Player Name: Haley or Hollow. Either is fine. Personal Journal: n/a E-mail: hollowwolfpup@hotmail.com It is old, I don't use it often. AIM/Plurk/Etc.: DragonsFang (Plurk), I have Skype, but I don't give it away easily. Timezone: Canadian Atlantic time Current Characters in Route: n/a
Personality: Pre-Final Fantasy Four As a bit of background information. The Highwind family was a highly viewed family within the Baronian military. Known for being some of the best among the Dragoons, being part of the reason the Dragoons formed to begin with. Kain's own father, Richard Highwind, had served as Dragoon Commander before Kain. This created a perfectionist's need to become better, stronger than his peers. As a Highwind Kain was held to specific standards and expectations by himself and others. Thus, Kain long held a negative view of himself, but would never admit to it or allow it to be seen; after all, a Highwind shouldn't be weak. He found himself developing feelings for Rosa, who he knew quite well only had eyes for Cecil. So said feelings were something he denied, ignored to the best of his ability. Despite the jealousy he felt, always being beaten out by Cecil, those two were his greatest friends. Painful as it was he wanted to be happy for them...
Final Fantasy Four Though lacking in true confidence Kain was the outwardly confident Commander of Baron's Dragoons. Calm and collected at all times he led the Dragoons as any Knight should, never questioned his liege or his orders, went about his work without being bothered to second-guess the cause or reason. There was no need for him to think twice after all, he was never taught to. Why start when it would only get him into trouble after all? This would change as the story progresses. After being separated from Cecil in the Village of Mist, Kain is taken to Baron again; brainwashed by Golbez who had taken control of the Kingdom. In this state he's made into a cold pawn, farther playing upon his unquestioning nature. Memories suppressed and thoughts controlled tightly Kain maintains control of his actions though has been turned thoughtless, hateful of the world around himself; and especially of Cecil. Upon the Tower of Zot he was released from the spell, shaken and quite unnerved by his actions. Ashamed and afraid of what he'd done while in the Warlock's trance, Kain almost refused to join with his friends, feeling he didn't deserve to stand among them. What brought him along was the faith put in him by Rosa, and the fact that unlike the rest of the party he knew of Golbez's plan. To prove himself better than his actions he went along with his allies, both redemption and revenge held as his final goal. Eventually, despite his deeds Kain seemed to come out of it alright, his fear and anxiety passing. He'd even managed to gain some confidence in the war, some faith that all might be well in the end. Until The Sealed Cave. In their quest for the final Dark Crystal Kain grew overconfident, despite Golbez once again attempting to take control; believing himself capable of not being controlled again, though a bit concerned, he went on through the cave. Went on until the spell brought him to his knees. A puppet this time, simply watching his own actions. When next Kain was free he was far from the determined Dragoon he seemed to be at the beginning. Quite broken down as a result of all he'd caused and seen, once again it took Rosa's faith to bring Kain along one final time. Despite his faltering belief in his own will he needed to be there to watch Zemus, the cause of all he'd suffered, be defeated. Needed to be among the party that finally put an end to the true cause of the world's near doom. In the end Kain retreated to Mount Ordeals to train, to seek final redemption for all that he'd done. Upon that Mountain he would remain until finally...
Final Fantasy Four: The After Years
Hooded Man Seventeen years later and Kain has finally begun his trial on Mount Ordeals. There he must accept the Darkness within himself to finally beat it, to finally surpass himself. Unfortunately, all the events of Final Fantasy Four conditioned Kain to a thought quite contrary to accepting the parts of himself he so despised. In his mind he needed to be rid of the past and the Darkness that haunted him due to it. In the trial Kain failed, a deadly strike giving his darkness free rein to leave the Mirror Chamber and act as he wished. A dying wish to protect those he loved, however, allowed one more chance. Wound healed the corpse rose again, taking on the alias of The Hooded Man given the directive to seek out the Darkness and complete his trial once and for all. He left the mountain to begin his trial anew, focusing in on the goal of defeating his other half, protecting Cecil and Rosa. Alongside a boy named Ceodore he believed it possible. All until reaching Baron, that is. Within castle walls The Hooded Man found Cecil acting quite oddly. Cecil had not even recognized him, and Rosa was no where to be found. So again he set out alongside Ceodore, hoping to find Rosa. His original hopes dashed, The Hooded Man went on with focus on his need to defeat the Dark Dragoon. Though his faith had wavered he put his trust in Baron's young prince, doing as he could to help Ceodore find his mother. As they traveled he began learning what he needed to defeat his other half, though he certainly didn't like it at first. Soon the duo reached the castle of Damcyan where they learned Rosa had been abducted by Kain. This sent them on yet another chase to Baron Castle to save Rosa. It certainly brought back The Hooded Man's strength, exerting all his power to defeat the Dark Dragoon. He fought until he could disarm his adversary. Through his journey he'd learned the need to accept his other half, the Darkness was as much a part of him as his own body; it wasn't something that could be purged from existence. Finally reaching out to that which he'd long feared, he completed his trial...
