If Guillermo del Toro directed The Last Crusade, this is what it would look like, Phil thought as he wandered past statues of sphinxes and long-forgotten gods, through hidden passageways lined with richly carved columns, and under archways carved with runes whose meanings have been forgotten centuries ago.
A voice echoed from no where in particular, warm and gentle, but firm, in contrast to Nabu's hauty arrogence and general distain. "Turn now to your right. No, your other right. That's it." A couple of years ago, before I found that Helm, I might have thought twice about listening to disembodied voices, thought Phil. I probably would have thought I was going insane. Now, I'm following a stranger through some crazy magic prison in an attempt to rid myself of another disembodied voice. Maybe I should begin to question my sanity.
"Say the magic words I taught you to open that door. No come in young man," the voice said, emulating now from an amulet lying on an ornate pedestal.
Hopefully this talking relic is nicer than the last one. "Are you, um, the Necklace of Nabu?" Phil asked tentatively.
"No, young wizard. The relic you see before you is the Amulet of Anubis. It normally does not talk, I assure you, however I am trapped inside of here, thanks to the madness of Nabu. My name is Kent V. Nelson, former Doctor Fate and Lord of Order," the voice explained. "It seems that you have been trapped here as well."
"And where is here?" Phil asked.
"Do you not know where you are?" Kent implored. "This, son, is the Tower of Fate! It is supposed to be a sancuary for Doctor Fate, but Nabu has turned it into a prison for those that would get in the way of his plans. Something is wrong with him, son. I believe this madness is not natural, but rather the workings of an agent of Chaos. As I am imprisoned in here, it must be you that breaks this curse. Don't worry, I do have a plan."
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Name: Tharas
Age: 17 Earth Equivalent
Sector: 2682
Homeworld: Rann
Personality: Intense, brash, hot-shot. Tharas knows no half measures; he puts all of his youthful energy into whatever he's doing, giving him drive and willpower, but also leaving him prone to extreme emotions. This can cause him to be quick to action, but sometimes this comes at the cost of planning or thought.
Experience: 3 months
Constructs: He prefers animals, especially the prehistoric Megafauna of Rann, including a Mammoth-like creature for sudden impacts, a dinosaur-like creature for sustained mass damage, Rannian lion-lizard for its razor-sharp bite, etc.
Former Occupation: student
Alien Power: none
Appearance: Humanoid features with pale, yellowish skin and pointed ears
Brief Bio: Tharas' mother was killed during the Rann-Thanagar war when he was young. He was raised by his father, a paleontologist, who told the young Tharas about the exciting creatures that once existed on Rann.
Notes: Due to the death of his mother, Tharas despises Thanagarians. He tries to avoid working with the other Green Lantern of his sector, Kor Gunnar, because of this.
Age: 17 Earth Equivalent
Sector: 2682
Homeworld: Rann
Personality: Intense, brash, hot-shot. Tharas knows no half measures; he puts all of his youthful energy into whatever he's doing, giving him drive and willpower, but also leaving him prone to extreme emotions. This can cause him to be quick to action, but sometimes this comes at the cost of planning or thought.
Experience: 3 months
Constructs: He prefers animals, especially the prehistoric Megafauna of Rann, including a Mammoth-like creature for sudden impacts, a dinosaur-like creature for sustained mass damage, Rannian lion-lizard for its razor-sharp bite, etc.
Former Occupation: student
Alien Power: none
Appearance: Humanoid features with pale, yellowish skin and pointed ears
Brief Bio: Tharas' mother was killed during the Rann-Thanagar war when he was young. He was raised by his father, a paleontologist, who told the young Tharas about the exciting creatures that once existed on Rann.
Notes: Due to the death of his mother, Tharas despises Thanagarians. He tries to avoid working with the other Green Lantern of his sector, Kor Gunnar, because of this.
