Living Pharaoh Villain
Real Name: Ahmet Abdol.
Occupation: Former professor of Egyptology, religious cult leader.
Identity: Secret.
Legal Status: Citizen of Egypt with a criminal record in the United States.
Other Aliases: Living Pharaoh.
Place of Birth: Cairo, Egypt.
Marital Status: Married, legally separated.
Known Relatives: Salome (daughter); Filene (wife, separated); Rama-Tut (alleged ancestor).
Group Affiliation: Leader of the Cult of the Living Pharaoh.
Base of Operations: Long Island, New York.
First Post-Reboot Appearance: MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #X/2.
History: While working on his doctorate thesis concerning the ancient Pharaohs of Egypt while at the University of Cairo, Ahmet Abdol became convinced that at least one of the earliest, Pharaoh Rama-Tut, was actually a superhuman mutant and that he, himself, was descended from the Pharaoh. (In actuality, Rama-Tut did not have any children while on the throne, though any children from before or after his reign are unaccounted for.) He convinced his daughter of his claim, but could not win over his wife, who ultimately left him. Over the next few decades, as his colleagues ridiculed his claims, he started to gather followers in a religious cult of personality centered on himself, calling himself the Living Pharaoh; his daughter, Salome, served as his high priestess.
Seeking to gain the power he believed was rightfully his, Abdol's scientists in the Cult of the Living Pharaoh discovered a way to siphon power from various energy sources into his body. Most of these sources tended to be fleeting in their use, so they sought a living mutant with potential energy powers to tap; they found one in Alex Summers. During a family weekend at the Xavier Institute, when Alex was visiting his older brother, Scott, agents of the Cult kidnapped Alex and brought him before the Living Pharaoh.
The Living Pharaoh's scientists placed Alex in a chamber designed to amplify Alex's innate ability to absorb ambient radiation; the energy Alex absorbed was then siphoned from him and fed to the Living Pharaoh. As Alex looked on in horror, Abdol transformed into the Living Monolith; ironically, this same incident triggered Alex's other powers. Alex's brother Scott and a number of his classmates, some of whom would go on to form the X-Men, rescued Alex and defeated the Monolith; however, the Monolith had fled the scene, though the rest of the Cult, including Salome, were arrested.
The Living Monolith's activities during the next few years are unknown. Recently, however, the Monolith fought the Fantastic Four when he attempted to capture the Human Torch in an effort to increase his own power. He was betrayed, however, by his daughter Salome, who utilized the Cult's technology to siphon his power into herself; rather than becoming a giant, however, she became a being of pure cosmic energy. Immediately after, Salome flew off into space, leaving Abdol to be arrested for their crimes.
Age: 51.
Height: (as Abdol) 5' 11"; (as Living Monolith) 33'.
Weight: (as Abdol) 200 lbs; (as Living Monolith) 10.4 tons.
Eyes: (as Abdol) Brown; (as Living Monolith) white.
Hair: (as Abdol) Black; (as Living Monolith) none.
Other Distinguishing Features: As the Living Monolith, his skin turned a deep gray.
Uniform: As the Living Pharaoh, Abdol dressed much as an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh of old. As the Living Monolith, he wore metallic silver-gray shorts, metallic silver-gray boots, and armbands on the biceps, bracelets on the wrists, and a headdress made of the same materials.
Strength Level: In his unpowered state, Abdol possessed the normal human strength of a man his age, height, and build who engaged in moderate exercise. As the Living Monolith, he possesses superhuman strength enabling him to lift (press) around 200 tons.
Known Superhuman Powers: As the Living Pharaoh, Abdol possessed no innate powers. When imbued with cosmic energy from an outside source, he grows to 33 feet tall, complete with superhuman strength, superhuman durability, and the ability to fire energy beams with various effects from his eyes and hands.
Weapons: As the Living Pharaoh, Abdol utilized a staff that could fire a powerful kinetic force beam.
