Post by Manah on Jan 9, 2011 23:11:11 GMT -5
MINAKO
The Protagonist
Minako and Orpheus
Minako and Tanathos
QUOTES: "Who, me?...... Nah. I'm just an ordinary girl. Seriously... a small, weak girl such as myself could simply not destroy a huge monster like that.."
"I think... I think I understand it all now. Death wasn't the end at all... it was just the beginning."
"No matter how much you wish all of this is just a dream... the darkness won't simply go away because you want it to. You must stand strong... and fight it with all of your might!"
Full Name: Arisato Minako
Other aliases: Mina, Mako
Age: 19
Blood Type: O
Arcana: Fool, Death, Judgment, Universe
Occupation: Gekkoukan High School student, S.E.E.S Member (and Leader)
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 113 lbs
Eye color: Red
Hair: Reddish Brown
Species: Mystically Enhanced Human (Persona User)
ABILITIES
Int: 6
Str: 2
Agl: 3
Spd: 2
Dur: 4
HEALTH: 4 / 1
ENERGY: 21(i) / 3
REGEN: 17 / 1
ACTIONS
Close Combat: 6
(Agl.bonus and Wpn.modifier)
-Efficient
-Martial arts
-Swords
-Naginata
-Vel Vel Muruga
-SEES Training
-Use of powers in combat
Ranged Combat: 5
(Agl.bonus and Wpn.modifier)
-Efficient
-Vel Vel Muruga
-Bows
-Thrown objects
-SEES Training
-Use of powers in combat
Acrobatics: 3
(Str.bonus)
Persona: 10
(Int.bonus)
-Super-Efficient
-Persona User (This Action reflects Minako's ability to summon Persona [said to be "a mask one uses to face hardships and difficulties", but also the dark side of one's soul... and a shadow under the Persona User's control] to either lend her their powers, to fight by her side or to help her with various things.)
-Wild Card (Minako is unique even among Persona users. Normally, few and far between are those who can use even a single Persona. But in her case, she has over a hundred fifty of them in the sea of her soul, and can not only switch from one to another in the blink of an eye, but she can also call on the powers of several at once. This ability is quite probably linked to her main Arcana being that of the Fool, whose possibilities are essentially limitless.)
-Can be used as any Magical Action (including Magical Healing [she can heal up to twice this action's AN per day], Telepathy, Hex Spheres, Transform Self By Touch) but Summoning (read this action for details about Summoning Persona)
-Can also add up to +4 CL worth of options to any given power for free. Anymore than this and she must spend stones to get it.
-Alchemy (May also use for Imbuement [and may sacrifice one MN of Power Level for one day to make the imbuement permanent])
-Focus (May use to increase/decrease Magical/Physical Attacks/Effects or defense power by up to AN; must pay 1 stone per panel of Duration and 1 stone per target. This power may be countered by a foe's Sorcery action [or Witchcraft, Voodoo or Asgardian Sorcery] if he uses an action and as many stones as the effect itself in it [not including Duration or number of target].)
-The Becoming (As Metamorphosis; need not spend stones for Duration, can revert at will, Transformation occurs in the same panel, increasing Durability requires only 1 stone/increase, Intelligence cannot be increased; appearance cannot vary too much, so Minako will still be somewhat recognizable, although there might be changes obvious enough for her humanity to be questionable... or not. This power is basically her drawing too much power from one of her Persona, so much so that she assumes a shape more similar to its own.)
-Summon Persona (Minako can draw up to one half this action's AN [in this case, 5] Persona out of the sea of her soul to assist her in battle or for some other reason. She must spend 1 stone per 10 stones used on a given Persona's CAD, and for each Persona summoned in this manner, her action's AN will be temporarily reduced [until the summoned Persona either "dies" or is sent back from where it came] by -1 [or -2 if she had to Accumulate Energy to summon a more powerful Persona, such as Messiah or Thanatos], so this isn't a power she'll use lightly.)
-Inner Power (half this action's AN adds directly to Minako's Energy regeneration per panel.)
