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Khopesh

Khopesh is a criminal and supervillain from Egypt known for his use of the distinctive khopesh blades. He was a bandit on the road and is currently a mercenary for hire. His weapons are salvaged from ancient ruins and are rumoured to be cursed- though it's likely he spread the rumours himself. He's also skilled in hand-to-hand combat, but prefers to use his swords instead. He has no real powers or abilities beyond those of any other human being.

He was first encountered on the road to Cairo by Bo and Jorek after their devastating fight with Calamity Sam left their bodies and spirits broken. Khopesh and his men tried to rob the passengers but the brothers managed to fight back and Jorek took one of his distinctive blades as his own while his own was damaged.

He later appeared again after the brothers had restored their full powers. He was working with two other villains at the time to threaten a team of archaeologists- Deathstalker and Ace of Spades. After being forced to submit by the brothers and their new friend, he was cocky that Deathstalker would defeat them but to his horror she let them leave and promised the three of them would leave the archaeologists alone which was a hit to his pride and his paycheck.
MARU

MARU, the Metahuman Adaptive Response Unit, is a humanoid combat robot developed by a shadowy lab as part of their research on metahuman abilities. It is equipped with a number of weapons and sensors designed specifically for use during fights against metahumans. The unit can copy and use metahuman abilities to enhance its own combat abilities. Its exterior is covered with a rubbery skin which protects it from damage. This includes the head, which is protected by a titanium alloy skull. Inside an Exotic Matter Core powers the technology that gives the unit it's ability to copy metahumans.
Piccolo Adamo

Piccolo Adamo was the Homunculus creation of Ludovico Nofri Albarenno, an alchemist who lived in Rome during the 17th century. After his master's death in his experiments to achieve eternal life, Adamo put himself to sleep in a jar until the laboratory of his master was found by the brother, Bo and Jorek. After Piccolo's father was reanimated by an Avernal spirit he tried to release him from the coffin but was stopped by the brothers who eventually had to put the undead creature down- to Piccolo's horror. After this, they brought Piccolo along with them to meet the Mother of Rome.

He was kidnapped by Avernal Imps when the brothers descended into the tunnels to clear out the dimensional "invaders" at the She-Wolf's request. The brothers agreed to help restore Lord Mantus to his throne and remove the Fomorians from Avernus, leaving Piccolo in the care of Avaea.

When the brothers returned successful, the Imps jubilantly cheered before returning home. Piccolo was glad to see his friends unhurt and they faced the She-Wolf together. She simply congratulated them for solving her problem and sent them on their way to the Vatican.

At the Vatican, Piccolo chose to hide in the vents so he wouldn't be a distraction for Bo and Jorek in combat. During the fight against the Seven Deadly Sins, the brothers met the Italian hero the Inventor. The Inventor's renaissance theme inspired the brothers to introduce the two and they quickly bonded.

When the brother's left Rome, Jorek and Bo said their goodbyes to a distressed Piccolo (he would be tearful but he is unable to cry) who was left in the care of Leonardo.
Miami Purifiers

Miami Purifiers was a one shot set in Miami during the 1980s, it featured two vigilantes working on behalf of The Purifier during his war against the rogue spy Agent 03 who was directing a collaboration with soviet spies to create a ghost economy with millions of dark operational funds.

Sadly despite taking out most of Agent 03's lieutenants, the mission was a failure; Katana was killed and Deep Freeze was turned to save what little family he had left.
Ultimind

The Ultimind is the undisputed leader of ANIMA. Ultimind is not just a genius but something altogether greater; he has an intellect that far outstrips any human and has great psionic power. His sole goal is domination of humanity through the product of his mind. To achieve such dominance requires him to gather others with psionic abilities for further study, experimentation and in some cases absorption into his own mind. Aided by his cabal of mad scientists the Ultimind has stripped away all vestiges of his human form and is now a huge floating brain. The Ultimind's true name is unknown as he prefers to be referred to simply as "Ultimind"
Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is a valley cut into sandstone and granite in southern Jordan. It is the largest wadi in Jordan and is believed to have gotten it's name from the lost city Iram of the Pillars, believed by some to be located under the sands. This was proven to be correct by Jorek, Bo and Todd Stool during their travels.
Bombshell

Bombshell is the alter ego of Grace Moreno, the secretary and right hand woman of Luther Sanderson. She was a member of the supervillain group ZODIAC working as Sanderson's mole to undermine and replace Hammurabi. She has the power to launch explosive energy blasts and she can transport herself across short distances as pure explosive energy. She has also had training in martial arts and firearms.
Apophis

Apophis, also known as Apep, is a powerful being that exists outside our dimension and seeks our total annihilation. Apophis embodies chaos itself and in Egyptian mythology represented the opposition of Ma'at and light. Horus has theorised that the reason Apophis continues to invade our dimension through Earth is as much about spite as it is about Earth's nexus position- the Egyptian pantheon lead by Ra defeated Apophis during it's first invasion of the universe.

