Post by Xu Huang on Nov 5, 2009 22:33:12 GMT
Xú Huǎng styled Gongming (公明)
Name: Xú Huǎng
Style Name: Gongming (公明)
Titles: Deputy General and Auxiliary General
Birth Date: Summer of 169 AD (Age: 39)
Birth Place: Yang County, Hedong Commandery
Height: Six Foot and Two Inches (6'2)
Weight: Two Hundred and Forty Two Pounds (242)
Build: Focused, defined, and clean shaven masculine features leads downward to a broad and muscular neck which tapers off into well built and thick shoulders. Well defined and athletic arms leads into large hands with thick, yet far from fat and sausage like, shafted fingers. A broad, barrel chested, torso supports those arms. A body belonging to perhaps a weight lifter or blacksmith despite the the monkish nature of the man. While a narrow waist, hardened by years of hardship and travel, widens into thick tree trunk like thighs and calves. Legs long and thick form a basis of the man, granting him a good bit of his noticeable height.
Weaponry:
Roleplay Information:
[/center]Name: Xú Huǎng
Style Name: Gongming (公明)
Titles: Deputy General and Auxiliary General
Birth Date: Summer of 169 AD (Age: 39)
Birth Place: Yang County, Hedong Commandery
Height: Six Foot and Two Inches (6'2)
Weight: Two Hundred and Forty Two Pounds (242)
Build: Focused, defined, and clean shaven masculine features leads downward to a broad and muscular neck which tapers off into well built and thick shoulders. Well defined and athletic arms leads into large hands with thick, yet far from fat and sausage like, shafted fingers. A broad, barrel chested, torso supports those arms. A body belonging to perhaps a weight lifter or blacksmith despite the the monkish nature of the man. While a narrow waist, hardened by years of hardship and travel, widens into thick tree trunk like thighs and calves. Legs long and thick form a basis of the man, granting him a good bit of his noticeable height.
Weaponry:
Ji (戟) - Featured Above
A custom ordered Ji which has been constructed with a oversize blade. The blade of the halberd has been built to focus around a heavy axe, which is primarily used with broad strokes to cleave through shields and heavier armor through its pure weight. However both the hook and spear of the halberd has been kept to their normal proportions. Thus allowing them to act as a counterbalance of sorts or to be used on a back swing for a sweep. The haft of the spear has been constructed out of pure iron, which while reducing the flexibility of the weapon has increased its weight all the more.
A custom ordered Ji which has been constructed with a oversize blade. The blade of the halberd has been built to focus around a heavy axe, which is primarily used with broad strokes to cleave through shields and heavier armor through its pure weight. However both the hook and spear of the halberd has been kept to their normal proportions. Thus allowing them to act as a counterbalance of sorts or to be used on a back swing for a sweep. The haft of the spear has been constructed out of pure iron, which while reducing the flexibility of the weapon has increased its weight all the more.
Dāo (刀) - Featured Here
While rarely employed upon the battlefield where his heavier Ji is preferred, Xu Huang generally carries a dao upon his person at all times. Sheathed within a case of painted iron, a shade of blue that matches his formal battle attire, the dao is likewise a creation of Xu Huang's design. Featuring a belled guard and a tasseled handle, both features normally seen upon a Jian, the sword has been built upon a heftier design than the average dao. Further enforcing its role as a slashing weapon, however the length of the blade has been shortened. Thus allowing more proficient close range combat while serving to counter balance the weight of the sword.
While rarely employed upon the battlefield where his heavier Ji is preferred, Xu Huang generally carries a dao upon his person at all times. Sheathed within a case of painted iron, a shade of blue that matches his formal battle attire, the dao is likewise a creation of Xu Huang's design. Featuring a belled guard and a tasseled handle, both features normally seen upon a Jian, the sword has been built upon a heftier design than the average dao. Further enforcing its role as a slashing weapon, however the length of the blade has been shortened. Thus allowing more proficient close range combat while serving to counter balance the weight of the sword.
Roleplay Information:
Current Roleplays:
"Hunting the Masked Beast"
"Hunting the Masked Beast"
Former Roleplays:
None
None
Historical Biography:
Throughout his life, Xu Huang handled all matters with caution and great care. He relied on discipline and order. He started his career as an official in Hedong, where he was a courier between offices and was responsible for the daily order of business.
