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Name: Vladimir Konstantinov (Va-lad-eh-mear Con-stan-teen-ov)

Aliases/ Nicknames: Vladi

Sex: Male

Age of Death: 16

Age: 19

Squad/Seat: Squad 7/ Seat (Pending)

Physical Description: Athletic, runner build, green eyes,lean, slightly muscular, long legs and torso, hawk-like eyes, a square jaw and stoney face. Vladimir towers over most at a respectable 6'4" though when it comes to the pounds he is a light weight weighing only about 140lbs.

Vladimir Konstantinov

Zanpacto: Древний Скальпель (Ancient Scalpel)

The World of the Scalpel: Ancient Scalpels world is a simple tundra-like landscape similar to that of Russia. The ruins of behemoth temples litter the terrain, each stone pillar or building block scripted in Runes of a long forgotten language of a long forgotten culture. An insistant blizzard ravages the world though snow accumulation is little. Massive trees are scattered about making a simple human seem miniscule compared to the massive structures and landscape. An eerie whispering fills the air and ones voice is seemingly lost leaving any who enter this world litterally speechless.

Release Phrase: "Древний Скальпель, позволяет нашей подготовки пациента к операции" Translation: "Ancient Scalpel, lets prep our patient for surgery"

Shikai: (Not achieved) In Shikai Ancient Scalpel increases Vladi’s precision 2 fold. When in Shikai speed and strength are set aside for deadlier, clean, and precise strikes. The Khopesh style becomes more deliberate because; the curved edge is razor sharp for quick, clean cuts, the hook is used for disarming opponents and its light weight creates easy wielding. Slashes and hacks are easily made and deal the most damage. The blade "hums" lightly allowing Vladi to "tune" himself with his weapon making it an extention of his body and less of a tool.

Khopesh Style

Release Phrase: "Демонтаж их древней трепанировать" Translation: "Dismantle them Ancient Trepan"

Bankai: (Not achieved) In Bankai Ancient Scalpel turns into a long lance that can be manipulated like a three sectional staff and is known as Ancient Trepan. This new form causes Vladi use a more dance-like fighting style that accomadates the length of the lance and it's weight distribution. From tip to hilt Ancient Trepan becomes engraved with magic runes. These runes turn the lance into a ghostly weapon making it as light as a feather and as swift as a cheetah. When in combat excessive contact between Ancient Trepan and the opposing weapon allow three different types of runes to be transmitted onto the opposing blade in the form of Vladimir’s Reiatsu. As well, Ancient Trepan "vibrates" when in Bakai and releases an inaudible sound wave that activates the runes depending on the pitch. The three runes are:

Runes of Sorrow:
Bronze symbols that are used to deplete and absorb an opponents spiritual energy. When the Runes of Sorrow are transferred, the enemy’s blade becomes a massive sponge that slowly depletes its wielders energy. The user is gradually weakened the more they attack.

Runes of Anguish:
Silver symbols that are used to weaken and torture an enemy. When the Runes of Anguish have been successfully transmitted the wielder's own Reiatsu against them causing serious pain to their entire body. **Runes of Anguish can only work once enough of the enemy's energy has been taken by the Runes of Sorrow.

Runes of the Crypt:
Golden symbols used to seal the opposing blade’s connection with its handler. The opponent’s weapon becomes non-wieldable and the enemy is left unarmed. **Runes of the Crypt can only be transferred when enough energy has been taken from the opponent by the Runes of Sorrow and the enemy is significantly exerted by the Runes of Anguish.

***The Runes gradually deplete Vladi’s spiritual energy leaving him drained and exhausted by the end of the battle. This is because the Runes are visual representations of Vladimir's Reiatsu that counteract the enemies spiritual energy.

Special Accessories: Arm wraps that cover tattoos of ancient Russian symbols. Dark brown and/or black gloves and the occaisonal scarf.

