Chaste (Marvel Comics)

The Chaste
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Daredevil #187 (1982)
Created by	Frank Miller
In-story information
Member(s)	Stick Stone Shaft Claw Star Wing Flame

The Chaste is a fictional mystical martial arts enclave led by Stick, that was created by Frank Miller in the pages of Daredevil for Marvel Comics.

History

The Chaste live in a remote wilderness 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, an evil ninja group dominated by a demon. The Chaste's first appearance is in Daredevil #187.

Members

In the story arc detailing Elektra's death and resurrection, the members of The Chaste are listed as:

• Stick - leader of The Chaste, and known for his use of the bō staff.
• Stone - Stick's second-in-command, who can withstand any physical attack, as long as he is aware of it in advance. In Ultimate Daredevil and Elektra, Stone is an elderly woman who taught Elektra martial arts.
• Shaft - Uses a bow and arrow.
• Claw - Uses handheld metal blades (similar to Wolverine) in combat.
• Star - Uses shuriken.
• Wing - Power of levitation.
• Flame - Power of pyrokinesis.

In other media

Film

• The Chaste appears in the film Elektra.