Post by Vio on Mar 29, 2018 14:00:04 GMT -5
The Penguin Brandon |
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Core Details
}“Oru!”~ Brandon
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Character Development
}“Earp!”~ Brandon
Personality
-~-An Adventurous Avian
Brandon is an adventurous soul at heart, loving nothing more than exploring the world and being inquisitive about the new horizons he constantly finds himself drawn to. Having visited places far from his home waters of the South Blue, he’s developed an adoration of the world at large and sees little reason to stay in one place for too long. He’s curious and sociable – not one to shy away from conversations and interactions with other animals and even sapient races like humanity.
Cowardly Critter
Unfortunately, for all his wanderlust, Brandon’s not exactly the most courageous of creatures. When things turn sour, you can be sure he’ll be one of the first to panic, flee and hide. For a penguin, his flight instinct is very strong. Let’s just face it, while he may be bold, he isn’t brave!
Courageous When It Counts
That being said, Brandon’s not a total chicken. In times of need, even if he’s not fond of it, his instinct to preserve his life can be overridden by his desire to protect that which is closest to him – his friends, his family, his nakama. When they find themselves in dire straits, Brandon shows an unusual ability to control his fear and step up to the plate, even if it means risking himself in the process. He might be a coward, but he’s one of the most loyal cowards you’ll ever have the privilege of befriending.
You’re so Vain
Brandon’s an oddly proud individual when he’s not squawking and flailing to safety. Proud and vain. In times of boredom, he can often be found preening his feathers as many birds do, though as he’s neither a flyer and no longer has the ability to swim, this is almost entirely reduced to aesthetic purposes.
Appearance
-~-Body Shape, Facial Features, Etc.
Brandon stands at an approximate height of 2’8” or 81cm, which is quite a decent size for a normal penguin, but noticeably shorter than pretty much every other race. He’s a Viktasian White-Faced Penguin, possessing standard black plumage with a white front that includes his visage, broken only by a black patch on his upper torso which vaguely resembles a skewed bowtie. His short beak and feet are yellow-orange, with minimal webbing and short talons used mostly for being able to grip icy terrain. His proportions are otherwise rather normal for a penguin. His most defining facial features are his small black eyes and – sitting atop his head – a few unruly feathers which are always sticking up no matter how hard he tries to preen them.
Outfit & Accessories
Brandon’s only real accessory is a blue neckerchief with white polka dots, near the corner of which the name “Brandon” is embroidered in silver thread. It’s a little tattered at the edges, but he generally looks after it and dislikes not having it around.
Relationships
-~-Leonard le Clerc
The Captain of the Shining Pirates, who Brandon calls “Oreo” for lack of proper linguistic ability. The penguin sees him as a trustworthy friend, if a bit of a foolish soul at times, but the swordsman’s usual attitude to life is not that far from another human Brandon befriended some time ago.
Skills
-~-Natural Navigator
Even amongst his kin, Brandon has always shown a certain prowess when it comes to navigation. He’s never easily lost, even in unfamiliar territories, as his keen sense of direction soon leads him back to where he needs or wants to be.
Miscellaneous Belongings
-~-Various Garments
Over his adventures, Brandon’s gained a slight obsession with disguises. He’s pilfered or obtained various random articles of clothing, from coats to footwear to hats and even accessories like glasses. For reasons many will never understand, he’s completely at home trying to make himself appear human in some regard, and it is his collection of clothing that helps such endeavours.
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Combat Data
}“Oru! Oru!”~ Brandon
Traits
-~-Folding Fowl
Devil Fruit Trait
Brandon is an Ability User and thus shares all their relevant weaknesses. While he is flattened by the power of the Oru Oru no Mi, his body benefits from an innate resilience towards blunt force trauma, as his form readily folds when struck, though he is by no means completely immune to such impacts.
Water-Resistant Plumage
Animal Starter Trait
As an innate swimming species, Brandon’s plumage is lined with natural oils and other features that help repel water and streamline his body. Though he can no longer swim as a result of consuming a Devil Fruit, this natural ability instead offers him some level of protection against one of his own Devil Fruit’s innate weaknesses. Because his body is essentially waterproof, Brandon’s papery form is not so easily saturated by conditions such as rainfall or spray. It doesn’t help much if he is submerged for too long, however.
