Or maybe you need to keep reading.Originally Posted by Gally
Or maybe you need to keep reading.
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Maybe.
Just started working on an Avenger- Loki sheet tonight, and I'm wondering...
Since he's a god and so (presumably) couldn't be summoned under normal conditions... how does the idea of Demi-Servant Shinji Matou/Loki sound to y'all?
I see. Well, it's your decision. Aaand, as for Aife/Connla, depends. You could always paint her as an evil chick that doesn't really give a shit about Connla which is how Morgan rn is implied to be like towards her own children in canon. Though, I'm p sure it'll turn out Morgan is more sympathetic than she's being painted as anyway.
Cu talks about him in FHA along other characters like Aife and Ferdiad.
I love it, actually. Was going to do a Shinji demi-Servant with Wizard of Oz, but I couldn't find a good enough fc. Go for the Loki-Shinji demi-servant though. Sounds gr8.
Sounds like the perfect combination, go for it.
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True. I have a tendency to make villains less sympathetic here but if Nasu can pull a 180 and make freakin Agravain of all people sympathetic and a good guy then Aife can be a mum who at least tries (regardless of actual ability to parent).
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Gulliver wasn't exactly my first sheet, I've written a few others for a roleplay I was running for a few friends. But most of them are either unfinished or pretty derivative, largely inspired by other Servants on this thread, or from canon. None of them are complete rip offs, but at the same time, most aren't really worth posting either.
I already had the majority of this written, and it's actually pretty original - myths aside - so I figured I might as well finish it up and post it.
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Helen & Clytemnestra: At first I was wondering whether they should have Dioskouri, since that's pretty much a term exclusive to Castor & Pollux. But then you justified it by saying the two actually were Castor & Pollux, whose existence was rewritten by legend to match the Greeks' sexist preconceptions. Makes me wonder if Castor & Pollux could be summoned separately at all, or if any attempt would just get them instead.
Having Helen and her sister as a pair of adventurous tomboys is pretty sweet, so I like the core idea of this sheet quite a bit. Has some grounding in lore too, since I'm pretty sure Helen at least did train in boxing before the whole marriage fiasco began. Since you portrayed them as different takes on the same character(s), I'm curious as to how the two would get along with my own Castor & Pollux.
Oh and by the way, your images don't work. You should correct them.
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Yeah, I'm fond of it myself. Unfortunately, I can't find any fitting FCs of Shinji surrounded by chains, fire or the like, whereas I did find an FC that fits how I imagine Loki would look on his own (a sinister looking picture of Todoroki Shouto from My Hero Academia, if you're curious). As I said, I still do like the idea so I might keep looking for a while.
Well i'unno about Agravain being a good guy in Nasuland. He might have been desiring a happy outcome for Britain and Artoria, but he's still painted as a full-on misogynistic dude who thinks all women are whores and is ready to involve himself with mass massacre of any unfit residents of their perfect ''Camelot''. Like, the way KoTR behaved during the Camelot order seemed p similar to the Nazis to me in how they dealt with things (with the exception of Bedi and Lancelot). Just this time, Hitler was a blonde with big tits and they weren't as delusional/down-right disturbing since they still had some positive qualities about them despite how inhuman they behaved at times. Though Nasu did write that specific scene (the one with Lancelot) in a way that one could interpret Agravain as a noble, sympathetic dude in his own way so can't say I disagree with him being sympathetic (he still has some noble qualities, even if he's an ass).
But yeah, there's no problems with making Aife out to be sympathetic. Despite all the implications that Morgan is evil, my current headcanon is that she'll appear as a more semi-evil but sympathetic character like Semi or Medea. Since y'know... Artoria and Merlin (especially the latter) were p. inhuman in their behaviour during the events of their life so I'd imagine Morgan is gonna be more human-like in contrast.
Best I can give you is this: http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/388702
Still has the school uniform tho. It's just that that particular picture looks rly devilish which is what, I assume, you want.