The Cult of Apophis has persisted against the odds over the millennia- likely thanks to the whisperings of the void serpent in mortal ears. It's cult carries out it's work- bringing an end to the abominations of civilisation and life through treachery, guile and occasional brute force.
Stefan Damgaard

Stefan is a young Dane interested in learning as much as possible from the native people he meets while living in Greenland. When not busy working or doing fieldwork, he likes spending time with friends and family. Though often described as reserved by his peers, Stefan has an outgoing personality when it comes to interacting with other cultures. He enjoys sharing knowledge and experiences about different places around the world with anyone who will listen.

## Meeting Bo & Jorek

Stefan first saw Bo and Jorek tumbling from the sky, he assumed they were parachutists (he didn't see how they landed). He picked them up in his car and told them how he was looking for his missing professor. He and his professor had been investigating local burial rites and received a tip-off about Sukkartil, a viking burial mound shrouded in superstition. They found something, a piece of a larger charm, but his professor disappeared overnight. Stefan explained that he went to the police but they hadn't done anything- he tried to call out of town for help but there was no service anywhere in town so he is headed out to the cell tower. When he arrives the brothers take a closer look- the two are unfamiliar with the technology but recognise deep gouges in the metal as claw marks from some mighty beast. A little perturbed by this apparent sabotage Stefan mentions a ship in harbour that may still be able to radio out for help.

He drives them back to town but a spirit taking the form of a deer steps into the road and enraptures the three of them. When they wake up from the trance it is night, the deer is nowhere to be seen and the car's battery has died- the brothers use their lightning powers to recharge the battery, at this point Stefan realises the two men he are travelling with are not merely tall men but perhaps something else.

Stefan takes the brothers to the hotel so they can retrace the professor's steps which leads them to the pastor and local hobbyist rune translator Father Gabriel Jørgensen. After their meeting with the priest they are harassed by a pair of cops whose eyes turn black and they realise that something has a hold over the people in the town.

They arrive at La Question, and introduce themselves and the situation to the crew. The brothers realise the charm the crew has found in their salvage is similar to the one Stefan found. The lights of the town go out completely and Kigatilik reveals itself for the first time as it attacks the ship kidnapping Stefan along with the two pieces of the charm.
The Thaurovi

The Thaurovi, and those who serve them, are the keepers of balance between the forces of order and chaos. They are a triumvirate of divinities that protect the title of Master Mage from those they would deem unworthy- those who would abuse it's power and disrupt the natural balance of magic.

Their position as gatekeepers of forbidden knowledge and as the stewards of ultimate power makes them natural enemies of the Collegium.

### Mabizal, the Mother of Magic

The only known survivor of the Elder Gods with access to magic older than Earth, she shaped magic into a form usable by mortals- an action that has created countless miracles and caused unthinkable suffering across the universe

### Jaistra, the Thaumurge

Jaistra was once a mortal man who has now ascended to a level beyond most gods- serving as a prime order in the universe alongside Kosmos, Lorn and Mekhana

### Astazhoth, the Everlasting Flame

An Old One who burns with an ardour for life and free will, Astazhoth is light, fire, hope and passion
Poseidon

Ares, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hermes, Dionysus, Hercules, Hebe, Enyo (nephews and nieces)

## Appearance

### Species

Olympian

Poseidon is the Olympian god of the sea, storms and earthquakes- his symbol is a trident. Poseidon was also known as "the Earthshaker" and "Lord of the Deep". Poseidon is capable of quickly changing from a jovial, cheery man to a raging monster. He bestows his boons freely upon his demigod children. Poseidon splits his time between Olympus and his own extra-dimensional palace in the depths of the ocean floor. Poseidon is one of the most powerful Olympians and he frequently finds himself involved in or opposed to Hera's schemes, returning to his palace whenever he starts feeling the heat.

Poseidon was granted dominion over the Earth's oceans after the Olympians defeated the Titans, while Zeus received the Heavens and Hades the Underworld.

Poseidon's part in the sinking of Atlantis is shrouded by history but the Atlanteans believe it was Poseidon's wrath for their worship of new gods.
Doctor Creature

Formerly just known as "the Creature", Doctor Creature is a metahuman who looks like some kind of hypothetical hybrid between an ape and a bear. He believes everyone should be given the opportunity to become whatever they want to be regardless of how they look. He officially re-joined Alpha Squad only after he got his doctorate in meta-human medicine from Stanford. Deciding he wanted Alpha Squad to be more than just moonlighting against criminal organisations, Doctor Creature formed the Alpha Foundation, a charitable organization whose goal is to educate young metahumans about their powers and provide support services for them. The foundation also provides aid to victims of metahuman crime when it can.

Doctor Creature recognised Loxley when he visited the Alpha Foundation building with Team Hope and he apologised that he and the team couldn't save her. He promised to Harvey, through tears, that Alpha Squad would always be there to back him up if he needs it.

