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 Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 12:50 pm
xx A D V E N T ҉ C H R O N I C L E S__________________________________________________________ .. "There are times when words alone, are more powerful than even the strongest of opponents. All one must do is believe in themselves."╔═══════ x ═══════╗ -- Atlas --╚═══════ x ═══════╝ 
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Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 1:08 pm
xx Atlas
In a world of violence, peace is never far behind
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Basic Criteria
Name | Atlas
Alias| Eleventh's Hidden Demon, The Smiling Beast
Gender | Male
Race | Shinigami
Affiliations | Gotei 14, Squadron Eleven
Rank Held | Captain
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Numerical Files
Birth Date | July 1st
Astronomical Sign | Cancer
Age | 1,081
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Physical Attributes
Blood Type | O+
Height| 6ft
Weight | 180lbs
Ethnicity | Unknown
Eye Color | Icy Blue
Physical Description| The long, white-haired man, has a rather slim and unimpressive build, despite the numerous battles and missions he had taken on, he has no visible wounds on his body. Of course they are all hidden under his clothes. If one should catch a glimpse of his torso, they would see countless scars covering the man's body. Ranging in size, length, indentation and color. Each would he decided to keep, not as a trophies but as reminders of the lives he had taken due to his arrogance. Atlas has an overall underwhelming physique, he shows no signs of muscle tone and lack any defining features, save for his icy blue eyes and long white hair. This leads many to believe that Atlas is still fairly young and inexperienced, while in truth he, along with his fellow Captains, is one of the oldest being in the Seireitei.
Wardrobe | Being in Squadron Eleven, Atlas has mastered the art of weaving and as a result, he takes what he has learned and crafted his own personal Captain Attire. He is one of the few Shinigami to not wear the traditional black Shihakushō. Instead, Atlas is easily recognizable by his light and dark blue cloak that covers his shoulders and back, leaving most of his midsection exposed. He has dark blue pants, with shoes akin to those worn by humans. (Essentially the clothes he are wearing in the picture.)
Captain's Haori » Atlas is rarely seen wearing his Haori, since it does not fit well with his custom attire, he usually leaves it in his chambers or uses it as a mat to sleep on. When he is wearing it, he typically wears it normally, draping it over his current attire, not really caring how it may look
Haori Underside Color » White
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Personal Attributes
Quirks
After being released from imprisonment, Atlas was now a gentle and warm man. He was passionate yet soft-spoken, and showed the utmost respect to those he addressed, regardless of whether they were his allies or his enemies. He often thinks of others before himself, risking his life to help anyone who needs him. He is a brave and selfless individual who strives to protect the weak and less fortunate, using every bit of power he had. Overall, his current personality is that of a very kind person, having a complaisant disposition. He has genuine concern for others regardless of the relationship, professional or personal, although he knows well how he shouldn't let intimate feelings get the better of his judgment. Despite the bloodstained nature of his work, he doesn't like harming others, much less take their lives. It isn't because he is afraid of killing but rather because he treasures life other than his own. If given a choice, he’d want to spare as many lives as possible.
Atlas has a habit of smiling all the time, even in the most serious of situations. It is something he is noted for and he himself has noted it as well.
More often then not, Atlas makes rather pointless and idiotic remarks about everything and everyone, at the most inopportune time. He does this intentionally, either to lighten the mood or have some fun. He never means it in an disrespectful way.
Perhaps his greatest and most fearsome trait is his genius level intellect. He is well-versed in the history, strategy, and tactics of the world, and is privy to knowledge unknown to many. He has been shown to be an extremely intelligent and cunning strategist. He is able to deceive and manipulate others around him in different ways for a variety of purposes; He has a great talent for analyzing and observing everything in his presence, allowing him to quickly understand a person's pattern of thinking and better manipulate them. He is also a master strategist, capable of formulating well-thought-out plans several steps ahead of others. These plans are incredibly involved and detailed, and are planned out with the long term in mind, making them seem slightly convoluted. He has also shown himself to be a masterful and flexible tactician, capable of adjusting seamlessly to any given combat situation, if not planning out events well in advance. He understands the strengths, weaknesses and mannerisms of his enemies, and creates strategies to achieve victory.
Favors |
Weaving
Napping
Reading
Drinking
Playing Music
Disdains |
Violence
Any kind of disrespect
Traitors
Preference of Food |
Anything Sweet or Savory
Any dish with Strawberries in it.
Disliked Foods |
Onions
Carrots
Spicy/Hot Dishes
Preference of Drink |
Sake
Liquor from the Human World
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Something Unknown
Fears |
Not being able to support and protect his comrades.
Many do not know of Atlas' illness that he contracted many years ago. He fears that someone will discover it and he will be forced to leave the Gotei 14.
Atlas fears that one day, his dormant thirst for blood and battle may rise to the surface again and he would regress back to the way he was before leading Squadron Eleven. This may not seem something to be fearful of to most, but Atlas knows more than anyone how barbaric and savage he used to be, he did not care what happened to his comrades or the innocent. He does not want to go back to how he was in fear that he may never return.
Aspirations |
Atlas longs to be of use to the Gotei 14 and someday he will have made up for the crimes he committed in his past. That even if his illness is discovered, he could continue to be of some use to his comrades and the Gotei 14
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Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:08 pm
xxFrom the Depths of Despair, to the World of Peace
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"He who walked the path of a death and bloodshed, has now become a being dedicated to bringing peace. Chapter One Born of Light (Human Birth)
Time Frame? Unknown
"Can one express love, when he has never known love?"
Born into a wealthy and highly respected family, Atlas was the son of the then head of the family, Alexander and his wife, Serenity. Being born as the next heir, from the earliest he can remember, Atlas had been groomed and educated with knowledge, skills and abilities, so that one day, he would become the most notable and perfect head. His mother was a beautiful singer who stopped performing ever since marrying his father, who was a honorable man and high ranking political figure, he was respected by his peers and after retiring as a politician, he was among the most influential aristocrats who helped the city in which they lived. The man was quite famed for being active in the affairs of both the citizens as well as the upper class society, being a member of the government... until he was murdered on his way home, by an unknown assailant, leaving a broken family in his place. At the time of his father's death, Atlas was only ten and became unsettled, not knowing what to feel about the news. Should he feel anger, grief, or sadness? All he knew for sure was "emptiness".
With his father now dead and the family needing a new head to lead them, the older men would turn to the young boy and began personally grooming him into the perfect leader. It would take eight years of pure hell and torture, studying day after day, training for countless hours, practicing his speaking and etiquette. If he should make a mistake or fall asleep during any of the studying, Atlas would be beaten mercilessly and his mother did nothing to ease the burden and pain. She had been consumed by the grief of losing her husband, that she refused to leave her room. Never once, did he have the chance to go and play with the other noble children, he did not have a single friend. His childhood was one of loneliness and sorrow, not being allowed to have any contact with other people, save for the members of the family, his personal tutor and the many maids and butlers.
Precisely two years later, when he had turned eighteen, Atlas would finally reach his breaking point, resulting in perhaps the most disgraceful and horrifying act a family member could do. While taking a one hour break from studying, Atlas would stumble across a secret passage that led to some sort of chamber, sneaking into the chamber, Atlas saw the horrors of his family. Women, being chained and forced to serve the older gentlemen. Men being forced to fight in cages for the amusement of others. Some working as slaves, others forced to fight each other for the amusement of the men. To make this even worse, Atlas would see that his own mother was there, with countless men bound in chains gathered around her. Seeing this, Atlas became filled with hatred and anger, the emotions were so strong that before he knew it, he had already drawn the blade that he was ordered to carry around and practice with and stood in the center of the chamber. Everyone there, including his mother, stared at the young boy in shock, but that would soon change into laughter and disgust. They mocked the boy for coming there and chastised him for not studying.
"Is this the family that my father died for? Is this how we, with power, choose to use it? If this is the true face of the family, then I will bring down the curtain on such a pitiful existence, using my very own hands."
