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[PhoenixFlame]

Originally Posted by Menarker

I didn't notice this earlier, but does this mean that for all intent and purpose, demons are normally invisible to humans?

Not normally, but Raiden might have been referring to the ability to see dematerialized demons.

Which would be quite handy.

EDIT: And least gods, because the mythos makes no/little distinction between Demons and Kami. Considering most least gods are invisible/dematerialized/otherwise hidden so they don't clutter your sight, it's one of the most basic abilities a sorceror would need.

[Raiden]

alright, looks as good a time as any to close sign-ups. Give me a few days to get together a storyline, I'll give you guys some time to get "in character", and then I'll start up the RP itself in a few days, likely when grad school releases its clench hold on my goods for the yearly breather.

Also, an official Word of God, by "seeing demons" I meant what Geminex and Phoenix stated. Demons come in a lot of forms, some very human, some very non-human and good at hiding. That ability would allow the person to be able to see demon energy and pick out who's a demon and what's just a cat that looks at you funny.

[Zero Hex]

Do I still have time to post my bio? I was meaning to, but work kind of caught up with me. I'll have it done in like an hour or so

[Raiden]

go ahead.

[Zero Hex]

Here it is, sorry for the delay

Name: Higashi Yoshitsune

Nickname: "Mightiest Tiger" (Barely used nowadays)

Side: Light

Race: Human

Age: 60

Appearance:
Standing 6 feet tall with dark brown eyes, everything about Yoshitsune yells rugged. From the wild and unkempt mess of graying black hair that reaches well past his shoulders and the scruffy stubble that never seems to grow, to his thick, muscular frame covered in scars of all kinds, his skin tanned and rough. His clothes consist of a grey (originally white) tattered and patched kimono with the sleeves cut off and an equally dirty and patched black hakama (the pants kind, not the skirt kind) with black tabi and wooden sandals. A hooded brown cloak completes his attire. One thing of note is that Yoshitsune appears to be at least 20 years younger than he really is.

Gear and weapons:
Walking staff: A long and sturdy tree branch used to aid in walking.

Wineskin: Exactly what it says on the tin, a waterskin filled to the brim with wine. Always hanging from a strap slung over the shoulder.

Gauntlets of Uesugi: Magically enhanced items left to Yoshitsune by the warrior monk Uesugi the 6th, the gauntlets are in fact simple red fingerless gloves. What makes them so special are the sewn in mystical texts which, when activated, generate a protective aura which starts at the hand and ends at the shoulder. The aura, which glows in a faint blue color, grants the limbs a steel-like level hardness and impact.

Greaves of Uesugi: The companion item to the gauntlets, the greaves are a black pair of tabi with sewn in texts akin to the gauntlets, granting the same kind of protection from the foot to the knee.

Special Skills:
Superhuman strength: Wearing both the gauntlets and greaves had the unexpected (for Yoshitsune anyways) side effect of increasing his physical strength to frightening levels. Yoshitsune is able to easily smash through brick walls and punch rocks to dust.

Superhuman agility: Having close at the peak of a massive mountain for 20 years, Yoshitsune has also achieved a tremendous level of speed and agility on normal grounds, moving amazingly fast when he wants to as well as having impressive balance and coordination, coupled with his own outstanding reflexes.

History:
"I was born to a rather wealthy family. Not absurdly rich, but with enough money that we could afford whatever we wanted within reasonable limits, you know? I first became obsessed with martial arts because.......I don't even remember anymore, but the thing is that my father gathered the best teachers our money could get, so I started training when I was 15. By the time I turned 20, I had developed my own style, all rough and macho, full of big punches and poses to show off my muscles, and, to be fair with myself, it was indeed very effective back then. I did some stupid things, challenging dojos and going around killing animals to feed my ego. I actually became famous for slaying wild tigers with my bare hands. Pfeh, "Mightiest Tiger", they called me. I am still ashamed for all the lives I took for nothing"

The disheveled and dirty man gulps down some wine and continues to ramble "Of course, my ego was very much swollen and I did believe I was invincible. That lasted about a week. The time it took a fighting demon to follow the rumors and challenge me. Now, our techniques were equal, in fact, I seem to recall having the advantage as far as technique went. But, the demon's body was far tougher and stronger than mine. Even though I landed more blows and took less, I still lost miserably. With my ego popped like a balloon, I was able to once again focus on my training. This time, though, I was not seeking to improve my technique but my body. And so I undertook a terrible training regime. You would not believe what I did to myself, it could pass for self torture. But, after 10 years, my body had developed enough to be considered a weapon. And thus I sent word I was looking to fight demons and like a plague they came, seeking to punish the insolent human who compared himself to them. Of course, with my new body, I stomped over them and my ego reached the heaven itself. I was the greatest fighter of the land, or so I boasted. Thankfully, there was someone who managed to deflate my ego one last time."

