Name:Sephiroph Bazyli (Sephiroth (Seph-ehr-ohs or Seph-ehr-oth: "A god brought into a man") ((Bazyli: Royalty)- This atrociously conceited name seems to be one of the sources of his cockiness. When he came to the Seireitei he had no name and so this is what he came up with. Gender:Male Age: Seph is around five hundred years old though he has never revealed his true age. His arrogant excuse is always "I'm too handsome for mere numbers. Age means nothing in the end. Beauty lives on, on the other hand." However, despite his old age, he appears around between twenty-three and twenty-five. Appearance:
With shoulder-length blonde hair and piercing icy blue eyes, Seph isn't exactly bad looking. He is well groomed and stands at the tall height of six feet, eleven inches. Weighing only one hundred and seventy pounds at such a tall height, his body hints most of such weight remains in his muscles. Seph is proud of such muscles and works hard every day despite his seemingly lazy nature. His waist is thin as is the rest of his body for the most part. Seph wears almost the same shuhaksho as all other recruits only he prefers his lacking in sleeves to give his arms more movement. This, however, is only when he is supposed to. Normally when not on the job he walks around in the bottom half of his shuhakusho or a variation of kimonos and hakamas. Affiliation: Part of the Gotei 13 Position/Rank:None as of yet. Personality:Known for his flirting and perversions, Sephiroph has a rather 'charming' nature about him. He is almost always flirting with his superiors and the lower ranks alike. If they make it clear they do not wish this upon them, he will most of the time grow more serious however. When he is not being flirty, he can be incredibly sweet though he tries to hide this side of him. If one comments on his kind side he usually responds with anger or simply walks away to hide his blushing. He does have his reasons for this but never speaks of them; remaining carefree seemingly. Fears: Sephiroph fears the following: Commitment(Relationship-wise), The thought of being a burden, Arachnids, Mortality. History: Sephiroph keeps most of his past a secret among other things he also chooses not to share. Information known about him is only from sources of which he was close to and witnesses. It is known that he was born in the Seireitei but not to whom. Some say he was a noble that rejected the family name; others claim he wasn't born there at all. When asked this question, he simply avoids it with yet another question or changes the topic. He was only noticed by the Seireitei when he joined the Academy, in which he excelled above many of his classmates and got in more than enough trouble during his years there. As soon as he graduated from the Academy though, he mysteriously disappeared with one of the women he graduated with. He went to the human world and lived there with this woman for nearly one hundred years and some think he married her but this fact he denies angrily when asked. It is evident that he cared for this woman by the way he reacts when she is brought up. The woman was named Tsuuki Riiyama and passed away in the human world during a wide-ranged hollow attack. All hollows were exterminated by the same man in a matter of moments-Sephiroph- in an act of pure rage. It was then that he returned to the Seireitei out of nowhere. He walked into the society demanding a place in one of the Divisions, even going so far as to say he'd duel for a mere grunt position if that's what it would take. Not much else is known of him at the moment other than the above. (Will add more when his story progresses, of course. Much, much more every time something is revealed.)