The boy spoke as many of the elders stood before him, while his mother just sat there and watched with a amused look on her face, clearly there was no love for her own son. Even the men and women bound in chains, did not do anything, no one tried to stop them since they feared their own welfare. The boy was at a disadvantage, not only from the size and strength differences, but also because it was only one small child against five well-trained and powerful grown men. No matter how much Atlas struggled, it looked like a losing fight. He was beaten over and over again by the elders, he looked towards his mother for help and saw her smile at him. She had dismissed her son's pleas and offered no protection or love that he so desperately needed. With that, Atlas had closed his eyes and resigned himself death, but it was in that moment that he finally heard the voice of his long departed father, calling out to him.
"Atlas, you are the single light in this darkness. You can not let our family fall into the hands of such hideous beings. Stand up my son, bare your fangs and show them why our family symbol is the king of beasts."
Hearing these words, Atlas, opened up his eyes and shouted at the top of his lungs, letting out something akin to that of a lion and flew off into a blind, berserker like rage. He swung his sword wildly around, slashing at any and everything that moved. He had no control over himself. After about two or three minutes, everything would quiet down, looking towards the center of the room, where Atlas and the elders stood, there was only one person standing. It was none other than Atlas himself. Covered in the blood of the elders, who were quite clearly dead, with their necks slashed. He too, sustained terrible injuries in that battle, his body full of cuts, bruises and dirt. He looked as if he had just gone toe-to-toe with an wild animal. Just as the fight came to an cruel end, the men and women that were bound in chains, sat there with shock on their faces. They were afraid of the boy, but they were also grateful to him for saving their lives and freeing them. Walking towards one of the women that were chained, Atlas would hear his mother mournfully shriek and make her way towards him. Instead of tending to his wounds and hugging her own son whose body and spirit were on the brink of despair, she pitifully walked passed him as she went to clutch the body of one of the elders tightly into her frail arms. As the boy watched her, he felt a little bit of remorse and grief as he realized what he had just done. At that moment, he wanted his mother's warmth, her hugs and kisses, her gentle and comforting words as he forced his shaking self to approach her. He extended his bloodied hand to her but what he received were curses and slaps.
"You fool, why would you do such a thing to your own family. Have you any idea what we have done so that you may become the perfect leader. We gave you everything, money, power, knowledge. Yet you throw it all away and doom the family. You're nothing but a worthless piece of-"
Before his mother could finish, Atlas placed his bloodied hand around her mouth. Moving his face closer to hers, Atlas' eyes told the story, his mother's words and actions had left a scar in his heart and soul, causing him to no longer see her as the warm caring mother she used to be, but now a frail and weak woman. His eyes were dull and almost lifeless, not a single spark could be seen, the boys spirit and will were broken, what stood before her was no longer her child, but an empty shell. Just now realizing what she has done to her son, his mother would begin to cry and only now try to be the mother he needed, but Atlas didn't care.
"All I wanted was your love and warmth. I wanted a mother who would take care of me. I had already lost my father and I didn't want to lose you. Now I see that the moment, father died, you died as well. Back then I didn't get the chance to say, but now I will. Farewell, dearest mother."
That was the last time the boy would ever call her "mother". Removing his hand from her face, Atlas turned to face the slaves there. After declaring himself the last surviving member of his family and that as of now the families wealth and all of it belonging were no longer his, Atlas freed them all and left the chamber, never once looking back at his mother. After leaving, news of what had transpired there, spread through out the nation, Atlas, unintentionally became well-known to all, earning him both admiration as well as anger.
Chapter Two Salvation and Despair
Time Frame? Unknown
"There is always a way to escape darkness, one must simply want to be freed."
Two years after the horrible incident involving his family, Atlas had no place to turn to, as he gave all his riches away and would seemingly vanish off the face of the earth, abandoning his country, in the process. While in truth, he would be traveling around the world, searching for anything that could bring him calmness. Over those two years, Atlas had been plagued by visions of his mother and father, both scolding him. While he would have nightmares of himself killing the elders over and over again, each time he would become more and more brutal. So, he went around searching for someway to ease the pain in his heart and bring him peace. In his search he would find refuge in the home of a nice family whose daughter, Anna, had been deathly ill and the parents poured their lifesaving and all their money into helping her, they could barely pay for their home or provide food for themselves. Atlas, seeing their dire situation, went out in search of someway to help the family and their daughter. After all, they had taken him in, given him food and essentially welcomed him as a part of their family. He had found the place that he was searching for, a real home, with a real loving and caring family. So, Atlas wanted to be of use to them, thus he left searching for work.
After a few days of doing jobs and gaining money for the family, he would return to the home, only to come across a gruesome scene. The family and their daughter were brutally slaughtered by an unknown assailant, they had been dead for a day. According to the neighbors, the family had offered the man shelter and food, for a few days, just like they did for him. However, it seemed like the assailant had been watching their house for weeks, knowing that they had valuables, but with Atlas there, he did not want to take the risk, so he waited for the right moment, which was when Atlas had left for a few days. Figuring that this was all his fault, Atlas did not know what to do, he wondered who would do such a barbaric and inhuman thing. Not knowing where to go or what to do, Atlas found himself staying the streets, quietly mourning the family and continuously blaming himself. His nightmares had returned as well, but now, he pictures Anna's face, making it all the more worse.
About two days after this incident, while Atlas was still sleeping on the streets and mourning the family, he found himself approached by a mysterious figure, who stated that he had come there searching for his granddaughter, Anna. Upon hearing her name, Atlas would realize who the man was, he had often heard the granddaughter and father speak of a strong and stern soldier. As he knew who the man was, Atlas, rather mournfully, tells the man what happened to the family. Atlas had expected him to be sad or angry, or at least show some sort of emotion for his son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter being killed, but he did or said nothing. Looking over at Atlas, the man could tell that he was deeply attached to the family and wanting to do something for him, the man offered to train Atlas, as a soldier, but on one condition, he could not use his training to exact revenge on the family. Something to which, Atlas did not understand, nor care for, but he knew that he must continue to get stronger so that he could protect others. Accepted the condition, Atlas held out his hand and introduced him and so too, did the man, whose name was Bernhardt
It would be during these short months that Atlas spent with Bernhardt in training, that he would become well versed in the way of the sword as well as various other forms of combat. With Bernhardt as his teacher, Atlas grew exceptionally strong in such a short period of time, being able to fight on par with his teacher. Atlas, who had already been trained somewhat in his past, managed to grow stronger and become more confident in himself and his abilities. This short period with Bernhardt almost made Atlas forget all the misfortune and turmoil from his past, he grew more optimistic. However, after training for five months, Bernhardt decided that there was nothing else that he could teach Atlas and had departed to live a peaceful life on his own in a remote village. He would tell Atlas that his son was born there and so he would return to that place and cherish the memories, leaving Atlas to fend for himself, yet again. Atlas would not see or hear from the man ever again.
Chapter Three Descent into Darkness and Despair (Human Death)
Time Frame? Unknown
"Seeking vengeance will lead one to ruin."
Five years had passed since Bernhardt had left and Atlas was doing well on his own and even continued his training, but deep down, there was a darkness brewing in his heart. Ever since Bernhardt's departure, the thoughts of seeking revenge on the man who killed that family, slowly crept up into Atlas' mind. He remembered the promise or rather condition that Bernhardt made him agree to in order to train, but now that Bernhardt was gone and he had the strength and power to hold the man responsible for such an act, accountable, Atlas would betray his promise and went in search of the man. It did not take him long enough as he had been secretly gathering Intel on the culprit from various sources, ranging from officers that oversaw the investigation, rumors spread by the neighbors, and information he beat out of slums that were near the house on that night. All of this led him to serial killer simply called Sanctum, a name which was ironic and cruel.
Arriving at Sanctum's supposed hideout, Atlas had a sinister look on his face. Recalling the family and how coldly they were killed by such a man, Atlas sought nothing but revenge and justice. This killer had gotten away with murdering innocent people and no one did nothing to bring him to justice, so he would do what everyone else couldn't. Barging into the abandoned hut, Atlas found himself overcome with the foul stench of decay, an overwhelming odor of iron and a truly gruesome sight. Body parts were strewn about, pieces of hair and flesh piled in bucket and stacked against the wall. Placing his hand over his mouth, Atlas did his best to stop himself from vomiting and tried to remain calm enough to analyze the room. Judging from what he was seeing, Atlas estimated that there were at least five bodies of both female and male origins and they seemed fresh. Sanctum was still about, in fact, he was still there, somewhere.
