AQUALAD

[Aqualad]

Kaldur'ahm

Code name

AQUALAD

Nickname

Kaldur

Hero/Villain/Civilian

Hero

Present or Future

Present

Age

16

Powers and or Abilities

• Atlantean sorcery: Before becoming Aquaman's sidekick, Aqualad was trained in the mystical arts by Queen Mera. While he was in the top class along with Tula, his skills have fallen somewhat behind those of Tula and Garth due to focusing his studies as a hero, but his water-bearers compensate somewhat.
  
  
• Electricity generation: He has the power to generate electricity from the eel tattoos on his arms, which he can channel through water or use as a direct offense against opponents.
  
  
• Hydrokinesis: Aqualad is able to manipulate water to serve any number of uses, e.g. water blasts, whips, waves, shields, or water spouts to lift him into the air. He can manipulate water from a nearby source, like fire hydrants, lakes, etc. or his waterpack. His water blasts are capable of slicing through metal and other materials.
  
  
• Hard-Water Constructs: Aqualad has the unique ability to solidify water into a myriad of different weapons for physical attacks. So far he has created swords, maces, sledgehammers, a small shield, and a large eel. This ability, like his hydrokinesis and electricity generation, is powered by his eel tattoos.
  
  
• Atlantean attributes: Atlanteans, although Human, have through scientific and sorcerous means developed several abilities which allow them to live comfortably under the sea. All Atlanteans are capable of surviving the aquatic atmosphere under the sea.
  
  
• Temperature resilience: Resistant to low temperatures and the effects of freezing, although notably hindered by high temperatures.
  
  
• Durability: Dense flesh, although not invulnerable.
  
  
• Strength: Ranging from undetected levels to Super strength.
  
  
• Toxin resistance: Aqualad has a partial immunity to poisons of sea creatures, such as jellyfish toxin.
  
  
• Expert hand-to-hand combatant: Aqualad is extremly skilled in combat able to hold his own against Cheshire alone.
  
  EQUIPMENT
  
  
• Waterpack: A black metallic backpack that holds an unspecified amount of water that Aqualad can use. It also holds his Water-Bearers.
  
  
• Water-Bearers: Twin hilts that can hold onto water which Aqualad then uses to create his hard-water weapons. They are also used as a type of water gun to shoot water from his waterpack and can be used to help manipulate sources of water.

Relationships

N/A

Personality

Aqualad is a very calm person, a trait unshared by the rest of his teammates. Soft-spoken and clear headed, he has a tendency to think things through and formulate plans before taking any sort of action. He tries to see the good in all people, and often acts as the voice of reason amongst his teammates. Aqualad always speaks in a formal manner, formerly with an air of respect to all people, both young and old, and he demonstrated the utmost respect to all of the adult heroes of the Justice League, even when he disagrees with them. Despite his calm behavior, Aqualad is still a teenager, and could at times behave rashly and impulsively.

History

(This isn't his full history. I just took parts of it up to Dec 31.)
Aqualad came from the Atlantean city of Shayeris, where he was raised by Sha'lain'a, a native of that city, and Calvin Durham, a henchman of Black Manta who was genetically altered to infiltrate Atlantis. However, his actual father was Black Manta himself. He completed his education and began mandatory military service at age 12. At 14, he was transferred to the Conservatory of Sorcery in Poseidonis.
One day, the villain Ocean-Master attacked Atlantis, causing Aquaman to battle with him. During the fight, Aquaman was defeated, but was suddenly helped by the combined forces of Kaldur'ahm and Garth. Using a combination of Garth's magic and Kaldur's fighting abilities, the two attacked Ocean-Master. Though they were easily defeated, this allowed Aquaman precious time to recover and defeat Ocean-Master. After the victory, Aquaman offered the boys the opportunity to become his protégés. Although Garth declined the offer and returned to his studies, Kaldur jumped at the chance to serve his king as his sidekick. He became a superhero two years before his tour of the Hall of Justice.

