The Protectors League

"The world is going to still need protecting even if it's no longer being defended." - Proudstar

When darkness descends upon Paragon City and the Earth is engulfed in chaos, The Protectors League swiftly answers the call of duty! United in their unwavering resolve, they stand as a beacon of hope in the face of overwhelming adversity. Through courage, sacrifice, and unyielding determination, they emerge as the first and last line of defense, determined to fight through uncertain times–and certain death–to establish a lasting peace!

The Protectors League is an RPSG on the Everlasting Server inspired by DC's Justice League (and all its variations) and Marvel's Avengers teams. We're a tight-knit community of popular media, gaming and comic book nerds who enjoy writing and sharing stories about our characters and the world they live in. We dabble in various themes that resemble MOST modern comic book/popular media storylines, and good ol' fashioned capes and tights shenanigans with just the right amount of goofiness to have a good time.

In the aftermath of a UN-backed mission gone awry, where thousands fell due to failure to authorize immediate action against a threat, Proudstar and several of her teammates took a stand. After weeks working on their own, they observed the city's cry for heroes in their absence, they felt a call to action coursing through their veins. Together, they forged a pact, vowing to form a new team untainted by bureaucracy or manipulation. Bound by a noble purpose, they pledged to be the beacon of hope, answering only to the righteous call for aid.

Recognizing the vital role that superheroes play in protecting humanity from various threats, The Protectors Foundation was established as a non-profit organization by philanthropists Thomas Worthington III and Hazel Merrick along with superhero-pop sensation Proudstar to provide financial, logistical, and legal support to The Protectors League: a team of extraordinary individuals dedicated to safeguarding the citizens of Paragon City and the world.

The purpose of the foundation is to ensure the league can focus on their duties without worrying about personal expenses or legal complications, allowing them to dedicate their full attention and resources towards protecting the world. The foundation is governed by a Board of Directors that consist of prominent figures whom share a deep commitment to upholding justice in the world and Paragon City. The board is made up of 9 members, including whomever is currently sitting as Chairperson of The Protectors League.

AEROHAWK

Name: Veronica Stiles
Identity: Public
Abilities: Sharpshooting, Flight and Regeneration

Veronica's journey from Tucson to Paragon City ignited when she gained her powers at eighteen. Eager to make a difference, she dove into local crime-fighting before setting her sights on the urban battlegrounds of Paragon. Finding solace and camaraderie at the Oasis resort, she patrols tirelessly, her electric tech guns crackling with justice. In Kings Row, her warm demeanor and unwavering resolve have made her a beloved guardian, a beacon of hope against the city's darker elements.

ACTIVE

AREUS

Name: Christopher Zamora
Identity: Secret
Powers & Abilities:Super Strength, Invulnerability, Flight, Heightened Hearing & Speed, Laser Eye Beams

Areus is a hero that possesses the ability of superhuman strength and invulnerability, and was one of the few survivors of The Rikti War. Scarred by war, his will remains strong enough to continue serving Paragon City and it's community.

He makes it his personal goal to rule out injustice and those who threaten the world, doing whatever it takes. Charismatic and wise, he uses these traits to figure out the best of a situation even if the odds are high. Though, like many, there is always more that meets the eye.

Going by the ideal that hope is what keeps a world upright, he does his best to inspire confidence in others

ACTIVE

BIG MUTT

Name: Michael Ortiz Jr.
Identity: Secret
Powers & Abilities:Enhanced Durability, Strength, Metabolism, Skilled Boxer, Martial Artist (Krav Maga, Capoeira, Hapkido, Judo)

Michael Ortiz Jr., aka Junior, grew up in Kings Row. His father, a cornerman at the Old Mutt Hortega's Gym brought Junior with him most evenings. Inspired by his father's fighter friends, and despite financial hardships, he trained alongside them at the gym. One night, witnessing a robbery, he intervened but was caught in a blast of Radium-X, a radioactive material. Weeks later, Junior began noticing strange changes. His hair turned snow white and his body became noticeably stronger than before. Now, he fights crime as The Big Mutt!

