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OOC INFORMATION
Player: Christy
Age: 22
Personal Journal:swagu
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Other Characters: No one!
IC INFORMATION
Characters Name: Rider (True Name: Alexander III of Macedon, AKA Alexander the Great)
Age: 2,364: Appears to be in his late twenties/early thirties.
Canon: Fate/Zero
Canon Point: Post-death
Species: Heroic Spirit ; Technically, they exist as spiritual entities between ghosts and gods, and will set off magical alarm bells for that, but Rider lived his life as a mortal human.
Gender: Male
Orientation: Bisexual. He's an ancient Greek, which should be enough, but this is also canon within TYPE-MOON, as evidenced by this short interview:
Appearance: he's a big boy
Personality:
"Let the good times roll."
This short phrase sums up Alexander's ambitions, and his general temperament. Alexander as a historical figure is controversial because opinions of the man's character are divided between a tyrant and a fundamentally good ruler. However, in public opinion, Alexander the Great is considered no less than a hero, and perhaps the first foreign diplomat despite his aggressive campaigns.
As a character, the first thing that shines about Rider's character is that he's a even tempered and good natured person. Rider is so bold to declare that he has little interest in the grail itself, but when asked about his wish for the grail, Rider says that he would wish to have a true body once again, and to be human. Rider's ambitions have not changed in the two millenia of rest in Akasha, for he still has such high ambitions as to conquer the entire world, which has grown in his absence. The fact that his wish is to be human rather than to simply have the world just like that, though, demonstrates an important part of his personality. Rider does not want what he has not rightfully earned, through battle or otherwise. He does not wish to take what is not rightfully his, or what he has not earned. Rider would rather relive the glory of his conquests and take the world with his own hands rather than have it with just a wish.
His general attitude towards the Grail War and other Servants is what demonstrates that phrase most clearly. If there were one world to describe Rider, it would simply be "bold". In his first meeting with the other Servants of the 4th Grail War, he proudly declares his name, which is considered a near taboo for the war. He is bold enough to not only storm into Saber's castle for hope of drinking with her, but to even invite the dangerous and haughty Gilgamesh, known to everyone but Rider as Archer. It's a demonstration of Rider's pure intentions of good will, and something that he considers very important. Rider isn't the type of person to strike a weakened enemy, but would rather face them honorably and have a fair fight.
Now, the one thing you wouldn't want is to make Rider mad. I mean, he's seven feet tall and could crush you with a finger, probably. Still, it's rather hard to do. Rider is a patient guy, despite being loud and haughty, and puts up with others much more than they put up with him. When he is angry, though, it's something to be feared. So don't try it.
In his free time while Waver works tirelessly to gain an advantage, Rider simply lazes around, watching military videos and reading books of conquest. While the inaction annoys Waver, Rider strongly disagrees, calling it important for conquering this new world. In fact, no matter where Rider goes, he carries an atlas with him at all times. Well, that and something else. Rider always carries a copy of The Illiad as well. Even the historic Alexander loved this book, so Rider holds the epic poem in high regard. It also shows a less recognized aspect of his personality. Rider appears more than anything to be a brute, loud, boisterous, and excitable, but he is a wise person, and an intellectual person, though he rarely demonstrates it. The fact that he hasn't been present for the past 2,000 years, though, makes him seem ignorant or naive.
But speaking of that, Rider, unlike Gilgamesh, is fascinated with the modern world and excited by all its wonders. He is especially fond of airplanes (he says that to conquer the world, he'll need 9 stealth bombers, for example) but is fascinated by everyday aspects such as television. He knows of them because of the fact Servants are provided with minimal information when summoned, but he likes to try them out himself. Though, some modern marvels are not so welcome. Like trousers and underwear. A mighty warrior does not need trousers.
Rider is indeed a mighty warrior, after all. Though unlike other kings of his time, Alexander valued all of his subjects, even those from foreign lands. Even more so, he valued his soldiers, and was known for not separating himself from them. He slept, ate, and laughed with his army, and because of that, his soldiers followed him loyally, even in death. Rider is a social person, as such, and is willing to drink and joke with anyone willing to bear his presence. Not that it's a bad thing! Rider is an agreeable fellow, and probably the kind of person that you would want to rule your country, really. He thinks of his people and seeks prestige and prosperity for all of them, and even to his newest subjects, he is accepting of their cultures.
