Kiongozi
04-13-14, 11:22 PM
Name:
Akili Busara Msomi Wa-Shujaa
Titles:
• Mwanashule – Means “Scholar” in the tongue of the Namiri. This can be viewed as either an honorific or an insult, depending on the tone of usage.
• Kuu – Son of the current Kiongozi of the Namiri.
Nicknames:
• Kili – To his friends and comrades.
Age:
19 Human years
Race:
Simba(Namiri)
Height:
5’11”
Weight:
325 lbs.
Occupation:
Scribe & Missionary, Kuu of the Namiri.
Personality Traits:
Noble Upbringing - Akili is Kuu, son of the leader of his people. He is noble and honorable by his society's standards, and tries to treat all he deems worthy with proper respect. He tries to avoid the attitude of disdainful disregard that most rulers so often attain from their environment.
Natural-Born Ruler - Akili is a natural-born leader and warrior, and inspires confidence in those who follow him without even really trying. He is confident in himself, sometimes to a fault.
My Way is the Right Way - His upbringing and personality often lead to headstrong, brash decisions. He has a hard time understanding that his values and beliefs could ever be incorrect.
Only a Warrior Chooses Pacifism - He avoids battle at all cost, only resorting to violence if no other option exists.
Pure of Heart - Akili is a kindhearted individual, and always tries to see the best in others. However, this sometimes backfires, as he has a hard time believing those he trusts would ever betray him.
Theologist - He is also a very devout follower of his people's religion, and he takes very harshly to those who would slander his gods.
Hungry for Knowledge - Akili wishes to learn all he can about his(and others') people and history, along with anything else he might pick up on the way.
Righteous Fury - The blood of champions runs in Akili's veins. When fighting for a cause he believes in, the blood of his ancestors imbues him with an unbreakable resolve and determination.
Appearance: (http://i.imgur.com/42i2p5m.jpg)
Akili stands just under 6 feet tall, covered in radiant golden fur on every inch of his body. A luxurious mane wreathes his face, deep black all throughout. His piercing white eyes add a dignified ferocity to his appearance. He has the musculature of an extremely fit human male in his upper body, with broad shoulders and chest. The powerful legs of a lion sit underneath, with sharp claws on his paws(and hands.) A long, whip-like tail is positioned below his lower back, with a tuft of golden hair on the end. His face is also that of a lion, although he can make more facial gestures than just snarling.
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Skills:
Combative -
Under Sun-dappled Shadows - Intermediate: Akili is skilled in using his homeland's savannah terrain to his advantage. He is very stealthy when in scrubland and can camouflage himself effectively while making very little sound.
Tooth and Claw - Adept: Akili is very dangerous, whether using his natural-born weapons or the weapons of his people. He can use his claws and teeth to great effect in combat.
Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier - Master: The military of the Namiri contains small, cohesive units known as Prides. These groups usually consist mostly of Simba, with other races of the Namiri mixed in. They use teamwork and tactics to great effect, often executing Roman-esque maneuvers and counter-maneuvers to defeat larger groups. Akili has not forgotten his training, although he has long since left the military behind. He is able to know where he is needed most in a battle, and always tries to stack the odds in his favor.
Bred for War - Expert: Akili was tutored by the best tacticians Nyumbani could offer in military tactics, logistics, and the art of war from an early age. He excelled in his studies, devouring knowledge and practicing until he could match his old teachers. Akili is an excellent strategist, and knows what it takes to lead an army.
Weapon Proficiency ~ Quarterstaff - Adept: Preferring not to kill if he doesn't have to, Akili is quite skilled in the usage of a 6' staff. He adopts a solid stance which allows him to outfight and overpower most opponents. However, this style is usually weak against faster, more agile opponents.
Weapon Mastery ~ Short Spear - Master: Having already served his mandatory military stint, Akili has almost ten years total of experience with a 5' spear. He can greatly vary his tactics, ranging from an almost impenetrable defense to feral aggression at the drop of a hat. He is very skilled when using his spear with a shield. Akili can also throw spears with excellent accuracy, able to hit stationary targets up to 120 feet away nine out of ten times. This distance decreases to 70 feet if the targets are moving, but he is still just as accurate.
Weapon Proficiency ~ Small Blade - Adept: Akili is proficient in the usage of knives/dirks/daggers/etc. in close combat. He has learned fairly advanced knife-fighting techniques, along with a large portion of assassination skills.
Shield Proficiency ~ Light Shield - Expert: Usually used in tandem with a knife or short spear, a light wooden or hide shield can go a long way. Akili is an expert at using a shield as protection or a bludgeon, and can fight with only a shield if need be.
Non-Combative:
Sharp as a Claw - Akili soaks up new knowledge like a gigantic, three-hundred and twenty-five pound sponge. He is quick to learn anything, be it a new language, a new fighting style, or a new way to do something. He is even quicker to master it.
Speaking in Tongues - New languages are especially easy for Akili to pick up on, even if he doesn't know it yet. He is able to make connections between other languages and his own to increase his understanding more quickly.
