Child is a ruthless Lord of Chaos and a powerful enemy of Princess Amethyst, the Lord of Order who presides over Gemworld. He is served by Flaw.
History
During one of the many wars between Order and Chaos, the Lords of Chaos decided to reclaim the magical realm of Gemworld, and sent the Child to do so. However Amethyst was eventually able to stop the Child by merging with him, and then merging both of them with the Gemworld itself, effectively trapping them both.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Magic: Despite his child-like appearance and immature demeanor, Child is a dangerous practicioner of magic powerful enough to challenge Princess Amethyst and has a plethora of magical abilities.[1]
- Telepathy: Child can read the minds of others.[1]
- Eldritch Blast: Child can conjure blasts of magical energy.[1]
- Molecular Reconstruction: Child can transform objects at will.[1]
- Darkness Manipulation: Child can manipulate darkness itself, enabling it to attack his foes or protect himself similarly to a forcefield.[2]
- Scying: Child can cast his view from afar without a medium.[3]
- Flight[2]
- Superhuman Strength[2]
- Intangibility[2]
- Weather Manipulation[3]
Weaknesses
- Vulnerability to Direct Contact with a Lord of Order: Due to his nature as a Lord of Chaos, direct contact with a Lord of Order can cause him pain and as such, he is afraid to directly confront a Lord of Order. Child often uses his servant, Flaw, to fight against other Lords of Order.[1] In order to battle a Lord of Order on his own, he must use his magic to sheathe himself in a protective coating of darkness prior to engaging.[1][2]
Related
- 22 Appearances of Child (New Earth)
- 3 Images featuring Child (New Earth)
- 1 Quotations by or about Child (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Child (New Earth)
Footnotes
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