Post by taiska on Aug 20, 2015 1:02:44 GMT
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Name:Taiska Kasheimi
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Rank: Academy Teacher (approved by Lev)
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Basic Appearance
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Hair: His hair is as black as coal, and cut medium-short, but gray now hints in his hair. His hair is about eyebrow length and straight.
Facial Hair: Clean cut
Eyes: Crimson red
Build: Athletic
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 184 lbs
Special Features: Taiska has a scar that runs across his left eye, and extends across his mouth.
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Combat Credentials:
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Combat Style: Taiska has studied multiple forms of martial arts, making him a master at hand to hand combat, but his preferred style of combat is with his black katana, Kagishi. Over the years that he had been training, he has mastered several forms of martial arts, and also armed combat. He has also beaten his Karuai into submission, allowing Taiska a new arsenal of powers.
Abilities:
Cloak: Taiska's spiritual Karuai infusion allows him some control over the shadows and allows him to blend into them with ease. This ability can only be used for a short amount of time though, because of the energy consumed using it. Note: He is not completely invisible, a keen observation can reveal movement in the darkness.
Berserk: Taiska can enter a sort of "berserk" mode. His adrenal gland was enhanced as a result of fusing with his Karuai and it releases about twice as much adrenaline as a regular human's, making his strength and speed enhanced greatly. Note: Extended use can be fatal.
Focus: Taiska enters a phase in which he focuses on nothing, allowing himself to become "one" with his blade. His swordsmanship is increased greatly, but he has not mastered this technique yet, so errors are easily made.
Passive abilities:
Karuai: Taiska has finally conquered his oppressor, and can force the being to carry out his will, in multiple ways, such as: enhancing his own physical abilities; spawning another form, one comprised completely of dark energy; and last, but not least, he can send the Karuai's energy into other objects, allowing him control of them.
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Gear:
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Full Description/ Info:
Taiska can usually be seen sporting his black ninja garments, with his clan's insignia on it, three red circles with a golden outline on it. Underneath his cloth garment, he wears very light leather armor that doesn't impede his movement. Strapped to his side, is his trusty katana, Kagishi. On the back of his belt, are two black daggers with a small tint of green along the blade, indicating a small enchantement.
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Weapons: Kagishi, two daggers.
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Weapon Description/Info:
Kagishi was hand made centuries ago, forged in a time of need and despair. The blacksmith that forged Kagishi was said to have infused a soul into the blade, but that is just rumor... The dark color of the blade was made from the countless folds in the tamahagane, which climb into the mid 50s. The legendary blade had stayed in the Kasheimi family for generations, and finally made it's way to Taiska. Somehow, it still retains it's razor sharpness, with a single swing, it seems to cut the air itself. The daggers on his belt were Taiska's choice weapons before he inherited Kagishi. They have a mild sensory enchantment, allowing Taiska to be able to see, hear and smell a bit better. This enchantment stays as long as he has the daggers on him.
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What exactly is a Karuai?: Shadouin-beings: Shadouin-beings exist in a plane parallel to our own, where darkness consumes all and light is a rare sight. A Shadouin-being, or commonly referred to as a Karuai, is created when a soul leaves our plane of existence, and travels to the land beyond. This process can be interrupted if the person had a corrupted soul, there are now two places the soul can reside, hell, or the land of shadows. This land is desolate and bleak, driving some of the beings to insanity, but others live in luxury, doing absolutely nothing. Karuai (this is the plural form as well) are usually docile, but some of the more corrupted souls travel to the land of the living to find an unwary host. When a Karuai finds a host, it will use it's cunning to strike a deal, usually fame or wealth. Depending on the power of the Karuai, there are three types of fusion that the Karuai and the host undergo, the fusions are also extremely painful. A physical fusion, which only affects the physical aspects of the host. A mental fusion, which doesn't affect the physical part of the host at all, and the Karuai is fused with the host's mind. Then there is a spiritual fusion, which only the strong Karuai can accomplish. The Karuai and the host's soul are fused together, resulting in a physical and mental effect. When a Karuai is fused with a host, they become one, and when the host dies, so does the Karuai. If the host does die, both souls are sent back to the realm of darkness, to forever dwell on it's bleak plane.
