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Seralin
 THE SHINIGAMI APPLICATION Name: Seralin Hathenway (Her last name is currently unknown to her.) Alias: N/A Real Age: 3,090 Years Old Phys. Age: 32 Gender: Female Personality: Seralin is a tactical woman. This trait of hers is something she takes on and off the battlefield. When fighting, anything in her environment or a person's flaws, weaknesses, strengths, ability/technique limitations, and over-all level(s) of power are something she takes into account inside her mind, something she would quickly formulate a plan from considering information she knows, or even steps to take into account for factors she is uncertain of. If a strike isn't something she is one hundred percent certain on, she wouldn't risk to make the move. In everyday life, this little bit of her pushes her to learn of someone's likes, dislikes, habits, character traits and flaws, as well as how rounded of a person they are to her, allowing her to better handle a situation either through conversation, or action. Seralin feels that those who are in a worse position then she is deserve to be given her attention, and helped to improve. Whether this is to help someone who is homeless find shelter or even helping said person get on their feet financially, to something as little as getting a hungry child something warm to eat and something cool and clean to drink. She feels it is the duty of all those who have more than enough for themselves should help those who aren't in the same situation. Seralin respects all things, living and nonliving, equally. She will show great respect for someone she thinks as a friend, and show that same respect towards a complete stranger. Anything fragile she owns she handles with outstanding care, and she shows this respect for a tough, durable item that she does not own. No matter the situation or how her emotions rage inside her, she keeps her mind and body calm so as to not make careless mistakes. She gained such focused control through her many years in solitude, coming to a complete understanding of her anatomy. To Seralin, everything has his, her, or it's place, and that's where that person or thing should be. She keeps anything in her care where she can easily find it, not get buried under other things, not get broken, and to keep her work area in a state of overall cleanliness. What was stated above are Seralin's positive traits. Here are the negative aspects of her personality. Seralin is a bit paranoid, this trait having developed from leaving the Soul Society. It is something like a sixth sense to get a head start on anyone that was sent to track her down. The slightest sign that a Shinigami is in the area, and she will be seen packing her things to either head for a location to hide out, or to leave the area entirely. No matter how much she trusts someone, she will never share her feelings. It is not the fault of anyone in particular but she does this to punish herself, thinking that because she doesn't even know who she used to be before joining the Shinigami, she doesn't deserve to share how she feels. This can cause her to bottle up certain emotions, meaning that at times she can be known to snap when especially irritated. A subconscious fear that came about from her death as a human, Seralin suffers from Minor Claustrophobia. This fear of closed, or tightly packed spaces is something that, at most, causes her minor discomfort. Either through sweating when a group of people are near her, or giving small shivers inside of a room that seems to be boxing her in. She is able to keep control of her actions though, and force herself through the situation without help if needed. Nyctophobia, the fear of the dark and/or night, was something she carried over from her childhood. She cannot handle being outside at night unless she has a portable source of light in her hands that illuminates at least ten feet around her, like a strong lantern or candle. She will avoid areas entirely that are too dark, and would need the support of someone to hold on to or a strong light source nearby if she is to go into a slightly dark area. At night, she does not fall to sleep until she is certain that her source of light is strong enough to illuminate enough of the room to see at least the entire length of her bed. Ataxophobia, the fear of untidiness, was something Seralin obtained when she had lost the memories of her name and birth date. Thinking that she had forgotten from her lack of effort to keep things in order, she strives to keep her work areas and personal areas in tip-top shape. Now comes Seralin's Likes and Dislikes, in that order. Influenced by her nyctophobia, Seralin