## Trivia

* Everyone on Alpha Squad is based on an X-men character- Creature is Beast. Originally it was even more obvious as he had green fur but I dropped that idea at some point (the previous art for the profile was a recolour of a modern Beast design)
* Creature was getting his doctorate and wasn't officially on the team when Psionic Girl was kidnapped and killed
Lárgluin

Lárgluin (pronounced LAW-rug-loo-in) was a formidable Fomorian warrior and the second leader of the Fomorian Invaders, taking the position from Lánurú. He was a respected leader among his people for his strength. He was, through unknown means, able to trick Lord Mantus of Avernus after he refused to join their cause. Mantus was bound to his throne giving the Fomorians free reign over the realm- Lárgluin was wielding Mantus' infernal spear when Bo and Jorek arrived at the palace. After the fight, Lánurú betrayed Lárgluin, rescuing the other Fomorians but leaving Lárgluin to Mantus' wrath.
Brokgar

Brokgar was in his own time an unrivaled genius- he sometimes claims he was behind the invention of the wheel- who became trapped in a block of ice, only to be thawed out in the 21st Century by a businessman as a marketing ploy. Brokgar did not adjust well immediately and reacted as you might expect of a caveman... After the Spectacular Squad came to the scene of his rampage and succeeded in communicating the situation they found that he was in fact a genius and after a few short months of rehabilitation Brok asked that he be allowed to go out into the world. Though he has trouble understanding modern society, he has adapted enough to get through Law School and get a job as a defense attorney representing various super-heroes and standing up for those he feels are misrepresented by their appearance in court. He is good friends with the Spectacular Squad (in fact he is an honorary member of the family) and has many friends in the legal scene though he still enjoys going out and engaging in caveman activities.
Titan

The Titans were the gods that ruled before the Olympians. They were the children of the Primordial gods Ouranos and Gaia, the Titans overthrew the rule of Ouranos under Cronus' leadership. As Ouranos was vanquished by Cronus he uttered a prophecy that one day his children would overthrow him in much the same fashion.

As prophesised Zeus would lead the Olympians against the tyranny of the Titans in the Titanomachy, trapping the Titans in Tartarus and ultimately dividing the cosmos between himself and his brothers.
Thor

Thor was a powerful Æsir warrior and adventurer who served as a protector to mankind during his time. He was known for being brave and strong, and was often depicted with a hammer that could smash anything. Thor fought his last battle on behalf of mankind in 198X, as Jörmungandr stirred on the eve of Ragnarok. Knowing that he was destined to die anyway, Thor enlisted the aid of his father's duplicitous blood brother Loki to prevent the end of the world by slaying the mighty beast before he could join the battle at Vígríðr. He was joined in battle by his son Magni, who sought to save his father from his fated death. At the end, Thor, Loki and the serpent lay slain, Magni was missing and Ragnarok was seemingly prevented- the omens ended. His father, Odin, grieved the loss of his son but refused to believe that Ragnarok had been stopped and that the catastrophe had merely been forestalled- after all what really mattered was that it happened not the *where* and *when*.

## Trivia

I chose to make a story where Thor was dead for two real reasons:

* Firstly I wanted to do an arc set in the 1980s where the protagonists were a rock band that got wrapped up in Norse Mythology (this probably won't happen now that we have a rockstar hero)
* Secondly because I wanted to challenge myself to learn more about Norse Myth than I know from pop culture about Thor and bring that into the game
Underworld

The Underworld is an extra-dimensional location, a chthonic realm that was once thought to be located beneath the ground and within the Earth itself by the ancient Greeks. It was often called Hades, the ruler of the unseen realm whose name became synonymous with the realm itself as though it were an extension of him. The Underworld was where the essence of a person goes when they die, where they would be judged by Hades and sent to their afterlife or punishment. Beneath even the Underworld is the abyssal prison of Tartarus.

## Geography

### Rivers of the Underworld

#### Phlegethon

Phlegethon is the burning river of flame, this river leads into the depths of Tartarus. The nymphs of the Phlegethon are rare and powerful creatures who like to play tricks on the unwitting shades.

#### Stygian Marsh

The Stygian Marsh is where the major rivers of the underworld meet, it is a region occluded by a thick fog-like cloud of falling ash. Here shades seeking to avoid the judgement of Hades gather and hide while trying to keep their fading memories intact.

### Asphodel Meadows

The asphodel meadows first bloomed when Persephone and Hades were wed and she became his equal as Queen of the Underworld

### Tartarus

The prison of the Titans and those mortals Hades has seen fit to deserve punishment.
Nazis

The Nazis are a direct continuation of Nazi Germany, after they escaped to the Antarctic after their defeat in 1945. There they strived to create a society based on the ideals of Aryan supremacy and racial purity. Their goal was to create a utopia where only pure Aryans lived- though what they've built under the ice can hardly be considered utopian by any standards. They had access to advanced technology that made it possible for them to build cities in the ice as well as research into advanced genetic engineering left by Doctor Chimera, which allowed them to clone soldiers from DNA samples taken during the war. They have been able to maintain this society in secret for over 60 years. Now they've been mustering, mobilising and gathering allies.

They are fascist imperialists responsible for the worst crimes committed by or against humanity.
Malcolm Trenten

Dr. Malcolm Trenten is the advanced sciences teacher at Atlas Academy. He's a friend of principal Ironhide and his father was the criminal known as the Purifier. His mother died when he was young and he lives alone in a small apartment outside of campus though he practically lives in his lab. He often wears a lab coat over his clothes and he doesn't like to be interrupted while working. He usually keeps his hands busy by constantly using tools or gadgets. He can be a bit absent minded but he always gets things done. He's a tall man with dark hair and eyes that are hard to read.

