Description
My OC who is in Threads of Revolution and my Kingdom Hearts: Rise of the Black Knight of the Keyblade story is Saiho Harime the rebellious twin brother of Nui Harime.
I said I would draw this character complete with his bio and I finally got around to it, although he sadly did not quite turn out as I had hoped but unlike the drawing of another OC I did Ieyasu Partas I did not use a base drawing to help me at all, which made it quite difficult to do especially with the hands and getting the body proportions right. I was especially worried about the face and head, but surprisingly they turned out much better than I thought. This took me a couple of hours as I began from drawing on sketch paper to get the base form and appearance before transferring it all to a more solid piece of paper for coloring and putting in the final details.
Oddly enough I was listening to Blumenkranz of the Kill la Kill soundtrack while doing this drawing, which led me to give Saiho the rainbow lighting behind him which is part of his character to display his intent and desire to surpass his creator.
I was aiming for something of a mix with Judge Doom and Rattigan, but overall something closer to a dark and twisted version of Willy Wonka.
I was going to aid a cape similar to the Disney Rattigan and Judge Doom wore, but I decided to drop it. His cane underwent some changes as well since I was going to make the top similar to the top of a needle to match his namesake (Needlepoint), but after thinking it over I realized it wouldn't make for a proper cane so I changed it to a ball of yarn with needles (dull ones for the sake of cosmetic effect) sticking out of it sitting atop of a spool of thread which acts as the hilt of his concealed life-fiber sword within his cane. For coloring I went for darker colors to add contrast to his twin sister Nui Harime in a more literal sense which is another reason why I built his appearance around that of an English gentleman to further emphasis the differences between them to give him the air of a James Bond villain.
The Monocle over his left eye is an ironic point of comparison as Nui is missing her eye and has it replaced with an eye patch while Saiho still has his but merely wears the monocle to add more to his gentleman appearance.
Originally I was going to use a different scanning of the picture having hand drawn the whole thing because of the odd shading I got from scanning it in, but after comparing them I have to say I prefer the scanned picture of the one I am posting as it seems oddly more natural somehow.
His profile below which I made for the fanfiction story Threads of Revolution should better explain my choices of design. I know the image isn't overly impressive but I hope its decent at least.
Name: Saihō Harime
Epithet: The Grand Couturier of Britannia
Aliases:
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Species: Life Fiber-Infused Human
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Sapphire Blue
Date of Birth: Unknown
Height: 175cm
Weight: 54kg
Blood Type: Unknown
Zodiac Sign: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Affiliations: Kiryūin conglomerate/Revocs Corporation (formerly), Nudist Beach (formerly), Holy Britannian Empire/Geass Order (current)
Occupation:
Known Relatives: Ragyō Kiryūin (creator), Nui Harime (twin sister), Sōichirō Kiryūin/Isshin Matoi (surrogate father/mentor)
Early History and Creation:
Born at the same time as his twin sister Nui Harime the young hybrid would be named Saihō Harime (Needlework and Stitch), although originally created as a back up in the even if one of them died during the development stages. Upon birth Ragyō raised both hybrids intending to make use of them, but unlike Nui who became completely loyal to her creator Saihō was different from her sister in terms of personality and mindset.
Befitting of his name’s meaning Saihō was more serious and driven than Nui was, which led to Ragyō assigning him to become not only a potential candidate for the title of Grand Couturier, but also began raising him to take charge of her research projects. Even at ten years of age Saihō proved to be very capable as he was well educated and trained as he grew up, but his personality was a complete opposite of that of his twin.
Some time before faking his demise and going into hiding with his presumed dead daughter Ryūko, Sōichirō Kiryūin approached Saihō who had been assigned to study and learn under him by his wife and Saihō’s creator Ragyō to further his skills for the role Saihō was intended to perform for his creator once he was older. Even through Ragyō was considering him for the role of Grand Couturier of REVOCS, but ultimately she decided on Nui to assume that post while Saihō would continue and head Life Fiber research knowing and suspecting correctly Sōichirō was planning on betraying her.
But unlike his sister his loyalty to his creator was becoming strained as he was fully aware of what his creator had in mind for him and his sister thanks to Sōichirō who told him the truth, which led him to grow resentful and ultimately hating his raison d’etre. He was prideful of his abilities and his skills, but knowing what would become of him and the world he felt his skills and abilities were going to be wasted where he felt he could be capable of more. Unfortunately Saihō knew he could not defy his creator and was forced to merely accept her orders, but he longed for the freedom in which he could use his skills for something much more meaningful.
