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HEY GUYS, since we got a lot more apps this time, I'm going ahead with the next batch! Please also vote on Biz's batch - note that while the polls in the batch itself are being funky, you can vote for that one right here. Thanks, LJ!
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Character: Almaz von Armadin Adamant
Series: Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice-
Character Age: 18
Canon: It's everyone's favorite series for underaged demons, midbosses, and meta! Disgaea 3 is the story of the overlord's honor student son and his plot of revenge!11 against his father for destroying his video games and save data. In order to accomplish this worthy and noble goal, Mao realizes he needs something else besides his undeniable genius. Research of anime, manga, and video games dictates that there is one guaranteed method of defeating an overlord: using the powers of a HERO. After all, who has ever seen a hero lose?
This is the cue for one Almaz von Armadin Adamant--hero fanboy and self proclaimed hero. And that title makes him the very thing the overlord's son Mao desires. Almaz brings to the team common sense, eagerness, kindness, and some amazing fail. His low self esteem can leave him more of a stuttering, flailing doormat than a hero. Despite everything though, Almaz is always working hard to help out in whatever way he can and means well. If you have doubts about that, all you need to do is refer to his constant monologue.
Sample Post:
Camp Fuc--can I even say that? I think we're rated "T for Teen"... Ah... Excuse me! My name is Almaz von Armadin Adamant and--no, I'd really prefer you not call me Triple A. Almaz is fine! Almaz. Not Triple A. I-I'm really sorry, but I really don't know how to fix your car. I'm a Hero, not a mechanic. And really, I'm the one who needs help if you'd listen...
I was trying to get to the Netherworld and I--well, I did accomplish that, obviously! But this isn't the right one. The one I was supposed to be going to is a school. This Netherworld is really, er. It seems just like I'd imagine a Netherworld to be. There's monsters everywhere and creepy surroundings. A summer camp themed Netherworld only seems weird if you haven't been to any other ones before. Ahh...this is almost refreshingly normal...
(Could it be that this is my stage to be a hero? A normal Netherworld where the demons are demonic and the Overlord is evil in a normal and conventional way? Is this my chance to show everyone the hero I've become? It is! I can go the distance! And then when I get home my hero's welcome will be waiting--)
D-d-do you usually break into song during other people's inner commentary, Mr. Crab? Not that I mind the back-up! This crab is obviously a professional. Ah... Nevermind! Even with that, this is a really normal place! I can't stay for long though, I do need to get to where I belong. If you help me I'd be glad to repay you in any way I can! I could defeat the Director Overlord for you! N-n-n-n-not that it's required! No one should ever have to pay a Hero for his services! A job well done is payment enough! A true hero must always protect those who can't protect themselves!
I really can help, though. I am a Hero, just look at my title in the Status Screen! I've fought many enemies: zombies, wolves, tiny cats... ...mushrooms... ...piles of ooze...
NO WAIT! It's not like it sounds! The mushrooms were very vicious, it's true! They do this little dance and there's tiny mushrooms everywhere--on your head! Sprouting! And they go "eri eri eri" the entire time... Ah, I don't even know what the means. It must be in their mushroom language. But they are good for grinding. Ah? No! Not that kind of grinding! What kind of person do you think I am?!
[Almaz's title has changed to 'Stoner Hero']
W-w-w-what?!
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Character: Chie Hallard
Series: My-Otome
Character Age: about 19 (from around Zwei)
Canon: On the planet Earl, colonized hundreds of years ago by humans from Earth, there exists Garderobe Academy. This Academy exists to train the world's Otome. What are Otome? They're young girls drafted to become the elite soldiers of the world, serving as bodyguards and also as attendants to the world leaders of Earl's various countries. Their powers are gained through nanomachines, activated by a contract with a GEM. The system works quite well but for a few major points, notably the fact that the nanomachines are completely deactivated by sperm, and if an Otome tries to have sex with a man her career is over. Otome are supposedly called to chastity for this reason, but of course there's absolutely nothing wrong with sleeping with women, so for a good deal of Otome this 'abstinence' is no skin off their backs.
Chie Hallard, for example, is definitely not the sort of person to be held back by such a limitation. Suave, confident, and sexually aware, she would be the quintessential ladies' man if only she were actually a man. Instead, she is an Otome, and not one to be underestimated either. She's quite intelligent and perceptive, having graduated second in her class, and when she's doing business she's extremely focused. When she's not on duty, however, she drops the serious attitude and sees no problem with becoming laid back and casual... nor does she see a problem in flirting with all the cute girls who look like they might be the least bit receptive.
Sample Post:
All right, let's reevaluate the situation. Routine operation met with terrible weather forcing an emergency landing. Currently, I'm stuck in unfamiliar territory separated from my squad. Communications are down. Creating a makeshift camp would prove difficult; I'm in a swamp and materials may be lacking. Flora and fauna are entirely foreign, and I can't be sure if any of it is edible. In short, I'm in a pinch.
...Or at least I was, until I came across you, my lovely lady. I must say, it's surprising to find a beautiful rose like you blooming in a swamp like this. I wasn't aware there was civilization out this far at all, let alone a civilization that would breed someone so fair. ...You're an outsider too, huh? I guess that explains it. You look a bit different from the natives. It looks like they... well, they prize brains over beauty, it seems. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but personally, I wouldn't take such an extremist stance. I'd like to think it's not that unheard of to have both.
Me? I'm Chie, Major Chie Hallard. But my rank really isn't important right now. Wherever this place is, it isn't a recognized nation. You know... I'm very glad that I've run into you. Since by all I've heard, it looks like I'll be stuck here a while... There's nothing wrong with staying outside when you need to, but you have a settlement here, don't you? I think I'd much prefer to spend the night at your place, if you'll have me. Ah, you look surprised! Quite adorably, too. I'll leave it up to you to read exactly as much into that statement as you would like.
