Sept 9, 2021 15:13:49 GMT
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The witch hunt rouses early. His mother names him Tengu, and he learns years later that it is based on the ancient tale of an arrogant demon.
It is the tremor beneath his feet that shake attention his way. When certain formulas prove futile, it is then that bad turns to worse. But although his curse leaves him bedridden every other week, on top of different experimentation tables, Tengu's blood gradually wakes.
He learns at an early age that the several men in cloaks are not mother, and a realization dawns on him;
they are all weaker than him.
And such becomes his mantra; every surrounding creature is weaker than him, and — compared to them — he stands at the height of mountains. Even when he enrolls in the academy, not his adoptive parents nor any adult can tell him otherwise.
Tengu's abilities manifest next.
He relishes in his self-granted freedom and jumps in the chaotic life that awaits him. Living carefreely, drinking til his body shuts down. The boy that once chased away at life is granted a curse and, in turn, he grows arrogant, proud, narcissistic because fuck it — the time has come for prosperity to chase him.
On that note...
perhaps his mother had picked the correct name after all.
Oni Heritage
A pair of dark horns (and red markings) verifying his kin, raw strength devouring at him from an unnaturally early age. It is thanks to a cursed heritage that Tengu stands out from your common crowd.
Oni no Chi [journeyman]
A curse, a blessing; call it what you want. Tengu calls it power. Increased strength for one, pure resilience for another. While weight-gain comes with the package (and severely weakens him in waters), he is not fazed by other liquids such as; poison.
Taijutsu [journeyman]
Saddled with strength already, Tengu's taijutsu arts veer in the form of blunt force and intensity. He'll punch you, and he'll punch you quite hard so don't let his knuckles connect. Or his grip. There's a manic spirit behind his grapples.
Bukijutsu [journeyman]
Bless his beloved chain, he calls her goredrinker. A terrible name but one she manages to live up to. Picked up at an early age, this chain adorns sharp scales on each cell of its body til the very end where it forms a larger, pointy blade similar to a scorpion's tail.
Stealth [journeyman]
Like many shinobi, Tengu has the ability to mask his presence.
About Tengu
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"Prosperity is selective."
"It chases the fortunate and is chased by the misfortunate."
"It chases the fortunate and is chased by the misfortunate."
"Have you ever sought wealth only to be cursed with poverty? Have you ever neglected your work only to be blessed with a fortune and a half?"
"But why me?" a feminine tone laments.
"For you have failed to protect your dream. You've greedily left it in the open, and, as a result, it has been tarnished by the very gods."
"I'd never forgive myself if I kept him."
"Then hand him over to us."
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The witch hunt rouses early. His mother names him Tengu, and he learns years later that it is based on the ancient tale of an arrogant demon.
It is the tremor beneath his feet that shake attention his way. When certain formulas prove futile, it is then that bad turns to worse. But although his curse leaves him bedridden every other week, on top of different experimentation tables, Tengu's blood gradually wakes.
He learns at an early age that the several men in cloaks are not mother, and a realization dawns on him;
they are all weaker than him.
And such becomes his mantra; every surrounding creature is weaker than him, and — compared to them — he stands at the height of mountains. Even when he enrolls in the academy, not his adoptive parents nor any adult can tell him otherwise.
Tengu's abilities manifest next.
He relishes in his self-granted freedom and jumps in the chaotic life that awaits him. Living carefreely, drinking til his body shuts down. The boy that once chased away at life is granted a curse and, in turn, he grows arrogant, proud, narcissistic because fuck it — the time has come for prosperity to chase him.
On that note...
perhaps his mother had picked the correct name after all.
Proficiencies
Oni Heritage
A pair of dark horns (and red markings) verifying his kin, raw strength devouring at him from an unnaturally early age. It is thanks to a cursed heritage that Tengu stands out from your common crowd.
Oni no Chi [journeyman]
A curse, a blessing; call it what you want. Tengu calls it power. Increased strength for one, pure resilience for another. While weight-gain comes with the package (and severely weakens him in waters), he is not fazed by other liquids such as; poison.
Taijutsu [journeyman]
Saddled with strength already, Tengu's taijutsu arts veer in the form of blunt force and intensity. He'll punch you, and he'll punch you quite hard so don't let his knuckles connect. Or his grip. There's a manic spirit behind his grapples.
Bukijutsu [journeyman]
Bless his beloved chain, he calls her goredrinker. A terrible name but one she manages to live up to. Picked up at an early age, this chain adorns sharp scales on each cell of its body til the very end where it forms a larger, pointy blade similar to a scorpion's tail.
Stealth [journeyman]
Like many shinobi, Tengu has the ability to mask his presence.
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Tengu looks like Asura.
Onmyoji
Tengu looks like Asura.
