Post by Tifa ! on Dec 11, 2009 20:09:09 GMT -5
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~ Basic Info ~
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Username
Ryu-star.
Other characters
Yuna, Yuffie, Seira, Axel.
Is this character canon?
Yuuuuuuup.
Link to audition thread
Boom!
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~ Character Info ~
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~ Character Info ~
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Name
Tifa Lockhart.
Age
21.
Birthplace
Gaia.
Gender
Female.
Race
Human.
Special Class
None.
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~ Appearance ~
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~ Appearance ~
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Physical Appearance
Many people seem to enjoy underestimating Tifa. Mind you, they have their reasons for doing so, but it often leads to them being beaten to a pulp before they realize what happened to them. She stands at an average height, and weighs quite a bit less than most girls her age. The reason for this is the fact that she's refused to let herself go to waste. She's spent years training her body, to the point that any fat -- leftover from her childhood or otherwise -- is gone. Rather, she's a living, breathing weapon.
Starting at the top her head, one would see medium-length black hair, which stops at the middle of her back, slightly obscuring her eyes. Said eyes are a very light brown, and often seem to exude kindness. Moving further down, one would notice a rather small nose, followed by uncharacteristically fully lips. Her jaws are smooth, finally coming down into a rather pointed chin. A rather long neck leads down to a strong, somewhat broad set of shoulders. The rest of her body is quite thin, with no obvious muscles, though they are most certainly there.
Clothing/Accessories
Tifa's choice of clothing could be considered odd, even among the strangely dressed adventurers that traverse the worlds. She wears a sleeveless back vest, over a white tanktop, to cover most of her torso, although a bit of her stomach is still visible. She also wears a strange skirt which comes to about mid-thigh in the front, and reaches down to her feet at the back. Beneath this she wears a pair of cargo shorts, as the skirt has a massive slit on either side. She also seems to have developed a strange adoration for ribbons, as she has three on her at all times. One tied onto each of her legs, and a red one tied on her left arm. On her feet are a pair of black and white sneakers, which are perfectly suited for kicking someone in the face.---
Halloween Town.
When visiting the gothic atmosphere that is Halloween Town, Tifa takes on a much darker look. Her eyes turn crimson, she grows a pair of fangs, and her outfit changes quite a bit. Gone is the tasteful vest and skirt, replaced by a black corset, a pair of tight leather pants, and a pair of high-heeled boots. Strangely, despite the fact that fighting should be much more difficult in this outfit, Tifa develops an unnatural grace that allows her to beat on her foes without having to worry about twisting her ankle or something.
Christmas Town.
In the much happier environment that is Christmas Town, Tifa changes once again. However, the changes here are much less drastic. She gains a lining of fur along every article of her clothing, and a small black elf's hat appears on her head. That's all. Nothing major.
Space Paranoids.
In Space Paranoids, Tifa goes digital. Her skin, as well as every article of her clothing, turns blue, with several lines of circuitry -- of a lighter blue shade -- running down her body.
Timeless River.
When entering Timeless River, several changes occur. Firstly, Tifa becomes black and white, her features becoming much less defined and cartoon-y. Her outfit also changes into one that she hasn't worn since her days training under Zangan. A sleeveless white shirt covers her chest, while leaving her stomach uncovered. She also gains a black mini-skirt with a pair of suspenders.
Atlantica.
When in the depths of Atlantica, Tifa becomes a mermaid. Big surprise. She wears a rather risque sea-shell top, and her legs are replaced by a rather long, teal-colored fin.
Pride Lands.
Lastly, when visiting the Pride Lands, Tifa becomes a monkey, something that still bothers her to this day. However, she can't complain too much, as she's still able to fight the way she would normally, unlike most people.
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~ Personality ~
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~ Personality ~
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Alignment
Good.
Behavior
Tifa is, in all honesty, a rather simple person to understand. She doesn't have any conflicting emotions, or any one unusual personality traits. She's a rather shy woman, who doesn't find it easy to connect with new people. Not to say that she's completely unable to do so, but she has a tendency to struggle with it. She's also quite protective over those that she cares about, and isn't afraid to stand up and fight for them, even if it means putting herself in danger. She's also quite caring and compassionate, and is more than willing to lend an ear to other's problems, even if she doesn't know them all that well.
