«Saix» The Crimson Lightning

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«Saix»

The Crimson Lightning

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  • Profile •
  
  
  • » Username: Saix
    Nickname: Crimson Lightning
    » Real name: Takashi Mori
    » Age: Twenty-Two
    » Gender: Male
    » Height: 5'7"
    » Weight 150lbs
    
    
    • Description •
    Thick black hair hangs in artful disarray around Saix's handsome features, all the better to obscure mischief filled eyes, before falling to brush the tops of his shoulders. Grey eyes glint with mischief framed by thin black brows, matching rather well with a roguish smile that seems to hint at secrets and mysteries. In fact, everything about this young man seems to radiate an aura of mischief and mystery.
    
    It would seem nature has been kind to Saix, as his good looks are further accentuated by a slim athletic build that would hint towards emphasis on speed and agility. Even if a person's physical shape has no bearing on this digital world they are trapped within, Saix is quite proud of his appearance, seeing it as another tool at his disposal to coax what he wants from those around him. Quite simply, it is so much easier to be charming and charismatic if you look the part.
    
    As a self described "man of passion" Saix has a penchant for the color red, preferring to dress in dark clothing accented by red coats or capes. He enjoys long coats, capes, and cloaks for their added sense of the mysterious and dramatic, and is not above making use of wardrobe to further cultivate his flare for the theatrical. Outside of the safe towns, he will equip leather or light metal armor, preferring to keep his speed and agility at their highest to better fufil his goal of becoming the game's topmost ranked Rapier wielder.
    
    Saix speaks with a husky baritone, low and layered with mystery. He has a natural charisma that he supplements with his flair for theater, something that he uses to snare the attention of those around him. With a clever tongue and a whit as sharp as his rapier, Saix is quite the charmer, and once his interest has been piqued, he will work to maneuver himself into advantageous position, often by ingratiating himself with those around him.
    
    These combinations together make Saix a complex individual with potential to be a stalwart ally, or dangerous enemy.
    
    
    
    • History •
    
    
    • Born the only son of a well to do politician who would go on to become the Japanese Vice Foreign Minister, Takashi has lived much of his life in the comfort of wealth. With his father focusing mainly on continuing to climb in the hierarchy of his job, Takashi and his younger sister were raised by their mother, a caring woman who did her best to ensure her children had the opportunity to grow up in a loving environment. However, when she took ill with pneumonia and passed away, Takashi and his young sister were left alone with no family save their overbearing and busy father.
      
      Takashi found himself in the position of 'heir' and was pushed to excel in his studies so that he might bring honor to his family and name. Whether or not following his father's footsteps in a political career was his ambition was never even addressed, he was simply expected to politely smile, nod, and go along with the perfect planned life that his father had set before him. Takashi learned swiftly that deviation from this course would result in swift, and often brutal, punishment. In such an environment he might have lost sight of self and what was truly important were it not for his younger sister.
      
      The loss of their mother had hit her far harder than Takashi, and as he had been pushed to become his father's shadow, his sweet little sister had gradually began to withdraw from those around her, as though she were becoming more of a ghost every day. But Takashi would not let her go easily, and through the rest of their childhood the two remained close; the would be political official to be and the young intelligent wall flower. The VRMMORPG was a turning point in these siblings lives, a means for them to escape their gilded cage and live free of the crushing responsibilities their father had heaped upon them.
      
      Sword Art Online should have been yet another distraction, a means to escape the trap their lives had become. Ironic that it would prove the greatest trap of all. Takashi had once believed that the world his father pushed him so relentlessly into had been full of danger, and yet now he found himself, and his dear sister, stranded in a virtual world that was no longer a game, but instead a struggle of life and death. Faced with no other options but to either abandon hope and live in the squalor or the Beginner's City of the First Floor or attempt to play the game and hope to win and find escape; Takashi resolved to take his life in his own hands and forge his own path; to victory or defeat.
      
      It is ironic that it took something like The Death Game to allow him to truly take his life and make it his own. Yet while he feels an exhilarating sense of freedom now that he is free from being crushed beneath his father's thumb, he cannot help but miss his privileged upbringing. Here is nothing more than another player, the power and wealth attached to his name being practically meaningless. The transition from sheltered young would be politician to common swordsman struggling to survive the Death Game has not been easy. In truth his quest to become a powerful top ranked player is not only to survive this virtual world and eventually escape; but also to regain some small measure of that privileged life he has lost.
      
      He will have riches, power, and respect; he has promised himself this and is willing to do anything to fulfill that solemn oath.
      
      
      • Personality •
      
      » Virtues:
      
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        [*:3e8hfoqv] Charismatic Takashi has always had a powerful sense of charisma, something that has proven useful since being trapped in the Death Game. With so many people in a state of panic, Takashi's natural charisma allows him to calm and inspire those around him through words or actions. This charisma has served Takashi well long before he ever logged into the game, and adds another potent tool at his disposal with so many people in need of reassurance.
        [*:3e8hfoqv] Cunning Takashi's intelligence has been evident from a young age, he maintained stellar grades almost effortlessly throughout his schooling. Finding himself trapped in The Death Game, Takashi has turned his intelligence towards solving the 'puzzle' in a way that will keep him and his alive, letting him become quite the cunning strategist. Carefully examining all the information at his disposal; either through information brokers, his own observations, or what information he can glean from other players; Takashi is adept at using the game systems against themselves to squeeze what extra advantage he can.
        [*:3e8hfoqv] Steadfast Takashi is determined to survive being trapped in Sword Art Online, and refuses to allow the circumstances to deter him from finding what enjoyment he can. He fiercely believes that he will not only survive this experience, but will find the best way to thrive in this deadly environment. It is not enough to simply continue living, he must distinguish himself, and strives to become a top ranked player so that his skill might be acknowledged by those around him.
        
