Since a couple people have been curious about why I decided to make Illumina the adoptive father of Follower instead of like- Some sad little story about how Venomshank lost Sword or gave Sword away or something like that is mainly because I wanted to be different.
I wanted to make a different story for a char that I love a lot.
My Illumina is a kind-hearted individual who wants to provide a safe place for those who enter his temple. A safe space, somewhere where you can relax and ease your pains.
Follower, back when he was Sword, was a wayward child. Lost and confused and scared of the world around him. He had stumbled upon Illumina's temple one day and spent a considerable amount of his childhood there too.
Eventually Illumina adopted the young demon and raised him as his own, providing only the best for a young demon. Training with him, helping Sword hone and sharpen his skills.
And eventually when Follower was old enough, Illumina blessed him w/his follower form, thus turning him into the man we know today. A warrior with good intentions, a heart of a gold and only wanting to protect the good demons of the Inpherno.
Unfortunately Illumina did get a little coddling with him [on accident mind you] which led to Follower not being like- As accustomed to the outside world and the likes. But Follower's been thriving regardless and living a good life under the caring hand of Illumina.