Zanpakuto Information
Name: Shakunetsu no kaze ("Burning Wind") Spirit Appearance:
Shakunetsu has long grey hair that falls to her hips and porcelain skin that is always lacking in any other color. Her icy blue eyes resemble Seph's quite a bit but have a certain dull gaze to them; always looking off into the distance in thought. She wears a sort of Greek Goddess attire made of silk and gold and adorned with jewels galore, covering her bust and waist solely. She stands at the staggering height of six feet and six inches, impressive for a female. Spirit Personality: It is rare for Shakunetsu to speak even to Sephiroph. She is quiet and will only speak when asked to. This should not be mistaken for compliance. In fact, she is very free-spirited and for the most part will do as she wishes without asking. Inner World:Sephiroph's inner world is a quiet, peaceful wood for the most part. The main area is a clearing in the middle of a wide field of long grass, a giant tree sitting there. The tree's leaves are always those of Fall and always stay perfectly intact. The skies here are bright blue without a cloud in the sky and the weather is always clear. This world is not entirely always this way though.. When Seph's emotions and thoughts are negative, dark clouds roll in and the perfectly cut clearing grows into a gloomy scene where it always storms. The wilted leaves on the dead tree cover the ground in masses and a feeling of dread overwhelms the place. Sealed Appearance + Shikai:
The sealed appearance of Shakunetsu is a double bladed kaiken tanto nearly a hand and a half's length long. It is held in a dull-maroon, autumn themed embellished sheath. The Shikai is a dual fan-type weapon. The blades run the length of the fan and are wrapped at the base in cloth of varying shades of green. The fan of each weapon is a deep red color. The blades are black on both weapons and they themselves are jagged and thin. Each fan is about two hand lengths long when closed and are able to snap open and shut. Sephiroph does not use his shikai too often unless completely necessary. Release Command:"Burn them all to ashes, Shakunetsu no kaze!" Shikai Techniques/Abilities ((Limit of 3)) Defense - The fan part of the weapons are used for defense. The material of the fan being a shimmering cloth that absorbs spiritual pressure. It absorbs more spiritual pressure the more time it is given when it is not hit. Every time it is hit the process of absorption is interrupted.The more it absorbs the stronger the cloth on that fan becomes. The weaker the opponent, the less likely the fan can be pierced. Even when faced with higher ranking opponents, it is difficult to break and requires extensive work. Sephiroph does not use this sort of defense solely however so he does not make it easy to hit so often. He uses his speed to dodge many more attacks than what hit his fans. The effects are not shared among the two weapons so one may be weaker than the other at a given point in battle.
Offense- When closed, Sephiroph would hold both fans together and point the bottoms of them out like a gun. Sharp blades formed primarily of flames shoot out at the enemy at amazing speed. The amount of blades fired depends on how much spiritual pressure is put into them at once. This attack can wear Sephiroph out fast seeing as his own spiritual energy is placed into them. This also can make this attack devastating with such energy being fired. Anything the blades hit catches fire unless they are fire resistant. If the latter is evident, the blade part is still quite deadly if it pierces the target.
Special Offense - The open fan may be thrown. When it is the result is a whirlwind-type effect thanks to the incredible heat causing an updraft to create the whirlwind. The wind is so fast; so strong that it can literally tear off flesh and pierce bodies. Likewise, any sharp debris nearby are essentially blades themselves, cutting the opponent. The fan returns to Sephiroph's hand much like a boomerang. While the attack has no drain on him, it does leave him open to more attacks as the defensive fan is no longer in play. The range of this attack is nearing four hundred feet and the weather can make this range either much less or more depending on the way the wind is blowing, etc.
Bankai Status: [Underachieved: Working on it]
Combat Information
Specialization:Zanjutsu
xxxxxHoho: -Shunpo (瞬歩, Flash Steps)- is a movement technique, which allows the user to move faster than the eye can follow.[2] The focal point which determines the basis of this technique is speed. As speed is the main point of the technique, the method is best characterized by how fast one can get from point A to point B in the least amount of steps. Training and skill are what determines how fast a user of Shunpo can move; those of little skill in the technique or those who have not used it for an extended amount of time would obviously be out of practice, causing those individuals to be considerably slower, which requires the use of more steps to move the same distance and become winded in a shorter amount of time. -Senka (閃花, Flash Blossom)- Moving behind the opponent, the practitioner attacks and seals their Saketsu (鎖結, Chain Binding) and Hakusui (鎖結, Soul Sleep) in two rapid attacks. A victim may not be able to tell whether they were attacked from the front or the back because of the technique's speed, and even an outside observer may find it impossible to tell what the movements are. xxxxxKidō: Sephiroph is not the best at Kido but it was one of the things he excelled in at the Academy. He doesn't work so much on his Kido anymore and chooses to sharpen his other skills but the following are Kido that he knows currently:
