Edward McFinn Sword Upgrade (Ready for Voting.)

(I've added a little tidbit to the sword which is in need of approval.)

Have you see the OVA or read the manga series of Hellsing? If so how far have you gotten? If not please direct your attention to youtube, and watch OVA 1-4 at least. I have seen OVA’s 1-4 and the first 5 minutes of the first Hellsing: The Dawn episode. I’ve also seen the first 7 episodes of the anime.

Name: Edward McFinn

Age: 27

Gender: Male

Physical appearance: Edward has dark hair, Blue eyes, 6 feet 2 inches tall, Angular face, Chest, Arms, and Leg muscles, and he has White skin, he shaves his face consistently and does not leave stubbles.

Clothing of choice: Edward normally wears the usual Iscariot outfit of a black Cassock, black pants, and a black under shirt. The inside of the Cassock is white. He does not wear a white collar like most priests. He also wears round glasses and a blessed silver cross around his neck

Weaponry of choice: Edward commonly wields an ancient Knights Templar long sword that he calls Mary, the blade is silver and blessed as well as an ancient Knights Templar dagger, which is also silver and blessed. He also carries with him 2 Smith and Wesson Model 500 Revolvers that fire silver tipped explosive rounds, 5 chambers. Upon the swords creation, it was not made in the traditional sense. The blade was made not just out of silver, but mixed with an equal amount of steel. The smith who crafted the blade knew that this mixture would strengthen the blade so that it would not easily be broken. By pressing a button on the hilt, the sword will split down the middle, making 2 separate blades. When done, the 2 blades can be put back together again by putting them back together the way they were.

Race: Regenerator

Abilities: Humans who have gained the ability to regenerate from damage, often through genetic experimentation. NOTE: Regenerators are exclusive to the Iscariot Organization.
Traits: Regeneration (ie: maximum regeneration can take up to 8 posts for major damage such as loss of limb), enhanced strength, durability, agility, reflexes, and stamina.

Organization: The Vatican Section XIII: The Iscariot Organization

Personality: Edward is calm, collected, and fun-loving. As he was taught by his teacher and idol, Father Alexander Anderson, Edward despises creatures of any kind. So he believes that a war may be necessary to rid the world of these creatures. He has no problems making friends and allies. He shows no mercy when killing vampires or werewolves. However, he will spare children even though it is agianst his morals of killing all creatures. Like most Iscariot, he has a hatred of the Hellsing Organization and protestants. He is merciless and brutal. Allying with anyone outside Iscariot only if ordered to do so. He hopes to one day fight side by side, back to back, with Father Alexander Anderson on the battlefield. He cares deeply for the children at the orphanage and will sacrifice himself if need be to keep them safe. If the Vatican ever came under attack. It is here he would make his final stand. He carries garlic on him all the time. He hates peanuts and peanut products. He almost never leaves the orphanage grounds, spending alot of time either in his study, in the dining hall, in the library, or spending time with the children at the orphanage whom he cares very deeply for.

Rank: Paladin

Biography:

Born into a wealthy Irish family in 1976, Edward was always reading what few books he could find about the Knights Templar and King Arthur. At the age of 3, his parents were killed by a vampire who took almost no notice of the boy. Now orphaned the boy roamed the streets and eventually, stowed away on a plane bound for Vatican City, Italy. He got off the plane before the crew checked the cargo hold and made his way into a nearby garden. He saw other children playing and ran over to play with them. They didn’t mind the newcomer and let him into their games. It wasn’t long until Edward heard a voice from behind him. He turned to find a tall spiky blonde haired man looking down at him. The man was smiling. He leaned down so as to be eye level with Edward. “Hello there my child, I have not seen you before. Where is thy mother and father?” Edward was barely old enough to speak and only muttered the word: Dead. The man seemed to frown at this, but then smiled. “Well then my child, this is your home now. I am Father Alexander Anderson. I will take care of you now.” The other kids came over and put their hands on Edwards shoulder, all smiling at him. Edward couldn’t help but start to cry with joy. Through his now blurry eye’s he could see a sign that read ‘Anderson’s Orphanage’.

