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Firefox
Player: @Konig-Wolf
Biographical Data
Real Name:	Elizabeth Diane Ducard
Known Aliases:	Fox, Liz
Gender:	Female
Species:	Human
Ethnicity:	Caucasian
Place of Birth:	Oxford, England
Base of Operations:	Milenium City
Relatives:	Not on File
Characteristics
Age:	30 (Aging halted)
Height:	5'10" in human form, 7'6" in her mystic form
Weight:	130 lbs. in human form, 300 lbs. in her mystic form
Eyes:	Orange, slight glow.
Hair:	Shifting and multi-colored; red, orange, and yellow
Complexion:	Fair
Physical Build:	Normal in human form, Powerfully built in mystic form
Physical Features:	Orange irises that slightly glow in daylight, and clearly glow in the dark. Hair that shimmers and shines in multiple colors like fire. Always wears glasses in human form.
Status
Fame:	██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ Local
Alignment:	LG LN LE NG TN NE CG CN CE
Identity:	Public
Years Active:	3
Citizenship:	United Kingdom, United States
Occupation:	College Professor
Education:	Ph.D. in Sociology
Marital Status:	Single
Known Powers and Abilities
Elemental Control, Regeneration, Mystic Abilities, Enhanced Attributes and Senses, Flight
Equipment and Paraphernalia
Mystic Ward Armor

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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Introduction

"I should have died in Canada...when the demons summoned by Kigatilk ravaged our plane...by sheer luck, I survived, but lay dying...cruel irony, I suppose."

"I would have died...but one of the fox spirits of the land found me...and took pity on a dying girl. She gave me a feather, from a golden phoenix, that she was saving for herself...she used her life to fuel it's magic, and save me."

"In fire, I was reborn. Now, I will repay the kindness shown to me, by defending the weak...as the Firefox!"

Background

Origin

Elizabeth Ducard grew up in Oxford, Britain, and for the most part lived an ordinary life. She had a stable family, a nice circle of friends, and did extremely well in school. Her greatest accomplishment early on was earning a full scholarship to Oxford University, where she majored in Sociology, and did well enough while there to move onto post-graduate studies in the subject. Eight years after beginning her studies, she completed her Doctorate in Sociology.

After completing her studies, Elizabeth then set out to put them to use. While exploring opportunities to put her degree to use, she came across information that the University of Millennium City had finished rebuilding after the Battle of Detroit, and was aggressively recruiting new staff and teachers. Elizabeth applied for the position, was interviewed and accepted with flying colors. Slated to start in the quarter of Spring 2009, Elizabeth decided to travel to the United States early to begin settling in prior to the start of her new career. She expected her whole life to change when she booked her tickets on Oceanica 408, having little awareness at the time of what that would truly mean.

The elements ravaging the plane were only the beginning of the problems Elizabeth and the other passengers would face. When the plane went down, Elizabeth was in the section of the plane that tore off just before the crash, sending her hurtling from the plane. Although she survived the final impact, her body was broken and beaten, with the arctic cold threatening to finish the job the crash started. Lying under the pines, with the snow slowly turning red, Elizabeth resolved herself to her fate.

At the same time, a different survivor was coming to the end of her fateful journey. When the demons first came, the spirits of the land, mystic creatures all, rose up at the defiling of their homes, determined to drive off the invaders. Their attempt failed against the onslaught of unnatural abominations and malevolent entities that seemed without number. One of those spirits, a cagey, ancient fox-spirit, had withdrawn from the fighting after being grievously wounded.

The fox-spirit was wise, and had prepared for something like this. In her den, she had a golden phoenix feather, stolen in the distant past. The feather could be used as a focus for magic, to allow it's user to be reborn like a phoenix. The old fox-spirit had saved for itself, but as she approached her den, she came across the broken form of Elizabeth Ducard. The young human was dying, and none of her kind were coming to help. As the spirit studied the young human, she felt a twinge in her heart. The fox-spirit had seen countless winters and springs, but the girl in the snow may have seen thirty at best. The peaceful sadness in the young woman's eyes moved the old mystic fox; that one so young would accept death, even a human, was a tragedy.

