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SHROUD BLACK

Player: @implosing1

"I don't remember a lot about my old life, but I do know I was scary. And I still am." - Shroud to UNTIL interviewer

Biographical Data

Real Name:

Shroud Black/Hans Dempier (Alter-Ego)

Known Aliases:

Mud-Whistle

Gender:

Male

Species:

Other-Dimensional

Ethnicity:

Unknown

Place of Birth:

Unknown

Base of Operations:

Millennium City

Relatives:

None

Characteristics

Age:

30 (Essentially Un-aging)

Height:

6'0"

Weight:

200 lbs.

Eyes:

Right Eye: Red and Black
Left Eye: Solid White

Hair:

Bald

Complexion:

Purple, Rugged

Physical Build:

Fit

Physical Features:

Burn Scars on Face
Purple Skin

Status

Fame:

██	██	██	██	██	██	██	██	██

National

Alignment:

LG	LN	LE
NG	TN	NE
CG	CN	CE

Identity:

Secret

Years Active:

2018 - Present

Citizenship:

American

Occupation:

Hero/Unemployed (Alter-Ego)

Education:

Community College Graduate

Marital Status:

Single

Known Powers and Abilities

"The Pool"
Body Altering
Expert Marksman
Adept Swordsman

Equipment and Paraphernalia

Flintlock Pistols (Non-Lethal Rounds)
Dual Pirate Swords (Dulled Edges)

Physical Attributes

Strength

Weapon

Durability

Armor

Speed

Reflexes

Resistance

Stamina

Dexterity

Agility

Combat

Regeneration

Non-Physical Attributes

Energy

Psionics

Telepathy

Willpower

Sorcery

Technology

Intelligence

Knowledge

Charisma

Bravery

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The Black Rise

A Black Dimension

In another dimension, one consisting of land masses all broken and seperate, the denizens were a more or less peaceful kind. Each land kept to itself, in the idea that if they didn't bother you, why bother them? Only on rare occasion would there be interaction between lands, and those interactions would merely be trading supplies. Food, beverages, and medicines were the only things shared between the lands. However, in order to trade these supplies, an expedition would need to be made. Brave souls would board ships that would head towards the land where the trade request was made to. The reason for these one-way expeditions was so the risk of losing lives would only affect the island who needed the trade. Those sent on expeditions were targeted, by ruthless pirates. These pirates were never merciful, always slaughtering everyone on board if they managed to catch the trade ship. However, the most ruthless, and successful, of these pirates was one man. His name, at least as far as the legends know, was Shroud Black.

The Black Beginning

No one really knew where Shroud came from, but the truth is he was born to exiles from a distant land. His parents were thieves, stealing everything they ever had, mainly to provide for Shroud. Eventually, the family was found and chased, but they managed to escape by smuggling on board a ship headed for an expedition. Unsurprisingly, the ship was attacked by pirates. However, by some dark miracle, the captain of the pirates, "Blood Blade" Jax, found Shroud. He decided that he was in need of an heir to his ship, and took Shroud in as a son. He then slaughtered Shroud's parents. Since then, Shroud was raised in the life of plundering, and ruthless murder to obtain what you wanted. Jax gave Shroud two swords, and taught him his style of swordsmanship. He soon realized however, his acclimation with pistols, and quickly became the crew's best gunman. He was a crack-shot, almost never missing a target. Shroud also discovered that he was one of a small number of beings, able to dissolve into a black goo that others referred to as, "The Pool". Using his skills, he rose to a high standing within the crew, with even some of the men referring to him as the "young prince". The captain took note of this however, and became paranoid that Shroud would try to take the ship by force. Which Shroud was actually planning to do. However, in his planned mutiny, he was betrayed by a close ally, and thrown overboard. Shroud spent the next three years, floating in the dark void between lands, until he was finally picked up by a trade ship on an expedition. After being saved, Shroud showed his thanks by offering the people on board a place in his new crew. Those who denied, he swiftly killed. The rest would accept his offer out of fear. He claimed his new ship, and named it, the Prince's Dread.

