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Ten Thousand Club
Nyxa Chao, the Iron Night
"You may know I stepped dangerously close to the edge. What you may not know, is I peered over into this endless chasm; the overwhelming darkness calls with a strong voice."
"A friendly warning (about the chasm), it isn't what you think. You seek the same strength I sought. But let me tell you, gazing within becomes intoxicating, deafening, thrilling. A single look, and you may never return."
Atlanta Neptua, the Siren
"Freedom, it calls to me, water, it heeds me, and my enemies, they answer to me! I'm not just a playful bunny! I'm a rapid, rabid sea-beast! I'm the Siren of the seas: Atlanta Neptua!"
"Here's a riddle. A pretty face. A lovely voice. A cute smile! Fly too close to the sun, and you're liable to get burned! Play too close to the water, and you're liable to be ambushed! Who am I? Teehee! Well? What's the answer?"
Kindle Revelations, the Inferno
"If you can't handle the heat, then you best not tease the flame. It is a mistake even young children learn to avoid making! Were you taught nothing? Have you no common sense? Well, don't say I didn't do anything for you. A warning was more than generous!"
"And thus seeking blood, I will ride my horse, with my breastplate of fire, of jacinth, and brimstone. And the head of my horse shall be of a lion; and her mouth will issue fire, smoke, and brimstone. And thus I will rain upon him and his people, an overflowing rain, great hailstones, an inferno and brimstone."
"You may know I stepped dangerously close to the edge. What you may not know, is I peered over into this endless chasm; the overwhelming darkness calls with a strong voice."
Name/Color Relevance:
Nyxa is the personification of night and darkness, alluding to a darker color and character scope.
Age: 17
Height: 5'6''
Folklore Allusion:
Nyxa's entire character concept revolves around Chaos and what follows from that, from Greek Myth. Mixed with a bit of Hephaestus.
Emblem: Chaos Circle
Aura Color: Gunmetal
Description:
Nyxa may not be your favorite person based on her fairly dull personality, but her physical appearance is nothing to scoff at. It's even rather alluring, drawing many an eye her way. She presents herself with obvious feminine flair about her form, choosing to don edgy, yet sexier clothing. Her calm exterior, and bookwormish nature would have you thinking otherwise, but she seems to enjoy scanty, suggestive wear, that draws the gaze. Why this is, is hard to say, but she would tell you she's been dressing this way for quite awhile. Which is true, if you had seen her before her school days, running around the streets, she wore very similar attire. Always with that sleek, sexy edge and obvious feminine appeal. Her newsboy cap is a signature, along with the little CC tattoo just above her bum, that she conscientiously and laboriously keeps hidden. A monumental task, considering her otherwise skimpy attire, and her energetic, flashy movements.
Weapon:
Erebus Shadow
A great, overcompensating gunsword of Nyxa's own making. Which seems to have been made with the mantra "bigger is better". As it is mounted with a minigun, capable of firing hundreds of piercing dust rounds with minimal effort. It was given the name due to the 'shadow' of death it delivers over its foes, as the last thing they see.
Semblance:
Fissure
Nyxa's Semblance lets her open up rifts of mysterious origin. Through these rifts all sorts of treacherous things are capable of entering our world. She seems to either know exactly what it is she is calling forth from her rifts, or doesn't seem surprised for what does emerge. To support this, she seems to be able to call forth different types of Dust from her rifts. A Semblance spawned from Nyxa's fissure with society, other people, and her own feeling of isolation in the world.
Fighting Style: "Overwhelm and Conquer"
Nyxa has a highly aggressive Fighting Style. Unrefined completely, but it doesn't seem to matter. She has an impressive amount of Aura, and uses that to bolster her strength to easily make good use of her oversized weapon. To which she attacks with as savagely as it appears, making it a good fit for her. In this regard, Nyxa's style is to throw herself at her opponent and bash or shoot it into submission. -Which usually works. If it doesn't... then she can find herself in deep trouble, as she has no real backup plan aside from trying to be tricky with her Semblance. Regardless, she is an aggressive fighter, that attacks relentlessly, with no real care for self-preservation.
