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⌈ PLAYER SECTION ⌉
Player: Jude
Contact: PLURK: armatize. PM
Age: 30, about to be 31.
Current Characters: Aqua (Kingdom Hearts)


⌈ CHARACTER SECTION ⌉
Character: Mikleo
Age: 19
Canon: Tales of Zestiria
Canon Point: The night before the final battle

Background: http://aselia.wikia.com/wiki/Mikleo Mikleo @ Tales of Wiki
http://tales-of-zestiria.wikia.com/wiki/Mikleo Mikleo @ Tales of Zestiria Wiki

Personality: The first impression the players receive of Mikleo is cool, collected, and analytical. Mikleo is often easily able to analyze and think through situations with a clear head. This is shown from the very start of the game: Mikleo and Sorey had both fallen due to crumbling floors in a ruin. Mikleo was able to calmly use his water artes to cushion Sorey’s fall. Another example can be seen when Sorey finds himself in danger of Froton's whims, and was able to use his abilities to once again shield Sorey, helping him to escape and find safety. As someone who is a rather quick thinker, he is able to act fast in even the most stressful of situations. However, it is also thanks to his normally calm nature and intelligence that he is able to stay level-headed in situations that are also emotionally strenuous for him.

Mikleo shows a great amount of enthusiasm towards ruins and ancient history. It’s been both his and Sorey’s dream to explore ruins throughout the world. In fact, the two had first began to explore ruins at an early age: one of the residents in Elysia has told Sorey that he treated one of the nearby ruins as a “playground” with Mikleo when they were still young. When exploring ruins and examining ancient artifacts and landmarks, Mikleo can often be seen analyzing it and musing about various theories he has on them out loud. Through his enthusiasm of what was in the ancient past, Mikleo also shows a great amount of respect for these things.

It’s also revealed in canon that Mikleo is a canon bookworm, and an avid learner. When Sorey was sick with a fever, he did nothing but read books for three days straight. This is also shown when Mikleo and Sorey speak about their various classes and lessons in a skit: Mikleo expressing that he read the Celestial Records to enhance his history and ancient language skills, along with expressing that he did indeed pay attention to various lessons given to him.

Although seemingly serious, Mikleo does seem to have his own dry sense of humor. This can be seen when he teases Sorey, and less often Edna. He sometimes teases others in an almost harsh way, but Mikleo means no harm. Despite that, Mikleo is also easily riled up through being teased, as well. Seemingly sensitive to such things, Mikleo becomes the target for teasing by various members of their group; whether it’s Sorey, Edna, Rose, and even Lailah at times. Though, Mikleo never gets seriously angry or upset at such jabs. Despite his seemingly mature exterior, Mikleo can indeed act his age, being rather emotional and even a little immature. He is, despite everything, a 19 year old.

Mikleo is stubborn and determined: once he has his mind set on something, it’s rare that he gives up until his goal is accomplished. This is mostly seen when Mikleo wants to become Sublord. Despite being firmly told no by his companion and told that it was too dangerous for Mikleo, Mikleo firmly stated that he wanted to become one, anyways. He stubbornly asks Lailah again and again to become Sublord, and even has a fight with Sorey over what he wants to do. Though, this is also seen at the very end of the game: Mikleo patiently waiting for his friend to awaken, even if it takes 700 years.

Mikleo’s motives lie within his dream. He states that he wants to help cleanse the world of hellions and malevolence to ultimately help save the world. Though, he also has a dream to reunite seraphim and humans in hopes that they will be able to coexist peacefully with one another. He states time and time again that his dreams are important to him, and that he acts for the sake of said motivations. Though, it is his desire to want to help Sorey that is also a motivation for him. Although not stated out loud, this is shown more in action, rather than words. For example, becoming Sub Lord in order to fight along Sorey, or studying various maps in order to assist Sorey when he left for the outside world.

The Water Seraph is not without his insecurities. He states from time and time again that he wants to be stronger, or that he does not want to be a burden. Taking the role in being sublord was partially due to the fact that he didn’t want to be helpless in his journey. Seraphim cannot purify hellion (Zestiria’s monsters), however sublords hold the power of purification. He is also sometimes seen training when the party rests at inns: staying up so he can become stronger. Though, Mikleo does hold other sensitivities. Although seemingly sensitive about how short he is, Mikleo uses a staff as a weapon to make up for such a thing. He also seems to show a fear of dogs, stating that he does not like how they can sense him. Even so, Mikleo does try to face his fears if he can, fighting off dog hellions.

Mikleo is kind and caring, showing concern for others, and is often steadfast when it comes to those who are important to him. He tends to place others as more of a first priority, looking out for others well-being through both healing artes and words in general. If someone he cares about is being teased or made fun of, Mikleo can be seen oftentimes getting worked up, wanting to step in and defend them. He can sometime address acquaintances rather politely, if given the chance. However, Mikleo normally carries almost a quiet demeanor, mostly appearing contemplative.