Or if you wanna go for a more meme FC, you can go with this: http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/389911
Unfortunately, Shinji doesn't have a bunch of fanart despite being a character from the original FSN.
Hmm. That first one's actually pretty damn good. I'll definitely consider using it.
Though, the one of him in that weird fur-coat... thing is pretty amazing in its own right. Choices, choices!
http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/2047093
And yeah, there's surprisingly little cool-looking Shinji fanart around.
You can thank me later.
...Not quite what I had in mind.
If you really wanted to go for that joke, should have used this
http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/1480120
Intro: Bhairava Ashtami
Berserker AshwatthamaFaceclaim
Other Classes: Saber, Archer, Assassin, Avenger.
Alias: Final Commander of the Kauravas, Foremost of the Rishis
Gender: Male
Alignment: Chaotic Good (Chaotic Evil)
Region: India
Origin: Mahabharata
Armament: bow, sword
Likes: Milk, the generous, his father
Dislikes: poverty, the greedy, those that insult his father
Talents: Knowledge, fighting
Natural Enemy: Dhristhadyumna
Attribute: Earth
Traits: Male, Servant, Humanoid, Divine
Catalysts: a mysterious red gemstone found in India
STR B (A+)
END B
AGI B (B+)
MGI A
LU D
NP EX
Class Skills:Mad Enhancement C
The Class Skill inherent to Berserkers. Differing from most, it has to be deliberately activated. When it is, the rage leaves him perfectly able to reason, but instead removes all morals and ideals. The result is a remorseless killing machine. Seals all but Berserker's final Noble Phantasm when active.
Personal Skills:Chiranjivi A
Ashwatthama was born after many years of severe penance, in order to obtain the same valiance as Shiva himself. As a result, he was born with a shining red gem in his forehead, which blessed him in a multitude of ways. For instance, he was granted protection against hunger, thirst, and all beings that were lower than humans: animals, but also ghosts and demons. It also granted him immortality, though that might be a misnomer; after all, it was believed that all physical bodies were fated to return to nothing eventually. As a Servant, the gem can be activated to grant Berserker Magic Resistance equivalent to rank B, among other skills.
However, Ashwatthama was eventually forced to remove the gem from his forehead by Krishna, and the wound was cursed to never heal, to never stop bleeding, and to fester forever. As such, after the use of Vanshahatya, the gem disappears and Ashwatthama loses the protection it offers him, as well as constantly bleeding mana.
Mana Burst (Wind) A
A skill that increases performance by infusing one's weapons and body with magical energy and expelling it instantly. When using this skill, all weapons Berserker holds are surrounded with magical wind. The more mana is spent at a time, the stronger the wind will blow.
The attunement to wind is due to Berserker's nature as an incarnation in part of Rudra, the god of storms.
Delayed Acknowledgement B
A skill showing that the Servant's competency at arms was recognized too late in life to still be the turning point it could have been. One of Duryodhana's three great regrets was not making Ashwatthama enraged much sooner, as no one could win against him when he was furious. He had never properly been able to utilize the power of the avatar of Shiva that had been at his disposal.
This skill makes it so that there is significant time between seeing Ashwatthama and receiving the usual information all Masters get when observing Servants. However, in exchange, his own Master is also hindered by this. In addition, Berserker's skills are hidden. Knowledge of his True Name cancels this skill's effects.
Divinity B+ (A++)
An incarnation of Rudra, the god of storms, and a role sometimes assumed by Shiva. Furthermore, due to the worship of many as a rishi, Ashwatthama's Divinity has grown even more.
Noble Phantasms:Anti-Army A+Lay Down Your Arms Or Die With ThemNarayanastra
One of the three great Astras of Hindu myth. It fires a seemingly unending rain of arrows. In the Mahabharata, the only ones with knowledge of this weapon were Ashwatthama, his father Drona, and Krishna.
