A Persona fan-char crafted by
Solan.
Name: Hinoe Soroware (算我 丙)
DOB: 5/27/2002 (12:00:00 AM)
Hometown: Port Island
Affiliations: None
Sign: Gemini
Blood Type: O-negative
Arcana: Tower
Persona: Cu Chulainn
Initial Spells: Garu, Gale Slash, Holy Arrow
Summoning Style: Forcible materialization (Takaya)
Weaponry: Lance (pierce)
Bio: A young girl who refers to herself as "child of the Dark Hour". Her lineage is mostly unknown, although she has revealed that both of her parents were Persona-users who moved to Port Island before her birth to study the Dark Hour phenomenon. Both her parents are now deceased, and she has spent that time on the streets, somehow managing to thrive. Curiously, she is capable of being active in the Dark Hour without risking fatigue, no matter how active she is.
While charming and friendly, more than capable of holding conversations at length, she refuses to engage in any form of relationship, usually refusing to even give her name. Most people have only had chance encounters with her, and been unable to find her again for weeks or even months at a time, often long after they have stopped trying. She rationalizes this by commenting that all things pass and end, and that while interaction is fun (she clearly enjoys talking with others, at least, even if her conversations tend to take a turn for the philosophical), relationships only end in mutual pain. She also refuses to address others by name even if introduced, using only second-person pronouns (
anata,
omae, etc.) while only using first-person pronouns to refer to herself. Notably, she has never been known to address anyone as "
kimi", nor to use a proper title for them.
For unknown reasons, she harbors a deep-seated hatred for SEES members. She retains full memory of her time prior to Nyx's defeat and of each Dark Hour, despite SEES' actions on the Promised Day. By her own account, she never forgot, unlike the members of SEES (barring Aigis) who lost their memory for roughly a month following. While the reasons for her grudge are unknown, SEES members are among the few people she addresses by name and has introduced herself to. As she has been known to emulate certain mannerisms of Strega-member Takaya while confronting SEES members, it is thought that her anger is somehow related to the fates of Strega, Tartarus, and the Dark Hour itself. Currently she has continued to evade SEES custody and no amount of conversation has drawn her true feelings and motives out. Beyond this she is a complete unknown, but some believe she may yet wish for companionship. She rarely if ever turns down an invitation to speak with someone new, and shows great animation while speaking. However, this does not change her refusal to speak again... or, often, to be seen again. A lifetime on the streets of Tatsumi Port Island will teach a young girl quite a lot about not being seen...
[Story:]
Oh, ho ho no. Not this time. This is one of those times you're going to have to draw out her story if you really want it...
[Persona Data]
Initial Persona: Cu Chulainn
One of the mightiest and most famous warriors of the
Tuatha de Danaan, the old gods and giants of Celtic lore. It's said that when in a rage, his power increased tenfold, and his body burned so hotly it once vaporized three tubs of water in an instant before finally being cooled down. His name literally means "Hound of Culann", a name he took on after serving as replacement for a vicious guard dog he slew with his bare hands. He is the son of the god Lugh Long-handed, and his real name is Setanta.
Resists Garu, weak to Bufu.
Skills:
Garu->Garula->Garudyne
A single-target wind-element spell, one of Cu Chulainn's innate skills. Calls up a gust of wind beneath the target. Commanded by a single upraised hand.
Magaru->Magarula
The multi-target version of Garu, striking all enemies for an increased SP cost. The damage dealt to each is equal to a normal Garu(la) spell. Both hands are upraised for this skill's command.
Gale Slash->Blade of Fury->Deathbound
One of Cu Chulainn's inate skills, Hinoe and her Persona both leap into the fray, spears at the ready. Deals varying amounts of Slash-type physical damage to all opponents; the second-tier version can strike from 2-4 times each. These attacks have strong damage in exchange for low crit and slightly decreased accuracy.
