Kazuki Kurai

MACABRE

KAZUKI KURAI

✗—AGE: nineteen

✗—DATE OF BIRTH: september twenty-third, 2982

✗—RACE: human

✗—GENDER: male

✗—HEIGHT: five feet eleven inches

✗—WEIGHT: one hundred and thirty-nine pounds

✗—ZODIAC SIGN: virgo

✗—CHARACTER SPECIALTY: covert spells

✗—OTHER FEATURES:

kazuki tries not to purposefully add anything to his body that makes him unique. other than multiple battle scars, he has only one special feature : a butterfly on his back between the shoulder blades. it's fairly small but is decorated with tribal tattoos around it. the point of interest, though, is the initials 'kk' on it, each leader on a wing. those have happened to glimpse it assume that it stands for his own name. he has yet to verify or deny it.

✗—CHARACTER CLASS:

✗—TERRITORY OF BIRTH: tempest

✗—PERSONALITY:

kazuki isn't the type of person one might think would be involved with the rebellion. he's been described as a cheerful person, considerate and friendly. despite his somewhat intimidating appearance, the occupants of his hometown had always depended on him as a helping hand whenever it was needed. he was glad to assist anyone, too. certainly never one to jump to violence, he had always been a passive person, preferring to talk things over rather than trade blows. it caused him to be somewhat adored, especially by the fairer sex. he was just that type of person, though, one who attracted others with his charming personality.

the young loner is still rather warm and welcoming, but the connotation of 'rebel' no longer attracts people to him. those that see his friendliness now are only those that join him in his cause. anyone else assume he's like all other rebels - rash, impulsive, radical. he never corrects anyone's thought. this sort of reputation was what he sought for, after all. he wanted to be feared, respected, regarded as a powerful individual. that is what being a rebel means to him. it is this position that allows him to further his goal.

kazuki is a fairly casual individual, really. compared to other rebels, he sees a multitude of ways to bring peace ukyldonia, most of which are free of a lot of bloodshed. he is not naive, however, and knows that most of these plans will never come to fruition. if words were not effective, then blood and iron would be utilized. he is certainly an optimist, though. realistic, he isn't one to have his head up in the clouds with high hopes that could never be attained. he possesses a high sense of integrity, and it is partly due to this that he joined the rebels. he has a very black and white sense of right and wrong. he has a strong sense of justice that couples with this and faithfully believes in the 'eye for an eye' policy. overall, though, he is fair. his thoughts seem to run in a karmic fashion, rationalizing that is he does good in the world, he would be rewarded for it in time.

kazuki is rather selfless for his cause. his goal, of course, being to protect kirara at all costs. it is this long term ambition that influences his choices. it is all that drives him. he has often wondered what life would be without his younger sister. he was immediately met with a chill, a pang of longing, and a drop in his heart. he really can't imagine it, to be honest. he is all about protecting. protecting himself, protecting his sister, protecting his friends. he tends to get a little territorial, too. and this coupled with his jealous disposition tends to make him irrationally paranoid of anything he deems as his, especially his sister. it isn't in a psychotic way - at least, he thinks so - but more in a protective, older brother sort of way. except, for kirara, it runs deeper than that. he can't show it all the time, due to his position, but when with his sister, he becomes overly affectionate and teasing. he rarely gets the chance to nowadays. it's gotten too dangerous, unfortunately, but each moment he spends with her is very precious to him, and he holds the memories very near and dear to his heart.

despite how nice he can be, however, kazuki has his negative characteristics. though he tends to view the best in people, once he loses trust in an individual, it is difficult to regain it. towards the people that he looks down upon, he is rarely violent. however, he is extremely passive aggressive, sarcastic, and condescending. the quickest way to meet his wrath is mention his sister in a negative light. few people know of his younger sister, and even less of his infatuation with her, but he cannot tell the truth and say no one has angered him by talking down about his sibling. vice versa, those that compliment her - in a mild way because, of course, he might misconstrued the compliment as something more and become defensive - will find themselves in his good graces in an almost childish way. this has often been used against him and, while he intends to be fair and just, he shows obvious bias towards those that have shown their support of him and kirara.

