Maybe That's What Batman Is About. Not Winning. But Failing, And Getting Back Up. Knowing He'll Fail, Fail A Thousand Times, But Still Won't Give Up.
GUARDIAN OF GOTHAM Quest
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Name: Bruce Wayne
Age: 12 (Birthday: February 19th)
Occupation: Student at Gotham Academy
Stats
Points: (50/51)
Skills
Advantages
Disadvantages
Age: 12 (Birthday: February 19th)
Occupation: Student at Gotham Academy
Stats
- ST (Strength): 8 (-20 Points)
- DX (Dexterity): 9 (-20 Points)
- IQ (Intelligence): 12 (40 Points)
- HT (Health): 9 (-10 Points)
- HP (Hit Points): 8
- FP (Fatigue Points): 9
- Perception: 13 (+1 from IQ)
- Will: 13 (+1 from IQ)
- Basic Lift: 13 lbs
- Basic Speed: 4.5
- Basic Move: 4.5 yards per second
- Dodge: 7
Points: (50/51)
Skills
- Area Knowledge (Gotham City): 4 Points (Easy Skill) - IQ+2
- Criminology: 2 Points (Average Skill) - IQ+0
- Stealth: 2 Points (Average Skill) - DX+0
- Observation: 2 Points (Average Skill) - Perception+0
- Running: 1 Point (Average Skill) - HT+0
- Current Affairs (Gotham Society): 4 Points (Easy Skill) - IQ+2
- Public Speaking: 2 Points (Average Skill) - IQ+0
- Psychology: 2 Points (Hard Skill) - IQ-1
- Research: 2 Points (Average Skill) - IQ+0
- Swimming: 1 Point (Easy Skill) - HT+1
- Brawling: 1 Point (Easy Skill) -DX+0
Advantages
- Wealth (Wealthy): 20 Points - Bruce's family wealth gives him access to nearly unlimited resources, despite his young age.
- Patron (Alfred Pennyworth): 15 Points - Alfred serves as a loyal guardian, protector, and mentor to Bruce.
- High Perception: 5 Points - Bruce is naturally observant, able to notice details that others might overlook.
- Acute Senses (Hearing +2): 4 Points - Bruce has developed a sharp sense of hearing, helping him notice sounds that others may miss.
Disadvantages
- Sense of Duty (Gotham City): -10 Points - Even at a young age, Bruce feels a growing responsibility to his city, spurred by the loss of his parents.
- Obsession (Justice for His Parents' Murder): -10 Points - Bruce is consumed by the need to seek justice for the murder of his parents, a driving force in his life.
- Flashbacks (Trauma from Parents' Death): -10 Points - Certain sounds, sights, or situations can trigger vivid flashbacks to the night of his parents' murder, overwhelming him emotionally.
- Social Stigma (Orphan): -5 Points - As a child who lost his parents in a violent crime, Bruce is often seen with pity or curiosity, affecting how others treat him.
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Districts of Gotham
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Old Gotham
It Feels Like It's Dead
Old Gotham is a shadow of the city's former self, where history haunts every cracked brick and boarded-up window. The streets are narrow and empty, the once-majestic buildings now crumbling and forgotten. It's as if the very soul of Gotham has left this place behind, leaving only an eerie stillness in its wake. No one comes here unless they have to, and even then, they don't stay long. It feels like a graveyard, a part of the city that's dead but doesn't know it yet.
City Hall District
Even Here, Crime is Rampant
You would think that with City Hall looming over everything, this part of Gotham would be safe. But even here, crime thrives in the shadows of the government. Corruption flows through these streets as easily as traffic. The cops who patrol here might as well be looking the other way, and politicians use their offices not for the people, but for themselves. No matter how bright the lights of City Hall shine, the darkness is never far away.
Arkham Island
Where the Insane Pretend to Be Sane
Arkham Island sits just off the coast, like a twisted mirror of Gotham. From the outside, it almost looks peaceful, but that's just an illusion. Inside those walls are Gotham's most dangerous minds, people pretending to be sane in a world that doesn't make sense to them anymore. Arkham is a place where madness is the norm, and sanity is just a mask. It's not just an island for the criminally insane—it's a prison for hope.
