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Post by Sam on Jul 20, 2011 2:18:52 GMT
 "Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her. But once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game."
Cao Pi
(Zihuan)
Age: 32 (Born 187)
Gender: Male
Style: Canon
Ranks: Prince of Wei, Prime Minister of the Han
Residence: Ye, Jizhou, Hebei
Personality
A very devious and cunning man. He is very competetive, especially when around his brothers. He lacks honour in confrontations, thinking following such principles at such crucial times is a weakness. He has a very low tolerance for critiscm, if you weren't well respected by his father, then chances are you won't get very far. Despite his natural aggresiveness, he is a gentleman when pleased and when conversing with those he holds in high regard.
Appearance
Cao Pi is still young and appears so, very little age is upon his face, as he has lived, for the most part a very care free life while his father has sat in power. Spending his time in the King's personal palace in Ye with his wife.
Apparel/Armour
Cao Pi commonly sports the darker colours, black, red and blue, associated with the kingdom of Wei, which are usually trimmed with gold or silver, as he is at liberty to use as a prince, and now king. This usually consists of a long robe of the quality of a noble house.
Like his father, he isn't seen sporting any armour 90% of the time, the 10% he does wear some protection is when visiting the battlefield, in which he will only wear a heavy breastplate below his overcoat. He never wears a heavy suit of armour, as he never plans on throwing himself into the fighting personally, given his status.
Weapons
The Qinggang Sword - Cao Cao's prized sword, said to be able to cut through any armour without consequences being imposed on the blade. Xiahou En once carried this sword but lost it to Zhao Yun at Changban, yet somehow it found its way back to Cao Cao after the fighting between the Three Kingdoms in Jing in 219, and now is a family heirloom, with Cao Cao's death, the sword passed onto Cao Pi.
Autobiography
During the first years of the Chuping reign, Dong Zhuo assassinated the emperor and poisoned the empress, causing great chaos in the Imperial House. At that time, all within the Four Seas were suffering from the misgovernment of the Zhongping reign and disgusted by Zhuo’s evil deeds. Each family thus was plotting an uprising, and every person looked out for himself. The governors east of the Mountains appealed to the teaching from the Spring and Autumn Annuals, that “The people of Wei conducted a punitive operation against Zhouxu at Pu” -- from which they concluded that it is every man’s duty to fight the evil ones. And thus, the volunteer coalition was formed; from renowned men of chivalrous honour, to those of wealthy families and powerful clans, all gathered together, coming from lands a thousand miles apart. The troops from Yan and Yu fought at Yingyang, and the armoured men south of the Yellow River laid formation at Mengjin. Thus Dong Zhuo forced the relocation of the emperor, and created a new capital at Chang’an. Those from east of the mountains – the powerful controlling provinces and states, the mediocre holding cities and towns, and the smaller groups gathering in the countryside – returned to their respective places and at once fought to take over each other. At the same time, the Yellow Turbans flourished near the Ocean and the Dai Mountains, and bandits rampaged in Bing and Ji provinces. Having scored a few victories, they rolled through southwards, attacking everywhere in sight. Whole villages would flee at the sight of smoke, and cities collapse when dust is spotted. Commoners from all families were killed, their exposed bones covering the land like weed.
At that time I was five years old. The Lord my father [Cao Cao], concerned with the disorder in the world, taught me how to use a bow. At six years of age I was capable at archery. He also taught me how to ride, and by the age of eight I was able to shoot from horseback. Since the world was in such disarray, every time my father went on a military expedition, I would follow him. In the beginning of the Jian’an reign, the Lord attacked Jing province, and when he arrived at Wan, Zhang Xiu surrendered. However, he rebelled within days. My late brother, the Filial and Incorrupt Zixiu [Cao Ang], and my older cousin Anmin were both killed. At that time I was 10 years of age, and barely escaped on horseback.
