Hero: Justice League Origins [Interest Check]

[Divine Tenacity]

Well I think we almost have enough players to begin, yeah? Could probably use two more female characters and one more male? Any suggestions cause this is your rp as much as it is mines!

Uh, Wicked Vixen, if you don't mind can you change up somewhat in Supergirl's backstory to reflect that she landed on Earth before Superman? I think she should be aware of her cousin, but he hasn't started operating on doing great things just yet. Beyond that, your profile looks great!

Mia H, way to go with approaching Stargirl from another angle! I can't wait to see what she would bring to the table once we begin!

Speaking of beginning, I will start working on an introduction sometime this week-- muse freakin' willing! It has been so damn fickle but I believe I can jumpstart us into action if you all send me your energies! Need a muse spirit bomb, stat!

I make lame jokes, so here is the OOC thread as apology. 

https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=262226.0

[Ace Flyer]

Well I think we almost have enough players to begin, yeah? Could probably use two more female characters and one more male? Any suggestions cause this is your rp as much as it is mines!

Uh, Wicked Vixen, if you don't mind can you change up somewhat in Supergirl's backstory to reflect that she landed on Earth before Superman? I think she should be aware of her cousin, but he hasn't started operating on doing great things just yet. Beyond that, your profile looks great!

Mia H, way to go with approaching Stargirl from another angle! I can't wait to see what she would bring to the table once we begin!

Speaking of beginning, I will start working on an introduction sometime this week-- muse freakin' willing! It has been so damn fickle but I believe I can jumpstart us into action if you all send me your energies! Need a muse spirit bomb, stat!

I make lame jokes, so here is the OOC thread as apology. 

https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=262226.0

Hmm...Are you still holding us to two characters? Just asking, as I love playing multiples, I could make an additional male and female character if you wanted!

And, a possible suggestion on Supergirl...Why not flip-flop her and Clark completely? Make Kara more of a "Superwoman," while Clark is the one still frozen in a cryo-sleep? Just a thought, of course.

*plugs muse-transfer IV into DT* Go get them! Show that intro post who's boss!

[Divine Tenacity]

Hmm...Are you still holding us to two characters? Just asking, as I love playing multiples, I could make an additional male and female character if you wanted!

And, a possible suggestion on Supergirl...Why not flip-flop her and Clark completely? Make Kara more of a "Superwoman," while Clark is the one still frozen in a cryo-sleep? Just a thought, of course.

*plugs muse-transfer IV into DT* Go get them! Show that intro post who's boss!

Yeah, I figure two characters for each player for now is best. I know between us... *counts* four? --We can have a total of eight characters running around, with the opportunity to NPC more if the need arises.

Hmm, I rather like that suggestion. Kara as Superwoman? Yikes.~ In a good way.

*pants, wheezes. Tries to revive her muse long enough to finish up a sorely delayed post.* @.@

[Ace Flyer]

Yeah, I figure two characters for each player for now is best. I know between us... *counts* four? --We can have a total of eight characters running around, with the opportunity to NPC more if the need arises.

Hmm, I rather like that suggestion. Kara as Superwoman? Yikes.~ In a good way.

*pants, wheezes. Tries to revive her muse long enough to finish up a sorely delayed post.* @.@

Drat Ah well, two it is then lol. I'll try and settle on who to make, and you said you wanted at least one more male character, so I'll focus there for now. So many options...Green Arrow is too Batman-like for the start. Green Lantern, maybe, but never was a huge fan...Aquaman, perhaps? He could be interesting...Never was a Flash fan...

...I realize I need to start playing more outside of the Bat Family. All my go-to's for DC games are the Bats and the Birds lol.

[Wicked Vixen]

I promise to make the character fun and interesting for you guys as well as myself. I like to play her young so that i could have her sort of trying to figure things out power wise like how much is too much ans for her to be worried about breaking things or hurting people on accident.  I make her bubbly and fun loving who still has a sense of responsibility to her.