Once invoked, a single arrow is fired that multiplies endlessly into hundreds, then thousands, then even more projectiles of all sizes and shapes, all raining down on a large area from the sky. The arrows are guaranteed to hit their mark, and deal more damage if the target tries to resist. Only by laying down and surrendering can complete destruction be avoided.
Anti-Unit A-O Brahma, With This Arrow, Cover The EarthBrahmashirsha Astra (False)
A Noble Phantasm that had many variants and that was common among the greatest warriors of the Kurukshetra War. Its basic variant is the Brahmastra, and it is said the Brahmashirsa Astra is four times as strong. It is invoked by calling upon the name of the god Brahma and manifests as a projectile. As an Archer, it becomes a bow or an arrow, and other classes will use it yet differently. As Berserker, it is a large beam of light that will pursue his foes. The projectile can be wrapped in the wind generated by Ashwatthama for even greater power.
However, while Ashwatthama was taught how to fire the weapon, Drona had not taught him to withdraw it. As a result, this is a Noble Phantasm he can use only once.
Anti-Unit (Self) EXO Universal Soul, I Offer You All I Am : Vanquish My FoesVanshahatya
The culmination of all of Ashwatthama's rage, as well as the terrible vengeance wreaked on the Pandavas. It is a Noble Phantasm bound by four restrictions.
First, it can only be used at night.
Second, when it is active Berserker is forced to engage his Mad Enhancement to its fullest level.
Third, a rite has to be performed before its use. This rite is lengthy, and cannot be interrupted.
Fourth, someone needs to have heavily slighted Berserker in some way, as it is only then that his anger is roused. One example may be killing the Master, but Berserker can also be forced to invoke this Noble Phantasm via Command Seal.
Once all conditions have been fulfilled, Ashwatthama becomes possessed by Shiva, the Destroyer. His flesh warps to better accomodate the Divine Spirit that comes to dwell within him, raising his Strength to rank A++ and his Agility to B. Due to fully accepting Shiva within himself, his Divinity is raised to the utmost. Furthermore, Shiva lends Berserker an excellent sword that would qualify as a Noble Phantasm were Ashwatthama summoned as a Saber. Finally, he becomes an irresistible force that will rage throughout the night without stopping. In this form, he can't be bargained with, nor be reasoned with. He no longer feels pity, or remorse, or fear. And he absolutely won't stop until every target of his ire is dead.
However, once dawn breaks, the spell is broken, and Berserker becomes a mere shell of his former self. The gem on his forehead will fall out, costing him his immortality and the source of all his knowledge, and from the wound he will forever after keep bleeding.
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Notes:
This is my first Indian Servant, started when I rolled Karna in FGO. I deliberately tried to echo Karna and Arjuna's stats and skills. Both have Mana Burst, something to do with sight and knowledge (Discernment/Clairvoyance/Chiranjivi), a skill about how they were recognized(Uncrowned/Blessed Hero/Delayed Acknowledgement), and finally Divinity.
Due to his Divinity Karna could probably take him down with Vasavi Shakti. My guess is that Arjuna's Pashupata would work much better against him when he wasn't raging uncontrollably, but if he is, then I imagine the matchup goes in Ashwatthama's favor.
Ranks in () are when Vanshahatya (and ME) is active, by the way. Thanks to Gunbazca for the name.
... I deliberately wrote in a different style for the intro, trying to give it a more visceral, brutal feel. Let me know if that worked.
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Generally nice, but what does the second Noble Phantasm do?
It's a big laser. He can't fire it from his eyes like Karna can, though.
I see that in the text now. Was that always there, or is it just that I can't read?
Actually don't answer that
I edited it in, yeah.
That's reassuring. As for the sheet apart from that, it's good. The introduction is great, and your original skills are pretty creative. Giant Face Gem is pretty weird, but it's certainly memorable. I see no glaring flaws in particular apart from that minor thing earlier. Nice work.
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