Agent Moonshadow

Astrid Shadowbane
Profile
Alias	Crazy Hybrid Best Friend (by Nam-Hur) Agent Moonshadow
Race	Werepire
Alignment	Chaotic Good
Gender	Female
Age	253 years old
Birth Day	August 08th
Hair Color	Black (with Green locks)
Eye Color	Red
Height	1m76cm
Weight	68kg
Personal Data
Birth Place	Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Affiliation	Department of Extraordinary and Mythical Organisms Network (DEMON)
Occupation	Mercenary; Adventurer; Agent of DEMON
Family	Damon Shadowbane (father), Camilla Shadowbane (mother), Edward Rogers (maternal uncle)
Base of Operation	DEMON Headquarters
Power Level	3-C, higher w/ Weapons | 1-B (Apex Predator Mode)

Judging a person just for being born different is something I will never do. Believe me, I swear.

Astrid Shadowbane, also known as Agent Moonshadow, is an agent of DEMON and Nam-Hur's currently travelling partner and best friend.

Appearance

Astrid is a muscular woman of average stature with medium black hair streaked with green, together with red eyes, and teeth with retractable fangs. His casual attire consists of a dark blue leather jacket with a gray shirt, jeans, and boots.

She usually wears DEMON's Tactical Action Suit, which consists of malleable black smart armor with blue accents that can form a protective face mask, together with some belts that allows her to keep her weapons and items safe.

Personality

Astrid is a captivating woman with an intriguing, fun-loving, cool, and laid-back personality. Her adventurous spirit knows no bounds, and she fearlessly embraces every challenge that comes her way, always seeking new missions and contracts to satisfy her thirst for excitement. This thrill-seeking caused her to join DEMON, firstly and mostly just to have fun and satiate her hunger.

In the heat of battle, Astrid transforms into a relentless and untamed warrior. Unfazed by the strength of her opponents or the toll her body may endure, she maintains a focused composure. Known for her resourcefulness, she employs a wide range of strategies to secure victory, unafraid to take risks or employ cunning tactics.

However, beneath her fierce exterior, Astrid carries a deep-seated complex rooted in her identity as a werepire. Throughout her life, she endured relentless bullying not only from humans but also from her own kind. Only her parents, uncle, and childhood friends, Kitty and Joseph, showed her kindness in those difficult times. As a result, Astrid remains highly sensitive to topics that evoke memories of her painful past. When confronted with individuals who espouse such discriminatory beliefs, she may resort to violent acts as a means of self-defense.

At her core, Astrid possesses a genuine kindness that drives her to befriend others and empathize with those in desperate circumstances. She prioritizes the well-being of innocents above her own and holds great admiration for individuals who exhibit strength of character, much like her ally Nam-Hur.

