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kindledleadership) wrote2017-04-27 09:49 am
kindledleadership) wrote2017-04-27 09:49 am
The Year Application
Player Information
Player name: Valecia
Are you over 18: Yes
Prexisting Characters: N/A
Character Information
Character Name: Toyohisa Shimazu (Westernized)
Canon: Drifters
Canon Point: Chapter 57
History: Wikia
Personality:
Toyohisa hails from the sengoku era of Japan, otherwise known as the warring era. His way of life is that of a samurai and always has been. From the early age of thirteen, Toyohisa has been fighting in the name of the Shimazu clan. He is well versed in the way of the samurai and adheres strictly to his honor code or rules as it were. This is primarily demonstrated throughout multiple points in canon in various forms. The most prominent shows his need to dismember the head of his enemy where he later cleans them provides a proper burial and prays in their stead. When the leader of opposing side surrenders, Toyohisa expects them to commit seppuku in order to achieve an honorable death.
Toyohisa thinks it to be dishonorable to strike down the defenseless or warriors who have surrendered. Thus you will never see him raise his sword towards these groups regardless of who they follow under. Additionally, Toyohisa will not fight a woman, as it is also considered dishonorable. This was best represented during his fight with Joan of Arc. Instead of killing her, Toyohisa simply knocked her out and left her for dead rather than beheading her. When Abe no Haruakira told him all Ends had to be killed, even women, Toyohisa refused to sway from his rule. Above all, when Toyohisa gives his word, he means it. He gave surrendered soldiers the option to flee with their lives, and no longer pursued them after their weapons were abandoned.
Contrary to some of his comrades, Toyohisa knows no other way of life than that which takes place on the battlefield. He has openly admitted to others that he doesn't know how to do anything else. While he is constantly referred to as the general of this campaign to conquer Orte, and challenge the Black King, Toyohisa has not thought of himself as a general. Not even once. He also admitted not being good at ploys. This singular skill of his has described him to be straight and narrow when contrasted to the likes of Nobunaga who has sullied his hands through the art of war as a more political figure. Nobunaga has stated that Toyohisa doesn't think about profit, gain, fear, or intimidation. Toyohisa isn't the type to exploit the spoils of war and the darker nature of humans, such as looting, senseless killing, and rape. This mere notion was enough to set him off and even abandon his code to right the wrong by killing soldiers who have surrendered. Toyohisa was unable to carry out this action as Nobunaga would not let him, not wanting Toyohisa to commit a warped act of justice.
That being said, Toyohisa is direct and straight to the point when interacting with others. He is as transparent as they come, holding no ulterior motives with his intentions. When he speaks, he speaks directly from his heart and mind, often not holding his tongue regardless of how sharp the truth is. Toyohisa claims to not be able to read the hearts of men, but when he addresses others, he unknowingly motivates them and has the qualities of a natural born leader. This was best displayed when he refused to force the elves into helping liberate the dwarves. Toyohisa informed them that he would save the dwarves with or without them. The elves ultimately sided with Toyohisa. Whether he believes it or not, Toyohisa speaks with charisma and touches the hearts and passion of others. He's a motivator of sorts and encourages others to follow him in tow.
Toyohisa is both smart and stupid, and the series does well to fill both descriptions. Because Toyohisa only knows the ways of battle, he is inept when comes complicated circumstances. Such as Toyohisa's inability to keep up with Olminu's explanation. When things are explained to him, they have to be simplified, easy to understand. It's repeatedly mentioned that he is dense, and not very bright. Keeping in mind that all Toyohisa is capable of is fighting, it makes sense that he is incapable of performing outside his skill set and is not fully educated. Like in the case where Nobunaga knew exactly who Abe no Seimei was, where Toyohisa has never heard of him despite Abe no Seimei being a renowned historical figure before Toyohisa's time.
On the other hand, he is well endowed in battle, able to innovate tactics into his favor. Such as using Olminu's defensive walls offensively, or explaining the advantaged of having a matchlock gun over arrows. Nobunaga has stated that he is able to read situations but chooses to ignore them, due to how he was raised. He was able to read into Joan of Arc's prowess based on her show of power alone, knowing that she was nothing more than an amateur. Incidently, Toyohisa is not very intelligent outside of battle.
Items on your character at canon point:
(1) Katana
(2) Scabbards
(1) Matchlock gun
Abilities:
Toyohisa is a highly skilled swordsman who has slain hundreds of enemies in his time. He is proficient in the way of the sword and often chooses to use it over his matchlock. He resorts to dirty fighting tactics when he's at a clear disadvantage or outright substitutes close combat over his sword. When firearms first arrived in Japan, they arrived in his home province Satsuma and is well endowed in use of his matchlock gun because of it.
