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In a world of myths and mysteries, the pinnacle of the magical academies exists. Eldritch Academy offers education to all ages and species but specializes in the study and training of one's innate mystical capabilities, often called Eldritch Energies, Powers, or Unknowns, but more formally known as their Talent. However, tensions run high with the nations only holding a fragile peace as the Talents that rival the epitomes of technology change the balance of power.
With the more recent uprising of evil Shades and introduction of combat-oriented programs into Talent-focused schools, nations grow more aggressive towards one another. The demand for resources grows, and skirmishes at the border of Arka and Mistere become more frequent. Monsters run into the nations from the Wildes, terrorizing villages and cities. The need for trained or in-training Hunters and Guardians has never been more urgent.
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Nov 22, 2018 3:33:34 GMT -6
Post by Yi Tao Hong on Nov 22, 2018 3:33:34 GMT -6
CELESTIAL TIGER Name of Species: Celestial Tiger
Baseline Dimension: Depending upon the biological gender of a particular member of this species group, the average height and weight classes of any given Celestial Beast could vary vastly, and perhaps even exceed the average limits by a reasonable amount in the case of some; each measurement being influences by the particular form that any single Beast may assume at a given time, as well, in addition to the represented animal. They reserve the ability to shift between human and feral forms alike, and both follow the general, following builds.
(Human) || While this may not necessarily be the case in some Celestial Tigers, many males often boast a generally strengthened build at a stature of anywhere between 5'8" (~172-173 cm) to 6'3" (~190-191 cm), and weigh anywhere between 150 lbs (~68 kg) to 200 lbs (~90-91 kg) on average, and at a baseline; not necessarily accounting for any excess physical routines that a given Celestial Tigers may hold themselves within in order to maintain personal health. On the other hand, females often stand anywhere between 5'5" (~165 cm) to 6'0" (~182-183 cm) on average, and often weigh somewhere between 145 lbs (~65-66 kg) to 180 lbs (~81-82 kg). Regardless of gender, the physical build of most is generally toned, and has muscle and weight distributed evenly between bodily proportions, but these frames of reference aren't necessarily seen in every single Celestial Tiger altogether, and there are quite a few that have been recorded to be beneath the average height, above the average height, or perhaps even underweight or out of shape, among other possibilities.
(Tiger) || Within tiger form, Celestial Tigers boast the builds of standard tigers for the most part, though are set apart with a much more beastly and fierce look about them due to being a form of demon, alongside being generally larger than the average tiger. Generally, males maintain an average shoulder height of 9 feet (~274 cm), as well as a length from nose to tail tip of 14 feet (~426-427 cm) on average; all while weighing a common average of approximately 1200 lbs (~544 kg). Females are often smaller at an an average shoulder height of 7 feet (~213 cm), a length from nose to tail tip of 12 feet (~365-366 cm), and a weight average of 1000 lbs (~453-454 kg). Compared to the common tigers, those of the Celestial variation are much larger than their own gender counterparts, and host a much bulkier and strengthened build in muscle structure. However, much like their human forms, the feral forms of Celestial Tigers are subjective, and could be smaller then predicted, or perhaps have a different fat-to-muscle ratio. In any case, though, those of this species boast some form of augmented strength.
Baseline Appearance: Due to their more substantial influence, as well as their more specified features in terms of lore and background, Celestial Tigers are known to host a monochromatic theme as far as hair and fur colors and patterns go. The appearances are as they follow below.
(Human) || Regardless of gender, a Celestial Tiger will either have hair of a snowy white color, or a solid black, with leeway of natural streaks of the remaining color in either case. In addition, the eyes are often strictly some shade of blue, though there are rare cases in which the eye color altogether could potentially differ. Alongside this, their physical builds are commonly athletic and toned - as stated above - though aren't necessarily limited to this, and different builds are still possible within either gender. Both genders are often likely to host a pair of white tiger ears atop their head, as well as a tail to match it. They retain the ability to hide these traits for sake of blending in with the populus, however.
