Joshua Kyrie [Approved 4-5]

Name: Joshua Kyrie
Alias: The Screaming Blade
Gender: Male
Appearance Age: 20
Age: 300
Affiliation/Rank: Squad 9 of the 13 Court Guard Squads.

Appearance Description: Joshua Kyrie Stands at 5ft 11in and has a rather average build despite being rather muscular due to years of relentless training. He has a handsome face though not exceedingly so and he likes to wear his hair in a slicked back manner for ease of maintenance more than any other reason and his eyes are a browny orange sort of colour. His body bears no distinguishing marks other than a single large scar running down the very center of his back and this is often covered by his uniform. His Shinigami uniform is rather simple and follows the standard style employed by the 9th division. He wears the standard black Kosode without any sleeve under which he wears a white undershirt. his lower body wears the standard Hakama but instead of sandals Joshua prefers to wear long black riding boots that come up almost to his knee and cover the lower half of the Hakama. On his left arm he has bandages that reach up to just above his elbow. When occupying his Gigai in the world of the living, Joshua can be found dressed in a somewhat formal manner wearing a black suit minus the jacket. the shirt of this suit is green and he wears a black waistcoat over it.

Appearance Picture:
Face Claim: Lancer (Diarmuid) Fate/ Zero
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Personality: Joshua Is a man who is very confident in himself and his abilities this being said he is not confident to the point of arrogance and always treats an enemy with caution. His personality differs very much inside and outside of battle. In battle Joshua is a stoic and silent character he claims that talking in battle distracts him in this sense he becomes the polar opposite to his Zanpakutō spirit Banshee. Joshua will only talk in battle to warn people away or to release his sword. When in battle Joshua is at his most focused and most happy, even if the situation looks bad he will embrace it thoroughly.

Outside of battle Joshua is much more talkative and friendly, he finds it easy to get along with most people and relax.This being said he often takes time out of his day for some solitude to he can reflect on himself and be with his closest friend Darwin the mouse. In these times of reflection he also enjoys reading, particularly history or romance. He is very easygoing but not lazy whenever asked something of his captain he will comply and will usually do so extremely quickly, he feels that being placed in the Gotei 13 is a great honor and therefore he treats all his responsibilities as such. If a life is ever threatened near him he cannot help but inject himself into the situation, sometimes this is out of conscience but other times it is simply for the thrill of battle.

Likes:
Battle - Joshua loves to fight and has since his youth, he feels it is the best way to get to know a person and the best way to pass time.
Reading - When not fighting or on missions Joshua can usually be found with some sort of book.He loves reading about history and romance novels are his guilty pleasure.
Sake - Though not a heavy drinker Joshua Enjoys an occasional cup of sake and is extremely generous with his supply of the drink, he will often share it amongst his fellow Shinigami and have drinking contests with them, which he will often win.
Mice - Joshua appreciates the small things in life as his love of reading and drinking show, this love of small things extends to creatures, so much so that he has a pet mouse that accompanies him at almost all times and can be found resting on his shoulder. This mouse goes by the name of Darwin

Dislikes:
Lazyness - Being a member of the 13 court guards squads is extremely important to Joshua and he prides himself on it so seeing somebody slacking off or not doing their duties insults Joshua.
Sweets - Joshua has never been a big fan of sweet foods of any kind they will make him nauseous at the tiniest bite.
Animal Cruelty - Joshua has a deep love for his small rodent friend and treats him like family so to see anyone mistreating animals makes Joshua's blood boil.
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History: Joshua was born into a comfortable life, his family were not rich but they had enough money to provide a good life for Joshua and his sisters. He grew up the oldest child in the house meaning lots of responsibilities often fell on him, which did not seem to bother him, he saw it as character building. This and the fact he loved his sisters dearly meant he had no complaints about all the work he did. when he turned 18 he went of to university to study. it is here where he learned how to fence and sword-fight as part of a club/team. he would often travel home to visit his family and one day upon returning home he found his parents grieving over the death of their youngest daughter, who had been attacked that day. Joshua in a fit of rage went searching high and low for the killer eventually running into him as he attempted to assault a woman, Joshua fought the man but was killed in the process.

Joshua's soul lingered for a while as he felt he had let his family down, after the criminal had been caught however Joshua felt he could rest easy watching over his family. as a spirit with a strangely high amount of spiritual pressure however he was soon targeted by Hollows. whilst on the run from the creatures he was rescued by the blinding speed and beauty of a Shinigami who slayed the hollows in a matter seconds before telling Joshua he was safe. Joshua asked who she was and the two discussed soul reapers and the soul society before she finally crossed him over to the other side.

Upon reaching the Soul Society Joshua Resolved to become a Shinigami so he could help those in need like his sister and recently himself. He trained relentlessly from that point on for many years before being accepted into the Shinigami academy from which he graduated in only 2 years. Post graduation he was immediately selected for a position in the 13 court guard squads, this filled Joshua with pride as it was his only goal since arriving in the soul society. He was appointed to Squad 9 and was welcomed with open arms. It was here he honed he combat skills amongst the combat squad and made himself a name within it. He spent many years as a loyal Shinigami and is thankful for the opportunity he has been provided. Though after being appointed as a member of the guard squads he felt he had somewhat lost purpose, he no longer had anything to strive towards and found himself in a state of disarray. He spent much time in meditation and among his fellow squad mates in an effort to find what to do but this was to no avail but one day he simply realized that he was at a point in his life where he had what he wanted. He could now relax and live like a normal person, with friends and a social life as well as taking his responsibilities in the guard squads.

