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The Infinite Railroad [A Wild West Fantasy] <Not Enough Water, Railroad is closed, sorry folks>

I have the biggest gun, respect it.

IceHeart

XD

DCU: Apocalypse

I think that makes more sense. :)

DCU: Apocalypse

Never seen an issue where anyone has straight up taken Darkseid down but rather made him retreat to his own dimension. A fight with the New Gods, would kinda put the earth at risk because while they may be able to counter him, he won't lose either. In which case, Darkseid's power is 90% of the time nerfed so that he doesn't wreck the justice league and conquer the earth at his actual power levels.

In all, I think the time travel idea works out better.

DCU: Apocalypse

I feel like this would've had to have been settled in th interest check first to see how much people were interested in it. Then, depending on the viewers and possible participants, then make the OOC.

If I may note, the way that you setup the story makes it as if Darkseid is unbeatable. Furthermore, with 90% of our heroes AND villains dead and gone, including the powerhouses, who is really going to stand a chance against him? Impossible odds may be DC's specialty, but there isn't really a clear cut way to be able to pull this off.

My Suggestion: Maybe our characters are just on the brink of the earth being conquered but they are sent back in time by Dr. Fate or something to try and prevent that future from occurring. Fate determines that only those of lesser notoriety in terms of cosmic crisis can be sent back successfully. That could maybe have more interest behind it.

I get that you may want the whole post apocalypse vibe, but there isn't really a specific story to follow, making it a sandbox that's a little too big.

The Queen's Hand

AFRO

Color Code | 3F51B5

Augustus Faraji Reuben Oyinvwi

Alias | A.F.R.O
Gen | Male
Age | Sixteen
Origin | England

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Biography

Afro's early origins are only known to him and he doesn't tell anyone that he doesn't implicitly trust, and even then his condition wouldn't make the task very easy. It wasn't simple to find him either with the nature of his gift. His discovery was the result of a report sent in by a sympathizer to the "UnHoly" ones.

Afro was in a workhouse, where they were essentially keeping him hidden. As it were, the boy was dumb, but highly intelligent and literate, far beyond others of his same age group. It was to the point where in one instance he learned a trade in the span of a week, simply through reading about the subject and putting it into practice. The Head of the workhouse took notice and decided to use the boy's talents for his own advantage.

At first, it was for writing reports back to the government, as the child had managed to master his handwriting. Then it branched into writing superiorly articulated letters, which boosted the head's reputation, while the boy himself was mostly abused, forced into reading books so as to be able to do whatever the Head wanted. The boy was kept under his thumb, due to threats relating to the only members of Afro's biological family that he had been separated from. If Afro didn't do everything that the man asked, he'd never see them again.

Undercover agents from the Queen's Hand were sent in to learn more about this boy who had such an intellectual gift. The boy had managed to deduce that the men were more than the inspectors whom they presented themselves as, due to observation and key questions in the few times that he did speak.

However, instead of telling the Head straight away, one of the agents noticed that Afro was drawing amidst the conversation. The Head had managed to shoo the men away temporarily, but Afro dropped paper for them to find.

As it turned out, along with the drawing came a hidden message, stating for them to meet him at a nearby post office that next morning. It seemed that Afro had to deliver some mail that day for the Head of the workhouse, but he also came with a letter for them.

Considering that they could figure out his message, he had wrote them about his status as one of the "UnHoly". He presented the case of his mistreatment, using the laws in favor of the UnHoly to his advantage. That was when he learned that these men were actually recruiters from the Queen's Hand, and that they were originally looking for a man named "Augustus", only to meet the extraordinary boy himself.

The boy agreed to go work with them under the condition that they would help him find his family. It has been a difficult process, considering the boy's...peculiarities, but gradual progress is being made.

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Ability

Intuitive Aptitude
Description - Afro can rapidly learn and understand the workings and mechanics of nearly anything, regardless of how simple or complex. He can comprehend the complexity and exactness of events, organisms, objects, subjects, fields, powers, etc. without the need of long-term or special education, or explanation.

His brain can process nearly anything that he sees or reads and can put it into practice. Meaning, if it's physically possible for a mundane person to do, Afro is capable of performing or mimicking it perfectly. It also enables him to many detective-like tendencies as he learns from the actions.

