Night Patriot
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
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| Night Patriot aka Jareth Rune | |
| Night Patriot | |
| Player: | |
| Origin: | Natural |
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| Archetype: | Defender |
| Security Level: | 50 |
| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: | Jareth Braeden Rune |
| Known Aliases: | Watcher in the night, Runebane, Brother |
| Species: | Pure blood vampire |
| Age: | Appears to be early 20s, actual is almost 600 |
| Height: | 6'1" |
| Weight: | 230 |
| Eye Color: | Blue/slight glow/flash to red when extremely emotional or in the dark |
| Hair Color: | Very Dark Brown |
| Biographical Data | |
| Nationality: | Caucasian |
| Occupation: | Formerly a government operative, now freelance. One criminal record |
| Place of Birth: | Assumed to be Eastern Europe |
| Base of Operations: | Paragon City, Tavern on the Edge |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Known Relatives: | Mother, Lord Bartlet Rune (father, deceased?), Brin Rune (brother, enemy), sister |
| Known Powers | |
| Vampirism and other various powers of the night, Teleportation, Mind Control, Telekensis | |
| Known Abilities | |
| Hand to hand combat, photographic memory, various combat weapons, expert marksman | |
| Equipment | |
| Padded costume, utility belt, throwing knives | |
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The owner of a tavern with a thirst for justice - and something else.
Initial description of Jareth Rune by Solairis: "The Night Patriot, although only with the Justiciars for a short time, has shown many qualities of an outstanding hero and teammate. Always answering the call for help from citizen and hero alike, many important people have come to know and respect his name."
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Affiliations
The Night Patriot, formerly a member of The Justiciars supergroup, currently enjoys semi-retirement as the proprietor of the Tavern on the Edge. As the Tavern is patronized by many super groups, the Patriot often makes use of their extensive teleporter technology for the use of travel around the globe. And has installed several portals to various important spots in the city where his patrons can reach his place from. He also takes in stray heroes, magical creatures and the occasional giant gorilla as employees.
Powers
Strength level: Superhuman strength
Known superhuman powers: Can tap into darkness to produce various effects from concussive blasts to solid tentacles that will hold a person in place. It can also be used for various healing effects. He seems to also be able to pull the life force of enemies into ailing team mates to pull them back from the brink of death. It is assumed he can cause this to effect large groups. Teleportation by creating holes in reality to bring people he is teamed with to various locations. Flight, has shown this ability quite a bit. For awhile it was assumed to be due to two small wings on his back that he can manifest and discorporate at will. How this flight is created is still up for debate. Has the ability instill fear in enemies to the point of immobilization. Can create a slowing field using darkness. The ability to have full control with his mind over his body has also been seen. Lately has also demonstrated some form of telekinetic power which is quite disturbing.
Abilities and Limitations
Well trained in the use of ballistic weapons, hand to hand combat, and various vehicles. Posses a photographic memory and can remember faces, dates and places of events.
Has shown an aversion to telepaths. Also does not like to be out in very bright daylight. Noted that he will seem to emit a vapor of some sort if out too long. He is found to operate most efficiently at night and in total darkness. Note the extreme paleness of his skin.
Equipment
Costume consists of ballistic proof materials. Can withstand direct hits by gun shot, electricity, laser fire and chemical variants. Face mask is of the same material along with the small domino style mask he wears. White lenses cover his eyes to block out glare and can be used with night vision quite effectively.
Carries a belt with pouches containing various materials-small torch, smoke powders, chalk, compass and micro tracker. Small throwing knives easily concealable.
History
Taken from notes and files in our possession. - Night Patriot is an interesting case. According to early records he agreed to work for us after he and one of his sisters were involved in certain incidents in Germany. He has since apologized for his family's uncommunicative actions in various matters. Claims to have been part of a covert team operating during the two World Wars up through Desert Storm. It is reported he quit soon after with an honorable discharge. Reports indicate he had an exemplary record. Purple heart, medals for bravery, marksmanship, fitness.
From the desk of Dr. H. Chapel - February 1945 - The operative was extracted from Germany in terrible condition. Experimental surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday. The team is hoping Maj. JB Rune will be able to resume his duties to the country as soon as possible. His unique physiology will help in the healing process. If it works we will be able to replace and upgrade limbs. I would like to say I feel sorry for the boy but we all know he's not a boy. Arm crushed by a tank and then to survive that horrible massacre...
OSS Orders - January 1940 - The Colonel has ordered Operation Gather into motion. Capture at all costs members of the Rune Clan. In particular we need the youngest of them. If our asking again falls on deaf ears exposure of their heritage to the surrounding village is to be used as leverage.
Telegram - May 1, 2001 - Your presence is requested. <stop> Papa asking for you <stop> Named you heir not Brin <stop> Family in turmoil. <stop> Hurry home. <stop>
NSA Orders - Your unit is to protect the Portal Projects at all costs. H1 and others to be sent in as last ditch effort. Should enemy attempt sabotage you are to destroy. You are on the front line. Use all abilities and may God be with you.
News Clippings Paragon Times - The Night Patriot is to be brought to trial for his actions involving Cheryl Trent. Claim of tracking her killer and arresting him are still being investigated. <snip> remit to proper authorities to deal with his type. <snip> Court to send the Night Patriot to a supergroup suited for his abilities. <snip> was interviewed about his acceptance, seemed cheerful.
Trivia
- Cybernetic arm that's been replaced and upgraded several times.
- His arm had been run over by a German tank then frozen.
- Very strong willed.
- Do not look in the eyes. "You could drown in there."