In his years as a Shinigami he ran into a mouse that seemingly followed him around he took it upon himself to adopt this mouse and raise it like a little brother, this mouse has been Joshua's companion for many years now and sometimes acts as a strategic aid in combat often spotting things Joshua can't and communicating them to him through and unknown connection between the two. The mouse was named Darwin by Joshua,
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Reiatsu Color: Grey

Zanpakutô Spirit Name: Banshee

Zanpakutô Spirit Appearance: Banshee has the appearance of a beautiful young woman with dead, white eyes, she is constantly crying tears of blood regardless of her mood. She has pale white skin and grey hair and wears a long flowing black dress that is torn at the sides. Banshee only ever talks in whispers as if she raises her voice it causes a deafening screeching sound.



Inner World: Banshee's inner world resembles a swampy forest with a thick fog hanging in the air the sky is as black as night and the trees are all dead.

Sealed Zanpakutô Apperance : In it's sealed form Banshee looks like a standard katana with a grey handle and black, worn down tsuba.

Sealed Zanpakutô Abilities: When in it's sealed form Banshee's primary ability is that it lets out a loud, high frequency screech whenever it make contact with an item or enemy, the stronger the strike the more intense the screech. The screeching serves to irritate and distract opponents making it easier for Joshua to land swift blows as he is not effected by the cries of his blade.

Release: Solitude and silence be broken. Scream to the heavens, Banshee

Shikai Description: When in Shikai form Banshee takes the form of a Scottish Longsword, the handle of which is black and the cross-guard is a polished silver.

Shikai Abilities: Banshee releases a sonic wave when released from it's scabbard in it's Shikai form. The wave is accompanied by a deafening screeching noise that is debilitating to all who hear it. The wave can cause damage to the surrounding environment and opponents. The wave can be fired at will but the screeching is constant and cannot be stopped.

Bankai Description: When in Bankai, Banshee's blade turns completely grey and appears dull, the wielder also gains a large flowing grey cloak, and a small piece of armor that covers the shoulders and lower face. The wielder's body cannot be seen beneath the cloak all that can be seen is the upper portion of the head and the blade of the sword.

Bankai Abilities: Banshee's bankai ability grants the user flight and the ability to use the screeching ability at will as opposed to constantly. The user now emits the sonic wave instead of the blade and the user cannot be hit as there body is now ethereal, the only part of the user that can be struck is armor and head any other body part will simply have an attack pass through it. The blade also possesses the ability to create a thick fog that can be hidden in.

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PhatomTech: No

Phantom Tech Abilities: N/A

Phantom Tech Powers: N/A

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General Skills

• Durability: Beginner
  
• General Speed: Beginner
  
• Strength: Beginner
  
• Weapon Skill: Adept
  

Racial Skills

• Hoho: Adept
  
• Kidō: Beginner
  
• Zanjutsu: Beginner
  
• Hakuda: Beginner
  

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Roleplay Sample: Joshua sat alone on the roof of the barracks, well as alone as he could be with Darwin always by his side. He had one arm resting on his knee and the other placed behind him. The two companions watched as the crimson sun set of the spotted horizon of the soul society. Joshua thought back to his days in the academy and how he had changed form then. how much he had grown and improved.

Joshua was stood with a wooden sword in the middle of a bare training ground only himself and one other man with a wooden sword. The two of them had faces as cold as stone as the focused on the upcoming fight. The uniforms the two men were wearing were not that of the standard Shinigami, they were wearing white and blue uniforms, these two men were evidently trainees. If the uniforms didn't give it away their body language did the two men were as stiff a a board, neither willing to make the first move. Joshua thought to himself "If i were to strike now, would he expect it, could he block me?" Pushing the worries out of his head he leaped forward, the same stoic look on his face. he swung with all his force at the other trainee. this other student simply dodged the attack and swung at Joshua's legs, Joshua jumped as the wooden sword swept beneath him sending a small breeze upwards into the air. Both Swords then met as Joshua was still in the air. He jumped back and composed himself before taking a deep breath and running back in.

Joshua Laughed to himself as he lead back on the roof and Darwin jumped down from his shoulder. "I got my ass kicked in that fight haha" he confided in Darwin. He wiped a hand across his forehead and then placed both hands behind the back of his head before looking back up at the sky that was now turning a deep blue. "I think back to those days and realize how much has changed, not only am i stronger now but the soul society has changed too, it's crazy i just hope i don't get swept up in it all" Joshua thought to himself as he watched the stars begin to awaken in the night sky. He placed a hand out for Darwin to climb on before making his way off the roof and back inside for some sleep, he had a big day ahead of him tomorrow and he didn't want to be tired.

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