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| When the Huron City Bridge (a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge) was being constructed in the late 19th Century, it was built with many passageways and rooms built into its large stonework anchorages. However, to save on costs, the stairways leading to the topmost rooms at the top of the achorages were built with lumber. In a few decades, the always damp lumber began to rot, and a tragic accident in the 1920s led to the anchorages being sealed off, and largly forgotten about. In 1950, a recent British immigrant named Robert Brosnan, obtained secret permission from the Crown for he and his family to access and use those secret rooms, in the northern tower, in perpetuiuty, despite the bridge being owned by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. Several years later, when Brosnan's daughter began her career as Ladyhawk, her secret lair within the bridge was already prepared by her engineer father. Today, the Nest is used by Ladyhawk's son, Osprey, and recently also his cousin, Harrier, and his friend Longbow. There are two main entrances they use. One is actually below the Louis Joliet River waterline; the other is a few metres below the roadway, towards the middle (widthwise). Both access the vertical shaft that once held the wooden stairway. Only an expert climber or a person in flight (Longbow's Stuntcycle is just small enough) can get from these secured doors to the actual nest. An exit is also near the top of the anchorage, but to avoid exposure, it is used only in emergencies. |
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Known Background: Often seen patroling the skies over Huron City, Ontario, Osprey is known to be the son of the heroine Ladyhawk, and, as such, the purported grandson of the British World War II hero known as the Raven. He began his crime-fighting career quietly, several months before la Chatte recruited him to be a part of the Knights of Justice. He has publicly stated that he believes his inexperience and attitude was a significant factor in the group's failure to gel. Acquitting himself well during the Algolian invasion and again during an onslaught of lycanthropes he was offered a spot with the Champions of Justice several times before he accepted during a recruitment drive some years ago. |
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Personality: Osprey is a professional hero. He knew from a young age that following in the family business and becoming a super hero is what he wanted to do and has worked hard to achieve his goal. His life as Gary Grant is less defined. His decison to get his Masters Degree was largely based on his not knowing what he wants to in his secret identity. His dedication to his heroic goals has made Osprey a rather serious fellow, but not as much as his reputation, gained with the KoJ, as a 'grumpy bird man' would seem to indicate. His attitudes towards crime fighting, instilled by his Legion family and friends, tend to be "old school." His high standards for himself still cause him a noticable amount of self-doubt. Powers/Tactics: Osprey has no powers. His artificial wings are what allow him to fly. He is, however, very proficient at it. He is in incredible physical condition. He is trained in multiple forms of combat, and has adapted those techniques for fighting while in flight. He wears a pair of steel gauntlets, each fitted with an extremely sharp set of talons. A small jet engine attached to the harness allows him to fly at mach speeds. A transparent shield drops from his helmet when he activates his breathing apparatus.Appearance: Osprey is 6 foot and weighs around 210 lbs. His uniform is dark brown and white and is dominated by the harness for his wings. Beneath his armoured clothing, there is the body of an incredible athlete. The beaked helmet conceals his dark hair and eyes. |
© Copyright 1998, 2022 - Kenneth G. Hallaron
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Last updated on 27 November 2021