CobraMask

"I know one thousand techniques---many of which can kill you in a matter of seconds."

- CobraMask

CobraMask (コブラマスク Koburamasuku) is a Shadowblood Elite with a cobra motif, the founder and leader of the Brotherhood of Shadowbloods, a major recurring villain and an RP character used by Gallibon the Destroyer.

Personality
So far CobraMask appears to be a very enigmatic character. He often appears towards his fellow Brotherhood members towards the end of their missions, either to congratulate them or chew them out on their failure, and will only comes into direct contact with his lower ranked minions once and a while, often usually just speaking to his higher-ranking members. CobraMask is the mastermind behind all of what goes on the Brotherhood of Shadowbloods, be it either recruiting new Shadowbloods to his Brotherhood or coming up with a seemingly endless amount of ideas for strategies or even taking part of battles, in which in the battlefield he is nearly a one-man army on his own. He speaks in a Chinese accent. He is very intelligent, has an excellent memory and also holds grudgescombining both his good memory and his seething grudges against certain individuals, he will use even the most seemingly "useless" information about others and threaten or target them to do what he commands them to do, or else face a punishment from him himself.

Despite his ruthless and intimidating character, CobraMask actually does care about his fellow Brotherhood members, treating them rather nicely as long as they respect him--and he will respect them back. He treats everyone on his side fairly equally (even the Shadelinqs) as long as once again they don't cross him. While he is sometimes forgiving, he is for the most part extremely failure-intolerant, having no problem with executing any of his henchmen for failing him too many times or drive them mad with his deadly Cobra Eyes. As of late, he longs to become active again and finally heal, as he would much rather go out and join his fellow Shadowbloods fighting on the battlefield than stay behind at the Cave.

Backstory
So far, little is known about CobraMask's past prior to founding the Brotherhood of Shadowbloods. Sometime before founding the Brotherhood, CobraMask was one of the top threats of Universe-95 (which is also where he hailed from, specifically in that universe's China) and attempted to takeover the world, but he was first stopped by the Shadowblood hero, OwlMask. The first time they fought, CobraMask was exiled, but then he began the Brotherhood of Shadowbloods at the time. When he returned, he nearly tookk over the world, up until OwlMask came back once again to save the day. He and OwlMask fought in a bloody and brutal battle, but in the end OwlMask managed to defeat CobraMask and his forces, leaving CobraMask in his current state. CobraMask was then sealed away in a hellish dimension for all time...

....until he escaped.

Debut: The Brotherhood of Shadowbloods, Rise!!
CobraMask appeared during the opening montage of the RP, his eyes glowing red and being very prominent during the narration.

Triple Devil Strategy
CobraMask made his first true appearance towards the end of the RP, where he summoned CatMask, MouseMask and HyenaMask back to his lair following their defeat. CobraMask greeted them and seemed to show disappointment in their failure. CatMask tried to explain herself to CobraMask that they were unfairly outnumbered, but CobraMask didn't want to hear any excuses, especially since they were on their path to become Shadowblood Elites. Regardless, CobraMask punished CatMask and the other two by delivering a agonizing strain against them. CobraMask then told CatMask, MouseMask and HyenaMask that they would have to retake their training and that he would take care of FlamingoMask instead then.

Eight Legged Killer
CobraMask sensed KumoMask's presence and then sent out CatMask and HyenaMask to bring him back. Soon, KumoMask along with HyenaMask then regrouped with CatMask and CatMask then teleported them to the Shadowland Cave, where CobraMask was awaiting KumoMask's return.

The Overbearing RaccoonMask Pt. 1
CobraMask once again sense another Shadowblood, this time being RaccoonMask, and sent out CatMask, HyenaMask and MouseMask to bring him to the Shadowland Cave.

The Overbearing RaccoonMask Pt. 2
Later on, RaccoonMask then made it to the Shadowland Cave, where he was greeted by CobraMask.

The Curse of the Nebuse Diamond
Later on, ChameleonMask spoke to CobraMask on about her mission progress. She had also something else to show him, and that was her army of Shadelinqs, that she had obtained to become the Brotherhood of Shadowbloods's main source of footsoldiers. CobraMask was pleased, but then requested that she and FlyMask return soon and quickly dispose of Chicago with the Nebuse Diamond, by creating a major earthquake to make it sink down below the Earth. ChameleonMask agreed to do so, and then signed out.

A Hollow Epilogue of Sorts
As ChameleonMask and FlyMask made it to the Shadowland Cave, there CobraMask greeted them. FlyMask went over to shake his hand, only to find out he was completely covered in mummy-like wraps. After CobraMask explained his condition---stating that he had been that way since his fight with a certain someone. FlyMask and ChameleonMask were then allowed inside of the Shadowland Cave, where they were reunited with the other members and presented them the Shadelinqs. Needless to say, CobraMask was impressed.

Abilities
Although currently few of his abilities have yet to be demonstrated yet due to his mummified state, the abilities he has been seen using so far are:
 * Mental Strain: CobraMask can deliver a painful and shocking surge of pain mentally to his followers, usually whenever they fail. Usually when he does this his eyes will turn bloody red.
 * Levitation: CobraMask can levitate usually whenever he enters a yoga-like position.
 * Enhanced Senses: CobraMask has enhanced senses, being able to detect new Shadowbloods from far away places and knows exactly where they are. Whenever he senses someone, his eyes will usually glow.
 * Genius Intellect: CobraMask has a high intellect; possessing great leadership skills and experience and can pull off very complex strategies; being a master tactician in battle.
 * Shadow Manipulation: CobraMask has control over shadow energy.
 * Shadow Manifest: A technique all members of the Brotherhood of Shadowblood members appear to be capable of using, CobraMask can transform into a more shadowy form, allowing him to blend in the darkness, making him able to be unseen by many. He can also become intangible in this form, passing through walls. It should be noted that he himself was the first member to use it, as he invented the technique himself and taught it to his fellow Brotherhood members.
 * More to be added.

Weaknesses

 * Light Energy: CobraMask is weak to light energy.
 * Mummified State: CobraMask strongly detests his current form, wishing to finally be able to heal soon and be out there fighting with his soldiers. He is also far weaker in this form, mainly relying on his mental abilities to help himself out.

Quotes
"I gave you one simple task, and you failed. Interferences or not; I didn't want to hear any excuses. This is why you three have yet to become "Elites"."

- CobraMask to CatMask, HyenaMask and MouseMask upon arriving back to base after failing to kill FlamingoMask and his group.

Trivia

 * CobraMask was originally Tengen Toppa Lazengan’s and then was later given to Gallibon in exchange for SquidMask. Interestingly enough, Gallibon originally had a scrapped Shadowblood char named “SnakeMask” and was considering having the char to be cobra-themed. Eventually, Gallibon scrapped the char and then Tengen made up his own take, which later was given to Gallibon.
 * Originally he was going to control poison, but it was scrapped.
 * He is the third reptilian Shadowblood to appear. The first two were RyuMask and CrocMask.