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Sooooo what needs to be happening here? I can post Ouroboros doing a big dispel of the shadow things and make appropriate countering rolls as needed/desired if that would help things along or anything. Or is this just a dead thread? If so how should we treat resolution? Hard fought victory, retcon happened on a day only NPCs were on campus and they deal t with it?

Slicing through the murky water Kanunu was glad the strange garb of the ascension's passengers was at least visible. Pulling one person after another to the surface he took note of Volcanics makeshift support for the boat and and shifted his hydrokinetic efforts to helping keep the overboard passengers afloat as he gathered the last few. Emerging atop a rolling wave of his own making he joined Volcanic and the newly 'ascended' passenger with some trepidation. "Careful dere, don' wanna cause a riptide on accident we got people down dere sill yea?" he pointed out with care as he took in her waterspout with uncertainty. "Da watta gotta go foa somewhere righ?" he tried to elucidate as he watched the currents her efforts created in their wake and prepared to counteract any problematic ones before she accidentally sucked someone under in her newfound glee and inexperience.

Phalanx took a reflexive half step forward to place himself between the creatures swirling power as it began its threat eyes narrowing as it froze in place, briefly surprised before he recognized the time manipulators handiwork. "Not today." he intoned firmly as the angels radiant chains enveloped the demon flinging it from the building to the parking lot below. "We'll keep it in the lot, it shouldn't be able to do too much damage there if we keep the pressure on." he shouted as he shot through the window after the plummeting demon. He slammed into the deadly creature with earth shattering force as he unleashed a powerful blow to the demons midsection. He hoped at least that with the fight true and well joined the entity could not strike as far as the citizens in the city beyond or further afield.

So assuming the baddie is on the ground outside now. Full Round Action: Charge Helixia (+2 Attack -2 Defense) Power attack +2 Save -2 Attack 1d20+12=20 DC 35 Toughness

Notice check is a 16 Just gonna get them to not at risk of drowning he hits a 16 on a 1 (19 if he adds his swimming power ranks) Actually with the boat secured by Volcanic I'll change up the array to his tidal surge power giving him a swim 7 and everyone within 20' or so swim 4 and gather them all up helping them stay afloat.

Savant (Xavier Steadman) Savant Gather Information DC 10 Recently a new Masked Vigilante has begun operating in Bedlam. Most sightings are concentrated in Wolverton, Hardwick Park, and the Country Club. He's reported to borrow from the mystery men of old with a simple mask, fedora, and long coat motif. No one is certain where the name Savant came from as he does not seem to use it himself. DC 15 Despite operating in the poorest neighborhoods the vigilante rarely targets the gangs, dealers, and assorted street criminals that dominate the area, instead his targets seem focused on shady landlords, charity cons, and corrupt minor officials. DC 20 Savant is black. His mask, gloves, and suit all are designed to conceal his ethnicity. DC 35 Savant is the name of a darkly top secret project in intellectual enhancement performed by a now defunct subsidiary of a biotech company that shares ties with Wolfram Aerospace. Xavier Steadman Gather Information DC 5 Xavier is the owner, and sole employee of Excelsior Investigations, a Private investigation firm out of Wolverton. DC 15 Xavier in addition to the usual mass of insurance fraud investigations and proof of infidelity takes on pro bono work for impoverished clients fighting eviction, criminal charges, or seeking proof of renters rights violations and similar cases. DC 25 Xavier Steadman is a high quality false identity. While it possesses quality forgeries and backdated records of residence, education, and employment history no one has known him for more than a year or two and his records are too perfectly average and mundane. DC 30 Even with prints, biometrics, or similarly advanced mechanisms no record of the person known as Xavier Steadman can be found. DC 40 The person known as Xavier Steadman is an escaped project by the labyrinth criminal empire known in internal documentations only as Subject 24005 (Prints/biometrics and Security clearance with labyrinth would all but be required to discover this information. Savant Process Knowledge Behavioral Sciences DC 15 Dr. Erick Eisenhardt published a paper in 1965 detailing a proposed process of hypnotism and 'deep learning' to expand human mental faculties. DC 20 Dr. Eisenhardt fled the country after his initial experiments in 1967 resulted in the death or permanent disability of all participants. All records were sealed to protect the university and the victims. DC 25 Dr. Eisenhardt spent the late sixties attempting and failing to perfect his process on younger and younger subjects while evading international authorities. DC 30 Dr. Eisenhardt was reported killed by the father of one of his young subjects in retaliation for the boys regression to an infantile state. This is a cover as the doctors experiments continued with new and powerful patronage. DC 35 The Savant project was a top secret criminal endeavor that never proved entirely successful. Though a few minor successes were reported most had severe personality or developmental disorders and the project was shuttered with the most 'successful' subjects spread throughout the wider organization.

