GALE, VAHN

SAMURU

<<NAME>>

Vahn Gale

<<AGE>>

18

<<GENDER>>

Male

<<NATIONALITY>>

Belgian

<<APPEARANCE>>

Vahn is taller than most individuals he will likely encounter in SAO as he is measured at 6'2 or 188 cm. In addition to being taller he is also likely to be bigger in bulk in general, from his shoulders to his thighs. Vahn weighs in at 220 lbs or 100 kg. He is rather well built and carries himself in a confident manner. He owes his physique to a dedicated training regiment he forces himself through to improve the rest of his body to make up for his lack of eyesight. His red hair will instantly make identifiable as a foreigner.

<<PERSONALITY>>

Positive

• Honest
  
• Charismatic
  
• Diligent
  
• Persistent
  
• Auspicious
  

Negative

• Stubborn
  
• Independent
  
• Aggressive
  
• Over-confident
  
• Daredevil
  

Hobbies

• Any physically demanding activity that makes him feel more like a man despite lack of eyesight
  
• Listening to music
  
• Conversing
  
• Learning about cultural folklore
  

<<HISTORY>>

Vahn was born to a middle class family in Belgium. At the age of 5 his parents were informed of the deteriorating state of their child's eyes and how there was little that could be done. He would eventually go blind. Vahn's parents began to spoil the boy when they learned of his condition, something Vahn did not take well. He didn't understand why his parents smothering and overprotective nature nor did he connect their intentions to his ever deteriorating eyesight (something his parents refrained from telling him about). His parents' take on parenting actually drove Vahn to become independent and somewhat of a daredevil. Over the years, Vahn's eyesight continued to worsen until one day the truth was revealed. Vahn knew something was wrong with the increasing prevalence of his visits to the optometrists. His parents finally informed him of his condition. Within months, at the age of 12, Vahn lost his sight.

With the loss of his sight, Vahn became a new person. Surprisingly for the better. He refused to let himself slump in a depression or be babied by his parents. He insisted on continuing schooling in a regular class just as soon as he learned braille, he even went so far as to decline an aid that would take notes for him. Vahn also convinced his parents to let him train in a local Judo studio as it would help build confidence. Vahn grew to become well known within his school for his enthusiasm and positive attitude despite being blind. In fact, Vahn insisted to his peers that he was normal and demanded to be treated just like anyone else. He excelled in both school and his discipline. His popularity and overall standing in the community gave him great confidence. At the end of his High School days, Vahn's parents were so proud of him they surprised him with a gift. They wanted him to live abroad for a year before returning home to college. They figured since he enjoyed Judo so much that he would like to visit Judo's country of origin: Japan. They found a program which allowed Vahn to stay with a host family so long as in return their family host for their child when he was to visit Belgium.

Being the natural daredevil Vahn had become, he was ecstatic at the chance to live a truly independent life abroad. Vahn left for Japan at the age of 18. He met the host family and their son Kaito. Vahn and Kaito became fast friends despite their differences. Kaito was deeply invest gamer while Vahn was more of an outdoors guy. After all, one did need eyesight to enjoy video games. Kaito accompanied Vahn to places he wanted to go and in return Vahn indulged Kaito as he would talk about videogames and play them in the presence of Vahn. It wasn't an easy thing to do, sitting around not knowing what is happening while someone tries to explain to you what's going on. Vahn felt a natural disdain for videogames, one in particular that Kaito would never stop talking about. SAO. A VRMMMORPG. Kaito always talked about how the release was around the corner but that day never seemed to come.

A year came and went. Vahn had less than a month before he returned home and with him he would bring Kaito. Then a certain day came. Kaito dragged Vahn into his room and 'showed' him SAO. Kaito screeched about how Vahn must try it. Vahn declined and tried arguing with Kaito that there was no way he could play a videogame properly without his eyesight. After much debate, Vahn decided to go along with Kaito's plan even if he was somewhat infuriated by it. And then the most wondrous thing happened.

It was too good to be true. It was a miracle. The sight Vahn beheld was beyond anything that could ever be described. Through some sort of sorcery Vahn could see again. Astonished, Vahn couldn't help but break out in tears. When Vahn regained his composure, he resorted to the menu to log out so he could thank Kaito for this wonderful experience. Except there was no logout button. It was then Vahn automatically ported to the town square, forced to hear the 'horrific' announcement by the game's creator. While others were distraught with fear, Vahn couldn't help but feel unimaginable pleasure. He had got his eyesight back. He was going to live a new life. Starting from that moment. Thank you Kayaba.

SKILLS

<<CORE SKILLS>>	<<SUPPLEMENTARY SKILLS>>	<<EXTRA SKILLS>>
>>two-handed swords >>heavy metal equipment >>parrying >>grip plus	>>sprinting >>stable footing >>tracking >>perception	>>n/a >>n/a

SWORD ARTS

HEAVEN AND EARTH. two-handed swords
3 Strikes, 0 Specials, 50% Speed, 150% Power

With two hands gripping the handle of the sword, the user brings the sword alongside their hip with their off leg forward (if right handed then left foot is forward). The sword will begin to glow red activating the sword art. The user slashes at the target with a vertical uppercut, the momentum brings the user's feet off the ground but only slightly. The user immediately flourishes the attack by bringing the sword down again upon the target in swift succession for a second vertical slash.

WRATH. two-handed swords
1 Strikes, 0 Specials, 100% Speed, 150% Power

The user brings his blade parallel to the ground at eye level. The sword will begin to glow red thus activating the sword art. The user will swing the sword out to the side with one hand before bringing the blade over his head where his second hand will regrip the handle in one fluid motion as the user delivers a single overhead diagonal strike to the target. The target is slashed from the upper right shoulder down to the lower left hip. This sword art leaves a streak of red through its progression.

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