Cat-scratch Symbols - Akili is a scribe, and is very efficient at writing. Currently, he only knows the written language of his people, but he is ingenious when devising short-hand and symbols to write quicker.
Diplomatic Demeanor - As the son of a ruler, Akili knows all the proper etiquette and procedure for greeting and interacting with important people(at least, in his society.)
All-Natural Ingredients - Akili is knowledgeable in herb-lore and uses for various plants. He can make effective poultices and medicines, although they in no way equate to instantaneous magical healing.
Abilities:
Racial -
• Passive – Usiku Maono – Most of the Namiri are born with reflective layers behind their retinas, which send light that passes the retina back into the eye. This increases night vision greatly, but reduces net visual acuity in the presence of bright light. There must be at least some ambient light for this ability to work, and extremely bright light(ie, desert sun.) will cause blurred and unfocused vision.
• Passive - Makucha Kubwa – All Namiri have protractible claws; in other words they have the ability to protract their claws from a retracted, at-rest position. They are attached to the terminal bone of the fingers and toes with a tough ligament; when the animal contracts muscles in the toe to straighten it, the ligament forces the claw outwards. These claws can gouge leather.
• Passive - Simba Nguvu – Akili is 325 lbs. of pure muscle, and it shows. He is able to lift 250 lbs. of weight easily, and can lift about 350 lbs. with great effort. (Strength 2x)
Equipment:
Torn Linen Rags
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History:
Many, many times has the sun risen and set since the birth of my father. Many times has the moon made her twilight race across the sky. And many times will the cycle continue until I have progeny of my own; the Sons and Daughters of Kings. For I am Akili, son of Kiburi and Kuu of the Namiri. I am the Simba of pure-blood, with ebony mane and ivory eyes, foretold of in the legends. I am destined to bring peace to the ever-warring land of Ardhi, and earn back the love of the Namiri-Anga. But the mantle of duty hangs heavy on my shoulders, and I find that fighting for my father in an effort to bring "peace" is less and less appealing every day. It seems as though all we strive to achieve is pointless, only working to bring about more conflict. The only way we will ever accomplish what we desire is to learn from our mistakes, and record them for future generations. Only through the power of words and justice will we ever leave the horrors of war behind and begin anew. And so, I told my father this. But these words of wisdom angered him, and caused him to think me weak. So, I sit here, writing this on the boat that is to take me to a new land. The waves rock us back and forth, the crew outside in the harsh, stinging rain, and I here in this sheltered, safe room. We are to attempt to enlist an army to travel back to Ardhi with us, and journey to Nyumbani. There, we will show them our might, and they will help us dominate the other tribes and achieve peace. I can only hope we arrive there soon, safely.
Akili Busara Msomi Wa-Shujaa
Titles:
• Mwanashule – Means “Scholar” in the tongue of the Namiri. This can be viewed as either an honorific or an insult, depending on the tone of usage.
• Kuu – Son of the current Kiongozi of the Namiri.
Nicknames:
• Kili – To his friends and comrades.
Age:
19 Human years
Race:
Simba(Namiri)
Height:
5’11”
Weight:
325 lbs.
Occupation:
Scribe & Missionary, Kuu of the Namiri.
Personality Traits:
Noble Upbringing - Akili is Kuu, son of the leader of his people. He is noble and honorable by his society's standards, and tries to treat all he deems worthy with proper respect. He tries to avoid the attitude of disdainful disregard that most rulers so often attain from their environment.
Natural-Born Ruler - Akili is a natural-born leader and warrior, and inspires confidence in those who follow him without even really trying. He is confident in himself, sometimes to a fault.
My Way is the Right Way - His upbringing and personality often lead to headstrong, brash decisions. He has a hard time understanding that his values and beliefs could ever be incorrect.
Only a Warrior Chooses Pacifism - He avoids battle at all cost, only resorting to violence if no other option exists.
Pure of Heart - Akili is a kindhearted individual, and always tries to see the best in others. However, this sometimes backfires, as he has a hard time believing those he trusts would ever betray him.
Theologist - He is also a very devout follower of his people's religion, and he takes very harshly to those who would slander his gods.
Hungry for Knowledge - Akili wishes to learn all he can about his(and others') people and history, along with anything else he might pick up on the way.
Righteous Fury - The blood of champions runs in Akili's veins. When fighting for a cause he believes in, the blood of his ancestors imbues him with an unbreakable resolve and determination.
Appearance: (http://i.imgur.com/42i2p5m.jpg)
Akili stands just under 6 feet tall, covered in radiant golden fur on every inch of his body. A luxurious mane wreathes his face, deep black all throughout. His piercing white eyes add a dignified ferocity to his appearance. He has the musculature of an extremely fit human male in his upper body, with broad shoulders and chest. The powerful legs of a lion sit underneath, with sharp claws on his paws(and hands.) A long, whip-like tail is positioned below his lower back, with a tuft of golden hair on the end. His face is also that of a lion, although he can make more facial gestures than just snarling.
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Skills:
Combative -
Under Sun-dappled Shadows - Intermediate: Akili is skilled in using his homeland's savannah terrain to his advantage. He is very stealthy when in scrubland and can camouflage himself effectively while making very little sound.
