Raven's Journal

[Raven Flametongue]

Raven

[Attributes]
Power -****
Agility -***
Toughness -****
Intelligence -**
Willpower -*****

[Basic Information]
Full Name: Raven (Last name unknown)
Alias(es): Flame Tongue
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Birthday: May 15th
Sexuality: Straight

[Characteristics]
Height: 6”3'
Weight: 190 lbs
Hair: Auburn
Eyes: Blue

General Appearance: Raven stands in rather tall for his age, easily towering over most people living in Fiore. His body is well sculpted, but not bulky and is devoid of marks, scars, or tattoos. His arms are a little longer than most people's too. Standing straight up the tips of his fingers nearly reach his knees. This gives him a rather lanky look, especially when he's wearing long sleeve shirts. Auburn hair is kept short at about 4-5 inches long, and is never combed down. It naturally spikes adding to his disheveled look, and depending on the lighting can look like a brilliant sunset. The only strange thing about his face is often his smile, as his fangs are noticeably elongated.

His preference in clothes largely fits the work he's doing at the time. But in general he sticks to long sleeved button up shirts that are usually white, though he leaves the top two or three buttons unbuttoned most of the time. He also leaves the collar up and the wrist buttons unbuttoned, making him look rather messy. His lower half is usually blue jeans or black slacks, though they also usually have holes in the knees or have frayed ankles.

Over all this he prefers a black leather jacket that comes down to exactly his waist when his arms are down. This jacket, unlike the rest of his clothes, is kept neat and well maintained. It has pockets down at either side near the bottom of the zipper similar to most hoodies. It has another pocket on the front right side of the Jacket, and on the inside of the left side. Additionally on the back there's twin red dragon's wings sewn onto the back that wrap around from the back of the shoulders to just under the upper pockets. On the wrists of the jacket, what looks like orange and red flames are sewn on. These flames and wings have a special shimmer and look as if they're made of a lizard's scales.

Along with this jacket are a pair of goggles that usually hang around his neck. It looks as though the strap is made of black leather, and the lenses themselves are a blue tint. He doesn't usually wear them, often finding he just likes the look of having them, but at times where his eyes could be damaged from strong winds or other projectiles, you will find he wears them.

He has a preference for black boots as well. Usually his footwear is of a treated leather that's highly water resistant, and offers him good traction. These lace up over his shins, and are padded slightly around the shin itself as the boots, like the jacket, are custom made. Like the boots, the laces are black. He leaves his hands free of cloth, as his magic would just burn up gloves he uses. Though, if he's not going to be fighting, he sticks to black fingerless gloves. However, he is searching for a comfortable material that won't burn so he can have said gloves, even when fighting.

Personality: Raven, at a glance, is an aloof man. He does what he feels is fun at the time, be it fighting or flirting with the local girls. He's out to have a good time, and doesn't seem to care too much about the people around him. And he's okay with people looking at him like that. He wants to appear carefree and just out of reach.

In truth though, he is partially like that. He’s looking to enjoy life for a change, to get out and see what’s out there. He considers quite a bit in life to be fun. Exploring the world is something he seems to thrive on. If you ask him why, he’ll simply state it’s fun. But deep down he enjoys the danger that comes with it.

Nothing excites him more like a good fight. He’s not one to pick a fight with everyone he meets, but he’s not one to turn down a good fight either. A strong opponent will never discourage him, rather it’ll drive him to fight harder. Of course, if you hold someone he cares for hostage or hurt them, expect him to go all out. He will do his best to burn you to ashes! If the fight is boring and no one’s in danger however, he’ll simply walk away.

Fun for him is also his defense. Due to his flirty and outright mildly perverted ways, along with his eagerness to fight it keeps people away. And this is one of his few goals in life. He doesn’t want to get close to people, and he wants to fulfill the mission left for him.

His search for fun is overridden by his duty, something that was drilled into his head since he was young. His job is to protect humanity, and he believes that every life is precious. He doesn’t always like what people do, but his loyalty to his duty keeps him on track and from wrecking every bad person in life. He does his best to hide how much he honestly cares about life in general, but sometimes he just can’t help himself.

He has an indomitable will, believing that his actions are right or the closest thing to right around. This willpower comes from, in part, his belief in his own power that was given to him. He’s strong enough to live outside the normal bindings people tie themselves up in society.

It also partly stems from him believing he’s not wholly human because of his magic and what it’s done to his body. As such, he sees himself above them at times, coming off as arrogant or haughty. He often refers to people as “Those humans” which doesn’t help any. And because he sees himself above them, he sees himself as stronger than them too.

Because of this he never gives up on anything in life. Once he picks a goal, he eventually reaches it. He’s also sure to remind people who told him he couldn’t that he did it so they don’t doubt his ability again.