Personality:
Nyxa doesn't have a particularly engaging personality, often coming off as nothing but a washboard in common conversation. That is to say, most people view her as boring and vapid, for she doesn't often open her mouth. When she does, it isn't often to add to the conversation. Or that's what judgmental onlookers conclude before hearing her speak. However, she often subverts this view, by saying rather insightful things. In fact, when Nyxa speaks, it often does pertain to the given situation, as she doesn't much care for wasting her breath.
That mantra seems to carry on into the rest of her usual demeanor. Nyxa can come off fairly creepy, popping up suddenly when you least expect it. Despite being a pretty vivacious fighter, outside of combat she is more so the quiet, intellectual type. It isn't like her to cause unnecessary mischief or chaos, despite that particular thing seemingly being her favorite topic. Due to Nyxa's relaxed calm, she is viewed as rather civilized and refined. As she even talks with an elegant slant, evocative of nobility. Something else that would subvert your expectations on this obvious lower-class girl. Her classy exterior is a mystery, especially regarding her rather harsh (and secret) upbringing.
History:
Nyxa doesn't recall much from her childhood. Parents? Nope, she has no recollection of their faces whatsoever. All she remembers being is an orphan. A pathetic street-rat running around wild, trying its best to survive off the scraps of the underbelly of Mistral. Needless to say, Nyxa was most likely born into life within the lower class. Or worse, she was discarded there, by a pair of well-born, high-maintenance, upper types. She isn't sure which sickens her more. Should she hold a grudge for being tossed aside, discarded as easily as food scraps from a table? Or should she be distressed from the tragic early loss of her parents? Either way, Nyxa found herself wallowing in despair and going mad with unbridled, untargeted anger.
To survive, you could say Nyxa had to toughen up. She had to strengthen her inner self to be able to stand up against the harsh reality of the world. Mistral's underbelly could be a very unforgiving mistress. Luckily, she didn't need to do it alone. Quickly she joined up with the wrong sort; an unsavory, lawless, infamous gang that writhed within Mistral's depths, known as Chaos Circle. CC gave her a home, they took her in, they protected her. They were her family. Pfft, yeah, 'family'. They really only kept her around to make use of her. If she didn't bring home money or food, she was beaten. If she brought home stuff, but it wasn't satisfactory, she was beaten. Hell, she was often beaten anyway. To "toughen up".
This cycle carried on for awhile, until she broke it by earning her own place. Throughout her time with the CC she grew in strength, smarts, and respect within the gang. Eventually her smarts came through, showcased when she began creating more sophisticated weaponry for her fellow Chaotics. Clients came to her to be outfitted in the dead of night. Seeing as how a lot of her base machinery and weapons were stolen tech. Earning her the name 'the Iron Night'. I don't think I need to explain that little clever nickname. Without warning she closed up shop. She had eventually finished her design, creating her own weapon that suited her. Then, she promptly passed the entrance exams, entering Haven Academy.
"A friendly warning (about the chasm), it isn't what you think. You seek the same strength I sought. But let me tell you, gazing within becomes intoxicating, deafening, thrilling. A single look, and you may never return."
Atlanta Neptua, the Siren
"Freedom, it calls to me, water, it heeds me, and my enemies, they answer to me! I'm not just a playful bunny! I'm a rapid, rabid sea-beast! I'm the Siren of the seas: Atlanta Neptua!"
Name/Color Relevance:
Completely based around the sea, Poseidon, Neptune, and other see myths, her name couldn't be more obvious.
Age: 17
Height: 5'0''
Species: Rabbit Faunus
Faunus Traits:
She has a pair of adorable highly-sensitive rabbit ears atop her head. As well as, a very sensitive button nose. Also, her legs are unusually powerful, capable of delivering powerful kicks, and granting her insane leaps.
Folklore Allusion:
Again, quite obvious, and already stated. Atlanta is a recreation of Poseidon and/or Neptune, mixed with a Siren.