(Tiger) || As far as pelt coloring and patterns go, Celestial Tigers would maintain an appearance that is more or less similar to the common albino tiger. However, their builds drastically emphasize their muscles in addition to their size, and if anything, they look drastically more feral in comparison to common tigers. Their pelts often grow slightly longer than other tigers, and their builds are more chiseled and defined, rather than taking on the common tiger's more rotund form. Alongside this, their general features tend to be significantly more bestial to the point where they would be considered more of a demon or a monster over a mere animal- and such a thing would be reasonable to think, as those of this specimen are, in fact, considered to be a yokai all in all.
Culture/Origin of Species: Hisakawa legends state that there had been beasts born of stars sent from the heavens above to save the realm from reckoning.
The skies and the heavens all the same have been a keen detail of reference for many, and according to a particular speck of lore, it was said that - far within the past - demons of many forms and classes had threatened the hierarchy of the pre-modern bounds of Hisakawa; enough to the point where villages were told to have been brought havoc upon, and obliterated without a trace- save for the supposed curses left within their trails as a means of staking their claims, marking their territory, and awaiting the preceding arrivals of any unfortunate or adventurous souls to cross their lands with the intent of claiming their souls as their next meals and forms of sustenance. Eventually, the losses had grown more and more; imbuing fear within the people across the nation, and causing much unease as person after person - and soon, village after village - had fallen to the wrath of the oni traversing through their homeland. Chaos ensued within a means of panic and desperation; leaving many to do naught more than cling to seemingly false hopes, and to wish upon the stars and the gods above to have mercy upon their souls.
...And one day, their wishes and pleads seemed to be heard.
Legend has it that the blessing of the beasts had been born of the wish of a man with naught more than his young son; a plead to his beliefs as a passing star streaked across the skies that witnessed the loss of his wife and other children to the wrath of the oni. As if it heard his lingering anguish from not only the loss of his beloved and kindred, but the rest of his village, as well, the skies remained silent and dormant for but a few moments before one star within each direction of the sky that evening pulsed within differing hues, yet ones that shone in brilliance all the same; the northern star seemingly radiating a form of blackened, dark matter strong enough to overcome the stars surrounding it, the eastern star shining a piercing hue of azure, the western star boasting an extensive and brighter range of ivory with a smaller, light blue core pulsating from its center, and finally, the southern star pulsating and burning brightly within a magnificent crimson.
They each continued their pulses within the skies for a small while; growing more intense and violent as time went on as if communicating with one another, but soon enough, they each shot across the skies towards different areas of the realm. Each fell from the heavens within a blaze of glory, and although the man hadn't quite witnessed the outcome of their arrivals, the truth of the matter was that each star took the form of differing animals upon arrival. The northern star took the form of a black tortoise, and swept the oni near its landing away with a seeming tidal wave. The southern star took the form of a glorious and brilliant phoenix of crimson, and cleansed the oni within its area within a blaze of holy flame. The western star took the form of a bestial, white tiger, and smited its foes down with both air the air at its beck and call, and the sturdiness of its seemingly augmented and natural, metallic attributes. The eastern star took the form of a mighty dragon with scales of azure; utilizing the winds at its command, as well, though also manipulating the energies native to it and using the forces of lightning to rid of its enemies. For a great while, each beast clashed with the oni as they gathered within their respective lands; causing a myriad of chaos within the skies above them as a symbol of their warring. Eventually, the coming of a fifth body became apparent as the battles raged onwards, and within a final pulse of brilliance, a fifth star pulsated brightly within the skies before falling from the heavens. With its arrival, a flash of golden light is said to have enveloped the nearby lands with a frightening, yet awe inspiring roar as the vague outline of a larger, golden dragon blared for but a moment within its own light. It swirled within the skies before emitting another, violent glow from its radiant body within the skies above.
...And then all was peaceful.
By the time the flash of golden had disappeared, all was silent. The skies were normal once more, and free of the constant flashing of elements previously dancing across them. Traces of the reckoning had still remained as a symbol of the violence that had occurred, but the air had shifted. Safety was ensured, and soon enough, talk of the rumored beasts by supposed witnesses had spread throughout the lands over the next several moons.