Amusement Mile
The Happiest Place in Gotham, Which Isn't Saying Much
Amusement Mile is supposed to be fun, full of games and rides, but like everything else in Gotham, the happiness here is fake. The laughter echoes off the rusting rides, but it's hollow. People come here to forget the city, to find some kind of joy, but it never lasts. It's all a mask, like so many things in Gotham, hiding the ugliness just beneath the surface.
The Hub
The Place Where the Worst Crimes Happen
The Hub is the beating heart of Gotham's crime. It's a melting pot of everything dark and dangerous in this city. No one is safe here, not during the day and especially not at night. The police don't even bother patrolling these streets unless they're looking for a quick payday. The Hub is where Gotham's worst criminals meet, plot, and destroy lives—and the city lets them because, in Gotham, money talks louder than justice.
Blackgate Isle
Prison That Is More Like a Hotel These Days
Blackgate Isle is supposed to be Gotham's maximum-security prison, but it's more of a revolving door. The criminals that end up here don't stay long, and when they do, they live better than some of Gotham's law-abiding citizens. It's a joke, a place where crime is only punished on paper. The people who run Blackgate don't care if the inmates rot or escape, as long as they get their cut. The only real criminals that stay pissed off one of the families but aren't worth killing.
Tricorner
Capital of the Roman
Tricorner is the unofficial kingdom of Carmine Falcone, the Roman. His influence touches every corner of this district, from the smallest street gang to the highest political offices. Tricorner is where power meets crime, where the Roman's empire is built brick by brick. If you want to survive here, you either pay your respects to the Roman or disappear.
Chinatown
Cultural Site of Gotham, Though Most of the Residents Are from Different Parts of Asia
Chinatown is one of the few places in Gotham where the culture shines through the grime. The streets are alive with color, sound, and the smells of food from all over Asia. It's a place of deep tradition and pride, but like everywhere else in Gotham, it's not immune to crime. The gangs here are quieter, but no less dangerous. People come to Chinatown for the food and the culture, but they stay for the secrets.
The Undercity
Even the Underground Is Not Safe
Beneath Gotham lies the Undercity, a network of tunnels, sewers, and forgotten subway lines. If you think the streets of Gotham are bad, you haven't seen what lurks below. It's a place where even the criminals don't want to go. The people who live here—if you can call it living—are the ones who have fallen through the cracks, forgotten by the city above. Down here, there's no law, no order. Just survival.
Parks Row
Now an Alley of Crime
Parks Row used to be Gotham's cultural center, but now it's just Crime Alley. Theaters once lit up the night, but now the only lights are from the fires burning in trash cans. This is where my parents died, gunned down in the street. The city moved on, but I can't. To me, Parks Row will always be a place of loss—a place where Gotham's promise of hope was broken.
The Narrows
Where the Poor Come to Die
The Narrows is Gotham's forgotten district, a place where the poorest of the poor live. If you're in the Narrows, you've got nowhere else to go. It's a place where life is cheap, and death comes quickly. The buildings here are packed so tightly that sunlight barely reaches the streets. It's not a neighborhood—it's a trap, a place where hope goes to die.
Upper West Side
Maroni's Playhouse
The Upper West Side might look rich and clean, but underneath the shiny surface, it's just as corrupt as the rest of Gotham. This is where Sal Maroni runs his operations, a mobster hiding in plain sight. His influence touches every expensive restaurant and high-end shop. The people who live here pretend they don't know, but they do. They just don't care, as long as the money keeps flowing.
Academy District
The Brightest Minds Are Full of Secrets
The Academy District is home to Gotham's top schools and research institutions. It's where the city's brightest minds are trained, but even here, nothing is what it seems. Behind the walls of these prestigious schools are secrets, hidden deals, and experiments that never see the light of day. The people who study here may look like the future of Gotham, but some of them are just as dangerous as the criminals on the streets.