Laying on the hospital bed, Phil gazed at the overhead fluorescent lighting. He hadn't been the same since the battle. He didn’t trust the Helm anymore. What had once been a blessing was turning to a curse. Phil flexed his fingers, or at least tried to. Between the enchanted sword and the Fenrir’s teeth, his arm had been torn to literal ribbons in places, revealing the broken bone beneath. Phil wasn't sure if he would be able to use it again. He wasn't sure if he would be able to use the Helm again. Even though he hadn't put the Helm on since the fight, he had still been hearing Nabu's voice in his head, but it was softer, like an echo in a cave.
Once again Fenrir, or rather Magnus, entered the room. Like last time, he mumbled an apology to Phil. His tone was halting and low; he was still unaccustomed to his renewed human voice. Phil did not look at him. I hope he doesn't take it personally... Phil thought. I hope Nabu doesn't see him. Or hear him. Or however it is that he seems to know what happens to me. I don't know how he even perceives anything. He's just a helmet, after all.
"The wolfman returneth." Nabu's languid voice echoed once more in Phil's head. "His form was so easily changed. But his mind, that is more of a challenge. Still now, it stirs with animalistic urges. I could change that. Or I could change him back to a beast. I long ago mastered the art of shape-changing. Wolf, bear, lion. Take your pick." Nabu chuckled. Phil rolled over, trying to get away from the voice. He saw that Magnus had left some time ago.
”However, if you as I say, I will do you a favor: I won’t change your dear friend back into that wild beast. All you have to do is place my Helm upon that feeble head of yours. I’m sure you would be able to do that, now wouldn’t you? It’s over there on the table.”
Phil glanced, spying the Helm. How did that get there? Maybe they just brought it in with me… Phil thought.
”Be quick about it, boy! Put on the Helm!” Nabu yelled. ”I do believe that your so-called friend is growing fur as we speak.”
Hesitantly, Phil reached out, grabbing the magic helmet. He could here Nabu’s voice get louder and louder as he slowly put it on.
”Now I have you!” Nabu screamed once the Helm was on Phil’s head. In a flash of light, Phil blinked out of this world to someplace… else.
A plain stretched out in front of Phil, dead and dark like old leather. Scraggly branches twisted their way from the dry earth towards the grey skies as a final reminder that they had once been trees. A single tower rose above the bleak landscape. Where did he teleport me? I didn’t even know he could do that to me. He must be up in that Sauron look-alike, considering its the only thing around. Phil shivered, noting that he was in his street clothes, rather than the regalia of Fate. And where is the Helm?
Once again Fenrir, or rather Magnus, entered the room. Like last time, he mumbled an apology to Phil. His tone was halting and low; he was still unaccustomed to his renewed human voice. Phil did not look at him. I hope he doesn't take it personally... Phil thought. I hope Nabu doesn't see him. Or hear him. Or however it is that he seems to know what happens to me. I don't know how he even perceives anything. He's just a helmet, after all.
"The wolfman returneth." Nabu's languid voice echoed once more in Phil's head. "His form was so easily changed. But his mind, that is more of a challenge. Still now, it stirs with animalistic urges. I could change that. Or I could change him back to a beast. I long ago mastered the art of shape-changing. Wolf, bear, lion. Take your pick." Nabu chuckled. Phil rolled over, trying to get away from the voice. He saw that Magnus had left some time ago.
”However, if you as I say, I will do you a favor: I won’t change your dear friend back into that wild beast. All you have to do is place my Helm upon that feeble head of yours. I’m sure you would be able to do that, now wouldn’t you? It’s over there on the table.”
Phil glanced, spying the Helm. How did that get there? Maybe they just brought it in with me… Phil thought.
”Be quick about it, boy! Put on the Helm!” Nabu yelled. ”I do believe that your so-called friend is growing fur as we speak.”
Hesitantly, Phil reached out, grabbing the magic helmet. He could here Nabu’s voice get louder and louder as he slowly put it on.
”Now I have you!” Nabu screamed once the Helm was on Phil’s head. In a flash of light, Phil blinked out of this world to someplace… else.