Emblem: The Trident
Aura Color: Teal
Description:
Atlanta is the perfect aspect of a cute little bunny, as she stands at just an adorable height of 5' exact. Only offset by her intricate heeled footwear. Calling her adorable often leads to a snarky remark with passive aggressive undertones. Little bunny is as busty as she is bubbly, with a pert set of lovely bubbles peaking out from her small top, that give her lithe, tiny frame some annoying back pains. Royal blues and purples are her favorite colors, so she loves to paint her nails to match that pretty periwinkle lipstick she wears. Makeup in particular, she more than dabbles in, considering herself an artist of sorts; loving to exercise her girly right, touching up her already-very attractive complexion. Atlanta is the very confident sort, enjoying 'free-form' wear that doesn't restrict movements of any sort; when not in her obvious combat attire, she dons similar skimpy, scanty wear. Finally, she loves the ocean, enjoying it from when she was a kid. Thus she wears a particularly delightful, relaxing scent; a perfume reminiscent of the ocean and tropical flowers. You could almost say everything about her is to be as pleasant as possible, as enticing as possible.
Weapon:
Oracle and Delphi
Oracle is a beautiful, intricate lance, laced with silver filigree, and set with Water Dust Sapphires from Menagerie. Oracle has the ability to open up into a three-pronged shape: a Trident if you will. This trident comes with a chain connected, that is hidden down the shaft. This allows the trident head to function as a clawshot to pull people in close.
Delphi is the glorious shawl she wears around her neck. It is set with a dangerous pair of clawed rings. Using her Semblance, she douses it with water, which it absorbs, allowing her to control the shawl at will.
Semblance:
Siren Song
Atlanta's Semblance allows her to control water at her own will. When her emotions rise and get turbulent, she inadvertently brews up a storm.
Fighting Style: "Draw-Them-In"
Atlanta's fighting style is aggressive, but not overly so. It is more so confident. Wielding a spear, she has the medium range locked down, but she isn't weak close range due to Delphi about her neck. A shawl that will take her opponent's by surprise, like an eel hidden in the rocks it strikes suddenly and to the surprise of her foes she's drawn in. This is Atlanta's true fighting style. She plays a careful dance at a mid-range, where her opponents assume she is most comfortable at, watching her use a spear. It is just a ruse, to draw them in closer, to their own comfort zone, where she strikes viciously; making them doubt themselves and feel uneasy in zone they were previously comfortably fighting in. And at range, Oracle can launch as a clawshot to hook people and draw them in closer.
Atlanta also regularly fills the immediate arena with water, where she is master. Most opponents have no real defense of someone who can surround them with such a dangerous element. But then again, Atlanta isn't known to fight fair.
Personality:
Atlanta can best be described in just one word: tricky. She encapsulates dubious and disingenuous. Her playful nature can be rather off-putting, as it is often viewed as quite fake. The truth is, she has a very deep well within herself. An unfeeling, apathetic sea of hate and anger, that she masks under a cutesy, sly exterior.
Two-faced, her perky, smug exterior is hard to crack. As a bunny Faunus, it is easy to just pin her frisky and lively demeanor on her genes. However, for those who know her true inner self, there isn't be a more testy and caustic little mammal.
History:
Atlanta was born in Menagerie to a loving Faunus couple. They had an adventurous inner spirit, and they wanted more from life. In a brave move, they moved to Mistral proper, expecting a better life among the craftsmen and the artisans of Mistral. It was that diverse culture that drew Atlanta's parents in. They wanted to add to that culture, wanted to make their mark on society. And make their mark they did. A bright red one.
What they weren't expecting, was the sleazy, nasty, unsavory and deplorable types from the lower class. Faunus haters looking to make some quick coin. Atlanta's parents were murdered unceremoniously in the land that they hoped to flourish in. The little bunny girl was lucky to survive the attack. However, left orphaned, she had to make it on her own, turning to a life of crime just like the criminals who set her on this path. Through the years, she would hone the shadier skills of a street urchin. From thieving, to fighting, to deceiving. It didn't take her long to find herself taken in by fellow Faunus who weren't quite as naive as her parents had been. The White Fang had found her, and plucked her from the lower class streets of Mistral.
She learned many things under the tutelage of the White Fang, resulting in a very tricky little bunny. A strong fighter that was reliable and fierce. She seemed to harbor the same grudges and vengeful urges that their fellow Fang had. What the White Fang didn't know, was that Atlanta had been harboring other ideas for awhile. To attempt to thwart her own revenge, Atlanta decided to give humanity another shot. She was strong enough to make it through the entrance exams, so she joined Haven to see if she could ultimately forgive humans for her the death of her parents.