He knows how to operate most types of technology and machines. He's skilled enough to build new devices from scratch. He's also good at fixing broken ones and modifying other people's inventions. He modified Mr Omega's fandroids to create the decoys for Loxley, Firestorm and Kid Spectacular so that they could infiltrate the Ishtar Institute under fake identities.

## History

### Early Life

His mother was killed by a supervillain, after this his father became distant as he started up his secret activities as the Purifier again.

Later his childhood best friend Marcus Jeffords lost his parents in an incident involving a metahuman, and the boy joined Malcolm and his father as his foster brother.

### Training for the Mantle

As the boys got older, Miles revealed his secret to them and the boys began training as his proteges.

### A Different Path

Ironhide befriends him after his father is imprisoned, encourages him to focus on his schooling and helps him get his lab in New York set up with help from Mr Spectacular

### Atlas Academy

Ironhide recruits him to teach advanced sciences for genius students with metahuman intellect

## Powers, Abilities & Equipment

### Skilled Martial Artist

Trained by his father in numerous martial arts, he is skilled both unarmed as well as with a number of traditional and improvised weapons. Focus was given by his father on finding ways to exploit metahuman abilities and weaknesses to use an opponents strength against them.

## Trivia

* Mal is a recycled character from the Protoverse- where he was a player character and the successor to the Purifier name. As he's no longer a player character I had to make him different to the original.
Skorn the Godhunter

Skorn the Godhunter is a fire giantess- though standing at barely ten feet tall she is considered small by her race. She wields a huge flail that ignites and can launch flames at her enemies. She also wears a full suit of armour made from metal plates, which she can move around easily despite its weight. Skorn is very strong and quick on her feet, she is able to run and fight at high speeds while carrying her heavy armour. Her armour fully conceals her burning fire giant complexion- her skin is carbon black, with veins that burn bright like lava as well as hair and eyes that glow a burning orange as though they were dancing flames.

Skorn is a daughter of Surtr that seeks the approval of her father to join the Sons of Surtr at Ragnarok, her puny stature has made this harder for her so she seeks to prove herself by hunting the gods. She is fiercely loyal to her family and will do anything to prove herself worthy of joining them.

She spends much of her time travelling the world looking for the gods. Her only companion is the dragon Rofi, who was similarly cast out for her size. They are both very close friends and have been together for many years now- when pressed Skorn prioritises the life of Rofi over her mission. Such as when Rofi was sent into the waters, without hesitation Skorn went to save her friend and when Jorek aided her she decided to spare him and Bo. For a time.

## Trivia

* Her whole noble hunter schtick and even her name is inspired by Kraven the Hunter
* Her name was also inspired by Skurge the Executioner
* Marvel just love putting "K"s in words, and so do I
Cindy Jo McNalry

Cindy Jo McNalry is Fahrenheit's mother, she went missing after her son was taken to Atlas Academy and contact was cut- due to the machination of Lincoln Ward. Assuming the worst Cindy Jo helplessly waited for her son to get in contact- but he never did. When she saw him on the news- unmistakeable he'd grown so much but that was *her boy*- she packed everything she thought she'd need and that she could carry and headed out west to Seattle.

Here her paths crossed with Luther Sanderson who helped her get into contact with Ethan to get leverage on Fahrenheit, Team Hope and Ironhide.
Stormbloods

Stormbloods is an ongoing campaign, it follows the adventures of two Hyperborean brothers, Bo and Jorek, as they journey on a quest given by their father to recover the enigmatic First Weapon.

Along the way they have freed a town from a dark spirit's influence, righted a workplace injustice, journeyed far from home, saved the Pope from his enemies, thwarted the calamitous plans of a powerful super-villain, proven themselves worthy of an audience with the Ennead, fought Nazis and rescued Atlantis. They know that the Cult of Apophis has taken possession of their prize and that their plans for it can't be good for the fate of the world.

And they've made many friends too.
Model Citizen

Model Citizen- or David Bradley is a highly successful male model that has remained seven years in a row on the "Most Wanted" list of famed magazine "Mode". His looks have brought him into the spotlight for some time now, but his actions off the catwalk have shown that he has the ability to stand alongside some of the most powerful heroes in the world. He has starred in many films, television shows and catwalk shows with some of the biggest names in the industry. He has decided his future is to be a superhero, a stardom he will bring to the other side of the camera through his adventures with the L.A. Starz. He is tall at 6'4, muscly, blond-haired, and in many ways perfect except for his striking imperfection- heterochromia that in many ways has helped put him above the competition as one of the world's most recognizable men.

Everything has always come easy to David- more than simple luck. He is good at everything he does, everything he tries and he can emulate anything he's seen once. This makes him a skilled martial combatant in addition to having a nearly perfect physique. He fights crime whenever he can. He's primarily a huge flirt and uses his natural charm to diffuse situations, rather than using brute force.
George Wilson

George Wilson is a sailor aboard La Question. He's been working on ships since he was old enough to hold onto a rope, starting out on smaller vessels before eventually gaining more responsibility on larger ships. His skills are varied, covering many different areas of ship operation including navigation, rigging, seamanship, engine maintenance but his main duty aboard La Question involves monitoring communications.
Rockman

Rockman is an immature villain who has a thick rocky crust covering his body.

