POC Profile: Alter the Wolf

Protector of Chaos: Character Profiles

Character: Alter the Wolf


Basic Information

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A cryokinetic wolf with extraordinary talent who hails from 200 years in the future. He is known as the Protector of Chaos due to the connection that he established with the amethyst Chaos Emerald in the past. As the Protector of Chaos, his primary task is to maintain the balance of the positive and negative energies that infuse the Chaos Emeralds - from being used for both good and evil - thus preventing global and universal disasters from occurring, and if all else fails, the Protector must mend the disaster no matter what. Alter is very quiet and very distant from others, but he will always lend a helping hand to stop evil, even if he becomes the very evil he wishes to vanquish.

Name: Alternate Wolf

Also known as: Alter, Alt, Protector of Chaos, Protector, Chosen One of Amethyst, Amethyst's Chosen, Sir Borealis - the Beryl Dusk Knight, the Lone Knight

Birthplace: Cryonic Kingdom ([cry-ah-nic]); Neo Soleanna

Residence:
Saga: "Protector of Chaos"
Era: Present
City: Night Babylon; Central City
Home: Alter's Palace

Saga: "Protector of Chaos 2: The Rising Nebula"
Era: Future
City: Voltage Towers; Voltage Empire
Home: Alter's Chambers

Gender: Male

Species: Eurasian wolf (Canis lupus lupus)

Hair color: Platinum white

Fur color: Light gray

Eye color: Emerald green

Aura: Lime green (POC 1), red (POC 2)

Height: 110 cm. (3 ft. 7 in.)

Weight: 37 kg. (81 lbs.)

Age: 16

Alignment: Neutral

Favorite food: Various types of fruits, sea food and sushi, drinking tea and smoothies

Attire: In "Protector of Chaos 2: The Rising Nebula", a function called "the Alternator" was installed into the gems on Alter's gloves, allowing him to swap between different costumes.

POC 1 Costume: A long, black coat with glowing green circuitry, white gloves with lime green cuffs and glowing green gems at the center on the back of the gloves, black shoes with a centered green stripe, a glowing border and lime green soles with golden metal plates. A glowing green circular device allows his tail to materialize through his jacket.

Voltage Empire Uniform: The primary uniform of the Voltage Empire administration; high-tech armor that is adorned from the shoulders and down to the feet embedded with glowing circuitry. Each admin is color-coded, which is expressed with the color of the uniform's circuitry. Alter's color-code is green. Each admin wears a metallic green badge shaped into the letter 'V' with similar contours to an electric bolt of lightning at the right of their chests.

POC 2 Costume: A more upgraded and teched-out version of his POC 1 costume. He still retains a long black coat and black boots, but they are now more slick in appearance and are embedded with even more circuitry than before that glow red instead of green. The sleeves of the jacket now cover his arms entirely. His green cuffs and the soles of his boots are now a darker red, while the ends of his jacket and the stripes of his boots are purple. His gloves are the only clothing that remain unchanged, with the exception of two new glow circuitry that arch out around the gems.

Armor of Sir Borealis: The uniform of Alter's Arthurian doppelgänger from the world of Camelot, Sir Borealis - the Beryl Dusk Knight. The uniform consists of a helmet with an adjustable front visor and two open slots for the ears, a gorget with two flat pauldrons on the shoulders and a breastplate underneath with straps, a buckled belt, tassets layered down his legs, sabatons for boots and hand gauntlets with elbow pads wielding a flail called Serenis.

Physical description: Being 16, Alter is slightly taller than your average Mobian - a mere 2 inches taller than Sonic, Shadow and Silver. In POC 1, he had long, white, shoulder-length hair that touched his back. His hair was cut much shorter with multiple fringes coming down his forehead in POC 2. By using "the Alternator", Alter can swap between his older looks and change his appearance instantaneously. Alter also has two, pointy, canine ears, a muzzle with a long snout, a long, fluffy tail that has a white tip and chest fur that unlike most wolves does not extend down his body and instead is neatly trimmed. He is usually wearing a stern look on his face due to his uninterest in most general things. Because of this, people may feel uncomfortable approaching him.

Alter speaks with a light British accent.