...Ahahahaha! No-sex rule? How very cute. I adore speaking to the young and innocent. Yes, of course I know about the "no-sex rule". Yet it seems as if nobody's told you the most important part: there are always loopholes. And sometimes, I'd say you can find the loopholes more enjoyable than what's actually banned. ...Mm, have I piqued your interest? You're getting quite forward with your concerns now. Don't worry, though, I have experience, and I'm a soldier besides. I'm pretty sure I can handle you, even if you think you'll become an... animal. ♥
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Character: Yuri Lowell
Series: Tales of Vesperia
Character Age: 21
Canon: The world of Terca Lumireis, like any typical RPG, is overrun by monsters. To protect the cities from being constantly attacked, devices called 'Blastia' are used to raise powerful barriers around the cities. However, Blastia aren't used only for protection! An Aque Blastia, for example, allows water sources to function. In fact, Vesperia's story begins with Yuri, the protagonist, pursuing a thief who stole an Aque Blastia from the lower quarters of the capital city Zaphias. Eventually, the plot thickens when, during his pursuit, Yuri leaves the capital and ends up in various complicated situations and discovers certain conspiracies that he must put an end to with the help of the allies he made on his journey.
Yuri's someone who could be perceived as a mixture of a classic hero and an anti-hero, with his most important facet being his strong sense of justice. He usually appears as cynical, aloof, and blunt in almost a rude way, but he's actually a tsundere and has a compassionate heart; he's almost selfless when it comes to helping people/doing things for the greater good. Also, despite the JUSTICE!!1 streak and the tsuntsun, Yuri isn't an uptight or overly dramatic character. He’s easy-going (so long as you're not a corrupted official), has a casual way of speaking, and loosens up the most around his friends or people who share similar ideals to his, teasing them and picking on them when given the chance.
Sample Post:
Hey you! Yeah! You there, walking like a drunk. Cozy place you got here, huh? Hot, humid place in the middle of nowhere, and smells like sewers. But, first thing's first, who here's Elizabeth Sayre? She's the one who hired me to come all the way here for this commission, so least she could do is come out and tell me what the damned job actually is. Really, I have to wonder what the secrecy's all about. Are you guys doing something illegal or does she just not want it to be public knowledge? Because if it's just an old fashioned monster beating, then it'll be a cinch, but if she wanted me to do something like cure you all and your, uh, skin diseases, then sorry, but I'm no doctor and I'm definitely not a genius with healing artes.
Hmm...what are healing artes? Well, as the name implies, they could heal wounds, recover afflictions, resurrect the...huh? You want a resurrection? What would you need it for? I mean sure, your illness makes you look dead and you've got the smell to match it, but I seriously doubt it'll actually cure it? Hold it now, what do you mean that you're actually dead? Well, that explains everything. I guess the maggots weren’t some new fashion statement after all. But yeah, as I just told you, I'm not a pro with the whole healing artes business, and even if I was, I don't think the resurrection spell works like that. So, again. Can't help ya.
Hey. Hey now, no need to start with insults! Healing might not be my thing, but I am good with other stuff. We all have our own area of specialty like say, see this sword? With it, I could do some nifty tricks like...this! Hahah! I can see that you're in awe! It's pretty cool, huh? But that's not all! I could also do tricks like this! Shining Fang! Okay, that was a technical error...I didn't mean to cut your limbs off...but eh, you can reattach it back, right? Since you’re dead and all. No? Damn. Well, that sucks. I guess being dead isn't so convenient after all, huh?
I guess I should take responsibility somehow, but that’ll have to come after I meet with the Sayre person. So she's at the lake and she responds to the nickname ‘Marcy’? Okay, thanks. Anything else I need to know? You could write it out if you want. Now let's see..."Your gonna get...P...W...N...D"? What the hell does 'powned' even mean?
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Character: Van Slanzar de Fanel.
Series: The Vision of Escaflowne
Character Age: 15
Canon: How to make your Very Own Escaflowne. You are going to need: one mahou shoujo, one shounen retard with brother issues, one special mecha, one steampunk world with your fair share of mythology and fairytales. You mix it all up together and then you use one flaming psycopath with a penchant for fire to light this baby up. If you leave the shounen retard and the flaming psycopath, be careful of things blowing up. Let us focus on the shounen retard.
Meet Van Fanel, newly crowned king of his country, Fanelia. Don't open the celebratory booze just yet: on the same day of his crowning, Zaibach empire sends its guymelefs (this world's name for its mechas) to attack, destroying the kingdom. Forced to flee from battle, Van tsuns his way through Gaea, wanting to warn people about Zaibach. One of the biggest withdrawals for this is that rumors arise of Fanelian's king having left his kingdom to die, hitting this retard's insecurities right on: Van has always felt that he's unfit to be a king, he dislikes violence and he is very afraid of dying. Still, he would rather die than step down from a challenge since his pride an deep desire to prove that he isn't a coward tops him over what he truly believes in.
As the only one who can ride in Escaflowne, Gaea's most unique guymelef, Van soon learns that his relationship with this mecha is one that gundam-pilots everywhere would probably envy. They are, literally, becoming one: if Escaflowne endures damage, then Van, too, ends up hurt. With this, Van needs to accept that there are some things he cannot - and should not - change. Like his destiny.
Note: on Gaea, the Earth is known as Mystic Moon, and it shines right behind our Moon.
Sample App:
People of Camp Fyud - shouldn't that be spelled feud? Never mind - here I stand in front of you, in the wake of Zaibach joining forces with your dictator, lady Sayre. I do not know your feuds, but I have seen the beastmen, and with Escaflowne I have fought against the guymelfes Zaibach intends to use against you. I've seen the monster that lays inside the lake and I've battled against it and I have seen you, oh brave people, doing your best to fight against the fury of the beastmen. Squirming? No, I'm not doing that. I just had an itch.
