Shio

Art by ThePain99.

Shio is a light cyan colored elemental stickman who possesses the element of water. They are the twelfth contender to sign up for the Blessed Tournament.

### Etymology

Shio (しお) can mean either mean saltwater or salt crystals.

## Biography

Shio was born to unknown parents, and has been residing in a small waterfall in Lynner, deprived of any human interaction. One day, they saw a stickman getting bullied for having Sigilusia (the inability to use your elemental powers effectively). The stickman who was getting bullied sat down and talked to himself, to which Shio listened, and decided to reveal themself to the lonesome stickman, and learns that their name is Chiku. After fully understanding the situation that Chiku is in, they develop a strong bond. When Chiku comes to the waterfall, Shio is always able to fend the aggravators off, thanks to their increased profficiency in their own element due to living so closely to it. Not long after, Shio and Chiku started to get involved romantically, and Chiku would come to Shio to give him food and pictures. Shio promised they would explore new horizons with Chiku. One day, Shio heard Chiku yelling his name. Shio, knowing something was ary, rose out of the water, only to see a battered and bruised Chiku. The aggravators run off when Shio rises, leaving Shio and Chiku alone. Chiku explains to Shio that the bullies trapped him, and beat him, and that he loves Shio. Shio, overcome by guilt and sadness, flew from the waterfall, being out of it for the first time. They arrived at Arter and asked for a grave stone, to which they found out they did not have money. In order to get money to be able to afford their partner's gravestone, they decided to enter the Blessed Tournament.

### The Blessed Tournament

After entering, Shio would go up against Enjo Riuko in bracket B2, and wins. When Enjo stretched out a hand to offer a handshake, Shio was unsure of how to respond, and high-fived him instead. Behind the scenes, Sura sat down next to Shio, under the impression that Shio lost. They had a conversation, and Shio told Sura why they came here, much to Sura's sympathy. In bracket D1, Shio would go up against Akumu, and struggled against the spiritual forces summoned by Akumu, but came out victorious in the end. In the next bracket, F1, they went up against the up-and coming Oto. Shio lost to Oto, and accepted their loss with somberness. Before the losers' bracket, Sura introduces Kessho to Shio, before Kessho and Sura both leave to attend to their own duties, while Shio is left to think about his next actions.

Shio would not do anything much until the finale, G0. They fly overhead and try to defeat the Clarity. They then fly over to save Arashi, only to be shot down by Kage. Shio fell to the ground, and used the last of his power to stabilize the Clarity, before ultimately perishing.

## Personality

Shio lived in a body of water, like most water elementals tend to do. Not only does this mean he has more control over his powers, but he also has no experience talking to other stickmen except for Chiku. Generally, he is polite, but timid. He is more wise when talking to friends, like Sura and Kessho. He is also seen to be heroic in the fight against the Clarity.

## Abilities

### Aquakinesis

Shio is a water elemental, and thanks to his living conditions in water, he has upgraded skill in aquakinesis, and has the ability to control large amounts of water, and even create water.

### Flight

Shio can fly with wings made out of water.

## Relations

### Chiku

While not much is known about Chiku, it's known that the two were quite close. Chiku provided company and affection, while Shio offered protection. When Chiku died, it was saddening enough for Shio to fly to another grandcountry to buy a gravestone for him.

### Sura

Sura is the first friend that Shio made during the tournament. Sura deeply respects Shio, and is grateful for helping her to realize everything isn't about her, and Shio is grateful for Sura's company.

### Kessho

Kessho was introduced to Shio by Sura. While they aren't necessarily close, they still consider eachother as valuable allies.

## Trivia

* Shio's favorite food is bread.
* Shio is a nonbinary gay person.