Ways, literary or martial, are to be deployed according to the times. Born during the Zhongping years, and growing up among soldiers, my fondness of shooting and riding began at a young age and has not declined since. I would ride tens of miles in pursuit of game, and shoot on horseback targets a hundred paces away. My body strengthens as the days go by, but my heart never tires of this exercise. In the 10th year of Jian’an, Ji province was finally brought to submission. The lands of Sui and Mo paid tribute with fine bows, and Yan and Dai brought gifts of famous steeds. At the dawn of springtime that year, fair sunlight cast the perfect warmth, and the gentle breeze fanned the earth; the bow was dry, and hands were soft; the grass still short and beasts were fat. So my cousin Zidan [Cao Zhen] and I went on a hunt west of Ye city. At the end of the day we caught nine deer and thirty pheasants.
Some time after that, I was with the troops marching south to Quli, and Xun Yu, from the office of the Imperial Secretariat, was sent to reward the troops. Catching me at the end of a conversation, he said to me, “I have heard that you are able to shoot from both your right hand and your left. This is truly a remarkable thing!” I replied, “Sir, you have yet to see me take aim and shoot with just a slight turn of my head, aligning the arrow wherever I desire; or see me hit the moving Horseshoe targets while bending low on the horse, or the Yuezhi target while reaching up.” Xun Yu was delighted. Smiling, he said, “Is that truly so!” I said, “Moving targets have set paths, and stationary targets have set locations. Even if one were able to hit a target with every shot, that is still not the peak of the art. But if one were to gallop through the plains and into the grasslands, pursue agile beasts and catch flying birds, and yet have his bow never to be drawn in vain, and every arrow pierce through the target – that, then, is wonderful.” The officer Zhang Jing was also present then, and he looked at Xun Yu, clapped his hands, and said, “That is fantastic!”
I have also learnt swordfighting. Many teachers of the art have I seen, and though the techniques varied from place to place, those of the Capital are the best. Sometime during the reigns of Emperors Huan and Ling, there was one Wang Yue of the Tiger Guards, who was a expert of this art, and was of great fame in the Capital. Shi E from Henan said that he was once a companion of Wang Yue, and had thoroughly learnt the techniques from him. I then studied in great depth with Shi E, and became proficient. Once I was drinking together with Liu Xun, General who Pacifies the Caitiffs, and Deng Zhan, General who Displays Majesty. Long had I heard that Deng Zhan was strong in his arms, was adept at five weapons, and furthermore could counter a sword attack with his bare hands. I had a long discussion with him on the subject of swordplay, and I said to him, “General, your techniques are wrong.” Since he knew that I was fond of the art, and had good instruction, he begged to fight with me. Right then we were all quite intoxicated and flushed from the wine, and had just started munching on sugar canes. So we took the sugar canes as our staves, descended from the hall, and fought several bouts. I hit him thrice on the arm, and all around were laughing. Deng Zhan would not let it be, and requested for a re-match. I said that my techniques are rapid, and would hit hard on his face; so that’s why I’ve only played up to arm-height. Zhan said that he would fight again. I knew that he was going to go for my centre, and so I pretended to move forward to the side, and truly he advanced into my trap. With a slight shift of my feet, my staff hit him squarely on the face. All present were astonished. I returned to my seat, smiled, and said, “In the olden days, Yang Qing had Chunyu Yi forget his old ways and re-taught him with his secret art. Now I would also hope that you, General Deng, would give up your old practice and relearn the proper techniques.” Everyone was amused. In no thing should one claim to be an expert. When I was younger, I learnt the art of using twin weapons, and believed that I could not be equalled -- in common slang they call the twin halberds the "metal sitting-room", and the decorated shield as the "wooden covering-door". Later, I was under the instruction of Yuan Min from the state of Chen. He would use single weapons to fend against double weapons, and was so fantastic in his technique that his opponent would have no idea where his next stroke would be coming from. If, in the former days, I had made an enemy of Yuan Min and engaged in a fight with him, I would have been defeated right away!
