yikes, how is it near the end of november already? i still havent made much progress with the next LIFE Team introduction since i've been busy and mostly distracted. I'm totally also NOT procrastinating NOPE! anyways...since i dont see me posting anything for the foreseeable future, have some notes i have for each of the LIFE Team before i get sucked in the pit called school again :) buckle up it's a long one...
Grian
Mind over matter, wings of steel,
The heart of a leader, the truth concealed.
Alias: The Architect
Power: Mind's Eye (Psychokinesis & Telepathy)
Status: Hero
Weapon/s: throwing daggers
Info:
leader of the L.I.F.E. Team
can shield allies' minds from mental attacks
the first official superhero to be known
was once part of the [REDACTED] but escaped
has wings but [REDACTED]
requires intense concentration to use telepathy for long periods
telepathy is difficult to use or is near ineffective against someone with strong mental defenses
the public doesn't know about his telepathy, and just think that his powers are his wings and psychokinesis
only the LIFE Team knows about his telepathy
Scar
A silver tongue, a voice that sways,
Peace before battle, in words he plays.
Alias: Vex
Power: Silver Tongue (ability to persuade/manipulate others' minds through voice)
Status: Vigilante
Weapon/s: sword disguised as a cane
Info:
powers are less effective against people who are aware of his abilities or can’t hear his voice
prefers to talk things out than fight
civilian name is Oscar “Scar” Goodwin
owner of the “Good Times Cafe”
Mumbo
Technology obeys, his will commands,
Where machines are present, his genius stands.
Alias: The Mechanic
Power: Technomancy (control, create & enhance machines/technology)
Status: Hero
Weapon/s: multi-function gauntlets
Info:
powers are useless with anything organic
can sense existing technology/machinery around him
the second official hero to be known, & Grian’s first partner
mostly stays in headquarters during missions to monitor things
can control multiple technology/machines at once, but requires intense concentration
Impulse
A snare unseen, a trap well laid,
Silent but deadly, in shadows he’s made.
Alias: Trapline
Power: Snare (create traps, either mechanical or energy-based, in immediate area)
Status: Vigilante
Weapon/s: batons & bo staff
Info:
more complex traps require more concentration to make
his bō staff and batons are made of metal that he can also trap, and are equipped with tasers
civilian name is Scott Maine
works as an automotive mechanic during the day
Pearl
Gravity bows to her lunar might,
A crescent blade, in scarlet night.
Alias: Scarlet Moon
Power: Lunar Pull (manipulate gravity of target person/object)
Status: Vigilante
Weapon/s: crescent-shaped sickles
Info:
she can use the moon's gravity to strengthen her powers at night
heavier objects are harder to lift with gravity
can use her powers to help her glide down, jump higher, or land heavier attacks
civilian name is Pearl Rivers
owns a small bookstore
Bdubs
Time bends where flowers bloom,
The clock ticks down to nature’s doom.
Alias: Timekeeper
Power: Chronoflora (manipulate time and plants in a localized area)
Status: Hero
Weapon/s: butterfly swords
Info:
he's not sure how exactly his powers work, just that it works more effectively as long as there is any kind of plant around
wears a poncho with sewn-in moss to allow his powers to work effectively
time powers is limited to small areas, and excessive use can drain him
the public only know that his powers is controlling time, but not that its effectivity is related to the amount of plants present around him
he can't really control plants, he can just speed up or slow down its decay/growth
Tango
Fire that burns, a heart ablaze,
Heat and flame, in fury’s daze.
Alias: Blaze
Power: Pyrokinesis (generate, manipulate & absorb fire and heat)
Status: Hero
Weapon/s: kusari-fundo
Info:
he is immune to fire and heat
powers are ineffective in wet or cold environments
overusing his powers can burn him out
can use his powers in bursts to fly temporarily
he can set his weapon on fire to deal more damage
Etho
Invisible steps, shadows in tow,
A silent strike, from darkness flow.
Alias: Phantom
Power: Spectre (turn invisible and create shadow clones)
Status: Vigilante
Weapon/s: kunai knives and shurikens
Info:
his shadow clones have limited movements and will disappear when touched
can make other people he touches directly, invisible
can only create around 5 clones, any more is harder
civilian name is Ethan Lowell
works as an IT Technician
Ren
Illusions dance, a show so grand,
Master of disguise, transform the land.
Alias: Maestro
Power: Theatrical Illusions (create illusions, change a person's appearance, & amplify voice)
Status: Hero
Weapon/s: rapier
Info:
making too much illusions or amplifying his voice for a long period of time can drain him
more complex illusions require more concentration
was formerly [REDACTED]
acts more of distraction/scout than actually fighting
his illusions are less effective if his target knows what to look for
he can change his voice to sound like someone else
Cleo
Strong as stone, yet swift to mend,
The walls stand firm, never to bend.