The Black Legend

With Shroud aboard his new ship, the Prince's Dread, he began a legend as a cruel and ruthless pirate that put others to shame. He led his crew, which has grown from mere scared kidnapping victims to admired pirates in their own regards, to great prizes. He even began a new movement of raiding the lands themselves instead of only the ships. This new tactic caused his name to be feared throughout the entire dimension. However, word of Shroud's new pirate crew wreaking havoc managed to reach Jax's ear. He understood that while Shroud was out making his own living, he was looking for revenge as well. And Shroud found it by chance. The Prince's Dread came across Jax and his ship, on a random outing, and a bloody slaughter immediately began. Shroud was fighting Jax one on one. It was a bloody fight, that cost Shroud his left eye. But Jax was eventually defeated, and promptly shot in the head. Jax was beheaded, and his head was tied to the figurehead of Shroud's ship. An era had ended, and so began the Era of Black.

The Black Era

With the death of "Blood Blade" Jax, Shroud Black became a feared name throughout the dimension. Shroud had also acquired a solid white eye, to replace the one lost in the battle with Jax. He and his men would venture off in a random direction, eventually finding new lands, not known on any maps, and would take everything they could from that land's people. He would also kill anyone who tried to stop him. He hunted creatures never heard of, eating their meat, and tossing their bones over the ship. Days like this would continue for a long while, until Shroud had a realization. He would also need a heir someday. He took a young girl from the next land he saw, named Kar, and began teaching her in the ways of pirates. She quickly showed the same potential that Shroud himself showed on Jax's ship, but he wasn't worried. He knew for sure that he could easily handle Kar if she got out of hand. He soon learned he was wrong. It was in Shroud's sleep one night, that a mutiny led by Kar began. Shocked to see so many of his men betray him, he began slaughtering indiscriminately. He left a bloody pile of traitors in his wake, but he was stabbed in the back by Kar. Thrown overboard and left for dead again, Shroud began drifting for far longer this time. He was in uncharted territory, and he knew there was no chance someone would find him.

The White Light

Years passed, and Shroud was still drifting in the void between lands. The stab wound had long healed, but he was still in poor condition. He had no food for months, making due of the leftovers from the bones of the beasts he threw overboard long ago. He knew he was going to die, but then a blinding white light came from nowhere, and engulfed Shroud. When Shroud regained his senses, he found himself in an unknown area, surrounded by tables and bright lights. Around him were strange men, in differing color skin, looking at him. He attacked the nearest one with one of the light sources, damaging his own face badly in the process, and attempted to flee. He had made it outside the building and ran through a large crowd staring at him. Shroud didn't know where he was, with large structures of varying sizes everywhere. He was confused, and started panicking, when what appeared to him as a large, metal creature hit him square in the chest. He was launched several feet, and blacked out. He then woke up in another unknown area, surrounded by women wearing blue clothing. It was at this moment, he also discovered that he could not remember who he was.

A New Beginning

A New Start

Shroud, only remembering his name now, spent several days in what he learned was a hospital. He explained his situation to the nurses tending to him, and they explained what they knew. They told him that he was brought to their hospital on a stretcher, after being hit by a dump truck. Shroud saw an outfit, that he assumed was his, next to him all folded. He asked if there was anything else that was with those clothes, and the nurses told him he had weapons with him. However, the hospital doesn't allow patients to carry weapons, even if the patient is a hero. Shroud didn't understand what they were talking about, but he understood he would get his things back after being discharged. It wasn't until a few more days that Shroud was allowed to leave, and he finally received his clothes and weapons. When he left, he decided he needed to learn about where he is, and maybe that will help him learn who he is.

