Jul 18, 2023 2:05:52 GMT
Post by Sora Nakoma on Jul 18, 2023 2:05:52 GMT
Family
Sora hails from a family of heroes, both immediate and extended; His father Kendrick, from the eastern United States. His mother Kotone, also known as Sonia Boom, from Japan’s own Tokyo. And his elder sister, adopted before his birth, Aella.
Kendrick: Kendrick is a former support tech designer for heroes, specializing in the automation of heroes’ devices and equipment. His Quirk, simply called Gust, allows him to generate and control powerful winds. Kendrick met Sora’s mother when she was requested to America regarding a particular criminal she was familiar with. The two worked together on the case, getting to know each other. When the job was done, Kotone returned to Japan. Kendrick, having felt a longing like never before, decided to pack up shop and move to Japan. Once settled in he managed to get into contact with Kotone, and the two began dating, eventually marrying. Kendrick was the disciplinarian of the household, being strict but compromising. Though Sora’s training was largely handled by his mother, his father instilled in him the importance of being inventive and clever… and more than a little sarcasm made its way into the boy’s personality as well. Kendrick is partially retired from his support work; he still will accept orders from old associates or anyone his family puts in touch with him, but most of his time is devoted to his antique shop.
Kotone: Before her retirement from hero work several years ago, Kotone was known as one of Japan’s top heroes; the Thundering Heroine, Sonia Boom. Her Quirk, Volume, allows her to control how loud things were; she can render them almost silent, or amplify them many times over. Beyond her competence as a hero focused on villain suppression, Kotone owed much of her popularity to charitable ventures. She was frequently making appearances and donating much of her earnings to local shelters, hospitals, and the like. Sonia did much of the training for Sora and his sister, improving their skills in combat both with and without their Quirks. Kotone retired from hero work following an incident in her last mission that left her partially deaf. While compensated for by a hearing aid, the loss of her hearing saw the woman make the choice to step down, attributing it to her getting sloppy and not wanting to put others at risk since her sound manipulating abilities were now more difficult to use. Nowadays she runs the day to day activity at the antique shop she and Kendrick own, always ready to offer her family, friends, and strangers alike an empathetic ear.
Aella: A young girl who was orphaned by a former enemy of the heroine Sonia Boom, Aella was the child of two of Kotone’s former classmates at UAU, and was adopted by her when she was only three or four years old. Her Quirk, Zipline, is a combination of her father’s metal manipulation and her mother’s portal creation quirk; through it she can create and place zippers on objects and people, which she can then zip or unzip in order to connect or separate them. Aella attended UAU and graduated, becoming the Pro Hero Known as Zip Hop. Wanting to see the world, Aella decided to travel to the USA in order to open her own hero agency, though she makes sure to visit home during major holidays and events for the family. Aella is the social butterfly sort, always knowing what to say and how to say it to make friends. Because of this, as well as her powerful Quirk, her younger brother has always admired her. So much so, in fact, that Sora decided to join her in America following his own graduation from UAU, working with her at her agency to train and get experience for about two years before returning to Japan. She’s currently single, and shows no interest in pursuing a relationship with anyone.
The Charm Necklace
Sora carries a necklace decorated with silver charms at all times. Originally it was a gift given to him to celebrate his enrollment in UAU; a simple black chord hung loosely around his neck, decorated with charms that symbolize his family. After his friend Shinokame was killed in a fight with a villain after she became a vigilante, Sora added a new charm to it in remembrance of his lost friend, hoping to remind himself of their shared dream of becoming heroes. Since then, Sora has decided to add a new charm to the necklace whenever he feels as though he’s made an important connection with someone… though as of yet, Shinokame’s is the only charm added to the original three.
The Helmet: A charm made in the shape of the helmet Sora’s mother wore during her days as a hero. Looking at it reminds him of her love and empathy, and how she always took the time for her children.
The Logo: A charm made in the image of Kendrick’s brand he would place on support items. Sora often looks at it to remind himself to think and consider all options, and to remember his father’s unwavering support and confidence.
The Zipper: Made to symbolize and reference his older sister’s Quirk. Seeing the zipper often helps brighten Sora’s mood, remembering his sister’s friendly optimism and love of fun.
The Turtle: Made in remembrance of Shinokame, his fallen friend. Though she may have turned to vigilantism, Sora remembers her for her desire to carry out justice and her determination. Whenever Sora doubts himself, he looks to this charm and remembers the promise they made together.
Major Villain Cases
During Sora’s time as a hero, he has battled with numerous villains. In particular, however, two cases earned him great fame and popularity among the people of America.
The Circus of Man
The Circus of Man was an infamous based in the eastern United States of America, getting its name from the twisted premise of the organization; predominantly composed of serial kidnappers and abductors, the Circus of Man was an organization that saw those with Mutation (and to a lesser extent, Transformation) Quirks as freaks of nature. The Circus of Man was responsible for the disappearance of no less than 80 such Quirk users, and is currently suspected of playing a part in twice as many. Those captured by the organization were “trained” to perform in a twisted circus for the entertainment of the world’s most elite criminals and villains. These “attractions” were given the bare minimum of food and medical treatment to keep them up and moving so they could continue to perform for their sick audience. Popular acts were forced to take the stage more often, while the least popular were punished with brutal beatings and, in at least 12 confirmed instances, death.