I have seen enough to make my choice. I am the king of Fanelia, Van Slanzar de Fanel, and as I stand here I see a whole army of brave almost-people that, despite their falling limbs and decaying corpses, stand up to fight for what they believe. Of birds ready to raise their voices high to say that they're not going to give up no matter what! You have come here - yes, I'm just itching - to fight for your freedom, as the free zombies and birds that you are!
I know that you must have suffered as much as my people did, but fear no more. I swear by my honor that I will fight side by side with you until my dying breath: It doesn't matter if it's a swamp, it doesn't matter if the lake shines fiercer than the Mystic Moon does in Gaea: if this is your home, it is your duty to protect it. That is something worth fighting for, don't you agree?
Yes, our enemies outnumber us. Yes, I know that many of you might be scared. I realize that many of you might want to fly, run, hobble scratch yourself and crawl away with your cries of 'bad omens!'. If you do that, it's true that you might live, at least for a while. But I assure you that one day in your future, when you're gazing at your moon and at your land, you will think of this day and this moment where you ran away and--
Wait! I wasn't done yet! Stop running away!
Fine. Even if I have to fight alone, I won't give up. As long as I have Escaflowne, I will...
One second. Is it possible that--
Oh. I guess those tentacles around Escaflowne might be why I was squirming.
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Character: Kaguya Sumeragi
Series: Code Geass
Character Age: 15
Canon: You see boys and girls, when CLAMP and Sunrise love each other very very much, macros appear across the screen and NANI MAI HUNNY? plays for nine minutes, and when that's done, you have an itty-bitty Code Geass. This trainwreck of a series takes place in an alternate universe where the America never became independent and instead bought a rename token and became the Holy Britannian Empire. In present time, Britannia has taken over many countries around the world, one of them being Japan. But even in the face of Britannia's superior military strength, the Japanese weren't going to take this, so they enlisted the help of a fishbowl-wearing cape-swishing hand-motioning ~*~mysterious masked man~*~.
Kaguya is a supporter of said masked man, Zero, and his rebellion effort, named the Black Knights, which is good for them since she's the head mistress of the Kyoto House and representative of the Sumeragi Concern, meaning she can provide them with a lotta bling bling. However, she's more interested in Zero himself and the first time she met him, she declared that she'd be his wife and goddess of victory. Her enthusiastic although sometimes over-bearing personality overwhelmed the Black Knights at first and sometimes still does, but she's also come to be respected for her empathetic abilities and people skills, along with her strong will and good understanding of the politics surrounding her. Besides, she's a loli who wants someone to take her now, and thinks it's healthy for said person to have a harem following. What's not to like?
Sample Post:
And with this, we can start the first meeting of Camp's Love is Power group! I have to say, I'm very pleased with the turn-out! I wasn't looking to make this a big thing, but if so many people are that interested, well, it would be rude to turn you away! Now, we all know why we're here, right? Wait, you don't? Aha, it seems like I'll need to go over our group mission. To put it simply, we've banded together to help each other with our obstacles in love! It's a tricky business, and I know some of you may have been hurt badly in the past, but it's time to put those old wounds behind you and forget about them. Eh? Oh, no, my apologies, Mr. Zombie in the yellow scarf! I didn't mean that literally. You don't have to, erm, place your arm on the floor. Why don't you just keep it with you? That's better.
Well then, I trust we're all on the same page now! If we're not, then please turn to page 69 in your handbooks. Good! Moving on, for today's meeting, I thought we'd start out with a simple topic that should be easy enough for us all together and should help us get to know each other better. Are you ready? It's "what traits do you look for in a lover?" For me, it has to be the cool, heroic type! A guy who will always save the damsel in distress, and looks good while doing it, too. Especially if he's wearing a mask. Masks have been making a comeback as an essential part of a leader's costume, did you know? ♥
Alright, ah ... what was it again? Oh, yes, Mr. Rotting McZombieson. That's quite a mouthful! What do you look for in a partner? Hm ... 'brains'? I see, I see. I have to agree with you there; an intelligent man is a delightful companion! So are you the type that prefers brains over brawn, Mr. McZombieson? Ah! You don't mind brawn, either? It's good to know you're so flexible! ... Ahaha, thank you for demonstrating just how flexible you are! Is your head alright, though? Oh dear, looks like you're having trouble! Let me just-- there! Head back in the normal place? Yes? Wonderful!
You're next, Mr. Zombaids. And you prefer... flesh? That's very unique! I think it's helped us all get a better idea of you and your personality, too. But you know, lusting after someone's body isn't a good way to start a relationship. Sure, you can think your special someone is handsome, but it's always been said that their personality is much more important! And if you try to go after someone just based on their looks, you're setting yourself up to be hurt badly. Remember, wounds from the heart are harder to heal than when someone cuts a limb off. You guys should remember that!
Okay, let's move on. Mr. Zombiedeadrising. You know, the three of you have very similar last names, it makes one wonder. Still, if you say it's just a coincidence, then I'll leave it at that! Now, what would your answer be? We're all dying to hear it! Some of us more than others, you might even say. ... "A human soul?" That's... that's so insightful! You're looking for a soulmate, aren't you? And instead of caring about looks or their outside personality, it's a person inner self that attracts you? That's so inspiring! I think we could all learn a valuable lesson from you! Oh, or an undead lesson, too. Good point, Mr. Zombie to my left!
Well, this certainly was fun! It ended up being longer than I planned for, but that's good. I'm so glad I have such an enthusiastic group! You know, for some reason, nobody else took me seriously when I said I wanted to have a love group. Still, with you guys, we can even have another meeting! I was thinking about having a discussion next time about the delicate matter of whether exchanging limbs with a fellow zombie counts as love vows or not.
