Post by xin on Sept 12, 2011 7:37:41 GMT
Oh, lie to me, it's the new poetry
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XIN •ZAN• GOUTETSU
Age »»Seventeen (YES; HE'S YOUNG FOR A WEREWOLF!
)Gender »» Male
Species »» Werewolf (Full)
Sexuality »» Straight
Occupation »» Swordsman
Face Claim »» Musashi Miyamoto; Brave Fencer Musashi
Powers »»
Swordsmanship - Xin uses swords when he fights, and feels useless without a sword in his hand (even if it isn't an actual sword much like a stick). He is a naturally skilled blade user, and thus has incredible abilities with a blade, though without it he is usually helpless to opponents attacks and decides to dodge them instead. With this, the power of his swordsmanship is primed, and he is seen as useless without a sword, showing a natural dependence.
Despite his small body, due to being a werewolf, he is incredibly strong, and is actually much larger than what a werewolf his age would be because of it. This is because he has been training since he was smaller, and thus his muscles actually developed quicker than regular cubs, meaning he still has room to grow, and hasn't developed his strength and speed to its maxed; a normal growing process, though he still shows ability much much greater than humans in physical tasks.
Xin takes care of his sword much like he takes care of his life, the blade is made of a highly dense metal and is also extremely heavy, not something humans can carry without help, and weighs at least five hundred pounds. The factors of this also make the sword very powerful, and have an extreme amount of durability towards brunt force of opponents assaults with ease. It should also be known that the sword is without an actual blade, and thus is more so a blunt weapon. This however, increases the full destructive capabilities making the impact of the weapon harder, and magnifying it several times; capable of breaking bones.
Xin learned swordsmanship from his grandfather and father while he was still a young boy, and learned exceptionally quickly, being able to at least keep up with his father at his baby age. Though, he has never beaten or given serious injury towards them, and his attacks haven't left scratches. Even now, he can't really capture them in his current state, though still shows exceptional ability as a swordsman, though is still considered a "kid" from there eyes.
Xin uses both the sword (a tachi) and the sheathe (the sheathe is just as heavy and durable as the sword) while attacking opponents and thus attacks as if he has the two sword style. Being the kid that he is, he also names the attacks of which he loves to make-up in the heat of combat, though sometimes the names are misses. He may be simple in normal situations, but he is an intelligent and resourceful combatant.
Werewolf Heritage - The ability to transform from his lycan form to his human form is a given. The power which is able to substantially frighten humans and call upon the legend of werewolves. He got the blood of two werewolves, and thus, is a full werewolf with all the capabilities of his race such as heightened senses, abilities and animal instincts such as using claws and ferociously attacking his prey. He has yet to learn to control his ability to change to such a point that he has little resistance and thus sometimes loses his mind during the changes.
Xin has two forms of the lycanthrope nature he can transform; one is the half transformation, growing much more hair and a tail throughout his entire body. He gains half the increase in his own power in this form than he would in his full form and thus uses it in tight spots where he may need a boost in order to capture opponents off-guard. This form is used more than his full form. Then there is the second form, which is his full form, allowing him to stand as a six foot beast, with readying attacking principles and ferocious exterior. He gains the full benefits of his kin, thus an even greater sense of the five used senses such as eyesight, hearing, smelling, taste and touch with enhanced physical attributes in exchange for a lessened ability to know friend and foe and attack anything that he considers a threat without restraint (because he hasn't learned to control his urge as a werewolf).
Thanks to his heritage, outside of his werewolf form he has incredible amounts of strength (his focal point is strength), and greater speed than the average human. He also has much more durability to blows that should kill normal humans while in human form and thus is able to get back up from hefty damage and continue fighting. He can also anticipate things by using his sense of hearing and smell with great accuracy and thus determine what is a threat and what isn't quickly by different senses of smell.
Thanks to his less than perfect control to his ability to transform he rarely actually uses it unless under heavy stress. If he does, many friends and foes alike could be attack while doing so making them targets of his rampage. On the upside he gains even more heightened senses and physical abilities which improve greatly from his regular human form, with his strength being able to pick up several tons more pressure than his already small yet powerful body can.
Like his kin, he can also heal cuts and mend bones with his spit, burn other werewolves with his fangs, and turn other humans, though he acts more human than his normal kin and as such rarely ever gets very feral. His claws can also rip right through stone with acid and rend steel with its power, though it takes longer. Also, he gets much more antsy underneath a full-moon and is even less in-tuned with his own willpower. He also heals faster than normal humans, and has his clans longevity, being within his "young childhood stage".
It should be noted that his family is seen as outcasts to the heritage of Werewolves, as his great grandfather Zantetsu Goutetsu fled the colony to not be under the high alpha. This means that most werewolves greet Xin with much hostility.
Appearance »»
Human Form
Heritage-wise, Xin has three forms thanks to his abilities as a lycanhrope. Though, they all follow the idea of having purple hair which leads to Xin being covered in much fur. Xin also already has deep canines which only grow as he changes into sharp pointed terrors which can scare most people and deepened powerful eyes. Xin by all means looks like a regular human except the more pronounced pushes of his eyebrows and seemingly lack of muscular frame. He stands at four foot, four inches and is about ninety two pounds.
Half Wolf Form - Except Clothing
Within his half form, he has much more hair along his arms and legs though not as much to be considered his full werewolf form, his canines are much larger and much more pointed than his regulars, and shows outside his mouth, he also has a tail that grows through his clothes. His full form is more bushed and shows much more hair, almost to the extent that people can call him a furball and has a much bushier tail, and is a foot taller than normal; his muscles showing more pronounce than regular.
