Dirge

Dirge is a villain from the West Coast. He is a member of Danse Macabre. He should be considered dangerous and not be approached. He has showed a eagerness to injure civilians in the past.

## Abilities and Powers

Of Danse Macabre, Dirge's ability is the least well known or understood. In fact, there is little to point out that he even does have powers, though he most certainly does have them. From his name, attacks and information gleaned from the groups social media, a few things have been inferred. Firstly, it is all but confirmed that his power works through his voice, or at least sound based. People have pointed out that a dirge is a song usually sung at funeral, possibly hinting that his power can somehow kill you (see below). Others have pointed that, while Danse Macabre is exceptionally violent, actually killing people seems to be out of character for them. Others argue that this ability would serve as a deterrent or ace in the hole, rather than actually be used. Secondly, Death's Head has stated before that "Dirge's power is [his] least favorite of the band," because it "bums [him] out," He did not elaborate on what he meant by this.

### Leading Theory

The leading theory of Dirges power is that he is able to dismantle a person's will to live through some mechanism, likely vectored through his voice. It is unknown how strong this ability would be, what its consequences would be or how it would manifest. It is likely that would be unable to select who this ability effects, given what has been said about his power.

#### Another Theory

A second, more horrifying theory has surfaced in the wake of new news: that Dirge is simply able to kill people with his voice. The ability seems to fit the implied criteria for what he can do, though this ability has not been confirmed.

Twice across all of Danse Macabre's attack, an ability was used that inexplicably killed a number of party goers almost instantly. Police reports suggested that victims died of interminable causes and the causes of death were reported as brain aneurysm. It is assumed that this ability belongs to either him or Hellion, with other members of the team not having abilities that should be capable of producing an effect, though Dirge is the more likely candidate. Death's Head would have been in the running for this ability, but during the second time it manifested, he was not with the group.

Prior to the second time this ability manifested, it was assumed that it was a third party within the crowd.

## Appearance

Dirge's costume is simple. He wears a jeans and a black t shirt, often covering the entire ensemble underneath a worn duster. He wears a skeletal facemask and tri-point hat.

He has a curly flat top.

## Personal

Dirge is an entertainer with Danse Macabre. He sings backing vocals and his voice is known to be particularly harsh. Despite the obvious danger and reputation of Danse Macabre, the organization revives a large turnout at their 'parties'.

Dirge appears to be Death's Head's best friend, and the two are almost together in whatever the later posts on MyCrowd. He doesn't appear to enjoy conversation, at least not as much as Death' Head, and is largely relaxed when compared to his teammate. He has a particaurly dark humor and personality, making jokes that only someone like him would laugh to.