A New Viewpoint

A few weeks had passed, and Shroud had learned more of Earth's culture. However, he was unable to learn more of who he really was. He did gain remembrance of his skills, and how to access "The Pool" though. While walking down a dark alley, Shroud came across a young white man, with blond hair and blue eyes, being robbed at gunpoint. Shroud wasn't sure what he should do, so he went into "The Pool", and watched. The young man gave up his money, but was still shot in the end and left for dead. Shroud, feeling a sense of anger, reformed himself, and attacked the robber with his swords. The robber didn't see him until he turned, and was slit in the throat. The blood from the robber splashed onto Shroud's face, and he began to have a meltdown. With a flood of memories rushing to his head, Shroud began to scream in pain, not understanding what he was seeing. The only thing he could manage to pull from these scenes, was that he was from a dimension unlike this one. He didn't understand what was happening to him, and when the pain finally stopped, he threw the swords away. Standing next to two dead bodies, Shroud understood that he would not be able to escape from questioning if the police found him there. It was here he had a strange thought, as if someone was speaking to him. He would not learn until later, that it was "The Pool" speaking to him. "The Pool" told him that he could assume the form of any humanoid being, by first dissolving and reshaping themselves to fit the desired image. Using this new ability, Shroud assumed the identity of the robbery victim. He would then escape, leaving the bodies to be found by police later. Shroud remembered the pain he received after killing that man, and swore he would never kill again.

A New Lifestyle

Shroud, now learning his new ability of disguise, decided to test it more. "The Pool" then explained that his reshaping was only limited to beings that share his natural shape. This meant that the humans he decided to form as, would have no defects to them. So in the end, Shroud decided to stick to the form of the robbery victim from that night. He also knew he was going to need a new name as well. It was then he found a local paper, and decided to take a name from the obituaries. He chose the name, Hans Dampier, a man who had died of old age. With a new name and life ready, Shroud decided to learn everything he can about his new world. He enrolled at a nearby community college, and began learning of Earth and it's history. Years later, after graduating, he came across another mugging in an alleyway. Still remembering the pain from last time, he chose to ignore it. But in his mind, he knew he could have stopped it. He just needed the right equipment. He went to a nearby pawnshop, and happened to find some swords that resembled his old ones. He bought them, and decided to test how sharp they were. After discovering they were still sharp enough to kill, he immediately dulled them until they were essentially dull sticks on a handle. He then remembered his guns, and realized he would need to get them modified. But, he was not well versed with tech, so he had to stick with his swords until he could find someone to help him. Using his new swords, Shroud was ready to begin his nightly patrols.

A New Hero

Shroud would spend the rest of his time, going on patrols late at night, stopping random muggings. It wasn't until he was discovered by UNTIL, that his real heroics began. He agreed to testing, allowing UNTIL scientists to analyze his body, and learn what he was truly capable of. In return, they offered him equipment upgrades, which he definitely needed. UNTIL improved Shroud's swords, by infusing them with a special alloy, making them nearly unbreakable. They modified his flintlocks, allowing them to rapid-fire, and use special non-lethal ammo. They also gave him the knowledge of how to make the ammo in his spare time. Having new gear, Shroud said he was ready for their testing. It was during these tests, that he learned he had a resistance to fire comparable to that of a standard firefighter's protective suit. He also learned that his strength, speed, and agility were easily matching that of the world's top Olympic athletes. His amazing aim however, was nearly unrivaled, second only to a few top-class heroes. After completing the tests, Shroud took off into Millennium City. From here on, Shroud declared that he would make a difference, ready to fight for what's right. While he would never take a life again, he would make sure that criminals wish he did. He would make sure that his, and Millennium City's enemies, would come to fear the name "Shroud Black".

Powers, Skills, and Attributes

Powers

"The Pool" - Shroud is one of a small number of his beings, that can dissolve their bodies, and access an ooze-like state known only as "The Pool". In this state, Shroud is unnoticeable, allowing him to sneak past or behind enemies. "The Pool" also speaks to Shroud, informing him of things he is capable of in this form.