Sora played an integral part in the dismantling of the Circus of Man during his time in America. While patrolling New York, he made a point to befriend and familiarize himself with as many locals as he could manage to remember, wanting to become a reassuring presence to the city’s population. Among the many people he met were a number of Mutation Quirk holders. In particular he befriended an odd pair; a three-headed serpent man named Kuchinawa, and an orphaned little girl in his care named Bailey, who could transform into a fearsome Wendigo, though she lacked full control over her Transformation.
Such distinctive and extravagant appearances and abilities were practically irresistible to the Circus of Man, who spent quite some time staking out the two’s home to figure out the perfect time to strike. One cold night in November, when Bailey was asleep and Kuchinawa was weakened by the weather, the two were abducted while unable to put up any resistance.
However, the kidnappers made a grave mistake that would lead to the collapse of their organization. The people who kidnapped Bailey and Kuchinawa were some of the most skilled “recruiters” of the organization, and as such were responsible for the collection of many of the abductions in this particular area of New York. Sora, having assisted in investigating several previous kidnappings by the group, had noticed a familiar scent across each location; the scent of the kidnappers and their Quirks’ aftermath. When he heard of Bailey and Kuchinawa’s disappearance, he immediately joined the investigation and discovered the same scent as he had detected before. But due to Kuchinawa’s size and how careful they needed to be to not wake Bailey, less she go berserk, their scent lingered moreso than their previous kidnappings. And with a stronger scent to track, Sora was able to pinpoint the headquarters of the Circus of Man with the assistance of his sister Aella and the rest of New York’s heroes.
A raid was conducted on the hidden facility, striking as soon as they could mobilize. In the end, nearly 200 criminals and villains were subdued and/or arrested, and the imprisoned kidnap victims released. Many records were seized in the process, revealing that the Circus of Man had connections as far as Japan and China, having those captured across the sea smuggled to the states across the ocean and through the skies. Sora saw an explosion in local popularity following the events thanks to his role in tracking down the organization. About two years later, after Sora had clashed with the criminal known as Don Blood, he was contacted regarding the Circus of Man case; their connections in Japan had been narrowed down to Tokyo, his home, and he was requested to investigate thanks to his involvement with the case coupled with his familiarity with the area. Sora accepted, which was the biggest factor in his return to Japan.
Don Blood
Sora hails from a family of heroes, both immediate and extended; His father Kendrick, from the eastern United States. His mother Kotone, also known as Sonia Boom, from Japan’s own Tokyo. And his elder sister, adopted before his birth, Aella.
Kendrick: Kendrick is a former support tech designer for heroes, specializing in the automation of heroes’ devices and equipment. His Quirk, simply called Gust, allows him to generate and control powerful winds. Kendrick met Sora’s mother when she was requested to America regarding a particular criminal she was familiar with. The two worked together on the case, getting to know each other. When the job was done, Kotone returned to Japan. Kendrick, having felt a longing like never before, decided to pack up shop and move to Japan. Once settled in he managed to get into contact with Kotone, and the two began dating, eventually marrying. Kendrick was the disciplinarian of the household, being strict but compromising. Though Sora’s training was largely handled by his mother, his father instilled in him the importance of being inventive and clever… and more than a little sarcasm made its way into the boy’s personality as well. Kendrick is partially retired from his support work; he still will accept orders from old associates or anyone his family puts in touch with him, but most of his time is devoted to his antique shop.
Kotone: Before her retirement from hero work several years ago, Kotone was known as one of Japan’s top heroes; the Thundering Heroine, Sonia Boom. Her Quirk, Volume, allows her to control how loud things were; she can render them almost silent, or amplify them many times over. Beyond her competence as a hero focused on villain suppression, Kotone owed much of her popularity to charitable ventures. She was frequently making appearances and donating much of her earnings to local shelters, hospitals, and the like. Sonia did much of the training for Sora and his sister, improving their skills in combat both with and without their Quirks. Kotone retired from hero work following an incident in her last mission that left her partially deaf. While compensated for by a hearing aid, the loss of her hearing saw the woman make the choice to step down, attributing it to her getting sloppy and not wanting to put others at risk since her sound manipulating abilities were now more difficult to use. Nowadays she runs the day to day activity at the antique shop she and Kendrick own, always ready to offer her family, friends, and strangers alike an empathetic ear.
