Post by Shadow Lass on Nov 18, 2012 1:07:09 GMT -5
Shadow lass
| Name: tasmia mallor Origin: talok vii SPECIES: talokian GENDER: female | HEIGHT: 5'8" WEIGHT: 127 lbs AGE: 17 ALIGNMENT: legion of super-heroes |
POWERS
Known Powers: Shadow Lass can cast dark fields preventing all light from reaching an area from outside. These can either be complete, effectively rendering useless all light sources within the area, or hollow to allow the interior to be lit. She can also solidify these fields, to use as a more direct weapon.
- Dark Force: The Dark Force is a powerful extra dimensional energy force which most super beings with “dark” based powers derive their power from. The Dark Force can be manipulated in many different ways, only by beings who are attuned to it. It is similar to the Shadowlands however possessing a more powerful and dangerous level of “darkness”, the reason it is much more dangerous is because the beings who are “connected” with it have a possibility of being completely consumed or controlled by it.
- Darkness Constructs: One of the primary abilities of Shadow Lass's darkness control is the ability to transform her thoughts into physical 'darkness' constructs. She can create any particular construct that she can imagine as long as she has the willpower necessary. The constructs are made out of dark energy, and they exist only as long as a she is fueling it with her willpower. Constructs created by her are not indestructible and are only as powerful as the willpower she has over them.
- Darkness Conversion: A special ability that allows Tasmia to literally take dark energy and convert it into a sort of fuel or strengthen herself (similar to power absorption), by converting the Dark Force energy, Tasmia is also able to increase her level of durability to super human levels where she can become invulnerable to bullets or other solid projectiles. The drawback to this ability however is that Darkness Conversion takes up most of her dark wielding abilities and concentration, so when she is using this ability, she cannot use any other “Dark Energy” based attacks.
- Dark Fields: Tasmia's ability to manipulate the Dark Force allows her to create fields of complete and total darkness. The darkness that she creates are 100 times darker than night and are completely impenetrable by light.The Dark Fields consist of negative energy which absorbs all visible light frequences and surrounding parts of the spectrum such as infrared and ultraviolet light. The field can also partially absorb sound waves, making it an effective cloak. These Dark Fields can expand, it is recorded in Talokian history that the they can expand these fields to cover an entire planet (specifically Earth) and blot out the sun. These fields can work to retain light, or to block it out. Additionally, they can be solidified to become a more offensive weapon.
- Dark Force Weapons: In addition to creating fields of darkness, Tasmia is able to harness the energy from the Dark Force and solidify it to any shape or form that she desires. This in turn allows her to create rather effective melee weapons. The only limitation that Tasmia has on creating weapons from darkness is her own imagination.
- Dark Force Blasts: By manipulating masses of the Dark Force, Tasmia is able to gather up the dark energy and release it in the form of blasts of energy. If dealing within the daylight or in a brightly lit area, so it can be minimized to a short blast. However, when dealing within the darkness, these blasts of dark energy can be quite dangerous, or near to deadly.
- Dark Energy Absorption: Tasmia is able to recover or increase her strength by simply tapping into the Dark Force and taking it from there, or by drawing strength from the slightest shadow, or a dark corner. Darkness is like a nourisher for her, providing her not only with weapons, but energy and power as well.
- Shadow Sensitive Eyes: Tasmia's connection with the Dark Force has granted her the ability to see in her own darkness, natural darkness, and the darkness conjured by others.
ABILITIES
- Martial Arts: Most of Tasmia's youth was devoted to martial arts. It was easier for her to lose herself in practice rather than deal with people. She is perhaps the most skilled Talokian ever. Her style is loose and easily adaptable. It engages in flexibility and avoids rigid rules. It makes her suited for combat in a number of situations especially when she adds in her darkness control. With this ability she can somewhat startle her opponents. This gives her a wide variety of maneuvers to employ in combat, which combined with her acrobatic abilities makes her incredibly dangerous in combat. Besides strikes or kicks, she knows a variety of throws, locks, blocks, breaks, trips, and escapes. The fluidity with which she switches between moves make her a difficult foe to predict, as she normally adjusts to her opponents style with whatever maneuvers she believes to be most effective when facing them. However, she shows a definite preference for the more aggressive and efficient styles, designed to do damage rather than dodge, block, or redirect attacks.
- Weapons Expert: Tasmia has trained with a tremendous variety of weapons, to where she's capable of using entire categories with expert skill. Her personal specialization revolves around ranged melee weapons specifically, though she's good at ranged combat as well. While every weapon has its own idiosyncracies, Tasmia is well trained in quickly adapting to them.
