Umbra

## Overview

Umbra is the result of the Soul Forge Ritual, and the strongest being on Earth.

## Biography

### Creation

Under the threat of Ornus and his Acolytes, the Defenders of Earth sought a fighter of their own that would be strong enough to assist the Lost Gods. At the urging of William Bly, the team contacted Talos and the two mages devised a new and taboo magic ritual, titled The Soul Forge.

After the dangerous ritual was concluded, Talos planted the Black Soul into a cadaver they had at the forge. The first act of the new being was to tear the flesh from the corpse and mold it around its dark form. Mirroring the humanoid form of its creators, the being stood still in the room, unmoving.

Unsure of what to do, the Defenders left it alone for two days. When Ornus finally freed Lilith from her sub-dimensional prison, Umbra opened its eyes for the first time. Sprouting a shadowy cape from its shoulders, the being leapt from its birthplace and entered Earth's atmosphere to join the fight of the Lost Gods.

Quickly proving capable of combating both Acolytes and an indifferent Raya, the creation introduced itself as Umbra. Umbra was able to destroy Lilith, a feat that not even the Christian Deities were capable of achieving. Umbra was also crucial to the ultimate defeat of Ornus himself, holding Ornus' attention until the Perpetuan Being arrived and absorbed the primeval entity.

After the defeat of Ornus and the return of the Lost Gods to the stars, Umbra returned to the Defenders of Earth and retired to a barren room, awaiting another purpose to justify him acting.

### The Empyrean Conflict

When the alien entity bearing the Meridian Helmet arrived on earth in Europe, Umbra again woke from its stupor. Arriving in Europe in moments, Umbra faced off with Empyrean. The fight quickly bounced across the continent, settling in Lisbon. When Empyrean created a black hole above the city, Umbra crushed the anomaly, using much of its energy in the process.

With the power taken from Lilith depleted, and the continued drain of fighting the Powers of the Cosmos, Umbra lost control of its soul. The Black Heart destroyed every living thing in the city of Lisbon, including the physical form of Empyrean. Claiming the helmet, Umbra returned to its solitude, fearing the use of its powers in the future.

## Appearance and Personality

### Appearance

Umbra is an incredibly pale being, with a suit of skin surrounding the pure black soul the entity possesses. Pupil-less white eyes are outlined by thin black ring. A flowing shadowy cape billows from Umbra's shoulders, and centered above its heart is a black void that spirals into its core.

### Personality

Umbra is unsure of how to exist, not interacting with anyone until absolutely necessary. It stands alone in an empty room, awaiting some purpose to act. Because it was created to combat an incredibly strong being, Umbra only reacts when similarly powerful entities enter the scope of its senses. Umbra speaks very rarely, only addressing direct questions that it is certain of the answers to.

## Powers and Abilities

### Soul Manipulation

The Black Soul created in the Soul Forge is the source of Umbra's existence. By extending itself infinitely outside of its suit, Umbra can attack and defend by controlling its soul. From creating solid constructs to beams of pure vitality, Umbra's soul grants an indestructible weapon with countless applications.

### Energy Detection

Umbra has an uncanny sense for the potential power of an entity, sensing their approach from as far as the edge of the solar system.

### Black Heart

The Black Heart at Umbra's core is capable of obliterating any living things within an area. This feature of Umbra's abilities remains outside of his control, reacting only to the need for energy.

### Agility

Umbra's speed is nearly unmatched, rivaling the Lost Gods themselves. Almost no energy is expended from such movement.

### Flight

Umbra is able to fly at incredible speeds, crossing the planet in moments without tiring.

## Trivia

Umbra would prefer the skin suit it wears never be damaged, instead projecting its soul to meet the attacks head-on.