Zero: Ifrit's Pyromancer

[Zero [Axel]]

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~Basic info~

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Username ~ : Zero

Other characters ~ : None

Is this character canon? ~ : No

Link to canon thread ~ : No

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~Character Info~

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Name ~ : Ezekiel Maddox

Alias ~ : Zero

Age ~ : Twenty-Four

Birthplace ~ : Nibleheim, Gaia [Final Fantasy VII]

Birthday ~ : November 4th

Gender ~ : Male

Race ~ : Human // Experiment

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~Appearance~

It's the last thing you'll see before I take your life

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Physical appearance ~ : Zero stands at the average of 6’1”; not short but not gigantic. His thin, but tough frame makes his body light and sturdy. The muscular portion of his body gives him a slight bulk added to his frame. A naturally white skin tone has been stained with a barely noticeable red hue. Throughout his skin are numerous scars. On his back are four unseen round scars hidden by his large tattoo. His right forearm is blemished by a large burn in the shape of a ball of fire. The skin has risen slightly where the burn is etched.

The first noticeable feature about Zero are his deep maroon eyes. His sleek and cunning eyes are an indicator of his knowledge. He keeps his face clean shaven as much as he can. While it may seem synthetic, his hair has been changed from light brown to jet black with red highlights through the experimentation he endured. Throughout his life, his hair has been short and spiky, except when wet. Usually hidden, a notable feature is his elongated canines. Pointed, and slightly longer than the average person’s canines, they prove to be pretty useless and unnoticed. A short slit scars the far edge of his right eyebrow, leaving a small section missing.

Clothing/Accessories ~ : His double layer of shirts fit well over his broad shoulders. A tight and vibrant crimson long-sleeve shirt provides the underlayer while an un-buttoned black, short-sleeved shirt lies atop. On the long red sleeves are gray flame designs embroidered rising from the cuffs. A thick leather belt holds up his baggy, black pants. Embroidered flames also rise from the bottom of the pant legs and end at the shin. Partially hidden under his pants are ebony and scarlet skate shoes. Zero ditched boots a while ago after realizing that skate shoes were more comfortable.

Even through the experimentations, Zero wore a metal ring; a silvery band with a wavy black strip in the center. Two solid circles, gray and white, connect the black strip. His most profound feature is the large black tattoo covering his entire back. Two large, firey and intricate wings stain his back from the outside of the spine to middle of the shoulder blades and down to the small of his back. Located overtop the wings are two solid zeros. The entire piece was the proof of his experimentations, being put there by the scientist. A thin, metal chain links his wallet to his belt loop. The wallet itself is a charcoal gray, tri-fold with a skinny metal plate in the shape of a flame.

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~Personality~

The flames of hell are my kindest feature[/center][/i]

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Alignment ~ : Varies

Behavior ~ : In the public eye, Zero has a tough exterior as well as stubbornness to boot. He is the typical leader type of a group but can just as easily allow someone else to take initiative if he feels they are suited. He can have a sharp tongue at times which often makes him come across as an ass. Exceptionally witty and satirical are his nature. But overall, he manages to stay calm and level headed. He has a tendency to conceal some of his more serious emotions from the public.

While by himself, he turns more introverted and thoughtful. When his alone, he’s usually relaxing and allowing his mind to wander. He often thinks about his future and how his fate will unfold in the end, whether he’ll actually be able to control his volatile fire or if it will engulf him. The goal is far off and may take years or decades to accomplish. And in this quiet state is where he comes up with fighting tactics that may be effective.

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~Weapons~

The tools of my trade

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Weapon Name ~ : Oblivion Flames

Quality ~ : Average
Weapon Description ~ : A hellish looking sword with a fiery red blade with a dark history. The weapon, along with an assortment of other blazing weapons, was forged in Hellfire by an order of elite pyromancers long ago. The Order used the weapons for their own needs but the weapons become lost with the Order. The blade holds a blackened razor edge and has a reach farther than the average sword. Overall, there is no glossy finish to the sword, giving the entire weapon a flat color. Even if it were to be physically destroyed, it can be remade from the flames in which Zero possesses. His sword can be summoned to him at anytime even if it has vanished from this plane of existence.
Unique Notes ~ : When Zero goes into his berserk stage, his sword transforms as well. The Berserker Fang is the morphed version of Oblivion Flames. It gains immense strength and speed but only lasts as long as Zero is in his rage. The appearance of the blade has turned darker and larger.