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Applicant #1
Character: Black Star
Series: Soul Eater
Character Age: 13
Canon: Welcome to the world of Soul Eater, where students of the Shinigami Buki Shokunin Senmon Gakko, Shibusen for short, save the world by preventing demon gods from being born! How? By attending lots of lessons and collecting ninety-nine corrupted human's souls, and one witch's! The school has a peculiar system where students work in teams in order to gather souls, and it's usually a team of two people: a meister and a weapon. The meister is the one who does the actual fighting, while the weapon is the... well, weapon! It's necessary for both of them to collaborate in order to graduate and reach their ultimate goal of creating (or becoming) a "Death Scythe"; a weapon that can be wielded by a Shinigami. Collecting souls is necessary for this.
Black Star is a very hyperactive, funny and rather unique guy, but it would be hard to say he's a positive character. He is extremely self-absorbed, loud, immature, annoying, and generally irritating. He's rather egocentric, thinking everything has to be about him, and more than once he's screwed up missions just to gain attention. Although he's supposed to be an assassin, and therefore act in the shadows, he usually can't help but shout his name in front of his targets. Yes, he's a retard, but he has his moments when he becomes serious too, and in his own special way, Black Star is a very supportive and loyal friend.
Sample Post:
I AM THE GREAT BLACK STAR, AND I'VE COME HERE TO BLESS YOU WITH MY BIG PRESENCE! Hyo-hooo!
Oh? I see I already have an audience, hyahahah! As expected from someone as big as me! My greatness has blown away your flesh, hasn't it? I'm really too big after all! But it's ok, don't worry, I understand..! It's understandable that small people like you would end up zombies when you witness my great self. Even I was once overwhelmed by my great self as I watched my own reflection!
Heheh, this great me has taken a liking to you small people's situation. It must be hard waking up every day, knowing you can never become as big as me. But don't worry! Even if you're so small compared to me, I'll be generous and bless you with a gift. Here, take it! Now that you have my autograph, you're just one step closer to becoming big like me. Now you only have to take a million more steps!
Woah, cut it out! That's not supposed to be eaten! I understand, you're hoping to speed up the process by eating something this great me touched, aren't you? I'm sorry, but that's not going to happen! No matter how hard you try, you'll never be able to catch up with me.
What do you mean you don't know who I am?! I just gave you a great introduction, didn't I? Ah, I see. Small people like you need me to give them a big speech! Heheh, you're hardly worthy of it, but someone as big as me can't just ignore his fans. Very well then, be sure to pay attention because this is a one-time only chance!
ABOVE AND BELOW THE SKIES, I'M THE ONLY KING! I'M THE PROTAGONIST! THIS GREAT ME IS A MAN WHO WILL DEFEAT THE GODS AND STAND ABOVE EVERYONE ELSE!
Did you hear? There's room for only one king, so anyone who dares to be talked about more than me will be punished, even someone as forgiving as me can't tolerate such a terrible offense. You're probably all amazed, but don't try to imitate me and steal my spotlight!
Applicant #2
Character: Black * Star.
Series: Soul Eater. (manga)
Character Age: 14.
Canon: So you want to be a weapon so powerful Death himself will wield you? In Soul Eater, Technicians and their shapeshifting Weapons attend training school to achieve this glory. To get there, the pairs will have to collect the souls of ninety-nine evil humans (Kishin Eggs) and one witch... not to mention battle plot devices which make End of Eva look sane.
Black * Star is the last surviving member of a clan of evil assassins. The assignments he's sent on should boost the power of his weapon, Tsubaki, but unfortunately the only time he uses his sneaking skills properly is when he's peeping on the girls' bathing area. The rest of the time, Black * Star is obsessed with becoming legendary, which he calls "big" - forget kishin; this kid's ego alone will devour your soul. Reactionary and hyperactive as he is, Black * Star is also very strong, and he pushes himself hard to reach the levels he talks himself up to, challenging anyone getting more attention than him. Since he's too self-absorbed to know when he's outmatched, he mainly stars in good old-fashioned smackdowns.
Sample Post:
All right! There must be over nine thousand Kishin Eggs here, and that Director sounds like a total witch! I'd better get to work right away, this is what all my assassin training has been leading to. A chance to prove my stealth!
Laws of the assassin number one! Do not talk about the laws of the assassin... Laws of the assassin number two! Do not talk about the laws of the assassin… Laws of the assassin number three… defeat your target before he becomes aware of your existence! Okay, here we go!
I'M THE GREAT BLACK * STAR, AND I'M HERE TO KICK YOUR ASS IN THE MOST AWESOME WAY POSSIBLE! Tsubaki, change form! That's right, horde of losers, get ready to feel THE STING OF MY DARK DEMON BLAAAA-
My... blade? Tsubaki? Huh, she's not here. I didn't notice. No problem! I could thrash you all with just the tip of my little finger. Wait! You're all zombies, right? So shouldn't you be trying to eat my brains? I dunno why you're so disinterested; I'm the smartest guy around. I'm funny, too, just wait and see - you'll be like a helicopter of laughter! (That's the phrase, right?) ... No, morons, my brains are up here, not down there! I guess that's just the kind of men you were, wahaha!
I'm gonna like it here. Even the birds are helpful! One of them helped me out with this computer stuff, now I keep getting emails which promise to help make me bigger. Not that I need it; I'm Black * Star, the biggest guy in this Camp! More people should be talking about me. No-one even notices the pyre I built on top of the volcano when I arrived, or my smoke signals that spelled out BLACK * STAR! Instead they're all going on about some other sucker's flames! Or some flamer's suckers, but that doesn't make much sense... I can't forgive someone who gets more notice than me, I'm gonna have to thrash this trash. Wasn't that a hilarious joke? I know you're all holding back laughter, but don't fall apart on me now! I'll give my autograph to the first person who tells me where I can find this unlucky guy!
