Post by edward on Jun 13, 2012 22:11:08 GMT -6
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Name: Edward Elric
Aliases: Ed (Main nickname), Fullmetal Alchemist.
Other Aliases (insulting): Shorty, Pint-Sized Alchemist, "That Little Kid Over There", etc.
Age: 16 Years old
Gender: Male
Species: Human
Alignment: Good
Canon or Original: Canon
Date of Birth: 1899
Place of Birth: Resembool, Amestris
Physical Appearance:
Edward is, in all appearances, a young child of age 16; a normal boy... At first sight that is. His right arm and left leg are prosthetic limbs; auto-mail, which is a mixture of many different kinds of metals. The automail has artificial nerves which join directly to the real nerves of his body; which leads to sudden agony whenever he must have the limbs reattached after maintenance. Those limbs were lost when he was 11 years old; due to an ill-fated attempt at impossibly Alchemy. Overcome with grief at the loss of their mother; the two Elric brothers attempted to bring her back to life; resulting in lasting harm done to their physical bodies. Alphonse lost all of his body, Edward lost his arm. He gave up his leg to retrieve Alphonse's soul and seal in in a suit of armor. Those artificial limbs are the distinguishing features of the child; and plays a role in making him seem much older than he really is. His eyes are unique; a golden color which was inherited from his Xerxesian Ancestry. His physical build consists of being short and apparently not very muscular; though he shelters a rather incredible physical state for his small size and slim figure.
Edward stands at 4'11" tall; weighing approximately 105 pounds, without the extra weight of his metal arm and leg. His favorite attire consists of black and red clothing. He wears black pants along with a brown "utility" belt; black tank-top; and a black leather jacket trimmed with white, which has a fastening clasp at the base of his neck. The jacket's collar is always folded up, hiding most of Edward's neck. why? Because he feels like it. Edward likes the color red, because "it makes him look tough". As such, his signature clothing article is a hooded, crimson trench coat; which hangs to about halfway down his calves. On the back of the coat is a black symbol which appears to be an arrow (even a snake) curled around a crucifix. There is a crown above the cross; and a pair of small wings which extend from the tip of the cross. It is the symbol for alchemy. His boots are heavy and also black; with red soles. Edward is often seen wearing a pair of white gloves; usually worn to hide his prosthetic arm. But wearing only one glove on the arm would look weird; so he wears both. His hair is a yellow-blond and the style normally consists of a simple braid. Occasionally, he'll be seen with a simple ponytail. He purposely leaves a small section of his bangs sticking up; almost like an antenna, because he believes it makes him look taller.
Personality:
He is headstrong and independent, openly showing disdain toward those who have authority; showing an unwilling attitude when given orders he disagrees with. He is stubborn and strong-willed; normally acting out of his own personal interests. He prefers a "fight now, ask questions later" series of actions; quick-tempered and prone to sudden violence. He is often foul mouthed, and says things without thinking or considering others. He doesn't believe in any "God" or religion; his beliefs revolve only around what science can prove. Anyone who tries to convince him of the supernatural will be rewarded with a long rant about how it is scientifically impossible. He doesn't "look before he leaps", and makes little or no plans before springing into actions. He can't stand staying in one place too long; and spends most of his time traveling around Amestris and beyond.
However, Edward is almost noble at heart, trying to do the right thing no matter what happens. He is undeniably loyal to his friends and allies, willing to do anything to keep them safe. Having endured so much suffering and pain in his early life, he is quick to feel sympathy toward the suffering of others. Spirited and determined, he will pursue his goals until solid proof is given about impossibility. He shelters a strong sense of honor and justice, he can't stand bringing unnecessary harm down on others. Hurting innocents in the fray of battle can break his spirit and distract him from battle in an attempt to aid them; leaving himself wide open. He is more than willing to help other who have the will to move forward, but are physically or mentally incapable. He urges people to keep moving forward, leave their past behind; and take responsibility and fix their personal errors. Edward is energetic and deeply intelligent. His knowledge surpasses the knowledge of many, including other alchemists; due to the events that occurred in his attempt to bring back his deceased mother. But such extensive knowledge is often a burden; he is quick to discover lies and traps. Many truths most others would have overlooked are clear to him, and they are usually causes for him to become heavy-hearted or lost, dispirited and hopeless. He tries to put up a tough face when in the presence of others, but his emotions overflow at times which change him into a sulking, depressed child.
