#phisto

The Sindicate 🔥😈

(from left to right)

Mammon/Mam🦊💲:

Twin brother of Beelzebub.

As a Cherub, Mam was invested in Heaven's gold (ex. buildings, clothes) and wants it for himself. He soon took up blacksmithing and alchemy to make his own gold. When he joined the Rebellion against Heaven, he provided Louie's army with weapons of destruction and elixirs to heal their wounds.

After the Fall, Mam used his alchemy and metallurgy skills to form Pandemonium, Hell's capitol city. During the city's construction, he and Mulciber (a fellow blacksmith) have discovered raw Demon magic which they dubbed Necroplasm; Devil's Goo to others. With the goo, Hell could create more demon subjects, preserve it's cities, and prolong lifespans of it's human associates.

Mam was appointed as head of Hell's treasury and small businesses. He would very often be caught trying to smuggle gold and jewels during important appointments. Some habits are hard to break.

Mam has a knack for planning out scams to trick mortals. And he always knows how to find the best spots; such as towns that crave entertainment or are focused on taking the "easy" way out.

Can manipulate rock and metal (especially gold and silver) to form armor. That was how he formed Pandemonium.

Asmodeus/Oz🐐💋:

Goes by they/them pronouns.

A fallen Cherubim and classmate of Belphegor who joined the Rebellion in hopes of equality; they ended up killed in battle as a result. Thankfully*, the Devil used some raw magic formed by falling angels to bring them back. But the darkness of that magic caused boils that mutated into 2 more heads on Oz... which they eventually got used to.

Specializes in love potions and weather magic, such as summoning massive storms as a battle strategy.

During their youth, Oz had been looked over by Devil, whom they've seen as a big brother.

They oversee the second Circle of Hell. There, souls are punished for committing adultery and rape by dragging them against a hot desert with intense sand storms,which Oz themself conjured up.

Oz oversees the gambling activity of Hell and Earth. In fact it was their idea for the Devil to form the casino, to put the mortals' desire for riches to good use.

Helps in the Sindicate's soul-stealing cause, but is much more invested in exploring human culture (especially their theater).

They once posed as a comedy trio (using their bull and sheep heads) named the Lummoskis, the stars of a comedy show popular in the Inkwell Isles.

Their bull and sheep heads have their own personalities and names. The bull, Moe, being aggressive but willing to listen to reason. The sheep, Deus, more snooty and wants to keep a fancy front for Hell's sake (anxiety?).

Beelzebub/Beezle🐷🍎:

Twin brother of Mammon.

Joined the same Angel's choir as Louie, who he grew very close to. They would bond over their favorite songs and moves in Angel games (like weather ball). Louie even asked him personally to be lieutenant in the Rebellion, which Beezle accepted with glee.

Became Hell's top military tactician and bureaucratic advisor, overseeing all activities of war and inspiring demon worship. Beezle used his position to form the Order of the Flies, a group of Hell's most elite warriors and ambassadors. They along with the Princes reside over the city of Pandemonium and training new recruits.

As an army nut, Beezle often likes to take the easy way and head right into battle.

Beezle remembers his choir days quite fondly, and often finds himself singing in baritone. Mam quite enjoys his brother's songs, but they thinks it could use a bit more percussion.

Has the powers of super strength and to communicate with animals.

He had his stomach slashed by rocks after his fall. That scar mutated, with some help from raw Demon magic, and it formed a second mouth* that can inhale the souls of its victims.

Often trusted to dogsit the Devil's dog Cerberus, whom he adores play fighting with!

Lucifer/Satan/The Devil😈🔥:

The leader of the pack (of course).

Was once a Cherub named Sathanel who couldn't quite get the hang of his magic, which was still developing. This often caused much mischief, and burnt-down temples during his Angel training. His wish for acceptance led him to seeing Abaddon to teach him how to control his powers, and his emotions.

He changed his name to Lucifer Morningstar during his time as an Archangel, due to his guiding light for lost souls.

During the Rebellion, Louie was inspired by his past to found the Sindicate, a group made of Angels who were looked down on for their "quirks" like he was.

Louie at first sought to just take the corrupt souls to prove demons weren't all bad, but this was met with more prejudices from humanity for their unworldly magic and appearances. Tired of his family's suffering, he vowed to collect the souls of ALL mortals to make room for demonkind to thrive. This meant becoming the monster that so many have feared him to be, even dubbing himself as the Devil to seal the deal.

