Folklore

Marcus Kingsleigh A.K.A Folklore is a main character in the X-Men Evolution CYOA. He first appears in Chapter One: "Strategy X"

## Origins

Marcus was born somewhere in Germany, growing up in the dark forests amongst his family, who hid out there once he was born due to them thinking he was afflicted by a witch's curse. He was eventually discovered by Professor Charles Xavier and Cerebro, and eventually headed to America for a fresh start with help from the Professor and Storm, as his parents supported his decision and warned him to be careful. It is unknown if they have the X-Gene or not.

## Appearance

Folklore, as a side effect of his X-Gene, is a red furry creature that has a Sasquatch's fur and overall body type, hooved feet akin to the Goatmen or Jersey Devil and a long prehensile tail resembling a trident at the end, which he supposedly obtained from an infant lake monster he once rescued. He also has yellow eyes with green pupils, pointed ears and two sharp teeth that always protrude from his lower lip.

## Personality

Folklore is mostly a recluse, having been shunned from society due to his appearance and being called a monster. However, given enough time with good people who treat him as a human being, he will eventually open up to them.

During battle, he is focused. He will use his knowledge of wilderness survival and various mythological creatures to his advantage, showing a strategic mind.

He is compassionate to his enemies, seen as he tries to reassure Toad everything would be fine once the Danger Room attacked them despite both previously fighting.

## Equipment

* Holographic Inducer Watch
* X-Man Uniform

## History

Marcus was born in Germany, it is unknown where exactly. He at first appeared as a normal baby, but eventually he morphed into his current appearance. His parents thought he was cursed by a witch and so they fled deep into the woods to hide their baby. Marcus grew up into a fine young man, interacting with several creatures of folklore who turned out to be all too real. These beings would play games with him, teach him how to hunt and even taught him survival skills. One day, Marcus heard another voice in his mind which addressed himself as Charles Xavier. Charles offered Marcus a new life amongst others who would accept him as he is, which he accepted. Charles then telepathically talked to Marcus' parents who agreed to let Marcus go to America. Marcus' Father gave him a small safe to hold valuables in, his grandfather's pocket watch for good luck and of course a photo of his parents to remember them. His mother fashioned him a bandana out of his blankets to hide his face, while his father gave him spare boots that once belonged to him along with some old sunglasses, leather gloves and a fedora. Marcus would then form wings to look like a trench coat while his tail wrapped around his hips to make is seem like a belt. He then bid goodbye to his parents and the creatures of the woods who taught him so much before he headed off for a long trip to meet Professor X and Storm so he could start his new life.

### Chapter One: Strategy X

Marcus met with Professor X and Storm after a long flight from Germany, which Professor X provided. Marcus then followed them to a car and was whisked away to their mansion. He was then shown his quarters and began to settle in, receiving a Holographic Inducer Watch and his X-Man Uniform from Storm. He tried them on and after he was satisfied, he put them away since he knew he was accepted here as he was. He was later summoned to the room where Cerebro is where he learned of the device and Todd Tolansky A.K.A The Toad. He would later learn of an incident involving fellow mutants Austin and Jordan as well as a few jocks and Todd. Marcus was instantly suspicious of the story and asked if the jocks said anything, only for both teammates to say no and to be told by Professor X that he wiped their memories, so it was no use to ask. Despite not meeting him, Marcus was instantly suspicious of Todd.

His suspicions would later turn out to be true as Toad breached the mansion's gates and ran into him after being driven to find shelter by Storm. Marcus studied Toad, who instantly freaked out and attacked with his mucus, which landed in Marcus' eyes. Marcus, knowing fully well his eyesight was impaired and that he needed to contain Toad, changed into a Wolfman so he could smell and hear him. Sure enough, this pays off as both began to duke it out within the manor. Eventually, their fight lead to the Danger Room which began to attack both mutants. Folklore tired to reassure Toad everything would be fine, despite both being at each other's throats earlier. He was then ensnared by a robotic tentacle offscreen while Toad landed between two moving walls which were about to crush him. Austin and Jordan (A.K.A Bypass and Psychick) rushed to their aid in the nick of time thanks to Professor X and saved Marcus, who then sprouted wings and selflessly saved Toad despite being enemies, Toad then fled. Marcus attempted to talk him into coming back, but was stopped by Professor X who stated Toad was not ready to join the X-Men yet. He then met Logan, AKA Wolverine who came to the mansion after smelling trouble as the episode ends.

## Friends

Professor X

Storm

Bypass

Psychick

Mythological Creatures of Germany's dark forests.

## Trivia

* Marcus learned how to use his powers and basic survival skills from mythological creatures who lived within the dark forests of Germany, who were drawn to him thanks to his powers. These beings mostly consisted of Sasquatch and Wolfmen.
* Marcus was eager to accept Professor X's offer at a new life due to being viewed as a monster by outsiders whenever they saw him while hiking in the woods.
* Marcus can copy the DNA of several mythological creatures thanks to his X-Gene, which allows him to use their abilities and even transform into them.
* Marcus can make his DNA copy the appearance of cryptids he sees in books his father would occasionally buy if he concentrates hard enough, however without physically interacting with them he can't use their abilities.

As of Chapter 1:

* Marcus is seen trying to befriend Toad after battle, but Toad flees.
* He chose his mutant name offscreen.
* Marcus spent most of the night watching T.V. after the fight with Toad, since he had never seen it before.