Colt "The Bolt" Tamberly

Character Artwork by All_DrawParty

Given Name: Colton Tamberly

Age: 45

Birthday: December 9th

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 270 Lbs

Country of Representation: Republic of Texas

Fighting Style: American Pro Wrestling / Grappling

Glyph: Keraunos (Storm Magic)

Power Finisher: Thunderbolt Piledriver

Submission Finisher: The Texas Electric Chair

Favorite Food: BBQ ribs...with lots of pickles and jalapenos on the side

Likes: Spellbreaking, high quality liquor, beer, balancing the budget, business opportunities, women (and maybe men...), parties, learning about people, horseback riding, watching sports, rodeos, cowboy boots, mentorship, spending time with his son.

Dislikes: Laziness, closed mindedness, being told what to do, back-talk, villains and dastards, sitting still, those who hurt women and children.

'The Cowboy King', 'the Lord of the Lightning Lariat', 'The Stunning Sensation from the Lone Star Nation', and the President of the Global Spellbreaking Alliance.

There was a time not long ago when "Colt the Bolt" was a household name, and to this day he is still regarded as a legend in the upper echelons of spellbreaking, synonymous with the word 'champion'. During his heyday, Colt commanded both fear and admiration from his opponents, winning the title belt several times over with his shocking power and muscle. Indeed, he even shocked the world when he retired after little over a decade in the business, long enough not to become just a 'flash in the pan', but short enough that he didn't remain on the lips of spellbreaking marks for too long.

But Colt would tell you---over a glass or two of fine bourbon, of course---that he 'got out at the right time'. His reasons, however, are varied. Despite his bombastic personality and electrifying attitude in the ring, Colt has always kept his cards close to his (exceedingly large) chest. That's the thing about Colt the Bolt---he's never been one to telegraph his moves. Some say issues with family forced him to retire while he was still young. Darker rumors even point to a battle with alcoholism. The likely reason is that Colt--who has played both heel and face alike---saw the direction pro spellbreaking was heading and decided to take control while he still had the power.

And with Colt the Bolt, it's all about power! Everything this guy does is 'big', whether it's a power move (either in the wrestling sense, or the business sense) or his generosity. It's no secret that, outside of the ring Colt has a huge heart. He has a very protective instinct, especially towards younger spellbreakers, has often been compared to the god Zeus for his lighting-striking powers, regal demeanor, generosity, fatherliness, and infamous lack of self control when it comes to keeping it in his pants (something he has thankfully learned to control later in life). Friends would tell you that Colt can talk earnestly with just anybody on the Goddess' green Earth, be they king or pauper. He has always embodied his ring persona and remained a hero and champion for the people.

Despite that, Colt's demons are known. His childhood was spent under the thumb of his domineering father, who expected him to carry on the family legacy maintaining the ranch. Colt rarely discusses his formative years. But, after breaking out into spellbreaking and then retiring while the money was still good, Colt went back and converted his family ranch into a spellbreaking training school and federation headquarters. Here is where he founded the Global Spellbreaking Alliance.

Though many look up to Colt as the ideal man, he is often scatter-brained, overly enthusiastic, clumsy, and irritable. Some have compared him to a rambunctious puppy in the body of a 6'"4, 270 pound titan. He can be quick to anger, with a quite literal tempestuous personality. You see, his magical prowess is so great that he has been known to cause short-lived thunderstorms---and even the occasional twister---when he gets riled up. He only uses non-electric technology for his personal business assets--such as typewriters and punch calculators--as his ambiant electricity has a bad habit of frying machinery.

Though Colt tries to be a family man, he was a known philanderer and womanizer in his spellbreaking days, sowing endless misfortune (as well as seed). Insiders point to this as one of the reasons he quit the game early, and these days Colt tries to make amends. Unfortunately, in taking on a fatherly role, coaching up-and-coming talent and trying to remain supportive, he often neglects his actual son who works as an illustrator and media coordinator for the GSA.

Though his spellbreaking career is over (for now) Colt still makes the occasional guest appearance or two, happily stoking rumors of him 'coming out of retirement'---no gossip being bad gossip if it drums up more business, of course. This is probably for the best, as Colt is one of the toughest, roughest spellbreakers around, his magnanimous attitude rarely extending to his attitude inside a ring. Colt ended a few careers in his heyday, and he isn't above teaching any upstart or villain who challenges his superiority a lesson in pain.

Colt's spellbreaking style has been called 'textbook', as he makes use of both magic and muscle to great effect during his matches. He commands electricity in all forms, channelling it with creativity and precision. His dreaded submission move--appropriately named the Texas Electric Chair--is a neck-breaking full nelson that--if not torturous enough--is compounded even more by running a 1,000 volt current through his opponent, leaving them a drooling, convulsing mess om the canvas before they can even cry out "I give!". His signature move, the Thunderbolt Piledriver, has never seen a 'kick-out'.

For such a paragon of masculinity, Colt loves his colorful gear, and fancies himself a regular 'rhinestone cowboy'. "When it comes to ring-wear, these young bucks gotta' get over any way they can. You worked for your body--show the damn thing off, I say! Wear something skimpy that the ladies and the men will both drool over." 

"Here comes the storm!" Words you definitely don't want to hear if Colt has you in his clutches! There's a good reason why Colt's Thunderbolt Driver is one of the most feared finishers in the business. With a thousand volts of pure pain, and an impact to the spine, it leaves his opponents twitching and convulsing on the mat until he reverses their damage with some more electricity...and a humiliating kick to the back of the neck! 

Colt's favorite promo pic, to mark his first match since quitting the big leagues and starting the Global Spellbreaking Alliance. Designed in-universe by his talented son, Buck, but designed in our universe by the extraordinarily talented @tana_taka_3rder. 

Though a gentleman and a nice guy, Colt cuts an intimidating figure, striking villain's hearts with lightning bolts of righteousness. "It's all in the eyebrows. And the muscles!"

Colt and El Amante share a mutual respect. But they hold nothing back when facing each other in the ring! Seems like Colt is too oblivious to be swayed by El Amante's charms, and punishes the loverboy with a nasty Thunderbolt Piledriver!

Battle Quotes:

“Howdy, howdy, let's get rowdy!"

“You're fixin' for a real whoopin' aren'tcha?”

"Get ready for a thousand volts of pure punishment, boy!"

“Save a horse, ride a...er...”

"You're about to be down on the range, son! Here comes the storm!”

“What did daddy tell ya about playing with the big boys? Looks like you learned today, son.”