Post by Vio on Mar 4, 2018 7:34:06 GMT -5
The Alchemist Van-Pierre Ffion |
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Core Details
}“My name is Ffion, but my friends always call me Fifi!”~ Ffion
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Character Development
}“My father always said that, no matter what happens, always look on the bright side of life. I’ll be that light in the darkness when people need it most.”~ Ffion
Personality
-~-Tranquil & Peaceful
Van-Pierre Ffion is a gentle soul, always at peace and extremely difficult to anger. Even in trying situations she can seem unnervingly reserved, though her calm demeanour is by no means unflappable. Always at peace, she seems to take everything in her stride.
Naive & Optimistic
Though knowledgeable, Ffion is something of a naive girl, having little experience about the world of humans. Though what experiences she has had have been far from wonderful, she still seems to view the world as a bright one full of new possibilities, optimism seeming to shine through against the odds. As such, she can seem quite gullible at times; a little too trusting of new faces.
Pacifist
Though this world is one of conflict, Miss Van-Pierre has always viewed conflict in a negative light. Not only as an innocent soul, but also as a practitioner of the medical arts, this young lady is always reluctant to inflict harm upon others. When she does so out of necessity, she is quick to apologise for it – if not doing so in advance – and often feels extreme guilt at the mere prospect of having to harm another creature. The only time she’ll willingly participate in combat is always with the express intent of doing her doctorly duties; she takes no sides.
Acts Without Prejudice
Fifi’s ideology is simple enough. She sees the strange divide between races – particularly that which exists between the human world and the Gyojin world – as a festering wound that needs to be tended to. No matter what your race, beliefs or ideals, Ffion will never act untowardly. If you are a person in need of medical expertise, then she will never hesitate to provide and will do everything within her power. Of course, she will always prioritise those most seriously wounded.
Appearance
-~-Body Shape, Facial Features, Etc.
Though she often stands at an average height of 5’9” (175 cm), Van-Pierre Ffion’s height on land can vary depending on how she arranges her limbs, but she usually “rests” somewhere between 5’6” and 5’10” for ease of movement. She possesses a sleek and streamlined hourglass figure and, aside from being naturally rather well-endowed as many Mermaids are, her proportions are otherwise average. Her skin tone is like ivory, with a healthy glow, and pink freckles dot her cheeks, further defined by eyes of amaranth hue. Similar freckles can be found dotted around her upper arms, shoulders and collar. Her face is a soft oval framed by pink hair, long enough to reach the middle of her back, that is always styled in such a way as to resemble octopus arms. A total of nine “lengths” of hair fall about her head; the three at the back possess the most length, while the more frontal six hang to about shoulder length.
As a Vampire Squid Mermaid, Ffion’s body is anything but human from the waist down. Deep red-pink flesh forms an arrangement of six long, muscled limbs, connected by a membrane of skin that makes it look at if she’s wearing some sort of long skirt. The underside of these limbs are adorned with cartilaginous protrusions, while her “feet” are lined with small suction cups that provide moderate grip on most surfaces.
Outfit & Accessories
Ffion’s wardrobe choices typically consist of simpler, more practical sleeveless or short-sleeved tops, sometimes halterneck but rarely (if ever) strapless. Usually, the tops she wears are full-lengthed. Typically, she wears a short to medium length skirt which conceals the shift of her humanoid upper body to her cephalopoid lower half. Her favoured colour schemes trend towards vivid aquamarine and coral pink, though she’s not beyond other colours of a more tame saturation.
Due to her visual impairments, Ffion can often be seen with a pair of glasses somewhere on her person, though she only needs them to see at distance. They have aquamarine frames, but otherwise aren’t anything special.
Relationships
-~-None
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Skills
-~-Aquatic Camaraderie
Ffion, like all Merfolk, is capable of communicating with aquatic species by speaking in an unusual frequency that most cannot hear, let alone understand. Fish tend to react to this, but it is the Vampire Squid – the very creature which she shares her biology with – that reacts most readily to such intonations.
Medic
As a student of medicine and aspiring pioneer in the way of medical treatments, Miss Van-Pierre is proficient is surgical, pharmaceutical and physiotherapeutic techniques. She can quickly tend to wounds and injuries, diagnose most known medical conditions, and even concoct basic remedies with raw ingredients.
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Combat Data
}“I am sorry!”~ Ffion
Traits
-~-Amphibious
Mermaid Starter Trait
As a member of one of the two aquatic races, Van-Pierre Ffion is capable of breathing air and filtering oxygen from the water, making her comfortable in both habitats.
Supreme Swimmer
Mermaid Starter Trait
The Merfolk are some of the world’s fastest swimmers, and Ffion is no exception! Though she cannot achieve the same speeds as some kinds of Mermaid due to her personal arrangement, she can still move fast enough in the water to outpace other swimmers.
