Seishin Akanami

[Seishin Akanami]

DOSSIER: TEMPLAR


”The serene ring of bells never suggests that someone is about to die.”

BASIC DETAILS

NAME:
Seishin Akanami

AGE:
45

GENDER:
Male

NATIONALITY:
3/4 British 1/4 Japanese

BIRTHPLACE:
Outside Okinawa, Japan

BIRTHDATE:
February 27, 1966

PICTURE:

Spoiler:

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PERSONAL DETAILS

DESCRIPTION:

At first glance, Seishin gives off the appearance of a wild man of japanese folklore. Tattoos galore, jingling accessories, and an irritated look half of the time. One of Seishin's main features is most definitely his long, golden blonde hair that stops at the lower back, just above the waist. The hair has a more shaggy spiked texture than straight, and is very bulky at some points. His eyes are a vivid sky blue color which contrasts his hair The next most defining feature has to be his tattoos. On each shoulder is a depiction of a Chinese Ornamental Dragon, colored with scales of blue, green, red, orange, and yellow variety. The dragons wrap around his shoulder, starting at the =shoulder blades on his back, then the heads ending on his pectoral muscles.
His crossgear resides on the back of his spine. It consist of a small finger sized tube embedded in the skin.

Around Seishin's neck he wears necklace that is comprised of purple satin that holds up a gilded piece of red metal, with gold, ornate trim. On his forearms he wears red leather vambraces that cover the top of the hand and stop below the elbow, and these also have gold trim as well. Seishin's most carried item is a black cord that drapes diagonally over his shoulder. on this cord rests four fist size sleigh bells, that jingle ever so softly with his steps. These bells were late mementos of his late parents, which he holds for hope for the redemption of their tormented souls. For his pants he wears a very customized version of the  hakama, which are white in color. Around his waist he wears a sash that is also adorned with pieces of gilded red metal. In the middle is a solid gold belt buckle.

Around the pocket area of the pants, the cloth is colored black all the way down the side, covering most of the front and back thigh area. This black section has a red trim to it as well. The hakama pants balloon at the calfs, another customized feature which allows for ease of movement.For foot wear, Seishin has a pair of ankle high red boots, with pointed tips, that stop right below the hakama, along with the calves being wrapped in bandages.

Seishin normally wears white cotton  shirts on earth, and forgoes them in Inferis. in Inferis he gains a red and white open kimono jacket with the kanji for magnet on the back. He has exceptional muscle tone for being 6 feet tall, yet he isn't bulky either.

PERSONALITY:

Seishin is a lazy, quieted and modest individual. His face is usually void of any emotion,yet he is always seen in a somewhat annoyed look. However, he is kind and gentle. He always puts others before himself, and that a Templar has been chosen to sacrifice themselves in order to protect the multitude of human lives. He believes that the strongest of warriors show modesty, and as such he doesn't flaunt himself. He is very open about his beliefs when upset, and can be loud when he is angered. . He is driven strongly by the loyalty to his comrades, and wouldn't hesitate to endure harm to protect others. He feels this is a weakness, and that his selfless nature will get him killed one day protecting the templar order.

He is always striving to be a better warrior, not just in skill, but in thought. He is very excited at meeting stronger opponents, as he can learn from his experiences in combat and better himself. By doing this, he can protect his friends. He looks down on those who would casually toss aside others like pawns, and believes justice prevails, even if he is harmed in the process. He has always thought of himself to be a protector, and because of this, he does whatever is necessary to win. He feels himself to be a martyr, imbued with dangerous augments as a protector of Earth.

