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After the collapse of the cave in which the fountain and the box were housed, Stefan was washed into the open ocean. By then, Stefan came upon a revelation in which he would use his newfound power to pave the way to a new age of science for mankind, officially marking his descent to evil. After the events that took place on the island of Praxidae, Stefan joined a shady Italian-based organization named [[Arachnos]], then lead by the mysterious figure only known as [[The Weaver]], and was put in charge of the group's American branch based in [[Paragon City]], Rhode Island. During his time within Arachnos, Stefan quickly climbed ranks and became known as the man called Recluse. | After the collapse of the cave in which the fountain and the box were housed, Stefan was washed into the open ocean. By then, Stefan came upon a revelation in which he would use his newfound power to pave the way to a new age of science for mankind, officially marking his descent to evil. After the events that took place on the island of Praxidae, Stefan joined a shady Italian-based organization named [[Arachnos]], then lead by the mysterious figure only known as [[The Weaver]], and was put in charge of the group's American branch based in [[Paragon City]], Rhode Island. During his time within Arachnos, Stefan quickly climbed ranks and became known as the man called Recluse. | ||
| − | Physical changes also started appearing, with Stefan's eyes progressively beginning to have almost allergic reactions to bright light, and steadily growing red and burning with malevolence, a sign of his status as the evil demigod, Tartarus; his back, through Stefan's focused manipulation of his dark power, began developing a hump which later was used to house eight massive arachnid-like arms. Upon further enhancement, the arms were outfitted with super-strong steel claws, made from an alloy called proto-steel. Completing his transformation, he became known as Lord Recluse, and Stefan Richter was no more. | + | Physical changes also started appearing, with Stefan's eyes progressively beginning to have almost allergic reactions to bright light, and steadily growing red and burning with malevolence, a sign of his status as the evil demigod, Tartarus; his back, through Stefan's focused manipulation of his dark power, began developing a hump which later was used to house eight massive arachnid-like arms. Upon further enhancement, the arms were outfitted with super-strong steel claws covering the flesh and bone "arms" that petruded from this hump, made from an alloy called proto-steel. Completing his transformation, he became known as Lord Recluse, and Stefan Richter was no more. |
After Recluse's battle with Statesman (aka Marcus Cole) on [[Brass Monday]], the evil mastermind went into hiding. During this unspecified time-period, through an assassination of the current leader, Lord Recluse usurped power. The assassination was carried out by the [[Red Widow]], one of Lord Recluse's [[Night Widows]]. She was subsequently killed but lives on in a soul crystal, obtained by [[Ghost Widow]], in Recluse's possession. Lord Recluse established his base of operations on the Etoile Islands, nicknamed the [[Rogue Isles]], an archipelago off of the American east coast. | After Recluse's battle with Statesman (aka Marcus Cole) on [[Brass Monday]], the evil mastermind went into hiding. During this unspecified time-period, through an assassination of the current leader, Lord Recluse usurped power. The assassination was carried out by the [[Red Widow]], one of Lord Recluse's [[Night Widows]]. She was subsequently killed but lives on in a soul crystal, obtained by [[Ghost Widow]], in Recluse's possession. Lord Recluse established his base of operations on the Etoile Islands, nicknamed the [[Rogue Isles]], an archipelago off of the American east coast. | ||
Revision as of 00:33, 5 January 2010
| Lord Recluse | |
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 Ruler of the Rogue Isles | |
| Zone | Grandville |
| Coordinates | (2726.5, -55, 934) |
| Level Range | 45-50 |
| Introduced By | None, Lord Recluse is a Strike Force contact. |
| Introduces | None |
| Enemy Groups |
 Vindicators |
| Badges |
 Master of Lord Recluse's Strike Force |
Lord Recluse is the villainous leader of the Rogue Isles in City of Villains.
Contents
Description
The Master of Evil, the Count of Cruel, the Archvillain of Anarchy. Lord Recluse has been called many things. But the people of the Rogue Isles know him as their lord and ruler. Lord Recluse has a mysterious tie with Paragon City's own Statesman - some even claim they were once close companions. Their hatred for one another certainly belies a secret perhaps best left buried.
Biography
Lord Recluse began his life as the technocrat named Stefan Richter, an American of Austrian descent. His father, an Austrian immigrant named Rudolf Richter, took it upon himself to care for Marcus Cole, whose mother had died in childbirth while his father drank himself to death. Stefan and Marcus soon became best friends, and served together during the Great War.