The fifth beast is said to have ascended immediately after lending its aid to its companions, though the remaining four scoured the lands in search of worthy individuals; bestowing their dormant blessings of power and tribute upon select families and individuals who had survived the reckoning; the man who had made the wish altogether being one of them. Among the four beasts, it had been the white tiger that had visited the man and his mourning son within the aftermath; promising the power of his own being - much like how he had done with several before him, and much like his companions had done with others - upon him, his son, and the incoming generations of his family afterwards.
The white tiger bestowed a phrase upon them that the phoenix, tortoise, and dragon all the same delivered their own, eventual patriarchs and matriarchs upon visiting.
"To thee, I bestow my power, soul, and guidance upon. Mine fury is thine own- though only within the midst of a reckoning yet fierce shall it come to light."
To this day, this quote had been perceived to be in relation to the war; the 'reckoning' in questioning being the war itself, and the mutations of the citizens being the fulfilled prophecies that the beasts of lore had promised to their successors in due time. As such, those titled Celestial Tiger are said to have their own attributes as a tribute to the very tiger of lore that had bestowed his first blessings upon the wish maker and his son.
Traits:
•Beastly Might || Those blessed to be known as a Celestial Tiger boast an intense degree of strength.
•Heightened Senses || Much like the predator that the White Tiger himself had been a more majestic allusion of, characters are enabled higher senses of sight, smell, and hearing, alongside other senses and behaviors that would befit a tiger.
•Night Vision || Due to being blessed by a creature that alludes a more nocturnal predator, Celestial Tigers are known to have substantially better sight within the dark in comparison to others.
•Autumn Influence || As an allusion to the White Tiger's own powers of lore - as well as his representation of autumn, as a lesser detail - characters are enabled the power of air manipulation.
•Blessing of Metal || As a result of the White Tiger's influence of metal, Celestial Tigers share the same influence.
•Celestial Body || A Celestial Tiger is often augmented during the evening, when the constellation of the White Tiger is visible, in order to allude closer to the figure of lore. Reflexes and the like are more likely to be augmented during this time.
Flaws:
•Nocturnal || Due to taking after a creature more accustomed to nocturnal tendencies, Celestial Tigers have been known to hold more activity within the later hours of the day, and are more prone to tiredness and the like during the day.
•Feral Instincts || Being the most primal of the other celestial beasts, characters will likely host more feral tendencies; be it something as small to growling in response to a threat out of instinct, or perhaps even giving into hunter or seasonal influences that other animals of the sort would likely experience. Depending upon the person, these instincts may be harder to resist.
•Raging Soul || Much like the other beasts and their modern day Celestial species, characters will likely be prone to negativity as a result of the souls that compose the original beasts in their entirety. While they have three other souls that promote some form of positivity, the remaining soul - the Aramitama - is a powerful influence that is more than capable of overriding these souls in the face of excessive negativity and anguish. If a given Celestial Tiger is confronted with overwhelming emotions of negativity, they may fall prey to a blinding form of rage that causes them to lash and rampage until they tire, or are otherwise forcefully stopped, so it would do well for characters of this species to fortify their mentalities to prevent this, if possible. |
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Nov 22, 2018 19:48:27 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2018 19:48:27 GMT -6
Hello Liekos, there is a few things that you need to fix before this can be approved. You are allowed to have up to three aspect points, and since you have four you'll have to remove one. In Beastly Might you give aspect points to both strength and vitality, this would have to be two separate traits as you are buffing two different aspects.
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Nov 22, 2018 20:03:06 GMT -6
Post by Yi Tao Hong on Nov 22, 2018 20:03:06 GMT -6
@kittykool75 Tweeeaaaaked as necessary (I think)~. Trait names and numbers are still the same, buuut I just negated the Resilience from Blessing, aaaand moved the +1 Vitality to it, instead.
If there's anything else, just hit me up! o7
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Nov 22, 2018 21:24:01 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2018 21:24:01 GMT -6
CELESTIAL TIGER Name of Species: Celestial Tiger
Baseline Dimension: Depending upon the biological gender of a particular member of this species group, the average height and weight classes of any given Celestial Beast could vary vastly, and perhaps even exceed the average limits by a reasonable amount in the case of some; each measurement being influences by the particular form that any single Beast may assume at a given time, as well, in addition to the represented animal. They reserve the ability to shift between human and feral forms alike, and both follow the general, following builds.
