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falseshore) wrote2026-06-14 04:56 pm
falseshore) wrote2026-06-14 04:56 pm
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Character Information
Name: Replica Riku (aka ‘Repliku')
Canon: Kingdom Hearts
Canon Point: just after his death
Age: Physically/mentally 15, chronologically a couple weeks
History: His KH Wiki page
Personality: First of all (as his name implies) the Riku Replica is basically a clone of an existing person, and a good chunk of his personality comes from that person as a result. He also, over a very short time period, goes through a series of personality ‘changes’ as a result of memory manipulation by Naminé, giving him a very confused personality when all is said and done.
Before the first change, he’s confident to the point of arrogance, stubborn and aggressive. He's horribly blunt when he talks, almost insulting if you don’t know him well or aren’t used to it. He knows that he’s a clone, but it doesn’t seem to hinder his ability to taunt anyone he thinks is weaker than him. However, he gets highly defensive if someone else mentions that fact, and is quick to reassure them (and possibly himself in the process) that it doesn’t matter to him. He demonstrates this very quickly, meeting the real Riku before anyone else in the castle bar the Organization members.
Also in his meeting with Riku, he differentiates himself by boasting that while Riku fears darkness and is reluctant to use it, he doesn't fear it at all and as a result is already much stronger and has the capability to become stronger.
He has his memories tampered with by Naminé after this meeting, changing him for the first time. He forgets that he's a clone, ridding himself of that anger trigger temporarily and also 'remembering' Naminé, who he had just met. He becomes very loyal to and protective of her and hostile to anyone who seems to be a threat. This includes Sora, who becomes a high-threat target in the Replica's mind, despite merely being a person of interest before (and potentially someone weak).
As a result of this, the Replica fights Sora several times, getting beaten and retreating each time. This reveals an aspect of the Replica's personality not shown outside fighting: the more the Replica starts to lose, the less likely he is to play fair. He's a sore loser, much like Riku, but has absolutely no qualms about fighting dirty.
He attempts to strike Sora when he's down after their, prompting Naminé to take action and knock him out with her version of a heart attack, which supposedly removes the fake memories she gave him. Later, it’s shown that this isn’t the case, because...
...It doesn't revert him back to how he was before, but rather gives him a more mixed personality. He still feels the same way towards Naminé, wanting to stay by her side and protect her despite what she had done, but doesn't resent Sora anymore, since his knowledge of Sora was based on the fake memories.
It's worth noting that the Replica tends react with anger to anything that confuses or upsets him, either physically or verbally, often breaking the “cool, confident”; mask he puts up (another similarity to Riku). These ‘tantrums’ can be triggered by anything from someone disagreeing with him to being confronted with something he just can’t wrap his head around.
Abilities: Most of Repliku's abilities lie in fighting, as that's what he was essentially created to do, at least at first. He fights with a a sword, most likely a style Riku taught himself, focusing on quick, hard strikes. He tends to try to force his opponent into reacting by attacking first, and favors cheap shots, such as those to the face or back.
The most notable special ability of his is the ability to manipulate darkness to a certain extent. Explicitly shown in canon are the ability to create an armored semi-organic suit of darkness, create and throw darkness ‘fireballs', create temporary dark portals to attack from, and slightly augment his own strength with dark power. He seems to also have the ability to absorb the powers of others, but is never shown actually using the gained powers. If so, he might also have the ability to identify others by scent (within the same general area) and duplicate himself.