While he was looking over the scene, Atlas had let his guard down and with a mighty blow, Sanctum, using a metal pipe, hit Atlas square in the back of the head. Of course, Atlas was knocked hard unto the ground, his head bleeding profusely and unable to catch his balance. Sitting up on one knee, Atlas grabbed the back of his head and looked up towards the black haired man known as Sanctum. Sanctum looked nothing like he had pictured. The man wore attire akin to something that nobility did and his body was of a rather muscular build, but even more shocking, there was not an ounce of dirt or blood on him. Sanctum sis not look like a serial killer, but Atlas knew better.
"Well, well, well. Looks like a little mouse has somehow found his way into my home. Poor thing, I'm sorry, but there is no cheese for you here, only death."
Sanctum would say before lunging forwards and attempting to kill Atlas with the pipe. Atlas knew that if he didn't move, chances are he would be killed, so using every bit of strength he had left in him, Atlas lunged forwards and delivered a powerful shoulder thrust to Sanctum. While Sanctum was taken back by the strike, Atlas continued on and tackled him to the ground, slamming his head hard against the hard concrete. Atlas would then place his legs on Sanctum's arms, pinning them to ground, cocking back his fist, Atlas unleashed a fury of punches to Sanctum's face, each punch harder than the last, but Sanctum only smiled as he did. This went on for a good minute or two, Atlas' hands were sore, bruised and bleeding, while Sanctum was barely conscious, his face so beaten and tattered that he became unrecognizable.
Looking down at Sanctum, Atlas pictured the family once more, but now he pictured his family as well as the numerous victims that fell to this b*****d. He called himself human, but no human would do such things and continue to live a normal life. Sanctum, still barely conscious, would try to speak to Atlas, begging him to stop, pleasing for mercy. It would be in this one moment of reprieve that Atlas would make a life changing decision, should he spare the man and allow him to live, something that he did not allow his victims, or should he end his life then and there, assuring that no one else would be harmed by him. Atlas recalled the time he killed the elders of his family, thinking about how things would be different should he have never killed them, this brought tears to his eyes, as deep in his heart he knew that killing Sanctum would amount to nothing. That the hole in his heart would only become emptier, but it would be what Sanctum did next, that sealed his fate.
While Atlas had been deciding whether or not to kill him, Sanctum would take this moment use every ounce of strength left to push Atlas aside. Quickly getting up and running to an closet, Sanctum appeared before Atlas with a little brown haired girl in his grasp, placing a butcher knife at her through. Sanctum would try and bargain with Atlas, saying if he spared him, he would let the girl go. Atlas didn't want anymore blood on his hands, so reluctantly, he agreed. As Sanctum let go of the girl, Atlas would rush and grab her into his arms, holding her tightly. However, this moment would not last, as Sanctum had lied, and with one last thrust, he would toss the butcher knife at the little girl, laughing as he did. Seeing this, Atlas quickly pushed the girl away and the knife would cut his right arm deeply, nearly cutting it off. Sanctum, who had just saw this, tried to run, but before he could, Atlas had forcefully taken the knife out of his arm and thrown it at him, cleaving Sanctum's left leg and stopping him from escaping.
Liming up to the now cowering and pleading Sanctum, Atlas had a different look in his eyes, they no longer seemed like one that a person full of hope and life would have. No, they were glassed over and void, almost reminiscent to how he looked when he killed the elders. As Sanctum started to plea and beg once more, Atlas no longer believed his word and stomped his feet down on his stomach, over and over again, until the sound of his ribs cracking were all that could be heard. Sanctum began to cry and beg as loud as he could for Atlas to spare him, but to no avail. The last sight that Sanctum would see, would be that of an merciless and savage killer, with an eerie smile on his face. Atlas would decapitate Sanctum with the same butcher knife, as this happened, the little girl would scream out in terror, but Atlas would not turn back, he knew that with this, he no longer had the right to bring peace and comfort to others. He had become nothing but a killer, without looking at her, Atlas screamed at the girl, telling her to leave this place and to find help. As she left, atlas himself would be on the verge of death, due to the tremendous amount of blood he has lost. However, with sheer willpower alone, Atlas managed to leave that place and head out towards the alley way, leaving a trail of blood in his wake.
Soon after, Atlas came to and found himself laying up against a tree, slowly bleeding to death. Closing his eyes, Atlas thought back on how he ended up this way and why he is now on the verge of death. Seeing his life pass before his eyes, Atlas had many regrets, but also found himself full of anger and rage at how he became yet another victim of this cruel and careless world. While he did this, Atlas could hear the sounds of many footsteps coming his way, just as it had started to rain. He then heard dogs barking, men shouting and sirens going off, it was clear that the the girl had reached safety and told the others of what had happened there, but it seems that the officers were led to believe that Atlas was the cause of it all and so they went on a search for him. He figured that the noblemen of the land saw him as a threat and potential enemy, since he had exposed one of their own and so, to make sure he does not tell anyone, they would summon the best assassins, ex-military, and bounty hunters in the town, ordering them to hunt down Atlas and kill him on sight and now the time has come.
Having figured this all out and knowing that he was going to die anyway, Atlas chose to die fighting and vowed to show them just how powerful he was. What ensued was the most brutal and bloody battle that one man could have ever raised. While he was outnumbered, Atlas still didn't give up, using all the knowledge and techniques taught to him by Bernhardt and the numerous martial arts styles that he learned from his family, he fought on in an almost primal and beastly manner. Biting, slashing, punching, kicking, he used his entire body as a weapon and had managed to take down quite a few of the men and some of the dogs there, all the while, remembering the words his father said to him on the day that started it all. It would take the best of them, hours to stop and bound Atlas to the same tree that he had been leaning on earlier.
Once they had done so, one of the men, sent word to the nobles, who in-turn ordered them to kill him and burn the remains. As they would do so, Atlas let out one final yell, at the same moment, lighting would strike, followed by the booming sound of thunder. All of this made Atlas' yell resemble that of an Lion's roar. When he was done, Atlas gave a single smile, just before one of the men stepped forwards and with his spear, pierced Atlas' chest and thrusts it right into his heart, Atlas died instantly. Afterwards, they would take his body and burn it completely, leaving no trace of Atlas, save for the scorch marks.
Chapter Four Rebirth
Time Frame? 1500
"A second chance to protect, thrown away like nothing."
It would be only a few hours after this, that Atlas would awake in a densely populated area in what many would call the Rukongai District and surrounded by the citizens there. He would not remember anything that had happened when he was alive, no, one could say that he could remember the pain and agony that he had to endure. This pain caused him to close off his heart to those around him and caused him to be cast off into the slums. Despite not remembering his human life, it seemed that Atlas still retained some of the skills he had obtained, most importantly his martial arts knowledge. He did not know how or why he knew such complex techniques but he didn't care. All he knew was that there was a void in his heart that needed to be filled, but he couldn't find what it was. So, in an attempt to do so, he turned to a life of thievery and fighting, Taking from the rich and powerful, beating up the strongest and laughing as he did it all. He soon earned the moniker, "The Laughing Demon of Rukongai." something he took pride in.
It would be during this period, when he was slowly becoming more and more brutal and savage with each and every theft and beating, that Atlas would hear about and see various people that were strong enter and leave the district, as well as their fights against some hollows. In his mind, he could see how fighting hollows would be beneficial to his search in trying to fill the empty void in his heart. Perhaps fighting and killing hollows was the something he needed. In all honesty, he did not like fighting, but for some reason he couldn't help but to fight and kill. This could be because of how he had lived and died during his human life, he killed his family, was responsible for the death of another family and killed more. Somehow he must have come to accept his fate as a killer in death, which resulted in this change in him now. Having decided on a life of killing hollows, Atlas trained using a wooden sword, he made from pieces of his hut, for countless days and nights, honing his skills and improving his techniques. Most of which he learned on his own and therefore was very sloppy and mediocre at best. After a few years of training, Atlas had finally gathered the strength he needed in order to kill hollows, which was what he had wanted all along.