Twenty Questions (Savant Process Exit Evaluation) 1. Subject Origins. Subject was acquired shortly after birth through an agency under our control. Family believes it to be a blind adoption and is unlikely to be able or willing to pursue further information. 2. Physical Description. The subject exhibits greater than average health and athleticism. The intensity of the savant process has limited hand eye coordination slightly though the exercise regime has left the subject with excellent muscle tone and cardiovascular health. Future subjects may benefit from agility training if time allows or continued use of athletically predisposed genetic stock. 3. Notable mannerisms and vocal patterns. Subject does not exhibit any unusual ticks nor other common side effects of the Savant Process. Their english is unaccented in a formless manner that sounds placeless and foreign to most native speakers. Other languages maintain a similar lack of dialect markers. 4. Suggested means of motivation and control. Subject has little motivation based on praise nor threat of punishment. Difficult problems will grab their attention best of all, though the subject does show a soft heartedness. Suggest duplicity be used when subject is engaged in unsavory simulations. 5. Subject capabilities in brief. The Savant process has been exceptionally successful for the subject. Their intellectual capabilities are well beyond the testable range with none of mental instabilities nor personality disorders other subjects have succumbed to. While the subject retains an incredible mastery of the psychology and physiology of human interaction his interpersonal skills are underdeveloped this knowledge being academic in nature. This should have no significant impact on the subjects function in the assigned roles. 6. Subjects likes and dislikes. The subject has emerged from the process with a deep care for both their fellow man and a fascination with the intricacies of human interaction. The subject does maintain a deep dislike for those they perceive to take advantage of others. If they were to discover the institutes plans for them or the fate of other subjects it could be catastrophic for their continued cooperation. 7. Mental and Emotional evaluation of the Subject in brief. No distinct mental illness or personality disorder is shown. While the subject is blandly impersonal in interactions it is not indicative of psychology but rather inexperience. So long as the subject does not discover their works to be used unscrupulously they will likely continue to be docile and cooperative in exercises. 8. Subject susceptibility to threat and coercion. The subject shows no phobic behaviors and is generally passive. It is unlikely for fear to be a coercive force for the subject. If the subject uncovers their lack of agency it would likely negatively affect future interactions. If subject desires and achieves escape it is unlikely even threat of death or maiming would render them willing to return. 9. Subjects goals and desires. Subject has a genuine desire to excel and do good works for the world at large. Such motivators could be used with care as goads to encourage the subject in their efforts. 10. Evaluation of subjects world view and knowledge. Subject has had limited access to modern media outside the data for simulations. They concisely point out the logical fallacies and failings of the worlds operation when encountered and will even in free time creat speculative programs to right the course of world events they see has harmful. 11. Subject socialization. Subject is docile and cooperative in most settings though unyielding in the face of those willing to contest the subjects findings. 12. Subjects loyalties. The subject has no loyalties to the program or the broader organization. They hold value in their self and humanity as a whole finding smaller scale divisions archaic though they maintain an academic understanding of hte place of tribalism and nationalism in the world as it is. 13. Romantic interests of subject. The subject has shown no particular interest in romantic endeavors. Such development may have been stunted by the Program, understanding of the physiology and mechanisms is as complete as other areas of study, desire is managed much like sleep, food, and drink. Where necessary a necessity, it is unlikely for such to change without significant exposure to outside influence. 14. Subjects interpersonal bonds. The subject has a positive relationship with his handlers and the program staff they regularly encounter but the shifts in staffing have left the subject with little attachment. They do not appear to be negatively impacted by the lack of genetic ties. 15. Description of subject behavior and interactions. The subject is impersonal, not cold. While the subjects confidence could be interpreted as ego they are acutely aware of their own strengths and weaknesses and plan accordingly. Mild mannered and distantly polite the Subject would be difficult to pick out of a crowd without close interaction. With practice the subject is likely to be nearly socially invisible. 16. Overall evaluation of Subject. The Subject is a great success of the program. We would suggest his treatment be used as a tentpole in further research. 17. Subjects views on spirituality. Spirituality is approached from a position of cold logic. This has led to difficulties when accounting for spiritual belief structures, the subject teds to treat them as foreseen complications to be addressed as they become problematic. 18. Evaluation of subject for group work. The subjects lack of interpersonal skills and exceptional aptitudes tend to cause friction on teams. It is unlikely for such situations to resolve themselves without the subject becoming better socialized and better informed of the teams strengths and weaknesses. 19. Subjects understanding of metahumanity. Subject has extensively examined issues of metahumanity in the context of the broader world and determined that metahumanity is no different than humanity at large outside of scale of ability. If such factors are known they can be accounted for. 20. Final thoughts and recommendations. Subject is prepared to be integrated into simulations and regular operations. Subject must not become aware of the fate of other subjects nor of the manner in which his skills are being used. Subject would prove an implacable foe if made our enemy.