(Human) || While this may not necessarily be the case in some Celestial Tigers, many males often boast a generally strengthened build at a stature of anywhere between 5'8" (~172-173 cm) to 6'3" (~190-191 cm), and weigh anywhere between 150 lbs (~68 kg) to 200 lbs (~90-91 kg) on average, and at a baseline; not necessarily accounting for any excess physical routines that a given Celestial Tigers may hold themselves within in order to maintain personal health. On the other hand, females often stand anywhere between 5'5" (~165 cm) to 6'0" (~182-183 cm) on average, and often weigh somewhere between 145 lbs (~65-66 kg) to 180 lbs (~81-82 kg). Regardless of gender, the physical build of most is generally toned, and has muscle and weight distributed evenly between bodily proportions, but these frames of reference aren't necessarily seen in every single Celestial Tiger altogether, and there are quite a few that have been recorded to be beneath the average height, above the average height, or perhaps even underweight or out of shape, among other possibilities.
(Tiger) || Within tiger form, Celestial Tigers boast the builds of standard tigers for the most part, though are set apart with a much more beastly and fierce look about them due to being a form of demon, alongside being generally larger than the average tiger. Generally, males maintain an average shoulder height of 9 feet (~274 cm), as well as a length from nose to tail tip of 14 feet (~426-427 cm) on average; all while weighing a common average of approximately 1200 lbs (~544 kg). Females are often smaller at an an average shoulder height of 7 feet (~213 cm), a length from nose to tail tip of 12 feet (~365-366 cm), and a weight average of 1000 lbs (~453-454 kg). Compared to the common tigers, those of the Celestial variation are much larger than their own gender counterparts, and host a much bulkier and strengthened build in muscle structure. However, much like their human forms, the feral forms of Celestial Tigers are subjective, and could be smaller then predicted, or perhaps have a different fat-to-muscle ratio. In any case, though, those of this species boast some form of augmented strength.
Baseline Appearance: Due to their more substantial influence, as well as their more specified features in terms of lore and background, Celestial Tigers are known to host a monochromatic theme as far as hair and fur colors and patterns go. The appearances are as they follow below.
(Human) || Regardless of gender, a Celestial Tiger will either have hair of a snowy white color, or a solid black, with leeway of natural streaks of the remaining color in either case. In addition, the eyes are often strictly some shade of blue, though there are rare cases in which the eye color altogether could potentially differ. Alongside this, their physical builds are commonly athletic and toned - as stated above - though aren't necessarily limited to this, and different builds are still possible within either gender. Both genders are often likely to host a pair of white tiger ears atop their head, as well as a tail to match it. They retain the ability to hide these traits for sake of blending in with the populus, however.
(Tiger) || As far as pelt coloring and patterns go, Celestial Tigers would maintain an appearance that is more or less similar to the common albino tiger. However, their builds drastically emphasize their muscles in addition to their size, and if anything, they look drastically more feral in comparison to common tigers. Their pelts often grow slightly longer than other tigers, and their builds are more chiseled and defined, rather than taking on the common tiger's more rotund form. Alongside this, their general features tend to be significantly more bestial to the point where they would be considered more of a demon or a monster over a mere animal- and such a thing would be reasonable to think, as those of this specimen are, in fact, considered to be a yokai all in all.
Culture/Origin of Species: Hisakawa legends state that there had been beasts born of stars sent from the heavens above to save the realm from reckoning.
The skies and the heavens all the same have been a keen detail of reference for many, and according to a particular speck of lore, it was said that - far within the past - demons of many forms and classes had threatened the hierarchy of the pre-modern bounds of Hisakawa; enough to the point where villages were told to have been brought havoc upon, and obliterated without a trace- save for the supposed curses left within their trails as a means of staking their claims, marking their territory, and awaiting the preceding arrivals of any unfortunate or adventurous souls to cross their lands with the intent of claiming their souls as their next meals and forms of sustenance. Eventually, the losses had grown more and more; imbuing fear within the people across the nation, and causing much unease as person after person - and soon, village after village - had fallen to the wrath of the oni traversing through their homeland. Chaos ensued within a means of panic and desperation; leaving many to do naught more than cling to seemingly false hopes, and to wish upon the stars and the gods above to have mercy upon their souls.