Weapon Name ~ : The Pyronomicon [Might]

Quality ~ : Average
Weapon Description ~ : The Pyronomicon can act as armor and a weapon with his sword. He crimson claw embraces his left arm, from shoulder to fingertip. The Pyronomicon was forged through the same process as Oblivion Flames but millennia before so it and the sword share a strange bond, working off each other’s strength. The claw is always attached to Zero’s arm and provides uses as a shield due to its tough structure. It can be used to block weapon strikes, some magics, and other attacks. The sharp spikes on the knuckles and fingertips can be used as weapons as well to stab and slash at a target.
Unique Notes ~ : The Pyronomicon was forged by arch demons of Hellfire eons ago. It is one of many items required to acquire a weapon so powerful that it would make even a master blacksmith’s best weapons look like wooden toys. Ifrit tells him that the weapon these artifacts unlock will increase the power of his pyromancy exponentially. The artifacts have been scattered all about the universe to hide the treasure they hold. Each of the artifacts

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~Abilities~

Blood will have blood

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Pyromancy

Pyromancy ~ : Pyromancy is Zero’s fabled art. He alone is more advance in fire than any other wielder such as Axel. He acquired this technique after being infused with the Flame Deity: Ifrit. However, Ifrit did not instantaneously give Zero the power and quality of these flames. He had to train day in and day out to master this ability. He is the only pyromancer able to achieve such a caliber of this ability. Years he spent training eventually led to this and he’s damned proud of it. The only thing that can pose a threat to his fire would be a hydromancer of the same caliber. He hasn’t yet met this person but it would be interesting and glorious to fight them. He has grown so uniquely to the flame that he can even alter its state of existence with can be fatal. Being this advance, Zero can also conjure flames that don’t need air to thrive and fires hot enough to melt diamonds. Even to this day he utilizes his fires to further progress their limits. His main method of use is minipulation of movement. He can alter its shape and size depending on what he needs. It can also take solid, liquid, or gaseous form.

Strength ~ : Strong
Uses ~ : Typically a one round attack is used unless objects get caught on fire, then it may last longer depending on the object and interaction in the environment.

Heat- Zero is able to drastically change the temperature around a specific area. It is normally a 5-10 diameter dome that is cascaded in heat, but can range from a few inches to about a 15 foot diameter. He can create this heat without the use of any fire. The temperature can reach unbearably high within a few moments. With the ability to add heat, he can also draw heat from a specific source, making it colder. Like its opposite effect, he can drop the temperature exponentially. It can cause almost a flash freeze in a limited area. The size of an area can effect how fast the temperature changes. The smaller the faster it changes, bigger changes slower.

Strength ~ : Weak
Uses ~ : Can be used up to five times in battle and maintained for up to three posts.

Resistance ~ : Zero has built a high resistance, and in some cases an absorption, to fire-based inflictions. Traditional, or natural fire, can actually restore Zero to a small extent if he has been injured. Anything up to a large gash can be healed by natural fire. Natural fire is just that, natural. Fire used in magic, however, is unnatural and harms Zero with minimal damage. And because of his natural affinity to fire, Ice is also deterred by his nature. He’s not 100% immune to ice, but it has minimal effect on him.

Strength ~ : Weak
Uses ~ : Passive, always active.

Berserk Fury of Flames ~ : On extremely rare occasions will Zero go into berserk but when he does it's not enjoyable. His flames turn jet black and increase in strength 10 fold. He will lose control of himself and destroy anything he can get his hands on. His eyes will turn black and the obsidian flames will engulf most of his body except for random places on his body. He loses emotion and will not descriminate between those who are evil, innocent, human, nobodies, heartless...friend or foe.

Strength ~ : Strong
Uses ~ : Once per thread, lasts for up to seven rounds.

Void

Oblivion ~ : Oblivion is the power of void…of nothingness. It can be manipulated so it may take the form of many different things and may cause physical damage. Its physical appearance a black, dark purple, and dark gray, in a semi-solid form; exact shapes can be manipulated. Its able to travel through structures with relative ease and still do damage to a target. Oblivion is an enigmatic ability that not many are able to wield. It is one of the more difficult abilities to control and takes much practice and endurance to manipulate it into what is needed. It can last long after it has been conjured and holds a strange power that not many others are able to have.

Strength ~ : Strong
Uses ~ : Typically used as a one round attack but the energy can be manipulated for numerous rounds.

Equips
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Special Abilities
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~History~

There's no story that ain't been told...

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Zero grew up in Nibelheim with two others known as Grael and Ember. Grael and he were like brothers and they always got in trouble. When he turned 17, he joined SOLDIER along with Iz. Over the years he pulled himself up through the ranks of SOLDIER and was a First Class SOLDIER. After a ‘simulation’ mission set up by President Shin-Ra and Hojo, Zero was supposedly being escorted to Junon Harbor. However, there was a detour that led him to an uninhabited forest somewhere near the Bone Village. He left the aircraft, he was greeted by the butt of a rifle. While he was unconscious he was taken to Hojo’s lab.

