QIN TIAN

Aevumis / White Fox

PROFILE

Qin Tian 秦天

Aevumis	White Fox
Birthday	Winter 1
A / S / H / W	25 / ♂ / 184cm / 72kg
Occupation	N. Tea & Bath Owner
Dress Style	Classy / Comfort
Alignment	True Neutral
Typology	XNTJ / 8w7 / ☉♏️☾♑️
Motifs	Minerals, heaven's eye
Arcana	XX - Judgement
Fortune	紫微、天府、比肩

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• Personality & Habits
• social link
• biography
• past life
• au - kny
• misc

personality

Cool | Calm | Centered | Daring | Clever
Skeptical | Detached | Proud | Worldly | Spoiled

Wearing a deadpan look and speaking in long-winded sass, Tian comes off as cool and nonchalant. Calm and centered, he is difficult to move or stir and likens his own pace and space. He rarely goes out of his way to please or dabble in the affairs of others, though that is not to say he is unkind.

Finding most things fussy, Tian prefers to spend energy where he must. He decides for himself the few responsibilities he shoulders, prioritizes according to logic, and sees them through to the very end. Stratagems are conjured as necessary, and goals pursued in dauntless resolution.

Confident that all problems could be dealt with, Tian is often nonplussed and focused in the face of crisis. In truth, he does not fear death and destruction as most do, and as result can be quite liberal in his thoughts and manners. Towards stress and negativity he is similarly resilient, and all lemons are subject to a generous squeeze of life goes on.

Despite growing up waited on by servants, 7 years of living in EA has grounded him significantly. What used to be a bold teenager spoiled of earthly goods is in the process of maturing into a jaded local man. Still, on occasions, one may catch glimpses of his much younger self.

habits & traits

▻ No shame
▻ Requires siesta
▻ Honours promises
▻ Unbothered by the cold
▻ Acute sense of personal space
▻ Talks to children like they're adults
▻ Prefers simple manners of addressing
▻ Preferred mode of transportation: Bicycle
▻ First impressions matter (he has excellent memory)
▻ Involved in various ventures, but does not talk about them

Frequent Locations
▻ Tea Shop & Bathhouse (owner)
▻ Regius District (resident)
▻ Training Grounds (early mornings)
▻ Cosmo's Bar (some evenings)
▻ Around town, nature, and nice restaurants (random times)

Daily Schedule
▻ 7.30 AM - Waketh
▻ 8.00 AM - Exercise at the Training Grounds
▻ 9.30 AM - Refresh at the Bathhouse & breakfast
▻ 10.30 - 2 PM - Flexible or tend shop depending on shift
▻ ~2.30 PM - Siesta
▻ 5.30 - 9 PM - Flexible or tend shop depending on shift
▻ Late evening - Occasional visits to the Bar

biography

events by age

0

With the woman’s wailing scream, a boy came into this world as the heir of the Qin family. He was born to inherit a media enterprise and well-cultivated connections in the political world. A boy, naked and horrendous, with the snout of a fox and sparse, blood-soaked fur.

In the midst of chaos, everyone realized shortly: it was the mother who was turning the child into a monster. He turned every time she reached out to hold him. No one else - certainly not his father - had the same effect on the otherwise human child. Soon, the woman was divorced by the man, and threatened to never again approach the Qins.

Without ever knowing his mother, the boy named Qin Tian was raised by a band of servants thereafter.

4

Tian could not remember exactly when everyone stopped coming near him. When he cried as a child, there would be the occasional nurse, maid or butler whose comforting gesture turned him into a fox. Then, they would mysteriously disappear the next day.

Fortunately, young Tian was a fast learner. He'd traded away childish tears and dressed himself always, so that no one had to come close.

It worked.

6

A maid, soft and gentle of spirit, ushered Tian aside. The fear and urgency in her pretty eyes and voice sealed lucid words into his memory, syllable by syllable:

"Please don’t let your family hear these words, Tian. People do not float."

It was then that a queer thought blossomed in the boy’s young mind:
It was him all along.

7

Tian met his new mother on his birthday. She was a beautiful lady, and his father liked her very much. Her touch did not turn Tian, but he was reluctant to come close. After all, a dark floating thing was always following her.

In what felt like a very short time, another boy was born into the Qin family.

"This one will have no problem shaking hands with his father’s friends," Tian heard a butler jest in the hallway.

12

Violin, piano, cello - upon attending junior high, Tian told his father he will have no more of lessons. Math, too. He had a distaste for the tutor.

The man agreed with a mere sigh.

The boy’s lips lifted triumphantly as he made way out of the man’s office, as though he had just won some battle. He would realize the moment after, that his father did not particularly care.

14

Despite his open demand not to be touched, Tian was popular in school. Perhaps it was his nonchalant attitude towards authority, or maybe it was his clever remarks - his party friends were plenty among those offsprings of the wealthy and powerful. Sometimes he’d even receive expressions of admiration from sweet maidens with dainty tresses. Then, a simple declaration that he’d never touch them would turn them away.

