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Kate Bishop was one of my favorite parts of Fraction's Hawkeye run, though this concept of the character sees her more aged and taking some of the backstory and role of her comics mentor. Some things remain the same: Kate Bishop is the daughter of the rich publishing magnate Derek Bishop, and she was an excellent archer. In this continuity, Kate was an Olympic athlete who was recruited into SHIELD for similar reasons Hawkeye would have been: immense skill and a desire to do good.

A few major changes to Kate's backstory begin here: Her SHIELD codename is Huntress, she works with Mockingbird and Havok, and was trained by the Swordsman early in her SHIELD career. She has very little to do with this universe's Hawkeye (who is currently Wonder Woman's parole officer), instead forging her own path. This version of Kate is also meant to be well connected to the universe at large, and should be available for collaborations and guest appearances throughout a variety of stories.

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For the most part, my intent with playing this version of Huntress is to have a refreshing take on a concept I love: an ordinary person with a sharp tongue being a heroine in a world where there are super soldiers and gods on Earth. Kate's motivations are rather simple: she wants to help out the little guy. She knows that she is just a woman with a bow and arrow, but she is willing to fight with everything she's got to make sure the world is a safe place for everyone else to live in.

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Our Main Cast

Jasper Sitwell: Kate Bishop's SHIELD handler. He is the one who recruited Kate Bishop, and gives her all of her mission assignments.

Barbara "Bobbi" Morse: Better known as Mockingbird, she is a SHIELD agent who has been working alongside Kate Bishop throughout her career. She is a brilliant hand to hand combatant with heightened strength.

Alexander "Alex" Summers: Codenamed Havok, the relatively fresh SHIELD agent is the younger brother of Professor Xavier's star pupil. He is more of a "one man wrecking crew" for when operations go all sorts of sideways. His handler is agent Morse.

Antagonists

Trick Arrow: A famous international assassin who also uses a bow and trick arrows in her arsenal. She is rumored to be tied to the Maggia, but her identity has yet to be revealed.

Crossfire: Little is known about this famous assassin, besides the fact that he has managed to evade capture for the entirety of Bishop's SHIELD carrier and has the same scarily accurate aim as the master archer.

Swordsman: The famous criminal Jaques Duquesne, better known as the Swordsman, was a former SHIELD agent who defected in search of fame and fortune. His last pupil before defecting formally was Kate Bishop, who has learned all she knows about close combat from the master duelist. He is rumored to be working with HYDRA.

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^{"I am Iron Man."}

I wanted to take the concept of Iron Man and Tony Stark in a slightly new direction from where I've planned to before. With this concept, Iron Man has been around for years working with the U.S. government and SHIELD while also protecting Stark Industries assets. Iron Man was involved in warfare in the Middle East on behalf of the U.S. government, worked with SHIELD in covert operations, and in taking down geniuses who designed their own suits of armor in their vendetta against Tony Stark and Iron Man. The world was shocked when Tony Stark revealed that he was, in fact, the Iron Man three years into his career.

This story, however, takes place after the first (and last) "Armor Day" festival that Tony set up to announce his retirement as Iron Man. Stark will be working to unpack his memory of that day, which reportedly saw him intercept the launching of a rogue nuclear missile and wash up on the shore of a small village in Alaska after he disappeared from the celebration. Following that incident, Tony gave Stark Industries over to his personal assistant and former lover Pepper Potts. It's been a year and some change since that last day he wore the suit, and Stark has been busy working on a SHIELD contract through his new company, Stark Unlimited. In just a few weeks time, Stark will be launching three satellites that will allow for remote Iron Man suits to be deployed to solve problems ranging from spills on oil rigs to the elimination of terrorist cells in emergency situations. After all, given the panic around mutants and heroes like Captain America himself, wouldn't it be best if SHIELD had a way to curb such threats?

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I've always loved Tony Stark as a character, and I like the idea of taking a proper dip into the character this go around. I wanted to take a spin in the character in a slightly different direction than most might, as I want to create an overarching mystery that is slowly unraveled towards the end. That being said, Tony's motivations are complex. The Tony Stark that exists within the Absolute universe is one who sympathizes and even has his own fears about heroes getting out of control. He is one who is willing to work with and side with SHIELD as a peacekeeping force in this new world of fear that is expanding. That being said, Tony isn't one who's going to blindly trust SHIELD. He keeps his suits of armor, its schematics, and his infamous arc reactor technology a secret from everyone but himself. That's why the latest threats to Stark Unlimited's upcoming launch will push Tony to put on the suit once again, and come to terms with the fact that he IS the Iron Man.

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Supporting Characters

JARVIS: Tony Stark's current AI assistant, following the destruction of his former experimental AI assistant FRIDAY during the Armor Day celebration.

James "Rhodey" Rhodes: Rhodey is a longtime friend of Tony Stark, since their meeting during a brief stint in which Howard sent his son to a military academy. The two became fast friends, with Rhodey often acting as the voice of reason to the eccentric billionaire. Rhodey was Iron Man's handler when he was working for the U.S. armed forces overseas, but has since transitioned to SHIELD where he works in "asset management."

Pepper Potts: Tony's former personal assistant, Pepper is now the CEO of Stark Industries. She has continued Tony's trend of straying away from the company's roots in weapons manufacturing, and has instead shifted focus towards biomedical research and cutting edge prosthetic treatments.

Mordecai Midas: The CEO of Midas Management, a Hedge Fund that provides significant funding for Stark Unlimited and Stark Industries.

Whitney Frost: Mordecai Midas' personal assistant, who wears a golden mask to hide her disfigured face.

Ivan Vanko: A nuclear scientist who believes that Tony Stark stole his father's arc reactor schematics, and whose lawsuit against Tony and Stark Industries was just dismissed a month ago.

Former Antagonists

Obadiah Stane (Arrested): Former Executive for Stark Industries, who was responsible for Tony's first encounter with the Ten Rings terrorist organization. He latter secretly attempted to recreate the Iron Man armor and used it as the Iron Monger. He is currently in SHIELD custody on The Raft.

Justin Hammer: The CEO of Hammer Industries and longtime rival of Tony Stark and Stark Industries. While Tony is aware of Hammer's involvement in creating the armor and weapons of some of his adversaries, Justin Hammer has never been convicted for his crimes.

The Mandarin: The leader of the Ten Rings terrorist network, The Mandarin has remained elusive to the Iron Man. The two have never fought directly, though the Ten Rings have continued to operate despite Iron Man's previous efforts.

Donnie Gill (Arrested): Donnie Gill was an engineer at Hammer Industries who used stolen schematics of Victor Fries' technology to develop the "Blizzard" suit. Justin Hammer had Donnie use the suit against the Iron Man, but was defeated and imprisoned by SHIELD. He is currently being held on The Raft.

