Oni De'phor
 Oni De'phor
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Hyur |
| Clan | Midlander |
| Citizenship | Gridanian |
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Basic Info
Name: Oni De’phor (AH-nee de-FOR)
Age: 23
Orientation: Heterosexual
Marital Status: Single
Religion: Recognizes the Twelve, but not very religious.
Patron: Halone, The Fury
Birth date: 12th sun of the 4th astral moon. (6-23)
Appearance
Height: 6’2”
Weight:~220lb (100kg)
Oni appears malnourished. Though his height is above average for a midlander, his musculature is subpar for a warrior class. He gets his unusually heavy weight of 220lbs from the two, metal, mechanical prosthetics wired into both of his forearms. Oddly enough, when one arm is removed and weighed by itself, it is a mere 10lbs. The wiring of his prosthetics runs deep, and it is probable that there is plenty more metal embedded within his body elsewhere. He also has a gorget around his neck, which is locked onto him. On the back near the latch is inscribed “Combat Model #0168LS.”
He has snowy white hair that is particularly pure. The natural sheen gives it an almost blue undertone. He has eyes equally as icy blue. On his face, left side, is a blue tattoo that is implanted with something other than basic ink. In times of duress, some swear that marking becomes red in coloration instead.
Personality
General
Behavior
Oni is a gentle soul whom keeps to himself in crowded places. He is the type that would insist on refusing aid for fear of getting in the way or being a burden, even if he was in dire need of said care. He’s passionately loyal to those he cares about. He watches life flow by from the corners of the alleys, having a habit of only coming forward willingly when someone is in need of assistance or defending. Additionally, he opens up more around women. Some would criticize him for being a womanizer with how he dances the line between kind statements and blatant flirting. During his silent moments of to the side, he does have an unsettling aura. Should he watch you long enough, his icy eyes change their focus. Some say the piercing gaze is sharp enough to feel a distance away, even if they are unaware of his presence.
Oddities
The primary thing anyone will notice about Oni is that he spends much of his time with his head turned to the side muttering to himself. The tense he uses speak is always second-person. He speaks with the spear he carries with abnormal frequency, which he claims is named “Raiden.” When he is speaking to actual people, this frequency is diminished, but not gone entirely. He still may turn his head and say something over his shoulder or mouth a “shh” to the spear.
His relationship with the spear is not objective. He fully believes the spear to be alive and speaking with him constantly. At times, should the topic of conversation among others tend towards harm coming to him, or doing something otherwise bad for his health and well-being, his demeanor will change from the quiet neutrality he often shows to a sharp-tongued and protective personality. In this state, he never refers to himself as “I”, but “my Master” or “him."
Intelligence
Oni is extremely observant and clever to boot. He’s also a rapid learner. His ability to pick up on his surroundings and translate them into usable information, be in personal or environmental, is superior. Even with his eyes shut he still seems able to get a feel and read those around him. This makes him an excellent fighter with deadly results. As far as the magicks? He claims he knows of them, specifically black magicks, but has been unable to practice them since the loss of his flesh forearms. His quick wit and keen observation allow him to focus in on emotional ques people give off, and even uses that to his advantage when trying to manipulate someone.
Raiden, the Spear
Dealing with Oni means dealing with an entity he refers to as “Raiden.” When doing so, he is referring to the spear he carries. When under his mania, he claims that the spear is controlling him, and will even change memories and perceptions based on who is controlling his mind at the time. The mania is graduated, in that at times of lucidity, Oni’s body may twitch or snap in oddly unrealistic ways that he is apparently not controlling on his own. They are most recognized by their reflex-like jerk motion, and can be anything from a kick to a punch. In deeper versions, Oni may even appear to be fighting against himself from walking to a location, acting as if his body is dragging him along against his will. When Oni wants to put Raiden away without removing him from his body, the spear is able to fold up into a small wristlet for safer keeping.
In a discussion with K’haz Tia, Raiden let slip that there is “wiring” inside of Oni’s body that allow for this control, and enough of them that should Oni expire for any reason, Raiden could still manage the body even after the soul has passed. This is questionable, however. What is left to question is if Oni is simply crazy and acting out this whole charade as a schizophrenic psychosis, or if he is actually the victim of a symbiotic implantation and not as mental as he appears.
Regardless, the personality Raiden brings forth is much different than Oni's. His demeanor changes on a whim to a proud, sharp-tongued warrior who claims to be an avid dragoon. Raiden states that he is an ex-warrior of Ishgard, and his only reason for being alive right now is because he was stuck to Oni and charged with the task of keeping the boy in line. While this may make him sound loyal to Garleans, he actually expresses a deep, seething hatred for the Empire. He keeps it to himself, however. He knows full well without them, he'd not be getting his "second chance at life." Raiden takes an inferior role to Oni, calling him "Master" and being fiercely protective of him. Given his situation, he may be more protective of the body, rather than the person. When Oni's opinion comes into the mix, he tends to care less. He will even force Oni into situations he'd rather not partake, so long as his health isn't in any danger.
