[IC] Power Rangers :: Wushu Force [PG-13]

[Lady Celeste]

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

Rated PG-13: May contain fantasy violence, partial nudity, and some inappropriate content.

WUSHU FORCE

Spoiler: The Story So Far... 

Spoiler: Centuries ago, in Imperial China,... 

...There once existed the humble riverside village of Chunhou. Despite lacking the opulence of the larger cities and trade ports closer to the capital, Chunhou enjoyed a modest degree of peace and prosperity in its own right, its economy relying mostly on fishing and the occasional arrival of merchant ships. Here was where Yun Wei, a scholar and former commander in the Imperial Army, chose to settle upon his retirement; seeking a simpler life away from the intrigues and corruption in the Imperial Court, Yun Wei also opened his own school in the village, where eager students could learn both the martial arts skills he'd learned in the military and the scholarly works of some of the greatest minds in the capital. Yun Wei's school contributed greatly to the cultural and economic growth of Chunhou and earned Yun Wei a great deal of respect in the village, and as word spread, prospective students from the larger cities soon came to the school as well.

As the years passed, Yun Wei's seven most senior students grew into fine warriors with bright futures ahead of them. Upon successful completion of their final tests, each of the seven students received a commemorative gift from Yun Wei: an ornate amulet bearing an image of the animal of each student's preferred Kung Fu style.

Nearly all of Chunhou celebrated that day, but among the townsfolk and the other students were a number of jealous malcontents who saw Yun Wei's gift to the seven as a blatant sign of favoritism. Among these other students was a sorcerer's son who, despite having failed to complete his own final tests, challenged each of the seven to a one-on-one fight in an effort to prove that he himself was a superior fighter. One by one, each of the seven defeated the sorcerer's son, who lashed out at them with a bolt of dark magic despite the dark arts being strictly forbidden at the school.

The sorcerer's son was promptly expelled as a result, and retaliated by assembling a band of followers armed with black magics to attack Chunhou that very night. The seven students died that night while trying to save as many lives as they could, but Yun Wei led the charge against the invaders and defeated them, driving them out of Chunhou and sending them to flee into exile; hence, from that point on, the sorcerer's son and his followers became simply known as the Exiles.

Yun Wei, however, always suspected that their enemies would not be so easily stopped for good. Taking the seven medallions he'd given to the seven students, he used magic to imbue each medallion with the chi of the student to whom it was given, ensuring that his students' legacy would live on and would be ready to face the Exiles should they ever return again.

Spoiler: Now, in present-day Virtue Bay... 

...The enemies of old are preparing to return, this time on a much larger scale that would have been unheard of in Yun Wei's time. After countless centuries of hiding and gathering strength, the Exiles are now prepared to resurface in modern times, and they are not alone. The Exiles' time in hiding has been well-spent, forging secret alliances with some of the technological leaders of this new age - including, most recently, the CEO of weapons company Romulus Arms - to create an all-new arsenal that combines the potent magics of the ancient ways with the power and versatility of modern technology. If they are not stopped in time, the Exiles will soon be able to bring their terrible vengeance upon the world that had rejected them and has now conveniently turned a blind eye to the old ways.

But this situation is not without hope, and not everyone has turned their backs on the old ways. The medallions of Yun Wei have been passed down to his descendants from one generation to the next, and have now found their way to the Wei family in Virtue Bay. Now owning and running their own martial arts school in town, Yun Wei's living descendants now guard the medallions and continue to train and search for those who might one day be worthy to receive their power.

If and when that time comes, they will be called upon to defend their world from the Exiles and finally end the war that had been started so long ago.

Spoiler: Rules 

Standard rules include no godmoding, no powerplaying, no cybering, third-person story format only, and no content beyond a PG-13 level. In order to ensure literacy and proper handling of these rules, all character requests must include an RP sample for said character(s) of no less than two paragraphs.

Regarding inactivity (which I hope will not be a problem), if you do not reply on the IC thread within a week (7 days) of your last post, I will PM you with a warning message. If you do not post or give me some kind of explanation or response within a week after this warning is sent, you will be removed from the RP. Simple as that.

And finally, some Adoptable positions will be available to you from the Allies and Foes sections, should you choose to claim any of them. To claim an Adoptable, simply fill out a profile of your own for that position. RP sample and Profile requirements will still apply to Adoptables.

