Orin (Aquaman)

Played By: Jason Mamoa

Quote: "You threaten me? Tread very carefully"

Position: King of Poseidonis

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Inspiration: DC Comics

Rating: NC-17

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Identities

Public Identity:
Aquaman is an active superhero in the superhero community and one that is fairly popular. Though beneath the seas, he is King Orin II, ruler and sovereign of the underwater kingdom, Poseidonis.

Public Identity:
King Orin holds a secret human identity as Arthur Curry. A sailor and general marine fanatic who enjoys good beer and long walks.

Background: An Overview

By the time he breathed his first, his race had dwelt beneath the waves for thousands of generations. Atlantis, the continent, was no more; Atlantis the deep-dwelling kingdom, endured. But for young Orin, he knew nothing of his incredible heritage at first - nothing of his mother, Atlanna, Queen of Atlantis, or his father, Atlan, an ancient and powerful Atlantean wizard. He only knew of his affinity for the water, taught to him by the dolphins that played on Mercy Reef.

The reef where Orin, an infant, had been left by his mother to her human lover.

That human was Tom Curry, who raised Orin in his lighthouse on the surface, near the ocean. The boy learned to live as a human (if not being human himself), named Arthur Curry, before embracing his true nature later on. Orin's mother, Atlanna, soon repented of having to leave her infant son on the reef, and came to visit him. She and Tom fell in love, and raised Orin (whom Tom had named Arthur) together - until Atlanna disappeared, when Orin was only 10.

Then his father, Tom Curry, passed away. Tom had perished of a heart attack - but the attack had been caused by a violent intrusion into his home, an intrusion by none other than Black Manta. In a letter written to his son (should he himself ever perish), Tom bid Orin go seek out his mother, Atlanna - to give her a simple message of his unending love for her. This, along with grief - and anger at the lack of understanding from his human neighbours - inspired the young Orin/Arthur to go seeking the fabled, sunken kingdom of Poseidonis.

He found it.

And he was instantly jailed.

Orin's quest for his mother's home and her people led Orin to a number of individuals - some good, some bad, some… in between - that greatly influenced his development into the man he would later become. It started with Vulko - a fellow Atlantean and former advisor to Orin's mother. It was Vulko who taught Orin how to speak Atlantean, and how to fine-tune his emerging powers. He also told Orin of Atlanna's fate - forced to marry a despot named Nereus. If ever the Seven Seas were in need of a "one, true king", now was the time.

But the "once and future king"… wasn't ready. Initially, Orin made no push for the throne. He and Vulko escaped, and for a while Orin travelled and explored, both under the sea and on the surface. He even aided a few heroes of the Justice Defenders. When he learned that Black Manta may have been responsible for his human father's fatal heart-attack, Orin went into a rage and sought revenge. He came upon Manta's boat and attacked the man he believed to be Black Manta. He was wrong. Orin had, in fact, killed Black Manta's own father by mistake - and Manta arrived on the scene just in time to witness the act. Thus the cycle of revenge for the two arch-enemies was created.

Sadly, Orin possessed a short temper when dealing with enemies, and was always a constant problem for Orin, still only a young man in his early-mid 20s. Eventually, in a bout against his half-brother, Ocean Master, Orin made his way to claim his rightful place as king.

After claiming victory over his brother, Vulko crowned Orin as "King Orin II". However, Vulko revealed himself to be the mighty wizard Merlin! Bequeathing upon him a vague prophecy and giving him the mighty Trident of Poseidon that was used by the Olympian himself, Merlin entrusted 'King Arthur' with this sacred task…and so he did so with a high spirit and a fire in his heart, King Orin II (often called King Arthur) set about defending and protecting the Seven Seas, as well as serving the whole world as a superhero - performing feats no one else in the ocean could match…

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Powers

Atlantean Hybrid Physiology
Atlanteans themselves are an offshoot of humanity that have adapted their physiology to be able to survive the intensity of living underwater, including crushing depths, extreme temperatures, and well….lack of air. As a member of either his half-human hybrid birth or his royal heritage, Orin's own physiology is even more superior to that of his kin on both sides of the gene pool - making him as much super-Atlantean as he is super-human. He can function underwater as easily as any human can above-ground, and his amphibious nature allows him to survive on land for far longer than other Atlanteans are able -about four days- but he still needs access to water to keep his strength up (it is possible to prolong his survivability on land if there is moisture in the air).

Divine Empowerment
By being blessed by the Olympian god of the seas, Poseidon, and consequently given his famous trident, Aquaman gained a host of mystical powers that could -possibly- identify himself as a demigod, though that very fact is unknown. Sometimes people confuse him for Poseidon himself. Through this -powerful- blessing, Orin possesses a host of abilities in addition to his physiology: - Hydrokinesis (Champion) Cryokinesis, Electrokinesis, a resistance to magic of Thule origin, hydroportation (by utilizing some of the true power of his trident, Arthur can teleport anywhere that has water…anywhere in the Seven Seas most often) weather manipulation and even flight! (all power levels minus Hydrokinesis is superior).