This would lead him to become a spy on behalf of Sōichirō who has since faked his death and become Isshin Matoi founding Nudist Beach in the process. He used his connections and positions within REVOCS to obtain Life Fibers and intelligence for the organization, but he arranged for his own demise to be faked when he was ten years old fearing Nui and Ragyō were suspecting him of wrong doing. But before he left he advised to Isshin Matoi to recruit Lelouch and train him to wear the Kamui the organization was developing which Saihō was also assisting them with as well.
Although he was loyal to Nudist Beach and Isshin Matoi as he spied on Ragyō and REVOCS for them while when time allowed it he assisted them in research and development of the Kamui that would bring down Ragyō and her plans. He faced however indiscrimination from some of the group’s members for his relationship to his sister Nui, which wasn’t helped by the fact some, knew he was a Life-Fiber Hybrid. However he became close to Kinue Kinagase who was among the few researchers at Nudist Beach who was genuinely friendly to Saihō whom began to see as an older sister figure. Sadly she was killed during a test of a prototype Kamui, although Saihō warned her and Professor Matoi the fact the Kamui was too wild and would kill her. His warnings went unheeded despite precautions being taken, but the incident would result in Tsumugu Kinagase’s hate towards Life Fibers.
This led to Saihō being resented even more, especially by Tsumugu by association because of what he was despite efforts by Aikurō to help him. However this would have a negative impact on Saihō’s mind as he began to think about his own future as he began to fear that once Ragyō was killed he would be killed as well because of what he was. As a result and growing to resent humans because of his own jealously at the freedoms they have and the families they are fortunate to be born with while he did not have a true mother and father in the sense that humans were familiar with. Shortly after Lelouch’s recruitment by Isshin Matoi the young hybrid made contact with the Britannian Emperor presenting the Emperor Charles zi Britannia with information on Ragyō’s plans and Nudist Beach.
Charles having been already aware of what Ragyō was planning through his connections and the Geass Order applauded the young man and brought him into his service where he began using his skills and knowledge to produce combat uniforms and develop counter measures against Life Fibers for Britannia while continuing to serve as a spy for Nudist Beach keeping the Emperor apprised of Lelouch’s wellbeing and Nudist Beach’s activities in general.
After helping Isshin Matoi finishing developing the Kamui which Lelouch would call Reiketsu he vanished leaving Lelouch and Isshin as well as the rest of Nudist Beach to their own devices deciding his time to Britannia as he worked with the Geass Order to help further their goals. Satsuki Kiryuin was made Viceroy of Area 11 after Saihō’s recommendation as he was aware of what Satsuki was truly intending having been present with her father when he revealed the truth about her mother and Life Fibers. It was done in the hopes of granting Satsuki all of the resources for her planned rebellion she could need, but Reiketsu and Zero had Saihō’s attention.
However his concern was the fact that Lelouch was not a Life Fiber hybrid so he worried if he and Reiketsu would be enough so when Isshin Matoi planned to summon her daughter back for a talk the young man finally betrayed his mentor by using proxies to leak information about the new Kamui the aged scientist was developing for Ryūko which Saihō was unaware of and he interpret as Isshin plotting against him having also resented Ryūko for being given more freedom and not being used as a tool by others as he was.
Now sitting behind the scenes aiding the Emperor with his devices to bring about his goals while plotting to destroy both Ragyō and REVOCS along with Nudist Beach in the coming conflict by manipulating and playing both sides to their full advantage while ensuring Lelouch and Ryūko become the stars of the play he is planning with the world as its stage.
His desire is the throne of Britannia and to be freed of his two masters, Nudist Beach and Ragyō Kiryuin. Then bring about the rise of a new species of Life Fiber Hybrids to one day replace humanity as the dominate species on the planet birthed from the desire for self-preservation and his growing distrust, resentment and jealously of humanity.
Appearance:
His appearance is similar to his sister such as possessing the same hair and eye color, but their fashion and style are quite different as his blonde hair is medium length hanging below his chin and is neatly combed. Furthermore his choice of attire is more dignified as he wears a black suit with a red cravat, pale purple gloves, black dress shoes, a white dress shirt, a black top hat and a cape complete with purple tinted monocle over his left eye. He carries a pair of sewing needle-style swords made of harden life-fibers, or uses a cane containing a life-fiber sword hidden within while topped with a ball of yarn decoration.
