Post by Tsukino Sakura on May 4, 2015 17:59:06 GMT -5
Name: Sakura Tsukino
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Occupation: Princess
Birthplace: Ongaku, a small Kingdom affiliated with Sailo.
Abilities:
Archery: Sakura has great skills with the bow and though her father insisted she learned how to wield other weapons she only solely enjoyed shooting arrows. Partly because she would never want to face a foe in direct combat remembering what happened years ago and secondly because it allowed her camouflage and advantage. She learned to climb trees and move about them undetected for the sole purpose to use her archery skills to surprise the enemy if needed. Her speed also increased with such exercise although many doubted it was lady-like do partake in such activities. But having no male hair himself, the King wanted his daughter to be able to protect herself and her kingdom if he ever left this world leaving her in charge.
Precognition: It was said that it was an ability that she inherited from her mother’s side and that it had been a gift to her ancestor from Byakko himself. With this skill she could see the future and at times the past and this can be about herself or others. She has no control over when this happens, however, so she cannot use it as it pleases her and depending on the intensity or the length of such visions, she can have a light headache or even pass out afterward. She tries to be careful when she uses such gift but, since she cannot control when this happens, she can only prepare herself for what is to happen after. Although, it is a gift that can benefit her kingdom and family, at times she wishes she did not have it since many sought to exploit that trait in her and that led to her losing her mother years ago.
Music: Being taught by her mother, Sakura could sing beautifully from an early age. She also learned to play the koto. This passion fro music grew in he when she lost her mother and ever since she decided that in her memory she would be the best musician there could ever be. She also wished to transmit beauty and happiness through her music because she knew how hard life could be when you lost someone you loved. With this the castle bloomed in the elegant music she played and it filled the hole in her heart when her mother was no more.
Weapons: - Link to Sakura’s bow -
Sakura has a lovely long white bow that her father crafted for her a long time ago, once she was old enough and as her coming of age present. However, she was already very skilled by then and she kept taking part in competitions in the kingdom and beyond, her father allowed this with the hopes of making her be exposed to the world and also to get candidates for her hand in marriage. She has good and extensive knowledge on bows and arrows and can easily make her own arrows if needed. She also preserves her weapons with perfection. And she has such a hand with the bow that she seldom broke the strings.
Affiliation: Ongaku and Sailo
Personality:
Sakura is a very generous and benevolent person, when she sees others suffer, animals included, she does everything at hand to help them be happy even if she must sacrifice something of her own to help. It is this compassion what led her to have a special bond with animals, particularly horses and dogs. All her life she rescued dogs or horses and nurtured them back to help and she either helped them be wild again and roam the lands or would give them honest and respectful owners that would never harm them. She could not understand why anyone would use violence against the weak and defenceless, especially animals, for no reason at all. She also disliked those who killed animal or people for sport, she could never come to understand such an act of cruelty.
She is also rather cunning and stubborn but being raised by her father to represent her country and charm a powerful lord for the well being of her kingdom, she was taught to repress her emotions and be a bit more submissive. This, however, causes her great pain because as a Princess all her decisions are being made for her, her father controlled her every move and that was why music was her one comfort. She found herself unable to rebel against her father who only thought of what was best for the country and so her feelings were transmitted through music as a channel to let things go and resign to her fate as a princess. It was not ideal for her but she could not do anything to make her father unhappy. He had already lost her mother and she did not want his kingdom to turn their back on him because of her.
This Princess is very loyal to her friends and though she likes to annals everything and make the best decisions, she would never hesitate to do something for those she holds dear. She is rather selfless and so she is very careful when getting close to others, she has also grown wearier since the death of her mother and finds it hard to trust people. However, once her friendship is won then there is nothing she would not do for that person. It might sound extreme but she believes that if you care for everyone in the world, even more so you should for those close to you. She knew the bitter reality of having people come to her for their own selfish ends and that stopped her from having many friends or loved ones. She preferred making friends with animals and with her singing and sensibility she learned to communicate with them quite easily.
Appearance: - Link to appearance -
Sakura stands at 5’8 which is slightly taller than the average height in her kingdom. She has a slender figure fit for a Princess and she is very elegant with every move she makes. She has deep green eyes that sparkle like sapphires at night. She also has lovely smooth golden hair and its length reaches her middle thigh, it is bright and elegant and she has a lovely fringe to exhale her natural beauty. Unlike some royal houses, Sakura was never forced to wear too much make up and only wears it during special occasions. Due to her fondness for archery and tree climbing she is rather athletic and fit and her horse riding helps balance such fitness. Although young there is certain maturity in her heart due to her past experiences and it is at times reflected in her eyes. There is a certain brightness to her appearance which is enhanced by her personality, she likes making others happy and this very wish makes her smile something to truly enjoy. However, her loveliness and that same smile are often used to shield herself from showing the darkness that hides within her, the loneliness and sorrow she experienced loosing her beloved mother.
