Chase Riley

Aurora Riley (Sister; Older)

Madison Riley (Sister; Younger)

## History

### Origins

Chase Riley was born in 1999 in Metropolis to **Christian** and **Evelyn Riley**. At a young age, it became evident that Chase was on the autism spectrum, which presented unique challenges in his social interactions. As he and his older sister **Aurora** moved from school to school in Central City, Chase faced relentless bullying due to his distinctive behaviors. Fortunately, Aurora always stood by his side, fiercely protecting him from harm.

One fateful day, when Chase was thirteen, tragedy struck. As the Riley siblings were spending time in their backyard, a catastrophic incident occurred at a nearby power plant. An explosion rocked the area, releasing a potent gas cloud. In the chaos that followed, Chase, Aurora, and their younger sister **Maddie** were thrown back by the force of the explosion.

When they regained consciousness, they discovered that something extraordinary had happened. Aurora found herself with the ability to manipulate energy, harnessing its power to create and control various forms of energy. Chase, on the other hand, discovered his newfound power to manipulate water and shape it into ice. Maddie, the youngest of the three, could generate and manipulate fire.

Unaware of the true cause behind their sudden abilities, their parents witnessed the event and decided to keep it a secret from the world. Instead, they embraced their children's unique gifts and began training them to control and harness their powers. Life continued, seemingly unchanged, as the Riley family adapted to this new chapter of their lives.

Little did they know that the power plant explosion had been orchestrated by an unknown force, manipulating events to grant unsuspecting individuals extraordinary abilities. The true mastermind, Vandal Savage, remained in the shadows, his involvement in their lives a secret yet to be revealed.

### Discovered by Argus!

After enduring five years of constant fear and hiding, the Riley family's lives took another treacherous turn. A woman named Sasha Bordeaux, leading an agency known as Argus, approached Christian and Evelyn Riley, threatening to take their children into custody. Refusing to surrender their beloved family, the parents were subsequently arrested, leaving Chase, Aurora, and Maddie with no choice but to comply.

Reluctantly, they joined the ranks of Argus, a decision made out of desperation and a desire to protect each other. For a few years, they were immersed in a world of secrecy, constantly monitored and trained to harness their unique abilities under the watchful eye of the agency. It was a life of confinement and manipulation, where their powers became tools to be exploited rather than gifts to be cherished.

### Five Years Later

After five years with the agency, Chase Riley became disillusioned with their methods and motives. He began to question their true intentions and suspected that they were involved in his parents' arrest. His suspicions were confirmed when he stumbled upon evidence of their wrongdoing, including illegal experiments on metahumans.

One night, Chase decided to take matters into his own hands. He used his cryokinetic powers to create a distraction, allowing him to slip past the agency's security and break into their files. There, he discovered that his sister, Aurora, had also escaped from the agency shortly after they were taken in. She had vanished without a trace, leaving no clue about her whereabouts.

Chase made the difficult decision to defect from the agency, knowing that he would be hunted down as a traitor. He left behind a note for his younger sister, Maddie, explaining his plan and urging her to be careful. With the evidence he had uncovered, Chase knew he had to expose the agency and bring justice to his parents.

### On The Run

However, the longing for freedom and the yearning to reunite with their parents became too overwhelming for Aurora and Chase to bear. They knew that remaining within the clutches of Argus meant sacrificing their autonomy and the possibility of ever finding Maddie again. With heavy hearts and a fierce determination, they devised a daring plan to escape their captors.
Utilizing their powers and the skills they had acquired during their time in Argus, Aurora and Chase seized a moment of opportunity and broke free from the confines of their prison. It was a risky endeavor, fraught with danger and uncertainty, but their love for their family propelled them forward.

As they made their escape, they left behind a devastated Maddie, unknowingly sacrificing her freedom for their own. The guilt of abandoning their sister gnawed at their souls, but they knew deep down that they had to find a way to rescue her from the clutches of Argus.

The subsequent years were filled with a relentless pursuit of justice and redemption. Aurora and Chase remained on the run, constantly evading capture, while their determination to rescue Maddie only grew stronger. They sought allies and resources, connecting with individuals who shared their disdain for Argus and their commitment to exposing its dark secrets.

### Life In Ukraine

After the downfall of the agency, Chase Riley found himself needing a fresh start. He made the difficult decision to leave the United States and move to a second world country, seeking a new beginning far from the shadows of his past. He settled in a small town in Eastern Europe and started a new life, keeping a low profile and trying to heal from the scars of his past.

During his time in the Ukraine, Chase found solace in his faith. He had been raised in a non-religious household, but the events of his life had caused him to search for meaning and purpose. He began exploring different religions and eventually found comfort and guidance in Christianity. Chase embraced his newfound faith and it became a guiding force in his life.

Chase connected with a local church and became actively involved in their community. He made new friends who supported him in his journey and helped him rebuild his life. He also continued to use his cryokinetic powers to help those in need, using his abilities to protect the vulnerable and fight against injustice.

As he grew in his faith, Chase found forgiveness and redemption for his past actions. He learned to let go of his anger and bitterness, and instead channeled his energies towards making a positive impact in his new community. He used his abilities to assist in humanitarian efforts, providing aid to those affected by poverty, inequality, and other challenges faced by the country.

Chase also became an advocate for metahuman rights, using his voice and his story to raise awareness about the discrimination and prejudice faced by metahumans in the second world country. He spoke at local gatherings and participated in discussions, advocating for equality and acceptance for all individuals, regardless of their abilities.

Through his involvement with the church and his newfound faith, Chase found a sense of purpose and fulfillment. He discovered a new sense of belonging and community, and his faith gave him strength and resilience to face the challenges that came his way.