Robinson Park
Hope of Gotham Dashed
Robinson Park was meant to be a place of hope, a green space where Gothamites could escape the chaos of the city. But now, it's just another part of Gotham's broken promises. The grass is overgrown, the playgrounds are empty, and the few people who walk through the park do so quickly, always watching their backs. Even in the daylight, Robinson Park feels dark, like hope was chased away long ago.
Cobblepot Park
Smiles for the Camera but for Nothing Else
Cobblepot Park is the face Gotham shows the world—a perfectly manicured space with smiling faces and perfectly staged photo ops. But that's all it is: a façade. Beneath the surface, the same corruption that infects the rest of Gotham is here, too. The smiles are for the camera, but they don't mean anything. Cobblepot Park is Gotham trying to pretend it's something it's not.
Coventry
Birthplace of My Father
Coventry is where my father was born. It's one of the few places in Gotham that still feels like a real neighborhood. The people here are proud, hard-working, and honest. But even Coventry isn't safe from Gotham's decay. Crime has started creeping in, and the old sense of community is fading. My father always spoke of Coventry with fondness, but I wonder how much longer it can hold on.
Upper East Side
Home of the Elite
The Upper East Side is where Gotham's elite live, where the city's richest and most powerful families reside in their mansions and penthouses. They look down on the rest of Gotham, detached from the crime and corruption that poisons the city. But even here, behind the gated estates and private security, there are secrets. The people who live here might be the most dangerous in Gotham—not because they commit crimes, but because they control the people who do.
The Docks
Where Everyone Sleeps with the Fishes
The Docks are Gotham's lifeline, where goods come in and out of the city. But they're also where bodies disappear, dumped into the harbor by the mob and the crooked cops who look the other way. The Docks are a dangerous place, especially at night. If you're not careful, you might end up sleeping with the fishes.
Otisburg
Otis Weeps
Otisburg used to be a thriving shopping district, but now it's just another part of Gotham's endless decay. The people who live here are trapped in poverty, and the city has all but abandoned them. Otisburg is a place of broken dreams, where the promise of a better life has been crushed under the weight of corruption and neglect.
Cherry Hills
Home and Birthplace of Wayne Enterprises
Cherry Hills is where Wayne Enterprises was born, where my family built its empire. It used to be a place of innovation and progress, but now it's just another piece of Gotham's history, fading into the background. Wayne Enterprises still operates here, but the district itself is a reminder of what Gotham used to be—a city with of endless potential.
New Town
A New Heart to Replace the Old One
New Town is Gotham's attempt at rebuilding itself, a district full of modern skyscrapers and trendy businesses. It's supposed to be the new heart of the city, but it feels artificial, like it's trying too hard to be something it's not. Beneath the shiny exterior, New Town is just as corrupt as the rest of Gotham. The only difference is that here, the crime wears a suit and tie.
Burnley
A Sick Joke
Burnley is Gotham's sick joke. It's a district that's been swallowed by crime and corruption, yet people still live here, trying to scrape by. The city doesn't care about Burnley—it's a place that's been left to rot. And the worst part is, no one expects it to get better. In Burnley, hope is a luxury no one can afford. The rest of Gotham calls Burnley residents clowns for staying but they have no other choice.
It Feels Like It's Dead
Old Gotham is a shadow of the city's former self, where history haunts every cracked brick and boarded-up window. The streets are narrow and empty, the once-majestic buildings now crumbling and forgotten. It's as if the very soul of Gotham has left this place behind, leaving only an eerie stillness in its wake. No one comes here unless they have to, and even then, they don't stay long. It feels like a graveyard, a part of the city that's dead but doesn't know it yet.
City Hall District
Even Here, Crime is Rampant
You would think that with City Hall looming over everything, this part of Gotham would be safe. But even here, crime thrives in the shadows of the government. Corruption flows through these streets as easily as traffic. The cops who patrol here might as well be looking the other way, and politicians use their offices not for the people, but for themselves. No matter how bright the lights of City Hall shine, the darkness is never far away.