has a liking of brightly lit areas. An area that is bright fills her with comfort, and a bright sunny day fills her with joy. She likes animals. From the texture of their fur/shin/scales to their habits, to the way they live without anyone telling them what to do or how to live. So not only does she like the animals themselves, she envies their freedom. On the topic of freedom, Seralin likes children. She is no pedophile, since it is the innocence of kids and how oblivious children are to the world that she likes. Along these lines, she also likes humans as a species. A single dominating race that doesn't have worries outside of maintaining their own individual lives. Ever since becoming a Soul Reaper, Seralin has always loved Kido and it's intricacies. Like riding a motorcycle for a cyclist, Kido was something that requires her entire focus. Nothing else matters to her mind when she is focused on working or developing a new Kido. It is what drove her to finishing her Shōkan-dō, or Way of Summoning. Something that was always good for clearing her head was reading about famous human myths and legends. The stories and theories always fascinated her. Reading and studying historical facts is something she enjoys as a hobby on her off-time when she is alone. she figures that expanding her already vast knowledge couldn't possibly hurt. There are only two physical things she likes to keep around her. One is something she can't exactly leave without anyway, her flower-styled body tattoo. It is her one link to her very foggy past that she can never seem to place. The second is Egyptian Musk Incense, the scent something she has grown to enjoy from her many, many years in Egypt. CHARACTER APPEARANCE Height: 5 feet, 4 inchesWeight: 121 pounds, 8 ounces Physical Traits: Seralin has long earthy brown hair, flowing like a waterfall. Her locks reach down to just barely lick at her shoulder blades. Her eyebrows are a slight shade darker than her hair, crowning bright hazel eyes that have an experienced and childish shine. Despite all the time she will spend outside, her skin remains a bright and untanned. She's pretty flat chested, unsure of what her measurements are since she could care less about her bust. Or lack thereof. As if to make up for not being more top-heavy, she has a curvaceous backside which leads to slender, smooth and tight thighs and calves. When in her gigai Seralin will dress for whatever season it is, and for whatever region she currently finds herself in. In the summer, she will wear a mix of long skirts and jeans with bright tees, or summer dresses. In the spring she favors more long skirts and long sleeved shirts. In the fall she will wear a lot of the same, taking to wear a jacket as the days get colder and colder. In the winter she will always wear a coat while outside, a long black trench coat that she likes to wear to keep her whole body warm in the cold season. Otherwise, she likes to wear a lot of thick jeans and sweaters. For Christmas, she will pick out a new ugly Christmas sweater to wear. When not in her gigai, aka when in her Shinigami form, Seralin wears the typical Shinigami's black shihakusho, white undergarments, with wooden and straw sandals upon her feet. To prevent chafing, she wears socks inside of the sandals. She wears socks in sandals. Lastly, is her Captain's Hiori, which she has kept to remind her of her time within the Seireitei. It is kept neat and wrinkle free, though was customized to only have the right sleeve. THE COMBAT INFORMATION General Fighting Style: Seralin has learned many techniques from her time in the academy. The technique she favors though is Iaido, the Japanese martial art that emphasizes being aware and capable of quickly drawing the sword and responding to a sudden attack. It is a technique that fits well with her focused and careful mind. If a fight goes on longer than expected, she will throw in some Aikido martial arts, an art consisting of striking, throwing and joint locking to change up her style and not be so easily read. Strengths: Kidou, Spiritual Energy, Speed, Spiritual Pressure Weaknesses: Durability, Strength, Endurance Ability Name: Atlantean Body Tattoo Ability Description: Seralin’s body tattoo, which is spiritual in nature, gives her a small bit of protection against attacks using spiritual energy. Examples being Heilig Pfeil(Quincy Arrows), Bala, Kidou and even some Zanapkutou abilities (like Getsuga Tensho). This ability is passive and drains none of Seralin’s own Spirit Energy to work. The amount it makes it weaker is by 2 tiers (Hadou number 30 cast from someone that is ranked 1-3 will be as damaging as if it was cast by someone who was 1-1).
