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screwthegodsName: Homura
Fandom: Saiyuki
Gender: Male
Age: Over 500 years (age is never stated, but I'd go no higher than 600)
Time Period: Post-canon
Wing Color: Purple
History: Damned Wiki, a history that I wrote for another game.
People of the Right Sky, a supplemental story by Minekura. There are some conflicting details, but it shows Homura's personality insanely well.
Personality: Homura is, generally speaking, the sort of person people will describe as a self-centered ass; given his background, however, it's hard to blame him. Homura is very much out for himself, of the mindset that no one else will save him, and really, he doesn't want anyone else to try. He prides himself on being able to live for himself, on having the strength to survive despite the forces that seem to be out to get him. He's incredibly arrogant, and because he has the past to back up that confidence, his ego won't be bruised easily.
What most people don't see, however, is the part of him that lingers in the past, when he had love and purpose without the hardness he's gotten over his life. Especially obvious when he's around flowers, Homura tends to be quiet when he thinks about his past, though he will talk about it openly when asked. Despite his sadness, he's very aware that the past can't be changed, and accepts it for what it is. This doesn't mean he doesn't feel guilt over his own helplessness then, or rage at the gods who hurt him. Homura has lost a great deal simply for being born a heresy, something he had no say over. This fuels his determination to be the one in control of his own life, no matter what actions it means he has to take. Homura has absolutely zero qualms about killing, which isn't surprising given that he was Heaven's assassin for 500 years—what guilt he did feel has been forced aside in favor of needing to survive. He also feels little remorse about using people to obtain his own goals. Yet on the opposite side, he can be an extremely kind and even gentle person; this is simply not seen so often due to his past.
That said, one of Homura's most predominant traits, though it will likely take people some time to realize this, is his absolute belief in freedom of choice. Even when he is actively manipulating a person to act as he wants, the choice always belongs to that person in the end. Drawing from canon, Homura always warns people before he kills them, multiple times in some cases. A more specific example involves his plans with Goku; at one point, Homura kidnaps the boy, and tries to sway him against Sanzo. If he really wanted to break Goku, I think he could have with enough time. Instead, he doesn't keep Goku for more than a day before giving him the choice of what to do. This all draws from his hatred of the gods, and his need to be different from them, to not force people to do what he wants without a choice. Notably, however, if a person says no, this doesn't mean Homura will walk away, as he also believe that people must be strong enough in their convictions to fight for what they want, often to the death.
So instead, he walks the line of manipulator, and acts in such a way that gets the person to choose what he wants them to. A fine line, but an important one for Homura, whose temper will flare at those who take away choice from others. It's one he walks well, due to the fact that he's both highly intelligent and largely perceptive. Because of his life as one of Heaven's unclean beings, he's had years to watch how the political system works, and how craven, cowardly gods will paint their actions as noble and holy, when in fact they act out of fear of a greater power.
Homura also has something of a power fetish, in that he will actively try and draw the strong to him. He greatly admires the strength of character that allows a person to act according to their own will, and he appreciates good fighting skills that go along with it. This is rooted both in his belief of choice, and his desire to remain free. Save for his own strength, nothing is quite as good as a willing, talented ally.
He does have his fun, however, and enjoys making people uncomfortable, keeping them on their guard. Whether this happens through insult, invasion of personal space, or other means, Homura's confidence doesn't lend to worrying about making enemies. He's intelligent enough not to put his own plans in jeopardy, but other than that, he enjoys little games that make life amusing. Notably, when he crosses the line, he doesn't often feel bad about it, though he will stop once things cease to be entertaining for him. In this aspect, he's very much a god, and these actions can almost be seen as sadistic in nature. He gets off on pushing people to their limits, and forcing those people to face what they truly are.
Overall, Homura is a very upfront person, a talented manipulator, and very just in his own way. He's a balance between good and evil, and enjoys the challenge involved in truly living for himself.