The Cold Never Bothered Him Anyway
Animal Starter Trait
Raised in Antarctic conditions and used to swimming in frigid seas, Brandon’s body is attuned to colder climates. A layer of blubber beneath his skin helps insulate him against freezing temperatures and provides an innate defence against any sort of cold-based attack enemies might target him with. Though he’s not invulnerable to ice and chill, he can endure it more easily than most.
TBD
600 X-Poinz, Developed Trait
To Be Decided
Fighting Styles
-~-Oru Oru no Mi
(おるおるの実 “Fold-Fold Fruit” in Japanese)
Class “D”, 400 X-Poinz | 225 X-Poinz, 225 Used
Focus – Devil Fruit (Paramecia): Flattening & Folding
As a Paper Folding Penguin (“Origami Pengin”), Brandon is able to flatten his body, increasing his surface area as if he were a sheet of paper and then allowing himself to fold into various shapes as if he were a living piece of origami.
Weaknesses:–
- Kairōseki (“Sea-Prism Stone”) saps the physical strength of the Ability User and prevents them from consciously controlling or activating their power.
- Submersion in water immobilises the Ability User and causes them to sink, disabling conscious power control. In this case, it also strips them of their rigidity when transformed, making them act like sodden paper.
- When flattened and expanded, the increase in surface area can make the Ability User an easier target, but it also makes them more prone to being forcibly moved around by strong air currents and other forces that displace the air.
Aspects:–
- Surface Area Control
Manipulating his folding abilities on a new fundamental level, Brandon is able to control how his volume is distributed when undergoing transformation, allowing him to dedicate more surface area to particular parts, provided his volume and general anatomical arrangement remains the same. This allows him to extend his effective reach in how he can transform, further improving his utility.
Techniques:–
- Kamihikōki
かみかみひこうき “Paper Aeroplane”
Rank 1, 50 X-Poinz | Free
FiSt – Oru Oru no Mi
Brandon transforms and folds himself into a paper aeroplane, about as large as an average-sized person due to his increase in surface area. While in this form, his shape allows him to glide over long distances provided the weather isn’t too turbulent, and his increased surface area even allows him to carry a person or object on his back. He’s also able to wield warmer air currents such as updrafts to his advantage in order to increase potential travel distance. Unfortunately, he requires some means of launch, such as being thrown or jumping from height, as he cannot do much aside from waddle clumsily while in this shape.- Kamisentōki
かみせんとうき “Paper Fighter (Aircraft)”
Rank 2, 75 X-Poinz
FiSt – Oru Oru no Mi
Aspect – Surface Area Control
Variant – Kamihikōki
Using his ability to manipulate how his volume is distributed, Brandon adopts his paper plane form, but dedicates a lot more of his transformation towards the wings, resulting a comparatively smaller and more agile body. It still suffers from the same downsides of turbulence, but the adjusting wings offer a greater deal of acrobatics and control over where Brandon goes and how fast he moves.- Kamitō
かみとう “Paper Sword”
Rank 1, 50 X-Poinz | Free
FiSt – Oru Oru no Mi
Transforming and folding just his flippers, Brandon configures them to resemble swords which he can then use to slash and jab at opponents. Unfortunately, these “swords” are not as sturdy as steel and – though they are capable of cutting softer materials – cannot do much more damage to enemies other than inflict paper cuts/- Kamichikuba
かみちくば “Paper Stilts”
Rank 1, 50 X-Poinz | Free
FiSt – Oru Oru no Mi
Brandon transforms his legs and lower body in order to increase his height by up to 7’00” or 213cm, depending. This increases his usually limited mobility on land and allows him to reach places he would normally be incapable of reaching, though he can be a little unsteady on his feet.- Kamiōgi
かみおうぎ “Paper Folding Fan”
Rank 1, 50 X-Poinz
FiSt – Oru Oru no Mi
By flattening and folding one of his flippers multiple times, Brandon forms a folding fan which he can then use to generate a breeze or simply to slap a foolish enemy (or ally) with. By performing this technique with both flippers, he can even achieve a feigned attempt at flight, which really only serves to briefly slow his descent when he’s close to the ground. A strong flap can generate enough thrust, even if momentarily, to provide some semblance of controlled movement.- Renzokuyōshi Ōda
れんぞくようしおうだ “Continuous-Feed Paper Strike”
Rank 2, 125 X-Poinz | Free
FiSt – Oru Oru no Mi
Aspect – Surface Area Control
Brandon throws a jab, kick or similar sort of strike, even using a technique such as “Kamitō” beforehand. While doing so, he transforms his limb and manipulates his change in surface area to create a continuous feed to drastically increase the possible reach of his strike.