Tooth and Claw - Adept: Akili is very dangerous, whether using his natural-born weapons or the weapons of his people. He can use his claws and teeth to great effect in combat.
Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier - Master: The military of the Namiri contains small, cohesive units known as Prides. These groups usually consist mostly of Simba, with other races of the Namiri mixed in. They use teamwork and tactics to great effect, often executing Roman-esque maneuvers and counter-maneuvers to defeat larger groups. Akili has not forgotten his training, although he has long since left the military behind. He is able to know where he is needed most in a battle, and always tries to stack the odds in his favor.
Bred for War - Expert: Akili was tutored by the best tacticians Nyumbani could offer in military tactics, logistics, and the art of war from an early age. He excelled in his studies, devouring knowledge and practicing until he could match his old teachers. Akili is an excellent strategist, and knows what it takes to lead an army.
Weapon Proficiency ~ Quarterstaff - Adept: Preferring not to kill if he doesn't have to, Akili is quite skilled in the usage of a 6' staff. He adopts a solid stance which allows him to outfight and overpower most opponents. However, this style is usually weak against faster, more agile opponents.
Weapon Mastery ~ Short Spear - Master: Having already served his mandatory military stint, Akili has almost ten years total of experience with a 5' spear. He can greatly vary his tactics, ranging from an almost impenetrable defense to feral aggression at the drop of a hat. He is very skilled when using his spear with a shield. Akili can also throw spears with excellent accuracy, able to hit stationary targets up to 120 feet away nine out of ten times. This distance decreases to 70 feet if the targets are moving, but he is still just as accurate.
Weapon Proficiency ~ Small Blade - Adept: Akili is proficient in the usage of knives/dirks/daggers/etc. in close combat. He has learned fairly advanced knife-fighting techniques, along with a large portion of assassination skills.
Shield Proficiency ~ Light Shield - Expert: Usually used in tandem with a knife or short spear, a light wooden or hide shield can go a long way. Akili is an expert at using a shield as protection or a bludgeon, and can fight with only a shield if need be.
Non-Combative:
Sharp as a Claw - Akili soaks up new knowledge like a gigantic, three-hundred and twenty-five pound sponge. He is quick to learn anything, be it a new language, a new fighting style, or a new way to do something. He is even quicker to master it.
Speaking in Tongues - New languages are especially easy for Akili to pick up on, even if he doesn't know it yet. He is able to make connections between other languages and his own to increase his understanding more quickly.
Cat-scratch Symbols - Akili is a scribe, and is very efficient at writing. Currently, he only knows the written language of his people, but he is ingenious when devising short-hand and symbols to write quicker.
Diplomatic Demeanor - As the son of a ruler, Akili knows all the proper etiquette and procedure for greeting and interacting with important people(at least, in his society.)
All-Natural Ingredients - Akili is knowledgeable in herb-lore and uses for various plants. He can make effective poultices and medicines, although they in no way equate to instantaneous magical healing.
Abilities:
Racial -
• Passive – Usiku Maono – Most of the Namiri are born with reflective layers behind their retinas, which send light that passes the retina back into the eye. This increases night vision greatly, but reduces net visual acuity in the presence of bright light. There must be at least some ambient light for this ability to work, and extremely bright light(ie, desert sun.) will cause blurred and unfocused vision.
• Passive - Makucha Kubwa – All Namiri have protractible claws; in other words they have the ability to protract their claws from a retracted, at-rest position. They are attached to the terminal bone of the fingers and toes with a tough ligament; when the animal contracts muscles in the toe to straighten it, the ligament forces the claw outwards. These claws can gouge leather.
• Passive - Simba Nguvu – Akili is 325 lbs. of pure muscle, and it shows. He is able to lift 250 lbs. of weight easily, and can lift about 350 lbs. with great effort. (Strength 2x)
Equipment:
Torn Linen Rags
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History:
Many, many times has the sun risen and set since the birth of my father. Many times has the moon made her twilight race across the sky. And many times will the cycle continue until I have progeny of my own; the Sons and Daughters of Kings. For I am Akili, son of Kiburi and Kuu of the Namiri. I am the Simba of pure-blood, with ebony mane and ivory eyes, foretold of in the legends. I am destined to bring peace to the ever-warring land of Ardhi, and earn back the love of the Namiri-Anga. But the mantle of duty hangs heavy on my shoulders, and I find that fighting for my father in an effort to bring "peace" is less and less appealing every day. It seems as though all we strive to achieve is pointless, only working to bring about more conflict. The only way we will ever accomplish what we desire is to learn from our mistakes, and record them for future generations. Only through the power of words and justice will we ever leave the horrors of war behind and begin anew. And so, I told my father this. But these words of wisdom angered him, and caused him to think me weak. So, I sit here, writing this on the boat that is to take me to a new land. The waves rock us back and forth, the crew outside in the harsh, stinging rain, and I here in this sheltered, safe room. We are to attempt to enlist an army to travel back to Ardhi with us, and journey to Nyumbani. There, we will show them our might, and they will help us dominate the other tribes and achieve peace. I can only hope we arrive there soon, safely.