Arkham Island
Where the Insane Pretend to Be Sane
Arkham Island sits just off the coast, like a twisted mirror of Gotham. From the outside, it almost looks peaceful, but that's just an illusion. Inside those walls are Gotham's most dangerous minds, people pretending to be sane in a world that doesn't make sense to them anymore. Arkham is a place where madness is the norm, and sanity is just a mask. It's not just an island for the criminally insane—it's a prison for hope.
Amusement Mile
The Happiest Place in Gotham, Which Isn't Saying Much
Amusement Mile is supposed to be fun, full of games and rides, but like everything else in Gotham, the happiness here is fake. The laughter echoes off the rusting rides, but it's hollow. People come here to forget the city, to find some kind of joy, but it never lasts. It's all a mask, like so many things in Gotham, hiding the ugliness just beneath the surface.
The Hub
The Place Where the Worst Crimes Happen
The Hub is the beating heart of Gotham's crime. It's a melting pot of everything dark and dangerous in this city. No one is safe here, not during the day and especially not at night. The police don't even bother patrolling these streets unless they're looking for a quick payday. The Hub is where Gotham's worst criminals meet, plot, and destroy lives—and the city lets them because, in Gotham, money talks louder than justice.
Blackgate Isle
Prison That Is More Like a Hotel These Days
Blackgate Isle is supposed to be Gotham's maximum-security prison, but it's more of a revolving door. The criminals that end up here don't stay long, and when they do, they live better than some of Gotham's law-abiding citizens. It's a joke, a place where crime is only punished on paper. The people who run Blackgate don't care if the inmates rot or escape, as long as they get their cut. The only real criminals that stay pissed off one of the families but aren't worth killing.
Tricorner
Capital of the Roman
Tricorner is the unofficial kingdom of Carmine Falcone, the Roman. His influence touches every corner of this district, from the smallest street gang to the highest political offices. Tricorner is where power meets crime, where the Roman's empire is built brick by brick. If you want to survive here, you either pay your respects to the Roman or disappear.
Chinatown
Cultural Site of Gotham, Though Most of the Residents Are from Different Parts of Asia
Chinatown is one of the few places in Gotham where the culture shines through the grime. The streets are alive with color, sound, and the smells of food from all over Asia. It's a place of deep tradition and pride, but like everywhere else in Gotham, it's not immune to crime. The gangs here are quieter, but no less dangerous. People come to Chinatown for the food and the culture, but they stay for the secrets.
The Undercity
Even the Underground Is Not Safe
Beneath Gotham lies the Undercity, a network of tunnels, sewers, and forgotten subway lines. If you think the streets of Gotham are bad, you haven't seen what lurks below. It's a place where even the criminals don't want to go. The people who live here—if you can call it living—are the ones who have fallen through the cracks, forgotten by the city above. Down here, there's no law, no order. Just survival.
Parks Row
Now an Alley of Crime
Parks Row used to be Gotham's cultural center, but now it's just Crime Alley. Theaters once lit up the night, but now the only lights are from the fires burning in trash cans. This is where my parents died, gunned down in the street. The city moved on, but I can't. To me, Parks Row will always be a place of loss—a place where Gotham's promise of hope was broken.
The Narrows
Where the Poor Come to Die
The Narrows is Gotham's forgotten district, a place where the poorest of the poor live. If you're in the Narrows, you've got nowhere else to go. It's a place where life is cheap, and death comes quickly. The buildings here are packed so tightly that sunlight barely reaches the streets. It's not a neighborhood—it's a trap, a place where hope goes to die.
Upper West Side
Maroni's Playhouse
The Upper West Side might look rich and clean, but underneath the shiny surface, it's just as corrupt as the rest of Gotham. This is where Sal Maroni runs his operations, a mobster hiding in plain sight. His influence touches every expensive restaurant and high-end shop. The people who live here pretend they don't know, but they do. They just don't care, as long as the money keeps flowing.