Strengths:
Physically strong, loyal, confident, protective, determined
Weaknesses:
Quick to anger, stubborn, argumentative, easily manipulated, tends towards arrogance
God/Shinki: Shinki
Why?: Honestly, he would power trip as a god, he needs someone to keep him in check, both power-wise and personality-wise
Cause Of Death: Exhausted in battle against real Riku
Vessel: Deck of playing cards (including Jokers)
Name Location: Left side of chest, over heart
Power: Darkness Manipulation
Writing Sample
Sample:
Here’s an old intro post from Route (slightly earlier canonpoint)
Name: Replica Riku (aka ‘Repliku')
Canon: Kingdom Hearts
Canon Point: just after his death
Age: Physically/mentally 15, chronologically a couple weeks
History: His KH Wiki page
Personality: First of all (as his name implies) the Riku Replica is basically a clone of an existing person, and a good chunk of his personality comes from that person as a result. He also, over a very short time period, goes through a series of personality ‘changes’ as a result of memory manipulation by Naminé, giving him a very confused personality when all is said and done.
Before the first change, he’s confident to the point of arrogance, stubborn and aggressive. He's horribly blunt when he talks, almost insulting if you don’t know him well or aren’t used to it. He knows that he’s a clone, but it doesn’t seem to hinder his ability to taunt anyone he thinks is weaker than him. However, he gets highly defensive if someone else mentions that fact, and is quick to reassure them (and possibly himself in the process) that it doesn’t matter to him. He demonstrates this very quickly, meeting the real Riku before anyone else in the castle bar the Organization members.
Also in his meeting with Riku, he differentiates himself by boasting that while Riku fears darkness and is reluctant to use it, he doesn't fear it at all and as a result is already much stronger and has the capability to become stronger.
He has his memories tampered with by Naminé after this meeting, changing him for the first time. He forgets that he's a clone, ridding himself of that anger trigger temporarily and also 'remembering' Naminé, who he had just met. He becomes very loyal to and protective of her and hostile to anyone who seems to be a threat. This includes Sora, who becomes a high-threat target in the Replica's mind, despite merely being a person of interest before (and potentially someone weak).
As a result of this, the Replica fights Sora several times, getting beaten and retreating each time. This reveals an aspect of the Replica's personality not shown outside fighting: the more the Replica starts to lose, the less likely he is to play fair. He's a sore loser, much like Riku, but has absolutely no qualms about fighting dirty.
He attempts to strike Sora when he's down after their, prompting Naminé to take action and knock him out with her version of a heart attack, which supposedly removes the fake memories she gave him. Later, it’s shown that this isn’t the case, because...
...It doesn't revert him back to how he was before, but rather gives him a more mixed personality. He still feels the same way towards Naminé, wanting to stay by her side and protect her despite what she had done, but doesn't resent Sora anymore, since his knowledge of Sora was based on the fake memories.
It's worth noting that the Replica tends react with anger to anything that confuses or upsets him, either physically or verbally, often breaking the “cool, confident”; mask he puts up (another similarity to Riku). These ‘tantrums’ can be triggered by anything from someone disagreeing with him to being confronted with something he just can’t wrap his head around.
Abilities: Most of Repliku's abilities lie in fighting, as that's what he was essentially created to do, at least at first. He fights with a a sword, most likely a style Riku taught himself, focusing on quick, hard strikes. He tends to try to force his opponent into reacting by attacking first, and favors cheap shots, such as those to the face or back.
The most notable special ability of his is the ability to manipulate darkness to a certain extent. Explicitly shown in canon are the ability to create an armored semi-organic suit of darkness, create and throw darkness ‘fireballs', create temporary dark portals to attack from, and slightly augment his own strength with dark power. He seems to also have the ability to absorb the powers of others, but is never shown actually using the gained powers. If so, he might also have the ability to identify others by scent (within the same general area) and duplicate himself.
Strengths:
Physically strong, loyal, confident, protective, determined
Weaknesses:
Quick to anger, stubborn, argumentative, easily manipulated, tends towards arrogance
God/Shinki: Shinki
Why?: Honestly, he would power trip as a god, he needs someone to keep him in check, both power-wise and personality-wise
Cause Of Death: Exhausted in battle against real Riku
Vessel: Deck of playing cards (including Jokers)
Name Location: Left side of chest, over heart
Power: Darkness Manipulation
Writing Sample
Sample:
Here’s an old intro post from Route (slightly earlier canonpoint)