Body Alteration - While in "The Pool", Shroud can alter his physical body, allowing him to disguise himself as any human being. The only downside is, they have to match his natural shape, meaning the people he disguises himself as can't have any defects to them. He learned this when "The Pool" informed him during one of his first nights out after arriving on Earth. This also gives him the capability of never truly aging.

Skills

Expert Marksmanship - Discovering his skills at a younger age, Shroud is an expert gunman. He doesn't remember his past though, so he believes he is just unnaturally talented. Shroud rarely misses a shot, and has shown this skill with most firearms. However, he only sticks with his two personal custom flintlock pistols.

Adept Swordsman - Shroud was trained by Jax when he was young in the art of dual swords. He showed promise, but eventually discovered his talent with guns. Shroud does not remember this though, and just assumes he was always decent with swords. He still polishes his swordsmanship from time to time, and is more than capable of holding his own.

Attributes

Fire Resistant - Through testing, Shroud discovered that he has a natural resistance to fire. His resistance is comparable to a firefighter's standard protective wear.

Amnesia - After he was hit by a dump truck when he first arrived on Earth, Shroud had no recollection of his past life as his dimension's most feared pirate. When Shroud first killed a man on Earth, he felt an extremely painful surge of memories in his head. He was unable to learn anything from them, other than that he was from a different dimension. He then swore off killing, to avoid ever feeling that pain again, even if it meant never learning his true history.

Gear and Equipment

Gear

Twin Flintlock Pistols - Shroud's twin pistols were taken from the bodies of his first two kills on Jax's ship. He uses a special non-lethal ammo that he learned to create from UNTIL scientists in Millennium City. He also had his pistols customized to fit the new ammo as well. He makes the ammo in his spare time.

Twin Swords (Dulled Edges) - Shroud's original twin swords were a gift to him from Jax. After arriving on Earth, he threw them away after the painful experience he had when he killed a robber with them. Now he uses two replica swords he bought from a pawn shop. He has since gotten them upgraded with a special alloy from UNTIL. The blades have been dulled to a point where they are essentially just really strong sticks on fancy handles.

Relationships

Lover

Both Shroud and his Alter-Ego, Hans Dempier, are single.

Friends/Allies

UNTIL - UNTIL discovered Shroud when he first arrived on Earth. They decided not to visit him until they saw what he was capable of, one night while he was on patrol. They approached him and offered to upgrade his gear, if they could study his physiology. Shroud agreed, and they have been allies ever since.

Enemies

General Perception

The people of Millennium have come to accept Shroud as one of their heroes. The people aren't aware of Shroud's secret life as Hans Dempier though.

