Grappling Hook

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Despite being born naturally in the Lost Temple, Sword was taken in at birth by Venomshank and brought to live with him at the Crossroads, where he became his mentor and guardian. Sword had a sheltered childhood, so he is unaware of many important events in the Inpherno, such as the existence of the Desert, until Darkheart tells him. Until very recently, Sword had no opportunity to speak with other Infernals besides Venomshank. He is very close to Rocket, his best friend, and to Medkit, whom he considers a brother.

After learning of Medkit's disappearance, Sword runs away from home and returns to the Lost Temple. There he meets the Redcliff Wranglers, one of the two main factions in the region, who briefly explain the Church and Medkit's connection to it. Undeterred by their warnings, or perhaps simply failing to grasp their gravity, Sword continues his journey toward the Church's main complex.

Sword is related to the Swords by blood, though the exact reason is unknown. Despite this, Sword is completely unaware of his kinship with demigods like Ban Hammer and Flipside, as Venomshank rarely speaks to him about his relatives.

He is almost always seen wearing his characteristic steel gladiator helmet, a gift from Venomshank to protect him from any danger. He is only seen taking it off to sleep.

Ban Hammer is, by all accounts, an egocentric and extroverted individual who enjoys boasting about his superior abilities. He believes himself to be better than everyone else and never lets anyone forget it. He takes particular pleasure in chasing down criminals and locking them up, reveling in the despair they experience when he finally corners them. He prefers this kind of hands-on work to the administrative tasks involved in running a prison.

Despite his boisterous nature, Ban Hammer prefers to keep to himself and doesn't have many beings he can consider friends.

Ban Hammer wears a purple bandana covering his eyes and heavy armor. His breastplate has a large, bright purple diamond in the center and gray slits along the sides and in the middle. He sports two large purple spikes on his shoulder pads that resemble horns and two large purple gauntlets, also with spikes on the knuckles, as well as two glowing circles—likely reinforcements—for the plates on his forearms.

Ban Hammer was very close to Firebrand's son during his childhood, but their current relationship is unknown following his cousin's divorce. However, Ban Hammer has strong opinions about his cousin's decision to be with a mortal infernal, believing such a relationship could never have worked. He believes that the children of the Swords should prioritize their work and put any potential family life on the back burner.

Ban Hammer is a second cousin of his cousin's two sons, Valk and Dom, but acts more like an uncle to them. He is a blood relative of Sword, but they don't know each other. His relationship with the rest of his family is unknown.

Ban Hammer maintains a one-sided rivalry with Scythe, whom he constantly pursues.

Ban Hammer continually pursues and imprisons The Broker. Ban Hammer attempted to behead him at least once, but The Broker managed to survive.

Ban Hammer was conceived unnaturally in The Heights by Windforce, one of the seven deities of the Inpherno. Ban Hammer was the second demigod to be born, after his cousin, the son of Firebrand, who was his closest friend at his birth. Windforce raised Ban Hammer in her own image, and the two share a very close bond; Windforce is very proud of her son and his accomplishments.

Six years before the events of PHIGHTING!, Ban Hammer was appointed Warden of Banland, a prison originally founded by his uncle, Firebrand. Windforce took over after Firebrand's disappearance, but handed the reins to Ban Hammer, who assumed the position with ease. He oversees the main island of Banland, as well as the smaller police forces stationed around Crossroads. He is hated by the population due to his tyrannical role as Warden and his kinship with the Swords; despite this, he strives to make Crossroads a safer place for everyone, though his methods sometimes prove insufficient.

Ban Hammer is incredibly strong compared to normal infernal beings, possesses an indefinite lifespan like the deities who preceded him, and voluntarily blindfolds himself as a personal challenge to his strength. He has a pair of wings similar to those of his caretaker, which he can summon and deconstruct at will, as well as four eyes beneath his blindfold, two on each side.

Ban Hammer doesn't align himself with any faction in Inpherno and prefers to remain aloof, resulting in a notable lack of other Infernals in his circle. Despite this, he maintains a fierce, one-sided rivalry with Scythe, a notorious and formidable criminal who has managed to elude his control.

Medkit is a well-groomed Infernal, dressed in a uniform styled after the Church of the True Eye, and whose distinctive color is teal. He has two antler-like horns protruding from the sides of his head and extending upwards. Each horn has two points that face in the same direction, and he wears a gold ring on the lower right point. A crystal floats between the two horns, which is the source of his equipment's power. He wears a diamond-shaped patch with inlaid gold trim over his left eye, covering his removed and stitched-up eye, and is usually seen with a disgruntled or melancholic expression.