✗—APPEARANCE:

once upon a melancholic time

while seemingly a remarkable figure, one that would stand out against a crowd, kazuki possess very little presence. it isn't to say he is completely unnoticeable, but if one isn't looking for him, then he will not be found. his lean body figure gives the impression of being taller than he actually is, although he would say his height is rather average. his visage is seemingly always severe in appearance with sharp eyes, an acute nose, and a thin, almost cruel smile. as easy as it can be cunning and merciless, though, it can flower into a genuine grin. these days, however, his expression has been more brooding, worrying over countless things yet only one thing in particular. his dark black hair that's fairly long and feathery is complemented by his purple eyes, a hereditary trait runs in his family. also genetic is his fair skin, not necessarily pale but never tanning well either. it creates a stark contrast between his hair and style choices with his skin.

for more of a practical use than a fashion choice, kazuki clothes himself in dark clothes, black enough to match his raven hair. these clothes range from a variety of different styles. however, at all the joints that connect his limbs to his body trunk, there is no cloth, leaving the skin bare. it allows more flexibility and motion, both of which are vital to his survival. he also has black gloves that cover the length of his forearms. woven in the fabric is a metal plate that serves as reinforcement to any blows he might face. another article of clothing he's often seen with is a sleeveless cloak with a rather large collar. boots are his foot gear of choice, although sneakers often find their way onto his feet as well if the terrain permits. in more casual settings - which he has been getting less and less of since becoming a more prominent person amongst the rebels, he can be seen wearing jeans and t-shirts. in any clothes, though, he makes sure they are tight enough to not be snagged or grabbed by anything, yet loose enough to allow motion. all in all, he cares more for practicality and utility than how his clothing might appear.

✗—FIGHTING STYLE:

O COVERT - kazuki prefers to fight from the shadows. it isn't necessarily cowardly. it's clever. he thrives in dark environments where he can attack without being detected. even in bright conditions, though, he can make due with magic. he uses mostly mid to long range attacks from the shadows in this style that confuse and disorient his opponent.

O ALL-OUT ASSAULT - something of a last ditch effort, kazuki will attack in a berserk manner, reckless and fierce. any body part of his opponent is at risk, though he tends to focus on one particular, vital area, usually a knee joint or the wrist of his opponent's dominant hand. this combines magic and melee attacks.

O HAND-TO-HAND - though he prefers to attack from a distance, push often comes to shove and he is forced to fight with his own limbs, magically enhanced or not. his style is something of a mix between kick boxing and muay thai with a good use of sweeping and clinching as well as well-placed and powerful kicks.

✗—INVENTORY:

O MAGIC DAGGER - a black dagger. its hand guard, pommel and edges are of silver. four magical diamonds are embedded into the handguard. two are magenta that flank the left and right sides. the top one is turquoise and the bottom one ruby in color. it may be used as a melee weapon, but its more common use is to enhance and amplify the strength and effectiveness of his spells, often exponentially. it also has a concealable sheathe.

O SMALL POUCH – a standard pouch with five item slots.

O SPELL BOOK - the book itself is enchanted so that while it holds a great deal of spells, it is only as large as a small notebook, easily pocketed. it's old and tattered, though, and kazuki has been working to memorize all of them so carrying it will no longer be necessary.

O SMOKE BOMBS (5) - a device used for a getaway if it comes to it. smoke screen lasts for two posts | uses: five

✗—NORMAL ABILITIES:

O BULLET MAGIC - perhaps the first spell he had ever learned, he's enhanced it from its simplest form to be more versatile. anything that he may have - for example, a rock, a small weapon, or anything that can fit in his hand yet still have control - can be shot out from his hand as a 'bullet.' the pressure he puts behind it affects the strength and speed. obviously the more pressure, the faster it travels and vice versa. also, the larger, heavier, or more wind-resistant will be slower while a smooth pebble may travel faster. if the particles are small enough, he is capable of shooting more than one at a time. | damage: indeterminable; usually no lower than 10 damage points

