Languishment App
PLAYER INFO
Name | Ryoko
Personal Journal | ryokoful
Contact | Ryokoful @ Plurk l PM
Current Character(s) | N/A
CHARACTER INFO
Name | Orochimaru
Series | Naruto
Canon Point | Right after being sealed by Itachi’s Totsuka sword.
Orochimaru’s ‘Living Corpse Reincarnation’ technique ( http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Living_Corpse_Reincarnation ) allows him to take over another person’s body. It can only be performed once every three years. As the end of that time approaches, Orochimaru’s current body will begin to reject him (it is unknown if this is always the case or if it was just the two occasions we are shown in canon). For the purposes of game play, I would like him to be brought to Attollo in his original body. I intend for him to be on the lookout for new bodies to inhabit, but I don’t want this issue to be an immediate concern (the point from which I am taking him is pretty much his death, so I do not believe it would be that strange for him to be granted his original, intact body).
Reference | http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Orochimaru
Age | 53 or so, but he won’t necessarily look it due to his abilities (Orochimaru can steal a person’s face and wear it as his own. He can also completely take over another person’s body as his own. In addition, there are several standard techniques for altering appearance that Orochimaru would be able to employ).
Gender | Cisgender male originally and for the purposes of this game.
Suitability | N/A
Appearance | N/A
Personality |
Knowledge is power. Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. These truths are well known, and Orochimaru is a case study in them. Above all else, Orochimaru desires a complete knowledge of all jutsu in the world. He did not start out in life feeling this way, but developed the desire over time. Losing his parents at a young age left him without that kind of love and guidance. This and his aptitude for learning jutsu, high ambition, lust for power, and his own sadness over the fact human life is so fragile and fleeting led him down an increasingly dark path until eventually he decided he wanted to become the immortal, ‘ultimate being.’
His goal is so extreme that it will take more than one human lifetime to accomplish. Orochimaru betrays Konoha by using its citizens for his own research for this reason. It is unknown when he started his experimentation on humans, but attempting to create a jutsu that would render him immortal through this method is what eventually gets him caught by the third Hokage, his former mentor.
Through his goal and the methods that uses to advance toward it, Orochimaru is shown to be an extremely selfish person. The desire to become the ‘ultimate being’ who knows everything is egotistic by its very nature, yet Orochimaru, who has been hailed as a genius and one of the legendary three, or ‘Sannin,’ does not think it is beyond his capabilities. Further proof of his selfishness is in the fact he does not care about passing on his knowledge. Orochimaru is satisfied with learning everything for himself, until he is finally persuaded to take on a pupil in Mitarashi Anko.
Orochimaru even goes so far as to use Anko as an experiment in the end--one that claimed the lives of the nine other people he used for this purpose. He had no evidence she would survive and did not care either way. Through this, Orochimaru again demonstrates his selfishness as well as his complete disregard for human life, which is a subset of that egotism.
Orochimaru is quite the manipulator. Through his innate (when he chooses to apply it) charm, he is easily able to gather followers. Orochimaru is well aware of the feelings of those who are orphaned or alone and is able to exploit individuals who find themselves in the same situation for this reason. He has a silver tongue, and knows just what to offer each individual to earn his or her loyalty.
There are many who idolize Orochimaru, including some who know of his ambition and still feel the same way. This shows just how adept Orochimaru is at inspiring loyalty in himself even after his selfish goal is revealed. Despite how his followers may feel about him, Orochimaru seldom, if ever, returns those feelings. He views them as experiments, sacrifices, pawns, or simply as a renewable resource like anything else.
Orochimaru does have his favorites. These individuals are usually candidates to be his next ‘vessel,’ so, again, it is actually a form of self-love. Orochimaru trains them to make them strong because he wants the best possible vessels for himself. He corrupts them because he is corrupted and wants to see them ‘painted in his own color.’ Everything is for his own benefit.
In general, Orochimaru prefers prodigies above all others. He looks down on those who do not have extensive, natural-born talent (such as Uzumaki Naruto) and does not consider them worthy of being his immediate underlings.