...And one day, their wishes and pleads seemed to be heard.
Legend has it that the blessing of the beasts had been born of the wish of a man with naught more than his young son; a plead to his beliefs as a passing star streaked across the skies that witnessed the loss of his wife and other children to the wrath of the oni. As if it heard his lingering anguish from not only the loss of his beloved and kindred, but the rest of his village, as well, the skies remained silent and dormant for but a few moments before one star within each direction of the sky that evening pulsed within differing hues, yet ones that shone in brilliance all the same; the northern star seemingly radiating a form of blackened, dark matter strong enough to overcome the stars surrounding it, the eastern star shining a piercing hue of azure, the western star boasting an extensive and brighter range of ivory with a smaller, light blue core pulsating from its center, and finally, the southern star pulsating and burning brightly within a magnificent crimson.
They each continued their pulses within the skies for a small while; growing more intense and violent as time went on as if communicating with one another, but soon enough, they each shot across the skies towards different areas of the realm. Each fell from the heavens within a blaze of glory, and although the man hadn't quite witnessed the outcome of their arrivals, the truth of the matter was that each star took the form of differing animals upon arrival. The northern star took the form of a black tortoise, and swept the oni near its landing away with a seeming tidal wave. The southern star took the form of a glorious and brilliant phoenix of crimson, and cleansed the oni within its area within a blaze of holy flame. The western star took the form of a bestial, white tiger, and smited its foes down with both air the air at its beck and call, and the sturdiness of its seemingly augmented and natural, metallic attributes. The eastern star took the form of a mighty dragon with scales of azure; utilizing the winds at its command, as well, though also manipulating the energies native to it and using the forces of lightning to rid of its enemies. For a great while, each beast clashed with the oni as they gathered within their respective lands; causing a myriad of chaos within the skies above them as a symbol of their warring. Eventually, the coming of a fifth body became apparent as the battles raged onwards, and within a final pulse of brilliance, a fifth star pulsated brightly within the skies before falling from the heavens. With its arrival, a flash of golden light is said to have enveloped the nearby lands with a frightening, yet awe inspiring roar as the vague outline of a larger, golden dragon blared for but a moment within its own light. It swirled within the skies before emitting another, violent glow from its radiant body within the skies above.
...And then all was peaceful.
By the time the flash of golden had disappeared, all was silent. The skies were normal once more, and free of the constant flashing of elements previously dancing across them. Traces of the reckoning had still remained as a symbol of the violence that had occurred, but the air had shifted. Safety was ensured, and soon enough, talk of the rumored beasts by supposed witnesses had spread throughout the lands over the next several moons.
The fifth beast is said to have ascended immediately after lending its aid to its companions, though the remaining four scoured the lands in search of worthy individuals; bestowing their dormant blessings of power and tribute upon select families and individuals who had survived the reckoning; the man who had made the wish altogether being one of them. Among the four beasts, it had been the white tiger that had visited the man and his mourning son within the aftermath; promising the power of his own being - much like how he had done with several before him, and much like his companions had done with others - upon him, his son, and the incoming generations of his family afterwards.
The white tiger bestowed a phrase upon them that the phoenix, tortoise, and dragon all the same delivered their own, eventual patriarchs and matriarchs upon visiting.
"To thee, I bestow my power, soul, and guidance upon. Mine fury is thine own- though only within the midst of a reckoning yet fierce shall it come to light."
To this day, this quote had been perceived to be in relation to the war; the 'reckoning' in questioning being the war itself, and the mutations of the citizens being the fulfilled prophecies that the beasts of lore had promised to their successors in due time. As such, those titled Celestial Tiger are said to have their own attributes as a tribute to the very tiger of lore that had bestowed his first blessings upon the wish maker and his son.
Traits:
•Beastly Might || Those blessed to be known as a Celestial Tiger boast an intense degree of strength. Characters are given +2 Strength.
