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IA. Physical Profile.
+ The young girl goes by the name of 'Illusion', and not much else. She has names that she's prepared for emergencies, but there's not likely ever going to be a reason nor a time for her to make use of them. Alternatively, those close to her are permitted to call her 'Lusy'.
+ The Lord of Illusions.
+ Lord of [REDACTED]
+ The Principal of the Warriors of Divine Light's Rome-based Academy.
+ Principaloli.
+ The Crimson Ghost.
+ Illusion seems to most often take the form of a rather young, petite girl with an age that's quite a bit difficult to nail down. She'd claim roughly 12 years old. This is a question that's made even more difficult to answer despite its simplicity due to one simple reason; Illusion's extensive powers and skill set.
+ Illusion is, like you might've guessed, not actually 12 years old. She is easily thousands of years old at this point, but mentioning it might get you killed or worse; Lusy Launched.
+ Illusion considers herself Female.
+ Demonkin.
+ As well as being a Demonkin, Illusion is classified as a Type-B Vampire.
+ A little girl is precisely what Illusion comes across as being. Short, somewhat thin, completely flat-chested. Her almost-angelic blonde hair frames her pale, alabaster face quite well, and contrasts with her softly glowing scarlet-hued eyes. Her lips are somewhat more reddish than you'd expect from someone who never wears lipstick, as well, but it's just a consequence of her being a Type-B Vampire. She has a bad habit of sometimes letting one of her fangs slip out onto her lip in plain sight, especially when she's in good company. A signal that the Vampiric Principal is comfortable enough with a person to not consciously take measures to hide her not-so-Human side.
Her piercing, scarlet eyes seem to constantly sparkle and shimmer with an amusement that seems just a teensy bit malicious, although it's definitely your imagination. Her alabaster skin burns easily and noticeably in the sunlight, so she's often standing in shaded areas or under her parasol from which her unnatural eyes seem to stand out even more than usual; often seeming to give off a light of their own. This is indeed the case, and Illusion is quite often to accidental perpetrator of scare pranks at night when an Exorcist rounds the corner and spots her eyes peering at them through the darkness. Or maybe it's not an accident? Only Illusion knows, and she'll never tell.
Her hair tends to be tied up in a ponytail or a side ponytail and covered in some sort of random hat or head accessory she chooses from her rather.. unique.. wardrobe. Peeking out from her hair are one of the trademark signs of a Demon; the tops of her ears are tipped quite sharply. This, combined with her ruby eyes, make it almost impossible to confuse her for a normal little girl. Yet, for years, the people around her did exactly that bar a select few. Her nails are also quite sharp (despite being immaculately manicured), capable of slicing through even solid walls with enough force behind the swing- she paints them a similar red to her eyes to round out her look. Aside from her nails and maybe a just a little eyeliner on odd occasions, Illusion's unmarred face is completely free of makeup at all times. For one, she's a Demon, and what kind of good anime Demon needs excessive makeup? Secondly, she's a little girl. Wouldn't that be a little odd?
To her, it would be, but that's a very biased opinion.
In this form, Illusion stands roughly at most adult people's waists. Not that it particularly matters when she can stand eye to eye with quite literally any being.
Her usual outfits of choice range from a 'varied' selection of lolita-styled fashion- sometimes goth loli, sometimes bright pinks and pastel dresses and wide dresses. A mainstay of her outfit, however, is the armband around her right bicep- the mark that she is, in fact, the Principal of the WDL's Rome-based Academy. Needless to say that when members of foreign branches make their entrance and see this, it comes as quite a surprise to them and whoever they're with.
Something that does indeed merit mention despite their seeming elusiveness is Illusion's varying other forms; specifically her Adult form. While she's loathe to be seen in absolutely any capacity in this form, the older version of Illusion is essentially another being altogether- differing personalities, differing body types, and most notably, a very differing fashion sense. In her Adult form, Illusion wears her hair in a much larger array of styles, but more often than not simply wears her hair down or in a single high ponytail so that it falls down her back. Her choice of clothing is much more muted in regards to colours, often choosing more 'regular' or 'professional' attire to suit the situation. She does, however, favour slightly risque clothes that allow her to enjoy the stunned reactions of those who see what once a somewhat disconcerting little girl now in her possibly true form as a surprisingly well endowed and sultry woman. Oh, and suits are a particular favourite of hers. The glasses come as a bonus.
As an adult woman, Illusion's features now lack the softness and cuteness of youth, instead replaced by a physique one could describe as curvaceous and defined. Her fingers are slim and long like those of a Princess, and her nails are ever so slightly longer. not to mention sharper. These hands are far more capable of butchery and wanton slaughter than those of her younger self. Her body is, as a Type-B Vampire, that of a beautiful and irresistibly alluring woman. A predator who stalks the night and seduces men and women both in order to drain the life out of them.
Her fangs, too, are longer, and gone is the habit of letting them slip. This Illusion is a 'mature, well-cultured and alluring woman' whereas her younger self is the 'childish, ever positive little girl'.
In this form, Illusion stands at roughly 5 feet and 9 inches in height.
Before Arthur became Archknight, Illusion spent the majority of her time around the Vatican City disguised as a young girl named Ana. She was almost identical to Illusion bar a few details; her hair was a chocolate brown and fell down to just beneath her ears in a sort of messy bob. Her eyes were an amber hue, filled with kindness that settled well on her face alongside her cheerful smile. She tended to wear rather casual clothes that any young girl would wear, and was quite timid and shy when it came to interactions. However, Illusion is still Illusion; always has been, and always will be.
It was during this time she posed as Arthur's daughter to those who knew her bar the same few who knew what she truly was.
When the ruse as up, she gleefully resumed her life as her true self and made sure to injure Arthur with her words every now and then, specifically calling him 'Old Man', or 'Daddy'. He hates it.
Funnily enough, there were some who found it more believable that she was a Demon in disguise rather than Arthur's actual daughter.
+ Lusy tends to wear a much wider variety of hats and accessories, along with clothing. Aside from that, there isn't much. She also lacks the, uh, rather large wings that her faceclaim has.
IB. Mental Profile.
+ In the form of a Child, Illusion is precisely what you'd expect from a young lady. Aside from the odd remark or snarky response, Lusy acts much like a spoiled little child who, despite being spoiled, has a remarkably good ability to exercise fair judgement and common sense. She may be a little girl who gets everything she wants and usually more, but she's not one to throw tantrums nor the type to whine (too much). In serious situations or in the company of those she desires to keep good relations with, Illusion is the person you'd expect the Principal of the Academy to be. Professional, polite, and considerate, Illusion is arguably (although many will disagree) the best person for her job in the current state of things. Paired with Arthur, the two practically revolutionized the Warriors of Divine Light and made it into the actual, genuine threat to Demons it is today. On top of that, Illusion considers herself somewhat of an ambassador of Human-Demon relations, something she takes very seriously and goes to great lengths to improve through any means possible. She is firm in her beliefs that even those exiled to Hell after their sinful existences are thrice judged by the Judges of Purgatory should be given a second chance after being sent there.
And those who're naturally born within Hell? Why should they suffer in a world they were unjustly born into and forced to suffer through?
"Not all Demons are monsters" is what she would say if pressed.
Her relationships with several notable humans, even Exorcists who specialize in slaying her kind, are something she considers proof that her convictions are just and true.
In her Adult form, Illusion is much more a version of herself that comes across as the stereotypical Hollywood Vampire- which was, in fact, inspired by tales of the beautiful and charming Type-B Vampires. Far from your every day Nosferatu, the Adult Illusion isn't much different to any form of femme fatale that's appeared in the world; whether real life or fiction. Charming, courteous, seductive and charming, the Adult Illusion is capable of making most people, even those not of the persuasion to bed her, open up to her in one way or another. Her speech is quiet yet speaks volumes, her disposition always welcoming and understanding. She acts much like one would expect a rather young yet experienced teacher to behave. The professional attributes that bleed through in her Child form are on full display here as she is, truly, a mature and well-cultured woman.
Although even with that being said, both of these people are Illusion, and just as the little girl may turn tactful, the adult may act somewhat silly at times.
Or unhinged, depending on who you ask.
That being said, Illusion is both a Vampire and Demon by nature, so one shouldn't underestimate her ability to kill nor her enjoyment of it. Like many Vampires she struggles greatly with her need for blood, but being the lucky girl is she's managed to find herself a steady supply of willing volunteers. Without blood, however, even the most well-regarded and kept-together Vampire falls apart to become nothing more than a blood-hungry Fiend, hellbent on devouring anyone and everyone within sight, and without remorse.
+ Raspberries, strawberries and cranberries; her favourite foods to snack on. Their colours make her happy, and their tastes make her happier. She can often be found eating them out of a reusable, resealable plastic bag.
+ Beetroot; she takes great joy in drinking the 'blood' that they 'bleed'. Aside from the novelty of the 'bleeding', Illusion enjoys the taste, and sometimes consumes beetroot slices in the same manner as the berries mentioned above. Of course, any time she has a burger or sandwich, she'll get beetroot on it. Only natural. Plus, they're so good for you!
+ Actual blood; as a Vampire she's naturally and obviously very fond of the stuff, although she won't deny that it's more an instinctual desire than a conscious one. If Illusion had the choice, she'd go without her need for blood, and it'd be an easy choice for her.
+ Wine; Red Wine is her common choice of drink, aside from her primary source of sustenance. White Wine sometimes suffices too, but she's not as fond of the flavour profiles it provides.
+ Tea; Something easy on the palate, gently warm on a cold day. It's always a nice thing for her to enjoy a beverage that's somewhat special yet not alcoholic. She's quite often seen with a new variety of tea she's trying out, even on hot days. Her personal favourite is actually Peppermint Tea.
+ The shade; as a Type-B Vampire, Illusion's power is greatly dulled when in direct sunlight, unlike the Type-A Vampire who literally dies upon contact. Shade, then, is a natural ally of hers, alongside deeper shadows. She adores sitting beneath a tall tree and reading a book, too, which makes shade something she really does quite enjoy.
+ A nice, simple, Chicken Parmigiana; one of her favourite dishes ever concocted- it needs no explanation. Living in Italy for so long definitely hasn't helped her; she eats way too many of these things.
+ Red; the colour 'red' in all its forms and shades is something that catches her eye, and it shows in her taste in fashion and decor. It's only natural that the instinctive part of that that loves blood loves any similarly-shaded hues. Although, deep down, there may be another reason.
+ Violin; an instrument she finds can show emotion and subtle feelings more than most others, she's admittedly a bit of a violin nerd and has even taught others how to play on occasion.
+ Piano; one of the only instruments she considers equal to the violin, Illusion also spent much time learning several classical pieces for her own enjoyment. If you ask her about her favourite piece, she'll never be able to give an answer. Instead, you'll be treated to an unusually genuine gush of praise and adoration from the Vampire; several people have, much to their chagrin, found that her sudden degeneracy into a music nerd went a long way to Humanizing the Vampire in their eyes.
+ Cute things; Illusion is well documented to have a rather obsessive disposition towards anything cute, plush, colourful or 'adorable'. This applies to almost any aspect of her life. Prior to revealing her true nature, 'Ana' was notorious for eating up Arthur's paychecks in order to supply herself with more cute toys and other items of a similar nature.
