As a result of the Shaytan's unsuccessful ascension to the ranks of the Sorcerer Supreme, and as a sacrifice to the Sanctum itself in exchange for his release, the Father of Assassins flesh was forced to endure a trauma so far removed from the realm of reality, it would forever serve as a visual reminder - a warning - to those foolish enough to attempt to pervert the fabric of mystical enlightenment.

The horrific event was secretly deemed the, Devil's Disfigurement.

However, during his ill fated campaign against the Sanctum, the Magical Makaveli was somehow capable of establishing a vital connection with the sacred monuments internal sense of self. Delving into the forsaken depths of magic's darker elements and sinister secrets.

Upon his return the Shaytan's resources were extensively focused and aligned with his own engineering expertise, as he and his disciples forged a unique set of protective body armor.

A war forge to protect his ravaged body. Honeycombing layers integrated with in-plane covalent bonds, stacked and rebarred, add varied levels of durability depending on the tactical model of the suit. With the elusive Aethrium mineral significantly woven into the very fibers of the uniform adding superior versatility and ultimate flexibility.

Additionally, an innovative layer of tactical thought induced nanite-second skin significantly guard against radiation and static based dangers. A muscularly aligned matrix of crystallized iron enhanced by magnetic fields over a promethium sheath offers a secondary line of durability.

Raysh's esoteric dexterity is also present in the form of a self-contained-closed algorithm acting as a self-aware operating system that provides strategies, tactical background information on opponents, and on his surroundings. Tuning them into the revolutionary's informational super-lens of the supernatural.

League of Shadows, Kamelot, Arashikage, Keijijo, Order of Sancta Camisia

Unknown

Divorced

Thee Knightfalls, Isadora Knightfall (daughter; deceased) Perdida Cardenal (granddaughter)

Quintus is regarded as one of, if not thee, greatest living Martial Arts combatant in the World. Trained and aided by an extensive evolutionary augmented DNA helix which has substantially advanced his mind to the point of which transitioning from a visual-spatial of working memory to other forms of thought, (language, art, mathematics, reflexes, etc) have been accelerated by the unique emotional disposition of his prodigious and cognitive functions of the cerebellum. Raised with an obsessively disciplined regiment of traditional despotic demands, Quintus was baptized in the ways of the Shinobi as well as the Ronin.

The sacred Order of Sancta Camisa as well as his father overseeing his inauguration in these two opposing dualities melding systematically opposed ideologies together in order to cultivate the exclusive trademark style of the OsC. Rapid advancement, both mentally and physically, displayed daily by the future Dark Knightfall quickly propelled him through the ranks.

As a natural polymath Quintus was easily able to transform his muscle memory into an instantaneously reacting mechanism, allowing the young student to not only mimic any move he witnessed, but remember it forever. Because of this unparalleled ability the Perennial Polymath is constantly creating never before seen styles of unimaginable innovation. Meticulously shedding standardized motions and maneuvers he perceives to be outdated and adopting others.

He does so with slow surgical like attention to detail. Often times studying a single style for a year before sculpting it into a piece of combat precision which he then integrates seamlessly into his ever expanding martial arts repertoire. Because he is able to secure immense amounts of knowledge spanning countless areas of expertise, understanding the techniques and combat styles he copies is a paramount precursor in which Quintus religiously follows. At one time in his travels this way of thought led the Noir Nagas to adopt the spiritual philosophies of Internal Alchemy. Its primary principle of esoteric (or nei-tan) Taoists is that man has only a limited amount of vital-force (ch'i), stored. This leaks away through day-to-day activities, and when it's all gone.

However through Internal Alchemy it is possible to contain ones chi by funneling it up rather than out and then up the spine to the crown. In ascending, the ch'i progresses through various stations and vital points along the body. Reaching the top of the head, the ch'i then descends down the front of the body, down to the navel, and then around again, forming a complete circuit. This circuit is known as "The Circulation of the Light." Though well versed in the Chi based esoteric forms of martial arts it is a method the Living Weapon does not physically partake in. Instead he utilizes his acquired knowledge to better defend himself against the supernatural styling of others.

Even tailoring several Promethium padded micro woven body suits which protect various chakra and vital point rich areas. Quintus has even sought out the enigmatic grandmaster of the esoteric Keijijo Clan who specialize in the Chi based forms of martial arts. Watching, training, and learning, all he could in order to adapt a perfectly revised defensive style against the artistry of the Keijijo should the day arise in which he were confronted by one of its illustrious members. The Dark Knightfall's combat artistry is profoundly aided by an usually skeletal structure granting him a unique, "righting system."

