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denyamenti) wrote2011-09-24 10:34 pm
denyamenti) wrote2011-09-24 10:34 pm
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( ooc ) ≠ permissions & first impressions
 ♦ VISUAL His build is lean and athletic, standing approximately 5'9" (1.8m) and weighing around 125lbs (56kg). His hair is white, generally messy-spiky, reaching between his shoulder blades in length. His eye colour is dark mahogany, his complexion fair-to-pale. Bakura's choice of clothing is casual/comfortable, usually jeans or similar paired with either t-shirts or buttoned shirts, usually a jacket, and functional shoes or light boots. He typically avoids anything that's too fitted or restrictive, preferring looser and lighter materials. Although he is always wearing the Millennium Ring, usually it is tucked under his shirt and not immediately visible. ♦ DEMEANOR Bakura's personality is not one that most people would warm to quickly: he alternates between sly and snide, has a penchant for cutting remarks when making a point or putting someone down. He seldom speaks about his bloody past in casual company, which sometimes clashes with his habits of integrating aspects of Ancient Egypt into every day behaviour. He might be incorrectly noted as a misanthrope, however he doesn't hate people so much as he hates dealing with stupid people (at least in his opinion; if he's not using it to his advantage). He's been charitably described by the friends he has made as "a prickly cactus". Past the initial off putting stage however, Bakura can be an interesting acquaintance. He has a wicked, if dark, sense of humour, and he enjoys bantering with others who can match him for attitude and wit. Those rare few who do make a strongly positive impression on him find themselves inducted into an extended family unit, and subject to being defended or avenged if the situation called for it. ♦ MENTAL/MAGICAL INFORMATION If your character is sensitive to magic AND/OR souls, especially those of a dark/evil/twisted variety, Bakura's going to show up like a metaphorical beacon. Even though his soul is no longer as intertwined with Zorc's as it once was, that evil (and his own) literally saturates his whole being. They will likely also be able to sense the 99 Kul Elna ghosts which accompany him (see section on them below) - these ghosts may also provide some interference (like static), though not an infallible barrier - to mental incursions by telepaths/etc. ♦ ART CREDIT The lovely art to the right was commissioned by me from
♦ The Host [ Habit ] Bakura sometimes will maintain two personas: known in public and in visual/verbal contact to play the part of his host, Ryou Bakura. This means that he would be acting as Ryou would, being exceedingly polite and friendly, and generally displaying all traits of the teen's in everything from speech style right down to food preferences and handwriting. He's had many years of doing this, so there shouldn't be any discernible abnormalities. ♦ Petty Theft [ Habit ] Bakura is and always will be a thief and that can range anything from picking pockets in the hallways to breaking into people's rooms and stealing their stuff. If you're interested in having some stuff filched, let me know! It'll always be cleared beforehand with the player(s) involved and for the most part, he will be willing to trade/sell it back to them as long as it nets him something advantageous. ♦ Bring Your Dead [ IC Trigger ] Due to his past, Bakura is extremely sensitive to topics such as the afterlife; not to be confused with death, he's definitely not shy about dying or killing. This will give him an aversion to things like angels, shinigami, deities, etc. Achieving the afterlife for the Kul Elna spirits is his driving goal and the only reason he's still alive (and determined to stay that way) so anything which challenges that -- whether in theory or in action -- will potentially put them on a blacklist. ♦ Shattered Soul [ Metaphysical ] Bakura's soul is in a horrible, mangled stated. In addition to being bound to the Millennium Ring, he's literally torn it to shreds over the course of the last 3000 years, so to those who can view it, it seems very disjointed and with large portions missing or cobbled together with basically dark magic, spiteful rage and pure goddamn stubbornness. It's also tainted quite badly with what most people will perceive as "evil", but perhaps surprisingly, it's not completely overtaken by it. ♦ BACKGROUND  One of the seven Sennen/Millennium Items that were forged in Ancient Egypt. The official wikia covers a great deal of its background and abilities but the general outline: the Ring and other items were created through a dark magic ritual in which 99 people had their bodies boiled down, mixed with molten gold, and cast in a mold. Stealing the Ring is impossible and doing so and then attempting to wear it will result in, literally, your soul being burned out of you -- fire out of the mouth and everything. The Ring has a tendency to return to its owner, whether they want it or not and