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Background
}“Orururu!?”~ Brandon– Brandon’s early life was no different from any other Viktasian penguin’s. He hatched, was looked after by the colony as a chick through the harsh winter climes, and eventually took the migratory swims of his kin. Nothing unusual, certainly nothing unexpected for a penguin. Though, Brandon was at least a little different mentally from his comrades. Adventurous and inquisitive, he’d often wander miles out from where his fellows chose to huddle and explore more unusual depths of the ocean. And yet, despite the constant opinion that he’d wind up getting lost, Brandon always managed to make it back before any of the other penguins.
– Seven years after his birth, Brandon returned to Viktas––a couple of days before any of his kin––only to discover a curious group of humans doing unusual human things about the shores. After a brief analysis of the unusual men and women, he returned to the business of foraging for leftovers and seeking out a prime nesting spot for the season. But it was during this quest that he uncovered something stranger. A flat, yellow morsel of food with a very powerful and oddly appetising seafood odour. Without much concern, he wolfed it down and, a couple of hours later, found himself a nice nesting spot upon an outcrop overlooking the waves.
– It was while he was sitting on said outcrop, minding his own business as he preened himself and stood against the winds, that he heard sudden cries of human voices. Looking upwind, the unfortunate avian found himself slapped in the face by a piece of fabric, causing him to stumble in panic and tumble off the outcrop into the waters below. No real problem for a penguin, right? Well, that’s what Brandon thought. Much to his surprise and fear, just seconds after hitting the sea, he found his body weighted and immobile. He was sinking, unable to do anything about it. Panic drained his breath quickly. He heard splashing, then blacked out.
– Upon waking, Brandon found himself in the company of humans of all things! He’d expected himself to either drown or become prey to seals, but instead he was bundled up in the care of these unusually complex bipeds. Humans didn’t eat penguins––he knew that much from experience. They were more interested in other meats and vegetables. Well, at least the ones in lands he’d visited had been. These ones seemed the “civilised” types, especially when they realised he was awake. One of them spoke to him. This was honestly the first time he’d even heard human language up close, and it was rather excessive. Regardless, the intelligent bird picked up quite a bit of their tongue through the gestures and body language this human male added. He even showed him the remains of the unusual snack Brandon had partaken of, though he didn’t really understand much else.
– It was these men who befriended him and gave him the name “Brandon”––a name which he would always respond to. Now aware that he couldn’t do as penguins should, he opted to join them in their own voyage across the seas, which certainly intrigued them. They soon discovered his intellect was above what many imagined penguins to have, even learning of his innate navigational skills, but though this companionship lasted a while, it was soon to end. Caught in a storm they could not escape, Brandon, in a fit of panic, accidentally activated his abilities for the first real time. The winds carried him away…
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X-Poinz Earnings
}“Rua, Oreo?”~ BrandonMiscellaneous:–
- Starter X-Poinz
+300 X-Poinz
A Shining Start:–
- Gone Fishing…
South Blue, Open Seas
+10 X-Poinz- Lion, Dino, Fox, Penguin!
North Blue
+70 X-Poinz- A Gathering of Light!
North Blue
+40 X-Poinz- Scalpel, Sniper, Stegosaurus!
North Blue
+80 X-Poinz- On The Shiny Seas!
North Blue
+60 X-Poinz- Shining In Darkness!
North Blue
+110 X-Poinz- A Shiny Game of Chess
North Blue
+80 X-Poinz- ––
North Blue
+0 X-Poinz