This extraordinary ability allows Quintus, in a free falling situation, to first, know up from down, and then the innate nature to rotate in mid air to orient his body to land on his feet. Complete and uncompromising control over every muscle in his body has facilitated the evolution of his equilibrium granting him a level of near superhuman acrobatic agility which has been indoctrinated into his high flying martial arts techniques. Like any pure polymath, the Black Mamba has cultivated an expansive multi-dimensional sphere of assorted expertise.

Melding an eclectic catalog of skills that, when amalgamated into a rarefied combat composition, stylistically fabricated an exclusive martial arts model. Copyrighted by the Knightfall's hereditary photographic muscle memory. A symbiotic technique that continues to evolve over time, granting the Living Weapon the luxury of aggregating new forms and systems. Discarding out-dated abilities and plugging in new, unorthodox innovations, without hesitation.

Because of the dogmatically instilled training of the Order of Sancta Camisia, as well as the mystical Arashikage, the Modern-day-Kennedy employs an inherent ability known as Photographic-Reflexes.

A capability which allows the Martial Arts Masterpiece to total recall any muscle induced movement he's witnessed, regardless of elapsed time. Perfect imitation and a comprehensive library have positioned the legendary Knightfall at the forefront of martial arts mastery. Mirroring entire martial classifications that would otherwise have taken several life-times to achieve. A true martial arts didactic, Quintus was indeed a child prodigy and martial arts adept. Didactically perusing the physical mechanisms and techniques culturally intrinsic to a wide ranging list on international countries with a Darwinian discipline predicated upon the evolution of armed and unarmed combat. Because of the overwhelming extent of accredited martial arts knowledge indexed in his martial arts library, it can only be speculated as to the exact number of traditional techniques the Knightfall Polymath possesses.

As part of the Noir Nagas' complex mutant physiology he has the mental ability to affect physical objects in a plethora of varying degrees. Strenuously trained from birth to master this genetically inherited ability, the Martial Arts Masterpiece has meticulously engineered a fighting system that perfectly compliments the integration of spontaneous thought and instantaneous telekinetic action. Its amplification of martial arts techniques and strikes serving to heighten his unorthodox acrobatic combat applications. Quintus also boats a perfected form of Psychokinesis which in its sub-category of Mirco-TK, granted him a concentrated aptitude over atoms, molecules, and sub-atomic-particles. Otherwise known as Bloodbending. Giving him the ability to break his opponent down on a purely biological level having barely lifted a finger.

As a byproduct of the Amulet of Atomus, the Supreme Shaytan was inherently gifted with the ability to calculate and perceive numerous possibilities of a moment. Aided by the traditional ascension of his new position among the esoteric elite, through none stop practice the natural evolution of his mind has begun to register the point in which transitioning from of a visual-spatial - working memory to other forms of thought, (language, art, mathematics, construction, reflexes, etc) with hyperhuman acceleration.

• Body Language
• Analysis
• Auto-Reflexes
• Eidetic Kinesthesia
• Codification
• Indexing
• Encyclopedic Knowledge

The style of swordsmanship gifted by the Order of Sancta Camisa teaches that one has as many as five classical targets with a heavy emphasis on unbridled speed - putting overwhelming pressure on an adversary. Areas noted for their advantages when striking at an enemy. On a mathematical scale that number increases expediently. Upper, lower, and middle strikes are decisive. Left side and right side attacks are fluid and are best used when there is an overhead obstruction.

These are the areas that one can expose to find their counters. In particular, timing is important. Timing goes hand in hand with rhythm. Fooling the opponent into believing that they have timed you is how to best time them. And this can be done with an understanding of the purpose behind rhythm. And in combat, rhythm is established only to be broken. Once an opponent has grown accustomed to one's rhythm e.g. footwork and flow of attacks, that is the time to break. Lure the opponent into growing accustomed to for example, sword attacks from the outside, then in the execution of an outside strike, break rhythm and cut inside where the element of grappling is of great use.

