Training from an Ancient Master

[poseidon]

Does your character tire of constant near-death experiences against Heartless, Nobodies, or even the average John. Q Darkslayer? Do they have a weapon they're not sure how to use? Or do they even want some amazing abilities that could tip the scales in a battle?

If you've said yes to any of these questions, or anything remotely similar, then you've come to the right place. So, my character Taiyou (link to Profile at bottom) has a good 2000 or so years of experience in Martial Arts and certain divine abilities. And he's a teacher, to boot.

In addition, teaching the ways of his close friend and god, Hai-Teishu, is the reason he's here at all. So,if you'd like to be trained in any of his five martial arts or the skills (all listed below), please reply or PM me with which character and what they want to learn. Remember, the more you want to learn, the longer it'll take. So, without further ado, the Martial Arts styles!!

Jujutsu- the use of indirect force, such as joint locks or throwing, to overcome an opponent.
Judo- a grappling-based hand-to-hand fighting style.
Aikido- Also grappling-based, but it is more focused on exploiting openings and perfect timing.
Kyûdô- The use of a bow to defeat an opponent. This can be used from a stationary point, from a mount, or even from a vehicle, if one can judge time and distances correctly.
Yaibawaza- Using a sword against an opponent. This focuses on speed and agility over power.


And the Disciplines that may be learned!!

Curing- This ability is equivalent to the cure spells, in which one draws upon their inner energy to restore themselves. The restoration effect is based on one's skill level. (I.e. beginner = Cure, novice = Cura, expert = Curaga [Three posts between uses.]
Assimilance- This ability allows the user to 'blend in' with their surroundings. This covers hiding, as well as understanding a foreign language basically and slightly covering any accent they might have. This can only be used if the user has someone or something to go by reference- seeing a person of that race and hearing them speak. [Can be used in a full thread, but two more must go by before they can use it again. For example, being an aquatic creature in Atlantica.]
Mind Surge- Using this, the user can send psychic pulses to someone, which can be messages or even weak mental impulses. Though, he can't necessarily tell someone what to do, as much as suggest it in their mind. It's hard to explain, but the method leaves the victim thinking that it was their idea. [Being a complex 'spell,' it can only be used after five posts.]
**NOTE:: This skill can only be used by certain people, do to it's mental nature, which will be determined by myself, based on your character as is. When all else fails, I can always flip a coin.
Resilience- The user can withstand high or low temperatures. That is, they can run through a small fire and barely feel the heat, and he can stand barefoot in snow for a while before getting frostbite, but they are still affected by spells like Fire or Blizzard.
Alchemy- The user can use various substances (plants, minerals, the items left by Heartless and Nobodies, etc.) to make items such as potions or to enhance items. Enhancements have a set number of uses, and most affect Heartless and Nobodies. [Can only be used when the ingredients are available. Obviously.]

WARNING:: The success of a student's training will be based on the following aspects: prior experience in that particular subject, post length in training threads, quality of training thread posts, and also ability to learn (based on their profile and previous events). This was OFFICIALLY PERMITTED by Sephiroth (the administrator), and if you have any issues with this or my form of judging, feel free to contact him.

That said, it will take several completed threads to completely master a martial art or Discipline. Remember, quality over quantity! Keep in mind that Tai works for a God, so dark-infused characters will probably not be allowed. But, if Taiyou senses good intentions, he may change his mind. So, who wants in?

EDIT: There are a limited number of slots for this, as I don't want a billion students, but I'm not sure of what limit to make it. So, applications will be closed as soon as I choose so. As soon as these students graduate, more may be recruited.

[Shun]

Hmm... *Yaibawasa, Curing and Resilience catch his eye*

[poseidon]

I sent you a PM concerning this matter.

[Deleted]

I think Cloud of Darkness would like to learn mental powers... Do they work anything like when Maleficent lures Aurora away in Sleeping Beauty?

[Deleted]

*Really wants a battle between Seed and Taiyou*

[poseidon]

*keeps forgetting to look at this thread*

Cloud of Darkness: It's more like a voice inside of the target's mind saying "Hey, you should ____" rather than blatant mind control. I suppose it could develop into a stronger ability, but beginners would have a hard time getting it to work at all.

Seed: It can be done, but I warn you now-- you'll probably die.

[kagerui]

Actually I got my mind on alchemy ! It would be nice to make healing potions/elixirs etc. As for other martial arts skills I'm not sure because my character learned some. You could look into my profile and suggest some martial arts if he could learn them :3? And thank you before hand! XD. Though actually I would like to learn Kyûdô. I mean I don't have a bow, but well... You decide XD!

[poseidon]

Actually, Reaver, it is 100% up to you- well, more like your character. Think about his personality and consider each style. Lethal/nonlethal, close combat/ranged, etc. Alchemy is possible, so let me know your decision when you make it.

[kagerui]

Yaibawaza; Jujutsu; I choose these as Martial Arts, but for abilities Alchemy; Curing; If you think I can learn all that, than COOL! ^_^

[poseidon]

You can learn all of it. I mean, Taiyou did. It's just a matter of how much time you want to spend on it in-character. It took Tai just less than 2000 years to get to where he is now. It'll take several threads to get decent at one of the skills. So it'll take a good while to do four skills. The usual amount of skills chosen (averaged from the three people who've PMed me... XD) is three, which will take a while as it is.

In short, it depends on how long you're willing to spend on it. ^_^

[kagerui]

Well I'm very active... If by how much time you mean how active I am . I mean I could write everyday atm . To tell you the truth its easier to write. So I'm prepared for a long journey of training and bonding .

[poseidon]

Not so much activity as how much you're willing to post, despite museless-ness and whatnot. Either way, I like your attitude. So, as soon as I have enough people, I'll let you know so we can start. Capiche? ;D

[kagerui]

Yes sir! ^_^

[xepte]

Alchemy sounds like something I'd like Atlantace to look into, and maybe the art of Kyûdô eventually.

At the same time, I would like Rolagii to learn a martial arts style that would help him compensate for the lack of a right eye. Any suggestions?

[poseidon]

Due to my poor organizational skills, I've lost/forgotten any information on who is to learn what. So, if you'd still like to learn the skills, please reply to this thread (don't PM, since I have a tendency to delete) with the following form:

[b]Character Name:[/b]
[b]Martial Arts to be Learned:[/b] (if applicable)
[b]Disciplines to be Learned:[/b] (if applicable)
[b]Character's Current Location:[/b]
[b]Can the Character Travel?[/b] Yes/No; if so, then how?