A plain stretched out in front of Phil, dead and dark like old leather. Scraggly branches twisted their way from the dry earth towards the grey skies as a final reminder that they had once been trees. A single tower rose above the bleak landscape. Where did he teleport me? I didn’t even know he could do that to me. He must be up in that Sauron look-alike, considering its the only thing around. Phil shivered, noting that he was in his street clothes, rather than the regalia of Fate. And where is the Helm?
What exactly is a Bismollian? I can't say I'm familiar with the species
Barry wasn't sure what to do. He had spent years fighting the Syndicate subtly, but all of that was over now. Considered dead, Barry couldn't go back to his old life. He briefly thought about making a new identity and going back into acting, but it didn't seem right. Barry needed to do something. He had heard rumors of an underwater rebel, and had managed to pass a message to this mysterious "Swordfish".
Is anyone else having trouble with Titanpad?
Codename: Paydirt
Real Name: Barry Carlson
Villain they're based on: Clayface
Appearance: vaguely human-shaped mound of earth
Personality: Driven, intense, loyal
Powers: Able to control and shape earth(dirt, sand, clay, etc), including his body
Equipment: none
History: Barry was a movie actor, who was famous for his roles in movies that edged on anti-Syndicate. Syndicate men lured him into a chemical plant, where they beat him senseless. They then stuffed the still alive Barry into a leaky barrel of chemicals due to be buried. Barry, still alive, absorbed the chemicals. He became fluid, and was eventually able to escape the barrel. He became one with the dirt around him. He continues to fight the Syndicate as Paydirt.
Additional Notes:
Real Name: Barry Carlson
Villain they're based on: Clayface
Appearance: vaguely human-shaped mound of earth
Personality: Driven, intense, loyal
Powers: Able to control and shape earth(dirt, sand, clay, etc), including his body
Equipment: none
History: Barry was a movie actor, who was famous for his roles in movies that edged on anti-Syndicate. Syndicate men lured him into a chemical plant, where they beat him senseless. They then stuffed the still alive Barry into a leaky barrel of chemicals due to be buried. Barry, still alive, absorbed the chemicals. He became fluid, and was eventually able to escape the barrel. He became one with the dirt around him. He continues to fight the Syndicate as Paydirt.
Additional Notes:
So are we still doing this, or is it being replaced by Astro City?
Codename: Paydirt
Real Name: Barry Carlson
Villain they're based on: Clayface
Appearance: vaguely human-shaped mound of earth
Personality: Driven, intense, loyal
Powers: Able to control and shape earth(dirt, sand, clay, etc), including his body
Equipment: none
History: Barry was a movie actor, who was famous for his roles in movies that edged on anti-Syndicate. Syndicate men lured him into a chemical plant, where they beat him senseless. They then stuffed the still alive Barry into a leaky barrel of chemicals due to be buried. Barry, still alive, absorbed the chemicals. He became fluid, and was eventually able to escape the barrel. He became one with the dirt around him. He continues to fight the Syndicate as Paydirt.
Additional Notes:
Real Name: Barry Carlson
Villain they're based on: Clayface
Appearance: vaguely human-shaped mound of earth
Personality: Driven, intense, loyal
Powers: Able to control and shape earth(dirt, sand, clay, etc), including his body
Equipment: none
History: Barry was a movie actor, who was famous for his roles in movies that edged on anti-Syndicate. Syndicate men lured him into a chemical plant, where they beat him senseless. They then stuffed the still alive Barry into a leaky barrel of chemicals due to be buried. Barry, still alive, absorbed the chemicals. He became fluid, and was eventually able to escape the barrel. He became one with the dirt around him. He continues to fight the Syndicate as Paydirt.
Additional Notes:
Name: Thomas Neil Wright (goes by Neil)
Alias: Spaceman
Age: physically 32
Powers: Energy manipulation (basically TK), including energy blasts, shields, and flight, has a signature purple glow whenever he uses it
Weaknesses: His spacesuit is not merely for thematic effect; it also contains the often uncontrollable cosmic energy emulating from his body when he uses his powers. He can be outside of this suit for only a few hours a day.
