Hippolyta

## Queen of the Amazons

"Whatever fates we are to meet, we shall face them together... as sisters... and Amazons!"

### Relatives

Hippothoe (mother)
Antiope · Penthesilea · Menalippe (sisters)

Diana (daughter)

## History

Hippolyta was the first born child of Queen Hippothoe and the Amazons. She was widely regarded as a peace negotiator as well as a formidable fighter when needed. After the death of her mother, she was given the golden girdle and named Queen of the Amazons.

After centuries of fighting between the Amazons and Ares, the Queen of the Amazons called for a truce with the God of War by union of marriage. Ares would arrive on Themyscira and meet Hippolyta who he instantly fell in love with. He would spend the next century with her eventually leading to the birth of their daughter Diana.

Hippolyta would soon become Queen after her mother dies from mysterious circumstances. She rules with guidance from her sisters Antiope, Menalippe and Penthesilea. She is extremely protective of her daughter and is hesitant to let her train.

## Powers/Abilities

### *Powers*

* **Amazonian Physiology:** The Amazons are a race of warrior women that have received gifts and blessings from five Olympian goddesses: Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Hestia and Aphrodite. Hippolyta possesses the same potential powers as an average Amazon.
	+ **Superhuman Strength:** Hippolyta has a superhuman level of strength and can lift the average 15-20 tons.
	+ **Superhuman Durability:** Hippolyta has a superhuman durability level in the face of blunt force trauma, although she can be wounded by bullets and other sharp objects with enough force, leading Hippolyta to compensate for this by using his battle armor and speed.
		- **Healing Factor:** Hippolyta, when injured, can heal from wounds at superhuman rates.
	+ **Superhuman Speed:** Hippolyta, like an Amazon, can move faster than the human limit, although far from the level of her demigod daughter Diana.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina:** Like all Amazons, Hippolyta's musculature produces considerably less fatigue toxins during physical activity than that of humans. With this, she does not need to slow down or catch her breath during the battle.
	+ **Superhuman Agility:** Hippolyta has a superhuman level of agility, which allows her to jump on horseback and cut off enemy soldiers before they could react properly, as well as dodge and react very quickly to their attacks.
	+ **Immortality:** Hippolyta can not grow old or be affected by disease. She can be killed in battle or by accident though.

### *Abilities*

* **Amazonian Training:** The Amazons honed their skills in many fields, aided by the gifts from Athena and Artemis.
	+ **Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced):** Hippolyta is extremely skilled, fierce, and formidable in both armed and hand-to-hand combat, a master of a vast array of uniquely Amazon martial arts, with centuries of combat experience. She is skilled in Pankration.
	+ **Archery:** Hippolyta, is an expert archer.
	+ **Equestrianism:** Hippolyta is very proficient while horse riding.
	+ **Swordsmanship**
* **Gift of Athena:** Athena declared Hippolyta the ruler of the Amazons, and granted her additional insights.
	+ **Enhanced Intellect:** A gift from Athena, the Amazons have the wisdom to be guided by peace and justice.
	+ **Diplomacy:** Hippolyta is practiced at conducting negotiations between representatives of groups or states. She has often been called upon to use these skills at times of war.
	+ **Multilingualism:** Can speak English, Greek, Turkish and Themysciran.
	+ **Leadership:** Queen Hippolyta was a born leader and strategist and is excellent in the arts of persuasion and diplomacy.

### *Weaknesses*

* **Vulnerability to Piercing Weapons:** Hippolyta is extremely resistant to blunt force attacks and has a vast tolerance for pain. However, she is more vulnerable to piercing weapons, such as arrows and bullets.

## Paraphernalia

### *Equipment*

* **Amazonian Armor:** Created from leathers and the rare metal Amazonium.
* **Bracelets of Submission:** Worn by every Amazon as a reminder for their capture and humiliation.
* **Royal Tiara:** Represents her royalty.

### *Weapons*

* **Amazonian Sword:** Standard Amazonian weapon.
* **Amazonian Shield:** Standard Amazonian shield.