Xi Xiong Ji
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
When I realized that my Chinese Zodiac theme would mean that I'd have to create a Rooster-based character, I got nervous. Especially since the character was to be a villain. It was the costume piece "spikes with exposed brain" that inspired me to create this character. The final piece clicked into place, just as I finished writing the page for Tian Shang Lung, his tragic story simply just came to me.
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| The Death Rooster | |
| Xi Xiong Ji | |
| Player: Wei Yau | |
| Origin: | Mutation |
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| Archetype: | Mastermind |
| Threat Level: | 10 |
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| Real Name: | ' |
| Known Aliases: | Cuckold (but never to his face) |
| Species: | Human |
| Age: | unknown |
| Height: | ' |
| Weight: | ' |
| Eye Color: | ' |
| Hair Color: | ' |
| Biographical Data | |
| Nationality: | Chinese |
| Occupation: | Fallen Guardsmen |
| Place of Birth: | Shanghai, China |
| Base of Operations: | The Rogue Isles |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Known Relatives: | Tian Shang Lung, spouse |
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History
The man who would become Xi Xiong Ji (穸 雄 雞) was originally a handsome and gentle man. He was both a poet and an accomplished singer. The beauty of his voice would move the Lady Kuan Yin to tears. And it is said that his love songs to his wife, Tian Shang Lung, would spark a twinge of jealousy in the Lady Kuan Yin's heart.
Xi Xiong Ji did not join his wife and the other Fallen Guardsmen during The Great Betrayal. Though his heart was torn in two between the love for his wife and his duty towards the Zodiac Guardsmen. However, this did not spare him from being cast from the Celestial Palace.
Upon arriving in the mortal realm, Xi Xiong Ji saw Tian Shang Lung set upon by vengeful Loyal Guardsmen. Instinctively, he moved to defend his wife.
On that day, Xi Xiong Ji died.
In an act of desperation, Tian Shang Lung would approach the Banished Pantheon through her contacts amongst the Tsoo. Xi Xiong Ji would be resurrected by the Banished Pantheon, but at a terrible price. He could never speak of the resurrection rituals he had witnessed. But, he felt compelled to do so, if only to relieve his soul of the horrors he had seen.
The only recourse was to bolt a mystical iron plate across his mouth. Nevermore would he be able to sing, though his songs were now songs of pain and loss. The time he spent amongst the dead and the brutal resurrection ritual took a toll on his appearance, as well. Now, he is gaunt and wasted, a mere shell of the man he once was.
He now haunts the Rogue Isles, at the side of his wife. His voice forever silent, but his eyes burning with rage. Whether or not he hopes to restore his former self when the Fallen Guardsmen finally overthrow the Jade Emperor or if he acts solely out of the cold and dark hatred in his soul, is known only to him. In the end, these details do not matter. All that matters is Xi Xiong Ji stalks the Rogue Isles and woe to those who would cross his path.
Description
The resurrection ritual performed by the Banished Pantheon did more than return Xi Xiong Ji to a mockery of life. It had changed his soul, as well. Where there was once grace and tenderness, now there is bitterness and sorrow. Even the slightest perceived infraction would cause Xi Xiong Ji to turn his servants into undead slaves. Two of the very first servants to be punished, "Served Cold Tea" and "Missed a Spot" continue to serve his dark will today.
Xi Xiong Ji has the power to raise undead servants to act on his bidding. He can further augment the zombies with his own dark powers. The zombie servants are unrelenting in their attacks and respond only to the commands of their dark master.
His former powers of Golden Light have been perverted into the ability to wield necromantic energies. His attacks have rendered foes into gibbering lunatics, reeling from the terrible images implanted in their minds. And for all the nightmares they have glimpsed, it is nothing compared to the unspeakable horrors locked within Xi Xiong Ji.
Allies
Xi Xiong Ji works with other Fallen Guardsmen in the Rogue Isles, including his wife, Tian Shang Lung.
- Tian Shang Lung (The Celestial Dragon)
- Qiang Hou (The Gun Monkey)
- Kuai Lau Shu (The Cunning Rat)
- Hei Se (The Dark Snake)
- Lei Sheng Yang (The Thunder Ram)
Enemies
The Loyal Guardsmen thus far identified in Paragon City are:
- Ti Gou (The Iron Dog)
- Jiang Zhu (The Honest Boar)
- Hou Ma (The Fire Horse)
- Shan Lau Hu (The Lightning Tiger)
- Shi Kuai Niu (The Stone Ox)
- Gui Bai Tou (The Ghost Rabbit)