His suit is predominantly dark forest green, with bright teal accents. The jacket opens to reveal a teal tie knotted at the neck, with gold piping on both sleeves and a diamond-shaped appliqué just above the cuffs. He wears high-waisted dress trousers with a teal diamond pattern, a motif he shares with Scythe. The trousers fasten with two gold buttons at the waist. He wears dark teal gloves on both hands and forest green dress shoes.

He holds his first-aid kit in his left hand and his revolver in his right. Both are adorned with the same turquoise diamond pattern as his uniform and trimmed in gold. His revolver is a much brighter turquoise than his first-aid kit, matching the color of his horns and tie, where the pattern is applied to the barrel and grip. The sight, muzzle, hammer, and trigger are gold, while the rest of the weapon is a dark turquoise. His first-aid kit resembles a briefcase, with the same diamond pattern, a turquoise cross on top, and gold details on the body, corners, and handle. The handle also has a grip of a bright turquoise.

Medkit was unnaturally created in Blackrock by his two caretakers and was immediately taken in by the KORBLOX Administration. His equipment, being of the healing class, is extremely rare within Inpherno. It allows him to heal the wounds and injuries of other Infernals with the abilities he was created with, making him a highly prized asset to the KORBLOX Administration. He worked as a scientist alongside Subspace, using his incredible intellect and talents in the fields of engineering and chemistry to help advance KORBLOX research. During his time working under the KORBLOX Administration, Medkit developed the first known example of energy crystals. Medkit and Subspace never got along, and after an altercation in which Medkit lost his left eye, he escaped from Blackrock and fled to Crossroads.

In Crossroads, he was recruited by an extremist group that had formed in Lost Temple shortly after the Great Depression, and offered this group—later known as the Church of the True Eye—his various skills in exchange for protection from the KORBLOX Administration. Medkit suffers from severe post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his time in Blackrock, and struggles with intense paranoia and constant night terrors.

Medkit is closest to Sword, whom he considers a brother, and later becomes friends with Rocket. He works under Scythe, his boss, along with The Broker. Despite his intelligence, Medkit has become extremely paranoid after his time at Blackrock. He tends to be very distant in his interactions and tries not to form close relationships with anyone.

Oziphrages, also known as "digging vultures" or simply "vultures," are large, flying, carnivorous birds native to Lost Temple. They closely resemble real-world bearded vultures, but are much larger and far surpass in height.

The inhabitants of Lost Temple, particularly the Redcliff Wranglers, raise oziphrages for their usefulness as a means of transport and companionship. While docile with certain hellflies, such as the tarantula, they can be predatory and violent toward those who feel less safe around birds of prey. Oziphrages prefer to eat hellflies, but they will also eat rotten meat of uncertain origin.

Ozifrages typically have brown and orange plumage, with a white face, white primary feathers, and a dark brown bill, although other colors are also possible. Chicks are born featherless but develop feathers as they grow. Juvenile ozifrages closely resemble adults but lack their distinctive "eyebrows."

Lost Temple is a hot, arid desert that once housed a bustling city with thousands of inhabitants. Ten years before the events of PHIGHTING!, this city was ravaged by the Banishment, and its aftermath divided the remaining population. Most of the Hellions who did not leave Lost Temple for other regions ended up joining either the Redcliff Wranglers or the Church of the TRUE EYE.

The temperatures in Lost Temple are unbearable for non-natives, and even Lost Temple natives can find the environment unpleasant. Fashion in Lost Temple can be varied, but ponchos, scarves, bandanas, and cowboy hats are common items in a Hellion's wardrobe. Those who live on the desert plains typically live in tents and sleep in hammocks.

Notable characters who appeared in or are part of Lost Temple include:

The Redcliff Wranglers are a ragtag group of Desert survivors, led by Grappling Hook. The group is known for using oziphrages as transportation and for their aversion to the Church. To regain control of the Lost Temple spawn point, they have forged an uneasy alliance with the Darkage Clan.

The Church of the True Eye is a fanatical religious cult founded by Father Overseer after the Great Depression. Its members worship an unknown deity and consider themselves a "Family." Almost all wear a uniform consisting primarily of turquoise formal attire and participate in the ritual removal of one of their eyes. The Church vies for control of the Lost Temple spawn point with the Redcliff Wranglers and plays a prominent role in "Death in the Family," where Medkit disappears after joining their ranks.