NOTE: More rules may be added here later, if they are deemed applicable.

Spoiler: Character Sheets 

Spoiler: Ranger CS 

Name:
Age:
Ranger Color:
Animal Symbol:
Powers: (Will vary depending on Animal Symbol.)
Weapons: (If Any)
Fighting Styles: (Rangers are required to have some degree of experience in at least one (1) fighting style.)
Non-Combat Talents: (If Applicable)
Appearance:
Short Bio:
Other Notes: (If Applicable)

Spoiler: Non-Ranger CS 

Name:
Age:
Alias: (If Applicable)
Powers: (If Any)
Weapons: (If Any)
Fighting Styles: (If Any)
Other Skills: (If Applicable)
Affiliations: (If Applicable)
Appearance:
Short Bio:
Other Notes: (If Applicable)

Spoiler: Adoptables 

Adoptable characters and character roles will be posted here for anyone who might be interested in joining as them. If necessary, unclaimed Adoptables may be used as NPC’s until they are officially claimed.

Spoiler: Yun Wei’s Seven Senior Students 

Yun Wei’s first seven students were the talk of the town in Chunhou. Together with Yun Wei himself, they went on to become the de facto guardians of the village, and each also became prominent figures in their own right. After their untimely demise, Yun Wei imbued their chi into the commemorative medallions that they each received upon graduation, ensuring that their legacy would live on and creating a safeguard against the Exiles should they ever resurface.

Spoiler: Furious Ming (Mantis) 

Ming and his twin sister Jen Zi were orphaned street urchins adopted by Yun Wei shortly after he arrived in Chunhou. As the very first of Yun Wei’s students, the twins played a large role in helping Yun Wei’s school to grow and expand as much as it did. The twins were especially famous for their lightning-swift attacks and acrobatic prowess, but where Jen Zi’s strikes became more graceful and calculated over time in the tradition of the Snake style, Ming specialized in the Mantis style with its aggressive, continuous strikes.

Spoiler: Lu the Prodigy (Monkey) 

Lu demonstrated a talent for athletics and the martial arts from an early age, but as the son of a humble fisherman in Chunhou, Lu had few opportunities for formal training at first. Under Yun Wei’s tutelage, however, Lu excelled far beyond the expectations of the locals, earning him the unofficial title of “the prodigy” and inspiring him to compete in tournaments to earn money for his family, in turn helping to spread the word about Yun Wei’s school throughout the region.

Spoiler: Radiant Jen Zi (Snake) 

Jen Zi and her twin brother Ming were orphaned street urchins adopted by Yun Wei shortly after he arrived in Chunhou. As the very first of Yun Wei’s students, the twins played a large role in helping Yun Wei’s school to grow and expand as much as it did. The twins were especially famous for their lightning-swift attacks and acrobatic prowess, but where Ming specialized in the Mantis style with its aggressive, continuous strikes, Jen Zi’s strikes became more graceful and calculated over time in the tradition of the Snake style.

Spoiler: Scholar Ling (Crane) 

As her title suggests, Scholar Ling was remarkably well-educated for a woman of the time. Born to a wealthy family in the Capital, Ling had received an extensive formal education in philosophy and the arts in the Capital even before arriving in Chunhou. However, not long after she came of age, Ling was kidnapped and held for ransom by a crime syndicate known as the Scarlet Fang; Ling was rescued unharmed, but the ordeal prompted her parents to send her to Yun Wei’s school so that she could learn to defend herself. Under Yun Wei’s tutelage, Ling became a capable fighter specializing in the Crane style and a masterful chi wielder, and her scholarly background and connections in the Capital contributed greatly to the growth of Yun Wei’s school as a thriving cultural center.

Spoiler: Tiger Shen (Tiger) 

Shen (dubbed “Tiger Shen” by the Capital tournament circuit) was already a well-known figure at several underground fighting tournaments prior to meeting Yun Wei. Shen narrowly lost to a masked woman in the final bout at one such tournament, but not before Yun Wei and the masked woman (who turned out to be a disguised Scholar Ling) revealed to him that the entire tournament was a front set up by the Scarlet Fang crime syndicate to kidnap and forcibly recruit new members. With Shen’s help, the corrupt tournament was exposed and brought to an immediate halt, after which Shen became a student and later instructor at Yun Wei’s school.