The Questionaire: Savant Introduction Who are you? Sum yourself up in one sentence. A single sentence lacks depth however as an exercise I shall indulge the suggestion. I am a genius polymath attempting to make right the wrongs done by my former captors. Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume? I have carefully circulated rumors of my alter ego being called Savant. Xavier Steadman is a chosen name, benign enough to not attract notice while not being an obvious alias. In the documentation I was able to liberate from my captors I was referred to as Subject 24005. What is your full birth name? Unknown. Current Documentation I utilize lists it as Xavier Steadman. Where do you live? Wolverton, Bedlam City. A good place to disappear. How old are you? What year were you born (if applicable)? I did not regularly celebrate birthdays in the facility. Documentation lists my birthyear to be in 1971 making me 45 years of age. This seems in keeping with my estimates based on physiology and my recall of developmental milestones. Physical Traits What is your gender? If not applicable, please explain. Male How would you describe your heritage? I am of african descent more recently than most. I would be most easily categorized as African American or Black though I would not say I share a heritage with those raised within the community. How tall are you? Just over six feet in height. What is your body type? stocky and muscular. Do you have any particular weaknesses, such as allergies or physical disabilities? I am at or above the physical averages for my gender and age. How do you carry yourself? Are you graceful, or heavy on your feet? Can you be stealthy, do you walk with confidence? Apart? I appear standoffish at first though I can subsume the inclination with some effort. Describe your skin, eye, and hair color. My skin is dark even among the African American Community though not the deep ebony of most natives of central africa. Eyes are a light grey color, uncommon though not unknown, and my hair is mostly deep black with hints of grey beginning to show. How do you wear your hair, if applicable? Do you have facial hair? I remain clean shaven though have been known to have a few days growth when working a time consuming case. I keep my hair closely shorn though not shaved. Do you consider yourself attractive? Do others? My face is high symmetrical and angular in a manner associated with masculine standards of beauty. My muscle tone and complexion are of a higher index than usual for my estimated age and the salt and pepper tendencies of my hair are likely to be dismissed as distinguished as age is less a factor in masculine appearance in the west. Do you have any scars, tattoos, piercings, or birthmarks? I have a small but noticeable scar on the back of my hand where I removed the tracking device the Program had installed. Do you resemble anyone famous? That is in the eyes of the beholder. Racial markers tend to be the first aspects used to identify and compare as such for many any number of middle aged dark skinned male celebrities would be fitting. Idris Elba, Don Cheadle, and of course the default to 'A young' Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, or Ernie Hudson. Do you have a dominant hand? My training at in the Program resulted in full ambidexterity. What kind of clothing do you wear? I try to keep it seasonal but semi formal. Wool suits in winter, lighter blends in summer, rarely with a tie. Do you wear makeup? Not unless called for for a disguise of some sort. What is your vocal range? Is your voice distinctive in some way? My vocal range is in the bass range though not well practiced. I speak without accent, in a given locality this leads to my speech seeming foreign though hard to place. Do you have any distinctive habits, nervous tics, or mannerisms? Where did they come from, and what causes them? Do other people notice and remark on these habits? Do they annoy you or other people? nothing out of the ordinary. I chart methods of egress and ingress when entering a building or room and watch people for signs of stress or distress that could indicate latent violence, position myself best to react to such stimuli etc. History Where do you come from? The facility I was raised in has doubtless been shut down and either demolished or converted after my escape. I rode in the delivery truck for three days after my escape to arrive in St. Louis though I can not be certain how many stops were made I estimate the original location to be in the upper midwest. Have you made any major moves, or do you live in your hometown? After escaping the facility I made my way to Bedlam City. It's high crime rate and rampant corruption make integration easy and it's access to Wolfram Aerospace offers opportunities to observe and at times interfere with at least one arm of hte organization that imprisoned and used me. Do you feel loyal to your country of citizenship? Do you consider yourself patriotic? How do you feel about the government of your country? The government is flawed but not to any significantly greater degree than most. I do not expect the government to be other than what it is in this it can be trusted. How do you feel about the place you come from? In many ways the facility was a simpler existence however it was also a prison and my aptitudes were put to negative ends there. Where is your home town? What was/is it like? I do not know where precisely the facility was located and have little interest in uncovering more. I do know that it was a hospital like sterile environment of tightly organised to it's intended aims that were at least in my case successful beyond their intention or preparation. Growing up, were most of the people you knew similar to you, or were you somehow a minority? How did that affect you? The ethnicities, genders, and spiritual beliefs of those entrusted with my care and training were diverse however all were adults there as part of their professional lives. It was in a way lonely I suppose though I never felt at a loss. Is there something you've always been really good at or really bad at? How has that affected your life? Always is a misnomer. Few outside of rare alien phenotypes or synthetic beings could truly say they have always had any particular skill or gift. Though I suspect the crux of your question is best answered thusly, I have since the enhancements of the Savant Process began to take hold been exceptional in intellectual pursuits. This success and the means to achieve it were the entirety of my life up until my escape. It has shaped all that I was and am. Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)? By many standards my childhood would have been considered a series of traumas however due to the exacting nature and perhaps some luck on my part I came out stable and psychologically undamaged. Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life. At twelve I completed the last of the memetic treatments of the Savant Process. I woke from the deep learning state and was tested, the results quickly outstripped the tests capabilities. From that point forward I underwent numerous programs and simulations that were treated as further testing but I slowly determined to be carefully constructed falsehoods to harness my intellectual pursuits to the betterment of the project's patron. What stupid things did you do when you were younger? I spent far too long trusting my handlers that I was working with simulated data and that my projects were elaborate test scenarios. Where did you go to school? How much school did you have, and did you enjoy it? I never attended anything akin to traditional education. The Savant Process utilized memetic media and deep cycle hypnosis to bypass traditional input limitations for learning and enhance my cognitive function and knowledgebase. I have no firm recollection of the deep learning state itself and could not say if it was even possible to enjoy it or not. Do you have any mementos of your childhood? What are they, and why did you keep them? If you have none, why not? I do not. Sentimental attachment was discouraged in the process and when I fled I had only the clothing I escaped in. When did you decide to become a hero? Why? Did anyone influence you one way or another in the decision? I would not say heroism is my goal. There have been wrongs done with my abilities that I had no choice in. I would see those harms undone where they may. Is the reason you give people for becoming a hero different than your real reason? If so, why? People prefer pithy commentary in the vein of "With great Power comes great Responsibility." over honesty. I have no reason to exert effort against that. Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you? My past is a deep dark secret that is constantly hunting me. So yes. Do you represent yourself as being different from who you really are? Why? Duplicity is not my preferred mechanism but complete honesty would be foolish in my situation. If you do have these secrets, what do you fear would happen if the truth became known? How far would you go to protect those secrets? If I was to be returned to Project Savant I fear they may have the means to compel my continued efforts on their behalf. Such would be unacceptable. Do you have any sort of criminal record? If so, is it public knowledge? I have no accurate record criminal or otherwise. Family What are your biological parents' names? I do not know. Were you raised by them? If not, please explain and describe who raised you. I was not I was raised by a series of caretaking staff as I underwent the Savant Process from infancy. What was their standing in the community? What did/do they do for a living? The caretakers were doctors nurses and professional child psychologist though examples of such with questionable ethics. Where are your parents now? I do not know nor see it as relevant. Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot? The facility I was in never changed locations. How did you get along with their parents? How do you get along with them now (if applicable). The corporate entity that employed my handlers was without moral bound and took advantage of my naivete to do great harm. How do your parents view you now, or how would they? I imagine the less morally corrupt of my staff would be glad I escaped. Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what are their names? Describe your relationship with them. I do not know. I do know there were many other subjects in the Project. I am the only success I am aware of. What was your birth order in the family? Not relevant Where are your siblings now (if applicable)? Do they have families of their own? What do they do? Those not disposed of outright most likely are institutionalized. Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estranged? Not possible nor safe to make contact with other subjects. Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular? Not relevant. Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)? Not relevant. Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)? If so, please explain. My success marked me as proof of the Savant Process' efficacy. My escape is a black mark on the project. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? If so, please explain, including how it has affected your life. Unknown. Do you have a partner and children currently? If so, please describe them. I do not. If you do not have a partner or children, do you want them someday? How firm are you in your opinion on this, and what might change your mind? My gifts are not genetic thus little concern of propagation. However I have little interest in procreation at this juncture. As study social interaction more directly I may become more open to romantic inclinations perhaps even paternal desires. What type of person would be your ideal mate? I lack sufficient data to draw an accurate conclusion. Relationships Do you have any close friends? If so, please describe them, and how you came to be close to them. My understanding of societal norms is primarily academic. Friendship in the traditional sense is difficult to evaluate. Do you have a best friend? If so, how did they become your best friend? How close are you to your best friend? I do not. If you were to go missing, who would worry about you? My landlord, my neighbor perhaps. Particularly once hte rent was not paid and they no longer could steak the coupon insert from my paper. Have you lost any loves? If so, how did it happen, and what did you do? I do not. Romance has not been an option. Do you have any bitter enemies? If so, please describe them and their history with you. I will make right with the Savant Projects masters used me for. If I had a hope of success I would tear them down but I am well aware of hte limitations of one man. If you have enemies, how do you think they might attempt to work against you in the future? They seek my recapture and docile obedience. I will allow them neither. What is the worst thing someone has done to you? I was used for over a decade to conceive of or construct assorted schemes to the betterment of the Projects patrons and the detriment of the wider world. Where do your loyalties lie? In what order? Humanity, followed by those without the strength to protect themselves, and finally myself if I am honest. Who or what do you trust the most? Why? Trust is dangerous. Who or what do you despise? Why? There is a deep seated network of criminal endeavor. I can not put name to it but it's reach is far and its power staggering. What qualities do you admire most in other people? Are these qualities you possess? I appreciate moral fortitude even when a course may be difficult those who stay it for no reason but it being right. I like to think I am among them but have not been tested. What qualities do you hate most in other people? Do you have any of those qualities? Greed. Those who would choose personal gain over the greater good of society. Do you have a secret identity? If so, who knows it? Do you hide it from people who are close to you? Why? I rarely operate outside my known identity. when I must I do so with utmost care. Do you work well on teams and in groups? Are you a leader or a follower? My leadership style has been called draconian and imperious. I am not willing to follow those with less grasp of a situation than myself. Are you on a super team? If so, how do you get along with your comrades? Do you trust them, or do you have secrets from them? I am not. Are you a member of any church, fraternal organization, club, committee, political party, or other group? How much time do you spend on that? I am not. Personality & Beliefs Who are your heroes? Heroes come in many forms. Those who do the right thing even when it is hard however small to me are the greatest though we may never know their names. Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances? I idealise thoughts and ideals not people so no. Do you like being a hero? If so, what is the most rewarding part? If not, what makes you keep doing it? I like putting my gifts to positive use. Is there anything that would make you give up hero work, or even switch sides? Nothing is outside possibility but I would fight it with everything at my disposal. What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)? Progressing on my long term goals What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)? uncovering enough of hte conspiracy that created me to begin its destruction. What is your greatest fear? Why? What do you do when something triggers this fear? Capture. I have been shackled, though not physically, and I won't allow it again. Is there anything you would give you life for? To avoid recapture if given no better option. How do you feel about money and material wealth? Do you desire it or disdain it? Are you miserly with what you have, or do you like to share? Is it a mark of success, or a means to an end? It is a means to an end. society may evolve beyond it one day but that time has not yet come. How do you generally treat others? Politely. Are you a trusting person? Has your trust ever been abused? I was. It did not end well. Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)? Do you have a lot of self-confidence? That is not what those words mean. I am neither though I appear more introverted to outside appearance. I know my capabilities and act accordingly. How do you act around attractive, available members of your preferred sex? Politely. What are your most annoying habits? I can appear cool or indifferent to minor inconveniences. Do you feel contempt for any general category of people? Who are they, and why? Not contempt no. Those who fail to uphold a moral life do so for reasons often beyond our knowledge I do not judge. What is your favorite food? Do you prefer any particular type of food? Do you take the time to enjoy your food, or do you eat as fast as you can? Fast food is amazing, sweet, Salty, fatty, all at once. Horribly poor in nutritional content but the flavors. What is your favorite drink (alcoholic or otherwise)? Milk, Ice cold. What is your favorite treat (dessert)? Cobbler. It's pie without the pretension. Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat? No. What is your favorite color? Are there any colors you dislike? Grey. It is not distracting. What sort of music do you like? Is there any that you hate? My tastes vary by mood. If you have a favorite scent, what is it? I do not. Do you have a favorite animal? Humans. What is your most treasured possession? Why? I do not have one possessions are transitory at best. Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts? My idea of creature comforts are what some would call roughing it. But I also enjoy indoor plumbing and municipal sanitation. Is there a job or a task you would absolutely refuse to do? Many. Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? If so, how do your beliefs affect your life?How important is it to you? I am not. I understand the place for spiritualism in peoples lives I merey find little need for it myself. Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special? No. If you belong to a religious organization, how often do you attend? Do you have a specific place of worship, or friends within the organization? How much do you agree with the beliefs of your organization? I do not. Could you kill? Have you killed? Taking a life means you have not given your other options proper thought. What circumstances led to you forming that conviction, or taking that action? I see many potentialities in any situation. I have yet to encounter a situation where the only positive outcome requires taking a life. Are there circumstances under which you believe it is permissible to kill? What are they? If you find yourself in a situation with no better option than killing you made mistakes far earlier. How would you react to watching someone kill another person? Would your reaction be different if the killer was a friend or an enemy of yours? I would stop them. No. How would you react if something important was stolen from you? People overvalue possessions. How would you react to public humiliation? To what purpose? How would you react if a good friend or relative were purposely or accidentally killed? Has it happened to you? I would ensure justice was served. What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why? On what scale? Maiming, murder, genocide? Destruction of the world, the galaxy the local group, the universe? We have proof of powers and beings beyond our scale. Worst begins to become meaningless in such context. If your life were to end in 24 hours, what five things would you do in those remaining hours? Insufficient Data. If possible stop it. If not possible why not and what do limitations would such put on my potential list. Career & Training Do you have any special training in your hero skills? If so, where and how did you get it? The Savant Process is an extensive and invasive psychological procedure on the order of years. Most did not come out intact. Who taught you the most about your heroing abilities? What was your relationship with that person? There is not really an individual and they did not intend my abilities be used thusly. Do you have any particularly unusual skills? How did you acquire them? The only thing unusual about my skills are their number and efficacy. Do you do something besides hero work for a living? Have you ever done anything else, or do you plan to? I keep the lights on as a private investigator. What is your preferred combat style? I prefer to bring the fight to where my foe is weakest. Have you ever received any awards or honours? No. What skill areas would you like most to improve in? Is there anything you can't do that you wish desperately you could? I would like to improve my interpersonal skills. My repertoire is limited at this juncture and often artificial. How do you act around people who are more skilled than you in areas you'd like to improve? Are you jealous, or do you try and learn? I observe and incorporate. Lifestyle & Hobbies What is a normal day for you? How do you feel when something interrupts this routine? Routines are predictable and dangerous. Do you have any hobbies, or interests outside hero work? What are they, and where did you pick them up? Several. I enjoy a number of mental exercises to keep stray thoughts at bay from crosswords to chess puzzles to sudoku and others. What do you do for fun? See above. Do you have a costume? What does it look like? I use a scarf over a blank mask with a wide brimmed fedora when I need to disguise my features. How do you normally dress when not in costume? Simple but sturdy suit as weather allows. Disguise when called for. What do you wear to bed most nights? Athletic wear, comfortable but can pass for daywear when forced to leave suddenly. Do you wear any special jewelry? What is it, and what does it look like? I do not. Do you have a special place where you keep your valuables? A bank? What's your preferred means of local travel? How about long distance? I usually take a cab or walk. I like trains for long distance, less scrutiny than air travel and Miscellaneous Have you ever made a will, or tried to make arrangements for your death? What provisions did you make? The resources I have acquired are arranged to be released in trust to a variety of charitable organizations in the event of my death. If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body? Not unless there is some identifier I did not uncover in my efforts after escape no. What would you like to be remembered for after your death? Irrelevant. Do you believe you pose a threat to the public? Why or why not? Not if I can help it. though the past indicates I could. What do you perceive as your greatest strength? My intellect. What do you perceive as your greatest weakness? I am one person. Skilled as I am in my arena I have limits I am well aware of. As a player, if you could, what advice would you give your character? Speak as if he/she were sitting right here in front of you. Use proper tone so they might heed your advice... You can't do this alone. You know this. Eventually you'll need allies, allies you can trust and allies that trust you to do what needs to be done.

