Cilessian - Rakshiri

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I decided to jump on the character sheet bandwagon. Completely redesigned Rocky.

lmfao, sadly this is the "abridged" version of the bio that I had written for Rocky. It's a long read. The unedited version can be found here:

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As always, the Cilessian race is © ~showkaizer, Rocky/Rakshiri is © me.

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Alias: "Rocky Road"
Name: Rakshiri
Age: Somewhere around 700-750
Occupation: Gladiator turned Strategist-General of the Iron Armada.

Weapon: While her knowledge of weaponry doesn't come close to the span of a War Master, Rakshiri is not without the ability to use a plethora of armaments. Two weapons with one name make up Rakshiri, or rather, "Rocky"'s main arsenal. Called, "Bagh'Nakh", these two weapons most closely resemble a pair of claws, though instead of straight bladed points at the end, they form hooks. Should the blades be broken or otherwise knocked from their homes, photon blades replace them. In such a state, the Bagh'Nakh isn't effective against other Cilessians, but have the ability to be devastating to other races. There's no particular style of fighting attached to these weapons, which makes their usage dangerous and unpredictable. But that is not the only ace up Rocky's sleeve.

Attached to her tail are three ball and chain, and a strange crystalline formation encases the spade. With a quick shake or whip of the tail, the ball and chain can be dislodged from "storage". The power of the Cilessian tail coupled with these weapons is known to be able to snap a lesser-built species in half with minimal effort. The crystal-encased spade, while used mostly for smashing, is rock solid but not sharp. Close to the base, the tail is covered by a thick metal plate, from which juts three large spikes, and her right knee-guard is also spined. Her shins, while heavily armored, also sport large spines, and even the miniscule waist armor she wears has points. Her shoulder armor in battle is actually practically comprised of blades as well. The Alias "Rocky Road" stems from her affinity for pokies... Oh, and of course Ice Cream; a flavor that she isn't even particularly fond of.

History: Rakshiri's childhood was common and happy for a Cilessian. Her parents were mostly unknown except by their close friends and compatriots-in-arms. In fact, her childhood is pretty unimportant considering that it didn't shape how she turned out much at all! No one could have guessed that Rakshiri would ever turn out to be interested in becoming a Gladiator. Her affinity for hand-to-hand combat was much closer a tip-off of becoming a Kuberahti Monk, but that's where everyone was wrong. While at first her interests did lie with the Kuberahti for a short period of time, though a "vacation" of sorts to Cilessia Three was the first indication that the young Cilessian's interests were going to take a twist. It was this place, with its bustling activity and entertainment that had caught Rakshiri's eye. Viewing the games that had truly piqued her interest. The clashes between proud Cilessian warriors and strangers of other races and species in the coliseums against the backdrop of expansive desert and throngs of cheering fans, seduced her from the very moment she first encountered them. From that moment on, it had become a romantic dream to be one of the Gladiators, and to fight before a crowd in a test of strength and skill.

Trips to Cilessia Three had become more or less routine between rigorous training sessions, and it wasn't long before Rakshiri made herself known to several merchants. Everyday conversation was riddled with hints of her interest in the games and the "fabulous" lifestyle of the Gladiator, and with such clear drive, the eager Cilessian caught the eye of a weapon dealer. Moved by the passion and interest (and the possibility of obtaining new customers with the rise of an up and coming Gladiator), this merchant presented Rakshiri with two weapons, based on her past experiences with hand-to-hand combat. Bagh'Nakh now in hand, all that was left was the road to the coliseum.

Thrill and danger were Rakshiri's first loves. Training for the coliseum held no candle to the adrenaline rush that real fights provided. For at very least a century, she spent a great deal of time fighting smaller battles in the coliseum sands. But as time went on, the true entertainer inside began to emerge, and her style as a fighter blossomed. It was during her climb as a favorite that she earned the nickname "Rocky Road". This had much to do with her personality and affinity for pokey objects on her person. The armor that became her trademark was scarce at best, but that was part of Rocky's glamour; unintimidated by the thought of bodily harm almost to the point of inviting it, her armor provided at least a little bit of cover, but more importantly, extra weapons to be added to her repertoire. Even the horned headpiece she wore to her fights, while with little functionality whatsoever aside from decoration, was a source of constant speculation of its origins. Tales of defeating some great beast, to prying them off the head of a male of her kind circulated in the height of her fame. While her presence in the coliseum was fan-pleasing, it became more and more evident that her skills were not simply comprised of luck and extensive crowd-pleasing antics; her skill with her chosen weaponry, while having no particular style of fighting attached to it, was glaringly obvious.

