Post by Batman on Jun 6, 2015 7:20:41 GMT -5
Basic Information
Player Nickname: Bruce
Profile URL: 3.roleplay.chat/profile.php?user=Swamp%20Thing
Do you want other role players to give you feed back? Yes
Which DCU Earth are you applying to?: Earth 4
Character Origin: Comics-Mix (Swamp Thing (1972), Saga of the Swamp Thing (1982-1988), Swamp Thing Vol 3, New 52 Swamp Thing )
Face Claim's Name: Andrew Cooper
Voice: Michael Dorn
Name: Alec Holland
Alias: Swamp Thing
Race: Elemental, Human formerly
Age: 38+
Birthday: 1978
Alignment: Neutral Good
Height: 6'4
Weight: 250 lbs
Hair: none
Eyes: Orange / red
Physique: Bulky or slim, his physique can change at a whim.
Training: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Geology, Microbiology, Zoology, Elemental Manipulation, Unarmed Combat
Equipment: White Lantern Ring
Powers / Abilities
Connection to The Green - A bond between all plant life across the universe, Swamp Thing can tap into this giant pool of energy and use it to hop from one planet to the next. Each planet has its own entity / embodiment of "The Green" but ultimately it is connected throughout the entire universe.
Flight - Alec Holland is the first and only Swamp Thing known that is capable of achieving self-sustaining flight, racing at his top speed of Mach 10. Reaching New Mexico from Brazil in less than 20 minutes.
Chlorokinesis - Swamp Thing is capable of manipulating and controlling the slightest molecule of plant life. Swamp Thing's connection to the Green is powerful enough to create plant life in an environment where it previously could not thrive.
Elemental Manipulation (Nature) - Swamp Thing not only has control over The Green, but previous Swamp Thing's have proven to have control over Seasonal weather such as Winter, Spring, Fall, and Summer. This is shown in New 52 when a little girl asks for Swamp Thing about the long winter, which Swamp Thing explains that he is allowing it to last because it will bring balance to the geological region, once the balance is achieved he intended on summoning Spring. He can also control wind, water, and fire when it is necessary to do so.
Resurrection - Swamp Thing has been taught by John Constantine and the Green that if he were to die, he could recreate his form at another location and still maintain his life so long as his conscience is preserved.
Immortality - Swamp Thing cannot die through aging, after years of service to the Green as Swamp Thing, eventually Alec Holland will join with "The Green" and become a tree and further enhance the power of The Green. This is speculative and is an imposed rule by the Green, not the avatar themselves. Conceptually Swamp Thing could continue to thrive until the end of the universe.
Chrono-manipulation - Swamp Thing is capable of time traveling via nexus within the Green. He is also capable of observing historic events witnessed by plants or previous avatars of the green.
Superhuman strength - Swamp Thing's strength is comparable to most 100+ class heroes, capable of lifting 100 tons or greater based on need and power given to him by the Green.
Teleportation - Swamp Thing is able to teleport to any location where plant life exists.
White Lantern Ring - Swamp Thing's possession of such relic is due to his connection with all life across the galaxy and his past-alternate universe self whom possessed such a device during the events of Blackest Night. The Ring's power is absolutely appalling to creatures of the Rot as it acts as a direct counter to everything the Rot stands for. With the ring Swamp Thing is capable of creating willpower based constructs that serve his will.
Intelligence & Observation - Swamp Thing is very intelligent, capable of understanding most of whom he comes into contact with - well before they suspect him of such. Though he may be slow to act upon this knowledge, he is very much aware of whom he can trust and whom he cannot.
Weaknesses
Connection to the Green - While Swamp Thing can survive without a connection to the Green, he retains whatever power is left inside his body in order to survive. Lex Luthor was capable of creating a device that would isolate Swamp Thing's conscience from the Earth's Green, but after connecting with the Green of another planet, Swamp Thing began recovering his connection to Earth.