it can be obtained two ways: by winning it from its owner fairly in a game, or by given it. ♦ ABILITIES • seal/unseal souls • start up dark games (etc) • act as a compass and find whatever the owner wants (etc, etc) • react to magic/supernatural stuff (it glows and chimes) (etc) • use some magic force to shove people around and hold them in place (kind of like telekinesis?) NOTE: None of these will ever be done without prior communication and consent of any/all affected players! ♦ BACKGROUND  Bakura can summon Shadow creatures to the physical plane, even if he is not in possession of their card in his deck, based on the ability to have summoned his ka and other creatures in the ancient past. The ability was never generated by the Ring, only augmented by it (he was summoning Diabound well before he stole the Ring from Mahaad). This ability still follows set rules however, which mimic the rules which Pegasus translated into the modern version of Duel Monsters. In order to summon more powerful monsters still requires "tribute" fodder, meaning he can't simply pull out a top level monster off the bat; each "move" still follows the basic guidelines of "turns" and rules. Spell/Trap cards are a bit different in that their effects are taken more literally instead of being turn-based. An example of a Spell/Trap summon would be Gust which would actually produce a blast of air at an opponent. Spell and Trap cards require less magical energy to use (since their effects are either instant or for a set amount of time/"turns") but they also follow stricter summoning rules -- Bakura can't simply declare a card and have it work, it needs to fit the scenario he's in or nothing happens. (Or worse, the wrong effect happens and he gets hit with the backlash.) All effects disappear immediately if Bakura is knocked unconscious or simply runs out of energy. ♦ ORIGIN  The "shadow alchemy" used to create the seven Millennium Items as outlined by the Tome called for 99 sacrifices, however it only required the physical components and so their souls were cast off during the ritual. They're not bound to the Items themselves but they are connected to them, however mostly they "reside" attached to Bakura's own soul. At this point they're also no longer 99 separate souls, but they've kind of condensed into one collective consciousness. The ghosts can be sensed by anyone who has extrasensory perception, especially by anyone who has a familiarity with spiritual matters. They don't speak so much as they impart certain feelings and reactions. If they're angry or happy or frightened, Bakura will be able to tell. But they don't communicate in words or images, and they rarely make themselves known to anyone other than him. They listen to him (and his various incarnations, even Ryou to an extent ♦ ABILITIES & WEAKNESSES The ghosts are basically poltergeists, able to move/push/pull/grasp things including immobilizing people; it's possible but difficult to shake them off. Being non-corporeal gives them great spatial awareness and they can sense things coming and warn Bakura -- however they're also kind of scatterbrained, so they don't generally do this unless he's asked them to, meaning he doesn't rely on this very often. They can create an impenetrable shield around an object or person, as they did when Bakura ordered them to shield Diabound from the other attacking kaa. They could shield Bakura himself or anything that Bakura wanted protected (but not both at once -- they can't split.) They have the ability to attack and devour souls which does strengthen them, but also leaves them vulnerable during the actual attack. Bakura can also absorb them into his body for a gigantic power boost. He did this to strengthen Diabound in canon, but it would greatly augment his own Shadow Magic if he took them into himself. However this temporarily binds them to his body which means if he's killed, so are they. (Or maybe "dispersed" is more accurate since they're already ghosts.) ♦ OTHER • The YGO!Wiki entry on Kul Elna • A shot of the ghosts haunting the Kul Elna ruins • A theoretical Spell card based on the KE Ghosts ♦ ORIGIN  Bakura's ka or spirit-monster from Ancient Egypt, the creature has five "evolution forms" with increasingly stronger powers, although the form it normally occupies is that of a small winged white snake, with its latter forms appearing more humanoid. It's notable that when Diabound first appears in the Palace before Atem and the Priests, they all recognize it as a "holy ka", that is, the beast of a theoretically pure soul, leaving them aghast as to how someone "a mere thief" like Bakura can possess it. Bakura answers that this is due to his absolute loyalty to his cause. Diabound's innate offensive ability is a blast of swirling energy called Helical Shockwave, but its true strength is in its ability to absorb the attacks of other creatures it defeats, and in this way has also gained powers such as concealing itself invisibly and moving through solid walls or objects, among others. Its form and strength are also directly tied to Bakura's mental state, specifically his capacity for anger, hatred and revenge, and its power is also increased by the presence of the Items. Its fifth form is only attainable under Zorc's possession, though Bakura does not often require Diabound to move past its third form in battle. ♦ ORIGIN  The big bad of the series, Zorc is described as a "Great Evil God" who was created out of the darkness of people's hearts. His powers stem from darkness itself, to which Zorc claimed that there was virtually no limit, and he also claims (in the dub) to have been the creator of the Shadow Realm. Although he is presently "dormant" in game, those with the ability to sense such things will likely feel Zorc as a pure evil force, separate (and yet linked) to Bakura himself. |