Immediately he was injected with Ifrit’s essence, and that’s when the true torment began. His blood began to boil and pain unlike he’s ever experienced rushed through his entire body as the substance joined with him, mind, body, and soul. He passed out again after enduring the pain. He was plunged into Ifrit’s realm: Hellfire. There, Ifrit unleashed his fury on Zero. After being beat by the fire deity, he was cast out of Hellfire to awaken back in Hojo’s lab. He was on his stomach while Hojo was tattooing his new identity on his back: two Zeroes engulfed in fiery wings that trailed down his back. The professor gave him the name: Experiment 00.

Zero’s mind delved back into the onslaught of fire and appalling demons. There was a specific fiend that stood mightier than the rest. This one had massive horns protruding from its head that curved down slightly. Razor sharp teeth stared at Zero as his eyes grew wide and his jaw tightened in fear. Never in his life had he been so frightened. Sure, he fought off countless foes, some that looked even more terrifying then this one, but that demon radiated the pure essence of fear. Zero attempted to run away but he was unable to move. He stood on no solid ground and there was nothing close enough so he could push himself away.

The mighty demon inched closer to Zero, sweat gathering on his face. “It’s time to take you to my domain,” Ifrit reared his arm back then slammed a powerful fist into Zero’s chest. The mortal wasn’t forced back from the awesome strike, instead, Ifrit’s hand pierced through Zero’s body. There was no pain that overwhelmed him…yet.

Zero could feel the hand in his chest close around something but he didn’t know what. The demon gave of a fell grin and retracted his arm. Within mere seconds, Zero was staring at his empty form which was previously his mortal body. His head shot around, he saw the demon’s hand wrapped around his midsection. Ifrit had ripped Zero soul directly out of his body. Zero gawked at his soul-torn body one more time before plunging into the raging fires below, still in Ifrit’s grasp.

When Zero stopped falling, he and Ifrit were surrounded by white flames, a grand crimson throne stood before them. “I don’t take too kindly to being imprisoned within a mortal,” the demon said lifting Zero to him face-to-face. “You must learn the extent of my power before I cooperate with being apart of you. For only then will you respect my ties to you,” Ifrit dropped Zero and before the soul-torn man touched the ground, the demon struck him with an uppercut. Zero was thrown into a jagged stone pillar, crushing some of the rock from the force of the blow. Zero grunted in pain and slid down the stone post, pain seared his back as he watched Ifrit charge wildly at him. He watched with one eye closed tight due to the stinging pain in the back of his head.

The tower of rock crumbled as Ifrit violently shouldered Zero through it. Stone and debris bashed off of the ground and off Zero. He writhed in pain and clamber away on his hands and knees. A huge hand grabbed Zero and lifted him off the ground. Zero thrashed around, unable to break free. The next thing he knew, he was soaring through the air. He hit another stone pillar, Ifrit’s hand pinning him down. The pressure began to build and the rock began to crack. Zero howled in pain as Ifrit pressed greatly on his body. The pillar shattered and Zero dropped to the ground, rolling over the floor. He panted heavily, blood streaking down his face. The ground shook lightly as Ifrit walked closer. He reached down and picked Zero up by his shoulders and slammed each massive knee into the mortal soul’s stomach. Couching up spittle and blood, Zero slumped to the floor and Ifrit drove his foot into him. Zero flew and rolled a good distance after the strong kick. Blood poured out of his mouth as he grabbed his stomach, incapable of obtaining enough air. His breathing came in shallow amounts, standing was a hard challenge but he was eventually victorious. He turned his head to the last know position of fire deity, who wasn’t there any longer.

An inhumane growl came from above and Zero’s attention was shot to the falling Ifrit. His fist was reared back as he plunged toward Zero. With his jaw clenched, Zero drew back his own fist. The demon and soul-torn man clashed fists. A shockwave of flames radiated from the collision. Both of the opposing forces were shot backwards. Zero slid to a stop and Ifrit flipped in midair and easily landed on the ground. Ifrit snarled, licks of flames escaping his mouth. He hovered off the ground, staring down Zero. Suddenly he charged, his feet gliding slightly off the ground. A vortex of fire engulfed the demon as he neared Zero, trails of fire left in his wake.