Comments from other Heroes
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 <div style="text-indent:40px;">In another dimension, one consisting of land masses all broken and seperate, the denizens were a more or less peaceful kind. Each land kept to itself, in the idea that if they didn't bother you, why bother them? Only on rare occasion would there be interaction between lands, and those interactions would merely be trading supplies. Food, beverages, and medicines were the only things shared between the lands. However, in order to trade these supplies, an expedition would need to be made. Brave souls would board ships that would head towards the land where the trade request was made to. The reason for these one-way expeditions was so the risk of losing lives would only affect the island who needed the trade. Those sent on expeditions were targeted, by ruthless pirates. These pirates were never merciful, always slaughtering everyone on board if they managed to catch the trade ship. However, the most ruthless, and successful, of these pirates was one man. His name, at least as far as the legends know, was '''Shroud Black'''.
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 <div style="text-indent:40px;">No one really knew where Shroud came from, but the truth is he was born to exiles from a distant land. His parents were thieves, stealing everything they ever had, mainly to provide for Shroud. Eventually, the family was found and chased, but they managed to escape by smuggling on board a ship headed for an expedition. Unsurprisingly, the ship was attacked by pirates. However, by some dark miracle, the captain of the pirates, '''"Blood Blade" Jax''', found Shroud. He decided that he was in need of an heir to his ship, and took Shroud in as a son. He then slaughtered Shroud's parents. Since then, Shroud was raised in the life of plundering, and ruthless murder to obtain what you wanted. Jax gave Shroud two swords, and taught him his style of swordsmanship. He soon realized however, his acclimation with pistols, and quickly became the crew's best gunman. He was a crack-shot, almost never missing a target. Shroud also discovered that he was one of a small number of beings, able to dissolve into a black goo that others referred to as,''' "The Pool"'''. Using his skills, he rose to a high standing within the crew, with even some of the men referring to him as the "young prince". The captain took note of this however, and became paranoid that Shroud would try to take the ship by force. Which Shroud was actually planning to do. However, in his planned mutiny, he was betrayed by a close ally, and thrown overboard. Shroud spent the next three years, floating in the dark void between lands, until he was finally picked up by a trade ship on an expedition. After being saved, Shroud showed his thanks by offering the people on board a place in his new crew. Those who denied, he swiftly killed. The rest would accept his offer out of fear. He claimed his new ship, and named it, the '''Prince's Dread'''.
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 ===<div style="background: #622a00; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #622a00; font-size: 100%;">'''The Black Legend'''</div>===
 <div style="text-indent:40px;">With Shroud aboard his new ship, the Prince's Dread, he began a legend as a cruel and ruthless pirate that put others to shame. He led his crew, which has grown from mere scared kidnapping victims to admired pirates in their own regards, to great prizes. He even began a new movement of raiding the lands themselves instead of only the ships. This new tactic caused his name to be feared throughout the entire dimension. However, word of Shroud's new pirate crew wreaking havoc managed to reach Jax's ear. He understood that while Shroud was out making his own living, he was looking for revenge as well. And Shroud found it by chance. The Prince's Dread came across Jax and his ship, on a random outing, and a bloody slaughter immediately began. Shroud was fighting Jax one on one. It was a bloody fight, that cost Shroud his left eye. But Jax was eventually defeated, and promptly shot in the head. Jax was beheaded, and his head was tied to the figurehead of Shroud's ship. An era had ended, and so began the '''Era of Black'''.
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 ===<div style="background: #622a00; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #622a00; font-size: 100%;">'''The Black Era'''</div>===
 <div style="text-indent:40px;">With the death of "Blood Blade" Jax, Shroud Black became a feared name throughout the dimension. Shroud had also acquired a solid white eye, to replace the one lost in the battle with Jax. He and his men would venture off in a random direction, eventually finding new lands, not known on any maps, and would take everything they could from that land's people. He would also kill anyone who tried to stop him. He hunted creatures never heard of, eating their meat, and tossing their bones over the ship. Days like this would continue for a long while, until Shroud had a realization. He would also need a heir someday. He took a young girl from the next land he saw, named '''Kar''', and began teaching her in the ways of pirates. She quickly showed the same potential that Shroud himself showed on Jax's ship, but he wasn't worried. He knew for sure that he could easily handle Kar if she got out of hand. He soon learned he was wrong. It was in Shroud's sleep one night, that a mutiny led by Kar began. Shocked to see so many of his men betray him, he began slaughtering indiscriminately. He left a bloody pile of traitors in his wake, but he was stabbed in the back by Kar. Thrown overboard and left for dead again, Shroud began drifting for far longer this time. He was in uncharted territory, and he knew there was no chance someone would find him.
