Soul Calibur 2 : A Tale Eternally Retold
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This beginning part if for those who are not sure how I will set the theme, location and characters. Skip ahead if you want to go straight to the story
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Beginning notes :
This is a story set back in an era when the entire world was in fear of one mighty blade : "Soul Edge". People either tried to flee from the blade or fought to claim it. There was a mysterious "common tongue" that allowed people from all over the world to communicate to each other, so that explains how the Japanese can talk to the golem people. Also, there was a mysterious warrior-battle aura, that allows warriors to survive normally fatal attacks, so this makes the battles longer and more painful. Also, well-trained fighters were able to instill "soul" energy into their weapons, making them stronger than normal.
Story footnotes :
This is a tale that takes event after the final battle between Soul Calibur and Soul Edge. Nightmare was beatened down, and his blade was shattered. Shards of the malicious weapon were sent rocketing into the air, and spreading all over the planet. During the dawn of this new world, a handful of warriors rose in response to the spreading Soul Shards. Though their motives and paths were distanct, each of these souls were intricately linked to the fate of Soul Edge
Character quick footnotes :
Kilik : A young man raised in a secret martial arts temple, is teamed up with Xianghua to try to defeat the terrible Soul Edge. Kilik himself went mad several years ago, driving him to slaughter his entire brotherhood in the temple. The only thing left from the slaughter is his mighty Kali- Yuga, a mysterious battle-rod that was an ancient treasure of the temple. He believes that his mystic rod is capable of containing and purifying Soul Edge's evil, which will atone him for his sins. He fights using range and juggle capabilities.
Xianghua : A young women, who once unknowingly wielded the Soul Calibur. She once served the Chinese Empire. She follows Kilik after her other ally, Maxi, disappears. She loses her Soul Calibur in a final battle several years ago against Nightmare and his life-stealing Soul Edge. Left without the legendary blade, she now is using a "normal" sword, and still hopes to destroy the re-emerging Soul Edge. She uses a quick, safe, and "playful" battle style.
Nightmare : This rampaging super-butcher was once known Siegfried Schtauffen. He was possessed by submitting to the demonic Soul Edge, and was horribly mutated. Killing countless people in a vain attempt to feed the sword, Nightmare grew notorious as the walking nightmare with the giant blade. He was momentarily stopped by Soul Calibur. But inside this fearsome force-of-nature, is a young German man battling to keep his sanity. He uses overwhelming strength and range to pulverize his enemies.
Talim : Born as the next wind priestess, this young girl is the ultimate essence of purity against Soul Edge's twisted influence. Taking with her a set of bladed tonfas, she leaves her duties from her homeland to cleanse the rest of the world. She uses her small size to her advantage in battle.
Cervantes : This fearsome pirate was the former wielder of the Soul Edge. Killing more people than even Nightmare, he was supposed to have single- handedly bring the apocalypse to Earth. Fortunately, he was defeated by consecutive battles with Sophita, Taki, and Siegfried. His body was never found, and he transformed into a myth. His destructive skill with his twin swords had no weaknesses.
Sophitia : A divine and merciful warrior-maiden strengthened by the gods, she was responsible for initiating Cervantes' downfall. Her original weapons were blessed by Hephaestus himself, but were stolen from her. She now uses the most finely human crafted weapons to bring justice. Blessed by the gods, and wielding a shield, she is nearly invulnerable.
Taki : This demon hunting ninja was the woman that actually killed cervantes' mortal form. Even her existence is a secret in Japan, she is a great demon hunter, and feels a dutiful desire to destroy the demon-blade. Using her various ninja/assassin/demon hunting tactics, she overwhelms the enemy with a non-stop barrage of quick and powerful attacks.
Cassandra : As the younger sister of Sophitia, she feels that the world is indebt to her sisters' deeds several years ago. Knowing that her sister prepares for battle once again, she plans to remove her sister's burden by taking the challenge herself. Using her sister's holy sword and shield, she is as tough as she is quick.
Raphael : Once a French nobleman, this fencer loathes his ex-peers. He carefully plans to overthrow the nobles to ensure a future for his new family: a peasant girl named Amy. Being able to instantly change from defense to offense, he uses speed, spacing, and finesse to defeat his foes.