Chapter Five Path of the Fallen Soldier
Time Frame? 1300
"Walking the path of a savage can never truly bring one happiness."
Ever since deciding to fight the hollows, Atlas would become one of the cruelest, savage, and terrifying people to have ever lived in the Rukongai. During this time in his life, Atlas gained yet another title, the Smiling Savage because of his lust for blood and utter destruction and how no matter the circumstances, he would be smiling and laughing. However, a few years after he gained this title, a certain incident would happen, that would cause Atlas to change into the person he is today. During one of his battles against a formidable hollow, Atlas would come across a young novice warrior, by the name of Sakuya. He could see the gentleness within the girl's heart and soul and for some unknown reason he decided to take her under his wings, becoming a mentor to the girl. Having Sakuya around, made Atlas appear more gentler. Perhaps in his subconscious mind, he somehow connected Sakuya with the human girl Anna, whom he could not protect and save. Atlas intended to have Sakuya grow strong and one day become strong enough to fight and stand on her own.
Sadly, this did not come to fruition. One day while the two were out on a training session together, they would be ambushed by a group of low class hollows. During the attack, he and Sakuya fought off numerous enemies, only sustaining minor injuries. However, as the battle seemed to turn in their favor, Atlas would become so enthralled in the battle and continue to fight, resulting in more and more hollows showing up, as he released more and more spiritual pressure, acting almost like a beacon. Soon the two were outnumbered 5 to 1. Being a seasoned fighter as well as being trained in various forms of combat, Atlas just welcomed them even more, he loved the thrill, but he was unaware of the fate Sakuya at that time. Being so caught up in his own little fight, instead of working together alongside Sakuya, he left her on her own. The inexperienced girl stood no chance and after the last bit of hollows arrived, Sakuya had been taken over and subsequently slain by them. If she had not screamed, whose to say that Atlas would have even recognized this, but she did and Atlas turned to see her, rushing to her side quickly.
As he was surrounded by the enemy, Atlas sat there, holding Sakuya in his arms, her body becoming cold and her eyes glassed over. Without saying a word, he shed a single tear that day. Sakuya was his responsibility and more importantly, she was his only friend in the Rukongai, but because of his own selfish and prideful ways, she had been killed. As soon as Sakuya stopped breathing, Atlas went off into a blind rage, stabbing, slicing, skewering and slaughtering any and all that stood before him.
In the end, he too would be on the verge of death as there were two many hollows there for him to take on his own. Collapsing on the ground next to Sakuya's lifeless body, Atlas would look over at her and gently place his hand on her blood covered cheek. In that moment, Atlas had accepted his fate, that he would die there. He apologized for dragging her along and not being strong enough to protect her. So, as the hollows all lunged forwards to try and finish him off, Atlas closed his eyes and waited for the end. However, just as it seemed as though all hope was lost, Atlas would hear a mumbling noise in his head. It was a deep and very regal like voice and it mocked Atlas for giving up and accepting death, rather than trying to atone for his sins. While Atlas knew what he said was true, he did not have the strength or rather, the will, to continue on.
"Stand strong and face your problems head on. Never look back or lament over what you could have done, instead, focus on what you can do now. You must live and continue living, not for your sake, but for that of the one whose life you cost. For Sakuya. Now, stand up and proudly bare your fangs, call out my name!"
The voice would say as Atlas continued laying there, but just as the hollows reached him, he would utter the name of the person or creature that had been speaking to him. Upon uttering the creatures name, Atlas found himself gifted with new-found power and his stamina all but restored. Just as the hollows struck, there would be an loud explosion as the impact of all their strikes, caused a large crater to form, but as the dust and debris kicked up by the explosion, died down, they found that Atlas and the girl were no where to be found. Just then, the sound of what can only be described as static electricity, could be heard coming from behind them. Looking back, the hollows would see a newly transformed, Atlas standing there with Sakuya's body in his arms. Atlas had a new look in his eyes, not one of anger and rage, but of acceptance and determination. He had made a vow to himself that he would not let Sakuya's death be in vain, that he would live and continue live for her and her only.
Placing Sakuya's body gently on the ground, Atlas fully intended to take down the remaining hollows, by himself and then give Sakuya a proper burial. Bracing himself, Atlas waited for the hollows to charge in at him, knowing that he had only a few minutes left in this form before it was gone. One by one, the hollows ran towards him, each trying to take him down and devour him on their own, but that was a mistake. Atlas' strength had been increased and so to was his speed, he would easily dodge their attempts and counter with powerful strikes on his own, incapacitating one of the hollows fairly quick. In the end, after about four minutes or so, the only one that stood there was him, soaked in the blood of the hollows, while standing over Sakuya's body. Atlas had also taken extensive damage to his arms and abdomen, but he didn't care. Taking Sakuya into his arms once more, Atlas turned and walked away, as he carried her off towards their home, where he will bury her.
Chapter Five Redemption and Change
Time Frame? 1200
"I am no longer the savage king of beast, but the docile lion cub."
After returning to their home and giving the girls friends and the citizens, a full report on what had happened, Atlas was held completely responsible for the whole incident as well as Sakuya's death. As a result he was stripped of his weapons, possessions and put on trial for crimes against his fellow man, which caused the death of his dear friend. The governing body at the time, unanimously decided that Atlas was guilty and sentenced him to two hundred years of imprisonment in a place that would eventually become known as the Maggots Nest, but for now, it was just a prions that housed those have committed crimes. Atlas chose not to argue or defend himself as he agreed that what he did was unforgivable, so he accepted his punishment. As soon as he arrived there, Atlas was cornered by several former comrades that he either knew or was responsible for injuring. Clearly they were not happy with him and sought vengeance, but Atlas had changed, he no longer wanted to fight or harm anyone else, this led many to see him as weak and caused him to become a victim of bullying and disdain. Atlas would be beaten, teased, tormented, by them, but through it all, he never once fought back, or even showed any signs of anger. He merely laughed it off and smiled, trying hard to not return to his former ways.
Eventually, the other prisoners would grow tired of him and his happy demeanor, no matter what they did, he would never stop smiling, which caused many to avoid him, but also befriend him. During the one hundred years that he was imprisoned there, Atlas learned to control his anger and became one the more docile and gentler prisoners, this was a big change in how he used to be, many have noted that there was no intense killing aura around him or any negative emotions, he felt almost purifying. Also, it would be at this time, that Atlas grew into a martial arts master, not having his sword or rather, zanpakuto around and not having any other things to do, Atlas trained and honed his skills non-stop, he would grow and develop his own style of fighting, utilizing quick and powerful thrusts, but he never once used this to fight back. He had adopted an non-violence approach to things now, no longer was he the naive, battle crazed boy. He was now a peaceful and rather kind pacifist.
Sadly, it is also during this most peaceful time in his life, that Atlas had discovered he was suffering from an unknown illness. Having had problems breathing and coughing really badly after exerting too much of his stamina, Atlas sought out a doctor that was there to help the prisoners with any sort of medical problems. It was when he went to visit the doctor and gave a blood sample, that Atlas was given the bad news. The doctor could not specifically tell Atlas the details of his condition, because it had never been seen before in any of the other prisoners or Rukongai residents. He would tell Atlas that as long as he continues to take the medicine he is prescribed and doesn't waste/exert too much stamina or reiryoku, he will be able to live a long, but painful life. Atlas decided to do just that, never once revealing his condition to his fellow inmates, besides, he was on the verge of being freed, no need to worry about it at this point.
As the two hundred years of sentence were coming to an end, Atlas had no idea what the governing body would do to him. would they allow him back into the Rukongai with a his possessions or will they simply keep him stripped of possessions and force him to live out on the edge of the Rukongai, maybe even exile him from there altogether. Much to his dismay, it would be the latter. They all saw Atlas as a major threat not only to themselves but all of Rukongai and to make sure that did not come to fruition, they exiled him from the Rukongai and sent him off on his own in the pitch black and dangerous world. There, Atlas wondered aimlessly, starving, weakened and near death, for three hundred years, only able to survive off of the measly straps of food that he found discarded. While many would have detested such a life and cursed their fate, Atlas did not. He thought of this a the perfect way for someone like him to live, a life fitting for a savage like his.
