Hogosha

Sench · Lava is a dickhead Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Posts: 243

Description:
The Hogosha, which means "Guardians", have only started appearing after the destruction of the Hougyoku. In truth, they had inhabited the world since the dawn of time, always serving as intellectual, cultural and spiritual guides for the humans around them. They were the greatest people of their age, but simply deciding that every great leader, artist or scientist of the past was a Hogosha would be wrong. In fact, the last of these people died almost two thousand years ago, or rather, he was killed. In addition to being the last of his kind, he was very different from the others, probably possessing the greatest power that had ever been known, but at the same time, only using it to aid others and as little as possible. His life and death gave birth to a new religion, which had become dominant all over the world by present time.

But after that, for some reason, no more Hogosha were born. However, with that said, they weren't all that different from humans themselves, and would be called human by most. That is because, in every aspect, they appear the same as humans, but it's their normally hidden abilities which make them different. These people did not obtain their name because the Guardians would necessarily protect whoever needed it, though, but because their powers came from a powerful guardian spirit, believed to be unique to each of them. These guardian spirits were all creatures of legend, and most myths were believed by the Hogosha to have started that way.

Hogosha always excel in everything they try, and there is always a narrower set of things in which they are unparalleled by humans. Despite that, normally, the guardian spirit of a Hogosha does not have any outward effects on one, although each of them can roughly be called their spirit's avatar, but their character may and inner world always is defined by this spirit. However, when using the spirit's power, their outward appearance could change drastically, to the point where they completely took on the spirit's form.

Since all remnants of these people were lost to history eons ago, the Hogosha have no knowledge of their history or understanding of what they really are.

Rules:
Hogosha start off with 50 Spirit Energy
Any stat (except Spirit Energy) above 10 will only count as 10 without a feat in the Real World
They may obtain a spirit weapon once they complete Guardian Arms Training. This training is done via special training topics with exceptional posts which will be graded by moderators. To complete Guardian Arms Training, you need to get 10 points from a moderator in a topic which would involve interacting with your guardian spirit in your inner world and training to summon this weapon in reality

Battle Rules:

Stamina: 5xEndurance + Spirit Energy
Energy Defense: 0.5xSpirit Pressure + 0.5xSpirit Power
Damage Reduction: 0.1xSpirit Power

Powers:

None

Feats:

Name: Guardian Spirit: X
Soul Class: Hogosha
Skill Requirements: None
Other Requirements: None
Description: All Hogosha have a powerful guardian spirit that grants them power beyond human limits, though normally they are the same as common humans, and only become different when calling upon the spirit's power
(The "X" in the feat's name should be replaced with your spirit's name. Below the text just above, put down the background, appearance and personality description of your guardian spirit. Images can be used only with the spoiler code. This text in parenthesis must not be present in the application)
Effects: None
Name: Avatar Form
Soul Class: Hogosha
Skill Requirements: Custom
Other Requirements: Custom
Description: The main ability of the Hogosha, from which all their powers come, is to call upon their guardian spirit and merge with them, partially or completely. This ability is activated by stages, the number of which may vary from two: first, when the person's appearance changes and they gain some powers but remain mostly human, and second, when they take on the form of their guardian spirit - to any reasonable amount. However, the final stage is always the Hogosha's complete transformation into their guardian spirit, while the inactive state, also known as zero stage, is always a plain human form, without any changes or powers granted
(Different stages can be made as different feats, or as one feat with several parts. This text in parenthesis must not be present in the application)
Effects: Custom
Name: Guardian Arms
Soul Class: Hogosha
Skill Requirements: None
Other Requirements: Guardian Arms Training completed
Description: Most Hogosha, in addition to entering Avatar Form, are capable of calling forth a spirit weapon. This weapon is unique to each of them, and always possesses one ability similar to the guardian spirit's power. It can't be used in the final stage of Avatar Form, but it can be used in human form if needed. Its purpose is to extend the abilities available to the Hogosha in lower stages of Avatar Form or make their use easier
Effects: Able to have a spirit weapon

Items:

Name: Spirit Weapon
Description: (The weapon's name should be completely custom, not containing the words "spirit weapon". The weapon can be pretty much anything. You must put down its general description in this section. Use normal "other weapon/item" template for it. This text in parenthesis must not be present in the application)
Skill Requirements: Custom
Other Requirements: Guardian Arms
Damage Potential: Custom
Abilities: Custom

Kushina · Trainee Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Posts: 143 Location: U.S.

I can't approve this but...here's a suggestion sench....

Spoiler:

Sench · Lava is a dickhead Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Posts: 243

1. Why can't you -_-
2.

Kushina · Trainee Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Posts: 143 Location: U.S.

Sench · Lava is a dickhead Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Posts: 243

1. I am the Head Admin -_-
2. It has become clear to me now that you have no clue about the stat system -_-

Kushina · Trainee Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Posts: 143 Location: U.S.

I know what the stat system is but I was just wondering why you wanted it all normal seriously-_-

Sench · Lava is a dickhead Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Posts: 243

Alright, well, can you approve it now if it's ok? Because since the requirements for approval pretty much says must be approved by me, and I can't approve my own customs

EDIT: Hold on, I think this isn't done yet

Amegaki · Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject:

Lol, sench asking for approval sounds really funny.

(1/5 Member Approval) If it's available here.
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Hideki Takahashi · Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject:

Looks good to me Sench ill approve it when it's done >.>

Sench · Lava is a dickhead Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Posts: 243

In the end, I decided not to add any general powers, but I changed the battle rules a bit