Little is known about the Overseer Father's appearance. He wears a stylized cassock, dark teal on top and teal on the bottom, with cyan buttons and four cyan eyes with black pupils on the front, two arranged vertically on each side. The lower part of his garment is dark teal with cyan buttons on the left side and large gold crosses on the right.

The Father Supervisor has sharp, pointed fingers, and a scepter with a bright cyan ball on a golden hilt connected to a dark aquamarine handle.

Little is known about the father, but he seems to be relatively strict about where and when church members should visit "the family." Despite this, he "welcomes everyone" to the church.

The priest is the only known clergyman of the Church of the True Eye, a cult-like religious group operating within the Lost Temple. Scythe and The Broker only mention him by his title, and both indicate that "true devotion" and a few kind words are values ​​the priest prioritizes in the Church's acolytes and laypeople.

Broker appears overly jovial and friendly to most people he meets. In reality, he is a manipulative, dangerous, and selfish individual who doesn't hesitate to resort to violence or intimidation. He harbors a particular hatred for heretics within the Church and, ironically, for flatterers. Despite this, he is incredibly loyal to the Church and dedicates all his earnings to his family. He has a habit of observing other Church members from his windows.

The broker is a fair-skinned infernal with large, dark blue horns that curve upwards and backwards. He wears a teal shirt and trousers, a dark blue waistcoat and shoes, and a dark teal tie. He sports a distinctive teal blush on both cheeks and is often seen with a black metal bracelet on his right wrist, due to his frequent escapes from Banland.

His body is covered in stitches, where skin has been grafted onto various parts. In particular, the Runner's head is stitched at the neck, and he bears marks resembling vivisection scars on his abdomen. When the stitches open or come loose, a dark, wire-like substance can be seen inside his body. His right eye was removed in a Church ritual and replaced with a glass eye, and he has a distinctive X-shaped scar over his remaining eye.

When asked about his team, name, region of origin, age, etc., the Broker gives very different answers each time, which creates a lot of confusion about his exact nature.

Scythe and The Broker are close friends, and The Broker works under her orders at the Church.

The broker works under the orders of the Overseer Father, and willingly makes phone calls to wayward members on his behalf.

The broker considers Medkit a friend. Medkit is responsible for reuniting the Broker when he is beheaded.

The Broker possesses a noticeably stitched and patched body, composed of skin of unknown origin. This includes its head, which is not originally its own and replaces the head it lost when it was decapitated by Ban Hammer in the past. The Broker lacks the ability to taste, bleed, or experience tactile sensations; in particular, it lacks any perception of pain and temperature. Upon closer inspection, a dark, wire-like material can be seen protruding from its interior between its sutures and wounds. The nature of this wire-like substance, as well as the reason why The Broker was created in this manner, is unknown.

The Broker is highly valued by the Church of the True Eye for his astonishing ability to gather vast amounts of information, thanks to his equipment, the details of which are currently unknown. Although loyal to the family, he doesn't enjoy living in the Lost Temple, so he usually resides in various locations, such as with Zuka and his son Rocket, to whom The Broker provides the materials used to create artificial gears and other weapons.

Aside from Zuka and Rocket, The Broker is close to Scythe, with whom he works. He works directly under Father Overseer and considers himself a friend of Medkit. He often flees from Ban Hammer, who repeatedly attempts to imprison and execute The Broker without success.

The Broker is an elusive figure in the Inferno, a fervent devotee of the Church of the True Eye as an acolyte, who also works as an information broker and parts trader. Despite being an Infernal who originated in the Lost Temple, the Broker was created with unusual biology compared to others.

TNT is the most reckless member of the Redcliff Wranglers.

TNT is aloof, automatically distrustful of strangers, and enjoys teasing them. However, he's friendly and outgoing with people he knows, like the other Wranglers. He's very close to Tarantula, as they both share a similar playful nature. Tarantula is the only one TNT allows to be nicknamed, due to their close relationship. TNT usually speaks informally, except when he's trying to be flattering.

TNT is a dark-skinned Hellion with distinctive orange and black striped horns that point upwards and end in blunt tips. He has a scar on the right side of his face, a result of his reckless behavior. TNT wears an ivory wide-brimmed cowboy hat adorned with the golden emblem of the Lost Temple on the front, with a brown ribbon and gold jewels running along the front and back of the brim. He wears a dark brown shirt with light brown pants and ivory cowboy boots with gold trim and spurs. An ivory rope is tied around his waist, hanging to the ground, reminiscent of a TNT cartridge fuse. He wears a long, ornate cape with fine dark red stripes, gold trim, and burnt hems at the bottom and collar, which he wears unbuttoned. He wears an ivory bandana tied with his feather amulet.

