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❝ atonement . vengeance . it’s all the same to me .An Original Independent Portrayal of Salem Montgomery aka Dreadwolf from the DC —Marvel —The Boys Universe / Media . Canon Divergent && Headcanon Based . Multiverse & Multiship Friendly . loved by SaLem .29 . he / him . gay . 21+ .

      ▍ ❝   DC Universe :Salem's early life was a blur of Gotham's forgotten streets,, a nameless orphan until Selina Kyle found him scavenging . she saw a flicker of rawpotential,, a sharp mind beneath a thin frame . taking him under her wing,, Selina taught Salem the brutal elegance of survival —not just how to pick pockets or scale walls, but the intricate dance of various martial arts && the focused discipline of kung fu . more crucially,, she helped him channel his innate,, often volatile,, emotional gifts,, transforming them from unpredictable outbursts into controlled tools,, though always with an eye on how his unique talents could benefit her own heists .their partnership ended abruptly during a daring escape,, forcing them apart in the chaotic aftermath . before Salem could find his footing,, the League of Assassins,, having tracked his unique abilities,, swooped in . they offered a new master,, a new purpose,, && a far more brutal curriculum . Salem was molded into a silent,, efficient weapon,, his emotions honed into a razor's edge,, poised to execute their deadly agenda .his descent into becoming a permanent assassin was cut short . a whispered tip from Selina to Batman led the Dark Knight to intervene just as Salem teetered on the brink of an irreversible act . Bruce,, seeing not a killer but a lost soul,, offered Salem more than just a reprieve . he provided a home,, a mentor,, && a chance to truly control his power,, channeling his formidable skills into missions for the greater good,, becoming Batman's quiet,, indispensable right hand against the darkness that once consumed him .      ▍ ❝   Marvel Universe :Salem Dreadwolf Montgomery didn't start as a Super - Soldier ; he was just the best goddamn freelancer money could hire —a grounded,, wisecracking mercenary who knew how to turn a profit without crossing the line into full villainy . operating mostly in the cynical grey parts of the world,, his only real conflict was covering his own substantial bar tab .that changed when a seemingly simple snatch - and - grab job in Eastern Europe turned out to be a trap laid by a deep - cover HYDRA cell . captured && deemed a suitable candidate due to his unique,, untested resilience,, Salem became the unwilling centerpiece of Project : Dreadwolf .for months,, he endured excruciating treatments designed to synthesize his body with unstable energy . the experiment was meant to create a loyal,, invincible operative . instead,, it unlocked something primal . in a violent,, spontaneous breakout,, his powers manifested : the ability to instantly shift his entire body into near - indestructible Diamond Form,, && the skill to harness and manipulate raw energy of any kind,, blasting through the facility’s reinforced walls .Montgomery escaped,, leaving a trail of high - ranking HYDRA scientists vaporized in his wake . now,, armed with immense power && hunted by the very organization that created him,, Salem finds himself awkwardly thrown into the role of a hero . he fights not for idealism,, but because HYDRA wants him dead,, && he refuses to let them corrupt the world he’s still trying to profit from . he maintains his cocky,, humorous facade,, using wit && powerful energy blasts to mask the raw trauma of his forced transformation .      

      ▍ ❝   The Boys Universe :Salem remembered the day Vought came like a chilling dream . his parents,, gone in a flash of manufactured light && explosions,, leaving him orphaned && terrified . then came The Woods . a place whispered about in hushed tones,, a facility where 'potential' was unlocked through pain .he endured it all —the needles,, the surgeries,, the endless tests . they chipped away at his sense of self,, trying to mold him into a weapon,, but something unexpected happened . the experiments unlocked abilities Vought hadn't anticipated . through his ergokinetic abilities he could absorb,, manipulate &’ project energy in various forms using it to manipulate minds,, bend matter to his will,, alter reality,, &’ even transform into a diamond state,, which boosts both his strength && defenses .he emerged from The Woods , a broken toy repaired with stolen power . Vought expected a loyal soldier,, but they got a rebel . he wasn't interested in ruling the world ; he wanted to free it . his abilities weren't tools for control,, but for liberation . he saw the lies Vought peddled,, the heroes they manufactured,, the oppression they thrived on . && he decided to dismantle it all,, thread by thread,, rewriting their narrative with his newfound powers,, one liberated mind at a time .his war had begun , not with brute force , but with the quiet power of change .      