Just when Atlas had come to terms with his life and gladly welcomed death, he would be visited by a man or some sort of being, bathed in pure light and adorned in dazzling white clothes. Looking upon the figure, Atlas initially though of him as death and greeted him with a smile, his signature smile. Even in the face of death, he would continue to smile, but the being quickly dismissed Atlas' speculation. The being would tell Atlas, that he was not death, but life or rather a second chance at life and redemption, he introduced himself as the Soul King. Atlas didn't have a clue as to who or what a Soul King was, but he didn't care, his time in this world was nearly over, he could finally rest, but the Soul King had other plans for him.
"Atlas, have you already forgotten the vow you made to Sakuya? Did you not say that you would live a long and happy life for her sake? If you do not wish to forsake her and make her death meaningless, then take my hand and live on as my solider, my knight, my shinigami."
Hearing the Soul King speak and watching as he held out his hand him, Atlas would slowly raise his hand to grab his, but stopped. He was hesitant, he was deathly ill and a long life would be meaningless since he is destined to die. As he thought this, a small light would appear beside the Soul King, the lift soon morphed and took on the figure of Sakuya. No, it did not just take on her appearance, it gave off the same gentle and warm smile, that was Sakuya. Seeing her and hearing her encourage him to live and be happy, Atlas couldn't help but to cry as it had been centuries since he last heard her voice. With a more motivated look in his eyes and a kind smile on his face, Atlas reached out and grabbed the Soul Kings hand. The moment he did, Atlas' body would become enveloped in the same light that the Soul King gave off. Soon, Atlas found his stamina had returned, he was able to stand and walk. Looking over at the Soul King, Atlas immediately bowed down, lowering his head.
"Thanks to you, I have found a new reason to live. I have finally found my place in this world and hereby pledge my life to you and you only, my King."
The Soul King would smile at Atlas' word and then nodded towards the man, seemingly accepting his pledge. Turning away, the Soul King motioned for Atlas to follow him and spoke about others that would be joining them. Atlas welcomed any new faces and followed the Soul King. After arriving at an strange area, Atlas was greeted by his fellow shinigami and along with the others, granted the title of Captain and a small division to rule. Atlas, being the most peaceful of the bunch, would become the first Captain of Squad Eleven, who are known as the weavers of the Soul Society, he personally created the shihakusho and haori that most captains and shinigami wear. When he is not in meetings or crafting new materials, Atlas can always be found in his office or another open place, napping or drinking sake.
During his time as Captain, Atlas was sent to scout an unknown place, it was there that he came across a pale and rather weak looking female, being chased by a group of hollows. As it was his duty to protect any lost soul, Atlas jumped into action and took care of the hollows. After that was done, Atlas approached the girl, who reminded him of his long lost friend, Sakuya. Seeing that the girl was in trouble, Atlas took it upon himself to take her into the Soul Society and watch over her. However, he did not expect for her to be assigned to a district in the rukongai, while he protested it and wanted to keep her in his own Squad, his words would not reach anyone and so the two were split. However, due to the ruckus the young girl had caused in the rukongai, she would be arrested in taken in for sentencing. Hearing of this from one his squad members, Atlas would appear before the court and vouched for her, seeing the potential that she had, he knew she could become something great. So, he helped her get into the Shinigami Academy, which helped her train her special abilities and eventually she would graduate and become a member of his Squad, much to his delight. There, the two spent much time together and bonded as close friends, but Atlas had not been the only one to see the potential she had and after half a century, she would be promoted to Lieutenant of Squad One, showing how far she has come. Seeing this, Atlas was both overjoyed and saddened, but mostly overjoyed. As of now, Atlas has not been seen doing anything of too much danger as his illness has started to grow worse, so he merely does his usual, drinking, napping and relaxing, until something happens.
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Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:09 pm
xxRaiju
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"The Noble Beast of Lightning and Thunder"
Zanpakutō Name | Raiju
English Translation | Thunder Animal/Beast
Zanpakutō Element | Lightning/Combat Based
Zanpakutō Spirit | [X]
Zanpakutō Inner World | Pillars of Heaven
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Spirit Files
Zanpakutō Blade Type | Daito
Zanpakutō Accessories | Atlas' zanpakuto is tied around his waist using a intricate woven string, crafted by his own hands.
Zanpakutō Sealed Appearance | [X]
Blade Color » Silver
Sheath Color » Black
Hilt Color » Brown/Black
Tsuba Shape » [X]
Length » 24 inches
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Shikai Files
Zanpakutō Activation Statement | "Bare your fangs and devour, Raiju!!!"
Zanpakutō Blade Changes | Click Here Unlike most Shikai, Atlas' zanpakuto does not change into a different shape or weapon, instead, it will completely vanish and a orb of his own reiatsu will appear and engulf his body. The orb will then compress and seemingly merge with Atlas' body altogether. Suddenly a bright flash of light will appear and Atlas will emerge from the flash, his appearance greatly altered. His normal attire is gone, replaced with a white full-body suit, with what appears to be fur near the shoulder area and a black bindings on his legs and arms. He is also seen wearing a long and tattered white cape around his wait, with a black, decorated belt attached to it. His eyes become more slanted and feline-like in appearance and are colored a deep black, with his irises being a darker shade of blue. His hair becomes much longer and is held together by yet another black bind. His fingers lengthen slightly and his fingernails sharpen till his hands resemble claws, while his his teeth protrude and become more sharp and refined like a lion's and black gloves materialize as well. Overall, his Shikai gives him a purely street fighting appearance. Atlas' body will radiate/emit lightning, constantly, adding more power to his strikes. The area around him will every now and again, emit bursts of electricity causing his hair to levitate. Each attack either energy or physical that Atlas lands while in Shikai, carries the risk of possibly paralyzing the limb of an opponent, should it connect.
Shikai Abilities
Raijū no Tsukisasu Kiba (Piercing Fang of the Thunder Beast)
Atlas channels a large amount of lightning to his hand. The amount of lightning is so great that it becomes visible; appearing as a mass of lightning that crackles violently in the user's hand; despite its chaotic appearance, it is actually rather concentrated and stable. Atlas will then position himself in front of the target, once that is set he punches forward with the lightning fist, unleashing tremendous damage while releasing the lightning as a powerful blast that has the potential to pierce through an opponent's defense. Note, that this does not mean he is able to easily breakthrough through any and all defenses, only weaker one erected by weaker opponents. It can not break a Captain's Defense or a Vice-Captain's defense that easily; this drilling effect is formed by the spiritual power spinning around the bolt of lightning at high speeds, giving it the appearance of a drill; and Atlas can form this technique on both of his hands. He can use this move to stab a person or even use it to block blades, using it like a katana or any sort of bladed weapon. In other cases, Atlas has been known to unleash the lightning from around his hand, as a quick and powerful concentrated energy blast, making it usable as both a long range and short range technique. However, it takes longer to use this form, because the energy needed is greater, but it deals more damage than just the regular one. Even if his opponent is not badly injured by this attack, he or she will be stung by the lightning which will, at the very least numb the attacked region and could even paralyze the target. [Must wait One post in order to use again. Has a chance of paralyzing the opponent.]
Raijin no Gekitai Shiyouheki (Repulsive Barrier of the Lighting God):
Atlas gathers lightning within the palms of his hands and spreads it out, manifesting it in the form of a wall composed of lightning that is situated in front him. This wall is not merely just a barrier made of lightning; it is an electrical magnet, with a high attraction to metals. There, Atlas reverses the polarity of the magnet; which enables the wall to repulse metal objects, as a complete opposite to attracting such objects. The strength of this repulsing magnetic field is more than strong enough to alter the properties of any metal object that comes into contact with the wall; this magnetizes them, before the wall repels them. The projectiles that enter this repulsion field are violently thrown away in every which direction. This also affects energy-based attacks as well, using the electromagnetic field that is present around the attack, the wall will produce a field of the opposite effect, which would cause the attack to backfire and be shot back at the opponent. [Has a cool-down post of 3, the wall is approximately 5ft high and 4 3/4" thick.]
