Dakota Rowe

Dakota Rowe, otherwise known as Ascalon is a Junior Class Legionnaire and Awakened Mage with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, scouted to the Legion by Aquila Invictus as part of an initiative to expand the ranks of the Legion Association. Dakota was drafted to the Legionnaire squad Raptor, captained by Dario Isidoro Orlando and Dusty, and currently serves as it's newest member. Despite not being a graduate of the Continental Academy, Dakota has developed a reputation for herself, being famous for handling the invasion of a town in Tsulowe by Iron Dragons. 
As the current bearer of the Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Aggron, Dakota ate these Dragons whole in her Awakened form, incorporating their abilities into herself and becoming a Fifth Generation Dragon Slayer as a Dragon Eater. Dakota's Dragon Eater status makes her Dragonization more pronounced, growing a single steel-like horn from her forehead.
==Personality==
Dakota is a relatively confident, self-assured woman who believes her ability speaks for itself. Previously operating as a lone wolf vigilante, Dakota's random appearances around the Valiant Sphere wherever there appears to be trouble have seen her run into Legion activities on several occasions prior to being scouted, using her abilities to internally resolve issues.
==Background and History==
=== Ascalon, Vigilante Extraordinaire ===
In the sprawling industrial region of the Valiant Sphere, Dakota Rowe was born into a life marked by the clangor of machinery and the acrid scent of smoke that permeated the air. She hailed from the heart of Ironclasp, an island where the wheels of progress turned relentlessly, churning out steel and steam that shaped the destiny of its inhabitants. Ironclasp was a known trading partner of Mystic, and had butted heads with the Viteshan Domain on multiple occasions.
Dakota's early years unfolded within the confines of a small, dilapidated house tucked away on Ironworks Avenue. Her parents, hardworking laborers in one of the district's largest factories, sacrificed their time and energy under the weight of the assembly line. The demands of their work left Dakota to navigate the challenges of life largely on her own, instilling in her a sense of independence and resilience. With the clangor of machinery as her lullaby and the flickering city lights as her guiding stars, she forged her own path through the chaotic streets and murky alleyways of Ironclasp.
From a tender age, Dakota bore witness to the stark disparities plaguing Ironclasp. The ruling families and influential guilds wielded power and privilege, perpetuating a system of inequality that condemned the working class to lives of hardship and oppression. Driven by an unwavering desire for justice, Dakota set her sights on tipping the scales in favor of the downtrodden. Inspired by the nation's crest and the ideals it represented, she embraced the mantle of Ascalon. Even in her darkest moments, Dakota managed to kindle hope within herself and channeled it into her unwavering determination to fight for a fairer society.
Ascalon emerged from the shadows, a masked crusader who ventured into the night to confront the corruption and oppression that plagued Ironclasp. Her path to justice began with small triumphs, dismantling street-level crime, extending aid to the most vulnerable, and sowing seeds of hope in hearts that had been deprived of it for far too long. Ascalon's reputation grew like a whispered prayer, spreading throughout the city in hushed admiration for the avenger who championed the forgotten and fought for a more equitable world.
In a climactic confrontation, Dakota found herself facing off against the cabal—an assembly of the wealthy and powerful who sought to solidify their dominance over Ironclasp. Their nefarious plot involved the acquisition of a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit that granted the ability to transform into Aggron, the legendary Pokémon. They intended to wield Aggron's formidable might to command absolute control over the nation's most precious resource—ore. However, fate intervened, and Dakota, driven by her unyielding spirit and honed intuition, thwarted their malevolent plans. Unsure of the fruit's abilities from the information she had gathered at the time, Dakota impulsively consumed the Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, preventing the cabal from wielding its potent powers. Dakota's essence merged with that of the mythical Aggron, forever changing her life's course.