Zero lifted his hands in retaliation and Ifrit was halted in the crash of the two. Flames engulfed Zero’s hands, flames that didn’t burn or scorch. These strange flames originated from within Zero. 'A unique new power?' Zero grinned at his newfound ability. Ifrit stared in disbelief and anger; flames engulfed his own hand fire and raced at Zero. The mortal roared and his entire body tightened as black fire spurted out of his knuckles and engulfed his hands. Ifrit’s eyes narrowed in frustration and he ran at Zero once again. The black fire shot up Zero’s arms as he ducked under the fist that Ifrit launched his way. Zero smashed his arm into Ifrit’s stomach and the Fire Lord stumbled back, holding his abdomen. The foe looked down at his wounded body and back up at Zero. Within a moment, Ifrit had vanished into flames.

The beast silently materialized behind Zero and swung a right hook at the man. Zero’s black-flame engulfed hand was suddenly there to block the strike. Ifrit stood slightly leaned over amazed that this mortal could be this strong. Zero elbowed Ifrit in face and the red skinned demon’s head wailed back. Jumping in the air, Zero spun around, flipping upside down in the process. His right leg outstretched, putting more power behind the oncoming attack. He flipped upright, still spinning and slammed his foot into Ifrit’s side. Black flames exploded on contact and Ifrit was blasted away as he slammed into the throne that idly watched the conflict. The top of the throne was ripped off as Ifrit passed through it. Ifrit bounced off of the tough ground before standing again. He dusted himself off as if nothing happened.

Months went by and a strange event led to Zero being drawn back into Hellfire. Ifrit wanted released, more for Zero to escape from the lab because escaping Zero’s body would be damn near impossible. Ifrit began to attack Zero, who was helpless to the relentless onslaught of punches and kicks when something unique happened. He retaliated with Black Flames, a trait only Ifrit could pull off. Zee defended himself with great strength and ceased the fight soon after. Ifrit was impressed with his abilities and decided to lend the mortal some of his power. Zero fell into a coma so his body could adjust to the newfound power.

When he woke, he was in a berserk rage, forgetting most of his past. He did have recollections of some of his life as a SOLDIER but everything else was a blur. His coma had lasted three years and he was literally overflowing with stored power. He unleashed his fiery rage on Hojo’s lab, completely destroying it. Hojo, however, managed to get out alive and escape in a helicopter. Zero’s fury lasted a week and he single handedly destroyed countless areas on the rage. At the end of the rage, Zero was confronted by a jet black, 4-legged, yellow-eyed creature. Zero hadn’t ever seen it, or anything like it, before. He managed to kick it away and it fleed. Moments later, it had come back only with more exactly like it. They all stared at him as screams from around the building echoed out. A pool of darkness swarmed from the group of black creatures and engulfed all around him. He could feel his body fall into the blackness but then he couldn’t feel anything anymore...

By the time he was conscious again, he noticed he was no longer in his world. Fire and brimstone towered around him. It was somewhat familiar but still frightening. Ifrit had drawn him to Hellfire for his own safety, ironically. His world had been destroyed by a force known as the Heartless. In Hellfire, Zero remained for at least a year. Zero continued his training here, day in and day out, but even he knew that training had no real value to actual experience. Ifrit knew this as well and if Zero was to master Pyromancy, he’d have to find a new world to exist on.

Ifrit guided him to this strange new universe. He lived in this realm for about six months, getting acquainted with the settings and some faces.

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~Class~

Before you embark on your journey a vision comes upon you. You see three weapons in front of you.

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~ A sword of terrible destruction - The power of the warrior: Invincible courage.

~ A shield to repel all - The power of the guardian: Kindness to aid friends.

~ A staff of wonder and ruin - The power of the mystic: Inner strength.
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~Other~

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[High's .Valentine.]

OK. A few things.

The sword, when summoned can range from different sizes.

Well, we've had some problems before with size changing weapons/clothes and that it counts as an ability and whatnot. I suggest you take that out, or use up an ability slot for it.

For Resistance, you're not allowed to have an ability that cancels out other people's abilities. Minimal damage is OK. No damage is not.

As for Phoenix Warmth:

No Healing abilities will be allowed. If you really need one, set your class to Mystic as seen below.

^Taken from the rules.

Denied. D:

Kidding.

As for the Rages...that count as an ability too. Just saying. If you're trying to slip that by. XD

[Zero [Axel]]

Fixed. And the Berserk Rage thing is an ability I plan on getting later. He can't modify the sword until he gets that ability. Not try to slip nothing by.

[High's .Valentine.]

3rd ability is acceptable.

But you didn't edit Resistance.

Gah. Too slow.

Accepted, locked, and moved.

[Zero [Axel]]

Fixed.

[High's .Valentine.]

Hmm...I guess I can kinda figure out what you're saying with Oblivion. :\

And I get your solid, liquid, and ice thing...Firecubes...*snicker*

Anyway, sorry for the inconvenience again. Just need you to clarify more.

Re-accepted.