Shadeknight

The Mythic

Shadeknight

The Shadow Architect

The Timeless King

Player: @Shadeknight

Identity

Real Name

Corrigan Faris Rhydderch

Aliases

Shadeknight, Christopher Blackwood

Birthplace

Unknown (He says Baton Rouge)

Citizenship

US Citizen

Residence

Many places!

Headquarters

A cabin somewhere in Europe

Occupation

Expert of the Mystical & Supernatural

· Known Relatives ·

Emily Jones (Daughter)

Physical Traits

Species

Human?

Sub-Type

Magi

Ethnicity

Middle-eastern

Gender

Male

Apparent Age

Unknown

Height

7'0"

Weight

260 lbs

Body Type

Muscular

Hair

Black

Eyes

Emerald

Powers & Abilities

WIP - fixing things as I have the muse/mood.

Life isn't fair, but death is.

- Hades (The Gatekeeper's Sons)

Details

Got an angel on my left

Whispering sweet nothings to me

Got the devil on my right

Says look who's back up on the scene

- Last Call to Heaven (The White Buffalo)

NYI

A soldier whose time is long overdue. There is a considerable sag to his step whenever he's done fighting - a clear limp to his legs when he's walking at a normal pace. The scars are plenty across him - the most noticeable being the one up across his left eye. There are spells lingering over him - illusion spells that hide the worst of the damage. He is the stalwart shield against darkness. For almost all his life he has fought for the safety of Earth - though his reasons have shifted here and there. In his long life, he has made a name for himself. It has not always worked out for him to be so known. Legends say he predates even some of the known immortals, but he denies such legends. The Wolf of Yggdrasil walks a fine line. The Shadeknight has been both hero and vigilante - treading difficult ground and making harsh decisions for the safety of others. He is very much a sacrificial sort of hero - willing to take the hits that others may have thrown at them. It accounts for almost fifty percent of his scars. He keeps getting back up and won't submit until death - especially if it means others can be safe. Even if that means he hurts his friends by doing so. He answers to neither gods nor men While he does follow orders, there is always a chance he'll do what he sees as the better route. His gold eyes have a faint glow to them - a mystical glow that peers beyond the physical. There is a deeper melancholy to him - hidden behind his smiles and charming demeanor

Coming soon.

Knowledge

Grave digger, grave digger

Send me on my way

Release me to desert

Within' this shallow grave

- Grave Digger (Blues Saraceno)

Powers

Vulnerabilities

Soulstrike Soulstrike is a fighting style that combines dark magic with hand to hand combat - allowing him to match most enemy combatants in close quarters. Soulstrike allows him to sap the vitality and energy out of someone or something - usually the magical essence out of mages - to sustain him and empower him. The Aegis He bears a shifting and changing shield known only as The Aegis The Aegis enhances his inhuman durability against all sorts of forces - elemental and otherwise. The Aegis will take a beating at psionic attacks, yet will endure despite that. Lightning of Valhalla Often seen as golden lightning coursing around him, Corrigan can utilize this in many ways - including moving as fast as speedster-class heroes. The Lightning of Valhalla can also be brought down from the skies upon his foes - chaining outward. Magic His magic often takes the shape of fire. However, he can also translocate people and create barriers to protect others. Has libraries worth of knowledge on magic - everything and anything about magic, he can reliably tell you about it. He can also call upon creatures from mystical realms to fight beside him. Mantle of Balance He wields Gungnir, the Spear of Odin. This grants him immense power through wielding it - but he rarely does so. There seems to be more to his upper limit of powers - often referred to a a duty or a charge that weighs upon him. It can sometimes be seen when he returns from fighting - a spectral mist leaving him in airy wisps.

Lone Wolf He's afraid of hurting people close to him, or dragging them into situations that get them hurt. Despite the fact he's on a team, he does have moments of shouldering everything on his shoulders. Slow to open up to others, but it is a work in progress. Special Metals It has been said that cold iron and other materials can put him down or scar him. His regeneration is slowed greatly by cold iron and similar anti-magical materials. The fact that cold iron is a great problem to him is a further hint to what else can stop him. Psionics Resistant to psionic attack and domination. However, the resistance isn't a save all against repeated attacks or a singular strong strike from a psionic. His mind is a maze, but one that can be easily figured out. Magic All things magic is both his strength and his bane - for a spell or incantation can put him out of a fight. Extensive use of magic can also tire him or leave him vulnerable to other attacks.

The Chronicles

What you really fear is inside yourself.

You fear your own power.

You fear your anger

The drive to do great or terrible things.

- Ra's Al Ghul (Liam Neeson)

Re-doing another time. This didn't come out like I had hoped.