        » Flaws:
        
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          [*:3e8hfoqv] Manipulative While many will freely admit Takashi to be a charismatic individual, his skill with words and flare for the dramatic are not without a dark side. For much of his life Takashi has learned to play the role of perfect son, always serving to fulfill the expectations placed upon him by his wealthy father. Taking his theatrical talents to the next level has allowed Takashi to learn to outright manipulate those around him, feeding their fears or vices to better bring them in line with Takashi's own goals.
          [*:3e8hfoqv] Underhanded Takashi has spent his entire life in the lap of luxury, never wanting for anything, with the entire world at his finger tips thanks to the power of his family name. Upon being stranded within the Death Game, the loss of his privileged lifestyle had unforeseen consequences upon Takashi's psyche. Seeking to regain the life that he has lost, Takashi is willing to turn the game against itself, exploiting such things as set AI attack patterns and Post-Motion Delay to further his goals. While thus far he has not attempted to use such exploits against other players, the lines he will allow himself to cross continue to blur daily, and in his determination it is unknown just how far he might fall.
          [*:3e8hfoqv] Stubborn Even so noble a virtue as determination is not without a darker side. Takashi's steadfast nature and determination to survive, thrive, and distinguish himself among his fellow players is rapidly becoming more than just a goal. Belief can become a dangerous thing, especially when a man begins to reach a point where he will not let himself be deterred from his path. Takashi firmly believes he will achieve the lofty goals he has set before him, he in fact believes this so much that he is willing to risk his life, and the lives of those around him, to fulfill his goals. Failure is simply not an option to him. Alas, even in a video game like Sword Art Online it is impossible to eliminate the chance of failure completely, and in Sword Art Online, the slightest mistake brought on by bull headed stubbornness can lead to a premature death.
          
          
          » Profession: Alchemist
          
          • Skills • 44/44 Skill Points Used
          
          
          • Non-combat
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            Passive
            » Acrobatics [0] Unskilled
            » Nightvision [0] Unskilled
            » Sprint [1] Novice
            
            
            Combat
            » Spiritual Light: [1] Novice
            » Battle Healing [0] Unskilled
            » Parry: [1] Novice
            » Leather Equipment: [2] Journeyman
            
            Weapon skills
            » Rapier : [4] Master
            
            Unique skills
            » Duelist : [3] Expert
            

• Inventory •

Weapons

» Guilty Thorn: Rapier (Crafted by 9Lives) Rare Weapon: +3 Damage

» Bloody Rose: Rapier (Crafted by Vandal) Perfect Weapon: +2 Damage (On a 8,9,10 Heal 1 Hp)

» Anneal Blade: One-Handed Straight Sword (Quest Reward from: Secret Medicine of the Forrest)

» Crimson Blade: One-Handed Straight Sword (Quest Reward from: Blade of Dreams) See image below

Armor

» Flame Tyrant's Raiment: Rare Leather Trenchcoat: +2 Evasion

» Pyrewyrm Coat: Perfect Leather Trenchcoat: +3 Damage Absorption

Col and Transactions:

» 13,000 Total as of 8/13

» -4,000 (8 Health Potions at General Store)

» -5,000 (Floor 9 Boss Fight)

Miscellaneous

» 1 Crafting Material

• Roleplays •

» [solo] - Earning A Living -Complete- *2 Skill points

» [private] - Secret Medicine of the Forrest -Complete- *2 Skill Points

» [solo] - Blade of Dreams -Complete- *2 Skill Points

» [private] - Outfitting the Guild -Complete- *1 Skill Point

» [private] - Sting of the Wasp -Complete- *1 Skill Point

» [private] - The Ebon Vanguard Admission -Complete- *1 Skill Point

» [private] - 8Th Floor Scouting Report -Complete- *1 Skill Point

» [private] - Battle Arena Championship: Clarence vs Saix -Complete- *1 Skill Point

» [private] - The Essence of Steel -Complete- *4 skill points

» [private] - Paving the Way to 9 - Complete- *11 skill points

» [private] - Earning a Living in The Forest of Wavering Mist - Complete- *4 skill points

» [private] - The Essence of Steel -Complete- *4 skill points

» [private] - The Essence of Steel - In Progress-

» [private] - A Broken Road - In Progress-

» [private] - Too Close To the Raven -Abandoned/Complete- * 1 Skill Point

» [private] - Ebon Vanguard Mats and Tactics -Abandoned/Complete- * 1 Skill Point

» [private] - guild application Ebon vanguard -Abandoned/Complete- *1 Skill Point

» [private] - Clash of Blades Tournament -Abandoned/Complete- *1 Skill Point

» [private] - Vile - Abandoned/Complete - *1 Skill Point

» [private] - Forest Fire -Abandoned/Complete- *1 Skill Points

» [private] - Arena: 9Lives, Saix, Vandal, Ayane: - Abandoned/Complete - *1 Skill Point

» [private] - Report on Vile - Abandoned/Complete - *1 Skill Point

» [private] - The Ebon Vanguard - Abandoned/Complete - *1 Skill Point

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• Story Thus Far •

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