His main personality flaw is his laziness. He tends to lose focus of something if it doesn't peak his interest, even if it is dire. He hates boring routines and work, and feels stifled if he isn't allowed to do something. Many of his hobbies aren't very physically demanding tasks either, and believes fun shouldn't be exhausting. He loves to engage in social conduct with others, and loves gatherings such as festivals where people can come together. Though, alone time is also nice. He has a bad habit of losing track of time, and it isn't surprising to find him late to an event. He believes that attendance is all that matters, not the time, and he has been scolded multiple times, though it seems to go out one ear and out the other. However, When it comes to his sense of authority and rules, he knows his place. He still won't hesitate to break the rules if it means doing the right things, and thinks that rules shouldn't infringe on common sense. He believes that people who can't be flexible about rules are too much trouble to deal with, and tends to avoid them altogether. Uptight people make him uneasy and he can't stand it.

Seishin has a seething hatred for ritualist and other satanic beings, as his own parents had carelessly tossed aside their love and duty as parents in order to gain more power. He views them as individuals who are so easily tempted by quick power gain and believe their only future lies either in redemption, or death, more so the later.

Seishin has a huge appreciation for art, whether it be music, paintings, or anything that is appealing. He is a sole believer in the fact that even fighting can be an art, and takes great joy when he engages in battle with someone who uses abilities he has never seen before, as not only does it provide him with future knowledge for reference, but it gives him something to admire.

Seishin also has a bad habit of flirtatious activities with women, and is somewhat perverted. He has always been a woman chaser since he was a child, and isn't fazed by rejection of the other gender because of it. He is very aware that it may annoy some women, but he still pursues the interest nonetheless. He likes to make a game out of it. He isn't used to being the last to make a move, and is easily flustered if he is hit on, though he tries to hide it.

Seishin has had some doubt in himself after being informed of the attack on the vatican city. Seishin feels he could have made an outcome if he was there to fight the ritualists. As such, he is less trustful to the people that he doesn't know, as anyone he knows could harbor a demon. He has become a little more uptight and less laid back. His new augments however have given him the courage to fight harder and to defend his comrades.
HISTORY:

World War II. A very dangerous and trying time for many nations. Japan had been nuked to surrender, and an age of communism clashing with capitolism was born. Everyone lived in fear of nuclear fire. The United States and USSR looking for one single reason to wipe the other from existence. It was tense and frightful.

Fast forward a decade or so from the end of World War II. Lieutenant James Redman was a distinguished officer of the British Commandos, providing support during the Pacific Theater. After the war, against the wishes of his family back in the Uk, he decided to stay in Japan. He lived outside Okinawa, and provided aid to the ill. James had provided air support during the campaign and had a fond appreciation of Japanese culture, so he wished to stay and start a new life. Back before the war, he was a physician, and had extensive medical knowledge. The local villages were fond of him. Especially one woman who lived nearby. Her name was Erisu Akanami. She lived with her mother, and had started regularly seeing each other. They shared the same beliefs and dreams. In the summer of 1967, they were wedded. They lived together outside Okinawa and had formed a successful clinic. The following february 27, 1966, Drake Seishin Redman was born.

Seishin had originally took the name from his paternal grandfather, Drake, but the rest of that story will unfold later. Seishin had a normal childhood. His father was always busy moat of the time, so he spent a great deal of time with his mother. She was everything to him. She was comforting, and he remembered that she had a wonderful smile. At age 9, Seishin had received four sleigh bells from his mother on christmas. This would be his most treasured object to him, and he would keep them long after.

Around the age of 12, Seishin rarely saw his father. Whenever he saw him, he was pale, slightly emaciated, and catatonic. He was prone to outburst and the like. He drank heavily, and was verbally abusive. Not as if he wanted to be. His father would bring over strange friends late at night, and he spent a great deal of time out in the old barn that sat in the property. Seishin was never allowed back there, not to mention it was always locked.

These troubling events kept occuring for another year or two. By now Seishin was a teenage boy. He did what most boys did. Stayed up late, chase girls, hanging with friends. He was normal and happy. He wasn't prepared for the events that had been set in motion.

On the night of december 11, 1979, Seishin had arrived home awfully late. His mother advised that he just stay safe. She always greeted him no matter how late it was. She was a dedicated mother. But his home only greeted him with silence. He called for his parents, yet heard no response. Thinking that they must have had something to do, he thought nothing of it until a glance out the back window sparked worry.

