MOD NPC(S?) NEEDED

1. Kawa Shimizu - Confirmation of Vizard Ress Cons; no real adjustments required beyond that
2. Ceira Cavanaugh - Human Fullbringer -> Substitute Shinigami -> Vizard -> Hollow
3. Meara Cavanaugh - Human Fullbringer -> Substitute Shinigami -> Legal Substitute Shinigami -> Shikai, Bankai -> Vizard?

Wanted to get her to Vizard, which I did, but in obtaining Vizard Ressureccion, it states that Kido would be locked both in and out of state; would that basically 'delete' pretty much all kido, even healing, even if mastery is at spec if she obtains Vizard Ress? I only just noticed this now but it looks like the Vizard Ress has a bunch of cons; no Shikai during, give up Bankai, give up all Kido, even Shunko, so this would mean that all healing she learned, even spec, would be all for naught? Just wanting to make certain of this in its entirety since now I'll likely not go Viz Ress with her (or the twins since they actually can't) if that's the case (easiest one out of the bunch)

I'm doing Meara next because Ceira is a fucking novel to explain. Basically, I want to get her to 'legal' substitute shinigami status because I wanted to have her be able to converse and plot with the Gotei as well as perhaps either SOMEONE from 12th division or Mayuri himself, in order to continue the plot of Meara trying to get her hollowfied sister back (obviously impossible, but desperate sister is obvsly desperate and in a solid case of denial; [standard plot device is standard] nevertheless, always good for writing). Because my deadline for boxes are vastly approaching, I won't really be able to obtain the legal method for her, so instead, I'll have to go through ILLEGAL method of obtainment, and hopefully gain favor by perhaps either adding a Captain into the plot then continue future plots with that player/NPC/etc., or through future plots just because it would take far too long for the initial legal process. Now, the initial process for Meara that's required is just Fullbringer to Substitute Shinigami, which is fairly simple; get a staff NPC or player character with a Shinigami, to stabby-stab-stab, wham-bam-thank you ma'am. I have a fairly good plot thought up for this process, as both sisters will be going through the same procedure, and that thread and plot can be found here. My question for Meara, however, is this; the Hollowfication process. If Meara were to be stabbed by a 'Vizard,' would that entail the possibility of Hollowfication, if at all, or perhaps an initial opening to it for a later time? I understand the trial process and so forth, and before going any further, want to state that I'll be using a trial box for her Vizard trial (after Substitute Shinigami processing, obviously), and while I know that 'Vizard' status would automatically make her illegal, do not wish for her to instantly go through the Vizard/Hollowfication process immediately, as I wish for Ceira (see long explanation below).

For Meara, I want it to be gradual, though certainly extended... BUT, I have to use the box up relatively quickly, so I may just use it for something else (already have a compressed Bankai upon HL box to use, so boom, done?). As such, my question is, would it be possible to obtain that infection, though have it be so minor, it would go unnoticed for quite some time, I guess, similar in a sense that Ichigo's own Hollowfication process went (obviously only referencing the amount of 'time' that passed as well as the ability to 'sense' the hollow within by other characters, not the actual manner in which it happened, as Ichigo has haxxor/plot-kai abilities and as such, I never use him as an example in anything really), but use it as a plot device throughout her overall story, and eventually bring it to fruitation? Or would it need to be an instantaneous; you're infected, go to sleep in your inner world and fight ur demons, kind of thing?

Ceira's the trickiest one. I've been talking about this process for quite some time, even on the older site, and since the merge and move, I've combed through as much of the guides, both race guides, profile guides, systems and so forth, and I think I have the best suitable/believable process to do what I've planned. Long story short, Ceira goes from AL Fullbringer to an AL-A unclassified Hollow. Long-way-explanation to follow:

