[ NO CRIME GOES UNPUNISHED ]
๐ฒ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. My name is Nero (he/him, ancient), and I have been roleplaying intermittently for 15+ years. This is my interpretation of the Aufhocker/Huckup from German folklore, so I hope you have fun interacting with and learning about him!ย Below is rules and more information:
BASIC GUIDELINES
This blog is NSFW (18+) due to unpleasant themes and potential smut. Pictures of blood and other upsetting images may be posted with the aufhocker being linked to vampirism, but not consistently.ย
I am open to one-liners being used to start off a thread, but I solely write multi-para/novella. I adore detail!
Random asks/prompts are more than welcome!
Shipping is welcome, but the chemistry must be there. Apsel has a tendency to flirt, but any romantic development must be discussed first. I am very open to pre-relationships, however. Friends, enemiesโฆetc!
I will interact with any fandom (crossover friendly), character(s), and OCs.ย
Very laid back about plotting. As long as we have a basic outline, I am more than happy to discuss the plot as we go along. Spontaneous plots are always fun!ย
Please, no drama. โCalloutโ posts are not tolerated. I am too old and tired for that.
ย BASICS
CHOSEN NAME:ย Apsel Gaufrid Jรคger KNOWN NAME(S):ย aufhocker, huckup AGE:ย 50+ (look-wise), 1,200+ (actual) OCCUPATION:ย retired SPECIES:ย shapeshifter/theriomorph SEXUAL ORIENTATION:ย homosexual HEIGHT:ย 6ft 4in BUILD:ย muscular EYE COLOUR:ย brown with specks of yellow
Main verse // v; one step forward
Pre-retirement verse // v; leap upon
BACKGROUND
ย AUFHOCKER.ย His name was well known, but only in German folklore; a simple yarn to frighten those who misbehaved. A shapeshifter, able to take the form of animals and human beings, the aufhocker would stalk and tear the throat out of his prey.ย A lesson to the reckless.ย Even the boldest of hearts - the hardiest of criminals - glanced over their shoulders as they walked home at night, convinced that every shadow was his. It was brushed off with nervous laughter, naturally โ until the bodies started appearing. They seemed random at first; an unconnected spate of murders that terrorized the small town of Hildesheim, but the identities revealed an underlying reason. Each and every one of them had committed various crimes. Murder, arson, robbery; the list was endless. Further digging uncovered an even more sinister turn of events, for this was not the first nor the last time this had occurred. Records dating back decades contained similar events, including sightings and near-misses, spread across most of Europe.
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ย ๐๐๐๐.
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Some viewed him as a vigilante, others a pest. The town of Hildesheim became a graveyard; people were afraid to step outside, knowing full well that they could be next to face his judgement.ย No crime goes unpunished, after all.ย It begged the question: what devilment was deemed worthy of having their throat torn? Only the unforgivable. The aufhocker was fair and just, sparing anybody but the most heinous. He never preyed upon the redeemable, nor killed for the sake of power; he was there to set a lesson and make Hildesheim safer for those who deserved it. All he wanted wasย peaceย in his hometown, and he achieved it one criminal at a time.
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ย ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐.
ย ย ย ย ย ย Ceased to exist, the streets were once again inhabited by wrongdoers. A statue was erected in the town square, depicting the aufhocker based upon eyewitness accounts, casting the legend in stone. Decades passed by and the aufhocker was doubted by generation after generation, unable to believe that such a creature existed. He was, once again, a name written down in German folklore โ nothing more, nothing less. Nobody knew the true reason behind his disappearance. They certainly had no idea that he had made the immediate decision toย retireย after a tragic event tore him apart;
The criminal had been given a lenient sentence. A mere fifteen years for the slaughter of a young couple and their newborn daughter. It was the day of his release when the aufhocker hunted him down and ended his life, determined to never let him see the light of day again. Death was hardly a punishment for what the man did, but the aufhocker was satisfied in knowing that his freedom was no longer an option. Another criminal swiftly taken off the streets; an event recorded down amongst the rest. This time, however, there were consequences; the aufhocker had gained an enemy in the form of fae.ย ย ย ย ย ย It turned out that the criminal had a brother โ one who mourned his loss through an act of revenge. Fae-kind, the brother decided to trick the aufhocker with glamour, disguising a child underneath the appearance of another criminal.ย The trap had been set.ย A few hours later, sharpened teeth attached themselves to the throat of that criminal until they no longer moved. No longer breathed, nor begged for him to stop. Within seconds, the glamour worn off; the truth was revealed โ and the aufhocker wasย devastated.He never targeted children, but that night, he had been tricked. Bitter and heartbroken, it was the last time Hildesheim would ever encounter the creature.
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Changing his appearance and deciding upon a name was the easy part; fitting into society was different altogether. Although Hildesheim was his hometown, it was no longer welcoming. He felt isolated, an outsider looking in, and he could no longer stand to walk the cobbled streets again. The temptation to bring down criminals was too much, and he wanted to remain anonymous; he was retired, after all. These days, one will find Apsel trying his best to live a quiet life, living in an abandoned castle settled amongst the mountains. Although his main haunt are the mountains of Germany, Apsel travels throughout Europe in a bid to expand his horizons and seek out other creatures (retired or otherwise).ย
EXTRA INFORMATION
Despite them being unable to be killed, aufhocker are vulnerable to sunlight and church bells which can be used to scare them away. Apsel tends to seek shade, or wears a hat to avoid being out in the sun for too long. It is more of an inconvenience than a hindrance. Church bells have not been a problem for him in most recent years, but he certainly would not step foot near the place of worship.
More extrovert than introvert, Apsel is happy to strike up a conversation. He will, however, speak his mind โ and being an old romantic, he is not afraid to try and charm others (adores PDA). A wine and dine, chase and court, kind of individual.ย
Apsel has a thick, German accent. It has often lead to miscommunication (when he forgets an English word), and repetition of words, but he has great humour about it. More than willing to make a fool of himself and laugh afterwards.
Although his past has been put behind him, the aufhocker in him never left. There are oftentimes when a wrongdoer makes his blood boil, and he has to refrain from sinking his fangs into their neck. Fortunately, his ability to remain cool and collected has improved over the years.
Significantly strong due to subduing his prey by leaping upon their backs, holding on until they become too weak to stand. Quick-footed, light, and nimble enables him to stalk prey quietly โ but he no longer engages in that activity. The latter makes him a great dancer, however!
Despite being a shapeshifter, Apsel chooses to remain in his current form in a bid to slip into society undetected. He would rather be viewed as an older gentleman than a creature known for tearing out throats. With that being said, he often reverts back to his โtrueโ form at least once every month in order to stretch out his muscles and bones. This โtrueโ form is similar to a panther, whereby an elongated body, long and sharp claws/fangs, and able to blend into the night. In this form, he can also be described as mist-like. It is why his prey never see, or hear him approaching until they have the weight of him upon their backs. References: [x][x]
After being tricked by one, Apsel has a deep hatred for fae-kind.ย