Omnidexterous
Mermaid Starter Trait
Blessed with an arrangement of extra limbs, Ffion’s dexterity is above and beyond what most are capable of. For most cephalopod Fishmen and Merfolk, their control over additional limbs lends them a distinct advantage over other races – even over members of their own race – and Ffion also possesses such a boon. Essentially made of nothing but muscle from the hips down, Ffion’s lower body is both extremely flexible and extremely coordinated, with every movement graceful. She can work multiple tools at once while still keeping her hands free!
TBD
600 X-Poinz, Developed Trait
To Be Decided
Fighting Styles
-~-Vampyroteuthis Combat
Class “E”, 0 X-Poinz
Focus – Biological Abilities
Sharing biological adaptations with the Vampire Squid, Miss Van-Pierre has a natural arsenal of equipment which she has learned to use in self-defence and utility. With special “feeding” filaments, light-generating organs in her skin and even the ability to produce bioluminescent mucus instead of the usual inks generated by cephalopods, Ffion has quite the arrangement at her disposal.
Techniques:–
- Takoyaki Shubi (蛸焼守備 “Octopus Dumpling Defence” in Japanese)
Rank 0, 0 X-Poinz
FiSt – Vampyroteuthis Combat
Ffion adopts the foetal position, pulling her lower limbs up over her head so as to enclose herself within a membranous ball lined with cartilaginous “teeth” that protrude from the undersides of her legs. Though not really an effective defence, it can at least ward off attackers, as the spines appear sharp and dangerous despite actually being relatively soft and flexible.- Rinka (燐火 “Will-o’-the-Wisp”)
Rank 1, 50 X-Poinz
FiSt – Vampyroteuthis Combat
Ffion discharges a large volume of bioluminescent mucus from her limbs in order to distract would-be attackers. This neon blue-white ooze is most effective underwater or in dark conditions, as it’s not quite bright enough to provide proper illumination and instead seems to darken its surroundings. When in water, its production can resemble a strange glowing phantasm.- Tōei (灯影 “Flicker of Light”)
Rank 1, 50 X-Poinz
FiSt – Vampyroteuthis Combat
By activating her photophores – the light-generating organs found in her skin – Ffion’s body lights up with a ghostly blue-white luminescence, providing a small area of dim light around her body. Alternatively, she can create a sudden burst of light which is capable of briefly dazzling opponents in darkened environments, though it has little effect.
Kanman (干満 “Ebb & Flow,” in Japanese)
Class “D”, 200 X-Poinz (125/125)
Focus – Energy: Redirection & Dispersal
A style of fighting based on the simple principles of self-defence. Ffion’s usage of this style is sparse, but it serves to maximise her defensive abilities while minimising the risk of dealing unwanted harm to would-be attackers. Simple grapples and shifts in body weight provide a substantial and flexible defence against most forms of direct attack.
Aspects:–
- Kairyū (海流 “Ocean Current”)
Ffion has developed some degree of control over the waters, able to generate simplistic water currents using bodily movements to wield liquid as both armour and shield when she needs it most.
Techniques:–
- Kyūjō Kyūryū (球状急流 “Spherical Rapids”)
Rank 2, 125 X-Poinz (Free)
FiSt – Kanman
When mostly submerged, Ffion twirls around to twist the water around her body, creating a spherical barrier of fast-flowing water around her body to redirect incoming attacks. Projectiles and melee strikes alike are pushed aside by the flow of water, though heavier missiles – such as a cannonball or sniper rifle’s bullet – and more brutal blows – as made by superhumanly powerful races – can easily break through the barrier.
Renkinjutsu (錬金術 “Alchemy,” in Japanese)
Class “E”, 0 X-Poinz
Focus – Chemical Reactions
By using various chemical components – salts, metals, acids, plant extracts, etc. – Ffion is able to produce a variety of chemical reactions which serve various purposes, focusing heavily on utility and immobilising hostile beings whilst simultaneously minimising the risk of inflicting actual bodily harm. Each mixture uses a distinct number of parts, and each part is associated with one of the classical elements: Chi (地 “Earth”), Sui (水 “Water”), Ka (火 “Fire”), Fū (風 “Wind”) and Kū (空 “Void”).
Equipment:–
- Alchemical Cylinder
Rank 1 Weapon, 100 X-Poinz (Free 50/50 Used)
FiSt – Renkinjutsu
An unusual object crafted by Ffion which consists of a simple bracer securing a cylindrical weapon about 18” (45 cm) in length. It has openings at both ends, as well as a sliding hatch on the side into which ingredients (special capsules full of chemical mixtures) are loaded. The weapon fires using water pressure; as chemical reactions occur within, the weapon discharges using pressure. Still only a prototype, the weapon requires time to cool off after being fired once or twice; any attempt to fire before it has cooled down results in a misfire.
