Brock Keenan

Brock Keenan is a Kemiya of the 39th Generation of Kemiya

**Distinguishing Marks**: Alchemic Symbol of  on Upper right chest. Transmutation Circles on both palms

**Other Skills:** Speaks Fluent Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. Proficient in Arabic, Swedish and Mandarin Chinese. Near Superhuman level gymnast, reflexes, stamina, speed, balance. Extensive knowledge of magic, alchemy and chemistry. Highly talented Violinist

**Weakness**: Damaged Hands

**Race**: Human/Kemiya

**Character Info:** Brock is a very travelled man, even in his short time of being a Kemiya. He is a high class individual like most Kemiya's, but he rarely is truly casual. He is very much business when it comes to combat, and doesn't like to mess around. But deep down he is a somber man, doesn't laugh too often. He drinks a good bit and is often alone. He enjoys the power he holds, but does not like how it forces him to distance himself from most people. He takes comfort with those with powers, but more other Kemiya's if they he does not decide to fight first.

He can manipulate his personal piece, his Nickel Watch into almost any shape or form he desires as long as its not too big or small due to the alchemic symbol of metals on the back of his right wrist. This `Personal Piece` is considered unbreakable due to his power of control. He can maintain focus on a maximum of 2 different metal pieces by touch, or one metal piece though sight and make it near unbreakable by magical or physical means unless the touch or focus are broken, or if a force over 25 tons is applied. He can't make his metal into any object that requires non metallic components, like a lighter.

**Nickel Transmutation:** Brock can also create Nickel from all solid matter, due to the transmutation circles on his palms. Metals are the easiest forms of matter to transmute and control

**Soul Sensing:** Brock can sense the souls of other people to tell if they are weak or strong. This unique ability allows a Kemiya to find his destined apprentice, one who has a dormant Kemiya ability. Brock can detect distortions within the soul, possessions, evil etc but sensing these traits are all Brock can do in that area

**Chaos Darkness:** Brock has the ability to give up control of his body to his inner darkness, and be granted more power but his consciousness will be dominated by the pure evil soul within him. He can regain control within a certain time limit. While in this form he will fight like a berserker, be able to ignore all wounds given to him and be temporarily immune from telepathy. The longer he stays in this form the harder it will be for him to return to her original form and if he does, the pain from wounds caused will hit him at once

**Other Powers:** Like all Kemiya’s Brock can use alchemy not only to create and manipulate metals but to break apart almost any solid material by severing the molecular bonds. Brock can also exhert his spiritual power in the area around him. Those near him will feel a great pressure on their bodies making it hard to breathe or even stand. This is mainly used as an intimidation tactic as it is not painful, just uncomfortable. Brock can also put his spiritual power into his metal and use it to cut through solids and even liquids at distance and even break solid materials apart. When Brock touches any man made solid material he can instantly tell its elemental make up

**Fighting Style:** Brock is no nonsense when it comes to fight. He does find some enjoyment in combat but does not hold back when it comes to fighting. If it ends quick, it ends quick He usually will attack from the get go, but can drop back to defence and counter attacks if his opponent is an attacker. He does attack strong but doesn't attack stupidly either and can be quite cunning. He is so in tuned with the earth itself and metals in general he can see even better than those with sight. The base of his shoes are nickel and he does not wear socks, allowing him to get the best 'feel' in the earth but in combat, he fights barefoot

**History:**

**Born in not the USA**

Brock was born to Jeremy and Veronica Keenan. Veronica was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and his father, a contractor working with the United States Navy. Brock was born in the navy port town of Rota in Spain. She was permitted to stay there during her leave along with her husband. Once Brock was born, the family returned to the States to Mayport in Florida, where Veronica was recalled after another 6 months. Jeremy stayed at home to raise Brock. The couple had another son named Roger when Brock was 3 years old. Brock's upbringing was nothing too special. He played games like other kids but he showed a particular affinity for music, mainly the violin and began to practice when he was 6 years old.

