Atlas Stormbreaker

Atlas Stormbreaker is Arch Starpeak's mentor and "father" figure in his life, Atlas Stormbreaker was also one of the main leaders of the "Starpeak Rebellion" as he then was bestowed upon the right to the Typhon Throne and was named King after Arch Starpeak denied the offer to rule over the kingdom. He is a NPC and is a major character in Sins of the Empire.

The Lost Star:
At the age of 45, Atlas arrived into Typhon as a wandering Ronin searching for purpose after his unknown past. During this time, King Sullimon I was the acting king of Old Typhon along with his son Prince Sullimon II. Upon entering the kingdom he sought refuge within the Outlands and was feared by the locals as he was a stranger to their kind. He resided within the local Inn and kept to himself, quiet and rugged. After about a week of staying within the outer towns, Atlas was hastily approached by local villagers/farmers begging the lone Samurai to save a lost local boy who had been taken away by a group of "Death Knights" called the Knights of Orion. Atlas followed the trail of the fallen knights and found their hold within a hidden ancient dungeon. After slaying the Death Knights with his massive custom Katana, he entered the inner sanctum of the dungeon and discovered the knights were controlled by an severely injured "Oni", a demonic bogeyman of dark, named Kaji. He has been controlling the Knights of Orion to kidnap children every other month and consuming them to feed into his strength to restore his physical strength. After a lengthy conflict, Atlas was able to slaughter Kaji before he was able to feed on the young boy. The young boy introduced himself as Arch Starpeak, an 10 year old orphaned boy who lived within the Umbani Cathedral with the other young orphans. The town then welcomed him with open arms as protector of the Outlands.

The Apprentice:
Over the next few weeks, a young Arch Starpeak would follow the lone Samurai around as he traveled around the town. Arch seemed to always be by Atlas' side and Atlas enjoyed the young boy's company. After enough time passed, Atlas came to the revelation that the young Starpeak must in hold his true purpose. Atlas adopted the young boy and soon Arch became Atlas' apprentice. Over two decades Arch was taught the way of the Samurai, he learned how to fight, how to focus, and how to find his inner self in battle. Arch became a proud pupil of his and Atlas could sense the destiny within Arch.

The Monastery:
Arch and Atlas both lived in a small Japanese styled home near the Outlands of New Typhon during Arch's years 10-20.

The Past:
In their most cherished of moments, Atlas shared to Arch that long ago he took upon a curious Tiefling apprentice named Cinder. After many years of training together, the young Tiefling grew interested in dark magics and hellfire rituals. He began experimenting on himself, mutating his body to turn himself more lethal and became obsessed with striking down his foes to make Atlas proud. This went against the Samurai code and Atlas casted out Cinder. Cinder broke away from the Samurai way and left the Crimson Coast. His whereabouts afterward were unknown to Atlas. He also divulged that Atlas Stormbreaker was once a Samurai in the Crimson Coast but left after reasons he refuses to share. He came to New Typhon searching for his destiny, a destiny that he still wont share with his apprentice Arch Starpeak.

The Boy's Errand:
At the age of 50, with Arch at the age of 15 now, the two had formed a fondness to the kingdom. During this time, Atlas' young pupil began forming feelings for one local maiden named Satine Farias. Arch and Satine soon fell in love. Atlas was cross with Arch's decision as he saw love as a distraction to the Samurai way of living and also thought Satine lowered Arch's potential. But nevertheless Atlas still respected Arch and promised to protect Satine with his life.

The Shinobi:
During his later years of his stay in New Typhon, Atlas Stormbreaker had become famous throughout the military ranks. Word arrived soon to King Sullimon I of the fabled Ronin who protects the outlands of Old Typhon. The king demanded an audience with the Ronin to meet the mysterious figure. Upon talking the two began to befriend each other, until eventually King Sullimon I asked Atlas to become his personal Shinobi, and protect him from outside threats. Atlas accepted and together the two grew close in bond. However, because he accepted the role he could never dedicate his full attention to Arch's training anymore, causing Arch's training to remain incomplete. This caused a minor rift in their friendship but they still remained close in hand.