He is usually not easily distracted, particularly when immersed in research. He loves to read, to simply drink in more knowledge along with what he already knows. When the time is right, he is able to focus and lose the childish immaturity he often displays. When in battle, he is able to ignore most everything around him; and concentrate on his enemy and possible weakness. However; if his younger brother, Alphonse Elric, falls into some sort of danger; he loses all focus and rushes desperately to his brother's side. There is nothing more important to Edward than his brother; he carries a deeply embedded guilt at what Alphonse has become. He blames himself for the soul being bonded to armor, and would do anything to restore his brother to his former body; even if it means he himself cannot return to his own body with all real limbs. "No matter what happens, I'll make sure you get your body back..." He says this and similar things very often.
Edward was forced to grow up too soon, it was up to him to make sure Alphonse remained safe after their mother's death. As orphans, and his status as the older brother, he took it upon himself to protect Alphonse. He begged to be fitted for Auto-Mail after the desperate attempt to bring back their mother, so that he would be able to set out with a goal to restore their bodies. But while he occasionally seems more mature than some adults, he usually displays a childish attitude. This is most obvious when someone refers to him as small, shrimp, shorty, etc. Size is a very touchy topic with him, and loses all control when referred to as such. tantrums full of both physical and verbal abuse break out without warning at any mention of his short height. He likes to do everything on his own, keeping up the child's attitude of "I don't need anyone else"; when he knows at heart he can't do everything alone.
Special Abilities:
- Alchemy: The literal definition of alchemy is the deconstruction and reconstruction of matter. Normally, it requires what is called a Transmutation Circle; an unusual, rune-like picture. Different Transmutation Circles lead to different changes. However, due to an unexpected occurrence in Edward's life, he is able to create a Circle by simply clapping his hands together; a very rare alchemy skill which only the most experienced can carry out. There is one main law in alchemy, the principle of "equivalent exchange". In order to create, or receive, something; another thing of equal value must be lost. For example, to make a bridge across a river; there needs to be enough earth on the side to be used for alchemy; to make a complete bridge. In Edward's case, he gave his left leg and his younger brother's soul for a creature he hoped was his deceased mother; and then retrieved his brother's soul by exchanging his right arm. He is able to transform his own auto-mail into weapons; a favorite being a small sword protruding from his right arm auto-mail.
Note: A substance known as the Philosopher's Stone is able to allow the user to "bypass" the Law of Equivalent Exchange. However, it isn't truly a loophole; as the exchange is made using the main ingredient; living human beings. - Martial Arts: Edward is rather skilled in hand-to-hand combat, and possesses speed and strength to pull through many battles without using alchemy. Having an auto-mail right arm and left leg makes strikes from those appendages more dangerous than the flesh and bone of his remaining limbs.
- Intelligence: In the midst of his failed attempt at human transmutation, Edward was allowed to meet an being who was simply known by the name of "The Truth". The being sent the young boy through the Alchemic Gates of Truth; where the exchange of his leg for his "mother" would be made equal. Edward was given knowledge which far surpassed even some of the most highly skilled alchemists of his time. Part of that gift was what made him able to transmute without drawing a circle. Edward is quick to catch on to plans, though he prefers not to make his own.
