Zarathos (Earth-7045)

Zarathos was a powerful demon whose primary means of power acquirement came from the darker aspects of sapient psyches, and the acts they comit because of it. After gaining power and worshippers, Zarathos challenged Mephisto for ownership of his domain in Hel. Mephisto tricked Zarathos by having Centurious. Centurious' lack of a soul rendered him immune to many of Zarathos' power. With his followers abandoning him, Zarathos was easily defeated.

In the modern day, Zarathos would be bonded to Johnny Blaze, a human victim of Mephisto's treachery, turning the latter into the Ghost Rider. While two fought for control when Blaze discovered his existence, the two came to accept their state and the Ghost Rider would continue his mission of delivering righteous vengeance.

History
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Powers

 * Demonic Physiology:
 * Superhuman Strength
 * Godlike Speed
 * Immeasurable Stamina
 * Godlike Durability
 * Nature Manipulation: by his lonesome the Spirit of Vengeance can manipulate the forces of the world to his whim. Zarathos has many abilities that would grant him dominion over the earth, sea, and sky which he can impart upon the hosts of whom he possesses; e.i. making the earth crack open and swallow people or create impaling stalagmites, conjuring the weather to create and summon lightning. He can also, through his proxy, expel a host of ravenous locusts which burn and consume the flesh and spirit of those their set upon from his mouth.
 * Magical Energy Manipualtion: Zarathos possesses extensive knowledge of the supernatural and can harness mystic energies to achieve any number of mystical effects that he desires. Creating energy shields among other feats are at his disposal.
 * Size Manipulation
 * Godlike Reflexes
 * Teleportation
 * Immortality
 * Spiritual Enhancement: Zarathos is capable of increasing his powers by drawing strength from the faith of his worshippers.
 * Negative Energy Augmentation: the demon can further embolden himself by feeding on the negative energies of the world and its inhabitants. Evil actions, darker emotions, sinful intent the works; all of which serving to make him stronger than before.
 * Soul Consumption Empowerment
 * Hellfire Manipulation

Abilities

 * Expert Combatant
 * Intimidation

Weaknesses

 * Is currently bound to Johnny Blaze, who is unable to access Zarathos's full power.