•Bakudo #1: Sai- The practitioner points his/her index and middle fingers at the intended target(s), causing the target's arms to lock behind their back. The spell is usable on a single target or a significantly large group of people •Bakudō #30. Shitotsu Sansen- Generating a burst of crackling yellow energy in his/her palm, the practitioner uses this energy to draw an inverted yellow triangle, which generates solidified energy in the shape of smaller triangles from its three points. The smaller triangles fire and hit the intended target, pinning him/her against a nearby surface by slamming into his/her body in three places in the shape of a perfect triangle and immobilizing them. •Inemuri (威眠, Forced Slumber)- As the practitioner holds their hand in front of their victim's face, the victim's pupils dilate several times before they fall unconscious. •Hadō #1. Shō (衝, Thrust)-As the practitioner points at his/her target with his/her index finger, a small amount of energy is dispelled from the tip of the index fighter with enough force to thrust a considerable amount of kinetic force at a target, which is pushed back a few feet from the practitioner. •Hadō #4. Byakurai- The practitioner gathers high-density spiritual energy, which they discharge from both hands. Alternatively, the practitioner points at the intended target with their index finger and generates a concentrated bolt of lighting to use against the target. •Hadō #31. Shakkahō (赤火砲, Red Fire Cannon)- Generating high-temperature flames, the practitioner discharges it from one or both hands. The practitioner generates and fires an orb of crimson red energy on his/her palm or finger. The orb can be small, medium, or large, depending on the level of power being used. The destructive power released by the blast can vary between a simple explosion to a pillar of energy, and in both instances, the spell causes concussive as well as burn damage. It is one of the mid-level Hadō spells as well as one of the common spells taught at the Shin'ō Academy. It tends to be many Shinigami's default offensive spell, for both those well versed and not well versed in Kidō. However, the spell does not necessarily have to be used for offensive purposes, and can be used as a source of light in dark places •Hadō #33. Sōkatsui (蒼火墜, Blue Fire, Crash Down)- Blue flames discharge from the palm. The practitioner aims the palm of their hand at their target and generates a torrent of blue energy before firing it at their target. The energy moves like a direct blast or a large wave of energy, depending on the amount of power which is placed into it. Depending on the user's proficiency with the technique, it can damage an opponent's Bankai
(Other info) Sephiroph is great at both ranged and hand-to-hand combat. Though better with his sharp skills in firing his weapon, he has the strength to take down opponents with his physical skills. His aim is incredible and long ago he had the Research and Development department place an Ocular lens and Reflector Sight in his left eye. It is not noticeable until he uses the Reflector Sight, which turns his iris a bright red. This helps make sure he nearly never misses.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:11 pm
Malphite
Ok, so off the bat - the Kido needs to be changed. Reaching the 70's indicates a level of specialization in Kido, but you said he's focused on other skills. Even if he did excel in Kido at the Academy, these are master-level Kido you're wanting him to have. In addition, A character needs to know at least 1/5 of the previous tier's Kidos in order to begin learning the next tier. You can't have him simply jump from Bakuda 1 to 30 to 99. I would suggest taking this down to the high 40's, low 50's, unless you are planning on having him specialize into Kido, in which case, I would require you to drop his other skills to compensate - you can't have a character good at everything.
Shikai-wise, it's a fairly basic ability - not that that's bad, just means it's easier for me to judge - and I'd say it's balanced enough, nothing unreasonable about it. Just to clarify, though, the cloth of the defense part, before having absorbed Reiatsu, how strong is it? Could another Zanpakuto pierce it? And how does it absorb the Reiatsu - does it absorb ambient Reiatsu, or does it need to block a Kido or something?
Also, the specialization is simpler than what you've written - just Zanjutsu, Kido, Hoho, or Hakuda. This is for us to know for training reasons - the part your character specializes in requires only 3/4 of the normal amount of training posts in order to learn new skills in that discipline.
