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| Subject: Character Types [Updated] ![Character Types [Updated] Empty](https://2img.net/i/fa/empty.gif) Tue May 25, 2021 11:04 pm | |
| Persona-Users ................................................................................................................... ![Character Types [Updated] Tumblr_m9oeztQhnQ1r6mc3xo1_500](https://2img.net/h/24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9oeztQhnQ1r6mc3xo1_500.gif) ...................................................................................................................
Those who have unlocked their potential naturally are called "Persona-Users". Once overcoming their own Shadow and facing their hardships head on, a person achieves their Persona and becomes a Persona User. These Persona Users grow in power based on the connections and bonds they have with family and friends around them that take the form of Social Links. All Persona-Users start off with their Initial Persona, which represents the most inner thought of its host. As they grow, their Persona takes on stronger forms until reaching its max potential. This allows those of this Character Type to obtain a total of three Personas they can switch between with ease. It is the most versatile Character Class, and once hitting the max potential, the strongest. Persona-Users are watched over the by God, Philemon, and have access to the Velvet Room.
................................................................................................................... Nyarlathotep Children ................................................................................................................... ![Character Types [Updated] Tumblr_mf79wvxdtt1qftn52o1_500](https://2img.net/h/25.media.tumblr.com/9cf976c6987a997109b23020ef65623d/tumblr_mf79wvxdtt1qftn52o1_500.gif) ...................................................................................................................
This class pertains to those who have gained the power of Persona from the God of Chaos, Nyarlathotep himself. Having their Persona bestowed upon them, they have not unlocked their potential naturally, and thus their Persona doesn't truly belong to their heart. Unlike natural Persona Users, this character type only receives one Persona called a "Tainted Persona". The Tainted Persona, though strong, never evolves into any other form of Persona unlike the the Personas of the "Persona-Users" Character Type. This means those of this Character Type hit their max strength much faster, but are by far weaker than a fully realized Persona User. None the less, those of this Character Type are inclined to use their power how they see fit. They are more likely to give into their inner most desires that may bring self harm or harm to others, thus making them a natural antagonist for regular Persona-Users. They are barred from entering the Velvet Room under normal circumstances, and do not receive aid from Philemon or his subjects. Infact, their main goal is to hinder their progress like Nyarlathotep has beckoned. Contrary to popular belief, stronger Shadows will still attack those of this class when given the opportunity. This character type is also able to form Social Links, but it is not required for them to grow in strength.
................................................................................................................... Velvet Room Attendants ................................................................................................................... ![Character Types [Updated] Tumblr_m9he4e0pWn1qd0gyko1_500](https://2img.net/h/25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9he4e0pWn1qd0gyko1_500.gif) ...................................................................................................................
This class pertains to those characters that reside in the Velvet Room, along with Igor, whom they assist. Unlike Persona-Users or Children, they are not human and are instead created by Igor or Philemon. They are immortal, in meaning they do not age, and they do not use Personas. Some, but not all, Attendants have the same features, including pale skin and amber eyes, while wearing a heavy amount of blue. However, there have been cases where they have taken more normal appearances. Being artificially created in the Velvet Room, they do not know much of the human world, or its customs. Their main purpose in creation was to assist the guests of the Velvet Room, but only enough for them to face their hardships without waver. They are allowed to leave the Velvet Room to gather information pertaining to the different worlds, but Igor wishes them not to get extremely close to the guests. When it comes to combat, the Velvet Room Attendants use a Persona Compendium as a spell book to cast skills. This is because they do not own their own Persona, and instead use the book as their main source of power. Unlike other classes, this is their Soul bound weapon and it is summoned to their hand for combat. When in PvS battles, they can attack twice per turn, and each spell book they use has an "Ultimate Skill" that allows them to perform a powerful Almighty Attack. Even in PvP battles they can perform two skills in one turn, making them heavily based on SP. This character class, though interesting and strong, will never compare to a fully realized Persona-user. They hit their limit alittle sooner, as they only have access to two Persona Compendiums as they grow in strength. Philemon nor Igor wishes to see their Attendants being too involved in humanity's affair when it comes to survival, so they may bar them from participating in various excursions to make sure this does not happen. It is possible for the Velvet Attendant to become a Persona-User once maxing Social Links. Attendants can also learn any tier skill, unlike other character classes that are limited to certain ones at certain ranks, but must achieve their new skill cards for their Compendium by forming a Social Link with someone who has the skill they are searching for.