Despite his past as a fugitive and a defector, Chase found acceptance and forgiveness in his new community. He built meaningful relationships and was welcomed with open arms by those who saw the genuine change in his heart and actions.

As time passed, Chase continued to use his cryokinetic powers for good, helping those in need and fighting for justice in his new home. He remained committed to his faith, striving to live out its principles of compassion, love, and forgiveness in his daily life.

Chase Riley's journey with his powers, and his conversion to Christianity, had transformed him into a compassionate and dedicated individual who sought to make a positive impact in the world. He had found peace within himself and had become a beacon of hope for those around him, proving that change and redemption were possible, no matter one's past, even in a second world country.

## Personality

Due to being born with Autism the constant moving around made Chase's life and social life stressful and depressing, which caused him to plan everything about his day to last second and develop OCD. He is calm, calculating, and resolute. Chase is virtually unshakeable; selfless, detached, and in possession of a lot of spine. He is extremely observant, scanning his surroundings and seeing more than most people. On top of this He is extremely empathetic – aware of the feelings of others, even if he seems to possess few of his own.

However he also is solemn, humbled, and stoic. Chase possesses the quiet strength of a man coming face-to-face with his own mortality. Though he professes himself innocent, and he is in many ways prepared to meet his maker.

Chase Riley is a unique and multi-talented individual, navigating the world with the added layer of being on the autism spectrum. He possesses exceptional abilities as a cryokinetic metahuman, and his faith and sense of justice guide his actions. Chase's autism gives him a distinctive perspective on the world, influencing his personality in various ways.

Chase's autism manifests in his exceptional focus and attention to detail. He has a keen eye for patterns and an ability to analyze situations with precision. He thrives on routine and structure, finding comfort in predictability and familiarity. Chase's autism also makes him highly knowledgeable and passionate about specific interests, often immersing himself in his areas of expertise.

While Chase may struggle with social interactions and sensory sensitivities, he has a unique and refreshing perspective on the world. He often sees things from different angles and approaches problems with creativity and innovation. His autism also gives him a heightened sense of empathy, allowing him to deeply understand and connect with others who may also feel misunderstood or marginalized.

Chase's autism does not define him, but rather adds depth and complexity to his personality. He is determined and resilient, pushing through challenges and using his strengths to make a positive impact. He values authenticity and honesty in himself and others, and has a straightforward and direct communication style.

Despite any challenges he may face, Chase is committed to his sense of justice and uses his cryokinetic powers to protect those in need. He is a natural leader, using his exceptional abilities and unique perspective to inspire and guide others.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

**Cryokinesis-** The most common uses for this ability is freezing water (in liquid or gaseous state) in the users surroundings into solid ice, usually shaped as spikes to pierce enemies. Another use is immediately turning enemies to ice, freezing them to death. Users can also shape ice under their feet to move more quickly due to the decreased friction. For defensive purposes, users can create and shape ice to protect themselves from incoming attacks, both in close and far range.

**Cryokinetic Combat-** Users are able to utilize ice manipulation with their physical combat, allowing them to both create tools and weapons for attack and manipulate the environment for their advantage (freezing the ground, sudden ice-walls, etc.).

**Crystal Manipulation-** The user can create, shape and manipulate crystals and crystalline materials: homogenous solids formed by a repeating, three-dimensional pattern of atoms, ions, or molecules and having fixed distances between constituent parts.

**Crystallokinetic Flight-** Users of this ability can fly, glide, and/or levitate through manipulation of crystals. They can fly at varying speeds, levitate, or propel themselves without taking flight, including enhanced jumping by a short burst of flight.

**Crystallokinetic Combat-** The user fights using a combination of impaling crystals, walls for defense, and tricking the opponent into finding a flaw only to find it is a trap.

### Abilities

**Enhanced Combat-** Users possess proficiency, capabilities and knowledge in unarmed combat/hand-to-hand combat, a physical confrontation between two or more persons at very short range (grappling distance, or within the physical reach of a handheld weapon) that does not involve the use of ranged weapons, beyond that of the peak members of their species. Rather than relying on weapons or equipment, they draw on their own strength and skill to fight. Users are able to use different styles of martial arts, they can also perform many different combination strikes, counters, and disarm their foes with their bare hands.

**Gun Proficiency-** Users are also able to operate all variations of guns. Also to have expert knowledge of guns and handling them. Users have excellent intuition on trigger-initiated, hand-held, and hand-directed implements, especially with an extending bore, which thereby resembles the class of weapon in either form or concept.

## Weaknesses

**Cryokinesis-** As the temperature of ice is severely below that of a human's, excessive use of the ability may cause detrimental issues like frostbite. Distance, mass, precision, etc. depend upon of the knowledge, skill, and strength of the user, and their power's natural limits. Ice is affected by everything that normal ice would be, although the user is perfectly able to use their power to return the ice in its original shape and/or controlling it even under these forces Melt under extreme heat (Fire Manipulation, Heat Manipulation, etc.). Vibrations are difficult (if not impossible) to freeze, as they cause the ice to shatter, making sound-based abilities a perfect counter.

**Cryokinetic Combat-** Weak to Heat, Lava or Fire based powers.

**Crystal Manipulation-** May be unable to create crystal, being limited to manipulating only from already existing sources. Distance, mass, precision, etc. depend upon of the knowledge, skill, and strength of the user, and their power's natural limits. Sound Manipulation and Vibration Manipulation - Crystals can be shattered by certain frequencies.

**Crystallokinetic Flight-** User needs ice crystals to fly.