Hudson
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| Hudson | |
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| Species: | Gargoyle |
| Hair color: | Grey |
| Eye color: | Black/White |
| Affiliations: | Wyvern Clan Manhattan Clan |
| Voiced by: | Ed Asner |
Hudson is a gargoyle, Goliath's mentor, founding member of the Manhattan Clan and the former leader of the Wyvern Clan.
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[edit] History
He was clan leader in 975 A.D. when he helped a Goliath from a future timeline aid his younger self and a young Demona to protect them from their future. He also protected Demona from the Archmage's wrath.[1]
His leadership of the Wyvern Clan continued until 984 A.D. Prince Malcolm had been poisoned as the result of a dart from the Archmage, and Hudson, blaming himself for the incident, vowed to find the Grimorum Arcanorum for the antidote. Taking a young Goliath and Demona with him, they battled the Archmage for the book, in which Hudson lost his left eye and the Archmage seemingly fell to his death. The Prince recovered, but Hudson felt it was time to choose a new leader, and did so with Goliath. He became Goliath's mentor.[2]
In 994 A.D. Hudson was with Goliath when they left in search of the Vikings that had attacked the night before. They were both tricked by a diversion and were unable to get back to the castle in time to prevent a massacre during daylight. The next night they flew low over the castle in horror, witness to the aftermath of the massacre. Hudson determined that betrayal had led to their clan's slaughter, and accompanied Goliath and the Trio to the camp of the Vikings, beating back the barbarians with a vengeance. When the rout was complete and they looked around for Princess Katharine, the Magus, wild-eyed with grief over her apparent death, turned Hudson, the Trio and Bronx into stone with a spell.
Goliath set him atop the battlements of Castle Wyvern, where he would remain for a thousand years.
In 1994 A.D. the spell was broken when David Xanatos moved the castle to the top of his tower above the clouds. Hudson had the most difficult time of all the gargoyles adjusting to the new world, saying at one point it was "too big, too bright, too loud!"[3]
Hudson and Goliath were set upon by Demona some time later as they sought an antidote for Elisa Maza, the situation akin to the poisoning of the Prince a thousand years ago. Hudson had feared he had become soft and useless to his clan, but the victory over Demona assured him he still had a place among them.[4]
During an incident with MacBeth, Hudson met the blind human, Jeffrey Robbins, who taught him to read and in whom he found a wise companion and good friend.[5]
He was captured once by David Xanatos, to be used as an experiment to test the Cauldron of Life. The reason why Xanatos used him was due to his being old, and "useless" to his clan. Hudson proved him wrong by being cunning and resourceful, and escaping, offering Xanatos a word of advice that "true immortality isn't about living forever. It's what you do with the time you have." Once again he had proved to himself he was still able to hold his own with the rest of his clan.[6]
During Goliath's absence, he tutored Brooklyn subtlety in the ways of leadership, and settled for Cagney as a surrogate companion in the place of Bronx.[7]
He was truly overjoyed at the discovery of Angela and the revelation that there were other gargoyles around the world. He had feared they were really the last of their kind.[8]
Declining Fox' offer to attend the party thrown at the Eyrie Building,[9] he and Bronx spent Halloween with his friend Jeffrey Robbins, who confronted Hudson about his true nature. Hudson admitted to him that he was a gargoyle, which Robbins accepted with ease.[10]
About a month later, Macbeth approached the Manhattan clan, asking for help transferring the Stone of Destiny from England to Scotland. Hudson and Lexington joined Macbeth in England, where they met up with King Arthur, and the London Clan who were also protecting the Stone.[11] Coldsteel, under Xanatos' command, attacked Hudson, very nearly dismembering him. Hudson was rescued by the timely intervention of Coldstone and Coldfire.[12]
[edit] Goliath Chronicles
- In the Goliath Chronicles, Hudson nearly went totally blind when his other eye contracted glaucoma, but was saved by swift surgery in the face of Quarrymen threatening him and Jeffrey Robbins.[13]
[edit] Characteristics
Hudson is the oldest and wisest of all the gargoyles, being over 1100 years old. He is always ready with a wise saying or cutting remark. He carries an ancient sword, and Bronx is his loyal companion, whether in battle, or sitting in front of the television watching Celebrity Hockey.
Hudson possesses all the abilities of gargoyles- wings that enable him to glide, a prehensile tail, and claws and talons that can tear through solid steel. He has decades of battle experience, and is very cunning and tough when fighting. His main weakness is age, and can be a bit overwhelmed by modern ways and technology.
[edit] Appearances
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1. Awakening |
1. Leader of the Pack |
14. Outfoxed |
27. Golem |
40. Bushido |
1. The Journey | ||||
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[edit] References
- ↑ Vows
- ↑ Long Way to Morning
- ↑ Awakening
- ↑ Long Way to Morning
- ↑ A Lighthouse in the Sea of Time
- ↑ The Price
- ↑ Kingdom
- ↑ The Gathering
- ↑ Invitation Only
- ↑ Bash
- ↑ The Rock
- ↑ Rock & Roll
- ↑ The Dying of the Light