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Kimo raised a brow at Indira's commentary though she'd acknowledged being an alien so odd diet wasn't to surprising and he was relieved if confused by the metallic lumps reserved for the Ferravore, better than cats or slugs or ... fish oil? He'd spent his life by and in the sea but that was a new kind of stink, not as pungent as the canneries certainly but somehow more purely fishy. He shook his head to Leilani, "Wooo Laka say you run a wild crowd Auntie an she no kiddin." he teased lightly. He however was growing accustomed enough to the oddities that the extendo arm didn't even phase him at this point and after the picture he smirked at his great aunts antics with her weirdo of choice humming lightly under his breath, "Someone to laaaaavaaaa..." as he set the assorted fair sizzling away on the grill.

Well more accurately for 5PP all her other visual senses would also be analytical. So her normal visual acuity would be such that she could analyze wavelengths of light etc. Counters Illusion, Counters Concealment, and Counters Obscure function on sense types not specific sense by default so by having her magic awareness tied to visual senses it gets access to those for "free". For 4 PP you can analyze magic even through darkness, illusion or visual concealment. 5PP just would let you analyze with other visual senses like regular vision and any ultra or infra vision she might have, any other visual awareness effect etc.

Kanunu watched the ship lurch and tip with mingled horror and frustration, cursing under his breath the big Hawaiian swung his arms in a rolling motion commanding the waters to tip the boat upright again. "Make sure dat no sink." he asked of Volcanic as he had no idea how much water the boat had taken on, luckily the magmins seamount was still nearby for her earth shaping powers to form something like a shallow bar for them to rest on.. "I'll get the fools fall in." he added as he dismounted from the flotsam he'd been atop to dive for the family that had sunk into the silty waters below. Not for the first time since moving to Freedom he missed the clear blue waters of his native land. Finding anything in the dark waters was going to be a trial.

THE EDITS THAT EAT THEIR OWN TAIL'D by Fox Ouroboros Skills 12 Ranks = 3PP Add +5 Ranks Knowledge: Arcane Lore for a total of +17 (+20) +5 Ranks Knowledge: Cosmology for a total of +17 (+20) +2 Ranks Bluff for a total of +3 (+6, +10 Attractive) Feats 1PP Add Ritualist

Well I think a different goal for each thread all tied by one overarching goal might be a way to go. Like the Elysian Academy instructors in a 80's frat movie style plot indicate to students desperate to prove themselves worthy that targeting claremont would be impressive. So the Academy students break off in groups effectively competing to prove their squad is best. The big bruisers all team up to just crash the Dance itself, a select group of heroes at the dance have to fight them off, possibly raise the stakes by them or another group spiking hte punch with some kind of nullifier so the NPC students are powerless and need protecting (Even ones that are jerks! Proving Heroes help even people they don't like) So that would be the big four color superbrawl for hte characters that works for. Maybe some of the sneaker super-normals decide raiding records is the way to go to get family info as some of these kids must be kids of supers by now and threatening parents is a trop less fraught than threatening boy/girlfriends/kids on an OOC level. They have to be stopped by a small group of students who can't go to the dance (Breakfast club detention group maybe?) Maybe a third group of the more mystically inclined Academy students use the above to try and target the mystic history of Claremont trying to free/shackle/command the burning ghost, a student or two of Seven are tasked with monitoring the wards for any trouble while she's out of town (and are SUPPOSED to contact her to TP back if anything happens, but of course deal with it themselves) I mean it varies a bit on the groups that end up getting put together but it's an option both to get some rivalries going and there are ways to split claremont groups up into teams players want them to form or to get some players face time with characters they don't normally have opportunity to RP with.

Kimo did a bit of a double take as he caught the emptiness behind Indiras eyes and blinked looking away to keep from staring, He'd have to work on his game face about the oddities of this kinda crowd it seemed but he seemed more startled than bothered by the aliens amongst them. He flashed a wide smile to the young women, and shook his head, "Hey now, anyone can learn ta surf fo sho." he countered with an confident nod, "Big moke like me do it I sure you do fine." he suggesed as he moved to fire up the grill and waved off his aunts concerns, "You lemme know when you wan' da big wave and I get you da kine." he replied with a smirk, "Now we got nice sets fo da learners." he pointed out and started rooting around in a cooler to see what he was grilling up, "We don't got no vegetarians or nothin right?" he clarified as he started to put the meat to the heat.

Well it's kinda both. We obviously don't condone RL vigilantism as it's pretty terrible. For make believe times though the meaning is a little different as Raveled explained above. We often use vigilante to describe the kinds of comic heroes we don't allow, like punisher, deadpool, Lobo, (Some renditions of Batman in film), etc.