Some have also been known to say that she's a bit of a motherly figure, a fact which she can't really deny, as much as she would like to. She's often the one that's keeping her allies and friends in line, and talking some sense into them when they're thinking of doing something stupid. Perhaps this is the reason why she was so devoted to creating 7th Heaven. It would simply be a way to open her arms to many other people that would normally be out of her reach.
As nice as she is, however, she can also seem rather mean at times. It's not as though she's actually a mean person or anything. Rather, she's not afraid to smack around those she cares about if they're being difficult. And if someone attempts to mess with her loved ones, she can very easily fly into a rage that won't be sated until she's taught them a lesson.
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~ Weapons ~
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~ Weapons ~
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ID:
Herself.
Quality:
Average.
Type:
Primary.---
As Tifa is a hand-to-hand combatant, she needs no weapons. In all honesty, if she tried to use a weapon, she would probably fail. Miserably. However, there is one sign that lets her opponents know that she means business -- a pair of simple, black gloves. They're really not all that remarkable, as they come up to her wrists, and have no special designs or abilities associated with them. Sure, they help her avoid scrapes and bruises when she's punching things, but they're still nothing special.
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~ Abilities ~
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~ Abilities ~
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AP left:
0.
[»] Zangan-style Martial Arts.
Long ago, there was a man by the name of Zangan. A strange man, who would travel from world to world, never staying long, but passing on his teachings – that of the rarely used Zangan-style fighting style – to promising young fighters. And as Tifa’s homeworld was one of the last that he visited, it can be assumed that she is one of the sole remaining warriors out there that knows how to use this style well, considering how many worlds were destroyed by the Heartless. The Zangan-style is a very direct one, requiring that it’s user never give their opponent even a moment of rest. Doing so could very well result in the user’s defeat. To put it a bit more bluntly, those wishing to use this style properly must force their foes to block the user’s fist with their face. Plain and simple. The techniques that the users of the Zangan-style learn are known as ‘Heavens’, a variety of skills that draw on different things within the user’s body, from the light within their heart to their will to defend their friends and loved ones. It’s an incredibly difficult style to master, but those who do are an incredible threat in the heat of battle.
» First Heaven, the Strength in One’s Heart.
The first Heaven draws upon the strength – or, to be more precise, light – within one’s heart. This light increases the user’s physical strength exponentially, granting them almost god-like strength, depending on just how much light they have within them. Those who have committed sins, and let the darkness into their hearts may only have a slight boost, which, while granting them a slight advantage over other fighters, is not nearly as great as the strength this technique gives those who refuse to let the darkness in. Therefore, Tifa – who has basically become the physical embodiment of Cloud’s light – has almost unimaginable strength. As she has no darkness within her heart, her strength is far beyond that of other fighters, and she is able to do things that they could only dream of doing. Her punches have the force of a knockout blow behind them, and could very easily break bones after a short time. She is also able to lift four times her own body weight, enabling her to throw about her opponents or large objects, should she desire to. However, while being able to go toe-to-toe with the most powerful of warriors is great, she also has to be careful not to break things unintentionally. As this technique is always active, it takes quite a bit of concentration to ensure that she doesn't, say, break someone's hand when she attempts to shake it. But she believes that the pros far outweigh the cons.
Strength: Moderate.
Uses: Passive, not optional.
» Second Heaven, the Will to Protect.
The third Heaven draws upon the will of the user – or, to be more precise, the desire to protect the user’s loved ones. For those who don’t care too much about whether those they care about are in pain, or for those that would willingly put their loved ones in harms way in place of themselves, they would get a minor boost in their defenses, but not nearly enough to make a major difference. Tifa, however, who has done everything in her power to protect those she cares about – from trying to save Cloud to taking care of Marlene – has an incredible boost in her defenses. The sheer amount of will within her has lessened the damage she takes from any attacks she takes, no matter what they are. Strong-level abilities only do Moderate damage to her, Moderate-level abilities only do Weak damage, Weak abilities do the same damage as physical attacks, and average physical attacks barely phase her at all. Her defenses are so great that she is more than capable of taking near-fatal attacks and still continue fighting. Needless to say, she is not one who should be trifled with.
Strength: Strong.
