Description
絶美 蓮歌Zetsumi Seiren
- Age: 21
- Birthday: March 2
- Height: 5'6"
- Pokemon: Lapras
- Ability: Water Absorb
- Attacks: Perish Song, Ice Beam, Surf
- Held Item: Dynamax Band/Hair Accessory
Village: Gale Spring
Job: Singer [Musician-Artist]
Quest Rank/Points: Rookie- 40
Likes: Overcast days. Misty mornings. Fresh snowfall. Fluffy warm clothing. Instrumental accompaniment. Dancing. When the audience gets into a performance. Tea with close friends.
Dislikes: Very strong flavors, no matter what they are. Scratchy textures. Harsh sunlight. Being sick/having a sore throat. People who refuse to understand soft no's.
Personality:
"I've loved speaking to each and every one of you, but it's getting late. I'm heading home, but if you see me out and about don't hesitate to say hello! And of course, I hope to see everyone at my next show!"
- Kind. Observant. Engaging. Supportive. Creative. Social.
- Private. Hesitant. Secretive. Tires quickly.
To the public, Seiren is social person, happy to speak with fans or fellow music enthusiasts, but somewhat private. This is due to the fact she tires easily not just physically, but emotionally, and frequently withdraws to the quiet of either a temple, the company of close friends, or at the worst of times, time by herself. She also prefers to listen and offer advice rather than speak at length about herself, though in a village such as Gale Springs, advice mostly comes in the form of things that people already knew, but have a difficult time saying to themselves. Despite these things, she tends to be upbeat and carefully selects words to be positive and encouraging.
Family:
"I know that not all families are ones to be proud of, but for me, I am extremely grateful for the time I have spent with my family."
- Mother: Kaiyou (海煌), lapras- presumed dead
- Father: Taishi (対視), dustox - presumed dead
- Siblings
- Kensei (絹声): primarina, older half brother- missing
- Shie (刺画): beautifly, older sibling- reunited with Seiren
- Chiyoko (智世子): cascoon, younger sister- missing
History:
"It is impossible to know what life will bring you. Count your blessings, for it is true that they could disappear at any moment."
Seiren's early childhood was idylic. Her mother and father were both caring, and sheltered her from the brutal truths of why they did not talk about her mother's family, or why her older brother did not share the same father as the rest of them. Instead, the avantgarde painter and his soloist wife raised their children to appreciate the arts, and for many years, life was good for them. Then a shadow from Kaiyou's past visited her new family. Members of the criminal group who had killed her first husband kidnapped her youngest three children, Shie, Seiren, and Chiyoko.
For a brief period the siblings were shipped away from their home in Radiant Harbor together, but after that they were quickly seperated as different shady groups bought them for various reasons. Seiren ended up in Sekei, an entertainment house made for those working and existing on the wrong side of the law, and while her beautiful voice kept her protected from the worst demands, she was still property, and punishment for forgetting that fact was harsh. Still, it was life, and one that Seiren endured for years as she refined her singing voice and picked up various genteel skills to keep herself valued.
Then one day, she was informed by an 'older sister' that night the house had been rented out by particularly prominate partrons who coincidentally were the ones responsible for her kidnapping. Grief and rage bottled up for years broke free, and Seiren devised a quick plot. She warned the few good souls in the establishment to step out for the night, or flee if they could. Then she stuffed her ears full of wax and cotton until she could hear not a single thing, and waited for her turn to perform for those who had ruined her life. Oh, and how she sang when it was her turn. Seiren sang as if it was the last time that she would, knowing that it might, for amongst songs extolling the glories of quick wit and devious minds, she wove the notes of a Perish Song. She continued to sing even as delighted expressions became twisted with pain and Sekei's guests collapsed. It was not until the last one had dropped to the group and she stopped, reeling from what she had just done and reveling in the miracle that none of the criminals had come close enough to harm her.
She immediately began taking out her makeshift earplugs when a stranger entered. When he spotted her, Seiren was certain he would kill her -she had spent enough time entertaining cutthroats and assassins to know their type, but he didn't. Instead, he reminded her of the time they'd met at a festival, she the 'younger sister' to a more accomplished artist at the time, and offered to help her escape, to find her home. Never had there been a clearer choice put before her.
Their escape was not a clean one, for they were pursued by those who wished harm on her, and those who wished to kill him. During this choas, the two ran into Shie, who was fleeing their own troubling circumstances. Somehow from this chaos, the three escaped, and made their way to Radiant Harbor, only to discover that the Zetsumi home had been sold by Seiren and Shie's parents as they took Kensei to try and find their missing children. With no home in Radiant Harbor, Seiren, Shie, and Banri worked their way across the Sun Empire trying to find traces of the other Zetsumi family members until they encountered proof of Kaiyou and Taishi's death. Unwilling to go any further, the trio look around and then settled in the cold village of Gale Springs.
Current Life:
"What type of song would you like? One that pulls the strings of your heart taught and plays them like a shamisen, or would you prefer one wrought of pain and tragedy so sharp and brittle you can feel the blade of it breaking off in your rib cage? Or perhaps you would enjoy something sweeter, with a love purer than a child's laugh and softer than the beat of a dove's wings. Tell me, and I shall endeavor to have you cry or smile as you wish."
