#mentor.

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POWER LISTING:

powers :      portal creation  /  soul sword  /  apex human potential 

limitations :    give them one or two limits :   limited energy for portals  /  portals are not instant and take a moment to form 

appearance :    describe their hero vibe :   like a dark knight with a flaming sword, gatewatch is a force of nature on the battlefield. cape billowing, sword shining. the portals he creates are ringed with the tattered edges of carved space. 

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ORIGIN AND NORMAL LIFE:

decription on file :    dr. elias thornehart is a brilliant scientist, and through his genius he mastered portal creation. he sought to help people with his technology, while quietly judging if society was ready for what he could unleash by selling it. he crafted his blade, aeternum, and set out to become a hero. he was part of the original protectors, and a short two years after they announced themselves to the world they were attacked. a bomb threatened to destroy the city, and he used his powers to send it away. but in the backlash he was drawn into the portal he had created. assumed dead, he instead went to one of the demon realms. a land known as the red labyrinth. he spent sixty years trapped there, fighting demons, evading capture and making himself the enemy of it’s ruler. eventually he challenged the leader of these demons to a game of wits. if he lost, he would surrender. if he won, the demon prince would give him the power to return home. gatewatch won. with hellfire now fueling aeternum he ripped through the barriers between dimensions and returned home. he had been ageless in the demon realm, not realizing how much time had passed. he expected to return to a heroes welcome. instead he arrived amid ruins. now he returns to the life of a hero, staggered and uncertain. a legend returned. a myth realized. and he is terrified of what it means to be someone that was looked up to. 

behind the hero :    once, he was a father. a husband. a scientist. now he is unmoored. his husband is dead. his son is a middle aged man. his lab sold. unmoored and thrown into chaos, he clings to what he can. teaching. helping. saving the world. knowing all the while that he may have to give his life again. 

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POWER LISTING:

powers :    primary:   superhuman swordsmanship   /   secondary:   exorcism magic   /   tertiary:   extrasensory perception

limitations :    limits:   due to the rules that is imbued in the executioner sword, eurus is limited to what he can perform with his sword. he can not be too good or the sword will be too pure for him to handle, and he can't be too evil or the sword will consume him. if he is not in a state where his heart is not biased, or he believes what he is doing is only to serve a certain side of the coin, the sword will be useless for him.

appearance :    describe their hero vibe :   since he doesn't really believe himself to be a hero, most of the time eurus will not have a costume. although lately, he did find it easier to fight in jeans, a armor vest, and a leather jacket.

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ORIGIN AND NORMAL LIFE:

decription on file :        coming from a long line of royal knights and supernatural hunters, it was a no brainer that eurus would soon inherit the line … and with it, the executioner’s sword. according to legend, the sword was crafted to bridge and end a secret war between the forces of heaven and hell, and their family has held it’s power under the blessing of the two forces. as part of his training, he was taught intensively the importance of keeping a fair heart– of not letting goodness blind his eyes of white lies that might hide behind it, while also making sure he isn’t corrupted by evil and cruelty.

behind the hero :      outside of being a hero, eurus is the owner and bartender at the diabolical, which also acts as his office for his supernatural hunting job and the main headquarters of the holy blades in elysium city. if he is not manning the bar, he would be somewhere around the world fighting the forces of good and evil who are going out of line ... or he is a mentor at fortitude hall.

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POWER LISTING:

powers :    hydrokinesis   /    hydroregeneration (water healing)  /    hydrotransmuatation (temperature/state of matter)

limitations :      though highly skilled with hydrokinesis, his power still depends on available moisture; he can draw water from the environment or from the small internal reserves he carries, but in dry or sealed locations his range and strength noticeably weaken. large-scale manipulations- like lifting massive bodies of water or creating powerful surges, are physically taxing even for him, demanding stamina that limits how often he can perform such feats. his precision work requires steady focus, and while he rarely loses control, emotional strain can cause water to subtly ripple or react around him, revealing what he’s feeling more than impairing him. his hydroregeneration has clear boundaries as well: he can mend injuries, stabilize the dying, and accelerate recovery, but he cannot regrow limbs, instantly reverse fatal wounds, or bypass the body’s need for natural healing. each act of healing comes with a faint echo of the patient’s pain- an empathic resonance that grounds him without overwhelming him; and while he can heal himself, doing so is slower, more draining, and far less efficient than treating others.

