Dr. Shadowstar
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
| |
| Dr. Shadowstar | |
| Player: Confidential | |
| Origin: |
Magic |
| Archetype: |
Scrapper |
| Threat Level: |
Unknown |
| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: |
Dr. Jeff Center |
| Known Aliases: |
Doc |
| Species: |
Human |
| Date of Birth: |
1977 (age 47) |
| Height: |
6'2" |
| Weight: |
225 lbs |
| Eye Color: |
Green |
| Hair Color: |
Dark Blonde |
| Biographical Data | |
| Nationality: |
American |
| Occupation: |
Archeology Professor |
| Place of Birth: |
Pittsburg, KS |
| Base of Operations: |
Paragon City |
| Marital Status: |
Single |
| Known Relatives: |
Unknown |
| Additional Data | |
| Known Powers: |
Dark Melee |
| Known Abilities: |
Regeneration |
| Footnotes: |
|
| [ Source ] | |
Contents |
History
Jeff Center was born and raised in Pittsburg, Kansas where his father was an Archaeologist at Pittsburg State University. He was raised with typical midwest family values by his parents and was taught at an early age to distinguish right from wrong. In the summers the whole family would pack up and go on on "adventures" and digs with his father for his University research. It was during these summers spent with his father that Jeff fell in love with the search for artifacts and relics of the old civilizations.
Jeff attended college with absolutely no confusion over what he would do with his life. He studied archaeology with a minor in Central American history and culture. After finishing his PhD he became a professor at the University of Kansas rapidly being promoted to full professorship through his research and teaching abilities. Jeff really gets into his work and connects to almost all of his students making them really want to learn from him.
Just like his father, Jeff spends every moment of his summers "in the field" searching for artifacts in his line of study. Unlike his father Jeff has never taken time away from his field to settle down and start a family. He has had many relationships but the all summer trips to Central America always seem to get in the way.
It was on one of these adventures that Jeff stumbled onto an undiscovered temple in the jungles of Guatemala. As he looked for a way into the temple he looked over the ancient writings and realized this was a temple dedicated to Ah Puch, the highest of the Mayan gods of the underworld. This was a rare find as the Mayans tended to build more temples to the lesser underworld gods than to Ah Puch himself!
Jeff made his way into the temple and above the altar he saw a jewel that shone in a way that he had never seen. It was set into a gold setting on the wall that looked like the sun but had very dark gold "sunbeams" coming from it rather than bright ones. Even though it was dark in the temple the green jewel seemed to have a weird almost dark glow to it.
As he reached out toward the jewel a dark shadowy mist seemed to come out of it and move toward his hand. As the shadow touched his hand he was instantly enveloped in darkness and a loud voice boomed out through the temple.
"I am Ah Puch, the Mayan god of the underworld who was once worshipped in this very temple. You have discovered the Shadowstar which is one of my holiest relics. The Shadowstar holds great power for it grants the ability to reach out of the world of life and tap into the great power of the underworld. I will allow you the gift of the use of this jewel and all of the power it can bestow upon its wearer. Use this power wisely Dr. Center - for as easily as I give this gift, I can take it away."
Instantly the darkness disappeared and he was standing in the temple with the Shadowstar in his hand.
Jeff immediately rushed back to the US and his house in Kansas to examine the Shadowstar and its abilities. While researching the underworld theory of the Mayan culture he was pleased to find out that the Mayans believed that both good and bad individuals went to the underworld after death - just to different levels. That must mean that the Shadowstar represented both good and bad equally.
Jeff discovered many different abilities and enhancements to his own abilities through the shadowstar. He could tap into the spirit of the Mayan warriors to enhance his fighting skills and draw upon the essence of life to keep himself regenerated. He also discovered that he could actually "step through" the underworld to travel instantly to wherever he wanted to go.
From the teachings of his family - to do good wherever you can, and to help others do good at every opportunity, Jeff knew that he needed to use his newfound abilities to help right wrongs in the world and protect the innocent from the evil.
The hero - Dr. Shadowstar - was born.
Strength Level
Jeff has above average strength due to his strenuous activity while exploring in jungles and mountains for his research. When he calls upon the power of the underworld he has the ability to more than triple his normal strength.
Other Abilities
Jeff also has the ability to use the Shadowstar to constantly regenerate and heal his body. As a college professor of archaeology and antiquities he has an enhanced ability of exploration, research, and uncovering things others might not notice.
Limitations
Jeff has dedicated his life to doing good and heroic things. He would flatly refuse to take part in anything that might be less than noble. If he ever misuses his powers in a way that Ah Puch would disapprove of he could lose them permanently.