-Accumulate Energy for greater effect (1 panel for "Summon Persona", two for the rest; isn't stunned after use)
-True Master (Unlike normal Persona Users, Minako CAN call upon the power of her Persona without her Evoker... but it is difficult for her to do so. In game terms, she'll get a -3 sit.mod to this action if trying to use it without an Evoker being activated.
Velvet Room Key: 8
-Access the Velvet (This power represents Minako's ability to enter the Velvet Room, a mysterious room where most everything is blue, and nearly everything is covered in velvet. This room exists outside of normal time and space, and is essentially impossible for any other being than its inhabitants and Minako to get in. It is the home of a mysterious man named Igor, and his servant Elisabeth, both of whom are clearly not human, yet seem dedicated to helping Minako fight the growing darkness that threatens the world.)
-Velvet Healing (resting for a few hours in the Velvet Room only takes a few minutes in the real world. It allows Minako to heal 1w per panel spent there, up to AN per day. For each 1w of Health regenerated in that way, one minute, or two panels, pass in the real world. While entering the Velvet room to heal can be done almost anytime and will also refuel her Energy and any lost Power Levels, she can't do it in the middle of a fight.)
-Velvet Storage (Minako uses her connection to the Velvet Room to store all that she needs, and couldn't otherwise carry around... for example, at school. Walking around with a naginata soaked in blood risks getting you into trouble faster than you can spell it. Simply put, she can store object by spending 1 stone per stone of weight of a given object in this action, up to [three times this action's AN] objects at once. Retrieving them after they're stored requires only a single stone to be spent. As for money, any amount can be stored in the Velvet Room without nor stones or action being used. Essentially, when she puts money in her pocket, it is warped to the Velvet Room, and when she needs some, she searches her pocket and draws the exact, precise amount she needs out of it instantly.)
Thieving: 4
(Agl.bonus)
-Stealth
-Blend in
-Search room/area
-Lockpicking
General Knowledge: 6
(Int.bonus)
-Common facts and trivia
-Myths and legends
-Persona and their powers
-The Arcana
-Tartarus
-Occult lore
Technology: 4
(Int.bonus)
-Computers
-Repair/maintenance
-Videogames
-Build Evokers
Perform: 4
(Int.bonus)
-Singing
-Violin
-Drawing
-Piano
Leadership: 4
Social Skills: 6
-Socialize
-Charm
-Humor/Sarcasm
-Intimidate
-Feign weakness
-SEES Member
MODIFIERS
Attractive +2
-Adds to all uses of Social Skills save Intimidate and similar uses
Power Level 1
-Power Level Regeneration
-Regenerates after one hour or after going into the Velvet Room
Healing Factor
Embodiment of the Fool Arcana +3
-As the unquestionable Master of the Fool Arcana, Minako has untold energy reserves and is essentially tireless despite her seemingly weak built. This modifier acts as both Energy Battery and Deep Reserves.
-Combined with the fact she holds Death itself within her body, this power also means she can use Persona from any Arcana, as like the Number 0... the Fool Arcana may be empty, but its possibilities are limitless.
Master of the Fool/Death/Justice/Universe arcana +2
-Adds to all uses of those four Arcana, including mostly (but not restricted to) powers related to luck and destiny, death and endings, justice and retribution, creation and destruction.
Prodigy +2
-Adds to all Physical/Magical Actions
Reflexive Dodge +3
Toughness +2
-No AP
-No 2x damage
Mental Defense +7
Magical Defense +6
Enhanced Vision 5
-See in Darkness, See Auras and Magical forces
Reconstitute Self, Special
-While Minako can die, her spiritual essence and power annot be destroyed, and as such, various beings of great power are able to bring her back to life by concentrating enough. Also, she might come back to life on her own if the world is in grave danger, so that she might fight and attempt to bring balance to the world (both of these Reconstitute Self uses depend basically on the GM and the story). It is a fact that this power is also related to her being the Embodiment of the Fool Arcana, and having the Death Arcana sealed within her body.