ZANPAKUTO Sealed Appearance:
Call Out Command: "Feast on the mountain's heart! Taberu Hōseki!" SHIKAI Appearance: Seralin's Zanpakuto remains the same in terms of shape. The blade of her Zanpakuto changes material entirely, however. The metal shimmers before crystallizing and sections of the blade becoming one of five well known gemstones; Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Amethyst and Diamond. Abilities: Seralin gains access to five unique abilities from her Shikai release that work much like Kidou. They are each linked to one of the five gemstones prevalent in her Shikai. Ruby Burst: A short ranged attack, Ruby Burst releases a blast of fire within 4 yards in every direction. The heat of this attack can reach up to 1650 degrees Fahrenheit, the max temperature which a Ruby can take. This ability has a 2 post cooldown, and is as strong as a level 45 Kido. Sapphire Spear: While it lacks Ruby Burst's capacity for raw damage and definite range of impact, Sapphire Spear makes up for this by having more range and speed. Sapphire Spear is an ability in which Seralin releases a spear-like projectile made entirely of ice from anywhere along the length of her sword's blade. This ability has a 1 post cooldown, and is as powerful as an average Cero. Crushing Garnet: For this ability, Seralin would have to rely upon her hand-to-hand skills. Crushing Garnet forms stone or hard earth(whichever is available) over either or both of her hands, which she can use for thick gauntlets to help shield her from blows or enhance a physical strike to a target. This ability has a 1 post cooldown, and is as strong as a strong Cero. Amethyst Lash: This ability is the one of Seralin's two defensive Shikai abilities. To use this, Seralin would have to first charge her blade with the right enough spiritual energy. Once set, she forces the energy to form along the blade's edge. The attack forms into what looks like a long and slim purple tentacle. It doesn't take much to form, needing a second or two at most. Once formed properly Seralin would release the attack with a swing, sending the tentacle to wrap around and bind the target. This ability can only be attempted once per post. Diamond Barricade: This is Seralin's ultimate defensive ability while in Shikai. She tries to avoid using this when possible so that the ability doesn't get too well known or expected. This ability would, as the name implies, create a 2-foot thick barrier of diamond to protect her from one attack. She controls the size of the barricade only while its being made, and once set cannot be altered. This ability can only be used once per post, and is strong enough to block attacks up to a level 50 Kido. Boosts: 2x Boosts to Speed, Spirit Energy and Spiritual Pressure. BANKAI New Name: Hōseki no Ue(Hunger of Gems)Appearance: Seralin's Zanpakuto would take to a new form entirely. Her Shikai would break apart, most of the zanpakuto fading away until all but the sword blade is left. The remaining blade breaks apart into five pieces, each one being a seperate gemstone. The Ruby gem takes to a Marquise cut, with two iron bands wrapping around both points. The Sapphire gem forms into a Princess cut, iron wrapping around all edges and corners. The Garnet gem forms into the Pear Shape cut, smooth iron capping the point. The Amethyst gem forms into the Emerald cut, an iron band molding around the edges. The Diamond gem forms the Diamond Cut, no iron forming around this one at all. Instead a small glow emanates from its core, lighting up a five foot area around it. She controls these gems using hand gestures. Her clothing changes as well, with all her Shinigami attire minus her Captian's Coat being replaced by a sleeveless blue silk robe and sash, with strapped black leather boots. The robe is embroidered with silver thread in a flowing leaf pattern. Abilities: While in Bankai, Seralin still has access to her Shikai abilities. She would be able to use her gems as ranged physical weapons, up to a range of one hundred feet. Each gemstone has a new ability it can access. Blazing Vortex: This ability comes from the Ruby gem. For this attack, roaring flames would pour out in the shape of an expanding cone in the direction of the target, reaching out to a max of fifty feet and reaching a max radius of ten feet. Seralin is partial to using this ability with the Ruby gem moving, having flames rushing in from all sides. This ability has a 3 post cooldown, and is as strong as an average Gran Rey Cero. Frozen Sky: Seralin sends her Sapphire gem up into the sky, gathering clouds to form above them. Once enough of them are overhead, a hail of sharp pointed icicles would rain down at the target's location to pelt it/them with icy spikes. This ability requires an open sky, as such it cannot be used inside a building. It has a 4 post cooldown, and is as strong as a strong Gran Rey Cero. Dominating Earth: This Garnet ability is a defensive ability. Seralin sends her Garnet gem slamming into the ground, the gemstone radiating Spiritual Energy into the stone below. She uses this link to send hands made of stone rushing up through the earth to grab tightly onto the legs of her