Hiro Kuroyama

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• Daimaō Mu

  Monstrous. Grotesque. The creature towered over humans and, at times, grew to tower over their buildings. A colossal being of terrible might and tremendous fortitude. Amid a wild mane of black hair and framed by a thinner beard was a horrific visage; outward curling teeth and fangs came from a mouth that never seemed to close. Where the eyes should be on this humanoid creature were crackling white orbs floating in a blackened void. There even existed a third, higher along a creased brow in a similar pool of blackness. Not once did these orbs give and indication that they were turning or peering in one direction or another... They were simply rested there, motionless. The face these features were on was long and gaunt, inhuman and bearing wicked horns that rose from the hairline, each the same length of the skull they sat upon.
  
  Blue flesh covered the vulgar musculature that the creature possessed. Fat, as it exists on all healthy figures, was completely absent from this being, yet it did not seem pained or slowed, nor underfed or malnourished. As if that was it's natural state rather than one born of starvation. One hand seemed to always be gripping a large metal club, those versed in Japanese weaponry may name the item as a kanabo. Hands bore spiked knuckles and sharp claws capable of retracting to a shorter, more manageable length. It stood upon powerfully built legs, bound in archaic Japanese garb, complete with boots made of heavy iron.
  
  The scent about the gargantuan humanoid, of ogre or demonic stock, was similar to the smell one observed when faced with an oncoming storm. Electric and, oddly, a strange cleanliness to it. Energizing and smelling of fresh rain. When he spoke his voice was like distant thunder, smooth and steady. As if he had nothing but time to be patient with those he spoke to. An arrogant gait and poise spoke volumes about the creature's personality beyond the brutish impression his figure and visage created.

  

• Powers and Abilities

  Matter Ingestion A cursed embodiment of gluttony, Hiro's strength comes from how much living matter he has ingested. The more he eats, the stronger his abilities become... but the more he uses those abilities the hungrier he gets. If he does not feed often, he runs the risk of becoming a weak husk and shell of his former self until fed. Everyone and thing that passes into his digestive system can, at a later date, be pulled from it if Hiro so decides... However, living matter may be partially digested by this point.

  Supernatural Physicality Both his strength and endurance are greatly enhanced, beyond the scope of mortal men, regardless of his shape or form. He can shrug off most blows, being nearly invulnerable while well fed, but consistent damage can quickly drain him of his strength.

  Contaminant Manipulation As an oni he is a bringer of pestilence and disease, but doing so severely weakens him in the long run, as it lowers the quality of his food. This also renders him immune to all diseases outside of plagues of biblical power.

  
  

  Supernatural Senses He can, generally, tell how healthy someone is by their scent alone. But aside from this, his senses are on par with those of a humans with one glaring exception. As long as his own shadow or physical form is touching another shadow, he is visually aware of everything happening in that space. However, a dollar store flashlight can blind him to an area if he is relying on this one sense alone.

  Fear Inducement The only ability that he has that does not continuously drain his energy stores, but potentially his weakest. If an individual is weak willed, they may flee from the oni upon seeing his form. When he is masquerading as a human, however, this ability is muted to a general sense of unease. Most supernaturals or even mortals that are of sound mind can resist this effect.

  Immortality Hiro is the physical manifestation of an ancient spirit, once human. If 'slain', he returns to hell until he has enough energy to reconstitute himself. A process that can be sped along by the assistance of magic.

  
  

  Minor Environmental Adaptation He is slower to be effected by the elemental forces of the world, but they will eventually begin to wear upon him. This gives him a hardy resistance to the cold and heat of summer, and a brief resistance from elemental magic.

  Talented Sorcerer Hiro has talent when it comes to magic. However, he is not very well practiced having relied on his brute strength and near indestructible body to carry him through most conflicts. However, due to leaps and bounds in technology, he has studied magic relying upon shadows thoroughly enough to serve as utility. He can hide within the shadow of another person, use the shadows to move across great distances as long as his path is connected to his starting point, the ability to project body parts through shadows he is touching, and casting an unnatural darkness upon a small ten foot area.

  Shapeshifting Hiro possesses the ability to manipulate and change every aspect of his humanoid form to hide within plain sight. This form is substantially weaker than his oni form. Lighter, weaker, less hardy. It does drain his energy faster, however. While he remains immortal, freakishly strong, and extremely durable, it is far easier manage him. He becomes more vulnerable to restraint and dismemberment.

  
  

  Weaknesses For being such a powerful creature, it is the humble soy bean that is his greatest foe. Soy sauce seems fine, but the beans themselves cause severe burning if they have been roasted. Holly as well, liquids, leaves, or berries from his plant can kill his body with startling effectiveness. With all of his strength he falsely considers himself a god of sorts, underestimating every other creature that comes across his path... which does make him easy to manipulate. Further, he has been forbidden from hurting those of the Shinto faith, unless they are a direct threat to him. He can easily be compelled to protect anyone that prays for it in his presence, and will not stop until that person is safe.

  Compulsion Those that know his true name may compel him to act as their protector until his next death. Other creatures, mortal and supernatural, of his homeland can compel him through much simpler means, binding him as a temporary guard by means of a prayer for protection.

  Shifting Physiology As a more disturbing addition to the ability to shapeshift, Hiro can also change to proportions of his oni form to great extents. This allows him to sustain his oni body at sizes smaller than it's natural height, alter the size of various body parts, or disperse his form into shadow... However, anything that can disperse shadow from an area, can simply kill or force him to revert to a physical state while in this latter situation. (50/50 chance.)

• The Oni

  • As an Oni, Mu possesses the natural ability to change his form from his physical state to that of a human. As a human he appears rather unassuming but still holds an unnatural weight to the form.
  • He possesses unnatural strength and endurance, enough so that it may be deemed 'excessive,' effortlessly able to shrug off most wounds, provided he is fed.
  • Mu is not immune to dismemberment. He can't be killed through means not of elder things best left undisturbed. If his head is cut off, the body becomes useless and begins to decay into a diseased blight while he generates a new one. This process takes quite some time, leaving him just a grumpy head without means of retaliating against another.
  • His human form is much less stout than it's oni counterpart. While he does still possess unnatural strength and endurance, it is far easier to dismember or restrain him like this.
  • Several Oni are accomplished sorcerers. Mu has the potential, but not the practice, having taken to brute force to handle most trials in his life. By way of Darkness he can cause an unnatural veil to fall over an area, or completely fade into shadows, regardless of his size. It is also possible for him to travel along connected shadows or step out of those cast by another, but this magic is not one he is practiced with. Attempts are clumsy at best.
  • As above, he also had power over storms. This was more dangerous as he had a distinct lack of control. Able to create thunderclaps with his blows, create lightning with his hands, and summon forth storms with his breath. But it was all chaotic. No restraint, no control. Thus it is not a magic he uses often.
  • Through his nature, more weak willed individuals are compelled to flee from the oni. Driven to babbling, sobbing terror from the three eyed beast. However the ability nearly absent as he masquerades as a human, instead manifesting as a general air of unease.
  • He can eat, literally, anything. So long as he can fit it in his mouth, he can eat it. Nothing is too tough for him to chew, short of soybeans. What he consumes he can also regurgitate for later use. Making him the most disgusting bag of holding in existence.

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