Valmont

Valmont is one of the primary antagonists of the television series, Jackie Chan Adventures. A criminal mastermind with years of combat experience, Valmont is a major player in the second Disney Vs Non Disney Villains War.

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Beginnings

Francis Valmont was the head of the massive corporation Dark Hand based in London, which specialized largely in weapons and military supplies. Francis eventually realized he would not live forever, and would need an heir to his fortune and company. Seemingly unable to form any real connection with anyone, finding a wife and, by extension, having a child, was proving massively difficult.

One night, an infamous thief from Portugal, simply known as Violet, sneaked into the Darkk Hand's HQ and attempted to steal all she could from Valmont's savings. However, Valmont's security system quickly caught her, and she was, before long, at Valmont's mercy.

Francis gave the thief an ultimatum--pretend to love him and marry him for the cameras and bear a child for him to take over his company one day, or spend life in prison. Violet chose the former. Although the two hated each other, they smiled for the cameras and married publicly. Before long, they had their first child--Hector Valmont.

Hector grew up in a life priviledge, and was an avid follower of several different mythologies. From a young age, he not only enrolled in martial arts classes, but attended several weapons tests. Hector found the myriad of missiles and bombs his father made to be lackluster. Francis often recounted an anecdote of the the six year old Hector insisted it would easier to "blow up the bad guys with magic" rather than ballistic weapons.

Although this was thought to be babbling of a mere child at first, Hector never truly grew out of his interest in magic. Francis simply thought his son to be a fool while watching Hector go on and on about dragons and ogres and like as if they were real, because he did believe so.

When Francis eventually passed away, Hector was promptly placed as CEO of the Dark Hand, where he immediately made several drastic changes. Production on several weapons of mass destruction ranging from guns to nukes, were shut down in favor of new, questionable projects.

Dark Hand began focusing on harnessing and finding magic--an executive change that caused a massive loss in employment. Dark Hand's endeavors costed more than anything made in the past--several expeditions and searches for magic artifacts that ended in failure Dark Hand and Hector Valmont himself became a laughingstock. Searches for the Lamp of the Genie of Agrabah, the Statue of Discord, and the Idol of Yono were the most notable plunders that ended in a mere waste of money.

Dark Hand fell in size with the massacre of its finances as it went from a large organization to an obscure, underground criminal faction. Valmont poured the last of the money he had into one last gamble--a search for the Stone Prison of Shendu. Long ago, the Huntsclan formed a temporary alliance with the Dark Dragon to put away Shendu forever. He was turned to stone, his twelve powers separated into talismans, while he was sealed away deep underground. If one could find the imprisoned Shendu statue and reunite it with his twelve talismans--Shendu would be reborn.

Valmont's hard work finally paid off when the stone idol of Shendu was found deep underground in Japan. For the first time, a search for the supernatural had paid off. Shendu promises Valmont that with his help reattaining the talismans, Shendu will make Valmont top in his new world order, as well as reward him handsomely  with treasure that can rebuild the Dark Hand Empire. Will it be worth it?

Pre-War:

To see his origins, prior to the events of the first war, see here.

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A Duel in London

Valmont, tasked by his dark master, Shendu, to acquire the ancient Talismans, happens upon Sarousch and his players while in England. Knowing Sarousch has one of the Talismans in his possession, Valmont and his Dark Hand agents proceed to brutally fight Sarousch's guards, commissioned by King Ratcliffe. Due to their enhanced technology and previously acquired Talismans, the Dark Hand plows through Sarousch's men with no trouble. Sarousch is somewhat harder to fight, using his magic to keep Valmont and his allies at bay. Though Sarousch escapes, Valmont destroys his act and steals his Talisman. He then presents this Talisman to Shendu.

Fighting Queen Narissa

Valmont then locates another Talisman in the possession of the dark Queen Narissa. He and his enforcers travel to the land of Andalasia to acquire it, but the Queen startles them with a series of magic spells. The Dark Hand is not cowed, and Narissa resorts to transforming into a dragon. The dragon easily defeats Valmont's Dark Hand agents, but Valmont himself provides some trouble. After he stuns the dragon, it retaliates by blasting him in the face. Valmont, however, uses the Dragon Talisman, Narissa's Talisman left behind in the struggle, to send Narissa packing.

