[OOC] Ultimate One Universe: Marvel/DC RPG (Page 4)

I know he's mentioned in the backstory as a Thor villain, but I think I've crafted this with a wide enough net as to accomplish my story goals and what you might need from him, Henry. But, I await the calls for edits (or being burned at the stake, whichever occurs first).

Player Name:
Bounce

Character:
Loki Odinson (Laufeyson)

Power and Abilities:
Despite being a Frost Giant by birth, perhaps through the spells of Frigga or the machinations of Odin, Loki’s abilities more closely resemble those of an Asgardian. Loki’s body tissue is three times denser than that of a mortal, making him several hundred pounds heavier than he appears despite his small stature, while also being extremely durable, providing him with superhuman stamina and endurance. This also contributes to his strength, which is superior to that of a mortal man’s while being less than that of his “brother”, Thor. Loki is also able to regenerate damaged tissue, provided that he is not so severely injured as to be fatal (he is immortal, not invulnerable). Loki is immune to all known diseases and infections on Midgard, and speaks in the All-Tongue – the language of Asgard, which all men hear as their own language.

Despite his obvious physical advantages, Loki is primarily a sorcerer. It is possible that his understanding of the mystica arcana could rival that of Stephen Strange, but Loki knows that, through the Cycle of Ragnarok, he has likely forgotten more than he will ever remember knowing. The range of abilities that Loki displays include the casting of fully tactile, even self-aware illusions, telekinesis, extra-sensory perception, psychometry, reality manipulation, access to the Astral Plane, and the crafting of spells (typically scrolls).

Two known limitations of his power are that Loki is weaker on Midgard than on Asgard, owing to his birth was not of Gaea, and he can neither read people’s thoughts nor control their actions.

Affiliation:
Asgardian Pantheon

Alignment:
Walking the Line (Chaotic Good).

Character Notes:
While this version of the character is intended to be Kid Loki, he uses his powers of illusion to appear to be an adult version of himself. He may even appear female, if he feels that such would be to his advantage in manipulating the situation.

NPCs of Note: Leah, Handmaiden of Sif; Thori, Ikol

Background and Story So Far:
What if saving everything you hold dear meant having to let it burn? To be the hand that lit the flame? Would you sacrifice yourself for those you love, if the price of saving them meant that you would become the object of their immortal hatred? You see, this is a story of a time long, long ago. A tale of heroes. A tale of villains. A story with many parts, and one very important lesson.

Everything that has a beginning, has an end.

I am Loki, whose whim brought Asgard crashing down. I am Loki, whose tongue was an anvil where the sharpest lies were forged. I am Loki, and I have things to say that you must know. I am Loki, who you must not trust.

It is impossible to know where Loki’s story begins. This is not the first Loki, nor will it be the last. He has lived before and will do so again, when this body he occupies now has fallen. And it will fall, because that is his purpose. Loki will kill Balder. Heimdall will kill Loki. The AEsir will fall. The World Tree will break apart in waters that will send a deluge through all the nine realms.

And then the waters will recede. Two on each realm will survive, to repopulate the world. Old friends will meet again. And the Cycle... And the story will continue.

What makes Loki unique among the Asgardians is that he is aware of the Story and so very aware of his place in it. It is not the part that he would write for himself, and he has – at times – attempted to write a new chapter into the Story, so give himself a different role, each time to consequences most dire. No matter what he does, no matter who he loves, no matter what outcome... He is Loki. And that is his destiny and his destiny, alone.

In this current Story, as in many such before, he was born a weak and small Frost Giant, exposed to the elements by his father, Laufey, and left to die. Had this happened, perhaps the World Tree would be a better place, but that was not what was foretold. A war raged between Jotunheim and Asgard, a war which had brought Odin through the Bifrost to the frozen wastes to do battle, and it was there that the first mistake was made. Odin took pity on Loki, bringing him back to Asgard as a trophy, as hope for a future peace between Jotunheim and Asgard, and as his son.

The magic of Asgard transformed the Frost Giant infant into the likeness of a young Asgardian, the youngest of a pantheon of champions. The babe, left to die, now had a family, including two older brothers: Thor, God of Thunder, and Balder, the Brave. Often accompanying the Lady Sif, Loki became a companion to Thor and the Warrior’s Three. He became known for his mischief and trickery, playing with powers of illusion and the creation of games, which often only Loki could appreciate.