It's another thing that Alexander was well known for. He is an accepting person who has a strong interest in other cultures, rather than trying to force his own. At this point, there is little that is strange to Rider, for since he has realized the potency of magic, he believes that nothing is truly impossible.
Abilities:
As a Servant, Rider possesses a multitude of natural abilities. Since Servants are closer in existence to ghosts, normal means cannot harm them. It's said that the only thing that can harm a Servant is another Servant or extremely powerful magic. So even a highly skilled person would be unlikely to be able to harm Rider. The other outstanding quality of a Servant is a weapon or ability owned by a Heroic Spirit called a Noble Phantasm. Most Heroic Spirits only possess one Noble Phantasm, but Rider possesses two very powerful ones.
Also, the Fate/ franchise is strange/funny in that a lot of the Servants' abilities are classified on a RPG scale from E to EX, where E is... not very clearly defined, but EX is on the rank of godly abilities. You can find the scales explained in copious detail here. But for the purpose of this app, these are Rider's skills/abilities with their ranking and an explanation if one has been provided or relevant.
Noble Phantasm: A++
Strength: B
Agility: D
Mana: C
Luck: A+
Endurance: A
Divinity: C
Military Tactics: B
Magic Resistance: D
Rider has some resistance to magic, but not much. Some spells might be lessened in their effects and weak ones might not work at all, but mid to powerful spells will have their full effect.
Riding: A+
Without the knowledge of what they necessarily are or how they work, Rider possesses an innate ability to not only ride any vehicle or animal (excepting dragons), but to also push them to their natural limits. For example, Saber, who has a B-rank riding, is able to use this skill to make a motorcycle go to 300 kmph and still be able to control it without too much difficulty.
Charisma: A
"The natural talent to command an army. Increases the ability of allies during group battles. A rare talent. Can be said to have achieved the greatest level of popularity as a human being."
translation: he's a bro
Gordius Wheel: A+
This is the Noble Phantasm that Rider reveals more often and more carelessly. This is the Noble Phantasm that gives Rider his class: a grand chariot led by two divine bulls. The bulls themselves are abnormally large, but that is because they are divine. In fact, Rider even says that these bulls are the offspring of Zeus himself, and indeed the chariot is a gift from the King of Gods. Both the chariot or bulls are able to create powerful lightning strikes with a tremendous amount of magical force. Rider summons the chariot by cutting the air with his Chypriot sword, and the chariot emerges from the torn space. The chariot and bulls cannot be damaged by normal means.
Ionioi Hetairoi: EX
Though the chariot is impressive, this Noble Phantasm is more impressive, and a testament to Alexander's triumphant rule as a king. This is a power called, in Nasuverse, a reality marble. Meaning, it transforms reality so that the people exist on a separate plane of existence. It's simpler to say that the people are transported, though. This reality marble contains the warriors who vowed their loyalty to Alexander even in death, and as such became Heroic Spirits along with Alexander. As such, each soldier has their own Noble Phantasm, and even Alexander's legendary horse is a Heroic Spirit.
Other: —
SAMPLES
First Person:
[The feed is at first filled with static and the sounds of the device being knocked around. But eventually, words start to filter through.]
―nteresting. Hou, ――something that he may k―Ah!
[And the person seems to figure it out, so the deep, resonant voice laughs jovially]
Aha, here we go! What an odd little thing indeed... I admit, it's taken me almost a full day to find one of these rooms that I had heard about, but I suppose it is worth it? Surely it is not the same as meeting someone in person, but to gather an audience here... Ahh, that would be rather difficult, would it not?
[He laughs again. Cheerful guy, for just getting dumped in a weird tower.] Well! It seems a new day has risen for me, and it still remains. I suppose that crosses out the possibility of it being a strange dream, eh? So hello, those of you that may hear me! I confess that I do not know to whom I speak, but I suppose it matters little! I am Alexander III of Macedon, though I would prefer to be called Rider for now. It is something of a habit at this point, you could say...