Tian's friends thought it was hilarious. He tended to agree.

16

Tian met a girl that didn’t mind. He found her in the tulip gardens of their high school, beneath a cloudless expanse of deep azure.

It was a swift dive down from where he once stood, for she was like magic to him. Day after day, they would talk from dusk until dawn, about most anything and the future. Whatever he had to say, her mind would be right in sync, down to their silence. Eventually, Tian told her the secrets he held. She believed his words - and feared that he would leave her one day.

He did not understand her darkness, then.

As is with the delicate nature of magic, things fell through between them. Neither talked to the other by the end of it.

17

Although Tian's academic performance topped his peers', one university offer came much earlier than it should. It was his father's setup, and the news inspired nothing in him. In response, he opted out of school for the rest of his senior year.

Occasionally, when he wasn’t up to shenanigans with his friends, he would stop in the halls of their house, watching his little brother practice violin, piano, cello, clarinet, saxophone...

18

A letter rested on the desk in his room, with a slit already carved into the envelope’s side. Tian never asked who opened it first, but he always assumed it was his father. Because along with the beckoning message from Empyrean Aevum, was a mint new credit card.

Falling back on his bed, he realized he was surprised, but not entirely shocked.

After all, the girl had predicted it all along.

18 ~ 25

Having decided to move to Empyrean Aevum, Tian left behind concerned servants and arrived with just his chauffeur. After settling down, he'd sent the chauffeur away, too. Alone in his new house, he attempted various chores for the first time and failed spectacularly. Since then, he has grown rather humble and often texted his butler for housekeeping tips (not the maids... they would send him sad emojis). Eventually, The Microwave grew on him - and it would be his favourite cooking method for years to come.

With the intention of adapting to the mundane civilian life, he took on a job as floral shop assistant. There he committed plantslaughter aplenty, and learned that he did not want to be responsible for others' lives.

Next, he became a toy shop clerk. There he endured the screaming of children for weeks and discovered his dislike for the offspring of man.

At last, upon a ragequitting day, he bought Nefelillae Tea Shop & Bathhouse so that the money would make itself. In the meantime, he also attended university with a focus in business.

Now - 7 years later after his arrival - he spends his time contributing to Empyrean Aevum's economy, slowly becoming a local uncle...

一 期 一 會

Ichigo-ichie. Japanese tea ceremony proverb. The wisdom that each gathering is once in a lifetime, and cannot be repeated again. Therefore, the time spent at every meeting is treasured.

China, ~150 years ago
玉蘭 (Yu Lan), an Aevumis child given away to Yan the traveling doctor due to his furry condition. He was named Yu Lan for the white magnolia. Under Yan's wholesome and loving care, Lan enjoyed a healthy childhood in the mountains and grew into a maero-killing Bear Grylls with a fondness for chickens. Once grown, he dealt in businesses of teas and herbs while Yan counted cash at home. For a good while, they visited Empyrean Aevum annually for the Soiree. His life ended in old age.

Encountered
▻ 燕 Yan, medicinewoman
▻ ?? (Ame), a rando who tripped over his tea leaves

China, ~350 years ago
元皓 (Yuan Hao), royal blood of a southern kingdom. Uncertain if Yuan Hao's birth was an omen, the king dismissed him from the rank of princes to be raised in seclusion - until his wit was observed to surpass his brothers.

Once set onto the feud between princes, danger realized. With no military power at his disposal, he indulged in art, feigned follies, roamed the land and hunted - making a lifelong point of showing he had zero interest for the throne.

After meeting Yang Ren, he found a calling in Saving People, Hunting Things - The Maero Business™. His life ended in blood.

Encountered
▻ 炀壬 Yang Ren (Scott), personal guard
▻ ?? (Ame), thief, later comrade
▻ ?? (Scivel), a sickly princess
▻ 무휼/無恤 Moo Hyul (Eunji), an old, blind seer

China, 500+ years ago (pre-Aevumis)
沈璉 (Shen Lian), nephew to the emperor, military commander of the imperial army. Known for his upright character and shrewdness on the battlefield, he contributed tactics and headed expeditions for the empire. His spirited wife often accompanied him to court and missions - a source of scorn he found amusing to defend.

At camps, he sometimes saw their recruit, Tang Da Yu, acting quite odd.

Encountered
▻ 唐小雨 Tang Xiao Yu (Ame), a Mulan in his army, also known as Tang Da Yu
▻ Baihe, the emperor's council

social link

Increased via daily & key interactions

AEVUMIS

EMPYREAL

NPC

MISC

Amethyst

Dungeons & Dragons

AU - Kimetsu no yaiba

Ichijou, an old world noble lineage, prides itself as protector of the capital to this day. Whilst the Ichijou swordsmanship remains elite, like the government, they are foully ignorant toward demonic threats. After witnessing several ill-resolved incidents around the city, a young Ten was drawn away from home to uncover the true source of horror.