Taiska's Karuai's name is Junkai
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Bio/Backstory
When Taiska was but a babe, his village was laid unto siege by a small but powerful bandit, looking to gain riches in the small mining town. In the frenzy, Taiska's mother hid him away from the village, in some tall grass by the creek. She died protecting her son, her last words were a prayer to whatever god was listening. "Please save my son..." She had collapsed just outside of the grass, with a tear streaking down her face. The men were ordered to search the grass, but from some miracle, they didn't find the baby Taiska. Not soon after the invasion took place, man heard a small child cry faintly. Somehow, the man found the baby and decided to raise it as his own.
The old man lived in a village called Hayaba, it was a small and peaceful fishing village, out of the way from politics and war. When the man showed his wife the baby that he had found near the river, she was disgusted, suggesting that he should throw away the child. He refused, and kept the baby, even though it's eyes were as red as the rising sun. Over the years, the man's wife began to love the young baby boy and even began to call him her son.
At the young age of four, his father began training him in martial arts and self-defense. Taiska was a fast learner for his age and caught on quickly to what he was taught with ease. He began to wrestle with the other boys in his village, beginning to build up his strength and wits.
Taiska grew like a weed, and at the age of 8, he was already 4'5" and stronger than most kids his age. Soon, he had a spotless record sparring with the local children, for he knew more about technique then raw strength. His skill lead to him being placed in the small training facility, with dreams of becoming a samurai one day. Taiska trained long and hard, from dawn till dusk. Pouring long hours into the dojo with a few other kids aspiring to be samurai. He was so talented, that everyone in his village actually thought that he was going to become a samurai.
At the age of 16, Taiska decided to leave the village, and seek out his own destiny. His adopted father gave Taiska his family's katana outside of the gates of Hayaba, wrapped in a black cloth. Taiska accepted the gift with a smile and turned with tears in his eyes. With reluctance, he walked out into the forest outside of the village, never to return to the place he called home.
As the hours passed, he kept himself occupied with stances and different strategies in battle. He had heard a rustling noise to his left, and his hand drifted to his katana. A small voice came from the brush, it was a strange sounding voice, but something about it set him at ease. The voice asked Taiska what he wanted to accomplish in life, and Taiska explained that he wanted to become a powerful warrior. The voice made a sound that sounded like a chuckle, but responded that it could help him achieve this goal, he just had to travel with the mysterious being. Taiska blindly agreed to the deal, he figured that he could use the extra company on the long journey.
In that moment, a black, disfigured body jumped at him, it's claws sinking into the young boy's head. He tried to scream, but his voice was no-where to be found. For a second, the creature stared straight into Taiska's eyes, and brought it's clawed hand up then shot it straight into Taiska's chest. The resulting pain felt like it was going to tear Taiska's chest apart, but the creature had disappeared completely from view. The same voice which taunted him only moments ago is speaking again, except it was in his own mind. The creature explained that it was a Karuai, and that they were essentially one person now. The pain in his chest did not subside, but it only got worse, and worse until he could barely move. The voice whispered in his head again, telling the drained Taiska to look up, and as he did, he saw legs covered in a black cloth, then darkness overtook him.
When he awoke, he was inside of a house of some kind, confused by the sheer fact of what happened before. He dismissed what had happened as a dream, and that he was on his way to becoming a warrior. Little did he know that he was on the way to becoming a great warrior, just not in the sense that he expected. In a few minutes, an old cheeky man walked into the room, asking how he was. Taiska replied that he was fine and inquired on how he got to this house. The old man told him that he had Taiska lieing on the ground in the middle of a path through the forest, in fact, the old man explained that Taiska would've died if the old man hadn't been there. Taiska asked why, and the old man pointed to his chest and said that the Karuai would have drained all of his energy. Taiska stopped suddenly, that's what the creature before told him that he was. The old man then explained that if a person with a Karuai does not get cleansed when they merge and once a day, the person will die.
Taiska was heavily confused at the moment, but the old man chuckled and told him that he would train Taiska to use the Karuai inside. Taiska trained with the old man for 5 years, not nearly long enough, but he felt like he needed to go. As a departing gift, the old man gave Taiska an enchanted set of daggers. He accepted the gift and hugged the old man tightly as the old man nagged him about being cleansed daily. Taiska said goodbye to the old man and began wandering the country, honing his skills and lending his blade to whichever cause paid the most.
After years of wandering, he decided to rest his blade in the moderately large Kingdom of Etirath. There, he became a teacher in martial arts, sworn to the protection and education of the Kingdom's citizens. Alas, there are certain people who do not completely trust him yet, because of his Karuai.
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Relationships: None, so far in the Kingdom of Etirath, for everyone is afraid of his power since the Bloodborne King had his reign.