target in order to bind them in place. This ability requires open ground, and can only be attempted once per post. This ability is as strong as a level 60 Kidou. Submissive Lashes: The Amethyst gem would be able to create a writhing purple tendril covered in a numbing poison. Lashing out, it would numb whatever limb it strikes to the point of nearly losing nerve control. This ability can only be used once per post. The effect last three posts, with a three post cooldown after the effect has worn off. Diamond Skin: This ability is her second Defensive ability for Bankai. This ability is rather simple, however super effective. Her Diamond gem covers her in a 1 inch thick layer of transparent diamond to protect her from physical harm. This ability has a duration of 2 posts, and has a 3 post cooldown. This ability is comparable with a strong Hierro. Boosts: 3x Boosts to Speed, Spiritual Energy, Spiritual Pressure, and Stamina TOUKAI New Name: Saishū-tekina Hōseki Kōgō (Final Gemstone Empress)Appearance: Her appearance changes depend on the aspect she embraces. For each gemstone she will have her body coated in the smooth mineral, covering every bit of skin, regenerating on its own if damaged. Her Bankai robe is replaced with her standard Shinigami attire. She chooses the aspect by bringing the desired gem to her hand, and holding it close to her chest followed by activating her final release. Abilities: -Ruby Aspect Abilities- In this state Seralin retains use of Ruby Burst and Blazing Vortex.
-Sapphire Aspect Abilities- In this state Seralin retains use of Sapphire Spear and Frozen Sky.
-Garnet Aspect Abilities- In this state Seralin retains use of Crushing Garnet and Dominating Earth.
-Amethyst Aspect Abilities- In this state Seralin retains use of Amethyst Lash and Submissive Lashes.
-Diamond Aspect Abilities- In this state Seralin retains use of Diamond Barricade and Diamond Skin.
Boosts: 4x Boosts to Speed(Ruby, Sapphire & Amethyst)/Strength(Garnet & Diamond), Spiritual Energy, Spiritual Pressure, and Stamina BACK-DROP History: -A Beginning Just Like Any Other-Seralin's story begins just like any other. It was an unusually warm Spring morning when the little bundle of joy was handed over to her parents after being birthed into the world. She was fairly average for a newborn. She was too weak to kick for the moment, besides the fact it was too warm in her cotton blanket to risk flailing off, but she made up for her lack of physical movement by releasing cries that people outside of her home could hear. That is, until she was tuckered out and she was placed to rest inside her hand carved crib. What wasn't usual though, was that while she slept, the island was rocked by the quakes of a volcanic explosion. While the island shook, as if invoked by The Divine, it did not sink. The Atlanteans all cheered in their rebellion of their gods, not knowing that their ruin is already set into motion. It would not be now, it may not be tomorrow, but their doom is set in time from their defiance many years ago. When she had woken from her slumber, she was greeted with her mother feeding her milk direct from her mammaries. She took her time, adjusting to the new food source that didn't come from a cord right to her stomach. When she is finally finished, her lips detach from her mother and she gives a satisfied burp. Well... she gives a satisfied burp after she is brought up to her mother's shoulder and her back is patted, helping out the air bubbles. Nothing trickled out... this time. She did not cry for now, she was feeling quite content. Instead, she was able to relax in her mother's arms, cuddling her tiny humanoid form within the embrace of her parent's limbs. The warmth was refreshing to her for when night fell upon Atlantis, the temperature dropped. It wasn't long before nature called though, and she alerted her mother to the sudden dampness in her soiled fabrics with a cry of displeasure. Her mother acted quickly, removing the dirty garment, cleaning up her daughter, before wrapping a new cloth around the baby Seralin. Her first few, normal moments. This is how Seralin's life would be for the first two years of life. Of course, add on to that her father teaching her the basics of math and language as soon as she could have her attention held for long enough. At the age of two years, Seralin was admitted to a local school within their city on their grand island. As she was walked the five or so blocks she watches from far off as a lone boy, about her age, works for his 'missing' parents to rebuild a crumbling cathedral. She was told by her parents about The Divines and how her parents say that she should respect the gods unlike the rest of society. However, she should keep an open mind about everyone and to be a good person to all just because it was how she was, not how their religion said to be. She didn't know what her parents really meant by that, but she knew that when she was able, she wanted to help the boy out. School would have to come first, though.Her parents stop ten feet from the twin stone doors, which were open for all arrivals to the school. She was given a special paper with her room number and the