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Elder Member
Universe from:
Marvel (Earth 616)
Alignment:
Lawful Good
Name:
Venus
Alias/nickname:
Victoria Nutley Starr, Vicki, Goddess of Love
Age:
Several hundred years old
City:
San Francisco, California
Gender and sexuality:
Bisexual female
Species/race:
Siren
Appearance:
Personality:
Kind, empathetic, and sincere. With her new mantle as the Goddess of Love she has promised Aphrodite to help mortals with all aspects of love; the good and the painful. She would much rather end conflict in a non-violent manner than fight through her Siren Song or with her Cestus. She has dedicated her life to making the world a better place, and to become a force of good for those who might not have the ability to help themselves.
Backstory:
Early Life
For centuries, sailors told tales of ships being lured to destruction by the voice of a Siren, or naiad, a soulless ocean being that fed on men as they drowned. One ship, however, had a magician on board, and he stopped the Siren by transforming her into a complete being, "making her soul as beautiful as her physical form." Horrified by the destruction wrought by her actions, she forbade herself from speaking. She eventually found solace at a monastery, where she served the nunnery for over two years. Everyone believed that she was a mute servant girl, until she joined a chorus, and her voice filled the clergy with lust.
Venus
She was then expelled from the nunnery for the scandal. Again wandering the world, the woman came to believe she was the immortal, beautiful, goddess Venus, imbued with the power of love. Her true nature and its terrible memories were repressed.
Agents of Atlas
During her time as an adventurer, Venus was approached by FBI agent Jimmy Woo, and she agreed to join him and his allies in freeing President Eisenhower from the clutches of the Yellow Claw. These "G-Men" operated for six months, until the government decreed that the country wasn't ready to learn of such a super-team and its exploits.
In the 1970's she briefly adopted the discarded Vicki Starr identity originally adopted by Aphrodite.
At some point in the 1980's, her former teammate Gorilla Man returned to his place of origin in Africa. He recounted to Venus horrible stories of the atrocities brought upon by centuries of tribal warfare. Venus took it upon herself to aid the region, using her powers to help unite the warring factions until, years later, they had intermarried and became a blending of the two factions. Venus stayed with these people for many years until Jimmy Woo rediscovered her.
In the 2000's, Jimmy recruited Venus and other allies to search for the Atlas Foundation. During the search, Namora revealed the secret about Venus' true nature, having known of the legend of the Siren. Venus fell into depression and filled all of her companions with despair.
Woo calmed her and was able to help her rediscover her confidence. Venus has finally reconnected with her past life and regained all of the abilities she possessed as a Siren. When Jimmy took control of the Atlas Foundation, he professed his determination to use such resources for the betterment of the world. He, Venus, and the other Agents of Atlas would become a clandestine force for good. Venus now resides in the Atlas Foundation headquarters in San Francisco
Known enemies:
None
Known rivals:
None
Known allies/friends:
Agents of Atlas, Aphrodite
Known Family:
Phorcys (creator)
Companion:
N/A
Weapons:
None
Gear/gadgets:
Cestus (a sarong-esque piece of clothing); enables the wearer to charm anyone into becoming a love-slave. It can also neutralize or transform all weapons of war into objects that can be used for peaceful purposes. Was gifted to her by Aphrodite.
Powers/abilities:
Has the power to project images or illusions of herself and to control the emotions of others, as well as the ability to fly at high speeds, shield herself from mortal sight, and shift her physical form into other beings (though she does not use this frequently, as she likes her current form). She can breathe underwater, swim at great speeds, and is resistant to the pressure from the deep ocean. She is also immortal.
Siren Song
Able to heal and restore, curing people's souls by giving them a moment of true bliss in which they can live their most prized fantasy. Her voice is mystically empowered with advanced mind-control abilities, related to her mood: when she speaks in joy, she fills her listeners with bliss and fanatical love for her; when she cries in sadness, her listeners drown in despair too.
Skills:
Expert on world languages; speaks several.
Weaknesses:
If gagged/asleep she cannot control emotions/minds or generate illusions. She has the strength of a normal human female and can be harmed like a normal human.
Character quote:
Hi boys. I’m Venus. Could you put your weapons down, please?
Other Helpful Information:
Venus vs. The Hulk
Venus vs. Hulk. [from Avengers/Atlas (2010) #3]
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