Strengths: Physically, Homura is a literal powerhouse; being a demi-god and a war prince will do that. In terms of fighting, he's an expert swordsman and hand to hand combatant; he's also devised how to use his manacles to his advantage in battle, all of which we see in the battles against Kougaiji and Dokugakuji, and again against Goku. He's got strength and speed far beyond that of a human. He can also manipulate his chi to create blasts of fire, and with his sword, summon a non-sentient fiend of fire (the sword is designed to draw on Homura's chi). The effects are devastating: Homura is shown wiping out dozens of demons with a single sword swipe as early as his first appearance. Additionally, Homura cannot be killed by bullets of any sort, which he demonstrates for Sanzo by having Zenon fire on him with a machine gun. The bullets simply ricochet off an invisible barrier. As a god, Homura is immune to disease and ages much more slowly than a human would. He is able to teleport over great distances in an instant. He can levitate, and the force of his chi is enough to break through walls and floors. Additionally, though I wouldn't use it in game, Homura has an ability known as “Confer Divinity,” which allows him to grant immortality to demons (and potentially humans, though canon never shows this) at the cost of the demon's will. He uses this early on in canon, converting an entire tower of demons with the spell. Considering the potential consequences, as said, I'm good with this ability being removed for simplicity's sake.
And as if that wasn't enough, all of that is what he can do while his power is restricted by the manacles he wears on his wrists. Made of a non-rusting iron, the two bonds are linked with a chain that magically never gets in Homura's way. When he takes these chains off in the last episode of his arc, Homura is surrounded by visible chi the color of fire. His eyes glow, and his strength is increased exponentially. Even moving, the sheer power coming off of him is enough to carve into the ground. And notably? This is when Homura's on the brink of death, and he's given up a great deal of his strength to create a new world.
Like I said, powerhouse.
Emotionally, Homura has the fortitude of someone who has fought countless wars. He doesn't break down easily, and he has incredible control over what he reveals to others. Usually he reads as an arrogant bastard, but that confidence isn't easily dismissed as just ego. He's charismatic to no end, and draws countless followers to him. One of the best examples of this is in “People of the Right Sky,” where Homura convinces Zenon to not only join him, but for that to be his purpose. And the bond only grows over time, as when Zenon finally takes revenge for his murdered family in the anime, he continues to stay with Homura of his own will. He's also extremely patient, even with things he enjoys. This shows in both how he draws out teasing Goku's group (though this also has a secondary purpose), and how he always offers a choice to his enemies, even when he's in a foul mood.
Mentally, Homura has an extremely high intelligence, as stated in the story “People of the Right Sky” (by the manga's creator), and shown in the series through his manipulation of others. His master plan is one with numerous layers and motivations, composed of a series of steps that must be completed in order for the plan to work. Goku must be strengthened, the scriptures must be obtained, and most importantly, Heaven can't find out what he's doing until it's too late to stop him. Thus, all of Homura's initial actions appear to be ones that favor the gods by subjugating demons. Even with other gods joining his rebellion, those in charge of the Heavens don't realize what's actually happening until the very end. He's also just as strong when it comes to willpower. Though the extent of it is never shown, Homura is tortured by the Heavens: in one scene, he is strapped to a table with a bladed pendulum swinging ever closer. Even the position of Toushin Taishi is meant as such: the position forces Homura to murder over and over, which goes against the gentle nature he shows with Rinrei. It's designed, essentially, to get Homura killed in battle, either by a more powerful enemy, or by purposely dying because he can't take the strain of being a murderer. Yet Homura not only survives as the War Prince for five hundred years, he takes the title and makes it his own, by fighting for his own desires and purposes. Instead of being subjugated by the Heavens, he uses what they intend to be his destruction as his strength. And in the end, even as his body is literally shutting down, Homura forces himself to keep on going, to keep fighting Goku so he can die in the manner he wants, fighting for his dream. If that doesn't show just how much strength of will he's got, nothing does.
