Cyrus WIP

Name: Cyrus

Gender: Male

Age: 12

Year in school: 7th (Middle School)

Dorm: Acolyte Homestead

Height: 4'10" (148 cm)

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Name of Species: Tengu/Phoenix Hybrid

Baseline Dimension:
Tengu:
Average human height.

Phoenix:
Any height or weight is possible. It is possible to be aged anywhere between thousands of years before the Ancient War, to freshly born. It's also possible to lose some, most, or all memories in the rebirth process. It is possible for personality to also change in the rebirth process.

Baseline Appearance:
Tengu:
Generally, Tengu either appear as birds, typically corvids, or as humans or oni/goblins with large black wings protruding from their backs.

Phoenix:
Due to the wide spread of this species, nearly any physical trait is possible. The only thing that sets them apart physically are their eyes, which are unusually vivid colors, and crazy feathers that stick out of their hair at molting season, which is usually once every month or so. Feathers can be any color, they can look like any flying bird.

Culture/Origin of Species:
Tengu:
Originating from a place of legends and lore known as Mount Kurama, the Tengu are a bold and proud species of yokai. They generally stick to their own kind in seclusion on mountains or in grand forests. Tengu are known for upholding traditions and holding on tight to family ties and honor. Few are seen casually living among other species unless they are on business or have been banished from or cut ties with their family clan.

Phoenix:
While the species has its roots in mediterranean climates and ancient mythology, the Phoenixes as a whole spread throughout the world and assimilated into nearly every society once able to shape shift into human form. Most cultures have a form of the original pre-war mythos, and thus this species is shaped where the individual grew up. No matter what, though, they are nearly fearless in dangerous situations, making them a fiery, altruistic, and impulsive people. This derives from their disregard for death, since they can be reborn in flames and rise from the ashes once again.

One constant strictly to Phoenix culture is their mecca, hidden away in a secret land simply called Aubade. It's the place where the very first phoenix, Vissarion, still resides with a group of the earliest ancestors. They form the Bask Council and hand down the sun religion and rules for all other phoenixes. While mostly silent, they primarily provide political guidance and orders when needed, as well as the guidelines and rules for rebirth.

The soul of a phoenix after death travels a spiritual world that is different for each individual, but the challenges and choices made there shape the new phoenix they will become. It tests the strength of character and will, and can have impact on anything from personality to retaining memories of the previous life. Vissarion is said to have one eye in the spiritual realm, making sure phoenixes remain a lawfully aligned species.

Rebirth is not to be taken lightly, since being immortal comes with responsibilities to everyone. Those reborn that chose selfishly or failed some aspects during their spirit trial can become chaotically aligned. Suicide is the heaviest taboo, since it is usually used selfishly to get back to the spiritual world and make changes, good or bad. Vissarion will see such things and dispatch enforcers to either force another rebirth as a reset of sorts, or to ensure the offender dies permanently should they be set on becoming a blight on the Phoenix race.

Traits:
Tengu:
• Wings. Tengu can manifest wings on their back between their shoulders. These wings are capable of flight, even in turbulent conditions.
• Hauchiwa. Most tengu possess a 'feather fan' which gives them the power to stir up great winds and control them to an extent.

Phoenix:
• Immortality: Phoenixes can die, yes, but they are reborn either in a fiery blaze or rise up from the ashes within hours. They have 3 points in vitality.
• Pyromancy: Naturally attuned to flame, phoenixes are more adept with using the element to both harm and protect, and sometimes as a source of spooky divination.

Flaws:
Tengu:
• Proud and stubborn, Tengu often have difficulty getting along with other species or working well in a classroom setting.

Phoenix:
• Molting: Molting happens about once a month, and renders a phoenix exhausted and lazy. It's almost like an illness such as a cold, where they will appear less than healthy and cough ash. This lasts anywhere from 1 to 4 days, but robs them of their flames until the fire is rekindled and burns the molting away.