O EARTH'S GRIP - a huge, almost hand-like projection rises up from the earth around the target. if not stopped or escaped, the 'hand' will briefly crush the opponent, causing internal as well as external damage. the damage depends on the type of earth used. mud, obviously, not being quite as harmful as rocks. the hand moves at a lively pace, but is certainly dodgeable. a modified form of this only temporarily grips the opponent firmly, doing little damage but immobilizing the target for a short amount of time. this, however, requires more concentration and he generally can do nothing but focus on keeping the enemy in his grip. | damage: 15-20

O QUAKE - kazuki's most draining spell, he is capable of causing a small earthquake in a localized area. the smaller and less intense, the less magic he will drain. it is used to potentially stun and disorient enemies. only in severe cases, damage may occur from small, explosion-like blasts from the ground. | damage: 20-25

O SHIELD OF THE EARTH - a slab of earth will rise wherever kazuki may need it. in most cases, it will be used as a shield against attacks. repeatedly cast, this spell could potentially change the terrain of the battlefield, making it rocky and to his advantage. this skill is rather versatile, though. it can be used to elevate, to surround, and even to put in the path of an oncoming enemy. it's rather funny to watch one run into a slab of rock. or, even, it could be used to trip an opponent | damage: none, other than damage inflicted when an enemy runs into it which reaches a maximum of 7

O CLOAKING SPELL - his most used spell, it aides in his undercover and covert missions. he becomes almost undetectable, invisible, even. however, any movement makes the outline of his body more defined. | damage: none; passive ability

O MUTING SPELL - coupled with his cloaking spell, kazuki becomes silent even as he walks among the twigs or trudges in mud. this does not affect his voice. | damage: none; passive ability

O DETECTION SPELL -  this is used to detect any living being with who might be using a cloaking spell or have any intention of hiding. it can also be useful for tracking people down, as footprints will be highlighted in an obvious color. the spell has a limited radius, however, and still only be effective within that area. | damage: none; passive ability

✗—CHARACTER RELATIONSHIPS: 

Father|| a man of mechanics, he was unfortunately killed in an accident.
Mother||  she also passed away but by natural causes.
Kiarara Kurai|| his sister, she's also the target of his affection. most major decisions in kazuki's life have been made with kirarara in mind, including his decision to become a rebel. it is she that he thinks of everyday, and the only person he'd willingly give his life for.

✗—CHARACTER NAKAMA: those in the rebellion that he's befriended and a few childhood friends that remain in tempest academy

✗—CHARACTER GOAL: to stop the meaningless fighting between the two academies and  see kirara live a happy life.

✗—CHARACTER BACKSTORY:

O Before joining the Rebels:

he doesn't mean to be rude, but kazu doesn't quite place his parents in an important place in his life. his past was defined by himself and his sister kirarara. he had always felt something a little stronger towards her than the average sibling did. he didn't realize it during his younger years. his biggest regret in life is perhaps being born as a virgo. of course, it wasn't as if he had a choice. but it was just one day. one day separating him from being a tempest academy student rather than a maelstrom student. if he was perhaps able to attend the same school as kirara, then he wouldn't have been so inclined to join the rebels. at least while attending tempest academy, he could watch out for his beloved sister. he could help train her and keep her safe. but, as a tempest academy student, he would potentially fight against her.

while he did find the tournament between the two academies to be needless bloodshed, it is perhaps for this reason solely that he joined the rebels. as a rebel, he could take down the tournaments, destroy the tension that was felt between the two academies. and then he could live peacefully with kirarara.

he didn't immediately join the rebels, however. kazuki still had his younger sister who was not yet old enough to attend one of the academies. it wasn't as if he could still see her, though, but he would rather wait for her to join tempest academy before taking off. when that appointed day came, he ran away, leaving a note for his sister

O After joining the Rebels:

since joining the rebels, kazuki has grown in power and maturity. he certainly has changed, he became stronger and more mentally capable of inflicting harm upon another living being. in other words, he has become hardened, almost desensitized. but his love for kirara has never changed; it's stayed as vibrant and strong as the day he left. he rose up in the ranks of the rebels, becoming a prominent individual. it's all accredited to kirara, though. everything he does is for the rebels and, most importantly, kirara

✗—MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

O Dialogue Colour: Dark Slate Grey - 25383C
O OOC Name: cecoil

O Face Claims:

WAND OF FORTUNE - alvaro garay - kazuki kurai

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