Weaknesses: While it isn't a physical weakness in normal terms, Homura is a demi-god, which means he ages. Although he looks to be in his mid-to-late-twenties at most, in reality Homura is likely closer to six hundred years old, and at the end of his arc, he's at the end of his life. Because I'm taking him post-death, it won't be an issue, but it is notable that he can die due to age/organ failure. Also, he can be stabbed: in the end, Homura is killed by impalement.
Emotionally, Homura is plagued by guilt, though this is something that won't be revealed easily. When Rinrei was taken, Homura believed himself powerless, so he didn't fight to save the one person that mattered most. Because he bought in to Heaven's lies, Rinrei paid the ultimate price, and Homura will never forgive himself for it. In the end, his goal in making a new world is to create one where he and Rinrei would have been allowed to be together, with no restrictions, despite the fact that she's been dead for five hundred years. He loves her, and despite the fact that she's gone, he still lives for her, because he promised to. In tandem with this, if Homura does ever develop feelings for another, he's something of an idiot when it comes to acting on those feelings. Even Rinrei, who gave Homura's life purpose and meaning, died without Homura ever telling her that he loved her. For all the experiences he's had in life, basic romance has just always eluded him. Also, if Homura ever thinks he no longer has a purpose in life, he will fall into a deep depression. For him, having no purpose is the same as being dead: we see this early in his history, when he is released from Heaven's prison only to continue a meaningless existence.
Mentally, Homura really doesn't have much in terms of weakness. Even with his self-imposed restriction of allowing his opponents the opportunity to surrender, Homura doesn't lightly put himself in a position where he's vulnerable, nor is he afraid to face a stronger enemy. That struggle, in fact, is what he strives on.
Samples
First Person: I must admit, I expected something a bit more final when I died. Still, I suppose I can't complain about my current situation too much. Certainly it's better than living as a tool for those arrogant fools in Heaven, if only just. I'm interested to see just what the powers that be have in store for their captives. How long, I wonder, do they expect to keep all their pieces in line? It will be interesting to see just what happens when all the winged prisoners decide to no longer abide by the rules.
Malnosso or the third party or anyone else: in the end, I'll keep living for my own purposes. Whether that means starting a war or enjoying the peace remains to be seen. But I refuse to be anyone's puppet, even if they're more powerful than any gods I've known. It's far better to die reaching for an impossible dream than live a meaningless life of empty contentment.
Third Person: He'd initially forced the pain aside in favor of words: the final request of a dying man, one who had no right to ask any favors of his enemy. Slowly, however, the agony ebbed on its own, vanishing into the same void as his strength, his light, and ultimately, his life. The last thing Homura saw was the crumbling world of his own creation, and golden eyes that didn't understand what had been wrought.
Pure, innocent eyes, and Homura silently wished that they might stay as such a little longer. Then he died.
Yet death, it seemed, wasn't to be so permanent as rumors foretold. Homura understood reincarnation and its basic principles, including a singular truth: those who were reborn, even gods, had no memories of their former lives. But Homura remembered everything, the battles and the wars, the blood that spilled, and the sweet smile of the woman he'd lived centuries for. He forced himself upward with a gasp, pain of a different sort shooting through his body than either age or Goku's weapon had caused. Drawing a hand to his chest revealed an undeniable scar, ragged around the edges where the staff had pierced through his body. Homura knew then that he hadn't been reincarnated at all, but how? It should have been beyond even Heaven's power to bring him back to life, and moreover, the cowardly gods had no reason to. Not when he'd been so close to destroying their paradise of lies.
Experimentally, Homura stretched an arm outward, and noticed the movement of muscles that hadn't existed. Turning his head to the side revealed an unexpected sight: feathery wings protruding from his back, colored the same shade as the cloak that had been with him since his miserable childhood. So he had been altered somehow? Still, the presence of extra limbs remained a second priority, one he could deal with after he found who was responsible for his renewed life. The only immediate clue appeared in the form of a book laying nearby, though opening it revealed something far different from the pages he'd been expecting.
“Just what is this?” Homura murmured the words softly as he ran his fingers across the foreign surface.