Vital Statistics
WEIGHT: 125lbs (56kg)
BIRTHDAY: October 25th (originally, different than Ryou's)
Strengths
ZODIAC: ScorpioYou possess a sound, rational mind and keen insight. You are logical and intellectual in your approach to life. At the same time, you have fine intuition, which, if you are able to listen to, will guide you well through life. You are capable of investigating and researching subjects deeply. Your analytical skills force you to avoid taking anything at face value. This is where you are at your best: using your intellect to ferret out facts and information to deeply understand the matter at hand, and then make sound decisions. You would fare well in the sciences, teaching, philosophy, metaphysics and psychology. You prefer to work alone and set your own pace. You tend to finish projects once started. You may possess artistic talent, especially in sculpture. You are very sensitive and feel deeply, but you don't share your feelings easily and do not communicate them well. Work hard to develop and maintain deep and important relationships. Learn to share your emotions and deeper thoughts about life. Trust is the key to your emotional happiness.
Challenges
Your challenge is that while you are using your mind to analyze life's issues, you must not neglect the heart. You can become easily imbalanced in favor of the intellectual, which can make you aloof, critical, and -- at the very worst -- cynical. Do not let your intellect rule your life to the point that it obscures the fundamental human qualities of understanding, compassion and love.
Element: Water
Ruling Planets: Pluto
Symbol: The Scorpion
Stone: Topaz
Life Pursuit: To survive against all opposition
Vibration: Resilient
Scorpio's Secret Desire: To triumph
Description: Reputed to be the "most powerful" sign of the zodiac, Scorpios lead fate filled lives and have intense and dramatic personal relationships. Even as children Scorpios are often found to be wise beyond their years. Many astrologers call this the sign of the "oldest souls". Old and wise beyond the average, Scorpios often know all the answers, except sometimes; they too often have difficulty finding what they need to develop their own happiness.
Passion, desire and power go hand in hand for Scorpios. Their biggest challenge and test in life is choosing between the power of love and the love of power. Coming to grips with their extraordinary emotional depths and sensitivity isn't easy for those around them. They are different from all other zodiac signs and this difference has them walking, working and loving to a different beat. Others can often live with a Scorpio partner for years, but not really know them. Much to do with a Scorpio remains ever secret. Their eyes often blaze with feelings that words never express, and beware on the days or nights they hide their feelings behind dark glasses, there is likely to be a storm of some kind brewing. When you deal with a Scorpio you have to always deal with them on a psychic intuitive level. They often wear a mask. Too often they say "no" when they really mean "yes". They have contrary natures. Once they find true love they can be the most faithful dedicated of all partners but fall out badly with a Scorpio and you are likely to find they will never forget or forgive.
Most Scorpios are winners. The main thing they have to worry about is their attitudes, which make up their mind powers and can either make or break them. When they are negative about something or someone, or critical of themselves, they can tend to get in their own way.
Scorpios operate on three levels of soul evolvement; adding up to three distinctively different types of Scorpios. The first level is the Scorpion. This is the least evolved and most drawn toward using their powers the wrong way. The criminal element of Scorpio comes under this level. Then there is the eagle - the highflying, entrepreneurial, successful Scorpio, who seems able to rise above adversity and transform bad-times into good. Then the highest expression of this sign is the Phoenix Resurrected. These Scorpios are detached and extremely powerful. They are wise beyond their years and act as leaders and are an inspiration to others. Quite frequently a Scorpio goes through the three levels of evolvement in one lifetime - but the levels can operate out of sequence.