Orochimaru often casts off those who he has favored for newer, better finds. He demands loyalty, but shows none in return. He is also very perceptive. He knows how his discarded vessels feel and does not hesitate to use those feelings to further his own ambitions. Orochimaru will hold their dream of being one with him just out of reach. Surely if they do this one thing for him, he will reconsider.
This is never the case. Once Orochimaru has moved on, he holds very little interest in whomever or whatever he has discarded. Cast-off vessels merely serve as contingency plans in case something goes wrong with his current favorite.
Having lived through the harsh times of war, Orochimaru is bored by peace. This and the fact that he delights in causing others to fear him shows his sadistic side. Orochimaru demonstrates this during the Chuunin exams when he confronts Sasuke and Sakura and almost immediately terrifies them.
Orochimaru has a creepy way of speaking. He is mockingly polite and although he does not use feminine nouns, he does sprinkle in a few feminine particles and other forms of speech (notably ‘kashira,’ which is the feminine form of ‘I wonder‘). This further demonstrates his sadistic desire to instill fear into others.
Orochimaru is also fond of saying things to make others uncomfortable. This is shown in the encounter he has with Tsunade where he brings up the deaths of her brother and lover in the cruelest of fashions. In this same conversation, Orochimaru claims to hate lying, but this is, again, just another form of manipulation. He has no problem lying to Tsunade later. Thus, it can be determined he is brutally honest with Tsunade both in order to manipulate her into doing what he wants, and because he enjoys making her relive painful memories. This encounter and his behavior toward Mizuki (Orochimaru knowingly gives him a formula that is supposed to bring the user lasting power, but is actually faulty and has devastating effects on the body) and in general reveal him for the troll he is.
Possessions |
The clothes on his back and various ninja tools of the trade (kunai, explosive tags, smoke bombs, etc).
Character Abilities/Powers |
Oh boy, Naruto character abilities. Here we go!
Instead of something so limiting, it may be fairer to ask, what can’t Orochimaru do?
Orochimaru is considered a genius, he makes up one third of the legendary ‘Sannin,’ has been a part of the Akatsuki (an organization composed of only the highest and most dangerous class of criminals), and his jutsu (techniques) are on par with that of highest ninja in all the great lands. He also has a wealth of combat experience because of his age. Due to this and his ultimate goal of learning all the jutsu in existence so he can become the ‘ultimate being’ who understands everything, it is impossible to define the limits of his abilities. It can be assumed that this desire has led him to learning a vast amount of jutsu, possibly more than any other character in the series. Due to his rarely being shown fighting, we have naturally only been able to see a limited portion of his techniques.
A list of techniques and powers he is seen using can be found here:
http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Orochimaru
His more remarkable abilities include the fact he seems impervious to injury (his arm is cut off, but he simply sheds his body like a snakeskin and emerges unscathed, and at another point he is cut in half but snakes come out of both halves of his body and reattach everything), is capable of transferring his soul into another person’s body (thus rendering him virtually immortal), and can resurrect the dead at the cost of a human sacrifice. Orochimaru can also summon snakes, summon giant snakes, lengthen any part of his body, summon Kusanagi swords (which can cut almost anything) out of snakes, steal another person’s face and wear it over his own, and summon demonic looking gates to defend himself. These are all in addition to the basic abilities all ninja possess.
Orochimaru is also extremely intelligent, charming, and a good tactician.
While in his true form, that of a giant white snake composed of many smaller, white snakes, Orochimaru has a few additional abilities. The snakes can all act of their own accord, and any blood spilled vaporizes and acts as a poison capable of hindering enemy movement. He still possesses extraordinary healing powers.
Orochimaru mainly fights using jutsu, snakes, Kusanagi swords, kunai, and his own teeth, tongue, hands, and feet, etc.
His Kusanagi swords usually emerge by a snake coming out of his mouth and then opening its mouth to reveal the sword. This can come out hilt or blade first, as necessitated by the user, and extend to great lengths. If the blade is separated from Orochimaru, he can summon it to him with a gesture. It can also turn into a snake and slither back to him.
