Numina

Numina

Background

Overview

Numina is an arch-hero, a Task Force organizer in Founders' Falls, one of the Surviving Eight and a member of the Freedom Phalanx.

History

Numina was born Tammy Arcanus, daughter of Tommy Arcanus of the Midnight Squad. Tommy delved so deeply into the metaphysical that his very being was affected, and Tammy was born with magical powers. Early in her super-powered career, Tammy joined the Midnight Squad. In the 1960s, she and her team were sent into a series of caverns surrounding the Earth's molten core. It was there that the Red Threat, a Soviet villain, intended to destroy the world.

To save the Earth, Tammy possessed the body of the Red Threat. She minimized the damage, but her body was destroyed. Her consciousness survived, trapped within the Red Threat until he was killed in prison during the Rikti Invasion. Tammy's astral form was at last free. She renamed herself Numina and threw herself into the war against the Rikti. In the war's aftermath, Numina uses her abilities to nurture the next generation of heroes.

Numina is one of the Surviving Eight, dedicated to helping Paragon City rebuild after the Rikti War.

Numina's sidekick is Infernal although he has become a full-fledged hero in his own right as a member of the Vindicators. She is helping him become acclimated to primal earth.

Character Stats

Secret Identity: Tammy Arcanus
Origin: Magic
Archetype: Controller
Primary Powers: Mental Control
Secondary Powers: Empathy

Task Force

Level Range: 35 - 38
Notes: Requires 4 people
Zone: Founders' Falls
Location: Center of Williams Square near the fountain
Primary Enemy: Devouring Earth
Name: Soul of the Woodsman
Badge: Numina's Compatriot Badge
Description: Numina and the spirit of the Woodsman were pleased to present you with this medal.

Comic Book

Numina first appeared in Top Cow's City of Heroes #3.

Miscellaneous

• Manticore's Praetorian Earth counterpart is Diabolique.