Later on, Gongming followed Yang Feng and was promoted to Cavalry Commander for his outstanding achievements in battle, and was also titled as Lord of the Capital Precinct under the Han rule (1). When Lord Cao set out to move the Emperor Xian from Chang An to Xu Chang, Yang Feng and Han Xuan opposed him. Xu Huang rode forth and challenged Lord Cao’s forces, wielding his trademark axe. Xu Chu was sent out to duel with him, but neither man could get the advantage. Unwilling to fight against Xu Huang, Lord Cao used Gongming’s old friend Man Chong to try and recruit Xu Huang into his army. After much consideration, he left Yang Feng and helped Lord Cao establish the new capital in Xu Chang.
Xu Huang was successively appointed as Deputy General and Auxiliary General. Gongming was a good friend of Zhang Liao, and also of Guan Yu while the latter served Lord Cao. Together with Cao Hong, Xu Huang was ordered to defend Tong Gate against the attack of Ma Chao. When Cao Hong fell into Ma Chao’s trap, Xu Huang immediately rode forth to save his Lord’s nephew.
After the defeat of Ma Chao, Xu Huang chased Guan Yu and his son Guan Ping at Yencheng. Guan Yu tried to appeal to Xu Huang by using their relationship, however Gongming would not falter in his duties towards his Lord. For this, Lord Cao admired him greatly.
Under Emperor Cao Pi, Xu Huang was elevated to the rank of General of the Right, and was titled Lord of Luxiang. Later after defeating Liu Bei, he received the title of Lord of Yangping.
In the year AD 227, Xu Huang joined Sima Yi in the campaign against Shu. When faced with Meng Da, a general of Shu who agreed to defect to Wei, Xu Huang lost his temper and riled at him, calling him a traitor. Meng Da answered with a volley of arrows, and Gongming was critically injured. He died of wounds on his way back to the capital, at the age of fifty-seven. Cao Pi posthumously titled him Courageous Lord.
Throughout his life, Xu Huang handled all matters with caution and great care. He relied on discipline and order. He started his career as an official in Hedong, where he was a courier between offices and was responsible for the daily order of business.
Later on, Gongming followed Yang Feng and was promoted to Cavalry Commander for his outstanding achievements in battle, and was also titled as Lord of the Capital Precinct under the Han rule (1). When Lord Cao set out to move the Emperor Xian from Chang An to Xu Chang, Yang Feng and Han Xuan opposed him. Xu Huang rode forth and challenged Lord Cao’s forces, wielding his trademark axe. Xu Chu was sent out to duel with him, but neither man could get the advantage. Unwilling to fight against Xu Huang, Lord Cao used Gongming’s old friend Man Chong to try and recruit Xu Huang into his army. After much consideration, he left Yang Feng and helped Lord Cao establish the new capital in Xu Chang.
Xu Huang was successively appointed as Deputy General and Auxiliary General. Gongming was a good friend of Zhang Liao, and also of Guan Yu while the latter served Lord Cao. Together with Cao Hong, Xu Huang was ordered to defend Tong Gate against the attack of Ma Chao. When Cao Hong fell into Ma Chao’s trap, Xu Huang immediately rode forth to save his Lord’s nephew.
After the defeat of Ma Chao, Xu Huang chased Guan Yu and his son Guan Ping at Yencheng. Guan Yu tried to appeal to Xu Huang by using their relationship, however Gongming would not falter in his duties towards his Lord. For this, Lord Cao admired him greatly.
Under Emperor Cao Pi, Xu Huang was elevated to the rank of General of the Right, and was titled Lord of Luxiang. Later after defeating Liu Bei, he received the title of Lord of Yangping.
In the year AD 227, Xu Huang joined Sima Yi in the campaign against Shu. When faced with Meng Da, a general of Shu who agreed to defect to Wei, Xu Huang lost his temper and riled at him, calling him a traitor. Meng Da answered with a volley of arrows, and Gongming was critically injured. He died of wounds on his way back to the capital, at the age of fifty-seven. Cao Pi posthumously titled him Courageous Lord.
(1) When Dong Zhuo’s henchmen abducted the Emperor, Yang Feng and Han Xuan led their forces to intercept. Xu Huang scored many victories over the rebels and thus gained the favor of the Prince of Heaven.