      as a superhuman injected with the Super Soldier Serum [ marvel ] / metahuman [ dc ],, Salem’s mental && physical was augmented to enhanced levels,, granting him capabilities,, attributes,, && aspects as followed : enhanced strength,, durability,, speed,, agility,, stamina,, reflexes,, senses,, healing,, intellect && lifespan .he also possesses several ergokinetic / non ergokinetic abilities .      ▍ ❝   energy manipulation :with this ability,, Salem can psionically control,, shape,, project,, create && manipulate numerous ; if not all forms of energy to his whim,, such as physical energy [ kinetic,, thermal,, && electrical ],, magical && potential energy,, radiant energy,, cosmic energy,, or even the unique energy of his own being .this versatility allows Salem to perform a wide range of actions,, including projecting energy blasts,, creating defensive force fields or offensive constructs , enhancing his physical abilities,, absorbing other energy sources,, power negation,, suppression,, && manipulation,, or even altering properties of matter && energy itself . furthermore,, he can achieve flight,, detect energy,, self sustain with the energy stored within his reserves && bestow healing upon himself or others .note : extensive use of his powers over a long period of time could deplete his reserves,, though he does not need his reserves to manipulate energy .      ▍ ❝   ergo - psionics :with this ability,, Salem can utilize energy to grant himself mental manipulation && psychic abilities by using other forms of energy .example : [ Kinetic Energy Manipulation for Telekinesis , Electrical Signal Manipulation for Telepathy,, Warp Energy Manipulation for Teleportation,, etc . ] . uses of this are : energy vampirism,, energy blasts,, teleportation,, extrasensory perception,, energy generation,, telepathy,, &’ telekinesis .when it comes to his telepathic prowess,, Salem can detect &’ read the thoughts of others,, project his own thoughts into other's minds,, form mental links with other beings,, manipulate the minds of others,, mentally stun opponents with bolts of pure ergo - psionic force,, && cast near - flawless mental illusions . he can mask his presence or those around him,, reinforce his mental defenses to protect his mind or those around him && project his mind && the minds of others onto the astral plane .furthermore,, his ergo - telepathic abilities enable him to warp perceptions to make himself appear invisible,, cause loss of particular memories or total amnesia,, control others' minds to manipulate their physical functions,, && induce pain or temporary mental or physical paralysis in others . && at close range,, he can manipulate almost any number of minds utilizing his reserved energy pool or surrounding energy ; however,, he can only take full possession of another's mind one at a time .Salem is one of the few telepaths skilled enough to communicate with animals && even share their perceptions . he can also telepathically take away or control people's natural bodily functions && all of their senses,, such as sight,, hearing,, smell,, taste,, or even their abilities .when it comes to his telekinetic prowess,, Salem,, utilizing his ergo - telekinetic ability can levitate && rapidly move about all manner of animate && inanimate matter . he can,, with little to no effort,, use his telekinetic abilities on himself or others to simulate the power of flight && / or levitation,, stimulate molecules to increase friction,, create protective force fields out of ergo - psionic energy,, create ergo - psionic weapons that inflict both energy && physical damage,, or project this energy as pure concussive force .      

      ▍ ❝   ergokinetic warping :with this ability, Salem can warp reality on various levels by using energy . he can create,, shape,, && manipulate forces && matter to accomplish remarkable feats,, derived from his force of will && depends highly on imagination,, controlling the forms of matter && surrounding energies && the elements of his choosing .unlike Reality Energy,, Salem isn’t manipulating the energy of reality && instead is using raw energy [ either a conglomerate to various forms of energy ] or using the most essential / influential form of energy to warp reality [ i.e.,, cosmic energy,, aether energy,, extra - dimensional energy,, foreign energy,, etc . ] .      ▍ ❝   Diamond Form :with this ability,, Salem can transform his body into a flexible organic diamond form . he must transform all parts of his body,, rather than selectively transforming certain areas && can remain in this form for an undetermined amount of time .if he is rendered unconscious,, his body will automatically transform into its normal state . this transformation also alters Salem’s personality,, causing him to become rather cold - hearted && to lose his empathy for others —completely numbed from all emotion && pain .in this form,, his strength is increased to superhuman levels,, allowing him to lift approximately 2 tons . his stamina,, when transformed,, his muscles produce almost no fatigue toxins during physical activity,, which grants him almost limitless superhuman stamina,, until or unless he is forced to resume his normal state .Salem’s diamond form renders him highly resistant to most forms of physical injury . he is able to resist great impact forces,, such as being repeatedly struck with superhuman force,, without being injured . his body is also resistant to temperature extremes,, able to withstand temperatures as cold as -390 degrees Fahrenheit or as hot as approximately 7362 degrees Fahrenheit before his form begins to melt . Salem is also self - sustained while transformed,, requiring no food or water . furthermore,, in this form,, he does not need to breathe .in this form,, he’s granted total telepathic immunity && in darkness,, it emits a low - level ultraviolet light causing it to glow .      

      ▍❝ master combatant :Salem is an extremely skilled && formidable hand-to-hand && armed combatant,, with decades of training && combat experience . using various styles of martial arts in tandem with acrobatic maneuvers && his ergo psionics,, he’s rather unpredictable . his weapon of choice is golden sai :is that of a sharpened golden prong laced with vibranium with two curved side-prongs [ yoku ] in the shape of 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑙’𝑠 horns projecting from the handle [ tsuka ] . it is a specific type of dagger && Salem uses them in pairs as a hand weapon in both offensive && defensive manners .      ▍❝ expert marksman :Salem is a skilled marksman,, being able to throw projectile weaponry with extreme accuracy && is well - versed in the use of firearms . he can throw his sai with unerring accuracy && can effortlessly blast his enemies with his ergo psionic / energy power over a great distance .      ▍❝ weapon proficiency :Salem possesses incredible proficiency && skill in handling && wielding weapons,, any implement or device that can be used with the intent to inflict damage or harm . this means he’s skilled in wielding various forms of weapons,, from knives && swords to hammers to firearms .      ▍❝ gifted intellect :Salem is an extremely smart individual able to solve logical problems && solutions he may face .      ▍❝ golden bracelet :given to him by his parent’s,, this bracelet serves as a reminder of the love they have for Salem . he never takes it off , && when he finds himself venturing too far into the dark,, the bracelet is a beautiful reminder that not all is lost .      

      @AaronMyersRP. Aaron Meyers : a shadow - carved demon with a beautiful smile && an impossible pull,, the kind of danger Salem knows he shouldn’t love —but does anyway .