ACTIVE

BLADEWRAITH

Name: Kyle Blackthorn
Identity: Secret
Powers & Abilities: Symbiotic Armor, Ability to produce bio-organic claws as hard as impervium. Increased strength, speed, agility and endurance

Kyle Blackthorn, once a skilled bodyguard, found purpose as Bladewraith after bonding with a symbiotic entity named Blades. Their mission: to defend the city. Initially skeptical, Kyle accepted the partnership with conditions: no killing except in extreme cases. As Bladewraith, he faced physical and mental trials, grappling with the symbiote's influence. Through alliances and challenges, he uncovered cosmic truths, learning about sacrifice and heroism. Now, Bladewraith stands as a symbol of hope and justice in the city, protecting it from all threats.

ACTIVE

CITIZEN THIRTEEN

Name: James G. Rodgers
Identity: Public
Powers & Abilities: Enhanced Strength, Speed, Endurance, Durability due to Super-Soldier Program, Skilled Marksman and Hand-to-Hand Combatant

James Graham Rodgers, a Texan Army veteran turned super soldier, joined Project Citizen after losing his arm in combat. Enhanced through bioengineering and cybernetics, he became CITIZEN THIRTEEN, serving for a decade before retiring. Seeking a new purpose, he relocated to Paragon City and joined GUIDE, a program for metahuman superheroes. Despite reservations about PR, he embraced his role as a protector, donning patriotic gear and returning to duty.

ACTIVE

COSMIC

Name: Liam Marcus Lee
Identity: Secret
Powers & Abilities: Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Durability, Energy Projection/Manipulation, Force Field Projection, Energy Absorption and Flight

Liam Lee, a space enthusiast turned hero, was transformed when studying an alien artifact. Surviving its explosion, he gained control over cosmic energy. Embracing his powers, he trained rigorously to become Cosmic, a hero protecting the city from cosmic threats. His journey, fueled by a love for space, inspires hope in those he defends.

ACTIVE

DAYDEVIL

Name: Vincent Raphael Romero
Identity: Secret
Powers & Abilities: Heightened Reflexes, Gadgets and Weaponry, Retractable Claw Mechanism, Peak Human Physicality (Near Super-Human), Special Forces training, and mastery of several martial arts -- no "super" powers

Vincent Romero, a former Spec Ops operative, transitioned from covert missions to becoming Daydevil, a vigilante fighting corruption globally. With his missions becoming more and more unsanctioned, he opted for retirement before being recruited anonymously to continue his work. Equipped with extensive experience and insider knowledge, Daydevil has liberated nations, dismantled corrupt entities, and thwarted catastrophic threats. His efficiency and expertise make him a formidable force against injustice worldwide.

ACTIVE

ENSORCELLED

Name: Orion Luke Udarin Wright
Identity: Secret (Super Duper)
Powers & Abilities: Demon Summoning and Control, Dark Magick, Advanced Restorative Magic, Flight, Teleportation, Dimensional Portal Projection, Complex Ritual Magic

The man known only as Ensorcelled, or Sorc as he will state, is a descendent from a magical bloodline known to have frequented England in the early sixth century. MAGI records corroborate this fact suggesting that there is indeed a blood lineage in the region of this male's origin point. Sorc appears to display powers akin to Daemon Summoning as well as the capacity for advanced healing magics. The man appears to be very well versed in the arcane, particularly that of dispatching and controlling daemonic entities. Sorc's background is a mystery to most all but his closest confidants, his history is a dark one, but the man himself tries his best to be more than his history.

ACTIVE

GOLDEN BLIZZARD

Name: Ray Charles Ellington
Identity: Secret
Powers & Abilities: Cryogenic Mastery of Frost and Ice, Ice Manipulation, Cold Weather Manipulation, Flight

Ray Charles Ellington, born in Washington D.C., descended from jazz legend Duke Ellington, showcased musical talent at 3. As a child prodigy, he toured nationally at 4, internationally at 6, until an incident revealed his mutant ability to manipulate electromagnetic energy. Branded dangerous, he fled with his mother until trapped under ice during a Ritki attack, emerging with mastery over ice but losing control over other energies. Renamed Golden Blizzard, he became a hero in Paragon City, advocating for second chances and non-lethal force. Now back in Paragon City after years away, he hopes to continue his work with The Protectors League.

ACTIVE

HU'SZSERVEN

Name: Hu'Szserven aka Hugs
Identity: Public
Powers & Abilities: Alien Biology allows for flight, molting of damaged outer carapace, Firearms and Sabotage, Pack Rat

Hu'Szsersvn was a first-wave explorer from her home planet, intended to assess Earth for a later colonization effort. Recovered initially outside Groom Lake, she was detained and retrained by the CIA for deniable operations in the early '00s. When she reported back to her Hive of humanity - a volatile, dominant apex species with the capacity of wielding incredible superpowers - no further resources were expended to recover her cadre of pioneers.

