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4.6 KiB

Asai - Soul Blade Wielder

Basic Info

  • Role: Midlane Soul Mage
  • Power Source: Spiritual/Ancient Artifact (Soul-Forged Blade)
  • Origin World: Jabay - The Jungle Paradise
  • Settlement: Ise - Riverside city following teachings of Goddess Ina
  • Playstyle: Melee mage with phantom blade extensions

Background

Tribal Heritage

  • Original Tribe: Welcoming people from Ise who worshipped Ina
  • Culture: Spiritual connection to Goddess of Stars
  • Tragedy: Entire tribe destroyed by Yuu (cursed werewolf)
  • Survival: Only survivor of the tribal massacre
  • Response: Forged soul blade from the tragedy and spirits of his people

World Origin - Jabay

  • Environment: Entire planet covered in forest
  • Culture: Nature-focused, spiritually connected
  • Ise Settlement: Riverside city following Ina's teachings
  • Spiritual Practices: Deep connection to ancestral spirits and divine worship

The Soul Blade Creation

  • Tragedy Forging: Weapon created from destruction of his civilization
  • Soul Investment: Contains spirits/souls of destroyed tribe members
  • Divine Connection: Possibly blessed or guided by Ina
  • Power Source: Massive spiritual energy from collective tragedy
  • Legendary Significance: God-tier weapon created through suffering

Relationships

Tragic Connections

  • Yuu: The cursed werewolf who destroyed his welcoming tribe
  • Complex Dynamic: Shared trauma creates ally/enemy relationship
  • Survivor's Burden: Carries responsibility for dead tribe members
  • Redemption Arc: Potential for forgiveness vs vengeance

Divine Connections

  • Ina: Goddess his tribe worshipped - mother of Iku
  • Iku: Daughter of his tribe's patron goddess
  • Religious Tension: How does he relate to divine daughter?
  • Worship Legacy: Last keeper of his tribe's religious practices

Indirect Conflicts

  • Revier: Both connected to Iku through different divine conflicts
  • God Slayer vs Worshipper: Opposite relationships to divine beings

World Connections

  • Jabay Natives: Connected to jungle paradise and nature spirits
  • Ise Refugees: Potentially other survivors or related communities

Abilities Framework

Soul Blade Powers

  • Phantom Extensions: Blade projects spiritual energy beyond physical reach
  • Tribal Spirits: Dead tribe members assist in combat
  • Soul Energy: Powered by collective spiritual force
  • Tragedy Scaling: Strength drawn from past suffering and loss

Spiritual Magic

  • Ancestral Communion: Communication with dead tribe spirits
  • Divine Blessing: Possible Ina guidance or protection
  • Nature Connection: Jabay jungle spiritual traditions
  • Soul Manipulation: Understanding of life force and spiritual energy

Combat Style

  • Melee Mage: Close-range fighter with magical extensions
  • Crowd Control: Spiritual abilities affect multiple enemies
  • Burst Damage: Soul energy releases for high damage
  • Utility: Spiritual guidance and supernatural awareness

Character Arc Potential

Tragedy Recovery

  • Survivor's Guilt: Carrying burden of entire destroyed civilization
  • Vengeance vs Forgiveness: How to handle Yuu relationship
  • Spiritual Growth: Learning to use tragedy for positive purposes
  • Legacy Preservation: Keeping tribal memory and worship alive

Divine Politics

  • Goddess Worship: Relationship with Ina through Iku
  • Divine Daughter: How to interact with daughter of patron goddess
  • Religious Duty: Maintaining faith despite tribal destruction
  • Spiritual Authority: Last priest/keeper of Ina worship traditions

Story Questions

  • Was the soul blade creation divinely guided by Ina?
  • Does Iku know about her mother's mortal worshippers?
  • Can Asai forgive Yuu for the tribal destruction?
  • How does he balance vengeance with spiritual growth?
  • What's his role in preserving destroyed civilization's memory?

Development Notes

  • Power Level: Tier 4 (Legendary Champion) - soul weapon wielder
  • Weapon Significance: God-tier blade created through divine tragedy process
  • Cultural Role: Last keeper of extinct tribal traditions
  • Recruitment: Time Guardians interested in tragedy-forged power

Knowledge Gaps

  • Exact process of soul blade creation
  • Ina's awareness of tribe destruction
  • Details of relationship with Yuu during/after tragedy
  • Current spiritual practices and tribal preservation methods

Connected Characters: Yuu, Iku, Ina, Revier, Jabay, Ise