Naturally, with all strengths come weaknesses. He is an extraordinary ninja, but that does not mean he is untouchable. And, of course, I realize healing abilities are not allowed in Languishment at this time so Orochimaru would be devoid of them (It will be fun to have him find this out the hard way!). I have included them in case that decision changes.
Weaknesses/Fears |
Orochimaru’s experience and hubris nullify most fears save the one that is most basic, primal, and common to everyone. Although he has conquered much of himself, he remains afraid of death and the implication it carries--that all of his knowledge will be lost and his goal rendered forever unattainable.
Being sealed will add that very fear to Orochimaru’s subconscious where it will dwell alongside death, old age, Shinigami, and the Sharingan (although the last is more of a very, very healthy respect bordering on it).
Speaking of respect. Orochimaru can become violent if he feels he isn’t being deferred to. Unless, of course, he is pursuing the other person or s/he is one of his favorites. However, even that coveted status doesn’t allow for condescension, as seen when Orochimaru tells Kabuto off for his behavior.
The jutsu Orochimaru uses to change bodies and gain virtual immortality also exposes him to periods of weakness when his host body begins to reject him. Although he will have his original body here, this will present the separate and equally disturbing (to him) limitation of older age. Orochimaru might be strong enough to be called ‘monstrous,’ but he is no spring chicken. The decline in ability will not be pronounced, but it will be there until he changes the old model for a new one.
Orochimaru’s curiosity can present a great advantage to others. Orochimaru need only be convinced that there is something to gain from another person and he will offer up both assistance and power. A cunning individual can beat Orochimaru at his own game. It has happened before. Sasuke and The Third Hokage need not apply. Orochimaru might toy with them, but he hates them far too much to offer them a second chance at his ruin and/or death.
Requested Village | Ithir. You can take the snake out of the woods…
NPC mini-plot | Sure thing!
SAMPLES
First-person |
[It’s nighttime. The moon drops long, pale rays across a face that is equally as ethereal. Shadows cover the rest of Orochimaru’s body. He’s sitting in a tree, his head cocked to the side and his eyes closed as he smiles to himself.]
Can you hear it too? I wonder.
[For a moment, the audio picks up nothing but the sound of the breeze as it ruffles his hair. Then, so faint it's almost surreal, there is a soft cry. Or is it a hiss? It is impossible to tell. What is tangible is Orochimaru’s smile as it widens. He opens his eyes.]
Closer.
[The feed ends before he can offer any further insight.]
Third-person |
Candlelight tore the oppressive darkness as flames leapt to life around the room--his room, he was sure of it. Orochimaru shifted among familiar yet alien sheets and sat up. Yes, they were his, but different. The bed, too, was now on a dais. Even in the dim light, he could see the ornate designs curving into the--new--gilded footboard.
Being sealed like this was quite different from the last time. Orochimaru’s hand strayed to his chest as if he expected to find the sword of his dreams buried there. No, indeed. There was only the feel of probing fingers. While they were hard and direct, there could be no comparison to the searing heat and ensuing agony of being pierced by the Totsuka sword.
A fresh wave of panic had Orochimaru fisting the fabric over his heart. He let out a shaky breath as a cold sweat began at his temples and the nape of his neck. This, he reflected, felt familiar. As if three years hadn’t passed. As if he was still suffering the loss of his limbs. The thought was enough to set his heart racing again.
Orochimaru’s fingers gradually loosened. He couldn’t discount the possibility that this was all part of the illusion said to haunt those sealed by the Totsuka sword, but he was alive, was he not? That small, frantic spark had not been extinguished in him. Tenacity prevailed. He was victorious. They had tried and failed to wipe him from existence. Whatever this place was, it would bear witness to his triumphant return.
Orochimaru turned toward the chakra so boldly approaching his doorstep. His features hardened, sharpened. Fire reflected off his gleaming eyes.
“Enter.”
Answers would be his. The rest would soon follow.