Tarantula, better known as Tara by her bandmates, is one of the friendliest members of the Redcliff Wranglers.

Tara is incredibly sociable with other Hellions. She can get a little nervous around strangers, but she easily becomes attached to new friends, to the point of trusting Hellions she's just met a little too much. Her squadmates often have to remind her not to trust others blindly. She's very playful and doesn't take things too seriously, preferring to keep things lighthearted. She'll talk nonstop if someone lets her. She's very close to TNT, and she's the only Hellion allowed to give him nicknames. Tara is the tallest of the Wranglers.

Before the Devastation, she raised animals. Because of this, she was entrusted with the care of the group's oziphrages. Her pet tarantula, which she carries in her hand, is named Chipper. Sometimes she makes it little hats from scraps of fabric.

Tara is a dark-skinned Hellion with two wide, orange, conical horns that curve downwards; they are wide at the base and taper to a rounded point at the end, with three white stripes down the center. She wears a brown cowboy hat, which she wears tilted, with a dark brown band and a gold emblem of the Lost Temple on the front. She wears a light brown shirt with dark brown sleeves and a dark red skirt that reaches her feet. Her skirt has a slit on the left side and is trimmed in gold. She wears a dark brown sash, to which her feather amulet is attached. She has bandages on her arms and around her hands. She wears a distinctive gold and light gold poncho, reminiscent of a spiderweb with a geometric pattern and an irregular hem. She is 40 years old.

Chuck is the youngest of the Redcliff Wranglers, and also the shortest.

Chuck acts tough to compensate for his short stature, but despite this, he has great respect for Grappling Hook and Beehive. He's an exceptional marksman and can take down targets with ease, something he often does when the other Wranglers get on his nerves. Despite his apparent toughness, he discreetly reciprocates the affection shown to him by his comrades. This is also evident in his relationship with his oziphrage, whom he dotes on when no one is looking.

Chuck is a dark-skinned Hellion with wide, ivory horns reminiscent of a cow's, similar to those of Grappling Hook. Chuck wears a dark brown, wide-brimmed cowboy hat adorned with the gold emblem of the Lost Temple on the front and gold trim. He decorates the tips of his horns with gold spikes and wears his feather amulet around his right horn. He wears a loose-fitting red-striped shirt and tan chaps with gold trim, completed by a wide brown belt. He wears light brown cowboy boots, as well as a long, asymmetrical cape, also light brown with a gold pattern. His cape often covers the lower part of his face, obscuring his expression. He wears bandages on his forearms and hands. He is just 20 years old.

Caltrop, better known as Cal to his groupmates, is a studious and highly skilled member of the Redcliff Wranglers.

Cal takes immense pride in his equipment, which consists of small spike traps just big enough to fit in the palm of his hand. They're razor-sharp and could easily pierce someone's shoe. He can throw his equipment great distances and has excellent aim. He's the kind of Hellionist who follows orders to the letter and takes every job seriously, becoming frustrated when he's deviated from the plan. Despite his meticulousness, Cal is very sociable and friendly with his friends and the other Wranglers. He loves outings with large groups and has no qualms about making sarcastic remarks to other Hellions. However, he doesn't blindly trust strangers.

Cal has a slight lisp, which he has struggled to correct. He always wears his sleeves rolled up and refuses to lower them when asked. He is the father of Cowbell, who is part of the Wranglers, and he loves them very much. His Oziphrage is named Teddy.

Cal is a mid-toned Infernal with four short, pointed, golden horns protruding from the sides of his head. He wears a reddish-brown cowboy hat with a red band and the golden emblem of the Lost Temple on the front. The left side of the hat's brim is torn. He wears a dark red dress shirt with lighter red piping and a fine striped pattern on the inside of the sleeves. His dark brown, flared trousers are divided by an irregular gold pattern that reveals a light brown, fine-striped pattern underneath. He wears gold boots and brown gloves. A dark brown cape with gold piping and a gold hem hangs over his left shoulder, finished with tassels at the bottom hem. His feather amulet is attached to the front of the cape. He is 30 years old.

Beehive, better known as Bee among her bandmates, is a rather reserved member of the Redcliff Wranglers.