Spoiler: Wu the Lotus Blossom (Leopard) 

The daughter of a slave woman, Wu was abandoned as a baby in hopes that she would live free, and was subsequently raised by a kindly farmer in Chunhou. Wu’s beauty became the talk of the town when she came of age, leading to many local suitors calling her “the Lotus Blossom”, though Wu herself never thought much of her looks and grew up to be something of a tomboy. Wu also grew to despise slavery and devoted a great deal of her life to fighting against it wherever possible, due in no small part to her own origins and the glimpses she saw of how slaves were treated at the time, especially by the royalty and nobility.

Spoiler: Monk Zeng (Dragon) 

Zeng was originally raised from birth as a Shaolin monk, but as a teenager he longed to see more of the outside world, to the point where his frustrations would lead to the occasional outburst or argument with his fellow monks. The elders in the Shaolin temple realized that Zeng needed time to see the outside world for himself and find his own path in life, so they permitted him to leave the temple for a period of time as a lay monk for this purpose. It was during these travels that he arrived in Chunhou and met Yun Wei, who initially offered him a job as an instructor for the younger students, though as time went on Zeng was eventually taken in as a student as well. Becoming well-acquainted with the other senior students over time, Zeng soon matured into a brave, confident young man and a de facto leader of the seven in times of trouble.

Spoiler: Accepted Characters 

Spoiler: Rangers 

Spoiler: Yellow Ranger (Tiger) 

Name: Amber Reed
Age: 17
Ranger Color: Yellow
Animal Symbol: Tiger

Spoiler: Powers 

Strength of the Tiger
Amber possesses superhuman strength and endurance, even when not morphed.

Tiger's Instincts
Amber's senses are heightened to superhuman degrees, even when not morphed.

Tiger's Claws
While morphed, Amber can form claws on her hands to boost her attacks.

Weapons: Tiger Hook Swords
Fighting Styles: Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Tiger Kung Fu
Non-Combat Talents: Amber is a skilled free runner, and has a decent amateur's knowledge of mechanics and computer technology.

Spoiler: Civilian Appearance 

Short Bio: The youngest child and only daughter out of four siblings, Amber developed a very strong-willed and competitive personality early in life, as well as a lifelong interest in sports and martial arts. She has been training at the Wei family’s school since she was five, and nowadays continues to train there along with many other senior students and occasionally teach and assist in the younger students’ classes.

Spoiler: Pink Ranger (Crane) 

Name: Thiago Xiang Yi
Age: Though he is old, he looks to be around 19 or 20 years of age. He has never told a single soul his true age. Only the Great Sorcerer knows.
Ranger Color: Pink (Fuchsia)
Animal Symbol: Crane
Powers:

• *Mystic Arts/Power of the Shining Moon Magi - Trained in the mystic arts by the Great Sorcerer, he was the only being who took on the teachings and survived the training, becoming proficient in the magical arts. When his master had a son, he took on a different role as guardian.
  
  *Power of the Wind - Including flight, his knowledge over the element is proficient and he is able to do wondrous things.

Weapons: Feather Blade; Feather Staff; Feather Blade Fans
Fighting Styles: Tai Chi & Fujian White Crane
Non-Combat Talents:

• *Intellect
  *Singing
  *Story Weaving
  *Calligraphy

Appearance:

Spoiler: Unmorphed 

Spoiler: Morphed 

When morphed, his uniform is fucshia in color with the crane amulet on his belt.
His accents are black, resembling the Super Samurai. The image below is simply a reference.
The main color is fucshia, with the accents in black and gold. His pants are black, and his boots are pink and black. The helmet resembles the head of a crane. The jacket is completely fucshia, but is ombre starting with light pink at the shoulder spikes and gets darker as it goes down to the tail end.

Short Bio: Though Thiago looks to be a young vibrant individual, he is in fact much older than he seems. Thiago is the right hand of the Sorcerer, his goal is to help the Sorcerer’s son, ultimately taking the role of babysitter, ensuring that the son of the one he serves completes his task . Sent to infiltrate the school, Thiago hides his secret very well and is one of the top students under his guise.