Death is something he’s not keen on dealing with. Even if he doesn’t know the person who died, he’ll still feel some sadness over it. Since all life is precious, he has to stop and respect that the life has ended. However, he’s not above killing if it means saving the human race, or the few that do get close to him. He’ll feel guilty, and it may be crushing at times, but it’s something he’s willing to bear for the good of others if need be.

Transportation is something he tries to avoid as well. Because of his changes, it makes him horribly motion sick if he rides on anything. Even instant teleportation will leave him feeling queasy. As such he does his best to avoid it, even if it means walking halfway across Fiore to do it.

Shadows and darkness are another thing he tries to avoid dealing with if possible. Draco constantly told him about a shadow dragon he once tangled with. And he also mentioned that if the shadow dragon Athest had picked up a child like Raven, then that child would likely be a dragon slayer raised under Athest’s view of the world. He never specified how Athest viewed the world, but did tell Raven to not trust the shadows. It is unlikely that he’ll ever truly trust anyone that uses shadow magic, and certainly not the shadow dragon slayer.

The one thing that defines him above all else is his lone wolf nature. Be it his duty that Draco gave him, or a goal he’s set for himself, he almost never asks for help. If something needs doing he’ll be the first to step up to do it, and he’ll see it through alone. More times than not it’s not even intentional. He’s just used to being the only one strong enough, or willing enough, to see things through to their conclusion.

But deep down, Raven is looking for the companionship that he naturally, and sometimes willingly, pushes away. He won’t even admit to himself, but he’s often jealous of how ‘normal humans’ have people they can rely on. He quickly learned what Draco meant when he said a human’s weakness is their greatest strength. And deep down, he can’t deny that he wants to rely on others, even if it’s not in his nature to do so.


Likes:
Fire: Being a fire Dragon Slayer, he enjoys the taste, look, smell, and sight of his element. It’s not uncommon for the young man to sleep next to a camp fire, or lit fireplace as he finds it comforting.

Spicy food: It reminds him of his element and how it tastes. It’s a nice hit for him to sit down and have a spicy dish right after a long day or a good fight. Spicy drinks fit this bill as well.

Life: Raven cherishes life in general, not just humans. For that reason he tries to keep his powers in check if he can when he’s near forests and such. Don’t get the wrong idea though, he’s no vegan. Any butcher shop he’s ever frequented will tell you as much.

Dislikes:
Human Darkness: It’s a broad term he uses to describe the darker side of humanity. Greed, envy, lust, ect… all of these are things he dislikes. While it’s not inherently wrong to feel those things, it’s when people indulge in it that it bugs Raven.

The Dark: Upon his instruction by Draco and his training, Raven has disliked dark places. Shadow magic can strike from any angle when it’s dark out. And while fire can light up places, it still leaves him feeling vulnerable.

Anti-Dragon Sentiments: Raven wouldn’t be around today if it wasn’t for Draco, who is a dragon. And he sees Draco as his father, even though the two are separate species. So when he hears people talking ill of the dragons, it leaves him rather upset and ready to set things on fire.

Motivations:
His mission: Draco, like the other dragons, entrusted his dragon slayer with the mission to protect and/or guide humanity. Raven takes this mission seriously in life, though in his own way. Rather than just solve everyone’s problems, he gets them to at least try. The thought being that if they learn to fix their own problems… they won’t need him or the dragons anymore.

A good time: This can be many things for Raven. It could be an evening enjoying a flame broiled steak. It could be a night on the town flirting with the local girls. Or it could be a good fight that pushes him to get stronger. Even getting to see a new place or old ruins could fit his view of a good time. Regardless, as long as he’s having fun and it doesn’t conflict with his mission, he’ll take his time to enjoy himself.

Finding Others: He was abandoned by Draco and hopes to find the fire dragon. However… he also knows deep down that he might never see the fire dragon ever again. He doesn’t want to replace his father’s place in his heart, but he doesn’t want to spend his whole life alone either. Given his natural penchant for pushing others away and doing things on his own though, even he knows it will be quite difficult.

Fears:
Failing: Failure means a couple of things to Raven. If he fails his mission, he’s let down not only his father, but the entire human race. Mostly because if he fails them… they’re all most likely dead. It also means he’s too weak to accomplish what he’s trying to do. While he knows he can go out and get stronger after… he’s afraid of what he’d lose in the process of failing.

Transportation: Because of his severe motion sickness Raven is afraid of any kind of transportation. Cars, boats, trains, or even flying things will make him severely sick. Though he does notably better up in the sky than on the ground or in the water. Unless he’s naturally propelling himself, he will be crippled on transports and unable to use his magic effectively.

Being abandoned: He doesn’t like to admit it, but his heart still hurts after Draco abandoned him so suddenly. And he’s afraid of that pain repeating itself because he gets abandoned again. In his mind, it’s even worse if they die, because you can’t find them again when they abandon you like that. w

[Life]
Occupation: Wandering Mercenary
Family:
Illyana (Mother, Presumed deceased)
Jared (Father, Presumed dead)
Illiya (Older sister, Presumed dead)
Draco (Faster father, MIA)

Medical Conditions: Raven is 100% healthy with no pre-existing conditions.
Pets: None.
Hometown: Raven considers no town his home currently.
Secrets: Raven’s Dragon Slayer magic and his upbringing are both his biggest secret. If he can help it, not even the other dragon slayers will know he’s one.

