Cloud [WiP]

[Matt]

Let’s get the basics down first.

Name: Cloud Strife
Nicknames: None
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Homeworld: Radiant Gardens
Alliance: Light

You’re just a puppet aren’t you?

Played By: Matt
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Contact: PM
Audition Link: Here
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So tell me a little bit about yourself.

Physical Aspects: Cloud has a rather slim build and isn't very tall, standing only at about 5'8. This not including his blond hair, that covers his head in spikes. Along with his hair, his bright blue eyes are one of the only bits of color on him. He wears a black, high-collared, zip-up, sleeveless shirt, that is crossed by two straps, with a black pauldron and a small silver wolf head on his left shoulder. His long baggy pants are black to, as are his gloves and boots. He also had a sleeve-like cloth that covers his left arm, and another from his waste that covers his left leg, both black.

Persona:

• Façade: Cloud usually comes across to people as uncaring and unsympathetic to anyone and anything around him. As he walks around with a solemn expression, rarely speaking a single word. And when he does end up opening his mouth for whatever reason, he isn't one to act extremely warm or friendly. It's clear that there's almost always something serious on his mind.
  
• Inner Mind: What are you truly, stripped of the fake outer shell of a mask you weave around yourself? Are you truly as fierce as you let on, or does that ferocity belie a fear of not being strong enough? Are you actually lacking in ferocity or are you just calculating? Do you truly care about those around you, or are they just good for protection to you? Do you really care less, or do you use that to hide your true feelings out of fear? At least a full five to seven sentence paragraph. Again, make it good.

Empty your pockets and show me what you got

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Inventory: Any items such as keychains, and Synthesis materials, as well as plot items go here.

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Stand up and fight.

Weapon(s): He wields a large bandaged Buster Sword, as seen in the picture at the top of the page.

ABILITIES SECTION:

Omnislash
Glowing slightly with energy, Cloud lifts into the air, flying around at extremely quick speed and dealing several practically unstoppable blows.

Range: Typically, it would be used within 200 ft of said opponent.
Speed: He becomes a blur of blue.
Cooldown: 8 posts.
Uses: 2 times per thread.
Strength: Strong

Cross Slash+
Cloud teleports directly behind a certain opponent, before unleashing a powerful three-hit sword combo.

Range: The target must be within 100 ft.
Speed: Teleportation is instantaneous, the combo taking about 3 seconds to complete.
Cooldown: 3 posts
Uses: 5 times per thread
Strength: Moderate

[Ability Three Name]
[Ability Three Description]

Range: How far does it go? What are the ranged limitations? How large is any explosion? Etc.
Speed: How fast is it? How fast does it make you go? Etc.
Cooldown: How many posts before you can use it again?
Uses: How many times can it be used? If passive, then put passive here.
Strength: Weak, Moderate, or Strong in strength?

Everybody’s got a weakness or two; what are yours?

Elemental Weakness: Darkness
Other Weaknesses:

What’s your story?

Cloud was born in Radiant Gardens. Where he had been good friends with both Leon and Aerith. But when he was 13 years old, the world was consumed by the darkness. And unlike all of his friends, he hadn't made it to Traverse Town. Though not entirely sure what had become of his friends or his world, he was overcome with guilt that he had been unable to do anything to stop the heartless and protect the things he cared about. With no home and no friends or family, he becomes a wanderer, roaming with no real purpose. After a while he met and became friends with a girl named Tifa, who accompanied him in travels for a time. But as Sephiroth, a mysterious long silver haired man, began to torment Cloud, he left her, not wanting her to get caught up in his fight.

In his search for Sephiroth, Cloud came across Hades, who claimed he knows the whereabouts of his hated nemesis. The deal? He must eliminate a man named Hercules in some tournament that was being held in the Olympus Coliseum. Although he doesn't particularly trust Hades, he warily agrees, wanting desperately to find and defeat Sephiroth. However in his way through the preliminaries, he comes across a young boy with a strange weapon, Sora, who has also entered the Cup. He managed to defeat defeat him, but refuses to kill the kid, insisting it wasn't part of the deal. Unhappy with this sudden turn of events, Hades summons Cerberus, his giant three-headed dog to finish them both off. Cloud, who is caught off guard, is knocked unconscious by the huge beast. Ironically, Hercules is the one to come to the rescue, saving him. Sora, Donald, and Goofy then come in to finish off a weakened Cerberus as Cloud is carried off to safety. Before he leaves, he runs into Sora one more time, explaining why he did what he did, and that he was searching for his light. He later runs into Cid, who takes him back to Radiant Gardens, now known as Hollow Bastion, reuniting him with everyone.

Over the next year, Cloud continued to reside in Hollow Bastion. Although he chooses mostly to keep to himself, still worried with defeating Sephiroth, and with him his darkness. He had still become a member of the Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee, and wasn't hesitant to help out when it came to the safety of the world. Eventually, he saw Sora again, and informed him that he has still yet to conquer his darkness, also asking him to let him know if he saw Sephiroth.

It all comes down to this: make your choice.

You are presented with three weapons: a sword, a staff, and a shield. The sword represents the power of the warrior; invincible courage comes with this weapon as well as horrible destruction. The staff represents the power of the mystic; inner strength comes with this weapon as well as wonder and ruin. The shield represents the power of the guardian; kindness to aid friends comes with this weapon as well as a shield that will repel all.

Which one will you choose?

Chosen Weapon: Sword

Swift Blow
Swinging your weapon with all of your might, you achieve speeds unlike any other you have ever obtained. Your weapon glows faintly as you smash, slash, hack, stab, or otherwise injure your foe with greater speed than normal.

Range: Melee
Speed: 2x swing speed
Cooldown: 4 posts
Uses: 2 uses
Strength: Weak

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