With the phenomenal abilities of Aggron coursing through her veins, Dakota, now Ascalon, ascended to an unparalleled position of strength. Her physical prowess, unwavering resilience, and elemental powers endowed her with the means to dismantle the cabal's stronghold on power. Each battle waged by Ascalon shattered the cabal's web of deceit, unveiling their corruption for all to see. But the battle against the cabal was not without its challenges. They fought back fiercely, employing their wealth and influence to retaliate against Ascalon and her allies. The city of Ironclasp became a battleground, its streets echoing with the clash of ideologies and the pursuit of freedom. Ascalon's unwavering determination, coupled with the support of the people she had inspired, fueled their resistance against overwhelming odds.
Ascalon utilized her newfound support to sabotage the corrupt systems that oppressed the citizens of Ironhaven. She disrupted supply chains of illicit goods, exposed hidden operations of powerful syndicates. Around her, Ascalon cultivated a network of like-minded individuals who shared her ideals. They were individuals from all walks of life, united by a common desire for a more equitable society. This clandestine alliance worked silently to expose corruption behind her mantle, providing aid and resources to those in need, and offering support to Ascalon in her tireless crusade.
As the forces of corruption grew more desperate, their pursuit of Ascalon intensified. They infiltrated her clandestine alliance, capturing members and attempting to force them to reveal her true identity. The cabal's efforts to unmask her were innitially met with a resolute wall of secrecy, as Ascalon's true face remained concealed, hidden behind a mask that represented the symbol of hope and resistance. The people, inspired by Ascalon's unwavering commitment to justice, were torn between their admiration for the masked avenger and the fear instilled by the cabal's relentless hunt. Whispers and rumors circulated, as everyone speculated about the true identity of Ascalon.
Meanwhile, rumors and speculations about Ascalon's identity spread like wildfire throughout Ironclasp. The people whispered in awe and wonder, trying to piece together the enigma that was their masked champion. Some believed Ascalon to be a legendary figure from the country's history. The more the cabal's forces tried to expose her, the more the mystique surrounding Ascalon grew. Despite the mounting pressure and the constant threat of exposure, Ascalon remained undeterred. She adapted her tactics, employing misdirection and decoys to throw the cabal off her trail. Every encounter with her became a puzzle the cabal struggled to solve, leaving them with no choice but to redouble their efforts. They utilized their vast resources to enlist the most skilled trackers and intelligence agents, sparing no expense to unravel the mystery behind Ascalon's mask.
However, the cabal's relentless pursuit began to bear fruit. They captured one of Ascalon's trusted allies, an individual who had played a crucial role in her operations. Subjected to interrogation and coercion, this ally faced a choice—reveal Ascalon's true identity or endure unimaginable consequences. The cabal's threats were designed to strike fear into the hearts of the resistance, to weaken their resolve and undermine their cause. Instead, her ally publicly chose to claim that they were Ascalon, that they were all Ascalon repeating this in a mantra to the horror of the cabal. As news of the capture spread, anxiety gripped the city. The alliance that had rallied behind Ascalon felt the weight of their leader's vulnerability. They questioned whether the sacrifices they had made were in vain, and doubts began to seep into their ranks. The cabal sought to exploit this fracture within the resistance, aiming to dismantle the movement from within.
Dakota refused to allow fear to overshadow the progress they had made, nor could she allow the cabal to succeed in their twisted game. Mustering her resources, Dakota had her parents smuggled out of Ironclasp before making a daring decision. She chose to reveal her true identity as Ascalon, stepping out from behind the mask and confronting the cabal head-on. In a dramatic public address, she stood before the people of Ironclasp, unmasked and unyielding. Her voice carried the weight of truth and conviction as she exposed the cabal's atrocities, revealing the depths of their corruption to a county already on the brink of revolution. Surprising the nation with her relatively young age, Dakota rallied people behind her. Becoming Ascalon full time, Dakota was branded as Public Enemy Number #1, the wealthy elite of the nation pulling strings to bring Military Police attention against Dakota. 