The Ember Order:
Almost a decade passed and things started to move quickly throughout the kingdom, Arch had reached the age of 22 and married Satine Starpeak. Together they soon had a child, Simon Starpeak, their first born child. With Atlas's absence from the Outlands due to him becoming Sullimon I Shinobi, it was left to his apprentice Arch Starpeak to protect the Outlands from threats. Arch become a town hero over the years while Atlas became known as a great military general and personal friend of the King's. During this time a new resurgence began within the kingdom. A group of elite warriors calling themselves the "Ember Order" began recruiting people within Typhon to abandon the soft ideals the king holds and to embrace the war-torn history of Typhon, that they should no longer hide within the mountains from other nations and they should conquer the other countries near them that diminish their potential. This group was led by an mysterious unknown leader. Their existence sparked a raging debate within the kingdom, many agreeing that Typhon should expand beyond the mountains and others thinking the ideas to be too radical. Over the years these tensions grew to violent levels as the Ember Order manipulated the emotions of the public behind closed doors. King Sullimon I and Atlas was opposed to the group, while Prince Sullimon II believed in the group and secretly supported them from inside God's Keep. In one incident, the Ember Order organized an attack on Typhon forces that made Atlas appear to be incompetent. They also made many moves against Arch Starpeak and tried to assassinate him multiple times. It was clear the group had some kind of vendetta against Atlas and were attempting (and succeeding) to ruin him. Atlas became determined to hunt them down.

The Fantomu Kyōi:
Almost 10 years have passed, Arch has joined the military ranks within Typhon to provide for his family and rose to the rank of Captain. Over the past decade, tensions rose and many skirmishes broke out within the Kingdom as both sides on the political spectrum began arguing over the future of Typhon. The people were unsettled and just one cinder could set off the fuse. One fateful night, Atlas entered in the throne room to find King Sullimon I dead, with his son standing over him dagger in hand. Sullimon II looked at Atlas and ordered the guards to come in, he claimed that Atlas murdered his father and Atlas tried to rebuttal but was attacked by the guards. Atlas was beaten and taken away, the people were told of Atlas' actions and were appalled. This action ignited the tensions and allowed the Ember Order to take over the throne and instill Sullimon II as acting "King". The people now sided with the Ember Order and hated Atlas. Atlas was brought in front of the public and was soon to be executed, Arch heard of this and hid Satine Starpeak and Simon Starpeak within the catacombs of Umbani Cathedral with Alice May before he set off to save his master. Arch arrived at the execution and fought his way to his master. He broke him free when suddenly they were ambushed by the Ember Order. Out of the smoke, stepped out a man dressed in makeshift Samurai and fighting armor wielding a red duel sided bladed, the man was Cinder. He introduced himself to Arch and greeted his former master once again. And he went on to explain that he has been behind the Ember Order the entire time. Cinder hated Atlas for UNKNOWN reasons and because Atlas "casted him out" of the Samurai, the exact reasons for Cinder's hatred is unknown to Arch. He could never achieve his revenge against Atlas though because he was protected by the Samurai in the Crimson Coast. However, after Cinder heard news of Atlas leaving the safety of the crimson coast for UNKNOWN reasons he began tracking him down for years to get his revenge. He finally found him but he once again was too protected, however it was still achievable. He formed the Ember Order to bring chaos to Typhon and to dethrone Atlas as the hero of Typhon. He also planned on taking away the only thing Atlas appeared to care about, Arch Starpeak, but Atlas' new pet proved to be more trouble than he initially thought. So he modified his plan, instead of torturing Atlas immediately he prepared the fake execution to lure out Arch to finish off him off and rule/destroy his former master's homeland. However, Cinder offered Arch to join him because Atlas never finished his training and Cinder could finally teach him the "true" ways of the Samurai. Arch refused and before they could begin to duel, Atlas took Arch's place and began fighting his fallen apprentice to buy time for Arch to escape. Arch ran and as he looked back he watched as his master used all of what barley any strength he had to stall Cinder. Cinder then scarred Atlas' face and impaled him through the back with his red emanating blade, crippling him. It was also noticed that Cinder had strange abilities, such as being able to move things with his mind and being able to "phase" through attacks by transforming into Ash and Embers and then transforming back into a physical form. Atlas was taken back to the capital and trialed for "killing" the King, he was sent to the deepest dungeon in Typhon while the new King Sullimon II inherited the Typhon Throne. Cinder remained at the new king's side as his newly appointed lord and the Ember Order was emplaced as sole enforcers over the military. Arch was on the run because he was the only threat left to the new king and Cinder, he found himself forced to leave his family behind to not risk their capture as well. Arch left Typhon searching for a way to retake his fallen kingdom and save his master.