appearance :     mainly sleeveless combat armor that keeps his body protected even though he’s nor really a figther, blue/black/white/ - belt, mask, barefoot

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ORIGIN AND NORMAL LIFE:

description on file :

blake comes from the sannara, one of the three known extraterrestrial races to reach earth, born into a culture defined by discipline, hierarchy, and militaristic precision. while the sannara were originally sent as observers and silent enforcers for the intergalactic council, blake never fully fit the mold carved out for him. on his homeworld, he served in the rear ranks as a battlefield medic, tending to injured soldiers rather than charging into conflict. his parents saw him as a runt, a genetic underperformer in a race obsessed with strength and combat output. blake, however, saw it differently: he possessed strengths his people overlooked such as patience, compassion, strategy, and a sharp intellect that made him invaluable on the backlines. after years of trying to meet standards built for someone he would never be (like his siblings), he took the most sannaran action he could think of: he left.

coming to earth was an enormous risk, especially for someone who had spent his life stitching up the warriors who maintained order for the council. yet fortitude hall felt like the first place where he was not the weakest link or the odd one out, just someone with a different skillset. even so, the students and some faculty see him as not as strong as other extraterrestrials, unaware of how deeply such judgments mirror the voices he left behind. blake shrugs it off. he is not here to impress them. he is here because earth is unpredictable, messy, and full of fragile beings who need someone dependable in their corner.

blake’s bedside manner is famously blunt, equal parts sarcasm and truth, but those who get past his dry exterior find a mentor who shows up every single time. he has no patience for arrogance and even less patience for self-pity, but he will sit with a homesick first-year at three in the morning without hesitation. he may not be the strongest sannaran ever born, but he is the one you want stabilizing you on the battlefield, correcting your form in training, or calling you out when you are spiraling. blake came to earth to escape a life of being overlooked, and in doing so, he became exactly what fortitude needs: the mentor built for the one percent brave enough to rely on him.

behind the hero :

blake carries himself with the calm precision of someone who has spent a lifetime observing before acting. he is perceptive in ways that unsettle some of the students at fortitude hall, able to pick up on tension, fear, or hesitation long before anyone speaks. despite his composed exterior, blake moves with nimble confidence, a quiet reminder that strength is not only defined by size or force. his presence can seem mysterious at first. he speaks little, measures his words carefully, and keeps new acquaintances at arm’s length. yet beneath that guarded surface is someone who is simply determined not to let anyone down.

although blake’s humor can lean mordant and his beliefs can be rigid, his intentions remain steady and sincere. he knows better than most that the superhuman students at fortitude require a different kind of guidance, one marked by patience and an understanding of the weight they carry. he approaches mentorship with the same precision he once used as a medic, aware that a careless action or poorly chosen direction could shape a young hero’s entire future. his reticence is not disinterest. it is a quiet promise to be careful with the responsibility placed on him.

when he chooses to train someone, he commits completely. blake sees potential where others see risk, and he refuses to let that potential go unrealized. he is eager to teach students how to move with intention, how to think before striking, and how to become someone who can stand steady in a world full of uncertainty. even if he rarely says it outright, blake believes every hero in training deserves someone who will show up for them without hesitation. he intends to be that person, shaping warriors who will not only survive the battlefield but step onto it with confidence in who they have become.

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POWER LISTING:

powers :   primary :    mana manipulation   /   secondary :    gravity manipulation   /   tertiary :    altered physiology 

limitations :   new world: due to urilai’s origin, magic was a way of life for him. it was easy for him to tap into the leylines to power his magic as it was an innate thing to do. however, as he arrived into the new world, he didn’t have access to it and is now using another omnipresent cosmic force to supplant it, gravity. he may be applying his past knowledge into learning how to wield it, but it is still taking some getting used to.  

appearance :   for the time being, it is still pretty much the clothes that he has on his back. a ragged cloak, leather pieces, damaged armor, and roughened matte fabrics. almost looks like a renaissance festival goer, if they were half burnt.   