As a former Archangel, the Devil has mastery over shape shifting and charisma (occasionally).

Despite his beliefs, Devs would base some aspects of Hell's society off of human culture; such as their music, businesses, transportation, and even their food (like cake).

As ruler of Hell, he oversee's all soul-collecting activity and demon society... with some help from his court.

His immense magic is channeled through his pitchfork. Which may explain why it lets him float and teleport. Mam helped build it as a weapon for the Rebellion.

Leviathan 🐍🌊:

A former Chalkydri, a serpent-like Angel, that went to school with Louie. was envious of how everyone excelled while he was a late bloomer, using incantations to aid him. Ironically, he would begrudgingly team up with Louie for glory in the Rebellion.

After the Fall, Levi lost his legs and his lower toso corrupted into a serpentine tail.

As one of the Devil's closest allies, he was in charge of Hell's library and archives. There, he would ensure that souls receive their proper torment, ferret out any rebels, and teach Hell's history to new recruits; or at least any he trusts enough. With what he's read, he knows each Circle of Hell like the back of his hand.

Levi is also Hell's gatekeeper responsible for hunting down souls escaping the Underworld.

Levi has power over the seas and can create massive tidal waves or cyclones to do proper damage where it's needed.

Can control sea animals with his incantations.

His tail allows him to slither and sneak up on his victims with precise speed, making him a deadly foe to seagoers.

One of the first demons that Chalice encounters in her Calix Animi days.

Due to his development issue back in Heaven, Levi is super jaded about being second best (second worst?) to the Devil. So, Abaddon trusts him with some of his more dirtier works that not even the other Princes knew about; because Levi will do anything to prove he's more than just the aloof nerd.

Belphegor🦥☁️:

A fallen Angel that studied under the Principalities, Angels associated with guiding mortal nations and churches to righteousness. But, Sleepy would much rather settle down and create odd contraptions.

Sleepy didn't fight with or against the Rebellion, not wanting to get mixed up with the wrong crowd. This act of idleness got her banished from Heaven. During her fall, some pieces of stardust clung to her body and granted her a nightly, slightly soothing aura.

Takes the form of a sloth to lull her victims into a sense of safety, and because she finds it cute & clever.

As the demon of Sloth, Sleepy is the least bearing on her subjects and even lets them have breaks in her lavender garden. This made her one of the more popular rulers of Hell.

Has a habit of chewing lavender because she finds it soothing, and it grants her breath that can put her victims into a deep sleep.

Enjoys herbal teas and meditating.

Sleepy would use her mind powers to influence mortals into creating money-making inventions (ex. The toilet) and lead them into greed and laziness.

Sends her bat-like imps to carry out her plans. They often use mortal disguises or spread Sleepy's hypnotic perfumes.

One of her favorite means of soul-collecting is to manipulate mortals' dreams into their deepest desires. Those dreams would soon dissolve into life-threatening nightmares, allowing Sleepy to fetch their soul in the dream AND in real life.

Helped Mammon design Pandemonium's luxuries (baths or furniture) and gardens.

Befriended Oz in Principality training. She deeply mourned them for their (temporary) death during the War.

Mephistopheles/Phisto🔥🃏:

A sacrificial lamb enchanted by Fallen Angel magic, Phisto had been reborn as the fires he was meant to burn in.

Phisto relishes the idea of turning the mortals that dare torment him into his personal toys.

Used to act as the Devil's messenger, often striking deals in his name. Devs had to let the little guy go since he was a little too... enthusiastic.

Doesn't exactly have a true form, being made of fire and all. Phisto can take on the appearance of a young lad, a snarky jester (his fave), a suave heartthrob, and a sagely old man.

Like small children, Phisto tends to let his imagination run wild. How wild? Enough to manifest into crazy, bloodthirsty beasts that frighten even the most determined Angelic soldiers.

An even bigger manchild than the Devil is. Gets his kicks from driving mortals crazy with his conjurings. He ended up starting a witch hunt once because he was bored.

Uses smoke and shadows to communicate with the surface (a few tricks the Devil taught him) and to conjure up visions of the past and future.

*Note: got the inspiration for Beelzebub's stomach mouth from the version by @retroferno and based Asmodeus' origin from @brightgoat .

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