Full Form
Xin usually wears his sword behind him or on his side of which a sash on the side. He wears traditional garb of samurai which he keeps within his half form and his full form. The clothing has special properties that allows for them to stretch with his bodies growth to fit him, made from his mothers use of special materials found from threads that use a one-size-fits-all. The clothes also knit back together after a few hours of being cut or slashed through. He also wears gloves and sandals with the same properties of growth.
It's the language that we speak
Likes »»
»» Sword Play - He loves to practice his swordsmanship in which he does so everyday. He also likes to spar with other swordsmen or competent fighters to see how his skills have progressed.
»» Fruit - One of his favorite foods are fruits instead of actual meat that most wolves like. This is in order to resist the urges to go after humans but has been framed into his mind as favorite type of food group. He will try any fruit once.
»» Hotsprings - He loves hotsprings and loves to take a dip within them whenever he can.
»» Adventure - He is always up for a little adventure, and is someone who loves to learn about interesting things.
»» Fighting - He does love to fight against strong adversaries. His samurai spirit allows him to have a powerful will but an obtuse stubborn nature to standing down from opponents who are much stronger than him.
Dislikes »»
»» Complicated Individuals - He likes things to be smooth and to the point, and loves for things to be simplified down for him instead of overzealous.
»» Dream Crushers - People that have good dreams, dreams that are ambitious yet aren't evil or don't kill others are dreams that he hates to be crushed. He will fight for the right to defend someone else for their dreams to be conceived.
»» Bullying Tactics - Those who use people to have a means to an end and force them to do such, he doesn't look down upon the people that attack him but the person that sent them, therefore he calls them bullies in which case he will use his own ability to defeat them.
»» Death - He doesn't kill the opponents he attacks, as his weapon is made for attacking and giving grievous wounds towards the opponents and isn't necessarily made for killing. His grandfather said that when it comes to the "Life's Circle", all things were precious even if eaten and that it should be given thanks. Thus, he does not try to kill his opponents when fighting. This may not count when he is full werewolf form however.
»» Constant Noise and "Interesting" Smells - Xin, being a werewolf, even while in human form has enhanced senses of smell and hearing and thus hates to be around much noise and garbage smelling things, or just plain foul such as perfume and cologne.
Goals »»
»» Be A Great Samurai
»» Travel the World and Learn New Things
Habits »»
»» Talking in Samurai Speak...
»» Grinning Sheepishly.
Phobias »»
»» Losing His Sword
»» Giving Into His Instincts
Overall Personality »»
If one word could describe Xin, it would have to be "Simple", Xin is someone who enjoys his own freedom; someone who lives everyday to the fullest if he can, and pushes himself to the limits. Taking in an easy life instead of one of such complexity as he likes to live like an actual warrior and thus doesn't stay in one place for too long, unless it keeps his interest. He is also often a battle monger and loves to fight with opponents, though hates hurting normal individuals.
Being as simple as he is, most people consider him stupid; due to his straight-forward view of various situations. Though, it should be noted that he is a brilliant tactician and does many things that could counteract this claim, "I just don't like over-thinking things, is all" is usually the retort. He also hates for others to be caught in a battle that he started, friend or foe alike, he will protect them, making him less likely to fight back at full strength.
Xin often holds firm his honor and uses it in order to fight against other opponents even ones that have no honor themselves. He keeps his samurai code of bushido to a close standing within his mindset and doesn't fight against those without weapons to fight, that aren't apart of his fight, and that he won't hurt innocent individuals if they are much weaker than him, keeping himself from inflicting grievous wounds on them.
He has a serious penchant for curiosity and is always ready to travel from one place to another within a hurry if something is there that he can find out more on. He takes adventuring completely seriously, and uses it as a past-time, he actually wants to travel every corner of the world. He is often the most ecstatic to find something new.
He is also a fierce fighter and loves to fight against strong opponents almost as much as breathing.
I've become numb
I've become numb
I've become numb
Note: All Werewolf Goutetsu have surnames that have some meaning of metal, except Xin.
Grandparents »»
Zantetsu Goutetsu - 798 yrs. - Male
Kousai Goutetsu - 561 yrs (Deceased) - Female
Mother »»
Seikou Goutetsu - 234 yrs.
Father »»
Tetsuya Goutetsu - 321 yrs.
Siblings »»
Chuutetsu Goutetsu - 92 yrs. - Male
Kousaku Goutetsu - 45 yrs. - Female
Pets »» N/A
History »»
Before the Goutetsu family came into being one family setting, they were first within the colonies of the werewolves ruled by the alpha wolf. Zantetsu hated the maniacal rule, and thus led his family to escape seemingly in the shadows without the alpha wolf's reign. He had no, qualms about escaping. His wife also said she had no regrets. This all happened six hundred years before the present day.
Xin is the youngest of the family Goutetsu, and is a swordsman seemingly by birthright as his progress is seen as extraordinary (his brother hadn't learned swordsmanship at such a level until he was at least in his early thirties). Being the youngest makes him the baby of the family, also making him picked on the most by his older brother and sister. Because of this, he was also the one that trained the hardest to surpass his sister and brother (His sister used martial arts, which she learned from her mother instead of swordsmanship).
Xin had grown older, and gotten edgier, wanting to go on adventures being a curious pup. He took on the mantle of a "samurai" and wanted to imitate the samurai with his abilities. He often showed off and tried to impress his parents and grandparents with his skills, an obvious plea for attention. However, he began to grow bored at his home, wanting to travel to the outside world to learn new things. He secretly went out of the homestead to begin to travel the world. Thus, his adventure would begin.