The fox-spirit returned to her den, and took the feather from it's hiding spot. It trotted back out, approaching the young woman, and laid the feather on her chest. The fox-spirit laid down beside the young woman, and laid her own head upon the feather. The fox-spirit reflected on it's life, and then, summoned every last drop of magic it had left, causing the feather to ignite and release the power stored within it. In the next moments, the fox-spirit realized that in saving the girl, she too would be reborn...different, but reborn none the less, and she smiled.

Becoming

At the moment the spirit released all it's power, the feather had ignited...primal, mystic energies burst forth in a massive wave, incinerating the nearby landscape with golden, radiant flame. The two beings at the center of the wave were changed, rebuilt and reborn. In the center of that fiery maelstrom, a new being emerged, and let out a cry of exhalation. Fear and revulsion threatened to consume the heart of this new creature, but the kindness of the sacrifice made and the potential to live again warded her against the fear of her new form.

Elizabeth knew she was different now. That fact was unavoidable as she looked at the fur on her skin, the wings on her back, and the fox like features she saw reflected in the steam created from that initial moment. She knew that she was different, but she was alive...gloriously alive. Given a second chance that many passengers of that flight would never have. What had befallen her was a gift, and she refused to squander it on fear of her new form. As the ice demons approached her, she realized there were more important things to do, then worry about her appearance.

The demons moved forward, their attention drawn by the fire and light. Two things the demons despised and feared in equal measure. Raw emotion goaded the abominations forward, toward the being standing in the center of the circle of flame.

As the steam cleared and the snow resumed falling about her, Elizabeth saw the monsters rapidly approaching her, intent on finishing what they had started when they tore Oceanica 408 from the sky. Anger and rage surged in her, a inferno barely contained by her new form. Elizabeth had no idea how to use that inferno though, or even what to do...she could feel the power in her new form, but had never done anything like this.

Elizabeth felt the fire in her soul though, and knew it just needed to be released. Elizabeth looked at the creatures rushing forward, and lifted her fingers. With a simple snap, the creatures rushing forward were engulfed in a torrent of fire. More came, and she snapped her fingers again, causing demons to melt away under intense flames. By the time friendly heroes and solders arrived from Steelhead, she had already burnt every demon within a kilometer of where she was standing.

In the service of Dark Destiny

From the moment she joined Dark Destiny, Elizabeth walked the line between being a problem for the leadership and an exemplary member. If you asked a member of Dark Destiny at the time, she was either a hero or a wastrel, but nothing in-between. Firefox fought for her friends first and foremost, and focused on supporting them above all else.

She argued with and in some cases, fought the Fateborn, the Destined, and even the leaders on several matters she held dear, and suffered infractions, censure, and even arcane imprisonment at one point because of it. Despite being part of a group considered "villainous" by many, Firefox never compromised her morals, and acted as a hero.

Despite the conflicts she was a part of with the leadership of the group, she also showed great courage, loyalty, and a willingness to make sacrifices for fellows in Dark Destiny unrivaled among the ranks of the Retainers. Her quick thinking, strength in battle, and daring actions have saved the lives of several of Dark Destiny’s finest, and countless civilians.

Despite all the problems she caused for the leadership of Dark Destiny, she was very popular among it's regular members. Although she never advanced beyond the rank of Retainer in Dark Destiny, she was the most highly decorated Retainer in Dark Destiny.

Awards Earned in the Service of Dark Destiny:

• Lord's Battlefield Supremacy (2)
• Dark Lady's Compassion
• Pride of the Destined
• Hands of Imhotep
• Order of Dark Destiny
• Warlord's Achievement Medal

In the service of Ascendant Dawn

When Tera made her move to break from Supremacy and his ilk, Firefox was one of the people at her side. For her, she had witnessed first hand the madness that their former leader had descended into. All of her friends, the people she had joined Dark Destiny to be with made the decision to leave, and Firefox would go with them.

