"I've rescinded your right to live because you aspired to cut my pride with such a dull blade."

Character Relationship Status:

Single

Character Status:

Night Class Student

Character Race:

Vampire

Vampire Level (only if you're a vampire - select Level 0 if you're human):

Level A: Pureblood

Character Description (tell us what your character looks like):

It becomes so hard to think of such things without a sinking feeling that my words might be considered vanity. Certainly I am not ashamed of my appearance, in fact far from it. Let us start simply, I am only five feet 9 inches tall, still growing of course. Slender, yet with a toned build thanks to my passion for the martial arts. I take great pride in my hair, as I have spent some time growing it out, and always try to keep it looking nice. Like all of my kind, my skin is very pale, which I suppose only compliments my black hair. My eyes are a pale grey, and Tsukiko has told me that they are quite striking. She uses alot of adjectives for my apperance, however as I do not wish to develope narcissm and excessive vanity, I suppose we shall leave it at that.

Character Personality (how does your character thinks, reacts or acts):

Hello, I do not believe we have had the pleasure of meeting, I am Sakurazuka Seiryu, and I assure you that it is a pleasure to make your aquaintance:

Pleasentries aside, I am 16 years old and am in my second year at the Academy. Though I am a second year student, I have a very quiet demeanor and tend to remain closed to those around me.

People have described me as very calm, hard to approach, and sometimes shy, however I find that the truth is that I prefer to watch events with a reserved sense of detachment. This is not a means for me to snub or inslut my peers, only that I like to keep things in an analyitcal perspective for future reference..

It is hard transitioning into such a public area, my own clan tends to remain relatively exclusive, and thus I have found some difficulty in relating to my fellow students. However, with a years worth of experience under my belt I have begun to loosen up, and am looking forward to extracurricular activities

Character Background (your character history before s\he joined the Academy):

I was born into luxury, never having to want for any of the various blessings I have recieved. My family, the noble and long lined Sakurazuka Clan, have always amounted to something of the Black Sheep amongst the Pureblood Vampire Clans. Even during the early years of Human History we have viewed the Humans as more than the staple food source. As early as the Waring States Era the Sakurazuka's have seen relations with the Humans as a mutually profitable venture.

Thus when the time of great change that begins to take place here at the Cross Academy began to come about, my family was more than happy to send me here to participate. The revolutionary Blood Supplment tests, as well as the limited intermingling of Human and Vampires in one place could mark the first true hope for interspecies peace in centuries. Though I have no particular feelings one way or another for the humans, as I have had little contact with them even here at the Academy, I am honorbound to respect the wishes of the Clan elders and take part in this study.

During the colorful history of my clan my ancestors established themselves as powerful tools for the various shoguns in Japanese History, eventually even serving the Emperor in secret during much of the Meji Era. Martial prowess coupled with Vampiric abilities had made it easy to earn an indispensable position among those in power as a bodyguard. During the turbulent times in Japanese History the Sakurazukamori familly has secretly supported and toppled thrones as my ancestors sought to make a living amongst the humans. At times they were forced to even struggle agaisnt they're own Vampiric kind to do so, and the willingness to protect the humans has made my families many enemies among some of the more anti-human disposed members of our species for many centuries. To this day, the eldest son of our clan will take the title Sakurazukamori, and train in the secret fighting arts of the Sakurazuka family. And even now, in this modern age mastering our own satsu-jin ken style; The Way of the Rising Nine Rulers. is considered the final test of adulthood.

The abstract change I experienced upon my arrival has caused me to question some of the more sheltered beliefs that my parents would have had me live by, and truth be told I am finding myself interested in the humans... I have not had many dealings with them myself, and this is a rather fascinating chance to learn more about them.

What are your character's special skills and unusual abilities (if you're human) or your powers (if you're vampire)? Please keep this at least somewhat faithful to VK canon, don't start making up powers that would completely make no sense in the series.

Fellow students who have seen a demonstration of my abilities would tell you that I have always had an affinity for wind based abilities, apparently elemental type abilities are somewhat common. I do not mean to boast of course, however the nature of my particular gifts are not so simple. Rather one might think of my abilities along the lines of a Kineticist. As to what these abilities are and how they might be used, I fear that you will will be dissapointed, for I will not reveal their scope at this academy. It is simply too dangerous for our day class students should they become caught up in such a demonstration.

Truth be told, I have always held a fascination for the martial arts, and am adept in the art of Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryū of the Yagyū Shinkage-ryū style, espeically its Nitōjutsu variant. Our own satsu-jin ken style; The Way of the Rising Nine Rulers, originated in China, and has taken many principles of the Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryū to heart, evolving to its present state of extreme fusion of elegant Iaidō and practical Battōjutsu.