Gary Gilbert (Arrested): A political lobbyist seeking to force Congress to pass a bill forcing Stark to manufacture his arc reactor technology for public use. His efforts failed, but the lobbyist was able to get in touch with Justin Hammer. With his career in shambles, Gary Gilbert accepted Hammer's deal and worked with Donnie Gill to try and take down the Iron Man. He too was defeated and is currently imprisoned on The Raft.

Colonel-General Valentin Shatalov (Arrested): The Vlatavan Royal Family reached out to the Ten Rings organization following a vicious civil war six years ago. Shatalov was given a modified Iron Man suit to become the Crimson Dynamo, but was defeated and taken into SHIELD custody for possession of a "WMD." He is currently serving time for unrelated war crimes in Vlatava against the insurrectionists onboard The Raft.

Bruno Horgan (Arrested): Also known as the Melter, this inventor who believed that Tony Stark had stolen his repulsion technology from his patented "Melter" technology tried to assassinate the Billionaire. He was originally just locked in a local jail, but was later mysteriously released and returned with a suit of armor as well. Once defeated a second time, he was locked up on The Raft.

Armors

Mark XXXVII - The Iron Avenger 2.0: One of his most impressive armor designs to date, the Iron Avenger is the most capable suit of combat armor in Stark's arsenal and was created to replace the original Iron Avenger armor destroyed during Armor Day.

Mark XXXVIII - Anti-Radiation Armor: A rather impressive suit of armor that was designed to not only survive in high radiation environments, but absorb radiation to convert it into energy.

Mark XXXIX - Hydro Suit 3.0: An update of a utilitarian water-based suit of armor he developed. The suit was improved to survive in high-pressure environments and an improved propulsion system.

Mark XL - Space Suit: Stark designed this suit as part of a thought experiment in the event of an alien invasion or need for prolonged space travel. This suit is meant for high maneuverability and is outfitted only with repulsor weapon technology.

Mark XLII - Vanguard Armor [INNOPERABLE]: While early tests seemed to suggest this suit of armor was viable, this large armor variant (designed to be an outer suit used in conjunction with the Iron Avenger) is not power efficient. It does boast the most impressive creation Stark has made thus far: energy shielding.

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Book One

Issue #1: The Golden Touch

Chapter #1: The Wee Small Hours of the Morning

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When half the Earth's population disappeared... the world went into crisis. We thought we had been through it all as a city. After the invasion years ago... we thought we could get through anything. Clean up whatever mess came our way. But that's not what happened. Our friends and family turned to ash in front of our very eyes. Suddenly, the world was without a protector. The Avengers were scattered around the world and the universe trying to find the one responsible for this. What was left of SHIELD was left a shell of what it used to be, and all we could do was try to pick up the pieces.

Some people rose from the ashes and became stronger. People who wanted to help rebuild this city. Others just wanted to tear it down. And then some... well, some people people were just born for this kind of world. One where there weren't enough cops to keep the streets safe. One where riots and looting were a near daily occurrence.

This is the story of New York City after the snap.

Welcome to Marvels: New York City. This is an 18+ Marvel AU inspired by one of my first RPs on the site started by @TwilightShadow. This RP is set in an alternate version of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning the day after "The Snap" in Avengers: Infinity War. With half the Earth's population wiped out in an instant, New York isn't anywhere close to as safe as it used to be. This is intended to be a street-level, sandbox RP following heroes and anti-heroes living in the aftermath of Infinity War. This RP is meant to actively support both independent writers and more cooperative writers alike, as both styles are encouraged in this RP. That being said, while there are some overarching plot threads behind the scenes, this RP is largely focused on the stories of individual characters.

These characters may be either OCs, obscure Marvel heroes who have not been introduced in the MCU, or a combination of both. There is also the opportunity to play as "legacy" characters, which would be either OCs or canon legacies of Marvel heroes who would have both disappeared during "The Snap" and have a reason to be in New York City. For example, a Miles Morales Spider-Man would be right at home in this RP. Feel free to make and modify canon characters as you see fit to tell the story you want to tell.

That being said, this is a Street-level superhero RP about people just starting their careers as vigilantes in NYC. Keep power sets limited and reasonable. No symbiote suits will be permitted in this RP. I've seen them used far too often in these sorts of RPs, and they have never been played well.

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I'm back to take another crack at everyone's favorite self-obsessed billionaire. The concept I'm running with Iron Man this time is a little more simple and open ended: Tony Stark is paranoid. Aliens, gods, monsters, mutants... as far as Tony Stark is concerned, they're all threats to the world at large. The origin is roughly standard: The Ten Rings kidnapped Tony to get him to make weapons for them. He made his first suit to escape, and shortly after became Iron Man. Iron Man would have become active five years ago, and would have been a founding member of the Avengers. Stark Industries has, on paper, transitioned into developing clean energy solutions while also manufacturing luxury vehicles and jets: a far cry from its origins as a weapons manufacturer. Of course, that's not the only thing keeping the company afloat. A secret division within Stark Industries, code-named Stark Unlimited, has been working on a new project behind the scenes: the Iron Legion. The goal of the Iron Legion is to develop Iron Man drones capable of being dispatched by an organization like SHIELD in order to defend cities and people from any number of threats.

Of course, things never go as planned. This arc will take some inspiration from the famous "Armor Wars" storyline, as Tony's technology will be stolen and sold on the black market. Of course, threats come from all sides. Issues revolving around the legality of Stark's arc reactor technology, personal issues with Pepper, and Tony's constant need to prove his superiority are going to drive him to his breaking point. The question then remains: just how Invincible is the Iron Man.

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I've decided to lean a little bit more into Tony being a very complicated character when it comes to heroes. Unlike characters like Captain America or Superman, Tony's morality isn't exactly as black and white. He's paranoid and narcissistic, believing himself to be the smartest person in whatever room he walks into. More than that, though: he believes that he's humanity's only hope if someone like Superman turns on the people. Because of his fears, Tony has become rather isolated and obsessed with his quest to protect the world. While he does do some work with SHIELD and intends to contract out his Iron Legion to them, he does everything in his power to hide his technology from them and the rest of the world. Of course, once it becomes clear that he can't hide his creations from the world any more... things are really going to hit the fan.

This story of Iron Man is going to be focused on his greatest enemy: Tony Stark.

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Supporting Characters

JARVIS: Tony Stark's AI assistant, based on his childhood butler.

James "Rhodey" Rhodes: Rhodey is a longtime friend of Tony Stark, since their meeting during a brief stint in which Howard sent his son to a military academy. The two became fast friends, with Rhodey often acting as the voice of reason to the eccentric billionaire. Rhodey has been Iron Man's handler in both the Air Force and later as his handler in SHIELD.