Name | Ryoko
Personal Journal | ryokoful
Contact | Ryokoful @ Plurk l PM
Current Character(s) | N/A
CHARACTER INFO
Name | Orochimaru
Series | Naruto
Canon Point | Right after being sealed by Itachi’s Totsuka sword.
Orochimaru’s ‘Living Corpse Reincarnation’ technique ( http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Living_Corpse_Reincarnation ) allows him to take over another person’s body. It can only be performed once every three years. As the end of that time approaches, Orochimaru’s current body will begin to reject him (it is unknown if this is always the case or if it was just the two occasions we are shown in canon). For the purposes of game play, I would like him to be brought to Attollo in his original body. I intend for him to be on the lookout for new bodies to inhabit, but I don’t want this issue to be an immediate concern (the point from which I am taking him is pretty much his death, so I do not believe it would be that strange for him to be granted his original, intact body).
Reference | http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Orochimaru
Age | 53 or so, but he won’t necessarily look it due to his abilities (Orochimaru can steal a person’s face and wear it as his own. He can also completely take over another person’s body as his own. In addition, there are several standard techniques for altering appearance that Orochimaru would be able to employ).
Gender | Cisgender male originally and for the purposes of this game.
Suitability | N/A
Appearance | N/A
Personality |
Knowledge is power. Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. These truths are well known, and Orochimaru is a case study in them. Above all else, Orochimaru desires a complete knowledge of all jutsu in the world. He did not start out in life feeling this way, but developed the desire over time. Losing his parents at a young age left him without that kind of love and guidance. This and his aptitude for learning jutsu, high ambition, lust for power, and his own sadness over the fact human life is so fragile and fleeting led him down an increasingly dark path until eventually he decided he wanted to become the immortal, ‘ultimate being.’
His goal is so extreme that it will take more than one human lifetime to accomplish. Orochimaru betrays Konoha by using its citizens for his own research for this reason. It is unknown when he started his experimentation on humans, but attempting to create a jutsu that would render him immortal through this method is what eventually gets him caught by the third Hokage, his former mentor.
Through his goal and the methods that uses to advance toward it, Orochimaru is shown to be an extremely selfish person. The desire to become the ‘ultimate being’ who knows everything is egotistic by its very nature, yet Orochimaru, who has been hailed as a genius and one of the legendary three, or ‘Sannin,’ does not think it is beyond his capabilities. Further proof of his selfishness is in the fact he does not care about passing on his knowledge. Orochimaru is satisfied with learning everything for himself, until he is finally persuaded to take on a pupil in Mitarashi Anko.
Orochimaru even goes so far as to use Anko as an experiment in the end--one that claimed the lives of the nine other people he used for this purpose. He had no evidence she would survive and did not care either way. Through this, Orochimaru again demonstrates his selfishness as well as his complete disregard for human life, which is a subset of that egotism.
Orochimaru is quite the manipulator. Through his innate (when he chooses to apply it) charm, he is easily able to gather followers. Orochimaru is well aware of the feelings of those who are orphaned or alone and is able to exploit individuals who find themselves in the same situation for this reason. He has a silver tongue, and knows just what to offer each individual to earn his or her loyalty.
There are many who idolize Orochimaru, including some who know of his ambition and still feel the same way. This shows just how adept Orochimaru is at inspiring loyalty in himself even after his selfish goal is revealed. Despite how his followers may feel about him, Orochimaru seldom, if ever, returns those feelings. He views them as experiments, sacrifices, pawns, or simply as a renewable resource like anything else.
Orochimaru does have his favorites. These individuals are usually candidates to be his next ‘vessel,’ so, again, it is actually a form of self-love. Orochimaru trains them to make them strong because he wants the best possible vessels for himself. He corrupts them because he is corrupted and wants to see them ‘painted in his own color.’ Everything is for his own benefit.
In general, Orochimaru prefers prodigies above all others. He looks down on those who do not have extensive, natural-born talent (such as Uzumaki Naruto) and does not consider them worthy of being his immediate underlings.