Weapons:
- Alchemy
- Martial Arts
History:
Edward Elric was born in the winter of 1899 to a loving family; and lived a happy childhood up to about age five. He took it upon himself even at a young age to watch over his younger brother, they did almost everything together. An unbroken bond existed between them, a bond that usual sibling rivalry couldn't mutate. They made friends with a neighboring girl by the name of Winry Rockbell; and the two families practically became one. Their father left when Edward was 5 and Alphonse was 4; reason explained only to his wife, Trisha. The two brothers witness the departure of their father; and it was something young Edward would never forget. From then on, he hated Hoheneim, and their relationship would remain that way throughout his life. The young boys continued to live with their mother; teaching themselves the science of Alchemy from books which their father had left. Everything seemed normal for a time, they were happy... Until an epidemic spread across Amestris; one which would end Trisha Elric's life.
The two brothers proceeded to live on their own; with the neighboring Rockbell family as their supporters. They studied Alchemy to a greater extent, intent on trying to bring their loving mother back from the dead. They knew full well it went against the laws of alchemy, they knew it was alchemy's greatest taboo. But more than anything, they wanted to see their mother's smiling face again. At one point, they became apprentices to the skilled alchemist Izumi Curtis. Reluctant at first to take them on. it wasn't until she learned the two buys were orphans that she agreed to take them under her wing. She left them on Yock Island near the town of Dublith, telling them they had one month to survive without alchemy; as well as answer one question. "One is All, All is One", they were to learn what that meant. Izumi had no intention of letting the two boys die; and left one of her butcher shop's merchants, Mason, in a monster's disguise to watch over them. When the month passed, they gave their answer to Izumi's riddle; and therefor passed the preliminary test. They were subject to intensive training under Izumi; becoming even more skilled. Little did their Teacher know that they planned to use what she taught them to commit the ultimate taboo of Alchemy; despite her constant warnings that it was forbidden.
The two buys returned to Resembool; and drew the Human Transmutation circle in the basement of their house. They gathered the components of a human body, combining all the materials with a drop of each of their own blood. They initiated their Alchemy, and were pulled into the Gate of Alchemy. There, Edward encountered a strange white being known as "The Truth". Edward was given an opportunity to look into the Gate's vast amount of knowledge, where he thought he saw his mother. However... Due to the law of equivalent exchange, Edward's leg was removed as a toll. The young boy was then returned to the human world, maimed, only to discover that Alphonse had not been returned; that his body and soul were also taken as tolls in the Gate to bring back what was supposed to be their mother. But it was just a mass of some ugly dark being; definitely no their mother. Desperate to have his brother at his side, Edward performed more human transmutation; and sacrificed his right arm to bind Alphonse's soul to a nearby suit of armor with a Blood Rune. Alphonse carried his dying brother to the Rockbell's house, where Winry and Pinako set to work saving his life.
Edward remained in the house,, refusing to speak of what happened; a broken spirit and traumatized child. He was lost in depression until Lt. Colonel Mustang of the state military came by, a man who was searching for State Alchemist Candidates. Tipped off by somewhat inaccurate information; he arrived in Resembool; and saw the Elric brother's basement. The Colonel confronted Edward on arrival at the neighboring house, and persuaded the boy to become a State Alchemsit in the future. It was thanks to words of the Colonel that Edward found the motivation to move forward. Edward blamed himself for the loss of his brother's body, and was determined to return him to normal. At his request, Winry and Pinako fitted him with auto-mail. The surgery required would be agonizing and take three years to fully recover from; but Edward swore to do it in one year. His own pain was nothing compared to that of his brother.
Finally able to walk once more, Edward proceeded to Central at age 12 with Mustang to apply for State certification. Edward amazed all those who commenced the three stage testing with his superior skills; and ability to transmute without drawing a circle, something he'd gained from the Gate. Even the Fuhrer, King Bradely, was deeply impressed. Edward was soon granted his State certification and named the Fullmetal Alchemist. On October 3rd, he returned to Resembool; and burned down the Elric house as a sign of his and Alphonse's conviction to never turn back. All they could do was move forward, and that was their plan. With their minds set of getting back their original bodies, they began their journey.
