"Extinction isn’t death. It’s erasure. I’ll burn the oceans before I let that happen again."
"The sea remembers what the world forgets… and I intend to remind it who still hunts beneath the waves."
"Every beast I slay, every seal I forge… it’s all a prayer to the ones I failed to save."
Basic Information
Character Name: Zi-Rok
Age: 28 Years Old
Origin: Fuyang, China
Birthdate: July 14th, 2201
Gender: Male
Height: 6 Feet
Weight: 189 Lbs
Personality Type: Zi-Rok is a cold and calculating warrior of the Kurai Ssyn Clan. As a member of the pirate crew Black Fang Armada, he serves as both enforcer and protector, his quiet presence commanding more fear than any threat could. Beneath his stoic surface lies a tragic devotion, not to conquest or gold, but to survival and blood. His loyalty to his sister, his only "known" remaining kin, defines him; she is his balance and the only tether keeping the serpent within him from consuming what humanity he has left. To his crewmates, Zi-Rok is a being who listens to the sea as if it whispers to him. His code; the Code of the Fang, honors strength, loyalty, and debt, and though he follows orders, he only kills others people when his own sense of honor deems it worthy. Haunted by extinction and driven by duty, Zi-Rok sees the sea as both freedom and as reflection. To him, the ocean and the serpent are one and the same: creatures of instinct and survival.
Moral Alignment: Chaotic, Hero
Greatest Fear: None
Motivation/Goal: Zi-Rok’s motivations stem from survival, legacy, and the quiet ache of extinction. As one of the last of the Kurai Ssyn, he sails the seas with the Black Fang Armada not for riches, but to hunt and to search, hunting colossal sea beasts to test his strength and honor the predatory spirit of his kind, and searching the forgotten corners of the world for any trace of surviving members of his clan. Each hunt is both a ritual and a remembrance, a way to feel the pulse of his ancestors in every strike. His ultimate goal is to rebuild what was lost, to restore their bloodline and ensure that the world never forgets the power of the Bashe.
Allies/Friends: Black Fang Armada
Relationships: Kurumi Shinigami (Bestfriend)
Professional Information
Alias: Cobra | Bashe
Affiliation: Black Fang Armada
Mentor: Syzoth
Rival/Enemies: None At The Moment
Secrets: None
Rank: B
Equipment: Cloaking Device
Weapon: Klaw Guantlets
Civilian ID ⬎
Power Information
Main Ability: The Serpent Morph: Bashe Ascendance represents the pinnacle of the Kurai Ssyn's clan metamorphic evolution, a power that allows them to channel the primal essence of a reptilian beast, with Zi-Roks being the divine serpent that once ruled both land and sea, the Bashe. When invoked, Zi-Rok’s body undergoes a violent, fluid transformation as scales ripple across his flesh, his veins glow an eerie emerald, and his aura radiates a suffocating pressure akin to being trapped within the coils of a titan. During this transformation, Zi-Rok’s venom becomes a living weapon, a sentient fluid born from his energy becomes more deadly and dangerous to be around. It courses through his skin, mouth, and claws, giving rise to a dual-purpose power: venom as offense and defense. Outside of that, he of course gets the normal abilities of a Bashe such as Molting and Gut Imprisonment (Bashe Form).
Techniques
Basilisk Spit: Zi-Rok can launch highly pressurized streams or orbs of venom capable of melting steel or igniting upon contact with air, creating toxic green explosions. Each strike carries both corrosive and paralytic properties, capable of eating through armor while numbing the nervous system.
Serpent Lash: By focusing venom along his limbs, Zi-Rok can extend his strikes like whips, each swing leaving behind a crescent of sizzling toxin that continues to linger and spread across surfaces.
Fangstorm Burst: A violent release of venom energy erupts from his body, scattering droplets of poison that crystallize into sharp, reflective shards midair before detonating in all directions, a mixture of acid and concussive force designed to clear entire zones around him.
Bashe Reflex: Zi-Rok can detect vibrations through the ground and air, granting him a 360° awareness of his surroundings. Even invisible enemies or illusions distort this sensory field.