Powers and Abilities

• Werepire Physiology: Astrid, as a unique hybrid of a vampire and a werewolf, possesses the extraordinary traits of a werepire, a blend of both races unseen for over four centuries. Her birthright grants her exceptional physical and mental abilities, combining the strength of both species, minor vulnerabilities, and the potential to surpass even the mightiest individuals from each race. In fact, the Demon Agency has classified her as an S+ tier threat due to her unmatched power.
  • Superhuman Strength: Astrid's physical prowess reaches unimaginable heights, transcending the capabilities of ordinary beings. From her early years, she outshone her fellow monster peers, and her strength continued to escalate with time. Astrid effortlessly wields the power to hoist colossal weights, surpassing thousands of tons with ease. Her formidable might allows her to pulverize seemingly impenetrable objects and engage in fierce combat against opponents of unparalleled strength. When consumed by fury, she stands on equal footing with Nam-Hur himself, defying his dominance. In a breathtaking display of sheer force, Astrid overpowered the vampire queen, Ravenna.
  • Superhuman Speed: Her speed the boundaries of the ordinary, setting her apart even among supernatural beings. Her movements blur with such velocity that mortal eyes struggle to keep pace. In the blink of an eye, she obliterates hordes of adversaries before they can react. Bullets whiz harmlessly by her, as if in awe of her incredible speed. Electricity crackles futilely as she effortlessly dodges its lethal embrace. Even light itself appears sluggish compared to her extraordinary agility. Nam-Hur, a seasoned warrior renowned for his own fleetness, readily acknowledges Astrid's superior speed. She fearlessly challenges Ravenna, the vampire queen, in a mesmerizing display of speed that leaves her opponent astonished.
    • Superhuman Reflexes: Astrid's reflexes are extraordinary, matching her unparalleled speed. She effortlessly counters attacks launched at extreme velocities, predicts her opponents' moves with uncanny accuracy, and strikes with impeccable precision.
  • Invulnerability: Astrid's durability knows no equal, as her very being stands as an impenetrable fortress against a myriad of assaults. Her atomic structure defies the ravages of most forms of damage, rendering her nearly immune to harm. Supernatural entities, including alpha werewolves and mythical creatures, assail her with futile blows, unable to dent her indomitable resolve. Even Ravenna's most devastating strikes barely register against Astrid's formidable durability, leaving her unfazed amidst the chaos of battle. She has innate resistance against the nature of her own abilities, including supernatural causality control.
    • Psychic Shield: Astrid's mental fortitude is extraordinary, rendering her resistant to virtually any form of psychic manipulation. She sees through illusions effortlessly, breaks free from mind control with ease, and possesses defenses so formidable that even telepaths of immense power cannot penetrate her mind. Ravenna describes Astrid's mind as a treacherous labyrinth for any would-be mind readers.
  • Superhuman Agility: She demonstrates remarkable flexibility and dexterity, executing complex body maneuvers with finesse. She effortlessly performs acrobatic feats without losing balance or feeling nauseous, deftly utilizing her environment to gain an advantage. When questioned about her skills, Astrid modestly claims to have "a good swing".
  • Superhuman Stamina: Astrid possesses stamina far surpassing human limitations and even outpaces most other monsters. Her body produces minimal fatigue substances, enabling her to exert herself physically and mentally for extended periods without losing her breath.
  • Regenerative Healing Factor: Inherited from her dual bloodlines, Astrid possesses an extraordinary healing ability. Minor wounds and organ damage regenerate within seconds, while missing limbs regrow in a matter of minutes. She exhibits remarkable resistance to diseases and toxins, and it is even theorized that she could regenerate from complete incineration.
  • Immortality: As a werepire, Astrid enjoys the gift of immortality. Her age remains unaltered throughout the passing centuries, ensuring her survival and eternal youth.
  • Enhanced Senses: Astrid's senses reach heightened levels, rivaling even alpha members of both vampire and werewolf species. She can detect faint scents from distances exceeding 5 kilometers, discern minute sounds imperceptible to ordinary individuals, and perceive subtle changes in the air through touch alone, effortlessly spotting visible opponents.
  • Causality Manipulation: Her unique ability as a supernatural being. When Astrid fires her bullets, they operate under a supernatural causal effect, where the damage and effects are inflicted upon the target before the bullet physically makes contact. This extraordinary power grants her an unparalleled advantage in combat, as her bullets effectively bypass conventional defenses and strike with devastating precision. By manipulating the sequence of cause and effect, Astrid ensures that her attacks always find their mark, regardless of the target's attempts to evade or deflect them.
    • Spatial Manipulation and Durability Negation: Astrid's bullets defy conventional spatial logic, bending the fabric of space to ensure instant arrival at their target, regardless of defenses. This spatial manipulation allows them to achieve what appears to be infinite speed, rendering conventional defenses futile.
    • Intangibility: Astrid's bullets phase through any and all defenses, physical or otherwise, ensuring they strike their target unhindered. This ability allows her attacks to bypass even the most fortified barriers, ensuring precise and devastating hits.
  • Transformation: Astrid possesses the remarkable ability to metamorphose into three distinct forms, each bestowing her with unique advantages. Her primary form serves as the foundation of her being. In her wolf-like form, she stands twice the size of a normal wolf. Furthermore, Astrid can assume the guise of a formidable vampire bat. This trifecta of transformations grants Astrid unparalleled versatility in adapting to any given situation.
    • Gliding: While Astrid lacks the ability to fly like typical vampires, she possesses retractable wings nestled in her armpits, enabling her to propel herself through the air and attain remarkable speeds.
    • Accelerated Vision: Her vision is particularly remarkable among her heightened senses. Her eyes possess an acuity surpassing that of a hawk, allowing her to discern minuscule movements in individuals and perceive the infrared and electromagnetic spectrums. This accelerated vision greatly enhances her reactive capabilities.
    • Natural Weaponry: Her hands and feet bear razor-sharp claws, honed to perfection, capable of rending even the hardiest of materials with minimal effort. With each swipe, she inflicts grievous wounds upon her adversaries, leaving them defenseless before her wrath. Complementing her formidable claws, Astrid possesses retractable fangs that eclipse the piercing capabilities of her own talons. When she sinks her venomous fangs into her foes, devastation follows in the wake of her venom's paralytic effect.
      • Venom Generation: Astrid's fangs harbor more than physical power; they unleash a deadly payload that defies comprehension. The venom coursing through her fangs possesses a paralytic potency that surpasses even the notorious black widow's toxic embrace. Its effects surpasses the resistance of those with advanced healing factors and immunity to poison, leaving them incapacitated in its wake.
    • Apex Predator Mode: Astrid's most perilous and formidable ability manifests when she willingly enters a state of primal rage or faces intense emotional distress. This transformation enhances her muscle mass, sharpening her claws to a lethal degree, amplifying her regenerative abilities, and turning her eyes a deep ominous shade of crimson, as well with her hair increasing in length significantly. In this state, she surpasses her previous limits, outclassing even fellow berserker warriors, and tapping into the full potential of her hybrid nature. Utilizing this heightened power, Astrid effortlessly overcame the vampire queen Ravenna with nearly fatal consequences if not for Nam-Hur's intervention.