Alias: Fortress
Power: Survivalist (enhanced durability and self-regeneration)
Status: Hero
Weapon/s: battle axe
Info:
she can endure heavy damage, heal herself rapidly, and survive in hostile environments
her self-healing isn't effective on certain toxins or magic
she can't heal others
Martyn
Illusions twist, reality bends,
Truth and lies, in havoc descends.
Alias: Mirage
Power: Havoc (create realistic illusions & disrupt others' powers by confusing their minds)
Status: Vigilante
Weapon/s: bolas & twin daggers
Info:
is actually [REDACTED]
keeps his ability to disrupt powers a secret
used to be partners with Jimmy
his illusions focuses more on altering his target’s perception, making them either believe his illusions or be confused by what is real
his illusions work better on a small number of opponents (depending on the size of the illusion), any more would require intense concentration
he disrupts powers by confusing his target’s mind into losing control (he can either make the target lose control of specific aspects of the power, or the whole power in general)
civilian name is Martyn Wood
works as a radio host
Skizz
Blood and battle, strength reborn,
A healer’s hand, a warrior’s scorn.
Alias: Sanguine
Power: Dual Nature (heal others or gain enhanced strength and speed through bloodlust or battle intensity)
Status: Vigilante
Weapon/s: hand maces
Info:
can only do one part of his powers one at a time (can’t heal while going berserk, and vice versa)
healing ability still needs the wound/injury to be disinfected or set properly (broken bones still needs to be set before being healed, wounds needs to be disinfected before healing closes and mends it)
healing ability can only heal physical wounds and injuries, but can't heal or deal with pain, headaches, effects of blood loss, etc.
civilian name is Alex Skizzle
works as a store manager
Joel
Wolves that hunt, a leader’s call,
Strength in the pack, yet prone to fall.
Alias: Fenrir
Power: Pack Leader (create spectral wolves & gain enhanced speed and strength the more wolves are present)
Status: Vigilante
Weapon/s: pair of katars
Info:
was formerly a hero but left due to feeling constricted in what he can do
prefers to work alone
the more wolves are present, the more fragile and transparent they are (numerous wolves are only used for distraction or scouting, while fewer more solid looking wolves are used for attacks)
is married to Lizzie
civilian name is Joel Bran
works as an exterior designer
Scott
Stars align, energy pure,
A shield, a blade, a step so sure.
Alias: Starstrike
Power: Astral Wave (create energy blasts, shields, or constructs)
Status: Hero
Weapon/s: pair of chakrams
Info:
mostly acts as support, but can hold his own in a fight
has a habit of flirting with Martyn as their own way of banter (but they don't mean anything from it)
mostly sticks with Jimmy when the latter is out in the field with him
Jimmy
Songs of warning, visions unclear,
The first to fall when danger is near.
Alias: The Canary
Power: Precognition (see brief visions of the future, & telepathic communication)
Status: Hero
Weapon/s: sword & collapsible shield
Info:
visions are not always clear, and can sometimes distract him if focused on too much
was formerly a vigilante but became a hero to help out more
BigB
A rumble deep, the ground obeys,
The earth itself moves to his ways.
Alias: Quake
Power: Terrashifter (manipulate & travel through earth and stone)
Status: Hero
Weapon/s: warhammer
Info:
powers are useless in areas with no earth or stone
can sense movement through vibrations when concentrated on
Gem
In roots and leaves, life she finds,
Nature’s strength in her entwines.
Alias: Flora
Power: Nature's Gift (connect with, and control over plants)
Status: Hero
Weapon/s: glaive
Info:
powers are weak in barren environments and against fire
she can connect with plants to enhance her senses
she can’t heal herself nor others
powers are useless when there are no plants around
Lizzie
In darkness she dwells with deadly grace,
A hidden blade in shadow’s embrace.
Alias: Nightshade
Power: Shadowborn (manipulate, control & travel through shadows)
Status: Hero
Weapon/s: pair of kusarigamas
Info:
powers are useless in areas with no shadows
she can use her powers to melt into shadows and reappear in another shadow (the shadow size will have to fit her for this to be accomplished)
she can't turn invisible, she just covers herself with shadows
is married to Joel
Additional notes:
the redacted parts are actual info I plan to reveal in the story, but I think you can guess some of it already
only the vigilantes have civilian names for now... idk yet if I'll give the heroes one or not since I don't think it's gonna be important to the actual story... or if i will even include it...
also, i haven't fleshed out most of the characters yet, that's why most have fewer information
I tried to balance out each power so no one is too overpowered
I had a hard time differentiating and explaining Ren and Martyn's powers, so if you're still confused, feel free to ask
I might come back and add onto this if I think of more