I wish they would add African characters and landscapes (stages) in Soul Calibur.
I've even got an African warrior character in my head (very basic).
Name: Toure
Birthday: Anyday
Birthplace: Gao, Songhai/y Empire
Weapon: Swords across Africa
Weapons: Takouba (main weapon), Manding Sabre, Manding Broadsword, Kaskara, Tebu/Toubou sword, Shotel, Zanzibari Saif, Konda sword
Fighting style: Traditional swordplay of the Sudano-Sahel.
Gender: Male
Height: 185cm/6'1"
Weight: 92kg/200lbs
Biography/Backstory
Born into a family of merchants. Doesn't want to follow the family occupation, seeks adventure.
Learned the way of the sword from a random guy.
Joins the military.
Sees the empire collapsing around him.
Battles the Tuareg, gets captured and made a slave.
During his time as a slave, he hears about the legendary Soul edge and Calibur swords. Decides to search for them to bring glory back to the Songhai/y realm. He escapes and slays his Tuareg masters.
Clothing/Attire/Gear:
Bornu Cuirass
Loose fitting Grand Boubou (sleeveless)
Tagelmust (also known as
cheich,
cheche and
litham) - Sahelo-Saharan Scarf and/or Turban
Fulani Hat
Sandals (African style)
Kapsiki Metal Bracelets/Gauntlets
Physical Description:
Tall
Muscular
Dark skinned
West African Sudano-Sahelian looking (Malian looking)
Mandinka Frohawk or Short Dreadlocks
Stage
A city that displays West African Sudano-Sahelian architecture