Ive played her before and i know how to not god mod things so you can trust me. I look forward to writing with yall

[Wicked Vixen]

Also if you needed a reason or a intro help to get us all meeting perhaps we all end up meeting by fighting off an alien vanguard or something and we all show up at the occurrence and fight together where we learn this was only the beginning. Idk just tossing it out there.

[Divine Tenacity]

I promise to make the character fun and interesting for you guys as well as myself. I like to play her young so that i could have her sort of trying to figure things out power wise like how much is too much ans for her to be worried about breaking things or hurting people on accident.  I make her bubbly and fun loving who still has a sense of responsibility to her.

Ive played her before and i know how to not god mod things so you can trust me. I look forward to writing with yall

That is no problem, honestly! I am playing a younger, somewhat more naive Wonder Woman. Like fresh off the island, heh.

Also if you needed a reason or a intro help to get us all meeting perhaps we all end up meeting by fighting off an alien vanguard or something and we all show up at the occurrence and fight together where we learn this was only the beginning. Idk just tossing it out there.

Also don't worry about our beginning arc! I have an idea to sort of reintroduce WW in my initial post then begin to get into how quickly things can go South. No worries, I have ideas! Ideas!

But this alien thing can be a great segue once things really begin to take off!

[RubySlippers]

How about the heroine Arrowette maybe beefed up with tech from Batman or League-friendly Techs to augment her athletics, martial arts and Olympic level archery skills would she work? Well not all of the League were high end powerhouses I always like the street level members who always punched over their weight classes with good teamwork and guts and well technology.

[mia h]

Mia H, way to go with approaching Stargirl from another angle!

Can't really take the credit as it's her New 52 origin story.

[Ace Flyer]

How about the heroine Arrowette maybe beefed up with tech from Batman or League-friendly Techs to augment her athletics, martial arts and Olympic level archery skills would she work? Well not all of the League were high end powerhouses I always like the street level members who always punched over their weight classes with good teamwork and guts and well technology.

Hmm...In my opinion, it might be easier gender-bending Green Arrow, just to have some more initial resources and training--she can be a hero in her own right without relying on tech from Batman (who, admit it, probably has a kill-switch installed) or a League which hasn't formed yet. Though, Black Canary could also be a good pick--she's a founding member is most incarnations of the Justice League, and aside from her Canary Cry (which she doesn't use super often) she's essentially a street-level hero that works with a team to handle matters outside of her weight class.

Just my two-cents of course ^^;

[Ace Flyer]

Name: Arthur Curry / Orin

Alias: Aquaman

Gender: Male

Height: 6'1" (185.42 cm)

Weight: 325 lbs (147 kg)

Appearance: Arthur is a tall, regal, very handsome man--as is fitting of royalty. His blond hair is kept short, and his eyes have often been called to reflect the blues of the seas; stormy grey when angry, clear and bright when content and happy, and dark and murky when disturbed. Possessing a powerful build, and a natural, commanding charisma, it is hard to mistake the man for anything but a king. Yet on land he favors more humble and modest clothing, befitting his place as a lighthouse keeper. A simple, heavy jacket, t-shirts and sweatshirts, denim jeans and work boots.

When taking up the trident as Aquaman, the finery comes out. Finely crafted orange and gold armor adorns his torso, while protective, dark green greaves and gauntlets protect his legs and arms.

Personality: Arthur is a king, and he knows it. He exudes an air of authority around him, and due to the autocratic nature of his position, he is a man that expects what he says to be the final say on any matter. And in his kingdom, this temperament works perfectly. He rules fairly, with firm authority, but without abusing his power. He always has the best interests for his people at heart, and places their needs and the needs of Atlantis above all others. A king must know to be fair, as well as firm; gentle, and when to be dominating.