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 ===<div style="background: #622a00; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #622a00; font-size: 100%;">'''The White Light'''</div>===
 <div style="text-indent:40px;">Years passed, and Shroud was still drifting in the void between lands. The stab wound had long healed, but he was still in poor condition. He had no food for months, making due of the leftovers from the bones of the beasts he threw overboard long ago. He knew he was going to die, but then a blinding white light came from nowhere, and engulfed Shroud. When Shroud regained his senses, he found himself in an unknown area, surrounded by tables and bright lights. Around him were strange men, in differing color skin, looking at him. He attacked the nearest one with one of the light sources, damaging his own face badly in the process, and attempted to flee. He had made it outside the building and ran through a large crowd staring at him. Shroud didn't know where he was, with large structures of varying sizes everywhere. He was confused, and started panicking, when what appeared to him as a large, metal creature hit him square in the chest. He was launched several feet, and blacked out. He then woke up in another unknown area, surrounded by women wearing blue clothing. It was at this moment, he also discovered that he could not remember who he was.
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 ==<div valign="bottom" style="background: #1b1b1c; color: #cc0202; text-align: center; margin:0 auto 0 auto; font-size:125%; font-family: palatino; height:25px; border: solid 5px #1b1b1c;">'''A New Beginning'''</div>==
 ===<div style="background: #622a00; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #622a00; font-size: 100%;">'''A New Start'''</div>===
 <div style="text-indent:40px;">Shroud, only remembering his name now, spent several days in what he learned was a hospital. He explained his situation to the nurses tending to him, and they explained what they knew. They told him that he was brought to their hospital on a stretcher, after being hit by a dump truck. Shroud saw an outfit, that he assumed was his, next to him all folded. He asked if there was anything else that was with those clothes, and the nurses told him he had weapons with him. However, the hospital doesn't allow patients to carry weapons, even if the patient is a hero. Shroud didn't understand what they were talking about, but he understood he would get his things back after being discharged. It wasn't until a few more days that Shroud was allowed to leave, and he finally received his clothes and weapons. When he left, he decided he needed to learn about where he is, and maybe that will help him learn who he is.
 </div>
+<hr>
 ===<div style="background: #622a00; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #622a00; font-size: 100%;">'''A New Viewpoint'''</div>===
 <div style="text-indent:40px;">A few weeks had passed, and Shroud had learned more of Earth's culture. However, he was unable to learn more of who he really was. He did gain remembrance of his skills, and how to access "The Pool" though. While walking down a dark alley, Shroud came across a young white man, with blond hair and blue eyes, being robbed at gunpoint. Shroud wasn't sure what he should do, so he went into "The Pool", and watched. The young man gave up his money, but was still shot in the end and left for dead. Shroud, feeling a sense of anger, reformed himself, and attacked the robber with his swords. The robber didn't see him until he turned, and was slit in the throat. The blood from the robber splashed onto Shroud's face, and he began to have a meltdown. With a flood of memories rushing to his head, Shroud began to scream in pain, not understanding what he was seeing. The only thing he could manage to pull from these scenes, was that he was from a dimension unlike this one. He didn't understand what was happening to him, and when the pain finally stopped, he threw the swords away. Standing next to two dead bodies, Shroud understood that he would not be able to escape from questioning if the police found him there. It was here he had a strange thought, as if someone was speaking to him. He would not learn until later, that it was "The Pool" speaking to him. "The Pool" told him that he could assume the form of any humanoid being, by first dissolving and reshaping themselves to fit the desired image. Using this new ability, Shroud assumed the identity of the robbery victim. He would then escape, leaving the bodies to be found by police later. Shroud remembered the pain he received after killing that man, and swore he would never kill again.
 </div>
+<hr>
 ===<div style="background: #622a00; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #622a00; font-size: 100%;">'''A New Lifestyle'''</div>===