Company

Important People Artemis Jones - For the longest time, Artemis Jones and Christopher Blackwood were seen as a near unstoppable duo. Both were intrinsically tied to greater powers than themselves, and both were the types to be seen as reliable and mentors. The two became husband and wife during the time that Christopher lead The Silver Aegis. However, a saga that still holds a nightmarish grip over Christopher led this relationship astray - with unforgivable actions taken and hearts broken. For the years following the Praetorian War, Christopher has kept his distance - but his heart has never stopped feeling something for the dreaming archer. Emily Jones - Emily Jones means the world to Christopher - even if his presence as a father has been more than lackluster. While his distance since her birth has done damage, he still sees her - especially with his return - as one of the people he'd die for. He wants the world to be a better place for her - even if he himself can never be a better person. Lumix / Shiloh Lennox - Shiloh Lennox was a wild spark to the solemn soldier that was Corrigan. It was Shiloh who got him to open up and work on himself, It was Shiloh who got him to grow out of the shell he retreated to, and it was Shiloh he fell hard for. The romance between Shiloh and Corrigan was rapid and seemed to move from one point to the next. Of course, they were mad for each other and couldn't get enough. Corrigan had a few moments of messing it up, but it often recovered. However, for their sake and due to circumstances, they have chosen to currently split amicably - though Shiloh will always have a spot in the gentle giant's heart.

Friends & Neutrals Starforge - The Guardian Kheldian is an old friend of his from his time across Primal Earth. The two have fought side-by-side against many threats, and Christopher knows that Star has quite the history on Earth - including now with his doppelganger. Chris respects Starforge a great deal, and knows he'll go on to do great things. Of course now Corrigan works alongside Starforge under the banner of the Global Defense Force. Miss Makani - Makani Rizzo is someone Corrigan has had a brief interaction with, but someone he has shown a great deal of respect to - and someone who seems to show the same right back. The two are becoming fast friends, and Corrigan's aid during current matters with a corporation called Horizon has lent him towards opening towards the young half-demon. She's a better presence than most - especially since she looks up to him by her own admission. Miss Ferret - A woman who he has ties to by way of bearing the Mantle of Odin, but it does go deeper than that. It was Corrigan Rhydderch who was there alongside others when Ferret was in trouble - it was Corrigan who soothed the situations when there was a Mindswipe in charge rather than the one called Ferret. He extended himself and his presence to her - and saw to it that the problem ended when he helped strike down the demon responsible with Gungnir. Now, they are allies against his counterpart and mutual defenders of innocent life. He has a deep respect for Ferret, and an unsaid kinship given their connections to Yggdrasil. Seer Lily - A woman rescued from the grip of Horizon, Lily is someone that Corrigan has taken a liking to. He knows that she went through horrible ordeals, and yet his only hope is to show her that all is not bad. So far it seems she has taken a liking to him as well. Who knows what the future holds for the pair.

Enemies Ophosaes - Ophosaes dae Garandier is an extradimensional King of Daemons and darkmaster. It is Ophosaes who is the malefic plague behind all of Shadeknight’s harsh history and the reason his body is so beaten up. Ophosaes is a god-like being who has been at the heart of quite the few dark plans. The daemon-king is someone who has done his best to tear down the family of Rhydderch - which Shadeknight belongs to. Of course, Ophosaes has had bigger plans but Shadeknight and his family has stood in the way of that. It is Ophosaes who manipulated events and broke down the willpower of the knight - eventually leading to the shattering moment that would send the knight into retirement eventually. It seems for now that all has gone quiet - but time will tell how true that remains of Ophosaes. Baron Abaddon (Wolfgang Dietrich) - Baron Abaddon is the very opposite of the knightly hero - Wolfgang choosing to be cruel and vile. Wolfgang has no sense of honor or code of ethics - using magic to torture, torment, and mutilate anyone he chooses. Of course, the necromancer and Christopher have been at this battle for years. It was Wolfgang who did the grievous murders of Christopher's family and initially set the man down the road of vengeance. It was Wolfgang who has scarred the immortal magus the most. The two seem fated to constantly be at each other's throat - until either one kills the other or both die. The Occult (Karim Shaffad / Anubis) - The Occult is a version of Corrigan from another world who has gone from mentor to enemy. The master of sorcery has caused a whole lot of issues just to get home - but Corrigan knows its more than getting home to his former mentor. There is more to the man who carries the Occult moniker, and Corrigan is prepared to take him down at all costs. Yet, facing down a proclaimed god is not something he has done in a long time if ever.

Hooks & Quirks

NYI

An archmage with a history. He is a friend and ally to the likes of The Midnight Squad & The Legacy Chain He has a history with fighting against the dark magic of The Circle of Thorns, Banished Pantheon, and the Mu under Arachnos. There are rumors out there on his age and how long he has been fighting. A recognized legend across the world. The name of The Shadeknight has been around for years - spearheading efforts such as The Silver Aegis. He was a primary force for good against the Praetorian's invasion - alongside others - who led several critical strikes against them. A former vigilante who turned into a symbol of good - though one who disappeared for the years after the Praetorian War. He has only recently returned. Two sides to the same coin. His civilian secret identity - Corrigan Rhydderch - seems to be a philanthropist towards causes of healing and rebuilding. Corrigan Rhydderch is no billionaire, but has made a fortune as of late in the research of MagiTech - a combination of magical runes and advanced technology. The man has made the news over time for his support of rehabilitation and stronger efforts to protect Paragon City - and its people. A sojourner of worlds He has many nicknames across this world and others - such as The Hooded One and The Wanderer He frequented / frequents Praetoria and Shadow Shard the most, but does often disappear elsewhere. He seems to know a lot about alternate worlds, realities, and even timelines - sometimes a bit too much.

Coming soon.

Other

These songs are worth listening to when considering Christopher: [1], [2] & [3]

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