| Nightcrawler |
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| Portrayed by Kurt Wagner |
| Statistics |
| Full Name |
Kurt Wagner |
| Age |
28 |
| Height |
5'8" |
| Build |
Muscular but wiry |
| Eyes |
Yellow |
| Hair |
Dark Blue |
| Factions |
X-Men(?) |
| Occupation |
Teleporter Extraordinaire |
| Alignment |
Hero |
Claim to Fame
Blue fuzzy dude that tries to right wrongs and give comfort to those who suffer.
Reputation
To those that truly know him, his appearance has nothing to do with who and what he is. To those who sort of know him, perhaps his kind actions help reduce the severity of that appearance. To those who don't? A whisper in the dark about a dark demon that does good isn't always believed. But, to those whom he fights, he is a formidable opponent indeed. Difficult to capture.
Biography
Born to Raven Darkholme-Wagner and the mutant demon Azazel. When she shifted back to her 'true' form during birth, she was chased.. and tossed Kurt off a cliff. Now, exactly how he survived that is a matter of conjecture. Some say that he'd fallen into the river and floated downstream until Margali Szardos found him, and others say that Azazel himself caught the boy and brought him to his then lover, yes, Margali Szardos.
Regardless of which one believes, he did grow up happy in the circus, leading the life of an carnie. He worked the high-wire acts and the trapeze, letting all who attended believe that he was in costume. The ruse worked, to a point. However, they never stayed put long enough for it to be an issue.
While he was never technically adopted, and the circus 'raised' him, he considered Margali to be his 'mother', and Stefan and Jimaine his brother and sister, respectively. After years, the circus in Bavaria was sold to a Texan, pushing Kurt into a side-show freak event once they reached America… and he was kept quiet by drugging. Freed by a little boy, Kurt stood up to the owner, demanded better treatment for the others (and gaining it) before leaving for home in Germany.
His life as he knew it came to a screeching halt with the death of Stefan at his hands. Once, as young children, Stefan had made Kurt promise if anything ever happened, that Kurt would be the one to stop him. Upon arriving home, he discovered there was a rash of child deaths. All murdered. He'd found Stefan had gone mad, and was killing the children of their village, and it came as a confession from his foster brother. Kurt confronted him, pleaded with him to stop, but sadly their discussion spiraled rapidly out of control. It was then that Kurt killed his brother. Broke his neck. He tried to explain, he did… but Margali wasn't having any of it, and Jimaine had left home by then. As for the village? The appearance of a blue demon was more than enough proof that he was the cause of the death of those innocents and began to chase him. Cornered, Kurt didn't wish to hurt any of them, and it was at the last moment that Professor X came to Kurt to offer a place to go, a place of safety.
Westchester.
Some time has passed, and through the years, Kurt has made friends, had … experiences that would try men's souls, but through it all, he's managed to keep his humour and his faith intact.
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Character Details
Always optimistic. Always positive. Even in the face of adversity. Something of a trickster too, he enjoys seeing the lighter side of things. It helps him to face the horrors of what has been done in the past. Well, that.. and he is a DEVOUT Catholic.
| Teleportation |
| Kurt uses teleportation to its fullest. Using the Infernal Realm (Hell) of his father (Azazel) as a junction, he can *bamf* up to 500 miles in one shot if he's pushing himself. Comfortably, he travels about 2.5 miles, which tends to be more than enough in the city. He is also capable of using his combat *bamf* to disappear and reappear several times in rapid succession in order to confuse an opponent and to land several blows to their one (depending upon the foe). This skill has a couple of byproducts- one, the distinct odor of brimstone. In his combat *bamfs* this, too, has been used to great effect against those that have a heightened sense of smell. |
| Acrobatics |
| Kurt is a circus performer. Grew up in the circus as an acrobat, and paired with his teleporting, there are few in the world that is better than he at his chosen specialization. It doesn't hurt, either, that his skeletal structure and muscles are different that a 'normal' person. His joints are more limber and the muscles in his back are differently placed. |
| Invisible in Shadows |
| Due in part to his blue fuzz and part to his ability to merge with that Infernal Realm through which he travels, Kurt is invisible in shadows when he wishes to be to all senses, including scans as he is truly -not- fully in one dimension or another. |
| Night Vision |
| Kurt has the ability to see in almost complete darkness, very much like a cat but only on the IR spectrum. |
| Magic Sensitivity |