Plant Physiology - Swamp Thing has basic need for plant-like sustenance and without sunlight or water he will rapidly lose power and strength. Ingredients like carbon dioxide are interchangeable depending on climate and environment, as in space Swamp Thing has used alternative molecules to sustain him. This leaves to question where Sunlight and Water are truly necessary, appropriately so, he obtains the physiology of plants in his surrounding environment.
Fire - Unless in direct control of fire, fire can burn Swamp Thing and even has an emotional influence as his last memories as a human are of Alec Holland being burned alive. Reliving such a traumatic event is not something Swamp Thing desires to relive. In most cases fire only burns Swamp Thing's body temporarily putting him out of action.
Slow Thinking - Swamp thing's method of thinking is on a different plane and has learned that when he acts irrational and upon emotions he tends to make mistakes that hurt nature and in turn hurt people.
Ignorant Optimist - Despite Swamp Thing's ability to observe and study, Swamp Thing believes in giving others a second chance, even despicable people. Exception to this rule being Anton Arcane, whom Swamp Thing would rather put to death and close that chapter forever.
Character Time Line
(Adjust the years as necessary, the current Justice League RP takes place in 2014. You may have less than 5 years, but nothing greater than 5.)
Year 0 - Before 1986, New Earth
-1978 Alec & Linda Holland are killed in a laboratory accident transforming Alec Holland into the monster Swamp Thing.
-1982 Alec Holland (The Swamp Thing) is captured by Sunderland Corporation and experimented on.
-1982 Swamp Thing meets John Constantine and begins his training in preparation for the Rising Darkness
-1986 The Events of Crisis on Infinite Earths and The Rising Darkness occurs
-1987 Swamp Thing gets lost in space.
-1988 Swamp Thing, John Constantine, and Abigail Arcane have a child and names her name Tefe.
Year 1 (2011)
-Events of Flashpoint compound and fragment the memories of New Earth creating a new Alec Holland who wasn't transformed but, rather murdered by Anton Arcane.
-The Parliament of trees rebirths Alec Holland and recruit him to be the Swamp Thing.
-Alec Holland becomes the Swamp Thing and rescues Abigail Arcane from Sethe
Year 2 (2012)
-Swamp Thing travels to the Rot World and fails to rescue Abigail Arcane
-Abigail Arcane Imprisons Anton Arcane and becomes Queen of the Rot, forming a partnership with Swamp Thing
Year 3 (2013)
-Swamp Thing begins investigating Supernatural phenomena around the World
-Swamp Thing meets The Avatar of the Gray
-Swamp Thing meets Brother Jonah, Capucine, Lady Weeds, and The Wolf.
-Swamp Thing meets the Sureen
Year 4 (2014)
-Swamp Thing begins investigating Sunderland Corp.
-Swamp Thing battles Etrigan the Demon for Capucine's soul.
-Swamp Thing, Animal Man, and Killer Queen wage war against the Parliament of Machines, Gray, and Rot.
Audition post
His consciousness felt heavy, his mind weighted while his body was numb upon a table. Men dressed in yellow hazard suits peered down at him as a bright light shone down upon his body. 'What's happening? Where am I?' He hears the loud sloshing of plants and moss as green goo splashes upon the yellow suits and black visors of his captors. Their breathing is faint, but enough he can hear them. The hissing of a machinery echoes through the white walled room, forced to look only towards the light with those amber slits with an onyx bead in the center of them. 'Please...stop.' He asks but, for whatever reason he can't speak or communicate with them. He continues to worry as the rising sensation within him stirs feelings of concern and fear. 'Please...let me go...What have I done? Why are you people keeping me here?'