+ Respect; being in a position of authority naturally commands respect, but there are many who look at her with disdain, distrust or even hate due to her nature. She tends to let that slide out of respect and concern for injuring Human-Demon relations, but will reciprocate respect with the utmost respect, diligence and, in man cases, care. She returns niceties with greater niceties. While Illusion would never publicly admit it, she understands that most Exorcists have genuine and deeply-rooted reasons for disliking or even despising Demonkind, so whenever an Exorcist treats her with respect, it always makes her feel just a tiny bit better.
Like maybe, just maybe, her dream of Human-Demon peace can be realized.
+ Being allowed to bite someone; as a Vampire, Illusion needs blood. Usually having to trick a target into letting their guard down is the trademark of a Vampire, but Illusion holds herself to very high standards. Not as a Vampire, nor as a Demon, but as a person. People who allow her to drink their blood are automatically put on her good list, and she shows much concern over their health and well-being. She's become quite adept at sensing when a person is almost about to pass out from blood loss and takes great lengths to avoid causing any and all damage to those who allow her to drink.
On top of this, she tends to treat them like family and even tries to go as long as she can without drinking blood. She's gotten very, very good at only drinking small amounts per day.
+ Swans; these birds, to her, symbolize elegance, eloquence, beauty, and a lack of fear to put one's neck on the line regardless of the circumstances. 'Elegantly capable' is the description Illusion would use to describe them.
Plus, what good little girl doesn't like swans?
+ Her adoptive Children; they're the world to her, and she will never abandon them. Many times she has fought viciously with words to keep them safe, even enduing ridicule and venomous insults at the hands of those who despise her and those she's close to just to keep their lives relatively smooth. After a certain event a few years ago, her protectiveness of her children only grew more and more prominent.
Some have even commended her on her devotion to her family, despite her monstrous nature.
Illusion keeps the trial and tribulations a secret from her Children, of course; she doesn't want them feeling bad.
+ Chess, Othello, and Shogi; a rather common thing to enjoy for many people are games of strategy and tact. Illusion is no different in this capacity. She's also quite skilled, so skilled that many people who enjoy the games have only challenged her once and never bothered to a second time. Such is the inevitability of her victory.
+ Extreme temperatures; not that they particularly affect her in any capacity, she just tends to not like going out into the desert in the middle of the day or stepping foot in Antarctica for no good reason.
+ Excess garlic; the taste makes her gag. It's a natural repellent for Vampires of both types and, due to the power of belief (Faith stat haha) it's hard for her to be around too much of it. It's also quite hard for her to digest, but not impossible. It will, however, leave her quite sick for a while after. Feeding her too much may actually even make her insides rupture.
+ Disrespect; part and parcel with the opposite in her Like section, Illusion greatly disdains those who show a lack of respect to herself, other persons and anything in general. Being a proper and polite person is something everyone should strive to do, unless one lacks the mental capacity to do so, of course.
She has a specific spite for those who insult her younger self's form, which she tends to nickname 'LoliLusion'. She plays rather mean pranks on them in retaliation. Lusy Launches are her favourite.
+ Angel; over time, their relationship has become quite.. strained. While it's not that she particularly dislikes him, his adamant refusal to cooperate with Non-Humans and his vehement hatred of Demons does make it difficult to speak with him. After she revealed her true self, he felt betrayed and began to distance himself from not only her but even his adoptive father and his adoptive siblings too.
She understands his reasoning, however, as she's quite privy to his past. She hopes that one day they can finally see eye to eye and speak to each other on at least civil terms, but..
+ Idiots, idiocy and ignorance; self explanatory, really. Idiots ruin things for everyone, the concept of idiocy makes the world even more difficult than it already is, and ignorance is something that Illusion desires to stamp out- particularly the ignorance of races in regards to other races.
+ Rap music; it's not that she dislikes the art form or expressing opinions, but the music is generally very violent (in regards to the old rap songs where they'd threaten violence and the like) or very indulgent and repetitive (songs about gettin' hoes and cash money and bitches yo). She has respect for those who create careers from anything, but the music simply isn't for her enjoyment.
+ Bad violin players; nothing grates on her nerves like the sound of a person trying and failing to play a violin. It hurts her ears, hurts her head, and hurts her soul. Naturally, this is why she's taught so many people how to play. Illusion has confiscated several violins in her tenure as the Principal.
+ Zealots; she understands that, in her profession, there are many with personal vendettas or grudges towards their enemies. However, Illusion is of the opinion that one who allows their hatred for one being to cloud their judgement of all beings is no better than those they hate. A healthy amount of extremism is required in the field of Demon-Hunting, but letting that dictate your entire being is inexcusable, especially when innocent people suffer for your ignorance.
+ Not having blood; Illusion greatly worries about what may happen if she doesn't get blood on a semi-regular basis. She's gotten good at keeping her fangs dry for months at a time, but every Vampire has trouble. The length of time she goes without a meal dictates how big her meal must be. If she goes too long without having any blood, well..
People will die.
+ Going berserk; when a Vampire doesn't have blood for an amount of time that varies on them personally, a Vampire degenerates into nothing more than an instinctual, bestial monster that will do absolutely anything in their power to secure a meal. Their humanity and consciousness don't fade as much as they shatter, losing themselves in a blind rage of desire, need, and unquenchable thirst. Illusion is horrified of what could happen should she not get enough blood into her system. She's not worried about the possibility of her death so much as she's worried about the possibility of murdering thousands of people before being put down.
+ The loss of those close to her; a simple enough fear, really, and self explanatory. She's a very protective mama bear.
+ Reading; Illusion can often be found with a book in hand and, almost quite as often, a glass of wine to go with it. She tends to sit out in the shade of one particular tree on the WDL Academy's grounds and sip a fresh bottle of red wine while devouring the pages of her new favourite novel. Sometimes she changes things up with tea, or even some finger foods. Not literal fingers, mind you. How barbaric!
+ Writing; she's often writing silly little stories in her spare time, penning poetry, making music, or sometimes even adding to her very, very long autobiography. The only writing she dislikes is paperwork, and she's particularly vocal in her dislike- no, her undying hatred of the stuff.
+ Drinking small amounts of blood; Illusion may be a Vampire, and she may be more than capable of going lengths of time without her source of sustenance, but that doesn't mean she doesn't enjoy it. Frequently she'll spike her wine with blood to add a bit of 'kick' to it, or even drink a whole glass full. She actually has a freezer full of bags of blood specifically for this purpose. Plus, she doesn't want to bother people every time she gets a little thirsty. Fresh blood is always the best, however.
+ Playing violin and piano; a source of calmness for her, she'll often play away at her instruments far away from the rest of the WDL's grounds, playing long into the night on her violin or reciting Clair de Lune as well as she can under the brilliant moonlight of a full moon- something that's become a bit of a ritual for the Vampire. Regardless of the when and where, however, Illusion takes great pleasure in playing her instruments, alone or with others.
+ Shopping; how else would she find such lovely outfits? Whether window shopping, spending an entire day at the mall, or browsing for things online, Illusion tends to spend a bit too much time browsing the world for the next bargain for her to snap up.
+ Spending time with her family; she takes great pains to take care of those she considers her family. Even her partner, Arthur, is frequently left a homemade lunch sitting inconspicuously on his desk in the middle of the day. Her sons, too, are subject to her random meal dropoffs and even some of her coworkers and blood donors get the same treatment. However, Illusion's greatest delight is when she manages to wrestle her family (and herself) away from their unending jobs to spend some quality time together. Whether that be board games, a lighthearted comedy movie to brighten their moods, or going out to dinner together to get some chatting done, Illusion treasures every moment she spends with the people she loves.
+ Sleeping; a Vampire and their coffin are inseparable. Illusion will often rise to work late without anyone noticing since she always manages to appear before they do. She often wishes there were more hours in the day just so she could spend them snoozing.
Somehow she never suffers from bed head, though, the cheater.
+ Her job as the Principal; she takes great joy in wielding the power and authority of her position. Though she hates even the mere mention of paperwork, she works very hard to keep the peace, train the troops, finish the horribly dastardly paperwork and keep morale generally high. She even goes so far as to organise events all year 'round to force people to take breaks from the darkly-painted reality in which many of them live. She spends a lot of time interacting with those around her, even those who openly despise her, because it's her job.
And she loves her job.
+ Chatting and gossiping; Illusion is without a doubt an absolute chatterbox once you get her going. She could talk for hours about a range of topics, whether it be languages, art, music, the current international events, Vampires, why she chose the particular dress she'd chosen to wear that day.. The list goes on and on and continues far too much longer than it should.
Still, though, she loves to chat, even for a short time. Despite, this, however, she isn't the kind of person to force people to speak to her. She's well aware of social ineptitude and anxieties, and would never dream of forcing someone to chat with her if they don't want to.
+ Not yet!
+ While Illusion spends the majority of her time being lazy, avoiding her duties (read: paperwork) and spending time shopping, she's a rather optimistic person at heart and is perfectly happy to work to make the world a better place in any way she can. Well aware of the schism between races and subspecies, Illusion is adamant about creating a bright and happy future for everyone who exists- whether they be Human, Demon, Non-Human, or anything in between.
She takes life day by day, in stride, never letting the events of the day prior weigh her down even if they probably should. This isn't to say she doesn't acknowledge the weight of certain situations, but..
To sum it up, Illusion thinks of life as one big game, one we should enjoy, and one we should aim for a good ending to.
+ Illusion works for the Warriors of Divine Light as the right hand of their current spearhead, and Principal of the main Academy in Rome. She's also a full-time Little Sister and a most-time Mama Lusy.
+ 'Neutral Good' or 'Chaotic Good', depending on her mood and how one views her.
IC. Statistics.
- Willpower -
+ [REDACTED]
Illusion is an indomitable force, comparable to the strongest Demon Kings in Hell. Matched only by few, beatable by none.
- Faith -
+ [REDACTED]
Illusion isn't just confident in herself- she knows that she will never, ever lose.
- Mana Capacity -
+ [REDACTED]
A powerful Mage, crippled by lack of Mana, is no powerful Mage at all. Illusion knows this better than most. Illusion also knows that she is very much a powerful Mage.
- Magickal Proficiency -
+ [REDACTED]
With decades of practice, Illusion's skills are honed to a sharp edge. With no need to practice, said edge is dulled. Let sleeping dogs lie, as they say.
- Physical Competence -
+ [REDACTED]
A Type-B Vampire, bolstered by Demonhood, able to strengthen herself temporarily? You have no hope.
+ Illusory Arts: Four Kinds of Fallen Kings - While it has a fancy name, Illusion's mainstay ability is precisely what her name implies; illusions. The main use of this ability seems to be something similar to a cloning technique, allowing Illusion to appear in multiple places at the same time. These 'clones' are fully capable of interacting in those situations without flaw, albeit sometimes you might catch her slipping up. Mostly, however, it takes a person seeing two of her or hearing about her being in another country in the same day to realise that Illusion was anywhere but with them. She calls it 'Four Kinds of Fallen Kings' due to her habit of creating four 'clones' of herself, no more, no less, though she's certainly capable of only having only one or two 'clones' active at a time. She just likes the number four. Despite being illusions, the 'clones' of Illusion seem to be perfectly capable of touching, feeling, and generally interacting with the things around her. Illusion's lips are sealed on the details, of course; as she'd say, "a good magician never reveals their secrets."
These 'clones' can quite easily confuse literally anyone as, despite it being lumped in with her power over illusions, these may very well be actual clones.
