ElementalMaster
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
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| "Weatherman" | |
| ElementalMaster | |
| Player: @ElementalMaster | |
| Origin: | Magic |
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| Archetype: | Defender |
| Security Level: | 50 |
| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: | David Murphy |
| Known Aliases: | None |
| Species: | Human |
| Age: | 59 |
| Height: | 5'7" |
| Weight: | 165 lbs |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Hair Color: | White |
| Biographical Data | |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | (former) Weather Man, Channel 4 News, Paragon City |
| Place of Birth: | Paragon City, RI |
| Base of Operations: | Steel Canyon |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Known Relatives: | None |
| Known Powers | |
| Storm Summoning / Radiation Blast | |
| Known Abilities | |
| Flight | |
| Equipment | |
| None | |
| No additional information available. | |
The Master of the Elements.
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Character Background
David Murphy, a veteran weatherman for Channel 4 News Paragon City for 18 years, made a costly mistake fifteen years ago that would forever change his life. Paragon City was in the beginning stages of a Nor'easter formed by an area of vorticity associated with an upper level disturbance. This particular storm was extraordinarily slow moving and extremely intense. In an effort to improve his standing with the public as Paragon's premier meteorologist and boost ratings for Channel 4 News, David decided to report on the effects of the Nor'easter live in an open field in the middle of the storm.
During the broadcast, the winds were howling fiercely accompanied by rain falling at a tremendous rate that promised flash flooding throughout the city. Yet, conditions were not unlike so many storms David had encountered over his many years as a weatherman. Suddenly and without warning, David was hit by three lightning bolts simultaneously. Thrown 50 feet through the air, David was rushed to the hospital where he lied in critical condition, unconscious for four days. Many thought he'd never recover. All were amazed he was still alive. Yet to everyone's surprise, he was back to "normal" within a week, but from that point things were never the same...
Soon thereafter, David discovered an innate, latent magical ability to control the elements at the atomic level heretofore undiscovered that was awakened by the accident . Given completely over to the study of his magic, David quit his job, forsaking his former life and lived as a hermit and recluse in a cave outside Paragon City for seven years, meticulously studying and perfecting the art of elemental control. Not only did he become a master of his craft, he could control the very atoms of which the elements consists.
Making a conscious decision to serve mankind and vowing to use his powers for the greater good, he returns to the civilization once more, David Murphy no longer. He has become the spokesman and de facto leader of "The Six Pillars of Justice" while simultaneously joining forces with The People's Vanguard.
Villains now fear the one who has mastered the subjugation of the forces of nature, the one who is able to bend the elements to his will, the one they call the "Elemental Master."
Affiliations
"The Six Pillars of Justice"
A rapid-response team comprised of the world's most powerful and diverse heroes containing a Defender, a Blaster, a Tanker, a Scrapper, a Controller, and a Kheldian. Individually, few are their equal, but collectively they are a force that is nigh unstoppable. Dedicated to stopping the enemy by using more "persuasive" means then Statesman and the Freedom Phalanx would publicly sanction, together, these six superheroes are capable of handling almost any threat conceived. Their motto: Whether villains are brought to justice or justice is villains, make no mistake — justice will be served!.
As the spokesman for the team, ElementalMaster's command of the elements brings a vast arsenal of powers to break down the defenses of any villain. He is the conscience of the team and brings a level-headed balance and clear thinking to the group.
Teammates
- ElementalMaster (Defender)
- ConsortOfShadow (Blaster)
- BlackHammer (Tanker)
- Pokechop (Scrapper)
- Heaven's Punisher (Controller)
- Cosmic Chameleon (Peacebringer)
Super Group
Super Group Members
Enemies
Arch-nemesis
When ElementalMaster caught Sanil Kadesh ("Nightblade") in the act of torturing and killing alocal street thug, ElementalMaster tried to subdue Sanil and turn him over to the authorities. In a surprise move, Sanil summoned a being of dark energy that launched a vicious attack at ElementalMaster. It landed a glancing blow that knocked him temporarily unconscious. Sanil promptly escaped.
Vowing to perpetually destroy everything ElementalMaster seeks to build -- his reputation, his sanity, his life -- Sanil has become his mortal enemy and assumed the dreaded name: BetrayerOfHope.
The next time they meet, ElementalMaster is determined not be caught unaware again. He will be brought to justice. This time it's personal.
Powers and Abilities
- Storm Summoning
- Radiation Blast
- Electrical Mastery
- Flight
Signature Move(s)
"The Meat Grinder"
- Hurricane or Gale enemies into a corner
- Summon a Tornado
- Summon a Lightning Storm
- Sprinkle Freezing Rain liberally (for added seasoning)
- Laugh hysterically as enemies are ground into paste
Battle Cries
- "And now, your local forecast: Sleet and freezing PAIN!"
- "Winds! Remove this wretch from my sight!"
- "A melee-free zone is now being actively enforced!"
- "Heroes, safety lies within the eye of this storm!"
- "I command the aid of the elements! Enshroud us and fortify our defenses!"
- "You're about to get enough radiation to grow a third leg!"
- "Using the 'nuclear option'!"
- "Behold! The Perfect Storm!"
- "Your chances of being struck by lightning? 100%!"
- "You're about to experience a rather painful electrical discharge. Call a doctor immediately!"
- "Gotta love that clean, fresh, thunder storm scent!"
Contact this character's creator:
- In-game: @ElementalMaster
- CoH official forums: ElementalMaster
- Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe: Warriorpriest
Inspiration, Notes and Trivia
- This character was inspired by the classic Sega Genesis game "Elemental Master". It was a top-down shooter in which you, a wizard, harnessed the power of the elements - fire, water, wind, and the earth - to combat your enemies.
- This character was created in Issue 0 of City of Heroes
- This was my first character that made it level 50
- Hours to level: approximately 650 sometime back in Issue 3.
Additional Characters
City of Heroes
The following is an additional list of CoH characters played by @ElementalMaster on Virtue:
- BetrayerOfHope (Defender)
- Homeless Terror (Scrapper)
City of Villains
The following is an additional list of CoV characters played by @ElementalMaster on Virtue:
- Carlox the Ripper (Stalker)
- Maegor the Monstrous (Brute)
- Mr. Huggy Pants (Corruptor)