Fandom: Saiyuki
Gender: Male
Age: Over 500 years (age is never stated, but I'd go no higher than 600)
Time Period: Post-canon
Wing Color: Purple
History: Damned Wiki, a history that I wrote for another game.
People of the Right Sky, a supplemental story by Minekura. There are some conflicting details, but it shows Homura's personality insanely well.
Personality: Homura is, generally speaking, the sort of person people will describe as a self-centered ass; given his background, however, it's hard to blame him. Homura is very much out for himself, of the mindset that no one else will save him, and really, he doesn't want anyone else to try. He prides himself on being able to live for himself, on having the strength to survive despite the forces that seem to be out to get him. He's incredibly arrogant, and because he has the past to back up that confidence, his ego won't be bruised easily.
What most people don't see, however, is the part of him that lingers in the past, when he had love and purpose without the hardness he's gotten over his life. Especially obvious when he's around flowers, Homura tends to be quiet when he thinks about his past, though he will talk about it openly when asked. Despite his sadness, he's very aware that the past can't be changed, and accepts it for what it is. This doesn't mean he doesn't feel guilt over his own helplessness then, or rage at the gods who hurt him. Homura has lost a great deal simply for being born a heresy, something he had no say over. This fuels his determination to be the one in control of his own life, no matter what actions it means he has to take. Homura has absolutely zero qualms about killing, which isn't surprising given that he was Heaven's assassin for 500 years—what guilt he did feel has been forced aside in favor of needing to survive. He also feels little remorse about using people to obtain his own goals. Yet on the opposite side, he can be an extremely kind and even gentle person; this is simply not seen so often due to his past.
That said, one of Homura's most predominant traits, though it will likely take people some time to realize this, is his absolute belief in freedom of choice. Even when he is actively manipulating a person to act as he wants, the choice always belongs to that person in the end. Drawing from canon, Homura always warns people before he kills them, multiple times in some cases. A more specific example involves his plans with Goku; at one point, Homura kidnaps the boy, and tries to sway him against Sanzo. If he really wanted to break Goku, I think he could have with enough time. Instead, he doesn't keep Goku for more than a day before giving him the choice of what to do. This all draws from his hatred of the gods, and his need to be different from them, to not force people to do what he wants without a choice. Notably, however, if a person says no, this doesn't mean Homura will walk away, as he also believe that people must be strong enough in their convictions to fight for what they want, often to the death.
So instead, he walks the line of manipulator, and acts in such a way that gets the person to choose what he wants them to. A fine line, but an important one for Homura, whose temper will flare at those who take away choice from others. It's one he walks well, due to the fact that he's both highly intelligent and largely perceptive. Because of his life as one of Heaven's unclean beings, he's had years to watch how the political system works, and how craven, cowardly gods will paint their actions as noble and holy, when in fact they act out of fear of a greater power.
Homura also has something of a power fetish, in that he will actively try and draw the strong to him. He greatly admires the strength of character that allows a person to act according to their own will, and he appreciates good fighting skills that go along with it. This is rooted both in his belief of choice, and his desire to remain free. Save for his own strength, nothing is quite as good as a willing, talented ally.
He does have his fun, however, and enjoys making people uncomfortable, keeping them on their guard. Whether this happens through insult, invasion of personal space, or other means, Homura's confidence doesn't lend to worrying about making enemies. He's intelligent enough not to put his own plans in jeopardy, but other than that, he enjoys little games that make life amusing. Notably, when he crosses the line, he doesn't often feel bad about it, though he will stop once things cease to be entertaining for him. In this aspect, he's very much a god, and these actions can almost be seen as sadistic in nature. He gets off on pushing people to their limits, and forcing those people to face what they truly are.
Overall, Homura is a very upfront person, a talented manipulator, and very just in his own way. He's a balance between good and evil, and enjoys the challenge involved in truly living for himself.