ACTIVE

LADY VEGA

Name: ⋏⟒⎐⟒⍀ ☌⍜⟟⋏☌ ⏁⍜ aka Maristela Xyloxia (Mari)
Identity: Secret
Powers & Abilities: Telepathy, Empathy, Psychometry, Aura Reading, Aura Manipulation and Flight

Maristela Xyloxia is the sole survivor of Vega Prime, destroyed by the Grek'uins. Seeking refuge on Earth, she carries the burden of her planet's annihilation. Despite her past trauma, Maristela dedicates herself to protecting the innocent, determined to prevent others from suffering the same fate. Earth becomes her new home as she vows to fight against evil and ensure no other world meets the same demise as Vega Prime.

ACTIVE

NITROBURST

Name: Bryan Attfield
Identity: Secret
Powers & Abilities: Energy Conversion, Energy Absorption, Plasma Emanation, Energy Form, Energy Aura, Infrared Vision and Flight

Born in the Eastgate district of Paragon City, Nitro’s mutant abilities had the misfortune of triggering for the first time during the Hollowing. Terrified of the chaos around him, energy burst forth from his body and left him unconscious in a crater where a house had once stood. He’s luckily come to tame his explosive abilities throughout the years and now works as a PR consultant for various companies in both the United States and the Etoile Islands.

ACTIVE

PROUDSTAR

Name: Alexandria Marie Dawson
Identity: Public
Powers & Abilities: Solar Energy Generation, Super Strength, Invulnerability, Heightened Speed and Agility, Vacuum Adaptation, and Peak Conditioning

Chances are you recognize this woman's face instantly! That's right: She's on late shows, billboards, magazines, and all over the internet spaces you might frequent. Alexandria Dawson is well known for being an international pop sensation as well as the superheroine Proudstar! Since her rise to heroism she's been almost shoved into all the common social spaces, between snippets of her music and taking down bad guys, she's hard to ignore. Love her or hate her the choice is yours.

ACTIVE

RACEWAY

Name: Brigette Becker
Identity: Secret
Powers & Abilities: Super Speed (Movement, Reflexes and Thought), Extremely High Metabolism, Fast Healing

An automotive mechanical prodigy from a young age, Brigette always kept her Formula-1 driver Father in high speeds. But her ambition outgrew her sensibility which led to an accident from an exploding engine combining alien technology. That explosion however boosted her up to super speed and now as the heroine Raceway, she aims to correct her once reckless and selfish pursuits.

ACTIVE

ROCKET ROBYN

Name: Robyn Sparks
Identity: Secret
Powers & Abilities: Olympic-Level Physiology, Expert Hand-to-Hand combatant, World Class Archer, Various Trick Arrows and Gadgets, Talented Tinkerer

Robyn Sparks, raised by her absent father and household staff, sought attention through rebellion. Spoiled with expensive gifts, she struggled academically, dropping out of college to travel Europe. In Greece, she fell in love and learned archery. Returning to Paragon, she discovered her father's criminality and inherited his stolen fortune. Choosing to redeem the wealth, she became a hero, funding her gadgets with the ill-gotten gains and dedicating herself to protecting the city.

ACTIVE

SAMANTHA GREY

Name: Samantha Grey
Identity: Public
Powers & Abilities: Kinetics/fire Blast Defender; Teleportation, limited Fighting, Leadership, limited Flight

Samantha's life spans centuries, from being falsely accused during the witch trials to surviving the "Great Cleansing" of magical beings. As a member of various secret agencies, she served in clandestine operations until finding refuge in Paragon City after a dimensional disaster. Enrolled in a program for refugees, she now collaborates with law enforcement, MAGI, and Vanguard, using her infernal powers and military discipline to uphold justice without lethal force. Seeking a larger organization, Samantha aims to continue her mission within a structured framework.