And then he met himself.

A magpie visited the Child-God in the night, leading him down into an ancient catacomb that held scrolls of stories Asgard had forgotten. And it was there, in one such scroll, that Loki found a message left for him by Loki – an echo of himself from a prior Ragnarok. This led to the second mistake. He could have destroyed the scroll. He should have destroyed the scroll. But he didn’t. He cast the scroll into magpie, giving form and life to the echo of his former self, which he called Ikol.

And Ikol told Loki many things, some of which are yet to be written, and many more of which the young god did not want to hear. But he needed to hear them, because he was Loki, and he would have a part to play in the Chapters to come.

Odin would fall into the Odinsleep, and Thor would be on Midgard. Balder would abdicate his responsibilities. And Loki? Loki would ascend to the throne of Asgard. A Frost Giant on the throne of Asgard. If the Warrior’s Three knew, Loki would find himself in a rather delicate predicament. But, Loki’s part was not yet done.

Because Thor was in trouble. Tides of darkness approached, the likes of which his brother would be unprepared to deal with. Unprepared, as he was now. Thor would become stronger. Loki would ensure that Thor became stronger, because Thor had a part to play, and Loki had to prepare him for it.

All it would cost Loki is a brother’s love.

But that was only the first of many sins. Necessary evils if the World Tree was to survive the next coming of Ragnarok. What did the poet say? All the world’s a stage and we, but players in’t.

Sample Post:
The young god stood at the edge of the world. A waterfall, picturesque and beautiful, rushed down what seemed as though a mountain, except there was no river below. Instead, the water seemed to vanish into a darkness where all the drops of water became stars. He was staring down into the branches of Yggdrasil, the World Tree which gave birth to the nine realms.

The raven-haired youth came here often, at least as of late. For what purpose, not even Loki could have said. He simply stared down into the star-lit branches beneath Asgard. Perhaps gathering his thoughts. Perhaps in hope of catching some glimpse of Midgard’s light, for the thought that he might be looking down as Thor was looking up. Perhaps because somewhere, out there, was the god of thunder. And that was someone Loki missed rather terribly.

All the more because he expected that Thor would be terribly upset when next they met. But, Loki needed Thor to be angry. Strength alone would not carry his brother through what was to come. And so Loki would take on all of Thor’s anger, all of Thor’s hate, and it was that which would give Thor a power even he could not imagine.

The sound of footsteps behind him caused him a momentary sense of anxiety. Anxious for what he had set in motion. None should know of his deeds, and yet... all would know. Because they must know. Everyone with a part to play, would have need to know the lies and truths of Loki. Looking over his shoulder, the boy found himself looking up at the one who was destined to kill him.

“What see you, Heimdall?” the boy asked, gesturing out over the ocean of stars.

“Thor emerges victorious,” the giant of a man rumbled in reply.

“My brother brings honor to Asgard,” Loki quipped, finding the words came easily even if the sincerity no longer sprang from his tongue. He was worried for Thor. And he was worried for Loki. “Your vision gives me comfort,” the boy added. An honest statement, rare as those may have become.

“I did not see you on the fortnight,” Heimdall countered, turning his eye down on the child-god. “Where is it you step where my sight cannot follow?”

“It is a parlor trick, nothing more,” the young god lied glibly, as he turned away and proceeded back toward the throne of Asgard. As he walked, he stretched out an arm, onto which a magpie landed. And whispered into his ear things which he didn’t want to hear.

Roster Picture:

Loki [+]

So, Aquaman, Deadpool, Swamp/Man Thing, and Loki are approved. Waiting on Gowi and Sloth to finish their CS's before accepting their other characters.

Zombiedude, this is Marvel/DC only. No independents.

I'm a bit split on Ultraman. I think what's there is fine, but I don't think the character has much potential as a villain other than "I'm mad and going to punch stuff".

As for the Yellow Ringed Scarecrow and Blue Ringed Captain America, I'd hold off on that. Especially the Cap one. Seems like too much of an important character to change that drastically. Also, the Yellow Lanterns have been extinct for eons, so Crane definitely wouldn't be one yet. I'm going to get a Lantern CS up tomorrow though that might help you nail something down.

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