1,141 points
| As Living Pharaoh: | ||
| ST: 12 [20] | HP: 12 [0] | Speed: 5.50 [0] |
| DX: 11 [20] | Will: 12 [0] | Move: 5 [0] |
| IQ: 12 [40] | Per: 12 [0] | |
| HT: 11 [10] | FP: 11 [0] | SM: 0 |
| Dmg: 1d-1/1d+2 | BL: 29 lbs | |
| Dodge: 8 | Parry: 8 | DR: 12/4* (uniform) |
| IT:DR: /20 | ||
| As Living Monolith: | ||
| ST: 69/555 [20*] | HP: 69 [0] | Speed: 5.50 [0] |
| DX: 11 [20] | Will: 12 [0] | Move: 5/20 [0] |
| IQ: 12 [40] | Per: 12 [0] | |
| HT: 11 [10] | FP: 11 [0] | SM: +4 |
| Dmg: 8d/10d (56d/58d) | BL: 952 lbs. (61,605 lbs./31 tons) | |
| Dodge: 10 | Parry: 13 | DR: 20* |
| IT:DR: /20 | ||
Languages: Ancient Egyptian (Literate) [2]; Arabic (Native) (Native Language) [0]; English (Accented) [4].
Cultural Familiarities: Middle Eastern (Native) [0]; Western [1].
Advantages: Academic 2 [10]; Burning Attack 8d (Armor Divisor (5), +150%; Increased 1/2D Range (×5), +10%; Increased Range (×5), +20%; Elemental: Radiation, -10%; Super, -10%) [104]; Charisma 3 [15]; Crushing Attack 8d (Armor Divisor (2), +50%; Damage Modifier: Double Knockback, +20%; Damage Modifier: Explosive (Damage/3×yards), +50%; Damage Modifier: Incendiary, +10%; Increased 1/2D Range (×5), +10%; Increased Range (×5), +20%; Selectivity (Damage Modifiers), +10%; Elemental: Radiation, -10%; Super, -10%; Alternative Attack, ×1/5) [20]; Damage Resistance 20 (Tough Skin, -40%; Elemental: Radiation, -10%; Super, -10%) [40]; Enhanced Move (Ground) 2 (Accessibility: Growth Size Only, -10%) [36]; Extra ST +43 (Growth Size, -40%; Elemental: Radiation, -10%; Super, -10%) [172]; Growth 4 (Link, +10%; Maximum Size Only, +0%; Elemental: Radiation, -10%; Super, -10%) [36]; High Pain Threshold (Link, +10%) [11]; Injury Tolerance (Damage Reduction /20) (Elemental: Radiation, -10%; Super, -10%) [160]; Status 1 [0†]; Super ST +14/+500 (Growth Size, -40%; Elemental: Radiation, -10%; Super, -10%) [476]; Wealth (Wealthy) [20].
Perks: Supersuit [1].
Disadvantages: Callous [-5]; Compulsive Rhetoric (9) [-7]; Delusion ("I am descended from the Pharaohs!") [-10]; Megalomania [-10]; Origins Magnet [-15]; Secret Identity (Imprisonment) [-20]; Social Stigma (Criminal Record) [-5]; Stubbornness [-5]; Vow (Vengeance) [-10].
Quirks: Trivial Reputation (Fringe Historian/Archeologist) [-1].
Skills: Archeology (H) IQ+0 [4] – 12; Expert Skill (Egyptology) (H) IQ+0 [4] – 12; Innate Attack (Beam) (E) DX+1 [2] – 12; Innate Attack (Gaze) (E) DX+1 [2] – 12; Leadership (A) IQ+2 [1] – 14‡; Propaganda (A) IQ+2 [8] – 14; Public Speaking (A) IQ+4 [1] – 16‡§; Research/TL8 (A) IQ+2 [2] – 14§; Survival (Desert) (A) Per-1 [1] – 11; Teaching (A) IQ+2 [4] – 12§#; Writing (A) IQ+2 [2] – 14§.
Starting Spending Money: $20,000 (20% of Starting Wealth).
* Includes +43 from Extra ST and +14/+500 from Super ST.
† Includes +1 from Wealth.
‡ Includes +3 from Charisma.
§ Includes +2 from Academic.
# Includes -3 from Callous.
Role-Playing Notes:
Abdol is convinced of his alleged lineage, despite a lack of proof, and cannot be convinced otherwise. He is power-hungry and seeks to restore the lineage of Pharaohs in Egypt, with himself as the first. Everyone around him, including his daughter, is a pawn and a means to an end. He's sworn vengeance on his daughter due to her betrayal, though how he'll follow through on that vow is anyone's guess.
When the Living Monolith is involved, people around him develop incredible superhuman powers. So far, he's attributed the two instances to coincidence. GMs should feel free to use him as a means to trigger origins for other NPCs, or even the occasional PC.