Lu Lingqi

[Lu Lingqi]

Lu Lingqi (呂玲綺)

Basic Information

Full Name: Lu Lingqi
Nicknames: None
Age: 23 years old
Gender: Female
Kingdom: Jin
Hometown: Jiuyuan
Orientation: Bisexual
Player: Tai, 24, US

Essential Information

Appearance: Lingqi stands out from the crowd with her grey-silver hair, which is kept short out of personal preference, that in itself being a stark contrast to the expected long hair for ladies - as well as to keep it from distracting her mid-combat. Continuing the trend of oddities of the time are her silver eyes, which shine as if they were polished steel. The twin feathers affixed to her jeweled forehead protector, both gifts from her mother upon her coming of age, also help to give her a unique appearance among both the rank-and-file soldiers and the ladies of the land.

She is not often seen outside of her battle garb and armor, nor is it common to find her not wearing a cool, stoic, fierce or otherwise serious expression, though that's not to say she's without humor. For those few who happen to glimpse her outside of her armor, her preference of clothing tends toward short robes, often running around with one side of the robe left hanging off.

Personality:
Pros
- Level-headed
- Proud, but not overly so
- Courageous & brave
- (Virtually) Fearless
- Takes initiative
- Reliable in battle

Cons
- Afraid of being alone
- Reluctant to rely on others
- Socially withdrawn
- Can feel burdened if given a great responsibility
- Takes failure hard

Family: Lu Bu zi Fengxian (Older Brother), Lã Lương (Father), Lady Shu (Mother)

History: Lu Lingqi was born in Jiuyuan County within Wuyuan Commandery, nestled in Bingzhou, up in the northern reaches of Hebei. She came into life as the younger sister five years removed to Lu Bu, a man destined one day to be known as the Flying General. At that time, however, the two siblings were simply content to spend their youth becoming strong, skilled warriors with dreams of making their marks on the land. Given that he was the elder sibling and the one who inspired her to take up his path, Lingqi idolized Fengxian early on. Had life progressed as expected, they might've rose together as renowned, inseparable generals.

This was not to be. In 170 AD, during a family trip south towards the capital, bandits struck. In the chaos that ensued, Lu Bu and their father, Lã Lương, became separated from Lu Lingqi and their mother, Lady Shu. The former two managed to make it back to Jiuyuan while Lingqi and their mother escaped southwest, towards Yanzhou, and took up residence there due to a lack of both funds and supplies to make the trip back north. Given that priority during these times went to men as opposed to women, Lady Shu was scarcely able to make ends meet for a few years yet, and Lingqi, though still just as dedicated to her growth as a warrior, had to help keep their wallet afloat by doing errands and little jobs here and there as the years went on. It wouldn't be until 179, when Lingqi was more than an adult, that they would have met a fair amount of success and thus had the resources to return. However, Lady Shu remarried instead, having been courted by a man from her hometown and given up on any hope of her former husband contacting her.

Lu Lingqi was just mature enough to understand her mother's point of view. Just. She wished to see her father and brother, but knew by this point that they would both likely be busy working under some prefect or other, and had enough sense not to go running after them and disturbing their routine. Instead, Lingqi decided to follow the path of the warrior on her own, and would aim to instead increase her fame and, one day, find her brother through word of mouth. So for five years she wandered the land, lending her aid to governors, prefects, heads of households, and performing odd jobs. Nothing especially clicked, and although she gradually garnered a reputation for being reliable, she remained a relative unknown, relying on previous contacts to vouch for her. Lingqi now ventured north, returning to her home region of Hebei, but for the time being remained away from Bingzhou, not yet ready to return. She doubted her brother, being spirited as he was, remained there either.

Other Information

Weapon #1: Gust of Wind, a crossed halberd; the weapon itself is composed of two dual voulge-like pikes that connect at the center, allowing the wielder to choose between a two-weapon style or a single-handed multi-edged weapon. A unique piece virtually unseen in the land at this time. Lingqi wields the weapon as if it were an extension of herself, having learned its usage from a young age.

Secondary Weapon: A simple jian, a double-edged straight sword. One of the four major weapons of the times. When caught in a tight space where using Gust of Wind would be unwise, or else when at any kind of formal or personal meeting, she will default to this sword.

Horse: Shun, Lingqi's balikun horse with dark chestnut fur and an even darker mane. Stands at 16 hands tall, and although her breed is more suited to being a pack horse, she is battle-trained and ready to charge in at Lingqi's behest.

Pets: None at present.

Optional Information

Musou Attack: Zero Point. Lingqi's signature technique developed in a moment of raw determination to win an uphill battle; she thrusts one blade of her cross halberd at a single target, then proceeds to shred their defenses (or often flesh) with a rapid, fluid series of twirling crisscrossing slashes. She finishes by stabbing back into them again with the separate parts, twists and turns, and steps or darts away, ripping the blades from their body. A lethal, visceral attack.

Made by Riley at THQ!

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