Elias "Wither" Blackwood

🔹 Name: Elias Kieran Blackwood

🔹 Codename(s): "Wither", "Blackbox", "Black Swan"

🔹 Date of Birth: July 12, 1982

🔹 Age: 35 (as of 2017)

🔹 Nationality: American

🔹 Place of Birth: Rockwall, Texas

🔹 Affiliation(s):Halcyon (Formerly)

Phoenix Division (Current – Presumed)

Classified Freelance Operations

🟣 Background: Elias Blackwood was recruited into covert operations at a young age, chosen for his unorthodox skillset and early signs of technical brilliance. He rose quickly through Halcyon’s ranks during the late 2000s, specializing in electronic infiltration, blacksite dismantlement, and sabotage. Known for his sharp instincts, steady hands, and a brain wired for code and chaos, Wither was a ghost in the machine—never seen, always present.

After a betrayal within Halcyon in 2015, Wither became a rogue operative. Following a failed assassination attempt ordered by his own mission coordinator, he faked his death and disappeared off-grid. Over the next two years, he returned to dismantle what was left of Halcyon from the inside out, culminating in the 2017 Black Dusk operation—his last confirmed mission.

🟠 Skills & Specializations:Cybersecurity Breach & Infiltration

• Silent Entry & Extraction
• Improvised Demolitions
• Close-Quarters Combat
• Counterintelligence & Espionage

Tactical Recon & Remote Coordination

🔵 Psychological Profile:Wither is a strategic mind driven by personal loss and disillusionment with authority. Exhibits signs of deep internal conflict following Rose’s death and the Halcyon betrayal. Despite his trauma, he retains clarity in crisis and a strong moral code, though his methods often blur traditional lines. He is loyal—to those who earn it—and dangerously precise in his resolve.

🟥 Notable Quotes:

• “This mission’s gonna die with me.”
• You were the bastard who chose power over loyalty.”
• Saving me’s not gonna make me regain trust in you.”
• Jackdaw… if I don’t make it out of this alive—it was nice working with you.”

⚫ Status: Presumed Deceased (Phoenix Internal)

Confirmed Abducted (Post-Black Dusk, Classified Recovery)

Appearance: Elias Blackwood is a lean, athletic Caucasian male in his mid-30s. He has sharp, angular features framed by slightly wavy black hair that falls just above his ears—often tousled from long missions. His piercing dark eyes reflect a hardened resolve and quiet intelligence. Always dressed in practical yet sleek black tactical gear or a tailored black suit when undercover, Wither blends professionalism with lethal efficiency. His posture is confident but relaxed, carrying the weight of his past without losing composure.

Jackdaw visits Wither, who is out in the wilderness at a cabin. The Freelancer wants to contact Rose, but Jackdaw tells them that they can't and explains that he was the one who trained Wren and Rose. He mentions that later on he was betrayed by Wren but saved by Rose. The Freelancer is shocked and confused, but Jackdaw asks them to follow him.

He leads The Freelancer to a small memorial. Jackdaw explains how Rose was one of Phoenix's best informants, and sacrificed herself to sell Halcyon's secrets. Afterwards, Wither finally accepts that Halcyon is evil and agrees to avenge Rose after learning they killed her.