Nathaniel Hayes (Character)

Nathaniel Hayes is the primary protagonist in Hellraiser. He is the current person taking the mantle of the Hellraiser

Biography
Nathaniel Dante Hayes was born on July 7th 1997 to Garrick and Elizabeth Hayes. Growing up Nate had a rough childhood. He'd soon abandon religion at the age of 15. At the age of 18 he was coming home from a house party when he was kidnapped by a group of cult members. They'd torture him and awaken his dormant powers to be used for Sorath. It is later revealed that his mother is an Angel giving him his powers of flight, teleportation and weapon manifestation. Angel Ariel mentors him on his way to becoming the protector of the Earthly realm.

Trivia

 * His mother Elizabeth is a Fallen Angel
 * Nathaniel's name means a Gift from God
 * Nate's original name was Elias Church.
 * Nathaniel is the only Hellraiser to not follow Lucifer and seek redemption. He is somewhat of a Guardian Angel
 * Unlike previous Hellraisers like Trevor Kingston, Nathaniel already had his powers from his mother.
 * The interaction of Man and Angel gives Nathaniel his modified suit and weapons.
 * Nathaniel at first does not have the ability to fly as he develops this with more time.
 * Nate's half angel background was inspired by Dante's half Demon heritage in the Devil May Cry series.
 * Nate's original concept was also inspired by Ghost Rider.
 * His birthday is a reference to the lucky number 777.