Spoiler: Black Ranger (Leopard) 

Name: Youdai (有待 "To be")
Age: 17
Ranger Color: Black
Animal Symbol: Leopard
Powers: The Way of the Shadow (陰影的方式) - Can become effectively invisible, but only while in the shadows or darkness. This ability is at its strongest, as expected, at night.

Warp Speed - Has the ability to move at blinding speeds, to the point where it seems as though he is teleporting. There is no effect as a sonic boom. However, if he stops for more than fifteen seconds, there is a cool down time of about five minutes.

Weapons: Dao (Chinese Broadsword)

Fighting Styles: Leopard-Style Kung Fu, Shaolin Wushu

Non-Combat Talents: Observation, Multilingual, Gardening, Understanding Animal Behaviors, Listening, Parkour, Stealth,

Spoiler: Civil Appearance 

Spoiler: Black Ranger 

Short Bio: "I was brought up in one of the hidden temples of warrior monks from generations within the past. I knew nothing of my mother or father, instead, I was looked after and trained more specifically by my grandfather. My home was formerly Kawagarbo, up in the mountain. It was not easy, growing as I was. Being a grandson of one of the two Sensei, much expectation was placed upon my shoulders. As a young one, I was looked up to, or envied, by many of the young students. However, I didn't pay attention to any negativity however, as I focused more on my studies than anything else.

I spent much time alone, training or meditating when I had time of freedom.

For a majority of the time, I did not encounter much of the outside world other than the others who lived near the mountain. My grandfather and Sensei Gohu conflicted on conforming to the modern way of living. My grandfather was still very much stuck to the past, in which Master Gohu wished to lead us in a different direction.

However, Gohu was not exemplary. He may have perhaps had honor at one time, yet, I will not forget what he had done to Fan. Ever since then, I saw how much he had strayed from the path in which grandfather had taught us. He was too quick to anger, brutal, and rarely was remorseful. In my youth, I used to believe that while I did not particularly agree with the things Gohu had done, that perhaps going into the modern world would be better. However, my grandfather, was too the Grandmaster, in which, his word overruled Gohu.

Though, this wouldn't be for long...."

Other Notes: With the master's help, the boy grew into one of the best fighters in the temple. It was even once stated that he could possibly become the youngest to attain the Grandmaster rank in the Leopard Style of Kung Fu.

Doesn't usually like to talk about what happened in his past.

Currently lives with his uncle Sean, whom he had recently determined a year prior.

Spoiler: White Ranger (Wolf) 

Name: Seth Winnfield
Age: 18
Ranger Color:White
Animal Symbol: Wolf
Powers: Power of Ice. Able to freeze enemies.
Weapons: sword/saber
Fighting Styles: Though Seth was trained in jiujutsu and Shito-ryu he's learned to adapt what he learned into his own fighting art so that he can avoid being read by opponents. He focuses on strong strikes and immobilizing grapples.
Non-Combat Talents: Mimicry.
Appearance:

Spoiler: un morphed 

Spoiler: Morphed 

Short Bio: Seth Grew up outside of Virtue bay only recently arriving for college. (assuming we are going for a more mature theme than high schoolers)He was always a scrapper and found that fighting was good exorcise, to channel this desire in a more constructive way his mother enrolled him int he local dojo and from there he began to compete in tournaments, though he never aimed to win and instead settled for participating in the post tournament exhibition matches. His aspirations to become a teacher lead him to virtue bay and he also hoped to find a new school to train in a new martial art.

Spoiler: Purple Ranger (Eagle) 

Name: Lijuan, Meilin; Li-Li (only by those close to her)
Age: 18
Ranger Color: Purple/Violet
Animal Symbol: Eagle
Power(s): Wind, Premonitions
She is able to create small tornadoes and whirlwinds, and for short bursts able to levitate, but then must wait to use it again. She is also able to make the wind cut like a sharp knife.
She was also born with the ability to have short visions of a possible future although it is not guaranteed that it will come true.
Weapons: Sais, and a set of knuckles or her Eagle's talons

Spoiler: Sais 

Spoiler: Talons *Note I know they show a dragon, but instead it would be a eagle 

Fighting Styles:

• Eagle Claw (yīng zhǎo pài) - known for its gripping techniques, system of joint locks, takedowns, and pressure point strikes.
  Yue Shi San Shou (aka Yī Bǎi Ling Bā Qín Ná 一百零八擒拿)
  
• Southern Praying Mantis (Nán Pài Tángláng) - places a heavy emphasis on close-range fighting.
  Chow Gar Tong Long (周家螳螂) is an aggressive style with emphasis on close range fighting.