The years passed without incident. Edward continued his new life in Anderson’s Orphanage and everything was fine. Edward would often be seen browsing the Orphanage library, picking out tons of books on the Knights Templar, King Arthur, Excalibur, a new edition of the Bible, and on the Knights of the Round Table. Sometimes he would be found sleeping in the library on an opened book. Over the years, Edward came to idolize Anderson. The peak of the perfection and the best Iscariot had to offer. Edward looked forward to the day he could fight demons alongside Father Alexander.

Years later, in 2002, when Edward was 16, he left the Orphanage for the first time since his arrival 13 years ago. He wore the normal Iscariot Priest garb that all of the Iscariot members wore. Edward was headed on an archeological expedition to the Holy Lands. During his daily reading in the libraries, he had discovered ancient texts referring to an ancient Templar Fortress that was said to contain the body of a long dead Templar Hero and his riches. This great hero upon his death said that his tomb was to be only accesible by one of the Catholic faith and that those who were granted access to his weapons, armor, and riches. Iscariot had granted Edward permission to seek out and enter this tomb under the circumstances. He searched the canyon’s and eventually saw the fortress embedded in the cliff side. He made his way to inside the fortress and skulked through catacombs and the like. It was another 5 hours before he finally hit a dead end in the seemingly endless underground tunnels. Having read about these sorts of places, Edward reached for the nearest torch and pulled on it. A chunk of the wall shifted with the centuries old gears that operated it. Inside was a coffin adorned with a golden cross. Behind it was the vast amount of riches. He touched the outer shell of the coffin and uttered a prayer once used by the old Knights Templar. The coffin reverberated with the words and opened for Edward. Inside lay the long dead Templar Hero. His armor was greatly damaged and beyond repair. His sword and dagger however, were in amazingly good condition for their old age. He grabbed the sword and dagger with great care and sheathed the dagger on his right side. The sword was sheathed and then slung over his back so that it would be more easily accessible with his right hand. He procceded to gather as much of the gold as he could and then left catacombs without touching it any further.

Edward caught a plane ride back home to Vatican City after a year of searching for the Templar Hero’s tomb, and visited a local gun shop. After much study, Edward had chosen the most effective weapon to combat the demons he would be facing. He inquired about the Smith and Wesson Model 500 Revolver. The owner said that he had 2 of them in the back and that Edward couldn’t possibly hope to afford them. Edward reached into his pocket, and pulled out a small bag of gold. The owner was astounded at how much money was in the bag. He took the money and fetched both revolvers from the back. Edward holstered both pistols on his left and right sides respectively and exited the shop. When he returned to the Orphanage now 17 years old, he was greeted by everyone including Father Alexander. Who seemed quite happy at his finds. He then inquired on where he could get silver tipped explosive bullets.

For the next 8 years, Edward trained at the orphanage to become a stronger fighter. He practiced with his blade, Mary, and his other assorted weapons. He progressed rapidly over the years. He became a pageboy in the Iscariot Organization at age 19, doing paperwork and the like for the higher-ups in Organization XIII. The Section Chief, Enrico Maxwell, was quite pleased with his progress. Anderson never commented on the subject, and it was Anderson's approval that he wanted more than anything. At age 26 he was accepted to become a Regenerator due to Enrico Maxwell's recommendation. He process was somewhat painful, but Edward withstood it. At age 27, Edward was fighting alongside his fellow Iscariot. Father Alexander had been gone for some time and Edward took it upon himself to watch the children at the orphanage in Anderson's absence. The children enjoyed his company, often playing games out in the courtyard. These were some of the happiest day's of Edwards life. He would have to leave them soon and go on missions, the same as Anderson, but no matter how much he hated it, he knew he would be protecting the children by doing so.