## History

Rockman named himself after his metagene first expressed as a middle schooler; his skin formed a thick rocky crust that spread to cover his entire body. He ran away from home after his abusive father cursed him out for causing more problems with his new transformation. The young boy tried to become a hero hoping to get acceptance from the public. He was homeless for months- though he didn't need much as his new body didn't feel the difference between a soft bed and the cold hard parking lot. Rockman's efforts to help lead to massive property damages as he had no handle on his newfound strength. the unintended vandalism was one thing but one day he accidentally killed a man while trying to save some children from an armed robber. His life went downhill from there.

He was hounded by law enforcement and his desperate pleas for clemency fell on deaf ears. Backed into a corner Rockman was careful not to hurt any of the officers or their dogs but as he ran through a wall to escape he brought the building down, leaving several hospitalised. He was saved by a gang who began using him as their muscle, it was in this time that Rockman retreated further and further into a childlike personality as he sought to protect his psyche from the stress of his actions.

A joint operation from the Sheriffs department and UNISON eventually brought Rockman and the gang down and he was quickly sent off to Gator Pit prison where he would remain peacefully until hurricane Irene presented an opportunity- he joined Ringleader's new Carnival of Carnage along with Pillbug and Turbine to overthrow the warden. He was thwarted by the teenaged heroes Loxley and Firestorm.

## Trivia

* Like other members of the Carnival he is themed around an act- in this case he is a Strongman. A role that would later be filled by The Great Boris.
Destroyers (Nathea)

The Destroyers are a race of immortal crustacean-like aliens from Nathea. They plagued the early Ondru for generations before finally being sealed away beneath the crust by the combined efforts of Nathea's most powerful mages. This lasted for thousands of years, the Destroyers becoming little more than a myth until pirate miners came to Nathea hoping to score a quick payday- they fired a powerful energy beam at the southern hemisphere in an event the Ondru call the Shattering.

In a few short moments the planets crust was torn asunder, creating an exit for the Destroyers to return to the surface. The earthquakes that followed opened up new passageways to the surface- the floodgate was broken and the mythical monsters were back.

The Destroyers are not obviously sapient- however they are named for their propensity to destroy even when there is no obvious material gain. For example, the Destroyers will spend time tearing apart a windmill or digging up pipes- behaviour that is occasionally used to the advantage of the Ondru military as they lure the Destroyers to temporary structures made from wood and decorated with bright coloured paper. They also seemed to demonstrate a knowledge of the one thing that could kill them- Vizier Tabras' biomass pool
Blueshift

Blueshift is a teen with superspeed inherited from his father Lightspeed. He was childhood friends with Ultimax and Kid Spectacular, kids of other superheroes born in the same year.

Blueshift was put on Team Justice with Ultimax in their first year at Atlas Academy and he felt bad that Kid Spectacular missed out on their adventures together which he told him during their yearly camping trip.

## History

### Early Life

He met Ultimax and Kid Spectacular before his powers came in, he was a take-charge kid often roping the other two into his mischief. Mischief that only intensified when his powers came in.

### Atlas Academy

Notably, during the first year Team Justice helped victims of Hurricane Hannah in Florida and faced off against one of Blackstar's Starbots.

In the third year at Atlas, Team Justice was assigned a mission to investigate a pattern of strange weather in Northern Europe, finding Blackstar to be behind it- using the cover of arctic storms to steal equipment from secretive Nordlabs facilities and taking it back to Slavija. Team Justice pursued, going as far as attacking Castle Blackstar and in their rashness they created an international incident. Blackstar sought to use the opportunity to get to Lightspeed, Ultimax and the Alliance. After being rescued by Team Hope, Team Justice has disbanded at the instruction of UNISON. Even without outside interference Ultimax was severely humbled by the incident and Mega-Ring was now powerless.

But Blueshift still had energy to burn and sitting aside didn't do him any good, he continued vigilante work in Seattle at night in secret until he ran into Loxley and Kid Spectacular on a secret mission. Since then he's been serving as back-up for Team Hope.

## Personality

Best described as "cocky", very few people can keep up with him even among other speedsters. He jumps in to help people without thinking- putting his speed to use instantly whenever there's trouble. He's also very loyal to his friends- though he fell out with Kid Spectacular over Siren in the first year, after the pair broke up he made sure to talk it all out with his friend before making a move on her himself. His favourite colour is blue, and he likes to wear clothing that matches it. He has an affinity for fast-paced action movies, which he watches over and over again.

## Powers, Abilities and Equipment

### Superspeed

Blueshift is capable of moving at incredible superhuman speeds. While running, he can only be perceived as a blur. The name Blueshift comes from the relativistic effect of colour shifting of an object coming directly at the observer very fast- while Blueshift can reach hypersonic speeds he has not yet reached near-relativistic speeds without causing himself injury.
Ace of Spades

The Ace of Spades is a mercenary villain that uses a stolen high-tech energy rifle and body armour. He was one of the villains that came to Seattle hoping to score Sanderson's bounty.

