Steele

## Appearance

Steele is a human-appearing demigod with medium-length silver hair, and green eyes which glow while using their powers. Their hair comes down on each side of their left eye. They have a blue streak in their hair, matching the silver streak in Macy's. Steele wears a white and blue hoodie, with patterns that somewhat resemble slashes. Beneath the hoodie, he wears a black t-shirt. They wear black pants, and blue sneakers. Steele wields two silver knives with dark blue handles.

### Empyrean Steele

As Empyrean Steele, they appear as a 12-foot tall humanoid creature made of silver, blue, and black metal and flamelike green energy. Their metal body is made of separate pieces, bound together by the cosmic energy. They have sharp black horns, and two metal pieces over their face which resemble Steele's hair. The green energy flares up when Steele feels strong emotions, and dwindles when they are weakened or tired.

## Personality

Steele is usually serious and strategic, typically knowing what fights they can or cannot win. He is not particularly confrontational, and is generally introverted unless around friends. Steele cares deeply for his friends and loved ones, however, and is willing to fight to protect those he cares for.

## Creation

Steele's original design was made by RKS in December 2020 as a gijinka of Scissors from Paper Mario: The Origami King. Later, their design was remade as an OC. This origin is reflected by the two spikes of hair around Steele's left eye, which were initially meant to resemble scissor blades.

Steele's current design was made in January 2022.

Empyrean Steele was designed in September 2022.

## History

Steele's universe is currently undergoing development, so much is TBD. Come back later.

## Relations and Affiliations

### Macy

Steele and Macy are best friends, and have known each other for years. Steele's calm personality usually balances out Macy's recklessness, but Macy's wit helps them talk their way out of conflicts... even when she's the one who got them into it in the first place. They dated, a long time ago, and it didn't work out, but they're still besties to this day, and will continue to be besties until August 2, 2025.

### Chelsea

Chelsea isn't as close to Steele as either of them are to Macy, but they are still great friends, and trust each other with their lives. They met when Chelsea almost hit Steele with her motorcycle. In her defense, it was an accident. It was also pretty funny.

### Cress

Cress is Steele's half-sibling, and a minor god with power over stars. They don't talk much, since Cress lives on the moon, but they are still generally trusting of each other. Steele is slightly jealous of Cress, as they often tease him about being a minor god as opposed to a demigod. Cress is generally chill and carefree, and has no regard for the "laws" of Earth, which Steele is just used to at this point.

### Remag

Steele has never met nor heard of Remag, but if they did, they would hate him and find him unbearably annoying.

## Abilities and Weapons

### Steele

##### Abilities

* Flight: Steele is able to hover and fly.
* Space Survival: While in space, Steele is able to absorb cosmic energy to survive, negating their need for oxygen.
* Portal Creation: Steele is able to bend space to create portals, but it takes a lot of effort. In order to use this ability more effectively, he focuses his power into his knives, and uses them to rip through space to more easily create portals.
* Ascended Form: Steele can transform into Empyrean Steele at will, although this does come at the cost of slowly burning away Steele's life force. As such, he does not use this form unless absolutely necessary.

##### Weapons

* Knives: Steele wields two silver knives, which he uses both in combat and to open portals.

### Empyrean Steele

##### Abilities

* Flight: Empyrean Steele is able to hover and fly.
* Space Survival: Empyrean Steele's body is comprised of metal and cosmic energy and does not have human physiology, negating their need for oxygen.
* Durability: The metal comprising Empyrean Steele's body is indestructible.
* Portal Creation: Empyrean Steele is able to easily bend space to create portals, simply by tearing through the air with their claws.
* Ergokinesis: Empyrean Steele can control the cosmic energy radiating from their body.

Taking the form of Empyrean Steele comes at a cost. Steele cannot remain in this state for very long without risk, as it rapidly drains them of their energy. On Earth, he can just barely channel his power for long enough to get through a single fight without noticeable fatigue. For this reason, he typically chooses not to transform unless the situation is dire. In space, however, Steele can retain their Empyrean form for much longer. If Steele is substantially drained in his Empyrean state, it can leave him incapacitated upon reverting back to his humanoid form. If they remain in this form for too long, they risk their essence burning away entirely, which would kill them.

## Trivia

* Steele is asexual and aromantic.
* Steele is afraid of hot dogs.
* Steele's feet are too big to wear Macy's shoes.
* (see above) He has tried.
* Steele's favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip.
* Steele goes with Chelsea when she goes rock climbing, and then just flies to the top and waits for her. Sometimes they have a picnic at the top.

## Gallery

Steele's Tupperbox Profile PictureEmpyrean Steele