Scirocco

Background:

Scirocco is one of Lord Recluse's inner circle as a patron of the super villain organization, Arachnos. He was original a freedom-fighter in the middle-east, named Imad Malak. Scirocco is the head of Arachnos' mystical division called the Mu. He Lord Recluse's chief adviser in the arcane. Scirocco was not always a villain; in-fact prior to Malak the title of “Scirocco” was worn by virtuous and true heroes. The previous “Scirocco”was a super hero who died defending the earth from an alien invasion. Upon the previous “Scirocco's” death his side kick, a genie named Serafina, took his sword back to it's sacred resting place in a cave in an unknown part of the middle-east. Malak broke into the cave to use as a refuge to escape some pursuers. When Malak picked up the fascinating artifact he was blessed with power of the wind and sands and gained the mantle of “Scirocco”. Malak had chosen the blade but the blade had not chosen him, as it had it's previous bearers. The blade placed a curse upon him, a security measure presumably put in place to stop thieves. The nature of the curse is ambiguous but despite his firm since of honor and clear concept of good and evil Malak would become a super-villain under the employ of Lord Recluse. Though an admitted super-villain now Scirocco has a strong sense of justice and has even reached out to a few super-heroes. He tries to keep villains under his authority disciplined and honorable.

Powers and abilities:

Scirocco has power of wind and sand; allowing to manipulate existing sand storms or conjure his own. He can shape the wind and has the power to discharge electrical impulses. He has also demonstrated superb sword mastery. He has above average agility to take a hit and is far more nimble than most people. Scirocco has expertise in most things magical and is adept at preforming rituals and using magical objects.

The Mu:

The Mu are an ancient order of sorcerers with magic deep in their blood and training that allows them to access it. The Mu were hunted, sacrificed, possessed and killed off by a rival order known as the Circle of Thorns. The Circle of Thorns biggest advantage over the Mu was their contract with infernal forces and so the Mu sought protection from their ancient foe with the backing of the most powerful Incarnate they could find, Lord Recluse. Lord Recluse has placed the fate of the Mu in the hands of Scirocco, a duty that he takes very seriously. Though Scirocco himself is not a decedent of the Mu he is considered the head of the order and the Mu view him as a savior and master. It is said if Scirocco ever tried to leave Arachnos's employ Lord Recluse would have the Mu wiped out himself.