'I can feel it, now...A crystallized substance is in my body, it's disrupting everything and draining me of energy. I feel helpless and alone...How did I get here? They must be dissecting me, they want to learn more about me. They don't understand that I'm not some science project. I'm a person...' A loud thunderous roar echoed throughout the room and the ferocious form of a man with the wings and talons of a hawk stood by. He growled with a tone of anger. "Step away from him, now." His eyes leered at the scientists gathering around Swamp Thing prompting each of them to back away. Animal Man approached and placed his talon upon Swamp Thing's shoulder. "Ohh Alec, I'm...sorry. Abby, John, Capucine, and I came as soon as we could." Swamp Thing remained lifeless as a slab on the table. Swamp Thing would feel his concerns beginning to subside, however, as calmness from a rescue came to him.
John Constantine stepped over the body and looked down at Swamp Thing's face, the man's groomed and styled hair blocked out the blinding light. "Hmm. Rather out of it. Drugs? Heh, bloody ironic 'int it, Alec?" It was then a haunting but pleasant resonating voice filled with a ghastly tone spoke. "Can you move him, Buddy?" 'Abby is here...They all came together to help me?' "Yeah, Abs, I'll try." "John, help Buddy. Capucine and I will watch your backs." John shook his head. "I've had a better idea." Abby's gaze hardened on John. "John, NOW is not the time." With such delicate manipulation John sprinkled regrowth formula upon Swamp Thing's body. "Go on, Alec...Do what you weeds do best." 'I can...feel it. The crystals locking my body up, blocking my connection to the green are becoming overwhelmed.' Swamp Thing began to melt prompting Buddy and Abby to step back in observation while John light up a cigarette.
Swamp Thing would reform leaving all of the crystals upon the table as he stood between all three of them. "I...am whole again. Oh god...That was a nightmare. I-I couldn't move or talk. Thank you...thank you everyone! I need to find out who did this to me and why." John raised his hand holding the cigarette. "I know the why...What's one thing most important to you and Alec Holland." Swamp Thing thought about it for a moment and then heard Abigail explain. "We're at Sunderland Corp's research facility, Alec. They're a Research company with covert ties to Anton Arcane. They have helped him with genetic experiments in exchange for information on...you, Alec." Swamp Thing seemed a bit shocked by this information. "If they're after Alec Holland's research, then I had better convince them to seek a new endeavor."
Player Nickname: Bruce
Profile URL: 3.roleplay.chat/profile.php?user=Swamp%20Thing
Do you want other role players to give you feed back? Yes
Which DCU Earth are you applying to?: Earth 4
Character Origin: Comics-Mix (Swamp Thing (1972), Saga of the Swamp Thing (1982-1988), Swamp Thing Vol 3, New 52 Swamp Thing )
Face Claim's Name: Andrew Cooper
Voice: Michael Dorn
Name: Alec Holland
Alias: Swamp Thing
Race: Elemental, Human formerly
Age: 38+
Birthday: 1978
Alignment: Neutral Good
Height: 6'4
Weight: 250 lbs
Hair: none
Eyes: Orange / red
Physique: Bulky or slim, his physique can change at a whim.
Training: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Geology, Microbiology, Zoology, Elemental Manipulation, Unarmed Combat
Equipment: White Lantern Ring
Powers / Abilities
Connection to The Green - A bond between all plant life across the universe, Swamp Thing can tap into this giant pool of energy and use it to hop from one planet to the next. Each planet has its own entity / embodiment of "The Green" but ultimately it is connected throughout the entire universe.
Flight - Alec Holland is the first and only Swamp Thing known that is capable of achieving self-sustaining flight, racing at his top speed of Mach 10. Reaching New Mexico from Brazil in less than 20 minutes.
Chlorokinesis - Swamp Thing is capable of manipulating and controlling the slightest molecule of plant life. Swamp Thing's connection to the Green is powerful enough to create plant life in an environment where it previously could not thrive.
Elemental Manipulation (Nature) - Swamp Thing not only has control over The Green, but previous Swamp Thing's have proven to have control over Seasonal weather such as Winter, Spring, Fall, and Summer. This is shown in New 52 when a little girl asks for Swamp Thing about the long winter, which Swamp Thing explains that he is allowing it to last because it will bring balance to the geological region, once the balance is achieved he intended on summoning Spring. He can also control wind, water, and fire when it is necessary to do so.