Non-Combat Talents: She is a good cook, is a ballet dancer, enjoys playing video games, and is slightly nerdy.

Appearance:

Spoiler: Lijuan Meilin 

She stands at 5'7"

Short Bio: Lijuan was born into a family of Wushu warriors although they were never power rangers, her parents were of different fighting styles. Her mother was of the Eagle Claw, and her father, was of the Southern Praying Mantis, so instead of deciding on one, she showed and proved her parents that she was capable of learning both. Lijuan ever since she was young, has had the ability to see a possible future, which she learned it was from her grandmother. She has always lived in Virture Bay, her family has strong ties and family history; however despite this, she was never one to use her family influence to her own advantage, she would only help those who were truly in need of it. Lijuan is compassionate above all else, however that does not mean that she cannot get angry.

Spoiler: Allies 

Spoiler: Zheng Wei (Lady Celeste) 

Name: Zheng Wei
Age: 35
Alias: Sean Wei
Powers: The Wei family have a long history of learning to harness their own chi in ways that could be considered magic. This art has a variety of possible applications, but its sheer power is limited, primarily due to the strict laws of balance that govern the use of such power as well as the Wei family’s traditional refusal to leech off of the chi of others unless absolutely necessary. In Zheng’s case, he typically uses his chi to supplement his martial arts prowess by amplifying physical attacks, forming energy blasts, and healing himself after a fight through meditation.
Weapons: Zheng doesn’t usually use physical weapons, but specializes in the use of the staff.
Fighting Styles: Shaolin Wushu, Baguazhang, Kenpo
Other Skills: Zheng has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from USC and, although his career has been put on hold in light of the emerging threat of the Exiles, he still frequently helps with the construction needs around the school and enjoys building things as a hobby.
Affiliations: Descendants of Yun Wei

Spoiler: Appearance 

Short Bio: The grandchildren of a Chinese immigrant, Zheng Wei and his sister Lian grew up in Chinatown, where they both lived relatively normal lives until their grandfather passed away. The siblings rarely talk about any specific details, but it is known that they inherited the martial arts school that their grandfather had established in Virtue Bay, as well as the fabled medallions of Yun Wei's seven senior students. It was their grandfather's dream for the school to enhance and strengthen the community rather than taking away from it, and the siblings' management remains faithful to that vision by regularly donating to local charities and actively involving the school in community projects and events, which has in turn greatly boosted the school's reputation and helped it to flourish over the years. More recently, however, the Wei siblings have been devoting noticeably more time than usual toward improving the school and accelerating the offered training programs; these changes are certainly not unwelcome in the community, but have since left many people wondering why.

Spoiler: Lian Zhao (Lady Celeste) 

Name: Lian Zhao (née Wei)
Age: 32
Alias: Leann Zhao
Powers: The Wei family have a long history of learning to harness their own chi in ways that could be considered magic. This art has a variety of possible applications, but its sheer power is limited, primarily due to the strict laws of balance that govern the use of such power as well as the Wei family’s traditional refusal to leech off of the chi of others unless absolutely necessary. In Lian’s case, she specializes in healing injuries and illnesses by channeling her chi and that of others to accelerate the body's natural healing processes, although how long and complex a particular healing session may be typically depends on how serious or extensive the ailment is.
Weapons: Lian does not specialize in the use of any particular weapon, but can quickly improvise if need be.
Fighting Styles: Taijiquan (Tai Chi), Shaolin Wushu
Other Skills: Lian is a licensed doctor specializing in homeopathic medicine, and consequently she also has a solid practical knowledge of botany and herbalism.
Affiliations: Descendants of Yun Wei

