Sebastian Blood (Earth-1521)

## Sebastian Blood

**Sebastian Blood**, known as **Brother Blood** is a major villain in Teen Titans: United. He is the founder of the Church of Blood which he later rebranded into the H.I.V.E. Academy.

## Appearance

Sebastian Blood, widely recognized as Brother Blood, possesses a commanding presence that strikes fear and awe in those who encounter him. His tall and imposing figure towers over most, emphasizing his authority and power. Every movement is deliberate, every gesture calculated, showcasing a confidence that demands respect. His sharp jawline gives him a regal air, while his piercing blue eyes seem to hold a universe of secrets, hinting at the depths of his intellect and ambition. Brother Blood's hair, a slicked-back silver cascade, adds to his distinguished appearance. Neatly groomed and meticulously styled, it frames his face in a way that accentuates his features, giving him an aura of sophistication and refinement. His well-maintained beard, carefully shaped, enhances his enigmatic allure, adding an element of mystery to his persona. In his choice of attire, Brother Blood strikes a balance between tradition and modernity. He favors elaborate, regal robes in a deep, rich crimson hue, a color that symbolizes power and dominance. These robes are adorned with intricate golden symbols and patterns, meticulously crafted to represent his elevated status as the leader of the Church of Blood. The fusion of traditional religious garb with contemporary sophistication underscores his ability to blend ancient rituals with modern manipulation, reflecting his multifaceted nature. When he appears in his ceremonial regalia, Brother Blood emanates an aura of dark majesty. The crimson and gold ensemble, combined with his imposing stature and confident demeanor, reinforces his role as a formidable leader and a master manipulator. His attire becomes a symbol of his authority, a visual representation of the power he wields over his followers and adversaries alike. With each calculated choice, Brother Blood reinforces his position as a force to be reckoned with, leaving an indelible mark on the minds of all who encounter him.

## Personality

Brother Blood is a master manipulator, skilled in the art of deception and psychological warfare. He presents himself as a benevolent and righteous leader, exploiting the faith and desperation of his followers. Behind his charming facade lies a ruthless and power-hungry individual, willing to sacrifice anyone and anything to achieve his ambitions. He is cunning, calculating, and utterly devoid of empathy, viewing others as mere pawns in his grand scheme.
Despite his sinister nature, Brother Blood possesses a magnetic charisma that draws people towards him, making it easy for him to indoctrinate new followers into his cult. He revels in the adoration and devotion of his congregation, using their blind faith to further his agenda. His intellect is sharp, and he is a master strategist, orchestrating elaborate schemes to achieve his goals while maintaining an aura of mystique and authority.

## Background

Sebastian Blood's origins are deeply intertwined with a long-standing lineage steeped in the occult. Born into a family with a dark and ancient heritage, Sebastian was exposed to the arcane from an early age. His ancestors were practitioners of blood magic, an esoteric art that delves into the manipulation of life force and mystical energies. Raised amidst ancient tomes and cryptic artifacts, Sebastian's fascination with the occult grew as he unearthed the secrets of his lineage.
As a young man, Sebastian stumbled upon a hidden chamber beneath his family estate. Within its confines, he discovered a trove of ancient texts and artifacts that delved into the depths of blood magic and mysticism. Guided by his insatiable curiosity and thirst for power, Sebastian immersed himself in the study of these forbidden arts. His innate talent and relentless dedication allowed him to master the intricate rituals and spells, unlocking the potential for immense power within his bloodline.
Embracing his newfound abilities, Sebastian adopted the name Brother Blood, a moniker that resonated with the arcane practices he had embraced. With a vision of grandeur and a thirst for control, he founded the Church of Blood, a secretive organization that masked its sinister purpose behind the facade of spiritual enlightenment. Using his charisma and eloquence, Brother Blood manipulated his followers, drawing them into his fold with promises of salvation and divine revelation.
Behind closed doors, Brother Blood harnessed the devotion of his followers to fuel dark rituals, enhancing his own mystical prowess. His mastery over blood magic allowed him to channel the life force of others, granting him longevity, regenerative abilities, and formidable sorcery. With each ritual, he grew stronger, his ambition driving him to seek god-like power and reshape the world according to his own design.
Brother Blood's journey from a young heir of an occult legacy to the enigmatic leader of the Church of Blood was marked by his unwavering determination and thirst for arcane knowledge.
Emboldened by his mastery of blood magic and the unwavering loyalty of his followers, Brother Blood's ambitions knew no bounds. Recognizing the need to expand his influence and further his malevolent agenda, he orchestrated a transformation of the Church of Blood into the infamous H.I.V.E. Academy (Hierarchy of International Vengeance and Extermination). Under this new guise, the organization became a breeding ground for aspiring villains, where young minds were molded and manipulated to serve his sinister purposes.
Within the halls of H.I.V.E. Academy, Brother Blood implemented a rigorous curriculum, blending occult teachings with cutting-edge technology and combat training. His goal was to create a generation of ruthless and loyal operatives, each honed to perfection in the arts of manipulation, combat, and arcane practices. The academy became a crucible of indoctrination, where students were subjected to rigorous tests, psychological conditioning, and exposure to dark rituals designed to amplify their powers.
Brother Blood's leadership was absolute, his presence looming over the academy like a dark shadow. Under his guidance, H.I.V.E. Academy became a formidable force, producing a cadre of villains who would go on to plague the Teen Titans and other heroes. His ability to extract the full potential from each student, coupled with his strategic brilliance, ensured that the graduates of H.I.V.E. Academy were among the most dangerous adversaries the world had ever seen.
As the headmaster of H.I.V.E. Academy, Brother Blood reveled in the chaos and destruction his students wreaked upon the world. He meticulously orchestrated nefarious schemes, pitting his trained operatives against the Teen Titans and other superhero teams, all in the pursuit of his ultimate goal: complete dominance over the metahuman population.
Brother Blood's cunning strategies and mastery over both the occult and modern technology made him a formidable foe. His ability to exploit the vulnerabilities of his adversaries, coupled with his unwavering determination, made him a force to be reckoned with. With the rebranded H.I.V.E. Academy as his stronghold and a legion of loyal followers at his command, Brother Blood's dark influence continued to spread, casting a long and menacing shadow over the world of heroes and villains alike.

## Abilities

Blood is a powerful metahuman with a vast array of mental and psychokinetic powers. The abilities he has demonstrated so far include:
Brother Blood is known to read the thoughts of others, as such he read Cyborg's mind and gains the secrets of his blueprints.
Blood can control other peoples minds against their will, when his eyes glows red so does the people who are under his control, but Cyborg's strong will power managed to resist him.
Blood can mentally induce illusions into his victims' minds, complete with convincing sensory impressions.
He has also display the ability to manipulate objects with his mind alone.
Blood has shown to use his telekinesis to make himself lighter than water.
He can create telekinetic barriers capable of deflecting physical and energy attacks.
Teleportation: He can teleport himself or others, only by touching them, to any locations he chooses. They vanish into red energy then reappear in the same way.
Blood can fire blasts of pure red energy, probably telekinetic blasts.
Brother Blood stated with his mental abilities, he can retain complicated information indefinitely within his memory, like the private blueprints of Cyborg's technology.
Despite his old age, Blood can jump higher and perform acrobatic stunts.