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An Anti-Shadow Suppression Weapon is a type of android that's constructed to wield a Persona and do battle with Shadows. The Androids may have a database on human customs, but in terms of attempting to understand the world they may have trouble without the guiding hand of friends. It is stated that the Anti-Shadow Weapons were crafted in the shape of a human so that they would develop a human ego and gain the ability to wield a Persona. The personality module, which generates the personality and ego of the Anti-Shadow Weapon, is called a Papillon Heart. Being machines, the characters in this class are inhuman, and can do such inhuman things to a limit. They will not die of old age, and they can be rebuilt when destroyed. Like Persona-Users, they have the ability to summon Personas. However, the average Android will hit their max limit at the Prime Persona, and will not unlock an Ultimate Form. To make up for this short coming, each of the Anti-Shadow Suppression Weapons have a overclocking ability known as "Orgia Mode." This mode lasts 3 turns and allows the Weapon to use skills without the use of HP or SP while also attacking twice per turn [PvS phase combat only for double attack. In PvP Phase combat, Orgia mode instead raises all stats by 15% and allows use of skills without use of HP or SP]. Orgia mode also allows the Android to perform superhuman feats, such as enhanced strength, flight, etc (these must be strengths listed on your application.) Once the mode is over, they over heat and must rest for 3 turns after, meaning they can not move or defend themselves in that period of time. Unlike Persona-Users or Children, their alignment doesn't fall under one of the two gods. This virtually makes them a Wild Card in the conflict between Persona-Users and Nyarlathotep Children. Depending on the Social Links they form, and the actions they perform, they may be welcomed into the Velvet Room or barred from it. There is a chance orgia mode can transform into something much stronger.
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Shadows are born from humans, and carry with them human emotions, which are mostly negative. Strong-willed Shadows attract lesser Shadows, which later create stronger Shadows. A Shadow Self is a unique type of Shadow that appears in the Persona series. Unlike the lesser Shadows, they appear as twisted mirror images of the person they represent, often with red or golden eyes. Despite embodying the repressed negative qualities of their human counterparts, Shadow Selves wish to kill their originals and take their place in the world. Shadow Selves fight either with a "Reverse" version of their counterpart's initial or ultimate Persona, or they transform into a large twisted version of the Persona they will become once accepted. Those who choose this character class do not use a Persona (unless given one by the Crawling Chaos which would be used as a Reverse Persona). Instead, they use their own bodies in battle, and will transform into a powerful Shadow when doing battle. The good side to being able to transform and use your own body for battle is easy, as you do not need to rely on a Persona to defend yourself. However, a downside is the fact you're losing another asset on the battlefield. With a Persona, one could essentially team attack an opponent, but when you are the supernatural power yourself, you fight alone. Before a Shadow can use any skills, they MUST transform into their altered state, also known as a "True Self" transformation. Once they transform, all their skills and attacks become available. Once a Shadow maxes their rank, there is a possibility that Nyarlathotep will grant them even more power, allowing them to hold a "Reverse Persona" aswell as their own True Self transformation, making them a real threat. They rank up by 12, the same as the Nyarlathotep Children and are the enemies to all character types (excluding the Children if they see fit). Nyarlathotep is seen as their Father, and thus they are loyal to him and him only, meaning they may betray human comrades. They grow stronger by absorbing weaker Shadows in the Other World by defeating them in combat. These Shadows can escape into the real world, but their main home is the Other Side, whether it be Limbo or some place else. The Shadow Selves have a special ability called the "Shadow Frenzy" allowing them to cast skills at half the price, and link Tier skills like a chain. For Example: If a Shadow Self were to go into a Frenzy, they could cast a Tier 1 skill and immediately follow that Tier 1 skill with a Tier 2 skill in the same post. The only requirement is that the skills being chained must be the same type, such as Garu to Garula, or Magaru to Magarula. Also you can only link up to three skills total. This Shadow Frenzy only lasts for three (3) turns, and once it ends it can not be used again until the end of battle and all following skills will be weaker by 50% (unless a special item is used). There is a chance the Shadow Frenzy skill can grow into something much stronger.
