The Guardian

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A mask, known for using a samurai sword. He also wore armour later in his career, continuing the samurai aesthetic. At his height, he had a wrought iron domino mask, which held a magical crystal the colour of dried blood against his forehead.

He started out dealing with mundane criminals. He would cut off the fingers of thieves, castrate rapists, and similar symbolic mutilations. Many of them didn't survive. He saw himself as a guardian for the poor and hopeless, people who were already in so much trouble that they didn't believe the police could help them, or were scared to attract attention in districts ruled by gangs.

The Guardian was originally a party mask depending on martial skill, but later in his career acquired a magical crystal which he added to his armour. It grants him a kind of sixth sense, enabling his to feel the malice of killers. It also gives him enhanced strength and speed as long as he is taking revenge for some injustice, and allows him not to be slowed down by any wound until the job is done.