Phalanx: 16

Ace Ace stared for a long moment at Dimitris revelation almost missing the book as talya threw it. It hung in his limp grasp as he let out a slow sigh his face a fixed impassive mask for a long moment. Turning to talya finally he shook his head, "No need, I'll come along peaceably." he assured her sparing a smirk for her baby daddy with a wink and hollowly flirtatious, "We'll have to find a less somber occasion for the wrestling sad to say." Trudging up the beach toward the street he was uncharacteristically quiet, shoulders hunched and hands clenched in his pockets. Despite his words his body language said in every way he was ready to sprint away in hopes of escape. Of course if that had been his intent he'd likely not telegraph it so clearly. It didn't take long for a spacious if nondescript dark blue sedan to arrive, perhaps they had been dispatched in advance when the longships arrival was noted, or Danger industries had cars around the city waiting for their return, either really was possible. Ace silently sat in the back seat arms crossed as he waited for the others to get in staring for a long moment at talya he sighed, "I'd expect no less of you, I don't need hte letter I'm sure I'll hear all I need from him soon enough."

Psyche (Rebuild) Power Level: 12/14 (224PP) Unspent Power Points: 0 All PP must be spent at character creation but unspent points may accrue during play. Trade-Offs: None Abilities: 0 + 0 + 2 + 30 + 30 + 10 = 72PP Strength: 10 (+0) Dexterity: 10 (+0) Constitution: 12 (+1) Intelligence: 40 (+15) Wisdom: 40 (+15) Charisma: 20 (+5) Combat: 0 + 8 = 8PP Initiative: +0 Attack: +0 Melee, +0 Ranged Defense: +12 (+4 Base, +8 Dodge Focus), +2 Flat-Footed Grapple: +0, +24 (Telekinesis) Knockback: -6 Saving Throws: 1 + 2 + 2 = 5PP Toughness: +12 (+1 Con, +11 Protection) Fortitude: +2 (+1 Con, +1) Reflex: +2 (+0 Dex, +2) Will: +17 (+15 Wis, +2) Skills: 88R = 22PP Computers 5 (+20) Concentration 5 (+20)Skill MasteryGather Information 5 (+10) Investigate 2 (+17)Knowledge (Behavioral Sciences) 10 (+25)Knowledge (Life Sciences) 5 (+20)Medicine 5 (+20)Notice 17 (+32) Skill MasterySearch 17 (+32) Skill MasterySense Motive 17 (+32) Skill Mastery Feats: 21PP Benefit 3 (Wealth 3) Dodge Focus 8 Equipment 6 (30 EP) Eidetic Memory Jack of All Trades Skill Mastery (Concentration, Notice, Search, Sense Motive) Well Informed Equipment: 30EP = 6PP AEON Foundation (HQ) Size: Gargantuan [4EP], Toughness: 14 [4EP], Features: Combat Simulator, Communications, Computer, Defense System 2, Fire Prevention System, Garage, Gym, Hanger, Holding Cells 2, Infirmary, Lab, Library, Living Space, Personnel, Pool, Power 2 [Teleporter], Power System, Security System, Workshop [23 EP] - [Total 29EP] Power 2: Teleport 10 (20,000 miles; Extras: Accurate, Affects Others, Flaws: Limited [To/From AEON HQ]; Drawbacks: Power Loss 2 [Teleport Beacon]) [28PP] Teleport Beacon (watch) [1EP] Powers: 11 + 3 + 12 + 7 + 57 = 91PP Power Name Rank (Descriptive Name; Extras: ???, ???, Flaws: ???, ???, Feats: ???, ???, Drawbacks: ???, ???) [XPP] (descriptors) Array Name Rank (2*Rank PP Array; Extras: ???, ???, Flaws: ???, ???, Feats: Alternate Power, ???, Drawbacks: ???, ???)[XPP] (descriptors) Base Power: Power Name (Descriptive Name; Extras: ???, ???; Flaws: ???, ???; Feats: ???, ???; Drawbacks: ???, ???) {power cost/array cost} (descriptors) Alternate Power: Power Name (Descriptive Name; Extras: ???, ???; Flaws: ???, ???; Feats: ???, ???;Drawbacks: ???, ???) {power cost/array cost} (descriptors) Communication 2 (Telepathy; 100'; Mental; Extras: Area, Linked +0, Feats: Selective) + Comprehend 3 (Telepathy; Comprehend/speak all languages at once; Extras: Linked +0) [5 + 6 = 11PP] (Psionic, Telepathic) Flight 1 (Telekinetic Flight; Feats: Subtle) [3PP] (Psionic, Telekinetic) Protection 11 (Forcefield; Extras: Duration(Continuous), Flaws: Duration(Sustained) Feats: Subtle) [12PP] (Psionic, Telekinetic) Super Senses 8 (Mind's Eye; , Accurate(Mental) 2, Acute(Mental) 1, Analytical(Mental) 1, Radius(Mental) 1, Ranged(Mental) 1, Communication Link(Mental, Phalanx) 1, Uncanny Dodge(Mental) 1;) [8PP] (Psionic, Telepathic) Vast Psychic Power 24 (48 PP Array; Feats: Alternate Power 9)[57PP] Base Power: Damage 12 (Psychic Lance; Extras: Alternate Save(Will), Mental +0, Range(Perception) +2) {48PP/48PP} (Psionic, Telepathic) Alternate Power: Communication 8 (Telepathy; 200'000 Miles Total; Mental;) + ESP 10 (ESP; 200,000 Miles; All-Senses;) {8 + 40 = 48PP/48PP} (Psionic, Telepathic) Alternate Power: Concealment 10 (Vanish from Mind's Eye; All senses; Extras: Affects Others, Area(Burst); Flaws: Distracting, Phantasms, Passive; Feats:Close Range, Selective) + Emotion Control 12 (Descriptive Name; Extras: Area(General Burst 60')){12 + 36 = 48PP/48PP} (Psionic, Telepathic) Alternate Power: Create Object 14 (Telekinetic Barriers; 350' Radius; Extras: Impervious; Feats: Progression 3, Selective, Stationary, Tether) {48PP/48PP} (Psionic, Telekinetic) Alternate Power: Healing 9 (Reconstruct; Extras: Affects Objects, Range(Perception), Total; Feats: Persistent, Regrowth, Subtle) {48PP/48PP} (Psionic, Telekinetic) Alternate Power: Illusion 12 (Phantom Landscape; Extras: Mental +0, Selective; Flaws: Phantasms) {48PP/48PP} (Psionic, Telepathic) Alternate Power: Mind Control 12 (Dominate Psyche; Extras: Conscious, Area) {48PP/48PP} (Psionic, Telepathic) Alternate Power: Mind Reading 12 (Telepathic Probe; Extras: Area, Action(Move/Standard)) {48PP/48PP} (Psionic, Telepathic) Alternate Power: Move Object 12(Telekinesis; Extras: Range(Perception); Feats: Precise, Subtle) + Flight 5 (Telekinetic Flight) {38 + 10 = 48PP/48PP} (Psionic, Telekinetic) Alternate Power: Transform 12 (Mind Alteration; Mental transform: Complete 4; Extras: Alternate Save(Will) +0, Mental +0, Range(Perception), Duration(Continuous); Flaws: Action(Full), Check Required(Knowledge: Behavioral Sciences DC 22)) {48PP/48PP} (Psionic, Telepathic) Drawbacks: (-0) + (-0) = -0PP Drawback (Description; Frequency: [Uncommon, Common, or Very Common]; Intensity: [Minor, Moderate, or Major])[-XPP] Example: Vulnerability (Fire; Frequency: Common; Intensity: Major [x2]) [-4PP] Note: You can only have a number of Drawbacks equal to your PL, not including Power Drawbacks. Also, Power Drawbacks, such as Full Power or Power Loss, should be listed on the Power, not here. DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC 15 Toughness Damage Chain Lightning Ranged DC 25 Toughness (Autofire) Damage Taser Blast Ranged DC 16 Fortitude Stun Totals: Abilities (72) + Combat (8) + Saving Throws (5) + Skills (22) + Feats (21) + Powers (91) - Drawbacks (0) = 219/224 Power Points