His most important relationship lies with both Sorey and Gramps. Sorey is Mikleo’s best friend. The two share similar dreams, and goals, and are practically inseparable. Gramps is the one who raised Mikleo as his own, becoming Mikleo’s parental figure through that. Though, his important relationships lie with the other seraphim he meets, as well. Although oftentimes teased by Edna, Mikleo and Edna are both friends with one another, sharing a relationship that siblings may share. Lailah, on the other hand, becomes somewhat of a mother figure for Mikleo. There is also Rose and Alisha. Alisha, who is Mikleo’s second human friend. Mikleo shows respect for the Princess, and is shown sticking up for her when she is being teased. As for Rose, Mikleo is the first one to show Rose that the seraphim are not an intimidating or frightening species. Although he is often teased by her like he is Edna, he shows care and concern for her as he would for any of his friends.

Abilities: SERAPH: The most important thing to note is that seraphim cannot be seen by most humans. Only those with a high amount of resonance can communicate with a see seraphim. Although seraphim can die, they will not pass away due to old age. With that said, they do not need to eat or sleep. However, they are at risk of being tainted by malevolence. If this happens, then they will change form completely. A tainted seraphim will eventually change into a dragon. Seraphim can also sense malevolence. Though, being in too much malevolence can eventually also corrupt a seraphim.

Mikleo is a water seraph: a seraph who controls and is in tune with water specifically. 

SERAPHIC ARTES:  Seraphic artes are the equivalent of magic in the Zestiria universe. Mikleo can create water from seemingly nowhere, making it into quite a dangerous weapon. He can release shards of ice into the air, or shoot fast moving streams of water at his enemies. His artes can be seen here, while a list of his artes can be found here. Mikleo can also heal others with his seraphic artes. 

SPECTRAL CLOAK:  This is an ability that Mikleo is given thanks to his pact as a Sublord. This ability makes him and the rest of the party invisible for a few steps.

SUBLORD:  As a Sublord, Mikleo often resides within Sorey. Sorey, as the Shepherd, acts a vessel for both Sublord and Primelord. Through Mikleo being Sublord, he is able to purify hellions. Thanks to his pact with both the Prime Lord and the Shepherd, Mikleo can travel to areas flooded with malevolence without worry of being tainted himself. However, if the Shepherd is to become tainted, then Mikleo, who is connected with him, will become tainted as well.

ARMATIZATION:  This is another ability that Mikleo has because of his connection with the Shepherd. Through this, Mikleo can fuse with both Shepherd and Squire, combining his powers with theirs. Through this, he uses a bow. Mikleo is able to use his water artes through various attacks with said bow, along with strengthening his healing artes.

STAFF AND BOW:  Mikleo uses a staff to fight. He’ll fight enemies through various ways with it: whether it is simply hitting them with the staff, twirling the staff, or thrusting the staff forward at them. Through armatization, Mikleo normally focuses on aiming with a bow, while the other person involved fires.

Alignment: Sosyne. Mikleo can keep calm in most situations – even those that seem especially dire. He's known as the voice of reason in canon. At the same time, he does tend to lose his cool and throw brief tantrums if he's teased.

Other: I'd like to have seraphim visibility available to only certain characters, like the Zestiria cast has agreed on! Where non humans, or humans with supernatural abilities can see and interact with seraphim. There's also a part in canon where humans without resonance can communicate with seraphim by touching Sorey. On another hand, those who are aligned with Sosyne can hear and see Mikleo specifically.


⌈ SAMPLE SECTION ⌉
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https://nysalogs.dreamwidth.org/119564.html?thread=23799052#cmt23799052

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Emotion Sample:

[ Mikleo had heard about how emotions effect the world around them. In a sense, it reminds him of home; after all, seraphim's abilities were ones went hand-in-hand with nature. For example, Edna had once raised the earths surface with her artes. In this case, the way that magic worked in this world was... a little more dangerous. If someone with the wrong intentions tried to manipulate the area around them, it could be disastrous. However, this was all the more reason for him to attempt to control his emotions – and understand how it can be used to help him in a fight and protect others.

That's why he's putting focus on a nearby tree, attempting to fill his mind with happier thoughts. That in itself is something that isn't far too difficult to achieve, even with worries of what's waiting for him at home. He thinks of the friends he's met, his family Elyisa, and... Sorey – the most important person to him. Thinking of him, his dream, and the comrades that they've met on their journey is enough to give him a feeling of peace and brief contentment.

No matter how brief, it's enough to do what he's wanted to try – the leaves growing ever-so-slightly, their color becoming even more green than they were before.

He crosses his arms then, looking contemplative. It's a vague change, but it's enough for now. ]

That's a start. [ He says quietly. ]

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