While patience is a virtue, to wait for the opponent to over-commit to strike in the hope of an opening for a counter is to allow the opponent to seize the initiative. And if all one does is wait on the defensive for the opponent to make a mistake, it is not the opponent making the mistake, but the swordsman himself. For if all one does is react in the hope of a counter, not only has one become passive, but react and react and react, and eventually, the incorrect reaction will come. This brand of swordsmanship teaches otherwise, to seize the initiative with wise aggression. Essentially, this means that the responsibility of creating openings is the swordsman's, not the opponent's. Feints, footwork, taunting, and grappling can all be used to lure the opponent into performing an attack that leaves various pockets of space open for counter-attacks.

Parrying or blocking a bladed strike is not done by placing one's sword in position to meet an incoming strike with the sharp edge of the blade. That only succeeds in damaging the blade. Eastern swordsmanship teaches that blocking is accomplished by meeting an incoming strike with a strike of equal or greater force from an angle that will allow the swordsman to knock the opponent's sword from their grasp, disarming them. This is generally successful when one has forced the opponent into a weak plane where their footing is not stable, such as on the retreat.

An overhead strike for example, which is typically powerful and carries the additional force of gravity, will either knock the opponent's sword from their hands should they attempt to block, or at the very least, will cause them to stagger and their defense to crack. It is in this situation where the swordsman can then press the attack with a flurry of sword strikes designed to force the opponent into a purely defensive position where they are perpetually on a weak plane, breaking their defense down and then landing the killing blow

The Father of Assassin's profound pursuit of esoteric enlightenment has become obsessively governed by his exhausted search for mystical mentors. Building and refining his knowledge and proficiency over the physical aspects of supernatural Dark Arts. Through the digestion of devilishly designed curses and spells, the Shaytan continues to evolve an extremely versatile foundation of esoteric enlightenment.

The execution of the Shaytan's premiere of esoteric enlightenment centers around an unorthodox and almost paradoxical philosophy. Using the elegant mastery of his hands as quasi-sentient magical instruments, a surgical tier of achieved sorcery was made available to the now mythical Knightfall. The theatrical premiere of unorthodox motions and dexterous contortions of his hand, fingers and wrists, of extremely versatile maneuvers are known as Esoteric Tutting.

A spellbinding maneuver in which the user's hands are transformed into arcane instruments of preeminent esoteric prestige. Autonomously acting in symbiotic synchronization with the instinctual machinations of their magical author. The artistic decorations and meticulous visual representations are symbols which magical energy continually flow. Often illustrated by illuminated wheels premiering around the palm-and or hand(s).

Reborn with a renewed and obsessively disciplined regiment of traditional autocratic demands, the Shaytan's custodial obligations as a esoteric grandmaster have not been taken for granted. The Father of Assassins has thus adopted the exclusive ministry over the mystic arts; baptized in the forbidden magical teachings of the Lefthand Path.

As a result of the Shaytan's unsuccessful ascension to the ranks of the Sorcerer Supreme, and as a sacrifice to the Sanctum itself in exchange for his release, the Father of Assassins flesh forced to endure a trauma so far removed from the realm of reality, it will forever serve as visual reminded - a warning - to those foolish enough to attempt to pervert the fabric of mystical enlightenment. However, during his ill fated campaign against the Sanctum, the Magical Makaveli was somehow capable of establishing a vital connection with the sacred monuments internal sense of self. Delving into the forsaken depths of magic's darker elements and sinister secrets.

History remembers the fall of the legendary Knights Templar, that on Friday the 13th in October of 1307 by order of the financially unstable ruler of France King Philip IV, the once illustrious faith based warriors of the crusades were labeled as heretics, enemies of God, and the almighty Catholic Church, and ultimately sentenced to death.

But what history does not remember, or more importantly what it was not permitted to document, was the creation of a surreptitious cabal of assassins hand picked by Pope Clement V from the Templar's hated rivals, the Knights Hospitaller.

These assassins would carry out systematic successions of sabotage, espionage, and state sponsored murder. Fraudulently laying the foundation for King Philips betrayal birthing the formation of a league of assassins who would one day become the Order of Sancta Camisa.

Elite combat specialist of unorthodox warfare who's stealth based tactics were in stark contrast of honor bound codes of the autocratic Knights and viewed as unsavory though the undeniable success of their cloak and dagger covertness was unparallelled for its time.

After the fall of the fabled Knights the entirety of their accumulated wealth was silently bequeathed to the Order of Sancta Camisa permeating their affluence helping to establish an underground authoritative influence which, much to the dismay of the Catholic church, superseded that of the Templars in many ways. Eventually the Order broke free from the bonds of religion and disappeared.