- Eh? The lake? What kind of person lives in the lake?
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Character: Almaz von Armadin Adamant
Series: Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice-
Character Age: 18
Canon: It's everyone's favorite series for underaged demons, midbosses, and meta! Disgaea 3 is the story of the overlord's honor student son and his plot of revenge!11 against his father for destroying his video games and save data. In order to accomplish this worthy and noble goal, Mao realizes he needs something else besides his undeniable genius. Research of anime, manga, and video games dictates that there is one guaranteed method of defeating an overlord: using the powers of a HERO. After all, who has ever seen a hero lose?
This is the cue for one Almaz von Armadin Adamant--hero fanboy and self proclaimed hero. And that title makes him the very thing the overlord's son Mao desires. Almaz brings to the team common sense, eagerness, kindness, and some amazing fail. His low self esteem can leave him more of a stuttering, flailing doormat than a hero. Despite everything though, Almaz is always working hard to help out in whatever way he can and means well. If you have doubts about that, all you need to do is refer to his constant monologue.
Sample Post:
Camp Fuc--can I even say that? I think we're rated "T for Teen"... Ah... Excuse me! My name is Almaz von Armadin Adamant and--no, I'd really prefer you not call me Triple A. Almaz is fine! Almaz. Not Triple A. I-I'm really sorry, but I really don't know how to fix your car. I'm a Hero, not a mechanic. And really, I'm the one who needs help if you'd listen...
I was trying to get to the Netherworld and I--well, I did accomplish that, obviously! But this isn't the right one. The one I was supposed to be going to is a school. This Netherworld is really, er. It seems just like I'd imagine a Netherworld to be. There's monsters everywhere and creepy surroundings. A summer camp themed Netherworld only seems weird if you haven't been to any other ones before. Ahh...this is almost refreshingly normal...
(Could it be that this is my stage to be a hero? A normal Netherworld where the demons are demonic and the Overlord is evil in a normal and conventional way? Is this my chance to show everyone the hero I've become? It is! I can go the distance! And then when I get home my hero's welcome will be waiting--)
D-d-do you usually break into song during other people's inner commentary, Mr. Crab? Not that I mind the back-up! This crab is obviously a professional. Ah... Nevermind! Even with that, this is a really normal place! I can't stay for long though, I do need to get to where I belong. If you help me I'd be glad to repay you in any way I can! I could defeat the Director Overlord for you! N-n-n-n-not that it's required! No one should ever have to pay a Hero for his services! A job well done is payment enough! A true hero must always protect those who can't protect themselves!
I really can help, though. I am a Hero, just look at my title in the Status Screen! I've fought many enemies: zombies, wolves, tiny cats... ...mushrooms... ...piles of ooze...
NO WAIT! It's not like it sounds! The mushrooms were very vicious, it's true! They do this little dance and there's tiny mushrooms everywhere--on your head! Sprouting! And they go "eri eri eri" the entire time... Ah, I don't even know what the means. It must be in their mushroom language. But they are good for grinding. Ah? No! Not that kind of grinding! What kind of person do you think I am?!
[Almaz's title has changed to 'Stoner Hero']
W-w-w-what?!
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Character: Chie Hallard
Series: My-Otome
Character Age: about 19 (from around Zwei)
Canon: On the planet Earl, colonized hundreds of years ago by humans from Earth, there exists Garderobe Academy. This Academy exists to train the world's Otome. What are Otome? They're young girls drafted to become the elite soldiers of the world, serving as bodyguards and also as attendants to the world leaders of Earl's various countries. Their powers are gained through nanomachines, activated by a contract with a GEM. The system works quite well but for a few major points, notably the fact that the nanomachines are completely deactivated by sperm, and if an Otome tries to have sex with a man her career is over. Otome are supposedly called to chastity for this reason, but of course there's absolutely nothing wrong with sleeping with women, so for a good deal of Otome this 'abstinence' is no skin off their backs.
Chie Hallard, for example, is definitely not the sort of person to be held back by such a limitation. Suave, confident, and sexually aware, she would be the quintessential ladies' man if only she were actually a man. Instead, she is an Otome, and not one to be underestimated either. She's quite intelligent and perceptive, having graduated second in her class, and when she's doing business she's extremely focused. When she's not on duty, however, she drops the serious attitude and sees no problem with becoming laid back and casual... nor does she see a problem in flirting with all the cute girls who look like they might be the least bit receptive.
Sample Post:
All right, let's reevaluate the situation. Routine operation met with terrible weather forcing an emergency landing. Currently, I'm stuck in unfamiliar territory separated from my squad. Communications are down. Creating a makeshift camp would prove difficult; I'm in a swamp and materials may be lacking. Flora and fauna are entirely foreign, and I can't be sure if any of it is edible. In short, I'm in a pinch.
...Or at least I was, until I came across you, my lovely lady. I must say, it's surprising to find a beautiful rose like you blooming in a swamp like this. I wasn't aware there was civilization out this far at all, let alone a civilization that would breed someone so fair. ...You're an outsider too, huh? I guess that explains it. You look a bit different from the natives. It looks like they... well, they prize brains over beauty, it seems. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but personally, I wouldn't take such an extremist stance. I'd like to think it's not that unheard of to have both.
Me? I'm Chie, Major Chie Hallard. But my rank really isn't important right now. Wherever this place is, it isn't a recognized nation. You know... I'm very glad that I've run into you. Since by all I've heard, it looks like I'll be stuck here a while... There's nothing wrong with staying outside when you need to, but you have a settlement here, don't you? I think I'd much prefer to spend the night at your place, if you'll have me. Ah, you look surprised! Quite adorably, too. I'll leave it up to you to read exactly as much into that statement as you would like.