teacher's name, as well as her own down at the bottom. She walks down the silent corridors, taking in the dull gray stone and wood halls of the temple of education. She didn't like it one bit. Her parents always made learning fun, but here it just seemed like some penitentiary. Where she was forced to take any knowledge she was given and force it into her mind for the next course. That was not how she wanted to learn. She didn't have much of a say in this, though, so with an open mind she walks into her classroom, goes right up to her teacher, and holds out her special paper for the teacher to observe. The wizened old man with the glasses takes the slim sheet and looks it over with his nearly faded eyes through comically thick reading spectacles. He smirks a bit, seeing who he has in his class. She didn't understand it at the time, but she was the child of two people who were respected for their smarts. Announcing her to the class, he directs her to her appointed seat before starting up the class since it was full. Looking around, she notices that her fellow classmates were noticeably... taller then herself. Sure, she was in an advanced class, but she didn't know that she was put in a class where while she was only two, the rest were ages six to eight. Her class passed by rather smoothly, and Seralin seemed to like the class. Her actual class was nothing like what the school's looks let on. If anything, she was a bit ashamed for having judged the school by it's dull appearance. She was on her way home now, alone. She looks out as she passes the cathedral again, seeing that same boy from before through one of the shattered windows. As open-minded as she was she decides to walk over and gaze in at the boy, who was currently twacking away with a hammer on a nail for one of the many church benches. Neither of them knew about fixing things, but with how the male child before her was determinedly hitting away at that nail made her feel like he was a professional. She steps away and rushes home. Putting away her books properly, she scutters along to her father, who was currently reading up on current events with a frown on his face. She hops up onto his lap, and starts talking to him about the boy she had seen at the cathedral. His frown leaves his face, and he noticeably cheers at her talking already about helping someone else. She talks to him about possibly teaching the boy how to properly use tools, and fix the cathedral. While normally he would say yes, he wanted to turn this into an educational moment for his daughter as well. So, under the promise that she will focus diligently on her studies when not helping at the cathedral with himself and the boy, she is to study as much as she can. He knew that she would eagerly agree, that and she would have done so anyway. He was just glad for the reassurance. They go back to the cathedral to see the boy still hitting away at the nail with the hammer. As Seralin watches, her father goes over and starts the first of many lessons he would give the child about fixing up the cathedral into the pinnacle of its beauty. -Seven Years, Six School Years Advance- Seralin, as promised, studied like her small life depended on it. Her growing knowledge soared swiftly, and at the age of nine, was attending class with people nearly twelve years older then herself. She was the genius of her generation, and was the talk of the entire island let alone their secluded city. However, while she also studied she also helped still when she could with the boy's cathedral. He grew alongside her. While he didn't learn as much in school, his body was already starting to be formed out of hard work and a long day's labor. He still had some signs of his baby fat, but he was still young. It was expected. However, he was stronger then the other kids his own age. Using all of your free time for construction, and with the project being the largest structure of the town, it tends to show after a few years. With school, Seralin was most of the time looked down upon by those around her in her class. Sure, the teachers gave her so much praise that she was left beaming on the way back to her home. However, her older classmates ridiculed her for being so young but in their advanced class, which they took years to get into. Sure, it was mainly out of jealousy, but it didn't stop them from making the occasional rude comment. It never went past that, though. They knew better then to do anything else. That, and they knew it just wasn't worth it. Their local hub of the Scholar's Association had taken a keen interest in her mind's well being. They wouldn't want such a powerful and influential group causing them problems. Seralin had been approached by the group many times, with offers of scholarships for more advanced schools in distant cities, but always she turned them down. Either for the reason that she didn't want to leave this city until she has learned all she could from it, or that she was still too young to leave her home. After all, she was still a child, and had a childhood to live. They respected her wishes, knowing that she will seek them out when the time was right for her. -Eight Years Later, With Many