- Iron Nerves: Like the phrase, “Nerves of Steel”, Tasmia is extremely brave and courageous. She's willing to face just any type of danger if it has any means of harming those that she is charged for protecting. She has the capabilities and enough willpower to plow through whatever problem comes in her way. Her iron nerves is probably the best and most powerful attribute that she holds, because it has brought her to this peak in her life ever since she was a child.
- Survival Instinct: As part of her training, Tasmia was set out in desert terrains, or isolated islands where she would have to learn to fend for herself. It was all part of becoming the Talokian Champion. Tasmia has survival instinct, she's had it ever since she was a child. She's resourceful and practical and can make something as simple as a “stick” as useful as possible. As they say, “Survival of the Fittest”; “Only the fit will survive”, and in the case of Tasmia she is fit, prepared, and more than capable.
- Elitist Warrior Mindset: Tasmia was breed to become a great warrior, and she takes the title very close to heart. She loves the excitement and rush received from battle, the handling of weaponry, and above all the very empowerment one receives being the “Champion of Talok VIII”. Along with the huge ego comes the “Elitist Warrior Mindset”. She knows she's good, and she knows that other worlds knows that she's good. She'll show off every now and then, but when in the heat of battle, she's obviously very serious and straightforward with her actions. She's an elitist in her mind and to her people, and she's definitely not afraid to show, or prove just how good she really is. Her elitist mindset allows her to face any situation with a headstrong and take-charge attitude, because she knows, that she will get the job done.
- Acrobatics: Tasmia has trained hard to become a master of her own body's movements and balance. Training in a variety of martial arts styles has given her an incredible sense of balance and coordination, as well as a body toned to keep up with the demands she puts on it. This skill allows her to leap, climb, flip, slide, or otherwise move in or out of combat. It makes her a difficult target to hit, but also allows her to do things like jump from building to building, rappel up or down walls, swing by a wire, tightrope walk, and similar feats of athletics. In addition to her martial arts training growing up, Tasmia knows how to tumble, somersault, cartwheel, and flip. More importantly, she knows how to fall properly and how to roll with an impact. She's good enough she can lessen just about any strike and recover from long jumps or falls very rapidly. She's even mastered the art of the instant stand, allowing her to quickly regain her feet should she fall.
WEAKNESSES
- Natural Fear for Light: By natural law, the enemy of the Darkness is the light, and because of this natural law, Shadow Lass is weak within the presence of bright lights. Bright lights weaken Shadow Lass's powers and also act as power sappers, sapping her strength and energy. If kept within the presence of extremely bright lights for a long period of time, Shadow Lass can die. Additionally, since her eyes are more sensitive than normal, devices such as flash bombs will blind her for a longer period of time, than it normally would.
- Mortal Issues: Despite her abilities, and powers, Shadow Lass is still very vulnerable to blunt weapons, firearms, or explosions. Like a human, or like any other mortal beings he can be wounded be it a minor injury or an extremely fatal one. She is in no way resilient to any sort of sharp object, or poisonous gas, and only has her warrior like skill and instinct to help her pull through mortal injuries.
- Mind Controlling Dummy: In addition to being a vulnerable mortal, Tasmia is very susceptible to powerful telepaths or mind control magicians. Although she works to undo, or prevent any mind controlling tricks to over come her again, she cannot hope to build a powerful mental barrier to protect her mind from invading ones. Perhaps, maybe in a few more, years, she'll be able to pull something like that off.
EQUIPMENT
- Wrist Bracers: Relatively strong metal bracers, made from an unknown substance. Its designed as an object used for block maneuvers, and is able to deflect certain projectile weapons, given that Tasmia reacts in time. They also have a reflective silver surface, acting as good deflectors against laser based weapons.
PERSONALITY
Tasmia was born in a world without paternal affection, and breed within the chaos of war and fighting. She no doubt has the strong and solid heart of a warrior; who is willing to use any means necessary to deal with conflicts or problems that threatens anything that she is willing to protect. She loves combat, and enjoys any chance that she receives to be engaged in the heat of a battle. Additionally, she has a knack for outperforming maneuvers when in the middle of a fight. She possesses a loyal and courageous heart, but despite all this, she has proven to have a mean streak.
Tasmia is a slight egomaniac, this deriving from her own personal abilities, and the royalty that she holds in her blood. Initially, she allowed such “big-headedness” to cloud her thoughts, however over the years, and during her time with the Legion, she has grown softer towards other people's thoughts, feelings, or opinions. She holds pride in herself, and where she comes from, but it has dulled down to a level where she does not appear as curt or distasteful as she once did.
