Ales Mortem

- Troy

Ales Mortem, a formidable species of beings crafted by the mighty Titan Kronos himself, serve as his dedicated enforcers in hunting and eliminating Elementals, as well as any other potential threats to their master.

## Biography

Ales Mortem, sinister creatures forged during the harrowing Great Extermination, were birthed from the unholy fusion of intricate demonic sorcery and the Ichor—the divine blood—of the Titan Kronos himself. This malevolent concoction renders them extraordinarily durable, nearly impervious to harm, and seemingly unchanging in form over countless millennia.

These formidable beings prefer two primary methods of hunting: as part of a clan or acting solo. Clans comprise no more than six Mors, with three as the minimum requirement. Interestingly, Ales Mortem are exclusively male, and their species perpetuates without the need for female counterparts.

### **The Assault on Pleasant Hill High**

Guided by the malevolent hand of Kronos, a clan of Ales Mortem insidiously infiltrated Pleasant Hill, the hometown of Argo Harper. This vile clan, known as the Swarm, was led by Troy and consisted of four members: Troy, Carson, Noah, and Lucas. Over several months, they cunningly integrated themselves into the high school attended by Argo, adopting human personas. However, their presence was far from benign; they incessantly tormented Argo while biding their time for a deadly strike. Their grim plan was set into motion on May 1st, 2012, with the intention of ending the young Elemental's life before his latent powers manifested.

The dire climax unfurled during a gym class, where the Swarm, after taunting Argo, shed their human disguises and unleashed their monstrous forms upon the school gym, terrorizing students and focusing their malevolence on Argo. Their nefarious plot would have succeeded had it not been for the unexpected intervention of Max Jones, who infiltrated the school on the same fateful day. Max valiantly confronted and defeated two members of the Swarm: Noah and Lucas. Carson and Troy, however, managed to escape, making a dramatic exit by tearing through the gymnasium's roof.

### Rampage in Sleepy Hollow

Argo Harper, Lon Scott, Maxwell Jones, and the members of Team Witness embarked on a mission to confront the infamous "Slender Man." Their meticulously planned encounter was abruptly disrupted by the sudden appearance of two Ales Mortem. These menacing creatures attacked the group shortly after Slender Man's demise, leading to a chaotic clash, which the group narrowly escaped.

### The Battle of New York

A few days after their assault on Pleasant Hill High, Troy pursued Argo, Max, and Lon Scott into the heart of New York City, coinciding with the Chitauri invasion. Amidst the chaotic battle between the Chitauri and the Earth's defenders, Troy valiantly engaged the alien invaders. His relentless pursuit led him to Argo, and, during a desperate attempt to evade the monstrous foe, Argo saved Jolene Moore. Seizing the opportunity, Troy launched a fierce assault, ultimately pinning Argo down, inflicting a prominent scar across his palm. Argo's desperate struggles were cut short when Troy brutally tore into his back. However, Troy's impending triumph was abruptly halted as he was crushed by a car, flung by the Hulk. The battle ended, and Troy met his demise.

## Physical Appearance

Mors are formidable creatures, typically towering at an average height of 9 feet and boasting substantial weight. Their distinguishing feature is the presence of imposing, bat-like wings adorning their backs. To facilitate these impressive appendages, Mors are equipped with a pair of sturdy shoulder blades, one set to support their wings and the other to bolster their powerful arms.

The Mors exhibit large, elongated heads, with their eye color displaying variation among individuals. To facilitate their remarkable flight abilities, their skeletal structure is uniquely designed with hollow bones, which allows for the necessary buoyancy to support their massive wings and physique.

These creatures possess the formidable dentition of a carnivore, featuring sharp teeth that serve their predatory nature well. Their ears protrude outward, providing excellent auditory acuity and making them keen listeners. The robust skull structure accommodates a sophisticated brain, indicative of their capacity for independent thought, problem-solving, and strategic planning.

## Powers and Abilities

#### Powers

* **Retractable Claws:** Mors possess formidable retractable claws within their fingers, allowing them to extend these lethal weapons at will. These razor-sharp claws serve both in hunting and combat, making them fearsome adversaries against Elementals.
* **Flight**: Mors have the extraordinary ability of flight, and their speed can be substantially increased while airborne. This remarkable aerial capability also enables them to carry prey into the sky, a tactic they once employed when pursuing Elementals and launching devastating dive attacks.
* **Shape-shifting:** These shape-shifters exhibit the skill to transform into human forms, although it is limited to assuming the same human guise with varying appearances and genders for each Mor. Their transitions from human to Mor involve shedding their skin, often leaving behind eerie husks as remnants.

#### Abilities

* **Fire Resistance:** Mors possess exceptionally resilient and tough skin, rendering them highly resistant to burning and making them formidable adversaries against elemental attacks based on fire.
* **Lightning Resistance:** The skin of an Ales Mortem contains natural insulation that dampens the impact of lightning-based attacks. This unique resistance mitigates the potential harm they might sustain from electrical assaults.
* **Water Resistance:** Mors exhibit an impressive resistance to water-based attacks. Their remarkable speed, dense skin, and the ability to create airwaves with their wings collectively render them nearly impervious to the damage caused by water-based elemental attacks.
* **Earth Resistance:** The hollowness within their bones, coupled with their increased speed, provides Mors with an innate resistance to earth-based attacks. In case they are struck by such attacks, their tough skin further fortifies their resilience against earth-based impacts.
* **Air Resistance:** Their durable skin significantly diminishes the effectiveness of air-based attacks, allowing Mors to withstand and combat these elemental assaults with little consequence.

## Appearances in Harper Studios

* *The Avengers*

Seasons
* Season 1
	+ Episode 1 - *More Than Meets the Eye*