Restriction - The only true restriction to Afro's gift and capabilities is his mental condition. It is incredibly similar to Asperger's Syndrome, disabling him when it comes to social interactions, especially with those whom he doesn't know or trust. Although he is intelligent enough to understand his problem and work around it in many cases, it is a chronic struggle. He also seems to take on some symptoms of PTSD and acts rather irrationally when too close to an open flame. If it weren't for this inhibition, his power could likely advance to new heights.

Department: Intelligence | Investigative Operations

The Queen's Hand

AFRO

Color Code | 3F51B5

Augustus Faraji Reuben Oyinvwi

Alias | A.F.R.O
Gen | Male
Age | Sixteen
Origin | England

---

Biography

Afro's early origins are only known to him and he doesn't tell anyone that he doesn't implicitly trust, and even then his condition wouldn't make the task very easy. It wasn't simple to find him either with the nature of his gift.

His discovery was the result of a report sent in by a sympathizer to the "UnHoly" ones. Afro was in a workhouse, where they were essentially keeping him hidden. As it were, the boy was dumb, but highly intelligent and literate, far beyond others of his same age group. It was to the point where in one instance he learned a trade in the span of a week, simply through reading about the subject and putting it into practice. The Head of the workhouse took notice and decided to use the boy's talents for his own advantage.

At first, it was for writing reports back to the government, as the child had managed to master his handwriting. Then it branched into writing superiorly articulated letters, which boosted the head's reputation, while the boy himself was mostly abused, forced into reading books so as to be able to do whatever the Head wanted. The boy was kept under his thumb, due to threats relating to the only members of Afro's biological family that he had been separated from. That if Afro didn't do everything that the man asked, he'd never see them again.

Undercover agents from the Queen's Hand were sent in to learn more about this boy who had such an intellectual gift. The boy had managed to deduce that the men were more than the inspectors whom they presented themselves as, due to observation and key questions in the few times that he did speak.

However, instead of telling the Head straight away, one of the agents managed to notice that Afro was drawing amidst the conversation. The Head had managed to shoo the men away temporarily, but Afro dropped paper for them to find.

As it turned out, along with the drawing came a hidden message, stating for them to meet him at a nearby post office that next morning. As it turned out, Afro had to deliver some mail that day for the Head of the workhouse, but he also came with a letter for them.

Considering that they could figure out his message, he had wrote them about his status as one of the "UnHoly". He presented the case of his mistreatment, using the laws in favor of the UnHoly to his advantage. That was when he learned that these men were actually recruiters from the Queen's Hand, and that they were originally looking for a man named "Augustus", only to meet the extraordinary boy himself.

The boy agreed to go work with them under the condition that they would help him find his family. It has been a difficult process, considering the boy's...peculiarities, but gradual progress is being made.

---

Ability

Intuitive Aptitude
Description - Afro can rapidly learn and understand the workings and mechanics of nearly anything, regardless of how simple or complex. He can comprehend the complexity and exactness of events, organisms, objects, subjects, fields, powers, etc. without the need of long-term or special education, or explanation.

His brain can process nearly anything that he sees or reads and can put it into practice. Meaning, if it's physically possible for a mundane person to do, Afro is capable of performin or mimicking it perfectly. It also enables him to many detective-like tendencies as he learns from the actions.

Restriction - The only true restriction to Afro's gift and capabilities is his mental condition. It is incredibly similar to Asperger's Syndrome, disabling him when it comes to social interactions, especially with those whom he doesn't know or trust. Although he is intelligent enough to understand his problem and work around it in many cases, it is a chronic struggle. He also seems to take on some symptoms of PTSD and acts rather irrationally when too close to an open flame. If it weren't for this inhibition, his power could likely advance to new heights.

Department: Intelligence | Investigative Operations

The Infinite Railroad [A Wild West Fantasy] <Not Enough Water, Railroad is closed, sorry folks>

CS done...

Athol

Same here!

The Infinite Railroad [A Wild West Fantasy] <Not Enough Water, Railroad is closed, sorry folks>

The Hunter

Kohana

Young Adult Male

Equipment

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Traveler's Pack of Useful Items -
*Two Ropes(one long, one short)
*Darts
*Hooks
*Several Arrows
*Two Hard Stones
*Varying Feathers/Claws/Teeth
*Bandage Roll

A Short-Bow - For the aforementioned arrows and prey at a distance off. Is often slung over the shoulder, just across his chest and the travel pack.

