BleachITP Reborn: Discussion & Setup Thread 4

[Draken]

Momoiro Kakarichō, Pink Supervisor.

And there are many possibilities.

He could send Genoveva to fetch the poor soul with a Negacion.

He could vacuum them into the Lower City with Garganta (del Vaccio).

He could send one of Reene's broodlings in during their sleep and temporarily turn the victim into a drone that would wander into the city willingly, then it is just a matter of removing the drone and setting up a fitting exposition place.

So many possibilities.

[horngeek]

Of course, the other problem is that he's trying to abduct a being that, presumably, has spiritual powers.

So, how does he hold them?

[Tackyhillbillu]

Hango

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Name: Hango
Gender: Male
Height: 6'7
Weight: 222
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Age: 142
Reitatsu/Speech Color: Purple

Appearance:

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Hango is a massive, hulking figure. Not fat, but well muscled and powerful. His brown hair is cut short, and usually well done. He’s good looking, but in a comforting kind of way. His appearance is that of a man who you can tell anything to, a rock in the storm. He tends to have a slightly hunched posture, giving him the look of Atlas, bearing the burdens of the World.

He wears the robes of a Buddhist Monk, made of grey Fabric, though the humble fabric has been subbed out for something a little more comfortable, apparently. He carries a traditional Buddhist Staff, wooden shaft and a Bronze Head.

Personality:

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Hango looks like the gentle monk, bearer of the world’s woes. That… isn’t entirely wrong. His role, as he envisions himself, is as the devoted of the Rosary. The Boss is the leader, but Hango is the Spiritual advisor, helping the younger Samsara find their place in a world that doesn’t want them to exist. He tells them of the plans, and helps them discover who they are.

But Hango is just as capable of being vicious as he is kind. He is a complete and total believer in the Big Boss’ plan. The Valley of Screams must be destroyed, so their souls can move on. And he is willing to do anything to make sure that happens. Hango is completely capable of killing, if he views it as necessary. Regretful, but that is that.

Backstory:

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Hango was one of the first Samsara summoned by the Rosary. His memories are a jumbled mess. He cannot tell if they are all from the same person, or are truly just random. But either way, the fact is that many of them center on Monastery’s shrines and such. Those memories took on such great significance for him that he crafted himself in the role of a Monk. In, around, watching and listening, giving guidance and receiving it. The fact he took from this was he was to be the Preacher for the Rosary. He guides the Samsara on their spiritual path, to greater enlightenment.

In the beginning, he considered contesting Big Boss for the position of leadership. But he put that ambition aside. The role the Rosary laid out for him was different then that. He could help the others find the path, but it wasn’t his purpose to order others to walk it.

Abilities:

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Hango is a Samsara, and as such, he has the standard powers associated with such.

Blank Manipulation: Every member of the Samsara is capable of utilizing Blanks for various purposes. They may duplicate Kido (if their memories contain such information), create weapons or simple items, duplicate flashstep or sonido (again based purely on their memories), or fly. Samsara may also heal with the power of the Blanks, capable of restoring even lost limbs if given proper time and concentration.

He also has an additional talent. The Staff he carries is not what it seems. He shapes them out of Blanks granting them several abilities. The staff is almost as indestructible as a Zanpaktou, and despite its apparently blunt look, cuts like it was a blade. His skill with the weapon is impressive. Beyond that, the weapons have ability. By stabbing them into the ground, he can create fields. These Fields steal Spiritual Energy from anyone inside them.

Moving it over.

[Draken]

Of course, the other problem is that he's trying to abduct a being that, presumably, has spiritual powers.

So, how does he hold them?

Sekiseki works just fine.

New Von Geister is 90% less reliant on hax that makes him overly vulnerable to sekiseki. In fact, the lowest chamber of Las Noches (the royal quarters) will be a dark, cramped cave full of tunnels and alien Reene's eggs. No light and surrounded by sekiseki. No flight, no airwalking, while the inhabitants are adept wall-walkers.

It will be a place of nightmares. Obviously not where victims are kept. I just wanted to put this here.

So yes. Sekiseki. Spiritual sealers. Negacion. Plenty of options.

[horngeek]

Ah. Got it.

Hmmm...

Also, as I said well before: the Hayashi house is open if people want to make any other characters who are members.

In fact, I'd say it'd be socially expected for Natsuko to be married (for the purposes of kids), right?

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Also, I'm now half-wanting to make another character with Emocar's Aspect (Nilhism).

Probably not a Bat-themed Resureccion, though.

In fact, alternate takes on the Canon Espada's Aspects could be very interesting...

[Purple Rose]

Wow... three threads down. Any bets on how many discussion threads we'll go through before the game actually starts?

[nothingclever]

Wow... three threads down. Any bets on how many discussion threads we'll go through before the game actually starts?

Less than the required amount.

[Tackyhillbillu]

Continuing, I would like to make a suggestion I've made before.

I think people should be blocked from both having both a Captain and a Vice Captain (or two captains, or two VCs for that matter.)

[KnightDisciple]

Continuing, I would like to make a suggestion I've made before.

I think people should be blocked from both having both a Captain and a Vice Captain (or two captains, or two VCs for that matter.)

*Supports this notion*

[Callos_DeTerran]

In fact, alternate takes on the Canon Espada's Aspects could be very interesting...