Uses: Passive.
» Final Heaven, to Annihilate One’s Foes.
Draws upon the rage that all people, even the most innocent and kind-hearted, have within them. This rage manifests itself in the form of orbs that are about the size of exercise balls. These orbs can travel a distance of about fifty meters in any given direction, and do quite a bit of damage to anyone they strike. And while these orbs, when fired one at a time, don’t have much of a chance to harm their targets, as they only travel at thirty miles an hour, the true nature of this attack is, arguably, quite a bit more deadly. At any given time, Tifa can create a chain reaction of sorts. One orb is followed half a second by approximately ten more, and will continue in this manner until they reach a distance of ten feet from Tifa’s person. For this decrease in distance, these orbs travel much faster, moving at the speed of a speeding race car. Because of this, unless the target was already moving, there’s a very good chance that they’ll be hit. It’s worth noting that, if someone was to get caught in the midst of the chain reaction, they would be battered around viciously, taking massive amounts of damage due to the fact that the orbs are continuously spawning around them. However, if someone were to be simply grazed by one of the orbs, they would be violently thrown in the opposite direction. For example, if an orb touched one of the combatants left side, the victim would be tossed to the right. Ouch.
Strength: Strong.
Uses: For the single orbs, up to 40 can be fired off per battle. However, there is but a three post cooldown between uses of the chain reaction. No use limit.
Items
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Equips
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Special Abilities
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Minions
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Summons
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~ History ~
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~ History ~
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Character Relationships ~
[/i] ~ Tifa's relationship with Cloud is quite complicated. While she cares quite deeply for him, she finds herself constantly irritated with him as well. It's not as though he does anything to irritate her, it's just... the way he is. Meaning of course, the way he always seems to get himself into trouble. As she represents the light within his heart, seeing him in pain makes her feel as though she's been harmed as well. As ironic as it may be, she thinks of him as the damsel in distress. If he's in trouble -- such as the time he was fighting Sephiroth and she intervened -- she's determined to step in and help him.Ally ~ | Unclear ~ | Enemy ~
Cloud
Leon[/i] ~ Tifa is still unsure how she feels about Leon. While he is an ally to her, she doesn't understand why he's always so full of angst. And because of this, she finds herself unable to get close to him. Perhaps the one thing that stops her from outright disliking him is the fact that he reminds her so much of Cloud. It's rather sad, really, how alike the two are.
Yuffie[/i] ~ Tifa considers Yuffie to be a pretty good friend. While she can't exactly trust the ninja -- what with her being a thief and everything -- she feels comfortable around her and has no problem telling her if she's got a problem. Plus, she makes on hell of a sparring partner.
Aerith[/i] ~ Tifa feels quite conflicted when it comes to Aerith. While Aerith is an incredible kind-hearted individual, who seems to want nothing more than to make sure her friends are happy, she also represents a rival for Cloud. Not in a romance way, of course, but Tifa just doesn't understand what the relationship between the two is. And that irritates her to no end.
Cid[/i] ~ The only word that Tifa can use to describe Cid is 'funny'. Not that he does anything to intentionally make her laugh, it's just the way he is. He's old, wrinkly, and drinks tea. That's more than enough reason to find him amusing. She also finds his temper quite hilarious, as he's really not frightening. At all. No matter how hard he tries to be.
Merlin[/i] ~ When it comes to Merlin, Tifa has no idea what to think. While he's on her side, being a member of the Restoration Committee and everything, she just has no idea whether she should hug him, or run away screaming. Sure, he's loud, boisterous, and funny. Which are all positive traits. But he's also really awkward. And old. And he needs to put on pants, for sure.
Marlene[/i] ~ Marlene is, in Tifa's eyes, like a daughter. While Tifa really doesn't know where the little girl comes from, she's taken her in and promised to protect her. Which she plans to do.