Kimo looked from the newcomer to the 'alien' at his side and shook his head with a shrug, "This city crazy." he lamented but laughed it off rolling with the news in casual good humor after all there was a frog person capering in the surf and his Auntie was making time with the only person able to find a louder shirt than his own. "Hey I make this look good." he called to Leilani hearing her crack and smiled back to some of her extended acquaintances, "I s'pose you're right tho." he agreed finally, "Hey I still new to this whole out an out superpowers thing we keep it on the down low most times back home yea?" he offered as explanation and eyed his aunts interactions with her 'mentor' skeptically, "is it just me or is there something goin on over dere?" he inquired with a sly smirk. Looking around once more he called out, "Hey Auntie dis all dem den?" with a broad gesture to the crowd as he looked around at the sea of femininity punctuated only by the oddly dressed iceman, "Look like we gotta party den, You wanna show dem how ta ride while I get all dis onolicious?" he suggested because clearly it fell to him to cook the meal as captain cold could hardly sit over the grill.

Ace Ace caught his balance as they found themselves on the rocking deck of a longboat of material best not thought long on. Glancing around and straightening his hat he nodded politely to Dimitri, "I'll keep that in mind if they com asking about that mead cauldron thing again." he replied with a smile and laugh. He ambled to the side to peek over the edge and watch as the fog lifted and the 'seas' below retreated from the unfathomable darkness to the deep blue of the atlantic, "Besides not like they have room to complain about our doings after their antics last they visited." he pointed out with a shrug. Walking back toward Talya and Erik he shook his head, "Oh no she's very interested, "S'why she wanted to hang onto my goods and services and what not." he assured them blankly, That's why I had to blind the magic senses so she couldn't see where we went!" he declared proudly and looked between them with a smile, "I-" he paused as the captain was brought up, "Ah yes most likely," he agreed and patted his pocket where his book was lodged before quirking a brow, "So he was able to get word to you all after all!" he said brightening, "I do appreciate the whole calvary riding in thing." he suggested appreciatively and with a grin added, "You all owe me one less now." flashing a winning smile that had derailed many an outraged compatriate in the past.

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Returning from the shore Kimo offered a big wave to the newcomers and broad, "Aloha" as he took in the distinctly odd assortment of friends his Aunt had made. He stared openly at the obvious supernatural attributes of the ghost and shadow witch then the casual psychic prowess of Eve and performed a baffled doubel take at Aquaria trying to place what she might be and his mind rebelling at the attempt. Pinching his brow he smiled to Leilani, "Auntie you make some odd friend here." he murmured and moved to plop down in the sand next to daphne, the most normal seeming, to make conversation as everyone settled in, "So You must be some kinda alien den right?" he joked with a friendly smile as she seemed like the one person her not overtly supernatural.