Post by Shizukana Taki on Jun 3, 2008 22:12:24 GMT
[/u] Shizukana Taki
Name:
Nicknames:[/u] 'Captain Shizu' or 'Taki' to those close to him.
Age: 1400
Appeared Age: 23-Late 20's
Gender: Male
Race: Shinigami
Appearance
(Non-Formal) Clothing: Main apparel consists of silk, loose robes. He enjoys wearing comfortable clothing, something that suits his fancy. Taki enjoys a more edo-style summer design on his clothing and favors dark reds or blues. You can call these his lounge-clothes that he can be seen around in when not in uniform.
Hair: Black. Reaches down to his mid-back.
Eye Color: Maroon
Markings: If you ever get to see his torso, you will see a few battle wounds from his days as an academy student.
Body: Small build, not much muscle mass.
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 140-160 lbs.
Personality:
Overall , Shizukana Taki is easy to get along with. He is rather quiet and laid back, and only speaks when spoken to. He is a gentleman by nature to women, and is more restrained around men. When taken into new surroundings, he is the first to inspect everything and everyone he meets. Just, if only to get a taste of balance in his life.
In Battle: This is where things become complicated. Taki becomes competitive and straightforward, much to the opposite of his natural personality. Some say he enters a split rift in his sub conscience, in other words a split personality. While he is not completely reckless while he fights; he tends to come off as unrestrained.
In Relationships: While relationships are not normally his cup of tea, Taki attempts to be on good speaking terms with people. No matter the rank or being, he always shows respect and understanding. It is rare to see him outwardly reject someone, perhaps once in a blue moon. As far as battling in a group, he does well but tends to feel protective of his partners to the point he becomes selfless.
Zanpakutou/Weapon Description:
Name (Of Zanpakuto): The Divine Crane (Shinsei no Tsuru)
Release Phrase "Sho karera o keimo, Tsuru." (Show them enlightenment, Shinsei no Tsuru)
Abilities
Iyagaru (Loathe) (Act of Loathing) - An ability from his Zanpakuto and mental manipulation. It causes a severe seizure or numbing of the body, it varies from person to person--depending on how much loathing or negative emotions one holds. This means it can be watered down due to the emotional state of the one being attacked. It also backlashes as Taki is forced to manipulate this 'black energy' and he becomes mentally unstable.
Shukufuku (Blessing) (Act of God's Favor) - An ability from his Zanpakuto and mental manipulation. Opposite of Iyagaru, it attacks the external body--released in the form of light and pulses through the air. This burns skin (It's very painful) and blinds sight. Unlike Iyagaru, it has a physical side effect on Taki. Being in control of such a light has left him with burn marks and scars all over his hands and palms.
Odori no yoake (Dance of Beginning Light) (Dance of Dawn) -Last major ability he holds. As his Zanpakuto is named after an crane, the outward appearance of this attack is the blade dissolving in half. One side, white and the other black--these are as sharp as the blade itself and are easy to manipulate. They also can be scattered among the ground and 'activate' when something stirs them. A rather passive attack, but the more the prey struggles the worse the damage done. The entire idea of this attack is to remain calm and collected, the blades can easily be stepped on at the right angle if taken the time.
Shikai
"Sho karera o hikari no yami (Show them darkness in light/ light in darkness)"
Two opposing forces working as one, the darkness(Yami) poisons the body. Slowly drugging the body into a slow reaction time. The light(Hikari), outwardly makes an cage around the paralyzed body and restricts like an metallic whip. It breaks skin and has been known to slice body parts off in an slow tormenting death. The only way out is to snap the metallic whip at the joints where they connect and have a less stable construction. NOTE : (Think Renji's Bankai, you hit it inbetween to get to the muscle? Same idea but warped)
Bankai
"Shakuho suru no kagayaki (Release your Radiance)"
The crane begins to emerge at this point, the blade will shift and molt as it becomes the energy-form of the bird. It releases an song, which plays in the mind of the opponent charges. Depending on which song Taki choses, it varies what illusions the person will see (I will leave this to the character if so desired. You can chose your own haunting illusion/memory if you wish, just tell me first). As this is happening, the air around the bird warps--so as to keep the person trapped within this fake reality.