Kōjin's Prison:
Nearly four years have passed, Atlas was sent to a prison called Kōjin's Prison near waters end and subjected to all forms of torture imaginable. Atlas now has a gaping scar down his face and torso and a fracture in his back from where he was stabbed, this causes him to lug himself around, giving him a "bear" like posture. In prison the inmates deemed him "The Thunder Bear" killer of Sullimon. During this time, the new king had turned the Old Typhon Kingdom into the beginnings of a militarized Empire. He began sending forces outward to expand their borders and grow with more power. The Ember Order brought in criminals and other powerful lords to fuel the flames of destruction the new empire was forging. Soon, Typhon would be transformed into a militarized city state empire that would conquer anyone in their path. Cinder visited Atlas occasionally, mainly to gloat and torture his former master for the wrongs that were done to him. Suddenly, the ground and walls within the prison began to shake. Shouting was heard from outside as hundreds of unknown men stormed the prison freeing inmates and killing the guards. In a flash of light, his chains were cut by none other than his now 36 year old apprentice Arch Starpeak. Arch explained that he had discovered a fortune from the Lost City of Orion while trying to find a way to return to Typhon, he used the money to hire his own private army out of mercenaries, bounty hunters, and militias. Arch explained that they are forming a rebellion to free Typhon from King Sullimon II rule and the corrupt mastermind behind everything, Cinder and his Ember Order. He asks Atlas to join him in helping lead it. After failing to save Sullimon I from being assassinated, Atlas vowed to honor his fallen king and take back his honor by helping lead the rebellion to overtake the throne. Atlas accepts and they leave the prison with the forces.

Storming the Outlands and Towns:
First, the rebellion marched towards the Outlands. Arch reunited with his family and the rebellion quickly took hold there due to the lack of guards to protect the poor farming community. Arch became the main leader of the rebellion as the people looked up to him for serving them for a decade. The rebellion staged their base of operations within the town. Atlas announced to the people within the Outlands and elsewhere that King Sullimon II was a traitor, that he killed his own father and took the throne for his own power, to transform Typhon into his own bloody fist so he could conquer without question, the people believed him and soon Atlas became a town hero again. Cinder however, was kept a secret due to his unknown presence and "unbelievable" abilities, and because of his connection to Atlas. Arch elected Atlas Stormbreaker, Alice May, and Den Void as key rebellion leaders. Atlas was in charge of setting up a network to recruit soldiers within the prisons, towns, or even other countries outside of Typhon. Alice May was in charge of political and democratic change, as leader of the church she was able to rally the people and decide what kind of government the rebellion would be fighting for. Den Void was in charge of gathering weapons, organizing men, and being Arch's second hand man. The Starpeak Rebellion had a good force of men but they needed the favor of all the people or else the rebellion would collapse on itself. More and more people flocked from the Typhon Towns to join the rebellion forces but some stayed either loyal to the tyrant king or stayed to prepare for rebellion within the soon to be battlefield called the Typhon Towns.

Alenles City:
Knowing they would need more forces, the rebellion looked to Alenles City for aid. The city was a old logging town that had gained popularity due to its unique variety of wildlife and animals. It was also apart of the Typhon Empire and its people were also Typhons. The creatures there formed a symbiotic bond with the people there and they lived their lives together. The animals and plants were apart of their building, lifestyles, and more importantly military. Their houses were simular to an old western town, made of wood and metal, but they relied on animals to help them complete their everyday tasks. Aleneles also oversaw the protection of Typhon's unique ecosystem due to its isolated nature, this created many new species of plants/animals within Typhon that are not anywhere else in the world. The rebellion would need their aid in order to take down the main capital. After weeks of diplomatic talk, the leaders there told the rebellion that if they could guarantee safety of the ecosystem and stop Sullimon II from continuing to destroy their forest for his military state, then they would help. Arch promised they would prevent this and they joined the rebellion. Alenles City gifted the rebellion about 1/5 of all the total forces they had, their forces mad up of unique war beasts and western/native styled weapons.

The Assault and the Complex:
Now with a sizeable force to push onto the city, the rebellion marched towards the capital. They found the Typhon Towns deserted and the only people left being civilians thinking that their tyrant king would still protect them and those who wished to side with the rebels. The rebellion surrounded the walled city as soldiers fired volleys down the walls. The Siege had begun. Weeks went by without give until suddenly, a massive mysterious storm had hit Typhon, a flood rammed into the wall of the city and the rivers that flow through The Complex. The sudden flood had caused a part of the elegant white wall to crumple away giving an opening to invade. Arch's forces rushed inside and using Arch's leadership he used his vast creative strategies to attack the enemy. The Complex was the vast hive of buildings and cities on top of each other, streets undeath entire buildings and a labyrinth of houses and civilization. The battle within the complex was grumsome and gurrila as many rebels fought from within hallway and buildings until ultimately they were able to gain footing within the city.