This mindset does not work quite as well in the lands of man, and the adjustment to his new life is a slow and gradual one. He can be stubborn, and prone to question the wisdom of many of man's actions and decisions. People, man especially, are weak and misguided by nature, easily fooled, and strong leaders are needed to keep peace and ensure justice reigns. In his worst moment though, he's calmed and soothed by his wife, Mera, an ever-present guiding voice in his ear. Or, when need be, one of the few who would dare slap sense into the man who would be king of the seas.

Abilities and Equipment:
Skills:

• Hand-to-Hand Combat (Moderate)
• Weaponry: Arthur has trained extensively in fighting with various Atlantean weapon--tridents, swords, shield, and so on, and is extremely deadly with them as one would expect of a king.
• Expert Swimmer: He's the King of Atlantis--he puts even the most skilled Olympic swimmers to shame.
• Expert Tactician: Perhaps beaten out by Batman's mind, Arthur is nonetheless a shrewd and cunning tactician, able to lead the armies of Atlantis to victories against the Trench enemies time and again. His is a natural and powerful leader, something only enhanced by his sheer gravitas as king.
• Diplomat: His natural autocratic nature does not suit him well in environments where democracy is an issue but Orin is a natural commander and his ability has served him well in the protection of Atlantis and Boston.

Equipment:

• Atlantean Royal Rainment - The outfit he's often seen wearing, the orange and gold armor, is specially crafted for the man who would be king. Light yet durable, it can withstand most mortal weaponry, and even hold up against powerful blows from being of beyond-mortal strength.
• Trident of Neptune - Forged by Atlan using enchanted gold for the first king of Atlantis, the trident of Neptune serves as a symbolism of the royal line. Arthur wields as both his right to rule and as a lethal weapon, it's mystical properties allowing it to pierce even divine protection.

Strengths/Powers:

• Atlantean Hybridized Physiology -  Like most Atlanteans, Arthur Curry is an offshoot homo sapiens who is biologically adapted to the deep ocean environment. For most Atlanteans, this means they can breathe underwater, endure the pressures of the deep (among other adaptations), and can only spend a very limited time out of water. However due to either Aquaman's chimeric nature or his heritage to royal blood, he possesses a number traits other's of his mother's side of the species do not, for instance while he shares many of their faults he can spend an elongated time out of the water with little ill effect and is shown to be 20-50 times stronger, faster, tougher and more or less tireless compared to others of his race. Also akin to other Merefolk is his ability to not only function indefinitely within water but can easily withstand the crushing depths of the ocean deep as well as harsh natures of the sea itself. Making Arthur among other things a super-Atlantean as well as super-human.


• Superhuman Durability: Tough enough to resist small arms fire with minor injury, the teeth of most trench dwellers break on his body, surviving an RPG blowing in his face and thrive in the darkest deepest bowls of the ocean deep suffering no discomfort. He can even live through falling back to earth after being launched into orbit by Mera, coming back down hard on top of a sea monsters head, without injury.


• Energy/Heat Resistance - Having taken and lived through multiple energy blasts in the past and been flash frozen by the dead kings ice magic. His ultimate resilience is tested when he dipped into an open lava bed beneath the sea and emerged unscathed--his clothing did not fare quite as well, however his fiance didn't complain.
• Superhuman Stamina
• Superhuman Senses
• Superhuman Reflexes
• Superhuman Speed
• Superhuman Strength
• Marine Telepathy - Aquaman doesn't actually talk to fish or other seaborne fauna, but can redirect the thought processes of their brains to compel them into helping him when he needs it. He is capable of sending out world wide telepathic broadcasts if and when necessary.

Weaknesses:

• Water Deprivation: Despite his hybrid biology, Arthur is still susceptible to the weakness of all Atlanteans. He can go for a period of a month out of water, before needing to return to some water source to rest and recharge, so to speak. And should he suffer serious injury in battle, the time he can spend out of water shortens dramatically. Note that being deprived of water for a long period of time will not kill him--only severely weaken him, at its worst to a point even a mortal man might be able to best him.
• Not Invulnerable - While certainly strong and very durable, he is not invulnerable. A single firearm might not be able to phase him, but concentrated fire will start to weaken him, instead of being completely harmless as it would be to the likes of a Kryptonian.