It was that barn. The lights were on inside. He knew he wasn't allowed to venture into the barn. Maybe if he hadn't gone into the barn, he would have lead a normal life. Trudging out into backyard, he noticed the light pouring from door. The padlock and chain was tossed aside and an incoherent rambling could be heard from inside. Bracing himself with his hands at the door frame, his world turned upside down when he saw what was inside.

The only illumination was from candle light. There was a horrible stench that made him gag. His eyes fell immediately on the corpse in the room. It was his eviscerated mother, with his father standing over her. He could feel tears welling up as his father turned his attention to him. Though his father was gone and replaced by possession. Luckily however, before his father could make his way towards him, men had stormed the barn and killed his father. Fearing for his life, he ran into the woods and hid for two days.

His whole idea of life was now broken. His parents were dead and his father had sacrificed her. He became more quiet and distant as time passed. However, an opportunity arose for him. Seishin then went to live with his maternal grandmother. At this point Seishin accepted his middle name as his true name and discarded Drake, and took his Maiden name Akanami, for his father's legacy disgusted him. The woman who had taken him in was named Rei and she imparted the idea of christianity to him

He lived his teenage years without incident. He had moved to the United Kingdom and had become a citizen. He had graduated school back home qnd decided to join the armed forces.

In april of 1985, Seishin had enlisted in United Kingdom's armed forces and became An SAS Scout. He showed remarkable markmanship and cqc abilities. He served with the SAS for 7 years, having done missions in the Troubles in northern ireland and the gulf war. At 26 years of age, he was contacted by a woman named Lucille, as she had recommended him for Templar recruitment after looking his file over. His recruitment was for a special purpose however.

The Templar Order had been given the greenlight for a scientific endeavor called PROJECT E.M.S. the goal was to imbue the user with augments that allowed the user to utilize soul energy in Inferis to utilize electromagnetism for combat. 5 others were selected based on genetics, history with ritualists and demons, and combat ability. Seishin was taken behind the scenes for the implants to be added. The process was grueling with the surgery taking half a day. The implant was directly attached to his nervous system, and would use soul energy and his own bioelectricity to creat a magnetic field. The other four subjects had died during the process, while Seishin was left in a grueling recovery for over a year.

Once his condition had stabilized, he was deployed into inferis alone. He had worked with the Templars for 3 years now, and had done runs in inferis, but never alone and outside the range of help. He was only given 5 pouches of what looking like iron shavings and fillings. He was confused as to what they were for, but it would later become more clear.

Seishin had been the first to wield blessed magnetized powder to slay a demon. He used his augment to take down a multitude of demons, so much in fact that the Templars had to retrieve him because he had ventured off too far. The templars were pleased with their new warrior nonetheless, and routinely sent him on dangerous rescue missions in inferis.

As he began to grow older, Seishin's wit grew sharper and he became a foe to reckon with. He was now in his early forties, and had lived to 45. His appearance hadn't changed at all, due to his EMS implants, which kept him looking young. He had become a solid contender for Paladin, and at the time of his nomination, had led countless raids in inferis, had helped drive the ussr out of afghanistan, and had snuffed out ritualists over the world. Accepting the mantle of paladin, he was reassigned to the capital of Finland, known as Helsinki, where he would keep watch and guard of the templars and the tear that resided there. He was one of the only japanese-british to ever make it to Paladin, and he made sure to be a fine example for his subordinates.

Since hearing the attack on the vatican, Seishin became somewhat distraught. He ramped up the templar presence in the Black Sea as a precaution, and had been working with templar researchers in the creation of another augment for himself. Seishin had also traveled to the united kingdom, his second home, to rest as he let a strange woman. Seishin also had a run in with a psychic demon in the Black Sea to his confusion, saved him. As of present he has traveled to Washington D.C. to be evaluated for his new augment.