-<div style="text-indent:40px;">Shroud, now learning his new ability of disguise, decided to test it more. "The Pool" then explained that his reshaping was only limited to beings that share his natural shape. This meant that the humans he decided to form as, would have no defects to them. So in the end, Shroud decided to stick to the form of the robbery victim from that night. He also knew he was going to need a new name as well. It was then he found a local paper, and decided to take a name from the obituaries. He chose the name, '''Hans Dampier''', a man who had died of old age. With a new name and life ready, Shroud decided to learn everything he can about his new world. He enrolled at a nearby community college, and began learning of Earth and it's history. Years later, after graduating, he came across another mugging in an alleyway. Still remembering the pain from last time, he chose to ignore it. But in his mind, he knew he could have stopped it. He just needed the right equipment. He went to a nearby pawnshop, and happened to find some swords that resembled his old ones. He bought them, and decided to  test how sharp they were. After discovering they were still sharp enough to kill, he immediately dulled them until they were essentially dull sticks on a handle. He then remembered his guns, and realized he would need assistance with those. But, he was not well versed with tech, so he had to stick with his swords until he could someone to help him. Using his new swords, Shroud was ready to begin his nightly patrols.
+<div style="text-indent:40px;">Shroud, now learning his new ability of disguise, decided to test it more. "The Pool" then explained that his reshaping was only limited to beings that share his natural shape. This meant that the humans he decided to form as, would have no defects to them. So in the end, Shroud decided to stick to the form of the robbery victim from that night. He also knew he was going to need a new name as well. It was then he found a local paper, and decided to take a name from the obituaries. He chose the name, '''Hans Dampier''', a man who had died of old age. With a new name and life ready, Shroud decided to learn everything he can about his new world. He enrolled at a nearby community college, and began learning of Earth and it's history. Years later, after graduating, he came across another mugging in an alleyway. Still remembering the pain from last time, he chose to ignore it. But in his mind, he knew he could have stopped it. He just needed the right equipment. He went to a nearby pawnshop, and happened to find some swords that resembled his old ones. He bought them, and decided to  test how sharp they were. After discovering they were still sharp enough to kill, he immediately dulled them until they were essentially dull sticks on a handle. He then remembered his guns, and realized he would need to get them modified. But, he was not well versed with tech, so he had to stick with his swords until he could find someone to help him. Using his new swords, Shroud was ready to begin his nightly patrols.
 </div>
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-<div style="text-indent:40px;">Shroud would spend the rest of his time, going on patrols late at night, stopping random muggings. It wasn't until he was discovered by '''UNTIL''', that his real heroics began. He agreed to testing, allowing UNTIL scientists to analyze his body, and learn what he was truly capable of. In return, they offered him equipment upgrades, which he definitely needed. UNTIL improved Shroud's swords, by infusing them with a special alloy, making them nearly unbreakable. They also modified his flintlocks, allowing them to rapid-fire, and use special non-lethal ammo. They also gave him the knowledge of how to make the ammo in spare time. Having new gear, Shroud said he was ready for their testing. It was during these tests, that he learned he had a resistance to fire comparable to that of a standard firefighter's protective suit. He also learned that his strength, speed, and agility were easily matching that of the world's top Olympic athletes. His amazing aim however, was nearly unrivaled, second only to a few top-class heroes. After completing the tests, Shroud took off into Millennium City, ready to battle. From here on, Shroud declared that he would make a difference in Millennium City, that he will be a hero who fought for what's right. While he would never take a life again, he would make sure the criminals would feel great pain. He would make sure that criminals would come to know, and fear, the name '''"Shroud Black"'''.
+<div style="text-indent:40px;">Shroud would spend the rest of his time, going on patrols late at night, stopping random muggings. It wasn't until he was discovered by '''UNTIL''', that his real heroics began. He agreed to testing, allowing UNTIL scientists to analyze his body, and learn what he was truly capable of. In return, they offered him equipment upgrades, which he definitely needed. UNTIL improved Shroud's swords, by infusing them with a special alloy, making them nearly unbreakable. They modified his flintlocks, allowing them to rapid-fire, and use special non-lethal ammo. They also gave him the knowledge of how to make the ammo in his spare time. Having new gear, Shroud said he was ready for their testing. It was during these tests, that he learned he had a resistance to fire comparable to that of a standard firefighter's protective suit. He also learned that his strength, speed, and agility were easily matching that of the world's top Olympic athletes. His amazing aim however, was nearly unrivaled, second only to a few top-class heroes. After completing the tests, Shroud took off into '''Millennium City'''. From here on, Shroud declared that he would make a difference, ready to fight for what's right. While he would never take a life again, he would make sure that criminals wish he did. He would make sure that his, and Millennium City's enemies, would come to fear the name '''"Shroud Black"'''.
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