As one would hope, Illusion is also capable of using this ability to create proper illusions of varying intricacies, ranging from subtle perspective shifts to more overt and distressing manipulations. Being the King of Illusions, her visions aren't exactly cakewalks to see through, and even those with sufficient or even immense experience in the workings of illusions more often than not tend to fall to her wiles. Why, you ask?
Her secret technique, of course.
Because illusions are generally taught to be overcome or seen through as a trick of the senses, this renders Illusion capable of bamboozling even the most well-prepared of beings with a trick nobody truly expects until she tells them.
And she never does, nor does she ever intend to.
This Innate Ability of hers is also responsible for her ability to shift and change her appearance to suit her whims. Whether she decides to be small and young or tall and charismatic, Illusion's abilities stay the same. This also allows her some degree of ability in the disguise department as an ever shifting appearance is something not many, if any, beings call pull off. Although her voice only changes between her little girl voice and her adult voice, it's not too much of a stretch to assume that Illusion could imitate another person's voice alongside their appearance.
Isn't a group of four 'clones' of Illusion taking the forms of other people a scary thought?
Or perhaps a cheeky little prank?
Who knows, except her?
+ Mirror Monster - Illusion is more than a tad creepy when she needs to be. Active usage of this ability renders the girl with the properties of a reflections- mainly 'you can see but you can't touch'. Completely intangible and untouchable via almost, if not any means possible, Illusion becomes something akin to a spectre despite her lack of invisibility. In this state, Illusion is essentially acting outside of time and space; somewhat of a double-edged sword, however, this ability means that Illusion is also unable to directly interact with our dimension while in this state. However, she's perfectly visible and audible, and sometimes that's all the girl needs.
If Illusion requires stealth, however, she can and will remove herself from vision temporarily. A Vampire usually has no reflection, after all. With this in mind, the only way to really find her is via sound, and since she can levitate and has no need to breathe, tracking her can more often than not be nigh impossible.
Mirror Monster also gives her access to her own personal pocket dimension. She uses this to step through space and cross any distances within seconds. She often calls this Spell 'One Small Step for Lusykind'. There are two ways that Illusion can make use of this ability; firstly, she can open up a portal to her dimension directly and enter there before exiting through another crack in Reality, or she can simply open up two cracks, align them, and then move through them in an instant like stepping through a door. Illusion is also capable of dragging other people into her pocket dimension or through the 'cracks' while maintaining physical contact, but releasing her grip on them will eject them rather roughly into and through the nearest crack to them- regardless of location.
This mode of transportation can also allow Illusion to travel through dimensions at a whim; whether it be Earth, Heaven, out to another planet, or to places better left unlisted.
+ Soulless Symphony (Aura Manipulation) - One of Illusion's natural abilities is the ability to see, sense, and even manipulate both her own aura and those of others. She can shape, control, solidify and bend her aura to her will- a usually invisible and unknown thing suddenly becomes quite visible and quite dangerous. With this power in hand, Illusion is able to create anything she deems necessary from the aura that surrounds her. She generally limits this to weaponry, however, or a shield. With a smile, she'll happily summon a gigantic spear of crimson mist that can quickly turn solid for her to toss at her unsuspecting enemies.
Illusion can use this ability for both offensive and defensive capabilities, using her makeshift weapons to attack or aura barriers to defend. With such a strong and versatile skill, Illusion has basically lost the need to learn a lot of combat-oriented Magick when her Soulless Symphony more than makes up for anything she lacks. Illusion's aura is quite large and seems to be able to grow and shrink depending on how much she exerts herself. One report claimed that a large scarlet barrier appeared atop a city when a rogue Yatagarasu launched an assault. Without it, the city would've been flattened, but the city and those within it lived to see the coming dawn.
Yet another report, this one from Dr. Minerva's office, details an attempted ambush on the girl by a mob of angry rogue WDL Exorcists. The would-be attackers fell to the ground in pieces, like they'd been sliced apart by invisible blades, before even getting close. Nobody truly knows the extent of her abilities as she's a passive observer more than an active participant in most, if not all, things. However, the general consensus is that attacking her in any way, shape, or form will likely end in a quick yet exceedingly painful demise.
+ Crimson Petals (Blood Manipulation) - For a Vampire not to be able to manipulate blood in at least some capacity would be a surprise in itself. For Illusion, however, it seems that blood calls to her much more than even other Vampires. Able to bend blood to her will, Illusion is quite a threat to be reckoned with. She can manipulate all of the blood in her own body, or any blood that her blood mixes with. If she bites someone and drinks their blood, she can then essentially force them into becoming her puppet until they die from the strain or she kills them outright. She tends not to do this, however, as once she uses this ability on a person their death is practically inevitable.
And very, very bloody.
Lusy can harden the blood in her veins, increasing her natural defences and making herself very, very hard to topple. She can also do the opposite, speeding up the rate that the blood is pumped through her body to allow her to move even faster than normally possible. However, her usual use of this aspect of the ability is to force hardened blood out of her body to form makeshift armour and weaponry, and she finds a particularly morbid enjoyment in letting herself be grabbed or grappled before ejecting a spike of blood which then impales her opponent and mixes with their blood, rendering them under her control.
+ Psychosis (Psychic Link) - Illusion can link herself with other people in a fashion similar to many other being's 'mark' abilities. Upon doing so, she essentially becomes a living voodoo doll. Any harm she endures will be inflicted upon her opponent in full force. However, this only applies to damage. If Illusion is healed or heals herself, the opponent will not be given any healing. On top of this, the link also includes emotions and feelings in the list of things being shared- that way she can attack them both physically and mentally. Most time the target doesn't even realise they're marked as there's no physical evidence of the mark being in effect until they're in close proximity to Illusion. A faint red trail of aura will link them if they're close by, giving the Vampire away.
Keep in mind, however, that Illusion is very resistant to pain, a resistance that doesn't carry over to those she's marked.
To activate the mark, Illusion has to either make eye contact with a target for a few seconds or touch them for a few seconds.
+ Queen of Hearts (Heart Reading) - Illusion's ability in terms of Mental Magick is immense, and not many if any can match her. Protecting yourself from her mental probing is nigh impossible, and feelings of unease and violation usually accompany her usage of her Heart Reading ability. Illusion is capable of using this ability just by looking at a person and focusing, however, direct eye contact gives her a way to bypass any and all shields, wards or mental defences her prey has put up, and an easy ticket into your heart and mind. This ability differs greatly from simple mind-reading, as it allows Illusion to view one's thoughts, or even bypass those and view one's deepest, darkest desires; their subconscious, their base instincts. Using the information she gathers with this ability is what makes her so dangerous in regards to taunting, blackmailing, or anything else. This ability may only be a seemingly small Passive, but don't underestimate Illusion's power one bit- this ability can destroy entire empires, and it has.
+ Ephemeral Dream (Type-B Vampire Physiology) - A Type-B Vampire is nothing to scoff at, in fact, they're arguably one of the most dangerous species in the international list of Supernatural Beings. With strength and speed able to match that of a Werewolf, and lacking the severe weakness to Sunlight of their Type-A counterparts, the Type-B Vampire is always a threat, even when the sun is up. Their strength is variable, but never worth underestimating- Illusion herself is capable of grabbing and throwing cars with a single hand. Her speed is immense, too, capable of sprinting in bursts able to keep up with a cheetah for great lengths of time. A Vampire's stamina is nigh infinite, too, as it's not like they can get tired like a Human can. All of those combined already make a Type-B Vampire a threat to be reckoned with, but as with every type of Supernatural Being, there's always the little cherry on top.
Vampires are known to be very, very durable. Their already potent natural healing factor is boosted to absolutely ludicrous levels when the Vampire has recently fed. If they feed during the battle, a Vampire can regenerate lost limbs in a matter of seconds depending on the amount of blood ingested. This makes a well-stocked Vampire of either type difficult to combat without destroying their supply of blood prior. On top of that, Type-B Vampires have a leg up on their Type-A brethren in that they're able to naturally shapeshift into 'creatures of the night'. Bats, wolves, cats, anything related to nightlife is a form the Vampire can take on a whim. This makes pinning them in a suitable area a priority before engaging as they're like to attempt to escape with this power if able. Thirdly, a Type-B Vampire's reflexes are well above the average or even trained human's capacity. Able to make decisions in split seconds and evade attacks that other races would find impossible to avoid, the Type-B Vampire can dodge them as if they have some sort of precognition. Lusy's fastest recorded reaction time clocked in at 76 milliseconds.
A Type-B Vampire also has enhanced senses, including the ability to see in the dark, to hear even the faintest sounds, among many others. Naturally, this is one of the reasons they dislike garlic- the smell, pungent and potent to human noses, is absolutely stifling to Vampires. The sun does quite literally blind them, although a Type-B Vampire won't disintegrate in the sun's rays like a Type-A Vampire will. The sun will, however, dull their abilities. For Illusion, however, this makes little to no difference.
+ Endless Chaos (Demonic Physiology) - Demonic Physiology is mostly unknown to most. It manifests in the Souls and bodies of those who've spent excess time in Hell and breathed in the Sin-filled air. Demons are naturally opposed to any and all Divinity, being the Yin to their Yang so to speak. Nobody knows why this is, but..
The trademark signs of a Human-like Demon are pointed ears, not too pointed to be confused with an Elf, but the tips are always pointed, and some sort of change to their canine teeth. Some Demons will also carry traits specific to their species with them- however a Demon who has spent their life as another Non-Human will more than likely just retain their general appearance with the addition of a pair of pointy ears. In Illusion's case specifically, she simply already had the pointed teeth due to being a Vampire.
Demons are resistant to almost any Magick, their bodies strengthened by their Willpower as once one dies, crosses the River Sanzu or Styx, and is judged, their former body begins to decay. Demons, like any other being who crosses into the Afterlife, are given a second body in order to move around without problems. They're also rid of any afflictions ailing their bodies or minds in order to be accurately judged. It's only after they arrive in the Underworld for an extended period of time that the Demon's new body slowly gets corrupted by the Sinful nature of the dimension, becoming something impossible to confuse with any other type of being. Demons need not breathe, nor eat, nor sleep- they're, essentially, ghosts. However, a Demon who properly uses their second body, forged from their very Soul, will be indistinguishable from any regular Human. Flesh, blood, bone, sinews, it's all there.
When a Demon is killed in the Human World, or any world that isn't Hell, their soul is immediately dragged back to the afterlife. It makes permanently putting a Demon down quite difficult, but..
That's why the WDL exists, after all.
A Demon is, however, weak to any Divine or holy items, spells, or beings. Their very souls find it difficult to bear the strain of being near anything remotely close to Divinity. Holy Water, prayers, Exorcism Arts.. Demons can't and won't be able to defend themselves most of the time when these things are involved. Holy Water causes severe burns, prayers make their ears bleed, Exorcism Arts.. are Exorcism Arts..
Lusy shares these weaknesses as does any Demon.
A Demon is effectively immortal outside of the Underworld, only able to be killed if their soul is destroyed before it can return. In Hell, too, as their soul has nowhere to go, they can be permanently killed. The WDL specialises in Anti-Demon practices, circumventing a Demon's ability to escape back to Hell with rituals and bounded fields and the like to ensure the Demon is properly eradicated. Like all Demons, Illusion benefits from this seeming invulnerability, and is also generally quite powerful as most Demons would be. However, there's not really much to the Demon Physiology aside from the enhanced strength, speed, stamina, etc that Illusion already has going for her.
You may be wondering why it's fine to destroy Demon's souls, but not Human's souls. Well, that's a good question I won't be answering.