Abilities

• Master Combatant: Astrid's combat prowess stems from her uncle's extensive training and her years of experience. She possesses innate fighting abilities, wielding proficiency in a diverse range of martial arts, both armed and unarmed. She displays remarkable anticipation and can hold her own against adversaries of equal or greater expertise. Notably, she has already demonstrated her ability to match the skill of Nam-Hur, a seasoned demon swordsman with millennia of combat experience.
  • Master Markswoman: Astrid's marksmanship skills are unparalleled. She exhibits unparalleled precision with any firearm, minimizing recoil and accurately striking targets at considerable distances, even without the aid of auxiliary equipment. She possesses the rare ability to ricochet bullets, effectively hitting opponents who initially evade her attacks.
• Gifted Intellect: While not classified as a prodigy, Astrid possesses a remarkable intellect. She possesses an exceptional capacity to process and assimilate information swiftly, comprehending complex concepts with ease. Her analytical prowess allows her to navigate intricate situations with precision, aided by a photographic memory that grants her near-perfect recollection of every detail of her life. She is also excellent in regards to learning new languages, as Morgan acknowledges her innate talent for languages.
• Accelerated Development: Astrid's ability to learn and grow at an accelerated rate is notable. She demonstrates a remarkable aptitude for acquiring new subjects or skills within a fraction of the time it would take an average individual. This is exemplified by her swift mastery of multiple martial arts disciplines, achieving an intermediate level of swordsmanship in a mere 13 days to confront Nam-Hur.

Weaknesses

• Astrid's eyes are very sensitive to bright lights, making her photosensitive and having difficulty fighting in bright places.
• Though immune to sunlight, her powers and abilities are considerably diminished during the day.
• During Apex Predator Mode, Astrid is very open to hits and thus has difficulty against more skilled and focused opponents.

Weapons & Paraphernalia

• Despair and Crusher
  • Description: A pair of 45 caliber M1911 semi-automatic pistols. They are made of very resilient material being able to withstand attacks from Nam-Hur's swords and have the ability to self-heal when damaged. Piercer fires bullets made of "utronium" that can penetrate virtually any substance. Despair, on the other hand, fires bullets of radioactive metal capable of slowing down healing abilities and potentially killing immortal beings. Both bullets are also scratched with the holy cross and are thus lethal to demons and other supernatural beings. Imbuing with her causality control, Astrid's guns are even more fearsome than normally.
• Lupus
  • Description: A ninjato sword with a white hilt and square handguard. It is made of special metal capable of absorbing moonlight. Such an ability allows Astrid to conserve strength even during the day and with effort the sword is able to penetrate even the tough skin of other beings and tear limbs from other beings of great durability.
• Calming Injection
  • Description: A syringe filled with special fluid, made to calm supernatural beings. Usually, Astrid carries two with her, one for enemies and one for herself in order to prevent her apex rage from unintentionally getting out of control.

Quotes

As a warrior, I use whatever it takes to win. Not playing by other people's rules and doing the unexpected is a very effective tactic, don't you agree?

The moment I shed the blood of an innocent is the moment I will consider killing myself.

Do you think you're a monster, Mistress of Vampires? I'll show you a Monster!! Roarrrr!

Have you guys ever heard of Vrum? Vruuuummmmm!!! This is Madam! My super-cool bike!!

Trivia

• Character co-created by Opfan33.
• Astrid's favorite food is all kinds of meat, and her least favorite is corn.
• Astrid loves to cook and is a fussy eater.
  • She even hates it when people waste food or have no manners when it's time to eat, a lesson she learned from her father.
• Astrid witnessed the French Revolution and said it was "a good idea for theater that was neat".
• Before joining DEMON, Astrid was a mercenary who always kept her word even when she didn't like it.
• Almost every monster has a berserker form however 1 out of 10,000 supernatural beings have the ability to acquire a form that surpasses the berserker being this called Apex Predator.
  • In this form, the user not only gains an increase in all of their attributes, but also becomes insensitive to pain and gains increased resistance to a wide variety of powers.
• When Astrid first met Nam-Hur, he was kinda skeptical of accepting her as a partner (since the last time he had one, it didn't ended well); but, later, he got well with her and they eventually became best friends.
• She loves whiskey very much (as a proud Scottish person she is).
• When not on a mission, Astrid enjoys playing the guitar and singing.
  • She has a collection of acoustic and electric guitars and often writes her own songs, drawing inspiration from her supernatural experiences.
• Astrid takes her love for whiskey to a new level by collecting unique and rare whiskey bottles from around the world. She often enjoys a glass of whiskey by herself, reminiscing about past missions and adventures.
• She struggles with occasional insomnia, and during these sleepless nights, she often wanders the city streets having weird thoughts.
• The reason of why she has Causality Manipulation is simply because she joined DEMON, Gabriel bestowed it upon her so she can rely on more options at battle beyond using her Apex Predator mode.
• Astrid's favorite mode of transportation is her customized motorcycle named Madam.
  • It's outfitted with various supernatural protection charms, and she treats it as a trusted companion during her solo missions (occasionally even on missions with Nam-Hur).
  • The motorcycle is so cool that it can run even over water, also having airplane turbos that allow it to fly if necessary.
  • She never allows anyone (not even Nam-Hur) to ride on Madam on their own. The reason her motorcycle is named like that is due to how she treats it.