History: Massacre of the Kurta Clan(eye horror cw): While Kurapika was away searching for a doctor for his friend so he could get well and they could explore the world together, the Phantom Troupe attacked the Kurta Clan and massacred them. Their eyes were taken from their bodies and then sold on the black market (known as Scarlet Eyes), leaving Kurapika the sole survivor. As a result, Kurapika vowed revenge against the Phantom Troupe and began a mission to recover all of the Scarlet Eyes sold on the black market.
Killing Uvogin: Uvogin is the first Phantom Troupe member Kurapika kills, challenging him in a one-on-one fight as a means to test the abilities he's developed and how they'd fare against a member of the Troupe. It's a fight that makes him emotional as he tries to question Uvogin about the whereabouts of the others and fails to get any real information. He hits Uvogin over and over in an attempt to beat something out of him, but is unsuccessful, and the act of beating him upsets him enough that Kurapika eventually asks Uvogin: "How can you do these things, yet feel and think nothing at all?". Once he kills Uvogin, he uses a shovel he brought to the fight to bury him as a show of respect after his death. This is also the first time Kurapika has ever killed someone, and he has only killed one other Phantom Troupe member since.
York New City kidnapping with his friends: When Kurapika finally meets up with his friends Leorio, Gon, and Killua, he divulges the secrets of his powers. It puts him at risk, but he values his friends enough to let them know. Kurapika also decides to go after the rest of the Phantom Troupe, and they insist on helping him. Reluctantly, he allows them to. The four work together to capture the leader of the Phantom Troupe, but Gon and Killua end up getting captured by the other Phantom Troupe members as well, creating a hostage situation. They work to exchange their hostages, ultimately leaving Kurapika back at square one. This doesn't bother him, as keeping his friends alive is more important to him.
Powers:
Nen: The ability to use your own aura (life energy). There are six different types of Nen, with each individual born with a certain type that they will then use as a basis for developing an ability unique to them. Kurapika is a Conjurer and uses his Nen to create chains, though with the use of his Scarlet Eyes, he becomes a Specialist, which is essentially an ability that cannot be categorized. The following are Kurapika's specific abilities, each belonging to one of his fingers:
-Holy Chain (thumb): A cross attached to his chains that cures wounds, even healing serious injuries while Kurapika is using Emperor Time. -Steal Chain (index finger): Shaped like a syringe. It drains his victim's aura and steals their ability, and they are unable to use their ability until it is returned. -Chain Jail (middle finger): Binds the recipient in chains that are unbreakable while also negating their powers. It is only to be used on the Phantom Troupe, and only so powerful due to the limitation Kurapika has placed on it—if he uses it on anyone outside of the Phantom Troupe, he will die. -Dowsing Chain (ring finger): A ball and chain that Kurapika uses as a dowsing instrument for finding missing people or determining whether or not someone is lying. With Emperor Time active, he can use this ability through video recordings. -Judgment Chain (little finger): A blade on the end of Kurapika's chain that wraps around his victim's heart. Kurapika gives them an order that, if violated, will cause the blade to pierce their heart and kill them. This ability can only be used while Emperor Time is active, and is also how Kurapika has placed the limitation on himself for Chain Jail. -Stealth Dolphin: Can only be used in conjunction with Steal Chain. A beast made of Nen that can analyze an ability Kurapika has stolen and divulge its properties to him. The dolphin can also gain the ability and transfer it to Kurapika or someone else, as well as assist the person given the ability with using it. Stealth Dolphin remains active until the ability is used, and until it has been used, Kurapika must continue to use Emperor Time. The dolphin periodically reminds Kurapika how long he has had Emperor Time active.
Scarlet Eyes: When experiencing intense emotions, as a member of the Kurta Clan, Kurapika's eyes turn a bright red. When this happens, Kurapika gains increased strength and is nearly unable to control himself; however, Kurapika can mostly control his emotions now, and is able to turn his eyes red at will. Being in this state also causes him exhaustion, causing Kurapika to become feverish with extensive use. After a few hours in this state, he'll pass out.
-Emperor Time: When Kurapika's eyes turn scarlet, he becomes a Specialist, allowing him to command all types of Nen. This allows him to have abilities in types outside of Conjurer, as well as abilities that combine types. With such a powerful ability, there's a great drawback—for each second that Emperor Time is active, Kurapika loses an hour off of his total lifespan.