**Here it comes**

During the summer of 2007, Brock was camping with his friends out in the back yard as it was a warm night. The living room gas fire had sprung a leak and began to spread Carbon Monoxide into the house. Brock's family was sleeping at the time as the house filled up with Carbon Monoxide. Jeremy had managed to wake up and managed to call 911, but he fell unconscious as he headed for the door. Brock headed inside to get a glass of water. He suddenly felt a little light headed but he quickly headed back outside. Brock did think it was strange but he then noticed fire trucks pulling up at the front of the building. When he came around to ask what was going on, he was told a call was made about a gas leak. Brock then knew his parents were in danger. He tried to rush inside but he was held back. The Fire department then took out the bodies of his family. Brock was distraught but a woman came to him and held him close. The fireman asked the woman who she was, but she told him she was his aunt. Brock was confused but the woman told him not to be afraid. The woman then took Brock from the scene

**Training begins**

Brock was scared but the woman introduced herself as Sierra Mardones and then showed him her power. She explained she was a Kemiya and he was one just like her. Brock was initially against the idea, but when Sierra asked him what he had left, Brock agreed to become her apprentice. Sierra then took Brock to Zaragoza in Spain and began his training. She in fact took on another apprentice not long after Brock arrived, a young girl named Isabella. They mainly trained in the high hills area but Brock took to his training well. Brock also kept up his practice with the violin, something that Sierra herself even enjoyed on some nights. Brock chose his metal as Nickel and his weapon as a Viking sword. After 6 years of training, Brock passed his release fight in 2013 aged 15 and was ready. Isabella graduated not long after Brock

**Where to now?**

Brock first headed to New York to report to see Maurice Soult. Brock expressed an interest in finance and commodities deals but Maurice warned him not to make too much of Nickel or it would devalue. Maurice gave Brock a one million dollar loan and sent him out into the world. Brock headed to France, tasting wine in Bordeaux. He then travelled to Monaco and managed to sneak into a casino and made a few hundred thousand Euros. He just about managed to escape with his money before he was caught. He transferred the money to Maurice as soon as he could and left for Italy. He toured Rome then came to Tuscany, meeting his first match. The two Kemiya fought all around the hills but Brock's stronger attack power won out but it resulted in an accidental death. Maurice called but Brock explained it was an accident. Maurice accepted the situation and advised Brock to be more careful if possible

**Learning the lonely ways**

When Brock was 17 in 2015. Brock travelled to Egypt, soaking up its culture and even took the time to learn Arabic. He stayed for close to a year before he headed north through Turkey to India. Brock travelled across the country, coming to the Chandel region where he engaged another Kemiya. The fight was hard and challenging in the hills but it caused a landslide. Brock managed to get to safety but his opponent was swept away. Brock didn't hang around, as he headed for Shanghai in China. Again Brock decided to stick around and learn the local language, staying for 6 months until he travelled to Japan. He was caught in the Kumamoto earthquake in April, sustaining a leg injury from falling debris, but he managed to free himself with his power and find cover. Brock stayed in Japan for a few months, getting into one fight in Northern Japan, again pulling off a killing win. Brock travelled back through Russia on the Tran Siberian rail line. There he met a young woman named Alina. Brock was very taken with her and spent a lot of time together on the train journey. But a Kemiya stepped unto the train. Brock immediately sensed their presence and it wasn't long until they both met. Both agreed not to fight until they reached a safe location. Alina noticed Brock was distracted and could not get Brock to explain the situation. Brock and his opponent got off the train at Perm, but Alina followed. The two Kemiya's went at and was witnessed by Alina. Brock again managed to win his fight but when he looked to Alina. She was gone. Brock was deeply upset but he simply dragged himself up and travelled to Sweden

