#æther ghoul

[sovaghoul]

I redid the image for this post just this morning and I'm actually mostly ok with it. Not too bad for a free app on my phone?

This is also the last of the Elemental hcs at this point, but I have more ideas in this world.

🔥Fire🔥 &💧Rain💧& ✨️Æther✨️

These three Ghouls are now nearly inseparable. Fire can easily ignite all of their passions. Rain is there to soothe his partners when negative emotions run high. And Æther's legendary hugs provide all the security and comfort they could ask for. They are one, out of three, the loving Unholy Trinity.

When they sleep, it's usually Fire and Rain facing each other and cuddling, and Æther face down on top of them, with his arms wrapped around them. Fire and Rain both love the secure feeling of being crushed under his weight.

[eros-ghoulette]

I assign Sleep Token songs to Ghoul ships.

"Give" is Aether singing to Dew. And of course, "Rain" is Dew to Rain. Also "Hypnosis" is Rain to Dew, and "Jericho" is Dew to Aether. "Aqua Regia" is Aether to Rain.

My Elemental hcs have slightly different feels to them. Most of the songs revolve around Æther/Fire (what I call Dew in those hcs). "Chokehold" is Æther to Fire, and both "The Love You Want" and "DYWTYLM" is about their history. I wrote fic (kinda) based on that.

Anyway, you're a good boy 🖤

I totally did not blush... *cough cough*

I need to listen to the songs (i must admit i never listened to Sleep Token before), in a few minutes though, because i still need to do something else ugh

[cultesdesghoules]

『•• tag masterlist ••』

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[abs0luteb4stard]

Well this is ominous…

Whatever the circumstances are. He was a pretty rad dude when I met him a couple times. So I hope there’s not a bad rift in the people involved in Ghost, but the tone of this video is ominous. But I’m happy to have had that opportunity to meet him, shake his hand, talk a little. I wish him the best and look forward to TID: Time is Divine and Magna Carta Cartel as well as Ghost. So thank you Martin. You’re a talented exuberant guitarist. And a fantastic person to have met. And you’ve got an artistic creativity in music. I’ll be happy to see your work again in whatever form it takes.

[elmaxlys]

Tag 9 People You Want To Get To Know Better

Thank you @just-another-tokyo-ghoul-fan for the tag! ^-^ Three Ships:

Juoka (Juo x Rika) from Tenkuu Shinpan 🥰 Prime example of my taste really: contains obsession and no fucks given at all, attempted murders, barely hidden (violent) flirting, long haired muscular tattooed pierced sadistic man x my fav character I tend to project a tad too much on... xD

EDENMantis (ADAM x Langa x Kiriko) from Sk8 the Infinity 👍 for real this one just happened like I don’t even remember how but it did and immediately after it all went downhill. Langa and Kiriko have never even met and ADAM and Kiriko hate each other in canon but nevermind that, this ship is godly. (I am working on that 6th chapter I promise)

I’m gonna go ahead and say Teloisezinho (Tag x Eloise x Zanguezinho) from Foot 2 Rue because I have them on brain a lot these days for some reason (totally nothing to do with the fifa world cup). An exception to my usual rule of “if it’s not exceptionally messed up in canon I don’t want it”. Cutie pies who run from the cops together uwu

First Ever Ship:

Percabeth (Percy x Annabeth) from the Riordanverse is the first one I actually told myself I was a shipper of, even tho I did like other couples in fiction before.

Last Song:

Guardian, by Æther Realm 😭💕💕💕 this song is soooo so sos o beautiful (and surprise surprise it’s in my Donut Family playlist)

Last Movie:

La Ch’tite Famille. I don’t even know why I watched it. I knew what to expect and I got it and. welp.

Currently Reading:

I have a bunch of books started and not making progress in any of them 🙈 among some other ones, there’s Racine’s Bérénice and Brandon Sanderson’s Words of Radiance

Currently Watching:

My computer screen?

