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Posted on: 2015-03-19 02:19:00 UTC
NEMESIS (sort of): Nightshade (Master, Thinker)
Powers: True to his name, Nightshade can cut off any sources of light in an area, which allows him to operate in total darkness. This is useful for confusing enemies, covering escapes, preparing ambushes, etc. He can also melt into shadows and phase through walls as well, the better to sneak up on people.
Motive: Nightshade isn't so much of a villain as an anti-hero. He's neutral at best and has noble motives, but his moral compass don't exactly point north. He isn't afraid to stoop to the same level as those he fights in order to achieve the goal he wants, and he often doesn't care about the collateral harm he causes. If he's thrown innocent civilians under the bus in his bid to get rid of his enemy, he considers it their problem. Those he genuinely cares about, though, are an exception, and he tries to protect them as much as he can.
Relationship: Sparkler started out as one of those annoyances whom Nightshade wanted out of his way. After she inadvertently interfered with his conflicts one time too many, though, he developed a special feeling for her. His relationship with her is a love-hate one and while he wants her out of the picture, he also respects her innocence and unwillingness to do harm to others. It's quite possible that Sparkler may be the key to helping Nightshade truly understand the hidden goodness in himself.
VILLAIN: Seraphim (Blaster, Changer)
Powers: Telekinesis, energy manipulation, six razor-sharp wings, and the ability to get people to believe in anything he says.
Motive: Seraphim was a religious fanatic who gained his twisted powers through a prayer ritual gone horribly wrong. He believes in young-Earth creationism and has deep, inherent misunderstandings of the Bible's teachings. His homophobia, racism, and hatefulness of anyone who isn't "pure" are literally infectious, and anyone in existence could be a target for his misguided wrath and he isn't averse to wiping out entire populations for just being there. he hopes to gain a large enough following to make world bow to the ideals he claims to bring.