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ORIGIN AND NORMAL LIFE:

  description on file :    not much is known about the man, and it does not help that he does not speak the same language. though, he does appear to be cooperative despite his unsettling appearance. someone described it as if he were split into two and melded back together. however, both sides clearly don’t belong together, and neither seem to be human. the horns on his head and his oddly shaped ears are a dead giveaway. however, his appearance is not the only information we have. our researchers have found a crater, roughly his size, in the middle of a meadow. we would have concluded this finding as the cause for the uncharacteristic tremor that had occurred earlier, but as we continued our findings, we noticed gravity in the nearby area behaving erratically. now, we have to understand how he managed to find fortitude on his own.

behind the hero :    urilai was a distinguished mage before the rift had changed his life entirely. in one moment, he remembered his home, a world built on the mana currents that flowed through the sky like unseen rivers. next thing he knew, he was using himself as a conduit, doing his best to prevent the worst from occurring. he's unsure if he even accomplished his mission. the leyline collapsed, and suddenly, the implosion rewrote him. urilai's right eye went completely black. his once reddish tan skin was smeared with pale, iridescent discoloration as if touched by astral frost. and before he could reorient himself, he was pulled inward.

he was dragged through the collapsing dimensional wound of warped space, suspended in nothingness, unable to breathe, unable to hear, unable to think—just raw mana screaming around him.

and then, silence.

urilai crashed into earth like a falling star, already leaving his mark with the crater that he left behind. however, he was no longer a master mage. not in this world devoid of the flowing mana that he was used to. however, he was adaptive. it was definitely not the same, but he managed to connect with another cosmic force. 

this world would take time to understand. the people. the physics. the fractured magic. but in time, urilai would find a place within it. already, in the short time he's arrived, he has found a home in the academy as a mentor, a dimension in need of guidance, and students he could protect with the same determination he once had for his own world.

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POWER LISTING:

powers : photoionization - zhartan’s extraterrestrial physiology allows him to absorb/reabsorb, manipulate, and use the electromagnetic radiation through light ionization. This allows him to create ions and plasma from his body. By absorbing and utilizing his energy at a cellular level, zhartan is capable of increasing physical feats such as strength, durability, stamina, and endurance. assisted by a gravitational force, he is capable of using his energy projection to fly. he can utilize this ability to create harmless luminescence or solid ions. / electromagnetic deformation - zhartan is capable of manipulating/changing matter (nonliving) states, size, or shape by exerting his ionization on his targeted object and reshuffling its composition. / sannara hybrid physiology - due to zhartan’s origins, his body is able to attain levels that exceed human baselines. without using his abilities, he is able to lift 10+ tons with moderate effort. he requires little rest, and his recovery periods are 25% shorter than a human. his heat tolerance exceeds physical testing. his metabolic rates are much higher. his mutation allows him to conceal his red skin camoflague his human skin.

limitations : prolonged use of abilities without sufficient absorption/reabsorption gradually reduces the efficiency of energy conversion, which greatly reduces the usefulness of his photoionization. he must expend stored energy over a particular threshold or risk releasing it in dangerous, concussive bursts. telepathic/mental manipulation

appearance : example here - https://i.imgur.com/TzhVBNn.png * head piece - similar to an olive wreath, the gold headdress firmly braces against the back ridge of his head (parietal & occipital bone) and wraps to the temporal bone above the ear * bodysuit - high-cut, one-piece leotard garment that has sheer element beneath neckline to pelvic ridge, with cutouts at the waist, an integrated gold strap that creates a harness effect around the shoulders, chest, and hips. * legwear - separate, black poly-synth blend leg coverings that extend from the upper thigh to the ankle