Academy District
The Brightest Minds Are Full of Secrets
The Academy District is home to Gotham's top schools and research institutions. It's where the city's brightest minds are trained, but even here, nothing is what it seems. Behind the walls of these prestigious schools are secrets, hidden deals, and experiments that never see the light of day. The people who study here may look like the future of Gotham, but some of them are just as dangerous as the criminals on the streets.
Robinson Park
Hope of Gotham Dashed
Robinson Park was meant to be a place of hope, a green space where Gothamites could escape the chaos of the city. But now, it's just another part of Gotham's broken promises. The grass is overgrown, the playgrounds are empty, and the few people who walk through the park do so quickly, always watching their backs. Even in the daylight, Robinson Park feels dark, like hope was chased away long ago.
Cobblepot Park
Smiles for the Camera but for Nothing Else
Cobblepot Park is the face Gotham shows the world—a perfectly manicured space with smiling faces and perfectly staged photo ops. But that's all it is: a façade. Beneath the surface, the same corruption that infects the rest of Gotham is here, too. The smiles are for the camera, but they don't mean anything. Cobblepot Park is Gotham trying to pretend it's something it's not.
Coventry
Birthplace of My Father
Coventry is where my father was born. It's one of the few places in Gotham that still feels like a real neighborhood. The people here are proud, hard-working, and honest. But even Coventry isn't safe from Gotham's decay. Crime has started creeping in, and the old sense of community is fading. My father always spoke of Coventry with fondness, but I wonder how much longer it can hold on.
Upper East Side
Home of the Elite
The Upper East Side is where Gotham's elite live, where the city's richest and most powerful families reside in their mansions and penthouses. They look down on the rest of Gotham, detached from the crime and corruption that poisons the city. But even here, behind the gated estates and private security, there are secrets. The people who live here might be the most dangerous in Gotham—not because they commit crimes, but because they control the people who do.
The Docks
Where Everyone Sleeps with the Fishes
The Docks are Gotham's lifeline, where goods come in and out of the city. But they're also where bodies disappear, dumped into the harbor by the mob and the crooked cops who look the other way. The Docks are a dangerous place, especially at night. If you're not careful, you might end up sleeping with the fishes.
Otisburg
Otis Weeps
Otisburg used to be a thriving shopping district, but now it's just another part of Gotham's endless decay. The people who live here are trapped in poverty, and the city has all but abandoned them. Otisburg is a place of broken dreams, where the promise of a better life has been crushed under the weight of corruption and neglect.
Cherry Hills
Home and Birthplace of Wayne Enterprises
Cherry Hills is where Wayne Enterprises was born, where my family built its empire. It used to be a place of innovation and progress, but now it's just another piece of Gotham's history, fading into the background. Wayne Enterprises still operates here, but the district itself is a reminder of what Gotham used to be—a city with of endless potential.
New Town
A New Heart to Replace the Old One
New Town is Gotham's attempt at rebuilding itself, a district full of modern skyscrapers and trendy businesses. It's supposed to be the new heart of the city, but it feels artificial, like it's trying too hard to be something it's not. Beneath the shiny exterior, New Town is just as corrupt as the rest of Gotham. The only difference is that here, the crime wears a suit and tie.
Burnley
A Sick Joke
Burnley is Gotham's sick joke. It's a district that's been swallowed by crime and corruption, yet people still live here, trying to scrape by. The city doesn't care about Burnley—it's a place that's been left to rot. And the worst part is, no one expects it to get better. In Burnley, hope is a luxury no one can afford. The rest of Gotham calls Burnley residents clowns for staying but they have no other choice.
Earth 84557 and You!
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So The Batman (If he even will call himself that) will be a magician in this world...Intriguing. But what about the rest of this Universe? How different is the Man of Steel and the rest of the Heroes and Villains of this universe? Well that is up to you my dear reader. The core of these Characters remains the same. Their Nature can be different. Though I will veto some stories that don't fit into the universe into Apocraphya. The tales you tell however are not without reward regardless of their canonicity. So write on dear reader and craft Heroes and Villains of your own. Just keep in mind that some are not born yet and the rest are kids like Bruce. Wonder Woman is off limits though until my Side Story on her. I have plans for her.