Personality:
Saihō contrary to his twin sister is highly intelligent, manipulative and calculating. Similar to his creator, he is very sophisticated and savvy while at the same time enjoys being bathed in luxury and his status as being wealthy and powerful as a way to flaunt his new found freedom since joining Britannia. He is quite prideful in both his skills and his abilities, which led to him becoming resentful to both his creator and the reason for his existence as he felt his abilities and intelligence was being wasted for what he believed was a pointless and hollow goal. He even loathes his own twin sister for her childishness and her stupidity.
In his later teen years due to his insecurities over his own existence and his future Saihō would hide it behind a cultured and narcissistic mind set, but having been a spy while fully aware he could not match Ragyō in a direct confrontation kept his ego safely in check enabling him to act with a more calm and pragmatic mind set. However he will result to brute force at times especially when provoked or greatly angered causing him to sometimes lash out violently, which happens rarely but the right provocation can drive him into a great rage when the subject of his own existence and such is mentioned.
Saihō is also very manipulative and calculating having successfully deceived and kept Ragyō and his own sister from realizing he had been betraying them by acting as a agent for Nudist Beach while he managed to spy on Nudist Beach for Britannia when he betrayed the organization having become embittered with some of its members. His manipulation is such that drawing from his own experience and insecurities he uses them to manipulate and break Ryūko Matoi while revealing her own existence as a hybrid herself while trying to convince her to join his side.
Overall Saihō is a serious and reserved man at times when being more serious is called for who makes dry and sarcastic remarks especially if they are appropriate, but ultimately he takes his tasks very seriously wishing to see his projects and plans completed to the letter. His drive to become a successful businessman and to become part of something that would reshape the universe has some to suspect this is out of intimate desire to prove his own existence and to rise above the original reasons for his existence wishing to be free. It is also something Satsuki, Ragyō and Lelouch have noticed suspecting Saihō possessing a superiority complex towards his creator and his twin sister seeking to surpass them and prove that he has leading to extravagant displays of his wealth and power sometimes.
Besides being serious Saihō has little concern with killing to achieve his goals, but unlike his sister however, Saihō doesn't bother with killing if he can find any way around it especially if he benefits more from their survival in the future. Saihō has a very casual reaction to death as those who simply end up killed or had gotten in the way of their plans were simply out of luck as he kills out of necessity to ensure the success of his goals. Otherwise Saihō is a very socially pleasant man as he often laughs and jokes around with others.
Skills and Abilities:
Even through Saihō and Nui are twins and similar in terms of abilities and powers Saihō has sought to improve and become stronger so he could surpass and defeat his creator. Through training and study of different subjects Saihō has discovered and obtained new abilities while growing up allowing him to match his sister before surpassing her in fighting skill and abilities alone achieving abilities and feats similar to those of his creator but he is unable to wear a Goku Uniform or a Kamui despite his best efforts to find a work around. However his persistence and his drive to improve and further his abilities thanks to using the abilities of his Life Fibers to naturally evolve to discover new abilities and even advance abilities of skills and powers he already had.
Superhuman Physical Prowess: as a Life Fibers-infused human, Saihō possesses immense physical strength, speed, reflexes, durability and endurance. He is able to handle herself exceptionally well in battle, being able to effortlessly fight against Satsuki Kiryuin, Lelouch Lamperouge, Ryūko Matoi and others. In spite of his natural strength, due to the particular nature of the Life Fibers infused to him, Saihō is unable to don a Kamui, as it would have no effect on him like his sister.
Regeneration: As a Life Fibers/human hybrid, Saihō can regenerate from any wounds and even lost limbs almost instantly, regardless of their severity. The only exception to this healing power is if Saihō is cut by the Scissor Blades or the Bakuzan, as they can nullify Life Fiber restoration.
Mental Refitting: Much like Ragyō and his twin sister Nui, Saihō can release Life Fibers from his hands that ensnare opponents and turn them into mindless puppets or he can use a modified version for interrogation or extracting information.
Infiltration and Disguise Skills: Like his sister Saihō is extremely skilled when it comes to mimicry and infiltration. He was able to completely disguise himself as another person whom Saihō can modify his appearance using Life Fibers to disguise his height, hair, gender and voice almost perfectly. He was also somehow able to create fake data for his disguise displaying his computer skills which he was sure to produce a fake background before hand which was enough to appear genuine upon inspection but disappeared immediately when he discarded his disguise.
