Post by Tora on Nov 2, 2018 19:02:43 GMT -5
CHARACTER BIO
NAME.
Tora no Seishin
RACE.
Earthling
AGE.
20
GENDER.
Male
HEIGHT/WEIGHT.
6'1, 210lbs
APPEARANCE.
Tall, muscular. Piercing light eyes and blue hair.
Pictures must be 250 x 400 and hosted externally. I suggest Imgur.
MOTIVATIONS.
To become 'The Strongest Under the Heavens'.
QUIRKS.
Proud, Power-Hungry, Obsessive
BONDS.
His Guardian Spirit, Tora.
BACKSTORY.
On Earth, there have been many fighting styles on the forefront of history. The primary two that come to mind are the Turtle Style, and the Crane Style. Famous fighters throughout history have worn the insignia of these two schools. However, in the history of Earth's martial arts there is a style that has existed since before the two of those. This style, known as the 'Tiger Style', uses ki in a unique manner- a practicioner of this martial art cannot utilize ki to fire off blasts or beams. Instead, they focus their energy through the tips of their fingers, creating fine slashing movements as well as utilizing their ki for other, bizarre practices. The practicality of this style has not been relevant in years, as the speed, strength and skill gap made such up close and personal fighting irrelevant. Flashforward to this day and age, and the one prestigious Tiger School is nearly completely empty.
In fact, it would be abandoned if not for the orphaned boy who had discovered the scrolls and ancient teachings of the Tiger Style. The school was located on a small jungle island, off the coast of East City. It was filled with large tigers, ones that had grown so massive that their strength rivaled that of the dinosaurs of Earth. Somehow, after his parents airship had crashlanded on the island, the youth managed to pull himself from the wreckage. He was nearly slain by one of the fearsome tigers of the island, until a much larger white tiger, with fierce blue eyes eviscerated the boy's attacker. Surprisingly, the tiger spoke to the boy, telling him of a place he could find shelter. Following the tiger, the child was brought to the abandoned dojo, weeping and mourning the loss of his parents. It was there that the tiger consoled the child:
"Cry not, boy. I am Tora, the guardian spirit of this place of martial prowess. Fate has brought you before me in my elder years so one of the treasures of Earth are not lost in this day and age. You are no longer a child of man- you are now born of the tiger. You shall take my name, and one day my spirit. That is the verdict if you wish to survive this harsh environment filled with predators. You must turn this island into your domain, and master the Art of the Tiger. From this day on, you are called 'Tora no Seishin'- the Tiger Spirit."
The boy was not like most. He nodded at the Tiger, and his training began. Fifteen years later brings us to the present day- the boy had trained tirelessly night and day, reading scrolls, hunting, and fighting the various predators of the island. At this point, his senses were more primal than the creatures he fought, his strikes more fiercesome. He passed his final test under the watchful eye of Tora, besting even the white-maned tiger in combat. This was something he had been incapable of for his entire life. After the fight, the old tiger grew tired. He congratulated the boy and laid on the ground, his breath slowing. The beast passed away- in his last breath, his spirit joined with that of the child he had spent years protecting and nurturing.
The final prodigy of the Tiger Style stood there, holding the now-withered corpse of his old master, weeping. Not for the death of his master- but for the incredible gift he had bestowed upon him. Whereas before he had been limited in strength, he now felt himself... Overflowing. Power had been granted to him by his master, and he felt as though his potential was now limitless. Knowing the history of his style of Martial Arts, he set off to prove it to be greater than any other style in the world.
The title Strongest Under the Heavens would transcend the entirety of the known universe. The Tiger of Earth set his sights on ultimate strength.
CALL TO ACTION.
Quest for Power!
RACE AND TRAIT.
Earthling (+5 reflexes)
OTHER.
Original Character Sheet:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/185st4EgQc_l3oSA1tU25RGVta8MD5q0b9XsM-N9Ajcs/
If using a face claim, what is their name/what anime are they from?
