Reiko Tachibana

[aveylithia]

<> Basic <>

Character Name: Reiko
Title Name: Tachibana, Ginchiyo
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Birthday: November 2nd
Birthplace: Chikugo    
Clan: Tachibana
Year: 2nd year
Track: Undecided
School Clubs: Kendo
Dorm: Izumo
Weapon: Serrated Blade

<> Look <>

Hair: black, Long straight hair reaching down halfway down her back, with bangs that frame her face
Eyes: Brown, sharp piercing eyes
Build: Average healthy body.
Voice: She switches from having a sharp, powerful tone to a soft, gentle tone given the situation.
Height: 5'8
Weight: 156 lbs
Casual Clothing/appearance:She typically wears a turtle neck sweater with a knee length skirt.
Combat Clothing/appearance: Her armor is typically leather, thin yet sturdy layer that allows her mobility and protection. She wears a long white coat over it, long gloves, white tights and knee high boots. She typically keeps her hair pulled back so it doesn't get in the way of combat.
Inventory/accessories: Her bag, a very high tech smart phone (top of the line) a random book she is working on

<> Self <>

Personality: She holds a very strong, mature presence, speaking and behaving like a proper lady. She always speaks with a sort of authority about her. Though she has this presence, she is prone to shock reactions, which can range from being flustered, to unbelievably happy, anger or even sadness. It's one of the only telltale signs that she is still a child and is growing mentally.
Likes:
Literature: (Sometimes it's best to relax and immerse oneself)
She always keeps a book, tablet, or some sort of reading material close by. Especially nice when she has her afternoon tea.
Kendo/Swordsmanship: (All that matter are me, and my opponent, nothing else.)
Kendo is a good way for her to get away from the overwhelming pressure pushed on her by her family, without making it seem like she is being rebellious.
Honesty (Without trust in one another, we will surely fall)
People who lie rub her the wrong way, as someone who strategies with teamwork, having people keep secrets from her is the equivalent of betrayal.
Dislikes:
Weakness: (Without motivation, you are nothing)
Seeing someone loose the drive to push forward is a depressing sight, and she feels an obligation to rekindle that will.
Fate: (We are not puppets tied to the string of a god)
The belief in fate for her is the belief that free will does not exist
Lack of Conviction: (Cowardliness has no place on the battlefield)
Abandoning one's cause and surrendering should never happen. To her this is a weakness nobody should have.
Ambitions/Goals: At this point, there is no goals. This is subject to change.
Habits/Mannerisms: crossing her legs, looking around at her environment
Strengths:
Eye for Detail: (sometimes the smallest detail can become a decisive advantage)
She is very detailed with her planning, and is able to notice small things normally overlooked by others
High morale: (My will is unshakable)
She does not loose will over tense situations easily, able to calmly assess a situation and handle it efficiently.
Natural Leader: (Follow and we shall triumph!)
She is good at showing no fear in the face of terror, this fearlessness can be addicting for her allies and crippling for her foes)
Weaknesses:
Improvising: (Planning is important, for without a plan, you've already lost)
When chaos ensures on the battlefield, she has trouble improvising on the fly
Demanding: (In order to keep order, one must understand their place)
Harsh to those she perceives as unreliable or insubordinate. tends to be somewhat abrasive and can lose her temper easily
Low Tolerance: (If you are a threat, you are not worth the time of day)
Anyone whom she see's as arrogant or selfish she prefers not to listen to. She will be especially cold and nonsupporting of anything they have to say.

<> Stats <>

HP: C
SP: E
ST: B
Soul: D
Endurance: D
Agility: C
Speed: C
Luck: D

<> Sacred Item <>

Original Owner: Genchiyo Tachibana
Clan: Tachibana
History: Argued to have been the 10'th head of the Tachibana clan, Ginchiyo is considered an obstinate woman who had the heart and will as strong as any famed warrior of her era. She is married to Muneshige, though never bearing any children. She is known for her skill with a blade, honor as a warrior, and for having a sharp tongue.
Sacred Item:
Raging Tempest (blade used by Genchiyo Tachibana)
A white jagged sword almost resembling a bolt of lightning, pure white, almost to the point it seems to have a natural glow to it, with a gold hilt and guard. Just putting one's hand near the blade can almost feel the electric energy.
Activate Ability 1:
Thunder Flash: A bright flash and loud thunder appears from Reiko, blinding and deafening any within range of 30 feet The effect is lessened at a further range.
Blinding effect can be nullified if target is; Blinded, breaking line of sight
Deafening effect is lessened if target is  10 feet from Reiko or currently blocking out noise, nullified if target is 30 feet from Reiko.
Activate Ability 2:
ShockWave: A shock-wave of pure lightning strikes in a spherical direction in a 15 foot radius from Reiko, striking any in range, knocking them away and stunning them for a few seconds. Damage is lessened at further range from 5 feet
Activate Ability 3: 
Discharge: A huge discharge is released in a single attack on the opponent, all stacks on the opponent are released at one time, causing a 20% increase in damage for each stack, to a max of 100% damage increase.
Passive 1:
Raijin's Charge: Every attack on an opponent releases a charge on her opponent, these charges will stack to a max of 5. (+1 to agility up to a stack of 5)
Passive 2:
Raijin's Touch: Though it isn't apparent, the weapon is imbued with electric properties, causing lightning based damage to any it strikes.
Overburst Color: A gold glow
Overburst Attack: Tempest Strike:
Reiko glows with a golden aura as Electricity can be seen sprouting even from herself, and she speeds straight towards her opponent, striking them with a thrusting strike before appearing behind them. Her speed alone seems like she becomes like a bolt of lightning herself.