History:
Sakura was born in the kingdom of Ongaku which is affiliated with Sailo. Her parents, the Lords of the kingdom were loving and taught her kindness and benevolence. It was when she was five that her father King Jin Tsukino inspired in her the desire to partake archery. She was soon assigned a tutor and she progressed incredibly fast. Not only in the talent itself but also in the way she used what she learned. She began to plan strategies and climb trees to become a less vulnerable target and soon enough her father would take her to the battle strategy meetings and surprise everyone in the council with the brilliance of her mind and how much she worried about casualties. She believed that war was not a way to solve things but if it had to be used, then think of every method possible to avoid shedding unnecessary blood. Both parents were truly impressed by the lovely daughter they had and all the qualities she possessed which would make a good Queen.
The Princess kept improving not only in every subject she was taught but also with the trust both parents placed on her. Her pure heart remained as such and her love for others and wildlife was rather strong and it could be said everyone in the kingdom and neighbouring realms were in love with the young Princess. At that point she learned a language she could use with animals and whenever horses could not be tamed or seemed uneasy they would be brought to the Palace for the Princess to help them and find what the problem usually was. This skill soon developed even more and reached people. It seemed that just being around her healed the hearts of others, she did not absorb the negative attention of those who came to her for aid, however, she helped them to the best of her ability.
Unfortunately, Sakura’s life was about to change. The moment she reached ten springs she began to develop a skill she had inherited from an ancestor which consisted in “precognition” which often developed into seeing the past of others. She began to have lapses in random times of the day when she looked into the future or the past of a person or country. At the beginning she would pass out immediately but soon enough she grew stronger. Even up to this date, if the mission if far too long or overwhelming she can be unconscious for a certain amount of time, however. This gift was useful at the battle councils and for the well being of the kingdom, however, it soon made her the target of ambitious monarchs and bounty hunters. Even though most persons did not know she could not simply summon her visions and they seemed to happen at random times, they believed that by looking into the future they could achieve their hearts greatest desires. This put too much pressure on the young Princess who worried about others before herself.
She wanted to help others as much as possible but she could not force the visions nor did she want to for they affected her health somewhat. Soon enough her father had to sign bodyguards and her usual free walks among her people in the kingdom were reduced to escorted walks. Despite this she made everyone around her happy and suffered in silence not to upset her beloved parents. But then her troubles increased when she became of age since several princes and kings wanted to have her in their kingdoms only because of her visions. She felt pressure into marrying for the wellbeing of her country and during a visit to the country of the man chosen to marry her, the carriage she travelled in with her mother and escort was ambushed by professional assassins.
Her mother knew how to use a sword but who could match such skilled men? The Queen called Isil ordered Sakura to hide or run while there was still chance but the girl did not wish to leave her mother alone and taking a dark cloak she climbed to a nearby tree while her mother distracted the men. Sakura used this opportunity to put her archery skills to the test and they soon got rid of most assassins but this had only been a diversion and the real threat showed up then, when the Queen was exhausted and her escort were all spent. Sakura’s eyes widened at the sight of so much death but she could not avoid to gasp in shock at the man who had hired the assassins. He easily brought her mother down and without a second thought murdered her with great cruelty and Sakura could do nothing to stop him. For the first time in her life her heart hardened, she felt fear and anguish at the same time and she would have perished at that moment had she not been saved by Prince Gongming.
She was taken to this castle to be tended to but it took her weeks to be able to talk again. After a few months she was smiling once more. Her heart had that loneliness in her and she could never fill the hole her mother left with anything but music. She decided to work even harder at the battle councils and ensure the safety of the people in her kingdom. She tried to grant jobs to those who did not have any and ensure that education and selfdefense martial arts were available to all. Her father was surprised at such maturity although he could tell there was a darkness or a longing in her eyes that had not been there before. She also practiced her koto skills and ensured to improve in everything she did to honour her mother. She knew that wherever she was she would be watching her. She did not want anyone to feel down because of her and so she worked hard in being her old self once more and she showed great gratitude to Prince Gongming for saving her, in fact they soon became engaged and she accepted this not only for the well being of her country but also out of gratitude… however she did not love him.
Important NPCs:
Prince Gongming: Image on the left. He is the Prince of a nearby kingdom and he is Sakura’s fiancé.
King Jin: He is Sakura’s father.
Queen Isil: Sakura’s diseased mother.
Jon Rin: He is the man who killed the Queen and attempted to kill the Princess. He escaped the Prince and his army and was never seen again ever since.