Rei Fist of the North Star
NAME.
Tora no Seishin
RACE.
Earthling
AGE.
20
GENDER.
Male
HEIGHT/WEIGHT.
6'1, 210lbs
APPEARANCE.
Tall, muscular. Piercing light eyes and blue hair.
Pictures must be 250 x 400 and hosted externally. I suggest Imgur.
MOTIVATIONS.
To become 'The Strongest Under the Heavens'.
QUIRKS.
Proud, Power-Hungry, Obsessive
BONDS.
His Guardian Spirit, Tora.
BACKSTORY.
On Earth, there have been many fighting styles on the forefront of history. The primary two that come to mind are the Turtle Style, and the Crane Style. Famous fighters throughout history have worn the insignia of these two schools. However, in the history of Earth's martial arts there is a style that has existed since before the two of those. This style, known as the 'Tiger Style', uses ki in a unique manner- a practicioner of this martial art cannot utilize ki to fire off blasts or beams. Instead, they focus their energy through the tips of their fingers, creating fine slashing movements as well as utilizing their ki for other, bizarre practices. The practicality of this style has not been relevant in years, as the speed, strength and skill gap made such up close and personal fighting irrelevant. Flashforward to this day and age, and the one prestigious Tiger School is nearly completely empty.
In fact, it would be abandoned if not for the orphaned boy who had discovered the scrolls and ancient teachings of the Tiger Style. The school was located on a small jungle island, off the coast of East City. It was filled with large tigers, ones that had grown so massive that their strength rivaled that of the dinosaurs of Earth. Somehow, after his parents airship had crashlanded on the island, the youth managed to pull himself from the wreckage. He was nearly slain by one of the fearsome tigers of the island, until a much larger white tiger, with fierce blue eyes eviscerated the boy's attacker. Surprisingly, the tiger spoke to the boy, telling him of a place he could find shelter. Following the tiger, the child was brought to the abandoned dojo, weeping and mourning the loss of his parents. It was there that the tiger consoled the child:
"Cry not, boy. I am Tora, the guardian spirit of this place of martial prowess. Fate has brought you before me in my elder years so one of the treasures of Earth are not lost in this day and age. You are no longer a child of man- you are now born of the tiger. You shall take my name, and one day my spirit. That is the verdict if you wish to survive this harsh environment filled with predators. You must turn this island into your domain, and master the Art of the Tiger. From this day on, you are called 'Tora no Seishin'- the Tiger Spirit."
The boy was not like most. He nodded at the Tiger, and his training began. Fifteen years later brings us to the present day- the boy had trained tirelessly night and day, reading scrolls, hunting, and fighting the various predators of the island. At this point, his senses were more primal than the creatures he fought, his strikes more fiercesome. He passed his final test under the watchful eye of Tora, besting even the white-maned tiger in combat. This was something he had been incapable of for his entire life. After the fight, the old tiger grew tired. He congratulated the boy and laid on the ground, his breath slowing. The beast passed away- in his last breath, his spirit joined with that of the child he had spent years protecting and nurturing.
The final prodigy of the Tiger Style stood there, holding the now-withered corpse of his old master, weeping. Not for the death of his master- but for the incredible gift he had bestowed upon him. Whereas before he had been limited in strength, he now felt himself... Overflowing. Power had been granted to him by his master, and he felt as though his potential was now limitless. Knowing the history of his style of Martial Arts, he set off to prove it to be greater than any other style in the world.
The title Strongest Under the Heavens would transcend the entirety of the known universe. The Tiger of Earth set his sights on ultimate strength.
CALL TO ACTION.
Quest for Power!
RACE AND TRAIT.
Earthling (+5 reflexes)
OTHER.
Original Character Sheet:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/185st4EgQc_l3oSA1tU25RGVta8MD5q0b9XsM-N9Ajcs/
If using a face claim, what is their name/what anime are they from?
Rei Fist of the North Star