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual

Sexual On's: Being in Control | Rough Sex | Vanilla Sex | Sex in Water | Hair Pulling | Biting | Bondage | Foreplay | Tension | Slow, Passionate Kissing | Oral | Multiple Partners (usually Mera and one other woman)

Sexual Off's: Scat | Watersports | Vore | Bestality | Necrophilia | Pedophilia | Mutilation | Torture

Personal History: The man who would be king of Earth's seas was born to humble origins. Tom Curry was a lighthouse keeper in Amnesty Bay, Maine. While walking the beach one night he came across a woman stranded along the shoreline, close to death. Taking her in, he nursed her back to health...and the two soon fell in love. Together the two would have a child, Arthur, who would grow to become a healthy and energetic young boy. Arthur started to manifest incredible strength and speed at a young age, as well as the abilities to breathe underwater, alarming his father--Tom would learn the truth after strange men rose from the water one night, attacking his family. Despite managing to fight the attackers off, Atlanna was injured, and poisoned by the blade that cut her. Human medicine could do nothing for her, but on her deathbead, she consoled her husband, and told him the truth.

She was an exiled queen of the lost nation of Atlantis. And their son, their dear Arthur, would someday rule the seas. Soon after, she passed peacefully with her family at her side.

Tom would raise the young prince as best he could. But he was a simple, humble man. He provided as well of an education as he could, and did his best to teach Arthur discipline and how to control his powers and abilities. Arthur was naturally curious and held a sense of justice, and proved Tom proud as he grew up. Eventually, his father would let him go off into the world to discover himself, having done the best he could to prepare Arthur for his future. Arthur would become the hero Aquaman, and his destiny seemed set. Though to his dismay, his father would die while he was traveling...the only consolation on his passing being that he was buried on the lighthouse grounds, on an overlook watching the beach he had met his mother in, laid to rest next to her.

Arthur would take his travels to the sea, once he was confident in his abilities, to seek answers. Certain that his mother had been killed by assassins, he confronted the king of Atlantis. Proving his birthright, Arthur would seize the throne, aided by a princess kept captive by the former king. Princess Mera would come to be one of Arthur's, who took the Atlantean name Orin, best supporters, and remained at his side as he traveled the seas, ending the chaos Atlantis had fallen to under the reign of the former king. In their travels, the two grew close to one another, however their eventual marriage was more for political reasons than those of love. That's not to say the two do not care for other, they hold no illusions--they are the best and closest of friends, and enjoy the benefits of their union, but don't seek to impose more on the relationship than it is.

The peace of the seas would come to an end when Arthur's half brother would reveal himself--a son by Atlanna and the deposed king, resurgent to claim his birthright. The civil war that followed was bitter and brutal, and at the end, was settled more as a draw than a victory for either side. Orm was banished to the deepest trenches, while Arthur had to abdicate the throne, ruling from afar in name only. Appointing a steward to rule in his place, he and Mera returned to the surface world. They settle in Boston, taking up residence in a lighthouse as his father had, and protecting the region from the underwater threats that would threaten the city, among others. Arthur became a controversial figure, his kingly ways making more of a splash than intended in the area. Ultimately, he would swear off Atlantis, and devote his time to a life on the surface with Mera at his side.

But a king is ever drawn to his kingdom, and soon the tides of fate and destiny will draw him back into the fray. Monsters yet lurk in the depths, ones even a king cannot hope to face alone.

Occupation: (Absentee) King of Atlantis; Lighthouse Keeper

Family:

• Tom Curry (Father) - Deceased
• Atlanna (Mother) - Deceased
• Orm (Half-Brother) - Alive, MIA
• Mera (Wife) - Alive

[Divine Tenacity]

Okay, for all those still with me (or at least interested):

I will be out of town from Friday until Sunday. I am hoping the change in scenery will finally recharge my muse enough to write up an introduction, or cry trying!