Aqualad eagerly expected to become a member of the Justice League, alongside Speedy, Robin, and Kid Flash. However, when it became clear that that wasn't happening, he decided to accompany Robin and Kid Flash to investigate Cadmus Labs. There, they discovered the Genomorph project and Superboy, whom they liberated. The four youths stood up to their mentors and declared they were ready to prove themselves as heroes. They formed a covert ops team and were given their own headquarters in Mount Justice by Batman, and were introduced to Miss Martian.

Aqualad, along with the rest of the Team, began taking training sessions with Black Canary. The Team were assigned to guard shipments of the disassembled Amazo. Professor Ivo was able to retrieve and reassemble the robot, but the Team defeated Amazo and captured Ivo.

Artemis joined the Team just before they were assigned a mission by Red Arrow: to protect Serling Roquette from the League of Shadows while she worked on a counter-weapon to the Fog she developed. Following the successful mission, he officially welcomed Artemis to the Team.

The Team took a class in espionage from Captain Atom. When the lecture proved boring, Captain Atom assigned them a cold case mission–to determine whether or not Air Force captain Nathaniel Adams was framed for the murder of his superior during the Vietnam War. The Team was ultimately successful in determining Adams' innocence, despite Aqualad being distracted by thoughts of Tula.

The Team was later sent by Red Tornado to protect the Helmet of Fate following Kent Nelson's disappearance. While the Helmet was kept safe, Kent died defending it.[8] Two days later, Aqualad and the others attended Kent's funeral.

Later, Batman ordered the Team to track Clayface through Gotham City while he worked on a way to defeat him. Still distracted by Tula, Aqualad allowed the Team to engage Clayface against Batman's orders–the Team was soundly defeated, but saved by Batman at the last moment. Batman questioned Aqualad's commitment to surface life. Aqualad returned to Atlantis to resolve his issues with Tula. He was heartbroken to discover she had begun a relationship with his best friend Garth. At the same time Black Manta launched an attack on Atlantis, which Kaldur helped to repel.

Aqualad and the rest of the Team, now including Rocket, responded to an alert that Cheshire had been spotted. They found they had been lured into a trap, but were nonetheless successful in defeating their enemies and capturing the case that had eluded them previously. Realizing the trap meant there must really be a mole, Superboy, Artemis and Miss Martian revealed their secret links to their enemies to the rest of the Team, and found acceptance. The Team ambushed Lex Luthor, Queen Bee and their allies on Santa Prisca and captured several villains, though Luthor and Bee escaped.

Aqualad and the others returned to the Cave triumphant, but were shocked to find Batman waiting to tell them the mole was Red Arrow. Despite Batman's orders to leave Arrow to the League, Aqualad took Artemis, Superboy and Miss Martian to find Roy, leaving the others to investigate Red Tornado's mysterious shutdown. Aqualad found Red Arrow, who explained how he had been unconsciously programmed to betray them, and that the Justice League was now under Vandal Savage's control. The team infiltrated the Watchtower and freed the League from the Light's control.

Sample Roleplay

Reason rarely left Kaldur. It was something he always paid close attention to, but his sense didn't lie. Black mass of darkness swirling right behind him. He didn't lower his guard. Kaldur split the water bearers apart. The flowing water fluidly changing shape from a fortified shield, they sharpened to a pair of scimitars. Kaldur assumed an offensive position, careful not to make any careless move as that...that darkness stood before the children.

It was hard to describe it and he didn't really want to find out what exactly it was. The disqusting presence was overwhelming, like decomposing garbage dumps. They could smell its assaulting odor thousands of feet underwater. "I'll ask again... Who are you?" Kaldur asked, hiding the honest emotions of fear and suspicion under his deep voice. Kaldur saw that he might not be in a position to threaten her but it was the only face he knew in dealing with their trouble-making enemies.

Kaldur turned around to face the man wrapped in darkness again, his weapons still raised. "Who are you and why did you come here for?"

"... Your father."

The darkness that consumed the man engulfed Kaldur. Kaldur struggled, but the more he did the more he seemed to be engulfed. "No!!"

.....

"NOO!" Kaldur snapped forward, staring around. He was in his bed, sweating slightly. "A dream, nothing more."

What other characters do you play

Liyang Yoon

Other Name you go by

LOON