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The Forgotten ................................................................................................................... ![Character Types [Updated] Tumblr_ns42bt21PG1u3roryo1_500](https://2img.net/h/45.media.tumblr.com/09226751792415f791bb892af4e1bffe/tumblr_ns42bt21PG1u3roryo1_500.gif) ...................................................................................................................
This Class consists of Vagrants and Slaves of the Paris Desolation whom have suffered at the Hands of Demeter, and had their Souls merged with that of a Demon or the Ego of a Shadow, and are now forced to live out a life of symbiosis with a Demon or Shadow. This comes with its own list of problems, but a few boons as well, like being able to wield the symbiote as a weapon to survive. Demon Weapons come in all shapes and sizes, and do not have to be tied physically to you. The spiritual bond still exists. You live together, you die together. Once a Forgotten's HP drops below 30%, they can freely activate something called Last Life. It lasts for 3 turns, and gives all attacks and skills they choose to use a boost in potency. Once a Forgotten has mastered and learned everything about their Weapon, there's an opportunity to forge a new weapon, one from your own soul, which the Demon can wield.
................................................................................................................... The Rogues ................................................................................................................... ![Character Types [Updated] Tumblr_nl2x7xC0zZ1s44uweo1_500](https://2img.net/h/33.media.tumblr.com/9d735d63dca9c1a7d56faf3f14d9ff6e/tumblr_nl2x7xC0zZ1s44uweo1_500.gif) ...................................................................................................................
The Rogues are a class that consists of Vagrants and Enslaved of the Paris Desolation whom have also suffered at the Hands of Demeter. In their case, their Inner Light (Also known as 'The Potential') rejected whatever demon or shadow that Demeter tried to attach. While saved from a life permanently stuck with a demon, a price had to be paid. A Rogue's Soul is irreparably damaged by this tampering, and the result blooms forth in form of an Unstable Persona. With the Use of their Radiance, they can provide a helpful blessing to themselves and nearby allies, at the cost of losing control of their persona once this overflowing Radiance peeters out. People of this class tend to exist at any point in the spectrum of Good and Evil, Lawful or Chaotic, and are not watched over by Philemon or Nyarlathotep in particular, and are normally barred from things like the Velvet Room. However, their actions and social links that they form can change their alignment and gain the interest and support of one of the Gods.
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| | Subject: Re: Character Types [Updated] Tue May 25, 2021 11:23 pm | |
| ................................................................................................................... Prestige Classes ................................................................................................................... The Darkened ................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................
The Darkened are people who have lost their Inner Light through some kind of great ordeal or sacrifice, the consequences of which resulted in them losing their ego's supernatural abilities in some fashion. Having your Powers simply stripped away from you is a deeply traumatic experience, from which many will leave emotionally and spiritually scarred for the rest of their lives. Though being a Darkened is not all Doom and Gloom, as with the loss of the Light, in comes the Dark. The Darkened have left space for more Demonic Energy to pervade through them, allowing them to carry a maximum of 8 Umbral Skills instead of only four. This makes a Darkened a versatile Swiss-Army Knife with the right tool for the right situation. To compensate for this incredible customizability, they have their class ability hamstringed, hurt and broken, being a mere husk of its former self. You cannot start out your Journey as a Darkened, for in order to become one, you need a Light to be Lost first.
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