Strengths: Physically, Homura is a literal powerhouse; being a demi-god and a war prince will do that. In terms of fighting, he's an expert swordsman and hand to hand combatant; he's also devised how to use his manacles to his advantage in battle, all of which we see in the battles against Kougaiji and Dokugakuji, and again against Goku. He's got strength and speed far beyond that of a human. He can also manipulate his chi to create blasts of fire, and with his sword, summon a non-sentient fiend of fire (the sword is designed to draw on Homura's chi). The effects are devastating: Homura is shown wiping out dozens of demons with a single sword swipe as early as his first appearance. Additionally, Homura cannot be killed by bullets of any sort, which he demonstrates for Sanzo by having Zenon fire on him with a machine gun. The bullets simply ricochet off an invisible barrier. As a god, Homura is immune to disease and ages much more slowly than a human would. He is able to teleport over great distances in an instant. He can levitate, and the force of his chi is enough to break through walls and floors. Additionally, though I wouldn't use it in game, Homura has an ability known as “Confer Divinity,” which allows him to grant immortality to demons (and potentially humans, though canon never shows this) at the cost of the demon's will. He uses this early on in canon, converting an entire tower of demons with the spell. Considering the potential consequences, as said, I'm good with this ability being removed for simplicity's sake.
And as if that wasn't enough, all of that is what he can do while his power is restricted by the manacles he wears on his wrists. Made of a non-rusting iron, the two bonds are linked with a chain that magically never gets in Homura's way. When he takes these chains off in the last episode of his arc, Homura is surrounded by visible chi the color of fire. His eyes glow, and his strength is increased exponentially. Even moving, the sheer power coming off of him is enough to carve into the ground. And notably? This is when Homura's on the brink of death, and he's given up a great deal of his strength to create a new world.
Like I said, powerhouse.
Emotionally, Homura has the fortitude of someone who has fought countless wars. He doesn't break down easily, and he has incredible control over what he reveals to others. Usually he reads as an arrogant bastard, but that confidence isn't easily dismissed as just ego. He's charismatic to no end, and draws countless followers to him. One of the best examples of this is in “People of the Right Sky,” where Homura convinces Zenon to not only join him, but for that to be his purpose. And the bond only grows over time, as when Zenon finally takes revenge for his murdered family in the anime, he continues to stay with Homura of his own will. He's also extremely patient, even with things he enjoys. This shows in both how he draws out teasing Goku's group (though this also has a secondary purpose), and how he always offers a choice to his enemies, even when he's in a foul mood.
Mentally, Homura has an extremely high intelligence, as stated in the story “People of the Right Sky” (by the manga's creator), and shown in the series through his manipulation of others. His master plan is one with numerous layers and motivations, composed of a series of steps that must be completed in order for the plan to work. Goku must be strengthened, the scriptures must be obtained, and most importantly, Heaven can't find out what he's doing until it's too late to stop him. Thus, all of Homura's initial actions appear to be ones that favor the gods by subjugating demons. Even with other gods joining his rebellion, those in charge of the Heavens don't realize what's actually happening until the very end. He's also just as strong when it comes to willpower. Though the extent of it is never shown, Homura is tortured by the Heavens: in one scene, he is strapped to a table with a bladed pendulum swinging ever closer. Even the position of Toushin Taishi is meant as such: the position forces Homura to murder over and over, which goes against the gentle nature he shows with Rinrei. It's designed, essentially, to get Homura killed in battle, either by a more powerful enemy, or by purposely dying because he can't take the strain of being a murderer. Yet Homura not only survives as the War Prince for five hundred years, he takes the title and makes it his own, by fighting for his own desires and purposes. Instead of being subjugated by the Heavens, he uses what they intend to be his destruction as his strength. And in the end, even as his body is literally shutting down, Homura forces himself to keep on going, to keep fighting Goku so he can die in the manner he wants, fighting for his dream. If that doesn't show just how much strength of will he's got, nothing does.