Mon-Mignon Prêt-à-Porter: Like his sister Saihō can also create replicas of himself that can either fight his opponents or act as distractions. Although physically identical to Saihō and possessing all of his abilities, the duplicates appear to be far less powerful than the original, relying mainly on their superior numbers. However Saihō found that creating fewer clones can enable them to be much stronger with the fewer clones he creates, which was how he faked his death by creating a single clone before it committed suicide to make his demise quite convincing.
Mental Puppetry: Similar to Mental Refitting, but more advance and unique to Saihō is that he can take remote control of a victim allowing him to control his or her movements as they were his own and even using whatever unique skills and abilities they have provided he had complete knowledge of their workings. He can use this on dummies and inanimate objects as well too to use them against his foes.
Piloting Skills: Saihō is also a skilled pilot, able to pilot various craft including Knightmare Frames and advance fighter craft with ease and skill.
Master Sewing Skills: Being a Life Fibers/human hybrid and a contender for the title of Grand Couturier, Saihō like his twin has a deep knowledge of how Life Fibers clothing is made, as demonstrated by the uniforms he created for the Britannian Emperor and his followers to enhance their fighting capabilities. His knowledge allows him to effortlessly spot and remove a Goku Uniform's Banshi, dismantling the uniform. Likewise, he altered Goku Uniforms and Kamui including allowing it to be worn by a human host by sewing the life fibers to the victim’s body in order for the Kamui to possess the victim, making it extremely difficult for it to be removed from his or her body. He can sew high quality garments, especially Life Fiber based with ease, which he constantly seeks to improve on willing to resort to using a mixture of technology to improve the quality of his works.
Fingernail Hooks: The bottom edges of Saihō's fingernails are lined with small hooks that can catch threads. He can use these hooks to grab and remove Banshis from uniforms.
Flight: Like his creator and her daughters, Saihō is capable of flying at high speeds, although he does not require the use of a Kamui to do so.
Life Fiber Swords: Saihō like his sister wields a weapon composed out of hardened life fibers, but instead of a scissor blade he wields a pair of blades resembling sewing needle-like swords, but he also carries a concealed blade within his cane. Like the blades Ragyō would wield against her daughters in the future the blades of his dual swords and the blade hidden within his cane are made out of ultra-hardened Life Fibers produced by the Original Life Fiber (having stolen samples and bundles of life fibers before leaving REVOCS), that can sever Life Fibers and which served as the basis for the development of the Bakuzan and Scissor Blades while serving as the prototype for Ragyō’s own blades. Like Ragyō’s own weapons Saihō can alter their shape and size into a variety of different forms depending on the combat situation. He later develops his own copy of the Rending Scissors dubbed the Rending Scissors Mk II for his own use and as a counter for the scissors Ryūko and Nui possess.
Expert Swordsman: Skill in the use of wielding blades for offensive purposes and for defense and he has proven proficient in wielding two blades at once with considerable skill. His skills allow him to fight both Satsuki and Ryūko on even footing even with the latter wearing Kamui against him.
Gifted Businessman: Surprisingly and due to his enhance autonomy Saihō has proven to be naturally talented and a shrewd businessman, a trait that has earned him an immense fortune thanks to his work with Britannia and the projects he manages for them during which he amasses more wealth and resources. Saihō is not above using cutthroat tactics, unethical practices and illegal operations to maintain the success of his business (establishing Cloverleaf Industries as a front company for his projects for the Emperor) as well as using Life Fibers to manipulate others to further his goals.
Genius-level Intellect: Enhanced physical and cognitive abilities due to his Life-Fiber infused body granted him near-superhuman learning capabilities and high intelligence. His drive to improve his work and skills has led him to learn and master a wide arrange of subjects and arts to improve the quality of his work using technology.
Polymath: Saihō is also a polymath who has specialized in multiple fields of medicine, chemistry, engineering and other scientific fields including business practices. Using his knowledge and understanding of various fields of science Saihō has accomplished a number of impressive feats for his age including devising ways to adapt and use Life Fibers with Knightmare Frame technology to create a more potent cockpit system and to create counter measures for Life Fibers as well.
Multi-Lingual: He's able to speak English, Japanese, French, German, Greek and Latin.