Bee is the most irritable of the Wranglers, displaying a clear dislike for outsiders. She is frustrated by Sword's ignorance and naiveté regarding the Church of the True Eye, believing the Church to be full of "violence-hungry outlaws," in contrast to Grappling Hook's more understanding view. She keeps her emotions in check, careful not to show any vulnerability. Despite her aloof demeanor, she demonstrates a genuine interest in and desire to protect the Redcliff Wranglers.

His skin is medium-toned, and he wears a cowboy hat similar to the rest of the Redcliff Wranglers. The hat is dark brown with hexagonal goggles that curl where the band would go. The lenses of these goggles are honey-yellow. Bee's horns resemble a bee's antennae. They appear dark brown, starting on his forehead. The horns extend up through the band of his hat before ending in blunt points. Beehive uses his gear both as a storage backpack and a habitat for his bees. The top compartment holds essential tools, such as wrenches, and the bottom compartment is designed to house his bee colony. He has two main types of bees. The first type is the normal bee, characterized by its round shape and distinctive wings. The second type is the spy bee, which is noticeably smaller than the other bees. He is 35 years old.

Sunfire wears a light yellow, ankle-length robe with sun-like circles around the edges and the Thieves Den logo on the back. He also wears an orange belt with a yellow stripe and a sun in the center. Sunfire wears a yellow lion mask of the Darkage clan. The mask has two white fangs attached to the muzzle and three brown whiskers on each cheek. Attached to the mask is a bright red, lion-like mane. His horns are orange and extend to the back of his head in an inverted style, and he has a similar, smaller pair on either side of his cheeks. Sunfire wears orange boots.

Personality
Sunfire adopts a serious demeanor, getting straight to the point in his conversation with Grappling Hook, and even reminds him of the rules of Camp Wrangler. At the moment, not much else is known about Sunfire.

At the Redcliff cowboys' camp, she questions Grappling Hook's motivation for capturing Sword. He assures her they have a plan, which Sunfire reluctantly agrees to let unfold. Little else is known about her, other than that she is or was a member of the Darkage Clan.

Grappling Hook, where he apprehends Sword after spotting him during one of his night patrols. Grappling Hook interrogates Sword, finally confirming that he wasn't a spy for the Church and discovering the true reason for his journey. They decide to help Sword in his search for his friend, taking him back to the Wrangler camp so he can spend the night there.

The next morning, Grappling Hook takes Sword with them to meet the rest of the Wranglers: Beehive, Tarantula, Chuck, TNT, and Caltrop. The group briefs Sword on the history of the Lost Temple, the Church, and the Wranglers' mission. After interrupting an argument between Beehive and Sword, an unnamed Hellion from Clan Darkage requests Grappling Hook's presence, leaving Sword alone with the other Wranglers. Grappling Hook encounters Sunfire on a cliff overlooking the ruins of Scorch, where she asks them what they plan to do with Sword. Grappling Hook's plan is simple: plant a spy microphone on him and use him as an undercover informant, hoping to gather valuable information about the Church while Sword continues his search for Medkit. Sunfire reluctantly agrees to Grappling Hook's plan.

Grappling Hook has dark gray skin and two ivory horns sprouting from either side of his head, spreading outward before curving upward into a sharp point. Both horns have a gold ring near their base. He wears a burnt mahogany cowboy hat with a brighter-colored band and two reddish-brown feathers pinned to the left side. On the front of his cowboy hat is a gold Lost Temple badge. Grappling Hook also wears a reddish-orange cloth poncho with a large collar that conceals his neck. Around the edges of the top of the poncho is a dandelion-colored cord trim, which continues along the bottom. The bottom of the poncho has a triangular cutout for his arm. Grappling Hook also wears a reddish-brown suit with a burnt mahogany vest, pants, and belt. Attached to the right side of the belt is a yellow loop. Near the bottom of the pants is a reddish-orange pleated section that connects to his dark brown boots.

Grappling Hook is shown to care deeply for the members of the Redcliff Wranglers, always trying to look after their interests, no matter the cost. They are also very hospitable to strangers, offering Sword a place in their camp despite their limited supplies.

He was captured by his wife's church, curiously enough, by Broker, his wife's intimidated friend, or perhaps more so, now that she's at the church. His ex-wife fled to the church after the fire at the Lost Temple, and he hasn't heard from her since. Now he doesn't know if his friends will come for him or if he'll have to reunite with his wife. His friends will try to save him and infiltrate the church.