> ***Guess it’s time for a rematch with fate.***
***-- Ari***
The visage of a young lady who seems to have lived a life of rough and tumble. She wears the coat of a mage, yet moves like a battle hardened fighter. Despite her youthful appearance, she bears the experience of a great adventurer and hero who once fought to ‘save’ her world.
Table of Contents
1. [Backstory](#bkmrk-backstory)
2. [Personality](#bkmrk-personality)
3. [Abilities](#bkmrk-abilities)
4. [Strengths](#bkmrk-strengths)
5. [Weaknesses](#bkmrk-weaknesses)
6. [Gallery](#bkmrk-gallery)
7. [Author's Notes](#bkmrk-author%27s-notes)
### Backstory
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When Iktia’s end was at hand and the Origin Project began, it was decided Ori needed a master and companion who would last the near-lifetime it would take to complete the project. Arika Ashling, who was a rowdy 19 year old up-and-coming mage at the time, was selected to take on the task. She would rise amongst the most powerful mages in the history of Iktia, earning the title, “The Amber Fury”. She became leader of the team responsible for accompanying Ori across all of Iktia, as well as continuing as Ori’s master and mentor. She would eventually pass naturally just before Iktia’s final moments.
The Arika who accompanies Ori to the Crossroads came to be some 70 years after the original passed and the world ended. Ari is a summon constructed on Ori’s recordings of her master, physically appearing as the young mage that first met Ori, but with various added memories of Arika Ashling throughout the remainder of her lifetime. Ari has been accompanying Ori for some years since, helping Ori train, manage data, and facing off demons.
Fighting in the Crossroads tournament for a chance at a wish seemed as much of a longshot as Ori getting enough power to summon all of Iktia within a reasonable timeframe. It was also a good change of pace from a dead, demon-riddled world.
### Personality
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Ari’s personality was initially as fierce and confident as the original. However, having been summoned with memories of her completed life, she has become far more mature and laid-back. Ari often comes off as a bit of an older sibling and sometimes as an old woman happy with watching over their grandchildren. The fierce confidence still burns within her, but usually at a well controlled temper.
Ari has long since taken notice of the differences between her and her original self. Her sense of self has been in conflict, with outdated information battling against new, and with her body not remembering the abilities her mind can. As a result, she tends to be quite paced and cautious in case these conflicts surface at the wrong place and time.
As a result of neither feeling quite like, nor up to the standards of the original Arika Ashling, she opted to instead go by the nickname ‘Ari’. Ari often acts like a big sister or best friend to Ori.
When it comes to others, Ari will act fairly amiable. She doesn’t mind going out of her way to help others as she has done many times in the past, but Ori remains her primary concern.
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##### **Ari**
| [](https://aws-sloct.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-02/ari-main.png) | **Aliases/Nickname(s)**
Arika Ashling, Arika, Ms. Ashling, "The Amber Fury"
| ##### Profile Data
| **Race**
Humanoid Summon
| **Pronouns/Gender/Sex**
She,Her / Female / Anyone Strong
| **Age**
102
| **Weight/Height/Build**
Weight: 140 lbs (64kg)
Height: 5’7” (170cm)
Build: Slim but Fit
| **Hair/Eye/Skin Colour**
Hair: Dark-Reddish Brown
Eye: Amber
Skin: Porcelain
| **Distinguishing Marks**
- None
| ##### Abilities
| - Former Great Mage
- Former Battlemaster
| **Strengths**
- Traveled Veteran
- Innovative
- Magic Construct
| **Weaknesses**
- Hard Limits
- Dissonant Will
- Temporary Existence
| ##### Preferences
| **Weapon(s)**
- Fists and Magic
- Swords and Staves
| **Likes**
Drinks, Adventure, Fighting, Training, Being direct, Explosions, Ori
| **Dislikes**
Demons (not Ori), Losing, Boredom
| ##### Creator
| [wabaduga](https://wiki.summerleaguesoct.com/books/2024-comic-sakura-league/page/ori-and-ari "Creator Page") |
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