<> Background <>

Support:
Aki Shiro: personal servant, close friend
Seiko Takuma: Reiko's sensei whom she has a close relationship with.
Hachiro Tachibana: Reiko's father and head of the Tachibana clan. Very strict with low tolerance for insubordination. Getting on his good side is always a good idea. Usually working, Reiko does not have many memories of him.
Akahiko Matsumoto: Head butler and personal trainer for Reiko. Taught her to wield a blade at an early age. Was harsh, but caring and never overworked her. Was a military veteran before retiring and serving the Tachibanas.
Ayame Yukimura: Head maid and former military agent. Uses her training as a way for her and her girls to protect Reiko from the shadows. Personally trained Aki Shiro to master the art of combat.


History: "You will amount to great things" It was a term she has heard most of her life, as long as she could remember, to the point it felt like fate was simply guiding her along on railroads with no breaks.

Reiko was born in a wealthy and powerful family. Her mother had passed away shortly after her birth, leaving her and her father behind. Due to the fact there was no male heir in her family, and the master had never remarried, she was given the responsibility to glorify her family by becoming one of the samurai, whether it was meant to be or not. She trained in combat as long as she could remember, learning how to wield a sword and being taught how to fight and quickly becoming adept at using a blade, and in some cases, even raising to the point where she could go toe to toe with the adults she sparred with.
She begun training in kendo the moment she was allowed to at the Takuma Dojo, and quickly made everyone realize there that she was not just another rich kid there for fun, but showing how serious she was in her practices, defeating anyone who was suppose to be her equal and challenging upperclass students whom she couldn't hope to defeat. She became quite acquainted with Seiko Takuma and earned her respect, her skill with a blade becoming noticeable by Seiko. The two became fairly close, having tea together and even sparing and assisting her with expanding her skills and helping her learn and master the Takuma-ha Ito-Ryo.

When she wasn't at school or the dojo, she would spend her time practicing sword-fighting at the local park in her area. It was when she had met Aki. The child seemed desperate when she was alone, but Reiko knew her intentions and knew what she would do, but an untrained fighter was nothing but child's play for her to both unarm and defeat. She had the choice of either turning the child into the police or sparing her, she noticed this child was not like the low lifes she was used to seeing. This child fought and struggled, instead of begging. Instead of allowing the police to handle this, she spoke to the child, wondering why she would go to this extent, after hearing the child's story, she knew she couldn't leave things as they were. A few calls and a week of her parents handling the sensitive parts, the child was taken from her home, and adopted into her family as a servant. The two became nearly inseparable, Aki practically becoming a shadow to Reiko, and protecting her from any who would attempt to cause her harm.

The day soon came where her test from her family would begin. She laid eyes upon Raging Tempest. The blade belonging to Genchiyo Tachibana. She had exceeded expectations at swordplay, what before she was learning, with practice at the Takuma dojo and the personal training from her servants, there were few her age and skill, some even adults she couldn't handle. Her test to see if she was ready to wield the sword now began. She gripped the jagged blade in one hand and lifted it up, and immediately felt it's strength flow through her, almost awakening a side of her she didn't realize she had before. A crash of thunder could be heard as she swung the blade. A smile could be seen on her father's face that day.

The day she was accepted into the academy, she still had no clear idea of her desires or motive, but she figured she would find her answers later in her school year, once she was able to mingle with more people. Pulling a few strings here and there, she was able to allow Aki to enroll alongside her as a personal bodyguard, though with a rather strange request, that she be allowed to dress in slacks compared to a skirt.

The first year was a breeze for her. Due to her training, she felt far ahead of a lot of the other students. Training lessons were almost to the point of being boring to her. She was far ahead of other students on regular studies due to personal tutors, and any who tried to claim she got in due to her family's influence were quickly taught the errors of their ways in a simple sparing match. She became recognized during a simple mission where there was suppose to be only a group of ruffians that needed to be apprehended.
The mission Intel was incorrect, and her group was ill-prepared for an attempted rebellion. Reiko had caught onto this and took a moment to revise a few simple combat strategies to turn what would have been a dangerous battle into a victory.  Though it wouldn't be something worthy of immediate praise, the fact a first year handled this the way she did caught on and she was promoted to second year

[Darkhawkin]

Accepted