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Seff vi Britannia
10-31-2007, 12:01 AM
I sat alone on the dust-covered floor. Well, almost alone. Gufuuhane was sat cheerfully on my lap, but my face was a picture of doom n’ gloom. Strange voices had been raging in my head. At nights, I couldn’t sleep. Sometimes, I wasn’t hungry.

She tenderly reached down to run a smooth finger across my cheek, and then hugged me tighter, bringing her face level to mine. I was still unresponsive – in my head I was playing through every situation I could imagine, anything that would make this strange feeling stop. It was almost like sheer incompetence, but that was an unfounded belief. I’d proven myself in battle, numerous times. I’d proven myself in spirit, achieving first shikai, then a final release, one that I still had yet to show in battle. Is that why I heard hushed whispers in the middle of the night, I hadn’t shown my full power?

Were the old fools really that naive? Could ANYONE be that childish? In Hueco Mundo, it seems that your power is measured by what you’ve shown. True strength is not fighting simply because you can.

I growled, getting to my feet. Gufuuhane vanished in a slight puff of smoke as I began to brush the sand from clothes. In my meditation, I hadn’t noticed the dense layer of dust forming on me. Whatever. I slung my sword back into its scabbard on my back, flicking my old leather cloak over it. I pulled up my high collar, covering my mouth and lower nose in a sheath of black fabric. My hair blew wistfully and freely in the morning wind. I decided it would be time to head back to my lodgings. I was an accomplished chef now – at least, I was better than Larks. I supposed I’d fry up an omelette.

As I began to step towards the large, stone gate of the arena, I heard the slight *crunch* of a claw on sand behind me. I didn’t look back, I recognised the hollow’s reiatsu.

“You know. As soon as you moved, I found you. You should work on hiding your reiatsu. Why do I get the feeling you want another fight?”

Still with my back towards him, I reached over my shoulder; loosing my sword slightly.



Name:Air Schnieder

Stats:
Level 14: 17057
STR:10 ((14))
DEX:
CON:8
INT:0

HP:804
RP:~Irellevant~

Spoiler: Bio:

Biography:
"like the others, you were strong, you were brave. But you

had something they didn't, something only I could see. Luck."

Life began normally for our young protagonist. An average

boy, left on the wartorm streets in the aftermath of Nazi

Germany. No aid was given to his bed-ridden mother or his

drug-addicted father. No, instead, he was left to fend for

himself, fight his corner in the rough environment that was

that decade. Grown up; the Cold War brought him no respite,

nothing but bitter hatred from the occupying countries. It

brought him nothing. Someone, however, did.

Wired up to tubes. He was told he was part of something

special; something new. Something that would cripple the

great powers and restore the German Flag to it's rightful

place. A young adult; he had pride in his country. He would

fight for it. He would die for it. Pumped full of muscle

accelerators, steroids, armed with the newest weapons,

leading an uprising. Of course; that didn't work. The small

batch of super-soldiers was simply crushed under the treads

of the Allied tanks; their internals becoming a grim painting

on the streets of Berlin. Bitter, He wandered the streets as

a soul; seeking refuge, respite. He was also being sought;

little to his knowledge. Power-hungry hollows chased him

down, trying to rip him apart and consume him. He was saved a

shinigami, a young man with flowing white hair, and sent to

Seireitei. The Court of Pure Souls. It's white, opressive

walls towering over everything. Reminding him of the life

before life anew.

His recalcitrant heart couldn't bear the place; and he fled

with the speed of a cheetah, seeking refuge beyond the vast

districts of rukongai. Hueco Mundo.And it is here that the

journey truly begins, as he attempts to make his own way,

discover his goals, and become strong, so that he may crush

those who oppose him.




Nemesis - Elite: It seems that someone is always trying to
stop you from doing what you want to do, even if you have the
best intentions. For some reason, you always have an upstart
kid yelling at you that your plans are evil and he won't let
youcontinue. Of course, you never listen. +20 HP per level,
10 Damage Reduction, +1 to a stat of your choice
(Hollows/Renegades
only).

Loudmouth: You talk WAY too loud, and have gotten in a lot of
fights due to that. +1 to Initiative, +2 to-hit.

Sociopath: Spreading death simply makes your day…so you do it
everyday! +2 on to-hit rolls.