As her name suggests (Shadow Lass), Tasmia is rather dark, in the sense that she is highly independent and is private. Being raised in the manner that she was has brought Tasmia to be less dependent than most people, along with her warrior like attitude, she possesses a rather high level of will power or self control. She keeps to herself, and withholds information that she feel does not need to be discussed among others.
Sometimes, she's deemed as a mystery because of her “closed” personality, and is often seen as “pessimistic” because of her annoyance towards the “positive” or upbeat attitudes of her fellow Legionnaries. In truth however, Tasmia simply goes by the code of “doing” rather then “believing”.
It's often mistaken that Tasmia has an “ice box” for a heart, but in reality she can be as kind and compassionate if she feels that the partner that she chooses is worthy of her love, admiration, or respect. Val has witnessed her sensitive moments when she has been neglected by a loved one, and her worry towards those that she cares for. She takes the idea of a relationship with compassionate feelings very seriously, and close to her heart because she was never exposed to one when she was a child.
Tasmia has also become very open-minded towards the reality that is throughout the galaxy, other people's opinions, and the feelings of other individuals. The once pompous and closed-minded Tasmia would have never heeded words of advice or suggestions as she does now, which in turn is a good thing, not only as a Legionnaire, but also as the representative for her home planet.
All in all, Tasmia has a very headstrong, passionate and take-charge personality. She is a warrior like woman with a soft heart beneath her tough exterior and independent mindset. She is intuitive, though her sense of curiosity can lead her into trouble at times. She thrives in excitement and constant adventure, making her feel more whole and alive.
Tasmia is a slight egomaniac, this deriving from her own personal abilities, and the royalty that she holds in her blood. Initially, she allowed such “big-headedness” to cloud her thoughts, however over the years, and during her time with the Legion, she has grown softer towards other people's thoughts, feelings, or opinions. She holds pride in herself, and where she comes from, but it has dulled down to a level where she does not appear as curt or distasteful as she once did.
As her name suggests (Shadow Lass), Tasmia is rather dark, in the sense that she is highly independent and is private. Being raised in the manner that she was has brought Tasmia to be less dependent than most people, along with her warrior like attitude, she possesses a rather high level of will power or self control. She keeps to herself, and withholds information that she feel does not need to be discussed among others.
Sometimes, she's deemed as a mystery because of her “closed” personality, and is often seen as “pessimistic” because of her annoyance towards the “positive” or upbeat attitudes of her fellow Legionnaries. In truth however, Tasmia simply goes by the code of “doing” rather then “believing”.
It's often mistaken that Tasmia has an “ice box” for a heart, but in reality she can be as kind and compassionate if she feels that the partner that she chooses is worthy of her love, admiration, or respect. Val has witnessed her sensitive moments when she has been neglected by a loved one, and her worry towards those that she cares for. She takes the idea of a relationship with compassionate feelings very seriously, and close to her heart because she was never exposed to one when she was a child.
Tasmia has also become very open-minded towards the reality that is throughout the galaxy, other people's opinions, and the feelings of other individuals. The once pompous and closed-minded Tasmia would have never heeded words of advice or suggestions as she does now, which in turn is a good thing, not only as a Legionnaire, but also as the representative for her home planet.
All in all, Tasmia has a very headstrong, passionate and take-charge personality. She is a warrior like woman with a soft heart beneath her tough exterior and independent mindset. She is intuitive, though her sense of curiosity can lead her into trouble at times. She thrives in excitement and constant adventure, making her feel more whole and alive.
RELATIVES
Grev Mallor (Brother, deceased), Sarven Mallor (grandfather), Tarnia Tolarn (Mother), Lyrissa Mallor (distant foremother, deceased), Lydea Mallor (distant foremother, presumed deceased), Unnamed man (Lyrissa's husband and Lydea's father, thus a distant forefather of Tasmia, presumed deceased), Mallor (distant forefather, founder of the Mallor family line of Shadow-Champions)
HISTORY
Preface
The planet Talok VIII — one of several inhabited planets in that system — features a race of blue-skinned humanoids living a generally sub-industrial, tribal life. Prominent on the planet is the Mallor family line, menbers of which have served as planetary protectors for centuries. They are catered to by a sect of monks, who train them extensively in hand-to-hand combat. In addition, the protector possesses shadow projection powers, apparently granted by the accumulated souls of the Mallor ancestors. (The power is both genetic and magical. It is a harbored ability that is awakened during the training of becoming the Champion or Protector of Talok VIII.)
