Hanzoku's Journal

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NAME James McAllister AGE 38 >> 40 GENDER Male HEIGHT 178cm WEIGHT 68kg BIRTHDAY 22/5 ORIGIN Seattle, United States Quick Stats Level: 13 (Tier 2) HP/EP : 260 / 44 XP: 7412 / 8600 SP (Spent / Total): 65 / 65 Profession :  Performance   Lv. 3 173 / 639 Gathering: Foraging   Lv. 1 45 / 49

Hanzoku "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." -- John 15:13  Hanzoku has brown hair that he keeps short, letting it grow out and then cutting it back when it starts to annoy him. He has a near-perpetual five o'clock shadow that no amount of shaving can remove. Older than many of the other players, he is a veteran RPG player and MMO player, and applies his experience in other games to the one he now finds himself trapped in. Having served as his guild's main tank in WoWoW III, he likewise here has gravitated to heavy armor and a sword and shield. When he doesn't need to tank, he switches to using a katana as he cuts loose. HISTORY   Hide contents James is a life-long gamer, both of the board and virtual variety. As World of World of Warcraft III was winding down operations, he heard rumors of Sword Art Online and applied to beta- test, though he failed to make the cut. He thought his luck had turned when his long-time guildmate and Japanese friend Abe scored two slots in the opening ten thousand players for game day and offered the other slot to him. Taking a week vacation to Japan, the two of them  had eagerly logged in and spent the first day wandering the Town of Beginnings. When the trap was sprung and they were locked into the death game, he was initially optimistic that they would shortly be freed. But he had underestimated the twisted genius of Akihiko Kayaba, and as days passed they realized that there would be no outside assistance. The two joined the initial rush of players venturing out into the world, but quickly ran afoul of the foul-tempered boars outside town. Getting in over their heads, Abe was killed, while James survived. He limped back into town and fell into a deep depression. Years passed as he became little more than another NPC in the eyes of other players. His fortieth birthday came and went, and he realized that if he ever wanted to escape the game, he would need to do his part. Mustering his courage, he stepped forward once more - older, sadder and hopefully a bit wiser, he puts himself on the front lines to protect everyone who like him, needed time to find their own spark to rise. VIRTUES&FLAWS   Hide contents Virtues: Solid - Hanzoku is a reliable teammate and is quick to support others and doesn't back down easily. A veteran tank, he’s used to swarms of monsters or oversized raid bosses and doesn’t panic in a fight. He might not do the right thing in a pinch, but he’ll certainly do something. Generous - Only by improving everyone can we get ahead. He doesn't fight over loot, looking to what is the largest improvement to the team. This extends to acts of charity to civilians. He has a soft spot for the youngest players in the orphanage. Athletic - Athletic out of the game, he is always one of the first to step forward when something physical needs doing. He uses his athleticism for humor as well, showing off in good fun when he lifts something improbable. He can come across as a bit of a meathead as he insists on exercising even though its unneeded. Flaws: Dogmatic - He tends to think the game world of SAO should follow the rules of AD&D or WoW, and tends to use terms from those systems to describe the one he's currently in. This can cause confusion with other players, as Hanzoku has trouble adapting. This most often comes out in combat as he drops into old raiding habits. Morbid - Having already lost a RL friend in the system and come to terms with being trapped in a death game, his sense of humor is more than a little morbid. His jokes tend to be dark, and he’ll face certain death with a joke on his lips. He