Subject: [FFML] (FIC) "Fabulous Adventure" CharFile: Ferio
From: Jennifer Mondazzi
Date: 3/31/1998, 4:50 PM
To: Ali Tavakoly <atavakoly0@sm.saddleback.cc.ca.us>, Ctefi:;, Derry <derry@capscorp.com.ph>, Eternal Lost Lurker <EternalLostLurker@WorldNet.Att.Net>, Fanfic ML <fanfic@fanfic.com>, Fuu <fuu@apricot.com>, Jennifer Califf <jcaliff@nsai-petro.com>, Jiro <dx4boy@evoserve.com>, Justin Clark <jusclark@bellatlantic.net>, Lis <hogya@WorldNet.Att.Net>, Maura Beddes <thea@mbay.net>, Michi <Michi_sama@AOL.COM>, Nancy Law <nlaw@intergate.bc.ca>, Sze-chan <szechan@pacific.net.sg>, Wyn/Peinapple <Peinapple@AOL.COM>

STANDARD DISCLAIMER:
The following is a character file to go along with my fanfic, "Fushigi Yuugi - The Fabulous Adventure", which is a crossover with a ton of CLAMP's stories. I decided to create character files since many people said they liked FY or CLAMP, but didn't necessarily know all of the characters in my fanfiction. Hopefully the character files will allow you a "feel" for the character's background, their possible motives, etc. I believe this will help you in getting a more accurate picture of the fanfiction story as a whole.


My character files are seperated into three parts:

1. The first part contains the original CLAMP version of the character & their background (***WARNING***: There are MAJOR spoilers to the original CLAMP manga in here. If you haven't read the manga that corresponds to the character yet, you are forewarned of the spoilers). This section is concise (to save space & time), and is basically a small synopsis. Many events/aspects are left out, but I think I nailed the most important ones.

2. The second part are my fanfiction character statistics (keeping true _wherever possible_ to the original CLAMP's stats for the character). Age, date of birth, blood type, etc. are all a part of it.

3. The third part is the actual background of the character in my fanfiction before PART 1. I invented the backgrounds, taking large portions of the CLAMP's original concepts and adapting them to fit into my world. Call it creative licensing.


I hope you enjoy these. Let me know what you think. Look for more to follow, as well as part 3 to come soon!

- Jennifer Mondazzi (Rena/Maigrey)



CHARACTER FILE: FERIO

1. CLAMP BACKGROUND:
In Magic Knight Rayearth I, Ferio is simply a traveling mercenary, who weaves a fancy tale about being kicked out of Cefiro's palace for attempting to steal a piece of jewelry belonging to the benevolent Princess Emeraud. He encounters the legendary three Magic Knights in the Forest of Silence and falls in love with Fuu Houji, the Knight who pilots the Mashin Wyndham. Loyal, steadfast, and brave, Ferio's courage keeps the Magic Knights on track, and saves them many times from peril.
In Magic Knight Rayearth II, we discover that Ferio is really the long-lost brother of Princess Emeraud, and is the rightful heir to Cefiro's throne as such (since his sister is now dead). His love for Fuu still endures, but his rashness has been tempered with maturity and wisdom.



2. FANFICTION CHARACTER STATISTICS:

Seishi Name: Ferio
Real Name: Shin
Age: 17
Servant to: Byakko
Seishi Identifier: Master of Arms
Seishi Symbol: YAIBA ("blade")
Symbol Location: On the right side of his abdomen, near the navel
Skills/Specialties: Proficiency with any weapon
Weapons: Scimitar (preferred)
Birthday: March 30th
Sign: Aries
Blood Type: O
Likes/Hobbies: Training; Listening to Kendappa play; Watching Sohma & Gigei dance; Wine
Dislikes: Authority
Eyes: Gold
Hair: Moss-green, short with a tied-back tail that reaches to the middle of his shoulder blades
Body Peculiarities/Scars/Markings: Horizontal slash across his nose



3. FANFICTION BACKGROUND:

Ferio is a Shiseishi of the Byakko Miko. Given the name Shin upon birth, he also happens to be the Prince-heir of Sairou Country. He is rash, bold, brave, and not all-together wise, still being young, yet he knows his duty, and is serious in doing it. Even then, it's often left up to his older, more tempered sister, Emeraud, to guide him along the path to Kingly virtues and wise decision-making.

Since the time he was small, Shin has known about his destiny, and has strove to be the strongest warrior - so that he can be the best Seishi to his Miko. An accomplished Master of Arms, he can wield any weapon with skill. He is also an excellent wrestler - despite his small size - because he is lightning-quick. Many women at court find his determination and courage admirable, and the handsome scar he bears across his nose is a topic of much debate among the harems at night! However, he only has eyes for the lovely, but shy Princess Fuu.

When Kendappa, Gigei and Sohma arrived at court to perform for his father, he was, at first, mistrustful of them; they were gypsies, after all. Later, he and Sohma hit it off when she gave him pointers on how to improve his speed while attacking with his favorite weapon, a giant scimitar. During a sparring session, they accidentally discovered each other's Seishi symbols, and the two were bonded instantly by the truth. They worked-out constantly together, improving their skills, and Sohma quickly became another big sister to the young Prince. It was she who suggested that he formally adopt his Seishi name into his vocabulary, and now, he primarily goes by that designation, rather than by 'Shin'.

Later, when Yasha came, Ferio was surprised by the spiritual pull he felt towards the older man. When it was uncovered that Yasha was a Byakko Seishi as well, it was Ferio's wanderlust, adventure-filled mind that concocted the scheme to begin the search for the others. Then, when Sohma returned one day from her random scouting expeditions, she reported that the Genbu Seishi were coming together also, and that they were stirring up trouble on the borders of every country, that was when the three of them decided: they would follow the path that Kuyoh had foretold for them...