Toxic Shroud: Zi-Rok can exude a thin layer of venom across his skin that hardens into an armor-like coating. This defensive shell poisons anything that makes contact. Even a grazing hit can leave traces of venom that seep into an opponent’s bloodstream through minor wounds.
Molting Rebirth: When heavily injured, Zi-Rok can shed his skin like a serpent, leaving behind a hollow replica while regenerating wounds beneath it. This process takes a few seconds but can only be done twice per battle before exhaustion sets in. A 3rd time will leave him nearly empty on vitality.
Weaknesses
* Trying to use Molting Rebirth more than 2 times is already a risk in itself as it will leave him almost completely empty on vitality, but pushing for a 4th use in a single battle will outright kill him.
* Like true retiles, Zi-Rok relies on heat and energy flow to maintain vitality. Extreme cold or energy suppression techniques can slow or halt their transformations.
Sub Ability: Chain Manipulation: This is an ancient sealing and combat technique that grants Zi-Rok mastery over ethereal chains. Said to originate from an ancient sealing deity who bound gods within their own essence. When summoned, they emit a metallic resonance mixed with a low, spiritual hum, a sound described as halfway between a chain’s rattle and a whisper. Zi-Rok channels these chains through his body, able to summon them from any point of his anatomy, his hands, shoulders, spine, or even his back like spectral tendrils. In rare cases, he can call them forth directly from the air, as though dragging them out of the unseen realm between the physical and spiritual planes. Despite this versatility, he favors releasing them from his hands for better control. The chains glint with a dark silver sheen, sometimes etched with faint glowing runes that react to his emotions or intent.
Techniques
Chain Seal: When the chains make contact with an opponent or cursed object, Zi-Rok can inscribe sealing runes along their length using his energy. These markings glow with violet or emerald light as they activate, locking away a target’s powers, summoning abilities, or even consciousness within the chain itself. When fully completed, the chains sink into the ground or his own body, carrying the sealed energy with them, effectively imprisoning it in a spiritual vault.
Shackles Of The Abyss: Zi-Rok can release several chains in all directions to ensnare multiple foes at once, coiling around limbs, necks, and weapons. Once connected, they form an intricate web that absorbs energy flow. These chains can anchor into the environment; wrapping around ship masts, cliffs, or structures, creating a containment field that no creature can escape without breaking his will directly.
Chained Fang: By channeling chakra into his chains, Zi-Rok can harden their ends into bladed or hook-tipped appendages capable of piercing armor, deflecting attacks, or dragging enemies toward him. When combined with his venom techniques, the chains can carry poison through the punctures they inflict, spreading it through a victim’s body.
Weaknesses
* Attempting to seal entities far stronger than the user can cause the chains to violently recoil or shatter. This can result in massive energy backlash, leaving the user drained, burned, or even comatose depending on the power discrepancy.
* The chains have a limited range to extend from the user, before they begin to weaken. Past a certain range, the user risks weakening his attacks and losing connection entirely, causing the chains to dissipate or fall limp.
Mixed Statistics On Land
Stamina: Tier 4 | Speed: Tier 4 | Strength: Tier 4
Endurance: Tier 3 | Control: Tier 4 | Vitality: Tier 5
Willpower: Tier 3 | Presence: Tier 3 | Mind: Tier 4
Mixed Statistics In Water
Stamina: Tier 4 | Speed: Tier 5 | Strength: Tier 3
Endurance: Tier 3 | Control: Tier 4 | Vitality: Tier 5
Willpower: Tier 3 | Presence: Tier 3 | Mind: Tier 4
Background
...Backstory In Progress...
Family: To Be Added
Clan: Kurai Ssyn (暗蛇信, Faith of the Dark Serpent)
Defining Childhood Memory:
Trivia

* This Character Was Inspired By My Favorite MK Characters, Reptile and Takeda. Though Instead Of A Lizard, He's A Serpent.
* As A Kameo, Reptile Is Listed As One Of His Mentors.
Favorite Hobby: Sea Beast Hunting | Drinking | Swimming
Favorite Drink: Rum
Favorite Food: Sea Beast | Orca | Shark | Giant Squid
Character Image ⬎
Casual Appearance - Normal Appearance