•Heightened Senses || Much like the predator that the White Tiger himself had been a more majestic allusion of, characters are enabled higher senses of sight, smell, and hearing, alongside other senses and behaviors that would befit a tiger.
•Night Vision || Due to being blessed by a creature that alludes a more nocturnal predator, Celestial Tigers are known to have substantially better sight within the dark in comparison to others.
•Autumn Influence || As an allusion to the White Tiger's own powers of lore - as well as his representation of autumn, as a lesser detail - characters are enabled the power of air manipulation.
•Blessing of Metal || As a result of the White Tiger's influence of metal, Celestial Tigers share the same influence. Characters gain +1 Vitality to pay proper tribute to the sturdiness of the element.
Flaws:
•Nocturnal || Due to taking after a creature more accustomed to nocturnal tendencies, Celestial Tigers have been known to hold more activity within the later hours of the day, and are more prone to tiredness and the like during the day.
•Feral Instincts || Being the most primal of the other celestial beasts, characters will likely host more feral tendencies; be it something as small to growling in response to a threat out of instinct, or perhaps even giving into hunter or seasonal influences that other animals of the sort would likely experience. Depending upon the person, these instincts may be harder to resist.
•Raging Soul || Much like the other beasts and their modern day Celestial species, characters will likely be prone to negativity as a result of the souls that compose the original beasts in their entirety. While they have three other souls that promote some form of positivity, the remaining soul - the Aramitama - is a powerful influence that is more than capable of overriding these souls in the face of excessive negativity and anguish. If a given Celestial Tiger is confronted with overwhelming emotions of negativity, they may fall prey to a blinding form of rage that causes them to lash and rampage until they tire, or are otherwise forcefully stopped, so it would do well for characters of this species to fortify their mentalities to prevent this, if possible. |
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Nov 24, 2018 16:28:56 GMT -6
Post by Chaileo on Nov 24, 2018 16:28:56 GMT -6
Approved ♡ CELESTIAL TIGER Name of Species: Celestial Tiger
Baseline Dimension: Depending upon the biological gender of a particular member of this species group, the average height and weight classes of any given Celestial Beast could vary vastly, and perhaps even exceed the average limits by a reasonable amount in the case of some; each measurement being influences by the particular form that any single Beast may assume at a given time, as well, in addition to the represented animal. They reserve the ability to shift between human and feral forms alike, and both follow the general, following builds.
(Human) || While this may not necessarily be the case in some Celestial Tigers, many males often boast a generally strengthened build at a stature of anywhere between 5'8" (~172-173 cm) to 6'3" (~190-191 cm), and weigh anywhere between 150 lbs (~68 kg) to 200 lbs (~90-91 kg) on average, and at a baseline; not necessarily accounting for any excess physical routines that a given Celestial Tigers may hold themselves within in order to maintain personal health. On the other hand, females often stand anywhere between 5'5" (~165 cm) to 6'0" (~182-183 cm) on average, and often weigh somewhere between 145 lbs (~65-66 kg) to 180 lbs (~81-82 kg). Regardless of gender, the physical build of most is generally toned, and has muscle and weight distributed evenly between bodily proportions, but these frames of reference aren't necessarily seen in every single Celestial Tiger altogether, and there are quite a few that have been recorded to be beneath the average height, above the average height, or perhaps even underweight or out of shape, among other possibilities.
(Tiger) || Within tiger form, Celestial Tigers boast the builds of standard tigers for the most part, though are set apart with a much more beastly and fierce look about them due to being a form of demon, alongside being generally larger than the average tiger. Generally, males maintain an average shoulder height of 9 feet (~274 cm), as well as a length from nose to tail tip of 14 feet (~426-427 cm) on average; all while weighing a common average of approximately 1200 lbs (~544 kg). Females are often smaller at an an average shoulder height of 7 feet (~213 cm), a length from nose to tail tip of 12 feet (~365-366 cm), and a weight average of 1000 lbs (~453-454 kg). Compared to the common tigers, those of the Celestial variation are much larger than their own gender counterparts, and host a much bulkier and strengthened build in muscle structure. However, much like their human forms, the feral forms of Celestial Tigers are subjective, and could be smaller then predicted, or perhaps have a different fat-to-muscle ratio. In any case, though, those of this species boast some form of augmented strength.