Gale Springs has treated Seiren well. She has earned enough recognition that she pays her keep and more through song, and having recovered at least one of her siblings and being free from Sekei, Seiren is enjoying life more than she has had in years. Seiren also has started a growing network of musicians and singers as she's always interested in finding new people to perform with. She also made tentative friendship with those caring for various shrines and temples, such as Hamasaki Kimako. Her first impression was that the kommo-o is slightly a nice but slightly intimidating figure, but also believes it possible that she might be able to trust the monk should things go terribly wrong in her life once more.
Additional info:
- Seiren has an umbrella with wave patterns that she only uses when it is sunny out. Most assume it's to help keep her skin pale, the reality is she just doesn't like harsh sunlight, and a bit for the aesthetic.
- Has a tattoo of water, waves, and lotus blossoms covering her right shoulder, done by Shie.
- Is also skilled in formal dance, tea ceremony, ikebana, arranging and dressing others in fancy and formal clothing, and putting other peoples hair up thanks to her time in Sekei.
- Plays a passable shamisen, but it is not a well practiced skill since it always made much more sense to have her sing.
- Voice claim: Maaya Sakamoto, as voicing Jeanne in Fate: Apocraphya
Other Characters:
Lunala Leader Kaguya: fav.me/dcmgd9o
Kommo-o Sohei Kimako: fav.me/dckmk4g
Vikavolt Ninja Raiyou: fav.me/dcn1owm
Tsareena Lord Zhi Ruo: fav.me/dc4yq1h
Lapras Artist/Singer Seiren: fav.me/dcsn483
Cursola Priestess Chizu: fav.me/de03pbk
Retired Characters:
Glaceon Samurai Reikeshi: fav.me/dcbzsqe
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Comments: 27
Master-Kankuro [2019-01-10 20:09:45 +0000 UTC]
Ohh what for a beauty. I lobe the tiny accessoire being given to her. ^^
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Ferrous-Corvid In reply to Master-Kankuro [2019-01-11 02:42:42 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! It was fun assembling her outfit and trying to make that aesthetic work them spots.
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Giltine13 [2019-01-10 16:53:59 +0000 UTC]
AHHHH! She's finally here! It makes me so happy, but her story is sooo sad, why must you always do that to me..! You always give them such pretty faces that hide such tragic things...
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Ferrous-Corvid In reply to Giltine13 [2019-01-11 02:42:03 +0000 UTC]
Ahahaha, I give them tragic stories so they may overcome them! xd Plus drama. Drama plot times are always fun(?).
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Rudhuli [2019-01-10 14:55:08 +0000 UTC]
I LOVE HER COME SING FOR HIZASHI...when he kidnaps her for hot springs fun
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Ferrous-Corvid In reply to Rudhuli [2019-01-11 02:43:51 +0000 UTC]
OMFG, He has Minami! Literally, THE SUPREME SUPER STAR SINGER. No way Seiren would try to compete with THAT.
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enkkitsu [2019-01-08 07:13:16 +0000 UTC]
I love her so much already!! She's so cute, and I love her backstory.
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BabyRodent [2019-01-08 04:43:58 +0000 UTC]
Oh my heart! I am going to protect this girl for the rest of my life!
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Ferrous-Corvid In reply to BabyRodent [2019-01-09 21:11:37 +0000 UTC]
Yay, thank you! She needs all the help she can get!
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Kite-Knight [2019-01-08 02:39:51 +0000 UTC]
Hooray! I'm so happy she has arrived on the scene. We all love and adore her~~~ <3
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Ferrous-Corvid In reply to Kite-Knight [2019-01-08 03:21:54 +0000 UTC]
Yah! And once her sibling shows up with their Starbucks, the whole squad will be there!
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Kite-Knight In reply to Ferrous-Corvid [2019-01-08 03:57:11 +0000 UTC]
Yessss lol xD Gotta be fashionably late. Can't wait!
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matagy [2019-01-08 02:32:58 +0000 UTC]
what a good girl!
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Ferrous-Corvid In reply to matagy [2019-01-08 03:22:59 +0000 UTC]
Barely just got here and you're already calling her a good girl! I am full of warm and fuzzies!
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matagy In reply to Ferrous-Corvid [2019-01-08 04:03:46 +0000 UTC]
all your kids are goods tho!
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Ferrous-Corvid In reply to matagy [2019-01-09 21:04:38 +0000 UTC]
*looks at Zhi Ruo* Yes, they are all guiltless angels.
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matagy In reply to Ferrous-Corvid [2019-01-09 21:18:31 +0000 UTC]
good can be a relative term
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AtelierVan [2019-01-08 02:24:38 +0000 UTC]
The "uses her umbrella only when it is sunny" it is a she would be immediately accepted on the Ame clan
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Ferrous-Corvid In reply to AtelierVan [2019-01-08 02:40:15 +0000 UTC]
Oh my goodness, she would love to be an honorary Ame clan member. xD She could babysit the girls!
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AtelierVan In reply to Ferrous-Corvid [2019-01-09 01:45:02 +0000 UTC]
the Ame clan is a powerful militar faction, but if she wants to babysitter the girls, she will be fine //slapped
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Ferrous-Corvid In reply to AtelierVan [2019-01-09 21:04:24 +0000 UTC]
lol, well, maybe not so excited about potential military expectations, she,uh, likes being a singer/artist. xD
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