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MANDATORY QUESTIONS
- Of all the things you own or have owned, what is the most important to you? The Scarlet Eyes. They're all that remains of the Kurta Clan, and are made up of friends and family and people that I knew. Having them back means that they are no longer serving as someone's possession or toy—their bodies are at last being respected in death. - Where is it you feel most at peace, or most whole? With my friends Leorio, Gon, and Killua. They never failed to bring a smile to my face, or to make me feel at ease, even if we argued. Above everything, they're good friends and I'm lucky to have them. I don't know that I'll be able to ever be with them again and feel at ease, however. It's too late for that. - Describe what gives you the most strength. My resolve and my anger, both of which keep me focused on my goals. As long as this anger inside of me continues to simmer, my resolve will remain strong, and it's that resolve that allows me to make the necessary sacrifices for my power. It's the source of my strength.
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS
- What is more important to you: embracing your individuality, or preserving the status quo? That depends. Sometimes, individuality can cost you your life. What's better in that case? Maintaining the status quo, or losing your life? Some might want to embrace themselves, but I would rather live. - Ultimate power comes at the cost of community. Being a part of a community comes at the cost of great power. Which would you choose? Community. If I could give up the power that I have now for the safety of the Kurta Clan, I'd do it without any extra thought. - Do you consider the rules and laws to be an important part of society? How so? Yes. Rules and laws govern everything, and I'd like to think that they protect people more often than not. What happens when you succumb to lawlessness is pain—body parts sold on the black market, people killing one another, entire cities crumbling. You really don't have to look far to find examples of the consequences of a lack of rules. - Do you forgive easily, or do you hold grudges? What do you think? [ A pause. ] I never want my anger to fade. I want to hold onto it, to let it drive me in seeing my goals through. Death means nothing in the face of my rage. - Have you ever made a promise you can't keep? Yes. I promised to find a doctor for my friend to help with his condition, but I was never able to fulfill that promise. - What are you most proud of? Truthfully, I don't know that I'm proud of anything. I'm proud of my friends, but I don't know if that would count. - What would you describe as your weakness? That I refuse to let anyone help me with my goals. I don't know what I would do if a friend died on the battlefield because of me, so I have to work alone. It's only a weakness because I'm well aware that not having allies with me will set me back. - Name one thing you refuse to compromise on, and why. My goals. I will recover the last of the Scarlet Eyes even if it turns me into someone I no longer recognize, and I'll tear off each and every leg of the Spider until there's nothing left. Nothing—and no one—can keep me from attaining these goals. - What is your one wish or greatest desire? To accomplish my goals. Although... I think, more than that, it's to have something to return to once I do. [A pause. ] That would be nice. - What arcana best represents you? Why? Justice. After all, I'm working towards making sure the Kurta Clan receives justice. It's only fair. [ But... he pauses. That doesn't quite fit him, does it? Kurapika's well aware of it too, a frown on his lips as he thinks it over. ] I think the real answer is The World, reversed. I'm almost done with collecting the Scarlet Eyes, but I've lost so much of myself in the process. Who do I have to return to, once it's all over? - Cats or dogs? I like both, even if I could never have a pet.
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Inventory: A handgun, gray-black colored contacts (and their carrying case), a handkerchief, a single ruby drop earring.
Sage Crest: On the back of his right hand.
Questions?: Kurapika has something known as Scarlet Eyes, which was a trait belonging to the Kurta Clan wherein their eyes would turn red while experiencing intense emotions. It's connected to his powers in some way, though it's not really clear in canon what that connection is. However, his eyes turned red before he developed his powers (though it gave him increased strength). This is something Kurapika can largely do at will by now, but that doesn't mean he can't lose control of his emotions either.
Therefore, without powers, would his eyes turn red when he feels something intensely in game? It would be largely cosmetic rather than impacting him in any other way, but I'd thought I'd ask if this is something I could do!
PAIR CLAUSE: Lunae Calamitas is a mod pair game, which means we are assigning your character a pair in secret. These fated pairs are not meant to be romantic. Please be aware that the basis for the pairing may mean that your character may be challenged in some way, and in some cases they might not even get along.
amb | kurapika | hunter x hunter
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