Sephiroth[/i] ~ While Tifa represents the light, Sephiroth represents the darkness within Cloud's heart. Thus, it only makes sense that Tifa thinks of him as her mortal enemy. She wants nothing more than to find him and make him pay for harming Cloud, and, by extension, her. But that's not where her hatred ends. She also wants the chance to prove her strength against him. Sure, she realizes just how strong he is, but she hopes that, if she can defeat him, perhaps everyone will see her for being as strong as she truly is. Plus, his face just bugs her.[/blockquote]
The Story ~
Tifa was born in a far-off world known as Gaia. much simpler world than many of the other ones she's visited, where people made a living by farming and creating their own goods, rather than by finding it mysteriously in the grasp of random beasts. To be more specific, she was born in a small town at the base of a small mountain known as Nibelheim. It was there that she lived a rather uneventful life for ten years. Fourteen years spent helping her mother tend to the crops and occasionally traversing up the nearby mountain just for the sake of doing so. It was a boring life, but one that she cherished.[/size]
On her tenth birthday, a man by the name of Zangan came to her. He was a strange little man, who blabbed on about her having some sort of 'special powers' that would make her a perfect student. Shortly after making these observations, he offered to teach her something called 'Zangan-Ryu' a style of fighting that would make her incredibly powerful. And while she was initially against the idea, she came to like the thought of being powerful enough to protect her loved ones from anyone who wanted to harm them.
Thus, she spent five years under Zangan's tutelage, learning how to have complete control over the energy within her body. Five long, grueling years that would only end in horror. One night, out of nowhere, strange creatures invaded the town. Strange, sinewy creatures, intent on trying to kill everyone she knew. Everyone she loved. She attempted to fight them off at first, but there were just too many of them. So she ran. Ran as far and as fast as she could, the odd creatures on her heels the entire time. Out of nowhere, as she was fleeing, a bright portal of light opened before her. A portal the likes of which she had never seen. And, with no foreseeable alternative in sight, she dove into it.
Even to this day, she is not sure how long she slept for. All she remembers is awakening to the sound of a calming voice, asking who she was, and whether she was hurt. Responding after a moment of hesitation, she opened her eyes, seeing him for the first time.
Cloud.
She wasn't sure what it was, but she seemed to know him somehow. Which was impossible, considering that she was on an entirely different world, but even still, the feeling lingered. He informed her that they were on a world known as Olympus, and that she would be safe here. Believing what he said, she went back to sleep, determined to get rid of the inexplicable weariness that lingered in her body.
But when she awoke, he was gone. Determined to find him, she went on a journey, visiting several unfamiliar worlds as she did so. This journey lasted for several years, finally bringing her to a place called Hollow Bastion. There, her journey nearly came to an end -- although Cloud happened to run off after a strange silver-haired man before she could talk to him. After assisting one key-wielding, spikey-haired youth in fighting off the Heartless infestation, she went off in search of Cloud once more, finally finding him a little while later.
Attempting to assist him in his fight against the silver-haired man -- who she came to know as Sephiroth -- she was forced to witness as the two disappeared in a burst of light, leaving her with no idea where he had gone to. Realizing just how slim the chances of her ever finding him now where, she joined the Restoration Committee, settling down and coming up with the idea of a bar -- 7th Heaven. And while this idea has recently come to fruition, and she's quite happy about it, she can't help but wonder where he is these days.
Whether he's even still alive...
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~ Choices ~
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Before you embark on your journey a vision comes upon you. You see three weapons in front of you.
~ A sword of terrible destruction.
~ A shield to repel all.
~ A staff of wonder and ruin.
You know that one of them must be chosen. What power will you seek?
[/b]~ Choices ~
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Before you embark on your journey a vision comes upon you. You see three weapons in front of you.
~ A sword of terrible destruction.
~ A shield to repel all.
~ A staff of wonder and ruin.
You know that one of them must be chosen. What power will you seek?
She takes the sword, wondering why it's so normal-looking. She's gotten used to comically over-sized ones recently.[/size]
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~ Other ~
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Shop taaaaaaaaaaaaab!
With the 10 AP I started with, I created 'Third Heaven', and 'Second Heaven'.
200 Munny was spent on two ability transfers, to be taken from Axel. As stated in Seira's now-closed marketplace thread, the 'Flurry of Dancing Flames' and 'Volcanic Battleground' abilities, which are the ones that're going to be brought over, don't work too well in the RP world. These abilities are now in the form of 'Final Heaven' and 'First Heaven'.
So deduct 200 munny from my main account.
^^.
Not that you'd do anything like that, of course.
I did post in shades of grey if anyone even remembers that lmao