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Lord Mamoru the Daitengu

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Hello my darlings! Here is another main character that I am going to be writing for in my new novel series, "Yokai." That's right, I've finally given it a name. I will have more info about it up in my journal soon, but for now, I'm just here to introduce this next character that will be playing an important roll in the series. Enjoy! 

~Chrissy 

Name: Lord Mamoru

Age: 1008 years (equivalent to a human in their early thirties since they live for a very long time).

Height/Weight: 6ft, and 260lbs. (50 per wing and 160 for his body).

Body type: Ectomorph

Texture (i.e. of hands, skin, etc.): The texture of his skin and hair is the same as a humans, however, the wings on his back are soft and downy because of the feathers.

Clothing style/frequently worn clothes: A white kimono, a dark grey vest called a “kataginu” which he usually tucks into his black hakama pants and sash around his waist, white socks and straw sandals, with a special pom-pommed sash called a yuigesa, as seen among other daitengus.

Eye color (list synonyms): Yellow

Hair color and style (list synonyms): His hair is a light grey and wavy with it combed back in a wild fashion. It is not long, but he has two locks which are tied that hang over his side burns and past his chin.

Other distinguishing physical traits (2 or 3 unique tags, specific to only that character): His skin is red, large black wings, and a prominent long nose, common traits among daitengus. Aside from that, he has painted white markings on his forehead, mostly as a symbol of status or just decoration.

Action tags (i.e.scratching head, nail biting, etc.): Keen on staying refined, he does not have a specific tag, but when irritated, he will often run his hands through his hair or ruffle the feathers on his large wings.

Verbal tags (i.e. “My, my,” “Huh?” etc.) (also list speaking style: talkative, soft-spoken, loud, formal, accent, fast,etc.):
Mamoru does not have an odd verbal tag, but his tone of voice is calm and critical in manner. Due to his title as a ruler, this comes in handy when dealing with diplomatic situations.

Characteristic tags (i.e. timidity, drunkenness, arrogance, etc.): As a ruler of an entire prefecture in the Spirit Realm, Mamoru displays the characteristics of a respectable leader. He is extremely firm, shrewd, and confident (somewhat boastful at times), using his fathomable intelligence to govern his citizens and keep order, but he does have the nature to be kind, forgiving, and generous to those who respect him and is well honored and adored by most of those living under him.

Physical imperfections or something he/she/it would most like to change: He doesn’t worry too much about his physical appearance, but will become irritated if someone were to poke fun at his nose and skin color.

Race/Ethnic group: Daitengu (Higher Tengu)

Religion:
Shugendō 

Years of schooling: There is no school system in the Spirit Realm, but yokai do learn from their parents. However, since he was to inherit the title of lord, after his father, Mamoru was extremely studious and would dedicate nearly all of his time to expanding his knowledge from an early age. Even as a ruler, Mamoru goes out of his way to learn and perfect his intellect.

Any special occupational training:
Training and schooling from his father, another daitengu, who ruled the Southern Prefecture of the Spirit Realm before him.

Occupation: Lord of the Southern Prefecture in the Spirit Realm and a keeper of a large Omoikane shrine (a kami of intelligence).

Skills, Abilities, and Talents: Like all daitengu, he has the ability to control the air. He uses this to his advantage for traveling and if he were to defend himself. Mamoru has the greatest intellect in the Southern Prefecture, and is knowledgeable in nearly all forms of magic (though he does not use them all). This makes up for his lanky body and lack of physical strength, if trouble should occur. Because of his age and intelligence, he is a powerful individual making him suitable for his position.

Personality Type (Include Archetype):
INTP Personality (“The Logician”)

Admirable personality traits (strengths):
Great Analyst, Abstract Thinker, Open-Minded, Honest and Straightforward

Negative personality traits (weaknesses):
Very Private and Withdrawn, Condescending, Restless and Temperamental.

Quirks or eccentricities (off beat manner of behavior, dress, or speech that is peculiar to a person and distinguishes them from others): When he is alone, he is prone to slouching, however, when Mamoru is with others he makes an effort to keep a respectable position so not to look homely.

Things that make angry: Chaos and disruption in Sado (the largest city) or anywhere else in the prefecture. Insubordination and disrespect among citizens and visitors to the Southern Prefecture. Lastly he is also angered by evil yokai who threaten his domain and the citizens in it.
Method of handling anger: He typically uses punishment on whoever is causing the disruption, typically having the punishment match the crime. In this way, he can return his prefecture to a more sustainable balance.

Things that embarrass: He can become embarrassed when individuals take a jab at his appearance (especially his skin color and nose).
Method of handling embarrassment: Disciplining whoever was making him upset.