Pepper Potts: Tony's former personal assistant, and now the COO of Stark Industries. Pepper is a Harvard graduate and a shrewd business woman, but has a soft spot when it comes to Tony Stark. The two dated early on in her career, but separated so she could focus on Stark Industries.

Ivan Vanko: A nuclear scientist who believes that Tony Stark stole his father's arc reactor schematics, and whose lawsuit against Tony and Stark Industries is currently on its way to trial.

Former Antagonists

Obadiah Stane (Arrested): Former Executive for Stark Industries, who was responsible for Tony's first encounter with the Ten Rings terrorist organization. He latter secretly attempted to recreate the Iron Man armor and used it as the Iron Monger. He is currently in SHIELD custody on The Raft.

Justin Hammer: The CEO of Hammer Industries and longtime rival of Tony Stark and Stark Industries. While Tony is aware of Hammer's involvement in creating the armor and weapons of some of his adversaries, Justin Hammer has never been convicted for his crimes.

The Mandarin: The leader of the Ten Rings terrorist network, The Mandarin has remained elusive to the Iron Man. The two have never fought directly, though the Ten Rings have continued to operate despite Iron Man's previous efforts.

Aidan Blomfield (Arrested): A career criminal hired by Justin Hammer to use his technology to face off against Iron Man using a sort of crude repulsor technology. He was the first real enemy of the Iron Man, and is still sitting in a cell upon the raft after somehow escaping prison twice to face off against Iron Man with upgraded tech.

Donnie Gill (Arrested): Donnie Gill was an engineer at Hammer Industries who used stolen schematics of Victor Fries' technology to develop the "Blizzard" suit. Justin Hammer had Donnie use the suit against the Iron Man, but was defeated and imprisoned by SHIELD. He is currently being held on The Raft.

Gary Gilbert (Arrested): A political lobbyist seeking to force Congress to pass a bill forcing Stark to manufacture his arc reactor technology for public use. His efforts failed, but the lobbyist was able to get in touch with Justin Hammer. With his career in shambles, Gary Gilbert accepted Hammer's deal and worked with Donnie Gill as Firebrand to try and take down the Iron Man. He too was defeated and is currently imprisoned on The Raft.

Boris Turgenov (Deceased): Boris Turgenov was a Russian soldier gifted a suit of armor (The Crimson Dynamo) with a crude arc reactor installed inside of it by Anton Vanko. The arc reactor was incredibly unstable, and was destroyed in the confrontation. Tony Stark barely survived the encounter himself, and designed the Silver Centurion and Anti-Radiation suits to replace it.

Armors

Mark XVII - The Silver Centurion: One of his most impressive armor designs to date, the Silver Centurion is the most capable suits of combat armor in Stark's arsenal. It's an upgrade of his traditional suit of armor after it was severely damaged in a confrontation with the first Crimson Dynamo.

Mark XVIII - Anti-Radiation Armor: A rather impressive suit of armor that was designed to not only survive in high radiation environments, but absorb radiation to convert it into energy.

Mark XIX - Hydro Suit 2.0: An update of a utilitarian water-based suit of armor he developed. The suit was improved to survive in high-pressure environments and has an improved propulsion system designed for aquatic environments.

Mark XX - Space Suit: Stark designed this suit in the event he ever needed to travel into space. This suit is meant for high maneuverability and is outfitted only with upgraded repulsor technology.

Mark XXI - Godkiller [INNOPERABLE]: Highly classified, and currently unfunctional.

Future Threats

Melter (Bruno Horgan) - A scientist who developed a "melting" weapons technology that he believes Stark's repulsors are based on.
Detroit Steel (Doug Johnson) - A "superhero" in the employ of Justin Hammer, and willing to work for any company for a price.
Firepower (Jack Taggart) - A military test pilot working on a covert project named FIREPOWER in conjunction with Cordco.
Force (Clayton Wilson) - Former professor who developed his own suit off the black market schematics to avenge his dead brother.
Crimson Dynamo (Valentin Shatalov) - Vlatavan General who was responsible for the Vlatavan coup a few years earlier.

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Never a Dull Day

"We are five minutes from the grand unveiling. Now is not the time to start drinking."

Tony leaned back in his chair, looking out the window while dressed in a red suit. Clutched in his hand and half drunk was a glass of scotch, coming from a bottle that Tony had already forgotten the name of. It was probably something fancy, knowing the kinds of things people sent him. His bloodshot eyes traced over the rest of the New York skyline leading out towards the bay, the red veins more of a sign of his lack of sleep than anything. Tony turned his gaze back towards Pepper, who was sporting a matching red jacket and skirt. She had the same look she always had towards him these days: frustration. He raised an eyebrow at her, flashing the usual smartass grin that seemed to be permanently glued to his face when around her. "My mouth was dry. I needed something to drink-"

"There's this magical drink called water, Tony. I know you're aware of it, because you always had me stock overpriced bottles of it in the fridge right behind you." Pepper shook her head as she held up the tablet that she held in the crook of her arm, tapping away at the screen. "I had JARVIS double check the energy readings and run a practice test this morning-"

"JARVIS, run the numbers again." Tony quickly downed the rest of his drink as he stood up, walking over towards the window as he looked down at the street below. The area right outside of the Tower had already been sectioned off for the big event. The press trucks were assembled, and the reporters were already taking their seats. From up here, they looked like ants. For a moment, a thought crossed through Tony's mind. Is that what he thinks of us?

A disembodied voice cut through the awkward silence. "Sir, all readings indicate the reactor is stable. Do you need anything else, sir?"

Tony shook his head, walking back over to his desk and tapping on the glass covering. The desk lit up, revealing an embedded monitor setup with security footage covering all the building entrances and the reactor room. "Just keep me posted if there's any irregular chatter coming from the NYPD or the SHIELD detail."

Pepper rolled her eyes. "If anything happens, Rhodey can take care of it."

Tony shook his head, walking past her and towards the elevator. "And if Rhodey doesn't, JARVIS is going to keep the engine running in case he needs backup."

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There have been a lot of great incarnations of Peter Parker over the years, and I think the version that works best is when he's an young adult and can't quite catch a break. Enough origin stories or young versions of Peter Parker have been immortalized, so I think having a more experienced Spider-Man makes more sense. He's put away many in his Rogues gallery a few times, but they always manage to escape and become repeat offenders. He would be a longer-standing member of the Avengers, believing in heroes having accountability for their actions... and so he can get a constant supply of necessary tech to accomplish what he needs to. Peter isn't able to hold down a steady job, and instead has to rely on freelance work as a photographer for the Bugle, and occasionally doing some technical consulting to convince himself he didn't waste five years getting a degree in mechanical engineering.

