🈶 Character Sheet: Musashi Shinryumare – The Serene Blade
1. General Concept
A figure of myth and silence, Musashi is both real and ethereal—reborn in this world not just as a swordsman, but as a spiritual enforcer of balance. His every movement is calculated, fluid, and infused with ancestral purpose. He is not merely a fighter; he is a monk of the blade. Think Sephiroth’s elegance fused with Kenshin’s resolve, wrapped in samurai zen and cosmic purpose.

2. Appearance
* Hair: Jet black, tied into a high traditional samurai knot. A few strands fall freely, especially during intense moments.
* Skin Tone: Pale to sun-kissed tone, slightly weathered but smooth—ageless and refined.
* Eyes: Calm, storm-gray or ice blue, with a faint glow in low light. Focused, unreadable.
* Build: Lithe but athletic, strong but minimal—like a seasoned martial artist. Height: ~6’0”.

3. Clothing
Modern-Mythic Samurai Attire:
* Dark indigo kimono robes with subtle cherry blossom or wave patterns.
* Layered hakama pants with tattered hem—showing he walks often, fights rarely.
* Lightweight armored shoulder plating—obsidian lacquered with hidden inscriptions.
* Waist sash of red and white silk (representing war and serenity).
* Footwear: Traditional straw sandals or tabi boots depending on setting.
Optional Variant: In battle, robe parts retract or split for agility, revealing elegant body armor underneath.

4. Accessories
* Daisho Set: Paired katana and wakizashi, blades sheathed in black lacquer with golden dragon engravings.
* Prayer Beads: Tied to his sword hilt—used before every battle.
* Emblem: A five-ring sigil on his shoulder or back—representing the Five Elements he’s mastered (Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Void).
* Scroll Pouch: Worn on back; contains ancient philosophies, enemy records, or divine decrees.

5. Aura / FX Details
* Aura is nearly invisible—a still force like calm before a storm.
* When drawn into combat, wind forms halos around his feet and blade—symbolic of absolute focus.
* Footsteps emit subtle bell chimes in spiritual realms.
* Enemies feel a pressure as if the world pauses slightly around him.

6. Poses for Sheet
* Meditative kneel beneath cherry blossoms or moonlight.
* Side profile with hand resting lightly on sword hilt.
* Slow draw of the blade, expression unreadable.
* Facing off with Zarak or Mutsuba—equally calm.
* Standing atop a ruined temple, cloak drifting behind.

7. Facial Expressions
* Default: Blank serenity, like still water.
* Narrowed eyes in duel (no rage, only precision).
* Gentle half-smile of acknowledgment or rare kindness.
* Closed eyes in prayer or reflection.
* Bloodied but peaceful after battle—he only fights when necessary.

8. Symbolic Echo
* Wind always accompanies his scenes—symbol of flowing destiny.
* Distant temple bells chime when his blade is unsheathed.
* Animals around him go still—not in fear, but in reverence.