7 years have gone by since then...
Now he is a laid back samurai who enjoys chopping demons and consuming fancy onigiri.

Characteristics

I Am the Sword
Ten is a high-functioning uchigatana/tachi wielder with a natural sense for combat. The fluidity in his swordsmanship had marked him the torch bearer in the elitist family of Ichijou. The boy was subjected to pitiless training and rank exclusion, and as such developed an particularly close relationship with his blade. He emerged, however, to find himself serving no other purpose than the clan's rotten pride. Finding the future he was groomed for lackluster, Ten sought a better use of himself.

Before I Turn To Dust
After entering Demon Slayer Corps, the boy established Breath of Ice and made Pillarhood within 1.5 years. As a Demon Slayer, Ten is driven primarily by the pursuit of combat itself. This means he is most in his element during battle, chases demons down tirelessly, enjoys himself in tough fights, and has a penchant for provoking demons to increase his threat meter. (Of course, all these inclinations may lead to mishaps...)

Some traits known by colleagues may include: Chill in demeanor, humorous (albeit with a deadpan), need an afternoon nap, chatty with demons (to get them to fight him), calm under pressure, high pain tolerance, unable to sit still in hospital beds, has an independent streak, and last but not least - likes onigiri. Ten is also rather interested in exchanging intel, as there is no internet.

Combat

Breath of Ice, 100% Merging Breath of Wind x Ichijou style
Breath of Wind, 70% Taught by ...
Breath of Frost, 30% Taught by Shuhei (Wilheim)
Breath of Snow, ?% From a dusty manuscript... (Selwyn)

氷ノ呼吸 Koori no Kokyuu

Breath of Ice (Wind variant)
A breath created from tailoring Breath of Wind to the Ichijou sword style. The breath feeds higher technical speed, focus, and reflex. The Ichijou style it adopts is prized for its anatomic elegance (位) and practicality in combat. The elements of battle prediction, enemy suppression and pacing control are significant. Due to its dependence on understanding the flow of combat, the more seasoned the user is, the greater its power. Recipients of Breath of Ice attacks may find their usual movement options stifled, which leads to anxiety and sometimes fatal mistakes.

1st Form - Crystalline 壱ノ形 - 晶 Akira
Slices in 1 to 6 angles with the intention of "cracking open" the opponent's body.

2nd Form - Snow Veil 弐ノ形 - 雪隱 Setsuin
Erases presence and disappears briefly from the opponent's detection. Re-attacking and prolonged hiding will nullify this effect.

3rd Form - [Locked] 参ノ形 - ?

4th Form - Frozen Moon 肆ノ形 - 氷輪天月 Hyourin-tengetsu
Whirl slashes at tilted angles, delivered to the effect of a spherical sword dance. May deflect attacks and repel opponents.
Cf. 氷輪 hyourin. Ring of ice. Archaic reference to the moon emitting cold light.

5th Form - Swallow's Tempest 伍ノ形 - 冬燕の吹雪 Touen-no-fubuki
A storm of V-shaped cuts. If the opponent makes a miss at any point, the following cut(s) can be critically damaging. Relies heavily on combat experience.
Cf. 燕返し tsubame-gaeshi. Martial arts concept. Luring the opponent into vulnerability.

6th Form - [Locked] 陸ノ形 - ?

7th Form - [Locked] 漆ノ形 - ?

8th Form - Snow Willow Burial 捌ノ形 - 柳折葬 Ryuusetsusou
A swift, nuanced slash. Ideal for lightly finishing off a vulnerable opponent.
Cf. 折柳 zheliou. Concept. A flexible willow branch can snap from gradual buildup of snow.

9th Form - Aurora 玖ノ形 - 極光 Kyokkou
A dance using the demon-slaying sword's light to mesmerize and disarm, before concentrating attacks on the opponent once they are in proximity.

10th Form - [Locked] 拾ノ形 - ?

Connections

Misc.

Timeline
Pillarhood - 5 years now
Final Selection Exam - 6-7 years ago

PvP ✓
Injury ✓
Death X (unless...?)

Tian, Qin 秦天

BOND

RP INFO

Greetings (｡´∀｀)ﾉ

The tl;dr

Tian is chill and pragmatic, a lounger who makes for easy, laid back company. Games, sports, money-making and fine dining are his default hobbies. He is the owner of the Tea Shop & Bathhouse, so if your character is the type to enjoy a good boba or relaxing soak, they will have plentiful opportunities to meet him.

On my side I enjoy building unique relationships between characters, exploring their dynamics and fringes, and I am happy to entertain a wide array of ideas. I have an inclination towards banter, show-don't-tell, and psychological play. I am flexible and anything goes!

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