Real Name: Gilgamesh
Alignment: Hero
Faction: Vindicators
In ancient times, amidst the cradle of civilization, there emerged a figure whose destiny would forever be entwined with the threads of gods and mortals. This was the tale of Gilgamesh, a demi-god whose origin lay in the divine union of a goddess and a mortal king.
Born to Ninsun, the goddess of wisdom, and Lugalbanda, a revered king of Uruk, Gilgamesh inherited a unique blend of more-than-mortal strength and divine essence. From an early age, his extraordinary abilities and boundless potential set him apart from his peers. As he grew, so too did his thirst for greatness and the desire to transcend his own mortality.
Driven by ambition and guided by divine omens, Gilgamesh embarked on a quest to attain godhood. He sought the secrets of immortality, determined to achieve full-fledged deity. His relentless pursuit led him through treacherous lands, where he faced perilous challenges, confronted mythical beasts, and triumphed over formidable opponents.
However, along his arduous journey, Gilgamesh learned invaluable lessons. He witnessed the fragility of life and the significance of compassion. He realized that true strength lay not in godhood but in the benevolent rule of a just king. With newfound wisdom, he abandoned his quest for godhood and returned to Uruk, where he ascended to the throne.
As the king of Uruk, Gilgamesh ruled with fairness and wisdom. Blessed with two-thirds divinity, he aged at a slower pace than his subjects, ensuring a harmonious and prosperous reign that lasted centuries. His people revered him, for his presence brought stability and protection, and his reputation as a wise and just ruler spread far and wide.
However, time is a relentless force that eventually catches up with all, even those touched by the divine. Gilgamesh’s fate took a tragic turn when the Everlasting, ancient and powerful entities, trapped him behind a mystical barrier known as The Veil. This ethereal prison ensnared Earth’s ancient gods, cutting them off from the flow of time and trapping them in an eternal stasis.
Gilgamesh, equal to the other gods trapped within The Veil, endured countless millennia of isolation. But the wheel of fate turns ceaselessly, and after an eternity, a small band of gods managed to escape their timeless confinement. Among them was Gilgamesh, freed from his ethereal prison and reunited with the mortal world.
Now liberated, Gilgamesh sought to use his godlike powers and battle-hardened spirit for a noble cause. He joined forces with Anhur, a mighty deity, and alongside human allies they formed the Vindicators, a super-team dedicated to protecting the weak and fighting against the forces of darkness that preyed upon humanity.
Gilgamesh, armed with the wisdom of ages and the strength of the gods, brings his gift of battle to the forefront, a beacon of hope and justice. Within the ranks of the Vindicators, he engages in friendly rivalry with Anhur, pushing each other to greater heights while safeguarding the world from the encroaching darkness.
Thus, the part-god Gilgamesh, became a champion of humanity, etching his name into the annals of history as a hero and a protector of the weak.
“Vile monster! Feel the mighty force of Gilgamesh’s gift!”
Gilgamesh – Vindicators #63