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{{for|Calamity|the novel of the same name|pre=This article is for the Epic named Calamity}}
 
{{for|Calamity|the novel of the same name|pre=This article is for the Epic named Calamity}}
   
'''Calamity''', also known as '''Larcener''', is an inhuman being who is the origin of the powers of the [[Epic]]s.{{book ref|calamity|48}} He is an Epic with every possible ability.{{book ref|calamity|49}} He appears as a star in the sky{{book ref|steelheart|prologue}} and as Larcener on Earth.{{book ref|calamity|48}} His appearance in the sky one year before people started to become Epics caused people to name him Calamity, though none knew his true origin.{{book ref|steelheart|prologue}}
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'''Calamity''', also known as '''Larcener''', is an inhuman being who is the origin of the powers of the [[Epic]]s.{{book ref|calamity|48}} He is an Epic with every possible ability.{{book ref|calamity|49}} He appears as a star in the sky{{book ref|steelheart|prologue}} and as Larcener on Earth.{{book ref|calamity|48}} His appearance in the sky one year before people started to become Epics causes people to name him Calamity, though none know his true origin.{{book ref|steelheart|prologue}}
 
== Appearance and Personality ==
 
== Appearance and Personality ==
 
Calamity appears as a bright, crimson-colored star to people on Earth.{{book ref|firefight|prologue}} He creates the star effect by glowing brightly while on the International Space Station, which he turned to glass.{{book ref|calamity|47}} As the fake Epic Larcener, he appears to be a tall young man with short black hair and pale skin.{{book ref|calamity|19}} He has a childish and whiny personality, and frequently mutters about how horrible humans are.{{book ref|calamity|19}}{{book ref|calamity|39}}{{book ref|calamity|48}}
 
Calamity appears as a bright, crimson-colored star to people on Earth.{{book ref|firefight|prologue}} He creates the star effect by glowing brightly while on the International Space Station, which he turned to glass.{{book ref|calamity|47}} As the fake Epic Larcener, he appears to be a tall young man with short black hair and pale skin.{{book ref|calamity|19}} He has a childish and whiny personality, and frequently mutters about how horrible humans are.{{book ref|calamity|19}}{{book ref|calamity|39}}{{book ref|calamity|48}}
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== History ==
 
== History ==
   
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Calamity is an inhuman being whose origin is mostly unknown. He is a part of group of similar beings who for some reason want to prove, by experimenting in different universes, that humans always misuse power.{{book ref|calamity|48}} Calamity was born on Earth as a human, and found life on the planet painful and confusing in comparison to the place where he originated. After ten years of living on Earth, observing mankind, Calamity decided that he had had enough, and started living in the International Space Station, which he turned to glass.{{book ref|calamity|47}} He used his limitless abilities to glow brightly, making him appear to be a star from the viewpoint of people on Earth. At this point he began gifting powers to humans, who were corrupted by him as they received his hatred for the human race.{{book ref|calamity|48}} Shortly afterwards, Calamity sent a clone of himself to Earth.{{cite}} He pretended to be an Assumer Epic who people named Larcener. He joined [[The Coven]] and took over the city of Atlanta, which he renamed to [[Ildithia]].{{cite}}
Inhuman. Part of some organization? Born on Earth to prove evil? Watched Earth (painful for him) until ten yrs. Went to space station, turned it to glass, started giving powers. Appears to be a star. Soon after sends clone down to watch humans. Joins the Coven. Pretends to be an Assumer. People name him Larcener. Rules Ildithia.
 
   
 
=== Firefight ===
 
=== Firefight ===
Regalia talks to him, gets him to make new Epics. Gives the powers of Steelheart to David, but are rejected.
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[[Regalia]] communicates with Calamity and asks him to make particular people into new Epics. Regalia and Calamity attempt to give the [[Steelheart (Epic)#Abilities|powers of Steelheart]] to [[David]],{{book ref|firefight|41}} but he rejects them.{{book ref|firefight|42}}
   
 
=== Calamity ===
 
=== Calamity ===

Revision as of 20:04, 5 October 2017

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Calamity, also known as Larcener, is an inhuman being who is the origin of the powers of the Epics.[1] He is an Epic with every possible ability.[2] He appears as a star in the sky[3] and as Larcener on Earth.[1] His appearance in the sky one year before people started to become Epics causes people to name him Calamity, though none know his true origin.[3]

Appearance and Personality

Calamity appears as a bright, crimson-colored star to people on Earth.[4] He creates the star effect by glowing brightly while on the International Space Station, which he turned to glass.[5] As the fake Epic Larcener, he appears to be a tall young man with short black hair and pale skin.[6] He has a childish and whiny personality, and frequently mutters about how horrible humans are.[6][7][1]

History

Calamity is an inhuman being whose origin is mostly unknown. He is a part of group of similar beings who for some reason want to prove, by experimenting in different universes, that humans always misuse power.[1] Calamity was born on Earth as a human, and found life on the planet painful and confusing in comparison to the place where he originated. After ten years of living on Earth, observing mankind, Calamity decided that he had had enough, and started living in the International Space Station, which he turned to glass.[5] He used his limitless abilities to glow brightly, making him appear to be a star from the viewpoint of people on Earth. At this point he began gifting powers to humans, who were corrupted by him as they received his hatred for the human race.[1] Shortly afterwards, Calamity sent a clone of himself to Earth.[citation needed] He pretended to be an Assumer Epic who people named Larcener. He joined The Coven and took over the city of Atlanta, which he renamed to Ildithia.[citation needed]

Firefight

Regalia communicates with Calamity and asks him to make particular people into new Epics. Regalia and Calamity attempt to give the powers of Steelheart to David,[8] but he rejects them.[9]

Calamity

Limelight attacks city and Larcener hides with Reckoners. Tries to take Prof's abilities back. Meets David on station. Prof, Megan fight. Transported w/ David to alternate reality with no Calamity. Learns human race isn't what he thought. Vanishes. Dies?

Relationships

His society of inhuman things?

The Coven, Ildithia. Lets lesser Epics do everything for him because of laziness.

Notes

{\{partial}} {\{Reckoners}}