Overview
In a world of superheroes and villains, the line that divides the two can become blurred. The Night Warden sees themself as a hero, but the truth is, they fell from grace long ago. Corrupted by the power imbalance inherent in the US prison system; the man who would become the Night Warden came to believe that their rules were the [...]
Judgement of the Night Warden
Jun 14, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
Overview
In a world of superheroes and villains, the line that divides the two can become blurred. The Night Warden sees themself as a hero, but the truth is, they fell from grace long ago. Corrupted by the power imbalance inherent in the US prison system; the man who would become the Night Warden came to believe that their rules were the [...]
New Metahumans Rising Character Sheet
Jun 13, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
Martial Arts In Metahumans Rising Par...
Jun 07, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
A fast brutal striking style that focuses on powerful blows to fell opponents.
The fighting art of Hausa people of West Africa, Dambe shares similarities with ancient Egyptian boxing. Although which came first is a point of contention. Dambe matches consist of three rounds, during which time the fighters will attempt to bring their [...]
Martial Arts In Metahumans Rising Par...
May 31, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
A nearly forgotten hybrid style, combining grappling, striking, and weapon defense.
Founded by Edward William Barton-Wright in the late 19th Century, the Bartitsu Club brought together martial artists from England, Japan, France, and Switzerland to study the art of self defense in London. The club combined techniques from multiple d [...]
Burning Earth: Arena – A Metahu...
May 25, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
The Burning Earth: Arena – A Metahumans Rising Other Worlds Setting & Adventure
This micro-setting and adventure inspired by movies such as Death Race 2000, The Running Man, the Hunger Games books and movies, and comics such as 2000AD and Battle Angel Alita. Set in a post apocalyptic wasteland that pits Champions against on [...]
Martial Arts In Metahumans Rising Par...
May 24, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
A fast and deceptively brutal style, designed to turn the entire body into a weapon.
A Betawinese style of Silat from the Senen sub-district of Central Jakarta, Indonesia. A hybrid martial arts, combining the older silat forms with southeastern China’s kuntao. Silat has been developed to utilize every part of the body to strike, gr [...]
Martial Arts In Metahumans Rising Par...
May 17, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
A defensive style focusing on control of one’s body and movement.
The exact origins of T’ai Chi have been lost to antiquity. However, Chen Village, in Henan Province, China is attributed as it’s birthplace. The Chen style was developed by Chen Bu, a warrior who began his school in the village. Sadly, how they developed this style or [...]
Tools of the South
May 10, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
Martial Arts In Metahumans Rising Par...
May 03, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
A hard hitting close style that relies on the fighter’s endurance and strength.
Professional boxing’s roots go as far back as ancient Sumeria. It was a popular spectator sport in Rome, and the leather straps used to protect the fighter’s hands would later go on to inspire the cestus. While many of the records were lost with the fall of th [...]
Martial Arts In Metahumans Rising Par...
Apr 26, 2020
~ Written by Dave Silva
A flexible style that balances evasion, blocks, and strikes with quick fluid motions.
Founded in the early twentieth century, Shorin Ryu borrows many traditional techniques, developing on them to create a neutral or blended style. The name Shorin Ryu was used to honor the style’s Samurai roots. Kobayashi is a term attributed to Chibana li [...]
