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    Grey-Stilts the Unforeseen-Silhouette, Herald of the Swamps

Species:
    Bat

Gender:
    Male

Age and Place of Birth:
    Thirty-two [32], Sulfur Peak, Mirelands

Appearance:
    Grey-Stilts stands at five and a half feet tall. But he prefer walking on all fours, using his long reach like crutches. Sometimes, if Grey-Stilts decides to put on a cloak, he'll look like he's walking on stilts; hence where he got his name from. His disproportionate anatomy where his muscular upper torso sets over his far smaller and weaker looking lower body, actually grants him the ability to fly over long distances and at high altitude.

    The most distinct feature about Grey-Stilts is probably the thick and coarse mane of fur around his neck, protecting the nerves and throat from bites or other form of attack. Usually clad in just a piece of dark loincloth, it's obvious that he favored speed and maneuverability over extra protection. On top of that, at a glance, he also didn't appear to be carrying any form of weapon about him.

Family:
  • Father - Pawed-Lobes - deceased
  • Mother - Sharp-Screech - deceased

Friends:
    Although Grey-Stilts may at times appear friendly, -or as friendly as his expression allows him to look- he'd never once considered anyone a friend. Most of those he's acquainted with are either someone who'd hired him for a mission or a target he's trying to get secrets out of or assassinate. Otherwise, they'll just end up as strangers on perhaps a very good term with. Never a friend.

Enemies:
    Due to the nature of his cause, Grey-Stilts always believe that everyone around him is a potential enemy. Just like how friendly he would pretend to be, he knew the others could do the same and thus have never once let his guard down. After all, the worst of all enemies is the one whom you thought isn't.

Love Life:
    With a mind solely fixed on serving his purpose as a member of Mire-Shadow, there's never been a time where he'd stopped and think about it.

Likes:
  • Flying: As much as one would enjoy trekking, Grey-Stilts's adventure is mostly in the sky.
  • Listening to Rumors: Who wouldn't enjoy a good tale or two. He finds them rather amusing, especially when they're far from the truth. And Grey-Stilts, being a member of a clan full of secrets, as well as a messenger, knew plenty of facts. For news he'd no information of, he'll personally take it upon himself to investigate.
  • White Moth: Ah... a moth! A Big Moth! It'll definitely last him a week or so..

Hates:
  • Daytime: It's just too hot and too bright most of the time for his liking.
  • Dragons: Grey-Stilts doesn't like sharing the sky with another creature. Especially not with something as big and as dangerous as the dragon. He don't mind those flightless ones though.
  • Whiners: These bunch simply annoys him. So much so that they're stepping on his wire without realizing it, tempting him to draw his weapon and put a silence to them, for good.

Fears:
  • Losing His Wings: The idea of losing the ability to fly itself is a scary thought. He wouldn't know what to do should that happen.

Strengths:
  • Aerial Maneuvers: With the strong upper body and a clear sense of his surroundings, Grey-Stilts is skillful at evading an aerial chase as well as from being a target for archers or spear throwers.
  • Even-Tempered: Sometimes, one have to be patient and wait for the right time before initiating a kill. Besides, it wouldn't do one any good if no useful information can be obtain. Therefore, over the years of experience, Grey-Stilts finally mustered the skill to calm himself and plays the victim around people.
  • Strong Grip: His feet have a strong grip, enough to hold and carry something up to three times heavier than Grey-Stilts over a limited period of time.

Weaknesses:
  • Bells Chiming: The sharp ringing sound emitted from a chiming bell irritates Grey-Stilts due to his sensitive hearing. He couldn't tolerate it and will immediately cover his ears with his hands, even when in mid-flights.
  • Long-Distance Walk: Due to his short lower limb, suited merely for a jump or to grab hold of something, Grey-Stilts dislike walking over long distances.