Aside from my focus on the Way of the Sword, I have also learned from my mother Xinyi Liuhe, the Henan Branch of Xingyiquan, as well as qī xīng tángláng quán, the beautifully elegant Seven Stars Praying Mantis art.

How does your character feel about her\his vampiric state (if you're vampire) or How would your character react if s/he was turned into a vampire (if you're human)?

I have never wanted to become anything, we are each born as what we are, I can no more wish I was anything other than I am then I could trap the air within my hand.

Character Family and Friends:

My father is Sakurazuka Seishirou, current Sakurazukamori and leader of the Sakurazuka famility. It is my father who has been preparing me to suceed him as Sakurazukamori, teaching me the principles of our own Way of the Nine Rulers, and preparing me to one day wield the heirloom katana Kohroh. Even though our family has always been something of a black sheep amongst the other Pureblood famlies for our choice to serve the humans, my father still carries tremendous respect as leader of a pureblood family.

Sakurazuka Kaede is my mother, Japanese by birth she was raised on the mainland of China and has made sure to influence much of my childhood with both Japanese and Chinese history and culture. Though my father has supervised much of my martial training, passing down the secrets of the Way of the Rising Nine Rulers, my mother has taught me the principles of Xinyi Liuhe, the Henan Branch of Xingyiquan, a potent unarmed style based on the principle of 'soft' or internal fighting.

Items of Note (Objects and other possessions that your character owns that are not common or easy to obtain)

Ducati Streetfighter S - Stripped to the bare essentials, its a combination of state-of-the-art race technology, exposed styling and cultured design takes Ducati’s big naked concept to the very top of the fighter food chain.

With 155hp of awesome Ducati L-Twin muscle harnessed in a stripped-down, super-light bike that packs more punch for its weight than any other contender, this fighter is gloves-off and ready for action.

Seiryu's Ducati Streetfighter is the “S” version, equipped with Öhlins suspension, lightweight forged Marchesini wheels, carbon fiber parts and a street-going Ducati Traction Control.




Kohroh- The Crimson Flash. This is the heirloom sword of the Sakurazuka family, a masterful katana created during the Muromachi period (16th century) in Japan.

Created by the Noble Blood Vampire Muramasa Sengo, this blade was considered cursed, as while Sengo was a most skillful smith, he had a violent and ill-balanced mind verging on madness, that was supposed to have passed into his blades.... This blade was popularly believed by others of the vampire kind to hunger for blood as a vampire does, and to impel its wielder to commit murder or suicide.

There is a legend of the Masamune sister blade Sei-oh and the Muramasa blade Kohroh being put into a river strewn with lotus leaves. The leaves swirled around theSei-oh untouched, but were slowly cut to pieces by Kohroh.

It is said that once drawn, a Kohroh must draw blood before it can be returned to its scabbard, even to the point of forcing its wielder to wound himself or commit suicide. Thus, it is thought of as a demonic cursed blade that creates bloodlust in those who wield it.

Other Character Information (hobbies, quirks, and other random information) OPTIONAL:

Seiryu's primary passion in life has revolved around family honor, and it has led to a childhood largely devoid of many childish forms pleasure. As a result he is a very mature seeming person, adept at hiding his feelings behind a perfected laconic mask. This coupled with his natural aptitude for the martial arts make him a supremely deadly opponent. Every move he makes or word he speaks is calculated to achieve a desired effect, and he never allows emotions or the circumstances, no matter how dire, to master him.

This focus, and his desire to bring honor to his family name, is his drive leading him to mercilessly train himself in brutal exercises. He tirelessly maintains himself in top condition, and constantly seeks to improve his martial skills. One aspect of both his family and level of martial skill that is both rare and odd in a man who is the inheritor of such a famous Martial Style is that Seiryu usually frowns upon resorting to violence, seeing it as uncivilized barbarism. As such he is prone to avoid non official matches or bouts, usually only partaking in recognized duels. He views these bouts as another way to gain his precious honor, and utilizes his terrible cunning to outthink as well as outfight his opponents.

While he maintains his icy front he is very much opionated when he feels the need to share his views, though his greatest level of ire is reserved for those who would bring shame to their family, whether that be through deed or words. With his high level of tactile mastery he is constantly seeking for a new advantage his foe offers and taking full advantage of any weakness, he will often skillfully manipulate his opponent in an effort to create more. He will do this by taunting his foe into making mistakes, by revealing a simulated weakness and luring them into attacking. Seiryu is also a keen observationalist and very fast learner. Thanks to the Shingan style being an offshoot of a meta-style which heavily influenced many modern day styles he is able to catch many subtle similarities between other styles and his own. If he observes such a combat maneuver enough times, he is able to adapt it to his choice of weapons and duplicate it effectively in battle.

