Freedom torch
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
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| The Freedom Torch | |
| Player: @Dr. Karma | |
| Origin: | Magic |
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| Archetype: | Tanker |
| Security Level: | 50 |
| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: | None |
| Known Aliases: | None Known |
| Species: | Spiritual Embodiment of Freedom |
| Age: | Eternal |
| Height: | 7'4" |
| Weight: | 350lbs |
| Eye Color: | Red flames when not covered |
| Hair Color: | Blond, but often changes |
| Biographical Data | |
| Nationality: | Legally recognized as an american citizen |
| Occupation: | Superhero, Freedom Figher, Revoluationary |
| Place of Birth: | Modern account as the Statue of Liberty |
| Base of Operations: | Paragon though has been spending some time in the Rogue Isles lately |
| Marital Status: | None |
| Known Relatives: | Side kick - Partiot Spark; Flippy the Freedom Monkey; Twin Brother - Tyranny Torch |
| Known Powers | |
| Manipulation of Fire as a Conceptual Force of Freedom | |
| Known Abilities | |
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| Equipment | |
| Confidential | |
| No additional information available. | |
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History
The most modern account of Freedom Torch and the only one that has documented proof was when lighting struck the statue of liberty and her torch exploded and he rose from the flames, that was in 1936. Some claim he first appeared in the American Revolution far weaker then he is today, as the ideals he stood for were only just gathering strength. One account claims he helped the fires set by Sherman consume Atlanta in the Civil War. Another accounting claims he fought against union troops siding with Indian tribes in the west.
In the Golden age of the 1930’s and into WWII the Freedom Torch heralded by the papers as the Blazing Blue Bulwark fought mad scientist, Nazis, and dark wizards, as well as the KKK and speaking out for civil rights.
In the 1950’s as the House Un-American Activities Committee wiped up the storm it caused he disappeared. The Star Spangled Costume wasn’t seen again until after the Rikti War. Though He did in a different form march with Doctor King and Malcolm X as Well as having been a Black Panther and Protesting the War in Vietnam.
During the Rikti War a bolt of lighting again struck lady liberty’s torch and Freedom Torch helped to battle back the unending waves of invaders. After the war ended he went to paragon and has stopped countless threats since.
Recently after working with a revolutionary named Run Riot in the recent Rikti offensive he has decided the Rogue Isles need his attention more the paragon and has joined the Mutant rights organization Riot helped found.
Powers
Torch's powers are to harness the concept of Fire and Freedom giving him a wide range of abilites. in addition to the simple benefits of being a spirit.
At times he has been seen flying, at other times he leaps across the sky. He has hurled balls of fire and been seen weilding a great flaming sword, and healing the wounded. As a spirit he is eternal and has risen up after being "killed" many times Inculding at least once after being struck by a nuclear device. He is immune to any attempts to contol his mind, as they would limit his freedom. Raw Psionic energy he has little defense against.
Weakness and Limitations
He is a spirit and has certain bans on what he can and cannot do. He is also vulnerable to intense cold far more then any other form of harm.
Affiliations
He has recently joined the group Inevitable Evolution
Character Inspiration
Origanlly he was just an attempt at playing a fire tanker and I wanted a patriotic look. He evolved into what he is now through over a long time drawing inspiration from Wildstorm characters like Rose Tatoo and Jenny Sparks, as well as from various classical characters such as Superman, Green Latern(alan scott), and Captain America