Orochimaru often casts off those who he has favored for newer, better finds. He demands loyalty, but shows none in return. He is also very perceptive. He knows how his discarded vessels feel and does not hesitate to use those feelings to further his own ambitions. Orochimaru will hold their dream of being one with him just out of reach. Surely if they do this one thing for him, he will reconsider.
This is never the case. Once Orochimaru has moved on, he holds very little interest in whomever or whatever he has discarded. Cast-off vessels merely serve as contingency plans in case something goes wrong with his current favorite.
Having lived through the harsh times of war, Orochimaru is bored by peace. This and the fact that he delights in causing others to fear him shows his sadistic side. Orochimaru demonstrates this during the Chuunin exams when he confronts Sasuke and Sakura and almost immediately terrifies them.
Orochimaru has a creepy way of speaking. He is mockingly polite and although he does not use feminine nouns, he does sprinkle in a few feminine particles and other forms of speech (notably ‘kashira,’ which is the feminine form of ‘I wonder‘). This further demonstrates his sadistic desire to instill fear into others.
Orochimaru is also fond of saying things to make others uncomfortable. This is shown in the encounter he has with Tsunade where he brings up the deaths of her brother and lover in the cruelest of fashions. In this same conversation, Orochimaru claims to hate lying, but this is, again, just another form of manipulation. He has no problem lying to Tsunade later. Thus, it can be determined he is brutally honest with Tsunade both in order to manipulate her into doing what he wants, and because he enjoys making her relive painful memories. This encounter and his behavior toward Mizuki (Orochimaru knowingly gives him a formula that is supposed to bring the user lasting power, but is actually faulty and has devastating effects on the body) and in general reveal him for the troll he is.
Possessions |
The clothes on his back and various ninja tools of the trade (kunai, explosive tags, smoke bombs, etc).
Character Abilities/Powers |
Oh boy, Naruto character abilities. Here we go!
Instead of something so limiting, it may be fairer to ask, what can’t Orochimaru do?
Orochimaru is considered a genius, he makes up one third of the legendary ‘Sannin,’ has been a part of the Akatsuki (an organization composed of only the highest and most dangerous class of criminals), and his jutsu (techniques) are on par with that of highest ninja in all the great lands. He also has a wealth of combat experience because of his age. Due to this and his ultimate goal of learning all the jutsu in existence so he can become the ‘ultimate being’ who understands everything, it is impossible to define the limits of his abilities. It can be assumed that this desire has led him to learning a vast amount of jutsu, possibly more than any other character in the series. Due to his rarely being shown fighting, we have naturally only been able to see a limited portion of his techniques.
A list of techniques and powers he is seen using can be found here:
http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Orochimaru
His more remarkable abilities include the fact he seems impervious to injury (his arm is cut off, but he simply sheds his body like a snakeskin and emerges unscathed, and at another point he is cut in half but snakes come out of both halves of his body and reattach everything), is capable of transferring his soul into another person’s body (thus rendering him virtually immortal), and can resurrect the dead at the cost of a human sacrifice. Orochimaru can also summon snakes, summon giant snakes, lengthen any part of his body, summon Kusanagi swords (which can cut almost anything) out of snakes, steal another person’s face and wear it over his own, and summon demonic looking gates to defend himself. These are all in addition to the basic abilities all ninja possess.
Orochimaru is also extremely intelligent, charming, and a good tactician.
While in his true form, that of a giant white snake composed of many smaller, white snakes, Orochimaru has a few additional abilities. The snakes can all act of their own accord, and any blood spilled vaporizes and acts as a poison capable of hindering enemy movement. He still possesses extraordinary healing powers.
Orochimaru mainly fights using jutsu, snakes, Kusanagi swords, kunai, and his own teeth, tongue, hands, and feet, etc.
His Kusanagi swords usually emerge by a snake coming out of his mouth and then opening its mouth to reveal the sword. This can come out hilt or blade first, as necessitated by the user, and extend to great lengths. If the blade is separated from Orochimaru, he can summon it to him with a gesture. It can also turn into a snake and slither back to him.