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ORIGIN AND NORMAL LIFE:

description on file : though much of the is known, the red-hued hero claimed to have taken his place in fortitude hall as one of the earth-bound diplomats left by the orders of the sannaraen powers. he claimed to have been raised by his human father. any other information about his youth has miraculously been scrubbed from most databases. he mentioned that his mother was a high ranking general that reproduced as a militaristic advantage. zhartan does very little to inform us about his obligations, but he is persistent in showing the global leaders that he is here to uphold peace and offer his strength, in good-faith. 

behind the hero : it’s hard to unmask as stellar’s most notable features are not garments that he can strip himself of. instead, zhartan tries to lead a life that allows him to blend in with humans- as much as he can. perhaps he seeks to find something; a purpose or reason, to help him find peace in his obligations. this is a second chance to do something that means more than being a trophy or an inspiration to young heroes who wish to do better or exceed his class.

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POWER LISTING:

powers :    primary :     necromancy, the ability to manipulate the forces of life and death, commune with the other side and balance the scales   /    secondary :    blood arts, the ability to use blood as a conduit for magic, such as combat or protection    /    tertiary :    supernatural familiar, a supernatural companion that aids the user.

limitations :     magic is physically draining on the body, which can lead to death if overused. blood magic requires a source, finite in supply. relies on cooperation when dealing with spirits, they aren’t all friendly. oftentimes, they can be mischievous or malevolent

appearance :     not the type for frontline combat, his ‘uniform’ looks more like victorian robes than a proper suit

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ORIGIN AND NORMAL LIFE:

description on file :    they said he would be able to commune with their demon god, that his hard work and determination would prove fruitful for their work.

how naive he was.

they primed him, honed his uniquely macabre abilities. he could feel his power growing, like a blossoming nightshade. soon, he’d gone from hearing the faint whispers of the deceased, to summoning their very souls. he was growing closer, inching to the very edge of the veil. soon enough, he would commune with their demon god, summoning him form his prison.

the sad reality, however, was that he was just a pawn.

the time had come, when his body had been cleaned and prepped, sigils written in blood across his bare form. the ritual had began, and he soon found he wouldn’t be the conduit, but the host; the sacrifice.

it took every ounce of willpower he had, unleashing a powerful spell that nearly drained all of his lifeforce, but had also given him the chance to escape.

familiar in tow, he flees, finding refuge in fortitude hall. years later, and his past is buried, a forgotten relic from a life left behind. now, he channels his powers to assist those like him; lost, gullible, and in need of guidance.

behind the hero :     cutthroat, lucien is known for his willingness to do harm to get the job done. the nature of his abilities are dark in nature, and his demeanor reflects that. it’s not uncommon for him to terrify students as they pass his office mid-ritual, chanting with white, milky eyes.

still, he dedicates his time to fortitude hall, using his resources to snuff out any splinter groups from the children of sorrow.

POWER LISTING:

powers :     weapon manifestation  /  telekinesis  /  extraplanar spatial storage 

limitations :    he can only summon so many weapons at once, they all have to be martial weapons, no firearms, he does not have an unlimited supply he has to craft the weapons out of his power to replace lost ones 

appearance :    describe their hero vibe : armament is a magical hero who leans into the magic knight sort of vibe, he has a lot of fantasy elements to his powers, but he wears leather armor so it’s easy to move in and has a short cape, his colors are blue and silver 

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ORIGIN AND NORMAL LIFE:

decription on file :    evander was born to cultists who had bartered him away as a part of a deal to make themselves powerful and wealthy, what the entity wanted however was not his soul but his servitude. not all demons dwell in darkness, some masquerade as the light and tempt those into giving into human nature, just like lucifer dazzling like the morning sun. and this being gave him purpose, a sword, and the means to wield it. and for a while he did it’s bidding, protecting cultists and making sure their problems went away. but like in any space where there is a hierarchy and a struggle, demons fight. his patron found himself snuffed out and his wings clipped which let evander slip from his grasp. finally free he turned to the true light, wanting to side with heroes to make the world a better place, not darken it with death and destruction, finding himself at fortitude hall wanting to give back instead of take. 

behind the hero :    he is a teacher and a collector of books and magical artifacts for safe keeping