Oaken-Man
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
Other Known Aliases: Harry James Hapeshwe (Alleged), Harry Strongcloud
Residence(s) and Area(s) of Activity: “Brickstown,” Paragon City, RI
POWERS AND ABILITIES
DERMAL GROWTH & MODIFICATION; REGENERATIVE HEALING
The SUBJECT’s metahuman phisiology allows him to grow, through concious effort, wood-and-stoneline growths from his body of various sizes, shapes, and densities. Most frequently, he uses these growths as boxing gloves, but has also been scene creating large mallets, boulders, ad hoc cuffs (for criminal suspects), and even small toys for children. The SUBJECT also displays remarkable levels of regenerative powers, recovering from gunshot wounds and massive trauma and not appearing to show signs of pain. It is hypothesized that this regenerative ability explains his delayed aging, as the SUBJECT has been active since at least the 1950s (see following).
BIOGRAPHY IN BRIEF
Since the 1950s, a costumed crime-fighter known as OAKEN-MAN has been active, beginning in Hollywood, CA before apparently relocating to Paragon City, RI in the 1990s. It is the Office's belief that this period of time continues to be the effort of a single metahuman: Harry Hapeshwe, an American Indian of the Wazhetate tribe.
The SUBJECT appeared after World War II in Hollywood, CA, where in his mundane life he found work as a stuntman of remarkable durability. This stunt work lead to small time roles in Westerns. As Hapeshwe's mundane acting and stunt career stalled out, the character of OAKEN-MAN took on new life as a figure of comics and other licensed materials. The Office believes the SUBJECT continues to derive part of his income through these agreements to this day.
It is unknown at this time whether or not the SUBJECT is the same individual as the original “Oaken-Man” who operated as a costumed vigilante in the 1920s and 30s. The FBSA Office of Metahuman History has been tasked with further research.
Classification
Status: Hero
Security Level: 35
Archetype: Brute
Origin: Science
Liason: SERAPH
Description
Species: Homo Sapiens
Ethnicity: American Indian
Nationality: American
Gender: Male
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Complexion: Very Fair
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 280lbs
Build: Large
Distinguishing Features:
Very large build, but not unnaturally so. No scars, deformaties, or blemishes.