+ Yes.
+ Great Scarlet Barrier - A Spell that conjures a great barrier to protect those behind it, able to shield an entire city by spreading over it like a snowglobe.
+ Great Scarlet Flood - A massive gush of red-coloured Magick that blows the enemies away. It might actually be a giant wave of blood, but who knows..?
+ Great Scarlet Cross - A massive explosion that takes the form of a gigantic red cross. Illusion can only generate it from her body, meaning this attack, despite looking dangerous, necessitates close-combat on her behalf. Needless to say, though, being hit with this Spell will likely take a chunk of a person with it, or at least their Shield.
+ Midnight Bell - A skill that allows Illusion to create a rather large fog that saps the life of those inside it.
+ Scarlet Shooter - A barrage of Magickal bullets that Illusion can fire from her hands. Illusion can fire these one at a time, in a shotgun-like close range blast, or even in a sort of rapid fire mode. The most dangerous of the shots, however, is a long-range, lengthy stake-like shot that can travel great distances.
+ Scarlet Barrage - While Scarlet Shooter is fired from her hands, Scarlet Barrage is fired in a circle pattern from the air behind her, and can vary in strength and intensity depending on how much power she puts into it. The air behind her body glows a faint scarlet where the shots emerge from. The bullets she fires from this range can target any place around her as long as she focuses, and can even hit multiple targets simultaneously. She uses this ability to quickly and effortlessly overwhelm those who'd attempt to take her on head on, whether alone or in a group.
+ Scarlet Stake - Condensing all of the mist from behind her into a single small area, Illusion can fire off a massive spear of crimson Magick. This can be around the length of a bus in some cases, while the girth varies depending on, once again, how much power she puts into the spell. This single spell has earned much ire due to how difficult it is to block at close range, and dodging it requires instant reaction at close range too.
+ Scarlet Stinger - An advanced version of Scarlet Barrage, the bullets she fires are much smaller but much greater in number. They also home in on any designated target within Illusion's radius, engaging them in a deadly game of cat and mouse mixed with chicken. While the individual shots aren't very dangerous alone, the sheer amount of bullets that are called forth can be daunting to any that face this Spell.
+ Scarlet Sacrilege - The 'penultimate' Spell in the Scarlet Shooter tree, this is the ultimate Spell in Illusion's arsenal that almost guarantees the eradication of any and all forces that stand before her. Tales of this Spell, wielded by the Crimson Ghost, have slithered their way throughout each and every dimension, earning the user the begrudging respect of any, if not all, that're privy to it.
Even Satan himself fears this Spell, as it's something that not many beings could ever hope to create. Firing off a massive barrage of a mix of all of the prior Spells, Illusion's Scarlet Sacrilege is capable of enough sheer firepower that it could easily flatten an entire city before she runs out of Mana to use it. Naturally, the Mana cost is quite high, but if Illusion is in her Boundary while using it..
+ Detect Magick - This Spell, a mainstay in any Mage's arsenal, allows Illusion to detect any Magick around her in an area that isn't hidden by stealth Magick or the like that is more powerful than Illusion's own Detect Magick.
+ Magick Shield - This Spell is also a fundamental Spell given to any and all Mages expected to go up against those with higher physical capabilities than themselves. The Magick Shield is constantly active around the user, a subconscious barrier used to prevent serious injuries that would otherwise be inflicted. The general purpose of the Magick Shield is that it was created to help Mages survive being thrown through buildings, attempt to prevent injury from their own Magick being used in close quarters, and also to provide a degree of resistance against other damage. The Magick Shield, however, is created to deal with Magickal Beings- an Oni's punch will be absorbed by the Shield, of course, but a round from a rifle will still go straight through. The Shield is powered by the Mage's subconscious, lessening impacts with large objects, powerful blows, and making it possible for a sufficiently powerful Mage to shrug off even flames with it active. They also prevent Magicks being activated inside the body of a Mage, preventing the instant death of many Mages.
Sheer Willpower and Faith cannot destroy a Magick Shield, only enough firepower or the right type of attacks. Magick Shields are very thin, so anything capable of piercing them will do so. Bullets, spears, knives, thrusting attacks and the like will all penetrate the Shields unless the Mage has sufficient power to block the blow, making it bounce off as any other attack would. However, the Mana cost will grow quite high upon doing so and it requires the Mage's reflexive action to block anything particularly fast.
As a result, piercing weapons seem to be the greatest advantage against those who use Magick, alongside guns with rapid fire capabilities. Unfortunately, landing hits with either of those things on someone of Illusion's calibre is difficult, and considering who and what she is, may not even be worth the risk.
+ Grasp of Ruin - A Buff Spell that strengthens the Physical Competence of those targeted with it only if they possess Demonic Traits. The immediate effect surrounds Illusion in a sphere five meters in every direction except down. Staying inside the sphere while Lusy is channelling the Spell will constantly refresh the effect, but stepping outside begins a timer that counts down from 60 seconds.
Crafted by Illusion as a Spell designed to buff herself in a pinch, but later modified to include allies. When cast to affect an ally, a claw-like hand mark will appear on the back of their left shoulder, glowing through a few layers of clothing.
Why doesn't it affect Humans, you ask?
... You shouldn't ask such questions.
+ Psychic Vampire - Illusion can activate an Aura in her general vicinity that leeches the strength of those around her, draining their Mana, lowering their Willpower, and even potentially outright sucking the life out of them. With this Aura generated, ranged combat is almost certainly the only option. Illusion tends to activate this in enclosed spaces only, tricking her opponent into an inevitable death trap. Depending on the level of the Willpower of those caught in her aura, Illusion can drain very slowly or dangerously fast.
+ Battle Umbrella Proficiency (Legendary) - Illusion is a Master of Infinite Arms, skilled in the use of many, many weapons of any and all types. She is most proficient, perhaps barring her Aura Abilities, with her infamous Battle Umbrella. An unstoppable force with it in hand, Lusy rarely has to resort to her actual abilities due to her uncanny proficiency with the seemingly unwieldy weapon. She's never been beaten with it in hand.
+ Deception (Legendary) - Illusion's ability to deceive others is legendary to say the least. Everyone knows that she's a manipulative little brat, but that still avails them no defences against her. No matter who one is, no matter how strong or well off or 'untouchable' one is, Illusion is able to get to you. Falling for her pranks is difficult enough to avoid, but avoiding a truly earth-shattering deception on her behalf is impossible.
+ Crimson Ghost (Stealth) (Legendary) - She doesn't have a nickname like this for nothing. While it's not really a Skill so to speak, Illusion's ability to go unnoticed in even a full room is well-known. Only matched by a certain soldier working for a certain company. Illusion's nickname, the Crimson Ghost, comes from when she was the target of an attempted coup d'etat by a group of rebellious WDL employees who didn't take too kindly to her position of power. Unfortunately for them, they were killed without even seeing her face.
+ Psychology (Legendary) - Being as old as she, having done what she's done, and being capable of what she is, Illusion is beyond a master of Psychology of not just Humans, but other beings as well. If she wanted, she could be one hell of a psychiatrist. This goes hand in hand with her Deception skill.
+ Master of Infinite Arms (Master) - To say that Illusion is masterful in her ability to wield weapons is an absolute understatement. She can utilise arms from the likes of a spear, to a trident, to a chainsaw, to any type of firearms with absolute ease- as if she were born to do so. Her skills are untouchable on the battlefield, making her a threat that not many beings currently existing are willing to take on. Even Arthur considers her his superior, and considering Arthur himself is considered a match for the Devil even in his old age..
However, as Illusion tends not to fight much anymore, she's gotten more than a little lazy in her lack of practice. Don't discount her as very dangerous, however.
One should only allow themselves to give up skills like this when they're sure they no longer need a safety net to fall back on, after all.
+ Linguistic Knowledge (Master) - Illusion can speak many languages, some now dead. That's all. c:
+ Hand-to-Hand Combat (Master) - Illusion, somehow losing her weaponry and her Aura abilities, is still a threat to anyone foolish enough to challenge her. Her claws can rip a man in half without any exertion, her ability to grapple is only trumped by her ability to seamlessly dodge and misdirect attacks, all while taunting her opponent/s into a fervor that makes their movements sloppy and predictable. As with Master of Infinite Arms, Illusion's lack of need to engage in this kind of combat has made her sloppy, by her own admittance.
+ Violinist (Master) - A simple ability with a simple explanation- Illusion is a very good violinist, good enough to tutor others, even.
+ Pianist (Master) - As above, Illusion is a master of the piano and has taught several others.
+ Gunnery (Skilled) - You need to be able to aim a gun to hit things with it, and Illusion can do just that. She's nowhere near the best like that soldier is, but she's decent enough. Like Master of Infinite Arms, Illusion admits she's gotten a little sloppy.
+ Cook (Skilled) - She specialises in international dishes, and some of her own making.
+ Vivian, Illusion's pet Raven - Illusion spends a lot of time with this seemingly normal bird, although not many people even know it's her pet. She's trained it from birth as a personal messenger, scout, and general eyes in the sky for herself. The bird itself doesn't seem particularly special in any way aside from being very well trained, but considering who its owner is, perhaps..?
+ The 'Battle Umbrella' - Illusion always carries it on her person. A custom-made parasol that, on one hand, can block out the light. On the other hand it's been fully customised and modified to be used as a multi-faceted weapon in Illusion's capable hands. It looks, from the outside, identical to a normal parasol and is almost as long as Illusion is tall. The tip can extend into a sharp spike for her to impale her enemies with. When the umbrella itself is opened up, the structural spines end in long, sharp tips as well, the interconnecting fabric ending in a thin layer of sharp metal which turns the thing into a sort of sharp, spiked mace. The middle structure of the umbrella can actually spin, turning the blades into somewhat of a saw that Illusion can use to slice through most materials and some metals. In this mode, the smaller spines retract to prevent them getting caught. On top of this, pressing a button can cause the umbrella sans handle to shoot off with a chain, normally hidden inside, attached. This allows Illusion to use the thing as a grappling hook or, in certain situations, a very dangerous flail.
The entire thing is controlled in a manner that none seem privy to, and Illusion herself keeps the know-how all to herself. The umbrella's fabric also boasts an unnatural yet remarkable denseness that allows it to deflect most bullets bar large rounds.
Of course, the umbrella is very good at keeping Illusion hidden from the sun, as it is an umbrella after all. It's slightly larger and thicker than your usual umbrella to accommodate all of the specific changes, but unless one were to see it in action, one would never know what it truly was.
+ None as of the moment. She doesn't particularly need vehicles.
+ A mobile phone.
+ A second mobile phone for personal use.
+ Her clothes.
+ Her Soul.
+ Atop a throne built from the bloodied corpses of her slaughtered kin, the grinning Demon gave the young man a smile.
"Heed my words, and your men will live. Ignore me, and you will all die."
Thus, a partnership was formed. To create a bright future, regardless of the cost.
+ Her faceclaim is Flandre Scarlet from the Touhou Project.
+ Her Hex Code is #FF0000.
THE WARRIORS OF DIVINE LIGHT
KING OF ILLUSIONS
I. Physical and Mental Profiles
IA. Physical Profile.
- Name -
+ The young girl goes by the name of 'Illusion', and not much else. She has names that she's prepared for emergencies, but there's not likely ever going to be a reason nor a time for her to make use of them. Alternatively, those close to her are permitted to call her 'Lusy'.
- Titles -
+ The Lord of Illusions.
