The Chaste is a
fiction
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al heroic
mystical
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martial arts
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enclave appearing in
American comic book
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s published by
Marvel Comics
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. The organization was depicted as being led by
Stick
Stick or the stick may refer to:
Thin elongated objects
* Twig
* The weapon used in stick fighting
* Walking stick, a device to facilitate balancing while walking
* Shepherd's crook
* Swagger stick
* Digging stick
* Swizzle stick, used to stir d ...
, who was created by
Frank Miller
Frank Miller (born January 27, 1957) is an American comic book writer, penciller and inker, novelist, screenwriter, film director, and producer known for his comic book stories and graphic novels such as his run on Daredevil (Marvel Comics ser ...
in the pages of ''
Daredevil''.
The Chaste appeared in the
Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films produced by Marvel Studios. The films are based on characters that appear in American comic books published by ...
series ''
Daredevil'' and the miniseries ''
The Defenders.''
Publication history
The Chaste was created by writer/artist
Frank Miller
Frank Miller (born January 27, 1957) is an American comic book writer, penciller and inker, novelist, screenwriter, film director, and producer known for his comic book stories and graphic novels such as his run on Daredevil (Marvel Comics ser ...
, and first appeared in ''Daredevil'' #187 (October 1982).
The Chaste live in a remote
wilderness
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location that can only be accessed by climbing "the Wall," a sheer cliff. The climb also serves as an entrance exam – those who fail the climb are not considered worthy. The primary function of the Chaste is to combat the
Hand
A hand is a prehensile, multi-fingered appendage located at the end of the forearm or forelimb of primates such as humans, chimpanzees, monkeys, and lemurs. A few other vertebrates such as the koala (which has two opposable thumbs on each "h ...
, an evil
ninja
A or was a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan. The functions of a ninja included reconnaissance
In military operations, reconnaissance or scouting is the exploration of an area by military forces to obtain information about enem ...
group dominated by a
demon
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.
Members
In the story arc detailing
Elektra's death and resurrection, the members of the Chaste are listed as:
*
Master Izo
Master Izo is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. A superhero martial artist, he is associated with Daredevil, and first appeared in '' Daredevil'' vol. 2 #112. He was created by Ed Brubaker and M ...
– Founder of the Chaste. Immortal martial artist, known to be more than 500 years old.
*
Stick
Stick or the stick may refer to:
Thin elongated objects
* Twig
* The weapon used in stick fighting
* Walking stick, a device to facilitate balancing while walking
* Shepherd's crook
* Swagger stick
* Digging stick
* Swizzle stick, used to stir d ...
– Leader of the Chaste. He is known for his use of the
bō (staff).
*
Daredevil – Blind apprentice of Stick and former lover of Elektra. He is known for his use of his batons and heightened superhuman senses including hearing, touch and taste. He also possesses a radar sense.
*
Stone
In geology, rock (or stone) is any naturally occurring solid mass or aggregate of minerals or mineraloid matter. It is categorized by the minerals included, its Chemical compound, chemical composition, and the way in which it is formed. Rocks ...
– Stick's second-in-command and former lover. She can withstand any physical attack as long as she is aware of it in advance. In ''Ultimate Daredevil and Elektra'', Stone is an elderly woman who taught Elektra the martial arts.
* Shaft – Uses a bow and arrow.
* Claw – Uses handheld metal blades (similar to
Wolverine
The wolverine (), (''Gulo gulo''; ''Gulo'' is Latin for "gluttony, glutton"), also referred to as the glutton, carcajou, or quickhatch (from East Cree, ''kwiihkwahaacheew''), is the largest land-dwelling species of the family Mustelidae. It is ...
's adamantium claws) in combat.
* Flame – Power of
pyrokinesis
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.
*
Star
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– Uses
shuriken
A ''shuriken'' ( ja, 手裏剣; literally: "hidden hand blade") is a Japanese concealed weapon that was used as a hidden dagger or metsubushi to distract or misdirect.
They are also known as throwing stars, or ninja stars, although they were ...
.
* Wing – Power of
levitation
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Levitation is accomplished by providing an upward force that counteracts ...
.
In other media
Television
Members
Stick
Stick or the stick may refer to:
Thin elongated objects
* Twig
* The weapon used in stick fighting
* Walking stick, a device to facilitate balancing while walking
* Shepherd's crook
* Swagger stick
* Digging stick
* Swizzle stick, used to stir d ...
and Stone both appear in the
Netflix
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show ''
Daredevil''. Stick is portrayed by
Scott Glenn
Theodore Scott Glenn (born January 26) is an American actor. His roles have included Pfc Glenn Kelly in ''Nashville'' (1975), Wes Hightower in ''Urban Cowboy'' (1980), astronaut Alan Shepard in '' The Right Stuff'' (1983), Emmett in '' Silverado'' ...
,
and Stone is portrayed by Jasson Finney.
Their first appearance is in the show's seventh episode, appropriately named "Stick". Stick plays an integral part in the episode, while Stone's appearance is far more minor, having occurred within the last few minutes, and, during which, his face is not seen. Stick reappears in
Season 2 Season 2 may refer to:
* ''Season 2'' (Infinite album)
* '' 2econd Season''
See also
*
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, which explores his ties with
Elektra Natchios and Chaste's war against the ninja clan known as the
Hand
A hand is a prehensile, multi-fingered appendage located at the end of the forearm or forelimb of primates such as humans, chimpanzees, monkeys, and lemurs. A few other vertebrates such as the koala (which has two opposable thumbs on each "h ...
, led by Nobu. In flashbacks, it is revealed that Elektra is the Black Sky, a living weapon worshipped and coveted by the Hand. After disagreeing with Star (portrayed by
Laurence Mason
Laurence Mason is an American stage, film and television actor. He is best known for his roles as Lord Nikon in the 1995 film ''Hackers (film), Hackers'', Sammy Norino on the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox drama ''Prison Break'', Luis Sarria in th ...
) over Elektra's future, Stick kills him to protect Elektra and flees with her.
The Chaste return in ''
The Defenders''. The Chaste are revealed to be an army loyal to the
Iron Fist, and serve K'un-Lun in their war against the Hand. Danny and Colleen are introduced trying to get information from a Chaste soldier named Shaft (portrayed by
Marko Zaror) in Cambodia, but Elektra attacks them and kills him before he can give them anything. On their return to New York City, the two follow a trail that leads them to an empty warehouse littered with dead bodies, later revealed by Stick to have been the last members of the Chaste.
Film
The Chaste appear in the 2005 film ''
Elektra''.
References
External links
Chasteat Marvel.com.
Chasteat Marvel Wiki
Chasteat Comic Vine
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Fictional ninja
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Daredevil (Marvel Comics)
Characters created by Frank Miller (comics)
Comics characters introduced in 1982