Spoiler: Characteristics:

Name: Zanjutsu Student
Style: Zanjutsu
Requires: None
Description: +1 to-hit/damage


Name: Wrist Movement
Style: Zanjutsu/Hakuda
Requires: Zanjutsu Student or Hakuda Student
Description: +2 to-hit


Name: Zanjutsu Graduate
Style: Zanjutsu
Requires: One of the following: Wrist Movement; Spell Slice;

Strike Raid
Description: +1 STR and conversion to +d2's for damage (d10

converted to d12)


Name: Swift Stab
Style: Zanjutsu/Hohou
Requires: Zanjutsu Graduate or Hohou Graduate
Description: At the cost of 20 RP: 5% Chance of Impale; DC:
Normal

Name: Zanjutsu
Style: Zanjutsu
Requires: One of the Following: Mega Punch; Intense Cut; Swift Stab
Description: +5 Damage/to-hit

to-hit: 7 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 5(29) (+6) (35) (33) +6 ((41)) ((39))((55/53/46/46/46))
Defence: 10 + 14 + 3 + 6(33)(23)
Saves: 6/12
DR: 16 (+120) (136)
Damage:14d22 + 16 (+14) (+36) ((+68))
Shikai DC: 48 (51 < Peon) ((63))


Shikai:
Katsu Za Sora, Gufuuhane
Zanbatou - 2h, 1d20, critical 18-20 (3x), range 2, -10 defense.

A gigantic sword-spear imbued with the power of wind. It's blade is coarse but the wind energy it emits is impossibly sharp. The hilt is made of a polished ebony, and carries several skull-like adornments.


Balanced winds:
(Sagakaze)
Precise
+level/2 to-hit
(10 points)


Scything winds:
(Gaikaze)
+ Level damage
10 points

Swirling winds:
(Uzukaze)
DR=(1+level) *con
10 points

Lashing winds:
(Sashikaze)
Nova:
100% Damage
(5 points)
Agony + Entangled (8 points)
+7 DC (7 points)
(20 points)
(50 points)

Kyomou Gufuuhane


Upon the cry of bankai, Gufuuhane is flipped over Schnieder's shoulders, and this action is followed by a burst of reiatsu as the bankai forms.

Aesthetics:
A large, flat circle made of what seems to be steels appears behind Schnieder and begins to rotate. Upon it are multiple red engravings and markings. The circle has a 1 metre radius, and is able to suck in wind. Upon Schnieder's head, a small crown made of what seems to be bone appears. The circle has three small semi circular notches on it's side, and a small ball of concentrated white wind floats by each of these holes.

Ability:
Physical:78
Samurai - 30 Points per level. (Does not Stack)
Wakizashi: +2 STR; +5 To-hit/DC; +15 Damage
Katana: +4 STR; +10 to-hit/DC; +30 Damage
(60)
+1 Attack = 10 points
(70)
+2 DC
+2 damage
(8 points)


Spiritual:94 (6 points sent across)

Wind
Breeze: +1 Attacks; Damage Converted to Wind; Physical Damage is halved vs Earth
Gust: +1 Attack; Grows wings: Cannot be affected by Melee attacks that dont exceed 3 Range.

"Soyokamori"
The three orbs around the centre of the disk move to the middle, and charge a powerful lance of wind that fires from the centre of the disk.
Nova: 10 points
150% damage: 10 points
Stun: Your nervous system has suffered a sudden shock, rendering you unable to move. Major.
14 points
(34 points)

Rank: Peon (+3 DC)
Imperatus Minor (+1 Stat Bonus, +6 to-hit/damage/saves/Defense/DC)

Seff vi Britannia
10-31-2007, 12:01 AM
[roll0]+1

Jaran
10-31-2007, 12:05 AM
I chuckle softly at my opponent's question. There's only one reason I would ever want to fight anyone...to test my strength, of course.

The last time we fought, it was a clear victory for this one...but of course, I did not expect his attack to come so quickly...after all, who would expect a big brute like this one to be fast?

No one, that's who.

But this time...this time will be different.

"The reason you feel I want to fight...is most likely because I do."

I smile inwardly and poise myself for attack.

Initiative: [roll0] + 13

Asmodeus
Race: Hollow
Rank: None
Hollow Level: Adjuchas
Claw Type: Earthrender Claws

Level 13

HP: 352
RP: 176

Attributes:

STR - 0
DEX - 12
CON - 2
INT - 5

REI - 0

Traits:

Skilled (Elite) - Characteristics every 2 levels instead of every 3 levels.
Agile - +1 DEX, -15 HP, +1 Defense/to-hit.
Scrapper - To-hit calculated by DEX.
Rapido - Movement * 2.
Adjuchas - +5 to-hit, +7 Damage, +5 Defense, +6 Saves.

Characteristics:

Trickster: +2 to-hit, -2 to enemy Defense.
Rogue: x2 damage when attacking a Flanked opponent.
Initiate of the Slipstream: +6 to-hit, -2 to enemy to-hit, +1 INT.
Shadowstalker: +1 DEX, 0 Resolve cost to Hide.
Slipstream Cartographer: Debuff - Once per turn, you may strip a single opponent of any positive effect currently active on them.
Slipstream Adept: May take the positive effect stripped from opponent and give it to self.
Expert Slipstream Navigator: Once per battle, you may halt time and perform any action you desire. This has the effect of increasing your attacks per turn by 6, increasing your to-hit by 100, increasing your Movement by 10, increasing your DC by 60, or increasing your Saves by 60.