Yet More Talismans

Valmont continues his search, sending out Hak Foo to find the Pig Talisman. Foo succeeds, though not without defeating Horace and Jasper Badun. Shendu later lectures Valmont on his failure to acquire the Talismans in one fell swoop, even recanting the tale of how the demon sorcerer himself was defeated by the Dark Dragon. Thinking more men is the best way of acquiring the Talismans, Valmont forges an alliance with Ebon and his associates. The alliance proves strong, as Ebon defeats the forces of Tony Dracon. Valmont has yet more success when Hak Foo takes down Shego in finding another Talisman.

Freeing Shendu

During a heist, the Dark Hand encounters the Forty Thieves. After Hak Foo trumps the thieves' leader, Sa'Luk, in combat, Valmont seals the deal by knocking the boxer out. To Valmont's delight, Sa'Luk is in possession of the other Talismans. Valmont takes them and frees Shendu, pledging his allegiance to the demon sorcerer. His admiration of the demon increases after the sorcerer annihilates the Pack. When Amin Damoola attacks the Dark Hand base, Valmont activates a magical element in his cane. The cane knocks a magical gauntlet of Damoola's hand, effectively disarming the thief. Shendu ultimately forces Damoola to retreat.

On the Run

Shendu allies with the Skeleton King and Queen La, leaving Valmont under both of their authority. It's an arrangement even Valmont cannot tolerate. During the Battle of San Francisco, a fight against the forces of the Shredder, Valmont decides to take his leave of his new employers. Yet he doesn't leave without a parting gift: a reprogrammed Coyote set to kill.

Disney Vs Non-Disney Villains War - Part Three

Non Disney Villains Tournament

Beginnings

During the rise of the 100 years war between England and France, the Scottish McCullen clan gained infamous notoriety by selling weapons and armory to both sides of the conflict, the patriarch being eventually captured and sentenced to wear a metal mask for his entire life as a punishment for his treachery to Great Britain. Such discovery was only made possible by a fellow blacksmith family, jealous of a Scottish clan topping the English in qualities. Since then, a particular hatred was developed between both families.

To the present, only one member of each family remains. James McCullen a.k.a Destro from the McCullens and Valmont from the mysterious blacksmith clan that turned in the McCullen patriarch back in the 14th century. Although Destro could take advantage of owning a wealthy heritage, alongside all the contacts to make his name big, Valmont did not have the same luck, as during the centuries that followed the 100 Years War, his family was stripped of lands, titles and prestige for their continuously treacherous nature.

Having no fortune and lacking Destro's vision in terms of technology, Valmont instead opted for a different route in order to rise through the ranks of society: organised crime. It all worked out in simple jobs, never sticking around with any organization for long, as he usually betrayed them before they realized who he was. In a matter of five years, he assembled enough power and respect to rise through the ranks of the underworld as a mob family leader, known as The Dark Hand.

Valmont's ambition and philosophy of "ends justify the means" eventually proved to be his undoing. Seeking to take control of M.A.R.S as a mean of ending the family feud that had marked his family's history for almost a millenium, he attempted to work out as a security leader and resource provider for M.A.R.S, hoping to dupe McCullen. Sadly for Valmont, James had been warned soon enough by his most recent business associate, and was quick to turn Valmont over to authorities and frame him for several crimes he himself had commited. Valmont was a sneaky rat of a criminal, why'd anyone believe his testimony?

Humilated and left with nothing, Valmont thought about putting a term to his life, having his entire life purpose taken out. Standing at the edge of the London bridge, he was stopped at the last second by a myserious sighting in the distance, a dark shadow. This hesitance sparked something within Valmont. Maybe he was not to be a puppet of fate...maybe he was one who should liberate the world from fate itself. Destroy History to rebuild it anew.