Superhuman Strength
Even for an Atlantean, Aquaman is a near-godly level of strong. Whether from his royal heritage or his mixed blood, Aquaman's super-Atlantean status enables him to bench insurmountable amounts of weight, for instance towing around fishing boats while tidal waves were crashing on both him and the boat in question. He is capable of standing toe to toe and match the likes of Superman(to an extent) and Wonder Woman, able to lift a 160000 ton Sea Liner barehanded, and throw cargo ships that sank beneath the waves with insulting ease. His greatest feat of might would be his valorous pushing of an entire tectonic plate over the entrance to the fowl trench's lair, the weight of which is an astonishing 4.0678242e+22 kg. or 44 quintillion metric tons, leaving the true strength of Aquaman to be quite impressive, given this number. Nevertheless, he has even matched Hercules in contests of strength. This fish can lift…and the maximum that he -can- lift is relatively unknown.

Telepathy
This power also comes from Orin's royal heritage, and manifests itself in three ways: firstly, he is psychically connected the sea. Strange right? The phenomenon itself allows him to sense the general state of the Seven Seas, and the creatures inhabiting them. He refers to this field as "The Clear", though he can't get die hard specifics off of 'the clear', as this only grants "impressions" as opposed to more specific details. Secondly, is Orin's ability to summon and control any/all marine life (even life that thrives ON or NEAR water) to do his bidding. Given the limited brain capacity of many marine creatures, Orin cannot force them to do complex tasks - rather, he encourages them to do things within their capacity, guiding their natural instincts. With more intelligent creatures, he can exert more control. As he has told several humans: "I don't talk to fish." He is capable of sending a telepathic call across the entire ocean, with enough time to concentrate. And thirdly: Orin is also telepathic (as are all Atlanteans) in a general sense. He cannot project over great distances, or control people's minds, but he has been known glean thoughts from telepaths like the Martian Manhunter (who has ten times more power).

Superhuman Speed
While he is certainly not the Flash, Arthur is still immensely fast, be it while running or swimming (though in the water, he is impossibly fast). In the sea he was able to move at, or possibly even beyond mach 5, while on land, he could keep up with speedsters if they are at their basic, most relaxed, cruising run. But can't ru nfaster than that. Fishes are meant for the sea!

Invulnerability
Black Manta has been quoted saying Orin's "muscle density is ten-times that of a human", and he is not far wrong. Even without his enchanted Atlantean armor, Orin is able to withstand tremendous attacks unscathed. He has taken hits that could level mountains and still got back up to finish the job, taken RPG's to the face without a scratch, survived the crushing depths of the deepest areas of the ocean and withstood the tremendous pressure with no discomfort, and even survived swimming in lava before emerging completely unharmed. Most creatures teeth break just by attempting to eat him, though his most noteworthy feat was him being knocked straight into earth's orbit and falling back down, emerging with only an 'ow', but nonetheless unscathed. traditional weapons have no effect on him….he has even showed imperviousness to the paralytic venom of the demonic Trench.

Magic
Orin's grasp of magic truly shines where the powers of air and sea are involved. While he is no Doctor Strange or Doctor Fate, Even without his trident, he possesses full control over the weather and sea, but the Trident is what gives him such powers as to shake the world.

Superhuman Senses
Orin's sight, hearing and sense of smell are all heightened to super-human levels, even well past that of other Atlanteans. He has only experienced trouble seeing when venturing into the domain of the Trench (well below 36,000ft), where the water itself was also extremely toxic. He has been able to hear the heartbeat of a human survivor even through the hull of a submarine. His senses are best described as a "super sonar".

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Oceanographay
A king that does not know his kingdom… is not much of a king. Orin knows the Seven Seas like the back of his hand, both literally and figuratively, and thanks to his psychic connection to the ocean himself, he is also able to gauge the emotional state of the Seas as well as the physical. Orin has in his position an ancient tome on the History of the Seven Seas, which he keeps in the Aqua-Cave. Through it, he has a great understanding of the Past as it relates to the oceans.

Combat
Orin's mastery of combat applies to both land and underwater combat. On land, he is an extremely formidable foe, but the water is his true element. He is proficient in a variety of melee weapons (such as swords, knives, spears…) but his true forte is with the trident. He is a master of Atlantean Martial Arts, a form of combat that can be adapted for on land, although not nearly as well. Barehanded, he is quite the ferocious fighter, often throwing in multiple martial arts in random to throw off his opponent.