The euphoric state in which it seemed she spent much of her time while in combat, contributed to her amazing resilience to wounds. Each scar that was added to her body over time was almost a celebration in itself. She still bares them proudly as a testament to her fortitude and practically undying stamina in the heat of battle, concerning herself very little with dodging and avoiding strikes. This also contributed to her great love of rest and feast. The life of the Gladiator; so long as one lived they enjoyed wealth and travel, and live she did. Though, as the years continued to pass, even the roar of the crowd and the opportunity to travel to far reaches, to fight and to learn the ways of other species and peoples, was becoming a bit passe.

What good was learning the ways of others when there was so little that could be done with it? After decades upon decades of fighting, Rocky's presence no longer drew the attention it once did. She was common to be see; no longer a fresh face that provided an exciting new front on the games. She had also begun to get bored with the lifestyle. With fortune she had little use for, and access to places she had been numerous times before, her future as a Gladiator was looking bleak. She needed and wanted something more.. something different, and something with an everlasting purpose.

Taking a break from the coliseum was a good idea. The journey back to Cilessia Prime's Ag’Naraat to see family was Rocky's intention. Her mother, ( her father succumbed to injuries in a campaign even before the ban on males had been issued) while surprised to see her back in the capitol, was overjoyed that her successful daughter had not forgotten her in the heat of fame and fortune. But, Rocky let in on a bit of the feeling of dread that had been looming over her head that created a larger cloud of grey with each day. In fear for her daughter's livelihood as she saw her will to fight waning, her mother extended her hand to the Jade Spire in suggestion that she give her skills in service to Empress ExOdessa, personally.

Her father had served the throne faithfully before his passing, and in all verity Rocky had the utmost respect for their Empress and her ways. It was by her mother's word that she approached the Jade Spire to offer her services to her Empress, to cast aside the days of the games, and to bring meaning back into her life. Her craving for battle and the knowledge of other species' fighting techniques could be put to good use instead of merely for monetary gain; of which she had no need or desire. Approaching the Empress, Rocky had this epiphany and silently vowed herself to serving the Cilessians with her skills, and to defend her people with the same passion and fervor that she fought with on the sands of the coliseum.

Her repuation as a Gladiator preceded her. But that brought up another point; how well would Rocky do among peers, fighting for the same cause? Nonetheless, her sincerity, desire and skill was undeniable, and Rakshiri's admittance into the Iron Armada was sealed. She exhibited no trouble working with others fighting for the same cause, though it was evident that she fought better, and even more passionately, on her own, even against a number of other foes at once. She enjoyed several victorious campaigns before she was appointed as a General of the Armada. Not so much for her ability to lead others (though, while she was no prodigy at doing so, the charisma that spilled over from being in the games did not subside), but for tactical knowledge and fighting skill alone. Her strategies were sound, and carefully formulated exploitations of loopholes in both defense and advance of the enemy. Even now she still serves ExOdessa as a Strategist-General with her finger on the pulse of their military sphere of influence, and a sharp eye on the goings-on in the many facets of their military affairs.

Personality: Rocky has a personality that is not unlike the ocean; it's possible for her to be calm and collected or incredibly irate, and everywhere in between. For the most part, she is an easy-going individual, not foreign to bouts of playfulness, though they are often few and far between, and only in the right company. When focused on a task that is deemed important, Rocky gives it her all and undivided attention. She can be sarcastic and biting when her ire is roused, and is prone to lashing out verbally and physically when pushed beyond the brink of patience.The passion she feels for battle is evident when watching her fight; like euphoria mixed with a feeling of being invincible. Not unlike a machine while fighting, no matter the extent of injury she might receive, it's in the middle of melee that her will to fight is at its peak and her body pushes itself until the deed is done.

With Gladiatorial theatrics and military face put aside, Rocky tends to be a fairly friendly individual. Known well for her exploits in the games as well as campaigns in Cilessian military affairs, she deals with others on a regular basis and is nothing short of respectful. Her knowledge of the affairs of other species, stemming from her time spent as a Gladiator, provide the Empress with information on the delicate inner workings of possible threats, as well as strategies to exploit the weaknesses of other races. She is unwaveringly supportive of ExOdessa, and is quick to honor her Empress should she feel that she has been insulted in any way.

As far as romance goes, she has no mate and doesn't particularly feel the need for one at the current time. She is far too wrapped up in her love for combat and challenge to be bothered with amorous affairs.