Raijin no Atae (Lightning God's Gift)
Atlas will encase his entire body in a layer of his own spiritual energy and send a surge of electricity flowing through his body, increasing his blood flow. This is used to pump blood faster through his body, as well as stimulate his nervous system, thus making him much faster and stronger, his punches and kicks are far more devastating than any normal Shinigami's would be in their Shikai form, perhaps even stronger than that. As seen when he was able to easily destroy a building with a single punch. His speed is increased to the point that it could rival that he could match any other Lieutenant toe to toe, however when compared to a Captain's his speed is still a little lacking, but no so much. While this is active, Atlas' body will appear to be wrapped in transparent blue and white cloak. His entire physical body turns a bright blue with dark outlines of his clothes. The color of his eyes changes from blue to white when he is in this form and the shroud/cloak like object he has is blue. This cloak, combined with Atlas' superb melee and speed, allows him to utilize a wide array of techniques and maneuvers when in combat. The cloak also increases the his defenses, reducing, the damage from incoming attacks, not effective against opponents of higher rank. Due to containing all of his spiritual energy in such a small vessel, i.e his body. The strain that it places on him is incredible, the moment he deactivates the technique, Atlas' body will be wracked with pain, even he can't withstand. [Can only be used twice per battle and remain active for a total of 5 posts with a 5 post cool-down, however, after each use, Atlas will be unable to move for one post and after the second time it is used, he will be unable to move for the rest of the battle.]
Shikai Control Level | Captain Level Mastery
Shikai Duration | 12 posts, 15 maximum, due to his health and reiryoku problems.
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Bankai Files
Zanpakutō Name | Shinzui Kurayami Fusei no Raiju
English Translation | True Dark Nature of the Thunder Beast/Animal
Bankai Appearance | Bankai Keeping the same conditions of his shikai, Atlas' bankai does not create some sort of massive being or alters the terrain or even create another weapon. Upon activating bankai, Atlas' normally blue lighting and spiritual energy will turn black and seemingly vanish into thin air. However, this is just a facade as Atlas absorbs every bit of his spiritual energy and lightning into his own body, containing it all within him. This alters his appearance even more, his white hair becomes longer and his entire upper body is bare, while his lower body is covered by black plants and remnants of the skirt-like cover that he is seen wearing in shikai. His torso is covered in weird black markings while his eyes become a bright white and his iris a shocking black. His teeth and nails are even more defined, giving him the actual appearance of an animal. With all the energy coursing through his body, Atlas' overall physical attributes are pushed to their absolute maximum, but because of the same reason he can not keep bankai activated for too long, or the energy would potentially rip his entire body to shreds, from the inside out.
Bankai Limitations |
Causes tremendous strain on Atlas' body, hastening his illness.
Can not be used more than twice in a battle.
Due to the nature of his zanpakuto, when he is hit by water, his powers are drained and there is a chance of it backfiring on him, causing him to suffer painful shocks and burns.
Probably the most restricting limit to his bankai is the fact that Atlas has made it forbidden for him to use it without the permission of either the Soul King or Captain Commander. If he does not have their permission to use Bankai, then he will not use it, no matter the circumstances.
Bankai Strengths |
Varies in range
A special passive ability granted to Atlas by infusing his nerve endings with electricity. This rapidly increase his motor abilities, resulting in an phenomenal increase in speed in both Atlas' movements and reactions, also pushing his physical prowess to the absolute limit in an engagement, allowing for tremendous raw speed and increased physical performance all across the board.
Because of the overall increase in power, his lighting attacks are way more stronger and can deal potentially deadly damage. As proof of the increase, his lighting is now black in color.
Atlas can see the electric and magnetic field lines in the environment, even able to sense electromagnetic phenomena. However, he is able to follow the electric and magnetic field lines using their eyes. He also can analyze the reflections of electromagnetic waves they generate and therefore 'see' things all around them as a form of sixth sense, giving him a heightened sense of awareness and lowers the possibility of him being blind sighted.
Bankai Abilities
Seiken no Raijin (Holy Sword of the Lightning God)
Atlas raises one of his hands in the air facing upwards. Suddenly, the sound of electricity crackling would be heard as slowly, but surely he begins generating and gathering electricity between his open, faced palm. This is rapidly shaped into the form of a massive long-sword composed of black lightning, which Atlas then proceeds to throw at the intended target. When thrown, it produces a massive blast of black lightning that spirals out from the epicenter of the point where the sword impacted. The powerful blast of voltage released by this technique upon impact can quickly reduce anything it touches except, for its intended target, to ashes, as it inflicts heavy damage upon the opponent, wreaking havoc for an extended radius. Atlas is able to form two swords using both his hands instead of just one, but the damage will be halved due to dividing his energy up and creating two smaller and separate swords, instead of one large one. No matte the size, each sword is able to cause an explosive damage radius of 2meters or 7ft. [Has a two post cool down before being used again.]
Nanchiyou Inin no Meimei Raiju (Deafening Howl of the Dark Thunder Beast)
Atlas extends both arms before him, his palms open and facing the target. Sparks of black lightning are generated between his arms, growing larger and larger, and gradually extending to the surrounding area; With his arms completely clad in black lightning, Atlas fires a massive, concentrated beam of the black lightning at his target. Upon release the sound of the lighting is reminiscent to that of a Lion's or some other animal's roar, hence the name of the attack. The destructive force of the attack is enough to completely destroy the top of a building with just one blast. There are many variations of this technique, that Atlas is seen using. One such variation, is using one arm and firing off a smaller, less powerful blast of lighting, but what he sacrifice in power and size, he makes up for with a much faster and accurate blast. The other way he is seen using this technique is quite rare and far more dangerous that the others. He only uses this variation when his arms are either bound or somehow usable, opening his mouth, a small orb of black lighting would begin to form and eventually increase to the size of a baseball. Once it reaches this point and the energy is at its maximum, Atlas will unleash the orb, which transforms into a beam of similar size and length as the original upon being released, but it is able to be fired much quicker and is meant to be used at a close range. However, using this method causes the his mouth to suffer many burns and there is a possibly of the orb backfiring and completely exploding in his face. [Cool-down post of five. When using the second variation, the cool-down is lowered to three post, due to having less energy drained and sacrificing an extreme amount of power. If using the third method, the cool-down is instead four post, but there is a chance that it will explode and cause him damage.]
Mamori no Kaminari Arashi (Protection of the Thunder Tempest)
A technique bearing properties similar to that of Atlas' barrier like technique in shikai, but on a much higher and more refined level. Atlas activates and deactivates this technique visually, by waving one of his hands in front of him. When active, a barrier of black lightning is created around Atlas or one of his allies. The unique thing about this barrier is that it is transparent and nearly invisible to the naked eye, meaning most with untrained eyes or of lower rank will not be able to see the barrier unless they have a skill or ability that allows them perceive or detect spiritual energy, then it will be easily visible or until a physical object makes contact with the barrier, in which the invading force will be repelled; this leads to the formation of black ripples in the air, indicating the existence of the barrier. This barrier is highly durable, being able to take on multiple attacks from an opponents shikai, before being broken. However, if fighting another captain or some of the stronger vice captains, it is only good for taking one hit then it will be broken and Atlas will have to deplete more reiryoku in order to recast it once more. The barrier is made specifically for handling both physical and energy based attacks, repelling them in which ever direction Atlas chooses. He has also shown to be able to increase or decrease the size of the barrier to include only him or his subordinates. [Active for one post, has a cool-down of two.]
