Bad OC Theatre/Argus

Background
Byakko (aka Argus) was the apprentice of the legendary Masamune, the Great Forger, born in China during the mid 1200's circa 13 Century in an era where Steel Forging was a way of life for most of the population. He were born half human to a family of forgers, became somewhat known for his skill as a result, and after he learned all that he could from the forgers in his hometown, he set off to find a master to study under, eventually making his way to Japan. Having heard of the Steelsmiths that worked there, he found Masamune who at first was reluctant to train an outsider in the ways of steelcraft, eventually relented and trained Byakko for many years, thus becoming one of his finest students, until that fateful day Masamune went missing.

The people heard rumors of Byakko pretending to be a student in order to steal Masamune's secrets, which wasn't a total lie: Byakko was an apprentice to Masamune, but both had the secrets split among the students who worked alongside the Master forger. But the townspeople wouldn't have any of it and banished Byakko from their town.

Byakko, with a heavy heart and tears, then returned home, only to find that things had really changed in more ways than one. For one, he could not understand why people started ignoring him. Secondly, as there was no need for Forgers and his skills, and alienated from all that he once knew, Byakko practiced his forger's craft whenever he could in the outlying islands of Asia, earning him the codename: Wandering Forge of the White Tiger.

One day as he was searching for raw material for his swordmaking, an unusually bright star appeared in the sky. Naturally as one would say, "A rough road leads to the stars" So he decided to follow that star...

For a long time he searched the forests of Japan ...and after what seemed like hours, he ...He was at first confused, but glad that he was alive and in daylight. It took a while to sink in, but once it did, he could deny it no longer...Masamune was no longer among the living. Despite this loss, Byakko decided that he can no longer dwell on what used to be. Realizing that there would be nothing left of the home he once knew, he decided to make a new home in this new world.

Power/Combat
Byakko has the ability to tell if swords are well maintained or rusty as a result of misuse. He also can recall the Forgers memory according to the adjacent sword he can identify.

He has no real power, but that does not mean he's entirely defenseless.

Personality
Although odd at times, Byakko is quite reliable when it comes to Steel Forging. Though he has no idea what's in store for him these days, considering he's a 'newbie', he plans to start anew in this strange world. However, he gets uncomfortable when he is asked awkward questions. Especially if his master, Masamune is mentioned. He is better at it as of late and it doesn't seem to bother him that much, as he knows his master is watching over him in spirit. Other times, when he is Forging, he has a steelcraft personality: hard edged, diligent, and determined to get things done. It takes him a while to get him out of that mode, as he can be hard-edged when he is like that.

Major
Fenkuan Sakou

Trivia
The name Coldforge comes from the work of cold forging or 'cold working'

Argus is always looking to 'forge his soul' as well as adapting to changes around him, which is why he seems to still be surprised, even if he's in Gensoukyo.

If one sees a stargazing blacksmith near a tree, that's Argus. For some reason, his favorite tree is near the Hakurei Shrine.

Byakko is just one of many nicknames he has, some...more embarrassing than others.

Logs
[16:29:37] 9/18/27 I had my arm twisted like some sort of pretzel or something...I didn't even know what a pretzel was!

[03:03:22] 9/27/27 I had never forged something this fast, even when my old master gave me deadlines to do tasks like this, but I had help! I'd be stuck behind a deadline but good if it wasn't for Vasili and Fenkuan...

[04:02:21] 9/29/27 You know...it's been barely a week since I arrived here, I've seen so much. Somehow, I feel like I am right where I'm needed, something I have never felt in a long time since...

[00:28:18] ArgusVulcan sits under a tree, looking at the stars...*to himself* I wonder what stories are told in those stars? If I could reach those heavens, I wonder what the people would look like? Would they be like us? Would they show hostility, or goodwill?

[00:51:52] (near the end of summer in 127, Gensou Year) Lily created an area of spring around Zero's house, as for Zero Prime herself? She's...no longer in the physical realm. We will miss her greatly. Perhaps I should have explained better...the Zero I knew was a Techforger. Several months ago, Zero Prime, (as we now remember her by to avoid confusion with the new Zero) was known as a 'Truthseeker' from another time who had something called an 'Infiniti Serum' injected into her DNA. But even that had an end, as it broke her body down as a...'Simulated Aging' thing. I heard Lily took it (her passing) quite hard though, even though Otaku explained it to her...Sorry, it gets harder to talk about when I recall those days.