Afterwards he was working a low level job in Jordan, scaring archaeologists away from the Wadi Rum and, by extension, Iram of the Pillars. He, along with his associates Deathstalker and Khopesh, were stopped by Jorek, Bo and Todd Stool.
The Illuminati

The Illuminati is a private club for the worlds most powerful and influential people. The Illuminati is only concerned with two things: their own power and the protection of the status quo. The Illuminati is not entirely opposed to the existence of the Alliance of Heroes but considers any hero that would disturb the balance of power to be a threat. Their methods are varied and include everything from assassination attempts against noncompliant individuals through to manipulating public opinion by controlling media outlets such as television networks. They have also been known to use agents provocateurs or even hire mercenaries to do their dirty work if needed.

That is, if they even really exist...
Mount Olympus

Mount Olympus is the home dimension of the Gods of Greek Myth- known as the Olympians. Before the Divergence of the Celestial Spheres the dimension was connected to Earth via the Mount Olympus of Earth but it is no longer so easy to travel between the dimensions. Zeus is the ruler of Olympus, his dalliances behind the back of his wife Hera have lead to rising tensions over the centuries and now the celestial city holds it's breath waiting for the inevitable flashpoint.
Faith of the Divine Family

"*The hounds of death lick the heels of our Mother, and all we can do is weep. She wipes the tears from our eyes, and tells us not to be sad; but to be happy for the life lived and time enjoyed. For what is death but another door to be opened, and yet another path to explore? Smile, and lift your head high. Place one foot before another, and stride into the darkness. A dream ends, but the dreamer continues onward.* "
—Ulgr Briarborne, Summers-End, Eyeless Master of the Kramokhan

The land of the mortal plain is not all that remains, for even the most ignorant savage knows there are things beyond the pale that stand astride them. All children of the gods pay their gratitude for existence solely to the feet of the Mother, the Father, the Light of Creation and the Master of Existence - Ator, all and nothing. History has only occurred because at the beginning of time Ator planted the seeds of creation, created Her children, and rendered His judgement to the Kin that lay before Themself. But now, sat on a crumbling throne, Ator is dying - for, after the Godswar and all of their strength expended fighting their ruinous daughter Aenfirdas, what little power they had left was used to dislodge the Sorcerer-Kings from their stranglehold on the rest of mankind. And now, the days of ending draw near. The Gods quake in fear at the thought of another Godswar, and yet they brandish their blades just the same. They await the moment Ator finally closes their eyes, so that blood may be spilled. But not all hope is lost, for Ator could still recover, say some theologians. Truth, or a sweet lie? The heavens roil and rumble, for the death rattles of Ator send ripples throughout the world itself. With the dying breaths of the Great Creator, the mystical arts have slowly drained from the world; Purebloods are born less and less, the population of the few remaining Magi grows ever thinner as Universities grow emptier and emptier. Society has begun to unravel, and kin across the planet are starting to find themselves without direction; for, without Ator, where will the world be? If they are everything and nothing, then what will come following their final breath? When the Wheel stops turning, what will come then? Deafening silence follows.

The hand that fed reality has begun to rescind, darkness covers the world and the Sun high above flickers and threatens to leave the world in darkness. Ator, forgive us, for we are of your blood.
Atlantean Royal College

The Atlantean Royal College is a prestigious centre of learning in Atlantis. It was founded in the second age of Atlantis to serve as a place for scions of noble lines to learn the history of Atlantis. The academy is now open to all who can pass their entrance exams rather than reserved for the wealthy and powerful. Exceptions are made of course for the children of generous benefactors.

Students are still taught how to read and write using the ancient language of Atlantis, which is known as "The Speech". But they are also taught a variety of other subjects including mathematics, magic, science, philosophy, music, literature, history, art, and more. They are also required to take classes that focus on physical education and training. Students have to complete a rigorous curriculum before graduating from the college.

Graduating from the college is seen as a requirement to become an important figure in Atlantean society- though there are other less well-regarded colleges- it is widely known that you must be a graduate to speak at the Atlantean Council.

Halvunna is head technician for the laboratories of the Atlantean Royal College, where she met Bo, Jorek and Nemo by fated chance while they were trying to pursue former alum and anti-surface terrorist Volix Urden.
Mirage

Dr Jacqueline "Jackie" Grey (née Rush), better known to the populace as Mirage, is an American super-powered adventurer, potent psychic and superhero. She was a research assistant working in the lab with Richard Grey as he was working on his doctorate and she quickly became his most valued partner due to her saintly patience and ability to interpret what he was saying for others. He brought her with him when he was recruited out of college into a secret military project- it helped that she is a brilliant scientist and researcher in her own right. When their project revealed something down on the seafloor, Richard took off in the VERSE-1 submarine dragging Jackie, her brother Eddy who had secretly stowed himself onboard, and Captain Alistair Lieber along with him. That was when they found the sunken alien vessel and triggered the event that would give them powers and permanently change the course of their lives. Together they became the Spectacular Squad.