Raijin no Inbo Rihi (Lightning God's Final Judgement)
This is Atlas' strongest, most devastating, and most dangerous technique for his opponent and himself. Due to the extreme dangers of using this technique, Atlas has made it a rule to only use this technique as an last resort or trump card. The crucial part of this technuq relies completely on the preparatory set up that is needed. The first step, starts when the Bankai is first activated, because of Atlas' lightning-enhanced speed, every time he moves, chip away at surfaces, creating more innate levels of dust particles in the air. Over the course of a battle, this dust accumulates in the atmosphere and eventually this will lead to violent storms starting to form over the battlefield. Note, the storms will be completely formed by the fourth post of the bankai's duration. Once an sufficient amount of stormy weather has been made, Atlas will initiate that next step immediately. With the charge of his own spiritual energy, Atlas will bring forth a destructive maelstrom of lightning upon the entire battlefield. As this is real lighting enhanced and guided down to the ground by Atlas, each bolt has enough force to eradicate large structures and cause subsequent explosions. Delivering total and utter destruction to the battlefield and all those on it, both enemy and ally. Since this uses real lighting, this technique requires the less energy to use, but the risks are more than enough to make Atlas fear using it. Since Atlas can not actually control the lightning bolts, he and his allies are in danger of being struck and possible fatally injured just as much as the enemy. Each lightning strikes has an explosive damage radius of 5 meters or 16ft each, while the storm encompasses a total of 150 yrds or a average american football field plus another half. Using this techniques will hastily drain what little stamina Atlas already posses, meaning this is a one time move, anymore and he could possibly die due to his illness. Should Atlas be disturbed in any way while guiding the lighting bolts down, the bolts will all dissipate while draining the remaining energy that Atlas has or there is a change that they will converge on one location, which is Atlas' position. Should that happens, Atlas will be as good as dead. [Only usable one time per battle, afterwards Atlas will revert back to Shikai or normal form. If he loses concentration, there is a chance of the bolts vanishing or they can all be drawn towards Atlas, striking him all at once, in which case, he will either be killed or very near death.]
Bankai Duration 6 post, 8 maximum.
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Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:10 pm
xxARCANE REAPER TALENTS
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The Art of Death
Kido Background Knowledge | Due to lacking in many forms of Zanjutsu or any weapon-based combat, instead of trying to focus on improving his weaknesses, he chose to improve on his strengths, i.e hand to hand combat and Kido. Atlas knows many of the Kido Techniques that most Captains should know, as well as a few that are not required. He has been shown to rely on using a mix of both bakudo and hado in his combat.
Kido Expertise | Captain Level Mastery
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Kido Known
Bakudō Known |
Spell Name: Sai (塞, Restrain)
Number: 01
Incantation: Unknown
Description: The practitioner, pointing his/her index and middle fingers at the intended target(s), causes the target's arms to lock behind their back. The spell is usable on a single target or a significantly large group of people.
Spell Name: Hainawa (這縄, Crawling Rope)
Number: 04
Incantation: Unknown
Description: Binds enemies with a Reishi rope to stop their movement. The practitioner generates a crackling yellow energy rope within his/her hand(s) and throws it toward the opponent. The energy entangles itself around the opponent's arms and body, immobilizing them.
Spell Name: Seki (斥, Repulse)
Number: 08
Incantation: Unknown
Description: The practitioner generates an orb of light blue energy, which not only blocks attacks, but repels whatever strikes it.
Spell Name: Geki (撃, Strike)
Number: 09
Incantation: "Disintegrate, you black dog of Rondanini!! Look upon yourself with horror and then claw out your own throat!"
Description: The practitioner, drawing the symbols of the spell in the air, causes his/her entire body to permeate a red energy. The same red energy, engulfing the body of the target, causes complete paralysis.
Spell Name: Hōrin (崩輪, Disintegrating Circle)
Number: 09
Incantation: "Disintegrate, you black dog of Rondanini!! Look upon yourself with horror and tear out your own throat!"
Description: The practitioner, using the index and middle fingers, generates an orange hued tendril with spiraling yellow patterns which, ensnaring the opponent as the tendril wraps around their body, immobilizes them. The end of it remains in the hands of the user, allowing them to control the path of the tendril before and after capture. The Kidō can connect with another one of itself, if both have captured a target, and bind them together.
Spell Name: Amekaze (雨風, Driving Rain)
Number: 14
Incantation: Unknown
Description: Creates a large rain cloud that the caster can move over a target, then disperse it to release a torrent of rain over a limited area for several minutes (3 posts). This makes seeing difficult, and is often useful for water and electric types while hindering fire and earth types.
Spell Name: Sekienton (赤煙遁, Red Smoke Escape)
Number: 21
Incantation: Unknown
Description: The practitioner creates a cloud of red smoke, swiftly engulfing the surrounding area and briefly obscuring the movements of whomever is within the smoke, allowing a quick getaway.
Spell Name: Kyokko (曲光, Bent Light)
Number: 26
Incantation: Unknown
Description: Hides the physical form and Reiatsu of the caster by bending light.
Spell Name: Noren Mekuri (暖簾捲り, Curtain Stripping)
Number: 27
Incantation: Unknown
Description: Nullifies types of illusory effects which may be used to conceal something from view. The practitioner, extending their hand, appears as though they are gripping thin air before stripping away the technique which is currently in effect. Doing so creates a light blue and violet aura around the object which is being revealed as it gradually comes into view.
Spell Name: Shitotsu Sansen (嘴突三閃, Beak-Piercing Triple Beam)
Number: 30
Incantation: Unknown
Description: Crackling yellow energy gathers in the user's hand, who draws in triangle mid-air. The symbol creates solidified energy on the shape of smaller triangles from its three points and fires them at the intended target, pinning them to a nearby surface, slamming into his/her body in three places in the shape of a perfect triangle and immobilizing them.
Spell Name: Tsuriboshi (吊星, Suspending Star)
Number: 37
Incantation: Unknown
Description: Tsuriboshi is primarily used to catch. The spell creates a ball of blue energy that fires out six "ropes" from its center. The "ropes" attach themselves to any sturdy nearby object and the energy in the center solidifies into a flat elastic-like cushion. The spell can stop falling objects similar to a safety net.
Spell Name: Enkōsen (円閘扇, Round Lock Fan)
Number: 39
Incantation: Unknown
Description: Enkōsen is primarily used for defense. The practitioner can use either both hands or his/her Zanpakutō in a blocking motion. The spell generates a dull yellow energy, which takes the form of a large spinning disk of condensed reiatsu, in front of the practitioner, blocking an opponent's attack.
Spell Name: Hakufuku (白伏, White Crawl)
Number: 44
Incantation: Unknown
Description: The target sees the illusion of purple cherry blossoms falling around them. As their vision begins to blur and become unfocused, their consciousness becomes muddled, disoriented, and confused. Shortly thereafter, the target blacks out altogether, losing consciousness, only to awaken with an unclear memory of what occurred.
Spell Name: Tōyochi (凍輿地, Frozen World)
Number: 52
Incantation: "Tundra and glacier spread forth into the air, in the realm of white night!"
Description: This Kidō causes all moisture near the earth's surface to instantly freeze, causing jagged pillars of ice to jut up from the ground. The slightest touch by any spike or even the ground itself will result in the target being frozen to it, binding them to the ice until they can tear themselves free.
Spell Name: Kakushitsuijaku (摑趾追雀, Summoning of the Tracking Sparrows)
Number: 58
Incantation: "Heart of the south, eye of the north, finger of the west, foot of the east, arrive with the wind and depart with the rain."
Description: Kakushitsuijaku heightens the user's senses and awareness to seize a target. The practitioner draws a circle, with the appropriate symbols set apart in four quadrants upon the ground, using a black powder. When they place their hands palms down just under the circle to activate the spell, the circle glows with a blue light as the symbols within the circle are animated, causing various numbers to appear within until the specific set is found. The number set seems to be a variation on longitude and latitude.
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Spell Name: Shō (衝, Thrust)
Number: 01
Incantation: Unknown
Description: 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 causing the target to be pushed back a few feet from the caster.
Spell Name: Byakurai (白雷, Pale Lightning)
Number: 04
Incantation: Unknown
Description: The practitioner gathers high-density spiritual energy, which they discharge from both hands.Alternatively, the practitioner, pointing at the intended target with their index finger, can generate a concentrated bolt of lighting to use against the target.
Spell Name: Fushibi (伏火, Ambush Flare)
Number: 12
Incantation: Unknown
Description: The practitioner channels volatile reiryoku through an object that they touch, causing to to ignite along its surface and create a large explosion just after.
