Post by Sapphire on Feb 24, 2007 14:37:57 GMT -5
Kakeru
Real/Full Name:
Kakeru Hoexxehino
Titles/Nicknames:
Timberwolf
Gender:
Male
Age:
18
Birthdate:
December 16th
Species:
Half human, half “Lycan”
Place of Origin:
Born in North Dakota
Alignment:
Hero
Affiliations:
The Titans
Physical Appearance:
Standing at about 6 feet in height, Kakeru has long, silver hair that reaches to his mid-back, just below the shoulderblades. Most of the time his hair looks slightly tousled with his unkempt bangs hanging over his bright sea-green eyes, which always have an attentive and energetic look to them. His skin tone is just ever so slightly tanned from long days spent in the sun, and the more toned muscles on the biceps of his arms suggest that he is used to hard labor. On his forehead, concealed by his bangs, is a small four-point star-shaped birthmark with a white tint to it.
When in his wolf form, he has silver fur and the white birthmark on his forehead grows larger and more noticeable. His eyes remain green and lively, and while they have the same shape as a canine’s eyes they have a strange human quality to them that is difficult to miss. Even without looking at him in the eyes, however, it’s easy to tell he is no ordinary wolf; his size more resembles a tiger’s rather than a wolf.
Outfit/Costume:
No costume, per say
Streetwear:
Normally he wears a simple black T-shirt with a white and gray-blue jacket over top and a matching pair of baggy pants.
Powers:
- “Lycan” Shape-shifting
A form of shapeshifting, he can transform into a wolf, a gift sometimes referred to as “Lycanthropy,” though that term is loose and in many ways incorrect. In his wolf form he is faster and has all the keen senses a wolf would have and even has some instincts expected of a wolf, though he is able to still think, act, and even talk like a human. He also can communicate with animals, primarily canines, which is something that transfers to his human form along with higher stamina (though other traits such as keener senses do not stay when he is in his human form). - Crystalline Geomancy
The power he uses most frequently is something he refers to as “Crystalline Geomancy.” He can create and control unique crystals, which can take on any shape he desires. He also can force the crystals to form out of ordinary rocks, stones, or other forms of earth by inserting his own energy into it and using it to create a large amount of concentrated pressure and force. He cannot, however, control ordinary earthen material that have not been infused with his own energy, therefore it is not true Geomancy, but he can still manipulate them in a way by “crystallizing” them first. These crystals have a high level of durability, nearly impenetrable, and because he does not require there to be any rocks or stones in order to create them he can use it as an armor that coats his entire body or as a weapon by molding it into an object like a sword or a spear. - Chi Absorption
Kakeru can absorb “chi”, which is the energy of the earth, the life force within things such as plants and rocks. He can manifest this in various ways, such as energy blasts or in order to regain his strength.
Skills/Abilities:
- Because of his “Lycan” blood there are certain abilities native to his wolf half that he sustains when in his human form, namely the ability to talk to animals (primarily other wolves or canines), sensitivity to natural phenomena, and unusually high stamina.
- Due to his days as a boy running through the woods and racing his older brother and father and playing games, he is faster than most other humans—and even faster when in wolf form.
- Due to his mother’s poor health and his father’s frequent absences this left him and his older brother to do the chores quite often (such as chopping firewood, lifting heavy crates, etc.), so he also has acquired a decent amount of upper body strength.
Weaknesses:
- Although his crystals have a high durability, they are particularly weak to large amounts of concentrated weight, so if an attack has too much force or weight behind it then the crystals will break. They also seem to be affected by a broken concentration or weak emotional or mental state, however they do not necessarily disappear if he is incapacitated or asleep (as many crystals he makes are permanent creations).
- While in his wolf form he has all the same weaknesses a wolf would have; scents that are too strong will overpower his sense of smell and can weaken him and noises or sounds that are too high-pitched can damage his hearing.
- Although he can absorb energy from the earth and store it like a reservoir of energy, if the living things around him are unhealthy or scarce then there is a significant limitation to what he can absorb for power, which can leave him vulnerable in areas that don’t have lush greenery or healthy soil. In addition, if the wildlife around him is damaged, dying, or sick because of pollution or other phenomena, both natural and ones caused by man, it can affect him greatly from making him feel weak and sick or have potent headaches and other bodily pains.
