Vengeance Embodiment

Vengeance Embodiment
Javik (Mass Effect) is the avatar of vengeance of the Prothean people against the Reapers.
Power/Ability to:	Become the embodiment of Vengeance.

"I know the four of us have worked together. And for a while, I thought I could choose that path instead… but in the end… I've decided on revenge. That's always been my purpose of living."

― Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto)

"I'm the hand of God, I'm the dark messiah, I'm the vengeful one, look inside and see what you're becoming... In the blackest moment of a dying world, what have you become? Look inside and see what you're becoming!"

― The Vengeful One by Disturbed

The ability to become an embodiment of vengeance. Variation of Emotional Energy Manipulation and Emotion Embodiment.

Also Called

• The Avenger
• Curse of Hatred (Naruto)
• Grudge Embodiment/Incarnate
• Revenge Embodiment/Incarnate
• The Vengeful
• Vengeance Incarnate

Capabilities

The user can become an embodiment of vengeance, often gaining power from the vengeful feelings of both themselves and those around them.

Is Vengeance Good or Evil?

Vengeance is often viewed as a double-edged sword, with interpretations of its morality varying widely depending on context and perspective. On one hand, vengeance is seen as inherently evil because it perpetuates a cycle of violence and resentment, leading to further harm and destabilizing relationships and societies. It is often driven by anger and a desire for retribution, which can cloud judgment and lead to destructive actions. On the other hand, some argue that vengeance can be justified as a form of justice, particularly in cases where legal systems fail to hold wrongdoers accountable. In these scenarios, vengeance might be perceived as a way to restore balance and honor, serving as a deterrent against future transgressions. Ultimately, whether vengeance is seen as good or evil largely depends on the ethical frameworks, cultural norms, and individual motivations surrounding the act.

Applications

• Avenger
• Anger Empowerment
• Discern Motivation
• Hatred Empowerment
• Judgement Manipulation
• Karma Manipulation
• Punishment
• Revenge Empowerment

Associations

• Absolute Destruction
• Concept Embodiment
• Hatred Embodiment
• Indomitable Hatred
• Indomitable Rage
• Justice Embodiment
• Karma Embodiment
• Loneliness Embodiment
• Wrath Embodiment

Limitations

• User must be driven by vengeance against a specific enemy who has wronged them or those close to them.
• May become so obsessed with their vengeful feelings that it will consume them.
• Former morals, ideals, and beliefs may be broken beyond mending in the pursuit of vengeance.

Known Users

Folklore/Mythology

• Sekhmet (Egyptian Mythology)
• Atë (Greek Mythology)
• The Furies/Erinyes (Greek Mythology)
• Nemesis (Greek Mythology)
• Heru-ra-ha (Thelema)

Anime/Manga/Manhwa

• Ōko Yushima (Bleach)
• Titamon (Digimon)
• Madara Uchiha (Naruto)
• Erinius (Regalia: The Three Sacred Stars)
  • Magna Alecto
  • Tisis
  • Xeno Megaera
• Thief King Bakura (Yu-Gi-Oh!)

Comics

• Furies/The Kindly Ones (DC Comics/Vertigo)
• The Spectre (DC Comics)
• Ghost Riders (Marvel Comics)
• The Living Tribunal (Marvel Comics); Face of Vengeance

Literature

• Kyler Stern, the Night Angel (Night Angel series)

Movies

• Battra (Godzilla)
• Pumpkinhead (Pumpkinhead)

Television

• Nigax (Legend of the Seeker)
• Yuri (Girl From Nowhere)

Tabletop Games

• Shevarash (Forgotten Realms)

Video Games

• Shendelzare (DOTA)
• Kalista (League of Legends)
• Javik (Mass Effect 3)
• Wo-Chien (Pokémon)
• The Bogeyman (Silent Hill: Downpour)
• Junko (Touhou Project)
• The Furies (Valkyrie Crusade)
  • Alecto
  • Megaera
  • Tisiphone
• Nemesis (Valkyrie Crusade)
• Sekhmet (Valkyrie Crusade)
• Cordana Felsong (World of Warcraft)
• Maiev Shadowsong (World of Warcraft)

Music

• The Vengeful One aka The Guy ("Disturbed Band Mascot")

Gallery

The Spectre (DC Comics) is the wrathful aspect of God and all his vengeful actions.

The Kindly Ones (Vertigo/DC Comics) are a triple-goddess whose cosmic duty is to destroy those who commit familicide.

Titamon (Digimon) is born out of the vengeance of all Digimon ever defeated by the Olympus XII.

Ōko Yushima (Bleach) is the mod-soul counterpart of his creator, and the embodiment of his hatred and revenge against the Soul Society that shunned his hard work and concept of friendships.

Madara Uchiha (Naruto) is the greatest inheritor of the Uchiha Clan's Curse of Hatred, becoming his clan's embodiment of hatred and vengeance against the rival Senju Clan, and eventually, the reality that took his brother's life.

The Bogeyman (Silent Hill: Downpour) is the embodiment of Murphy's desire to inflict judgment on others, as well as the destruction that revenge brings.

After striking a deal with Mephisto, Johnny Blaze (Marvel Comics) became a spirit of vengeance.

Nemesis (Valkyrie Crusade)

Alecto (Valkyrie Crusade) is one of the three Furies.

Tisiphone (Valkyrie Crusade) is one of the three Furies.

Megaera (Valkyrie Crusade) is one of the three Furies.

Pumpkinhead (Pumpkinhead) is a demon summoned only to enact revenge upon others.

Thief King Bakura and Diabound (Yu-Gi-Oh!) empowered by the vengeful spirits of Kul Elna.

The Guy (Disturbed)

Kalista (League of Legends) is a spirit of vengeance who assimilates the souls of those who seek revenge to enact vengeance upon betrayers.

Wo-Chien (Pokémon) is the embodiment of grudges.