Kalas

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@Queentze
Awesome, I can't wait to see how you're gonna bust Apollo out of the cell I have in mind for him. Absolute darkness, a facemask that completely blinds him and being unable to move. As well as the strict policy of 'No Human Contact'

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I'm wondering the same thing.

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@Slendy@Queentze

The thing that bothers me is the Immortality and the full Regeneration alongside Darkness Magic, Mind Control and the ability to turn someone insane. Not forgetting the fact that he technically can't ever suffocate either, meaning knocking him unconscious is unlikely too. I'm not really bothered about the last three but having them with the Full Regen in conjunction with Immortality kinda makes it pointless to even attempt to go against this guy when he's technically unbeatable. And despite knowing that his regeneration starts from the heart, this guy can just mind control anyone into forgetting that or turn them insane, leaving them unable to do anything about it.

Seems like another Super Jesus Fighter to me. The problem with Immortal characters is that they're usually just inundated with so many powers (Like this guy) that there's no point in anyone else playing, because they can do everything already.

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@Assallya I figured as much. :)

And to be honest, I wasn't offended by the picture, otherwise I would have said something sooner but I do like to be wary for other people's sake. Thanks for adding the hider. ^^

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@Kalas Its all good and thank you for doing it and I hope your issue has been resolved. For magic I would be delighted to discuss the possible ways that it should work. I am gonna put some more up in the back ground section tomorrow, and if any ideas come to mind shoot me a pm and we can discuss it

@Queentze

It's still ongoing atm but I can work around it easily. It just means that I may not be able to get online much in the Evenings (GMT +1). I do have a recent theory for magic that I've come up with, which I can sling your way. We can always use that as a starting point?

@Hjalti Yeah I'm pretty sure that's against the site rules? This site is PG13.

@MatthiasAngel They posted in the Interest Check, so I'm assuming that they PMed their CSes for inspection rather than in the OOC.

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@Queentze I've edited my post to adhere to the NPC Sheet format. Sorry for the delay; had a RL issue rear its ugly head last night and I wasn't able to edit it sooner.

As for the way you're planning to run the RP, I'm pretty happy with the character driven route. It gives character's a bit more freedom, I feel, which is much better than being shoehorned into some linear storyline.

I'm pretty good with Meta-Arcs and Worldbuilding so if you need any help with that then shoot me a PM. I also like digging into theories on how Powers/Magic works rather than a "I said it so it works" outlook. So if you're looking to build a theory on how these superpowers came about in regards to a scientific explanation, I'll be willing to work with you on that.

@MatthiasAngel I think we may just have to setup a fight between Kriss & Darkrai then in the future. I could collab that with you if you'd like, or you could write it solo? Either way, if you need any more info on Darkrai then just give me a holler. :)

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@Kalas Um...he sounds like a bad person. Everything in his Powers list, to me, makes him sound like a psychopathic murder machine. I get that it's ironic, but "Potentially, Karma could blanket an entire city in eternal darkness though this theory has never been tested" and "Once inside his opponent, the darkness begins to poison the victim, infecting their flesh and mind and essentially killing them from the inside" sound a little TOO ironic.

It's up to the GM, of course. Just my personal opinion.

@MatthiasAngel

Aha, I've just re-read it and I think you're right! I'll make the necessary changes to rectify that. He's a re-rolled character from another RP and he used to be a bad guy, so I probably overlooked those details.

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Here's an NPC Agent sheet I've come up with as a Nemesis for Apollo.

Karma Tenshin

Name: Karma Tenshin
Alias: Darkrai
Age: 26 (Suspected)
Gender: Male
Species: [Classified Information] (Presumed Human)
Faction: ARGO

History:
Though his history is mostly classified by ARGO, Karma's rise of Heroism is well documented through several news reports, internet blogs and even a TV Documentary. His first recognized act of heroics was when he was just 16 years old. Just a young kid on a skateboard who managed to stop a bus, carrying 18 passengers, from plowing into a crowded intersection after the driver experienced brake failure of the vehicle. Rather than face the world, it was said that Karma disappeared into the darkness even despite the intersection being rather well lit for that time of night.

