Cornelius's Dojo

[Aromancer]

Character’s Name:–
Cornelius Luster
Profile:–
strawhatforum.proboards.com/thread/25633/cornelius-luster-updated
Devil Fruit:–
Doro-Doro no Mi
Current X-Poinz:– 421

New Technique
Name:– Doro Doro Charging Star
Fighting Style:– Doro Doro Combat
Rank:– 2 (75 XPz, upgraded form of Doro Doro Piano)
Description:– Cornelius forms an Oobleck shield in front of him to block incoming attacks, then charges the enemy. Anyone hit with the Charging Star is covered in Oobleck.

[Vio]

<sup>Hi, Psych!

So, I believe you still have 50 X-Poinz worth of Rebate remaining from your Special Paramecia, so I want to confirm this with you first before I give you the go ahead. Do you want to directly spend the 75 X-Poinz on this upgraded variant? Or do you want to use the remaining Rebate + 25 X-Poinz?</sup>

[Aromancer]

Oh, yeah! He DOES have 50 Rebate XPz! I'll do that, then! Thanks for reminding me!

And in that case, I'd also like to get him another Tech as well:

Name:– Doro-Doro Tekkai
Fighting Style:– Doro-Doro Combat
Rank:– 1
Description:– Cornelius changes his body into Oobleck right before a moment of impact, causing his body to temporarily harden in a manner akin to the Rokushiki technique Tekkai. Unlike traditional Tekkai, Cornelius can move in this form, as he can control the Oobleck he produces.

[Vio]

<sup>Hey, Psych.

So, I’d like to point out that this Tekkai clone isn’t really necessary given the very nature of the Doro Doro no Mi as a Special Paramecia. Cornelius’ body, when transformed, already reacts accordingly as a basic trait of the Devil Fruit itself — you needn’t spend X-Poinz on this.

On the matter of Charging Star at a split cost of 50 Rebate + 25 X-Poinz, consider this one approved. Please update your profile accordingly!</sup>

[Aromancer]

Alright, thank you for the information! I'll get right on that!

[Aromancer]

Character’s Name:– Cornelius Luster
Profile:– strawhatforum.proboards.com/thread/25633/cornelius-luster-updated
Devil Fruit:– Doro-Doro no Mi
Current X-Poinz:– 421

New FiSt
Name:– Vibrato
Focus:– Viola, vibrations
Class:– E
Description:– Use of the vibrations created playing the viola to create diverse effects in the user's natural Oobleck.

New Techs
Name:– Vibrato Quicksand
Fighting Style:– Vibrato
Rank:– 1 (50 XPz)
Description:– By playing a simple melody while creating large amounts of Oobleck, Cornelius can create sticky "waves" that can slow enemies and push allies along the ground much faster than they could normally travel.

Name:– Vibrato Lancia
Fighting Style:– Vibrato
Rank:– 1 (50 XPz)
Description:– Cornelius plays a note that causes a point of Oobleck to shoot forward, creating a deadly spear.

[Vio]

<sup>Hi, @psychyboy!

While the concept of this is definitely interesting, I personally can’t see this as being the fundamental core of an entire FiSt. Though it is grounded in science, it’s unusual enough to me to warrant the use of an Aspect to achieve this, rather than just another FiSt. Whether it’s an Aspect for the Devil Fruit itself, or an Aspect for a music themed FiSt is entirely optional, but I’m sorry to say this just won’t quite fly as is.</sup>

[Aromancer]

So if I understand correctly, once I level up my FiSt, I can include Vibrato as an Aspect for it? Or do I need a new, music-related FiSt and then to modify it with an Oobleck Aspect?

[Vio]

^{Whichever way you want to do it. Both are possible options you can take; the latter would potentially open up greater diversity with future Aspects and Techniques, but it is entirely your choice.}

[Aromancer]

Character’s Name:– Cornelius Luster

Profile:– strawhatforum.proboards.com/thread/25633/cornelius-luster-updated

Devil Fruit:– Doro-Doro no Mi

Current X-Poinz:– 690 (300 used)

New Trait: Inhuman Hearing (replacing Inhuman Beauty)
As an expert musician, Cornelius has honed his ears to far beyond those of ordinary humans. This allows him to detect sounds much farther and/or fainter than most others. This also helps alert him to oncoming dangers much sooner than normal.