Baseline Appearance: Due to their more substantial influence, as well as their more specified features in terms of lore and background, Celestial Tigers are known to host a monochromatic theme as far as hair and fur colors and patterns go. The appearances are as they follow below.
(Human) || Regardless of gender, a Celestial Tiger will either have hair of a snowy white color, or a solid black, with leeway of natural streaks of the remaining color in either case. In addition, the eyes are often strictly some shade of blue, though there are rare cases in which the eye color altogether could potentially differ. Alongside this, their physical builds are commonly athletic and toned - as stated above - though aren't necessarily limited to this, and different builds are still possible within either gender. Both genders are often likely to host a pair of white tiger ears atop their head, as well as a tail to match it. They retain the ability to hide these traits for sake of blending in with the populus, however.
(Tiger) || As far as pelt coloring and patterns go, Celestial Tigers would maintain an appearance that is more or less similar to the common albino tiger. However, their builds drastically emphasize their muscles in addition to their size, and if anything, they look drastically more feral in comparison to common tigers. Their pelts often grow slightly longer than other tigers, and their builds are more chiseled and defined, rather than taking on the common tiger's more rotund form. Alongside this, their general features tend to be significantly more bestial to the point where they would be considered more of a demon or a monster over a mere animal- and such a thing would be reasonable to think, as those of this specimen are, in fact, considered to be a yokai all in all.
Culture/Origin of Species: Hisakawa legends state that there had been beasts born of stars sent from the heavens above to save the realm from reckoning.
The skies and the heavens all the same have been a keen detail of reference for many, and according to a particular speck of lore, it was said that - far within the past - demons of many forms and classes had threatened the hierarchy of the pre-modern bounds of Hisakawa; enough to the point where villages were told to have been brought havoc upon, and obliterated without a trace- save for the supposed curses left within their trails as a means of staking their claims, marking their territory, and awaiting the preceding arrivals of any unfortunate or adventurous souls to cross their lands with the intent of claiming their souls as their next meals and forms of sustenance. Eventually, the losses had grown more and more; imbuing fear within the people across the nation, and causing much unease as person after person - and soon, village after village - had fallen to the wrath of the oni traversing through their homeland. Chaos ensued within a means of panic and desperation; leaving many to do naught more than cling to seemingly false hopes, and to wish upon the stars and the gods above to have mercy upon their souls.
...And one day, their wishes and pleads seemed to be heard.
Legend has it that the blessing of the beasts had been born of the wish of a man with naught more than his young son; a plead to his beliefs as a passing star streaked across the skies that witnessed the loss of his wife and other children to the wrath of the oni. As if it heard his lingering anguish from not only the loss of his beloved and kindred, but the rest of his village, as well, the skies remained silent and dormant for but a few moments before one star within each direction of the sky that evening pulsed within differing hues, yet ones that shone in brilliance all the same; the northern star seemingly radiating a form of blackened, dark matter strong enough to overcome the stars surrounding it, the eastern star shining a piercing hue of azure, the western star boasting an extensive and brighter range of ivory with a smaller, light blue core pulsating from its center, and finally, the southern star pulsating and burning brightly within a magnificent crimson.
They each continued their pulses within the skies for a small while; growing more intense and violent as time went on as if communicating with one another, but soon enough, they each shot across the skies towards different areas of the realm. Each fell from the heavens within a blaze of glory, and although the man hadn't quite witnessed the outcome of their arrivals, the truth of the matter was that each star took the form of differing animals upon arrival. The northern star took the form of a black tortoise, and swept the oni near its landing away with a seeming tidal wave. The southern star took the form of a glorious and brilliant phoenix of crimson, and cleansed the oni within its area within a blaze of holy flame. The western star took the form of a bestial, white tiger, and smited its foes down with both air the air at its beck and call, and the sturdiness of its seemingly augmented and natural, metallic attributes. The eastern star took the form of a mighty dragon with scales of azure; utilizing the winds at its command, as well, though also manipulating the energies native to it and using the forces of lightning to rid of its enemies. For a great while, each beast clashed with the oni as they gathered within their respective lands; causing a myriad of chaos within the skies above them as a symbol of their warring. Eventually, the coming of a fifth body became apparent as the battles raged onwards, and within a final pulse of brilliance, a fifth star pulsated brightly within the skies before falling from the heavens. With its arrival, a flash of golden light is said to have enveloped the nearby lands with a frightening, yet awe inspiring roar as the vague outline of a larger, golden dragon blared for but a moment within its own light. It swirled within the skies before emitting another, violent glow from its radiant body within the skies above.