...Ahahahaha! No-sex rule? How very cute. I adore speaking to the young and innocent. Yes, of course I know about the "no-sex rule". Yet it seems as if nobody's told you the most important part: there are always loopholes. And sometimes, I'd say you can find the loopholes more enjoyable than what's actually banned. ...Mm, have I piqued your interest? You're getting quite forward with your concerns now. Don't worry, though, I have experience, and I'm a soldier besides. I'm pretty sure I can handle you, even if you think you'll become an... animal. ♥
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Character: Yuri Lowell
Series: Tales of Vesperia
Character Age: 21
Canon: The world of Terca Lumireis, like any typical RPG, is overrun by monsters. To protect the cities from being constantly attacked, devices called 'Blastia' are used to raise powerful barriers around the cities. However, Blastia aren't used only for protection! An Aque Blastia, for example, allows water sources to function. In fact, Vesperia's story begins with Yuri, the protagonist, pursuing a thief who stole an Aque Blastia from the lower quarters of the capital city Zaphias. Eventually, the plot thickens when, during his pursuit, Yuri leaves the capital and ends up in various complicated situations and discovers certain conspiracies that he must put an end to with the help of the allies he made on his journey.
Yuri's someone who could be perceived as a mixture of a classic hero and an anti-hero, with his most important facet being his strong sense of justice. He usually appears as cynical, aloof, and blunt in almost a rude way, but he's actually a tsundere and has a compassionate heart; he's almost selfless when it comes to helping people/doing things for the greater good. Also, despite the JUSTICE!!1 streak and the tsuntsun, Yuri isn't an uptight or overly dramatic character. He’s easy-going (so long as you're not a corrupted official), has a casual way of speaking, and loosens up the most around his friends or people who share similar ideals to his, teasing them and picking on them when given the chance.
Sample Post:
Hey you! Yeah! You there, walking like a drunk. Cozy place you got here, huh? Hot, humid place in the middle of nowhere, and smells like sewers. But, first thing's first, who here's Elizabeth Sayre? She's the one who hired me to come all the way here for this commission, so least she could do is come out and tell me what the damned job actually is. Really, I have to wonder what the secrecy's all about. Are you guys doing something illegal or does she just not want it to be public knowledge? Because if it's just an old fashioned monster beating, then it'll be a cinch, but if she wanted me to do something like cure you all and your, uh, skin diseases, then sorry, but I'm no doctor and I'm definitely not a genius with healing artes.
Hmm...what are healing artes? Well, as the name implies, they could heal wounds, recover afflictions, resurrect the...huh? You want a resurrection? What would you need it for? I mean sure, your illness makes you look dead and you've got the smell to match it, but I seriously doubt it'll actually cure it? Hold it now, what do you mean that you're actually dead? Well, that explains everything. I guess the maggots weren’t some new fashion statement after all. But yeah, as I just told you, I'm not a pro with the whole healing artes business, and even if I was, I don't think the resurrection spell works like that. So, again. Can't help ya.
Hey. Hey now, no need to start with insults! Healing might not be my thing, but I am good with other stuff. We all have our own area of specialty like say, see this sword? With it, I could do some nifty tricks like...this! Hahah! I can see that you're in awe! It's pretty cool, huh? But that's not all! I could also do tricks like this! Shining Fang! Okay, that was a technical error...I didn't mean to cut your limbs off...but eh, you can reattach it back, right? Since you’re dead and all. No? Damn. Well, that sucks. I guess being dead isn't so convenient after all, huh?
I guess I should take responsibility somehow, but that’ll have to come after I meet with the Sayre person. So she's at the lake and she responds to the nickname ‘Marcy’? Okay, thanks. Anything else I need to know? You could write it out if you want. Now let's see..."Your gonna get...P...W...N...D"? What the hell does 'powned' even mean?
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Character: Van Slanzar de Fanel.
Series: The Vision of Escaflowne
Character Age: 15
Canon: How to make your Very Own Escaflowne. You are going to need: one mahou shoujo, one shounen retard with brother issues, one special mecha, one steampunk world with your fair share of mythology and fairytales. You mix it all up together and then you use one flaming psycopath with a penchant for fire to light this baby up. If you leave the shounen retard and the flaming psycopath, be careful of things blowing up. Let us focus on the shounen retard.
Meet Van Fanel, newly crowned king of his country, Fanelia. Don't open the celebratory booze just yet: on the same day of his crowning, Zaibach empire sends its guymelefs (this world's name for its mechas) to attack, destroying the kingdom. Forced to flee from battle, Van tsuns his way through Gaea, wanting to warn people about Zaibach. One of the biggest withdrawals for this is that rumors arise of Fanelian's king having left his kingdom to die, hitting this retard's insecurities right on: Van has always felt that he's unfit to be a king, he dislikes violence and he is very afraid of dying. Still, he would rather die than step down from a challenge since his pride an deep desire to prove that he isn't a coward tops him over what he truly believes in.
As the only one who can ride in Escaflowne, Gaea's most unique guymelef, Van soon learns that his relationship with this mecha is one that gundam-pilots everywhere would probably envy. They are, literally, becoming one: if Escaflowne endures damage, then Van, too, ends up hurt. With this, Van needs to accept that there are some things he cannot - and should not - change. Like his destiny.
Note: on Gaea, the Earth is known as Mystic Moon, and it shines right behind our Moon.
Sample App:
People of Camp Fyud - shouldn't that be spelled feud? Never mind - here I stand in front of you, in the wake of Zaibach joining forces with your dictator, lady Sayre. I do not know your feuds, but I have seen the beastmen, and with Escaflowne I have fought against the guymelfes Zaibach intends to use against you. I've seen the monster that lays inside the lake and I've battled against it and I have seen you, oh brave people, doing your best to fight against the fury of the beastmen. Squirming? No, I'm not doing that. I just had an itch.