Mitsurugi : Famous in Japan as the top mercenary, Mitsurugi is looking for a way to outmuscle the rifle. He travels from land to land, defeating enemies with his damaging samurai skills.
Yunsung : A skillful yet flashy Korean, he is not respected because of his youthfulness. With everything to prove and nothing to lose, Yunsung leaves home to prove his worth. He uses a Chinese blade to inspire awe in his audience as he beats down on his opponents.
Seung Mina : As a youth, she left Korea to prove herself, and now finds herself looking for Yunsung, who left to do the same. Feeling both contempt and understanding, she vows not to fail. Using a long bladed polearm, she uses range to and spacing to fight.
Yoshimitsu : As a half-cybernetic samurai, Yoshimitsu's technology has unknown origins. Fleeing from Voldo, Yoshimitsu is set back in his plan to clean the world of evil. Using technology as well as swordsmanship, he fights by creating confusion and utilizing life-restoring powers.
Voldo : The freakish Guardian of the Money Pit has risen to pursue a thief with a legendary treasure. The ageless enigma has mutated under the depths of the Money pit, and will stop at nothing to regain what is his master's. Being able to attack in any position, Voldo can never be overlooked. His unpredictability is his greatest weapon, which is always followed by his victory over a defeated foe.
Astaroth : Having claimed thousands of souls with a giant axe, this towering golem was created by an evil cult for a secret purpose. It was finally destroyed by Maxi, and disappeared into nothing. However, its unmatched stamina and unnatural strength remain a legend.
Maxi : Once a pirate, Maxi joined with Kilik and Xianghua to avenge his slaughtered crew. Upon achieving vengeance by defeating the golem Astaroth, his battered body was swallowed up by the Earth. Living on as a memory in the hearts of Kilik and Xianghua, Maxi is remembered for his powerful and unstoppable nunchaku offensive onslaughts.
Ivy : Though Ivy is known and desired all throughout England, few know the truth about her dark past. She has brought a whip-sword to life by making a pact with a demon. She and her living weapon double teams her enemies, using sheer range and power to kill.
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This beginning part if for those who are not sure how I will set the theme, location and characters. Skip ahead if you want to go straight to the story
***
Beginning notes :
This is a story set back in an era when the entire world was in fear of one mighty blade : "Soul Edge". People either tried to flee from the blade or fought to claim it. There was a mysterious "common tongue" that allowed people from all over the world to communicate to each other, so that explains how the Japanese can talk to the golem people. Also, there was a mysterious warrior-battle aura, that allows warriors to survive normally fatal attacks, so this makes the battles longer and more painful. Also, well-trained fighters were able to instill "soul" energy into their weapons, making them stronger than normal.
Story footnotes :
This is a tale that takes event after the final battle between Soul Calibur and Soul Edge. Nightmare was beatened down, and his blade was shattered. Shards of the malicious weapon were sent rocketing into the air, and spreading all over the planet. During the dawn of this new world, a handful of warriors rose in response to the spreading Soul Shards. Though their motives and paths were distanct, each of these souls were intricately linked to the fate of Soul Edge
Character quick footnotes :
Kilik : A young man raised in a secret martial arts temple, is teamed up with Xianghua to try to defeat the terrible Soul Edge. Kilik himself went mad several years ago, driving him to slaughter his entire brotherhood in the temple. The only thing left from the slaughter is his mighty Kali- Yuga, a mysterious battle-rod that was an ancient treasure of the temple. He believes that his mystic rod is capable of containing and purifying Soul Edge's evil, which will atone him for his sins. He fights using range and juggle capabilities.
Xianghua : A young women, who once unknowingly wielded the Soul Calibur. She once served the Chinese Empire. She follows Kilik after her other ally, Maxi, disappears. She loses her Soul Calibur in a final battle several years ago against Nightmare and his life-stealing Soul Edge. Left without the legendary blade, she now is using a "normal" sword, and still hopes to destroy the re-emerging Soul Edge. She uses a quick, safe, and "playful" battle style.