The Potential
-Minako is one of the few people who doesn't turn into a coffin during, and who actually experiences, the Dark Hour; every night at midnight. This means that to her, there are 25 hours in a day... except that during the 25th one, the world becomes a twisted reflection of its own self, coffins are everywhere and so is blood, and demons known as "Shadows" roam the world, hungry for people. Normal people with the Potential would probably be scared to death... but she's one of the (if not "The") deadliest Persona Users ever. For some reason, she feels right at home in the Dark Hour. Perhaps it has something to do with her body being the host of the Death Arcana, and her very soul being one with the Fool Arcana.
Wealth: 3
-One US Dollar is worth more or less 83 Japanese yen.
-Minako has around 20,750,000 yen in the Velvet Room, and will gain 830,000 every issue/month.
CHALLENGES
-Psychological (-2; while Minako usually seems cheerful and friendly, people who actually pay attention will notice that she seems to carry the weight of the world on her shoulders. As one of the few agents of good against the darkness during the Dark Hour, and having witnessed untold horrors countless times, it may very well be so.)
-Compulsion to stick up for underdog (-4; despite her somewhat distant and aloof demeanor at times, Minako is actually very compassionate and willing to give it her all to help and protect people in need. She will gladly go out of her way to help others.)
-Haunted past (-2; both of her parents died several years ago, leaving her an orphan. Of course, the wounds have mostly closed and she has become only more independent from the ordeal, but she hasn't forgotten them... and sometimes she still wishes they were still there with her.)
-Deadly enemies (-5; the Shadows roaming the world during the Dark Hour consider any human with the Potential as food... and any Persona User as their worst enemy. As one of the best if not the strongest Persona User ever known, the Shadows despise her even more... and she returns the feeling.)
-Honorable (-2; Minako adheres to a strict code of honour, be it at school or in life. She always does her best yet shows humility, always is on time yet won't bother you [too much, lol] if you're late, she's generous without expecting anything in return. She never lies, either... except to protect people from what could only hurt them [such as knowing about the Dark Hour when they don't even have the Potential].)
-Secret (-2; the Dark Hour and Persona Users. If the truth was to become known to, and believed by, the masses, it would only cause chaos and widespread fear. So Minako and other Persona Users must risk their lives and fight the good fight without ever being recognized or thanked for their efforts.)
-Love magnet (-2; due to her good lucks, her charming personality, her confidence and God knows what other reasons, Minako is pretty popular with guys... and some girls, too. Wether she returns those affections or not, she can't help but attract attention from would-be love interests.)
EQUIPMENT
-Vel Vel Muruga (this mystical weapon was the one she used in her final battle against Nyx and its forces, and is essentially Minako's own ultimate weapon. Created by sealing one of her strongest Persona within a masterfully crafted Naginata, it increases her already impressive powers to incredible levels. A +5 Armor Penetrating, Indestructible weapon, it radiates a reddish aura of power when used with Minako's powers. It adds +3 to all Persona action uses, +1 to all her Physical abilities, and can only be used and held by her. When held firmly and aimed at a foe, this weapon will unleash a blast of red energy whenever Minako states its name, allowing it to be used as a Ranged Weapon as well. Finally, it also deals 2x damage VS demons, angels, gods and of course, Shadows.)
-SEES Uniform (Looks like a normal Gekkoukan High schoolgirl uniform, but is actually a special armored suit designed with battle against the shadows in mind. It is a +2 [No AP] armor, yet is light as normal clothing.)
-Neck strap mp3 player with clip-on red earphones
-Cellphone
-Evoker (looks like a semi-automatic handgun, but is actually a mystical device used to allow [or in Minako's case, facilitate] the use of Persona.)
-Various weapons and personal objects held within the Velvelt Room
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STORY: Arisato Minako was, as far as most of the whole world knows (or more accurately, totally ignores and doesn't really care about), yet another student among so many in one of the numerous high schools in Japan. To people who knew her, however, she was much more than this. To her comrades and friends in SEES, she was a trusted ally and friend, and to the forces of darkness... she was a frighteningly skilled and experienced opponent.