Augmentations (Total of 61 points):

Quadrupled Tendons: +DEX to Defense, +2 Initiative, & +5 Defense (17 points)
Extremely Resilient and Lubricated Ligaments: +1 DEX (7 points)
Enhanced Intellectual Cortex: +1 INT (7 points)
Ultra-Fast Reiatsu Projection: +10 DC (20 points)
Inhuman Hand-Eye Coordination: +6 to-hit (10 points)

Asmodeus is an extremely intelligent opponent (for a Hollow), and thus, is very dangerous. His quick intellect, coupled with his ravenous hunger, make him quite formidable, and should not be challenged lightly. His legs are the most developed part of his body, and his reflexes are nearly god-like. His claws are rather oversized for his body, and although they are deadly sharp and massive, there is not too much force behind them. The danger, of course, lies in the speed of his swings. He does not waste time throwing power into his attack, and instead uses the momentum of his claws to carry him through various maneuvers and attacks from strange angles. Fighting Asmodeus is akin to fighting a trapeze artist while he is performing.

Bala (Total of 23 points):

Penetration Power: 11d10 + 4d8 + 11
Speed: DC 38
Material: Heavy Reiatsu
Element: Wind
Status Effects: None
Range: Movement 5

Items:

None

Combat Stats:

To-hit: +41 / +35
Damage: 11d21 + 7 (Crit on 19-20 - x2)
Defense: 44
Damage Reduction: 0
Saves: 3d10 + 18 (DEX) / + 8 (CON)
Movement: 2 (4)
Initiative: +13
DC: 41

Seff vi Britannia
10-31-2007, 12:14 AM
I smiled. The hollow was frank - a refreshing change from the incessant bitching of the higher-ups in the imperiate. I let the dust blow around us for a minute, making no agressive motions. I simply stood there. Was it worth fighting him? For me, no. However...

As an imperatus, should i be training Hueco Mundo's forces? Is this the reason the imperiate needlessly besotted me? Perhaps. I let my hand drop slowly to my side.

"Hollow. I will spar with you. However, last time you fell in one move. I would pray that this time, the same does not occur."

I gazed up at the fake sky for a moment, and the "stars" whirled blisfully overhead. For a moment, the hollow did not speak, and i too remained silent. It was peaceful, calm. Free of care and responsibility. For that moment, i would thank him later.

My hand slid up to my sheath, and i moved, a small cloud of dust appearing in my wake. I appeared behind him, back-to-back with him. My hand was grasped around the hilt of my sword...

"Gufuuhane...."

I spun in one, luminescent arc.

[roll0]+41
[roll1]+39

[roll2]+36
[roll3]+36
((612))

Seff vi Britannia
10-31-2007, 12:28 AM
Shit... too far!

The hollow hadn't reacted until my wind-soaked blade has pierced his flesh. I slapped my other hand against the hilt, slowing down and reversing the blade's stroke. The barbed edge of my sword thumped harmlessley into the sand. I turned to see the hollow, out of the fight.

My attack shouldn't have been able to do that much damage...

I spun again, to see a stark naked girl standing next to me. Gufuuhane crossed her arms and stared sharply.

"Why are you underestimating yourself?"

"I-I-..."
She was right. Truly, i had thought my stroke would be harmlessley slapped away.

"Ignore what others say about you. Those who rely on talk do so because they cannot proove themselves with actions."

She clicked her fingers, and vanished. My great sword faded, reverting to it's sealed state in a shimmering beam of light. She was right. Actions, not words. Spineless cunts, every one of them.

I stared again to the hollow as he staggered to his feet. He hadn't been going around behind my back. He'd fought me head-on. Actions, not words.

Should i really be respecting those above me? Those of words? Or those below me - men, hollows.

Actions.

Jaran
10-31-2007, 12:31 AM
The power gap between myself and this one is still far, far too high...it's hard to believe that I cannot even get a single hit in on him...and humiliating. Do I even deserve to hold the title of Adjuchas?

Perhaps I am being too hard on myself...after all, this one is an Imperatus Minor...and as such, should most definitely be a challenge worthy of one such as myself.

Woefully, I fall to the floor as the Minor's sword slices through my vertebrae. Darkness falls over my eyes...as consciousness fades from me.

Jaran
10-31-2007, 12:34 AM
240 RP XP awarded to Schneider, as well as the rank of Serf, and 130 XP.

Asmodeus gains 28 XP and ? RP XP.