Fullbringer; I've mentioned/threw a thread request up for Mod NPC's for either Vizard or other NPC Shinigami (likely two required, since both twins will need their own stab for Shinigamification/Substitute Shinigami status), and the explanation of the plot and so forth can be found here. That's the easy part; Ceira, as an AL Fullbringer, gets stabbed by a Shinigami, obtains Substitute Shinigami status at AL-A max? I think? (confirm if wrong plox cuz it'll be a hindrance if I got my info/maths wrong). Now, the reason why I wanted to bring up 'Vizards' was, after discussing the idea(s) and possibilities with Cae to have not only the plot make sense but to have it abide by all guides and the possibility actually be just that; possible. He informed me that it was plausible to go through the Hollowfication process (though it would require a trial, obviously) if a human/fullbringer, while going through Shinigamification at the hands of a Vizard, may be infected with Hollow reiatsu which, in turn, would gain access to a Vizard trial; essentially killing two birds with one stone (and requiring less mod-required NPCing and posts on my part). While I'm not really trying to look for the shortest route and cheat my way, I'm just trying to use all the boxes I've got as quickly as I can before the end of the month, and in order to use them properly, I need to ensure all of the above is plausible so I can rapid-post this plot before time expires. Now, even if the Vizard and Hollowfication process isn't plausible, I'd imagine that Ceira would still be an AL-A Substitute Shinigami (haven't re-checked the guide on ranking situations, but I believe it would put Ceira in the AL/AL-A tier bracket). In either sense, I could potentially have a Hollow infect her via another NPC, so that part's pretty much all for naught. My question here, though, is that if/when she does face this 'Vizard trial,' if she were to lose, and of course, escape or defeat any form of overseer (which in plot would be kind of difficult, since it would all happen simultaneously, so I guess I would require a fifth NPC? Two Shinigami, a main bad guy Hollow, an overseer, and I think another Hollow to infect the other twin?)...

In any sense, losing the Vizard trial, dying, etc.; she becomes a hollow in any scenario. Now, at this point, the guide would state that she would be marked as an Unclassified hollow (granting she escapes, trials fail, hollowfication/shinigamification, etc. all possible at this point or another). In accordance to all the guides, I haven't been able to find anything thwarting this type of process and obtainment.

The Pros, Cons, and Neutrals of such, however as obviously stated, would be listed as the following:

From the Vizard Guide:

In essence, this is a trial taken by your character in order to earn your Vizard status. You must be a Shinigami or Illegal Substitute Shinigami and a minimum rank of [ML-A], but those are the only requirements.

To look for details on this trial, refer to the [Trial Guide].

When becoming a Vizard, one does not lose special perks (Healing mastery for 4th Division, Item Creation mastery for 12th Division, or Kido advantages for Kidō Corp), though they may find it difficult to utilize or improve upon these perks due to lack of resources.

Your Reiryoku Techniques Mastery becomes the Hollow Technique Mastery, and

You will automatically acquire the Mask Control Mastery at Beginner level.

You will automatically acquire the Cero/Bala Mastery at Beginner, with both the Cero and Bala techniques.

From Hollow Guide:

When you first become a Hollow, you are an Unclassified Hollow which is supposed to have astonishingly little power. So if you are [LL-A] or higher you are not allowed to rank up until you have evolved into a Gillian. If you are [ML] or higher you are not allowed to rank until you've become a Gillian and subsequently an Adjuchas. And finally if you're [HL] or higher, you cannot rank until you've evolved all the way to a Vasto Lorde.

These Hollow are the most common and are considered the humans of the group, generally only slightly stronger than the average Plus soul. They usually have only one or two special abilities in addition to Garganta and their appearances are always more minimalist and monstrous. They have unique personalities but their instincts drive them above all else.

Cero is a default skill for Gillian class Hollow and higher; Unclassified cannot learn it.

Bala is a default skill for Adjuchas class Hollow and higher; Unclassified and Gillian class Hollow cannot learn it.

From Vizard Guide:

Ordinarily when a Vizard dies, the soul is brought back into the world of the living via reincarnation as a newborn. Thus due to the IC timeline, you may as well make a new character as you will be unable to roleplay a baby.

The one other way though for a Vizard to 'die', is that they are either absorbed by a Hollow by being consumed and unable to go into reincarnation, or they become a Hollow themselves from losing a Vizard Trial.

When this happens the following Mastery and technique translations take place:

Hand-to-Hand, Stepping, Weapon Skill, Hollow Techniques*, Reiatsu Control and Soul Resilience, Healing and Item Creation all translate over cleanly.
You lose all your Kidou, but an equal number of techniques that you lost can be added as new Hollow Techniques.
Cero/Bala will start as N/A as you are an unclassified Hollow, and must be attained in character.