Weaponry and Gear:
  • Metsubushi - "eye closers": A different and modified version of the hand-held explosives the clan got from Cinder-Fur. A smoke bomb. But what may appear as just a smoke screen for the enemy is actually more troublesome than it sounds. For the powder within are made up of ashes, ground-up pepper, mud, flour and dirt; enough to cause major irritation to the eyes or render the victim blind.
    -in a leather pouch hidden under a flap of his loincloth-
  • Yoroidōshi - "armor piercer" or "mail piercer": Best for piercing armor and for stabbing while grappling close quarters. The poison-dipped weapon suits Grey-Stilts's role exceptionally well.
    -attached to the back of the belt under the flap of his loincloth-

Training:
  • Combat Analysis: A conduct of observation made on a battlefield to see the probable effectiveness of a force or type of units against the enemy and use the knowledge to turn the tide of battle to one's favor.
  • Eloquent: Grey-Stilts have a way with words to the point where they're somewhat persuasive. He expresses himself clearly and powerfully, with confidence that mostly never fails to convince others into agreeing or indirectly boosts one's commitment into doing something.
  • Ninja: Grey-Stilts is trained in assassination, espionage, sabotage and the necessary skills to survive in the wilderness. Combined with his innate ability of echolocation and soundless flight, he's proven to be one of the most outstanding assassins the clan have ever produced.
  • Mire-Shadow: Like most of its member, Grey-Stilts too is aware with the practice of blood magic and the pact it came with within the clan. He managed to learn a few spells from an old shaman for him to utilize, over what he'd already possess.
  • Byakugan - "Evil Eye": The spell grants him with a telescopic vision and an almost 360 degree field of vision, heightening his sense of awareness on his surroundings. Grey Stilts rarely uses this technique except for times of war.
    [SHA - Power of Premonition] PENDING
  • Chikatsu Saisei no Jutsu - "Healing Resuscitation Regeneration Technique": A very high amount of focus and concentration is needed in order for the spell to be successful. Therefore, Grey-Stilts would only initiate this technique when he's certain there'll be no disturbance. Regardless of its result, whether the ritual is successful or otherwise, the spell will leave him exhausted and weak. He'll need a lot of rest and consumption to regain his strength.
    [TAI - Healing of Self and Others] DETAILS

History:
Character Biography
EDITING

    Born in the prison cell of Sulfur Peak to a woman whose crimes were long forgotten, the bat was immediately pawned off as per tradition. The clan that took the pup in was the Mire-Shadows, one of the two ninja clans of Mirelands. But the bat's recruitment was made a secret. Nobody knew about it. The pup was even separated from the rest of the recruits. He was given a far harsher treatment than what was already considered tough. But he was made to go through the same initiative rituals like the rest, only different was, there was nobody else around except the three leaders of the clan to see him through.

    Luckily, Grey-Stilts survived.

    Thus, his training resumed. With the abilities of his birthrights, the pup managed most of what a Nezumi would consider a feat to accomplish, with ease. He could even reach to places no rat have ever gone to. They taught the bat everything a ninja should know about, physically, mentally and spiritually, preparing him for his future cause. They exposed him to the outside world, threw him out into the public so he could learn the different type of existing classes that made up a society. They gave him freedom to fly. But not before they'd given him a taste with taking the life of another.

    He came to like it.

    He understood their intentions then. He understood what they're trying to teach him, what they're trying to show him. Their motives. And he accepted it, willingly. Grey-Stilts acknowledged himself as a ninja, an assassin, a cold-blooded killer with no friends. Trained to be invisible. To be a ghost.

    But his true test took place during the revolution. Where most have took up arms and rushed to the frontline to fight against the former ruler at the Great Citadel, Grey-Stilts were given the task to assassinate a handful of key-players to the Emperor, where most of them were generals. Nobody saw him entering their chamber let alone witness the kill, some even said that their bodies weren't found until they began rotting.

    In truth, the leaders were training him not only to be an assassin, but also to be .......... Hence was the reason why his identity have been kept a secret to the rest of the members.

    Soon, rumors of his work reached the far corners of the Swamp Kingdom, planting fear in the hearts of those paranoid enough to think they're a target. By the time he was twenty, he'd earned the name, Unforeseen-Silhouette. A name he couldn't proudly wear publicly. A name he could only be known as before those who'd hired him.

    Otherwise, he'll only be known as Grey-Stilts, the Herald. Another title he'd earned during his disguise as a messenger. As the Messenger, he's just a normal citizen who grew up in Black-Rock and is rumored to have hired some assassins to accompany him in his journey on foot, if he was to take that path. Nobody else other than those that'd taken him would know that he's a ninja or that he was a member of Mire-Shadows.

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