Toyohisa was able to use Olminu's wall of defense offensively on more than one occasion. Least to say, he is innovative with his resources while on the battlefield.
Strengths and Weaknesses:
✔ Good under pressure and in dangerous situations
✔ Clear intentions and can resonate with others
✔ Keeps his word and honest to a fault
✔ Values the strengths and assets of others where his falls short
✘ Quick to throw his life away for the bigger picture
✘ Somewhat naive and ignorant with everyday life
✘ Holds the same smile for gratitude as he does death
✘ Modest and often underestimates his own self-worth
Sample
Prose/Action Sample:
First, Toyohisa was preoccupied with the battle of Sekigahara, and ensuring that his uncle had the necessary time to retreat to Satsuma weren't bad enough. Toyohisa later found himself in a strange world close to death where he made a quick recovery, and soon started a campaign to thwart Orte which all started with the liberation of the elves who were treated as nothing more than serfs. Now, before he could make any more advancements in the fall of Orte and resisting The Black King's Ends, Toyohisa found himself in yet another world. While it was true that he battled Hijikata recklessly (yet valiantly) to the point of serious injury, he was no where near death.
The pamphlet provided to him upon regaining consciousness proclaimed nonsense. "Sacrifice for one year, and we will let you go back home." And to which home were they were referring to? Satsuma, Japan, or the new world? Regardless of what that was in reference to, Toyohisa had no such intentions to die. There would be no going back if he died. The samurai carelessly dropped the pamphlet, no longer paying it any heed. Not only was he not in his original attire, but he was stripped of his weapons allowing him to be vulnerable. Toyohisa would have none of this, and his first objective was to find an out like anyone would. He would leave empty-handed if he had to, but Toyohisa also wouldn't pass up the chance to retrieve his belongings. Possessions were replaceable if all else failed.
"Are Yoichi and Nobunaga here as well?" A passing question he could not help but vocalize. As well as the senile old man. His most recent memories were of him lazily venturing with old man and man and Yoichi, but neither were currently present. Not that he was the only one, there were clearly others here on this foreign island, but not of which were familiar Toyohisa. Toyohisa was at some loss of what to do, as information was scarce and he lacked real direction. Who was behind this scheme and why the play on death? The samurai has questions that needed answers, and there was no one to answer them. It was this kind of demand that would never generate a following, and he for one would not be part of it.
Player name: Valecia
Are you over 18: Yes
Prexisting Characters: N/A
Character Information
Character Name: Toyohisa Shimazu (Westernized)
Canon: Drifters
Canon Point: Chapter 57
History: Wikia
Personality:
Toyohisa hails from the sengoku era of Japan, otherwise known as the warring era. His way of life is that of a samurai and always has been. From the early age of thirteen, Toyohisa has been fighting in the name of the Shimazu clan. He is well versed in the way of the samurai and adheres strictly to his honor code or rules as it were. This is primarily demonstrated throughout multiple points in canon in various forms. The most prominent shows his need to dismember the head of his enemy where he later cleans them provides a proper burial and prays in their stead. When the leader of opposing side surrenders, Toyohisa expects them to commit seppuku in order to achieve an honorable death.
Toyohisa thinks it to be dishonorable to strike down the defenseless or warriors who have surrendered. Thus you will never see him raise his sword towards these groups regardless of who they follow under. Additionally, Toyohisa will not fight a woman, as it is also considered dishonorable. This was best represented during his fight with Joan of Arc. Instead of killing her, Toyohisa simply knocked her out and left her for dead rather than beheading her. When Abe no Haruakira told him all Ends had to be killed, even women, Toyohisa refused to sway from his rule. Above all, when Toyohisa gives his word, he means it. He gave surrendered soldiers the option to flee with their lives, and no longer pursued them after their weapons were abandoned.
Contrary to some of his comrades, Toyohisa knows no other way of life than that which takes place on the battlefield. He has openly admitted to others that he doesn't know how to do anything else. While he is constantly referred to as the general of this campaign to conquer Orte, and challenge the Black King, Toyohisa has not thought of himself as a general. Not even once. He also admitted not being good at ploys. This singular skill of his has described him to be straight and narrow when contrasted to the likes of Nobunaga who has sullied his hands through the art of war as a more political figure. Nobunaga has stated that Toyohisa doesn't think about profit, gain, fear, or intimidation. Toyohisa isn't the type to exploit the spoils of war and the darker nature of humans, such as looting, senseless killing, and rape. This mere notion was enough to set him off and even abandon his code to right the wrong by killing soldiers who have surrendered. Toyohisa was unable to carry out this action as Nobunaga would not let him, not wanting Toyohisa to commit a warped act of justice.
