The Heirs of Gotham (OOC)

[Mephistophelily]

Please PM me char bios if interested!

Before I get PM's from angry fan-boys (and -girls; I know, we really do exist), this is an ALTERNATE WORLD TIMELINE set in about 2050. I'm going to go with the basic advances in technology approach... After all, look at how much 'awesome technology' that was predicted for 2010 and has yet to actually be created. If you're debating a char that would be advanced in tech, we can talk first and see where we can head with that.

It's been nearly 30 years since the Bat's shadow has been seen over the skies of Gotham City. Some wonder if The Joker's cackling claims were true; that the Clown Prince of Crime truly did kill the Dark Knight... For years, the Joker used the city as his own personal playground, with no sign of the Batman attempting to stop him. It wasn't until some of the Bat's former allies stepped in that finally brought the Joker to Arkham... but in his usual manner, his cell was found empty in only a matter of weeks. During his short time locked away, the realization that outside help was needed to control the city left both heroes and villains to wonder further on where the great hero had gone.

Times change, even without the Batman. Villains and heroes alike have continued on with their lives, doing as they always have- but allowing their alter egos to also continue through life as well. Financial success and failures, budding and withering romances, developing families... Life has continued on, secrets that were meant to stay hidden finding their ways to resurface.

Some of these children have always known the past of their parents, surrounded by it for most of their lives. They have their own choices on the matter; to become involved and take on the mantles left vacant by their retiring parents, or to let the legacy fade away. These are the heirs of Gotham... The children of legends.

Characters are the offspring of current DC heroes, preferably those who had some type of connection to Batman/Gotham City. As long as you can provide the relationship to tie them in, I'll consider most chars. (No tapping Marvel chars. DC only!)

If you're interested in taking on a char that's offspring of current DC characters that someone else has already claimed as their parents (Example: I'm already planning on taking Joker & Harley) please PM the first person to use the set and ask if they're ok with siblings!

[Mephistophelily]

Name: Mari Annette Napier
Aka: Marionette
Age: 22
Lineage: The Joker (Her birth certificate listed him as Jack Napier), Harley Quinn (Harleen Quinzel)

Bio: Mari's parents did little to keep their "other" lives separate from their daughter's upbringing, Joker often ranting to her even in her youth on how the Batman was an evil demon like the Boogieman, intent on snatching her up at night from her dear-and-loving parents. Though she often wasn't sure on that whole "dear and loving" part, the constant reminder on how evil the Bat was led her to fear and hate the hero as well as those associated with him. Harley's parenting skills weren't much better than Joker's, often asking the young girl to join her in getting presents for her father and lugging her equipment for her. Because of the sometimes nightly escapades either parent dragged her out on, by the time she was 19, she was just as flexible and agile as her mother, and just as insane as her father from his twisted 'tough love'. Her nickname of Marionette is not only a play on her name (like her mother), but also a reminder from her father- he will always be able to pull her strings.

After the death of the Batman (which her father was quick to take credit for), Mari tried to escape the shadow of her parents, moving out of their apartment above the old fireworks factory to attempt a semi-normal life. The nightmares and constant sound of her father's voice in her head, however, make such a thing actually quite hard. She's currently enrolled in Gotham University, as a theatre student. Unfortunately, it can be quite hard to ignore your genes...

Personality: Thanks to her father, Mari's mind is far from a safe place. Prone to fits of insanity, she does her best to control it for the most part with medication and meditation. When angered by others, however, her father's temper is quick to come out in her- and she can hold a grudge for quite a time. She tries to keep an upbeat demeanor, sometimes a bit too cheerful in some situations which tends to lead others to question her sanity further. She's very easily swayed by others, often questioning her own decisions if someone presents an argument- even if its not a very convincing one. Like her mother, she can be rather naive.


Weapons: Various playing cards of different "effects", razor wire, her own gymnastics skills.

[Mephistophelily]

*cough*

[chronicle_tenko]

Hmm... It is very tempting to play an aging Rory "Ragman" Regan, or the kid Huntress will eventually be saddled with. Maybe with Tommy "The Hitman" Monaghan. In any case i will think on it, I've always wanted to play new future DC, and if I'm not the kiss of death then I will apply in full.

But for now I will think on it.