Though still, what a strange place! It reminds me of a story I once heard from a Persian in my army, of the great babil, though I doubt it is one and the same. [And cue more laughter] Not quite enough Persians here, after all!
Ah, but that said, I am curious and pose a question to all of you--I have seen quite a few strange ones wandering around, so what sorts of places do you all hail from? From the looks of you, it seems like quite the variety!
[His voice quiets to...a normal level] Now, how to turn―[There's a crack, then the feed cuts to static]
Third Person:
The longer Rider spent in this strange city, the more he decided that he liked it. Well, for the most part. It was a rather quiet place, almost to the point of boredom, though admittedly that wasn't too bad of a thing. It could use some more fighting in his opinion, but ah, well... The Grail War had been fun, and though he wished that the spirit of great battles had followed him here, it was nice enough.
But a few days after arriving, he was fairly bored. He'd seen just about every alley and shop that there was to offer close to his home, but it was time to look outside of his own district, he figured. So it was early in the morning when he rose to explore this city himself. He thought about taking paper to make a map, but ultimately decided against it. After all, he could just remember pretty much everything as he wandered. He had traveled deserts with nothing of note for miles—a city would be easy to remember in comparison!
So throughout the day, he wanders around, talking to anyone that will let him. He's far from subtle—with his loud, booming voice and his stature, he sticks out more than other travelers. But he doesn't seem to notice at all. He just continues along his way, taking interest in anything and anyone that may pass by.
OTHER
Housing Request?: With Waver Velvet, if he's accepted! Otherwise, no preference.
Did you read the rules and FAQ?: Absolutely!
Would you like your application to be unscreened?: Unscreened
Player: Christy
Age: 22
Personal Journal:
swaguContact Info:
Other Characters: No one!
IC INFORMATION
Characters Name: Rider (True Name: Alexander III of Macedon, AKA Alexander the Great)
Age: 2,364: Appears to be in his late twenties/early thirties.
Canon: Fate/Zero
Canon Point: Post-death
Species: Heroic Spirit ; Technically, they exist as spiritual entities between ghosts and gods, and will set off magical alarm bells for that, but Rider lived his life as a mortal human.
Gender: Male
Orientation: Bisexual. He's an ancient Greek, which should be enough, but this is also canon within TYPE-MOON, as evidenced by this short interview:
Higashide: If Kayneth were Rider's master it wouldn't have worked out. But there wouldn't be any cheating*. (*as in Sola-Ui with Lancer)That said, he's not a very sexual person, so it doesn't really matter to him. He can be in a household with either a husband or a wife and will just sort of kanyeshrug at it. History: His mortal life and the Fate/ one
Urobuchi: Not exactly cheating but I think [Rider] would basically go at it as if to fuck both of them.
Higashide: Oh yeah, he's bisexual.
Haganeya: Bisexuality was relatively normal for people of ancient times.
Appearance: he's a big boy
Personality:
"Let the good times roll."
This short phrase sums up Alexander's ambitions, and his general temperament. Alexander as a historical figure is controversial because opinions of the man's character are divided between a tyrant and a fundamentally good ruler. However, in public opinion, Alexander the Great is considered no less than a hero, and perhaps the first foreign diplomat despite his aggressive campaigns.
As a character, the first thing that shines about Rider's character is that he's a even tempered and good natured person. Rider is so bold to declare that he has little interest in the grail itself, but when asked about his wish for the grail, Rider says that he would wish to have a true body once again, and to be human. Rider's ambitions have not changed in the two millenia of rest in Akasha, for he still has such high ambitions as to conquer the entire world, which has grown in his absence. The fact that his wish is to be human rather than to simply have the world just like that, though, demonstrates an important part of his personality. Rider does not want what he has not rightfully earned, through battle or otherwise. He does not wish to take what is not rightfully his, or what he has not earned. Rider would rather relive the glory of his conquests and take the world with his own hands rather than have it with just a wish.