| Kurt is sensitive to magics, both due to the circumstances of his birth (that whole half-demon thing) and that he was raised with it. While he isn't a magic user, he can recognize when it is being used, and in some cases, can act as a conduit for the energies. |
| Wall Crawling |
| Spidey's got nothing on him! Kurt has little suctioncup hands and feet that allow him to use the surface of a wall or ceiling as easily as walking on the ground. |
| Medic |
| Kurt knows enough First Aid to keep someone alive until they can be seen by a professional. |
| Pilot |
| He knows how to fly, and how to drive. He is one of the pilots (and mechanics) of the vaunted Blackbird that is housed at Xavier's. |
| Combat |
| He's good. He's very good both in unarmed and armed combat. Mind, 'armed' means swords in the style of Errol Flynn (who happens to be an idol of his). His ability in unarmed can be considered on par with some of the other scrappers one might find at Xavier's in that he uses his ability to suddenly appear to great effect. That, coupled with acrobatics? His skill with swords is legendary (in his own mind), but while most get away with one, perhaps two swords, the fuzzy blue pirate wields three- one in his prehensile tail. All in all? Think Jackie Chan meets Errol Flynn. |
| Prehensile Tail |
| Kurt's 3' worth of tail is just that.. prehensile. He can hold a drink, steal a donut off a table, hug someone, wield a sword or hold the weight of a grown man with it. It is one of his more expressive limbs. |
| Languages Spoken |
| German. English. Romani. Bamf. |
| Bamfs |
| Little versions of himself, they are little imps that seem to enjoy practical jokes. They have only been heard to utter one of two words- bamf and, of course, whiskey! They appear to be Kurt's allies and the large elf seems to be able to actually understand them. |
| Xavier's Institute |
| A rather large mansion situated in the (comparatively) quiet county of Westchester, the Institute is filled with the latest of gear and gizmos; from a modified SR-71 to a medbay to the Danger Room, there is little else that could be needed. |
| Catholic Church |
| As a devout Catholic, Kurt has access to any -Catholic- church in time of need to beg 'Sanctuary', and it will be granted. |
| Wanted by Interpol |
| Kurt is a wanted man for the death of Stephan Szardos. While his family may have forgiven him, a murder is a murder and the elf has fled over international borders. |
| Remarkable Looks |
| Kurt is blue, fuzzy and looks like a demon. He has yellow, featureless eyes, pointed ears and a 3', spade-tipped tail. His hands have three fingers and his feet, 2 toes. |
| Non-Lethal |
| Kurt will not kill. He will fight but he will not knowingly take a life. Should he, there will be great psychological after-effects. |
| Bamf limits |
| If Kurt teleports too much, he can fall unconscious with fatigue. Should he bring others with him, his passengers too suffer from teleporting fatigue, though this can be 'trained out'. He can only teleport into areas that he knows, and the further away, the greater the chance of his appearing in another object. When he teleports out, there's a distinct smell of brimstone and a soft *bamf* noise as air rushes in to fill the void where he was. Before he appears, there is a slight disturbance in the atmosphere, so minor only the very sensitive can feel it. Physics does continue to work, and whatever momentum he has is not negated upon the completion of his *bamf*. |
| Neyaphem |
| Kurt is half demon, the son of Azazel (who claims to be the original Devil) and Mystique (who knows her bloodlines!). But, as a result of the demonic bloodline, the use of 'an Angel's' blood will not heal but rather harm him. |
Relationships
| Image |
Name |
Relation |
Notes |
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Talia Wagner |
Daughter from another reality |
How could I not love her like my own? I'd hope that if I ever had a daughter and she was 'unstuck', that another me would be there for her. |
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Bamf |
Brothers, after a fashion |
A source of amusement and great consternation. |
| None yet |
Professor Xavier |
Headmaster of Xavier's Institute |
I owe that man my life. |
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Quirks
Kurt does pepper his speech with German.
He tries to be the consummate gentleman- a hero to damsels in distress
He really, really likes the old movies; Errol Flynn in particular
Character Gallery
Logs
Costume Ideas
October 10, 2014: Three fuzzy blue mutants check out Halloween supplies.
(log: 20141029-costume-ideas | tags: beast nightcrawler nocturne | posted: 29 Oct 2014 16:34)
Westchester Blues: Front Door
September 12 2014: Half an hour after the riot in M-Town, a Hydra strike force makes a play for the Xavier's Institute of Higher Learning. Unfortunately for them, this is no easy target.
(log: 20140913-westchester-blues-front-door | tags: angel aspect beast cyclops mytique nightcrawler x-men | posted: 14 Sep 2014 21:22)
Mutant Town Mix-Up Follow-Up
September 05, 2014: Nightcrawler and Mystique finish their talk after a killer runs free.