- Although he is very kind to his friends, he has a particular soft spot for Sapphire
Personality:
Kakeru is playful and cheerful, and eternally optimistic, despite being rather down-to-earth. He always tries to take things in a positive light and hopeful and is always pushing his friends to do the same. He has a love for the comedic side of things as well and will sometimes either crack a joke or do a stunt in order to lighten the mood. In some ways, however, this is also to mask the fact that he does not consider himself very good at handling confrontational situations, and he finds it hard to give pep talks and so sometimes can end up stumbling over himself without meaning to (which usually has some rather funny results). He is very explorative and adventurous and is always eager for new things to try. Despite his adventurousness, however, he is also a bit lazy and rather spur-of-the-moment, so at times it can be hard to predict what exactly he might do next. He treasures his friends dearly and always tries to treat them with kindness and compassion, though anyone who is an enemy of his friends he will almost automatically dislike, which is when his hostile side can come out. Despite this, he is actually a very gentle and almost pacifistic person, but he will always fight for his friends or if there is no other reasonable alternative. He is a hopeless romantic, a bit clumsy, and strongly believes that it is important to follow your heart.
Goals:
N/A
Likes:
- Taking long naps
- Windy days
- Forests, prairies, or other places with lush greenery or wildlife
- Clear, starry nights
Dislikes:
- Cloudy days
- People who use, disrespect, or mistreat others
- Discrimination
Relationship Status:
Single, though there is someone he likes...
Friends & Allies:
- Sapphire
- The Titans
Foes & Rivals:
- The Malign Brotherhood
History:
Kakeru was born a member of a clan of wolves in a mountainous region not too far from Chrome City. The wolf clan he called family were said to have descended from animal spirit guardians that took on the shape of wolves and watched over an ancient tribe of mystics. His father, Kurokami, was also a lycan shapeshifter, was the leader of the wolf clan. Likewise, he descended from a unique individual who was given the ability to turn into a wolf by a shaman from the same tribe the spirit animals protected.
Kakeru and his older brother, Akiwa, grew up in the mountains near the wolf clan’s den playing there together with the other wolves. Their father was away frequently because of his job as an archaeologist while their mother was often sick because of her frail body. As such the boys were very close.
One day, however, their father brought home a relic from one of his archaeological digs. It was a strange remnant of an ancient civilization. According to myth, this civilization had trapped the spirit of a powerful god to use as a weapon of war and split it into three parts to divide its power and weaken it so it could not escape. Each piece was kept in a separate object resembling a puzzle box that could release the god’s power while keeping the spirit contained. Legend had it that if the three would ever be reunited the god would break free and take its vengeance upon the human race for its unjust imprisonment.
Their father became possessed by the vengeful spirit fragment held within the relic after studying it too closely and began to obsessively search for the other two pieces. Their mother finally succumbed to her illness and his grief over the loss of his wife pushed Kurokami over the edge, allowing himself to be fully engulfed by the god’s vengeful spirit. Over time he managed to find the second of the three, but the spirit accidentally transferred to Kakeru instead. However, Kakeru was too young to be influenced by the spirit’s power, and was not corrupted by it. Their father was convinced the only way to reclaim it was to kill Kakeru, after which the spirit fragment would jump to him and make him one step closer to being complete. Akiwa fought bravely to protect his younger brother, and in the end had no choice but to kill their father in self-defense. As Kurokami theorized, however, the spirit that possessed him jumped to the one that defeated its previous host, and possessed Akiwa instead.
Akiwa, desperately wanting to avoid losing himself the way their father did, pleaded for Kakeru to kill him so that he wouldn’t become possessed. Kakeru, however, being too gentle-hearted, refused to kill Akiwa, and when his brother showed signs of becoming overwhelmed by the vengeful god’s spirit, he fled. He began wandering the land aimlessly, met both with compassion and hostility by the strangers he met along the way. He kept moving from place to place to avoid being found by his brother, who—now fully possessed—began to call himself “Ryuu” instead.
Several years later, Kakeru met Sapphire after she defended him from some bullying kids. They ended up becoming very close friends, bonding quickly out of their mutual loneliness. The two spent their days together for quite some time, during which Kakeru began to have strong feelings for Sapphire, which several times it was hinted that she reciprocated them. Before too long, though, Ryuu finally tracked Kakeru down. Knowing that they were no match for his power, he sacrificed himself in a suicide attack aimed to take Ryuu out with him in order to save Sapphire, who it was discovered somehow had the last piece of the god’s spirit sleeping within her.
However, neither he nor Ryuu died in the attack. Instead, Ryuu managed to save the both of them. After seeing how Kakeru and Sapphire cared for each other, he controlled Kakeru using his power in order to use him to ensnare Sapphire and complete the god’s spirit once more. In the end his plans proved to be for naught, as Kakeru managed to gain control of himself enough to communicate with Sapphire. In the end they defeated Ryuu at the cost of his life, and Sapphire became the vessel for all three spirits, which then became whole again, but instead of possessing her she was able to purify the hatred and vengeance the spirits held and was unaffected by their influence. Kakeru has since remained in Chrome City to be around Sapphire and the other Titans who helped to save him.
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