For your Hollow Powers: The Mastery Level remains the same when translated but if you have unlocked Bankai, you can translate over your Bankai techniques. If you have yet to unlock Bankai, you can translate over your Shikai techniques. If your powers are too unconventional to become Hollow-like, you may choose an entirely new theme.*
* What if you had learned both Cero and Bala as a Vizard? If all techniques, especially Hollow techniques, transfer over, how would they lose Cero/bala, even if say, they had Cero/Bala mastery mastered?
**(How would this entail Substitute Shinigami, with a Mastered Fullbring but Average or non-mastered Zanpakuto?)**

In regards to Cero/Bala, the guide does state that Unclassified Hollows cannot 'learn' those techniques until they reach their respective evolutionary point, BUT, if they were already learned, I can't see why they would be 'forgotten' or 'lost' in any real possible sense. I also underlined Stepping, as in speaking with Cae about all this, he told me that Sonido/Stepping would be unattainable, but the guide clearly states stepping masteries and techniques would all transfer over for Vizard, so I don't see how that would be lost as well. Cae also informed me that this type of character would be the 'weakest' form of AL-A, though with all masteries and techniques and so forth transferring over, and with everything mentioned above and the guides statements all correct, I really don't see how this character would be any less powerful than any other AL-A, just would be non-evolved and obviously, capped at their current rank.

From the Vizard Trial Guide:

REQUIREMENTS
You must be an Illegal Substitute Shinigami or a normal Shinigami.
Your rank must be minimum [ML-A].
DIFFICULTY LEVEL - CORE
Your Inner Hollow will always be one rank higher than yourself.
Their masteries will be equivalent to your own unless otherwise stated.
They will have access to all of your Zanpakutou Spirit (both Shikai and Bankai if you have it) and Spiritual Abilities except for Kidou. Additionally, they will have access to these Hollow Techniques: Cero, Bala, Sonido.
You will also have access to everything in your arsenal - No tech limit.
Overall difficulty - Three.
CONTENT
You've been infected with Hollow reiatsu, either by a wound from a Hollow or some other creative reason, and a Hollow has made a nest inside you. It's starting to take over. Before it overcomes you completely, you decide to face it inside your inner world, where in a fight it will be decided who controls your body.

On the outside you will roleplay your physical body as it transforms into that of a hollow. If to much time goes by within a roleplay the overseer will kill you to prevent the hollow from winning control.

If you lose and die the Hollow will take over, and thus you will change into a full Hollow of a rank higher. The catch is, you must now escape before the overseer kills you and rids the world of the evil.

If you win, you will become a Vizard and come back to the real world, the hollow parts will explode and only a mask will remain on your body.

Notes:

Unless given permission a Vizard transformation must be overseen by another Vizard to reduce the attention the rampaging Inner Hollow causes. Attempting to go Vizard without an overseer is basically calling Shinigami hunters to you. (BRING IT ON BITCHES)

If you fail and lose to the hollow, the overseer must stay in character and aim to kill the hollow. If they allow you to leave and it is obvious they allowed it, your trial will be denied and voided, or a staff will step in. This trial is not to allow you to get a higher ranked hollow for free.

Now, at this point (I've only just caught some of this) it looks like I can sort of go through that two-birds, one-stone, so long as Ceira/Hollow Ceira fends off hunters n' so forth. Now, because of plot, Meara, my other character, will be with Ceira DURING this process, and because they're twins/family, obviously she wouldn't allow anyone to attack, let alone try to KILL her sister (even if it was for the greater good/told Ceira is no longer 'in' there, etc. plot-kai dialog), and as such... how would I even play this out, via a trial stand point? I know you can't have your own character aiding you in a trial, but this whole plot involves both characters, and while I completely understand not being able to double down on a ten with a ten showing (vegas-verbiage-lol) i.e., stacking the pot in your favor, doubling your chances of victory/escaping due to having a secondary character to help, like... it's plot, she's there, it's all going down at one time, turning Substitute shinigami and straight into Vizard and STRAIGHT into Hollow, literally, all at once; like, I'm not even going to make a substitute shinigami or a vizard mod for Ceira, I'm literally throwing her to her death just to get that unique unclassified AL-A hollow status because, srsly, it's fucking awesome, and to have Meara literally watch her sister transform into the very thing that killed their mother (horrific description scene of Ceira's body being split in two during hollowfication; priceless) would be the best fucking scene I'll ever write in my life btw.

I also want to strongly reiterate that I'm not doing this 'just because' or 'just to obtain a strong single-soul/unclassified hollow.' I won't deny it, but the plot is what I'm more obsessed with, and the uniqueness of that unclassified max-rank character certainly has its appeal, but I basically want to have Ceira and Meara be of equal strength for obvious plot reasons, and to of course, not have Ceira actually 'consume' ANY Hollows yet somehow (through obvious plot) retain some form of her memories, similar to how Orihime's brother did, though obviously losing to that corrupted hollow side.