Techniques:–
- Niji Ichisui (二地一水 “Two Earth, One Water”)
Nenchakuryoku (粘着力 “Adhesive Power”)
Rank 1, 50 X-Poinz
FiSt – Renkinjutsu
Ffion loads a capsule which, upon discharge, rapidly expands into a mass of adhesive, beeswax-coloured ooze. This viscous liquid sticks to surfaces and anyone caught in its path, binding them together. This glue rapidly dries once exposed to air, turning it into a rubbery, elastic substance that is very difficult to escape from without cutting it. The capsule used is very bouncy.- Ichiji Nisui (一地二水 “One Earth, Two Water”)
Aburajimiru (油染みる “To Become Greasy”)
Rank 1, 50 X-Poinz
FiSt – Renkinjutsu
Ffion unleashes a chemical mix that becomes a slick, yellow oil. This makes affected surfaces extremely slippery, or can just be used to provide lubrication to help somebody out of a tight squeeze. The oil is non-toxic and doesn’t ignite, though extremes of heat does cause it to steadily evaporate, leaving behind an inert yellow powder.- Nifū Ichika (二風一火 “Two Wind, One Fire”)
Gorotsuku (ごろつく “To Rumble”)
Rank 1, 50 X-Poinz (Free)
FiSt – Renkinjutsu
Weapon – Alchemy Cylinder
Ffion’s Alchemy Cylinder discharges a powerful but short-ranged burst of pressurised air, accompanied by a thunderous bang. The blast is enough to stun a man, if not knock him off his feet, but the recoil tends to push Ffion back as well if she isn’t anchored. She tends to only use this one in absolute emergencies.- Ichisui Nifū (一水二風 “One Water, Two Wind”)
Shabondama (シャボン玉 “Soap Bubble”)
Rank 1, 50 X-Poinz
FiSt – Renkinjutsu
Ffion uses a capsule which, upon reaction, forms a large bubble similar to those found on the Sabaody Archipelago. The bubble is about as large as a beach ball and contains highly oxygenated air, though it is easily popped by sharp implements and significant force. Its primary use is to provide a temporary air supply to drowning people and, due to its buoyancy, the bubble tends to pull things upwards at a steady rate. Unlike Sabaody’s resin bubbles, these bubbles cannot float freely in the air and will simply sit on the surface of the water. A single bubble contains about two minutes worth of oxygen for a casual dive.- Ichiji Nika (一地二火 “One Earth, Two Fire”)
Shōmeidan (照明弾 “Flare”)
Rank 1, 50 X-Poinz
FiSt – Renkinjutsu
Ffion uses a special compound which ignites naturally, generating a bright red-pink light which lasts for up to a minute, illuminating the surrounding area. Because of the reaction taking place, the chemical is very light and will descend slowly in the air after being fired, and the reaction is not extinguished by water or airless environments. It leaves a white powder which smells of salt once burned.
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Background
}“I hope mother and father aren’t too worried about me…”~ Ffion– Van-Pierre Ffion was born on Fishman Island and, for all intents and purposes, lived a very normal childhood as a Mermaid under the care of her mother, Ethna, and her father Heulfryn. However, despite being raised in a country that possessed something of a lingering dislike of humans, Ffion was always raised to believe that such discrimination was wrong. Growing up, she took an interest in helping those in need, thus following in her father’s footsteps and eventually becoming a medical student under his tutelage.
– Of course, Miss Van-Pierre’s naive view of a peaceful world without conflict or discrimination led her to seek adventure on the surface. With the express intent of helping those in need guiding her heart, this young Mermaid showed her gullible side and accepted an invitation by a group of Fishmen heading for the surface where Sabaody lay. She, among a select few others who had been approached, soon found themselves headed for the archipelago above, but by the time they realised something was off, it was far too late.
– The Fishmen were sellouts looking to make a quick buck and secure themselves a place in the human world, capturing unsuspecting individuals and selling them on to the slave trade industry that so worrisomely dominated Sabaody’s market. Fortunately for Ffion, her expertise with chemicals and medicines came in handy. Able to put something simple together rather quickly with what she had available, she created a simple concoction that was able to burn through the net that she and her fellows had been ensnared by, providing freedom.
– With superior swimming abilities at their disposal, the Mermaids were able to escape back to Fishman Island’s depths, but Ffion did not. Faced with the choice, she instead opted to travel elsewhere, no longer confined in her homeland. The world was hers to explore – hers to mend with her medical expertise and compassion…
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X-Poinz Earnings
}“There’s so much more of the world to see – so much more to learn!”~ FfionMiscellaneous:–
- Starter X-Poinz
+300 X-Poinz- Old System – Pro Package
+100 X-Poinz
Party Fever:–
- First Dance: Tentacle Tango
St. Poplar, Grand Line
+270 X-Poinz- Second Dance: Railway Rhumba
Open Seas, Grand Line
+300 X-Poinz- Third Dance: Competitive Conga
Water 7, Grand Line
+270 X-Poinz
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Trivia
}“Oh? Well, that’s a pleasant surprise, isn’t it?”~ Ffion
- Ffion’s name means “Foxglove” in reference to the general shape of her lower body at rest.
- The family name of Van-Pierre is a direct pun on her Mermaid subspecies, the Vampire Squid.
- The classical elements system used in Ffion’s Renkinjutsu Fighting Style is based on the traditional Japanese view of the five elements, rather than the Chinese version or the Western version.
- Ffion has a unique laughter style: “Fififififi~!” Coincidentally, this was responsible for earning her nickname.