Fears: Losing his title or the respect of his citizens, becoming unfavorable in the eyes of the kami (gods), or having his prefecture over taken by another force.
Method of handling fear: Takes preventive measures and continues to study and research so he can be prepared if something cataclysmic would happen.

Bad habits or vices: He slouches and has a vice for Manjū, a type of sweet.

Prejudices: Despite being a powerful yokai, Mamoru is very tolerant of both humans and his own kind. This however, will sometimes cause dispute among his citizens, as many are very stuck in their ways for hating humans. However, he is quick to deal with the issue, and many do not dare argue since he is very powerful. His thought is that tolerance among the two realms (Human and Spirit) might decrease troubling issues between them, therefore, even though he is not keen on having humans enter the Spirit Realm, he is not one to purposely harm them.

Pet peeves or gripes: Listening to arguments, or people who talk unnecessarily loud. Also people ignoring his lectures.

Sense of Humor: Dry and sharp-tongued.


Physical illness or affliction: Because of his need for clean air and living so high on a mountain, he is very susceptible to coughing fits around smoke or any sort of air disturbance (even having reactions when he uses too much incense with his own spells and taking care of the shrine.)

Hobbies/Interests: Though his first passion and interest is learning, his closet hobby is playing the bamboo flute and meditation.

Favorite Foods: Chāhan, Sashimi, Ochazuke, Manjū, and Shabu-shabu

Favorite Books: Konjaku Monogatarishū, Poems, and nearly every spell scroll he possesses.

Favorite Color: White

Favorite Place: A porch on his palace that overlooks the entire city of Sado.

Item(s) special to character: He does not possess one particular item that he cherishes above all else. Since he controls the archives and collections of supernatural weapons and items, he takes great care to guard them all.

Person/friend close to character: Because of his reclusive lifestyle on top of the Nazan Mountain, Mamoru does not have one individual he considers “exceptionally close.” However, this does not mean he never socializes, and will occasionally travel down to see how his citizens are faring. The only exception to this is when subjects are ordered to his palace, this is where Shin the kitsune and Goroyama the Oni come into play. However, Mamoru does not consider them friends, but servants and at the most, acquaintances. In the story they cause quite a deal of trouble, forcing Mamoru to punish them, which involves indentured servitude. Therefore, he sees them often because of a contract they need to fulfill with him. As the story progresses, it’s apparent that he begins to take a small liking and more friendly interest with them as Haru and other characters are introduced.

Description of home, home life, and economic status: Mamoru lives high on the Nazan Mountain, the tallest in the Southern Prefecture, where he governs as the lord of the domain. He keeps to himself up in his home, but enjoys relaxing on his porches to watch over the city of Sado. The only other ones that dwell with him are his kotengu (lesser tengu) servants/guards and a shīsā named Oroka who guards the Omoikane shrine that Mamoru takes care of beside his palace.

Brief family history: Mamoru was raised by his father, Akihiro, who had educated him in order to be his successor over the Southern Prefecture. However, Mamoru has an elder brother, Ganko, who was seen as unfit and too malicious to become the next ruler of the prefecture. This rejection caused great hatred to build within him, and soon he became and evil demon tengu who sought revenge on his family. After successfully destroying their father, he was banished by Mamoru who was able to defeat him with his cunning and magic. The elder brother now resides on top of a mountain in the Human Realm called, Mount Okuhotaka, in the Gifu prefecture. After the death of his father, Mamoru took the throne as the lord for the Southern Prefecture, and has ruled over it for over 700 years.

Most painful experiences in character’s past (to prove why they act the way they do): Witnessing the death of his father and banishing his elder brother. This experience instilled in him to always be vigilant and aware of the happenings in the prefecture, becoming almost obsessive for balance in the domain. As a personal rule, he is constantly studying spell scrolls and other literature in hopes that it will give him an advantage in case a situation like that would happen again.

Character’s goals (What they want)(Their biggest dream): To continue to rule over the Southern Prefecture while achieving a heightened sense of wisdom and intellect before passing on to become a kami.

 

Character’s motivation (Why they want the above goal): In achieving his goal, he would be remembered for ages to come by his citizens, which is all he could ask for.

Character’s conflict (What is keeping them from their goal): Having his peaceful time interrupted by insubordinate subjects, and evil yokai who attempt to disrupt the balance in his prefecture, or his own rule.

 

Summarize character’s Fatal Flaw (the main problem to work through): Though Mamoru is a wonderful leader and diplomat; he must learn to bring himself down from his own rafters. He must attempt to connect with his subjects on a more personal level than political.

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