Skills: Muay Tai Master of the Eight Limbs and a general understanding of pressure point manipulation. Vladi LOVES using every INCH of his body in an attack and throwing a nice elbow strike to the crown of an unsuspecting victims skull gives him a sick pleasure. High powerful and precise kicks make up a large portion of his attacks though lower strikes and sweeps are somethings he includes frequently. As well Vladimir never ever forgets about the bodies natural "weaknesses" such as the back of the knee and inner thigh. When ever possible Vladi will take advantage of an opening, such as an over stretched stance and too high of arms. The arm pit is one of his favorite "soft" spots that he manipulates to cripple a foe but such spots can be a tad sweaty and hard to get to. In the end, Vladimir is a man of precision that enjoys throwing his body into each strike using Muay Tai and sometimes even the pradictable Vladimir can switch things up!

Abilities: Master of Precision and Accuracy, phenominal long distance runner (holds mile and 2 mile record at his high school), great endurance, exceptional night vision.

Personality: Outgoing, fights for what he thinks is right, uses brains over brawn, calculative, straight forward and honest, independent. At times he can be cold, not wanting to create emotional bonds with anyone, afraid that they might be taken from him or leave him. Vladimir is very quiet and only speaks in a whisper or aloud when stating his thoughts.

Biography/History: Vladimir was born in a small village in Russia. After his parents were gruesomely murdered by Russian police, Vladi was adopted by a Japanese family. He grew up the queer of his society, he was Russian and all his other school mates harassed him because he didn’t belong. Vladi however embraced being different which gave him the self confidence he needed to overlook the harassment he daily received.

In school Vladimir was a straight A student who really never applied himself to his studies. Instead of working hard in school and study at home Vladi became immersed by the martial art style of Muay Tai. By 16 Vladi had graduated as an apprentice and advanced to a master. His mastery though soon became a secret and no one ever really knew the extent of his skills.

As well as being a Muay Tai Master Vladimir also excelled at long distance running. At 15 years old and a brand new freshman Vladimir broke both the one mile and two mile times and actually ended up holding the title of the national record holder for both races. Vladimir was very, VERY into running and found himself tearing his maniscus in his left knee multiple times, cracking his shin in half, and tearing his ACL frequently. No matter his injury Vladimir ignored the pain and powered through, running with his injuries days after he was told not to put a single ounce of weight on them. However, even though he held these outstanding records he was still picked upon and being a record holder only made him more of an outcast.

When Vladi was 16 a group of boys (at least 7) cornered him out by the back of his school, each one held a weapon whether it be a chain or a steel pipe. All at once the group of boys jumped him and beat him to death. A day later his body was discovered by his history teacher, his skull had been literally bashed in and his limbs had been broken and contorted.

Whilst he awoke in a secluded part of the Soul Society and this time things were different. Vladi made many friends most of whom were Shinigami and they encourage him to join them in the Academy. After training extensively and becoming intune with his spiritual self Vladi found he had a sizeable amount of spirit energy. Since his training and extensive learning, Vladimir has turned his attitude and life completely around becoming a whole new person.

Likes:
- Fruit
- Maturity
- Honesty
- Self Confidence
- Martial Arts
- Hardcore Music
- Hard Alcohol

Dislikes:
- Red Meat
- Immaturity
- Rudeness
- Soda
- Dependency
- Authority

Theme Song: Soul Eater - Lights Out

Powers:

Bakudou:

#1. Restrain - The first, and weakest, of the binding spells. No incantation is needed other than its name, and it is activated with a cross-slash of the Shinigami's pointer and middle fingers. From the torso up is the area that is paralysed, but if used on those with high-spiritual power, it is near worthless.

#4. Crawling Rope - An energy rope entangles a target's arms.

#9. Hit - The user draws with his or her hand a red light ideogram in the air that vanishes as the cast begins. The bakudou binds the enemy with a red pressure, causing pain and muscle contraction. The torture of the pain is frequently used for making the oponnent give up the battle without any more blood being spilt. The spell can be broken easily if the target has higher spiritual pressure than the caster.


Hadou:

#1. Sudden Impact - Releases a blast of air from the hands of the user.