He appeared once again, suddenly, 3 years later. Where he intervened in a gang war between rival Russian & Yakuza militants, incapacitating each one of the gang members and preventing numerous civilians from being caught in the cross-fire. One again, however, he disappeared into the night, the mystery, skateboarding hero of Lochwell City. Over the next 5 years, there were several more appearances from the mystery boarder. So much was the interest, that he had garnered a great deal of attention from the authorities, who put out a public announcement for him to join either the Vigil or ARGO. He quietly met with representatives of both organizations and decided to sign up as an ARGO Agent, who had tempted him with a lucrative contract that included Hoverboard technology, which had been developed by a separate company named XZYTE Research Solutions.

The day of his reveal as an ARGO Agent, XZYTE Research Solutions were bombarded with calls about Karma's Hoverboard. So much so that the company soon developed the first consumer Hoverboard; the XZYTE-07 MkI of which Karma, or Darkrai as he was now officially known, was the poster-boy. Soon he was appearing in TV commercials and interviews, all whilst fighting off the threat of Rogue combatants and personnel. He is quite often seen as the young face of ARGO and has, at times, had to face the music for his wild actions in order to protect his public image and that of the Organization's.

In recent times, his activity has taken a drop due to the capture of the infamous Rogue; Apollo. A man who's crime spree he was instrumental in putting a stop to. His media obligations and sponsorship deals still keep him busy enough, however.

Equipment:
- XZYTE-037 MkII Prototype: An Anti-Gravity Titanium-Steel Hoverboard. The MkII is a highly-mobile, military-grade, tactical response vehicle for use by a single rider. Far more advanced than the XZYTE-027 consumer boards and a leap forward from the 037 MkI, the XZYTE-037 MkII is the cutting edge in Hoverboard technology. With an increase in speed and maneuverability, the MkII also comes with enhanced durability through the introduction of limited Energized-Shielding technology. It also comes shipped with state-of-the-art vocal & facial recognition systems to allow the rider far more control over the board's 'Nimbus-State-Mode', first introduced with the 037 MkI. This means the rider can more easily embark/disembark from the MkII during highly stressful combat situations.

Powers:
Darkness Manipulation
- Absolute Darkness:
Karma can absorb photons to generate complete darkness. It is unknown exactly how much darkness he can create but during its creation, it simply seems to ooze from his being like a pitch black mist or fog. Karma doesn’t often emit his darkness further than a 30 meter radius (The radius of the Stonehenge) In order to preserve energy during time spent fighting crime. Due to this power, Karma always seems to have dark aura that surrounds him.

- Darkness Enhancement:
Karma's basic physical abilities become more advanced when stood in any form of darkness. His strength, speed, agility & endurance all receive a considerable boost, relative to the amount of light photons absent from the area he is stood in.

Weakness:
- During the day, his powers are much less powerful and require a lot more effort to perform.
- Light-based Abilities.

Skills/Talents:
- Karma has trained extensively in the practice and execution of Taekwondo and Muay Thai. He fights mainly with his Muay Thai, much preferring the brutality it holds over the precise, but just as deadly, Taekwondo.

Relationships:
Nemesis: Aster 'Apollo' Javian

Extra:
Karma is a loose cannon. He is reckless and impulsive and generally excitable to be around. He doesn't often like to do things 'by-the-book' and likes to portray himself as somewhat of an Anti-Hero, though this usually lands him in trouble or being chastised by his seniors. Deep down, however, he is unwaveringly loyal and caring to a tee. He will more-often-than-not go out of his way to help those in need and will refuse to abandon a task until he has seen it through fully.

He revels in being an ARGO Agent, enjoying the idea of putting his abilities to the test against others, sometimes becoming more engrossed in the fight than he should be and losing focus on the task at hand. Another trait that often sees him scolded even out in the field. Overall he is quite bubbly and a bit of a wiseguy. He has a distinct hatred of Rogues but he never lets it show in his emotions. His laugh is slightly contagious and constantly makes jokes at his own appearance and abilities, citing the irony of being a Hero yet possessing such a dark power.