Spell Name: Gō Ken (鋼拳, Hard Fist)
Number: 15
Incantation: Unknown
Description: A relatively simple Hadō that covers the caster's fist in Reiryoku, allowing for added force behind a punch. Relatively speaking, it can allow a Shinigami with human-level strength to dent iron and makes their fist feel like an iron mass. Like other Hadō, it does not last long, only hardening the fist to give enough time to punch.
Spell Name: Shakkahō (赤火砲, Red Fire Cannon)
Number: 31
Incantation: "Ye lord! Mask of blood and flesh, all creation, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! Inferno and pandemonium, the sea barrier surges, march on to the south!"
Description: The user, generating high-temperature flames, discharges it from both hands or the finger, in the form of an orb (small, medium, or large depending on the power used. The destructive power released by the blast can vary between a simple explosion to a pillar of energy. In both instances, the spell causes concussive as well as burn damage.
Spell Name: Sōkatsui (蒼火墜, Blue Fire, Crash Down)
Number: 33
Incantation: "Ye lord! Mask of flesh and bone, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! Truth and temperance, upon this sinless wall of dreams unleash but slightly the wrath of your claws."
Description: The practitioner, aiming the palm of their hand at the target, generates a torrent of blue spiritual energy and fires it at their target. The energy moves like a direct blast or a large wave of energy, depending on the amount of power placed into it.
Spell Name: Kongōbaku (金剛爆, Adamantine Blast)
Number: 37
Incantation: Unknown
Description: A blast of spherical red energy, similar in strength to a Sōkatsui blast.
Spell Name: Haien (廃炎, Abolishing Flames)
Number: 54
Incantation: Unknown
Description: A flame attack which eradicates the very existence of its target. The practitioner fires an oblong blast of purple spiritual energy from their hand that incinerates a target completely when it makes contact.
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Shinigami Abilities
Zanjutsu | While he is extremely skilled in Hakuda, Atlas' Zanjutsu is not as honed. As a shinigami, Atlas was trained extensively in the art of swordsmanship by the Soul King. However, unlike his fellow captains, Atlas didn't possess a natural talent or really cared for it, and struggled a great deal when he first started. Actually, the only reason he wished to be trained in swordsmanship is because he knew that only true Captains were proficient in it. He had to train twice as hard as anyone else would have had to, but eventually the motions became more comfortable for him. He is now adept in the use of his sword, but compared to his fellow Captains, his Zanjutsu can be considered the weakest of them all.
Hakuda | Atlas is an extremely proficient and some would say, master unarmed fighter, which is quite surprising, due to his very frail and weak physical appearance. There is no sign of any muscle tone or any sort of definition. He is able to incorporate his own Reiryoku into his offensive-style of punches and kicks. When utilizing hand to hand combat, his fighting style focuses on direct, brutal, unrestrained and powerful punches and kicks, in order to dispatch his foe as quick as possible. With his speed, he can disable an opponent through the force of his blows alone, while leaving them at the mercy of his incoming attacks. Due to his many years of combat experience and time on the battlefield, Atlas has a very large degree of physical strength, most commonly displayed by his ability to fight back his opponent's attacks with a single arm. From being able to fight off a massive hollow by kicking it through a building and slamming it over his shoulder with one hand in battle.
Hohō | As speed and maneuverability is an intricate part of his fighting style and overall combat ability, Atlas has worked non-stop to increase his speed. As of now, Atlas possesses tremendous reflexes, agility and speed; which, usually enables him to dodge many powerful projectiles and other attacks, in rapid succession.
Durability | Sadly, the many years of fighting, being injured, almost killed and going on missions in harsh conditions, all took a toll on Atlas' body and stamina, which led him to be stricken by an as of yet, unknown illness. Due to this, he can not endure much and is easily seen coughing, or short of breath, while in battle. If he uses too much energy or sustains too much damage, his illness grows more serious, causing him to cough up blood and have minor chest pains. However, he still endures it all with all his strength. Many would say the most enduring thing about him, is his will. He has vowed to never let a comrade get hurt of die in his presence again, so even if he, himself, must die, he will not let his comrades be harmed before his eyes.
Reiryoku | As a Captain, Atlas has a rather immense amount of Reiryoku. However, when in battle his reiryoku is exerted quickly, which makes him unable to participate in prolonged battles. Or course this does not stop him from doing so, should he be ordered to fight. In the past, he could only use his shikai for a maximum of thirty minutes in a day before he needed a significant amount of rest, but now, he can maintain it for hours. While his bankai is limited even further, despite the numerous years of honing and building it up, Atlas can only maintain his bankai for two hours at most, even then the strain on his body is great. In short, while he has an incredible amount of Reiryoku, he can not utilize it fully in battle, properly, severely limiting the amount of time he can fight.
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:08 pm
Well Hiya! My name is Kyousuke Riluka! I will be role playing as the Squadron Two Captain. I am also going to be your judge. So let's get this started and I wish the best of luck to you!
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Everything's Great! I also LOVE your picture.
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**I'll be reviewing the Actual Details, Shikai, and Bankai separately
Actual Details
Oh! A thunder/lightening based eh? I can not wait to sink my teeth into this! All of the details seem to be in order, let's move on! ^.^
SHIKAI
Shikai Ability 1: Very great! However, to penetrate all barriers. That's a little much. At least that is what I got from reading it. You should tone it down. I would also like to know the average "watts". To have physical lightening in your hand....well...we both would be screwed. You can say it is lightening based but for it to be actual physical lightening...I think that would be a bit much. I would also prefer it to have a time limit. As well as at least one cool down post. I know it's your signature move. However it does need restraints. even if they are very small.
Shikai Ability Two: This is ok. However I would like to know the radius. Also same rule of thumb about the electricity watt.
Shikai Ability Three: if you tell me the watt amount, this will be perfect!
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I see no problems with his combative information. There's a nice balance with his kido section along with the rest of his shinigami abilities.
This profile is amazing! Just add the wattage amount and your ready to go! Just quote me, when you have done so! I am also so sorry it took so long to judge this ^.^
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:03 pm
I made the required edits, but I was under the impression that all of my abilities are lightning-based, in which I am converting my reiryoku into lightning/electricity, not actually summoning or creating pure lightning out of thin air, while that would be a good, seeing as how I want him to have the strongest lightning-based zanpakuto.
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:33 pm
Well that is ok. However, just for clarification for everyone who reads your post. I would state that your lightening does not spark nor causes fire. Say it's a reiryoku based lightening. I don't know how It came across. So you understand what I am trying to relate?
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:39 pm
Oh, I understand, but will it still be allowed to deliver lightning-based damage such as electrocuting and/or paralyzing an opponent upon contact?
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:46 pm
Spreader of Despair Oh, I understand, but will it still be allowed to deliver lightning-based damage such as electrocuting and/or paralyzing an opponent upon contact? Well, I would allow electrocuting. However Paralyzing....is a little on the to grey side. So I wouldn't chance it . So yes to electrocuting. No to paralyzing. Does this suit your benefit?
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:51 pm
eh, it kind of takes away the whole lightning/electricity feel from it, not being able to fully utilize the effects of being a Lightning-based zanpakuto, but what can you do, lol. Also, I have just been appointed as the Captain of Squad Eleven, so I am going go back and edit some things and add in the Bankai. Sorry, for all the trouble, I just got the pm a few minutes, ago.
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Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:40 am
I'm finished editing the profile to make it fit my new role as a Captain, I'm not sure about the bankai abilities, since most were done hastily.
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Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:49 am
Spreader of Despair I'm finished editing the profile to make it fit my new role as a Captain, I'm not sure about the bankai abilities, since most were done hastily. Well all of the Bankai techniqeus seem sutiable ^^. However all I ask for the Bankai techniques is that on the first ability, could you put the accurate radius of destruction it can cause. Also on the fourth as well? {How much ground does the storm cover} Also for your Shikai. We can allow limb paralysis, say one limb. {Arms or feet} however, body is a no go.
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Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:11 am
I think I edited to something more reasonable, if the length of the storm is too long, I can lower it.
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Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:18 am
Spreader of Despair I think I edited to something more reasonable, if the length of the storm is too long, I can lower it. Nah. This profile follows all the criteria to be approved. However, all captains RPC must be re-reviewed by Ms. Onin herself. I approve of this profile unless Miss. Onin disagrees.
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