“Nature isn’t kind. It is balanced. And you are tipping the scales.”
Basic Information#
- Full Name: Dr Maya Aris
- Alias: Viridian
- Date of Birth: May 12, 1997 (Age 28)
- Place of Birth: Manaus, Brazil
- Species: Strangekin (Human/Metamorph Hybrid)
- Affiliation: The Strangekin Vanguard
- Occupation: Botanist / Environmental Defence Lead
Physical Description#
- Height: 5’9″
- Weight: 145 lbs
- Eye Colour: Glowing Lime Green
- Hair Colour: Deep Emerald Green (Changes shades based on health/hydration)
- Distinguishing Features: Her hair is actually a complex, moss-like fibre that photosynthesises. Her skin has a faint, floral scent.
- Costume/Appearance: A teal and yellow bio-suit that regulates her internal sap-flow. She wears green-tinted goggles and a white/yellow half-cape that mimics the underside of a leaf.
Powers and Abilities#
Powers:#
- Chlorokinetic Manipulation: Can rapidly accelerate the growth of plant life in her vicinity, turning seeds into crushing vines or defensive walls of bark.
- Pheromone Emission: Can release spores that induce calm, sleep, or intense fear in enemies within a 30ft radius.
- Dermal Photosynthesis: She does not need food as long as she has sunlight and water; her strength and healing factor peak at high noon.
- Toxic Touch: Can secrete neurotoxins from her fingertips that paralyse organic targets on contact.
Skills:#
- World-class expertise in toxicology and botany; trained in Capoeira for close-quarters defence.
Weaknesses:#
- Deforestation/Pollution: In areas with heavy smog or dead soil, her powers are severely weakened. Extreme cold (like Glacialis’ aura) can send her into a dormant, catatonic state.
Equipment#
Weapons:#
- None (She uses the environment).
Gadgets/Technology:#
- Seed-Pods: Carries a belt of genetically modified “hyper-seeds” that can grow in concrete or steel.
Vehicles:#
- N/A
Personality and Traits#
Personality:#
- Serene, protective, and occasionally detached from human concerns—she often prioritises the “health of the garden” over individuals.
Quirks:#
- She often walks barefoot to stay “grounded”; she talks to her plants as if they are sentient (to her, they are).
Motivations:#
- To reclaim polluted lands and ensure the Strangekin have a sustainable, living home.
Biography#
Maya was a research fellow in the Amazon, studying rare Metamorph-touched flora. When a chemical fire broke out in her lab, she inhaled a cocktail of experimental plant DNA and Metamorph catalysts. Instead of dying, her respiratory system fused with the plants she loved. She was rescued by Flux-Link and now serves as the team’s primary “Biotic Wall.”
Relationships#
Allies:#
- Flux-Link (Scientific Peer)
- Volt-Wing (Often teases him about his “artificial” energy).
Rivalries:#
- The Iron-Blight (A rogue Strangekin with metal-based splicing).
Family:#
- A large family in Brazil who believe she is working for an international conservation group.
Locations#
- The Greenhouse (A specialised botanical wing on the Double Helix).
Trivia#
- Fun Fact: She can “hear” the distress signals of trees from miles away.
- Power Level: Tier 8 (Environmental Controller).
