Rathbone

Rathbone

Story
Rathbone is the ghost of a long-dead Valhallan king. Peerless in melee combat and adept with dark magics, Rathbone can call upon dark forces to hold an enemy in place and wither their very souls. With every attack against him, Rathbone’s rage increases, allowing him to unleash his most brutal strikes. Those who stand against Rathbone's overwhelming power don't stand for long.

HeroStory
Zlatan the Victorious was a Valhallan raider-king that grew to power in the ancient Valhallan Empire. The ruthless kings of the Wulfgaar system accounted for the extermination of entire planets and civilizations during this time, but none surpassed Zlatan and his crew in raw, unyielding power. Looking for a challenge, Zlatan ordered his crew across the legendary Ghost Sea, which no ship had ever crossed. To survive his voyage through the Ghost Sea, it was rumored Zlatan made dark pacts with a mighty demon lord. His once glorious crew was ravaged – every last man slain or lost. Zlatan was never the same. Shortly after returning from the Ghost Sea, he was slain in the Hatricc war.

His death was almost a relief to his advisers who looked on in horror as their king rose smoking from the still-burning funeral pyre, flesh and armor charred black. The corpse spoke, saying, “From the ashes of your king, Rathbone rises! The blood price must be paid!” All those in attendance were promptly butchered with black steel and blacker magicks. Rathbone was never seen again.

Even the mighty Valhallans lived in fear of Rathbone’s ire. As generations passed, he became mythic – a tale told to scare Valhallan children. Recently, and much to everyone’s surprise, Rathbone resurfaced with the creation of the Arena of Heroes. Now he fights to sate his masters’ thirst for blood and lift his immortal curse.

Skill
DOUBLE CLEAVE Rathbone slashes enemies twice with his massive axe, doing damage in a cone in front of him.

DARK GRASP Rathbone envelops a single target with dark magic, doing damage over time and immobilizing the target. If Rathbone takes damage, the grasp breaks.

CRACK OF DOOM Rathbone slams his massive axe on the ground, emitting cracks in the earth that do damage to enemies in a line.

SHADOWMELD Rathbone enters the Shadows, preventing his movement but increasing his defense. If Rathbone is struck, the damage of the next Crack of Doom is increased.