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Aster Javian

Name: Aster Javian
Alias: Apollo
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Species: Human

Personality:
Aster is mostly a nihilistic being, he doesn't often see a point to most things and generally doesn't relate to anyone else's point of view of the world. His loyalties lie with no one, not even himself at times as he has developed somewhat of a self-destructive attitude, though this ebbs and flows depending on his mood. Despite this main trait, Aster has been found to be inquisitive, mainly about the concept of life and death. Life puzzles him, whereas Death intrigues him. He staunchly refuses to believe that Life solely exists here on Earth and questions where else he could find life beyond Humanity's spectrum of discovery. Where Death is concerned, Aster gives it a more practical approach. He likes the ability to command Death, to bring it into fruition, to cast it upon others around him. He wonders what happens to a person's soul once they are dead.

This has made him quite malevolent, though not in a ill-tempered way but a maniacal one. He finds humor in other people's death and more so their struggles or pleads to avoid it. He can be classed as psychotic due to this way of thinking and his odd behavior of speaking out loud, even when no one is around. Even despite his current state of psychosis, Aster is still pragmatic. He understands the idea of allying himself others to get a job done. Even though money holds no sway for him, Aster realizes that he needs it in order to survive.

History:
Growing up in the South Bronx neighborhood of New York, Aster has lived a life of poverty and violence. His mother a prostitute and his father some unknown pimp/drug dealer. When his mother contracted HIV a few weeks before his 12th birthday, Aster ran away from home to live on the streets. During his years on the streets, Aster fell in with numerous gangs and for most of his teenage life, was in and out of police stations all over New York.

It was only after breaking into, what turned out to be, an ex-government research facility in search of old computer parts to sell on, did his life truly change. The events of what exactly happened that night escape Aster's memory, but he no longer cares. After that night, Aster moved to the West Coast. His new found abilities had given him a clearer outlook on life or rather, more specifically, death.

WGUF-What Got You Famous:
Aster's most famous moment happened to be the one that landed him in the ICF. He hijacked an ambulance with a woman in the back who had just gone into labor and drove it around on a killing spree for two hours, laughing all the while at how ironic the whole situation was. He murdered a total of 24 people through the combined use of his powers and drive-by hit & runs. He was only caught after stopping to deliver the baby, resulting in the death of the mother and eventually being pacified by several ARGO Agents. The event garnered widespread attention, with several calls for Javian's execution.

He was instead quietly imprisoned within the Illwood Correctional Facility and is kept within a cell of complete darkness, whilst also wearing a face mask that completely obstructs his vision. The protocols of his containment are such that he is not allowed contact with any member of the facility to prevent any source of light to come within his control. He is fed via an automated IV drip and may be spoken to by auditory means only.

Equipment:
- Various Knives & Blades
- A Notepad & Pencil
- Bottled Mineral Water

Powers:
Hard-Light Manipulation
Aster has the ability to solidify photons to create what is known as Hard-Light with the level of solidity going from loose jello to metal-like hardness. With this ability he can create Photokinetic Constructs that fall under three categories: Shields, Lances or Vectors.

- Shields act, as their name implies, as blocking constructs. Though they can also be used to crush objects either between two constructs or a singular construct and another object of similar or greater hardness. They can be destroyed by way of blunt or penetrative force, providing that the object used is harder than the construct. The larger the construct is, the weaker it becomes.

- Lances can be any form of penetrative tip construct as well being serrated on it's edges. The photons generally tend to be very densely packed within these constructs, making them the hardest of the three categories and significantly harder to destroy.

- Vectors are tentacular-like constructs, they can range from various lengths and thicknesses but generally, the longer the construct the thinner it becomes. They can be used for lashing or restraining as well as for mobility purposes.

Weakness:
- Dark places where light isn't easily able to penetrate into.
- Darkness-based abilities.
- The amount of light particles in Aster's vicinity dictate the size and strength of the constructs he can create. (His powers become limited at night)

Skills/Talents:
- His skill with bladed items is rather refined after his many years as a member of several violent gangs.
- He can draw considerably well and tends to keep a notepad & pencil on his person in event of sudden inspiration.
- He is charismatic and charming when he needs to be and uses these talents to talk his way out of a wide range of situations.

Relationships:
Nemesis: Karma 'Darkrai' Tenshin

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@Queentze Well I'm glad you like him. I'm rather fond of psychos myself, and the irony of his WGYF was too funny to pass up.