Spoiler: Appearance 

Short Bio: The grandchildren of a Chinese immigrant, Lian Wei and her brother Zheng grew up in Chinatown, where they both lived relatively normal lives until their grandfather passed away. The siblings rarely talk about any specific details, but it is known that they inherited the martial arts school that their grandfather had established in Virtue Bay, as well as the fabled medallions of Yun Wei's seven senior students. It was their grandfather's dream for the school to enhance and strengthen the community rather than taking away from it, and the siblings' management remains faithful to that vision by regularly donating to local charities and actively involving the school in community projects and events, which has in turn greatly boosted the school's reputation and helped it to flourish over the years. More recently, however, the Wei siblings have been devoting noticeably more time than usual toward improving the school and accelerating the offered training programs; these changes are certainly not unwelcome in the community, but have since left many people wondering why.
Other Notes: Lian is married to Han “Harry” Zhao: an attorney from Chinatown and Lian’s college sweetheart. More recently, Mr. Zhao has relocated his practice to Virtue Bay shortly after the Wei siblings inherited their grandfather’s martial arts school, ensuring that Lian can remain close enough to help out at the school as necessary. Lian also teaches Tai Chi at the school.

[Lady Celeste]

((MOOD-SETTER))

Crowds of people spread out through the whole of Jackson Memorial Park, where a wide range of booths and attractions had been set up for the 60th Annual Summer Festival. Carnival rides, a bazaar, daily shows... Mayor Velasquez had definitely gone all out this year, and why not? All of the proceeds from the fair would go to the community, after all, by giving some of the local businesses a perfect chance to sell their goods and get some public exposure, as well as attracting a growing number of tourists from the nearby suburbs and occasionally from the city.

A sizable crowd soon began to converge around a mat set up near the far edge of the park, where a martial arts exhibition by Seven Winds Martial Arts, a local martial arts school and a frequent guest at the Summer Festival, was scheduled to begin. Lian Zhao, one of the school’s newest co-owners, walked up to the microphone first.

“Good morning everyone!” Lian said with a bright smile. “Are you all having a good time?”

Cheers followed, after which Lian proceeded to give a brief speech on Chrysalis: a non-profit in the LA/Santa Monica area offering transitional jobs and job training programs for the homeless to help them find and retain employment. Ever since the time of Han Wei, Seven Winds’ original founder and owner, it had been a custom of the school to sponsor a charity at the Summer Festival every year, and this year would be no exception, with Lian taking the time to describe the good work Chrysalis was doing and encouraging the attendees to donate.

Meanwhile, Zheng Wei, Lian’s brother and the other co-owner, was on the stage helping one of the students to get ready. This first demo was sure to grab everyone’s attention early on; Zheng would take part in a sparring match against senior student Seth Winnfield, with both sides changing styles every so often to give the audience a glimpse into the diverse tactics and maneuvers of many different fighting styles.

Once everything was set up, Zheng nodded to his sister to signal that they were ready, and then Lian turned back to the audience.

“Okay, ready to see some sparring?”

A cheer from the crowd signaled that they were indeed ready, and as the participants gave each other a respectful bow, Lian counted down with the crowd.

“3...
2...
1...”

Lian blew her whistle, signaling the start of the match.

[RisingPhoenix]

A typical day for the martial arts student in disguise. He strolled through the halls of the rather large building that was the 'temple' he studied at. Too long it had been since his assignment was given, yet he could remember it like it was yesterday. He stood before the emperor and the words that came out of the powerful man's mouth said to infiltrate the school, learn their ways, and find out any secrets that may be hidden. So far he had found nothing, just a bunch of talented children wanting to prove themselves to their master. With a smirk, he moved through the empty buildings. Everyone was no doubt at the festival and yet here he was silently moving through the various halls like a shadow. It would only be a matter of time before the sorcerer's son made his appearance, but for now Thiago would have to lay low and scope things out. He had learned a lot, though he was already experienced upon arriving. His disguise was actually working and he was happy to know that no one suspected him of anything other than a talented, overachieving fighter.

With a sigh, he vanished and appeared in front of the master's study. He reached out to touch the doorknob but received a painful shock upon touching it.

"Ahh, sealed up tight," Thiago said with a smirk. He retracted his hand and rubbed it as he moved away from the door and proceeded towards the festivities. He would enjoy watching people pummel each other for the sheer thrill. As he stepped he slowly began to shift into black smoke, eventually vanishing into nothing. Moments later he appeared on the far end of the festivities where no one would see him arrive. He was dressed in elegant garbs like a prince. He made it just in time to see Zheng and Seth start things off.