I have seen enough to make my choice. I am the king of Fanelia, Van Slanzar de Fanel, and as I stand here I see a whole army of brave almost-people that, despite their falling limbs and decaying corpses, stand up to fight for what they believe. Of birds ready to raise their voices high to say that they're not going to give up no matter what! You have come here - yes, I'm just itching - to fight for your freedom, as the free zombies and birds that you are!
I know that you must have suffered as much as my people did, but fear no more. I swear by my honor that I will fight side by side with you until my dying breath: It doesn't matter if it's a swamp, it doesn't matter if the lake shines fiercer than the Mystic Moon does in Gaea: if this is your home, it is your duty to protect it. That is something worth fighting for, don't you agree?
Yes, our enemies outnumber us. Yes, I know that many of you might be scared. I realize that many of you might want to fly, run, hobble scratch yourself and crawl away with your cries of 'bad omens!'. If you do that, it's true that you might live, at least for a while. But I assure you that one day in your future, when you're gazing at your moon and at your land, you will think of this day and this moment where you ran away and--
Wait! I wasn't done yet! Stop running away!
Fine. Even if I have to fight alone, I won't give up. As long as I have Escaflowne, I will...
One second. Is it possible that--
Oh. I guess those tentacles around Escaflowne might be why I was squirming.
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Character: Kaguya Sumeragi
Series: Code Geass
Character Age: 15
Canon: You see boys and girls, when CLAMP and Sunrise love each other very very much, macros appear across the screen and NANI MAI HUNNY? plays for nine minutes, and when that's done, you have an itty-bitty Code Geass. This trainwreck of a series takes place in an alternate universe where the America never became independent and instead bought a rename token and became the Holy Britannian Empire. In present time, Britannia has taken over many countries around the world, one of them being Japan. But even in the face of Britannia's superior military strength, the Japanese weren't going to take this, so they enlisted the help of a fishbowl-wearing cape-swishing hand-motioning ~*~mysterious masked man~*~.
Kaguya is a supporter of said masked man, Zero, and his rebellion effort, named the Black Knights, which is good for them since she's the head mistress of the Kyoto House and representative of the Sumeragi Concern, meaning she can provide them with a lotta bling bling. However, she's more interested in Zero himself and the first time she met him, she declared that she'd be his wife and goddess of victory. Her enthusiastic although sometimes over-bearing personality overwhelmed the Black Knights at first and sometimes still does, but she's also come to be respected for her empathetic abilities and people skills, along with her strong will and good understanding of the politics surrounding her. Besides, she's a loli who wants someone to take her now, and thinks it's healthy for said person to have a harem following. What's not to like?
Sample Post:
And with this, we can start the first meeting of Camp's Love is Power group! I have to say, I'm very pleased with the turn-out! I wasn't looking to make this a big thing, but if so many people are that interested, well, it would be rude to turn you away! Now, we all know why we're here, right? Wait, you don't? Aha, it seems like I'll need to go over our group mission. To put it simply, we've banded together to help each other with our obstacles in love! It's a tricky business, and I know some of you may have been hurt badly in the past, but it's time to put those old wounds behind you and forget about them. Eh? Oh, no, my apologies, Mr. Zombie in the yellow scarf! I didn't mean that literally. You don't have to, erm, place your arm on the floor. Why don't you just keep it with you? That's better.
Well then, I trust we're all on the same page now! If we're not, then please turn to page 69 in your handbooks. Good! Moving on, for today's meeting, I thought we'd start out with a simple topic that should be easy enough for us all together and should help us get to know each other better. Are you ready? It's "what traits do you look for in a lover?" For me, it has to be the cool, heroic type! A guy who will always save the damsel in distress, and looks good while doing it, too. Especially if he's wearing a mask. Masks have been making a comeback as an essential part of a leader's costume, did you know? ♥
Alright, ah ... what was it again? Oh, yes, Mr. Rotting McZombieson. That's quite a mouthful! What do you look for in a partner? Hm ... 'brains'? I see, I see. I have to agree with you there; an intelligent man is a delightful companion! So are you the type that prefers brains over brawn, Mr. McZombieson? Ah! You don't mind brawn, either? It's good to know you're so flexible! ... Ahaha, thank you for demonstrating just how flexible you are! Is your head alright, though? Oh dear, looks like you're having trouble! Let me just-- there! Head back in the normal place? Yes? Wonderful!
You're next, Mr. Zombaids. And you prefer... flesh? That's very unique! I think it's helped us all get a better idea of you and your personality, too. But you know, lusting after someone's body isn't a good way to start a relationship. Sure, you can think your special someone is handsome, but it's always been said that their personality is much more important! And if you try to go after someone just based on their looks, you're setting yourself up to be hurt badly. Remember, wounds from the heart are harder to heal than when someone cuts a limb off. You guys should remember that!
Okay, let's move on. Mr. Zombiedeadrising. You know, the three of you have very similar last names, it makes one wonder. Still, if you say it's just a coincidence, then I'll leave it at that! Now, what would your answer be? We're all dying to hear it! Some of us more than others, you might even say. ... "A human soul?" That's... that's so insightful! You're looking for a soulmate, aren't you? And instead of caring about looks or their outside personality, it's a person inner self that attracts you? That's so inspiring! I think we could all learn a valuable lesson from you! Oh, or an undead lesson, too. Good point, Mr. Zombie to my left!
Well, this certainly was fun! It ended up being longer than I planned for, but that's good. I'm so glad I have such an enthusiastic group! You know, for some reason, nobody else took me seriously when I said I wanted to have a love group. Still, with you guys, we can even have another meeting! I was thinking about having a discussion next time about the delicate matter of whether exchanging limbs with a fellow zombie counts as love vows or not.