The crane is then used to attack physically, known to burn flesh clean off and slice any with any part of it's body.
The way to escape such a mind trap is to shake the fake illusion. To clear your mind and realize before it is to late that you are within one, the bird--can be split down the middle. It has a slow mending time and leaves Taki open to attack.
Physical Description of Zanpakuto
The hilt is wrapped with white and black cloth each end of these ribbons hold the relating Yin or Yang part of the pendant . It also holds a silver coat on the contrast of the regular golden hilt of Zanpakuto. The blade itself , when dormant looks as if it is made of regular steel or metal. It however changes with Shizukana Taki's mood. The guard is in the shape of a bird with it's wings folded forward--cradling the sword in place.
Division: Division Seven
Rank: Captain of Division Seven
History:[/u]
Past (Alive) and Death : As a young child, Shizukana Taki does not remember much. All he understands is that he dislikes fighting and confrontations. He was quiet as a boy, only knowing how to be critiqued and never loved. He, however broke the ring of hate that surrounded his parents with an benevolent attitude. With a little hard work, he began to notice there was more to life then this--and attempted to learn acceptance. Which he successfully did.
Growing up to a teenager in this home, his values and morals of courtesy and gentle nature unfurl. He however, his life was snuffed out young. He died between a domestic dispute between family members, but cannot remember fully what happened. Most of his thoughts that revolve around his past life are snuffed, but he holds on to the lessons learnt from such a past.
Although he cannot completely remember the names of his mother and father, he can still recall their voices in the back of his mind. Taki constantly attempts to recall his past but finds blockades in places. The only opinion he knew for sure was that a gun was used--he shows obvious dislike for them when visiting the real world.
His lapse of memory is a trait that follows him along, he constantly finds himself forgetting small things.
Blanks of Memory (Present Time)
Growing up in the eighty districts, he at first, like all spirts resided in one of them. His was halfway between the first and last, District 46. Although, he did not make many friends when he was a child--he did grow to enjoy watching people at play or work. He observed and learned through people, since he no longer had his mother and father. In the district he resided for about two-hundred years. Worrying if he did apply into the Seireitei that they would reject him due to his handicap.
When severe hunger started to set in was when he decided to book it from the common-wealths and try his luck. Taki kissed the streets he loved so much goodbye and entered himself in an place that was too foreign for someone his stature. Transferring in was the hardest, as life on the streets outside the Seireitei was far more enjoyable for someone of his mind. There everyone seemed to just be paper cut outs, and in a way it discouraged him greatly.
At the academy, he kept the himself. His power was slowly noticed and he became more of the popular students. Shizukana Taki still remained on his own though during these times, studying hard and reading for pleasure. He was very horrible at taking tests, due to his awful memory. Through the struggle of his academy years, he attempted hard to overcome these temporary blanks of memory loss. And did enough, to seemly pass most of his exams.
Climbing up the ranks; he slowly attempted to gain an Captain position so he could run an rather lax, but worthy group. He relies heavily on psychological warfare and strength, although his mind is sometimes not in the right place.
Even as a higher ranked official he seems to be absent of a mind. Being caught wandering about, and difficult to find when you need him.
Sample Post:
"So, you want to talk to me?"
Shizukana Taki had no problem speaking with a straight face, even in the presence of another captain. It seemed as if he had the same greeting for everyone, no matter what age, rank, or being they were. Maybe, he thought, it made him a little more intimidating then he wished to be. In a way, he hated getting those nervous looks or the dismissing glances. But, it wasn't as if it bothered him too much--one could live.
With a slight tilt of his hips and his index and thumb pushed against his temple he let out a smile. If one could call a twitching of his lips, a smile, one could guess. He reopened his closed eyes, which he almost forgot he had shut in this short conversation. The person could have been speaking, but he simply had zoned out.
"I apologize," He spoke once more with a slight motion of his shoulders. "Can you repeat that once more?"
He slid a piece of his long black hair over his shoulder, making sure to speak clearly this time. So his talkative guest would not get the wrong idea.
"I am here to serve." It was a simple gesture of kindness, to be one's outlet.
(NOTE: Alright, I'm still looking it over. Message me again if it needs more editing.) [/blockquote][/size]
