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Name: Ryuuji Takasu Kamen Rider Kuuga Raleigh Leblanc, formerly Winston / Masked Knight Kuwagata
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Race: Human

Description: Raleigh is quite tall, even for his age, standing barely under 6'4''. Dwarfing his adopted sister Emilia by almost two feet, he also tends to be the sane man to her hammy, idealistic behaviour, wearing quite normal clothes and always reining her in when necessary. He also acts as her guardian, both in battle and in civilian life, watching out for her when her father cannot be there.

Magical Boy Form: Raleigh's magical form, or the Masked Knight Kuwaga, resembles a warrior protected by an insectoid carapace, coloured vivid red, with two golden horns on his helmet resembling those of a stag beetle's. He also carries a longsword with a grip and guard resembling that of the two horns of a stag beetle, with ancient characters running down the length of the blade, and a sword

Backstory: Raleigh doesn't remember much of his childhood. His first memory was living on the Farm with the other kids; he got along with them rather swimmingly. Two years passed, and he ended up being adopted by the man later known to him as Rene Leblanc, and introduced to his biological daughter Emilia, to whom he'd become a big brother. The two became as thick as thieves, watching each other's backs- Raleigh watching Emilia's back more often than not- throughout their travels. When Emilia gained magical powers, he found out very quickly after following her to a battle one night.

That same battle was when Raleigh gained his powers as the Masked Knight. The monster Emilia was trying to protect people from was a rather ancient beast, who had been resurrected after a thousand-year rest, having been sealed away by a group of Masked Knights. Sensing one of its ancient opponents nearby, it attacked Raleigh, pouncing past Emilia to attack him. However, at the last second, a belt appeared on his waist, forming a suit of armour around Raleigh's body and granting him a sword to slay the beast in one strike. After a short discussion, Emilia and Raleigh agreed to act as a team, as a lady and her knight, as the Lady of Roses and the Masked Knight Kuwagata.

Masked Knight: A warrior from a group of knights with the powers of various insects, sworn to protect mankind. The known knight mantles include the mantles of Kabuto, Kuwagata, Batta, Kamakiri, Tonba, Hachi, Kumo and Sasori, which are passed down every time a Knight dies to a random wielder. Sometimes, the Knights unite, and sometimes they remain independent. This generation of knights, it seems, remain independent. Raleigh has inherited the mantle of Kuwagata, the Stag Beetle.

Ability: Masked Knight Kuwagata (Stag Beetle): Raleigh can transform into the Masked Knight Kuwagata, with the powers and strength of the beetle it represents. He acts as a protector, using his sword and shield to protect his sister while she uses her magic to defeat opponents for GREAT JUSTICE. Chief among their skills are increased durability, resilience, strength, senses and regeneration. As the mantle of the Stag Beetle is associated with protection, Raleigh's primary ability is to intercept attacks meant for his allies, either absorbing them or using them to boost his increased strength.

Stats:

Health: 7
Stamina: 6
Strength:  8
Skill: 4
Speed: 4
Willpower: 6

Perks: -Insectoid Resilience: Raleigh takes less damage from attacks and resistant to physical status due to the insectoid carapace armour he wears. He also is immune to illusions while in the armour, due to the helmet's enchantments allowing him to see through illusions.
-Masked Knight: Raleigh is a skilled combatant with the sword while in Masked Knight form.
-Cast Off: Raleigh can temporarily attain a stronger form, in which his heavy armour blasting off to reveal a lighter carapace with golden highlights, increasing his durability and physical power. As soon as this power dissipates, his carapace armour returns and turns white, and he is weakened.

Inventory:
-Stag Fang: His sword in Masked Knight form, used in battle. Is nigh-indestructible and incredibly sharp.
-Carapace Shield: A heater shield resembling the head of a stag beetle, with the horns of the beetle being used to lock in the Stag Fang's guard to hold it in while not in use. Used to protect Raleigh and boost his defenses. Is as nigh-indestructible as the Stag Fang, and acts as the scabbard of the sword.
-Knight Belt: The transformation belt common to all Masked Knights. As a part of his body, it can no longer be removed until Raleigh dies. It appears when he requires it to transform.
-Kuwaga Armour: His armour, gained when transforming into Masked Knight. Grants limited flight for a few minutes per jump, which extends to extended flight while he is under the effects of Cast Off.

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