As Above, So Below Name Valentino Silas Pope Aliases Vatican, The Guardian Of The Red Rose, La Fiamma Dei Templari, The Lord's Vessel,Son Of Rome, Paladin Night
Birthplace Rome, Italy Species Human Age 25 Occupation Knight Of Templar, Missionary Mercanary Base Of Occupation The Vatican Affiliations The Vatican, The Knights Of Saint Solomon's Temple, Italian Guardia Svizzera
-Origin
Born into the dark streets of Italy's poverished, his parents traded him off to an underground ground known as The Knights Of Saint Solomon's Temple in exchange for enough money to sustain their other children. The Knights Of Saint Solomon's Temple were a religious group of Knights who continued the works of the Olden Day Templars, teaching their children bodily discipline, through body mortification. Through the sheer will of survival, Valentino has climbed the ranks of the Knights Of Solomon. His devotion to the Holy Word Of God, has rewarded by being (secretively) recruited into the The Swiss Army, the police force of Vatican City. Serving for seven years, he went on to become a part of the Italian Guardia Svizzera (The Swiss Guard), and was assigned to devoting his body to the protection of the 266th Pope, Holy Father Francis.
In the two years of his service, he showed his dedication to the protection of Pope and the faithfulness to God's Word. Being granted to have special permissions and access to anything the Church could provide to meet his needs.
-Powers & Abilities
Vatican is highly proficient in the arts of swordsmanship, mastering around 20 arts originating in Japan, China and Europe. A list of the many sword arts he's mastered are in:
Kendo
Kenjustsu Ko-Ryu
Iado
Qingping Jian
Wudang
Taijiquan
Long Sword Fighting
Spadone
He has also has a lot of experience in fighting h2h, most of his fighting styles utilizing his brute force and strong body.
During his time in the Swiss Military, Vatican has picked up prowess in ranged weaponry, mainly guns. Although he doesn't usually carry them.
-Equipment
The Fragmented Sword Of Uriel|Santicus Gifted from within the Vault Of The Vatican, the Fragmented Sword Of Uriel is an magical artifact that is said to be part of the sword the Uriel used to guard Eden after Adam and Eve's exile. It has been said the Archangel gave the sword to a warrior known as Saint Clair, to fight off against an attack against a fleet of Roman soldiers in the First Jewish-Roman war. In more supernatural conspiracies it has been said to slay witches and vampires in Spain and Italy.
Whether or not these ancient tales are true doesn't hinder the fact that the sword itself is supernatural. The heavenly metal of the sword has both divine cutting strength and durability (being capable to cut through vibro-admantite and withstand the force of an exploding star). Aside from the immense strength and contradicting lightness, its more prominent properties are the flames that surround it. Summoned by the user's will, the flames on the blade can exceed 100,000 degrees Celsius, which would normally incinerate the user upon contact if it were also for the blade's supernatural ability to provide the user immunity against fire, heat and explosions.
As Uriel used the sword to prevent sin from entering the perfect guardian, Santicus caused the victim of its blow to slowly become pacificed, as their sin is slowly removed from every strike from the blade. This almost makes the victim more truthful, as lying is seen as a sin.
The Holy Council Of Enoch Circlet Of Michael The Ring Of Michael, The Archangel Of God's Protection and Battle, is worn on the middle finger on the right hand of the wearer. The Ring Of Michael was blessed by St. Michael, given to the by a Knight Of Templar to fight against a Phillistine Army. The Circlet Of Michael grants the user superhuman strength in battle, being able to lift up around 2 Tons it also grants the user the ability to touch objects that would normally be intangible, such as spirits, however it doesn't grant sight of spirits. Circlet Of Uriel The Ring Of Uriel, The Archangel Of Light and Wisdom, the is worn on the pointer finger on the right hand of the wearer. The Ring Of Urieal was blessed by St. Uriel, given to a Pope stuck in a cave after trying to save a run away child. The Ring Of Uriel grants the user the ability to produce immense amount of light and wards him or an 10 x 10 area of his choice from darker forces.. It also lights up right paths in maze-like spaces Circlet Of Raphael The Ring Of Raphael, The Archangel Of God's Healing, is worn on the ring finger on the right hand of the wearer. The Ring Of Raphael, was blessed by St. Raphael. Given to a Catholic Doctor during the Black Plaque, The Ring Of Raphael grants the ringbearer mediocre regenerative abilities as well as the ability to heal others. Circlet Of Gabriel The Ring Of Gabriel, The Messenger Of God, is worn on the pinkie finger on the right hand of the Wear. Blessed by St. Gabriel, the Ring was first given to a Messenger of King David's as he travelled through the desert. The Ring Of Gabriel is able to grant the user superspeed, traveling at around 68.5 Mph. Circlet Of Saraquel The Ring Of Saraquel, The Commuicant of God, is worn the pinkie finger on the left hand of the wearer. Blessed by St. Saraquel, the Ring was first Given to an Egyptian who turned to God during his journey to Isreal to speak with his wife, who spoke a Different language. The Ring Of Saraquel grants the user telepath for those within his vincinity it also grants the user the ability to understand and speak any language they hear. Circlet Of Ramiel The Ring Of Ramiel, The Archangel Of God's Hope, is worn on the ring finger on the left hand of the wearer. Blessed by St. Saraquel, was gifted to King's Hazeal advisor who watched the dreams of the King, after seeing the King's plans for Aram, the advisor killed them. The Ring Of Ramiel allows people to read the dreams of people who are asleep. The Holy Gauntlet Of Fire Two gauntlets around his wrist band, spew fire in the forms of two super-heated blades.
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