This version of Peter doesn't differ much from what you would expect. He tries to maintain his only healthy friendship with Mayoral candidate Harry Osborn and tries to keep tabs on his Aunt May, but there are hardly enough hours in the day. Peter has suffered the heartbreak of losing his first love in a battle with the Green Goblin, and indulging in true vengeance only once in refusing to save Norman Osborn shortly thereafter. He's been around the world and perhaps even been in space once or twice. But he's also getting into his thirties with no stable income and living in a cramped studio apartment in Hell's Kitchen. Most of the people Peter talks to are either fighting alongside him or trying to kill him. It's unhealthy, to say the least. But Peter never gives up and always keeps trying to do the right thing. After all... with great power...

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You know, Spider-Man is perhaps the first super hero I ever had interest in as a kid. The newspaper we got every Sunday when I was young printed cheap new copies of the original Spider-Man run and they were the first comics I read as a kid. I think it's about time I took a shot at writing the character and trying to tell a compelling Spider-Man story.

The general outline for what I am intending in a first arc playing Spider-Man is placing emphasis on a Peter Parker who is overwhelmed, and is going to have to rely on allies significantly for the first time in order to keep New York from falling into chaos. Gang Warfare is erupting in the streets as six of Spider-Man's most sinister adversaries are plotting to destroy the webslinger once and for all. Spider-Man has just begun training a young Miles Morales (or mentoring/fostering a friendship with another newer hero or ally) as he finds himself being called in to assist with the Avengers and other heroes more and more, and is ultimately going to have to unravel the mystery of who is trying to kill the amazing Spider-Man. I have listed in the notes section just a few ideas for potential supporting characters that would mesh well with this story.

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Miles Morales (Also Spider-Man... that won't get confusing): I mean, let's be real. He's the best high school Spider-Man, and a great opportunity to tell a Spider-Man style origin story with a mentor figure. He will definitely be included in the story as a rising successor.

Felicia Hardy (Black Cat): An easy supporting character who can either help or hinder the Spiders in their quest to deal with the Sinister Six.

Flash Thompson (Agent Venom): I understand what people enjoy, but I would be very picky with anyone wanting to write Venom as a supporting character. I think Agent Venom is the best choice for an arc like this, and would foster a much more interesting dynamic.

Dereck James (Sideways): Another possibility for a sort of street-level hero if his powers are toned down slightly. Teleportation/Rift powers and his background also fit that high school level hero learning his powers.

Ted Kord (Blue Beetle): Honestly... Insect themed superheroes known for quips and a penchant for science? I think it could work for a very, very specific audience.

Any Spider-Man rogue: If you want to be on the Sinister Six, let me know and app a supporting character. Again, might be a little picky here since it needs to make sense for your character to want to ruin the Web head's day... but I think having someone run one of the villains would be fantastic for this story.

The Sinister Six

Doc Oc: Beloved scientific figure and former professor Peter Parker studied under in college, Otto Octavian has succumb to his darker temptations and taken on the supervillain persona of Doc Oc with his four tentacle-like robotic appendages.

Rhino: Aleksei Sytsevich willingly partook in experimental testing that increased his muscle mass and his physique exponentially. His skin became as hard as metal, and eventually developed a horn on his head as a byproduct of his genetic mutation. He is a powerful beast, if not particularly bright.

Electro: After a freak accident while working at Roxxon, Maxwell Dillon managed to absorb and found he could control large quantities of electricity. This tremendous power went immediately to his head, and he desires nothing more than to accumulate wealth and power. Electro has begun developing an unhealthy obsession with containing more and more electricity to become strong enough to defeat his foes and prove that he is a truly powerful being.

Vulture: Adrian Toomes was a brilliant inventor and mechanical engineer who constructed a cutting edge prototype flight suit. He demonstrated it's abilities to the US Air Force and SHIELD, but they refused to purchase the designs from him after a testing of the mechanism resulted in the death of a pilot. SHIELD later created a working version of Toomes' prototype and demonstrated it openly, infuriating Adrian. He perfected his prototype and took on the villainous persona of the Vulture to get back at SHIELD, designing a more combat-oriented version of the flight suit.

Scorpion: The private investigator Mac Gargan was subjected to inhumane experimentation willingly in order to find out who Spider-Man really was. This left him a shell of a man, but a powerful killing machine bonded to a scorpion suit with a powerful tail containing a lethal venom, and capable of expelling acid.

Clayface: A failed actor who turned to a life of crime, Basil Karlo ultimately made a proverbial deal with the devil that transformed him into the monstrous Clayface. He is capable of taking on the appearance of almost anyone, and has developed tremendous acting skills over the years.

Supporting Cast

Harry Osborn: The heir of the now-deceased millionaire Norman Osborn, Harry has chosen not to take up his father's legacy with Oscorp and instead chosen to focus on politics. He is currently running for Mayor of New York City, with a remarkable following.

Mary Jane Watson: A Broadway actress of some renown, Mary Jane Watson is a celebrity to some extent. Despite her popular status, she spends her free time partaking in volunteer work in underfunded communities in New York City. She has gotten a few minor television roles, but hasn't quite made her big break.

Aunt May: There is no sweeter soul in all of Queens. She is a beloved neighbor in her local neighborhood and community, and is a loving mother-figure to Peter.

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There have been a lot of great incarnations of Peter Parker over the years, and I think the version that works best is when he's an young adult and can't quite catch a break. Enough origin stories or young versions of Peter Parker have been immortalized, so I think having a more experienced Spider-Man makes more sense. He's put away many in his Rogues gallery a few times, but they always manage to escape and become repeat offenders. He would be a longer-standing member of the Avengers, believing in heroes having accountability for their actions... and so he can get a constant supply of necessary tech to accomplish what he needs to. Peter isn't able to hold down a steady job, and instead has to rely on freelance work as a photographer for the Bugle, and occasionally doing some technical consulting to convince himself he didn't waste five years getting a dual degree in mechanical engineering and biochemistry.

This version of Peter doesn't differ much from what you would expect. He tries to maintain his only healthy friendship with Mayoral candidate Harry Osborn and tries to keep tabs on his Aunt May, but there are hardly enough hours in the day. Peter has suffered the heartbreak of losing his first love in a battle with the Green Goblin, and indulging in true vengeance only once in refusing to save Norman Osborn shortly thereafter. He's been around the world and perhaps even been in space once or twice. But he's also getting into his thirties with no stable income and living in a cramped studio apartment in Hell's Kitchen. Most of the people Peter talks to are either fighting alongside him or trying to kill him. It's unhealthy, to say the least. But Peter never gives up and always keeps trying to do the right thing. After all... with great power...