Mirage is a kind woman who cares deeply for those close to her. She is fiercely protective of her husband and children, and will do anything to keep them safe. She is a brilliant scientist and researcher in her own right though these days she focuses on her work for charity and as a superhero. She is brave, cool under pressure and perceptive of her surroundings. She is often assumed to be the leader of the Spectacular Squad when they meet new people for the first time.

Mirage is a psychic, she can project powerful illusions that can fool people's senses. She can create holograms and illusions so realistic that they look like real objects or people. Her powers also include telekinesis, mind-reading and flight. She is often concerned about her husband's mental health and tries to get him to open up about his feelings as she cannot read his mind- due to all the noise.

She is the only member of the squad that still resides in California, commuting from her family home in a sleepy Norcal town to the Bennett Building in Los Angeles. She tries her best to be the perfect wife, mother and hero, but she often struggles to find the right balance.
Constantine Duchesne

Mr. Constantine Duchesne was the owner of the EWL. Rumours say he used to work for the CIA, though nobody knows if those rumours are true. Despite having no real control over what goes on inside the ring, he did make sure there weren't too many rules or regulations set in place. He ran everything behind closed doors, so most people still don't know much about him. However, his name kept popping up whenever a major scandal hit the league.

He dismissed the top two wrestlers of the league, Angelfire and Timekeeper out of a greedy desire to replace them with MARU, a robot he wouldn't have to pay. Though both wrestlers and Jorek still suspect it was rooted in homophobia.

He tried to capture the wrestlers and the brothers Jorek and Bo when they confronted him in private but the knockout gas had been configured for metahumans and didn't affect the Hyperboreans quite as severely. He was forced to run after they defeated his robot lackey.
UNISON

The United Nations Investigatory & Superhuman Observation Network, UNISON (and sometimes U.N.I.S.O.N.), is a branch of the U.N. headed by a board of directors assigned by the Security Council they serve a similar purpose to INTERPOL, assisting local police and governmental departments in investigating superpowered crimes. UNISON is also responsible for making and maintaining cells suitable for metahuman prisoners, sometimes these are added to existing maximum security complexes but UNISON has nine U.N. administered prison complexes across the world- one of these is The Anchor.
Eden

* Poster
* Face

Eden is a radiant beauty and a superhero, with the power to control Earth and Water. She is a member of the L.A. Starz.

She channels Earth's strength through her right fist for her defensive abilities, and Water's fluidity through her left hand. Her calm demeanour belies her abilities, which are unrivalled among the members of her team. She is the team's wildcard, and her ability to keep her feet firmly grounded helps the team deal with all types of foes. She can change the composition of the earth and water, allowing her to reshape the environment around her.

She's a thoroughly nice girl but not "in a boring way". She's cool, confident, and a little bit mysterious- as one of the team members that avoids interpersonal drama less is known about her than about her teammates. She's also quite a talented singer.
Bennett Building

The Bennett Building is a skyscraper in LA most famous for being the headquarters of the Spectacular Squad. It's located near the city centre, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Its construction began in 1936 and took five years to complete. It was designed by architect Albert C. Martin and built by the WPA. It contains offices for numerous businesses but it is most famous for the top five floors- the living quarters, state of the art laboratory, an untested portal to Mars, a vault and the roof access hangar of the Spectacular Squad.
Father Gabriel Jørgensen

Gabriel Jørgensen is a young and handsome pastor. He was very devoted to God and held church meetings every day without fail. His main goal for the past ten years had been to spread Christianity to those in the sunless west hills of Greenland who needed his guidance, his goal was Sarsuaq.

Gabriel is also a self-trained expert in the ancient Norse language and an adequate rune translator.

He was possessed by Kigatilik and helped spread the corruption to each of his congregants, he was even driven by Kigatilik to kill Asmus Knudsen when he came to Gabriel for help translating runes found on the Norse Charm.
Black Maiden

Black Maiden is a gestalt intelligence that was created by ANIMA from the minds of psychics that were deemed incompatible for absorption by the Ultimind. One of these victims was Psionic Girl- Serena Hunter, the sister of Harvey Hunter. This personality was briefly stirred during her encounter with Team Hope in Seattle and brought to the surface again on Lacuna Station
Dorothy Fields

Dorothy Fields is the wife of Johnathan Fields and mother of Charlotte Fields. She was also the short-lived pop sensation "Valerie Dot".

As Valerie Dot she rose to fame after winning a talent competition on TV. After her debut single became a hit she signed a record deal and released several more singles. However, the public soon tired of her and her popularity began to decline.
Metahuman

A metahuman is someone whose body contains genetic material which gives them powers beyond those of a normal human. Some metas exhibit extraordinary abilities; others may simply look different than other people- some metahumans will live their whole lives without their metagene 'activating'.

Unfortunately there are many people who dismiss these mutations as freakish aberrations of nature, while others seek to exploit these metahumans and their abilities for financial gain. Some governments try to control all aspects of a metahuman's life within society, others allow individuals free choice about whether and how to use their gifts so long as they don't hurt others.