His general attitude towards the Grail War and other Servants is what demonstrates that phrase most clearly. If there were one world to describe Rider, it would simply be "bold". In his first meeting with the other Servants of the 4th Grail War, he proudly declares his name, which is considered a near taboo for the war. He is bold enough to not only storm into Saber's castle for hope of drinking with her, but to even invite the dangerous and haughty Gilgamesh, known to everyone but Rider as Archer. It's a demonstration of Rider's pure intentions of good will, and something that he considers very important. Rider isn't the type of person to strike a weakened enemy, but would rather face them honorably and have a fair fight.
Now, the one thing you wouldn't want is to make Rider mad. I mean, he's seven feet tall and could crush you with a finger, probably. Still, it's rather hard to do. Rider is a patient guy, despite being loud and haughty, and puts up with others much more than they put up with him. When he is angry, though, it's something to be feared. So don't try it.
In his free time while Waver works tirelessly to gain an advantage, Rider simply lazes around, watching military videos and reading books of conquest. While the inaction annoys Waver, Rider strongly disagrees, calling it important for conquering this new world. In fact, no matter where Rider goes, he carries an atlas with him at all times. Well, that and something else. Rider always carries a copy of The Illiad as well. Even the historic Alexander loved this book, so Rider holds the epic poem in high regard. It also shows a less recognized aspect of his personality. Rider appears more than anything to be a brute, loud, boisterous, and excitable, but he is a wise person, and an intellectual person, though he rarely demonstrates it. The fact that he hasn't been present for the past 2,000 years, though, makes him seem ignorant or naive.
But speaking of that, Rider, unlike Gilgamesh, is fascinated with the modern world and excited by all its wonders. He is especially fond of airplanes (he says that to conquer the world, he'll need 9 stealth bombers, for example) but is fascinated by everyday aspects such as television. He knows of them because of the fact Servants are provided with minimal information when summoned, but he likes to try them out himself. Though, some modern marvels are not so welcome. Like trousers and underwear. A mighty warrior does not need trousers.
Rider is indeed a mighty warrior, after all. Though unlike other kings of his time, Alexander valued all of his subjects, even those from foreign lands. Even more so, he valued his soldiers, and was known for not separating himself from them. He slept, ate, and laughed with his army, and because of that, his soldiers followed him loyally, even in death. Rider is a social person, as such, and is willing to drink and joke with anyone willing to bear his presence. Not that it's a bad thing! Rider is an agreeable fellow, and probably the kind of person that you would want to rule your country, really. He thinks of his people and seeks prestige and prosperity for all of them, and even to his newest subjects, he is accepting of their cultures.
It's another thing that Alexander was well known for. He is an accepting person who has a strong interest in other cultures, rather than trying to force his own. At this point, there is little that is strange to Rider, for since he has realized the potency of magic, he believes that nothing is truly impossible.
Abilities:
As a Servant, Rider possesses a multitude of natural abilities. Since Servants are closer in existence to ghosts, normal means cannot harm them. It's said that the only thing that can harm a Servant is another Servant or extremely powerful magic. So even a highly skilled person would be unlikely to be able to harm Rider. The other outstanding quality of a Servant is a weapon or ability owned by a Heroic Spirit called a Noble Phantasm. Most Heroic Spirits only possess one Noble Phantasm, but Rider possesses two very powerful ones.
Also, the Fate/ franchise is strange/funny in that a lot of the Servants' abilities are classified on a RPG scale from E to EX, where E is... not very clearly defined, but EX is on the rank of godly abilities. You can find the scales explained in copious detail here. But for the purpose of this app, these are Rider's skills/abilities with their ranking and an explanation if one has been provided or relevant.
Noble Phantasm: A++
Strength: B
Agility: D
Mana: C
Luck: A+
Endurance: A
Divinity: C
Military Tactics: B
Magic Resistance: D
Rider has some resistance to magic, but not much. Some spells might be lessened in their effects and weak ones might not work at all, but mid to powerful spells will have their full effect.