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You know, Spider-Man is perhaps the first super hero I ever had interest in as a kid. The newspaper we got every Sunday when I was young printed cheap new copies of the original Spider-Man run and they were the first comics I read as a kid. I think it's about time I took a shot at writing the character and trying to tell a compelling Spider-Man story. Here are the three story focuses I have planned currently for Spider-Man, in no particular order.

SOMETHING SINISTER

Six of Spider-Man's most dangerous rogues have all escaped prison simultaneously under suspicious circumstances. They seem to have a primary goal: to kill the Spider-Man. All the while, a dangerous foe from Spider-Man's past comes back into town seeking vengeance against a mutual enemy. Will Spider-Man be able to keep up with his foes? Will he be able to trust one of his long-time adversaries? And can Peter discover who is orchestrating things behind the scenes before his nemesis has him dead to rights?
Characters Involved: Spider-Man, Agent Venom, the Sinister Six, other heroes.
Desired # of Players: 2-4

STREETS PAINTED RED

The NYC art scene is notorious for being a dangerous game. Major criminals steal and trade in major art pieces, but someone as of late has had the audacity to start stealing art pieces from some of the most dangerous criminals in town. Crime families are starting to point fingers, and it's only a matter of time before there is a true war on the streets of Manhattan.
Characters Involved: Spider-Man, Black Cat, Mysterio, Prowler, Various Gangsters, Any street level heroes
Desired # of Players: Any

The general outline for what I am intending in a first arc playing Spider-Man is placing emphasis on a Peter Parker who is overwhelmed, and is going to have to rely on allies significantly for the first time in order to keep New York from falling into chaos. Gang Warfare is erupting in the streets as six of Spider-Man's most sinister adversaries are plotting to destroy the webslinger once and for all. Spider-Man finds himself at the end of his rope as he is called in constantly to aid the Avengers and other heroes more and more, and is ultimately going to have to unravel the mystery of who is trying to kill him. I have listed in the notes section just a few ideas for potential supporting characters that would mesh well with this story.

Still an Avenger... Absolutely: One last thing I think is important to focus on, especially with how this RP operates... Peter doesn't know how to say no to people who need help. He's a founding member of the Avengers, and is happy to lend a hand to any hero in need. Feel free to get in touch if you're interested in having the wallcrawler pay a visit.

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Supporting/Roaming heroes

Agent Venom (Eddie Brock) as portrayed by Mao Mao

Example Supporting Characters

Miles Morales (Also Spider-Man... that won't get confusing): I mean, let's be real. He's the best high school Spider-Man, and a great opportunity to tell a Spider-Man style origin story with a mentor figure. He will definitely be included in the story as a rising successor.

Felicia Hardy (Black Cat): An easy supporting character who can either help or hinder the Spiders in their quest to deal with the Sinister Six.

Dereck James (Sideways): Another possibility for a sort of street-level hero if his powers are toned down slightly. Teleportation/Rift powers and his background also fit that high school level hero learning his powers.

Ted Kord (Blue Beetle): Honestly... Insect themed superheroes known for quips and a penchant for science? I think it could work for a very, very specific audience.

Any Spider-Man rogue: If you want to be on the Sinister Six, let me know and app a supporting character. Again, might be a little picky here since it needs to make sense for your character to want to ruin the Web head's day... but I think having someone run one of the villains would be fantastic for this story.

The Sinister Six

Doc Oc: Beloved scientific figure and former professor Peter Parker studied under in college, Otto Octavian has succumb to his darker temptations and taken on the supervillain persona of Doc Oc with his four tentacle-like robotic appendages. He is a brilliant strategist and a cunning villain, but his ego seems to always seems to be his undoing when it comes to Spider-Man.

Rhino: Aleksei Sytsevich willingly partook in experimental testing that increased his muscle mass and his physique exponentially. His skin became as hard as metal, and eventually developed a horn on his head as a byproduct of his genetic mutation. He is a powerful beast, if not particularly bright, and seems to cause chaos and destruction purely to get Spider-Man's attention for yet another duel. Unfortunately for him, they always end the same way.

Electro: After a freak accident while working at Roxxon, Maxwell Dillon managed to absorb and found he could control large quantities of electricity. This tremendous power went immediately to his head, and he desires nothing more than to accumulate wealth and power. Electro has begun developing an unhealthy obsession with containing more and more electricity to become strong enough to defeat his foes and prove that he is a truly powerful being.

Vulture: Adrian Toomes was a brilliant inventor and mechanical engineer who constructed a cutting edge prototype flight suit. He demonstrated it's abilities to the US Air Force and SHIELD, but they refused to purchase the designs from him after a testing of the mechanism resulted in the death of a pilot. SHIELD later created a working version of Toomes' prototype and demonstrated it openly, infuriating Adrian. He redesigned his prototype and took on the villainous persona of the Vulture to get back at SHIELD, designing a more combat-oriented version of the flight suit.

Carnage: Serial Killer Cletus Kassady became all the more vicious when he bonded with the Carnage symbiote shortly after Peter and the Venom symbiote parted ways. Carnage is a powerhouse that Peter could not face alone, and was only defeated after Eddie Brock and Venom seemingly sacrificed themselves by tackling Carnage off the George Washington Bridge. A bewildered and barely functional Carnage was recovered by SHIELD personnel and sent to the Raft.

Clayface: A failed actor who turned to a life of crime, Basil Karlo ultimately made a proverbial deal with the devil that transformed him into the monstrous Clayface. He is capable of taking on the appearance of almost anyone, and has developed tremendous acting skills over the years. Spider-Man has dealt with him repeatedly over the years, and Karlo has declared the Spider-Man to be his greatest rival.

Supporting Cast

Harry Osborn: The heir of the now-deceased millionaire Norman Osborn, Harry has chosen not to take up his father's legacy with Oscorp and instead chosen to focus on politics. He is currently running for Mayor of New York City, with a remarkable following.

Mary Jane Watson: A Broadway actress of some renown, Mary Jane Watson is a celebrity to some extent. Despite her popular status, she spends her free time partaking in volunteer work in underfunded communities in New York City. She has gotten a few minor television roles, but hasn't quite made her big break.

Aunt May: There is no sweeter soul in all of Queens. She is a beloved neighbor in her local neighborhood and community, and is a loving mother-figure to Peter.

The Timeline

Late 2009: Peter Parker, age 16, is bitten by a mutated spider while on a field trip to Oscorp. The spider dies, and the project is considered unsuccessful. Peter Parker develops his powers, Uncle Ben dies... you know the origin story.

2010: New York City is attacked by an alien invasion. While heroes like Superman are busy kicking the aliens off planet, Peter spends this time as Spider-Man protecting civilians. Peter Parker declines an offer to join the newly forming Justice League while trying to disguise the fact that he is, technically, a child.