Ace, I'll try an maintain as much contact as I can if you have any questions. Think it would be a good idea as well for the group to start throwing around ideas as well. So far I have:

Introducing each character in their element first and foremost to establish each writer's flow. I figure in their respective cities, a villain(s) from their rogue gallery would start some trouble-- perhaps taking pieces of some sort of relic? The crimes are related but our heroes don't really figure out how until their eventual meetings? This we can do as a group or individually, taking on one by one until the group becomes what it is?

Let me know what you guys think?

[Wicked Vixen]

Sounds pretty good to me!

[Ace Flyer]

Sounds good to me!

Although it could be hard finding a way to get everyone tied in together. People could do their intros, and then perhaps...we pick a city? The individual civilian identities all end up somewhere at the same time, and something happens? Like...don't know, Bruce Wayne going into Diana's flower shop, as Kara is trying to track him down for an interview for the Daily Planet, and so on...

That, or maybe Batman being Batman starts investigating other piece of the relic and starts bumping into people, kinda doing as he does in the upcoming Justice League movie and starting the initiative of people working together.

Just spitballing ideas.

[mia h]

If you were thinking of using a tech based criminal or gang, then maybe there are robberies in each of the characters cities that when those items are put together in the wrong way creates some powerful weapon. Although a criminal gang breaking to Atlantis seems a bit off.

Or for a possible mystical villain, maybe there is some elemental magic involved. Wonder Woman a lump of clay given life by Zeus (Earth), Aquaman (Water), Supergirl being solar powered (Fire). The problem with both is  Stars & Bats they are both normal humans with gadgets, also there is no Air although was thinking about maybe posting up Hawk or Dove.

[Ace Flyer]

If you were thinking of using a tech based criminal or gang, then maybe there are robberies in each of the characters cities that when those items are put together in the wrong way creates some powerful weapon. Although a criminal gang breaking to Atlantis seems a bit off.

Or for a possible mystical villain, maybe there is some elemental magic involved. Wonder Woman a lump of clay given life by Zeus (Earth), Aquaman (Water), Supergirl being solar powered (Fire). The problem with both is  Stars & Bats they are both normal humans with gadgets, also there is no Air although was thinking about maybe posting up Hawk or Dove.

Aquaman is going to be based out of Boston. He'll be closer to his New 52 beginnings--he's currently "abdicated" his throne to preserve the peace after a civil war, leaving a steward to rule in his stead. I'll explain it better once I get around to finishing his history.

Tech-based is a good idea though. And so is mystical...We could try getting a Hawkgirl, or, we could say that they've already acquired Air from elsewhere, and the heroes are starting behind the villains.

[Divine Tenacity]

Aquaman is going to be based out of Boston. He'll be closer to his New 52 beginnings--he's currently "abdicated" his throne to preserve the peace after a civil war, leaving a steward to rule in his stead. I'll explain it better once I get around to finishing his history.

Tech-based is a good idea though. And so is mystical...We could try getting a Hawkgirl, or, we could say that they've already acquired Air from elsewhere, and the heroes are starting behind the villains.

If you were thinking of using a tech based criminal or gang, then maybe there are robberies in each of the characters cities that when those items are put together in the wrong way creates some powerful weapon. Although a criminal gang breaking to Atlantis seems a bit off.

Or for a possible mystical villain, maybe there is some elemental magic involved. Wonder Woman a lump of clay given life by Zeus (Earth), Aquaman (Water), Supergirl being solar powered (Fire). The problem with both is  Stars & Bats they are both normal humans with gadgets, also there is no Air although was thinking about maybe posting up Hawk or Dove.

I am really digging these ideas of perhaps having the villains super weapons be based on the four critical elements of earth, fire, air, and water. Yeah it gives a bit of an Avatar feel but with the right elements it can work!