Dark Dragoon Unbeknownst to The Hooded Man his target hadn't left the Mountain originally. While his counterpart went on a quest of his own the Dark Dragon remained on Mount Ordeals. He had found himself without a cause or purpose despite his freedom, lingering atop the mountain until a new catalyst appeared. Lady Porom of Mysidia had been sent to retrieve the Dragoon. Back in Mysidia the Dark Dragoon seems to disappear as monsters begin their assault. Learning of the matters at hand the Dark Dragoon takes the Water Crystal of Mysidia, offering it to the Maenad who headed the attack... in exchange for a chance at taking Cecil's life. Pushed by memories of stealing the crystals, latent desires that had been so often ignored by Kain himself leading the Dark Dragoon. For this chance he fought to claim the Wind and Fire Crystals, along the way assuring past allies that he was acting of his own will. Every action was a bit of proof of his own strength, determination to achieve his goals despite lingering insecurity about his existence that had been denied countless times in the past. All until he found Rosa, abducting her and returning to Baron, taunting how he intended to kill Cecil, to take her for himself. But soon in Baron he would find himself in battle with, well, himself. Against The Hooded Man he fought to prove that he was Kain. While in his favor at first the Dark Dragoon soon found himself defeated, even accepted by his other half. Still he argued, fearful, tried to push The Hooded Man to disbelieve their shared existence. He didn't want to die, or disappear. Eventually though he gave in with the promise of is existence... Holy Dragoon The trial completed Kain found himself brought together again as a Holy Dragoon. A new power, what he'd aimed to achieve since he left for the Mountain, proof of his redemption. A strange occurrence at first, a mix of feelings that he hardly had anytime to consider. He was put swiftly into battle with Cecil, forced to make use of the power he'd been given for the first time without even knowing what to do with it. It wasn't until reaching their next destination, The True Moon, Kain would be given time to think. Concerned and excited in regards to his ascension, confusion at the strange feeling. Fear for Cecil, if he was going to survive whatever seemed to be causing him such pain as they neared the moon. Fear for his planet, the need to defend it. Slowly throughout the moon Kain regains his once lost strength, his ascension a gateway to gaining some faith in himself. Having finally proven himself, at end game we see Kain placed as a Red Wing Captain. His trial has paid off, though seen scolding Ceodore he smiles; prepared for that which may come. He's beginning to overcome his insecurity and fear, finally with some faith in himself.
Kain Highwind || Final Fantasy IV || Reserved
Name: Haley or Hollow. Either is fine.
Personal Journal: n/a
E-mail: hollowwolfpup@hotmail.com It is old, I don't use it often.
AIM/Plurk/Etc.: DragonsFang (Plurk), I have Skype, but I don't give it away easily.
Timezone: Canadian Atlantic time
Current Characters in Route: n/a
Character
Name: Kain Highwind
Series: Final Fantasy IV/Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
Timeline: Post-TaY (Seventeen years after the events of FF4)
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A bit of extra information from information, directly translated.
Personality:
Pre-Final Fantasy Four
As a bit of background information. The Highwind family was a highly viewed family within the Baronian military. Known for being some of the best among the Dragoons, being part of the reason the Dragoons formed to begin with. Kain's own father, Richard Highwind, had served as Dragoon Commander before Kain.
This created a perfectionist's need to become better, stronger than his peers. As a Highwind Kain was held to specific standards and expectations by himself and others. Thus, Kain long held a negative view of himself, but would never admit to it or allow it to be seen; after all, a Highwind shouldn't be weak.
He found himself developing feelings for Rosa, who he knew quite well only had eyes for Cecil. So said feelings were something he denied, ignored to the best of his ability. Despite the jealousy he felt, always being beaten out by Cecil, those two were his greatest friends. Painful as it was he wanted to be happy for them...
Final Fantasy Four
Though lacking in true confidence Kain was the outwardly confident Commander of Baron's Dragoons. Calm and collected at all times he led the Dragoons as any Knight should, never questioned his liege or his orders, went about his work without being bothered to second-guess the cause or reason. There was no need for him to think twice after all, he was never taught to. Why start when it would only get him into trouble after all?
This would change as the story progresses. After being separated from Cecil in the Village of Mist, Kain is taken to Baron again; brainwashed by Golbez who had taken control of the Kingdom. In this state he's made into a cold pawn, farther playing upon his unquestioning nature. Memories suppressed and thoughts controlled tightly Kain maintains control of his actions though has been turned thoughtless, hateful of the world around himself; and especially of Cecil.
Upon the Tower of Zot he was released from the spell, shaken and quite unnerved by his actions. Ashamed and afraid of what he'd done while in the Warlock's trance, Kain almost refused to join with his friends, feeling he didn't deserve to stand among them. What brought him along was the faith put in him by Rosa, and the fact that unlike the rest of the party he knew of Golbez's plan. To prove himself better than his actions he went along with his allies, both redemption and revenge held as his final goal.
