Name: Jason Blood
Alias: Dr. Blood, The Demon
Origin:Adventurer. Explorer. Man of Danger. Demonpuncher. Jason Blood may not be a household name, but he's a legend among occultists, superheroes, and archaeologists. Whether fighting the Serpent-Men in the gladiatorial arena of The Tenth City, stealing the Amulet of Kabushek from the Lost Pyramid of Arkan-Ya, or rescuing beautiful damsels from the clutches of savages, odds are that Jason's done it. Over the years, he's fought supernatural threats ranging from Trigon's demons to necromancer lizardmen from an alternate dimension using nothing but his fists, a quick wit, and an iron jaw. He's responsible for discovering numerous ruins and unearthing countless cultural artifacts. His body's covered with scars and bumps from close calls with the deathtraps of cultures ranging from aliens who settled Earth in the prehistoric past to gun-toting mobsters hoarding mystical artifacts that he believes belong to the archaeological world- IE, museums or in the hands of the descendants of the makers.
His most recent expedition took him to a place in the hills of Scotland, purported by locals to be the tomb of Merlin. While he was doubtful of such claims, there was no denying it was indeed the tomb of someone important- a tremendous stone slab sat before a secluded chamber, and stone carvings of knights and druids in battle decorated the cavern's walls. Yes, this was indeed a tremendous archaeological find, but the question was if it was authentic. It wouldn't be the first time a town faked a tomb for notoreity. He'd have to check for inscriptions and typical artifacts, hoping to suss out just which era they came from. Well, the style of artistry was certainly older than Renaissance sites, and it definitely wasn't alien- the inscriptions on the slab were in a chronologically appropriate form of English for... the sixth century AD, he believed. Perhaps reading them could provide some insight into the resident of the tomb. Dusting off the slab with his brush, he pulled out a list of common words for funerary inscriptions of the Saxons. Reading aloud, he was quick to notice this wasn't a typical epitaph.
Yarva Demonicus Etrigan.
Change, change the form of man.
Free the prince forever damned.
Free the might from fleshy mire.
Boil the blood in heart of fire.
Gone, gone the form of man,
Release the demon: Etrigan!
CERTAINLY not a normal epitaph. Perhaps this was, indeed, a sort of memorial to Merlin, rather than his actual grave. Wouldn't it make sense for such a memorial to include a reference to Merlin's purported demonic ancestry, as per the legends? Though none of those legends confirmed a specific demon as one of his parents, it stood to reason that perhaps this "Etrigan" was believed to be said parent at the time. It was then that Jason noticed a crack along the side of the inscription. One that seemed to be spreading. He began backing away from the slab, as a tremendous yellow fist broke through, long claws grasping for purchase. Just his luck.
"YOU CALLED UPON THE DEMON'S POWER, TO SAVE YOU IN YOUR DARKEST HOUR!"
A second fist broke through, gripping the sides of the inscription.
"I'VE ENDURED A THOUSAND YEARS OR MORE, BOUND UP SINCE THE DAYS OF YORE."
Two knees, clad in a red tabard, slammed through the slab next.
"NOW I SPEAK IN WRETCHED RHYME, FOR I WROTE VERSE TO PASS THE TIME. SEALED AWAY WHENCE TIME BEGAN, 'TIS I, THE DEMON-"
With a final crash, the slab blew apart- and Jason was knocked on his rear. Before him stood a large demon, glaring at him with glowing red eyes. Smoke danced out from its mouth as it raised its arms in a show of strength and finished its poem:
"ETRIGAN!"
Dusting himself off, the demon reached down and pulled the stunned Jason to his feet.
"Jason of Norwich, dead and gone, do I stand before his son? Fifteen hundred years have passed, is it time to fight at last? "
What ensued was one of the strangest conversations of Jason's life, as the two got each other up to speed- Jason telling Etrigan of Camelot's fall and descent into myth, Etrigan of Jason's ancestry and the pact with Merlin which had bound him in the cave for thousands of years.
The story of the Blood family begins in the court of King Arthur, with Jason of Norwich- Jason Blood's distant ancestor. As one of the knights of Camelot, he was a great swordsman and noble man. However, Camelot was destined to fall against the armies of Arthur's half-sister Morgan Le Fay. Merlin knew this, due to the fact he was born at the other end of time... though he could not convince Arthur or the knights of his memories. Rather than stand by and let fate take its course, he decided to summon supernatural aid to protect Arthur. However, it wouldn't do to have a demon walking about the castle until Morgan's attack. As such, Merlin hit upon the idea of summoning the demon and then seal it away until it was needed. But it would require someone to break the seal, as Merlin had to cast the appropriate magics. Jason of Norwich volunteered, trusting Merlin with his very soul. His hair gained a shock of white that day, which would mark he and his descendants as the guardians of Camelot's seal. Merlin managed to call in favors with his demonic relatives to summon his half-brother Etrigan, the mastermind of a failed rebellion in hell. He was placed into a seal in a cavern, to be broken by Jason only in Camelot's darkest hour. However, the attack came sooner than Merlin remembered, and the seal, obviously went unbroken- Jason of Norwich's family must have escaped somehow, which meant the pact was still intact and could no longer be dissolved. However, even if he was to be trapped on Earth, Etrigan would not see himself bound to a weakling.