Currently Consuming:

Nothing yet, but thinking about what to eat for dinner

Currently Craving:

TUC.. literally the best thing ever invented by a human right along with instant noodles

I tag:

@space-diablo @origami10 @xchoco-mixturex @lokixfaith @downton-not-downtown-smh @lavander-aavaros @firehananas @matadorofheart @dhiatzs

[diebytheswordsolorpg]

Eric, Angrim, and Arsene are all paralyzed by the Ghoul King and his minions. Drili has no way to remove the paralysis or heal their wounds. He isn't skilled enough in melee to defeat the remaining monsters and he's out of spells to transport his friends to safety. The only choice left is to use his Ring of Teleportation with a single charge of the Escape spell, or stand alongside the party as recruits in the ghoul army. Heartbroken, Drili activated the ring and slid through the æther to the dungeon's entrance. The naive "Drili" died in that lair while the gravely somber Ultandrilious replayed the screams in his friends eyes. . . . #rpgjournal #handwritten #handdrawing #dicegoblin #mathrocks #solorpg #diebytheswordsolorpg #alwayssoloneveralone #mindfulgaming #recreationaltherapy #ttrpg #tabletopgaming #fouragainstdarkness https://www.instagram.com/p/CQJMsNxhDMD/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sovaghoul]

⚠️TW/CW flashing colored lights⚠️

Next part of the Elemental Ghoul headcanons. I came up with these during the Pre-Imperatour, and so the characters reflect the band members of that time frame.

The Ghouls are Elemental Demons, but those are terms of convenience. They aren't inherently evil, and in fact originate from an Otherworld that predates the modern concepts of heaven and hell/good and evil.

Their natural forms are that of their Elements. Papa Summons them to inhabit the stage costumes when it's time for them to perform their hymns, which Exhalt, Honor, and Praise the One Below, the Morningstar. They regard this entity not as a ruler or even a creator, but an ancestor, kindred, family. He existed before they did, He's the Force that made them be.

Coven Members:

🔥 Fire

✨️ Æther

💧 Rain

⛰️ Mountain

👥 Shadow

🌪 Cirrus

☁️ Cumulus

☀️ Sunna

[sovaghoul]

I am awake far too early on a Saturday. But I'm going to a Fall Equinox ritual (Witchcraft!) with a ghestie today. So I'll survive.

💧Rain💧✨️Æther✨️

This was Fire's idea, initially. He wanted his two loves to spend time together, to be friends and get to know each other better. One thing lead to another, and despite Æther feeling his demi awkwardness, they shared an incredible experience. They ended up also being partners, much to Fire's delight.

Both Æther and Rain are fond of giving out nicknames. Æther calls him "Rainy" or "Rainy-boy," and in turn he gets called "Æther-my-love." Æther loves to sing "Aqua Regia" by Sleep Token while they dance (I will also yell about them and this song).

[sovaghoul]

Next several Elemental posts concern the Unholy Trinity and the various permutations in that Triad. Also an amount of Sleep Token songs.

I also have two relevant fics on AO3, Calcinate and Separate. Also this post.

🔥Fire🔥 & ✨️Æther✨️

Papa Summoned them at the same time, and from the moment they manifested, there was an instant attraction ("Chokehold," from Æther to Fire, but also applicable throughout their relationship. I will yell about this to anyone who will listen). But all wasn't well; Fire needed a full sub, and that's just not Æther. They broke up, with lots of remaining upset between them ("DYWTYLM"). But, after Fire and Rain established their dynamic, Fire and Æther were able to reconcile. Fire has his Dom needs met, and so now can appreciate what Æther does offer, a love so bold, so sweet.

The final relevant song is "The Love You Want." First verse and chorus is Fire, pre-breakup, with the second verse and chorus being Æther's from the same time. The third/alternate chorus represents the time they were apart. The repeated "I'm still full of the love you want" that's the main crescendo of the song, expresses the joy at their reunion.

[sovaghoul]

This was actually the first that came to me, so there's extra lore here because I love him. Also there is related fic I'll post here eventually, but it's also on AO3.

✨️Æther✨️

Comprised of brume and stardust, Æther is a protector, choosing to use his strength to defend rather than attack. He'd rather offer comfort than a fight, so all the Ghouls know they're safe with him, emotionally and physically. He is in a Triad relationship with Fire and Rain, and even though he and Fire have a rocky past, they're happy to be together.

Æther is demisexual, experiencing sexual attraction after an emotional bond has formed. Fire was the one and only exception to this. A lot of sexual innuendo and even people flirting with him goes right over his head. When he starts to have feelings/attraction to someone, his reactions to them go from friendly and joking, to awkward and shy. He stammers over his words and easily gets flustered. But once he's secure in a relationship, he is charming and confident and charismatic.

His Tarot card is Strength.

[sovaghoul]

Idk I just started typing. More Unholy Trinity (Æther/Rain/trans (ftm) Dew) below. CW pregnancy

Rain drew lazy patterns in the hair on Æther's chest as the tour bus bumped along the freeway. It was a question the Water Ghoul asked several times a day, even in the middle of the night, as it was now. It seemed the afterglow of lovemaking made him miss Dew more strongly. Æther felt much the same.

"what do you think he's doing now?"