Resurrection - Swamp Thing has been taught by John Constantine and the Green that if he were to die, he could recreate his form at another location and still maintain his life so long as his conscience is preserved.
Immortality - Swamp Thing cannot die through aging, after years of service to the Green as Swamp Thing, eventually Alec Holland will join with "The Green" and become a tree and further enhance the power of The Green. This is speculative and is an imposed rule by the Green, not the avatar themselves. Conceptually Swamp Thing could continue to thrive until the end of the universe.
Chrono-manipulation - Swamp Thing is capable of time traveling via nexus within the Green. He is also capable of observing historic events witnessed by plants or previous avatars of the green.
Superhuman strength - Swamp Thing's strength is comparable to most 100+ class heroes, capable of lifting 100 tons or greater based on need and power given to him by the Green.
Teleportation - Swamp Thing is able to teleport to any location where plant life exists.
White Lantern Ring - Swamp Thing's possession of such relic is due to his connection with all life across the galaxy and his past-alternate universe self whom possessed such a device during the events of Blackest Night. The Ring's power is absolutely appalling to creatures of the Rot as it acts as a direct counter to everything the Rot stands for. With the ring Swamp Thing is capable of creating willpower based constructs that serve his will.
Intelligence & Observation - Swamp Thing is very intelligent, capable of understanding most of whom he comes into contact with - well before they suspect him of such. Though he may be slow to act upon this knowledge, he is very much aware of whom he can trust and whom he cannot.
Weaknesses
Connection to the Green - While Swamp Thing can survive without a connection to the Green, he retains whatever power is left inside his body in order to survive. Lex Luthor was capable of creating a device that would isolate Swamp Thing's conscience from the Earth's Green, but after connecting with the Green of another planet, Swamp Thing began recovering his connection to Earth.
Plant Physiology - Swamp Thing has basic need for plant-like sustenance and without sunlight or water he will rapidly lose power and strength. Ingredients like carbon dioxide are interchangeable depending on climate and environment, as in space Swamp Thing has used alternative molecules to sustain him. This leaves to question where Sunlight and Water are truly necessary, appropriately so, he obtains the physiology of plants in his surrounding environment.
Fire - Unless in direct control of fire, fire can burn Swamp Thing and even has an emotional influence as his last memories as a human are of Alec Holland being burned alive. Reliving such a traumatic event is not something Swamp Thing desires to relive. In most cases fire only burns Swamp Thing's body temporarily putting him out of action.
Slow Thinking - Swamp thing's method of thinking is on a different plane and has learned that when he acts irrational and upon emotions he tends to make mistakes that hurt nature and in turn hurt people.
Ignorant Optimist - Despite Swamp Thing's ability to observe and study, Swamp Thing believes in giving others a second chance, even despicable people. Exception to this rule being Anton Arcane, whom Swamp Thing would rather put to death and close that chapter forever.
Character Time Line
(Adjust the years as necessary, the current Justice League RP takes place in 2014. You may have less than 5 years, but nothing greater than 5.)
Year 0 - Before 1986, New Earth
-1978 Alec & Linda Holland are killed in a laboratory accident transforming Alec Holland into the monster Swamp Thing.
-1982 Alec Holland (The Swamp Thing) is captured by Sunderland Corporation and experimented on.
-1982 Swamp Thing meets John Constantine and begins his training in preparation for the Rising Darkness
-1986 The Events of Crisis on Infinite Earths and The Rising Darkness occurs
-1987 Swamp Thing gets lost in space.
-1988 Swamp Thing, John Constantine, and Abigail Arcane have a child and names her name Tefe.
Year 1 (2011)
-Events of Flashpoint compound and fragment the memories of New Earth creating a new Alec Holland who wasn't transformed but, rather murdered by Anton Arcane.
-The Parliament of trees rebirths Alec Holland and recruit him to be the Swamp Thing.