ACTIVE

SOLOMON CAINE

Name: Solomon Caine
Identity: Secret
Powers & Abilities: Psionics to bolster nearby allies to link his mind to his (or vise versa), High-Level Hand-to-Hand Combatant, Espionage, Training in various Network Securities (and how to rummage about them)

Solomon Caine's public role as an FBSA intelligence analyst conceals his deeper work involving investigation, sabotage, and espionage, requiring varied skills. His transition to the FBSA stemmed from his prior experience in combating mundane villains, leading him to uncover Arachnos's activities. His undercover missions provided insights into emerging threats like the Council and Circle of Thorns. Seeking alliances with other heroes, Solomon aims to expand his influence and enhance organizational mapping to predict future threats on a larger scale.

ACTIVE

TALONKNIGHT

Name: Thomas Worthington III
Identity: Secret
Powers & Abilities: Legacy Crimefighter, High-Level Hand-to-Hand Combatant, Strategist, Keen Analyst/Deductive Reasoning, Skilled Driver/Pilot, Keen Intellect, Peak Physical Condition (Olympic-Level)

In the 11th Century, a squire and his master, disillusioned by Knight's Templar corruption, confront atrocities during the Crusades. After the master's death, the squire becomes TalonKnight, driven by justice. Across centuries, successors carry on the legacy. In modern times, Thomas Worthington III inherits the mantle, supported by his mentor Monty. Fighting darkness in Paragon City, they uphold the TalonKnight legacy with unwavering commitment to justice.

ACTIVE

The Bastion is the headquarters of The Protectors League.

OFFICIAL PROTECTORS LEAGUE MISSIONS

#1: A ROYAL DISASTER

The distress call came to The Protectors League from Victor Strazmir, Duke of Valenkia. His nephew, Prince Reynald, had been living incognito in Paragon City, studying at the University under a false identity, when rebels abducted him. As the league infiltrated the rebels' fortress, they realized a bitter truth: the Duke himself was the mastermind behind the scheme. Assuming the sinister moniker of the Duke of Delirium, he incapacitated the league and plotted to usurp the throne, intending to scapegoat the heroes for the Prince's disappearance. Yet, the Protectors broke free from the Duke's grip and swiftly thwarted his plans, averting potential catastrophe.

#2: TECTONIC TERROR

When an earthquake strikes San Ignacio, triggering a long-dormant volcano's eruption, the Protectors League rushes to rescue the island's residents and unravel the mystery behind the cataclysm. To their surprise, they encounter Dr. Techtonic, a decades long missing geologist turned supervillain, who boasts of his plan for world domination. With his army of subterranean mole-men, he launches an assault on the league. However, the heroes unite and defeat Dr. Techtonic, compelling him to retreat underground. Meanwhile, they activate specialized tectonic explosives to mitigate the impending eruption. Once more, the Protectors League saves the day.

#3: LAW OF THE JUNGLE

Summoned to monitor a high-priority target, the Protectors League arrives too late as the Primal Revolution, led by Primehate and Baboom, abducts the doctor from an ancient Zythraxian dig-site in Wamemaliza, Africa. Pursuing in their transport, the Arbalest, the team is attacked by Pterosaurs, crash-landing in a hidden, mystical island which time forgot: the Primal Lands! There, they uncover Primehate's scheme to command a dinosaur army for global domination. But as they forge alliances with the reluctant Terrorsaurs of Primehate's army, the league unites to thwart the ape revolution and save the day!

#4: FROSTBITE FRENZY

As their reputation as a force for good grew, the Protectors League were summoned by their new PPD liaison, Detective Helen Carr to apprehend the villain Chillmonger. Chillmonger had broken out of the Zig, and had taken over an old office building in Brickstown, demanding he be given a laboratory and be left alone. Meanwhile, he had stolen and activated a Crey device called the Particle Manipulator which brought on an unbearable winter in Paragon City. The League quickly assembled and apprehended Chillmonger, effectively putting a stop to his plans.

#5: CRIME OF FASHION

After a quiet week, the Protectors League are called upon by Detective Helen Carr to assist the PPD with a series of heists and robberies across Paragon City by a new group of supervillains calling themselves The Bare Necessity Society, who's calling card is their lack of clothes and disdain for the fashion industry. As the mission progressed, what started off as typical criminal activity unraveled a larger plot. Led by Au Naturale, a once up and coming designer turned supervillain, the BNS built a fusion bomb dubbed the "NU-D3 Bomb" that would wipe out all fabrics, materials and clothes caught in it's blast radius. The Protectors League worked quickly, and successfully put a stop to the Bare Necessity Society's plans, keeping Paragon safe and clothed.