That is when Valmont decided to head to China, hearing of a mystical diety known as Shendu. Sadly for Valmont, the dragon lord was nowhere near to understanding his true intentions and desires, and he once again felt his goal...misunderstood and thrown away.

Hope came back when a man whose life was taken away and given a second chance at life came to him...his name was Vlad Plasmius, and he said he had a plan...

Dragon Vs Dragon

Valmont travels to Russia in search of a Talisman allegedly in the possession of Ludmilla. When he confronts the vizier, Ludmilla denies the accusations, claiming only to have a magic potion. As the two taunt each other, Valmont loses his temper. In response, Ludmilla consumes the potion and transforms into a dragon. Once Tohru fails to defeat the dragon, the Dark Hand is forced to flee to another tower. There, Finn finds the Dragon Talisman and presents it to Valmont. Just as Ludmilla is climbing the tower, Valmont uses the Talisman's magic to destroy the tip of the tower, sending Ludmilla plumetting to her doom.

Dark Games

Vlad Plasmius pays Valmont and his enforcers a hefty sum in exchange for their assistance in ridding the world of sorcerers. Plasmius then opens a portal to the netherworld and has a mysterious spirit possess Valmont. The newly possessed Valmont heads off with his Dark Hand enforcers to the lair of Maximillion Pegasus. Pegasus puts up a formidable fight, using a Toon World magical card to take out most of the Dark Hand enforcers. However, one blast from the spirit within Valmont and both Pegasus and his Toon World are destroyed.

New Faces

With Tohru having been defeated twice in quick succession over the course of the previous battles, Valmont seriously considers a new main muscle for the Dark Hand. He thus auditions two candidates, Hak Foo and Hun. Hak Foo ends up winning the fight and getting the job. The possessed Valmont soon "upgrades" the members of the Dark Hand, turning them into dragon-like warriors. The Dark Chi Warriors are soon defeated by Chase Young. With their defeat, along with the demise of one of Plasmius's allies, Samhain, the Legion of Darkness that Valmont has joined is left severely undermanned. Valmont, a low-ranking member of the faction, is not frightened by the prospect of new leadership, but when an interim leader, Myotismon, introduces new enforcers like Devimon to the faction, Valmont is all too aware of what is going on.

A Possessor Revealed

Valmont decides to make his presence in the new Legion of Darkness known, so he travels to the netherrealm in order to destroy one of the Four Eastern Demons, Shendu. Valmont tries to reason with the demon, in order to lull him into a sense of security, but Shendu merely blasts him away with some laser vision. Valmont pulls out a mystical orb in order to shock Shendu, but it only ends up irritating the demon. Valmont leaps at his foe, but Shendu casts an exorcism spell. Out of Valmont pours Vaatu, the demon in control of the criminal. Vaatu ends up destroying Shendu.

Small Scale, Big Prey

Free from his bonds, Valmont resumes small scale crime, trying to avoid the chaos of the Legion of Darkness. He strikes up a weak relationship with his old employer, Vlad Plasmius, now Vlad Masters after the destruction of his powers. The two scheme to use a minion of the Nightmare King to distract him while they steal powerful artifacts from the demon.

Valmont and Vlad Masters infiltrate the circus of the Nightmare King's primary disciple, Professor Screweyes, encountering the Kralahome. The Kralahome's flunky whacks Valmont with a stick, but the crime lord knocks him out with a hurled rock. Vlad rushes towards the Kralahome, but the vizier then creates a projection of a giant T. Rex in an attempt to frighten Valmont off; unfazed, Valmont uses his magic to destroy the projection. He then grabs one of Screweyes's discarded artifacts, using it to restore Vlad's powers. Vlad is then able to overpower Screweyes, feeding him to the Nightmare King.

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Vs Ludmila

The leader of The Dark Hand Valmont travelled to Russia, having heard that another sorceress Ludmilla had recently acquired a The Dragon Talisman. The woman however, claimed only to possess a certain magic potion. As insults were traded, Valmont lost his temper and the sorceress decided to take care of him consuming the potion and transformed into a dragon. Once Tohru failed to defeat the dragon, the Dark Hand was forced to flee to another tower. There, Finn found the Dragon Talisman and presented it to his boss just as Ludmilla was climbing the tower, Valmont used the Talisman's magic to destroy the tip of the tower, sending Ludmilla plummeting to her doom.