The courage displayed by Dakota in exposing herself to the dangers that awaited her resonated deeply within the hearts of the people. The alliance she had cultivated, now aware of her identity, stood resolute, rallying behind her with renewed determination. The unmasking of Ascalon marked a turning point in the battle for Ironclasp's soul. The cabal, once confident in their ability to crush the resistance, now faced a united front—a capital city united against their tyranny. The struggle against the cabal intensified, each confrontation serving as a testament to the unwavering spirit of Dakota and the resilience of the Ironclasp's inhabitants. With her identity exposed, Dakota faced not only physical threats but also the weight of expectations. She grappled with the immense responsibility of leading a revolution and making strategic decisions that would shape the future of Ironclasp. The cabal, enraged by Dakota's unmasking, redoubled their efforts to extinguish the spark of rebellion she had ignited. Dakota would herself retaliate, seeing the unveiling and public leakage of secret plans held by the Cabal during an event known as the Night of Whispers, drawing enough heat to the elites to force the hand of the Military Police against them as well. This was an investigation the people actually assisted, leading to action taken against them.
As for Dakota, she herself remained a fugitive, branded a Desperado, and would live on the run. Famously, Dakota was spotted publicly repelling the invasion of a town in Tsulowe by Iron Dragons, having since grown even further. Accessing an Awakened state for the first time, Dakota as Mega Aggron defeated and consumed the invading force, the sight intimidating the invasion force as Dakota roared into the Gate. Catching word of her feats, as part of the Five Year Plan, Dakota was officially conditionally pardoned by Saint Eustass Valiant if she accepted being drafted into the Legion Association, having been personally scouted into Raptor by Aquila Invictus.
==Powers and Abilities==
* Unspecified Unmastered Mana Core: idk, should have one with backstory, idk ranks and stuff for her, dun matter for her kit to me. This just here for lore.
*Magical Energy Manipulation
=== Physical Prowess ===
Dakota is incredibly physically formidable, having always been this way as a child and only having this trait become significantly more prominent as time went on, surviving falls from heights that would end any other normal woman with nothing but a slight cut even as a teenager. As of the current day, Dakota's physical statistics rank firmly as Monster Level+, especially when considering the inherent reinforcements to her physical power obtained by becoming a Dragon Slayer.
=== Iron Dragon Slayer Magic ===
Dakota is a Fifth Generation Dragon Slayer, having obtained her Dragon Slayer Magic by consuming the flesh of several defeated Iron Dragons and bathing in their blood in a show of a spontaneous and uncontrolled Devil Fruit awakening when a gate spontaneously opened near her hometown. Gaining the epithet of Dragon Slayer, Dakota has demonstrated the ability to effectively transform her physical body into a Dragon, transforming her body with features of her specific element of iron. Dakota is completely immune to attacks made by any form of iron even if her own attacks are redirected at her, and she has demonstrated the ability to consume external sources of iron to replenish her strength, perfectly complimenting the creature of her Devil Fruit. However, Dakota cannot consume the elements she produces herself and these elements must be consumed through the mouth. Consequently, Iron Dragon Slayer Magic allows Dakota to produce and control iron, (and consequently, steel) from any part of her body, which can be used both in melee and as a ranged form of offense. Dakota's jaws and teeth are mystically reinforced with the capacity to chew through even the hardiest of metals, something Dakota can use to her advantage by biting and spitting away non-metal attacks, and as demonstrated by Iron Dragons themselves, can even be used to eat metal that should in theory be magic-cancelling. The iron Dakota generates is also exponentially more durable and powerful than conventional iron, reinforced by the brunt of her own magical power as well as the essences of the several Iron Dragons she consumed. Uniquely, due to her consumption of these dragons in her Aggron state, several of the downsides of being a Dragon Eater were effectively mitigated by her Devil Fruit, as well as some of the limitations of her Slayer Magic.