Aella: A young girl who was orphaned by a former enemy of the heroine Sonia Boom, Aella was the child of two of Kotone’s former classmates at UAU, and was adopted by her when she was only three or four years old. Her Quirk, Zipline, is a combination of her father’s metal manipulation and her mother’s portal creation quirk; through it she can create and place zippers on objects and people, which she can then zip or unzip in order to connect or separate them. Aella attended UAU and graduated, becoming the Pro Hero Known as Zip Hop. Wanting to see the world, Aella decided to travel to the USA in order to open her own hero agency, though she makes sure to visit home during major holidays and events for the family. Aella is the social butterfly sort, always knowing what to say and how to say it to make friends. Because of this, as well as her powerful Quirk, her younger brother has always admired her. So much so, in fact, that Sora decided to join her in America following his own graduation from UAU, working with her at her agency to train and get experience for about two years before returning to Japan. She’s currently single, and shows no interest in pursuing a relationship with anyone.
The Charm Necklace
Sora carries a necklace decorated with silver charms at all times. Originally it was a gift given to him to celebrate his enrollment in UAU; a simple black chord hung loosely around his neck, decorated with charms that symbolize his family. After his friend Shinokame was killed in a fight with a villain after she became a vigilante, Sora added a new charm to it in remembrance of his lost friend, hoping to remind himself of their shared dream of becoming heroes. Since then, Sora has decided to add a new charm to the necklace whenever he feels as though he’s made an important connection with someone… though as of yet, Shinokame’s is the only charm added to the original three.
The Helmet: A charm made in the shape of the helmet Sora’s mother wore during her days as a hero. Looking at it reminds him of her love and empathy, and how she always took the time for her children.
The Logo: A charm made in the image of Kendrick’s brand he would place on support items. Sora often looks at it to remind himself to think and consider all options, and to remember his father’s unwavering support and confidence.
The Zipper: Made to symbolize and reference his older sister’s Quirk. Seeing the zipper often helps brighten Sora’s mood, remembering his sister’s friendly optimism and love of fun.
The Turtle: Made in remembrance of Shinokame, his fallen friend. Though she may have turned to vigilantism, Sora remembers her for her desire to carry out justice and her determination. Whenever Sora doubts himself, he looks to this charm and remembers the promise they made together.
Major Villain Cases
During Sora’s time as a hero, he has battled with numerous villains. In particular, however, two cases earned him great fame and popularity among the people of America.
The Circus of Man
The Circus of Man was an infamous based in the eastern United States of America, getting its name from the twisted premise of the organization; predominantly composed of serial kidnappers and abductors, the Circus of Man was an organization that saw those with Mutation (and to a lesser extent, Transformation) Quirks as freaks of nature. The Circus of Man was responsible for the disappearance of no less than 80 such Quirk users, and is currently suspected of playing a part in twice as many. Those captured by the organization were “trained” to perform in a twisted circus for the entertainment of the world’s most elite criminals and villains. These “attractions” were given the bare minimum of food and medical treatment to keep them up and moving so they could continue to perform for their sick audience. Popular acts were forced to take the stage more often, while the least popular were punished with brutal beatings and, in at least 12 confirmed instances, death.
Sora played an integral part in the dismantling of the Circus of Man during his time in America. While patrolling New York, he made a point to befriend and familiarize himself with as many locals as he could manage to remember, wanting to become a reassuring presence to the city’s population. Among the many people he met were a number of Mutation Quirk holders. In particular he befriended an odd pair; a three-headed serpent man named Kuchinawa, and an orphaned little girl in his care named Bailey, who could transform into a fearsome Wendigo, though she lacked full control over her Transformation.
Such distinctive and extravagant appearances and abilities were practically irresistible to the Circus of Man, who spent quite some time staking out the two’s home to figure out the perfect time to strike. One cold night in November, when Bailey was asleep and Kuchinawa was weakened by the weather, the two were abducted while unable to put up any resistance.
However, the kidnappers made a grave mistake that would lead to the collapse of their organization. The people who kidnapped Bailey and Kuchinawa were some of the most skilled “recruiters” of the organization, and as such were responsible for the collection of many of the abductions in this particular area of New York. Sora, having assisted in investigating several previous kidnappings by the group, had noticed a familiar scent across each location; the scent of the kidnappers and their Quirks’ aftermath. When he heard of Bailey and Kuchinawa’s disappearance, he immediately joined the investigation and discovered the same scent as he had detected before. But due to Kuchinawa’s size and how careful they needed to be to not wake Bailey, less she go berserk, their scent lingered moreso than their previous kidnappings. And with a stronger scent to track, Sora was able to pinpoint the headquarters of the Circus of Man with the assistance of his sister Aella and the rest of New York’s heroes.
A raid was conducted on the hidden facility, striking as soon as they could mobilize. In the end, nearly 200 criminals and villains were subdued and/or arrested, and the imprisoned kidnap victims released. Many records were seized in the process, revealing that the Circus of Man had connections as far as Japan and China, having those captured across the sea smuggled to the states across the ocean and through the skies. Sora saw an explosion in local popularity following the events thanks to his role in tracking down the organization. About two years later, after Sora had clashed with the criminal known as Don Blood, he was contacted regarding the Circus of Man case; their connections in Japan had been narrowed down to Tokyo, his home, and he was requested to investigate thanks to his involvement with the case coupled with his familiarity with the area. Sora accepted, which was the biggest factor in his return to Japan.
Don Blood
