Ourian Ivaldi

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Ourian Ivaldi

Username: Ourian Ivaldi
Real Name: Zachary Reese
Age: 19
Height: 5' 7

"Oh man! I can't believe we all won!!! This is gonna be EPIC!!!" Zachary exclaimed as he walked back to his college dorm with his friends Joey, Chris and Sarah, each of them grinning from ear to ear as they each waved around their own game cases. Of the thousands of students to attend their college, only 6 lucky people were able to win the contest and earn their own copies of Sword Art Online, and they were 4 of those lucky players. 

"For real!!! I can't wait to get to the dorm and boot it up!" Sarah cheered, skipping a little as she started to move a little ahead of everyone. "We should all meet up in-game and form a party, and eventually a Guild! It's gonna be so much fun!"

"True... but I think we should wait on the guild until we learn the game a little better, my goofy little sister." Joey teased, sneaking up on Sarah and snatching her case away playfully, causing her to chase him around and make everyone laugh. 

"So, Zach. What's the plan, anyway?" Chris asked expectantly. Zach thought about it for a few minutes and nodded to him.

"Yeah we should meet up and learn the game together. It will make things easier in the long run. Anyway, My room is this way. I'll meet you guys online in an hour."

"Bet!"

Walking away from the group, Zachary couldn't help but look to the game in his hands. He had waited so long for this moment. He was going to get it regardless, but now that he actually won a copy of the game for free, he felt relieved that he wasn't going to have to take any chances with waiting in line and hoping that they didn't run out of copies of the game. He moved to Japan on an exchange program just so he could get the opportunity, as well as study his major. Growing up in a small town, Zachary never really got a chance to pursue his passion for programming. Ever since he was little, he loved to take things apart and put them back together to learn how they worked, especially computers. Once he learned basic coding, he even made his own little game that everyone enjoyed at his school. His parents, however, wanted him to be more athletic and play sports, despite his disdain for anything sports related. 

When he turned 18, he applied for a scholarship in the foreign exchange program and was pleased to hear that he was accepted. To this day, his parents are still mad at him for not going to the local college where they went to school... but he was happy for once. Everyone here all had the same passion, general hobbies, and were great people. Now a year later, he had made some really great friends, who have become his new family, and he has made the decision to stay in Kyoto. He never wanted to go back, not after all he has come to love here...

Finally reaching his dorm room, he ran over to his computer and booted it up, getting the Nerve Gear set up and unpacking Sword Art Online so he can get everything ready. Once he insert the disc, he placed the Nerve Gear on his head and grabbed his phone, texting the group to meet him near the clock tower square shown on the back cover of the case in the area listed as the Town of Beginnings. Once it was sent, he placed his phone on his desk and lied down on his bed and fired up the game.

"Link START!"
 Personality
Zachary has always been energetic and confident around his friends, and feels at ease around them. However, despite his cheery demeanor, he has always had a serious and cold nature about him that surfaces from time to time. This was mostly due to his family never approving of his goals and his passions. Before moving to Japan, he was always alone and never had any reason to talk to anyone, seeing as how he was always considered the black sheep of the family. While his family loved sports and cars, he liked computers and games. Complete polar opposites, yet forced to live under the same roof... At least until he was able to move to Japan where he met Joey, who became his first real friend and introduced him to Chris and Sarah. Thanks to them, he had learned to express himself more and in just a year, he had opened up to be a wonderful and cheerful person. Though, he does still have a bad tendency to crack under pressure and overthink things to the point he gets discouraged, which is where Joey brings him back to reality.

Virtues/Flaws

• Kind-Hearted - (Virtue) Zachary is a sweet, caring individual that always looks out for others and tries to ensure the happiness of all those around him. Always willing to go out of his way to try and make someone smile and cheer them up when they're feeling down. This would also be considered a flaw because he tends to attract people that will take advantage of his kindness.
• Naive - (Flaw) While being kind-hearted would be considered a good trait overall, there are always those who are too kind for their own good. Zach, unfortunately, is one of those people. Easily taken advantage of, he has often been taken advantage of in the past and has a long streak of naivety in him. Always looking for the good in everyone, he can't help but try to help someone when they ask for it, at least until they decide to show their true colors...
• Energetic - (Virtue) Always on the move and never stops. Fun and entertaining to be around, he loves to lighten the mood around him whenever and however he can. However, this can also be considered a flaw since some people don't share his enthusiasm and tend to get annoyed by it.
• Energetic - (Flaw) While being full of energy can be a good thing, others may not think the same. For some, being around someone who is constantly on the move and hyper tends to make them want to distance themselves from that person. It can be an annoyance at times, especially in serious situations.
• Strong-willed - (Virtue) Never gives up and always does his best to keep moving forward. Most of his life, he has been considered a black sheep and has an intense desire to prove those people that treated him as such that his passion for what he loves can lead to amazing achievements. Once he puts his mind to something, he will see it through to the end.
• Overthinker - (Flaw) Zachary has a tendency to overthink things and make things seem more complicated that they actually are. It's not that he does it on purpose, but it's just that his brain and mind are hard-wired to find every single possible outcome before making a decision. This leads to him slowing down and even putting him into a slump, and usually results in him muttering to himself to help find a way to decide on the best outcome.

Skills
Total Skill Points: 5
{Novice Curved Sword}  5/8           Damage with this weapon type increases by 3.

Equipment
   Consumable      Vanity      Uncommon      Rare      Perfect      Demonic   
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   Starter's Kodachi    -----{Tier 1 Rare Curved Blade}-----{Damage +1 / Accuracy +1}
   Starter's Vest    -----{Tier 1 Vanity Light Armor}
[3] Starter Healing Potion -----{Consumable}-----{Heals 50 HP}
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Materials
[10] Tier 1 Materials 

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Edited September 23, 2023 by Ourian Ivaldi

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