It all began when the small, seemingly shy exchange student first came to Gekkoukan High. It so happened that she arrived somewhere around midnight, a few days before school. When midnight did finally happened, something happened.
The whole world changed, shifted. It became dark, twisted, and plain weird. Buildings seemed damaged and older, trees were suddenly... so alive, and menacing. Where there was water a moment ago, all that could be seen was blood... be it in the river, in a nearby fountain, or on the streets after the rain. Stranger still were the dozens of coffins found everywhere, standing where people used to be. It was exceedingly strange...
...but for some reason, it had never bothered her before, nor then. It wasn't the first time it had happened. It had happened before, and it'd happen again. The Dark Hour. The hidden hour between 12:00:00 A.M and 12:00:01 A.M... during which the world showed its dark reflection and allowed monsters to roam free.
Of course, at the time, she didn't know all that. She went to her new dorm, met with her dorm mates, who by chance happened to be all members of SEES (Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad), a "School Club" aware of the Dark Hour and the Shadows' existence, an dedicated to their eradication. They soon learned that Minako had the Potential (she didn't turn into a coffin during the Dark Hour), and of her power (not only that of a Persona User, but her unique ability of switching between one Persona and another). In only a few days, they convinced her to join them.
Over the year that followed, she assisted SEES in their epic and secret battle against the darkness, and they gained victory after victory, with her becoming eventually the leader of the group. Exploring the dark, huge tower Tartarus (a mysterious Shadow nest at night, their school during the day), they learned of the secrets of the Dark Hour and investigated its mysteries until they learned of the threat of Nyx, an entity made of the sorrow and pain present within all humans. Its goals...? To destroy the Earth using its real body... the Moon, itself.
Minako fought it alongside her allies, and was seemingly defeated. However, her allies cheered her up and convinced her not to give up, and with the help of Igor, she unleashed the power of the ultimate Arcana, the Universe, to seal Nyx away forever, sacrificing her own life in the process... dying a true heroine.
Yet... it seems that destiny would require her to be back to fight for the world once again.
The Protagonist
Minako and Orpheus
Minako and Tanathos
QUOTES: "Who, me?...... Nah. I'm just an ordinary girl. Seriously... a small, weak girl such as myself could simply not destroy a huge monster like that.."
"I think... I think I understand it all now. Death wasn't the end at all... it was just the beginning."
"No matter how much you wish all of this is just a dream... the darkness won't simply go away because you want it to. You must stand strong... and fight it with all of your might!"
Full Name: Arisato Minako
Other aliases: Mina, Mako
Age: 19
Blood Type: O
Arcana: Fool, Death, Judgment, Universe
Occupation: Gekkoukan High School student, S.E.E.S Member (and Leader)
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 113 lbs
Eye color: Red
Hair: Reddish Brown
Species: Mystically Enhanced Human (Persona User)
ABILITIES
Int: 6
Str: 2
Agl: 3
Spd: 2
Dur: 4
HEALTH: 4 / 1
ENERGY: 21(i) / 3
REGEN: 17 / 1
ACTIONS
Close Combat: 6
(Agl.bonus and Wpn.modifier)
-Efficient
-Martial arts
-Swords
-Naginata
-Vel Vel Muruga
-SEES Training
-Use of powers in combat
Ranged Combat: 5
(Agl.bonus and Wpn.modifier)
-Efficient
-Vel Vel Muruga
-Bows
-Thrown objects
-SEES Training
-Use of powers in combat
Acrobatics: 3
(Str.bonus)
Persona: 10
(Int.bonus)
-Super-Efficient
-Persona User (This Action reflects Minako's ability to summon Persona [said to be "a mask one uses to face hardships and difficulties", but also the dark side of one's soul... and a shadow under the Persona User's control] to either lend her their powers, to fight by her side or to help her with various things.)
-Wild Card (Minako is unique even among Persona users. Normally, few and far between are those who can use even a single Persona. But in her case, she has over a hundred fifty of them in the sea of her soul, and can not only switch from one to another in the blink of an eye, but she can also call on the powers of several at once. This ability is quite probably linked to her main Arcana being that of the Fool, whose possibilities are essentially limitless.)