Interests

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Hobbies: Listening to music, long walks at night, howling at the moon, star gazing, playing video games, reading books, playing his piano

Apathies: Daytime (specifically bright, sunny days), when clouds block the stars and the moon at night, mathematics (or rather, the technical side to machinery)

Personality: Alter takes the phrase "the lone wolf" to its fullest extent. Alter loves to be alone, especially on a starry night and hates it when clouds block his view. Because Alter tends to isolate himself from others, he can be a little shy when talking and being around others, though he may not make this obvious to see. In fact, he may try to cover this by posing an attitude. Instead of talking, Alter prefers to listen very closely and will only say something when he is asked a question or if he is absolutely certain that his words are accurate and hits the topic.

Despite his withdrawn nature, Alter can be quite demanding when he is angered or feels that it is necessary to be demanding. Alter will do almost anything to reach his goals, for he shows no mercy in combat, even on the weakest opponent.


Abilities

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Alter's main ability is cryokinesis. Cryokinesis allows Alter to control and create ice out of even the thinnest of air. Alter can also use cryokinesis for transportation such as creating platforms of ice to be used as a bridge or even to fly on.

When Alter is angered or put in a "life or death" situation, the dark sphere that was transmitted into him through the amethyst Chaos Emerald will start to take effect on him, both physically and mentally, becoming Dark Alter. While in this state, Alter has full access to the abilities of umbrakinesis, allowing him to perfect many dark skills, even gravity manipulation. —_{"Protector of Chaos" only.}

When in possession of a Chaos Emerald, Alter is capable of manipulating Chaos energy from the Chaos Force to his will and perform various techniques, including Chaos Control.

Skills: Cryokinesis, umbrakinesis (only while in the Dark Alter transformation), access to the Chaos Force via a Chaos Emerald, super running speed, close combat techniques, excellent agility and dodge capabilities


List of Moves - Cryokinesis:

Cryo Blitz: Alter's signature move. Multiple ice shards shoots out of his palm.

Cryo Shield: Alter's defensive move. A wall of ice rises up from the ground to defend Alter from an attack. Alter can cause the wall to fall on his target by snapping his fingers. This move can also be used to block one's path to prevent escape or to prevent others from pursuing him.

Raining Crystals: Alter raises his hands towards the sky, focusing his power. Seconds later, ice crystals will rain down on his target.

Cryo Floe: Alter's primary mode of aerial transportation. Using his cryokinesis, Alter creates a platform of ice that he can use to fly on.

Cryo Phase: By using cryokinesis, Alter can also become intangible, allowing him to phase through solid objects. This technique is very useful for evading attacks and moving through tough terrains. Alter is also capable of using this move on others, giving his target intangibility so long as they are physically connected to him.

Cryo Purify: Alter covers his hand in ice, then touches a damaged area of his target. A soothing aura surrounds him as he heals his target. This move can only be used on organic targets.

Misty Shroud: A thick blanket of freezing fog is unleashed in the surrounding area, limiting visual capabilities for Alter's target. Low humming can be heard emanating in the distance during this move.

Frigorific: Alter can use his cryokinesis to drop the temperature of his nearby surroundings to produce cold.

Crystal Prism: Alter uses his cryokinesis to completely petrify his target in solid ice.

Crystal Impaler: Alter punches the ground, causing massive ice shards to protrude around him forcefully, piercing his target.

Cryo Burst: A three-leveled technique that boosts Alter's cryokinetic power immensely; each additional level providing more power than the last. To activate the Cryo Burst state, Alter must channel his power through the gems on the back of his gloves. During this state, Alter's body glows in a bright lime green aura (color of aura may vary depending on which POC costume he's wearing) and he is able to levitate without the use of Cryo Floe.

Level 1 allows Alter to use Cryo Blade, causing sharp energy to form from the gems on his gloves as they become solid ice, which are still enveloped with energy.

In Level 2, Alter obtains Cryo Raid, a reinforced version of his Cryo Blitz attack. The ice shards will be more swift, and coated in a powerful aura that will cause the shards to explode on contact, which can sometimes freeze targets.

And finally, Level 3 surges Alter's power to its absolute max, and he is able to perform Cryo Stabilizer, which summons a massive shock wave of subzero wind around Alter that petrifies any target caught within the radius of the blast in solid ice. Mini-versions of this attack can be used as well, they are only not as effective as the fully charged version, but will cost him less energy to perform.

