§ Name §
Yamato Nadeshiko
§ Age §
16
§ Year §
Second
§ Alias §
Desert Rose
§ Height §
168cm
§ Weight §
52kg
§ Element §
Sun/Desert
§ Personality §
Vibrant, regal, the ideal Japanese woman. Nadeshiko comes across as a very poised and almost regal young woman, but with a slight sensual vibe. She behaves quite mature and is what is often described as the perfect Japanese wife. Calm, warm, loving, diligent, firm, and a slight sense of strong willedness and wildness in her.
§ Bio §
Nadeshiko was raised in a traditional Japanese household where she was taught all the ways of how to be a proper and perfect lady and future wife. Obediently listened and found great joy in the fine arts that were given to her disposal during her training.
When Nadeshiko was 8 however, her parents passed away, leaving her, her older brother, and her younger sister in the care of their grandmother of their father's side. Yuuto, her brother, was next in line for the family business, so he was soon groomed to be the next head of the Yamato family and enterprise. Hanako, the youngest, was given a lot of freedom to play and maneuver, whereas Nadeshiko was groomed to perfection to find a proper suitor for her.
It meant she didn't get to play a lot.
When she first learned she was a magical girl, she feared that her family would think it would subtract from her value as a proper lady, but on the contrary, her family was more than delighted and happy with the news.
Of course, a precious girl had to be sent to the best school in the country, which is why she had come here last year. This now is her second year.
§ Extracurricular Activities §
~ Kyudo
~ Art Club
~ Tea Ceremony Club
§ Magical Girl Abilities §
Her powers are stronger during the day, and weaker at night.
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§ Sand Storm §
This wide and far range attack sweeps all around in the general direction that Nadeshiko told it to go. It doesn't deal any damage to the opponent, but will irritate the opponents with a limited visibility. The storm is easily blown away by wind. The closer she is to a target, the more it actually has effect.
§ Tomb Raider §
While one would expect a monster from some Pharao's tomb to rise from the ground and fight for Nadeshiko, nothing much interesting happens that could be related to the name. Nadeshiko simply uses her sword to make a large cut in the air, usually vertical or slightly diagonal. Where her sword passes a yellow glowing line appears and is sent forth toward the opponent and hits it. This attack ranges up to a maximum of 7 meters, but loses most of its potential after the first 4 meters.
§ Sand Man §
A very close range attack. Nadeshiko has to come close enough to her opponent and blow over her hand towards their eyes. Sand will spray forth and hit the target's eyes. This causes irritation in the eyes, that leads to temporarily not being able to see properly, with an occasional side effect of sleepiness. (Only a 1 in 10 chance that the opponent will fall asleep or feel drowsy.)
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§ Pillar of Salt §
Nadeshiko crosses her arms across her chest and tilts her head downwards. Once she looks up and towards her target a column of sand bursts up from the ground below wherever she is looking at, launching most average weight targets into the air. Anything heavier than herself can't be lifted up, but it will deal damage and obstruct the target's view by trapping them in the sand.
§ Burning Shadow §
Holding her sword upright before her face as she summons the attack, followed by a quick cut from left to right causes shadows to disappear and light up. It can mildly scorch whoever was hiding in the shadows, but it's not a very effective attack, as it is more a way to find where her opponents are hiding.
§ Sun Dragon §
With a firm thrust forwards with her sword, a roaring, fiery, bright shining dragon appears that is sent towards her opponent. It can follow a target as if the dragon were really alive and following whoever was running away. It can also hit multiple targets if they are in the same path or very near vicinity of the fiery dragon.
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§ Sun Desert Revolution §
Holding her arms up towards the sky, Nadeshiko holds her sword straight up with both hands. At the tip a small ball of light begins to glow, that gains more and more strength. At the last moment she brings down the sword and sends the ball of light coursing towards the opponents in its path. How strong the attack really is depends on how long she gathers the energy at the tip of the sword. The more light she gathers, the stronger it will be, but it takes a lot more time to complete. Sending it out earlier works too, but it isn't nearly as potent. During the time that the ball of energy forms Nadeshiko is completely exposed and can't defend herself. Should she be interrupted midway, the energy will disperse and fade.
§ Costume §
Considering what a lady she is, it is almost a surprise how prince like her outfit almost appears. Almost. It still has a strong feminine vibe over it, but isn't girly in the least.
From bottom to top she wears a pair of plain red high heels. Above that white trousers with a floral print on the outside of her left leg.
Her waist sports a golden chain from which an emerald hilted long sword is attached. The sheath is of gold and adorned with fine floral engravings. This sword can be removed from its sheath and used to her discretion in magical attacks or just as a direct weapon.
The top of her outfit is a short purplish V-neck sleeveless top with golden lining embroidered with red decorations. Around the entire bottom rim of the top that ends just below her breasts are red droplet shaped beads adorning it.
Though it usually just kind of hangs loosely around her arms, she has a long, red jacket lined with gold and a floral collar. It reaches all the way down to her ankles and flows behind her almost like a cape.
Her head is adorned with a white turban decorated with gold and colored beads. A thin golden strand rests upon her forehead and a feather sticks out of the back of the white cloth.