That being said, Toyohisa is direct and straight to the point when interacting with others. He is as transparent as they come, holding no ulterior motives with his intentions. When he speaks, he speaks directly from his heart and mind, often not holding his tongue regardless of how sharp the truth is. Toyohisa claims to not be able to read the hearts of men, but when he addresses others, he unknowingly motivates them and has the qualities of a natural born leader. This was best displayed when he refused to force the elves into helping liberate the dwarves. Toyohisa informed them that he would save the dwarves with or without them. The elves ultimately sided with Toyohisa. Whether he believes it or not, Toyohisa speaks with charisma and touches the hearts and passion of others. He's a motivator of sorts and encourages others to follow him in tow.
Toyohisa is both smart and stupid, and the series does well to fill both descriptions. Because Toyohisa only knows the ways of battle, he is inept when comes complicated circumstances. Such as Toyohisa's inability to keep up with Olminu's explanation. When things are explained to him, they have to be simplified, easy to understand. It's repeatedly mentioned that he is dense, and not very bright. Keeping in mind that all Toyohisa is capable of is fighting, it makes sense that he is incapable of performing outside his skill set and is not fully educated. Like in the case where Nobunaga knew exactly who Abe no Seimei was, where Toyohisa has never heard of him despite Abe no Seimei being a renowned historical figure before Toyohisa's time.
On the other hand, he is well endowed in battle, able to innovate tactics into his favor. Such as using Olminu's defensive walls offensively, or explaining the advantaged of having a matchlock gun over arrows. Nobunaga has stated that he is able to read situations but chooses to ignore them, due to how he was raised. He was able to read into Joan of Arc's prowess based on her show of power alone, knowing that she was nothing more than an amateur. Incidently, Toyohisa is not very intelligent outside of battle.
Items on your character at canon point:
(1) Katana
(2) Scabbards
(1) Matchlock gun
Abilities:
Toyohisa is a highly skilled swordsman who has slain hundreds of enemies in his time. He is proficient in the way of the sword and often chooses to use it over his matchlock. He resorts to dirty fighting tactics when he's at a clear disadvantage or outright substitutes close combat over his sword. When firearms first arrived in Japan, they arrived in his home province Satsuma and is well endowed in use of his matchlock gun because of it.
Toyohisa was able to use Olminu's wall of defense offensively on more than one occasion. Least to say, he is innovative with his resources while on the battlefield.
Strengths and Weaknesses:
✔ Good under pressure and in dangerous situations
✔ Clear intentions and can resonate with others
✔ Keeps his word and honest to a fault
✔ Values the strengths and assets of others where his falls short
✘ Quick to throw his life away for the bigger picture
✘ Somewhat naive and ignorant with everyday life
✘ Holds the same smile for gratitude as he does death
✘ Modest and often underestimates his own self-worth
Sample
Prose/Action Sample:
First, Toyohisa was preoccupied with the battle of Sekigahara, and ensuring that his uncle had the necessary time to retreat to Satsuma weren't bad enough. Toyohisa later found himself in a strange world close to death where he made a quick recovery, and soon started a campaign to thwart Orte which all started with the liberation of the elves who were treated as nothing more than serfs. Now, before he could make any more advancements in the fall of Orte and resisting The Black King's Ends, Toyohisa found himself in yet another world. While it was true that he battled Hijikata recklessly (yet valiantly) to the point of serious injury, he was no where near death.
The pamphlet provided to him upon regaining consciousness proclaimed nonsense. "Sacrifice for one year, and we will let you go back home." And to which home were they were referring to? Satsuma, Japan, or the new world? Regardless of what that was in reference to, Toyohisa had no such intentions to die. There would be no going back if he died. The samurai carelessly dropped the pamphlet, no longer paying it any heed. Not only was he not in his original attire, but he was stripped of his weapons allowing him to be vulnerable. Toyohisa would have none of this, and his first objective was to find an out like anyone would. He would leave empty-handed if he had to, but Toyohisa also wouldn't pass up the chance to retrieve his belongings. Possessions were replaceable if all else failed.
"Are Yoichi and Nobunaga here as well?" A passing question he could not help but vocalize. As well as the senile old man. His most recent memories were of him lazily venturing with old man and man and Yoichi, but neither were currently present. Not that he was the only one, there were clearly others here on this foreign island, but not of which were familiar Toyohisa. Toyohisa was at some loss of what to do, as information was scarce and he lacked real direction. Who was behind this scheme and why the play on death? The samurai has questions that needed answers, and there was no one to answer them. It was this kind of demand that would never generate a following, and he for one would not be part of it.