Changes- Eight years pass, making Seralin seventeen. She ended schooling back at the age of fifteen, and has been doing her own local studies of all she can access at the library of her city. That, and the Scholar's Association has been letting her use their own scrolls and books to study from. While her physical body was fit, she was strongest in her mind. Her friend of the cathedral had finished his project finally and the cathedral's final brick would be put in within the week. The only reason it would be so long was that he was hosting a celebration to the cathedral's completion. It was to be a source of great merriment, but it is also a cause of great worry. While Seralin had gotten a stronger intelligence, he had gotten a stronger body and will. He would continue with this. For two months before this was decided, their island's government had banned the worship of The Divines. Saying that religion was the source of all their misfortunes. Of course, with a target to blame the masses supported this. Well, all but the outer ring of cities. They had always worshiped The Divines, and accepted the good with the bad. They did not question their religion, and remained firm in their beliefs. Their city was glad for the rebuilt cathedral, but worry about publicly announcing it's reopening. Sure they wanted to be able to go back into it, but they worried more for their currently tyrannical government stopping them, destroying the cathedral, or worse killing of townspeople. That is where Seralin and her parents come in. They were well known members of the community, and used their city's influence to keep the news contained simply to the city. What the government didn't know wouldn't hurt them. Even though her friend wanted nothing more then to outwardly open up to anyone in any city, things just weren't calm enough yet. Plenty of times Seralin had to stop and drag the muscular and bulky man back into the city from going on a 'pilgrimage' to the other cities, much to the amusement of the townspeople. Then, after dragging him back, would have him read up more on the history of the church, or reread their holy book. If he was going to be a priest after all, he would need to know every word in their holy book before preaching his first sermon. The week would draw to its end, to the day of the event. The final brick was placed in a glass box, up on a stool at the top of the steps for all to look up and see. While in secret her friend may have gotten a certification to teach their religion, nobody knew of this. So when he walked out of the two stone doors of the cathedral dressed in a city's High Priest garb, everyone was shocked and joyful. They had their cathedral back, and they had their new religious leader. Seralin wasn't too into religion, but knew how important it was for everyone else and more importantly, her greatest and only true friend. While her friends through school and family cared for her, it was her knowledge they cared for the most. Her parents loved her for her, but it was different than her relationship with her childhood friend. So when she proposed marriage to him after coming out, the crowd was given a second startling event to witness. He agreed, so long as doing so wouldn't limit her from doing as she wanted. He didn't want her to think she would be pinned down. While she wouldn't mind remaining in this city, she did have plans of traveling around to learn more. So, that day would hold not just the cathedral's opening ceremony, but also a wedding ceremony later that very same, historical day. After all, how else could one ever forget their wedding day, and the day they were trapped to die? While the cathedral's opening held a larger crowd, Seralin's wedding was no less active and lively. The sweetest wine flowed through glasses and lips as much as words did, and sugary pastries were abundant in massive amounts. The finest silks were pulled out to decorate the cathedral's interior, tables were set up to hold the feast, and the local musicians were performing at their peak. Strangers, friends, family, it didn't matter who came- so long as they had a good time. After the two were wed, they were sent away by Seralin's parents to a seperate basement chamber to 'consummate their love'. These underground tunnels were meant as an escape route back when the cathedral was first built, and that purpose remained. These tunnels would not flood, even should the seas swallow the island. Granted, there would also be no way out. The tunnels had water and food stored up for ten years if rationed properly, and kept in proper storage. Their timing was lucky for when they were locked in, something Seralin's parents had always done to newlyweds in their family as a joke, the island rumbled with distress. Wildlife all started to flee for the island's center, though it would not save them. The island itself, instead of being flooded like it had before, started to sink itself into the vast seas. The volcanic eruption back from Seralin's birth had started the process of damaging the island's stability, unknown by the Atlanteans upon it. Now it started to sink, slowly but surely, into the waiting maws of the ocean. |