Vs Elmer Fudd,Yosemite Sam and Bluto

The Dark Hand still going on their criminal spree encounter Bluto, Sam and Elmer sent out by Mok to try and stop the gang after using the Dragon Talisman to stun Sam as he dodges an attack from Bluto Finn, Ratso, and Chow begin to assist him starting with Finn hitting a Tank at Bluto however he gets shot by Elmer as Ratso shot Sam however the Cowboy shot him afterwards as Chow injures Elmer and Sam with another Talisman Bluto punched him down as another member of the Hand Hak Foo kicks him into a Brick Wall as Sam is about to shoot Valmont he uses the Dragon Talisman to make him fall down into a river while Finn shoots Bluto into a Hospital as Elmer runs off as a injured Bluto watches on as Valmont continues his Talisman hunt.

Teaming with Vlad Masters

Vlad Masters hired Valmont to aid him in his task of purging several sorcerers and magicians.

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First Failure

Valmont, with the appearance of his ancestor, Mayor Valmont, is approached by Ra's Al Ghul. The terrorist brings forth a magical stone shield, containing the demonic being, Shendu, to deliver it to the criminal, tasking him to free the demon from it's sealed prison. To that end, Valmont sends some of the Dark Hand's lackeys, including Finn, Ratso, and Chow, on a museum to collect a talisman, needed for Shendu's release. The Dark Hand, however, returns, uncollected. Shendu punishes them and demands that he would not tolerate another humiliation and disgrace.

Second Failure

Learning of Red Hood's activity on Gotham City, since he interfers on Valmont's goals, the criminal leader sends Hak Foo to deal with the super-hero, though he does not account Red Hood's newfound recruit, Red X. Coincidentally, he falls before the the super-heroes.

Hope for Retribution

Later, Valmont is approached by the Heylin warrior, Chase Young, the latter delivering a dragon talisman to the businessman, explaining his mutual agenda he shares with the Dark Hand. However, he pressures them to act fast and overtake the criminal empire, in order to facilitate their task of freeing Shendu.

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Vs Vlad Plasmius

Meanwhile, crime lord Valmont had finally tracked down a magical talisman that could grant him great power. However, unbeknownst to him, a billionaire named Vlad Masters, who was also searching for the talisman, had overheard his plans and decided to claim the talisman first.Later, Valmont and his thugs arrived at the location of the talisman, only to find Vlad there already. Angered, Valmont ordered his men to kill Vlad. However, Masters revealed himself to be the ghostly supervillain Vlad Plasmius, and fought off Valmont’s henchmen. In the midst of the confusion, however, Valmont managed to claim the talisman, and with his increased power, he managed to temporarily subdue Plasmius. However, Vlad quickly recovered, and attacked again with renewed vigor, blasting Valmont and knocking the talisman from his grasp, allowing Plasmius to claim it. With the talisman now in his possession, Vlad made quick work of Valmont's remaining henchmen and departed, much to Valmont's frustration.

Teaming with Green Goblin

On Earth, a meeting was held between the Green Goblin, the Joker, and Valmont. The Goblin proposed that the three of them join forces, a prospect the others agreed with, although the Joker seemed to have an ulterior motive.