+ Lord of [REDACTED]
+ The Principal of the Warriors of Divine Light's Rome-based Academy.
+ Principaloli.
+ The Crimson Ghost.
- Physical Age -
+ Illusion seems to most often take the form of a rather young, petite girl with an age that's quite a bit difficult to nail down. She'd claim roughly 12 years old. This is a question that's made even more difficult to answer despite its simplicity due to one simple reason; Illusion's extensive powers and skill set.
- True Age -
+ Illusion is, like you might've guessed, not actually 12 years old. She is easily thousands of years old at this point, but mentioning it might get you killed or worse; Lusy Launched.
- Gender -
+ Illusion considers herself Female.
- Race -
+ Demonkin.
- Subspecies -
+ As well as being a Demonkin, Illusion is classified as a Type-B Vampire.
- Description -
+ A little girl is precisely what Illusion comes across as being. Short, somewhat thin, completely flat-chested. Her almost-angelic blonde hair frames her pale, alabaster face quite well, and contrasts with her softly glowing scarlet-hued eyes. Her lips are somewhat more reddish than you'd expect from someone who never wears lipstick, as well, but it's just a consequence of her being a Type-B Vampire. She has a bad habit of sometimes letting one of her fangs slip out onto her lip in plain sight, especially when she's in good company. A signal that the Vampiric Principal is comfortable enough with a person to not consciously take measures to hide her not-so-Human side.
Her piercing, scarlet eyes seem to constantly sparkle and shimmer with an amusement that seems just a teensy bit malicious, although it's definitely your imagination. Her alabaster skin burns easily and noticeably in the sunlight, so she's often standing in shaded areas or under her parasol from which her unnatural eyes seem to stand out even more than usual; often seeming to give off a light of their own. This is indeed the case, and Illusion is quite often to accidental perpetrator of scare pranks at night when an Exorcist rounds the corner and spots her eyes peering at them through the darkness. Or maybe it's not an accident? Only Illusion knows, and she'll never tell.
Her hair tends to be tied up in a ponytail or a side ponytail and covered in some sort of random hat or head accessory she chooses from her rather.. unique.. wardrobe. Peeking out from her hair are one of the trademark signs of a Demon; the tops of her ears are tipped quite sharply. This, combined with her ruby eyes, make it almost impossible to confuse her for a normal little girl. Yet, for years, the people around her did exactly that bar a select few. Her nails are also quite sharp (despite being immaculately manicured), capable of slicing through even solid walls with enough force behind the swing- she paints them a similar red to her eyes to round out her look. Aside from her nails and maybe a just a little eyeliner on odd occasions, Illusion's unmarred face is completely free of makeup at all times. For one, she's a Demon, and what kind of good anime Demon needs excessive makeup? Secondly, she's a little girl. Wouldn't that be a little odd?
To her, it would be, but that's a very biased opinion.
In this form, Illusion stands roughly at most adult people's waists. Not that it particularly matters when she can stand eye to eye with quite literally any being.
Her usual outfits of choice range from a 'varied' selection of lolita-styled fashion- sometimes goth loli, sometimes bright pinks and pastel dresses and wide dresses. A mainstay of her outfit, however, is the armband around her right bicep- the mark that she is, in fact, the Principal of the WDL's Rome-based Academy. Needless to say that when members of foreign branches make their entrance and see this, it comes as quite a surprise to them and whoever they're with.
Something that does indeed merit mention despite their seeming elusiveness is Illusion's varying other forms; specifically her Adult form. While she's loathe to be seen in absolutely any capacity in this form, the older version of Illusion is essentially another being altogether- differing personalities, differing body types, and most notably, a very differing fashion sense. In her Adult form, Illusion wears her hair in a much larger array of styles, but more often than not simply wears her hair down or in a single high ponytail so that it falls down her back. Her choice of clothing is much more muted in regards to colours, often choosing more 'regular' or 'professional' attire to suit the situation. She does, however, favour slightly risque clothes that allow her to enjoy the stunned reactions of those who see what once a somewhat disconcerting little girl now in her possibly true form as a surprisingly well endowed and sultry woman. Oh, and suits are a particular favourite of hers. The glasses come as a bonus.
As an adult woman, Illusion's features now lack the softness and cuteness of youth, instead replaced by a physique one could describe as curvaceous and defined. Her fingers are slim and long like those of a Princess, and her nails are ever so slightly longer. not to mention sharper. These hands are far more capable of butchery and wanton slaughter than those of her younger self. Her body is, as a Type-B Vampire, that of a beautiful and irresistibly alluring woman. A predator who stalks the night and seduces men and women both in order to drain the life out of them.
Her fangs, too, are longer, and gone is the habit of letting them slip. This Illusion is a 'mature, well-cultured and alluring woman' whereas her younger self is the 'childish, ever positive little girl'.
In this form, Illusion stands at roughly 5 feet and 9 inches in height.
Before Arthur became Archknight, Illusion spent the majority of her time around the Vatican City disguised as a young girl named Ana. She was almost identical to Illusion bar a few details; her hair was a chocolate brown and fell down to just beneath her ears in a sort of messy bob. Her eyes were an amber hue, filled with kindness that settled well on her face alongside her cheerful smile. She tended to wear rather casual clothes that any young girl would wear, and was quite timid and shy when it came to interactions. However, Illusion is still Illusion; always has been, and always will be.
It was during this time she posed as Arthur's daughter to those who knew her bar the same few who knew what she truly was.
When the ruse as up, she gleefully resumed her life as her true self and made sure to injure Arthur with her words every now and then, specifically calling him 'Old Man', or 'Daddy'. He hates it.
Funnily enough, there were some who found it more believable that she was a Demon in disguise rather than Arthur's actual daughter.
- Any differences from your provided image/s -
+ Lusy tends to wear a much wider variety of hats and accessories, along with clothing. Aside from that, there isn't much. She also lacks the, uh, rather large wings that her faceclaim has.
IB. Mental Profile.
- Personality -
+ In the form of a Child, Illusion is precisely what you'd expect from a young lady. Aside from the odd remark or snarky response, Lusy acts much like a spoiled little child who, despite being spoiled, has a remarkably good ability to exercise fair judgement and common sense. She may be a little girl who gets everything she wants and usually more, but she's not one to throw tantrums nor the type to whine (too much). In serious situations or in the company of those she desires to keep good relations with, Illusion is the person you'd expect the Principal of the Academy to be. Professional, polite, and considerate, Illusion is arguably (although many will disagree) the best person for her job in the current state of things. Paired with Arthur, the two practically revolutionized the Warriors of Divine Light and made it into the actual, genuine threat to Demons it is today. On top of that, Illusion considers herself somewhat of an ambassador of Human-Demon relations, something she takes very seriously and goes to great lengths to improve through any means possible. She is firm in her beliefs that even those exiled to Hell after their sinful existences are thrice judged by the Judges of Purgatory should be given a second chance after being sent there.
And those who're naturally born within Hell? Why should they suffer in a world they were unjustly born into and forced to suffer through?
"Not all Demons are monsters" is what she would say if pressed.
Her relationships with several notable humans, even Exorcists who specialize in slaying her kind, are something she considers proof that her convictions are just and true.
In her Adult form, Illusion is much more a version of herself that comes across as the stereotypical Hollywood Vampire- which was, in fact, inspired by tales of the beautiful and charming Type-B Vampires. Far from your every day Nosferatu, the Adult Illusion isn't much different to any form of femme fatale that's appeared in the world; whether real life or fiction. Charming, courteous, seductive and charming, the Adult Illusion is capable of making most people, even those not of the persuasion to bed her, open up to her in one way or another. Her speech is quiet yet speaks volumes, her disposition always welcoming and understanding. She acts much like one would expect a rather young yet experienced teacher to behave. The professional attributes that bleed through in her Child form are on full display here as she is, truly, a mature and well-cultured woman.
Although even with that being said, both of these people are Illusion, and just as the little girl may turn tactful, the adult may act somewhat silly at times.
Or unhinged, depending on who you ask.
That being said, Illusion is both a Vampire and Demon by nature, so one shouldn't underestimate her ability to kill nor her enjoyment of it. Like many Vampires she struggles greatly with her need for blood, but being the lucky girl is she's managed to find herself a steady supply of willing volunteers. Without blood, however, even the most well-regarded and kept-together Vampire falls apart to become nothing more than a blood-hungry Fiend, hellbent on devouring anyone and everyone within sight, and without remorse.
- Likes -
+ Raspberries, strawberries and cranberries; her favourite foods to snack on. Their colours make her happy, and their tastes make her happier. She can often be found eating them out of a reusable, resealable plastic bag.
+ Beetroot; she takes great joy in drinking the 'blood' that they 'bleed'. Aside from the novelty of the 'bleeding', Illusion enjoys the taste, and sometimes consumes beetroot slices in the same manner as the berries mentioned above. Of course, any time she has a burger or sandwich, she'll get beetroot on it. Only natural. Plus, they're so good for you!
+ Actual blood; as a Vampire she's naturally and obviously very fond of the stuff, although she won't deny that it's more an instinctual desire than a conscious one. If Illusion had the choice, she'd go without her need for blood, and it'd be an easy choice for her.
+ Wine; Red Wine is her common choice of drink, aside from her primary source of sustenance. White Wine sometimes suffices too, but she's not as fond of the flavour profiles it provides.
+ Tea; Something easy on the palate, gently warm on a cold day. It's always a nice thing for her to enjoy a beverage that's somewhat special yet not alcoholic. She's quite often seen with a new variety of tea she's trying out, even on hot days. Her personal favourite is actually Peppermint Tea.
+ The shade; as a Type-B Vampire, Illusion's power is greatly dulled when in direct sunlight, unlike the Type-A Vampire who literally dies upon contact. Shade, then, is a natural ally of hers, alongside deeper shadows. She adores sitting beneath a tall tree and reading a book, too, which makes shade something she really does quite enjoy.
+ A nice, simple, Chicken Parmigiana; one of her favourite dishes ever concocted- it needs no explanation. Living in Italy for so long definitely hasn't helped her; she eats way too many of these things.
+ Red; the colour 'red' in all its forms and shades is something that catches her eye, and it shows in her taste in fashion and decor. It's only natural that the instinctive part of that that loves blood loves any similarly-shaded hues. Although, deep down, there may be another reason.
+ Violin; an instrument she finds can show emotion and subtle feelings more than most others, she's admittedly a bit of a violin nerd and has even taught others how to play on occasion.
+ Piano; one of the only instruments she considers equal to the violin, Illusion also spent much time learning several classical pieces for her own enjoyment. If you ask her about her favourite piece, she'll never be able to give an answer. Instead, you'll be treated to an unusually genuine gush of praise and adoration from the Vampire; several people have, much to their chagrin, found that her sudden degeneracy into a music nerd went a long way to Humanizing the Vampire in their eyes.
+ Cute things; Illusion is well documented to have a rather obsessive disposition towards anything cute, plush, colourful or 'adorable'. This applies to almost any aspect of her life. Prior to revealing her true nature, 'Ana' was notorious for eating up Arthur's paychecks in order to supply herself with more cute toys and other items of a similar nature.
+ Respect; being in a position of authority naturally commands respect, but there are many who look at her with disdain, distrust or even hate due to her nature. She tends to let that slide out of respect and concern for injuring Human-Demon relations, but will reciprocate respect with the utmost respect, diligence and, in man cases, care. She returns niceties with greater niceties. While Illusion would never publicly admit it, she understands that most Exorcists have genuine and deeply-rooted reasons for disliking or even despising Demonkind, so whenever an Exorcist treats her with respect, it always makes her feel just a tiny bit better.