#4. White Lightning - Focusing a concentrated amount of spiritual power at the index and middle fingers, the spell releases this energy is a then coherent beam that easily strikes through most targets.

xD sorry, I was confuzzled and I didn't if I should post or shouldn't...sorry!

Alrighty...

I don't usually worry about Bankai this early, but I want to make something clear:

Mercury, while being one of the two naturally occurring Liquid Metals at Human withstand-able temperatures ((The other is Gallium)), has vapors that are toxic to the human body, as it is readily absorbed by any mucous membrane; ie.: Esophagus, Trachea, some parts of the skin, etc.,

Know that the "Pool of Mercury" that forms during your bankai would kill you within a few minutes as by that time, you would have inhaled so much mercury that your Neurological functions would have shut down by then.

Also, things like Rotting Flesh and Energy Drainage aren't my favorite powers. I'm not saying you can't use them, just use them wisely.

Otherwise, I really like your Shikai idea. It is much more interesting than most ideas that come through here.


Another thing:

I am somewhat offended when people come in claiming to be "Highly Proficient" in any subject. So, saying that you are "Talented in a Wide Array of hand to hand skills and styles" somewhat offends me, as I have trained for every style that I currently possess. You can ask Pharoah what I did to him when he claimed to have a lot of talent. ((I took him to the training field and dislocated his shoulder simply using the correct leverage.)) So, knowing this, I wouldn't exactly say that you are "Talented". If you desire training, I would begin by asking somebody like Sho for a spar. I may make my own comments on both your description or actual literacy.


In summation:

Yes, you may join Squad 7.
Take a look at my comments on your powers, abilities and profile.
I look forward to seeing you RP.

Please post your revised profile in the Squad 7 Profiles thread.

Name: Svetlana Yegorovichna [sveht-LAH-nah ye-gore-OH-vitch-nah]
Aliases/Nicknames: Nettie (from the common Russian derivative "Sveta"-- which most Japanese found too difficult to pronounce, thus shortened to a much more economical "Nettie."
Physical Description: Fit and healthy from a lifetime of good habitude, Nettie's Russian heritage is most obvious from her looks. Taller than the average Japanese woman (at five feet, seven inches), sporting lighter hair than the average natural Japanese colour (a dusty brown), and skin so pale and untanned the Shogun's daughter would blanch, it is obvious to anyone she is foreign. Such crystalline green eyes don't come naturally for most Japanese.

She's one hundred and twenty-nine pounds--and she'll vehemently assure you it's "all muscle." Her words aren't untruths, either: exercise and healthy eating have been part of her routine since she was born. (Or rather, "exercise and healthy eating have been a staple of her afterlife.") She'll defer to the occasional 'cheat meal,' but has never found the taste of sugar to be overtly appealing.

Although Nettie is hardly one for self-mutilation, she has scarred the numbers 1102 onto her forearm. She claims it is a more fitting tribute to her own memory, and will argue that carving the numbers into her flesh is more symbolic than spit, ink, and needle.

Zankpaktou: NOT YET ACCOMPLISHED "Stalin." Svetlana will blanch in terror when she hears its name, and Stalin's corpreal form will simply leer in thinly-veiled disdain. The blade in its sealed form is thin and generic cold steel.
Shikai: NOT YET ACCOMPLISHED The hilt of Сталин will double in length, and a shorter, hooked blade for barbaric close-sweeping movements will emerge. This release may be elicted with the words "Вы придете?" ("Will you come?") This shikai exists for inflicting severe pain in close-range combat.
Bankai: NOT YET ACCOMPLISHED "Он хотел бы знат." That is, "He (being Stalin) would like to know." With this, Stalin's blade splits into hundreds of long, thin, whip-like metallic strands, still attached to her handle. These metallic threads function as messengers of pain-- they exist to dig into nerve ends, and may cause an opponent's body to rebel against him or her. The handle's opposite-side hook remains untouched, and is used to gouge out an opponent's organs.