-Can be used as any Magical Action (including Magical Healing [she can heal up to twice this action's AN per day], Telepathy, Hex Spheres, Transform Self By Touch) but Summoning (read this action for details about Summoning Persona)
-Can also add up to +4 CL worth of options to any given power for free. Anymore than this and she must spend stones to get it.
-Alchemy (May also use for Imbuement [and may sacrifice one MN of Power Level for one day to make the imbuement permanent])
-Focus (May use to increase/decrease Magical/Physical Attacks/Effects or defense power by up to AN; must pay 1 stone per panel of Duration and 1 stone per target. This power may be countered by a foe's Sorcery action [or Witchcraft, Voodoo or Asgardian Sorcery] if he uses an action and as many stones as the effect itself in it [not including Duration or number of target].)
-The Becoming (As Metamorphosis; need not spend stones for Duration, can revert at will, Transformation occurs in the same panel, increasing Durability requires only 1 stone/increase, Intelligence cannot be increased; appearance cannot vary too much, so Minako will still be somewhat recognizable, although there might be changes obvious enough for her humanity to be questionable... or not. This power is basically her drawing too much power from one of her Persona, so much so that she assumes a shape more similar to its own.)
-Summon Persona (Minako can draw up to one half this action's AN [in this case, 5] Persona out of the sea of her soul to assist her in battle or for some other reason. She must spend 1 stone per 10 stones used on a given Persona's CAD, and for each Persona summoned in this manner, her action's AN will be temporarily reduced [until the summoned Persona either "dies" or is sent back from where it came] by -1 [or -2 if she had to Accumulate Energy to summon a more powerful Persona, such as Messiah or Thanatos], so this isn't a power she'll use lightly.)
-Inner Power (half this action's AN adds directly to Minako's Energy regeneration per panel.)
-Accumulate Energy for greater effect (1 panel for "Summon Persona", two for the rest; isn't stunned after use)
-True Master (Unlike normal Persona Users, Minako CAN call upon the power of her Persona without her Evoker... but it is difficult for her to do so. In game terms, she'll get a -3 sit.mod to this action if trying to use it without an Evoker being activated.
Velvet Room Key: 8
-Access the Velvet (This power represents Minako's ability to enter the Velvet Room, a mysterious room where most everything is blue, and nearly everything is covered in velvet. This room exists outside of normal time and space, and is essentially impossible for any other being than its inhabitants and Minako to get in. It is the home of a mysterious man named Igor, and his servant Elisabeth, both of whom are clearly not human, yet seem dedicated to helping Minako fight the growing darkness that threatens the world.)
-Velvet Healing (resting for a few hours in the Velvet Room only takes a few minutes in the real world. It allows Minako to heal 1w per panel spent there, up to AN per day. For each 1w of Health regenerated in that way, one minute, or two panels, pass in the real world. While entering the Velvet room to heal can be done almost anytime and will also refuel her Energy and any lost Power Levels, she can't do it in the middle of a fight.)
-Velvet Storage (Minako uses her connection to the Velvet Room to store all that she needs, and couldn't otherwise carry around... for example, at school. Walking around with a naginata soaked in blood risks getting you into trouble faster than you can spell it. Simply put, she can store object by spending 1 stone per stone of weight of a given object in this action, up to [three times this action's AN] objects at once. Retrieving them after they're stored requires only a single stone to be spent. As for money, any amount can be stored in the Velvet Room without nor stones or action being used. Essentially, when she puts money in her pocket, it is warped to the Velvet Room, and when she needs some, she searches her pocket and draws the exact, precise amount she needs out of it instantly.)