**Embittered**

Brock now understood what his mentor had told him, that a Kemiya's life...was a lonely one. He got even more bad news when he learned his Mentor had been killed in early 2018. He returned to New York to Maurice, and asked for permission to avenge his mentor, but Maurice refused and reminded Brock he still had one million to repay on his debt. Brock was furious but he remained in New York, and began to work on the stock market, becoming an investor. It took a few months, but Brock was able to make his final million repayment to Maurice all the while looking into the death of his mentor. He learnt that it wasn't a Kemiya and that his fellow apprentice was involved. He travelled to Europe to try and find her and returned to Europe, Brock then travelled to Israel in 2019. He ended up getting caught in some of the clashes on the Gaza strip and was forced to defend himself from a few attacks. He decided to get out of Israel and returned to Spain, travelling around the country for a few more months. He then travelled south to Morocco, then travelled along the Western coast of Africa until he came to South Africa.

**The World locked down**

Brock decided not to stay in South Africa for too long but he was denied permission to leave the country. Brock called Maurice who arranged a private plane but at his own expense. Brock returned to New York and was forced to remain in the city until travel restrictions were lifted, further decreeing that all Kemiya travel as little as possible unless the country they are in permits travel. Brock was permitted to leave New York in mid 2021 but not the country. He travelled further west coming to Las Vegas. He spent some time in casino's winning money until one night he was confronted by a hunter. Brock was beaten down badly and had a device used on his eyes that blinded him. The hunter took Brock out the desert and left him for dead. Brock was found by a prospector and driven to the hospital. Brock managed to place a call to Maurice who in turn offered his own assistance

**A World of Darkness**

Brock spent a little time in hospital before another Kemiya named Ally came to discharge him. Ally was an experienced Kemiya and was tasked by Maurice to train Brock in how to enhance his senses to keep fighting. She took him to the desert and taught him how to feel the earth, to feel metals and feel movements. Overtime Brock's confidence returned and he became even more formidable. Ally challenged Brock to a fight which she did win, but Brock gave her a great challenge and she deemed him trained. Brock did ask for Ally's help in finding the hunter who blinded him. It took a bit of searching, but they did track him down. Brock caught the Hunter off guard and blinded him as well, only Brock cut his eyes with his sword, before finally finishing the job. Ally and Brock parted ways as she returned to Maurice and Brock headed to the West Coast in mid 2021 then made his way to Texas, coming across Kevin Musica. Brock was beaten with little difficulty but he witnessed Musica and Bella Midnight fight, which Bella won. Brock recovered soon after

**A Unique man**

Brock almost felt even more alive now that could use his sense of metal to see the world. He did struggle on occasion but he found ways around his shortcomings, by making items out of metal and using them in day to day life. Brock restarted his quest to find his mentor's killer and his fellow apprentice Isabella. Brock managed to track her down to Peru. They fought but Isabella claimed innocence on the matter and that she too had been looking for her killer. Brock was eventually convinced but continued fighting, turning more into a hard sparring match than a fight to the death. Brock and Isabella spent some time together but they split off, vowing to avenge their mentor's murder. Isabella headed to Europe like Brock travelled to Africa making sure to stay in the city areas to make it easier to him to get around

**The Hunt**

Brock came to Egypt in mid 2022 to Port Said before getting into a fight with Musa Anwar. Brock was seemingly beaten but was saved by Isabella, who confirmed Musa was the one who killed their mentor. Both Kemiya took on Musa, who admitted to the killing, but defended his actions. Brock and Isabella were enraged by Musa managed to take Brock out of the fight before he defeated Isabella. He again defended his actions, telling them he had already explained himself to Maurice. Brock was even more infuriated at Maurice but Isabella accepted Musa's defence. Brock travelled back to New York and demanded to see Maurice. Maurice met Brock and was in turn furious with the young Kemiya, reminding Brock of the life they live and that death happens. Brock was broken down and was subsequently banished from America for 1 year. Brock came to France not long after and remained there until early 2023 where Isabella found him. She comforted him and spent time with him, pulling Brock out of his despair and got him back into enjoying his life. Brock travelled south to Marseille, going to boat parties and clubs. Brock took a cruise to Italy and came to Rome, spending a little time there before heading south to Naples