resource Legacies of Freedom

[horngeek]

So!  In chat today, it was mentioned that a roster of the legacies, both originating in stuff that Green Ronin has published about Freedom City and site-specific, would be a good idea, and I volunteered to put the thing up and maintain it. 

 

Here's how this'll work.  I'm going to list all the Legacies I know of (defining a legacy as a hero who takes the same name as a previous hero OR has the same power source), but I'm almost certain to miss some of them, or miss that they've been taken up by people.  So, it would be appreciated if people would tell me about ones I've missed. 

 

In addition, this list is for heroic Legacies- that is, a Legacy that has been taken up by at least one hero.  Crimson Katana is not on the list, but the Bee-Keeper is, due to a PC having taken up that Legacy in a heroic fashion. 

 

So, here we go!  Green Ronin-Published Legacies includes identities that aren't Legacies (or suggested as Legacies) in the Green Ronin publications, but have since been turned into Legacies somehow. 

 

Green Ronin-Published

 

Beacon- The Champion of Light.  The Lightbearer.  This Legacy wields the powers of the 'White Light' in the fight against the forces of darkness, and originated with the German twins White Rose (Sophia Shaal) and White Thorn (Wolfgang Shaal) during WWII, siblings who fought in the Resistance against the Nazi Party's rule.  Later, it was held by Beacon (Langston Albright), an African-American man who gained his powers after being swept overboard a fishing trailer in a storm- and while he still carries the mantle, he is too old now to carry on the fight himself.  This mantle is open (and indeed, Langston is actively looking for a new candidate for the Champion of Light), although it should be kept in mind that all bearers of it have been a member of a minority in some fashion- the Shaal twins were the children of an intellectual targeted during the Kristallnacht, while Langston is an African-American.  This Legacy is open, but it's still a good idea to check with the mods if you want to take it up. 

 

Bee-Keeper- Wait what.  Yes, gentlemen, a Silver Age villain is a heroic legacy on this site!  A villain who controlled BEEEEES, the Bee-Keeper managed to make himself a major threat on a number of occasions.  More recently, a >Bee-Keeper II popped up in Freedom City once more, a new villain!  Finally, his nephew decided to take up the Bee-Keeper legacy as a hero, and become >Bee-Keeper III (Baxter Boyles), by SpicyWaffle!  This Legacy is held by an archived PC, check with the mods if you want to take it up- but they've stated that they can't imagine giving this one away.  This Legacy is held by an active PC.

 

Bowman- The Legacy The Most People Have Held.  Also, the Green Arrow/Hawkeye analogue.  First held by Fletcher Beaumont I in the Golden Age, after he used a bow he was carrying at a fancy dress party to take down Mob assassins.  Fletcher Beaumont I was accompanied by his partner, Arrow (who was his young ward, Tim Quinn).  Later held by Tim, then by Fletcher Beaumont II, the original Bowman's son.  Bowman III suffered from alchoholism which affected his heroic career, and drove away his sidekick, Arrow III (Ethan Kellar- who, incidentally, became the Iron Age hero Archer).  The current Bowman IV is Fletcher Beaumont III.  This Legacy is occupied by an NPC- check with the Refs, and keep in mind the position's always been a family thing within the Beaumont line. 

 

Britannia- Britain's counterpart to Lady Liberty, this Legacy was first held by Anne Pennington, who operated in Britain and Europe during World War II, protecting the Isles and engaging Nazi supers in battle.  She survived World War II, but as she grew older, the Spirit of Britain eventually left her, and moved to Margaret Collins, who currently holds the role.  Also notable is >Young Britannia (Angus Stone), by TiffanyKorta.  This Legacy is occupied by an NPC, check with the mods first. 

 

Freedom Eagle- Another Golden Age Legacy!  The Freedom Eagle was Michael O'Connor Sr., the father of the current mayor of Freedom City.  An aircraft-designer, Michael found plans and materials to build a flight harness, and invented the mantle of the Freedom Eagle.  Incidentally, that flight harness was an improved version of the original Daedalus 'escape plan' flight harness, but Michael didn't know that until after the war.  Freedom Eagle I operated during World War II and during the time immediately afterwards, but retired in the 1950s.  This Legacy has been taken up by a player- >Freedom Eagle II (Jack O'Connor), by BType.  However, the character has since been archived- check with mods. 

 

Foreshadow- Now for a pretty recent one.  David Sloane had the gift of foresight from a very young age, and leveraged it into becoming a superhero, Foreshadow.  He set up shop in Southside, fighting crime (and causing a great amount of pain for the Mob).  This continued until the recent Day of Wrath, one of the site's Crisis Crossover-equivalent events.  In the aftermath, David retired due to increasing age, passing on his mantle to >Foreshadow II (Erick Sloane), by HG Morrison.  This Legacy is held by an active PC.

 

Lady Liberty- The Spirit of Liberty has empowered young women since the American Revolutionary War, appearing in both World Wars, student protests in the United States and China, and many other places over the years.  The In-Universe inspiration for the Statue of Liberty, the current Lady Liberty is Beth Walton, a member of the Freedom League.  This Legacy is currently occupied by an NPC, check with mods if you want to take it up.   