"To claim your bloodline's ancient right, you must best me in a fight. A sword and shield shan't prove enough- face me now, in fisticuffs!"
What ensued was a long, drawn-out brawl between an archaeologist and demon in an ancient tomb, watched over by carvings of Arthur's knights. Etrigan was surprised to find that the human could not only hold his own, but use his superior technique to drive Etrigan against the wall. Eventually, Etrigan did manage to best Jason through sheer endurance. The demon found the display so impressive, however, he agreed to honor the pact.
"A flash of light, a patch of dark, the ancient pact is done. Jason Blood and Etrigan-- no longer two, but one!"
Since taking Etrigan into his body, Jason has returned to his position as the curator of the Gotham Museum of Antiquities. Robberies of the museum have dropped substantially since his return. He serves as Gotham's shield against the supernatural, just as Batman guards it against more mundane foes.
Attributes:- Pugilist
- Archaeologist
- Anthropologist
- Occultist
- Magic: Jason Blood isn't very skilled with magic, only knowing a few basics- specifically, spells that he learned to punch ghosts.
- Demonic host: By reciting the incantation on the slab, Jason Blood can become Etrigan. Etrigan's got the typical package- superhumanly tough and strong, able to breathe fire, and immune to either extreme of temperatures.
- Ageless: Bonding with Etrigan has halted the aging process.
Stomping Grounds:Gotham City.
- Gotham Museum of Antiquities- the museum that Jason Blood curates when he's not doing fieldwork.
- Gotham University- Jason's alma mater, where he met Bruce Wayne.
- Wildcat's Gym- The gym where Jason grew up hearing the two-fisted tales of the gym's owner, the ex-adventurer Ted Grant. Also where he learned his boxing skills.
- Skartaris- A land that time forgot, remembered, forgot, and then found all jumbled up. This world exists "inside" the earth- specifically, it is an alternate dimension with an entrance occupying the same space as certain deep pits on Earth. Various primitive cultures, ranging from the inuit to the aztec, from the Navajo to the celts, from the Gorillas to sentient lizardmen from another dimension, live here as they did long ago. Also, there are empires of sentient dinosaurs just floating around, including an order of evil psychic tyrannosaurs.
People of Note:Etrigan, the Demon:
Nebiros, The Imp: Jason Blood's inch-tall mystical familiar, summoned by a demonic cult's botched ritual. Before realizing that he was speaking to Etrigan's host, Nebiros offered a lifetime of service to Jason in exchange for roughing up the cultists for insulting him by using birthday candles and store-bought ground beef instead of tallow candles and a goat in the ritual. To his horror, he now realizes he's in service to an ageless adventurer.
Merlin: The sorcerer of Arthur's court, Etrigan's half-brother, most powerful magician of all time. Usually pops in to warn Jason and Etrigan of Morgan's movements or immediate supernatural threats, and never sticks around for long- things are awkward with Etrigan after sealing him in a cave for a millennium and a half.
Belial: Etrigan and Merlin's father, a high-ranking demon beholden only to Lucifer.
Morgan Le Faye: The immortal sorceress responsible for the fall of Camelot. Arthur's Half-Sister and mother of his son Mordred. Arthurian legends are WEIRD.
The Council of Sorcery: A group of evil magicians who have a personal beef with Etrigan.
Porter Vito (The Mortician): A Gotham mortician who devoted himself to the study of necromancy in order to resurrect his dead parents. Overran Gotham with zombies on Halloween a few years ago.
Joe Beket (The Mummy): Descendant of an ancient Egyptian wizard, Joe Beket contains his magic by binding himself in the wrappings of a mummy. Due to the origins of his power, he has a taste for Egyptian artifacts.
Gor (Dino-Czar): A powerful hedge wizard, Dino-Czar is a scientifically accurate velociraptor, about the size of a bulldog. Do not let his size fool you, however, for he is the mightiest of the Council's casters. Most of his plans involve summoning demonic creatures to do his bidding.
Snowflame: Drug dealer and shaman of the spirits of the Central American jungles, Snowflame's name is lost to time. He practices an ancient tradition of using mind-altering substances to commune with the spiritual world, as his people have for centuries. The more he consumes, the more powerful he becomes. Every cell of his being burns with white-hot ecstasy- Cocaine is his god, and he is the human instrument of its will.
Dr. Chaos: Just as Dr. Fate is the champion of the Lords of Order, Dr. Chaos claims to be the champion of the Lords of Chaos. The veracity of this claim is doubtful, given his "helmet" is a pot with holes in it, but his raw mystic power is undeniable.
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