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[chainofrevenge]

⌈ PLAYER SECTION ⌉
Player: Malachy
Contact: Main DW: malachy | Plurk: malachy
Age: 23
Current Characters: N/A


⌈ CHARACTER SECTION ⌉
Character: Kurapika Kuruta
Age: 18
Canon: Hunter x Hunter
Canon Point: Just after exchanging Chrollo as a hostage for Gon & Killua at the end of the York Shin Arc

Background: Hunter x Hunter Wiki Page

Personality: It's no secret that Kurapika is the calculating, tactical type, and usually he picks reason over emotion. He exhibits a real knack for learning the information he can, inferring new information from the old information (often through process of elimination), and then coming up with a solution. It helps that the guy is a walking encyclopedia, as he's collected all of the information he can about various aspects of his world - though in the end, he couldn't track down the Scarlet Eyes or the Phantom Troupe without obtaining the Hunter's license first.

Because of his intellect and skill, Kurapika often ends up in the leadership role, and he does execute the role handsomely when able. Kurapika genuinely cares for the safety of other people. He finds immense value in cooperation, and he's organized, efficient, and clear enough to take the reins when prompted. Unfortunately, he's not charismatic enough of a person to win the loyalty of even the loners or the obstinate - but then again, who is? Kurapika works best with the people who work with him and understand his reasoning.

With all of this in mind, it's a wonder he even harbors revenge...or so one might think. At first Kurapika may seem warm and friendly, especially with those he likes, but under the right circumstances, he can erupt into anger. In fact, Kurapika has a side to him that is sensitive to certain provocations. On a day-to-day basis, he can erupt into a (comical) spat with Leorio or even Killua given the right buttons are pushed. On the other hand, when it comes to the Phantom Troupe or even seeing a spider, Kurapika's eyes will turn scarlet - which is a sign that he is experiencing deep anger or pain. This is as a result of the slaughter of his clan and family when he was just a child: Kurapika's yearning for vengeance so fuels him, it consumes him at times. It seems his own desire for exacted justice chokes him; he once considered giving up Killua and Gon, while they were hostages under the Phantom Troupe, just to kill their leader. (Thankfully, Kurapika didn't.) Kurapika considers killing a last resort, but he will (and has) done it, ruthlessly. Above all, he desires punishment for those that enact terrible crimes: an ironically passionate, terrifying side of him that few get to or want to see.

Only through determination could Kurapika harbor such a sense of vengeance, and certainly he has it. Very few times does Kurapika back down in the face of some obstacle. He may even attack a problem tenaciously, though his friends and the safety of others still comes first in his mind.

Abilities: In the beginning, Kurapika used two covered Tanto blades connected by a rope, but lately, he's used these weapons less and less with the development of his Nen - or "Qi" - ability. Kurapika is of the Materialization group, which means he specifies in conjuring objects out of Nen. In his case, Kurapika has decided to conjure chains, represented by the chain "glove" he created from Nen kept on his right hand. Each chain attached to each of his fingers possesses a specific ability. The chain on his little finger (the "Judgment Chain") has a stake on the end, and the chain can wrap around the victim's heart. Kurapika places two limitations on the victim (ex. "You cannot make contact with a member of the Phantom Troupe" and "You cannot tell anyone about my ability"), and if that victim violates the limitations, the victim instantly dies. This ability can only be used if Kurapika's eyes are scarlet.

The chain on Kurapika's thumb (the "Holy Chain") is shaped like a cross, and it can cure small wounds. The chain on his middle finger (the "Chain Jail") is shaped like a hook and can wrap itself around his enemies, restricting their movements and Nen completely. Chain Jail possesses extreme power, but only because Kurapika increased its power by using the Judgment Chain on himself: he cannot use Chain Jail on anyone other than the Phantom Troupe, or else Kurapika dies. Hence, unless a member of the Phantom Troupe ends up on the island, Kurapika cannot use Chain Jail.

The chain on Kurapika's ring finger (the "Dowsing Chain"), is a chain with a small ball at the end. This chain is used for most of his attack/defense in normal situations, and it can easily be manipulated at high speeds (even blocking several bullets in one scene). The chain also doubles as a kind of "radar": Kurapika can specify something he's looking for, and the chain swings back and forth when he finds what he needs. In this way, it can also be used a lie detector.

Some of these chain abilities are specified to only work when he has scarlet eyes. Normally, Kurapika's eyes only turn scarlet when he is experiencing intense emotion. Through working with his Nen teacher, however, Kurapika had trained himself to turn his eyes scarlet on his own. The scarlet eyes of the Kuruta clan allow Kurapika to achieve Specialization in the Nen category. In other words, he can utilize every category of Nen available, permitting him to use certain of his chain abilities.

Aside from Nen, Kurapika has shown to be a fighter than can hold his own, even if he's not physically the strongest. He can use blades well and shows good stamina, concentration, and agility.

Alignment: Sosyne (Anger & Calm): Kurapika's goal in life is to collect all of the eyes of his lost clan and exact revenge against the Phantom Troupe. For the most part, he approaches this goal--and other tactical situations in life--with level-headed calculation, but with the right provoking, Kurapika can easily fall into a storm of anger and vengeance.

Other: Kurapika usually wears black contacts to hide when his eyes change to scarlet. After all, he is the last living member of the Kuruta clan, and he needs to keep his identity under wraps. However, after about a week's time he will have to abandon his contacts, as Empatheias doesn't have the tech to support his wearing them. :T


⌈ SAMPLE SECTION ⌉
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