 

The Master Mage- Older than the Scarab's Legacy by far, the Master Mage of Earth has been around since ancient Atlantis, protecting Earth from mystic threats!  Well, technically beyond Earth, but Earth is a bit of a mystic nexus, it seems!  This position has been held by Adrian Eldrich since 1935, and is probably the least 'public' of all the Legacies- the world believes him to be an adventurer and scolar, but most people don't know his true status.  This Legacy is currently occupied by an NPC, and the mods have expressed concern about someone taking it up due to the authority the position holds- check first goes double here. 

 

Midnight- Yet another Golden Age Legacy!  Midnight (Travis Hunter) invented a 'Midnight Mist', and combined it with his intelligence to become a crime-fighter!  He joined with the rest of the Liberty League to fight the good fight against Hitler, striking from the shadows against criminals and saboteurs.  Later on, his grandson, with the mutant ability to produce the Midnight Mist at will, became >Midnight II (Trevor Hunter), by Gizmo!  This Legacy is held by an active PC. 

 

Raven- The Cowl archetype of Freedom City.  Duncan Summers was an adventurer in his youth, finding fabulous treasure, but losing his parents and sister to violence back home.  He became The Raven, operating out of New York for many years, although he was also a member of the Freedom League.  He retired after a final battle with his greatest enemy, Dr. Sin, who appeared to have died, and married Jasmine Sin, Dr. Sin's daughter.  They had a daughter, Callie Summers, who was kidnapped on her 16th birthday by the returned Dr. Sin.  Jasmine died during the rescue, and Callie took up the mantle of The Raven.  This mantle is currently occupied by Callie, but KnightDisciple is working on a Raven III. 

 

The Scarab- Certainly, this is one of the oldest Legacies of Freedom City, reaching back to ancient Egypt.  The Prince Heru-Ra, betrayed by the sorcerer Tan-Aktor, who tried to overthrow him and struck him down.  Both have been reincarnated since that time, endlessly struggling against each other.  The current incarnation of Tan-Aktor is Overshadow, leader of SHADOW.  The previous incarnation of Heru-Ra, the first Scarab was Alexander Rhodes.  This Legacy, however, is not available (at least, you'd have to have a truly brilliant idea- the mods have stated that they can't imagine giving this one away).  It has previously been done- >Scarab II (Elena Guerrero), by ShaenTheBrain, and due to the way this Legacy transfers (reincarnation), not only would the current Scarab have to be killed off, you'd have to explain how your new Heru-Ra is now 16.  ShaenTheBrain has returned, and has reactivated >The Scarab, so this Legacy is held by an active PC.  

 

Star Knight- The Green Lantern/Nova Corps of Freedom City, the Star Knights are a group of peace-keepers, directed by the alien entity Mentor.  Three have operated openly on Earth- a Lor Star Knight, A'Lan Koor, was stationed on Earth in the 60's and 70's, and an Earth native, Maria Montoya, was selected to become the new Star Knight for Earth's sector of space.  More recently, Kyle Steward has been selected as a Star Knight as well, although he takes up the superhero name of >Cavalier, by Trollthumper.  While new Star Knights could technically be selected to operate on Earth, this is a bit of oversaturation in one place, considering they have a galaxy to try and cover- my advice of 'check with mods' goes double here. 

 

Site Canon

 

This list is of the Legacies that have their origin in what we, the FCPBP site, have come up with. 

 

The Seven Rings

KnightDisciple's homage to the Lantern Corps of DC.  Created in Israel at the time of the Roman occupation, the >Seven Rings were meant to protect Israel against the Roman invaders.  Since then, they have scattered across the world, passing through the hands of both hero and villain alike.  In modern times, however, they may come to new bearers. 

Blue Ring of the Determined Leader- currently held by >Cobalt Templar (Corbin Hughes), by KnightDisciple.  This Legacy is held by a PC. 

Red Ring of the Courageous Warrior- Is curently bearerless, and locked away by Corbin due to concerns about the anger issues the Ring seems to generate.  This Legacy is open, but like all the Rings, needs to be discussed with KnightDisciple. 

Yellow Ring of the Cunning Strategist- Location Unknown.  This Legacy is open, but like all the Rings, needs to be discussed with KnightDisciple.

Orange Ring of the Protective Builder- currently held by >Stronghold (Haukea Kawena), by horngeek.  This Legacy is held by a PC. 

Green Ring of the Hopeful Fatemaster- Location Unknown.  This Legacy is open, but like all the Rings, needs to be discussed with KnightDisciple. 

Indigo Ring of the Empthatic Mind-Spy- There's currently a plot involving this one.  This Legacy is open, but like all the Rings, needs to be discussed with KnightDisciple, even more so in this case. 

Violet Ring of the Loving Healer- Location Unknown.  This Legacy is open, but like all the Rings, needs to be discussed with KnightDisciple.

Edited July 27, 2014 by horngeek