[Cadeyrn]

Name: Dante Tetch
A.K.A.: Hatter
Lineage: The Mad Hatter (Son of Jervis Tetch, The Mad Hatter. His mother was a kidnapped victim, later raped and impregnated.)

Bio: With a gun to her head, The Mad Hatter walked his victim backwards towards a hat-shaped helicopter. His eyes jerked around, surveying the possible threats. He entered the helicopter with his hostage, and lifted off, escaping into the night. For years, Jervis Tetch ran, this poor woman his only bargaining chip every time he was backed into a corner. Developing what's commonly known as "Stockholm Syndrome", the woman began a romantic relationship with her abusive captor. Nine months later, Dante Tetch was born. He was the last thing his father ever wanted.

Dante was raised knowing his father's complete disdain for him. He was neglected, abused, and tormented. His adolescent years were spent being trained by his father, a cruel, unforgiving task master. He was trained to take the mantle of The Mad Hatter and continue the fight against the Dark Knight. During a training period, Dante snapped, brutally murdering his father, laughing maniacally the entire time. In some form, Jervis had formed the new Mad Hatter.


Personality: Dante suffers from the cruxes his father faced. Obsessive-Compulsive and Psychotic, but a genius, harboring brief moments of clarity. He is prone to unexplained, violent outbursts, followed by bouts of seclusion and extreme guilt. His obsessive nature, coupled with extreme sexual frustration, has lead to severe lust for Marie Napier, Marionette. He performs only the grandest of heists and crimes, all in an attempt to impress his love.


Weapons: Technological Genius, Various Bombs and Explosives, Mind Control Device, Walking Cane/Bludgeon

[Armphid]

I feel similarly to CT on this one. I love the idea (even if I have a few quibbles, lol) and would dig doing that kind of near future DCU thing myself.

It's worth noting, just as a side note, that through the Justice League and the Outsiders, you can connect Batman to a big chunk of the universe. Add in Gotham City's connections (the original Green Lantern, anyone?) and it gets even wilder.

But, I also feel that I am oft the kiss of death to threads. So I will put forth my interest and await approval before continuing. I have gobs of initial concepts, lol. Some of them would include a new Robin/Nightwing (No, he won't call himself Batman. Not yet), a new Green Arrow, a new Question or a new Blue Beetle. I have others, but they depend on just how much branching out from the immediate Batman "family" and Gotham we can do.

[Mephistophelily]

Ohhh, you and CT are part of why I added the disclaimer.

I don't think you two would kill it. If anything, I need to break myself of meandering off... Other than my weekend breaks, I'm going to try and make more posts in the week.

[Armphid]

It'd be great to see you posting more. So if you can make it more often, great!

Well then, did any of the concepts I mention seem interesting? I have others swirling around in my brain too, it's hard for me to just shut them off. And did you have a verdict about characters based on Batman's JLA/Outsiders connections? What about the original Green Lantern opening up JSA based characters?

[Mephistophelily]

Like I had in the opener, Batsie's old buddies had come into Gotham to help out with his sudden vanishing... So JLA would definitely be on the "Where the hell's Bats?" search party.

Not sure about JSA. Would that be more of a tie-in from a tie-in based on Lantern? (Don't know too much on JSA. Please don't beat me.)

But Robin, Beetle, and Green Arrow all sound cool.

[Armphid]

I'll flesh out those three concepts then and see where they take me. I'll probably post them up and get people's opinions before I decide. I may include a few others also.

The thing I said about the JSA was because you mentioned "Characters are the offspring of current DC heroes, preferably those who had some type of connection to Batman/Gotham City."

It was having the connection to Gotham City itself that caught my attention and made me wonder. Gotham City's first super hero (not in publication but in terms of the current "history" of the DC universe) wasn't Batman. It was the first Green Lantern (on Earth) Alan Scott. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Scott

Essentially, Gotham City was his "turf" as a hero from the 40's on. Since he then went on to become one of the founders of the Justice Society of America, and then one of their "big guns" and constant members, I was just curious if characters connected to him or the JSA would be considered. *shrugs*

You seem to be going for a more Batman-style feel, and that's cool. I was just asking.

Oh, and are powers allowed at all?

[Mephistophelily]

If mom and/or dad had 'em, yup.

(and *Pbbbth* Mister Technical. )

[Cadeyrn]

A Green Lantern in the mix certainly would shake things up, and make them interesting. Just a thought

[Armphid]

If I hadn't done it, CT would have. I remain unrepentant.

