John Castaway

John Castaway

Castaway in his Quarryman uniform

John Castaway is the leading member of the anti-gargoyle organisation called the Quarrymen. He is an intelligent and charismatic hatemonger.

John Castaway was originally Jon Canmore, a Hunter and the youngest of the three Canmore siblings. He has since forsaken the mask of the Hunter for a Quarryman hood, although his Quarryman uniform does bear a unique insignia on its chest that combines the Quarryman 'Q' symbol with the three diagonal slashes representing the Hunters.

History

After Jon Canmore fled Saint Damien's Cathedral on the night of the Hunter's Moon, he was consumed with hatred for the gargoyles. Determined to have revenge, he contacted the Illuminati, asking them for help. The Illuminati agreed (for their own reasons) and inducted him into their ranks. They helped create a new identity, John Castaway, and put him in charge of the Quarrymen. ("Hunter's Moon" Part Three, "Invitation Only")

Castaway first employed Banquo and Fleance to provide him with experienced muscle, and then recruited a number of frightened New York citizens to join him in battling the gargoyles, including Vinnie. In his first attack upon the gargoyles, he cornered Goliath and Elisa at the ruins of the Clock Tower, and came close to killing them both, but was prevented from doing so by Vinnie. Castaway escaped, however, vowing to continue the hunt ("Nightwatch", "The Journey").

Castaway will continue to pose a threat to the gargoyles in the future. In time, Jason and Robyn will learn that he is really their brother, and Jason will attempt, presumably in vain, to turn Castaway away from his mad course. By 2198, Castaway's descendants will presumably still be anti-gargoyle and connected to the Quarrymen, and also on poor terms with the Monmouths, descended from Dingo and Robyn Canmore, as a result.

Appearances

• "Nightwatch" (First Appearance)
• "The Journey"
• "Invitation Only"

Apocrypha - The Goliath Chronicles

Following the formation of the Quarrymen and the skirmish at the Clock Tower, John Castaway continued to hunt the clan until early 1997. After making one final attempt on their lives, Castaway was exposed for the criminal he was and arrested. ("Angels In the Night")

Behind the Scenes

Voice Actor: Scott Cleverdon, Alan Cumming