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Name:Taiska Kasheimi
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Rank: Academy Teacher (approved by Lev)
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Basic Appearance
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Hair: His hair is as black as coal, and cut medium-short, but gray now hints in his hair. His hair is about eyebrow length and straight.
Facial Hair: Clean cut
Eyes: Crimson red
Build: Athletic
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 184 lbs
Special Features: Taiska has a scar that runs across his left eye, and extends across his mouth.
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Combat Credentials:
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Combat Style: Taiska has studied multiple forms of martial arts, making him a master at hand to hand combat, but his preferred style of combat is with his black katana, Kagishi. Over the years that he had been training, he has mastered several forms of martial arts, and also armed combat. He has also beaten his Karuai into submission, allowing Taiska a new arsenal of powers.
Abilities:
Cloak: Taiska's spiritual Karuai infusion allows him some control over the shadows and allows him to blend into them with ease. This ability can only be used for a short amount of time though, because of the energy consumed using it. Note: He is not completely invisible, a keen observation can reveal movement in the darkness.
Berserk: Taiska can enter a sort of "berserk" mode. His adrenal gland was enhanced as a result of fusing with his Karuai and it releases about twice as much adrenaline as a regular human's, making his strength and speed enhanced greatly. Note: Extended use can be fatal.
Focus: Taiska enters a phase in which he focuses on nothing, allowing himself to become "one" with his blade. His swordsmanship is increased greatly, but he has not mastered this technique yet, so errors are easily made.
Passive abilities:
Karuai: Taiska has finally conquered his oppressor, and can force the being to carry out his will, in multiple ways, such as: enhancing his own physical abilities; spawning another form, one comprised completely of dark energy; and last, but not least, he can send the Karuai's energy into other objects, allowing him control of them.
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Gear:
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Full Description/ Info:
Taiska can usually be seen sporting his black ninja garments, with his clan's insignia on it, three red circles with a golden outline on it. Underneath his cloth garment, he wears very light leather armor that doesn't impede his movement. Strapped to his side, is his trusty katana, Kagishi. On the back of his belt, are two black daggers with a small tint of green along the blade, indicating a small enchantement.
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Weapons: Kagishi, two daggers.
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Weapon Description/Info:
Kagishi was hand made centuries ago, forged in a time of need and despair. The blacksmith that forged Kagishi was said to have infused a soul into the blade, but that is just rumor... The dark color of the blade was made from the countless folds in the tamahagane, which climb into the mid 50s. The legendary blade had stayed in the Kasheimi family for generations, and finally made it's way to Taiska. Somehow, it still retains it's razor sharpness, with a single swing, it seems to cut the air itself. The daggers on his belt were Taiska's choice weapons before he inherited Kagishi. They have a mild sensory enchantment, allowing Taiska to be able to see, hear and smell a bit better. This enchantment stays as long as he has the daggers on him.
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What exactly is a Karuai?: Shadouin-beings: Shadouin-beings exist in a plane parallel to our own, where darkness consumes all and light is a rare sight. A Shadouin-being, or commonly referred to as a Karuai, is created when a soul leaves our plane of existence, and travels to the land beyond. This process can be interrupted if the person had a corrupted soul, there are now two places the soul can reside, hell, or the land of shadows. This land is desolate and bleak, driving some of the beings to insanity, but others live in luxury, doing absolutely nothing. Karuai (this is the plural form as well) are usually docile, but some of the more corrupted souls travel to the land of the living to find an unwary host. When a Karuai finds a host, it will use it's cunning to strike a deal, usually fame or wealth. Depending on the power of the Karuai, there are three types of fusion that the Karuai and the host undergo, the fusions are also extremely painful. A physical fusion, which only affects the physical aspects of the host. A mental fusion, which doesn't affect the physical part of the host at all, and the Karuai is fused with the host's mind. Then there is a spiritual fusion, which only the strong Karuai can accomplish. The Karuai and the host's soul are fused together, resulting in a physical and mental effect. When a Karuai is fused with a host, they become one, and when the host dies, so does the Karuai. If the host does die, both souls are sent back to the realm of darkness, to forever dwell on it's bleak plane.
