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twilight; the approach of death or the end of something

Redamancy; a love returned in full; an act of loving the one who loves you; the act of loving in return.

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SO short version for this first part before I get to the meat of this ask.

What is a demon in the Soul Bound universe?

The only TRUE demons in SB come from the Inferno-- otherwise known as Death's Domain. These are the demons we categorize by the seven deadly sins, and also interchangeably call "Infernals".

While other creatures may be called "demons" colloquially-- like your sleep paralysis demon-- they are not true demons in SB. If it doesn't come from Death's plane of existence? Not a true demon.

Okay, what do Infernals or "true demons" look like? Can you tell anything by looking at them?

Yes and no. There is no "standard" for what demons in SB have to look like. It's sort of our way of saying all cultural depictions could be valid, rather than discounting anything. We wanted to be able to pull from a variety of folklore and mythology for their appearances, and not limit ourselves in character design either. They could be anything from satyr inspired goat legged demons, to dragon like ones, to oni, visually.

On top of that, they can easily change their appearances if desired. Demons hold the distinction of being able to physically transform themselves. Instead of just cloaking their features like more common magical entities, they take the complicated route of true shapeshifting.

This means even having the right level of sight only kind of helps in unmasking a hidden demon on the mortal plane. The real way to know you have a demon on your hands is something that can't really be seen but felt, and it's hard to notice without prior experience. They tend to have a big presence in a room, even if the vibe varies by type. AKA it isn't always an intimidating aura, it could also be charismatic for example.

What do the demon 'types' mean? The whole seven deadly sins thing?

Right! So the 'sin' type a demon has is both true and untrue at the same time. In short, every demon actually embodies every sin simultaneously. Yet at the same time, they're classed by their "main" sin, if that makes sense? The main sin has no bearing on the type of magic a demon can use though.

Basically, each one has an "order of sins" which can be used to get a general sense of a demon's temperament, preferred contracts, etc. It can also in some cases be a quick indicator of where someone is in the social hierarchy of the inferno if they haven't made a name for themselves. A demon might have high pride but very low greed for example.

Demons ironically sometimes use this like a horoscope with each other. They might avoid socializing with demon types they find rub them the wrong way.

Here's a quick rundown of general demon traits and how they perceive each other written like a horoscope column cause it sounded fun.

Sloth - The most laid back of all demon's personality wise. They move towards their goals at a slower and more casual rate. Sloth demons are strongly associated with knowledge. This means they're great problem solvers when they do act. They're often very powerful magically as a result of all their time spent casually learning and absorbing the world around them. Sloth demons don't mind being out of the limelight and often prefer if someone else is the star of the show. Sometimes seen as cowardly by other demons, usually the reason a Sloth demon isn't acting is because they simply don't care to. They fail miserably at meeting deadlines set by anyone else, which leaves many of their less patient peers unsatisfied.

Gluttony - Often seen as closely related to Greed demons, Gluttony demons really DO have a big appetite. It isn't always for food however. Gluttony demons crave experiences. They are excessively self indulgent. Sometimes seen as adrenaline junkies, there is nothing they want more than to create new memories. They are very high energy demons compared to their peers, which comes with some pros and cons. They have a strong drive to explore and try new things which can be both thrilling and overwhelming. They are often seen as gung-ho and unpredictable. They truly believe that variety is the spice of life, and are great at helping others learn more about themselves... if you can keep up with them.

Lust - Most people think Lust demons are all about physical relationships, and while that can be true, it's not everything about them. Lust demons actually care the most about companionship. Intimacy doesn't have to be sexual, though for many of them that is a perk. Their most common contracts with mortals are actually about fixing loneliness in some way at their core. Lust demons have an innate ability to read other beings emotions and understand them in ways other more self serving demons cannot. They have an easy time being everyone's friend and creating connections without really trying. They rarely have to do any work other than be themselves to meet their goals. Unfortunately for this reason they can also be viewed as disingenuous by some of their peers.