Anything Else: Sakura has a silver scar on her right shoulder, a memento of the day her mother died and how close she had been to being killed as well. She never forgot that man’s face…
RP Sample: See Isamu’s bio
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Occupation: Princess
Birthplace: Ongaku, a small Kingdom affiliated with Sailo.
Abilities:
Archery: Sakura has great skills with the bow and though her father insisted she learned how to wield other weapons she only solely enjoyed shooting arrows. Partly because she would never want to face a foe in direct combat remembering what happened years ago and secondly because it allowed her camouflage and advantage. She learned to climb trees and move about them undetected for the sole purpose to use her archery skills to surprise the enemy if needed. Her speed also increased with such exercise although many doubted it was lady-like do partake in such activities. But having no male hair himself, the King wanted his daughter to be able to protect herself and her kingdom if he ever left this world leaving her in charge.
Precognition: It was said that it was an ability that she inherited from her mother’s side and that it had been a gift to her ancestor from Byakko himself. With this skill she could see the future and at times the past and this can be about herself or others. She has no control over when this happens, however, so she cannot use it as it pleases her and depending on the intensity or the length of such visions, she can have a light headache or even pass out afterward. She tries to be careful when she uses such gift but, since she cannot control when this happens, she can only prepare herself for what is to happen after. Although, it is a gift that can benefit her kingdom and family, at times she wishes she did not have it since many sought to exploit that trait in her and that led to her losing her mother years ago.
Music: Being taught by her mother, Sakura could sing beautifully from an early age. She also learned to play the koto. This passion fro music grew in he when she lost her mother and ever since she decided that in her memory she would be the best musician there could ever be. She also wished to transmit beauty and happiness through her music because she knew how hard life could be when you lost someone you loved. With this the castle bloomed in the elegant music she played and it filled the hole in her heart when her mother was no more.
Weapons: - Link to Sakura’s bow -
Sakura has a lovely long white bow that her father crafted for her a long time ago, once she was old enough and as her coming of age present. However, she was already very skilled by then and she kept taking part in competitions in the kingdom and beyond, her father allowed this with the hopes of making her be exposed to the world and also to get candidates for her hand in marriage. She has good and extensive knowledge on bows and arrows and can easily make her own arrows if needed. She also preserves her weapons with perfection. And she has such a hand with the bow that she seldom broke the strings.
Affiliation: Ongaku and Sailo
Personality:
Sakura is a very generous and benevolent person, when she sees others suffer, animals included, she does everything at hand to help them be happy even if she must sacrifice something of her own to help. It is this compassion what led her to have a special bond with animals, particularly horses and dogs. All her life she rescued dogs or horses and nurtured them back to help and she either helped them be wild again and roam the lands or would give them honest and respectful owners that would never harm them. She could not understand why anyone would use violence against the weak and defenceless, especially animals, for no reason at all. She also disliked those who killed animal or people for sport, she could never come to understand such an act of cruelty.
She is also rather cunning and stubborn but being raised by her father to represent her country and charm a powerful lord for the well being of her kingdom, she was taught to repress her emotions and be a bit more submissive. This, however, causes her great pain because as a Princess all her decisions are being made for her, her father controlled her every move and that was why music was her one comfort. She found herself unable to rebel against her father who only thought of what was best for the country and so her feelings were transmitted through music as a channel to let things go and resign to her fate as a princess. It was not ideal for her but she could not do anything to make her father unhappy. He had already lost her mother and she did not want his kingdom to turn their back on him because of her.
This Princess is very loyal to her friends and though she likes to annals everything and make the best decisions, she would never hesitate to do something for those she holds dear. She is rather selfless and so she is very careful when getting close to others, she has also grown wearier since the death of her mother and finds it hard to trust people. However, once her friendship is won then there is nothing she would not do for that person. It might sound extreme but she believes that if you care for everyone in the world, even more so you should for those close to you. She knew the bitter reality of having people come to her for their own selfish ends and that stopped her from having many friends or loved ones. She preferred making friends with animals and with her singing and sensibility she learned to communicate with them quite easily.
Appearance: - Link to appearance -
Sakura stands at 5’8 which is slightly taller than the average height in her kingdom. She has a slender figure fit for a Princess and she is very elegant with every move she makes. She has deep green eyes that sparkle like sapphires at night. She also has lovely smooth golden hair and its length reaches her middle thigh, it is bright and elegant and she has a lovely fringe to exhale her natural beauty. Unlike some royal houses, Sakura was never forced to wear too much make up and only wears it during special occasions. Due to her fondness for archery and tree climbing she is rather athletic and fit and her horse riding helps balance such fitness. Although young there is certain maturity in her heart due to her past experiences and it is at times reflected in her eyes. There is a certain brightness to her appearance which is enhanced by her personality, she likes making others happy and this very wish makes her smile something to truly enjoy. However, her loveliness and that same smile are often used to shield herself from showing the darkness that hides within her, the loneliness and sorrow she experienced loosing her beloved mother.