In general I have few interests in gambling and games, but at the chess-shooting game I am quite skilled, and even wrote ballads on the subject when I was young. There used to be several talented players in the Capital region -- Marquis Ma of Hexiang, Dongfang Anshi, and Master Zhang. I often regret not ever having a chance in competing with these gentlemen.
The Lord had a refined interest in poetry, writings, and books, and though he be in the army he was never found without a book in his hands. Sometimes he would stop what he’s doing and relax, and say that when a man is young and willing to learn, his thoughts are directed and concentrated, but once he is old he becomes forgetful; Yuan Boye and him alone were those who are keen of learning even when they have grown up. When I was young I memorised the Book of Odes and the Analects, and when I was older and more experieced I read the Five Classics, the Four Collections, Memoires of the Grand Historian, the History of Han, and the writings of all the philosophers and teachers –- there wasn’t anything that I did not read thoroughly.
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Post by Sam on Jul 20, 2011 2:21:44 GMT
Reward History
Vol I 01 - +20 Reputation
Vol I 04 - +20 Reputation, +1 Agility
Vol I 05 - +10 Reputation
Vol I 06 - +20 Reputation, +1 Endurance
Vol I 07 - +10 Reputation
Vol I 09 - +5 Reputation
Vol I 10 - reward pending
Vol I 12 - +35 Reputation
Vol I 13 - thread in progress
Vol I 14 - reward pending
Vol I 15 - +15 Reputation, +1 Agility
Vol I 16 - reward pending
Vol I 17 - thread in progress
Statistics
Strength: 5
Perception: 8
Endurance: 6 (+1)
Charisma: 10
Intelligence: 8
Agility: 6 (+2)
Luck: 5
Entourage
Foreign Relations: There are somethings easily overlooked when such chaos is around and is the potentially benefits acts of aiding those who may soon or may in fact be your enemy. Unlocking the cross-kingdom tasks within many cities that border another force, these are extremely benefiting tasks that can give officers a big boost in gold and many other rewards. The only free Entourage unit to date, it does however take the place of potentially battle winning units, but still, its benefits can be great.
Personal Army
None
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Post by Sam on Jul 20, 2011 2:21:56 GMT
Relationships
A list of Cao Pi's acquaintances, from in-character interaction and plot development, accompanied by approval ratings. Friendly, Neutral, and Hostile
Wei
Cao Cao - 100%
Cao Ren - 99%
Cao Xiu - 100%
Cheng Qi - 55%
Jia Xu - 91%
Sima Yi - 90%
Xiahou Dun - 99%
Xiahou Yuan - 99%
Yu Jin - 40%
Zhang Liao - 89%
Shu
Huang Zhong - 9%
Liu Bei - 30%
Wu
Lu Xun - 24%
Sun Quan - 4%
Sun Shang Xiang - 8%
Unalligned
None.
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Post by Sam on Jul 20, 2011 15:26:56 GMT
Lieutenants
Vassals of Wei directly under Cao Pi's command. 'NPCs' in the game for lack of a better term on the administration's part, even though they are playable.
Cheng Qi
Veteran of the kingdom of Wei, long time advisor, and right-hand man to Cao Pi's father. He's arrogant and self-righteous, albeit with reason; but with Cao Cao's passing, how much longer will the world choose to tolerate Cheng Qi?
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Xiahou Ba
The second son of Xiahou Yuan, who fell in Hanzhong. He has a burning hatred for the warriors of Shu, and contempt for those who cower behind them running their operations.
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Cao Xiu
Cousin and confidant of Cao Pi, the two stand side by side even in times of adversity. Each fiercely loyal to the other, like brothers. Cao Xiu acts as the rising military authority of the next generation, and represents the young King's responsibility.
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Post by Tony Stark on Jul 30, 2011 21:20:35 GMT
Dude you're profile is sick, really well put together and orderly. I love it.
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Post by Tony Stark on Jul 31, 2011 21:14:35 GMT
It's approved. And what about your relationship with Lu Xun?  |
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