-Alec Holland becomes the Swamp Thing and rescues Abigail Arcane from Sethe
Year 2 (2012)
-Swamp Thing travels to the Rot World and fails to rescue Abigail Arcane
-Abigail Arcane Imprisons Anton Arcane and becomes Queen of the Rot, forming a partnership with Swamp Thing
Year 3 (2013)
-Swamp Thing begins investigating Supernatural phenomena around the World
-Swamp Thing meets The Avatar of the Gray
-Swamp Thing meets Brother Jonah, Capucine, Lady Weeds, and The Wolf.
-Swamp Thing meets the Sureen
Year 4 (2014)
-Swamp Thing begins investigating Sunderland Corp.
-Swamp Thing battles Etrigan the Demon for Capucine's soul.
-Swamp Thing, Animal Man, and Killer Queen wage war against the Parliament of Machines, Gray, and Rot.
Audition post
His consciousness felt heavy, his mind weighted while his body was numb upon a table. Men dressed in yellow hazard suits peered down at him as a bright light shone down upon his body. 'What's happening? Where am I?' He hears the loud sloshing of plants and moss as green goo splashes upon the yellow suits and black visors of his captors. Their breathing is faint, but enough he can hear them. The hissing of a machinery echoes through the white walled room, forced to look only towards the light with those amber slits with an onyx bead in the center of them. 'Please...stop.' He asks but, for whatever reason he can't speak or communicate with them. He continues to worry as the rising sensation within him stirs feelings of concern and fear. 'Please...let me go...What have I done? Why are you people keeping me here?'
'I can feel it, now...A crystallized substance is in my body, it's disrupting everything and draining me of energy. I feel helpless and alone...How did I get here? They must be dissecting me, they want to learn more about me. They don't understand that I'm not some science project. I'm a person...' A loud thunderous roar echoed throughout the room and the ferocious form of a man with the wings and talons of a hawk stood by. He growled with a tone of anger. "Step away from him, now." His eyes leered at the scientists gathering around Swamp Thing prompting each of them to back away. Animal Man approached and placed his talon upon Swamp Thing's shoulder. "Ohh Alec, I'm...sorry. Abby, John, Capucine, and I came as soon as we could." Swamp Thing remained lifeless as a slab on the table. Swamp Thing would feel his concerns beginning to subside, however, as calmness from a rescue came to him.
John Constantine stepped over the body and looked down at Swamp Thing's face, the man's groomed and styled hair blocked out the blinding light. "Hmm. Rather out of it. Drugs? Heh, bloody ironic 'int it, Alec?" It was then a haunting but pleasant resonating voice filled with a ghastly tone spoke. "Can you move him, Buddy?" 'Abby is here...They all came together to help me?' "Yeah, Abs, I'll try." "John, help Buddy. Capucine and I will watch your backs." John shook his head. "I've had a better idea." Abby's gaze hardened on John. "John, NOW is not the time." With such delicate manipulation John sprinkled regrowth formula upon Swamp Thing's body. "Go on, Alec...Do what you weeds do best." 'I can...feel it. The crystals locking my body up, blocking my connection to the green are becoming overwhelmed.' Swamp Thing began to melt prompting Buddy and Abby to step back in observation while John light up a cigarette.
Swamp Thing would reform leaving all of the crystals upon the table as he stood between all three of them. "I...am whole again. Oh god...That was a nightmare. I-I couldn't move or talk. Thank you...thank you everyone! I need to find out who did this to me and why." John raised his hand holding the cigarette. "I know the why...What's one thing most important to you and Alec Holland." Swamp Thing thought about it for a moment and then heard Abigail explain. "We're at Sunderland Corp's research facility, Alec. They're a Research company with covert ties to Anton Arcane. They have helped him with genetic experiments in exchange for information on...you, Alec." Swamp Thing seemed a bit shocked by this information. "If they're after Alec Holland's research, then I had better convince them to seek a new endeavor."