Duel of Fates:
After hours of bloodshed, Arch was able to get himself and a small force inside God's Keep, the last line of defense for Typhon. Atlas remained fighting with the main force within The Complex still. Arch entered the throne room and found himself facing off against Raijin. They dueled endlessly while the battle raged on outside and eventually they corned themselves atop of the castle. Lightning struck near them and Arch was able to channel that lightning with his blade to strike Raijin while he was in his Ash form, when he returned to his normal form parts of his right shoulder and arm were missing, along with the lower part of his torso. His remains fell off the roof and landed in the fire below, burns and turning to ash. The rebellion had taken over the city. The war was over.

The New Typhon:
King Sullimon II was arrested and plead guilty to killing his father. With his confession most Typhons regained their trust within Atlas, Arch, and the rebellion again. The rebellion now had to reform a new government and Alice May helped spearhead the politics behind this. The military state was defused and peace rang out through the land. Due to Arch's excellent leadership skills and destiny as king, the people elected and cried out for Starpeak to be their king. But Arch, tired and beaten of war, wanted to retire with his wife and child. Arch elected his old master, Atlas Stormbreaker, to become the new king of the newly formed New Typhon, to which he humbly accepted. And so, King Stormbreaker led the New Typhon people as they rebuilt their homeland.

The Golden Threat:
Almost 5 years later, New Typhon is thriving. Peace had been instilled across the lands and conflicts within the kingdom had been non-existent. However, beyond the mountains the Golden Empire soon grew in its dark power. Over time their borders crept closer and closer to New Typhon until one day, the kingdom was sent a warning to surrender the kingdom to the empire and become annexed or suffer the fate of their former neighboring countries. King Stormbreaker denied this request and faced with the looming threat of war, he asked Arch Starpeak to once more defend their home from the invading forces. Arch of course accepted his master's request and he rallied his forces. All of New Typhon rallied as they prepared for the Golden Empire to attack.

The Hai To Shinda:
General Starpeak readied his forces and had prepared his strategies for weeks for this coming conflict. He was outnumbered but they had the advantage. In the fields between the Outlands and the main Kingdom, the New Typhon army readied themselves to attack. Arch, being the highest ranking official there, ordered the other generals and soldiers to signal him once the forces were seen. Silence stuck the land as they waited for the enemy to arrive. Suddenly, a red glint was seen in the distance, a single blade now cracked and torn, spewing out black energy and lightning through the red glow around it crackled through the fog that lay across the mountain pass that the wielder entered from. The marching of thousands of soldiers were heard echoing from the mountains. The Typhon generals signaled Arch and told him that the enemy had arrived. Arch used his spyglass to look forward and was terrified to discover the man leading the Golden Empire was none other than Raijin, now with black and red mechanical jagged legs and a steel black arm that protruded upward off his right shoulder. Raijin cried out in a rage "STARPEAKKKKK!" as he charged forward with the thousands of Golden Empire soldiers behind. Arch sent his men forward and rode with them on the front lines. The battle lasted hours upon hours. After many fallen foes, Arch managed to reach Raijin as the dark Shinobi looked at the general with pure hatred. The two fought and Arch was able to hold off Raijin for a while, long enough for a few of his generals and captains to retreat, but nevertheless Arch was slain and brought the Raijin's mercy. He was subdued and knocked uncoincess. When he awoke he found himself among the dead, and among the Golden Empire soldiers marching towards his city. Arch tried to stand but fell due to his severe wounds. He looked up to see Raijin standing over him, the demonic devil reveling in Arch's defeat. He told Arch "He is lucky they need him alive" as he was then binded and thrown into the back of a carriage. Arch was then taken to Calico Prison and the fate of New Typhon and Atlas Stormbreaker is left unknown...

"Until there was nothing but Ash and Dead..."

Personality and Character
Atlas is a honor based character. He believes everyone and everything should be in balance. He believes in destiny and does not think quick actions are honorable. He honors the Samurai Code to the best of his abilities and will always help someone in need if he can. He acts similar to Master Shifu from Kung Fu Panda or like Owl from Sekiro. He is very distant but also very caring. He tries his best to connect to the world that he himself is disconnected from.