His prestigious skill, and his powerful fighting form have led him to having been named The Tenken in the world of Japanese Martial Arts, translated as The Blade of Heaven, in that such skill is the result of divine intervention. He was hailed as a child genius, the embodiment of supernal skill that is blessed once in countless generations, those this is as much a result of hard work as it is natural skill. Thanks to his abilities, Seiryu emphasizes speed over all other aspects of combat, with his powers completely unsealed, he can attack faster than the eye of his opponent can even focus, relying on his use of a kinetic slide to flash step to his opponent. One of his most favored methods of attack outside of a duel, is the Senka, a flash step combined with a spin to move behind the enemy faster than the eye can follow, simultaneously following up with a reverse strike aimed to destroy the kidney and liver with a single thrust to leave his opponent utterly helpless.

Sample Roleplay: (Provide a well written sample roleplay about your character. The sample has to be at least two paragraphs or more, this shows us how well you can roleplay and know that you are fit for this character if you're applying for a canon character.)

Preperation had been a new experience, as never before had he been so self conscious about appearance and other such factors. His world was rather bleak, in which companionship with a female would be based on blood status, not actual feelings. And thus, the pre-date jitters had been such a novel experience for him. It was strange, the frantic feelings giving rise to a warm buzzing that left him all but drunken at the thought, as though he were floating and lighter than air. It was a new experience, one that he found most enjoyable in its unique prospect.

He arrived early, though apparently Tsuki had felt it prudent to do so also. He is almost nervous, giddy, lost in a euphoric maze of sensation that were so alien and novel that he wanted to smile and laugh at the very thought. He was dressed rather casually, though he had taken great care to pay attention to the appropriate level of 'chic' necessary to come across as less uptight and more relaxed. Unfortunately, being relaxed was also something quite unfamilliar, having come from the rather rigid world that was categorized by the strictest sense of seperating those with Pureblood from the rest of the 'rabble'. However, when he saw her, he smiled. Even nervously pulling the collar of his blue silk shirt, ensuring that the top three buttons were open, the silver necklace he had meticuloulsy chosen in place.

He wore black trousers, cut plain rather than too loose, and wore a pair of black low top boots, black in color as well. Though his shirt was long sleeved, he had opened the cuffs and rolled them back slightly, an attempt at a 'cool' wardrope choice on his part. His long black hair was as carefully brushed as always, straight and free to flow around to frame his face. Gray eyes found her own, his singular gaze seeming as though the rest of the world melted away for him, that she and only she was all that existed as he gave a genuine smile and moved across the black and white tiled floor to the done up booth that she had sat in.

"Tsuki-chan, I didn't know you would be arriving early, had I known I would have tried to catch you before we left the academy. I hope I didn't make you wait to long." He says, his voice pleasent and low, his gaze still locked on her with his normal narrowed world intensity.

Character Updates (to keep an record of the things that happen to your character in game)

-January 10- Seiryu meets the human Yagyu Tsukiko, and the two agree to getting coffee together one day.

-January 12- Seiryu and Tsukiko go on their date, where Tsukiko is struck by flying glass, creating a series of bleeding cuts. Seiryu comes close to losing control, barely stopping his bite reflex in time.

-January 16- Still haunted by the scent of Tsukiko's blood, which is far more enticing to him then any human he has ever met, Seiryu returns to his home for 'family business'.

-Febuary 8- Seiryu returns from his absence having inherited his family with his parent's officially leaving the family to spend the rest of their lives together.

-Febuary 9- In the early morning hours, Seiryu sucessfuly saves Yagyu Tsukiko from a Level E attack, revealing his Vampiric nature as he destroys the feral creature. He does not erase her memory, instead choosing to make her his Thrall, effectively creating a blood tie that marks her as his to other vampires.

Feburary 10- After a long talk in the Library, Seiryu confesses his feelings for Tsukiko to her personally, and asks her to become his girl friend. She agrees for a trial, to see if they can have such a mature relationship.

Feburary 11- In the early hours of the morning, Seiryu encounters and begins a duel to the death with a powerful Vampire terrorist by the name of Aleksei the Beast, a legendary warrior who has carved a name for himself as one of the greatest swordsmen alive.

About the Player (tell us about yourself):

Hmmm.. What to say? I doubt that many of you would be thrilled were I to begin regailing you with tales of my childhood, so let us remain concise and just say that I am a 24 year old Systems Technition with too much time on his hands and a profound love for both Roleplaying in general and the written word. I enjoy various forms of music, anime, manga, any type of martial art, and long walks on the beach.

I am an Veteran of the Unites States Military and avid practioner of a few varied martial arts, which I have found serve me rather well in the tumulteous experience of a text based RP Battle.

How long have you been a fan of this series?

Since January of 08

What other manga or anime do you like?

Tenjho Tenge, Bleach, X, Berserk, Bastard, Battle Angel Alita, *sigh* Naruto *In moderated doses*