Taiska's Karuai's name is Junkai
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Bio/Backstory
When Taiska was but a babe, his village was laid unto siege by a small but powerful bandit, looking to gain riches in the small mining town. In the frenzy, Taiska's mother hid him away from the village, in some tall grass by the creek. She died protecting her son, her last words were a prayer to whatever god was listening. "Please save my son..." She had collapsed just outside of the grass, with a tear streaking down her face. The men were ordered to search the grass, but from some miracle, they didn't find the baby Taiska. Not soon after the invasion took place, man heard a small child cry faintly. Somehow, the man found the baby and decided to raise it as his own.
The old man lived in a village called Hayaba, it was a small and peaceful fishing village, out of the way from politics and war. When the man showed his wife the baby that he had found near the river, she was disgusted, suggesting that he should throw away the child. He refused, and kept the baby, even though it's eyes were as red as the rising sun. Over the years, the man's wife began to love the young baby boy and even began to call him her son.
At the young age of four, his father began training him in martial arts and self-defense. Taiska was a fast learner for his age and caught on quickly to what he was taught with ease. He began to wrestle with the other boys in his village, beginning to build up his strength and wits.
Taiska grew like a weed, and at the age of 8, he was already 4'5" and stronger than most kids his age. Soon, he had a spotless record sparring with the local children, for he knew more about technique then raw strength. His skill lead to him being placed in the small training facility, with dreams of becoming a samurai one day. Taiska trained long and hard, from dawn till dusk. Pouring long hours into the dojo with a few other kids aspiring to be samurai. He was so talented, that everyone in his village actually thought that he was going to become a samurai.
At the age of 16, Taiska decided to leave the village, and seek out his own destiny. His adopted father gave Taiska his family's katana outside of the gates of Hayaba, wrapped in a black cloth. Taiska accepted the gift with a smile and turned with tears in his eyes. With reluctance, he walked out into the forest outside of the village, never to return to the place he called home.
As the hours passed, he kept himself occupied with stances and different strategies in battle. He had heard a rustling noise to his left, and his hand drifted to his katana. A small voice came from the brush, it was a strange sounding voice, but something about it set him at ease. The voice asked Taiska what he wanted to accomplish in life, and Taiska explained that he wanted to become a powerful warrior. The voice made a sound that sounded like a chuckle, but responded that it could help him achieve this goal, he just had to travel with the mysterious being. Taiska blindly agreed to the deal, he figured that he could use the extra company on the long journey.
In that moment, a black, disfigured body jumped at him, it's claws sinking into the young boy's head. He tried to scream, but his voice was no-where to be found. For a second, the creature stared straight into Taiska's eyes, and brought it's clawed hand up then shot it straight into Taiska's chest. The resulting pain felt like it was going to tear Taiska's chest apart, but the creature had disappeared completely from view. The same voice which taunted him only moments ago is speaking again, except it was in his own mind. The creature explained that it was a Karuai, and that they were essentially one person now. The pain in his chest did not subside, but it only got worse, and worse until he could barely move. The voice whispered in his head again, telling the drained Taiska to look up, and as he did, he saw legs covered in a black cloth, then darkness overtook him.
When he awoke, he was inside of a house of some kind, confused by the sheer fact of what happened before. He dismissed what had happened as a dream, and that he was on his way to becoming a warrior. Little did he know that he was on the way to becoming a great warrior, just not in the sense that he expected. In a few minutes, an old cheeky man walked into the room, asking how he was. Taiska replied that he was fine and inquired on how he got to this house. The old man told him that he had Taiska lieing on the ground in the middle of a path through the forest, in fact, the old man explained that Taiska would've died if the old man hadn't been there. Taiska asked why, and the old man pointed to his chest and said that the Karuai would have drained all of his energy. Taiska stopped suddenly, that's what the creature before told him that he was. The old man then explained that if a person with a Karuai does not get cleansed when they merge and once a day, the person will die.
Taiska was heavily confused at the moment, but the old man chuckled and told him that he would train Taiska to use the Karuai inside. Taiska trained with the old man for 5 years, not nearly long enough, but he felt like he needed to go. As a departing gift, the old man gave Taiska an enchanted set of daggers. He accepted the gift and hugged the old man tightly as the old man nagged him about being cleansed daily. Taiska said goodbye to the old man and began wandering the country, honing his skills and lending his blade to whichever cause paid the most.
After years of wandering, he decided to rest his blade in the moderately large Kingdom of Etirath. There, he became a teacher in martial arts, sworn to the protection and education of the Kingdom's citizens. Alas, there are certain people who do not completely trust him yet, because of his Karuai.
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Relationships: None, so far in the Kingdom of Etirath, for everyone is afraid of his power since the Bloodborne King had his reign.