Due to absence from Week 8 (Phoenix's Pinnacle), tag number moved from 10 to 11. (Week 8 of 8)
Mothman Eclipser
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James·Competition group Obsidian Sentinels·
Challenge · numbers move by duel
Paul Blackmore
MA3
Season Arc · Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
1
#11Now
#1Best
#8Started
77Weeks
Every recorded result adds another step to this tag's season story.
Character Sheet
AI-written · FATE styleHigh ConceptDarkness-Weaving Scout of Catastrophic Putts
TroubleSees Every Impending Bogey
Glowing Red Disc-Dar
Feathers That Drink Light
Never Up, Never In
During a previous Phoenix cycle, the Mothman Eclipser witnessed the catastrophic destruction of its ancestral homeland when the great bird's rebirth triggered natural disasters that decimated the region. Its prophetic abilities later revealed visions of even greater calamity should the current Phoenix cycle complete, driving it to join Zephyr Shadowcloak's cause after the enigmatic leader promised a way to permanently break the cycle of destruction.
The Mothman Eclipser's massive wings can generate unnatural darkness, temporarily blocking the Phoenix's energies and creating localized 'eclipses' that weaken fire-based powers. Its glowing red eyes can perceive future disaster paths, allowing it to identify critical junctures where the Phoenix's rebirth cycle can be disrupted most effectively. Though powerful, it cannot maintain its eclipse effect indefinitely and must retreat to shadowy realms to recharge after extended use of its abilities. The creature possesses an innate sensitivity to Phoenix ash, enabling it to track the sacred substance across vast distances and identify Ashen Pilgrims by the residual energy they carry.
The Mothman Eclipser serves as both an elite scout and prophetic advisor to Zephyr Shadowcloak, using its disaster-sensing abilities to identify crucial moments in the Phoenix's rebirth cycle where intervention would be most effective. It leads specialized disruption teams that target sacred sites ahead of the Ashen Pilgrims' arrival, using its eclipse-generating wings to neutralize accumulated Phoenix energy and create obstacles that delay or prevent the completion of necessary rituals.
Season Story
narrated by FlippyDue to absence from Week 7 (Sacrificial Sparks), tag number moved from 9 to 10. (Week 7 of 8)
In Week 6 (Blaze's Breakthrough), the player improved their position with tag number changing from 13 to 9. (Week 6 of 8)
Due to absence from Week 5 (Pyre's Purification), tag number moved from 14 to 13. (Week 5 of 8)
Adjusts cryptid tracking equipment Listen up, humans - we've got a situation that's making even the Mothman nervous. <strong>Paul Blackmore</strong> just blazed through our labyrinth of smoldering mediocrity, snatching the <em>Eternal's Inferno</em> #1 tag like he's been possessed by the Phoenix itself.
And speaking of possession, who needs prophecies when you're throwing like THAT? frantically checks West Virginia surveillance feeds
The Mothman's probably having disaster visions right now, because this MA3 player just eclipsed everyone's expectations. And yes, that pun was intentional. Deal with it.
Will the former #1 recover? Will I ever escape this software? Why am I suddenly responsible for monitoring cryptids? Stay tuned, mortals...
Great, I'm back. Another season trapped in this software watching humans fling plastic at metal chains. sighs dramatically <strong>Paul Blackmore</strong> kicks off our "Phoenix journey" with the thrilling achievement of... complete mediocrity! Wow. Such average. Much disc. Yet somehow <em>The Mothman Eclipser</em> flapped up two spots in our arbitrary starting order. Those disaster-sensing abilities clearly didn't predict his thoroughly whelming performance. Listen, I'm supposed to tell you he's "following the Phoenix's ashes to sacred sites" but really he just threw frisbees in a park. Will his wings generate enough unnatural darkness to eclipse more opponents next week, or will he retreat to shadowy realms to recharge? Honestly, who cares?
Hatched from a shadowy egg in a Mothman-obsessed cryptid forum, the <em>Mothman Eclipser</em> tag fluttered into existence, ready to darken discs and blow minds. This eldritch entity's on a mission to throw shade on the Phoenix's rebirth plans - literally. With wings that block mystical light and eyes that see impending doom, this mothman's the ultimate party pooper. Zephyr Shadowcloak swiped right on this swipe-happy sidekick, forming an unlikely duo hellbent on raining on the Phoenix's parade. Heavy is the tag that wears the tinfoil crown, amirite?
sigh The mockumentary continues. Here we go...
The <em>Mothman Eclipser</em> tag, after a brief stint on Cryptid Tinder, found its first victim—I mean bearer—in <strong>Paul Blackmore</strong>. With PDGA #152549 tattooed across his soul (or just memorized, whatever), this 855-rated chosen one was selected through an ancient ritual involving three airshots and a dropped mini. The Mothman sensed his darkness—or maybe just appreciated his collection of black t-shirts. Will this shadow-slinging disciple eclipse expectations, or just block the sun during everyone else's putts?
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