Personality: Bold, grim, uncompromising
Enemies:
Hometown: Wapakoneta, Ohio
How long in Astro City: 2 months
Hero Experience: 8 months, six of which as a part of the Ohio-based Queen City Kings
Appearance: Wears a sleek space suit
BRIEF Bio:
Neil was inspired to become an astronaut by his hometown hero and namesake, Neil Armstrong, as well as his grandfather, the superhero Astro Naut, who was Astro City's savior and namesake. During a space walk on what would become his first and last mission, Neil became unattached from the shuttle. Slowly, he drifted out of the reach of any rescue. He drifted for what seemed to him an eternity, orbiting the big blue globe that had once been his world.
He should have died, but was saved by an incorporeal entity, later known as No-Body. The being promised to help Neil return to Earth safely, and entered Neil's body, granting the astronaut the power to shape forces of cosmic energy. but it had an ulterior motive. No-Body was on a mission to destroy the Earth from the inside out through corruption and manipulation.
Once back on Earth, Neil became aware of No-body's true intentions. Using the powers that the being had granted him, Neil was able to exorcise No-Body, and thought that he had killed it. Neil took up the name Spaceman, and began fighting crime as a part of the Ohio-based Queen City Kings. After six months, his teammates encouraged the fledgling superhero to travel to Astro City, where his powers would be better served.
Notes: Credit to Blacksam for giving me the idea of making a caveman villian
Alias: Spaceman
Age: physically 32
Powers: Energy manipulation (basically TK), including energy blasts, shields, and flight, has a signature purple glow whenever he uses it
Weaknesses: His spacesuit is not merely for thematic effect; it also contains the often uncontrollable cosmic energy emulating from his body when he uses his powers. He can be outside of this suit for only a few hours a day.
Personality: Bold, grim, uncompromising
Enemies:
- No-Body, aka Shurukk the Corruptor: an incorporeal being, able to possess willing hosts and grant cosmic powers. No-Body is the current incarnation of the cosmic being know as The Incarnate. At the behest of an intergalactic group known only as The Continuum, The Incarnate has judged the Earth, determining that human civilization must be destroyed due to the danger it presents to the wider universe. After the failure of his last incarnation,
Kerresh the Devastator, The Incarnate decided to destroy the Earth more subtlety this time. - Caveman - The "Caveman" was cursed thousands of years ago with eternal life. However, he still ages, so in order to keep his youth, he must drain the life-essence from victims. He has set his sights on the over-flowing energies of Spaceman in order to sate his appetite. He large, over 7 feet tall, and almost 500 lbs. Often his looks draw comparisons to cavemen, thus earning him his moniker.
Hometown: Wapakoneta, Ohio
How long in Astro City: 2 months
Hero Experience: 8 months, six of which as a part of the Ohio-based Queen City Kings
Appearance: Wears a sleek space suit
BRIEF Bio:
Neil was inspired to become an astronaut by his hometown hero and namesake, Neil Armstrong, as well as his grandfather, the superhero Astro Naut, who was Astro City's savior and namesake. During a space walk on what would become his first and last mission, Neil became unattached from the shuttle. Slowly, he drifted out of the reach of any rescue. He drifted for what seemed to him an eternity, orbiting the big blue globe that had once been his world.
He should have died, but was saved by an incorporeal entity, later known as No-Body. The being promised to help Neil return to Earth safely, and entered Neil's body, granting the astronaut the power to shape forces of cosmic energy. but it had an ulterior motive. No-Body was on a mission to destroy the Earth from the inside out through corruption and manipulation.
Once back on Earth, Neil became aware of No-body's true intentions. Using the powers that the being had granted him, Neil was able to exorcise No-Body, and thought that he had killed it. Neil took up the name Spaceman, and began fighting crime as a part of the Ohio-based Queen City Kings. After six months, his teammates encouraged the fledgling superhero to travel to Astro City, where his powers would be better served.
Notes: Credit to Blacksam for giving me the idea of making a caveman villian
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