#return of the diaster class hero

[jesuistrefatugie]

Should I mention I gave up trying to balance Modern Manhwa and Historical Manhwa in this? Because I did.

Forgot about this for a hot second but now I'm digging up my notes on the madness of this thing.

The newer chapters of Honkai Impact have given me a lot to think about.

[playedbetter]

Nathan McDonald Info

Name: Nathan Mcdonald

Alilas: Ropeman

Gender & Pronouns: Trans Man (He/Him)

Orientation: Bisexual

Age: 19

Background

He came from a middle class family with a stay at home mom, Martha, and office employee dad, Jonathan. Quite frankly the modern white picket fence dream. His parents were both very loving and did everything they could to give him a good start in life. His mom took him to all sorts of events, he went to a good preschool, and all of it was well documented.

Entering proper school, Nathan struggled a lot and took a massive hit to his confidence as a result. Martha eventually figured out that he had ADHD that the school refused to accommodate in any helpful way. So she pulled him out and started homeschooling him.

Through the homeschooling community he met Emma Ezra who'd become his best friend. He also had the time to focus on his growing passion for fashion, sewing, and design, which his parents supported.

As a preteen he became aware his dad was struggling with his own mental health and had relapsed into alcoholism that had formed when he was in university. His parents tried to keep him out of the loop, but he knew there was a problem. He vowed to cheer up his dad and be the best kid possible.

Unfortunately there was only so much Martha or Nathan could do. When Nathan was fifteen and returning home from a hangout he found his dad dead in a closet. Nathan, in a state of shock and disbelief ran. He ran until he found himself in an abandoned building that turned out to be an art studio.

There he cried his eyes out and passed out. He had a strange dream of a recently dead hero, Muse, who tried to comfort him and told him that she wanted him to succeed her. He woke up thinking little of it, and returned home to his mom.

Six months later he realized he had gained powers. While on a stroll with Emma she lost her balence while walking on a wall. He reached out to grab her and accidentally used his powers to create a rope that caught her by the ankle. Both were astonished.

He decided to become a superhero and dubbed himself Ropeman. Well aware of the risks involved he begun by just doing public service and diaster relief, slowly working his way up to crime fighting after getting some training from various other heroes.

Having graduated he's moved into an apartment with Emma, and thanks to his connections and talent, has become a tailor for the hero community, creating and repairing their costumes.

He has a lot to lean though before he's ready to become the next Muse.

Personality

Nathan is an incredibly upbeat and positive person. Friendly towards anybody at first meeting, and generally willing to give people second chances. He's a massive goofball with a self depreciating sense of humor. In general he's always trying to lighten the mood and inspire others to be their best selves.

This covers massive insecurities about things like his intelligence and competence; depression which formed after his dad's death; and feeling like his own problems are a burden to others and that he's responsible for the happiness of the people around him.

Ultimately he is a heroic man, brave in the face of his fears and willing to put himself at risk for others. He genuinely believes everybody deserves the chance to live.

Powers

Fabrikinesis/Filukinesis: He can control natural fibers (plant or animal based) that by common sense would be considered fabric, thread, or rope. He can move it (maximum distance unknown), alter its physical properties (such as toughness, fire resistance, colour), create it, or destroy it out of existence. This takes mental energy from him and some level of focus. Material like steel cable or polyester is immune to this.

Enhanced Fashion Design: He has a supernaturally good eye for design and ability to implement it masterfully. The worst anyone could honestly say about his designs are that they aren't too their taste.

Inspiration Inducement: He can induce inspiration into others, allowing them to overcome creative blockage or burnout. He has no control over what this creative energy is used for.

Limitless Imagination: While he can have trouble accessing the ideas based off his mental state, he will never run out of ideas of how to apply his craft.

Flight: He is capable of unassisted flight, and able to reach speeds of 60mph while flying.

Vacuum Adaptation: He can survive in space and without oxygen.

+ More as his story develops.

Abilities

Hand To Hand Combat: He has basic Judo training. Against anybody with training without other factors he'd lose against them.

[jesuistrefatugie]

No context.

Just fatigue