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Changer of Worlds
Eclipse
Dimensional Explorer
Freeform (Power Armor/Darkness)
Ranged DPS
Affiliations
Super Group
Black Sun
Rank
Founder/Leader
· Other Affiliations ·
Trismegistus Council
The Lone Rangers
The Wildcards
Identity
Real Name
Gabriel Frost
Aliases
Eclipse
Birthdate
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois
Power Origin
Unknown
Religion
Unknown
Alignment
Unknown
MBTI
Unknown
· Known Relatives ·
Caleb Frost (father)
Joshua Frost (older brother)
Physical Traits
Species
Human
Ethnicity
Anglo-German
Gender
Male
Apparent Age
30
Height
6' 2"
Weight
165 lbs.
Body Type
Hair
Black
Eyes
Blue
Skin
Caucasian
· Distinguishing Features ·
Other Characteristics
Scope
Unknown
Fame
Unknown
Legal Status
Unregistered
Identity
Secret
Years Active
<1 year
Citizenship
American
Residence
Vibora Bay, Florida; Millenium City, MI; Paris, France
Headquarters
Vibora Bay
Occupation
Antiquities Dealer
Education
Unknown
Marital Status
Unknown
Powers & Abilities
· Known Powers ·
Darkvision
Summon shadow beings
Teleport via shadows
Form Shadow constructs
· Equipment ·
Powered Armor suit
· Other Abilities ·
Attributes
Strength
Weapon
Armor
Phys Res
Mag Res
Speed
Reflexes
Stamina
Dexterity
Agility
Combat
Regen
Energy
Psionics
Telepathy
Willpower
Sorcery
Tech.
Intel.
Knowledge
Charisma
Bravery
Wealth
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Bio
Gabriel Frost was an antiquities dealer living in Chicago with an avid interest in Ancient Egypt and Hermeticism. He made quite a bit of money selling genuinely magical artifacts to anyone who could afford them, heedless (even unaware) of the consequences, for Gabriel himself did not believe in magic.
This changed when he came into possession of a grimoire known as The Book of the Black Sun, after the black sunburst symbol on its front cover. Though he could only decipher sections, Frost found himself captivated by the chronicle of a so-called "Plane of Shadow." Frost contacted a professor at the University of Chicago, Dr. Robert Carlisle, to help him translate the book. Unbeknownst to Carlisle, he also contacted several prospective buyers.
Frost hosted a meeting of the interested parties at Eclipse, his gallery in Chicago. It was tense from the onset; Carlisle was upset that Frost wanted to sell the book. Frost's girlfriend Devon took an immediate dislike to one of the buyers and threw him out. Frost and Carlisle were soon arguing about the translation, and the collectors started arguing about the value of the book.
In the midst of the discord, one of the buyers (Maya Devereux, an evil cultist), tried to simply take the book. She began firing magical rays, killing two of the other buyers. She attacked Frost, but he grabbed the Book and used it to block the ray. This opened a portal to the Shadow Plane, through which he and the others were able to escape.
They remained on the Shadow Plane for several days, until Frost gleaned enough from studying the Book to return them to Earth, where only minutes had passed. Repeated exposure to magical energies had affected all the survivors, albeit in different ways. Gabriel gained the power to summon a shadow creature, which he used to defeat Devereux, though the gallery burned down during the battle, killing all the employees.
In light of the loss of property and lives, Frost hired a tech genius to build him a suit of powered armor, which he now uses (with his few magical skills) in his crusade to stop evil cultists of all stripes, calling himself Eclipse in memory of those killed.
Powers & Abilities
- Darkvision. Gabriel can see as normal in the dark.
- Power Armor.
- Summon Shadows. Gabriel can summon a variety of shadowy minions to aid and advise him. It is unknown whether these are creatures living on the Shadow Plane that are transported to Earth, or simply the animated essence of the Shadow Plane itself.