[Mephistophelily]

Not sayin' GL can't show up...
Just got confused on the JSA group as well.

Armphid's hurting my head tonight. Damn heat isn't helping.

[Zak1000]

I'd love to get in n this! Just waiting to get the thumbs up. Or thumbs down- so I can work up some other char.

[Cadeyrn]

Originally Posted by Zak1000

I'd love to get in n this! Just waiting to get the thumbs up. Or thumbs down- so I can work up some other char.

Can we get a sneak peek of the character? Are you a hero or villian?

[Zak1000]

Originally Posted by Cadeyrn

Can we get a sneak peek of the character? Are you a hero or villian?

Pamala Isley's son, while trying to live an average life, starts researching others who were born to Gothams old mega criminals. As for the second question- it may go either way.

[Cadeyrn]

Well if you're making Ivy's son, he's got to be evil. After all, Harley and Ivy were BFFs.

[Armphid]

Not that I was the one asked, but that lets me supply some of the thoughts I had.

Robin - The son of Dick Grayson (Robin/Nightwing/Batman, come on you know who he is) and Koriand'r (Starfire). He'd have a lot of training and probably some adventuring experience (I imagine trouble would just find his parents), and has come to Gotham to "take back" the city of his father's youth and his adopted grandfather's crusade. He'd also actually be the heir to the Wayne Estate since Bruce adopted Dick formally a few years back.

The Blue Beetle - Nephew to Ted Kord (Blue Beetle II), after discovering his uncle's secret identity years after the hero's death, he followed the career of the new Blue Beetle (III, Jaime Reyes) and started studying the history of super heroes. After Jaime disappeared, leaving the scarab in his care, the young man used the database of the technology Ted left behind and using the scarab as a power source, constructed a new wave of technological tools and weapons (possibly including some powered armor, think a lower powered version of Iron Man) and has decided to carry on Ted and Jaime's legacy. He came to Gotham because it needed it, and because he knew that his uncle assisted Batman, Robin (Tim Drake), and Oracle many times in the past and would approve of trying to save the city.

Green Arrow - Son of Oliver Queen and Black Canary. Trained by his parents his entire life, upon their taking an extended leave of absence to help look for Batman and vanishing as well, he has decided to trust his parents to save themselves. Right now, the people of the world who are left behind need saving, and in no place more so than Gotham City. He may have inherited his mother's power, but would try to keep it a secret, his ace in the hole.

...and one more for fun!

The Question - Born to Gotham socialite Kate Kane (Batwoman http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batwoman) via artificial insemination using sperm from an unknown (to him, anyway) donor. He as raised by his mother and her long time lover Renee Montoya (The Question II). Endlessly curious, and possessed of a keen intellect and desire for social improvement, he learned to fight and the skills of a detective both by accident around his mothers and in order to keep the boy alive in case their enemies ever discovered their true identities. Always haunted by the lack of certainty of his own origins, namely his father's identity, he was already poking his nose into crime and political corruption in Gotham when his parents called it quits on the super biz. Taking Renee's equipment (and using some old contacts int he family to improve on it a bit), he has taken to the streets as The Question.

So, opinions? Thoughts? Vote, people! Be heard!

[Zak1000]

Originally Posted by Cadeyrn

Well if you're making Ivy's son, he's got to be evil. After all, Harley and Ivy were BFFs.

1. Best signiture ever- I can't believe I didn't notice my favorite quote.

2. Maybe. He isn't perfectly right in the head but a persons more then there parents after all. He just might find himself on the side of the good guys- But like I said it'll depend.

And I vote The Question. Mostly becuase I like the original charicter.

[Mephistophelily]

But.. But I like all of them, Armphid...

Robin and Arrow sound interesting, though.
But so does Question.
Graaah.

[Mephistophelily]

Zac-
Could you maybe send me a profile with a little more info?

[Cadeyrn]

Might as well put them into a hat and pick one at random. Just make you put in Question about 20 times.

[Mephistophelily]

*Scratches head*
We need more women in here.

[Zak1000]

Originally Posted by Mephistophelily

Zac-
Could you maybe send me a profile with a little more info?

I was worried there wasn't enough in there. Anything specific you think I should work on?

Also- yes we do need womens in here.