Shyla, Dawn's Vengence - A Character Biography

The following story was written and submitted by a fan of Heroes Rising. This story does not necessarily use official game canon or superpowers. The official game lore, including superpowers, is still being created (with the input of players like you).  It wasn’t that Shyla loved to brood in her dark cold apartment; she was simply hiding from the world. Shyla was an extremely powerful empath, a fact those she came into contact with found out. Shyla was forced out of her small economy-sized...

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Transmission

Test, one two. Test, one two. If you’re hearing this transmission, Earth needs your help. You don’t know me, and no, you’re not hearing things. This is real. I am Agent Nova--not my real name, but I have to be careful. I don’t know if the Legion will be able to intercept these transmissions, and I have people to protect. I’m manipulating these thought-patterns to try to avoid the Legion’s detection, but we still don’t know how powerful they really are. For all I know, they may be listening...

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HRNI News Report - Live in Las Vegas wth the Flying Fury

HRNI: This is Candace Farraway with Heroes Rising News International, reporting live from Central Park, Las Vegas. The war reports we’re receiving are so fresh that the blood on them is still warm! And in this case I’m speaking especially of the Trinity of Grace’s blood—they are a young, heroic band of extraordinary men and women who are finding themselves in a heated confrontation with the Legion. As you can see from the horrifying events behind me, the battle is far from over. I have just...

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Writing Contest - Free Alpha Code

Do you want to help build this new world? Looking for a way to help but short on cash? Bring your superhero into this world today! Post your hero stories in the Forum on this site. Post at least two (or more) stories before Thanksgiving Game Craftsmen staff will pick their favorite stories, and the winner gets a free alpha code (for yourself or whoever you want) Contest expires Wednesday Nov 25 at 11:59 PM EST Who is your hero? ...

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Now is the time

Thinking about backing? Pledge today and multiply your impact.  Offer expires Sunday 11:59PM EST For every NEW backer this weekend, John Burke and The Options Oracle will each increase their pledge by $10. (Up to ten new backers) So, your pledge of just $25, can add $45 to our total (25 + 10 + 10 = $45) If you’ve been waiting for the right time to pledge, NOW IS THE TIME! Please pledge today so we can take full advantage of this limited offer. And, in other news, check out this...

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Skelanimal the Seeker - A Character Biography

The following story was written and submitted by a fan of Heroes Rising. This story does not necessarily use official game canon or superpowers. The official game lore, including superpowers, is still being created (with the input of players like you). IDENTITY: Skelanimal LEGAL STATUS: None OTHER KNOWN ALIASES: Seeker PLACE OF BIRTH: Underworld MARITAL STATUS: N/A KNOWN RELATIVES: N/A GROUP AFFILIATION: Dark Angels, Foundation, a51 & WMD BASE OF OPERATIONS: Underworld VITAL STATISTICS: BODY...

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Subject: Rebirth - An Origin Story

The following story was written and submitted by a fan of Heroes Rising. This story does not necessarily use official game canon. The official game lore is still being created (with the input of players like you).  Lafayette looked down at his leg and all he saw was blood. So much blood. The metal trap had cut through to the bone and he was miles from help. He knew he was going to die—he was certain of it. He looked out over the savanna and thought to himself, “This is not so bad.” He...

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Shadows Above The Arena

The stadium was filled to maximum capacity, the fans eager to see feats of strength beyond comprehension as the strongest heroes faced off against each other. Once these stadiums had filled to watch ordinary humans compete in games of sport. But now the crowds demanded a greater spectacle.  Ingrid ran her fingers through her long, blond hair, trying to empty her mind of the watching masses. Today would be the day she would show them all—her classmates, who had mocked her bulky frame, her...

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NYPD Searches for Mysterious Hero After Three Alarm Fire

New York Emergency Services responded to a Three Alarm Fire that quickly spread through Lower Manhattan last night after a Legion operative had a hostile encounter with an unknown assailant. Firefighters made a daring rescue of over two dozen people who were trapped in their homes by the ensuing blaze. Fortunately, there were no casualties.  Eyewitnesses were able to identify two combatants. One was a shadowy figure believed to be a member of the Legion, capable of launching balls of fire...

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HRNI News Report - In Las Vegas with Flying Fury

HRNI: This is Candace Farraway with Heroes Rising News International, reporting live from McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, where the stream of heroes arriving hasn’t stopped all day. Over the past few hours, we’ve received several reports of heroes going toe-to-toe with vile invaders from the Legion. We are happy to report that some true heroes are assembling here in order to defend their home—heroes such as Flying Fury, who has just arrived. Mr. Fury, how was your flight? Flying...

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Never Party The Night Before A Tournament...

After a seemingly endless week battling Legion henchmen, the Universal Defenders returned to their headquarters on Friday night completely exhausted. Their leader, Fusion, knew that his comrades needed some well-deserved relaxation, so he broke out the champagne, cranked up the music, and told the Universal Defenders to let loose. The weary heroes suddenly seemed to transform into college kids at a kegger. The dancing, jokes, war stories, and games of beer pong lasted well into the night....

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Heroes Rising

In the history of Earth, only a few events stand out as truly globally significant. The beginnings of life on the planet, when single-celled organisms sprang into life, churning in the oceans. The rise and fall of the dinosaurs. The advent of humankind, which came to spread and dominate air, sea, and land. And now, the emergence of The Legion.  Nobody knows where The Legion came from originally, only that they travel from solar system to solar system, in hopes of finding a species...

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