Like maybe, just maybe, her dream of Human-Demon peace can be realized.
+ Being allowed to bite someone; as a Vampire, Illusion needs blood. Usually having to trick a target into letting their guard down is the trademark of a Vampire, but Illusion holds herself to very high standards. Not as a Vampire, nor as a Demon, but as a person. People who allow her to drink their blood are automatically put on her good list, and she shows much concern over their health and well-being. She's become quite adept at sensing when a person is almost about to pass out from blood loss and takes great lengths to avoid causing any and all damage to those who allow her to drink.
On top of this, she tends to treat them like family and even tries to go as long as she can without drinking blood. She's gotten very, very good at only drinking small amounts per day.
+ Swans; these birds, to her, symbolize elegance, eloquence, beauty, and a lack of fear to put one's neck on the line regardless of the circumstances. 'Elegantly capable' is the description Illusion would use to describe them.
Plus, what good little girl doesn't like swans?
+ Her adoptive Children; they're the world to her, and she will never abandon them. Many times she has fought viciously with words to keep them safe, even enduing ridicule and venomous insults at the hands of those who despise her and those she's close to just to keep their lives relatively smooth. After a certain event a few years ago, her protectiveness of her children only grew more and more prominent.
Some have even commended her on her devotion to her family, despite her monstrous nature.
Illusion keeps the trial and tribulations a secret from her Children, of course; she doesn't want them feeling bad.
+ Chess, Othello, and Shogi; a rather common thing to enjoy for many people are games of strategy and tact. Illusion is no different in this capacity. She's also quite skilled, so skilled that many people who enjoy the games have only challenged her once and never bothered to a second time. Such is the inevitability of her victory.
- Dislikes -
+ Extreme temperatures; not that they particularly affect her in any capacity, she just tends to not like going out into the desert in the middle of the day or stepping foot in Antarctica for no good reason.
+ Excess garlic; the taste makes her gag. It's a natural repellent for Vampires of both types and, due to the power of belief (Faith stat haha) it's hard for her to be around too much of it. It's also quite hard for her to digest, but not impossible. It will, however, leave her quite sick for a while after. Feeding her too much may actually even make her insides rupture.
+ Disrespect; part and parcel with the opposite in her Like section, Illusion greatly disdains those who show a lack of respect to herself, other persons and anything in general. Being a proper and polite person is something everyone should strive to do, unless one lacks the mental capacity to do so, of course.
She has a specific spite for those who insult her younger self's form, which she tends to nickname 'LoliLusion'. She plays rather mean pranks on them in retaliation. Lusy Launches are her favourite.
+ Angel; over time, their relationship has become quite.. strained. While it's not that she particularly dislikes him, his adamant refusal to cooperate with Non-Humans and his vehement hatred of Demons does make it difficult to speak with him. After she revealed her true self, he felt betrayed and began to distance himself from not only her but even his adoptive father and his adoptive siblings too.
She understands his reasoning, however, as she's quite privy to his past. She hopes that one day they can finally see eye to eye and speak to each other on at least civil terms, but..
+ Idiots, idiocy and ignorance; self explanatory, really. Idiots ruin things for everyone, the concept of idiocy makes the world even more difficult than it already is, and ignorance is something that Illusion desires to stamp out- particularly the ignorance of races in regards to other races.
+ Rap music; it's not that she dislikes the art form or expressing opinions, but the music is generally very violent (in regards to the old rap songs where they'd threaten violence and the like) or very indulgent and repetitive (songs about gettin' hoes and cash money and bitches yo). She has respect for those who create careers from anything, but the music simply isn't for her enjoyment.
+ Bad violin players; nothing grates on her nerves like the sound of a person trying and failing to play a violin. It hurts her ears, hurts her head, and hurts her soul. Naturally, this is why she's taught so many people how to play. Illusion has confiscated several violins in her tenure as the Principal.
+ Zealots; she understands that, in her profession, there are many with personal vendettas or grudges towards their enemies. However, Illusion is of the opinion that one who allows their hatred for one being to cloud their judgement of all beings is no better than those they hate. A healthy amount of extremism is required in the field of Demon-Hunting, but letting that dictate your entire being is inexcusable, especially when innocent people suffer for your ignorance.
+ Not having blood; Illusion greatly worries about what may happen if she doesn't get blood on a semi-regular basis. She's gotten good at keeping her fangs dry for months at a time, but every Vampire has trouble. The length of time she goes without a meal dictates how big her meal must be. If she goes too long without having any blood, well..
People will die.
- Fears -
+ Going berserk; when a Vampire doesn't have blood for an amount of time that varies on them personally, a Vampire degenerates into nothing more than an instinctual, bestial monster that will do absolutely anything in their power to secure a meal. Their humanity and consciousness don't fade as much as they shatter, losing themselves in a blind rage of desire, need, and unquenchable thirst. Illusion is horrified of what could happen should she not get enough blood into her system. She's not worried about the possibility of her death so much as she's worried about the possibility of murdering thousands of people before being put down.
+ The loss of those close to her; a simple enough fear, really, and self explanatory. She's a very protective mama bear.
- Hobbies -
+ Reading; Illusion can often be found with a book in hand and, almost quite as often, a glass of wine to go with it. She tends to sit out in the shade of one particular tree on the WDL Academy's grounds and sip a fresh bottle of red wine while devouring the pages of her new favourite novel. Sometimes she changes things up with tea, or even some finger foods. Not literal fingers, mind you. How barbaric!
+ Writing; she's often writing silly little stories in her spare time, penning poetry, making music, or sometimes even adding to her very, very long autobiography. The only writing she dislikes is paperwork, and she's particularly vocal in her dislike- no, her undying hatred of the stuff.
+ Drinking small amounts of blood; Illusion may be a Vampire, and she may be more than capable of going lengths of time without her source of sustenance, but that doesn't mean she doesn't enjoy it. Frequently she'll spike her wine with blood to add a bit of 'kick' to it, or even drink a whole glass full. She actually has a freezer full of bags of blood specifically for this purpose. Plus, she doesn't want to bother people every time she gets a little thirsty. Fresh blood is always the best, however.
+ Playing violin and piano; a source of calmness for her, she'll often play away at her instruments far away from the rest of the WDL's grounds, playing long into the night on her violin or reciting Clair de Lune as well as she can under the brilliant moonlight of a full moon- something that's become a bit of a ritual for the Vampire. Regardless of the when and where, however, Illusion takes great pleasure in playing her instruments, alone or with others.
+ Shopping; how else would she find such lovely outfits? Whether window shopping, spending an entire day at the mall, or browsing for things online, Illusion tends to spend a bit too much time browsing the world for the next bargain for her to snap up.
+ Spending time with her family; she takes great pains to take care of those she considers her family. Even her partner, Arthur, is frequently left a homemade lunch sitting inconspicuously on his desk in the middle of the day. Her sons, too, are subject to her random meal dropoffs and even some of her coworkers and blood donors get the same treatment. However, Illusion's greatest delight is when she manages to wrestle her family (and herself) away from their unending jobs to spend some quality time together. Whether that be board games, a lighthearted comedy movie to brighten their moods, or going out to dinner together to get some chatting done, Illusion treasures every moment she spends with the people she loves.
+ Sleeping; a Vampire and their coffin are inseparable. Illusion will often rise to work late without anyone noticing since she always manages to appear before they do. She often wishes there were more hours in the day just so she could spend them snoozing.
Somehow she never suffers from bed head, though, the cheater.
+ Her job as the Principal; she takes great joy in wielding the power and authority of her position. Though she hates even the mere mention of paperwork, she works very hard to keep the peace, train the troops, finish the horribly dastardly paperwork and keep morale generally high. She even goes so far as to organise events all year 'round to force people to take breaks from the darkly-painted reality in which many of them live. She spends a lot of time interacting with those around her, even those who openly despise her, because it's her job.
And she loves her job.
+ Chatting and gossiping; Illusion is without a doubt an absolute chatterbox once you get her going. She could talk for hours about a range of topics, whether it be languages, art, music, the current international events, Vampires, why she chose the particular dress she'd chosen to wear that day.. The list goes on and on and continues far too much longer than it should.
Still, though, she loves to chat, even for a short time. Despite, this, however, she isn't the kind of person to force people to speak to her. She's well aware of social ineptitude and anxieties, and would never dream of forcing someone to chat with her if they don't want to.
- Secrets? -
+ Not yet!
- Outlook on life -
+ While Illusion spends the majority of her time being lazy, avoiding her duties (read: paperwork) and spending time shopping, she's a rather optimistic person at heart and is perfectly happy to work to make the world a better place in any way she can. Well aware of the schism between races and subspecies, Illusion is adamant about creating a bright and happy future for everyone who exists- whether they be Human, Demon, Non-Human, or anything in between.
She takes life day by day, in stride, never letting the events of the day prior weigh her down even if they probably should. This isn't to say she doesn't acknowledge the weight of certain situations, but..
To sum it up, Illusion thinks of life as one big game, one we should enjoy, and one we should aim for a good ending to.
- Affiliation -
+ Illusion works for the Warriors of Divine Light as the right hand of their current spearhead, and Principal of the main Academy in Rome. She's also a full-time Little Sister and a most-time Mama Lusy.
- Moral Alignment -
+ 'Neutral Good' or 'Chaotic Good', depending on her mood and how one views her.
IC. Statistics.
- Willpower -
+ [REDACTED]
Illusion is an indomitable force, comparable to the strongest Demon Kings in Hell. Matched only by few, beatable by none.
- Faith -
+ [REDACTED]
Illusion isn't just confident in herself- she knows that she will never, ever lose.
- Mana Capacity -
+ [REDACTED]
A powerful Mage, crippled by lack of Mana, is no powerful Mage at all. Illusion knows this better than most. Illusion also knows that she is very much a powerful Mage.
- Magickal Proficiency -
+ [REDACTED]
With decades of practice, Illusion's skills are honed to a sharp edge. With no need to practice, said edge is dulled. Let sleeping dogs lie, as they say.
- Physical Competence -
+ [REDACTED]
A Type-B Vampire, bolstered by Demonhood, able to strengthen herself temporarily? You have no hope.
II. Innate Abilities
- Active Abilities -
+ Illusory Arts: Four Kinds of Fallen Kings - While it has a fancy name, Illusion's mainstay ability is precisely what her name implies; illusions. The main use of this ability seems to be something similar to a cloning technique, allowing Illusion to appear in multiple places at the same time. These 'clones' are fully capable of interacting in those situations without flaw, albeit sometimes you might catch her slipping up. Mostly, however, it takes a person seeing two of her or hearing about her being in another country in the same day to realise that Illusion was anywhere but with them. She calls it 'Four Kinds of Fallen Kings' due to her habit of creating four 'clones' of herself, no more, no less, though she's certainly capable of only having only one or two 'clones' active at a time. She just likes the number four. Despite being illusions, the 'clones' of Illusion seem to be perfectly capable of touching, feeling, and generally interacting with the things around her. Illusion's lips are sealed on the details, of course; as she'd say, "a good magician never reveals their secrets."
These 'clones' can quite easily confuse literally anyone as, despite it being lumped in with her power over illusions, these may very well be actual clones.