When Raiden "takes over", it's most noted by the change in Oni's eyes. Normally a crisp, icy tone, his eyes will haze over and dilate from the interference Raiden causes in order to push his way into control. Depending on how deep the control is, Oni may or may not recall what was said or done by himself or others during that time. Given his situation, this forgetful reflex may be part of the mechanism the Garleans hoped to achieve. With Raiden manning the spear, Oni would be spared any traumatic war-memories the more experienced Raiden could handle. Raiden claims to come from the soul crystal Oni was given during his captivity, and the transfer of memories from that soul crystal generated this entity known as Raiden. The spear says the crystal used to grant Oni the powers of a dragoon was corrupted, so Raiden's true allegiance his unknown.
History
Past
Oni's city state of origin was Gridania, though records show that a person with his name has not been seen within the last 10 years or so. He spent much of the last 13 years as a slave to the Garlean Empire. Grown up a mage with an affinity to the elemental magicks, the Empire removed his forearms and replaced them with an odd technology in order to neutralize his ability to focus his aether before he could develop his skills far enough to pose a threat. He was among a number of others forced into particular jobs to use against the Eorzean forces, and his selected job was lancer. Being a mage, he was not physically capable of being a decent warrior. Rather than waste time taking the slaves into long bouts of training and reconditioning, they were instead augmented. In Oni's case, supportive metal and wires were threaded through his legs. The hydrolic-like reaction these mechanics make allow him to perform the extreme jumps dragoons call their signature style of combat. The spear he carries connects a circuit when he holds it in his metal hands, allowing alternate control of his body. All of the metal and wires have a central processor embedded in his torso near his midback. This allows Raiden, his spear and main control over these mechanics, to control him when he is not holding the shaft of the spear.
The spear also came with a soul crystal removed from a felled Ishgardian warrior. Even though it had not chosen Oni as a worthy owner, the Allagan-inspired design of his prosthetics and augmentations allowed the memories and spirit of the soul inside to express itself as though in a new body. The soul of the crystal was ordered to keep the boy in line and to take over his arms, legs, and even speech if it meant completing tasks. The spirit of this crystal was also corrupted do a degree, already partially succumbing to the temptations of the drake. This lust for power became transferred to the host body, making Oni and his spear very good at what they were often told to do: gain power and kill Eorzeans. When he reached his twenties, the constant abuse of being a Garlean strong arm finally became unbearable. He waited for a time, performed exceptionally well, and acquired admiration from his officers. With this miniscule amount of trust, he took action one day on a transport airship. He stole some supplies, clothes, and turned on his commanders. Using Raiden, his spear, he cut at their ankles to prevent them from chasing after him, yet not killing them. Free to jump, he lept overboard. The impact with the water knocked him unconscious and caused his soul crystal to come lose from his prosthetic. Had he not been vitally wired to a separate entity that was mecha in nature, he'd have surely drown. Instead, Raiden sustained his vitals with the lowest energy required while his body drifted to Moraby shores.
Present
Other Information
Skills
He’s a weakened warrior, but the knowledge of the battlefield is well embedded into his mind. He also tinkers with weaponmaking and armorcraft and seems to have a very good handle on making both products. He also has basic knowledge of alchemy, though it is far from perfected. As previously mentioned, his sense of surroundings is hyper-aware, as if he has an extra set of eyes hidden somewhere.
His combat abilities are rooted in assassination-style attacks meant to be swift and deadly. Though his teachings seem a bit rusted, as he will sometimes attack people in non-vital places on purpose. The reason he does this is unknown.
Weaknesses
He’s currently physically weak as it is. He is also easily swayed into doing anything if it means benefiting himself. His ties with the spear he carries are physical as well. Should he be separated from the spear in any way, he collapses. Resuscitation is impossible and many mistake him for dead when this happens, as he lacks a pulse or breathe, but he jolts back to life the moment the spear comes into contact with him again.
Additionally, Oni's mechanics also require Garlean sources of energy, like magitek cores and ceruleum. Each arm holds a core and a ceruleum vial, giving him a source of back up energy. All together he has about a month total before he has to replace anything, but typically he tries to replace a core every 2 to 3 weeks, making sure he always has one healthy core in the other arm. The core and ceruleum will not deplete evenly. He selects which arm is the "main" power so in times of changing cores and vials, he doesn't shut down all together. If starved of these resources, he will collapse similarly to losing his spear. Revival depends on replacement of these materials. This means someone handy enough could remove both cores or vials from the arms and render him a ragdoll.
His manic episodes can be considered a weakness as well. They often happen at inconvenient times and cause him to do things he wouldn’t otherwise do. Igniting an episode is an easy way to dismantle the icy focus. Not to mention, bringing out Raiden causes him to have poorer judgement and crippling stubbornness. Anyone capable of exploiting this will always have an edge over him.
Likes/Dislikes
Likes
• Helping others
• Talking to women
• Spending his quiet time crafting
• The thrill of a good fight
Dislikes
• Deep waters (his dense frame makes it difficult to swim)
• Spicy food
• Watching others get bullied or harmed
• Needles
Other Notes
This character is new and under development. Not all known information is posted here, as it is being withheld by the creator to some degree until it's reveal within the respective RP.