Special Accessories: None.
Skills and Abilities: Svetlana posesses mental grit. She's far from fearless, but she stays cool and calculating under fire. Always one to push herself to the peak of her own physical fitness, she has always preferred her own body to the metallic extension of a weapon. Perhaps it is heretical, but her own Zanpaktou feels cold and angry in her hand, and Yegorovichna punished herself to develop complimentary forms of attack and defense. These came in the form of her own body. She can take much more punishment from opponents thanks to her hardy constitution. The amount of strain she puts on her body doesn't allow her to 'bounce back' from disease or injury very quickly, but it keeps her in the battlefield much longer than she probably should. She enjoys utilizing unarmed combat whilst engaged, often supplementing blows with jabs and hooks. Svetlana is also a skilled survivalist, and knows how to keep herself alive in drawn-out situations. Lastly, she's Lady Luck in the flesh. Sometimes it seems like she gets all the breaks.
Personality: At a single glance, one may unwrap the mystery of Svetlana Yegorovichna; her emotions are borne on her sleeve. Earnest, sincere, and with a mind like a steel trap, she posesses a genial persona and a genuine love for other people. She's not a member of high society, however, and probably will never be mistaken for one. At her worst, Yegorovichna can be scathing and crude, though she would rather trust you than deny you.

That being said, Nettie oftentimes feels trapped within Sereitei's bureaucracy, which causes her to become tense and lethargic when she feels pressured, especially in regards to her zanpaktou.

She is engaging to engage verbally or physically, often times seeing how far she could toe the line of acquaintance to test the reaction of her 'target.' She claims to do it simply for kicks and giggles, and has no ulterior motive. Granted, her time could probably be better spent elsewhere.

Biography/History: Why so Russian? one might ask. The answer is simple enough: it's who she is. Or rather-- who she was. Born in the early half of the twentieth century, the daughter of a Soviet welder, she spent her childhood being ushered around Eurasia. The story of her life began to unfold, and as she reached adulthood, World War Two broke out. She, like her brothers, joined the war in the east to repel the Nazi War Machine. She served as a Russian-German intelligence correspondent before moving to the front lines. After the surrender of Hitler, she eased her way into Japan, where her father was working in a metalsmithing POW camp in one of the coastal towns. Japan, caught up in its fight against the Chinese and the United States, had better things to do than worry about an illegal immigrant here and there. It's unknown what exactly Svetlana had planned to do whilst in Nagasaki, as her death would precede any grand unfolding plan. She was incinerated by a nuclear bomb.
Date of Birth: April 13, 1924
Date if Death: August 9, 1945
In the Soul Society, however, she was accepted into the Shinigami Academy after acclimating to the environment of the Soul Society itself. Her largest feat was perfecting her Japanese, though a trace of her former life appears when she speaks in the form of a subconscious accent. This is not the only way her life haunted her death, however.

Her zanpaktou itself is a manifestation of what was rather than what is. Its name-- Stalin-- reflects the political leader of her home at the time of her death. A fearsome man, one whose totalitarian reputation manages to overshadow the evil of his deeds. Svetlana thrives under heavy-handed leadership, but the fact her zanpaktou-- a manifestation of her own soul-- taunts her so is tantalizing. Nettie considers herself to be the only Shinigami in Sereitei who fears her own weapon.

Nevertheless, she has worked long and hard to mold herself into something to be proud of. Despite her many weaknesses and drawbacks, Nettie studies had and strives even harder. Hardly a neophyte and certainly no wizard at anything Shinigami related, Svetlana has been forced to give up extreme amounts of time (and was in several remedial classes in the Academy) to master her work.

The upside of this is the fact she is fully aware of her own learning styles, and is even more intimately aware of her own weaknesses.

Powers: Svetlana's Kido abilities are mediocre at best, and are not to be relied upon. It's fortunate she can even preform a soul burial. (A weak thrusting hado number 1 and possibly the most unenthused use of hado number four do not a warrior make!). She posesses no inherent special powers.

