ice simultaneously as well as channel lightning through his body increasing his speed, he is also stronger and faster and can enter a state of being that renders him impervious to damage for 5 minutes. His transformation also tires him out quicker rendering him worn out a lot faster.
Costume: Arthur's costume is a butler's outfit with no shoes or gloves due to his his claws.
Backstory/fun facts (if any): Spent the first 5 years of his life living in England, moved to Tokyo with his parents just before his 6th birthday. His father passed away not long after they moved to Tokyo in a car accident. He lived with just his mum until his 15th birthday when she met a new guy, Arthur could never really find a way to get to know the guy, his mum and the new guy got engaged a week before his 18th birthday.
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