Eventually, despite his deeds Kain seemed to come out of it alright, his fear and anxiety passing. He'd even managed to gain some confidence in the war, some faith that all might be well in the end. Until The Sealed Cave. In their quest for the final Dark Crystal Kain grew overconfident, despite Golbez once again attempting to take control; believing himself capable of not being controlled again, though a bit concerned, he went on through the cave. Went on until the spell brought him to his knees.
A puppet this time, simply watching his own actions. When next Kain was free he was far from the determined Dragoon he seemed to be at the beginning. Quite broken down as a result of all he'd caused and seen, once again it took Rosa's faith to bring Kain along one final time. Despite his faltering belief in his own will he needed to be there to watch Zemus, the cause of all he'd suffered, be defeated. Needed to be among the party that finally put an end to the true cause of the world's near doom.
In the end Kain retreated to Mount Ordeals to train, to seek final redemption for all that he'd done. Upon that Mountain he would remain until finally...
Final Fantasy Four: The After Years
Hooded Man
Seventeen years later and Kain has finally begun his trial on Mount Ordeals. There he must accept the Darkness within himself to finally beat it, to finally surpass himself. Unfortunately, all the events of Final Fantasy Four conditioned Kain to a thought quite contrary to accepting the parts of himself he so despised. In his mind he needed to be rid of the past and the Darkness that haunted him due to it.
In the trial Kain failed, a deadly strike giving his darkness free rein to leave the Mirror Chamber and act as he wished. A dying wish to protect those he loved, however, allowed one more chance. Wound healed the corpse rose again, taking on the alias of The Hooded Man given the directive to seek out the Darkness and complete his trial once and for all.
He left the mountain to begin his trial anew, focusing in on the goal of defeating his other half, protecting Cecil and Rosa. Alongside a boy named Ceodore he believed it possible. All until reaching Baron, that is. Within castle walls The Hooded Man found Cecil acting quite oddly. Cecil had not even recognized him, and Rosa was no where to be found. So again he set out alongside Ceodore, hoping to find Rosa. His original hopes dashed, The Hooded Man went on with focus on his need to defeat the Dark Dragoon.
Though his faith had wavered he put his trust in Baron's young prince, doing as he could to help Ceodore find his mother. As they traveled he began learning what he needed to defeat his other half, though he certainly didn't like it at first. Soon the duo reached the castle of Damcyan where they learned Rosa had been abducted by Kain. This sent them on yet another chase to Baron Castle to save Rosa.
It certainly brought back The Hooded Man's strength, exerting all his power to defeat the Dark Dragoon. He fought until he could disarm his adversary. Through his journey he'd learned the need to accept his other half, the Darkness was as much a part of him as his own body; it wasn't something that could be purged from existence. Finally reaching out to that which he'd long feared, he completed his trial...
Dark Dragoon
Unbeknownst to The Hooded Man his target hadn't left the Mountain originally. While his counterpart went on a quest of his own the Dark Dragon remained on Mount Ordeals. He had found himself without a cause or purpose despite his freedom, lingering atop the mountain until a new catalyst appeared. Lady Porom of Mysidia had been sent to retrieve the Dragoon.
Back in Mysidia the Dark Dragoon seems to disappear as monsters begin their assault. Learning of the matters at hand the Dark Dragoon takes the Water Crystal of Mysidia, offering it to the Maenad who headed the attack... in exchange for a chance at taking Cecil's life. Pushed by memories of stealing the crystals, latent desires that had been so often ignored by Kain himself leading the Dark Dragoon.
For this chance he fought to claim the Wind and Fire Crystals, along the way assuring past allies that he was acting of his own will. Every action was a bit of proof of his own strength, determination to achieve his goals despite lingering insecurity about his existence that had been denied countless times in the past. All until he found Rosa, abducting her and returning to Baron, taunting how he intended to kill Cecil, to take her for himself.
But soon in Baron he would find himself in battle with, well, himself. Against The Hooded Man he fought to prove that he was Kain. While in his favor at first the Dark Dragoon soon found himself defeated, even accepted by his other half. Still he argued, fearful, tried to push The Hooded Man to disbelieve their shared existence. He didn't want to die, or disappear. Eventually though he gave in with the promise of is existence...
Holy Dragoon
The trial completed Kain found himself brought together again as a Holy Dragoon. A new power, what he'd aimed to achieve since he left for the Mountain, proof of his redemption. A strange occurrence at first, a mix of feelings that he hardly had anytime to consider. He was put swiftly into battle with Cecil, forced to make use of the power he'd been given for the first time without even knowing what to do with it.
It wasn't until reaching their next destination, The True Moon, Kain would be given time to think. Concerned and excited in regards to his ascension, confusion at the strange feeling. Fear for Cecil, if he was going to survive whatever seemed to be causing him such pain as they neared the moon. Fear for his planet, the need to defend it. Slowly throughout the moon Kain regains his once lost strength, his ascension a gateway to gaining some faith in himself.
Having finally proven himself, at end game we see Kain placed as a Red Wing Captain. His trial has paid off, though seen scolding Ceodore he smiles; prepared for that which may come. He's beginning to overcome his insecurity and fear, finally with some faith in himself.