Envy - An Envy demon will either be your biggest cheerleader or your biggest rival. There is no in between. A good relationship with an Envy demon has them doing everything in their power to build you up so YOU don't feel envious. A bad relationship means you have a horrible little hater on your hands who will sabotage you at every turn. Envy demons crave attention and praise and can turn into full blown FOMO freaks if they aren't getting it. Easily the most addicted to social media, drama, and spilling tea. Their major strength is in the social information trade. They know everyone's secrets and are willing to be underhanded to meet their goals or yours.

Greed - Unsurprisingly, Greed demons are avid collectors at heart. Some of them flaunt their hoard, while others are quite secretive. They have a bad habit of accumulating useless items that don't always even interest them -- sometimes just to keep them out of the hands of others. Greed demons cannot resist a "last one" sign at a sale, even when it's for an item they don't want. Although not all collections are purely physical, and most demons of this type are quite organized. Their strength is that they are by far the hardest workers in the Inferno. The only way to increase your hoard is to work for it, and on that front a true greed demon has more drive than any of their peers.

Pride - Pride demons are charismatic at their core, and easy to admire. They prize success, but already know they're the best. Pride demons are steadfast, and never abandon their goals or contracts. A stable Pride demon is the picture of calm confidence, and lets every obstacle roll off of them. A Pride demon in turmoil however, often has their ego wounded, and will lash out at others for the smallest slight. Pride demons make everything look easy, which is the main reason their peers dislike them.

Send "🔗" For our muses to find themselves handcuffed together in a comically awkward situation.

This.... is not ideal.

Staring at Verse in slight confusion, Angumilla responded “It… isn’t? What are these water structures for, if not respite for aquatic peoples?” As she said that, she stepped out and ungracefully tripped over her cloak’s sleeves. It was somewhat uncomfortable to be this far from the ocean and so close to what looked …mostly? like a human. Especially while her movement as a relatively short legged quadruped was hindered for the sake of the cloak’s protection from darkness. Did humans have metal parts sometimes? Or glowing eyes? She wound up inquiring “What are y- I mean… Who are you?”

“Generally, they are considered aesthetically pleasing.” Or so the reploid had been told. A simple reply, Verse apparently unbothered by the question. “Most beings like yourself would find comfort in larger structures” As the OVER-unit had been lead to understand, organics tended to find small spaces ‘claustrophobic’. “We have areas better suited to your needs until I am able to discern the best course of action regarding your whereabouts.” He watches her rather awkward foray out of the fountain, arms remaining folded despite the creature’s tripping. 

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Given a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and nothing to do, what would happen?

I can see him either planning a project (specifically a new weapon to forge) or... maybe trying to do some impromptu origami if he's bored enough.

How organized are they? How does this organization/disorganization manifest in their everyday life?

In his current life he's very organized, but that's because he has very little to keep track of. His equipment and supplies must always be in order. If anything, especially a weapon, is misplaced, it could cost him his life.

I think before he was the GodHunter, back with his family, he was probably much more lax about everything but his workspace and hunting gear. Hard to keep much in place with three younger siblings always touching your stuff anyways.

What activities do they enjoy, but consider to be a waste of time?

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If they were to fall in love, who (or what) is their ideal?

This is something Rho has never really had a clear picture on. He dated around a little back when his life was more normal, but no one really clicked with him. Of course at the time, his family came first and foremost, and his strong work ethic as a result meant he rarely had time for anything else.

He has always known he's gay though, and for a while there he sort of hoped to settle down and maybe even adopt some kiddos of his own. Not that it ever panned out for him like that (although he still loves kids).

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Vi doesn't have much time to waste, so he doesn't get the opportunity often. We have a running joke that he needs to get some actual hobbies.

What downtime he does have is dedicated to weapon and vehicle maintenance, and once in a while hanging out with his squad mate (and bestie) Jaws. He's slowly getting to know other folks and spend time with them too.