Upgraded FiSt
Name:– Doro Doro Combat
Focus:– Defensive, Strategic
Rank:– D (200 XPz, 125 rebate)
New Aspect:– Vibrato. Cornelius has discovered that his viola can create powerful vibrations when he plays it right. These vibrations allow him to control Oobleck even when it isn't attached to his body.

New Techs
Name:– Doro-Doro Trill
Fighting Style:– Doro-Doro Combat
Rank:– 1 (50 XPz, using rebate from FiSt upgrade)
Description:– Cornelius excretes a large amount of Oobleck. This covers the immediate vicinity in a hazardous marsh that he can control at will; enemies will sink into the quagmire, while allies will always find themselves on solid ground.

Name:- Swamp Roulade
Fighting Style:- Doro-doro Combat
Rank:- 2 (75 XPz, using rebate from FiSt upgrade; upgraded form of Doro-Doro Trill)
Description:- If he plays his viola, Cornelius can exert finer control over certain areas of the "swamp" created by doro-Doro Trill with the vibrations it generates; throwing up barriers or spikes wherever he needs to. Uses Vibrato.

Name:- Slime Field
Fighting Style:- Doro-Doro Combat
Rank:- 2 (125 XPz)
Description:- Cornelius lays any number of traps composed of his Oobleck. Provided he is close enough to said traps, he can trigger them at any time before they disintegrate by playing his viola "at" them. He can shape them into almost any form, 

Total XPz Cost:- 375 XPz

(Inspiration: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zoTKXXNQIU)

[Fennec]

Hey, Aromancer !!! I'll be taking care of this one, bud. Ok, so I like where this is going! But there are a few key issues with the approach. Worry not I'll walk you through it step by step.

▪︎ First! The trait! The trait, as-is, is purely negative since it does not give a physical benefit to the character. The good news is that negative traits are free so technically you can have this one for free! So that means you still get a positive or double edge trait of your choosing for hitting D-Class.

▪︎ Secondly, the aspect! It's a darn cool idea! I see what you're trying to do. But at the moment the way it's written makes it seem vague. So a bit more description of what exactly you're doing here would be appreciated. If you'd like we can assist you on it in #brainstorming.

▪︎ Thirdly and finally! The techniques! So a lot of these techniques are fine. However, the funny thing is you don't need an aspect for these. In fact, you can get away with doing these with your base fruit abilities. So again, if you want to discuss how to make use of the aspect then we can also discuss that in #brainstorming.

In any case! Please make the appropriate changes and @ me on site when you're done.

[Aromancer]

Hiya, Fennec! So, based off our convo earlier, I've edited the above application to hopefully address some more of your concerns:

• First, the trait! I've decided to hold off on giving Cornelius a new Trait just yet, but he DOES need a new one since Inhuman Beauty has been taken off the table; hence, I'm switching it out for Inhuman Hearing.
• Second, I do hope I worded the Aspect a little better. If it's still not good, let's head back to #brainstorming and work it out there.
• Finally, I swapped out the snake-charming tech for a "minefield" one that should make better use of his new aspect. Additionally, I broke "Swamp Roulade" into two parts, one at Rank 1 that lets him create the swamp field, and one at Rank 2 that lets him control it better with music. I'm not too sure of this one, so if you don't like it I totally understand.

[Fennec]

Aromancer consider this one APPROVED! 

[Aromancer]

Character’s Name:– Cornelius Luster
Profile:– strawhatforum.proboards.com/thread/25633/cornelius-luster-updated
Devil Fruit:– Doro-Doro no Mi

Current X-Poinz:– 690

New Trait:- Inhuman Toughness

Description:- Cornelius is surprisingly tenacious when he's backed up against the wall. His conviction towards those he cares about means that he can take a disgusting amount of punishment when it's for his loved ones. Of course, when it isn't for his loved ones, he crumples like a damp tissue at the merest hint of adversity.

New Trait:- Inhuman Flexibility
Description:- Perhaps thanks to his Devil Fruit, Cornelius has gained an extraordinary amount of flexibility, allowing him to "roll with the punches" much better than most humans. He's able to contort himself into odd shapes at will, resulting in a great talent for avoiding incoming attacks and slipping into places he isn't supposed to be even without his Devil Fruit.

One of these Traits was gained as a result of humans starting out with three, in accordance with the recent rules change. The other was gained as a result of Cornelius reaching 600 XPz.

[Aromancer]

Updated my application, as Eidetic Memory is non-physical and therefore non-viable as a trait.