obviously isn’t fully over the loss of his best friend. Blunt - He doesn't always pick the best way to phrase things and can offend others with his opinion. People say they appreciate bluntness, but not when its turned their way. He doesn’t make many friends this way, but counts it small loss. NOTES   Hide contents New Character Bundle: Support (Set D) Extra Skills: Up to 1 * TIER (currently: 2) active Extra Skills. Can be swapped freely out of combat. Combat Mastery: Obtainable from Tier II onward, only one possible. Energy Regen: 1 * Tier / post (currently: 2) Mods - max 5 active in a thread from all known Addons - Need to  be declared, do not count towards the active mods; unlimited number may be used Treasure: Every page after first, can roll to find a treasure chest. Must roll 15 or higher on LD, modified by Search skill, +LD equipment and consumables If Treasure is found, roll LD again in a next post to open it. LD is modified by Picking skill, Dismantling mod, and keys sold by the General Merchant. Dungeon: Only found on Floor 5 or higher, can be found after every 15 posts. Must roll 15 or higher on LD, modified by Search skill, +LD equipment and consumables. Note: Searching for Treasure or Dungeon have a 10 post cooldown from each other Skills Spoiler Straight Swords Skill (Passive, 5/5) - +7 DMG with Straight Sword weapons  -> Combat Mastery: Damage (Passive, 2/3) - +4 DMG (does not stack with DMG enchantment)  -> Combat Shift: AoE (Passive, 1/1) - For the following Sword Arts, +4 to multipliers and +2 to EN cost; AoE-I, AoE-II. No other Shifts may be taken. Curved Swords Skill (Passive, 1/5) - +3 DMG with Curved Sword weapons Heavy Armor Skill (Passive, 2/5) - +16 MIT, -2 STEALTH wearing Heavy Armor Searching (Passive, 2/5) - +2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection Sword Arts Spoiler Rank 5 [x12] ST-I (12 EN) | <<The Boar Rushes Down the Mountain>> | A single-target sword art. [x15] ST-II (15 EN) | << Stones Falling Down the Mountain>> | A powerful single-target sword art. Only available for use when ST-I was used and successfully struck an enemy the previous turn or if ST-II had been used and had missed the previous turn. [x20] ST-B (20 EN) | <<Black Lance's Last Strike>> | A devastating single-target sword art. Can only be used if the sword art used the previous turn is not ST-B and had rolled a natural CD9+. When performing an AoE attack, use only the first roll. [x15] AOE-I (13 + [2 * targets] EN) | <<The Cyclone Rages>> | AOE | A sword art that strikes multiple targets at once. [x18] AOE-II (16 + [2 * targets] EN) | << Whirlwind on the Mountain>> | AOE | A powerful sword art that strikes multiple targets at once. Only available for use when AOE-I was used and successfully struck an enemy the previous turn or if AOE-II had been used and had missed all intended targets the previous turn. [x12] TECH-A (13 EN) | <<The Courtier Taps His Fan>> | STUN | A single-target sword art that stuns an enemy. [x12] TECH-B (12 EN) | <<Lizard in the Thornbush>> | DELAY | A single-target sword art that, on a successful strike, applies [Delay] on the enemy. [Delay] is a debuff that reduces the enemy’s ACC by 1 for one turn. Inventory Spoiler 2x Starter Healing Potion (Heal 50 HP) sound crystal recorder. | [#222158] | TIER 1 TRINKET | AMBITION [desc.]: an audio recorder that takes the shape of a crystal prism. Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/18303-f01r10-artisan-the-evening-star-open/?do=findComment&comment=683201 wolf pendant. |  [#220941-2] | TIER 1 JEWELRY | ACC III [desc.]: a wolf's head carved out of blackwood, with imperfections highlighted in gold. polished and strung up on dark cotton rope. Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/18303-f01r10-artisan-the-evening-star-open/?do=findComment&comment=682840 laurel earcuffs. | [#221709-1] | TIER 1 JEWELRY | LD III [desc.]: brass earcuffs fashioned with the imagery of leaves and vines. Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/18303-f01r10-artisan-the-evening-star-open/?do=findComment&comment=682840 Who Let the Wolves Out? [Death[k]Night Fusion] | [#224804] | TIER 1 SUPPORT SONG | HP RECOVERY II [desc.]: A sound crystal containing a song with an invigorating beat that encourages recovery. Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/40492-f01-sp-rock-out-with-your-lute-out/?do=findComment&comment=683587 Zackariah’s Special Draught |  Tierless Perfect HP Recovery Potion) [desc] A ruddy-colored drink mixture that looks like it definitely came out of an apprentice alchemy class. Big Bertha Braciole | T1 Rare Vitality Consumable (Snack) [desc] A restorative fish entrée that helps restore some spent vigor. (5x) Edge of Focus | T2 Perfect Weapon (Straight Sword) | ACC III A perfectly balanced bastard sword, with a hilt long enough to grasp with one hand or two. Crafting ID: 213149 Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39172-rencesvals-evaluations/?do=findComment&comment=685798 Knight's Determination | T2 Perfect Armor (Heavy) | MIT III A reforged suit of armor, incorporating mithril to enhance its qualities. Some impurity in the original metal has stained it a dull grey. Fusion ID: 229073 Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39172-rencesvals-evaluations/?do=findComment&comment=685798 Spiteful Bulwark | T2 Perfect Shield | Thorns II, Taunt A heavy shield with a snarling visage worked into its surface. It challenges enemies to strike, then its spikes punish them for doing so. Fusion ID: 229075 Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39172-rencesvals-evaluations/?do=findComment&comment=685798 Stat Line: Hanzoku | HP: 260/260 | EN: 44/44 | DMG: 12 | MIT:52 | ACC:3 | TAUNT | THORNS:36 | LD:2 Equipped Items: Edge of Focus | T2 Perfect Weapon (Straight Sword) | ACC III Knight's Determination | T2 Perfect Armor (Heavy) | MIT III Spiteful Bulwark | T2 Perfect Shield | Thorns II, Taunt Battle-Ready Inventory: Starter Healing Potion (2/5) | Tier 1 Potion | +60 HP laurel earcuffs. | [#221709-1] | TIER 1 JEWELRY | LD III       Consumed Items: Skills: Straight Swords | RANK 5/5 Combat Mastery: DMG | RANK 2/3 Combat Shift: AoE | RANK 1/1 Curved Swords | RANK 1/5 Heavy Armor | RANK 2/5 Searching | RANK 2/5 Housing: Rested - -1 energy cost for the first two energy expenders of each combat Filling - Increases the effectiveness of a single food item by +1 T1 slot Relaxed - Increases out of combat HP Regen by (5 * Tier = 10) HP and decreases full energy regen to 2 posts Green Thumb - +2 Gathering EXP per attempt, +1 LD & CD to gathering attempts Sword Arts: [x12] ST-I (12 EN) | <<The Boar Rushes Down the Mountain>> | A single-target sword art. [x15] ST-II (15 EN) | << Stones Falling Down the Mountain>> | A powerful single-target sword art. Only available for use when ST-I was used and successfully struck an enemy the previous turn or if ST-II had been used and had missed the previous turn. [x20] ST-B (20 EN) | <<Black Lance's Last Strike>> | A devastating single-target sword art. Can only be used if the sword art used the previous turn is not ST-B and had rolled a natural CD9+. When performing an AoE attack, use only the first roll. [x15] AOE-I (13 + [2 * targets] EN) | <<The Cyclone Rages>> | AOE | A sword art that strikes multiple targets at once. [x18] AOE-II (16 + [2 * targets] EN) | << Whirlwind on the Mountain>> | AOE | A powerful sword art that strikes multiple targets at once. Only available for use when AOE-I was used and successfully struck an enemy the previous turn or if AOE-II had been used and had missed all intended targets the previous turn. [x12] TECH-A (13 EN) | <<The Courtier Taps His Fan>> | STUN | A single-target sword art that stuns an enemy. [x12] TECH-B (12 EN) | <<Lizard in the Thornbush>> | DELAY | A single-target sword art that, on a successful strike, applies [Delay] on the enemy. [Delay] is a debuff that reduces the enemy’s ACC by 1 for one turn. Misc. Buffs:

