[@Romero] I like the take. I think he's sufficiently interesting as a character that I want to read more of him. I'm actually willing to slap an [b]APPROVED[/b] on this as-is but I there are some minor criticisms I have that I want to air for your consideration.

The notion of manipulation others, particularly through mystical means, is one of those things that's in a tricky place in power level (it can be too good to the point of boring very quickly, or neutered to the ground with minimal effort). I'll allow it with the corollary that the combination of Legionnaire and chosen makes an individual uncontrollable (i.e. no controlling the other party members), though I would make note that I think excessive use of this will get boring real quick. I personally wouldn't lean on that as a main character gimmick but you very well may; your discretion.

Fire is an interesting choice of element to pair with hammers. I am of the mind there's underutilized potential there for some [i]earthshattering[/i] abilities (bad pun intended) but if you wanna stick to fire then stick to fire. There's no real limits on the elemental aspects of aetheric powers.

If you were to tone back/rework the manipulation/enslavement, I think your character would actually end up underpowered. If that's something you pursue in a revision, then that's something you should think about. Now that said, I also said I'd consider this [b]APPROVED[/b] as-is and any revision pass is ultimately optional. I'd encourage it, but these are ultimately my thoughts on the character not yours. Proceed as you see fit.