History:

[Guild & Magic]

Guild: Guildless
Guild Tattoo: Top of his left forearm under his sleeve.

Magic: Fire Dragon Slayer
Caster or Holder: Caster
Description: Dragon Slayer magic in general is a lost magic. It is a magic that can only be learned from the dragons themselves and so even in ancient times very few people possessed this magic. Raven learned his magic from the crimson dragon Draco, who is a fire dragon. As such, Raven’s power is inherently fire based, and all things of his magic is somehow connected to fire magic that his body generates within him. A couple of things set this magic apart from normal fire mages. First, the caster is able to eat his element and be nourished by it just like we are nourished by eating food. The second is that his fire comes from within his body, allowing him to spew fire from any part of his body at any time. And while this magic does allow for range, it works best as a close range magic.

Strengths: Raven is able to eat and withstand fires normal humans couldn’t go near, magical or otherwise, and regain stamina and magic. And since he wields fire, anything of the ice element melts before him. Wooden and other easily flammable magics would fall before this magic as well. In addition to this, his magic can be used from any part of his body. This gives him a wide variety of spells ranging from a standard fireball on up through boosting his jumps or surprise close combat moves that normal humans couldn’t manage. To top that off, this magic can often leave behind flames that burn for a short time after spells have been cast, giving him a surprising amount of control over the battlefield.

Weaknesses:The first and most noteable weakness happens to be fire’s ever present foe: Water. Water extinguishes flames, and fire has a hard time burning things that are wet. While Raven won’t instantly lose to water magic, it is definitely his weakest matchup. And while he can eat fire to strengthen himself, he can’t eat his own fire. And it doesn’t heal him, it simply makes him feel less fatigue and, unless the fire is magic by nature, doesn’t restore his magic. And while his magic has variety, his defense is rather lacking. Since his shield is made of fire, which isn’t solid, fire resistant magic that hits his shields would simply pass through instead of being burned to a crisp.

RP Sample:

Face Claim: Kudoh Sousuke from Innocent Grey

[Raven Flametongue]

Crimson Dragon Slayer Magic

Spell name: Crimson Dragon Roar
Element: Fire
Rank: 3
MP cost: 25
Effect: Inhales a deep breath sucking in all the heat around him that he can. The area takes on a breeze that swirls around Raven due to the sudden lack of warmth. Then, he exhales shooting out a cone of swirling fire that scorches the ground and everything to collides with. If Raven does not brace himself the spell can knock him off his feet.

Power:***
Speed:*
Area:
Extra:Burning *(free), Cone *, Ranged *

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Spell name: Crimson Dragon Claw
Element: Fire
Rank: 2
MP cost: 15
Effect: Flames erupt from Raven's shoulder (his choice) and roll down his arm forming a fiery image of his arm that is roughly 6 inches off his arm in every direction. However, the hand is shaped like pointed claws that can strike like physical claws. He can swing it in any direction he pleases much like one could wave their arm around. Due to the nature of the spell, part of the damage will punch through shields and other attempts to block it. If hit with it, it would feel like getting hit by a solid wall of flames. If something physical hits it, it acts like a physical object. However, it is not a shield by nature. The spell fades after one post.

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Speed:**
Area:
Extra:Burning *(Free), Piercing*

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Spell name: Fireball
Element: Fire
Rank: 1
MP cost: 10
Effect: Creates a fireball in his hand that he then throws at his intended target. The fireball hovers exactly 4 inches off the palm of his hand until it is released. It MUST be released in the post it is conjured, or the spell fizzles. Upon the first impact the spell makes, it explodes in a small blast.

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Area:*
Extra:Burning *(Free), Ranged *

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Spell name: Crimson Dragon Scales
Element: Fire
Rank: 1
MP cost: 10
Effect: Flames rush up over Raven's body, forming a physical scale like defense over him. The flames are directly attached to his body, leaving no gaps to be exploited. However, these flames, like all flames do not last long. After a very brief period (the end of the post) the flames vanish. The shield doesn't actually cover others. However, he can body block for others in the shield. He can still be knocked off his feet by the force of some spells as well

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Extra:Defending **

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Spell name: Crimson Dragon's Flame Gusher
Element: Fire
Rank: 1
MP cost: 10
Effect: Raven stomps his foot on the ground, or he punches the ground in the event he can't stomp. His magic seeps into the ground forming a ring around him that extends around him exactly 3 meters. If anyone steps into the ring, it explodes damaging all within it, even Raven. Though, his natural resistance makes him take less damage than his victims.

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Extra:Burning *(Free), Detonating*

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