Edit: We are now requiring fears to be added into profiles - just put it underneath the history or personality.
Ok, so off the bat - the Kido needs to be changed. Reaching the 70's indicates a level of specialization in Kido, but you said he's focused on other skills. Even if he did excel in Kido at the Academy, these are master-level Kido you're wanting him to have. In addition, A character needs to know at least 1/5 of the previous tier's Kidos in order to begin learning the next tier. You can't have him simply jump from Bakuda 1 to 30 to 99. I would suggest taking this down to the high 40's, low 50's, unless you are planning on having him specialize into Kido, in which case, I would require you to drop his other skills to compensate - you can't have a character good at everything.
Shikai-wise, it's a fairly basic ability - not that that's bad, just means it's easier for me to judge - and I'd say it's balanced enough, nothing unreasonable about it. Just to clarify, though, the cloth of the defense part, before having absorbed Reiatsu, how strong is it? Could another Zanpakuto pierce it? And how does it absorb the Reiatsu - does it absorb ambient Reiatsu, or does it need to block a Kido or something?
Also, the specialization is simpler than what you've written - just Zanjutsu, Kido, Hoho, or Hakuda. This is for us to know for training reasons - the part your character specializes in requires only 3/4 of the normal amount of training posts in order to learn new skills in that discipline.
Edit: We are now requiring fears to be added into profiles - just put it underneath the history or personality.
Yaroki
Anything I missed/you want to add?
I apologize first off because this profile is quite simple and rash. I just wished to get accepted pretty fast and develop my abilities from what I came up with into much more as I go. I fixed all that you told me to and also added to the Shikai that he doesn't use it much unless absolutely necessary- this makes more sense since I made him specialize in Zanjutsu so it seems he's more interested in swordplay, yada, yada.. If there are anymore problems or problems with what I just added, let me know.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:47 pm
The age is a little high as most captains are in the 500s and below with a few exceptions
And the shikai attack 2 the lightning fast part can you give more details on how fast to dodge as lightning moves faster then most can react. Now I know in an rp its a bit different but in the past I've seen to many dodge vs attack speed arguments
Shikai attack 3 doesn't seem to match the second please explain how a whirlwind and fire balls are connected as well as please explain how the leaves and twigs become blades because as far as the test on myth busters went no matter how fast its fired straw or lighter objects such as leaves don't cut
The age part I guess I can fix. His age doesn't exactly pertain to his experience with being a shinigami so I don't see how it matters as much but if it is that much of a problem then I will fix it.
Without wind you cannot have fire for one. Two- The main element of the blade is not only fire. As the name 'Burning Wind' suggests. Basically anything shown on the Bleach series would be proven wrong on Myth Busters. Where is the imagination in doing only all that is only possible and probable in a roleplay? Senbonsakura turns cherry blossoms into blades. It is nearly the same in a way.
The lightening part I can fix as well. I have run into that problem myself so I understand and will try to explain the speed and such though I find it difficult in a way.
***Note- I took the easy way out and instead of explaining how fast I chose to say 'Amazing speed' for now. Will fix if still necessary when I've actually had some sleep*** (Despise creating profiles for this reason.) -Also if I sound rude in any of this please understand I do not mean it disrespectfully in any form. I can just be defiant in my ways and words.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:33 pm
Malphite
Yaroki
The age part I guess I can fix. His age doesn't exactly pertain to his experience with being a shinigami so I don't see how it matters as much but if it is that much of a problem then I will fix it.
Without wind you cannot have fire for one. Two- The main element of the blade is not only fire. As the name 'Burning Wind' suggests. Basically anything shown on the Bleach series would be proven wrong on Myth Busters. Where is the imagination in doing only all that is only possible and probable in a roleplay? Senbonsakura turns cherry blossoms into blades. It is nearly the same in a way.
The lightening part I can fix as well. I have run into that problem myself so I understand and will try to explain the speed and such though I find it difficult in a way.
