Arthur Curry

## Aquaman

***Arthur Curry*** is the son of a lighthouse keeper and the queen of an underwater kingdom known as Atlantis. His mother feared that if the atlanteans got a hold of Arthur, they would kill him; so she sacrificed herself to keep her son away from the kingdom. Arthur dreamed of seeing Atlantis one day. When King Orm, Arthur's half-brother, planned to wage war on the surface, Mera brought Arthur to Atlantis to take his rightful place as king. After stopping a war between the seas and the land, he was proclaimed a hero by both worlds. Arthur became the king and protector of the seven seas, known as ***Aquaman***. Arthur would become a valued member of the Justice League and husband to Mera.

## Abilities

* **Diplomacy:** Arthur is a skilled diplomat, having stopped a war between Atlantis and the surface world.
* **Leadership:** Arthur has successfully led Atlantis for years. He is also a great field commander, taking charge during many JL missions.
* **Highly Skilled Fighter:** Arthur was trained in combat by Vulko, Mera, and Wonder Woman.
* **History:** Arthur has had a great interest in global history ever since he was a boy.
* **Multilingualism:** Arthur can speak English, Atlantean, and some Polynesian.
* **Occultism:** Arthur knows much about the mystic arts, despite not having the gift to perform magic himself.
* **Peak Physical Condition:** Arthur is the prime example of the peak atlantean body.
* **Political Science:** Arthur has great knowledge on politics.
* **Weaponry:** Arthur is skilled with many different kinds of weapons.
	+ **Swordsmanship**
	+ **Trident Wielding**

## Powers

* **Atlantean-Human Hybrid Physiology**
	+ **Accelerated Healing:** Atlanteans heal at a faster rate than humans.
	+ **Enhanced Jumping:** Atlanteans can leap over 10 feet in the air.
	+ **Enhanced Reflexes:** Atlantean reaction time is greater than that of humans.
	+ **Enhanced Strength:** Atlanteans can lift several tons over their heads.
	+ **Marine Telepathy:** Arthur has the very rare atlantean ability to sense the basic thoughts of nearby aquatic life. He can form a telepathic link with a marine life form and force them to ally with him.
	+ **Toxin Immunity:** Atlanteans cannot be effected by many forms of toxins.
	+ **Underwater Survivability**
		- **Cold Resistance:** Atlanteans are not effected by lower temperatures.
		- **Enhanced Durability:** The body of an atlantean can withstand being deep in the ocean. They are blade-proof and bullet-proof.
		- **Enhanced Hearing:** Atlanteans can hear long distances.
		- **Enhanced Stamina:** Atlanteans can exert stamina for long stretches of time without tiring.
		- **Enhanced Swimming:** Atlanteans move through water like humans walk on land. Most can swim at speeds over 80 mph on average.
		- **Gills:** Atlanteans have gills on their neck that allow them to breath underwater.
		- **Night Vision:** Atlantean eyes can see clearly under the depths of the dark ocean; they can only see like this while completely submerged in water. No night vision above the sea.
		- **Telescopic Vision:** Atlanteans can see far distances.

## Weaknesses

* **Alcoholism (formerly):** Arthur began drinking much more than the normal amount, due to the stress he was under; ruling over Atlantis, protecting the seas, and dealing with the death of his protégé Tula. He was eased out of it by Mera before it became a serious problem.
* **Dehydration:** Arthur dehydrates faster than average humans, but slower than average atlanteans.
* **Missing Hand:** Arthur was forced to cut off his left hand in order to save his daughter's life.

## Equipment

* **Aquaman Suits:** Arthur has worn many custom made atlantean armors as Aquaman.
* **Bracelet of Arpoh:** Given to him by Doctor Fate. When Arthur puts this bracelet on his left wrist, it will form a magical hand that looks as if it's made of metal. The hand can shape into a variety of small weapons. Arthur's favorite is a harpoon.
* **Shell of Sounds**
* **Trident of Poseidon**

### Transportation

* **Storm:** Arthur's massive seahorse steed.

## Trivia

* Arthur is physically unable to yodel. He believes it has something to do with his gills.
* Arthur's body count.

## Quotes

* **Mera-** *"Atlantis has always had a king, now it needs something more."* **Arthur-** *"What could be greater than a king?"* **Mera-** *"A hero. A king fights only for his nation, but you fight for everyone."*
* *"My father was a lighthouse keeper. My mother was a queen. They were never meant to meet... but their love saved the world. They made me what I am. A son of the land, and a king of the seas. I am the protector of the deep. I am Aquaman."*
* *"I want to make it part of the global community. I want to raise Atlantis out of the oceans and into the world."*
* *"You can't live your whole life as a clenched fist."*
* *"You're not suppose to understand faith, you just have it."*
	+ To Hawkgirl.
* *"True happiness is found along the middle road. There lies the balance and the harmony; with reason and emotion, not at war, but hand-in-hand."*
* *"Everything we do is designed to make life better for all, regardless of where we live, where we were born, or how we breathe."*
* *"There is nothing more important in my life than her."*
* **Blue Beetle-** *"Aquaman? What are you doing here?"* **Aquaman-** *"Exploring that mysterious 30% of Earth above water known as the surface."*
* *"Do not assume I'm governed by some code against killing or fear of legal consequences. No one will ever find your body."*