Vs Father

At their headquarters, Green Goblin called Valmont and his henchman before him to discuss rumors of a new player that had recently entered the war, known only as Father. The Goblin tasked Valmont with either recruiting Father into their syndicate, or eliminating him altogether. Accepting the mission, Valmont traveled to Father's mansion, where he was greeted by the man himself. Valmont attempted to reason with him and negotiate an alliance, but Father had no interest in joining what he viewed as a small-time gang, and rebuffed Valmont, threatening him to leave lest he incur his wrath. Seeing that there was no further point in trying to be civil, Valmont ordered his men to dispose of Father. However, Father turned out to be a powerful firebender, and dispatched the thugs with ease. As Father turned his attention back to Valmont, the crime lord activated a magical element in his cane, causing it to fly forwards and knock Father into an open fireplace. Valmont then grabbed his cane and revealed a magical dagger hidden inside, preparing to finish his enemy. Father, however, quickly recovered, and, burning with rage, unleashed a barrage of fire onto Valmont, singing the crime lord. Father then transformed into a large, fiery dragon. Seeing that they were far outmatched, Valmont and his men fled the mansion. However, the battle was not a complete loss for Valmont, as once they had gotten far enough away, one of his henchman presented him with something they had managed to steal from the mansion before their escape: a certain magical talisman.

Having a meeting with his allies

Learning of the Lobe's death, Green Goblin decides to put his plans to dethrone Kingpin and Tombstone and take over the criminal underworld into motion. Despite the Joker's suggestion that they strike immediately, Green Goblin prefers to move forward with his current strategy.

Vs Kingpin forces

Meanwhile, Norman Osborn, once again donning the mask of the Green  Goblin, returns to his faction's base to inform Joker and Valmont that all of the crime lords will be gathered together in one place for the summit. Seeing an opportunity to eliminate all their enemies in one fell swoop, the three decide the time has come at last for them to strike. Just before heading out for their attack on the crime lords, Green Goblin and Valmont send their enforcers (as well as two other mercenaries, Tohru and Hak Foo) to keep the Insidous Six from coming to the aid of their bosses during the coming gang war. The enforcers are able to catch the six supervillains off guard, but quickly find that the Insidious Six is more than a match for their powers.At Chairface's mansion, the various crime lords meet for the summit to finalize their alliance. However, Green Goblin, Joker, and Valmont soon arrive to crash the party, forcing Kingpin and his allies to rally their forces to take out the three upstarts once and for all. An all-out gang war breaks out, with Green Goblin causing chaos using his technology, Valmont wielding the power of the talisman, and Joker tapping into his powers. However, the crime lords still vastly outnumber the trio.

Hearding of Green Goblin's death

Joker informs Valmont of the Green Goblin’s death and announces that he will be taking his place as the new Kingpin of Crime, promising him great rewards as long as he stays in line. Although suspicious, Valmont agrees to submit to Joker’s leadership for now.

Joining Shredder

In the Technodrome, Shredder rages over the loss of the HIVE Five. However, he is interrupted by the arrival of the Joker, who proposes an alliance and offers to lend his vast resources to Shredder’s war effort.

Prepared for the final battle

Having defeated Xanatos and taken over New York, Shredder and his allies meet to discuss their plans for the final stages of the war. There, Shredder announces his plans to crush any remaining opposition by using his weapon on the capitals of the nations that have not surrendered to his rule, starting with Washington DC.

Final Battle

The front lines are commanded by the Huntsclan and Baron Zemo’s HYDRA forces, who begin to break through Shredder’s defenses. Seeing the strength of the enemy forces, Valmont decides to take his leave of Joker and Shredder, fleeing the city.

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Joining Demona

Hoping to survive the ever-shifting criminal underworld, Valmont enters the employ of the enigmatic businesswoman Dominique Destine, who introduces him to his new co-worker: Gideon Gleeful.

Vs The Penguin

Joker seeks to tie up a loose end by eliminating his old partner, and sends Penguin to do the deed. Penguin tracks Valmont to his new employer’s headquarters, but little does he know that his target has a new ally with a few tricks up his sleeve…

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Find a talisman

Valmont finds the first talisman, and takes his henchmen to their master, Shendu, who needs 11 more talismans to be free.

Meeting Demona

In attempt to get the next talisman for his master, Valmont hires a gargoyle named Demona to search for it.Demona, after her victory against Misty, gives Valmont the talisman, and now his master, Shendu, needs ten more.

Continue the searching

Valmont discovers that the third Talisman is hidden in Pewter Gym in Pewter Gym and sends his henchmen, Finn, Ratso, and Chow to find it.After defeating Brock, Finn, Ratso, and Chow give Valmont the third talisman. Now, there are nine more talismans left for Shendu to be free.