RP sample:

Edward strolled into Orphanage gardens after returning home from his year long expedition in the Holy Lands. He smelled the roses as he passed. Admiring the beauty of the garden. He had sent word to Father Alexander of his return to Vatican City. The front door of the Orphanage came into view as Edward passed the edge of a white rose bush. To his surprise all of his fellow Iscariot members and friends were standing there, waiting for his return home. Father Alexander Anderson was standing in front of everyone. As he noticed Edwards new acquisitions, Anderson smiled and welcomed Edward home. “Welcome home my child. We have all been anxiously awaiting your return. By the looks of you, it would seem you succeded in your quest.” Edward looked at Anderson and replied: “Thank you Father.” Anderson then said: “Come then my child, I would like to see how well you can wield that holy blade.” Anderson procceded into the orphanage closely followed by Edward and the rest of the Orphans. They eventually came to a dead end. Anderson reached up and pulled on one of the lights. A passageway opened in the front section of the wall. They made their way into the depths of the underground passages.

They soon came to a room with an old dirt arena in the center. Anderson spoke: “This will be your final test my child. You will face a captured vampire. It must be destroyed.” Edward shut his eyes and smirked. “I shall cleanse this Earth of this demon and make sure he burn’s eternally in hell!” Anderson seemed satisfied with this reply. Edward made his way down the winding staircase on the right until he reached the ground floor. In front of him lay a stone plate adorned with a golden cross. Edward stepped onto the plate and felt it being pushed down by his weight. On the opposite end of the room, a hidden door opened. In the darkness he could see the vampire’s glowing red eyes, it showed its fangs which shined in the light. Edward reached over his left shoulder with his right hand, grabbed the hilt of the sword, and unsheathed and brought it to a point at the vampire. The demon jumped from the darkness straight at Edward. He swung the blade as if it were as light as a feather, just barely missing the vampire as it switched course mid jump. Edward charged after it, removing his dagger to be used as a throwing weapon. The vampire landed on a wall, Edward was right behind it. The vampire jumped off the wall and flew towards the ground. Edward landed where the vampire had been moments before. He pushed off of the wall, breaking a chunk out of it. The dagger still clutched in his hand. "Let this be the beginning of your end demon!" He threw the dagger at the vampire. The vampire hit the floor, back first, and the dagger embedded itself in his shoulder. Piercing through enough so as to pin him to the floor. Edward landed not far from the vampire. He walked over to the vampire. "Burn in hell you monster!" Edward lifted his sword high, and slammed it into the creatures head. Smashing it to bloody chunks. He twisted the blade inside what was left of the head. Removing the blade he walked up to the rest of the group. Anderson looked at Edward and remembered the boy that had stumbled into his orphanage by accident 14 years ago. He placed his rather large hand on Edwards shoulder. "Well done child. Tonight we feast."

The group made their way back to the main dining hall, shutting the door to the underground tunnels behind them. They were treated to a nice dinner consisting of Lettuce, Cabbage, Ham, Steak, and Beans. After a prayer from Father Alexander, they made a toast to Edward. "To our newest member. May he smite many monsters and make the world a safer place. Amen." They drank the wine which was just perfect, and began to chow down and the delicious assortment of food that had been placed before them. The flavor was divine. When they finished the meal it was nearly 8pm. Edward was tired and ask that he be excused from dinner and retire to his room. Anderson acknowledged his request and Edward went his room. He placed his weapons in a chest at the foot of his bed. He removed his priest outfit and layed on his bed. Dreams filled his mind and he drifted off to a peaceful sleep.

One question; does your sword still separate only when you say the magic word and pray to God, causing He-Man's lightning to come down on you?

Your really trying to hammer that in arn't you? Its not magic like anymore. I'll have to add in the complicated stuff, saying that when you speak the words, the vibrations in the air moves the gears. I still like the light up effect of the letters though.

Your voice can't vibrate the air enough to activate gears; that's impossible unless you're Banshee.

Going to get back to us with some changes on that sword?

Still trying to find a good way, but still epic way to do all that.

Alright, made the change.

Finally this is done.

Approvals: 2

Disapprovals: 0

Approvals: 4

Dissapprovals: 0