2011: Peter Parker begins to fight some of his first rogues. Among them are the Rhino, Electro, and Vulture.

2012: Spider-Man, now an adult and going to college in state, accepts a spot on the founding Avengers team.

2013: Norman Osborn's secret project to develop a super soldier serum hits a snag as Oscorp suffers financial difficulties. With his scientists refusing to move on to human testing, Norman undergoes the process himself. He develops a dangerous alter ego, and the supervillain known as the Green Goblin is born. He spends an entire year terrorizing Spider-Man while evading being captured.

Also 2013: Spider-Man, while on an early Avengers assignment investigating an alien crash site in upstate New York, comes in contact with the Venom symbiote. He undergoes a slight personality change, and finds the symbiote able to take on all the functions of his usual suit and webshooters.

2014: Norman Osborn discovers Peter Parker is Spider-Man. He uses Peter's girlfriend Gwen Stacy as bait, and is responsible for her demise. Spider-Man fights the Green Goblin ruthlessly, and refuses to save Norman after a glider malfunction leaves him helpless in a building he started a fire in. Peter regrets this decision when attending Norman's funeral at Harry's side, and the Venom symbiote forces a separation from Peter Parker. Norman's identity as the Green Goblin is confirmed, and Oscorp undergoes a significant restructuring. The Venom Symbiote bonds with Eddie Brock.

2017: Peter has years of experience under his belt, and a five year degree in mechanical engineering and biochemistry. He accepts a job at Stark Technologies, and is fired within a few months due to issues concerning tardiness and too many sick days.

Fall 2020: Cletus Kassady, still bonded to the Carnage symbiote, escaped custody following a power surge on the raft. Among the others who escaped were Doc Ock, Vulture, Rhino, and Electro. The individual who freed them remains unidentified, but is presumed to be a shapeshifter of some sort.

Spider Suits

I decided to make this little section here to document some spider-suits or changes to Spider-Man's costume that may take place over the course of this RP, just because he's got some dope suits and I like reference pictures.

Classic Suit Mark VI

Spider-Man has changed the functional elements of the suit he's best known for (and all of the unlicensed merchandise is based on) six times. The current suit is rather impressive from a technical standpoint. It has a stolen Stark-tech HUD and the flash resistant lenses can expand or retract with facial recognition technology to allow for a more expressive appearance when dealing with scared civilians or children. It has built in warming and cooling pads to help soothe muscle pain and even dry the suit rapidly when wet.

Insulated Suit

Perhaps the only mainstay suit in Peter's closet designed specifically to tackle a single villain, the Insulated suit as a staple in Peter's arsenal when he knows he is dealing with Electro or similar threats. It has been gathering dust for years, but something he keeps around just in case he needs to duel Electro up close and personal once again.

Stealth Suit

Peter's most universally helpful "specialized" suits. This Stealth Suit borrowed technological scans of the Prowler Suit following the arrest of Hobbie Brown. This suit has improved night vision and ultra-violet detection, has improved sound dampening technology, and is designed with a cooling system and paint combination to make it invisible to most forms of electronic detection. If Spider-Man needs to guarantee he is not noticed, he deploys this suit.

Armored Avenger

This suit is not yet in Peter's wardrobe, and probably will not be introduced until the first crisis. Peter has been working for years to try and develop a flexible yet firm armor to augment his suit, and the Armored Avenger is the byproduct of years of work. It is durable and has the benefits of his other suits, but with a few downsides: it cannot withstand prolonged use, requires a significant amount of charging beforehand, and is heavy enough to tire Spider-Man over time. This is a suit Spider-Man can bust out when he is on call for the Avengers or is in desperate need. Besides, this suit is slightly more intimidating than he prefers when protecting his hometown.

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V I G I L A N T E
V I G I L A N T E

^{“You're right... you've made me nothing more than a damn vigilante.”}

C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y _________________________________________________________ Adrian Chase _________________________________________________________ Caucasian | District Attorney | Independent _________________________________________________________ Bludhaven | New Jersey | United States of America C H A R A C T E R N O T E S C H A R A C T E R N O T E S _________________________________________________________ [+] - M I S C E L L A N E O U S ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ The Eraser: A criminal "cleaner" who has showed up in Bludhaven, destroying evidence at murder scenes around the city. Catman: An elusive criminal thief terrorizing Bludhaven in the dumbest, most obvious costume possible. Hammerhead: With uncertainty rising about the Scarapelli crime family, this new crime lord representing the Maggia has moved in. It's unclear what the Maggia want with Bludhaven... but they're meeting some significant pushback from another illusive crime lord known as the "Blockbuster." The Enforcers: A band of criminal mercenaries under the employ of the Scarapelli crime family. Rumor is, a few of them have meta abilities. Roland Desmond: A high-ranking member of the Scarapelli crime family, he has recently flipped on his former employer and ratted out parts of the operation to the FBI. Rumor is he's connected to Hammerhead's in-town rival, the Blockbuster. Wildcat: A local vigilante, and one that Adrian is more or less fond of. Secretly boxer Ted Grant, who is intending to challenge Carlos LaMuerto in a prime time international event at Madison Square Garden. Homeless Avenger: A violent vigilante targeting criminals who target the homeless population of Bludhaven. Agent Catalina Flores: FBI agent working at the Bludhaven office, attempting to help Adrian Chase and the DA's office to dismantle the Scarapelli crime family. Alan Welles: Assistant District Attorney who works alongside Adrian, and is one of the primary trial lawyers for District Attorney's office. Is helping put together the Scarapelli case as much as possible. - P O S T C A T A L O G P O S T C A T A L O G _________________________________________________________ [+] - P O S T C A T A L O G ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ◼ -