During the war, Marcus was exposed to the deadly German mustard gas, and his lungs became chronically ill. In hopes of finding a cure, Marcus and Stefan became mercenaries in search of the fabled Fountain of Zeus. After stealing an ancient Greek scroll, an early version of the Herodotus' "Histories", from a London museum, the two set out to locate a long-lost Greek island called Praxidae, which was said to house the mythical Well of the Furies, beneath which the Fountain of Zeus resided. After locating the island and drinking from the fountain, both Marcus and Stefan were endowed with god-like powers that rivaled those of the demigods from myth and legend, curing Marcus' deadly ailment. Before leaving the island, however, the two uncovered an artifact thought to be Pandora's Box. Upon opening the box, which stored all of the creativity of humankind for the last millennium, its power was released unto the world, effectively starting another Golden Age of super-powered heroes.
After the collapse of the cave in which the fountain and the box were housed, Stefan was washed into the open ocean. By then, Stefan came upon a revelation in which he would use his newfound power to pave the way to a new age of science for mankind, officially marking his descent to evil. After the events that took place on the island of Praxidae, Stefan joined a shady Italian-based organization named Arachnos, then lead by the mysterious figure only known as The Weaver, and was put in charge of the group's American branch based in Paragon City, Rhode Island. During his time within Arachnos, Stefan quickly climbed ranks and became known as the man called Recluse.
Physical changes also started appearing, with Stefan's eyes progressively beginning to have almost allergic reactions to bright light, and steadily growing red and burning with malevolence, a sign of his status as the evil demigod, Tartarus; his back, through Stefan's focused manipulation of his dark power, began developing a hump which later was used to house eight massive arachnid-like arms. Upon further enhancement, the arms were outfitted with super-strong steel claws covering the flesh and bone "arms" that petruded from this hump, made from an alloy called proto-steel. Completing his transformation, he became known as Lord Recluse, and Stefan Richter was no more.
After Recluse's battle with Statesman (aka Marcus Cole) on Brass Monday, the evil mastermind went into hiding. During this unspecified time-period, through an assassination of the current leader, Lord Recluse usurped power. The assassination was carried out by the Red Widow, one of Lord Recluse's Night Widows. She was subsequently killed but lives on in a soul crystal, obtained by Ghost Widow, in Recluse's possession. Lord Recluse established his base of operations on the Etoile Islands, nicknamed the Rogue Isles, an archipelago off of the American east coast.
Character Stats
Secret Identity: Stefan Richter
Origin: Incarnate
Archetype: Crab Spider Soldier/Mastermind
Primary Powers: Crab Spider Soldier
Secondary Powers: ???
Other Powers: Leaping
Signature Powers: Summon Army, Suppression
Summon Army allows Lord Recluse to summon anywhere from 1-4 (or possibly more) Bane Spiders (usually bosses) who will rappel down from above. The power has a short timer which will allow Lord Recluse to literally flood his opponents with Bane Spiders if he is not defeated quickly. His Suppression uses a unique animation which is high damage all at once instead of being DoT like player and NPC Crab Spiders.
Introductions
Prior to Introduction
You have not proven yourself worthy! Work with your patron and we will see what the future will bring!
Initial Contact
Missing Initial Contact Dialogue
Appearances
Heroes may fight him:
- In the zone of Recluse's Victory, where he will show up as a reinforcement for the villain side once enough pillboxes have fallen to the heroes' side. Apparently, he always brings Black Scorpion with him.
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Arachnophobic You have helped defeat Lord Recluse in Recluse's Victory. |
- During the Statesman's Task Force, where he will be the last enemy to defeat in the whole task force.
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Peerless You have taken down Lord Recluse himself, something few others have been able to accomplish. One only hopes there is a prison strong enough to contain him. |
Villains may fight him:
- During the mission Enter Destiny Portal and defeat Lord Recluse, from any of the Patron contacts.
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Usurper You have claimed victory over the master of villainy himself, Lord Recluse! |
Quotes
Heroes confront Lord Recluse at the end of the Statesman Task Force; once his inner circle of villains has fallen, he will activate the Web:
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Lord Recluse:
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During the fight, he will say the following:
During the last mission of all Patron contacts's final story arcs:
See Also
- Lord Recluse's Arachnos Archvillains profile for a list of his powers
- Lord Recluse's Strike Force.
Notes
Lord Recluse's powers are derived from the titan Tartarus. (p. 101, The Freedom Phalanx)
External Links
- Boomtown.net preview of City of Villains from May 23, 2005 (photo source)
