Talonknight
NAME: Thomas Worthington III (Secret)
KNOWN ALIASES: TalonKnight, TK
PLACE OF BIRTH: The Sanctuary, Unknown Location
AGE: 34
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Black
OCCUPATION: Adventurer, Protector, Socialite
ABILITIES:
- THE BLESSING
TalonKnights receive a "blessing" once they complete the ritual to take on the mantle. The Blessing gives the TalonKnight limited peak human strength, speed, and metabolism.
GEAR:
- TECH
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In the early 11th Century, a meteorite crashed into an undisclosed location in the Middle East, granting special properties to the natural resources around it. It's legend grew, and soon numerous expeditions were launched by the Knights' Templar to search for this so called "Holy Grail". A young squire found himself on a long journey, searching for this grail along with the Knights whom he served. Weeks turned into months, and months into years, all while fighting a war that seemed endless.
During their quest however, the squire started to become disillusioned with the Knights' Templar, as he bore witness to their corruption and cruelty, witnessing heinous acts in the name of the Templar. Despite the challenges, the squire remained honorable, and tried his best to stick to the code of chivalry. One night, during one of their stops at a small village, the band of Knights decided to satisfy their lust and greed by rampaging through the village, and ravaging the female villagers. The young squire did his best to intervene and sided with the villagers. This led to a final confrontation with his mentor, Sir Chivar de Creed, driven insane by the impossible quest assigned to him by the Templar. Their skirmish would spill over to the hidden underground cavern under the village, where the grail they had been searching for was located all along.
As they fought to the death in the waters of the "Holy Grail", it's guardian stood watch, awaiting a victor.
- "Beware, beware the TALONKNIGHT! His eyes of gold a frightening sight! Turn and run with all your might! The TALONKNIGHT hunts tonight!" -18th Century Nursery Rhyme
Thomas "Tripp" Worthington III was a happy child. He was oblivious to the fact that he had come from a long line of protectors known as the TalonKnights, and even more oblivious to the fact that he would come to inherit it one day. The reason for this was Tripp's father, Charles Worthington decided to forgo the family legacy, and build up the family empire instead, severely disappointing Tripp's Grandfather, the 19th TalonKnight. Charles felt that with the rise of superheroes during modern times, there was no longer need for a TalonKnight, and that he could contribute in a different way: philanthropy through the family fortune.
It wasn't until Tripp turned 10 years old that he learned of the legend of the TalonKnight through journals and books kept in his father's study. He felt proud and disappointed at his father, not understanding why he chose "the cowards'" way out. Tripp felt like everyone should know, and that he should somehow honor his ancestor's legacy. It was then when he started bragging about what he read in his father's books and journals to his classmates at school. While he friends scoffed at Tripp's wild stories, the school Guidance Counsellor took notice and decided to learn more about the so called "TalonKnight".
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