Weaknesses: While it isn't a physical weakness in normal terms, Homura is a demi-god, which means he ages. Although he looks to be in his mid-to-late-twenties at most, in reality Homura is likely closer to six hundred years old, and at the end of his arc, he's at the end of his life. Because I'm taking him post-death, it won't be an issue, but it is notable that he can die due to age/organ failure. Also, he can be stabbed: in the end, Homura is killed by impalement.
Emotionally, Homura is plagued by guilt, though this is something that won't be revealed easily. When Rinrei was taken, Homura believed himself powerless, so he didn't fight to save the one person that mattered most. Because he bought in to Heaven's lies, Rinrei paid the ultimate price, and Homura will never forgive himself for it. In the end, his goal in making a new world is to create one where he and Rinrei would have been allowed to be together, with no restrictions, despite the fact that she's been dead for five hundred years. He loves her, and despite the fact that she's gone, he still lives for her, because he promised to. In tandem with this, if Homura does ever develop feelings for another, he's something of an idiot when it comes to acting on those feelings. Even Rinrei, who gave Homura's life purpose and meaning, died without Homura ever telling her that he loved her. For all the experiences he's had in life, basic romance has just always eluded him. Also, if Homura ever thinks he no longer has a purpose in life, he will fall into a deep depression. For him, having no purpose is the same as being dead: we see this early in his history, when he is released from Heaven's prison only to continue a meaningless existence.
Mentally, Homura really doesn't have much in terms of weakness. Even with his self-imposed restriction of allowing his opponents the opportunity to surrender, Homura doesn't lightly put himself in a position where he's vulnerable, nor is he afraid to face a stronger enemy. That struggle, in fact, is what he strives on.
Samples
First Person: I must admit, I expected something a bit more final when I died. Still, I suppose I can't complain about my current situation too much. Certainly it's better than living as a tool for those arrogant fools in Heaven, if only just. I'm interested to see just what the powers that be have in store for their captives. How long, I wonder, do they expect to keep all their pieces in line? It will be interesting to see just what happens when all the winged prisoners decide to no longer abide by the rules.
Malnosso or the third party or anyone else: in the end, I'll keep living for my own purposes. Whether that means starting a war or enjoying the peace remains to be seen. But I refuse to be anyone's puppet, even if they're more powerful than any gods I've known. It's far better to die reaching for an impossible dream than live a meaningless life of empty contentment.
Third Person: He'd initially forced the pain aside in favor of words: the final request of a dying man, one who had no right to ask any favors of his enemy. Slowly, however, the agony ebbed on its own, vanishing into the same void as his strength, his light, and ultimately, his life. The last thing Homura saw was the crumbling world of his own creation, and golden eyes that didn't understand what had been wrought.
Pure, innocent eyes, and Homura silently wished that they might stay as such a little longer. Then he died.
Yet death, it seemed, wasn't to be so permanent as rumors foretold. Homura understood reincarnation and its basic principles, including a singular truth: those who were reborn, even gods, had no memories of their former lives. But Homura remembered everything, the battles and the wars, the blood that spilled, and the sweet smile of the woman he'd lived centuries for. He forced himself upward with a gasp, pain of a different sort shooting through his body than either age or Goku's weapon had caused. Drawing a hand to his chest revealed an undeniable scar, ragged around the edges where the staff had pierced through his body. Homura knew then that he hadn't been reincarnated at all, but how? It should have been beyond even Heaven's power to bring him back to life, and moreover, the cowardly gods had no reason to. Not when he'd been so close to destroying their paradise of lies.
Experimentally, Homura stretched an arm outward, and noticed the movement of muscles that hadn't existed. Turning his head to the side revealed an unexpected sight: feathery wings protruding from his back, colored the same shade as the cloak that had been with him since his miserable childhood. So he had been altered somehow? Still, the presence of extra limbs remained a second priority, one he could deal with after he found who was responsible for his renewed life. The only immediate clue appeared in the form of a book laying nearby, though opening it revealed something far different from the pages he'd been expecting.
“Just what is this?” Homura murmured the words softly as he ran his fingers across the foreign surface.