Only thing, change the 2 Hour part to about 30 Minutes (Or 4 Posts), and it will be fine.

Name: Kozumikku Konki

Aliases/Nicknames: Kozu

Age: 18 (If you want to go by actual years, he's 167)

Physical Description: Kozu is 6'1, has a fit build but his not to ripped, he has short brown hair with hazel eyes to match. Kozu always wears the outfit he died in refusing to wear a shinigami robe because he feels that if he conforms he will lose a part of himself. His oufit consist of brown loafer, long brown pants with a white collared shirt with a silk red vest to go with. Kozu also has a small old fashioned tie that he wears at all times to finish the outfit. Kozu has a broad face giving him a gentleman persona when he arrives. Kozu's hands have burn scars all over them, he rarely talks about them and keeps his hands in his pockets most of the time so people will not ask.

Zanpaktou spirit: Nacon

Zankpaktou: Tenga (Grace)
Kuzo's zanpakuto is a normal sized rapier that has a gold handle. The sword is quite light making it easy to maneuver in battle.

Shikai:

NOT YET ACHIEVED

Call Out Phrase: Shine
Description: After Kuzo yells out the phrase he will raise up his sword and a swirl of light will surround the sword and it will dissolve. Kozu will seem to be without a weapon but in exchange gains a new one. Kozu gains the ability to manipulate photons.

Daikin: Kozu will charge photons into his hands and feet to make his attacks stronger (After training can cause burns when contact is made.)

Bakuha: Kozu will build up the photons into his open palm and launch a concentrated beam of photos This beam is similar to a cero and with training can counter come kidou and cero

Tama: Kozu will open his palm and a sphere of photons will appear. He will throw this and as it makes contact with anything it will cause explosion (mainly a defensive technique to create distance incase Kozu get's in trouble)

(More to come if your allowed to have more than 3)

Bankai: NOT YET ACHIEVED (I'm not gonna write it up until I achieve it)


Special Accessories: None

Skills and Abilities: Kozu was trained in many ways of hand to hand combat so he is naturally skilled at hand to hand fighting. Kozu also has heightened reflex's and reactions from his training in martial arts.

Personality: Kozu is very kind and caring. He is also quite joking and playful most of the time. He's also a team player and prefer's to fight on a team so that he will have someone who can make up for his weaknesses. Though he does know when to get serious and does not joke much while training or fighting. Kozu is calm in almost any situation allowing him to think up strategies.

Powers:

Kidou:

Bakudo:

Others:

Biography/History: Kozu was born in London england on Febuary 11th, 1824. Kozu was born into one of the richest families of england. From the time Kozu was able to walk he was put into edicate school and taught tons of different styles of martial arts. By the age of 8 Kozu was a black belt in several different types of martial arts. At the age of 10 he entered the circuit and began fighting tons of other people from other countries. At the age of 16 Kozu was one of the top martial artists. Then at the age of 17 he entered the world tornament. Kozu made it all the way to the final round. Right as it was about to begin Kozu saw a women in the stand who he instantly fell in love with. He forfeited the match just so he could go and talk to her. Within 6 months Kozu was married to her. 9 months later they had their first child. Kozu was happy, for the one time in his life he wasn't busy fighting and could just relax. After around 4 months of happiness. Kozu was out getting food when he heard screams. He ran to his house only to see it in flames. Kozu ran in and managed to get his wife and son out. Kozu smiled as he looked upon them seeing they were ok. He then looked upon his hands to find that they were burnt. Kozu then heard another scream from the building, he ran back in only to find someone standing in his room with a gun, Kozu looked upon the man only to see him turn and shoot Kozu. Kozu laid on the ground as he bled out before his house collapsed in on him. Kozu then woke up in the sereitei as a shinigami happened to be in the area and releaed his soul within the day. Kozu after spending a few years entered the shinigami academy wanting to protect people. Kozu has just exited the Shinigami academy and has entered into squad 7 and is eager to become strong.

(I still need to achieve my zanpaktou right? I'm just double checking)