"Here's a riddle. A pretty face. A lovely voice. A cute smile! Fly too close to the sun, and you're liable to get burned! Play too close to the water, and you're liable to be ambushed! Who am I? Teehee! Well? What's the answer?"
Kindle Revelations, the Inferno
"If you can't handle the heat, then you best not tease the flame. It is a mistake even young children learn to avoid making! Were you taught nothing? Have you no common sense? Well, don't say I didn't do anything for you. A warning was more than generous!"
Name/Color Relevance:
Kindle is an obvious allusion to fire, which she is wholly based around.
Age: 17
Height: 5'5''
Folklore Allusion:
Kindle's character concept comes from the epithet "fire and brimstone" in the Bible.
Emblem: The Brimstone
Aura Color: Dark Red
Description:
As she is from the upper class in Mistral, Kindle has a more refined taste when it comes to apparel. Usually she elects to wear flamboyant, classy, posh dresses. Made from the softest silks, lace, and satin. She goes for all the latest styles, and is a master of the latest trends as a fashionista of the highest caliber. A prideful title she bears upon her person at all times, if possible! Chic dresses, gowns, hosiery, bodices and corsets. And only the most elegant, delicate, beautiful footwear! Only the most refined pieces for her body! You'd think with her intense hatred of her upbringing, she wouldn't stick so closely to her traditional clothing choices, but she has grown to love them in a way she can't truly describe. It's like she feels safe with a dress hanging off her form, or a corset cinching her waist. Kindle also always sports a bow in the center of her hair, a little unique fashion choice she can't ever let go of. Her makeup choices are light and soft, pale tones that provide her skin with a shine like porcelain doll, to accent her already natural beauty. With reds and pinks used to accent her face at specific points: lips, cheeks, and eyelids. Her perfume choices are vibrant, spicy, and in-your-face. Scents that are loud. Scents that immediately tickle (or assault) your nose the moment she walks in a room, announcing her presence.
Weapon:
Wrath and Indignation
Kindle wields an elegant, yet dangerous pair of Daisho. Blade's created long ago for her house's unique ceremonies and traditions. Although she has since renovated them for modern use. Which includes, but isn't limited to, stylish notches were Dust crystals can be placed. Hardened, sharpened blades for optimal slicing ability. Upgraded handles, pommels, and guards to keep the swords held together for extended use through trying battles. Though it's said "Wrath and Indignation", Indignation is, in fact, her primary weapon. A lengthy katana that she will unsheathe and swing first, as it is the lengthier of the two swords. The wakizashi is called Wrath. A nasty little thing that perhaps cuts deeper than Indignation, and is lined with Fire Dust for optimal burning from every slice.
Semblance:
Brimstone
A 'castable' Semblance that Kindle has to first ignite with the word "Brimstone!". Once 'ignited' the Semblance appears as symbols marking her. This Semblance persists through the battle for as long as Kindle keeps it channeled. At first the Semblance isn't too bad, offering minor buffs and fire-based attacks (without Dust). As the battle prolongs, so does the Semblance develop. As it develops, the markings travel further along Kindle's body, like a corruption that gradually engulfs her. This is when her Semblance really heats up, granting increasingly high bonuses. From higher firepower, to more damage, to more uniquely molten and even electrical attacks. Culminating in "full-body Brimstone", where Kindle is fully marked all over her body. At this stage, her power skyrockets, draining both her Aura at an exponential rate and her will to persevere through battle, but gifting her momentary power beyond what many would believe possible. Throughout its use, Brimstone burns heavily upon Kindle, feeling like she has singed her body at its best, and feeling like she is completely engulfed in flames at its worst. Making Brimstone a dubious Semblance to use for any extended length of time, as it results in both self-damage, and mental anguish. Although Brimstone is generally casted by Kindle, it is a volatile Semblance, able to ignite on its own, through the distress, anguish, and tribulation that battle brings. Should Kindle's unstable emotions flare up disobediently (as they often do), and she hasn't yet 'cast' Brimstone, it will ignite all on its own. And should her emotions continue to rage out of control, Brimstone's degree will increase at an alarming rate. Similarly, even if Kindle has cast Brimstone, her emotions can help increase Brimstone's degree quite quickly, as it is closely connected to them.