Perhaps most prominently, Dakota demonstrates an unheard of control of her Dragonification that should in theory run rampant throughout her body, instead only gaining a permanent steely horn as her experienced mutation from her method of acquiring her magic. In addition, due to Aggron's composition being made of steel, Dakota has demonstrated the ability to consume and utilize steel as easily as she can use iron. Typically, an Iron Dragon Slayer may turn their iron into steel if they somehow become able to absorb trace amounts of carbon; said process is still toxic and harmful to their body as it would be to others, but the addition of the natural element changes the composition of their spells, allowing the user to deal enhanced damage and/or break through defenses that their iron could not. Due to Dakota's nature as an Awakened Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit User of Aggron in particular, Dakota's dramatically accelerated recovery rate in addition to Aggron's unique steel composition means that Dakota has demonstrated the ability to seemingly indefinitely hold the carbon particles that give rise to Steel Dragon Slayer Magic.
* Enhanced Senses: Dakota is also granted vastly keener senses than those of normal humans such as in smell, sight and hearing. Dakota can track individuals by their scent and as a result break through attempts at concealing one's presence that are not sufficiently holistic, being able to fight purely on any one sense alone, whether it be sight, hearing or smell. She also has considerable superhuman hearing, capable of listening on conversations and movements happening great distances away, as well as extremely attuned vision.
* Steel Dragon Slayer's Scales: In addition to Dakota's inherent Dragon Slayer Magic allowing her to freely generate and manipulate mystical iron and steel, Dakota's particular form of Dragon Slayer Magic also comes with it's own unique boons and advantages, in that Dakota gains the ability to transform into and coat her body in steely draconic scales, dramatically increasing both her offense and defense. These scales are strong enough to shatter rock and bone alike, resilient against regular flames, and exponentially harder than conventional steel. It has also been claimed that these scales make her blows that much more powerful, turning Dakota's already high physical strength to monstrous proportions without considering the obvious synergies with her Devil Fruit. Building on this, Iron Dragon Slayer Magic has the unique attribute of body modification, allowing an Iron Dragon Slayer to tap into the forces of industry to reshape their steel-transformed body into a variety of shapes, including functioning drills and chainsaws, and makes her already formidable close quarters combat abilities that much more lethal and devastating. When combined with a larger ability to manipulate these metals, Dakota's bases are covered both at range and up close if need be.
===Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Aggron===
The Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Aggron is a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit that allows Dakota to transform into a metallic creature known as an Aggron. When accessing the power of her Devil Fruit, Dakota's physical abilities and attributes are dramatically augmented. Of the improvements to particular physical parameters, her sheer physical strength and overall endurance are perhaps the most remarkably magnified, capable of lifting a gargantuan number of times beyond her body weight even with her full transformation, and endlessly enduring vicious onslaughts from both physical and metaphysical attacks alike simply to proceed to retaliate with an even greater power through Metal Burst. This Devil Fruit also grants Dakota the ability to project the extremely sharp and nigh-invulnerable horns of an Aggron. This enables her to effectively utilize this horn as a weapon to be blended in with her physical combat, headbutting and easily penetrating the densest of materials and individuals alike, skewering her opponents. She also gains claws of similar durability and cutting ability. This Devil Fruit also grants Dakota the ability to eat and consume metal of both supernatural and mundane origin harmlessly, as metal is part of the natural diet of an Aggron.
* Sturdy: Dakota's body is further enhanced with shock-absorbent structures, preventing any possibility of self-trauma from recoil of her more reckless physical attacks. Attacks that would usually be considered reckless and potentially injurious to Dakota do not hurt her in the slightest. This means Dakota simply never has to hold back from attacking in ways that could potentially hurt her, from running into and obliterating at full speed into supernaturally fortified walls with full force and weight, as well as headbutt even the most dense and supernaturally durable materials to bits. Dakota can throw punches with traditionally "bad form" harder than would be safe for her to normally, punches that would break every bone in a normal person's hand and mangle her joints without any damage to her arms themselves. This also means typically redirecting her momentum sees her simply get back up unscathed.