Thieving: 4
(Agl.bonus)
-Stealth
-Blend in
-Search room/area
-Lockpicking
General Knowledge: 6
(Int.bonus)
-Common facts and trivia
-Myths and legends
-Persona and their powers
-The Arcana
-Tartarus
-Occult lore
Technology: 4
(Int.bonus)
-Computers
-Repair/maintenance
-Videogames
-Build Evokers
Perform: 4
(Int.bonus)
-Singing
-Violin
-Drawing
-Piano
Leadership: 4
Social Skills: 6
-Socialize
-Charm
-Humor/Sarcasm
-Intimidate
-Feign weakness
-SEES Member
MODIFIERS
Attractive +2
-Adds to all uses of Social Skills save Intimidate and similar uses
Power Level 1
-Power Level Regeneration
-Regenerates after one hour or after going into the Velvet Room
Healing Factor
Embodiment of the Fool Arcana +3
-As the unquestionable Master of the Fool Arcana, Minako has untold energy reserves and is essentially tireless despite her seemingly weak built. This modifier acts as both Energy Battery and Deep Reserves.
-Combined with the fact she holds Death itself within her body, this power also means she can use Persona from any Arcana, as like the Number 0... the Fool Arcana may be empty, but its possibilities are limitless.
Master of the Fool/Death/Justice/Universe arcana +2
-Adds to all uses of those four Arcana, including mostly (but not restricted to) powers related to luck and destiny, death and endings, justice and retribution, creation and destruction.
Prodigy +2
-Adds to all Physical/Magical Actions
Reflexive Dodge +3
Toughness +2
-No AP
-No 2x damage
Mental Defense +7
Magical Defense +6
Enhanced Vision 5
-See in Darkness, See Auras and Magical forces
Reconstitute Self, Special
-While Minako can die, her spiritual essence and power annot be destroyed, and as such, various beings of great power are able to bring her back to life by concentrating enough. Also, she might come back to life on her own if the world is in grave danger, so that she might fight and attempt to bring balance to the world (both of these Reconstitute Self uses depend basically on the GM and the story). It is a fact that this power is also related to her being the Embodiment of the Fool Arcana, and having the Death Arcana sealed within her body.
The Potential
-Minako is one of the few people who doesn't turn into a coffin during, and who actually experiences, the Dark Hour; every night at midnight. This means that to her, there are 25 hours in a day... except that during the 25th one, the world becomes a twisted reflection of its own self, coffins are everywhere and so is blood, and demons known as "Shadows" roam the world, hungry for people. Normal people with the Potential would probably be scared to death... but she's one of the (if not "The") deadliest Persona Users ever. For some reason, she feels right at home in the Dark Hour. Perhaps it has something to do with her body being the host of the Death Arcana, and her very soul being one with the Fool Arcana.
Wealth: 3
-One US Dollar is worth more or less 83 Japanese yen.
-Minako has around 20,750,000 yen in the Velvet Room, and will gain 830,000 every issue/month.
CHALLENGES
-Psychological (-2; while Minako usually seems cheerful and friendly, people who actually pay attention will notice that she seems to carry the weight of the world on her shoulders. As one of the few agents of good against the darkness during the Dark Hour, and having witnessed untold horrors countless times, it may very well be so.)
-Compulsion to stick up for underdog (-4; despite her somewhat distant and aloof demeanor at times, Minako is actually very compassionate and willing to give it her all to help and protect people in need. She will gladly go out of her way to help others.)
-Haunted past (-2; both of her parents died several years ago, leaving her an orphan. Of course, the wounds have mostly closed and she has become only more independent from the ordeal, but she hasn't forgotten them... and sometimes she still wishes they were still there with her.)
-Deadly enemies (-5; the Shadows roaming the world during the Dark Hour consider any human with the Potential as food... and any Persona User as their worst enemy. As one of the best if not the strongest Persona User ever known, the Shadows despise her even more... and she returns the feeling.)
-Honorable (-2; Minako adheres to a strict code of honour, be it at school or in life. She always does her best yet shows humility, always is on time yet won't bother you [too much, lol] if you're late, she's generous without expecting anything in return. She never lies, either... except to protect people from what could only hurt them [such as knowing about the Dark Hour when they don't even have the Potential].)