"Master Uesugi was very kind. He did not approach me looking to prove himself or anything. He just took an interest in me, said he was hoping I would accept him as a teacher not just in the martial arts, but as a tutor for life itself. I accepted as long as he could best me in a fight. What I thought would be pushing an old man around for fun became the worst beating of my life as every move I tried was met with a simple motion that caused me to either fall flat on the ground or fly through the air, landing like a sack of potatoes every time. I had managed to dislocate my arm with my efforts, but I was absolutely in awe of the man, so I agreed to become his pupil and stayed with him until his death, 20 years to be exact. I won't give you all the details about his personal philosophy and all that, but, what I will say is that I finally incorporated his style to my own. I was 50 when he died, and had become a new man because of him. I quietly buried him and, to honor his memory, adopted a lifestyle similar to his. I have spent another 10 years like this, going wherever fate may take me and enjoying the simpler pleasures in life. But I have probably bored you long enough, let me buy you a drink and I'll be on my way"

[Teal Mage]

Well, I suppose I might as well post my character change. It was drastic enough that I changed everything I had before! So, new character, slightly different role, but a Miko is still a Mage.

...and yes, before any of you say it, I know Mikos aren't boys. He's more of an apprentice priest. But they have a longer name that I don't-ah just read the bio. You will notice my crude attempt at correct use of Japanese! Try not to kill yourself at how bad it is.

Name: Tachibana Shin
Side: Light
Race: Human
Age: 19
Appearance: A slim, effeminate and delicate looking young man, with long silver hair and violet eyes. Typically wears a wide sleeved white kimono top and pale blue hakama pants, with a leaf printed violet obi separating the two. A pair of bells are tied to his wrist with a thin white cord.

Weapon:
Suzu Mayoke, A pair of golden bells, tied to a plain white thread. Blessed by protective charms, the Mayoke will ring if malicious intent is aimed at their carrier. Demons that touch them will be burned. Can be used to generate a spherical barrier around their user.

Ofuda, Paper talismans inscribed with the name of his guardian Kami. He carries three kinds, to seal power, to perform exorcisms and to generate one sided barriers. If too much stress is placed on these talismans, or the target is too powerful, they will burst into flames and fail. Shin can use them as projectiles and combine them with his spells.

Special Skills:

Spirit Armor, A ghostly force that wields a sword of spirit in Shin's defense. Possesses the ability to block or parry attacks, in addition to launching its own using a transparent spirit blade. Injuries dealt with it are purely spiritual, but hurt all the same. Attacks that can't be blocked or parried will more likely be softened by the Kami's aura; a field of repellent force around Shin. If overused, the aura will become virtually non-existent and weaken Shin's own attacks. Especially effective at stopping curses and the like.

Heaven's Wrath, Shin's spiritual power, drawn from the Kami. The power appears as bright pink, yellow and white energy, which Shin shapes into a variety of attacks. Common motifs include fragments of glass, lighting, weapons and waves of light. He can elect to have the spells damage selectively, indiscriminately, or just act as force; demons don't take any more damage than a human would.

History: A traveling Exorcist, his position in the official temple hierarchy is roughly between apprentice and normal priest, though his spiritual powers are uncommonly strong for his age. A few years prior to the present, Shin went on a pilgrimage with the Shrine Keeper of his village and the handful of other apprentices, to a larger temple which housed a sacred mirror containing a powerful Kami.

Along the way, the group was beset by bandits, lead by a pair of powerful demons. They were overpowered and many of them were slain. Soon, only Shin and a pair of apprentice Mikos remained. Then, when all seemed hopeless, a bright light erupted in their midst.

Shin was knocked unconscious after that. When he came to, he and the young girls found themselves with silver hair and violet eyes - and in the possession of ghostly guardians and great spiritual power. Oh, and they were surrounded by dead bodies, but that wasn't important.

Feeling he had a duty to use his powers to their fullest, Shin left the temples after that, leaving much of his training unfinished. He's had moderate success as a demon slayer and exorcist, but has to deal with some of the same stigma that Half-Demons do, because of his appearance. As a result, he rarely stays long in any one place. Recently, after dealing with a string of weaker demons claiming to be members of a movement seeking to resurrect the Demon King, Shin has been thinking that wandering from village to village might not be the best way to use his powers any more. Perhaps a quest would be more suitable?

Extra: The bells are from his dead mentor, his belongs were distributed among the survivors. Obviously, they didn't help him much.

[Dauntasa]

So, when is this going to be starting up?

[Arhra]

When it starts.

[PyrosNine]

First, there will be something about the Genkai getting a drink, and wandering through the wilderness. Then, every other character will pop up, with the standard members of Team Crybabyzell showing up behind the Genkai, having always been with him, while others are encountered in whatever opening area we start in, like Pyros, who always happens to be doing something peacefully before a giant blood/air demon wrecks his fishing hole.

Team Rocket pops up in an early suprise attack, attempts to overcome Genkai and co with a flex of their abilities, fight goes on into a stalemate (or fight goes on too long), Genkai pulls plot-jutsu out of his sword, we get on an airship.

...oh wait, you asked WHEN. Not How. Umm...laters. Probably. Raiden is a busy guy.

[batgirl]

Well I know that Raiden still has finals this week, so I'd assume he'll start this up when he's done.