Riding: A+
Without the knowledge of what they necessarily are or how they work, Rider possesses an innate ability to not only ride any vehicle or animal (excepting dragons), but to also push them to their natural limits. For example, Saber, who has a B-rank riding, is able to use this skill to make a motorcycle go to 300 kmph and still be able to control it without too much difficulty.
Charisma: A
"The natural talent to command an army. Increases the ability of allies during group battles. A rare talent. Can be said to have achieved the greatest level of popularity as a human being."
translation: he's a bro
Gordius Wheel: A+
This is the Noble Phantasm that Rider reveals more often and more carelessly. This is the Noble Phantasm that gives Rider his class: a grand chariot led by two divine bulls. The bulls themselves are abnormally large, but that is because they are divine. In fact, Rider even says that these bulls are the offspring of Zeus himself, and indeed the chariot is a gift from the King of Gods. Both the chariot or bulls are able to create powerful lightning strikes with a tremendous amount of magical force. Rider summons the chariot by cutting the air with his Chypriot sword, and the chariot emerges from the torn space. The chariot and bulls cannot be damaged by normal means.
Ionioi Hetairoi: EX
Though the chariot is impressive, this Noble Phantasm is more impressive, and a testament to Alexander's triumphant rule as a king. This is a power called, in Nasuverse, a reality marble. Meaning, it transforms reality so that the people exist on a separate plane of existence. It's simpler to say that the people are transported, though. This reality marble contains the warriors who vowed their loyalty to Alexander even in death, and as such became Heroic Spirits along with Alexander. As such, each soldier has their own Noble Phantasm, and even Alexander's legendary horse is a Heroic Spirit.
Other: —
SAMPLES
First Person:
[The feed is at first filled with static and the sounds of the device being knocked around. But eventually, words start to filter through.]
―nteresting. Hou, ――something that he may k―Ah!
[And the person seems to figure it out, so the deep, resonant voice laughs jovially]
Aha, here we go! What an odd little thing indeed... I admit, it's taken me almost a full day to find one of these rooms that I had heard about, but I suppose it is worth it? Surely it is not the same as meeting someone in person, but to gather an audience here... Ahh, that would be rather difficult, would it not?
[He laughs again. Cheerful guy, for just getting dumped in a weird tower.] Well! It seems a new day has risen for me, and it still remains. I suppose that crosses out the possibility of it being a strange dream, eh? So hello, those of you that may hear me! I confess that I do not know to whom I speak, but I suppose it matters little! I am Alexander III of Macedon, though I would prefer to be called Rider for now. It is something of a habit at this point, you could say...
Though still, what a strange place! It reminds me of a story I once heard from a Persian in my army, of the great babil, though I doubt it is one and the same. [And cue more laughter] Not quite enough Persians here, after all!
Ah, but that said, I am curious and pose a question to all of you--I have seen quite a few strange ones wandering around, so what sorts of places do you all hail from? From the looks of you, it seems like quite the variety!
[His voice quiets to...a normal level] Now, how to turn―[There's a crack, then the feed cuts to static]
Third Person:
The longer Rider spent in this strange city, the more he decided that he liked it. Well, for the most part. It was a rather quiet place, almost to the point of boredom, though admittedly that wasn't too bad of a thing. It could use some more fighting in his opinion, but ah, well... The Grail War had been fun, and though he wished that the spirit of great battles had followed him here, it was nice enough.
But a few days after arriving, he was fairly bored. He'd seen just about every alley and shop that there was to offer close to his home, but it was time to look outside of his own district, he figured. So it was early in the morning when he rose to explore this city himself. He thought about taking paper to make a map, but ultimately decided against it. After all, he could just remember pretty much everything as he wandered. He had traveled deserts with nothing of note for miles—a city would be easy to remember in comparison!
So throughout the day, he wanders around, talking to anyone that will let him. He's far from subtle—with his loud, booming voice and his stature, he sticks out more than other travelers. But he doesn't seem to notice at all. He just continues along his way, taking interest in anything and anyone that may pass by.
OTHER
Housing Request?: With Waver Velvet, if he's accepted! Otherwise, no preference.
Did you read the rules and FAQ?: Absolutely!
Would you like your application to be unscreened?: Unscreened