You don't think it's a coincidence that Starrk's was Loneliness and Genoveva's is Isolation?

And Genoveva would be completely down with kidnapping mortals. It'd be relief from the tedium of kidnapping hollows.

[nothingclever]

Continuing, I would like to make a suggestion I've made before.

I think people should be blocked from both having both a Captain and a Vice Captain (or two captains, or two VCs for that matter.)

I support this as well.

[horngeek]

I support Tacky's suggestion as well.

Also, answer to the rest of my post?

Specifically, would members of the Noble Houses be expected to be married? I think 'yes', myself...

[Tackyhillbillu]

You don't think it's a coincidence that Starrk's was Loneliness and Genoveva's is Isolation?

And Genoveva would be completely down with kidnapping mortals. It'd be relief from the tedium of kidnapping hollows.

The Conductor would be down with kidnapping. He doesn't care. He has no real morality. He just does what he is ordered.

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As far as being married, I dunno. Shinigami are so long lived, expanding the house would be much less of a concern. Especially given that Natsuko is a leader in a military organization.

So, maybe? Perhaps her Mom just keeps telling her she wants Grandkids.

[Callos_DeTerran]

I support Tacky's suggestion as well.

Also, answer to the rest of my post?

Specifically, would members of the Noble Houses be expected to be married? I think 'yes', myself...

If they worked like any other form of nobility? Then it's likely one of their primary responsibilities. Get married. Increase land/power. Make more nobles. Act superior to everyone else.

[horngeek]

So, maybe? Perhaps her Mom just keeps telling her she wants Grandkids.

Funny. Who do you think Izumi is?

[Krazddndfreek]

If they worked like any other form of nobility? Then it's likely one of their primary responsibilities. Get married. Increase land/power. Make more nobles. Act superior to everyone else.

But they don't really. There's no real political benefit (as far as I can see) to get married. And as mentioned, Shinigami are extremely long-lived. There's no incentive to get married.

[nothingclever]

+1 to all the above.

Also, answer to the rest of my post?

Specifically, would members of the Noble Houses be expected to be married? I think 'yes', myself...

I don't think it should be necessary. I think 1 person noble houses should be allowed. As soon as you have the title of noble whoever you married previously or marry in the future should become part of your noble family unless you disown that person from it. Any kids before or afterwards should have some level of nobility.

By expecting "noble houses to be married" you're saying nobles have to be married to be nobles. Noble houses have to start somewhere such as with 1 person. Why should only married people be able to become nobles? You have a noble house as soon as you have your own family.

[horngeek]

No, what I mean, is that it's socially expected. Not a requirement.

And Callos hit my views pretty much perfectly.

[Tackyhillbillu]

Funny. Who do you think Izumi is?

I was being rather tongue in cheek. There probably would be some pressure, but much less then in Mortal Nobility, and much less then there would be on members who didnot serve in the Gotei 13.

[Innis Cabal]

Continuing, I would like to make a suggestion I've made before.

I think people should be blocked from both having both a Captain and a Vice Captain (or two captains, or two VCs for that matter.)

So should Espada not be able to also play Fraccion then as well?

[nothingclever]

No, what I mean, is that it's socially expected. Not a requirement.

And Callos hit my views pretty much perfectly.

I'd say it shouldn't be expected. Shinigami can just adopt if they want to expand their families. They do this often anyway.

[Tackyhillbillu]

So should Espada not be able to also play Fraccion then as well?

Yes. Happy now?

[strawberryman]

Continuing, I would like to make a suggestion I've made before.

I think people should be blocked from both having both a Captain and a Vice Captain (or two captains, or two VCs for that matter.)

I support this, definitely.

[horngeek]

I was being rather tongue in cheek. There probably would be some pressure, but much less then in Mortal Nobility, and much less then there would be on members who didnot serve in the Gotei 13.

Actually, there might well be more pressure on members who served in a Shinigami organisation, in order to produce kids with high spiritual potential.

[KnightDisciple]

But they don't really. There's no real political benefit (as far as I can see) to get married. And as mentioned, Shinigami are extremely long-lived. There's no incentive to get married.

Sure there's political benefit. You make an alliance with another house. You calm fears about an heir. And so on.

Long-lived or no, shinigami in active service lead dangerous lives. They could be killed in action at any time. So...there sorta is a precedent for at least some push towards marriage.

Also, Horngeek: Are you saying Izumi was Natosuko's mother in Soul Society? o.0

[Tackyhillbillu]

Actually, there might well be more pressure on members who served in a Shinigami organisation, in order to produce kids with high spiritual potential.

I don't think that spiritual power is genetic.

Also, Natsuko is incredibly young for a Shinigami. I'd say they'd let her go for a while.

[KnightDisciple]

So should Espada not be able to also play Fraccion then as well?

Makes sense.

[horngeek]

Well, it was a joke.

But maybe.

Really, I'm not thinking too hard about that; the point is, it's possible.

And on the Shinigami marriage: what KD said.

[nothingclever]

I don't think that spiritual power is genetic.

Even if it is noble families could just be expected to be talent scouts and look for the best shinigami to adopt instead of trying to breed an army.

[horngeek]

I remember that Byakuya caught a lot of flack from the Kuchiki house elders specifically because he adopted Rukia as his sister.

Really, the reason the Hayashis get away with it is because they make an argument the people never really 'left'.