Tasmia Mallor is the latest in the line of protectors, inheriting the role as a child when the previous protector, her mother, was slain. Trained by the monks, her first act as protector was to attack invading aliens… who unfortunately happened to be a delegation from the United Planets. Embarrassed by her actions, the Talok VIII government sent her to Earth to join the Legion of Super-Heroes, although Tasmia tells the story somewhat differently.
Her journey begins in search of membership with the Legionnaires, much to her chagrin.
The planet Talok VIII — one of several inhabited planets in that system — features a race of blue-skinned humanoids living a generally sub-industrial, tribal life. Prominent on the planet is the Mallor family line, menbers of which have served as planetary protectors for centuries. They are catered to by a sect of monks, who train them extensively in hand-to-hand combat. In addition, the protector possesses shadow projection powers, apparently granted by the accumulated souls of the Mallor ancestors. (The power is both genetic and magical. It is a harbored ability that is awakened during the training of becoming the Champion or Protector of Talok VIII.)
Tasmia Mallor is the latest in the line of protectors, inheriting the role as a child when the previous protector, her mother, was slain. Trained by the monks, her first act as protector was to attack invading aliens… who unfortunately happened to be a delegation from the United Planets. Embarrassed by her actions, the Talok VIII government sent her to Earth to join the Legion of Super-Heroes, although Tasmia tells the story somewhat differently.
Her journey begins in search of membership with the Legionnaires, much to her chagrin.
INTERVIEW RECORDING
“You promise that you're coming back?”
The concerned expression on Jo Nah's face looked like that of a pleading young child. Normally, Tasmia's heart would not melt at the sight of this, but Jo Nah had a knack for making her feel like a big softie when he really wanted her to. But in this case, he was expressing genuine concern for her well-being. After all, the Legion had already lost five members because of the evils of time travel as well as the doings of Mordru, Jo Nah could not help but feel worried for Tasmia.
True she was a warrior, true she was going into all this with a strong mind and heart, but Mordru was a tricky villain, who knew what he might do. For all they knew, he could be watching them right now, and make an attempt to sabotage Tasmia in her attempt to travel back to the 21st century to save her friends.
Jo Nah had attempted to talk her out of this, but Tasmia was taking all this has a heavy burden in comparison to the rest of the Legion. She was after all the person who had helped in the accidental release of Mordru. Even though the Legion had partially forgiven her dumb mistake, Tasmia still felt that she needed to be doing something bigger here.
This was just like what happened when she was younger and became Champion of the Talokians. When she had attacked a United Planets ship, calling it an invading vessel and suffered an embarrassing defeat. The only difference now was that she was willing to take matters in her own hands to make things right again. That was what she did best, she fixed problems, especially her problems or mistakes to make everything “fine” once again.
Taking her hand off the time capsule, she turned to Jo Nah, and placed a hand on his shoulder. Her black eyes pierced him for a moment and then she pulled him in for a tight embrace. He willingly returned it, and she held each other in silence, unknowing of what might happen to one another in the next few days, weeks, months, or even years.
Finally, the two pulled away, and Tasmia placed her hands on his shoulders once again, and smiled at him. Her dark blue lips contouring into a perfect smile as she tightened her grip on his shoulders and released it.
“I'll be back with Querl, Val, Tinya, Rokk, and Irma... I promise.”
Tasmia finally said, taking hold of her long dark blue cape and flicking it back as she turned around, her focus returning to the Time capsule. She had read what she could on the small device, well whatever information Querl left, and whatever she could understand. It was quite simple to use, but she read in Querl's notes that a return trip was not promised. He was having complications in that area.
She withheld that information from Jo Nah, knowing that he was still slightly opposed to the idea of her traveling to the past. There was too many dangers, too many negative possibilities. Tasmia argued that they wouldn't know about these dangers if they didn't further investigate. And she was willing to do all of this on her own. Even if the possibility of not returning was great, she knew that she eventually would be able to. All she needed to do was find Querl and the other Legion members and the would all be on their way home.
It would be easy.
“Are you sure about this?”
Jo Nah asked, watched Tasmia as she began to set her coordinates. From what she read, she would have to locate herself upon the Daily Planet, in the 21st century. She nodded as Jo Nah awaited a response, but knew that he would want words instead of notions. Tasmia always preferred the phrase, “actions speak louder than words”.
“Look, if the rest of the Legion wants to wade this out, let them. I'm going to go find our friends, and I'm going to undo what I did. I have to take responsibility for my actions, that's what we all have to do.”
