[center][h2]Elyakim[/h2][/center] [center][img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/09/17/54/09175415b7c75f868d93051840bb5e9d--long-white-hair-grey-hair.jpg[/img][/center] (don't know where this art came from, just found it on Bing, but if anyone knows who the artist is let me know so I can credit them) [hider=Settings/Genres][center] Best used for modern supernatural roleplays, but could also be used in historical roleplays. [/center][/hider] [hider=General][center] [b][u]Nicknames/Titles[/u][/b] Elias Arcos (current human alias) El/Elya [b][u]Species[/u][/b] archdemon/incubus [b][u]Gender/Pronouns[/u][/b] masculine presenting - he/him [b][u]Age & Birthdate[/u][/b] ????? [b][u]Sexuality[/u][/b] bisexual but prefers men (especially men who pretend to be straight) [b][u]Appearance Traits[/u][/b] [list][*] typically presents with shoulder-length white/silver hair, which is typically pulled into a mess ponytail. [*] stormy blue-grey eyes by default, but the color can shift however and whenever he chooses. [*] very pale skin with dark eye sockets and slightly flushed cheeks. [*] 5'10"; ~170lbs; slender but reasonably fit build; not particularly muscular, but not particularly squishy either. Reasonably broad shoulders, enough to appear masculine but not incredibly so. [*] the details of his features are different to each person, appearing as what variation is most attractive to them. Major aspects of his appearance don't change (such as hair style and color, or clothing), but subtle features such as the shape of his eyes or lips appear differently. [*] may take a demonic form, with gray skin, slit-pupiled eyes, and ebony black horns and claws. He gains a shadow-like tail and wings. He may take this form partially or entirely, typically by choice; however, there are magics that can force him into this form, particularly coming into contact with objects or places that are holy. [/list] [b][u]Personality Traits[/u][/b] [list][*] first and foremost self-serving; will never help others to the detriment of himself. [*] despite being a demon of lust, has a somewhat old-fashioned view of sexuality; takes pleasure in the act of seduction, the game of it, rather than random hookup. But, will occasionally indulge in that too. [*] quite charming typically, but can be a bit out of touch with the modern world or with humans in general. [*] tends to sympathize with humans who are rejected from society or poorly treated for superficial reasons, such as disfiguration or disability. [*] will help those in need in small ways, and children in particular; however, (as mentioned before) not to the detriment of his own well-being. [*] can occasionally be incredibly cruel and violent (even by demonic standards), particularly to those he feels have wronged him personally. [/list] [/center][/hider] [hider=Skills & Weaknesses][center] [b][u]Physical[/u][/b] more or less impervious to most weapons, save those which are blessed or otherwise specifically designed to combat demons/the supernatural. Also unaffected by heat and fire, nor will he ever succumb to the cold. Does not age, will never starve, and cannot be affected by poison or disease (save those that specifically target his kind, of which there are few). the ability to subtly shift his appearance to appear attractive to just about anyone, whether to evoke attraction (in those who are attracted to men) or envy (in those who are not) or a feeling of familiarity/trust (in children and asexual people). Not an intentional ability, but rather a passive one that affects any who see him regardless of his intention. a somewhat greater level of speed and strength than a human of his size. He isn't superman, but he is certainly comparable to a fairly strong or fast human despite his modest musculature. [b][u]Mental[/u][/b] patient and calculating; often plays the long game. a relatively quick learner with a good memory, especially for scents and habits. good at reading others and thus manipulating them to his will. lacks practical knowledge of the culture and recent history of the modern world. can be easily frustrated when his plans fail, and may lash out aggressively if he feels he is not in control of a situation. Fears imprisonment or incapacitation above all else. lacks true empathy and thus can occasionally misread humans or find it difficult to understand things from their perspective. [b][u]Magical[/u][/b] a supernatural degree of luck- random events typically fall in his favor, which of course makes him stupidly good at games of chance. [b][u]Special/Other[/u][/b] an instinctual ability to understand or infer peoples' desires and motives, especially if they would be considered sinful (motivated by wrath, envy, lust, etc.) and [i]especially[/i] if they are sexual/motivated by lust. gains energy from any sexual desire directed at him; the stronger the desire, the more power he gains. Sexual acts without specific desire do not particularly help him, however, which is why he prefers seduction to impersonal hookups. Like any demon, he can also tie himself to a human soul (non-sexually) with a pact, but he prefers not to do that as it's more binding. [/center][/hider] [hider=Origins][center] [b][u]Significant Relationships[/u][/b] doesn't see eye to eye with most other demons; overt enemies with angels of all kinds. [b][u]General Life[/u][/b] Elyakim began, as most demons did, more or less when humanity did. Whether that was actually the start of the world or merely the start of any concept of sin is up for debate. Regardless, El quickly took somewhat of a liking to humans- not as equals, of course, but as fascinating animals of which he was fond of learning. He established that he is fairly unusual by demonic standards (though, admittedly, not [i]entirely[/i] unique) in that he did not view sin and the role he played with it as a glorious and delightful corruption; rather, he views it as a gift, and enlightenment- the thing that sets humanity apart from typical animals. Thus, his role in spreading sin- in his case, the sin of lust- is not to cause suffering but rather to bring enlightenment and freedom. This did not sit well with many of the other demons, who (for the most part) viewed humanity as lesser beings, toys for which the demons may cause suffering and discord to spite the holy beings who watched over them. Eventually, around the middle of the 13th century, he was captured, bound, and imprisoned, after another spiteful demon lured him into a trap and gave a human priest the secrets of how to imprison him. Attempts were made to kill him once he was captured, but all failed, and he was eventually abandoned and bricked up in the catacombs beneath an ancient church. [b][u]Recent Past[/u][/b] Elyakim remained trapped for nearly 800 years, before he was accidentally freed from his prison. From there he ventured into the modern world, trying to learn what he could about it so he could fit in and hide. From there, he attempts to find ways to spread his 'enlightenment' and grow his power, while remaining hidden from the other demons until he learns which it was that tricked him and exacts his vengeance. [/center][/hider]