 

 

Edited September 2 by Hanzoku

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Housing:

House Name:
Location: Floor 8 / Ellesmera
Description: Located on the edge of Ellesmera, just within the city's Safe Zone, the castle is the home of the newly anointed Duchess Lysandra, who recently came into great wealth and came to prominence after purchasing her title and this castle. While much of the castle is occupied by her and other elves belonging to an organization that she runs that is dedicated to researching the Outworlder phenomenon, rooms were set aside in one of the towers for one of those very Outworlders.
Plot Size: Estate
Room(s):
 - Bedroom (Hanzoku)
 - Basic Workshop (Hanzoku)
 - Basic Kitchen (Hanzoku)
 - Living Room (Hanzoku)
 - Herbalist Hut (Hanzoku)
Room Upgrade(s): (Optional) (Include assigned player(s))
 - Extended Workshop (Hanzoku)
 - Greenhouse (Hanzoku)

Roleplay Log:

[F01-SP] Grinding Those Gathering Skills | <<Earning a Living>> - Complete
[F01-PP] Every Journey Begins With A First Step | <<The First Few Lessons>> - Complete
[PP - F22] Chasing redemption at the Shirajishi-ryū Dojo «Katana Skill Acquisition» - Abandoned
[F01-SP] Rock Out With Your Lute Out | <<Earning a Living>> - Complete
[F08-SP] Into the Forests, Predator and Prey - Complete
[PP-F02] It’s not just a boulder… | <<Breaking The Unbreakable>> [Assisted] - Abandoned

Relationships:

Players
Nymoria - Friended after she helped him complete <<The First Few Lessons>>
Foyle - Friended after they completed <<The First Few Lessons>>
Kingsley - Friended and now a shop regular after doing <<The First Few Lessons>> together.

NIGHT - Offered a free Sound Crystal once he opens his own shop
Rencevals - Promised an unspecified favor in the future

NPCs and/or AIs

Sin(dragosa) - a voice that talked to him through the Demonic Shard he found during his first <<Earning a Living>> quest. May or may not be a hallucination, or one of the system AIs taking an interest in him. He taught her to repeat famous lines from boss fights.

Story So Far:

Having awakened from his long fugue, Hanzoku has started working to make himself ready for the front lines. He takes advantage of the generosity of those who outfit new players to gain equipment, before embarking on his first quest. He forms a group with Nymoria, Foyle and Kingsley to tackle one of the games' earliest quests, working on profession quests on his own in the group's downtime. With those quests under his belt, he opens a small shop in the slums of the Town of Beginnings, though it is unfrequented. 

While he was learning the <<Forager>> skill, he found a Demonic Shard that actually started interacting with him. He names the shard Sindragosa, having bullied it into learning to shout quotes from famous bosses from WoWoW III. Whether the Shard is truly an AI reaching out for contact or a sign that he has become delusional is an open question.

More comfortable with his skills, he starts venturing onto the eighth floor in search of materials and hoped-for shards and scales. At the same time, he has begun taking lessons at the Shirajishi-ryu Dojo on Floor 22 and seeking out a renowned martial artist as he seeks to refine his fighting style and learn to fight independently of the Sword Art system's guidence.

Archived Gear:

Spoiler

Humble Aspirations | T1 Perfect Weapon (SS) | DMG III
A simple steel longsword, its edges honed to a razored edge that only magic can maintain for long after crashing against an enemy's armor.
Fusion ID: 224021
Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39172-rencesvals-evaluations/?do=findComment&comment=682948

Squire's Ardor | T1 Perfect Heavy Armor | MIT III
Steel plate mail fitted to its wearer, it glows softly with protective enchantments to preserve its wearer's life.
Crafting ID: 214420
Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39172-rencesvals-evaluations/?do=findComment&comment=682948

Valorous Spite | T1 Perfect Shield | REGEN II | THORNS I
A viciously spiked round shield, when struck its thorns rip at the enemy's life. Its resilience restores and sustains its wielder, ensuring they remain in the fray.
Fusion ID: 224103
Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39172-rencesvals-evaluations/?do=findComment&comment=682948

Initiate’s Draw | T1 Perfect Katana | DMG III
[desc] A mundane but reliable bit of gear provided by Lyle Tealeaf for services rendered.

 

Edited September 2 by Hanzoku

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