Firefox did her best to fit in with the new group, but in time, the madness of Supremacy showed signs of flaring up with Tera.

Having been with the group since the beginning, Firefox has done her part to help the group as much as possible. While her contributions have been somewhat more limited with the Dawn, Firefox does give her all when the opportunity comes.

The policies and goals of Ascendant Dawn mesh considerably better with her own values, so she's had far fewer disputes with the leaders of group then she did in Dark Destiny. Still, she has a rebelous undercurrent that occasionally takes hold, particularly when she feels someone has wronged those close to her.

Personality

Kind, caring, and genuine. Elizabeth is a good friend to have, as once you've earned her trust, she’ll gladly go to hell and back for you. Loyalty is at the center of her character, and though she doesn't have a military background, she is someone you can trust to watch your back, without fail.

Her feelings stay close to the surface, and from the phoenix influence in her life, she’s become a bit hot-tempered and high-spirited. She has no problems voicing her opinion, or acting on her feelings, even when it’s not in her best interests. Though she is quick to anger, she is also quick to forgive.

From the fox influence in her life, she tends to be a bit of trickster, and doesn’t mind poking fun at a situation. She is mentally nimble, and has no problem taking people on verbally. Her barbs are usually playful, unless the situation is hostile, in which case, the jokes are only a prelude to a fight.

If angered, Elizabeth is smart enough to walk away. She realizes how hot-blooded she can be, and as such, knows that it’s best to leave, compose herself, and come back to a situation with a clearer head. However, if pushed too hard or too far, she won’t back down, and isn’t afraid to let her fiery temper take care of the problem at hand.

In terms of Temperament, Elizabeth leans slightly toward the introvert side of the scale, but only minimally. Her full Keirsey profile would be (e/ISFJ, aka the Protector).

Appearance

Human Form

In her human form, Elizabeth is a tall woman, possessed of an average build. If her height was her only noticeable feature, then she would appear rather ordinary. However, the nature of her powers is evident even in her human form. Her eyes have permanently changed color, glowing orange with enough intensity to shine even in daylight. Her hair is long and feathery, and is a radiant mixture of red, orange and golden blond. The color of her hair seems to shift depending on the angle it's viewed from, and how light is shining on it. Her skin is very hot too the touch, but not enough to cause more than mild discomfort.

Typically she can been seen wearing a bulky, heavy winter coat or jacket, along with loose, almost baggy pants. These garments actually house a sophisticated miniature cooling system, which helps here stay more comfortable while in human form. It also prevents her from radiating heat into her immediate environment.

One unique trait about her human form is that it is no longer her native, natural form. After being transformed, her native, natural form actually became that of the Firefox. While she is now able to return to being human at will, she will forever be a mystic creature.

Mystic Form

In her mystic form, Firefox appears as a massive fox-woman with phoenix wings. Tall and powerfully built, her mystic form is covered from head to toe in multi-colored fur, in various shades of red, orange, brown, and white. She wears a set of Mystic Ward Armor, taking the form of twin armbands, a necklace and belt. Her voice gains a harder, slightly guttural edge in this form, but is still understandable.

Powers

In her mystic form, Firefox has the build of a fox with the mystic power of a phoenix. Her soul burns with mystic, celestial flame, that she can call forth in a myriad of ways. From melting her enemies with raw heat, to shielding her allies from the worst flames, she is a master of the element of fire. This mastery includes being able to turn herself into living flame, allowing her to withstand extreme environments, like the innards of a volcano.

As a hybrid creature of magic, she is stronger, faster, and possesses far keener senses in her transformed state (though not as strong or sharp as the average lycanthrope), including some arcane abilities, such as astral travel. The large wings of her mystic form do not grant flight on their own, but once empowered by her elemental abilities, allow for supersonic flight with a moderate degree of control and manuverability, or subsonic flight with perfect mobility. Finally, like the phoenix, even if she falls in battle, she will always rise again from her own ashes.