The two brothers proceeded, quickly learning about the Philosophers Stone and what it could do. they set their feet firmly on the path to discover the Stone and it's secrets; and hoped to use it to restore their bodies. Along their journey; they ran into Shou Tucker (an alchemist who created Chimeras and other life, later getting into massive trouble for using his own daughter and dog to create a talking Chimera; the same way he used his wife two years earlier.), Scar (A survivor from the Ishbalan War who believed it was his purpose to destroy all State Alchemists due to their "defiling of God's creations". he clashed with Edward, and was stopped from killing the young alchemist with the timely arrival of Roy Mustang and other military personnel.), and Dr. Tim Marcoh (who had researched the Philosopher's stone for many years and finally passed that research onto the Elric brothers shortly before his own death).
They returned to Central City to do more research, and discovered that the Stone's main ingredient was living human beings. Edward lost all hope for a short amount of time; knowing he'd never be able to use such an evil object to restore Alphonse's and his own bodies. He began to believe that he wouldn't be able to fulfill his promise to Alphonse. With encouragement from Winry, Alphonse, and 2nd Lieutenant Maria Ross, his hope was restored; and the two continued their journey. They traveled to Laboratory 5 in order to learn more about the the Stone's creation, which brought them face to face with homunculi; the results of past failed human transmutations. Edward was landed in the hospital, Alphonse began to doubt if he really ever exists thanks to the talk of Barry the Chopper. The two brothers would soon make up; both of their hope would be renewed, and they continued South to seek out and speak with Ishbalans about the Stone's creation; hoping their was another way, which didn't involve human lives, to create one.
Along the southern trip, they would run into Greed, another homunculus, who would kidnap Alphonse to try learning how to become immortal. With some help from military allies, Edward and Alphonse were reunited, and they planned to return to Central. While there, they meet Ling Yao (a prince from Xing), who would later become one with Greed (who was killed by Edward in battle). Edward later returned to Resembool to have some repair work performed on his arm; and he ran into his long-lost father, Van Hohenheim. Edward shows no pleasure at meeting his father after he abandoned his family many years ago; and spends the night with Pinako and Winry. Hohenheim left the next morning. Edward took Pinako with him to dig up the remains of the thing he created in the human transmutation; and Pinako confirmed it had no traits in common with Edward's mother. Edward began to believe that Alphonse's body still exists somewhere in the gates of Truth.
Edward then returned to Central, and found that Alphonse had gotten involved with a military operation and was badly damaged. Edward repaired the damage with alchemy. He soon learned that Scar was the one who murdered Winry Rockbell's parents, and set out to confront the killer. This turned into a plan to draw out the Homunculi, as the creatures were desperately trying to keep him alive for a "human sacrifice". The brothers began to to draw as much attention to themselves as possible, in order to attract Scar; who wished to kill Edward. Colonel Mustang and Riza Hawkeye noticed the unusual behavior, and they visited the Elrics to learn what was going on. They convinced the military personnel to remain uninvolved, and continued their plan. Scar attacked, and it was during that battle that Winry learned who had killed her parents. She tried and fails to shoot Scar when she had the chance, not able to bring herself to take his life. Later, the brothers joined Mustang and Riza at a secluded house; and they learned Selim Bradley, son of the Führer Bradley, was also a homunculus. They set out to destroy Selim, and learned that Bradley himself was also a Homunculus.
How Edward came to be in this world:
They were attacked by Gluttony again, and consumed; along with Envy, the shape-shifting homunculus... When Edward opened his eyes and found himself there, along with Ling and Envy; he resolves firmly to escape. He had yet to return Al to his body before dying... They learned that something similar to human transmutation would get them out, and Envy produced his own Philosopher's Stone for Edward to use in the escape attempt. During the transmutation, Edward caught sight of Alphonse's body; and reached out desperately to try to bring it with him. He was then grabbed by shady hands of Truth, and dragged from the Gate back to his own world. However, rather than coming out of Gluttony's stomach and returning to the living world; he found himself in a strange place he'd never seen, or read about, before... Some new realm... Alone... He now travels the unfamiliar world in an attempt to return to his own world; and desperately seeking out his brother along the way; hoping he is alive and well.