Naturally, with all strengths come weaknesses. He is an extraordinary ninja, but that does not mean he is untouchable. And, of course, I realize healing abilities are not allowed in Languishment at this time so Orochimaru would be devoid of them (It will be fun to have him find this out the hard way!). I have included them in case that decision changes.
Weaknesses/Fears |
Orochimaru’s experience and hubris nullify most fears save the one that is most basic, primal, and common to everyone. Although he has conquered much of himself, he remains afraid of death and the implication it carries--that all of his knowledge will be lost and his goal rendered forever unattainable.
Being sealed will add that very fear to Orochimaru’s subconscious where it will dwell alongside death, old age, Shinigami, and the Sharingan (although the last is more of a very, very healthy respect bordering on it).
Speaking of respect. Orochimaru can become violent if he feels he isn’t being deferred to. Unless, of course, he is pursuing the other person or s/he is one of his favorites. However, even that coveted status doesn’t allow for condescension, as seen when Orochimaru tells Kabuto off for his behavior.
The jutsu Orochimaru uses to change bodies and gain virtual immortality also exposes him to periods of weakness when his host body begins to reject him. Although he will have his original body here, this will present the separate and equally disturbing (to him) limitation of older age. Orochimaru might be strong enough to be called ‘monstrous,’ but he is no spring chicken. The decline in ability will not be pronounced, but it will be there until he changes the old model for a new one.
Orochimaru’s curiosity can present a great advantage to others. Orochimaru need only be convinced that there is something to gain from another person and he will offer up both assistance and power. A cunning individual can beat Orochimaru at his own game. It has happened before. Sasuke and The Third Hokage need not apply. Orochimaru might toy with them, but he hates them far too much to offer them a second chance at his ruin and/or death.
Requested Village | Ithir. You can take the snake out of the woods…
NPC mini-plot | Sure thing!
SAMPLES
First-person |
[It’s nighttime. The moon drops long, pale rays across a face that is equally as ethereal. Shadows cover the rest of Orochimaru’s body. He’s sitting in a tree, his head cocked to the side and his eyes closed as he smiles to himself.]
Can you hear it too? I wonder.
[For a moment, the audio picks up nothing but the sound of the breeze as it ruffles his hair. Then, so faint it's almost surreal, there is a soft cry. Or is it a hiss? It is impossible to tell. What is tangible is Orochimaru’s smile as it widens. He opens his eyes.]
Closer.
[The feed ends before he can offer any further insight.]
Third-person |
Candlelight tore the oppressive darkness as flames leapt to life around the room--his room, he was sure of it. Orochimaru shifted among familiar yet alien sheets and sat up. Yes, they were his, but different. The bed, too, was now on a dais. Even in the dim light, he could see the ornate designs curving into the--new--gilded footboard.
Being sealed like this was quite different from the last time. Orochimaru’s hand strayed to his chest as if he expected to find the sword of his dreams buried there. No, indeed. There was only the feel of probing fingers. While they were hard and direct, there could be no comparison to the searing heat and ensuing agony of being pierced by the Totsuka sword.
A fresh wave of panic had Orochimaru fisting the fabric over his heart. He let out a shaky breath as a cold sweat began at his temples and the nape of his neck. This, he reflected, felt familiar. As if three years hadn’t passed. As if he was still suffering the loss of his limbs. The thought was enough to set his heart racing again.
Orochimaru’s fingers gradually loosened. He couldn’t discount the possibility that this was all part of the illusion said to haunt those sealed by the Totsuka sword, but he was alive, was he not? That small, frantic spark had not been extinguished in him. Tenacity prevailed. He was victorious. They had tried and failed to wipe him from existence. Whatever this place was, it would bear witness to his triumphant return.
Orochimaru turned toward the chakra so boldly approaching his doorstep. His features hardened, sharpened. Fire reflected off his gleaming eyes.
“Enter.”
Answers would be his. The rest would soon follow.