Tasmia said, finally stepping back, and taking a moment to watch the Time Capsule activate. A slight wind blew within the room, and she felt her cape lift off the ground and billow out behind her back. Her long jet black hair began to crawl through the air as well, and the light that emitted from the Time Capsule made her indigo skin shine with different hues of light blue.
Breathing in, she turned to Jo Nah and gave him a “Farewell” gaze. Turning once again, Tasmia stepped forward and entered the Time Capsule. It was only a matter of moments, and a warm sensation overcame her, soon replaced with the feeling of being hurtled at a distance that could be measured in millions. She held onto whatever solid thing that she could find, hoping that the Time Capsule would not break or become damaged in the middle of her travel, stranding her in some other time period.
As for Jo Nah, he was still in the Legion Clubhouse, staring blankly at the spot where Tasmia once stood.
The concerned expression on Jo Nah's face looked like that of a pleading young child. Normally, Tasmia's heart would not melt at the sight of this, but Jo Nah had a knack for making her feel like a big softie when he really wanted her to. But in this case, he was expressing genuine concern for her well-being. After all, the Legion had already lost five members because of the evils of time travel as well as the doings of Mordru, Jo Nah could not help but feel worried for Tasmia.
True she was a warrior, true she was going into all this with a strong mind and heart, but Mordru was a tricky villain, who knew what he might do. For all they knew, he could be watching them right now, and make an attempt to sabotage Tasmia in her attempt to travel back to the 21st century to save her friends.
Jo Nah had attempted to talk her out of this, but Tasmia was taking all this has a heavy burden in comparison to the rest of the Legion. She was after all the person who had helped in the accidental release of Mordru. Even though the Legion had partially forgiven her dumb mistake, Tasmia still felt that she needed to be doing something bigger here.
This was just like what happened when she was younger and became Champion of the Talokians. When she had attacked a United Planets ship, calling it an invading vessel and suffered an embarrassing defeat. The only difference now was that she was willing to take matters in her own hands to make things right again. That was what she did best, she fixed problems, especially her problems or mistakes to make everything “fine” once again.
Taking her hand off the time capsule, she turned to Jo Nah, and placed a hand on his shoulder. Her black eyes pierced him for a moment and then she pulled him in for a tight embrace. He willingly returned it, and she held each other in silence, unknowing of what might happen to one another in the next few days, weeks, months, or even years.
Finally, the two pulled away, and Tasmia placed her hands on his shoulders once again, and smiled at him. Her dark blue lips contouring into a perfect smile as she tightened her grip on his shoulders and released it.
“I'll be back with Querl, Val, Tinya, Rokk, and Irma... I promise.”
Tasmia finally said, taking hold of her long dark blue cape and flicking it back as she turned around, her focus returning to the Time capsule. She had read what she could on the small device, well whatever information Querl left, and whatever she could understand. It was quite simple to use, but she read in Querl's notes that a return trip was not promised. He was having complications in that area.
She withheld that information from Jo Nah, knowing that he was still slightly opposed to the idea of her traveling to the past. There was too many dangers, too many negative possibilities. Tasmia argued that they wouldn't know about these dangers if they didn't further investigate. And she was willing to do all of this on her own. Even if the possibility of not returning was great, she knew that she eventually would be able to. All she needed to do was find Querl and the other Legion members and the would all be on their way home.
It would be easy.
“Are you sure about this?”
Jo Nah asked, watched Tasmia as she began to set her coordinates. From what she read, she would have to locate herself upon the Daily Planet, in the 21st century. She nodded as Jo Nah awaited a response, but knew that he would want words instead of notions. Tasmia always preferred the phrase, “actions speak louder than words”.
“Look, if the rest of the Legion wants to wade this out, let them. I'm going to go find our friends, and I'm going to undo what I did. I have to take responsibility for my actions, that's what we all have to do.”
Tasmia said, finally stepping back, and taking a moment to watch the Time Capsule activate. A slight wind blew within the room, and she felt her cape lift off the ground and billow out behind her back. Her long jet black hair began to crawl through the air as well, and the light that emitted from the Time Capsule made her indigo skin shine with different hues of light blue.
Breathing in, she turned to Jo Nah and gave him a “Farewell” gaze. Turning once again, Tasmia stepped forward and entered the Time Capsule. It was only a matter of moments, and a warm sensation overcame her, soon replaced with the feeling of being hurtled at a distance that could be measured in millions. She held onto whatever solid thing that she could find, hoping that the Time Capsule would not break or become damaged in the middle of her travel, stranding her in some other time period.
As for Jo Nah, he was still in the Legion Clubhouse, staring blankly at the spot where Tasmia once stood.
ERYCA | CANON
