Ray Strickland (Dwayne III)

 
Ray Strickland grew up in Winston Salem North Carolina with his Mother but unaware of his royal heritage. At fourteen, he was summoned to Normandy by his father, Dwayne II, known as “Junior,” the 121-year-old former King of Stercland. There, Ray was trained extensively in ancient royal fencing, Shaolin kung fu, boxing, Muay Thai, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, along with traditional sword disciplines and modern elite combat methods. When Junior died at nineteen, Ray inherited both the throne and the Ring of Skjold, becoming the rightful heir and protector of Stercland. Despite the weight of his lineage, he strives to remain humble, allowing his actions and discipline to define him rather than his crown.

Stryke

Name: Ray Strickland
Alias: Stryke
Age: 28
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 185 lbs
Nationality: American (North Carolina)
Affiliation: Genesis 7
Title: King of Stercland

   Powers & Abilities:
Stryke’s physical abilities are enhanced by the Ring of Skjold, giving him mid-tier super soldier strength, speed, reflexes, and heightened durability. The ring also grants him extended longevity and a spiritual connection to Valhalla, accessible only if Skjold permits it. His combat style blends ancient royal Sword Fighting with Elite Martial Arts Skills, giving him a fluid, lethal fighting method rooted in tradition and elite training.

   Skills & Training:
He is a master tactician with expertise in stealth, global warfare planning, and battlefield leadership. His martial arts background includes Shaolin kung fu, boxing, Muay Thai, judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, swordplay, and advanced self-defense methods. His strategic instincts, discipline, and ability to lead quietly from the shadows make him a uniquely effective commander and ruler.