Fighting Style: "Elegant Fury"
Kindle is no slouch with a blade, and she wields two! Having been mostly self-taught, her style isn't nearly as refined as it could be. With that said, she was taught the mannerisms of a lady, of the nobility, and how to be poised and delicate. She was also given exercise sessions, which she handled splendidly. Incorporating what she knew of that elegance into her swordplay, Kindle crafted a unique dual-wielding style of grace all her own. One that matches the burning fires within her pit. She fights fast and quick, striking and slicing without mercy. With swords in both hands she is a raging inferno of flips, spins, dashes, and cuts; a gloriously grand style that matches her zeal on the battlefield. Couple that with her Semblance: Brimstone. And Kindle is a radiant beast of power, speed, and brimstone.
Personality:
Kindle has a very fiery and intense personality; she is loud, proud, and she takes charge. She isn't one to just hang back or let others decide for her. If she sees an opportunity she will seize it, without hesitation. It is this type of reckless behavior that gets her into more trouble than she initially expects. However, with her brazen, fierce independence on full display, she often ascends to meet these challenges headstrong and often comes out on top through sheer force of will. Many underestimate the Queen of Lace, only to meet the Queen of Fire herself, Miss Inferno.
Due to her meticulous, refined upbringing, you'd expect Kindle to be ladylike. To be sophisticated. To be reverent and gentle. To be a collected young woman. Nope, she couldn't be farther from it. Oh no, after her disgusting discovery, Kindle decided to take on a much more insolent and cocky demeanor. Now she is saucy, sassy, and pompous. Heh, come to think of it, maybe that is from her high-born upbringing, or a byproduct of it at least. Kindle is a hotshot, a spunky, bold thing, with an intense passion burning deep inside her. It is her inner spirit that is animated, fervent, and hot. You heard me, Kindle is a bit more outgoing and passionate than most girls her age. Another byproduct of her desire to rebel against her parents and the forced marriage she was meant to have.
History:
Born to the great Revelations family in the Upper Class of Mistral, Kindle had immediate expectations placed upon her before she had even learned to walk. Before she could even walk, she had to learn to be a 'lady'. She had maids and nannies and mentors aplenty. All who woke her at the crack of dawn, fussed over her all morning, and kept her busy until the late evening hours with studies and exercises. All of which grew tiresome as the years went on. Actually, it took far less time, as Kindle never once liked any of it. Not that anyone cared about her opinion.
Nope. She was meant to learn and to excel. Not question. She was meant to be pretty, smile and accept her place in life. Which just so happened to be the bride of Gomorrah. Yep, she was raised like a pig, to be the wife, when she came of age, of some older man she had never met. Not that she didn't know who he was. When she had learned of this fate, she was utterly appalled. Gomorrah lead a family of who she understood to be criminals! That was when Kindle understood. That that they were all criminals, her family included. For the longest time, she had been taught those in the Lower Class were the lawless, the degenerates. But instead that was a bold-faced lie. The criminals extended even up here. In fact her parents -along with Gomorrah- profited from the abuse of the lower people. It was stunning. It was disgusting. And that was when a fire unlike any other ignited deep within Kindle.
Using said fire, Kindle now had a defiant flame burning within her. She disobediently opted out of some of her lessons, taking a new brazen direction with her life. Stealing away, uncaring of the consequences, she took up swordsmanship, training hard in the forgotten family dojo. When she was discovered there, she fled and trained in secret in other places. She had an idea for the direction she wanted to take her life, and it didn't involve marrying that vile man who was much too old for her.
When it came the day to wed him -her 17 birthday (yuck!)-, she denied his proposal straight to his face, leaving everyone in attendance stunned at her sheer audacity. That didn't go well with her parents. Who beat her senseless later that day. However, it didn't seem like that mattered much to Gomorrah. Or he didn't care. He took some of his mob friends, and killed her family, leaving Kindle alive accidentally, since she had fled just after her beating. You didn't just deny Gomorrah what he wanted. After that, Kindle moved around in hiding, until she could finally find sanctuary in Haven, where she's been ever since.
"And thus seeking blood, I will ride my horse, with my breastplate of fire, of jacinth, and brimstone. And the head of my horse shall be of a lion; and her mouth will issue fire, smoke, and brimstone. And thus I will rain upon him and his people, an overflowing rain, great hailstones, an inferno and brimstone."
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