In this world, it's not always easy being a metahuman. The media loves to sensationalize stories involving metas, and often makes ordinary people out to be villains.
Ratatoskr

> What never seen a talking squirrel before? Get out of here lady!
>
> -Ratatoskr to a very confused Italian woman

Ratatoskr is a rude, talking red squirrel and also a messenger, ferrying messages between the realms connected by Yggdrasil.

He appeared in Stormbloods to pass Bo and Jorek a message from "Old One-Eye". He told them simply 'Ragnarok is coming'

With the message communicated he shrugged off any questions from the brothers and scuttled away.
Rouge

* Civilian
* Cheerleader
* Power Armour

Rouge is a Raletene student of Atlas Academy and a refugee on Earth- in hiding from her clan and their brutal way of life. When bounty hunters came to collect her on her parents behalf it was revealed to her friends that her status is akin to a princess among her people. She meticulously maintains her power armour herself- her only link to her roots and her greatest weapon against those that would threaten her new home and family.

She is enamoured with "Earth" culture and taking part in every little facet that she discovers (mostly through American tv and movies). There are many people who get exhausted just hearing how she spends her time- none of it goes to waste as she bounces from training her body, studying for exams, doing every extracurricular that doesn't conflict with her packed schedule and maintaining her armour. She doesn't relax and even when she engages in 'spontaneous' bonding activities she approaches it with a fierce intensity that can intimidate her more casual peers. On Team Innovation she is Darius' wingman always pushing her less enthusiastic peers to engage with the opportunities that sometimes only she seems to see.
Diego Diaz

Diego Diaz is currently serving as a diver aboard La Question. He joined the ship after working on several "salvage" operations throughout the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean under the command of supervillain Devil Ray. In addition to being familiar with diving techniques used in ocean exploration, Diego learned how to operate underwater vehicles. Like most members of La Question's crew, he speaks two languages- in his case English and Spanish.

Diego Diaz is one of very few people to encounter Atlantean border patrol and escape with only a couple scars. When you work at sea, there are always risks involved but he's in no rush for a rematch. When he first saw Bo and Jorek he assumed they were Atlanteans finally catching up to him so he volunteered himself for arrest to try to save his crew- much to the bemusement and confusion of the two brothers.
Vanir

Vanir are a clan of gods from Norse mythology. They are nature gods that represent elemental forces, growth, shamanism and life. They hail from Vanaheim and were rivals of the Æsir until the Æsir-Vanir War ended. The peace is sometimes uneasy but has been unbroken for generations.

Freyr and his sister Freyja are the two most famous Vanir in Midgard legends.
Chimera

A chimera is a geneticically engineered hybrid creature DNA through methods perfected by Doctor Chimera- who is the "father" of most Chimeras. They have many traits from both human and animal DNA. Most Chimera are created humanoid in shape, though some are in the form of other animals. Some chimeras have humanlike intelligence, others are more simpleminded.

After the mayor of Seattle was transformed into a gigantic kaiju that wrecked the city, many chimeras have escaped from the tunnels that Doctor Chimera was using. Some of the more intelligent chimeras have moved into Little Apetown. While others have set up shop in the sewers beneath the city.
ZODIAC

## Membership

### Former Members

Deathstalker, Huntsman, Doctor Chimera, Devil Ray, Fugu, Ramskull, Iron Bull I, One Man Army, King Crab, Ringleader, Bombshell

## Membership

### Former Members

Deathstalker, Huntsman, Doctor Chimera, Fugu, Lincoln Ward, Iron Bull II, One Man Army, King Crab, Ringleader, Bombshell

ZODIAC was a criminal organisation originally gathered by Hammurabi ostensibly to steal from Luther Sanderson and rule the criminal underworld of Seattle. However, it was always Hammurabi's plan to betray (some of) the other villains in the organisation after they helped him escape from The Anchor. Making it somewhat ironic that they betrayed him first.

## Line-up

### Hammurabi's ZODIAC

* LIBRA- Hammurabi
* SCORPIO- Deathstalker
* SAGITTARIUS- Huntsman
* CAPRICORN- Doctor Chimera
* AQUARIUS- Devil Ray
* PISCES- Fugu
* ARIES- Lincoln Ward (as Ramskull)
* TAURUS- Iron Bull I
* GEMINI- One Man Army
* CANCER- King Crab
* LEO- Ringleader
* VIRGO- Bombshell (Spying on behalf of Sanderson)

### Sanderson's ZODIAC

* LIBRA- Luther Sanderson
* SCORPIO- Deathstalker
* SAGITTARIUS- Huntsman
* CAPRICORN- Doctor Chimera
* AQUARIUS- Devil Ray resigned quietly and was not replaced
* PISCES- Fugu
* ARIES- Lincoln Ward (as Ramskull)
* TAURUS- Iron Bull II
* GEMINI- One Man Army
* CANCER- King Crab
* LEO- Ringleader
* VIRGO- Bombshell
Valhalla

Valhalla is the hall of slain warriors- where Odin gathers the souls of brave champions who fall in battle in anticipation of Ragnarok. Valhalla is a majestic and enormous hall, the ceiling is thatched with the shields of the fallen and giant beasts roam the grounds of the hall. Feasting and fighting eternal, until the day they will be called to arms by Odin.