* Metal Burst: Perhaps the greatest strength of this Devil Fruit, Dakota has demonstrated the ability to tap into her vast endurance when in command of this Devil Fruit's powers to tank and store the energy of the incoming attack of the opponent. While innocuous at first, Dakota can then retaliate with an attack (punch or homing blast of shrapnel) containing 1.5 times the power of the initial attack she endured. This makes her exceptionally dangerous in close quarters combat, as every blow of her opponent can seemingly empower her physical attacks to new heights she would not be able to naturally attain herself. She still takes the damage that it would have dealt however. When combined with her Steel Dragon Slayer's Scales, this renders Dakota's ability to absorb and retaliate only that much more powerful, making her an incredibly capable defender.
*Double Edge: Dakota rushes at the opponent and tackles it with great force. While charging, Dakota leaves behind a silvery trail of energy and her skin momentarily turns gold before she charges at the opponent. As she charges, Dakota picks up incredible speed over time, greatly accelerating as she charges at her opponent. When at the heights of this charge, it becomes virtually impossible to halt her movement, running through layers of thickened steel, concrete, and massive boulders. Before coming into contact with her opponent, she becomes surrounded by a white aura and slams into the opponent with such immense force that despite her own endurance even she would normally feel the impact if her Devil Fruit didn't naturally negate the recoil of her physical attacks.
*Metal Sound: The two horns on Aggron's head starts to glow white and they move back and forth quickly, causing a loud ringing sound to be released. The horns then release light blue sound waves from them at her opponent or the given target material, lowering the effective durability in the face of her attacks. Anyone that hears the sound gets a loud ringing sound that echoes in their ears as well.
*Roar: Aron roars loudly, letting out a cyclone of sound waves from its mouth, causing rampaging Pokémon to calm down, and intimidating those around her often to the point of making lesser opponents feel the urge to immediately flee in fear.
*Heavy Metal: Dakota has the ability to take on the weight of Aggron, one of the physically heaviest Pokemon, specifically either through transforming her body into the form of her Mythical Zoan or taking on a silver aura which confers these properties to her body, demonstrating the ability to even do this to parts of her body instead. As a result, Dakota's attacks can carry the additional weight of a bullet train in addition to her already vastly reinforced physical attributes, drastically increasing her physical power and rendering her incredibly difficult to be thrown. Even in the case of grappling based attacks, due to Dakota's increased weight she is incredibly resillient, easily capable of putting up a more robust defense, and her own vice grips become incredibly deadly.
**Heavy Slam: Dakota jumps into the air with her arms crossed and then unfolds them as a silver aura surrounds her body. She then slams her body into her opponent while adopting the full weight of an Aggron, the force of her attack becoming significantly greater against smaller and/or lighter opponents, crushing them under her weight.
====Awakening====
Dakota also has the ability to access a state of Devil Fruit mastery referred to as a Devil Fruit Awakening. When utilizing her Devil Fruit Awakening, Dakota demonstrates the ability to tap into the power of an advanced version of her respective creature. More specifically, Dakota has demonstrated the ability to transform into the evolved version of an Aggron, a Mega Aggron. When accessing the power of her awakening, Dakota's already colossal physical strength sees a tremendous amplification and she exhibits a level of endurance rapidly tending to if not sitting at nigh invulnerability. This becomes more obvious considers her already outstanding physical endurance and her accelerated regenerative healing factor when in this state to stitch her up should she manage to be damaged. As a result of having this Awakening however, even when Dakota is not actively in this state, Dakota possesses a dramatically accelerated recovery rate. The acceleration to her regenerative healing factor is in fact only one aspect of this ability, but as an Awakened Zoan Devil Fruit User, Dakota gains a much faster recovery rate on virtually all fronts, from injuries to curses to sicknesses and even including exhaustion. This fact enables Dakota to appear to fight almost endlessly if she is given brief respite between conflicts, as her stamina simply comes back to her much faster than the average person. 
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