Cryo Disc: A tiny ice sphere forms at the center of Alter's palm, extending horizontally until it becomes a disc. Depending on how much power is conveyed into the disc, it can cut through most surfaces with ease.

Crystal Ice Mirror: Inspired by Haku's technique of the same name from Naruto. Alter concentrates his cryokinetic power, forming a large ice mirror in front of him. As he phases inside of it, multiple other ice mirrors appear around his target, each showing his reflection. With lightning speed, Alter leaps from mirror to mirror while attacking his target with thrown ice needles formed between his fingers. The ice mirrors are resistant to fire-based attacks.

Mistral: Aiming his hand, Alter releases a cold, dry vapor that is capable of freezing most objects in seconds. When both hands are raised, the attack becomes a howling, frigid wind that greatly expands the effect throughout the area.

Cryo Dynasty: The Soul Surge of Alter's Arthurian doppelgänger from the world of Camelot, Sir Borealis. Sequence to be announced.


List of Moves - Umbrakinesis:

Dark Transformation - Dark Alter: While wearing the Necklace of Darkness, Alter is able to attain a dark transformation by accessing the sealed power of Mephiles the Dark through the two gems of the artifact. While in this state, the circuitry on his attire will glow purple, his eyes will become blue-violet and he is capable of using umbrakinesis. In POC 1, Alter would become vicious and out of control during this transformation due to Mephiles' spirit influencing him, but with Mephiles converted into a single sphere of darkness with no will to call his own, Alter is able to maintain control of himself in this form and use the dark arts as he sees fit in POC 2.

Dark Blitz: A darker version of Cryo Blitz. The ice shards will be infused with darkness and can freeze any surface that they make physical contact with. These shards take longer to melt and destroy due to the dark energy infusing them. This move can only be accessed during his Dark Alter transformation.

Shadow Down: A dark void of endless capacity is summoned. It can absorb any object that is caught in its gravitational pull. The lesser the mass of the target, the faster the target gets overcomed and absorbed. This move can only be accessed during his Dark Alter transformation.

Gravity Sphere: A tiny sphere of dark energy begins to form between Alter's palms, always ready to fire at any moment. The size and power of the sphere increases depending on how long Alter charges it, as well as the objects that become absorbed within the sphere. This move can only be accessed during his Dark Alter transformation.

Dark Gazer: A ray of pure concentrated darkness is shot from Alter's palms. Alter can pulse more energy through it, making the laser stronger and more devastating. This move can only be accessed during his Dark Alter transformation.

Shadow Blade: A darker version of Cryo Blade. Alter uses the gems on the back of his gloves to form sharp blades of dark energy which he can utilize as swords. With each strike that is distributed by the blades, Alter siphons away bits of his target's energy, making it his own. This move can only be accessed during his Dark Alter transformation.

Aileron of Lunaros: A circle of symbols appears on Alter's back, summoning a burst of dark energy that forms a pair of translucent wings, granting him flight without the need of Cryo Floe. This move can only be accessed during his Dark Alter transformation.

Shadow Shield: A darker version of Cryo Shield. Pillars of darkness rise to defend Alter from incoming attacks. This move can only be accessed during his Dark Alter transformation.

Dark Disc: A darker version of Cryo Disc. A tiny ice orb coated with dark energy is created at the center of Alter's palm. As the orb expands horizontally, the dark energy around it becomes sharper and more powerful, making it possible to even cut through diamond and titanium. This move can only be accessed during his Dark Alter transformation.

Tenebrific: By channeling the umbrakinetic powers of the Necklace of Darkness, Alter can produce darkness to make his surroundings pitch black, limiting the visual capabilities of his target, enabling him to either retreat or perform a sneak attack. This move can be seen as a darker equivalent of Misty Shroud. This move can only be accessed during his Dark Alter transformation.


List of Chaos Techniques:

Chaos Control: When Alter has a Chaos Emerald in his possession, he can connect to the Chaos Force to perform a technique known as Chaos Control. This technique allows Alter to stop time temporarily, teleport from one location to another, and various other tactics.