C H A R A C T E R C O N C E P T C H A R A C T E R C O N C E P T ________________________________________________________________________________________ The goal of playing Vigilante is to explore the streets of crime in the DC universe from a character's year zero perspective. Adrian Chase is a fascinating character in the comics, and the idea of a district attorney turning into a crime fighter when the system fails is just a fascinating angle to take. I have a love for street level vigilantes, and who better than the Vigilante? One who keeps giving himself permission to break the law in more drastic ways until he eventually becomes the kind of killer he wanted to put behind bars? I think there's also room to rework some more minor DC villains into threatening adversaries for a low level hero. Villains such as "The Eraser" are perfect adversaries for a lawyer trying to put some of the most dangerous criminals behind bars. P L O T ( S ) & G O A L ( S ) P L O T ( S ) & G O A L ( S ) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Adrian Chase is a man who has always rejected the idea of living it easy: he graduated West Point with a Law and Legal Studies degree, served in the army, returned to attend Columbia's Law School, and quickly found himself with a job across the Hudson in the Bludhaven DA's office. He never took the easy route of corporate law that his father always nagged him about, and was one of the few lawyers in the DA's office that wasn't hit with a scandal following the recent death of District Attorney herself. When half the DA's office was found to be in the pocket of the Scarapelli crime family, Adrian Chase takes over for the case and manages to formally file charges against Anthony Scarapelli. Adrian's family is killed, and all the evidence on the Scarapelli's goes up in smoke. Heartbroken and wounded, a desperate Adrian Chase is willing to do anything to make sure justice is served. Unfortunately for him, the system was rigged from the start. Before long, Adrian Chase is going to realize the only way to get true justice in this city is to take it into your own hands... or at the barrel of a gun. A R C # 1 TAKE ME OUT "It was just another Thursday... until it wasn't." Adrian Chase is the acting District Attorney, and lives the suburban nightmare that everyone dreams of. Unfortunately, he's made a powerful enemy of Anthony Scarapelli. Adrian Chase is closing the noose around the criminal's neck, but the mob boss believes in reciprocal justice. An eye for an eye. Or a family for a family. A R C # 2 PSYCHO KILLER "I can't just... I mean, YOU can't just go around killing people." Adrian Chase puts the vigilante community on trial when the Homeless Avenger is finally captured by the BPD. As the District Attorney begins putting together a case against him while simultaneously working on the Scarapelli case, Bludhaven begins to fall apart as a gang war begins brewing in the background. The District Attorney begins adopting a similar disguise as the Homeless Avenger as he goes out at night probing for clues as to what is happening to the evidence of the Scarapelli case. A R C # 3 WAR PIGS "No... Anthony Scarapelli doesn't get to walk away. He started this war. I'm ending it." Adrian will question what lengths he is willing to go to as a... no, THE Vigilante. A full on gang war will begin to envelop the streets of Bludhaven, and Adrian Chase will be pushed to his absolute limits as he does everything he can to bring justice to his city... before the law cracks down on him first.

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Sample Post

"You ever wish we just took a job in like, Chicago?"

Adrian Chase knocked back the remainder of his glass, setting it on the bar and tapping its rim to signal the bartender. He couldn't even remember what the name of this place was, but it was one of the few open between the office and his place. He had switched out his blazer for a leather jacket he always kept in his office, hitching a ride with his fellow attorney Alan Welles as they left the office. Adrian's partner in crime hadn't bothered to bring a change of clothes, opting to ditch the blazer in his car and remove his tie. Even with the slight change in appearance, they stood out from the rest. Adrian saw the lingering eyes of a small group of teenagers near the back. He gave them a small smile and a nod as he grabbed the hem of his leather jacket, readjusting it just right to flash the piece holstered to his belt. The teenagers stopped looking real quick.

"Chicago isn't any better than here, Chase. You've seen the crime statistics... it's worse than out here." The bartender arrived, picking up the bottle of bourbon and pouring into Adrian's glass.

"But there aren't any vigilantes in Chicago. Not any big ones." The bartender began to pull the bottle away, but Adrian shook his head. The bartender shrugged and made it a double.

Alan Welles rolled his eyes in response as he took another sip of his beer. "There aren't any big vigilantes in Bludhaven, either. What, every now and then we might get one of the bats, or maybe some freak with a gun and a cool name swing through town for a week or a month. Someone who got lost on their way out of Gotham or Manhattan. But other than that-"

"We've got the Wildcat. Some asshat in a fursuit punching people's lights out and dropping them on my doorstep. Twice, Alan. For fuck's sake, Drew didn't sleep for a week after she answered the door for the second guy." Adrian lifted his glass to take a sip, revelling in the burning sensation.

Alan sighed, shaking his head as he stared at his nearly empty beer. "How's Doris? You've been at the office a lot more since they fished Powell out of the river."

Adrian took another sip and exhaled a long breath. He looked at Alan and shook his head. "You know Doris, she's nagging away that I'm not spending enough time with the kids, same old shit."

Alan chuckled to himself as he slid the beer away. "Hey, at least you got something steady and stable. I'd love to get nagged at every night." After a pause, Alan looked at his watch and groaned. "Guess I'll be taking a nap before I head into the office. Mind if I crash on your couch?"

Adrian chuckled, downing the rest of his drink. "Sure, Al. But you better take the one in the basement. I've got the one in the living room."

The two men chuckled as they settled up with the bartender, making their way out the front of the bar. They circled around towards the parking lot on the side, heading straight for Alan's little Fiat. Of course, even with a decent amount of liquor in him, Adrian clocked the two men who exited the bar behind them. They were moving a little bit faster than Adrian was, clearly trying to catch up. It was only when Adrian heard the distinct sound of metal scraping just barely against metal that he recognized a sound he was familiar with in his youth. Years of camping made him familiar with the sound of unsheathing a folding knife. They were too far from the car, and the unseen assailants were getting too close.

Adrian slowed his pace to ensure Alan got a bit of a lead on him, and slowly turned around. Two men, no masks. The one on the right was holding the knife, and lifted it up towards Adrian’s face as he kept advancing. “No sudden moves, pal. Give me your wallet, and nobody gets hurt.”

There. A threat of bodily harm. Nice assault charge. Close proximity with the knife, no chance to retreat. They’re gonna make me do this.

Adrian took a half step back, planting his foot. As the assailant went to take another step forward, Adrian took the opportunity to reach up and grab the wrist of the hand holding the knife. With a swift kick to knee, the assailant was quickly knocked off balance and fell forward. Adrian spun around and used his other hand to guide the assailant forward onto his knees, moving his hand from the wrist to the knife to disarm the man. The other potential assailant began moving forward, and Adrian sighed. He tossed the knife aside, and quickly scooped up a handful of gravel resting in one of this parking lot’s many pot holes. Adrian was able to get on his feet and step to the side as the second assailant closed in. A quick toss of loose gravel into the assailant’s face was enough to throw him off. It bought Adrian enough time to take a few steps back and unholster his Sig, flicking the safety off as he alternated which assailant he pointed the gun at. Within a moment, assailant two dropped the knife and held his hands into the air. The first assailant remained sprawled on the ground, hands raised slightly to show compliance.

Alan was already on the phone with the local precinct. Adrian lowered the weapon, but kept the safety off. It took the office about 90 seconds to come screeching to a halt on the street nearby. Bludhaven’s finest only seemed to work fast when it was the DA or the Mayor calling. Two officers stepped out, and immediately moved in to apprehend the assailants.. While cuffing them, Adrian looked towards Alan. ”These guys look familiar to you?”

Alan took a closer look at the men, “Vaguely… you telling me these are Scarapelli’s guys.”