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SKILLS:
Qualified marksmen
Skilled in close quarters combat
Has scouting and recon experience in harsh terrain
Skilled swordsman
Extreme durability and stamina

WEAKNESSES:
Doesn't always follow rules
Has a hard time in cold weather
Reckless
Hesitancy to trust others

COLOURS:
English (red), Latin (gold), Demon (blue) thoughts are italicized

TRIVIA:

- Hates it when others mess with his hair, as its bulk and length tend to make grooming a hassle
-Loves to fish on his spare time, and loves seafood. He hates avocados and anything overly spicy
-Is musically talented
-Is a master practitioner of Iaido, and Kusarigamajutsu.
-Has a sweet spot for dogs, while he is slightly allergic to cats.
-Has a leaning towards Eastern culture, despite his more Western racial profile.
-Has a very low tolerance to alchohol.

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USER DETAILS

ALIAS:
Shinku would be most appropriate as I hail from MDA

OTHER CHARACTERS:
First one

ROLEPLAY HISTORY:
Almost a decade, with 20+ sites under my belt

FACECLAIM:

Code:

[b]KOEI/DYNASTY WARRIORS 7[/b] :: [b]GAN NING[/b]

CUSTOM RANK:
Magnetosphere
Ferrous Force

[Lazarus Carter]

REVISE

1] Birthdate's wrong. Site year is 2012, and we're just into February, so it should either be 1967 or 1966.

2] You've kind of messed around with the template a little, all the spacing's strange and you have some extra subject headings in there. If you could tweak that all to make it look standard as a start, that'd be great.

3] The Paladins already have an Army Ranger (E.E. Thomas) as is... it's not entirely mandatory but I'd kind of prefer it if you chose a different special forces group. Maybe a Japanese one?

[Seishin Akanami]

Edited

[Belial]

REVISE.

Quick discrepancies to correct in Japanese theater of war. In Japan, or Okinawa, commandos were not exactly stationed or meant to attack there, or were in fact a part of it, they were far more common in Europe operating behind enemy lines whereas in Japan, they provided air support and fleets, not the initial wave of infantry attacks. They were naval men, whereas the Pacific Command Operations were in fact regulated strictly to Burma. To imply he stayed in Japan implies he was in fact a part of the delegation and occupying forces that would oversee Japanese reconstruction and security when that role is primarily left to the US.

Another paradox is the fact that the British would NOT deploy SAS soldiers into Afghanistan, they indirectly involved themselves by giving support to the Mujahideen in the form of anything THEY could use, not the UK being involved themselves. A collaboration with the US, Saudis, Egyptians, among other parties. A war that the UK WOULD be involved in directly would be the Falkland war where they deployed the SAS against the Argentinians, in 1982.

Also, Templars tend to indiscriminately kill Ritualists in modus operandi, and ANYTHING linked to them, they don't know if another person is a Ritualist or not unless they perform an act, so they are very thorough in their clean ups, and would most likely execute Seishin under suspicions that he might be a Ritualist himself, as their typical modus operandi, considering they cannot detect them unless they are performing supernatural acts, convening with the Demons, or are in some other abominable act.

As quoted in the Templar information...

The bottom line? Templars are efficient, precise, and hardly ever slip-up - but above all else, morals aren't a prerogative or imperative for him. If the price is life or war, they'll gladly accept it in the name of a higher cause - suppressing the knowledge of Inferis' existence - many outsiders believe to be pathetic.

They WILL murder your young character, considering you bear knowledge of Inferis or may potentially do so as your connection with your family has beckoned so.

Also consult this for more information.

https://deusmortuus.rpg-board.net/t22-templar-information

[Seishin Akanami]

Edited for consistency

[Lazarus Carter]

APPROVED

Be careful. The Templars don't tolerate undue recklessness.

[Seishin Akanami]

Ready for evaluation.

[Damon T. Ruger]

Take the WIP tag off then. =P

[Seishin Akanami]

My bad lol. ready!

[Lazarus Carter]

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