Post by Victim ~*of *~Circumstances on Jan 24, 2007 6:42:33 GMT -5
Name: Riko
Gender: Female
Age: 16
Nation: Fire Nation
Info: Riko is a newly realized Firebender. She only started Firebending at the age of 12 and ever since then has become a fairly reasonable Firebender. Riko's father is a general in the army and her mother is a skilled koto player. Both of her parents are skilled in koryu martial arts (martial arts used for war) and have passed it on to Riko and her two siblings. Tradition in her family dictates that if they do not become Firebenders they must learn the family martial arts to almost complete perfection or risk dishonoring the family.
Defending their nation has been drilled into their heads since childhood thus serving the Fire Lords army is considered a great honor. The family martial arts consists of the following: Wing Chun Kuen and Northern Dragon style. Riko has learned both from a young age (because she did not show signs of becoming a Firebender and her family doubted that she was a late bloomer) as is proper but focuses on Wing Chun Kuen which emphasizes short-range combat. Her mother was her main teacher and constantly drilled her every morning with the forms which are meditative, solitary exercises which develop self-awareness, balance, relaxation and sensitivity. Forms also train the practitioner in the fundamental movement and the correct force generation of Wing Chun.
Later on when she turned 10 her grandmother chose the weapon she would be best suited for and so she was trained in the use of the butterfly knives also sometimes referred to as butterfly swords. After receiving this lecture:
The butterfly sword is usually wielded in pairs. The sword has also a small crossguard to protect the hands of the wielder, which can be too small to block or hook an opponent's weapon. The guard can also be used as a knuckle duster when non-lethal application of the weapon is desired. Traditionally, the blade of a butterfly sword is only sharpened halfway, from the middle of the blade to the tip. From the middle down to the handle, the blade is left blunt. This is done so that the unsharpened portion of the blade can be used for blocking without damaging a finely honed edge. The blade length is approximately that of the forearm, for easy concealment within the sleeves or inside boots, and for greater maneuverability to spin and rotate in close-quarters fighting.
She was taught by her grandmother until she died 2 years later and so she was primarily taught by her cousin until she was found to be a Firebender that very same year. This made her daily training double and she hated it at first but soon grew to love Firebending.
the rumored upcoming war has made the members of Riko's family very uneasy because they enjoyed their time of peace very much but has not interfered with the older members of the family to demand that tradition be upheld and so Riko will most likely be sent to the war front like her family before her very soon but she knows she must do this and so she shall when the time comes.
Edit: Ok, I finally thought about my character more so I'll be adding if that's alright.
Personality: Very patient but once it runs out it can get scary. She loves to read and can spend ages in the library if not training outside. Generally Riko is very pessimistic and blunt almost to the point of being rash but she does have a good heart and intentions deep down.
Apearance: Height is about 5'5" and Weight is between 110-115 pounds. Hair is raven black and stops at mid back and is tied into a high ponytail with two long strands left out at the sides. Her skin color is slightly darker than most Fire Nation, because her pale skin developed a light sun kissed tan. Her eyes are very cat like and is an amber color.
Clothing: Standard Fire Nation garb so it is dominately red though the baggy pants she wears underneath the light traditional robes is black. The sleeves of her robe are quite long and end at her wrist so her hands can still be seen and doesn't interfere with her martial arts or bending. A red sash is tied tightly but comfortably around her torso proudly showing the three pronged flame while the other side of the sash contains the family motto:
Other than that her robe is just plain red but is edged with black. Her shoes are easily slipped on and is black with a rounded tip instead of a pointed one.
Weapons: Mostly relies on her martial arts skills and bending but always carries a concealed dagger as well as butterfly knives around for emergencies.
Gender: Female
Age: 16
Nation: Fire Nation
Info: Riko is a newly realized Firebender. She only started Firebending at the age of 12 and ever since then has become a fairly reasonable Firebender. Riko's father is a general in the army and her mother is a skilled koto player. Both of her parents are skilled in koryu martial arts (martial arts used for war) and have passed it on to Riko and her two siblings. Tradition in her family dictates that if they do not become Firebenders they must learn the family martial arts to almost complete perfection or risk dishonoring the family.
Defending their nation has been drilled into their heads since childhood thus serving the Fire Lords army is considered a great honor. The family martial arts consists of the following: Wing Chun Kuen and Northern Dragon style. Riko has learned both from a young age (because she did not show signs of becoming a Firebender and her family doubted that she was a late bloomer) as is proper but focuses on Wing Chun Kuen which emphasizes short-range combat. Her mother was her main teacher and constantly drilled her every morning with the forms which are meditative, solitary exercises which develop self-awareness, balance, relaxation and sensitivity. Forms also train the practitioner in the fundamental movement and the correct force generation of Wing Chun.
Later on when she turned 10 her grandmother chose the weapon she would be best suited for and so she was trained in the use of the butterfly knives also sometimes referred to as butterfly swords. After receiving this lecture:
The butterfly sword is usually wielded in pairs. The sword has also a small crossguard to protect the hands of the wielder, which can be too small to block or hook an opponent's weapon. The guard can also be used as a knuckle duster when non-lethal application of the weapon is desired. Traditionally, the blade of a butterfly sword is only sharpened halfway, from the middle of the blade to the tip. From the middle down to the handle, the blade is left blunt. This is done so that the unsharpened portion of the blade can be used for blocking without damaging a finely honed edge. The blade length is approximately that of the forearm, for easy concealment within the sleeves or inside boots, and for greater maneuverability to spin and rotate in close-quarters fighting.
She was taught by her grandmother until she died 2 years later and so she was primarily taught by her cousin until she was found to be a Firebender that very same year. This made her daily training double and she hated it at first but soon grew to love Firebending.
the rumored upcoming war has made the members of Riko's family very uneasy because they enjoyed their time of peace very much but has not interfered with the older members of the family to demand that tradition be upheld and so Riko will most likely be sent to the war front like her family before her very soon but she knows she must do this and so she shall when the time comes.
Edit: Ok, I finally thought about my character more so I'll be adding if that's alright.
Personality: Very patient but once it runs out it can get scary. She loves to read and can spend ages in the library if not training outside. Generally Riko is very pessimistic and blunt almost to the point of being rash but she does have a good heart and intentions deep down.
Apearance: Height is about 5'5" and Weight is between 110-115 pounds. Hair is raven black and stops at mid back and is tied into a high ponytail with two long strands left out at the sides. Her skin color is slightly darker than most Fire Nation, because her pale skin developed a light sun kissed tan. Her eyes are very cat like and is an amber color.
Clothing: Standard Fire Nation garb so it is dominately red though the baggy pants she wears underneath the light traditional robes is black. The sleeves of her robe are quite long and end at her wrist so her hands can still be seen and doesn't interfere with her martial arts or bending. A red sash is tied tightly but comfortably around her torso proudly showing the three pronged flame while the other side of the sash contains the family motto:
"Control yourself, let others do what they will.
This does not mean you are weak.
Control your heart, obey the principles of life.
This does not mean others are stronger."
This does not mean you are weak.
Control your heart, obey the principles of life.
This does not mean others are stronger."
Other than that her robe is just plain red but is edged with black. Her shoes are easily slipped on and is black with a rounded tip instead of a pointed one.
Weapons: Mostly relies on her martial arts skills and bending but always carries a concealed dagger as well as butterfly knives around for emergencies.