Nightmare : This rampaging super-butcher was once known Siegfried Schtauffen. He was possessed by submitting to the demonic Soul Edge, and was horribly mutated. Killing countless people in a vain attempt to feed the sword, Nightmare grew notorious as the walking nightmare with the giant blade. He was momentarily stopped by Soul Calibur. But inside this fearsome force-of-nature, is a young German man battling to keep his sanity. He uses overwhelming strength and range to pulverize his enemies.
Talim : Born as the next wind priestess, this young girl is the ultimate essence of purity against Soul Edge's twisted influence. Taking with her a set of bladed tonfas, she leaves her duties from her homeland to cleanse the rest of the world. She uses her small size to her advantage in battle.
Cervantes : This fearsome pirate was the former wielder of the Soul Edge. Killing more people than even Nightmare, he was supposed to have single- handedly bring the apocalypse to Earth. Fortunately, he was defeated by consecutive battles with Sophita, Taki, and Siegfried. His body was never found, and he transformed into a myth. His destructive skill with his twin swords had no weaknesses.
Sophitia : A divine and merciful warrior-maiden strengthened by the gods, she was responsible for initiating Cervantes' downfall. Her original weapons were blessed by Hephaestus himself, but were stolen from her. She now uses the most finely human crafted weapons to bring justice. Blessed by the gods, and wielding a shield, she is nearly invulnerable.
Taki : This demon hunting ninja was the woman that actually killed cervantes' mortal form. Even her existence is a secret in Japan, she is a great demon hunter, and feels a dutiful desire to destroy the demon-blade. Using her various ninja/assassin/demon hunting tactics, she overwhelms the enemy with a non-stop barrage of quick and powerful attacks.
Cassandra : As the younger sister of Sophitia, she feels that the world is indebt to her sisters' deeds several years ago. Knowing that her sister prepares for battle once again, she plans to remove her sister's burden by taking the challenge herself. Using her sister's holy sword and shield, she is as tough as she is quick.
Raphael : Once a French nobleman, this fencer loathes his ex-peers. He carefully plans to overthrow the nobles to ensure a future for his new family: a peasant girl named Amy. Being able to instantly change from defense to offense, he uses speed, spacing, and finesse to defeat his foes.
Mitsurugi : Famous in Japan as the top mercenary, Mitsurugi is looking for a way to outmuscle the rifle. He travels from land to land, defeating enemies with his damaging samurai skills.
Yunsung : A skillful yet flashy Korean, he is not respected because of his youthfulness. With everything to prove and nothing to lose, Yunsung leaves home to prove his worth. He uses a Chinese blade to inspire awe in his audience as he beats down on his opponents.
Seung Mina : As a youth, she left Korea to prove herself, and now finds herself looking for Yunsung, who left to do the same. Feeling both contempt and understanding, she vows not to fail. Using a long bladed polearm, she uses range to and spacing to fight.
Yoshimitsu : As a half-cybernetic samurai, Yoshimitsu's technology has unknown origins. Fleeing from Voldo, Yoshimitsu is set back in his plan to clean the world of evil. Using technology as well as swordsmanship, he fights by creating confusion and utilizing life-restoring powers.
Voldo : The freakish Guardian of the Money Pit has risen to pursue a thief with a legendary treasure. The ageless enigma has mutated under the depths of the Money pit, and will stop at nothing to regain what is his master's. Being able to attack in any position, Voldo can never be overlooked. His unpredictability is his greatest weapon, which is always followed by his victory over a defeated foe.
Astaroth : Having claimed thousands of souls with a giant axe, this towering golem was created by an evil cult for a secret purpose. It was finally destroyed by Maxi, and disappeared into nothing. However, its unmatched stamina and unnatural strength remain a legend.
Maxi : Once a pirate, Maxi joined with Kilik and Xianghua to avenge his slaughtered crew. Upon achieving vengeance by defeating the golem Astaroth, his battered body was swallowed up by the Earth. Living on as a memory in the hearts of Kilik and Xianghua, Maxi is remembered for his powerful and unstoppable nunchaku offensive onslaughts.
Ivy : Though Ivy is known and desired all throughout England, few know the truth about her dark past. She has brought a whip-sword to life by making a pact with a demon. She and her living weapon double teams her enemies, using sheer range and power to kill.