As one would hope, Illusion is also capable of using this ability to create proper illusions of varying intricacies, ranging from subtle perspective shifts to more overt and distressing manipulations. Being the King of Illusions, her visions aren't exactly cakewalks to see through, and even those with sufficient or even immense experience in the workings of illusions more often than not tend to fall to her wiles. Why, you ask?
Her secret technique, of course.
Because illusions are generally taught to be overcome or seen through as a trick of the senses, this renders Illusion capable of bamboozling even the most well-prepared of beings with a trick nobody truly expects until she tells them.
And she never does, nor does she ever intend to.
This Innate Ability of hers is also responsible for her ability to shift and change her appearance to suit her whims. Whether she decides to be small and young or tall and charismatic, Illusion's abilities stay the same. This also allows her some degree of ability in the disguise department as an ever shifting appearance is something not many, if any, beings call pull off. Although her voice only changes between her little girl voice and her adult voice, it's not too much of a stretch to assume that Illusion could imitate another person's voice alongside their appearance.
Isn't a group of four 'clones' of Illusion taking the forms of other people a scary thought?
Or perhaps a cheeky little prank?
Who knows, except her?
+ Mirror Monster - Illusion is more than a tad creepy when she needs to be. Active usage of this ability renders the girl with the properties of a reflections- mainly 'you can see but you can't touch'. Completely intangible and untouchable via almost, if not any means possible, Illusion becomes something akin to a spectre despite her lack of invisibility. In this state, Illusion is essentially acting outside of time and space; somewhat of a double-edged sword, however, this ability means that Illusion is also unable to directly interact with our dimension while in this state. However, she's perfectly visible and audible, and sometimes that's all the girl needs.
If Illusion requires stealth, however, she can and will remove herself from vision temporarily. A Vampire usually has no reflection, after all. With this in mind, the only way to really find her is via sound, and since she can levitate and has no need to breathe, tracking her can more often than not be nigh impossible.
Mirror Monster also gives her access to her own personal pocket dimension. She uses this to step through space and cross any distances within seconds. She often calls this Spell 'One Small Step for Lusykind'. There are two ways that Illusion can make use of this ability; firstly, she can open up a portal to her dimension directly and enter there before exiting through another crack in Reality, or she can simply open up two cracks, align them, and then move through them in an instant like stepping through a door. Illusion is also capable of dragging other people into her pocket dimension or through the 'cracks' while maintaining physical contact, but releasing her grip on them will eject them rather roughly into and through the nearest crack to them- regardless of location.
This mode of transportation can also allow Illusion to travel through dimensions at a whim; whether it be Earth, Heaven, out to another planet, or to places better left unlisted.
+ Soulless Symphony (Aura Manipulation) - One of Illusion's natural abilities is the ability to see, sense, and even manipulate both her own aura and those of others. She can shape, control, solidify and bend her aura to her will- a usually invisible and unknown thing suddenly becomes quite visible and quite dangerous. With this power in hand, Illusion is able to create anything she deems necessary from the aura that surrounds her. She generally limits this to weaponry, however, or a shield. With a smile, she'll happily summon a gigantic spear of crimson mist that can quickly turn solid for her to toss at her unsuspecting enemies.
Illusion can use this ability for both offensive and defensive capabilities, using her makeshift weapons to attack or aura barriers to defend. With such a strong and versatile skill, Illusion has basically lost the need to learn a lot of combat-oriented Magick when her Soulless Symphony more than makes up for anything she lacks. Illusion's aura is quite large and seems to be able to grow and shrink depending on how much she exerts herself. One report claimed that a large scarlet barrier appeared atop a city when a rogue Yatagarasu launched an assault. Without it, the city would've been flattened, but the city and those within it lived to see the coming dawn.
Yet another report, this one from Dr. Minerva's office, details an attempted ambush on the girl by a mob of angry rogue WDL Exorcists. The would-be attackers fell to the ground in pieces, like they'd been sliced apart by invisible blades, before even getting close. Nobody truly knows the extent of her abilities as she's a passive observer more than an active participant in most, if not all, things. However, the general consensus is that attacking her in any way, shape, or form will likely end in a quick yet exceedingly painful demise.
+ Crimson Petals (Blood Manipulation) - For a Vampire not to be able to manipulate blood in at least some capacity would be a surprise in itself. For Illusion, however, it seems that blood calls to her much more than even other Vampires. Able to bend blood to her will, Illusion is quite a threat to be reckoned with. She can manipulate all of the blood in her own body, or any blood that her blood mixes with. If she bites someone and drinks their blood, she can then essentially force them into becoming her puppet until they die from the strain or she kills them outright. She tends not to do this, however, as once she uses this ability on a person their death is practically inevitable.
And very, very bloody.
Lusy can harden the blood in her veins, increasing her natural defences and making herself very, very hard to topple. She can also do the opposite, speeding up the rate that the blood is pumped through her body to allow her to move even faster than normally possible. However, her usual use of this aspect of the ability is to force hardened blood out of her body to form makeshift armour and weaponry, and she finds a particularly morbid enjoyment in letting herself be grabbed or grappled before ejecting a spike of blood which then impales her opponent and mixes with their blood, rendering them under her control.
+ Psychosis (Psychic Link) - Illusion can link herself with other people in a fashion similar to many other being's 'mark' abilities. Upon doing so, she essentially becomes a living voodoo doll. Any harm she endures will be inflicted upon her opponent in full force. However, this only applies to damage. If Illusion is healed or heals herself, the opponent will not be given any healing. On top of this, the link also includes emotions and feelings in the list of things being shared- that way she can attack them both physically and mentally. Most time the target doesn't even realise they're marked as there's no physical evidence of the mark being in effect until they're in close proximity to Illusion. A faint red trail of aura will link them if they're close by, giving the Vampire away.
Keep in mind, however, that Illusion is very resistant to pain, a resistance that doesn't carry over to those she's marked.
To activate the mark, Illusion has to either make eye contact with a target for a few seconds or touch them for a few seconds.
- Passive Abilities -
+ Queen of Hearts (Heart Reading) - Illusion's ability in terms of Mental Magick is immense, and not many if any can match her. Protecting yourself from her mental probing is nigh impossible, and feelings of unease and violation usually accompany her usage of her Heart Reading ability. Illusion is capable of using this ability just by looking at a person and focusing, however, direct eye contact gives her a way to bypass any and all shields, wards or mental defences her prey has put up, and an easy ticket into your heart and mind. This ability differs greatly from simple mind-reading, as it allows Illusion to view one's thoughts, or even bypass those and view one's deepest, darkest desires; their subconscious, their base instincts. Using the information she gathers with this ability is what makes her so dangerous in regards to taunting, blackmailing, or anything else. This ability may only be a seemingly small Passive, but don't underestimate Illusion's power one bit- this ability can destroy entire empires, and it has.
+ Ephemeral Dream (Type-B Vampire Physiology) - A Type-B Vampire is nothing to scoff at, in fact, they're arguably one of the most dangerous species in the international list of Supernatural Beings. With strength and speed able to match that of a Werewolf, and lacking the severe weakness to Sunlight of their Type-A counterparts, the Type-B Vampire is always a threat, even when the sun is up. Their strength is variable, but never worth underestimating- Illusion herself is capable of grabbing and throwing cars with a single hand. Her speed is immense, too, capable of sprinting in bursts able to keep up with a cheetah for great lengths of time. A Vampire's stamina is nigh infinite, too, as it's not like they can get tired like a Human can. All of those combined already make a Type-B Vampire a threat to be reckoned with, but as with every type of Supernatural Being, there's always the little cherry on top.
Vampires are known to be very, very durable. Their already potent natural healing factor is boosted to absolutely ludicrous levels when the Vampire has recently fed. If they feed during the battle, a Vampire can regenerate lost limbs in a matter of seconds depending on the amount of blood ingested. This makes a well-stocked Vampire of either type difficult to combat without destroying their supply of blood prior. On top of that, Type-B Vampires have a leg up on their Type-A brethren in that they're able to naturally shapeshift into 'creatures of the night'. Bats, wolves, cats, anything related to nightlife is a form the Vampire can take on a whim. This makes pinning them in a suitable area a priority before engaging as they're like to attempt to escape with this power if able. Thirdly, a Type-B Vampire's reflexes are well above the average or even trained human's capacity. Able to make decisions in split seconds and evade attacks that other races would find impossible to avoid, the Type-B Vampire can dodge them as if they have some sort of precognition. Lusy's fastest recorded reaction time clocked in at 76 milliseconds.
A Type-B Vampire also has enhanced senses, including the ability to see in the dark, to hear even the faintest sounds, among many others. Naturally, this is one of the reasons they dislike garlic- the smell, pungent and potent to human noses, is absolutely stifling to Vampires. The sun does quite literally blind them, although a Type-B Vampire won't disintegrate in the sun's rays like a Type-A Vampire will. The sun will, however, dull their abilities. For Illusion, however, this makes little to no difference.
+ Endless Chaos (Demonic Physiology) - Demonic Physiology is mostly unknown to most. It manifests in the Souls and bodies of those who've spent excess time in Hell and breathed in the Sin-filled air. Demons are naturally opposed to any and all Divinity, being the Yin to their Yang so to speak. Nobody knows why this is, but..
The trademark signs of a Human-like Demon are pointed ears, not too pointed to be confused with an Elf, but the tips are always pointed, and some sort of change to their canine teeth. Some Demons will also carry traits specific to their species with them- however a Demon who has spent their life as another Non-Human will more than likely just retain their general appearance with the addition of a pair of pointy ears. In Illusion's case specifically, she simply already had the pointed teeth due to being a Vampire.
Demons are resistant to almost any Magick, their bodies strengthened by their Willpower as once one dies, crosses the River Sanzu or Styx, and is judged, their former body begins to decay. Demons, like any other being who crosses into the Afterlife, are given a second body in order to move around without problems. They're also rid of any afflictions ailing their bodies or minds in order to be accurately judged. It's only after they arrive in the Underworld for an extended period of time that the Demon's new body slowly gets corrupted by the Sinful nature of the dimension, becoming something impossible to confuse with any other type of being. Demons need not breathe, nor eat, nor sleep- they're, essentially, ghosts. However, a Demon who properly uses their second body, forged from their very Soul, will be indistinguishable from any regular Human. Flesh, blood, bone, sinews, it's all there.
When a Demon is killed in the Human World, or any world that isn't Hell, their soul is immediately dragged back to the afterlife. It makes permanently putting a Demon down quite difficult, but..
That's why the WDL exists, after all.
A Demon is, however, weak to any Divine or holy items, spells, or beings. Their very souls find it difficult to bear the strain of being near anything remotely close to Divinity. Holy Water, prayers, Exorcism Arts.. Demons can't and won't be able to defend themselves most of the time when these things are involved. Holy Water causes severe burns, prayers make their ears bleed, Exorcism Arts.. are Exorcism Arts..
Lusy shares these weaknesses as does any Demon.
A Demon is effectively immortal outside of the Underworld, only able to be killed if their soul is destroyed before it can return. In Hell, too, as their soul has nowhere to go, they can be permanently killed. The WDL specialises in Anti-Demon practices, circumventing a Demon's ability to escape back to Hell with rituals and bounded fields and the like to ensure the Demon is properly eradicated. Like all Demons, Illusion benefits from this seeming invulnerability, and is also generally quite powerful as most Demons would be. However, there's not really much to the Demon Physiology aside from the enhanced strength, speed, stamina, etc that Illusion already has going for her.