- Shadow Shift. Eclipse can step into a shadow, and step out of another shadow. This is accomplished by passing through the Shadow Plane, so any magical barrier that prevents planar travel will block this ability. Also, at present, Gabriel's range is fairly limited--no more than about 50 feet. He can alternately choose not to return immediately, and stay on the Shadow Plane. Gabriel's studies in the Book of the Black Sun indicate that he should be able to use this ability to travel to Shadow, and from there to other dimensions, but he has not yet been able to determine how to accomplish this feat.
- Shadow constructs. Eclipse can form semi-solid constructs out of shadows. At present, the only last about 30 seconds, and can be no larger than about one square foot in size.
Weaknesses
Gabriel's major weakness is his ignorance (and overconfidence) regarding the magical world. He was thrust into it unexpectedly with no preparation. He doesn't really comprehend the depth of the problems he's facing, and it remains to be seen how long it will take him to realize he's in over his head, and how he will respond once this realization sets in.
One prime example of this ignorance is the fact that, while his opponents are primarily magical in nature, Gabriel has very little in the way of magical defenses.
Gabriel is also somewhat impatient, and prone to leaping without looking.
Personality & Interests
- Myers-Briggs Type: ESTP "Entrepreneur"
- Interests: Gourmet food, Hermeticism, Ancient Egypt, sailing, auto racing, travel
- Ideal evening: Steak and beer with a bunch of friends, followed by poker
- Pet preference: Dogs
- Would like to travel to see/do: Unexplored places
- Most important value: Discovery
- Favorite memory: First date with Devon
- Likes: Taking risks, meeting new people, being direct, responding to crises
- Dislikes: Beating around the bush; secrets; old money families; sitting around
- Three-word description: Explorer, hands-on, bold
Gabriel is pragmatic. He's fascinated by the Book of the Black Sun, and is avidly studying it, but he realizes it will take years to master the magical knowledge it contains. Therefore, he uses a suit of powered armor to supplement his limited magical ability.
Gabriel's father started out poor, but is now owner and CEO of his own (small) pharmaceuticals company. Gabriel himself took out a loan (rather than using his father's money) to start his own business, and built it up over a decade. He's a hands-on kinda guy, who goes for jeans and a mock turtleneck, rather than suits and tuxedos. He can dress up when necessary, but prefers not to. He regards himself as self-made and proud of it. He has a chip on his shoulder re: old money snobs who've never gotten their hands dirty.
Allies & Contacts
- Jan DeVries - his lawyer
- Debra Greene - manager of the new gallery, Ouroboros
- Jason Price - senior partner at Lowell & Price (his accounting firm)
- Mitch Warnigan - head of security (home + gallery)
Enemies
- Ouroboros (the Dragon cult). Gabriel is currently unaware of their existence. They know of the incident at the gallery, however, and are sure to retaliate soon.
- DEMON. Black Sun has frequently tangled with DEMON; in fact, the members believe (incorrectly) that Maya Devereux was a DEMON cultist.
- Captain Nicholas Martin. Former Chicago police captain, and the first opponent the newly formed Black Sun group faced after Maya Devereux. Captain Martin was strongly prejudiced against any kind of superhuman. He is now serving time for his self-proclaimed War on Mutants, during which it is believed that he (and the officers under his command) killed 6 superhumans (2 villains, 4 heroes).
- Dr. Robert Carlisle. One of the people present during the gallery attack; he was the group member who disappeared without a trace. Unknown to Gabriel and the others, he was kidnapped and held captive by residents of the Shadow Plane for several years. They tortured and disfigured him until they grew bored, then turned him loose. Time flows differently on the Shadow Plane; when he returned to Earth, only a few weeks had passed. He is now hell-bent on revenge against those who he believes abandoned him.
- Rana Sakhalov. A Serpent Mage working for VIPER in South America. Black Sun traced two magical artifacts to what turned out to be a VIPER Nest in the Andes. They defeated the Nest and recovered the items. Rana is quietly gathering resources to strike back.
Hideouts
Gabriel has used his wealth to buy properties (usually penthouse apartments) in Millennium City, Paris, and, most recently, Vibora Bay, where he has transferred his base of operations.
RP Hooks
Trivia
- Named after the Pink Floyd song.
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