...And then all was peaceful.
By the time the flash of golden had disappeared, all was silent. The skies were normal once more, and free of the constant flashing of elements previously dancing across them. Traces of the reckoning had still remained as a symbol of the violence that had occurred, but the air had shifted. Safety was ensured, and soon enough, talk of the rumored beasts by supposed witnesses had spread throughout the lands over the next several moons.
The fifth beast is said to have ascended immediately after lending its aid to its companions, though the remaining four scoured the lands in search of worthy individuals; bestowing their dormant blessings of power and tribute upon select families and individuals who had survived the reckoning; the man who had made the wish altogether being one of them. Among the four beasts, it had been the white tiger that had visited the man and his mourning son within the aftermath; promising the power of his own being - much like how he had done with several before him, and much like his companions had done with others - upon him, his son, and the incoming generations of his family afterwards.
The white tiger bestowed a phrase upon them that the phoenix, tortoise, and dragon all the same delivered their own, eventual patriarchs and matriarchs upon visiting.
"To thee, I bestow my power, soul, and guidance upon. Mine fury is thine own- though only within the midst of a reckoning yet fierce shall it come to light."
To this day, this quote had been perceived to be in relation to the war; the 'reckoning' in questioning being the war itself, and the mutations of the citizens being the fulfilled prophecies that the beasts of lore had promised to their successors in due time. As such, those titled Celestial Tiger are said to have their own attributes as a tribute to the very tiger of lore that had bestowed his first blessings upon the wish maker and his son.
Traits:
•Beastly Might || Those blessed to be known as a Celestial Tiger boast an intense degree of strength. Characters are given +2 Strength.
•Heightened Senses || Much like the predator that the White Tiger himself had been a more majestic allusion of, characters are enabled higher senses of sight, smell, and hearing, alongside other senses and behaviors that would befit a tiger.
•Night Vision || Due to being blessed by a creature that alludes a more nocturnal predator, Celestial Tigers are known to have substantially better sight within the dark in comparison to others.
•Autumn Influence || As an allusion to the White Tiger's own powers of lore - as well as his representation of autumn, as a lesser detail - characters are enabled the power of air manipulation.
•Blessing of Metal || As a result of the White Tiger's influence of metal, Celestial Tigers share the same influence. Characters gain +1 Vitality to pay proper tribute to the sturdiness of the element.
•Celestial Body || A Celestial Tiger is often augmented during the evening, when the constellation of the White Tiger is visible, in order to allude closer to the figure of lore. Reflexes and the like are more likely to be augmented during this time.
Flaws:
•Nocturnal || Due to taking after a creature more accustomed to nocturnal tendencies, Celestial Tigers have been known to hold more activity within the later hours of the day, and are more prone to tiredness and the like during the day.
•Feral Instincts || Being the most primal of the other celestial beasts, characters will likely host more feral tendencies; be it something as small to growling in response to a threat out of instinct, or perhaps even giving into hunter or seasonal influences that other animals of the sort would likely experience. Depending upon the person, these instincts may be harder to resist.
•Raging Soul || Much like the other beasts and their modern day Celestial species, characters will likely be prone to negativity as a result of the souls that compose the original beasts in their entirety. While they have three other souls that promote some form of positivity, the remaining soul - the Aramitama - is a powerful influence that is more than capable of overriding these souls in the face of excessive negativity and anguish. If a given Celestial Tiger is confronted with overwhelming emotions of negativity, they may fall prey to a blinding form of rage that causes them to lash and rampage until they tire, or are otherwise forcefully stopped, so it would do well for characters of this species to fortify their mentalities to prevent this, if possible. |
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