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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Davies" data-source="post: 8146203" data-attributes="member: 30538">Infernus<img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/My-First-Gallery/i-wwSzLR8/0/8b70b656/S/0deafc15f9699c054df14e0b8ddaba7d-S.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />As with all the twisted aristocracy of Daath, what is known about the so called Flame Emperor Infernus is largely derived from Aun Taxad and Vittara's recollections, which are themselves based on overheard conversations, rumors, dubious accounts and (in Aun Taxad's case) conjecture. Infernus is believed to be one of the mightiest of Daath's second tier of potentates, beings of lesser power than the Metropolitan or Tavipahter but possibly greater freedom of action. He rules over a land of flame located near one of Daath's geographic poles, but, in Aun Taxad's memories, was more often to be found in Abraxas' palace attempting to inveigle his way into a position of greater authority as an adviser to Abraxas.According to a dubious account told to Vittara by one of her tutors, Infernus was once a much greater power than he is now. Before the Metropolitan or Tavipahter, Infernus was the effective ruler of Daath -- though his rule was apparently contested by others of similar potency, most of whom no longer exist. The circumstances of his rise to power and those of his fall to his present state are mysteries, but the fact that he survived that fall is easily explained by the fact that he, alone among the powers of Daath, apparently cannot be permanently killed by violence.This is not rumor. Early in his time as a page in Abraxas' service, Aun Taxad personally witnessed his master casually executing Infernus for some unknown insult or error. Yet a month later, the Flame Emperor had returned, showing no signs of any injuries. Yacobus the Arch-Imaginist would later tell Aun Taxad that Infernus was like a phoenix, dying and reborn in flames, time and again. The price for this, apparently, was that Infernus is apparently dependent on fuel for his flames. Starve them, and he will not be reborn.Lately, the Flame Emperor's attempts to gain power in Abraxas' service have apparently borne fruit, for he has replaced the Warlord Schatter as the commander of the Dark Side's invading armies, supplementing them with flame beings drawn from his own province. These beings cause a more visceral fear within their opponents than other forces of Daath do, for there are ancient traditions on many worlds throughout the galaxy tof a world of flames and agony where the damned and doomed are punished. Whether those tales are memories of times long gone when many gates to Infernus' realm on Daath existed are impossible to say ...Infernus -- PL 14Abilities:STR 8 | STA 9 | AGL 3 | DEX 2 | FGT 8 | INT 6 | AWE 3 | PRE 4Powers:Ancient: Comprehend Languages 4; Enhanced Advantage 1 (Jack-of-all-Trades); Impervious Will 12 - 25 pointsFire Generation: Array (36 points) <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fire Bolt: Ranged Damage 18 - 36 points</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fireball: Ranged Burst Area Damage 12 - 1 point</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fireflash: Perception Area Cumulative Affliction 12 (Resisted by Dodge, Overcome by Fortitude; Visually Impaired, Visually Disabled, Visually Unaware), Limited to One Sense - 1 point</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Firestorm: Ranged Cloud Area Damage 12 - 1 point</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Heatwave: Cone Area Cumulative Affliction 12 (Resisted by Fortitude; Fatigued, Exhausted, Incapacitated) - 1 point</li> </ul>Flame Shield: Sustained Impervious Protection 10 - 20 pointsReborn, Like The Phoenix: Immortality 5 (1 day); Immunity 10 (aging, disease, poison, all environmental conditions, suffocation) - 19 pointsRocket Flight: Flight 10 (2000 MPH) - 20 pointsAdvantages:All-out Attack, Improved Grab, Improved Smash, Jack-of-all-Trades, Power Attack, Startle. Skills:Expertise: Galactic 4 (+10), Insight 8 (+11), Intimidation 8 (+12), Perception 8 (+11), Ranged Combat: Fire Control 8 (+10). Offense:Initiative +3Unarmed +8 (Close Damage 8)Fire Bolt +10 (Ranged Damage 18)Fireball -- (Ranged Burst Area Damage 12)Firestorm -- (Ranged Cloud Area Damage 12)Fireflash -- (Perception Area Affliction 12, Resisted by Dodge)Heatwave -- (Cone Area Affliction 12)Defense:Dodge 9, Parry 8, Fortitude 13, Toughness 19/9, Will 12Totals:Abilities 86 + Powers 124 + Advantages 5 + Skills 18 + Defenses 19 = 252 pointsComplications:Power--Motivation. Flames Must Be Fed (requires large amounts of food.) Subject to Orders (Abraxas and Daath's true ruler.)</blockquote>

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