That makes me think we would perhaps need a Hawkgirl or another air-based super/channeler to round it out. Perhaps one with amazing mystical power...

Perhaps... Zatanna plays the catalyst unknowingly? Sorry thinking ahead of time but something is forming.~

[Timeless]

Just wanting to place a tentative interest right here. *plants flag* But I was wondering. I know the GM prefers for the original founding characters firstly before anything, but how about the DC character, Raven?

My other option is Zatanna but I will see on whether I can get a sheet up for her.

[Ace Flyer]

Just wanting to place a tentative interest right here. *plants flag* But I was wondering. I know the GM prefers for the original founding characters firstly before anything, but how about the DC character, Raven?

My other option is Zatanna but I will see on whether I can get a sheet up for her.

Hm...Just my two cents, Raven could work, if you make her just a touch older than her typical incarnations. Zatanna would be a bit more fitting, but if we have a Star Girl, I see no reason Raven couldn't show up. Her warning that Trigon is threatening to invade could actually be taken seriously for once--if Zatanna isn't around to badmouth Raven, the Justice League could take her seriously and move to help her. Or, since this is pre-League, individual people could, and the conflict against Trigon could prove to be a founding impetus.

I am really digging these ideas of perhaps having the villains super weapons be based on the four critical elements of earth, fire, air, and water. Yeah it gives a bit of an Avatar feel but with the right elements it can work!

That makes me think we would perhaps need a Hawkgirl or another air-based super/channeler to round it out. Perhaps one with amazing mystical power...

Perhaps... Zatanna plays the catalyst unknowingly? Sorry thinking ahead of time but something is forming.~

Or Felix Faust. When there's a magical baddie, odds are he's a good one to go with. Brother Blood is another good one, if you want something more fitting than Zatanna making an "oopsie."

[Timeless]

Hm...Just my two cents, Raven could work, if you make her just a touch older than her typical incarnations. Zatanna would be a bit more fitting, but if we have a Star Girl, I see no reason Raven couldn't show up. Her warning that Trigon is threatening to invade could actually be taken seriously for once--if Zatanna isn't around to badmouth Raven, the Justice League could take her seriously and move to help her. Or, since this is pre-League, individual people could, and the conflict against Trigon could prove to be a founding impetus.

I had in mind to have Raven a bit older than her previous incarnations, that's for sure. I was going to suggest about the Trigon plot-wise and could be use as one plot hook, but of course, if me writing Raven is a viable option. Thankies for the suggestion though, and we'll see on what the GM has to say.

[Ace Flyer]

I had in mind to have Raven a bit older than her previous incarnations, that's for sure. I was going to suggest about the Trigon plot-wise and could be use as one plot hook, but of course, if me writing Raven is a viable option. Thankies for the suggestion though, and we'll see on what the GM has to say.

No problem! Just trying to be helpful.

[Divine Tenacity]

Okay, popping in for a bit before I get on this flight!

I AM SO FREAKIN' OKAY WITH RAVEN THAT IT IS NOT EVEN FUNNY!!!

Expect more details later on today, only on the off chance I haven't sucked down a lot of overly expensive airline liquors! 

[Timeless]

Okay, popping in for a bit before I get on this flight!

I AM SO FREAKIN' OKAY WITH RAVEN THAT IT IS NOT EVEN FUNNY!!!

Expect more details later on today, only on the off chance I haven't sucked down a lot of overly expensive airline liquors! 

o3o Oh wow, I- uh, I'm glad you like the idea? But have a safe flight! In that case, I will get working on my sheet.

[Ace Flyer]

Aquaman's app is finished!

That said, I finished it while sleep deprived, so if there are things wrong...I'll fix them x.x When I wake up. Eventually...

[El Maligno]

I would like to join this rpnif you have room for a green lantrlantrern however for some reason my computer doesn't let my pictures appear in posts unless it was an old picture ii used before or if someone messages me the pictures and copy it from there. So if someone doesn't mind can you pm me a feww green lantern pics?