Super Transformation - Super Alter: When Alter has all seven Chaos Emeralds, he is able to undergo a super transformation called Super Alter. When transformed, Alter's fur will become a golden blond color and his hair becomes a deep blond and will completely spike upwards, flowing in any random direction. The glowing circuitry on his jacket and shoes will instead glow a bright gold, as will the gems on his gloves. His emerald green eyes will become a sharp, fiery shade of crimson, and his chest fur and the white tip of his tail will become a deep blond as well. While in his super state, Alter's power and speed dramatically increases, and he is invincible to all attacks, with the exception of certain attacks from god-like entities. He also gains the ability to fly without need of Cryo Floe. His cryokinetic techniques are enhanced greatly.

Spike of Darkness: Can only be accessed in his Super Alter transformation. Alter generates a massive ice spear and launches it towards his target, mimicking the motion of a spiraling drill. The shard will be coated in Chaos energy. While charging the attack, it will first appear as a small crystal shard. The more power that is charged into the spear, the larger and more powerful it will become. Even in its premature form, the shard can still be used to deal damage to his target. Alter can create multiple shards at once and fire them like his regular Cryo Blitz attack. He can also connect his hands with the base of the spike to manually navigate it and ram it into his target continuously for collateral damage.


Relationships

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Friends/Allies:

Tikal the Echidna

Shadow the Hedgehog

Rouge the Bat

E-123 Omega

Phillip

Blaze the Cat

Amy Rose

Cream the Rabbit and Cheese

Sonic the Hedgehog

Miles "Tails" Prower

Knuckles the Echidna

Jake the Hedgehog

Silver the Hedgehog

Laila the Echidna

Le Oracle

Gizmo the Wolf


Rivals:

None. Alter does not like competition and refuses to refer to anyone as his "rival". Instead, he may refer to such people as "obstacles".


Enemies:

Dr. Eggman

Metal Sonic

Orbot

Cubot

Mephiles the Dark

Voltage Empire

Lord Volt

Trinity the Rabbit

Malchior the Bat

Desdemona the Raven

Ophelia the Jackdaw

Zoiter

Dr. Eggman Nega

Metal Sonic 3.0


Memorable Quotes

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Story Quotes:

"How strange, and yet so beautiful."
-Alter's first speaking role. Spoken while the glowing ruby sky was returning to normal. ^{[Protector of Chaos: Prologue]}

"It's happening again. This is the seventh time the sky has changed colors this week. The first night, the sky glowed a ruby red, the second night it glowed a sapphire blue. Then, the nights after that, the sky glowed topaz yellow, emerald green, clear diamond, and cyan blue. What does all of this mean? I thought I would be able to see the stars tonight..."
-Spoken moments before becoming a Protector of Chaos. ^{[Protector of Chaos: Chapter 1]}

"Protector of Chaos... This is the craziest dream. Did all of that really happen?"
-Spoken right after becoming a Protector of Chaos and leaving the realm of the Master Emerald. ^{[Protector of Chaos: Chapter 1]}

"The Chaos Emeralds... They have to be the solution to this problem. Are we not the Protectors of Chaos? Were we not chosen to protect the Chaos Emeralds with our lives? I don't know about the rest of you, but nothing in existence is perfect. Lunaros has an Achilles Heel, and I believe the Chaos Emeralds can guide us in the right direction and show us the road to victory. Mephiles has taken us all for fools, but now... it's his turn to witness what we're really capable of."
-A speech given by Alter to the Protectors regarding their roles. ^{[Protector of Chaos: Chapter 8]}

"What happened in the past, stays in the past. I have my duties here in Voltage. That is all that matters now..."
-Alter trying to let go of his experiences in the past to continue serving the Voltage Empire. ^{[Protector of Chaos 2: The Rising Nebula - Prologue]}

"As the Protector of Chaos, I will do all that I can to fulfill my task, even if that means I must one day turn on the very empire that I long to march to glory with."
-Alter deciding to make his duties as the Protector of Chaos his primary task. ^{[Protector of Chaos 2: The Rising Nebula - Chapter 2]}

