Shadowwind
Araevis' Lead Ecologist
First staff stuff: Moony tell us where the spec point for the resub is coming from.
Next: New character is in the works behold a kai
Ekibyou (Plague)
Release Phrase: Defile, Ekibyou.
Form: X’s Normal katana morphs into a five foot long extremely thin scimitar the center of which appears hollow. From the tip, if it is held stationary, the black sword appears to weep a similar colored liquid onto the ground which dissipates shortly thereafter.
Ability: Akueki (Epidemic)
The true nature of X’s kai is far more sinister than it first appeared. Rather than metal, the entire blade is composed of countless bacteria joined together by X’s reiatsu. When encountering any living being, sword strikes from X’s zanpakutou appear to do absolutely no damage and fade right through the opponent. However, the bacteria latch on to the enemy traveling through even the smallest of pores to enter and begin to incubate. At any time once this happens X may pay 100 reiatsu each to summon forth up to 3 fully mature viruses per inflicted wound.
Each being is roughly his own height mimicking his appearance complete with replica zanpakutou, with one notable difference. The eyes of the viruses are jet black and can be seen moving due to the movement of the bacteria. The beings leave the enemy’s body causing the damage the sword strike should have dealt as it exits (reduced as required due to damage reduction techniques and dealt only once regardless of how many viruses emerge). Each virus acts as the zanpakutou itself continuing the cycle of attacks, though they may be dissipated if hit with an attack stronger than their makeup.
Bankai: Ekibyou no Suisei (Plauge of this Decadent World)
Form: Upon announcing bankai the general area around X is flooded with the black bacteria. Draped behind X is a massive 20ft tall form of Ekibyou made manifest. This vision is just for show though, as the bacteria’s purpose is to assist with the wielding of the true form of X’s bankai, a pair of 10ft long versions of his shikai weapon. The phantom arms of Ekibyou allow X to wield the weapons without losing any of the finesse he had, even in spite of their massive size.
Ability: Ishuu Akueki (Swarm Epidemic)
Taking the strength of his shikai and further corrupting it when encountering any living being, the sword strikes from X’s zanpakutou appear to do absolutely no damage and fade right through the opponent. However, the bacteria latch on to the enemy traveling through even the smallest of pores to enter and begin to incubate. At any time once this happens X may pay 50 reiatsu each to summon forth up to 6 fully mature viruses per inflicted wound.
Each being appears as a 10ft tall version of the manifestation of Ebikyou even wielding the same giant blades that the spirit helps X use. The beings leave the enemy’s body causing the damage the sword strike should have dealt as it exits (reduced as required due to damage reduction techniques and dealt only once regardless of how many viruses emerge). Each virus acts as the zanpakutou itself continuing the cycle of attacks, though they may be dissipated if hit with an attack stronger than their makeup. However, at the start of the next round, X may repay their cost to rejoin the virus without having to inflict another strike.
Attack 1: The virulence of X’s kai has learned to take on beings who are naturally resistant to damage or naturally regenerative. Upon a successful strike, or the dissipation of one of the viruses in melee range of an opponent, X may pay 5% of his reiatsu to further distort the bacteria. This version of the virus is no longer sentient and has a quick life cycle dying the following turn. However, through the course of its infection, the virus wreaks havoc on the targets defensive abilities. Any damage reduction or regeneration is reversed until the end of X’s following turn. For example any abilities which reduce minor damage to nothing instead turn minor damage to moderate. Regenerative abilities similarly begin to further agitate existing wounds rather than heal them.
Attack 2: Rather than the standard viruses, X is able to create far more sinister breeds should he desire. At the cost of 3% reiatsu, the virus takes on a sleeker form. They appear to be an insect version of X while keeping the characteristic hollow black swarming eyes. The virus bursts from the wound, dealing damage that is unable to be reduced below minor, while creating a festering sore where it left. The wound oozes a dark black liquid for two turns causing intense pain and is unable to be treated by restorative effects for three turns. These viruses are only able to create wounds which turn into themselves.
Attack 3: Though a proficient swordsman, X is sometimes in need of viruses tougher than either of the previous versions. Once a strike is made X is able to pay 5% reiatsu to incubate a virus for one turn. At the beginning of the next turn it emerges from its host draining an amount of reiatsu equal to cost paid into it. The attacks of these beings, like the previous modification of viruses, can only reproduce themselves.