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Applicant #1
Character: Black Star
Series: Soul Eater
Character Age: 13
Canon: Welcome to the world of Soul Eater, where students of the Shinigami Buki Shokunin Senmon Gakko, Shibusen for short, save the world by preventing demon gods from being born! How? By attending lots of lessons and collecting ninety-nine corrupted human's souls, and one witch's! The school has a peculiar system where students work in teams in order to gather souls, and it's usually a team of two people: a meister and a weapon. The meister is the one who does the actual fighting, while the weapon is the... well, weapon! It's necessary for both of them to collaborate in order to graduate and reach their ultimate goal of creating (or becoming) a "Death Scythe"; a weapon that can be wielded by a Shinigami. Collecting souls is necessary for this.
Black Star is a very hyperactive, funny and rather unique guy, but it would be hard to say he's a positive character. He is extremely self-absorbed, loud, immature, annoying, and generally irritating. He's rather egocentric, thinking everything has to be about him, and more than once he's screwed up missions just to gain attention. Although he's supposed to be an assassin, and therefore act in the shadows, he usually can't help but shout his name in front of his targets. Yes, he's a retard, but he has his moments when he becomes serious too, and in his own special way, Black Star is a very supportive and loyal friend.
Sample Post:
I AM THE GREAT BLACK STAR, AND I'VE COME HERE TO BLESS YOU WITH MY BIG PRESENCE! Hyo-hooo!
Oh? I see I already have an audience, hyahahah! As expected from someone as big as me! My greatness has blown away your flesh, hasn't it? I'm really too big after all! But it's ok, don't worry, I understand..! It's understandable that small people like you would end up zombies when you witness my great self. Even I was once overwhelmed by my great self as I watched my own reflection!
Heheh, this great me has taken a liking to you small people's situation. It must be hard waking up every day, knowing you can never become as big as me. But don't worry! Even if you're so small compared to me, I'll be generous and bless you with a gift. Here, take it! Now that you have my autograph, you're just one step closer to becoming big like me. Now you only have to take a million more steps!
Woah, cut it out! That's not supposed to be eaten! I understand, you're hoping to speed up the process by eating something this great me touched, aren't you? I'm sorry, but that's not going to happen! No matter how hard you try, you'll never be able to catch up with me.
What do you mean you don't know who I am?! I just gave you a great introduction, didn't I? Ah, I see. Small people like you need me to give them a big speech! Heheh, you're hardly worthy of it, but someone as big as me can't just ignore his fans. Very well then, be sure to pay attention because this is a one-time only chance!
ABOVE AND BELOW THE SKIES, I'M THE ONLY KING! I'M THE PROTAGONIST! THIS GREAT ME IS A MAN WHO WILL DEFEAT THE GODS AND STAND ABOVE EVERYONE ELSE!
Did you hear? There's room for only one king, so anyone who dares to be talked about more than me will be punished, even someone as forgiving as me can't tolerate such a terrible offense. You're probably all amazed, but don't try to imitate me and steal my spotlight!
Applicant #2
Character: Black * Star.
Series: Soul Eater. (manga)
Character Age: 14.
Canon: So you want to be a weapon so powerful Death himself will wield you? In Soul Eater, Technicians and their shapeshifting Weapons attend training school to achieve this glory. To get there, the pairs will have to collect the souls of ninety-nine evil humans (Kishin Eggs) and one witch... not to mention battle plot devices which make End of Eva look sane.
Black * Star is the last surviving member of a clan of evil assassins. The assignments he's sent on should boost the power of his weapon, Tsubaki, but unfortunately the only time he uses his sneaking skills properly is when he's peeping on the girls' bathing area. The rest of the time, Black * Star is obsessed with becoming legendary, which he calls "big" - forget kishin; this kid's ego alone will devour your soul. Reactionary and hyperactive as he is, Black * Star is also very strong, and he pushes himself hard to reach the levels he talks himself up to, challenging anyone getting more attention than him. Since he's too self-absorbed to know when he's outmatched, he mainly stars in good old-fashioned smackdowns.
Sample Post:
All right! There must be over nine thousand Kishin Eggs here, and that Director sounds like a total witch! I'd better get to work right away, this is what all my assassin training has been leading to. A chance to prove my stealth!
Laws of the assassin number one! Do not talk about the laws of the assassin... Laws of the assassin number two! Do not talk about the laws of the assassin… Laws of the assassin number three… defeat your target before he becomes aware of your existence! Okay, here we go!
I'M THE GREAT BLACK * STAR, AND I'M HERE TO KICK YOUR ASS IN THE MOST AWESOME WAY POSSIBLE! Tsubaki, change form! That's right, horde of losers, get ready to feel THE STING OF MY DARK DEMON BLAAAA-
My... blade? Tsubaki? Huh, she's not here. I didn't notice. No problem! I could thrash you all with just the tip of my little finger. Wait! You're all zombies, right? So shouldn't you be trying to eat my brains? I dunno why you're so disinterested; I'm the smartest guy around. I'm funny, too, just wait and see - you'll be like a helicopter of laughter! (That's the phrase, right?) ... No, morons, my brains are up here, not down there! I guess that's just the kind of men you were, wahaha!
I'm gonna like it here. Even the birds are helpful! One of them helped me out with this computer stuff, now I keep getting emails which promise to help make me bigger. Not that I need it; I'm Black * Star, the biggest guy in this Camp! More people should be talking about me. No-one even notices the pyre I built on top of the volcano when I arrived, or my smoke signals that spelled out BLACK * STAR! Instead they're all going on about some other sucker's flames! Or some flamer's suckers, but that doesn't make much sense... I can't forgive someone who gets more notice than me, I'm gonna have to thrash this trash. Wasn't that a hilarious joke? I know you're all holding back laughter, but don't fall apart on me now! I'll give my autograph to the first person who tells me where I can find this unlucky guy!
- Eh? The lake? What kind of person lives in the lake?
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