"Well, if I'm going to have to wear these new clothes just to get into Neo Soleanna, it would be smart to leave my hair with this shorter style so that I'm not too familiar to the citizens. I'm sure they've spotted me with Voltage before, but now I'm someone else entirely. I'm choosing to leave my hair, eye and fur color the same because I still want to be me. I'm not running away from that at all. Like I said, I'm not here to fight. You said it yourself — I can always go back to my former look just by accessing the Alternator."
-Alter to Gizmo regarding his new appearance and hairstyle. ^{[Protector of Chaos 2: The Rising Nebula - Chapter 3]}


Goal Ranking Quotes:

"Embrace the legacy of the Protector of Chaos!"
-Says when achieving a S-Rank. Alter will create an ice platform, dash back and forth off screen, all while displaying his Cryo Blitz attack. Once he returns to the center of the screen, he will raise his fist towards the player with a serious, but satisfied expression on his face.

"Feel the darkness..."
-Says when achieving an A-Rank. Alter will create an ice platform, dash back and forth off screen, then return to the center and give the player a thumbs up with a satisfied expression on his face.

"Not bad, all things considered."
-Says when achieving a B-Rank. Alter will create an ice platform and lay on it while looking towards the sky.

"Come on! I could have done better than that..."
-Says when achieving a C-Rank. Alter will swing his fist down, then turn with his back to the player and his arms crossed.

"Better luck next time, I suppose..."
-Says when achieving a D-Rank. Alter will look down with a disappointed expression on his face, then disappear in a bright flash.

"Unbelievable... Surely this is a dream..."
-Says when achieving an E-Rank. Alter will clench his fists, then disappear in a bright flash, clearly dissatisfied.


Taunts:

"Show me what you got."

"Do you want an encore?"

"Defeating you wasn't even an effort."

"So long as I have the stars, I shall never surrender."

"Your fate was decided even before this battle began."

"Still not enough, you say? How about now?"

"Just stay down and accept your fate."


Taunts as Dark Alter (POC 1 Ver.):

"I will CRUSH you!"

"PREPARE TO DIE!"

"I want to see you quiver in fear as your unmerciful end approaches!"

"AHAHAHAHAHA!! Such suffrage!"


Taunts as Dark Alter (POC 2 Ver.):

"It seems I must resort to this…"

"Behold my dark power!"

"The combined power of cryokinesis and umbrakinesis…"

"You will not triumph while I am your opponent."

"Be gone!"

"Out of my sight!"

"Away with you!"


Taunts as Super Alter:

"The power of all seven Chaos Emeralds flows through me!"

"Now you will face the ultimate cryokinetic!"

"My power is infinite!

"This ends… here and now!"

"I am the Super Protector of Chaos!"


Taunts as Sir Borealis:

"Challenging me is pure folly."

"With Serenis in hand, I will besiege all who dares to cross thy path!"

"None shall bypass me!"

"Have at it!"

"Pathetic. You bore thee."

"Do not waste thou time."

"Perhaps you see now why I choose to work alone."

"It is much more rewarding handling each task by my lonesome."

"Not bad, I suppose. But still too weak!"

"I took great pleasure in eliminating your forces. Bring more next time."


Themes

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Appearance/Battle themes:

"Tokusō Kira Han" - Hideki Taniuchi (appearance theme)

"I'm My Own Master Now (Platinum Mix)" - Jamie Christopherson (battle theme)


Main themes:

Protector of Chaos

"Depend on you ~Depend on me~" - Bentley Jones (main theme of Alter the Wolf and "Protector of Chaos")

"Figure.09" - Linkin Park (theme of Dark Alter)

"Waiting for Clouds" - Bentley Jones (ending theme)


Protector of Chaos 2: The Rising Nebula

"Look to the Stars ~Fire~" - Dead By Sunrise (the actual title of the song is just "Fire", but I retitled it to suit Alter more.)


Other themes:

The Trials of Invasions

"Too Late" - Dead By Sunrise (theme for "Protector's Siege")


Appearances

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First appearance:

Protector of Chaos: Prologue


Additional appearances:

"Protector of Chaos"

"Protector of Chaos: Original Concept"

"Protector of Chaos 2: The Rising Nebula"


Other appearances:

"The Trials of Invasions"

"Flaming Trance"

"Mistress of Deception 2.0"