Leadership
In order to truly lead a nation, a king must be master of his mind as well as his body, and Orin is no exception. He is a bold, passionate, and charismatic leader both on the throne in off. He knows exactly what to say to rally an entire army or to sway public interest…or even sway opinion. Many, if not all of his armies and close allies would follow him to hell itself.

Multilingual
Orin is fluent in English, Atlantean, Ancient Atlantean, and French. Though with his telepathy, he can learn new languages pretty easily and quickly.

Marine Biology
Aquaman's knowledge on marine biology- and maritime and engineering- is arguably among the best in the world. although his forte is his psychic connection with them.

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Trident of Poseidon
Also known as "The King's Trident", this Atlantean artifact is more than just a weapon. It is more than just some ancient relic. It is the most powerful artifact that King Orin has in his possession. The Trident itself was used by the Olympian it was named after, the God of the Seas himself: Poseidon…though Arthur received it from the mysterious wizard, Merlin. The trident, made from enchanted and unbreakable adamantine (which is gold in hue), is utterly unbreakable, capable of very powerful energy blasts(strong enough to break mountains, and able to pierce some of the toughest substances in the galaxy (such as the Darkseid's armour and flesh). The trident also allows its wielder to control the sea and sky themselves absolutely - creating tidal waves, Tsunamis, viscious thunderstorms, whirlpools, and even columns of water that he may do whatever he pleases with.

Throne of Poseidonis
Arthur Curry's true identity is King Orin II, ruler and protector of the Kingdom of the atlantic ocean: Poseidonis. He rules his nation with absolute authority and holds his throne with a great respect, his people love and respect him as king. As such, since he is sovereign, he has access to all it's resources, including weapons, money(which is almost -immeasurable-), and well…anything the kingdom itself can offer. He is supreme commander as well, able to make war and peace of a whim.

Aqua-Cave
Orin has been using the grotto outside of Poseidonis that he has come to, affectionately mind you, call the "Aqua-Cave", which he's been visiting and using since before he became king. As a grotto, it is partly submerged, partly dry - and so Orin has stocked it with communications equipment and other electronics, as well as various trophies from his adventures, and a private armory for emergencies. On a pedestal rests a massive tome entitled "The Poseidonis Chronicles".

Pros

Amnesty Bay
Amnesty Bay is where Orin lived out his earliest days as the human Arthur Curry. That small harbor town is the -only- human town that Aquaman has revealed all his secrets to. He protects the town, and they have fiercely covered for him if anything went awry. He trusts those people with his life, and they keep his faith in humanity intact.

Charismatic
Aquaman is very handsome and very well built. He has a powerful charisma which he can use to any effect, be it to awe, intimidate, or make friends remarkably quickly. His royal training in warfare, psychology, and careful use of both body language and voice can subtly or overtly change the situation as he chooses to see fit. He just -oozes- a confidence that seems a blessing in itself.

Cons

Enemies
Orin has more than his fair share of people who want him, his family, his friends, his kingdom, his world… all dead. The ocean - the Earth itself - is full of dangers, and Orin has a great big target painted on his back for them. There are traitors even among his own people.

Hatred
Black Manta is Aquaman's mortal foe. He drove a wedge between his family and his adopted son Garth. His hatred for Manta knows no bounds. If there is one person in the world Arthur would be tempted to kill it is the Black Manta and this fact worries his friends and allies. It is especially worrisome because Arthur would probably have the weight of Atlantean law behind him. In any case Arthur's usual strategizing often fails when he confronts Manta. If there is one thing that would get Arthur to ignore a threat to Poseidonis, it's closing in on Manta for the end game.

Pride
The greatest of the seven deadly sins. This vile contraption of the heart has thrown kings from their thrones and laid great men low. Although pride can be healthy (in moderation), and it rather comes with the territory of being a king, Orin still has to watch himself with it. He can (and does) often go 'head to head' with other strong personalities. He is used to being obeyed without question, and he does not like asking for help…he possesses quite the stubborn streak that few people can get passed.

Water Dependency
Orin is only at his strongest in the water. Being near the water is also a great help, but not ideal. To weaken Orin, one only has to keep him from water for long enough (about 4 days). Dehydration will kill him much faster than it would a human, even though he can draw on the power of his Trident to restore his strength. For a limited time. Lack of water is a serious issue for Orin, if he is on land.

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Aspen Matthews
Queen, Soulmate, and Wife Orin and Aspen are both beings who find their true home in the sea. Their love is something that is hard to even describe with words. It is as if they have lived every lifetime together, and once again they find themselves bonded in this life…together, they are unstoppable. She is his everything..his moral compass, his rock, his cornerstone, and his motivation. There is nothing Orin wouldn't do for his Queen.

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