Tomahawk - A family heirloom, originally used for farming but finds its use wherever necessary now. Kept often at his hip for close reach and quick access.

Canteen - A small, round canteen often used to store water.

Abilities

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Remarkable Hunter - Being taught to be a hunter from his youth on, he had to develop many skills amidst growing up but there were some things he was simply born with. Just as his name translates to, Kohana is quite "swift". Whether it be chasing down or running away, you wouldn't want to be on the opposing side of this kid on foot. Along with that, while he is no Paul Bunyan, he's no pushover in terms of muscle either. Though, that isn't to say that he is only a human Pronghorn. He is also a very quick learner and quick thinker. He can set traps on the fly with very limited materials, track any sort of living creature through a couple of different means, and can keep a cool head under pressure.

Natural Connection - Due to it being his primary profession, as well as a key of his culture, Kohana has studied and understands the behaviors of the natural world beyond the tracks, stations, and towns. He knows about many different forms of wildlife, their eating habits, territories, which are sick or injured, and how to act around them in stressful situations. This would also enable him the ability to even tame such creatures for a time to do what he wishes of them. He can mimic their movements down to a science and some have even claimed that no other has ever come closer to becoming one than he. It is said that it has something to do with his ancestors as to why he's so good with the creatures, but who knows...?

Can Hold A Tune - When it isn't quite hunting season, Kohana does at times go to the market place to purchase a small guitar. With that, he often plays music as a sort of entertainment in saloons and such as a form of sustenance. He has tried other instruments in the past, but the guitar seems to be his main specialty.

Weaving/Sewing - Although not quite the most 'manly' skill in his bag of tricks, it is something that he managed to pick up to at least patch-up his damaged clothing, or craft more when necessary.

The Story

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Kohana was born into a nomadic tribe of hunter gatherers that generally avoided the Steamholt Transportation system. Instead they were more of a people that kept to themselves, following the differing herds of animals and managing to survive in the wild lands. It was a life where the strong survived, and Kohana was raised to be so. Further, he was the son of the Chief, and as such, he was often the one that had to lead the example for the other young boys of the tribe.

Yet, despite being all that he knew, he felt that there was a piece missing in his life. That there was perhaps a feeling more than surviving. Of course, he could not go to his father with such beliefs, so his mother often heard of his musings while his father was busy. Realizing there was potential in her son to be able to one day be something more, she told him of her childhood dreams about what it would be like to be a Rider...

Eventually, push came to shove, and at the great age of sixteen, he managed to work his way into a town. Refining his skills that he learned from his youth on, he managed to take care of himself for the most part with help from friends here and there. It was some time after this, that he had managed to gain friendship with the town's Sheriff. It wasn't always that way, as the boy was a bit troublesome with being a "Wild Boy of the Savage Lands", laws weren't exactly important out there.

Still, Kohana helped the Sheriff deal with a raid in which a band of outlaws were trying to rob the town's water supply. It took a combined measure of their wit and skills, but they managed to pull it off. As a form of reward and a gesture of kindness, the Sheriff told him more about the railways and gave him some of the means so as to be able to ride the trains. With a heavy heart, the Wild Boy did leave what could be considered his 'hometown' to follow on in his mother's dream for him.

There was always a tug of curiosity and amazement that the 'unknown' brought to him, and when he first arrived at a station it seemed to click. The gigantic metal beast on the tracks. He heard stories of far away lands, farther than he had ever gone before.

Kohana was raised to move forward, so, he did.

Quirks

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Kohana collects at least one little trinket from every animal he has hunted and killed. Each one has a story.

He's real protective of that canteen he carries around. There are some inscriptions written on it, but the lad won't translate what exactly it means. It is very heavy, implying that it is full of something and he does seem to hold onto it with some care, but it is difficult to tell if it is full of water or not.

He's only ever gotten his hair cut once but other than that, never.

He has a thing against using firearms, he won't tell why, but it's generally assumed that it just had something to do with his upbringing.