Fen Shen

Fen Shen - Disciple of Diversion
"'The best way forward is often to take another unexpected direction' - Fen Shen"

Fen Shen is a student attending Otonokizaki Academy. He is a fighter rising steadily in skill and renown, recently achieving a C rank. He is known for an uncanny ability to use the words and even attacks of his opponents against them in unexpected ways.

Appearance
Shen is of above-average height for a young man of his age. His hair is shoulder length and often worn loosely tied back, his fringe framing his face. Bright green eyes gaze out from behind slate-brown hair. A youthful complexion marred by a prominent scar invokes a sense of lively energy, tempered by a hard-learned wisdom. When not in uniform, he can be seen to prefer more traditionally-inspired outfits favored by the monks of his hometown.

Personality
Shen is overall a quiet, steady presence. Keen eyes hint at a sharpened intellect, as Shen prefers to sit back and listen to the conversation. Taking the time to analyze the situation, only when he has come to a measured plan will he speak with purpose. There is always a plan to Shen's actions, the boy constantly considering each possible path and outcome to a scenario.

He has not always been this way, however. The boy having been quite loud and outspoken in his earlier years, heading down a rough-and-tumble path that led to his prominent scar. Always one to rush into a fight, the young Shen had bitten off more than he could chew challenging a far stronger opponent unprovoked. Fortunately his opponent left him with a stinging lesson instead of the far worse possible outcomes.

Brought to his knees by his own pride, Shen was distraught. Unable to find any sense of identity after his prideful-persona was shattered, he turned to religion. Seeking out the monks of his hometown, Shen learned a wealth of valuable lessons in controlling the body, mind, and spirit. Taking his shattered self, dividing into it's foundational elements, and working with them to bring harmony to the whole.

With this training, Shen was able to overcome his past failures. The newfound confidence and wisdom allowing him to slow down and start to see the hidden opportunities present in every situation. Being with the monks also instilled a love for the world and life, translating into a kind-hearted soul who seeks harmony with those around him. This kindness however, should not be seen as a weakness, for the boy is an expert at defending himself when necessary.

Shen can often be found outside under the shade of a tree, spending the afternoon meditating with his thoughts. At school, he is gifted academically and is a fierce lover of challenging debate. While a traditional sort, he has recently been introduced to gaming and has taken a particular shine to grand strategy games. Philosophy comes easily to Shen, and he particularly loves spending hours exploring a particular concept with his peers.

Abilities
Shen was taught the Raven Stance by the monks, and was able to quickly master it. He uses distraction and diversion to confuse his opponents, avoiding their attack and turning their own energy against them. He is not afraid of being hit, however. Often taunting his opponents into focusing on him to allow his allies an opportunity to take advantage of this distraction.

Trivia

 * Fen Shen's article is the most despised in the fandom.