Meeting Joker

Valmont arrives at Joker Manor and asks for help to find their fourth talisman in order to release Shendu. The Joker agrees, and sends out his bumbling henchmen, the Gangreen Gang to France to retrieve it.

Continue the searching 2

Valmont, pleased of the Gangreen Gang's success of defeating Ash Ketchum, and getting the fourth talisman. Now, Shendu needs eight more talismans left before he is free.Drago gives Valmont the fifth talisman, and now all Shendu needs is seven more talismans before his master is free.Devimon, after his victory against Blastoise, gives the sixth talisman to Valmont, and now Shendu needs six more to be released.Two more talismans are located in France and New York, so Valmont dispatches the Mukhtar and Shendu's cousin, Discord to help find the talismans in France and New York.

Vs Paul

Shendu needs four more talismans to release Shendu. But his master is not pleased, and wants out now. So Valmont takes Finn, Ratso, and Chow to find the last four before Shendu is released. However, they're in the possession of Paul. Can Valmont beat him for the final four?

Freed his master

All twelve talismans are complete! And finally, Valmont's master, Shendu is finally released.

Vs Charizard Forces

With no master to defend France, Shendu decides to claim the country to himself. But before they can launch the invasion, Charizard swoops in with Entei and Venasaur, who'll stop at nothing to protect France, after the "death" of Ash Ketchum. Shendu and his forces will have to do their best stopping the three if they are to defeat the three. While that goes on, Drago sneaks off.

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Teaming with Myotismon

At the same time, Myotismon meets up with Valmont as they plan a very interesting deal.

Beltraying Shendu

Lucario has ended up in France, but the Demon Dragon, Shendu is enraged and decides to destroy him personally. But Lucario will not go down, and just as Shendu is about to win, Valmont and Myotismon turn against him, since they believe he has went too far.

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Robing a bank

At the same time, in New York, the sinister organization known as the Dark Hand, led by the criminal Valmont, prepared to rob a bank with the use of their magical Dragon Talismans. Unnoticed by the criminals, the dragon-boy Jake Long (who had the ability to shapeshift into a dragon) had been eavesdropping on their scheme and decided to stop them.

Vs Jake Long

In New York, the Dark Hand tunneled into a bank and began making off with the funds inside, not knowing they were being watched by Jake Long. However, Jake accidentally reverted to human form and fell to the ground, catching the attention of the criminals. Transforming once again, Jake managed to best Tohru, Finn, Ratso, and Chow, but Valmont used the powers of the Dragon Talisman to blast flames at his rival. Suddenly, both parties were interrupted by the arrival of Mouser robots, sent by their inventor to rob the bank. Using the distraction, Valmont and the Dark Hand retreated. Meanwhile, Jake fought through the Mouser robots, though he was forced to leave the bank after the robots destroyed the foundations of the building.

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Joining a faction to stop Pete and Yosemite Sam

In a land called Meridan, the ruler of it and its allies gathered to take out Pete and Yosemite Sam as well as Scar, Ratigan, Shan-yu and Prince John to end their reign and become the new king of the world. Soon, they meet Abis Mal, who has been searching a place to hide since the battle for the Fire Nation that resulted in Fire Lord Ozai's death last war. After discussing what to do with Abis Mal, the entire faction decide to recruit him as now they continue their preparation for the upcoming war against our heroes.

Animated Villains War

Talking with Shendu

A Crime lord and his gang talks to their superior, who tells them about his origins.

Vs Cruella De Vil

After being mocked by Cruella, Valmont reunites with his gang to devise a plan for De Vil's destiny.

Animated Villains War - Part Two

Freeing Shendu

For years, the evil spirit of Shendu has been asleep. But now, with the help of his supporters, he is able to return and look out for revenge.

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Working for The Joker

After his victory against Mr.Winkie, Joker is informed by The Green Goblin about their newest ally and business associate who was none other than Valmont .At first, Joker wasn't impressed until Valmont showed his powers.