Holy Arrow->Cell Breaker->Poison Arrow->Torrent Shot
A selection of single-target attacks, dealing Pierce-type damage and possibly inflicting an ailment (Charm, Enervation, Poison). The last form deals no ailment but instead deals damage 2-3 times and carries a heightened Critical rate. Hinoe signals for this by pointing her spear at the intended target, while Cu Chulainn draws a bow and fires.
Power Charge
A dangerous preparation skill that more than doubles the power of the next physical-type attack Hinoe uses. This charge applies to each hit of a multi-hit attack.
Tarukaja->Matarukaja
A buffing skill, single-target or multi-target depending on tier. For the next three turns, the target(s) have their Attack power raised. Both Hinoe and her Persona tap their spears firmly to the ground to activate this.
Wind Boost
A passive skill that improves wind-element damage by 25%.
Endure
A passive skill born from Hinoe's tenacious will. Once per battle, any time either damage or a Hama/Mudo spell would render her unconscious, she instead survives the attack with 1 HP remaining.
Prime Persona: Masakado
Taira no Masakado, a historical samurai of Japan. The leader of a failed rebellion against the Heian period government, he called himself "Shinno" or "new Emperor". He was eventually killed, but his followers venerate him to this day, and it is said among the people of his homeland that he ascended to become a demigod.
Nullifies Garu and Hama, resists Zio, weak to Bufu.
Skills:
Magarudyne
The strongest multi-target Garu spell. (Its severe-class counterpart Divine Wind has only ever been used by residents of the Velvet Room.) Unlike other ma-dyne class spells, instead of striking each individually, it creates a wide-spread burst of wind that strikes all at once.
Mahamaon
A spread-target second-tier Hama spell. This spell carries a set chance (40% for neutral property) to deal instant death for each target. Hama spells carry the Light/Holy element.
Arrow Rain->Myriad Arrows
Cu Chulainn's single-target Pierce attacks become a storm of arrows under Masakado's blade that strike all enemies up to twice (three times for the upgraded version). For this move, Hinoe casts her spear into the air, where Masakado strikes it from above, scattering illusory doubles of the spear to pierce through the enemy again and again.
Tempest Slash->Brave Blade
A powerful single-target Slash move worthy of a legendary samurai. Both Hinoe and Masakado charge and strike the enemy at lightning speed. The first version strikes twice consecutively, while the second strikes as one. This move carries a high critical rate, though it is the weakest of the severe-level Physical attacks.
Auto-Matarukaja
A passive ability that grants a free Matarukaja spell at battle's start, raising the party's attack for the first three turns of every fight.
Arms Master
This special passive ability is born from Hinoe's powerful stamina. It halves the HP cost of all physical moves.
Enduring Soul
The improved form of Endure. Once per battle, if reduced to 0 HP or struck by a Hama or Mudo spell, Hinoe will instantly revive and be restored to her maximum HP.
Wind Amp
The stronger form of Wind Boost, it improves damage from Garu spells by 50%.
Ultimate Persona: Seiten Taisei
Translating literally as "Great Sage who Conquers Heaven", this was the title taken by the Monkey King, Sun Wukong (known in Japan as Son Goku) during his attempt to establish his worth over heaven. He later reformed and became the willing and amiable companion of the sage Genjo Sanzo.
Absorbs Garu, nulls Zio and Hama, weak to Bufu.
Skills:
Myriad Arrows
The strongest area Pierce-type attack. Arrows cascade over the enemy, striking anywhere from 1 to 3 times and dealing heavy damage with each blow. The call for this is the same as Arrow Rain.
Primal Force
The most powerful Pierce attack. A single target is struck with an unmatched level of physical strength. Both Hinoe and Seiten Taisei charge, striking the enemy at the same instant.
Magarudyne
Same as above.
Mahamaon
Same as above.
Apt Pupil
This passive ability is born from Sun Wukong's great (self-taught) wisdom. A keen insight grants Hinoe and her Persona an increased chance of dealing a critical hit.
Enduring Soul
As above.