Because of the mystic and divine vigor of the phoenix, she has supernatural stamina and endurance. She can keep going even when others would falter, needs little rest or food, and can fight without regards to how long the battle may be. With her endurance, she is also supernaturally tough, able to shrug off the blows and attacks of regular humans, and granting her some resistance against those of other supernaturals. While not invulnerable, Firefox regenerates and heals at a rate far beyond that of most mortals, and even many other heroes who can regenerate. This regeneration also purges her system of poisons, toxins, and other means of external chemical attack quickly. Only the most powerful sedatives or chemicals can affect her, and even then, she recovers from them quickly. Unfortunately, this also means she's unable to enjoy alcohol for anything other than its taste.

Recently, Firefox underwent a journey of self-discovery, to gain a greater understanding of the nature of her powers. As a result, her ability to use her powers in new and different ways has expanded greatly. She can utilize elemental flame or celestial energy to empower her abilities, giving her flexibility against enemies immune to regular fire. Her understanding also extended to now being able to utilize her abilities to a greater degree in her human form, though she still prefers her mystic form when it's time to fight.

Weaknesses

Firefox has a major vulnerability to Qliphothic-energies. Qliphothic-energies inhibit her regeneration greatly, and as such, wounds from Qliphothic weapons or attacks can leave her grievously wounded for extended periods, as her body struggles to purge the tainted power. Exposure to large amounts of Qliphothic energy, such as travelling through the Qliphothic dimension causes her disorientation and general weakness. Firefox tries to avoid the Qliphothic World, it's denizens and artifacts if at all possible. The only upside to this weakness is that Qliphothic empowered entities tend to be extremely vulnerable to her powers.

Firefox also is susceptible to mental attacks, as she only has a strong will to face mental attacks with. She has alleviated this somewhat by acquiring her Mystic Ward Armor, which conveys knowledge of attempts to manipulate her mind, but only some additional resistance.

Equipment and Resources

Mystically Dedicated Clothing - Firefox had her various clothes "dedicated" to her via simple magic rites. The clothing is attached to her astral pattern, rather than her physical form. This allows her to shift her outfits by willing the change, or preventing her human-sized clothes from being damaged when she changes to her mystic form.

Mystic Ward Armor - Crafted by one of the master sorcerers of Dark Destiny, Vespera, the Mystic Ward Armor helps shield Firefox from mental attacks and attempts at mind control. On it's most basic level, the armor makes the bearer aware of attempts to unnaturally influence their mind, and with the expenditure of stored power, augments the wearer's will against these attacks. While unable to stop a truly powerful or skilled mental attack or probe, they might buy enough time to allow Firefox to find a means of counterattack or escape. The gems within the armor must be periodically recharged, or if they augment Firefox's will, be recharged with a more intricate and time-consuming arcane ritual.

Kaleidoscope Lyretail - Firefox snatched this legendary treasure from the Simorgh after she banished him back to his home dimension. The lyretail appears to be ribbon made of some strange material that while smooth to the touch, cannot be cut or torn, and constantly shifts color and pattern. The lyretail contains massive magical power, and serves extremely well as a focus or amplifier of arcane, mystical, or elemental power. Firefox has only barely begun to unlock its potential, and devotes considerable time to studying it.

Friends and Enemies, Past and Present

Prior to leaving on her journey of self-discovery and learning, Firefox was well known about Millennium City, both on her own and as a member of Dark Destiny and Ascendant Dawn.

Past

Vespera -

Setsuka -

Neoflux -

Panumbra -

Ravage -

Present

No individuals to list at the present.

Characteristic Gestures

• Pushes up her glasses on a regular basis.
• Fingers move into a snapping gesture when she gets ready to fight, or is angry.
• When transformed, her tail seems to move of it's own free will.
• If she loses her concentration, or is extensively injured, she can only partly transform back to her human form, retaining her tail and fox ears in human form. Her voice also becomes more high pitched, like a fox.

Philosophy of Life

"I was given a second chance. I’m not going to squander it."