You may be wondering why it's fine to destroy Demon's souls, but not Human's souls. Well, that's a good question I won't be answering.
- Boundary -
+ Yes.
III. Acquired Magick
- Magick -
+ Great Scarlet Barrier - A Spell that conjures a great barrier to protect those behind it, able to shield an entire city by spreading over it like a snowglobe.
+ Great Scarlet Flood - A massive gush of red-coloured Magick that blows the enemies away. It might actually be a giant wave of blood, but who knows..?
+ Great Scarlet Cross - A massive explosion that takes the form of a gigantic red cross. Illusion can only generate it from her body, meaning this attack, despite looking dangerous, necessitates close-combat on her behalf. Needless to say, though, being hit with this Spell will likely take a chunk of a person with it, or at least their Shield.
+ Midnight Bell - A skill that allows Illusion to create a rather large fog that saps the life of those inside it.
+ Scarlet Shooter - A barrage of Magickal bullets that Illusion can fire from her hands. Illusion can fire these one at a time, in a shotgun-like close range blast, or even in a sort of rapid fire mode. The most dangerous of the shots, however, is a long-range, lengthy stake-like shot that can travel great distances.
+ Scarlet Barrage - While Scarlet Shooter is fired from her hands, Scarlet Barrage is fired in a circle pattern from the air behind her, and can vary in strength and intensity depending on how much power she puts into it. The air behind her body glows a faint scarlet where the shots emerge from. The bullets she fires from this range can target any place around her as long as she focuses, and can even hit multiple targets simultaneously. She uses this ability to quickly and effortlessly overwhelm those who'd attempt to take her on head on, whether alone or in a group.
+ Scarlet Stake - Condensing all of the mist from behind her into a single small area, Illusion can fire off a massive spear of crimson Magick. This can be around the length of a bus in some cases, while the girth varies depending on, once again, how much power she puts into the spell. This single spell has earned much ire due to how difficult it is to block at close range, and dodging it requires instant reaction at close range too.
+ Scarlet Stinger - An advanced version of Scarlet Barrage, the bullets she fires are much smaller but much greater in number. They also home in on any designated target within Illusion's radius, engaging them in a deadly game of cat and mouse mixed with chicken. While the individual shots aren't very dangerous alone, the sheer amount of bullets that are called forth can be daunting to any that face this Spell.
+ Scarlet Sacrilege - The 'penultimate' Spell in the Scarlet Shooter tree, this is the ultimate Spell in Illusion's arsenal that almost guarantees the eradication of any and all forces that stand before her. Tales of this Spell, wielded by the Crimson Ghost, have slithered their way throughout each and every dimension, earning the user the begrudging respect of any, if not all, that're privy to it.
Even Satan himself fears this Spell, as it's something that not many beings could ever hope to create. Firing off a massive barrage of a mix of all of the prior Spells, Illusion's Scarlet Sacrilege is capable of enough sheer firepower that it could easily flatten an entire city before she runs out of Mana to use it. Naturally, the Mana cost is quite high, but if Illusion is in her Boundary while using it..
+ Detect Magick - This Spell, a mainstay in any Mage's arsenal, allows Illusion to detect any Magick around her in an area that isn't hidden by stealth Magick or the like that is more powerful than Illusion's own Detect Magick.
+ Magick Shield - This Spell is also a fundamental Spell given to any and all Mages expected to go up against those with higher physical capabilities than themselves. The Magick Shield is constantly active around the user, a subconscious barrier used to prevent serious injuries that would otherwise be inflicted. The general purpose of the Magick Shield is that it was created to help Mages survive being thrown through buildings, attempt to prevent injury from their own Magick being used in close quarters, and also to provide a degree of resistance against other damage. The Magick Shield, however, is created to deal with Magickal Beings- an Oni's punch will be absorbed by the Shield, of course, but a round from a rifle will still go straight through. The Shield is powered by the Mage's subconscious, lessening impacts with large objects, powerful blows, and making it possible for a sufficiently powerful Mage to shrug off even flames with it active. They also prevent Magicks being activated inside the body of a Mage, preventing the instant death of many Mages.
Sheer Willpower and Faith cannot destroy a Magick Shield, only enough firepower or the right type of attacks. Magick Shields are very thin, so anything capable of piercing them will do so. Bullets, spears, knives, thrusting attacks and the like will all penetrate the Shields unless the Mage has sufficient power to block the blow, making it bounce off as any other attack would. However, the Mana cost will grow quite high upon doing so and it requires the Mage's reflexive action to block anything particularly fast.
As a result, piercing weapons seem to be the greatest advantage against those who use Magick, alongside guns with rapid fire capabilities. Unfortunately, landing hits with either of those things on someone of Illusion's calibre is difficult, and considering who and what she is, may not even be worth the risk.
+ Grasp of Ruin - A Buff Spell that strengthens the Physical Competence of those targeted with it only if they possess Demonic Traits. The immediate effect surrounds Illusion in a sphere five meters in every direction except down. Staying inside the sphere while Lusy is channelling the Spell will constantly refresh the effect, but stepping outside begins a timer that counts down from 60 seconds.
Crafted by Illusion as a Spell designed to buff herself in a pinch, but later modified to include allies. When cast to affect an ally, a claw-like hand mark will appear on the back of their left shoulder, glowing through a few layers of clothing.
Why doesn't it affect Humans, you ask?
... You shouldn't ask such questions.
+ Psychic Vampire - Illusion can activate an Aura in her general vicinity that leeches the strength of those around her, draining their Mana, lowering their Willpower, and even potentially outright sucking the life out of them. With this Aura generated, ranged combat is almost certainly the only option. Illusion tends to activate this in enclosed spaces only, tricking her opponent into an inevitable death trap. Depending on the level of the Willpower of those caught in her aura, Illusion can drain very slowly or dangerously fast.
IV. Acquired Skills
- Skills -
+ Battle Umbrella Proficiency (Legendary) - Illusion is a Master of Infinite Arms, skilled in the use of many, many weapons of any and all types. She is most proficient, perhaps barring her Aura Abilities, with her infamous Battle Umbrella. An unstoppable force with it in hand, Lusy rarely has to resort to her actual abilities due to her uncanny proficiency with the seemingly unwieldy weapon. She's never been beaten with it in hand.
+ Deception (Legendary) - Illusion's ability to deceive others is legendary to say the least. Everyone knows that she's a manipulative little brat, but that still avails them no defences against her. No matter who one is, no matter how strong or well off or 'untouchable' one is, Illusion is able to get to you. Falling for her pranks is difficult enough to avoid, but avoiding a truly earth-shattering deception on her behalf is impossible.
+ Crimson Ghost (Stealth) (Legendary) - She doesn't have a nickname like this for nothing. While it's not really a Skill so to speak, Illusion's ability to go unnoticed in even a full room is well-known. Only matched by a certain soldier working for a certain company. Illusion's nickname, the Crimson Ghost, comes from when she was the target of an attempted coup d'etat by a group of rebellious WDL employees who didn't take too kindly to her position of power. Unfortunately for them, they were killed without even seeing her face.
+ Psychology (Legendary) - Being as old as she, having done what she's done, and being capable of what she is, Illusion is beyond a master of Psychology of not just Humans, but other beings as well. If she wanted, she could be one hell of a psychiatrist. This goes hand in hand with her Deception skill.
+ Master of Infinite Arms (Master) - To say that Illusion is masterful in her ability to wield weapons is an absolute understatement. She can utilise arms from the likes of a spear, to a trident, to a chainsaw, to any type of firearms with absolute ease- as if she were born to do so. Her skills are untouchable on the battlefield, making her a threat that not many beings currently existing are willing to take on. Even Arthur considers her his superior, and considering Arthur himself is considered a match for the Devil even in his old age..
However, as Illusion tends not to fight much anymore, she's gotten more than a little lazy in her lack of practice. Don't discount her as very dangerous, however.
One should only allow themselves to give up skills like this when they're sure they no longer need a safety net to fall back on, after all.
+ Linguistic Knowledge (Master) - Illusion can speak many languages, some now dead. That's all. c:
+ Hand-to-Hand Combat (Master) - Illusion, somehow losing her weaponry and her Aura abilities, is still a threat to anyone foolish enough to challenge her. Her claws can rip a man in half without any exertion, her ability to grapple is only trumped by her ability to seamlessly dodge and misdirect attacks, all while taunting her opponent/s into a fervor that makes their movements sloppy and predictable. As with Master of Infinite Arms, Illusion's lack of need to engage in this kind of combat has made her sloppy, by her own admittance.
+ Violinist (Master) - A simple ability with a simple explanation- Illusion is a very good violinist, good enough to tutor others, even.
+ Pianist (Master) - As above, Illusion is a master of the piano and has taught several others.
+ Gunnery (Skilled) - You need to be able to aim a gun to hit things with it, and Illusion can do just that. She's nowhere near the best like that soldier is, but she's decent enough. Like Master of Infinite Arms, Illusion admits she's gotten a little sloppy.
+ Cook (Skilled) - She specialises in international dishes, and some of her own making.
V. Familiars
+ Vivian, Illusion's pet Raven - Illusion spends a lot of time with this seemingly normal bird, although not many people even know it's her pet. She's trained it from birth as a personal messenger, scout, and general eyes in the sky for herself. The bird itself doesn't seem particularly special in any way aside from being very well trained, but considering who its owner is, perhaps..?
VI. Equipment
- Weaponry -
+ The 'Battle Umbrella' - Illusion always carries it on her person. A custom-made parasol that, on one hand, can block out the light. On the other hand it's been fully customised and modified to be used as a multi-faceted weapon in Illusion's capable hands. It looks, from the outside, identical to a normal parasol and is almost as long as Illusion is tall. The tip can extend into a sharp spike for her to impale her enemies with. When the umbrella itself is opened up, the structural spines end in long, sharp tips as well, the interconnecting fabric ending in a thin layer of sharp metal which turns the thing into a sort of sharp, spiked mace. The middle structure of the umbrella can actually spin, turning the blades into somewhat of a saw that Illusion can use to slice through most materials and some metals. In this mode, the smaller spines retract to prevent them getting caught. On top of this, pressing a button can cause the umbrella sans handle to shoot off with a chain, normally hidden inside, attached. This allows Illusion to use the thing as a grappling hook or, in certain situations, a very dangerous flail.
The entire thing is controlled in a manner that none seem privy to, and Illusion herself keeps the know-how all to herself. The umbrella's fabric also boasts an unnatural yet remarkable denseness that allows it to deflect most bullets bar large rounds.
Of course, the umbrella is very good at keeping Illusion hidden from the sun, as it is an umbrella after all. It's slightly larger and thicker than your usual umbrella to accommodate all of the specific changes, but unless one were to see it in action, one would never know what it truly was.
- Vehicles and Constructs -
+ None as of the moment. She doesn't particularly need vehicles.
- Miscellaneous -
+ A mobile phone.
+ A second mobile phone for personal use.
+ Her clothes.
+ Her Soul.
VII. Biography
+ Atop a throne built from the bloodied corpses of her slaughtered kin, the grinning Demon gave the young man a smile.
"Heed my words, and your men will live. Ignore me, and you will all die."
Thus, a partnership was formed. To create a bright future, regardless of the cost.
VIII. Miscellaneous
+ Her faceclaim is Flandre Scarlet from the Touhou Project.
+ Her Hex Code is #FF0000.
DEMONKIN
Sentient Meme.
NON-HUMANS
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