-Secret (-2; the Dark Hour and Persona Users. If the truth was to become known to, and believed by, the masses, it would only cause chaos and widespread fear. So Minako and other Persona Users must risk their lives and fight the good fight without ever being recognized or thanked for their efforts.)
-Love magnet (-2; due to her good lucks, her charming personality, her confidence and God knows what other reasons, Minako is pretty popular with guys... and some girls, too. Wether she returns those affections or not, she can't help but attract attention from would-be love interests.)
EQUIPMENT
-Vel Vel Muruga (this mystical weapon was the one she used in her final battle against Nyx and its forces, and is essentially Minako's own ultimate weapon. Created by sealing one of her strongest Persona within a masterfully crafted Naginata, it increases her already impressive powers to incredible levels. A +5 Armor Penetrating, Indestructible weapon, it radiates a reddish aura of power when used with Minako's powers. It adds +3 to all Persona action uses, +1 to all her Physical abilities, and can only be used and held by her. When held firmly and aimed at a foe, this weapon will unleash a blast of red energy whenever Minako states its name, allowing it to be used as a Ranged Weapon as well. Finally, it also deals 2x damage VS demons, angels, gods and of course, Shadows.)
-SEES Uniform (Looks like a normal Gekkoukan High schoolgirl uniform, but is actually a special armored suit designed with battle against the shadows in mind. It is a +2 [No AP] armor, yet is light as normal clothing.)
-Neck strap mp3 player with clip-on red earphones
-Cellphone
-Evoker (looks like a semi-automatic handgun, but is actually a mystical device used to allow [or in Minako's case, facilitate] the use of Persona.)
-Various weapons and personal objects held within the Velvelt Room
---------------------------------------------
STORY: Arisato Minako was, as far as most of the whole world knows (or more accurately, totally ignores and doesn't really care about), yet another student among so many in one of the numerous high schools in Japan. To people who knew her, however, she was much more than this. To her comrades and friends in SEES, she was a trusted ally and friend, and to the forces of darkness... she was a frighteningly skilled and experienced opponent.
It all began when the small, seemingly shy exchange student first came to Gekkoukan High. It so happened that she arrived somewhere around midnight, a few days before school. When midnight did finally happened, something happened.
The whole world changed, shifted. It became dark, twisted, and plain weird. Buildings seemed damaged and older, trees were suddenly... so alive, and menacing. Where there was water a moment ago, all that could be seen was blood... be it in the river, in a nearby fountain, or on the streets after the rain. Stranger still were the dozens of coffins found everywhere, standing where people used to be. It was exceedingly strange...
...but for some reason, it had never bothered her before, nor then. It wasn't the first time it had happened. It had happened before, and it'd happen again. The Dark Hour. The hidden hour between 12:00:00 A.M and 12:00:01 A.M... during which the world showed its dark reflection and allowed monsters to roam free.
Of course, at the time, she didn't know all that. She went to her new dorm, met with her dorm mates, who by chance happened to be all members of SEES (Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad), a "School Club" aware of the Dark Hour and the Shadows' existence, an dedicated to their eradication. They soon learned that Minako had the Potential (she didn't turn into a coffin during the Dark Hour), and of her power (not only that of a Persona User, but her unique ability of switching between one Persona and another). In only a few days, they convinced her to join them.
Over the year that followed, she assisted SEES in their epic and secret battle against the darkness, and they gained victory after victory, with her becoming eventually the leader of the group. Exploring the dark, huge tower Tartarus (a mysterious Shadow nest at night, their school during the day), they learned of the secrets of the Dark Hour and investigated its mysteries until they learned of the threat of Nyx, an entity made of the sorrow and pain present within all humans. Its goals...? To destroy the Earth using its real body... the Moon, itself.
Minako fought it alongside her allies, and was seemingly defeated. However, her allies cheered her up and convinced her not to give up, and with the help of Igor, she unleashed the power of the ultimate Arcana, the Universe, to seal Nyx away forever, sacrificing her own life in the process... dying a true heroine.
Yet... it seems that destiny would require her to be back to fight for the world once again.
