Post by zuyuri on May 27, 2022 18:15:22 GMT
Name: Zuko Fall
Age: 17
Powers: Pyrokinesis, fire breath, super heating touch
Weaknesses: Does not do well in cold temperatures. Ice and water are big take downs. His own self loathing.
Other Skills: Dual swords, hand to hand combat, acting
Occupation: Student, Barista
Superhero Name (if any): N/A
Backstory: Zuko was born to Ella Fall, who was known by her superhero name, Cinder. She refused to give him any information about his father, all except for the fact that he left them behind. From Cinder, Zuko was gifted with her power over fire and she taught him how to wield dual swords. When he was a child, she would go on long excursions acting as a paid mercenary to provide food and shelter for the two of them. When Cinder was away, he entertained himself by going to plays and movies and even watching superheroes do their day jobs, even reinacting scenes and giving him a love of performing. Cinder didn’t like this, and would dismiss his acting as “only a phase” while training him intensely. As he got older, he began to realize that what he thought was maternal love was actually gaslighting, making him question his own abilities and her teaching style. He also learned that Cinder was using her abilities to hurt people as opposed to helping them. After hearing of her burning down an entire small town, Zuko had enough courage to confront her. Furious by her son’s betrayal, Cinder gave him a punishment worse than a spanking or burning insults; a scar on the left side of his face. This prompted the young man to run as far away from his mother as possible, finding solace at Hero High, where he could use his powers for good as opposed to the evil his mother spread. When not studying, he has a part time job as a barista in town, using his fire to keep drinks hot.
Personality: Ironically for someone with fire powers, Zuko has a bit of a cold shoulder when first encountered. When given a task, he will be focused on getting it down. Much like his mother, he gets easily frustrated and sometimes his blowups come across as unnecessary. Most of the time, this anger is self directed, as years of emotional abuse evolved into self loathing. This also makes him weary of trusting anyone and if that trust is broken, he won’t forget it. But within the flames is a socially awkward young man who will sing praises of his friends and will fight anyone who tries to hurt them. He still secretly enjoys acting, and will take part in theatre or even his poetry.
Face Claim: Prince Zuko from A:TLA