(log: 20140907-mutant-town-mix-up-follow-up | tags: mystique nightcrawler nyc | posted: 10 Sep 2014 23:16)
Mutant Town Mix-Up
September 05, 2014: Mutant Town's getting a little ugly these days. (Violence)
(log: 20140905-mutant-town-mix-up | tags: m-town mystique nightcrawler nyc red_hood srd | posted: 07 Sep 2014 19:54)
A Coordinated Merchandising Plan
August 23, 2014: Roberto goes to get his shots and talk to Kurt and Hank about what he's setting up in New York
(log: 20140822-a-coordinated-merchandising-plan | tags: beast nightcrawler sunspot x-men | posted: 23 Aug 2014 18:22)
A Door Closes and Windows Open
August 13th, 2014: A meeting with Xavier, several actually. (emits by Gambit)
(log: 20140813-a-door-closes-and-windows-open | tags: deadzone gambit iceman nightcrawler psylocke rogue xavier x-men | posted: 15 Aug 2014 02:01)
When You Wish Upon A Star
August 10, 2014: With the August meteor showers happening, some of the folks at Xavier's Mansion decide to make an outing of it.
(log: 20140810-when-you-wish-upon-a-star | tags: bamfs beast nightcrawler nocturne storm sunspot x-men | posted: 11 Aug 2014 03:45)
Times Square Triage
August 6th, 2014: A runaway bus crashes into Times Square, and it's up to an impromptu group of heroes to get the injured parties to safety.
(log: 20140806-times-square-triage | tags: cannonball falcon gravity_kid nightcrawler nyc | posted: 07 Aug 2014 03:19)
A Case of the Blues
August 5, 2014: Hank and Kurt talk to Nancy about the recent raid of the HYDRA Facility and her involvement in it
(log: 20140805-a-case-of-the-blues | tags: beast deadzone nightcrawler x-men | posted: 06 Aug 2014 04:37)
Identity Crisis
July 28, 2014: Nightcrawler goes to visit his favourite Queen of Limbo to ask if she had any information as to why the bamfs are getting so upset. Jericho later arrives to see his place pretty much trashed.
(log: 20140728-identity-crisis | tags: aspect bamfs k'nert magik nightcrawler | posted: 29 Jul 2014 15:55)
Raggedy Andy (Birth of the New Titans)
July 24, 2014: A motley band of heroes prevent RAG DOLL from bringing in another shipment of automatic weaponry. The kernels of a team is born!
(log: 20140724-raggedy-andy-birth-of-the-new-titans | tags: kid_flash lunair nightcrawler nocturne phobos titans | posted: 24 Jul 2014 19:31)
Gurney Dash
July 17, 2014 Hearses carrying the deceased really should double check their back doors. A group of heroes, thankfully, are on hand to help out.
(log: 20140717-gurney-dash | tags: aspect nightcrawler nocturne x-23 | posted: 18 Jul 2014 02:05)
Negate This
June 13, 2014: It's a late night at Xavier's. Not everyone there knows about its slight demon infestation yet.
(log: 20140613-negate-this | tags: bamfs deadzone nightcrawler nocturne x-men | posted: 07 Jul 2014 13:25)
Grillin and Chillin
June 07, 2014: Over burgers, some of the X-Men discuss the fate of their most recent rescued mutant.
(log: 20140607-grillin-and-chillin | tags: cyclops mimic nightcrawler phoenix | posted: 07 Jun 2014 22:21)
Rescuing Soha
June 06, 2014: The X-Men rescue a young mutant girl from execution in Iran.
(log: 20140606-rescuing-soha | tags: blink cyclops lunair mimic nightcrawler phoenix x-men | posted: 10 Jun 2014 02:59)
Beginning the Hunt
June 04, 2014: Blink, Nocturne, and Nightcrawler (and Bamfs) get together to talk about Blink's encounter with some HYDRA goons.
(log: 20140604-beginning-the-hunt | tags: bamfs blink nightcrawler nocturne x-men | posted: 06 Jun 2014 14:48)
Collision Course
June 02, 2014: Kurt and Talia Wagner have a conversation about Blink's recent arrival while the Bamfs get hold of Kurt's game controller and cause a mess.
(log: 20140602-collision-course | tags: bamfs nightcrawler nocturne x-men | posted: 13 Jul 2014 23:20)
Culvert Rescue
April 07, 2014: Poor driving in hazardous conditions leads to four people getting trapped within a sinking car. Fortunately: Heroes.
(log: 20140407-culvert-rescue | tags: nightcrawler nocturne superman | posted: 08 Apr 2014 19:12)
Racing to Conclusions
April 04, 2014: Four X-ers come together and talk for a while regarding recent events.
(log: 20140405-racing-to-conclusions | tags: beast mimic nightcrawler nocturne x-men | posted: 06 Apr 2014 00:28)
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