***Note- I took the easy way out and instead of explaining how fast I chose to say 'Amazing speed' for now. Will fix if still necessary when I've actually had some sleep*** (Despise creating profiles for this reason.) -Also if I sound rude in any of this please understand I do not mean it disrespectfully in any form. I can just be defiant in my ways and words.
Actually Senbonsakura are blades that when they catch the light appear as cherry blossoms they aren't in fact cherry blossoms themselves As for the relation add something like it superheats the air to cause a whirlwind from the updraft and I'm fine with the third one though I don't see the sticks and leaves being as blades
The age part I guess I can fix. His age doesn't exactly pertain to his experience with being a shinigami so I don't see how it matters as much but if it is that much of a problem then I will fix it.
Without wind you cannot have fire for one. Two- The main element of the blade is not only fire. As the name 'Burning Wind' suggests. Basically anything shown on the Bleach series would be proven wrong on Myth Busters. Where is the imagination in doing only all that is only possible and probable in a roleplay? Senbonsakura turns cherry blossoms into blades. It is nearly the same in a way.
The lightening part I can fix as well. I have run into that problem myself so I understand and will try to explain the speed and such though I find it difficult in a way.
***Note- I took the easy way out and instead of explaining how fast I chose to say 'Amazing speed' for now. Will fix if still necessary when I've actually had some sleep*** (Despise creating profiles for this reason.) -Also if I sound rude in any of this please understand I do not mean it disrespectfully in any form. I can just be defiant in my ways and words.
Actually Senbonsakura are blades that when they catch the light appear as cherry blossoms they aren't in fact cherry blossoms themselves As for the relation add something like it superheats the air to cause a whirlwind from the updraft and I'm fine with the third one though I don't see the sticks and leaves being as blades
Ah. I see where you are coming from now. I fixed it to 'any sharp debris' to reach a sort of compromise if that helps and added the updraft part.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:57 pm
Malphite
Yaroki
Malphite
Yaroki
The age part I guess I can fix. His age doesn't exactly pertain to his experience with being a shinigami so I don't see how it matters as much but if it is that much of a problem then I will fix it.
Without wind you cannot have fire for one. Two- The main element of the blade is not only fire. As the name 'Burning Wind' suggests. Basically anything shown on the Bleach series would be proven wrong on Myth Busters. Where is the imagination in doing only all that is only possible and probable in a roleplay? Senbonsakura turns cherry blossoms into blades. It is nearly the same in a way.
The lightening part I can fix as well. I have run into that problem myself so I understand and will try to explain the speed and such though I find it difficult in a way.
***Note- I took the easy way out and instead of explaining how fast I chose to say 'Amazing speed' for now. Will fix if still necessary when I've actually had some sleep*** (Despise creating profiles for this reason.) -Also if I sound rude in any of this please understand I do not mean it disrespectfully in any form. I can just be defiant in my ways and words.
Actually Senbonsakura are blades that when they catch the light appear as cherry blossoms they aren't in fact cherry blossoms themselves As for the relation add something like it superheats the air to cause a whirlwind from the updraft and I'm fine with the third one though I don't see the sticks and leaves being as blades
Ah. I see where you are coming from now. I fixed it to 'any sharp debris' to reach a sort of compromise if that helps and added the updraft part.
Okay just remember to re submit it once you gain bankai
As far as I am concerned this profile is APPROVED but can be reopened if another mod sees anything wrong
What rank do you want? As he's third Division, he can have up to 3rd Seat, as Lieutenant is taken.
Zigzag_Dragonslayer
Seeing as he will be in your division, any suggestions/issues?
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:11 am
The last Lieutenant failed the Activity Check so he he wants the Lieutenant's position, and he qualifies, he can have it. I just haven't removed the last Lieutenant from the rank list yet. *Goes to fix the rank list* However, Malphite, If you want the Lieutenant's position you'll have be willing to work out back story for Sephiroph and Jack. Send me a PM and, we'll decide if we just want to work it out via PM or a role-play.