Next: New character is in the works behold a kai
Ekibyou (Plague)
Release Phrase: Defile, Ekibyou.
Form: X’s Normal katana morphs into a five foot long extremely thin scimitar the center of which appears hollow. From the tip, if it is held stationary, the black sword appears to weep a similar colored liquid onto the ground which dissipates shortly thereafter.
Ability: Akueki (Epidemic)
The true nature of X’s kai is far more sinister than it first appeared. Rather than metal, the entire blade is composed of countless bacteria joined together by X’s reiatsu. When encountering any living being, sword strikes from X’s zanpakutou appear to do absolutely no damage and fade right through the opponent. However, the bacteria latch on to the enemy traveling through even the smallest of pores to enter and begin to incubate. At any time once this happens X may pay 100 reiatsu each to summon forth up to 3 fully mature viruses per inflicted wound.
Each being is roughly his own height mimicking his appearance complete with replica zanpakutou, with one notable difference. The eyes of the viruses are jet black and can be seen moving due to the movement of the bacteria. The beings leave the enemy’s body causing the damage the sword strike should have dealt as it exits (reduced as required due to damage reduction techniques and dealt only once regardless of how many viruses emerge). Each virus acts as the zanpakutou itself continuing the cycle of attacks, though they may be dissipated if hit with an attack stronger than their makeup.
Bankai: Ekibyou no Suisei (Plauge of this Decadent World)
Form: Upon announcing bankai the general area around X is flooded with the black bacteria. Draped behind X is a massive 20ft tall form of Ekibyou made manifest. This vision is just for show though, as the bacteria’s purpose is to assist with the wielding of the true form of X’s bankai, a pair of 10ft long versions of his shikai weapon. The phantom arms of Ekibyou allow X to wield the weapons without losing any of the finesse he had, even in spite of their massive size.
Ability: Ishuu Akueki (Swarm Epidemic)
Taking the strength of his shikai and further corrupting it when encountering any living being, the sword strikes from X’s zanpakutou appear to do absolutely no damage and fade right through the opponent. However, the bacteria latch on to the enemy traveling through even the smallest of pores to enter and begin to incubate. At any time once this happens X may pay 50 reiatsu each to summon forth up to 6 fully mature viruses per inflicted wound.
Each being appears as a 10ft tall version of the manifestation of Ebikyou even wielding the same giant blades that the spirit helps X use. The beings leave the enemy’s body causing the damage the sword strike should have dealt as it exits (reduced as required due to damage reduction techniques and dealt only once regardless of how many viruses emerge). Each virus acts as the zanpakutou itself continuing the cycle of attacks, though they may be dissipated if hit with an attack stronger than their makeup. However, at the start of the next round, X may repay their cost to rejoin the virus without having to inflict another strike.
Attack 1: The virulence of X’s kai has learned to take on beings who are naturally resistant to damage or naturally regenerative. Upon a successful strike, or the dissipation of one of the viruses in melee range of an opponent, X may pay 5% of his reiatsu to further distort the bacteria. This version of the virus is no longer sentient and has a quick life cycle dying the following turn. However, through the course of its infection, the virus wreaks havoc on the targets defensive abilities. Any damage reduction or regeneration is reversed until the end of X’s following turn. For example any abilities which reduce minor damage to nothing instead turn minor damage to moderate. Regenerative abilities similarly begin to further agitate existing wounds rather than heal them.
Attack 2: Rather than the standard viruses, X is able to create far more sinister breeds should he desire. At the cost of 3% reiatsu, the virus takes on a sleeker form. They appear to be an insect version of X while keeping the characteristic hollow black swarming eyes. The virus bursts from the wound, dealing damage that is unable to be reduced below minor, while creating a festering sore where it left. The wound oozes a dark black liquid for two turns causing intense pain and is unable to be treated by restorative effects for three turns. These viruses are only able to create wounds which turn into themselves.
Attack 3: Though a proficient swordsman, X is sometimes in need of viruses tougher than either of the previous versions. Once a strike is made X is able to pay 5% reiatsu to incubate a virus for one turn. At the beginning of the next turn it emerges from its host draining an amount of reiatsu equal to cost paid into it. The attacks of these beings, like the previous modification of viruses, can only reproduce themselves.