Adrian opened up Alan’s trunk, and brushed aside a blanket to reveal his briefcase. He quickly flicked it open, and pulled out a small stack of photos. He rifled through them for a moment under a nearby streetlight, and finally pulled one out for Alan to inspect. ”I never forget a face. And these two have been around a lot of crime scenes connected to our dear friend Tony.”

Alan nodded in relief for a moment, before he narrowed his brow and looked back at Adrian. “Wait… so does that mean…”

Adrian nodded, tossing the photos back into his briefcase and clicking it shut. ”Scarapelli’s getting desperate. We’ve got him on the ropes.”

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S N O W I N G T I M B E R
S N O W I N G T I M B E R

^{“There's a comfort in knowing everything leaves tracks: it means they're moving forward.”}

C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T _________________________________________________________ C H A R A C T E R N O T E S C H A R A C T E R N O T E S _________________________________________________________ Snowing Timber is an archetypal hunter, a nimble ranger of the woods of the realm. He was one of the unadopted survivors, but a loyal protector of those he considered dear. Remaining one of the youngest at the age of 18, Timber has had little else to rely on than his bow, some arrows, and his trusted wolf companion Ardie. Timber's greatest strength is his speed, agility, and his perceptiveness. In his time mostly alone and living off the land, Timber has grown superstitious and weary of strangers and civilization. As much as Timber looks forward to seeing his friends once again for a reunion, part of him hopes to be the only one sitting at the Lying Wolverine: for their sakes, he's hoped they've all moved on by now. Personality Traits of Note: Altruistic, Superstitious, Introverted, Kind, Spiritual, Wise

C H I L D H O O D I N A R D E N F E L D C H I L D H O O D I N A R D E N F E L D ________________________________________________________________________________________ Snowing Timber was born a member of the Snowing Forest family eighteen years ago. He was born the only son of two of the village's hunters, Shadow and Cloud. What Timber remembers of his parents has always been positive: Shadow was a serious huntress who stalked big game, while Cloud was content with setting traps to catch plenty of smaller game that wandered near the village in hope of feasting on local produce. Their occupations left them away from the home more often than Timber would have liked, and Timber naturally spent more time with his father checking and setting traps than out deeper in the woods with his mother. He grew to love the forests that his family spent so much time in when he was young. As Timber grew, he had no trouble making friends. He was naïve, but loyal to those who called him a friend. He would do anything to make sure to keep a smile on the faces of those around him. He would scrounge up various berries when out with his father to bring back as little gifts, and would try to take the blame if one of his friends got in trouble for doing something they weren't supposed to. Life was... simple, then. Timber knew something was wrong the day of the attack. His mother had never returned from her hunt, and his father had left in a hurry to go look for her. His last memory of his father was watching the tall, lanky white Tabaxi press his forehead against Timber's, before rushing out the door. Hours later, Timber's coat was covered in ash and his lungs were full of smoke. He should have died, but was lucky to be ushered to safety by some of the older kids in the village. L I F E A T T H E O R P H A N A G E L I F E A T T H E O R P H A N A G E ________________________________________________________________________________________ Timber was never adopted from the orphanage. He couldn't really blame them. He was a scrawny, weak kid. The attack on Ardenfeld left him timid and unsociable to strangers. The last strange adults he had seen took everything from him. The only ones he was close with were his friends. Any time any of them acted up, Timber was the first to rush in and take the blame. The staff believed him to be just another unlovable burden, and they never bothered to notice that his bad behavior suddenly stopped when the last of his fellow survivors left the orphanage. Timber had to just sit and watch as one by one the only "family" of his that was still alive had left him. As much as he wants them to be happy, part of Timber can't help but feel abandoned by the survivors of Ardenfeld. At the age of fourteen, Snowing Timber left the orphanage and the city of Sarinan. He had no destination in mind. O N W A R D: A N E W P A T H O N W A R D: A N E W P A T H ________________________________________________________________________________________ After leaving the orphanage, Snowing Timber wandered for some time. He is still unclear if it was days, months, or years he spent on his own. He was able to catch small game here and there, setting rudimentary traps like his father had shown him as a child. He was clinging to life by a thread each and every day, scrambling to survive on his own. As much as he wanted to just give up, something deep down inside of him refused to surrender to the elements and hunger that assaulted him day and night. One day, however, Timber stumbled upon a dying fire in a small clearing. Hanging from sticks over the dying flames was a cooked rabbit, though Timber saw no other signs of camp in the clearing. He didn't care if he was delusional, he was pleased to have a meal. He had eaten so fast an onlooker would have thought he had swallowed the meal whole without so much as chewing. Once he had finished a meal, he heard a rustling in the branches of the trees above. Sitting upon a sturdy branch with a bow in hand in the trees above was an older human with a greying beard and wispy hair. The man introduced himself as Dain, a hunter of game. Dain offered to let Timber accompany him hunting, so long as the tabaxi would assist where able. For Dain, Timber was a chance to pass on his skills before he grew too old to hunt on his own. For Timber, this was an opportunity to truly learn the skills his parents were never able to pass down. For the first year of their partnership, Timber had already managed to refine some of the smaller habits of hunting. He was a brilliant cook of game, and had an eye for using small regional herbs to help accentuate the flavor of whatever the two caught that day. He was excellent at setting small traps, climbing trees, and spotting game before even Dain's trained eyes could track their movement. Dain spent some of this time beginning to teach Timber the art of archery, and he caught on rather quick. The two would stop into a local city or the capital once every few months, selling a collection of hides and various preserved animal parts for coin. Timber used the few times they were in the city to ask around and keep tabs on his fellow survivors. He was able to piece together the location of perhaps half of his old friends, discreetly checking in from afar to make sure they were ok. For Timber's fifteenth birthday, Dain made a special stop in the capital to purchase Timber his very own bow. After that, their partnership was rather short lived. Dain was getting older in years, and decided to settle down back in Sarinan. He made the offer for Timber to join, but they both knew what living in the city was for men like them: prison. Timber felt uncomfortable whenever he slept in a bed, movement restricted by four walls and a roof. So, Timber ended up right where he started: he was alone again at the age of 16. Timber continued to make his living in the woods, felling game and exchanging various skins and hides for goods. For the first time in a long time, Timber felt at peace... but deep down, he had never truly healed. A year ago, Timber received an omen. He found himself the target of a few wolves, which he was able to fell with great difficulty. When the fight was over, all the was left was a single wolf cub pawing at it's dead mother. It looked at Timber with great fear. For a moment, something inside of Timber clicked: The anniversary was a year out, the date promised to be the beginning of their quest for vengeance. But that anger and hatred was gone from Timber's heart. He fed and nurtured the wolf pup, raising it to be his own. He named the pup "Ardie" after the town he was born in. Ardie has grown to be a fine hunter in his own right, and a loyal companion to Timber.

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