History:
Sakura was born in the kingdom of Ongaku which is affiliated with Sailo. Her parents, the Lords of the kingdom were loving and taught her kindness and benevolence. It was when she was five that her father King Jin Tsukino inspired in her the desire to partake archery. She was soon assigned a tutor and she progressed incredibly fast. Not only in the talent itself but also in the way she used what she learned. She began to plan strategies and climb trees to become a less vulnerable target and soon enough her father would take her to the battle strategy meetings and surprise everyone in the council with the brilliance of her mind and how much she worried about casualties. She believed that war was not a way to solve things but if it had to be used, then think of every method possible to avoid shedding unnecessary blood. Both parents were truly impressed by the lovely daughter they had and all the qualities she possessed which would make a good Queen.
The Princess kept improving not only in every subject she was taught but also with the trust both parents placed on her. Her pure heart remained as such and her love for others and wildlife was rather strong and it could be said everyone in the kingdom and neighbouring realms were in love with the young Princess. At that point she learned a language she could use with animals and whenever horses could not be tamed or seemed uneasy they would be brought to the Palace for the Princess to help them and find what the problem usually was. This skill soon developed even more and reached people. It seemed that just being around her healed the hearts of others, she did not absorb the negative attention of those who came to her for aid, however, she helped them to the best of her ability.
Unfortunately, Sakura’s life was about to change. The moment she reached ten springs she began to develop a skill she had inherited from an ancestor which consisted in “precognition” which often developed into seeing the past of others. She began to have lapses in random times of the day when she looked into the future or the past of a person or country. At the beginning she would pass out immediately but soon enough she grew stronger. Even up to this date, if the mission if far too long or overwhelming she can be unconscious for a certain amount of time, however. This gift was useful at the battle councils and for the well being of the kingdom, however, it soon made her the target of ambitious monarchs and bounty hunters. Even though most persons did not know she could not simply summon her visions and they seemed to happen at random times, they believed that by looking into the future they could achieve their hearts greatest desires. This put too much pressure on the young Princess who worried about others before herself.
She wanted to help others as much as possible but she could not force the visions nor did she want to for they affected her health somewhat. Soon enough her father had to sign bodyguards and her usual free walks among her people in the kingdom were reduced to escorted walks. Despite this she made everyone around her happy and suffered in silence not to upset her beloved parents. But then her troubles increased when she became of age since several princes and kings wanted to have her in their kingdoms only because of her visions. She felt pressure into marrying for the wellbeing of her country and during a visit to the country of the man chosen to marry her, the carriage she travelled in with her mother and escort was ambushed by professional assassins.
Her mother knew how to use a sword but who could match such skilled men? The Queen called Isil ordered Sakura to hide or run while there was still chance but the girl did not wish to leave her mother alone and taking a dark cloak she climbed to a nearby tree while her mother distracted the men. Sakura used this opportunity to put her archery skills to the test and they soon got rid of most assassins but this had only been a diversion and the real threat showed up then, when the Queen was exhausted and her escort were all spent. Sakura’s eyes widened at the sight of so much death but she could not avoid to gasp in shock at the man who had hired the assassins. He easily brought her mother down and without a second thought murdered her with great cruelty and Sakura could do nothing to stop him. For the first time in her life her heart hardened, she felt fear and anguish at the same time and she would have perished at that moment had she not been saved by Prince Gongming.
She was taken to this castle to be tended to but it took her weeks to be able to talk again. After a few months she was smiling once more. Her heart had that loneliness in her and she could never fill the hole her mother left with anything but music. She decided to work even harder at the battle councils and ensure the safety of the people in her kingdom. She tried to grant jobs to those who did not have any and ensure that education and selfdefense martial arts were available to all. Her father was surprised at such maturity although he could tell there was a darkness or a longing in her eyes that had not been there before. She also practiced her koto skills and ensured to improve in everything she did to honour her mother. She knew that wherever she was she would be watching her. She did not want anyone to feel down because of her and so she worked hard in being her old self once more and she showed great gratitude to Prince Gongming for saving her, in fact they soon became engaged and she accepted this not only for the well being of her country but also out of gratitude… however she did not love him.
Important NPCs:
Prince Gongming: Image on the left. He is the Prince of a nearby kingdom and he is Sakura’s fiancé.
King Jin: He is Sakura’s father.
Queen Isil: Sakura’s diseased mother.
Jon Rin: He is the man who killed the Queen and attempted to kill the Princess. He escaped the Prince and his army and was never seen again ever since.
Anything Else: Sakura has a silver scar on her right shoulder, a memento of the day her mother died and how close she had been to being killed as well. She never forgot that man’s face…
RP Sample: See Isamu’s bio