Embarking on an intellectual pilgrimage across the known World. Analytically collecting, cataloging, and compressing various veins of knowledge and skill tailoring them into a dogmatic system of philosophy and peerless combat education. Adopting many ways and traditions. from Japanese Shinobis to Zulu tribesmen all the way through the forbidden teachings of the Kuji-kiri. Perpetuating myth like fables of supernatural like abilities, deeds, and accumulating subtle influence in various and economically strategic arenas.

Like most generational inheritance, (and simultaneously unlike any other), the OSC have thrived under the leadership of the Knightfall linage. With theoretical and philosophical evolution governing the ancient order of assassins through a myriad of historical chapters.

As legendary as the Illuminati and as mythical as the New World Order, from the Baron to Julian and on down to Jayden, and eventual Raysh, the Knightfall bloodline's unwavering influence over the League has been absolute.

From the fire-breathers to mystic priests, sin-eaters and death dealers, a pilgrimage was made. Shadows and charlatans alike had come to pay homage to the initiated, to Cristen the rebirth of the League somewhere within the ancient city of Jerusalem.

By decree, the newly anointed Shaytan had taken the reconstituted cabal home, immersing his followers in a polytheists theology in direct, all be secretive, defiance of the three major Abrahamic religions.

Their dark orthodoxy silently swaying the achromatic atmosphere and subtly influencing the supernatural.

All the while, underneath tourist packed alleys and holy sites of old Jerusalem, vaulted medieval chambers have secretly become a rapidly expanding subterranean house of mystical worship, invisible from the streets above.

Veiled sigils guide the path for those in possession of the elusive cipher. Coded invitations concealed in plain sight. In literature; music, art, and arithmetic. All leading the way to the League, to the fraternity of the True Shaytan....to §hadowland.

Marred in mystical camouflage, which help to conceal its location as well as fortify its rudimentary defenses, the reborn League, home of the illustrious al'Shaytan and an Illuminati of arcane associates, rests peacefully underground in solitary isolation. It is impossible to date the mysterious history of the subterranean catacombs, as several countries have laid claim to the labyrinth, ending in a bureaucratic nightmare. As such, it has been relatively untouched by the outside World.

Down beneath the flourishing city the fierce Middle Eastern sun disappears, illumination coming only from fluorescent bulbs and torches. The smell, earth and mildew. Geography recalling a city that existed over 2,000 years ago. Seven hundred-year-old Mamluk-era arches help create a multilevel maze of rooms and corridors beneath the Muslim Quarter.

The same tunnels that served Jewish renegades as they fled the Romains now serving as the passageways of the League. Small shrines and dark alters, statues and symbols rest beneath the city, guarded and worshiped by the League, seeking to further enhance their already cabalistic way of life. Creating a new order of cultivated mysticism in efforts to strengthen their tireless combat training and metaphysical might.

Manifesting a library of martial arts techniques rooted in the traditional foundation of the Knightfalls, implementing ancient wrestling fundamentals with innovative striking and submission fighting, which are naturally embedded in each members muscle memory making their moves intuitively automatic.

Predisposed from initiation with an ability known as photographic reflexes, this extraordinary extra sensory perception is tirelessly cultivated into a form of combat precognition acting as an early warning system allowing the warriors of Shadowland to map out their opponents moves before they are physically expressed.

And even though the Sleeper places a premium on their hand to hand combat and the furthering development of their superhuman physiology, he places equal value on their mental acumen. Implementing strict studies of great philosophers, mathematics, science, art, and literature. Physically and mentally transformed into autodidact polymaths who's versatility in such a large range of expertise steps over into the supernatural.

With an evolving global transformation and strict regiment of Middle Eastern occultism, the highly covert Illuminati of assassins known as the LoS, have secretly rebuilt the fundamental principles of their secret society, operating within the Raysh Al'Shaytan's cabal of internationally agents.

Constables operating under the expressed design of the Shaytan, yet operating with free ranging independence and opportunities for self-serving status.

Immersed in the arcane teachings of the Order of Sancta Camisia, handed down through generations of Knightfall patriarchy, they themselves rumored to have been taught by the holy Knights and Saladin himself in the era of Crusades.

Through didactic literature, mental, and archaeological rarities, the League continues to tether itself to its ancient past.

Dueled ideology bled together for a sanctified creation of a new religion. A religion of faithful. Faithful to the one true goddess, the Goddess of Death.