"Hopefully resting. Pregnancy isn't easy, so much energy needed for growing a whole new life." He absent-mindedly played with Rain's silky curls, until Rain shifted to look at him.

"can we call him? please Æther? do you think he'd be mad?" Rain's brown eyes pleaded, and while Æther found Dew's bright blue melted his knees without fail, his sub's sub was nonetheless persuasive.

"I wonder which of us he'd be more likely to answer," Æther mused.

"you, i'd think. if it were me, he might think something was really wrong. but you're his Dom. i think that means he'd be inclined to obey without thinking. that's what i'd feel."

Æther nodded, mulling it over before fishing his phone out of the compartment on the wall of the bunk. It surprised Æther when Dew picked up halfway through the second ring.

"Figured you'd be asleep by now." Dew's whispered pants sounded almost embarrassed.

Æther paused a beat before responding. "Same to you love. Are you alright?"

"Mhm, yeah, m'fine. Just um. Just miss you both. A lot. And these fucking pregnancy hormones..." Dew cleared his throat, unsuccessfully trying to stifle a soft moan.

Æther broke out in a knowing smile as his Quintempathy fed him even over the long distance. "We just...'missed' you too. But knowing us, I'm betting we have more if you need help. Don't we Rainy?"

Rain looked up and saw the smile, and returned it. He nodded eagerly.

"Your sub agrees, Dewdrop. How can we pleasure you?"

[sovaghoul]

So if anyone remembers my Elemental Ghouls hcs, I have a playlist. The initial storyline was that of Fire (Dew) and Æther's relationship (spelling my own affectation). These Sleep Token songs illustrate their timeline.

Chokehold - Æther to/abt Fire and their simultaneous Summoning, how Fire was the only "lust at first sight" his demi self has experienced (fic on AO3)

Jericho - Fire about Æther, his inner monologuing bc he doesn't express feelings well at all

The Love You Want - their relationship breaks down. "Freak show talk" refers to Fire wanting Æther as his sub, but Æther resisting/rejecting. "A different harbor to lay my anchor in" foreshadows Rain. Ideally it only plays through the instrumental part (fic)

Higher - Fire's thoughts abt Æther post-breakup. Again, feelings he doesn't express

Hypnosis - Rain offering himself to Fire in exactly the way Fire craves (fic on AO3)

Rain - Fire accepting it, fulfilling his need to be a Dom

DYWTYLM - Æther and Fire processing their emotions. "Roll with the waves/duck into deep blue safety" is Æth's bitter criticism of Fire's relationship with Rain, accusing him of rebounding. "Pull at the chains/push into constant aching" is Fire retorting that Æther is jealous and could have been in Rain's place. The whole song is a back and forth between them. By the end they're both so raw and realize they seek reunion

I have a brain movie that plays whenever I hear DYWTYLM. Two microphone stands in spotlights, Æther at one, Fire and Rain at the other. They're holding each other close and slowly turning. Fire and Æther trade off singing lines, at first glaring at each other but by the end they're in tears and reaching their hands out towards each other, Fire still holding Rain tightly with his other arm

TLYW reprise - the repeated "I'm still full of the love you want" indicating that reunion. The repetition of the song's first two lines is Fire's desire to have Æther and Rain be partners as well

Aqua Regia - Æther accepting Rain both as Fire's sub, a role he couldn't fulfill himself, and also as his own partner

[sovaghoul]

I wrote this before I routinely called him Dew. So when you read "Fire," that's Dew. He and Æther also have a different dynamic here than in other fics of mine. Also my Rain always thinks/speaks/writes in lowercase except for proper names. The line about the cat out of the bag directly quoted from a tweet by Chris Catalyst. AO3 link at the end.

Oh You Are Looking Good

Cumulus and Sunshine make a discovery about Æther, and provide him comfort and encouragement. Eventually, all the other Ghouls do too. Especially Fire.

Word count: 2,720

Tags: Fluff, Implied Sexual Content, Cute, Sweet, Polyamorous Ghouls, Crossdressing, Makeover, Insecurity, Comfort, Friendship/Love, Platonic Relationships (are they really though?), UST if you want to read it that way, tactile comfort, Scents are comforting, Each Ghoul has a unique scent, Sensory Comfort

"Sunny. What's...What's this??"

Cumulus held up an outfit on a hanger from Æther's closet, a long-sleeved black hooded crop-top, paired with an ankle-length flowy skirt, also black, with two dramatic slits nearly up to the waist. Also strewn over the crossbar of the hanger was a pair of black fishnet stockings.

"Is this Cirrus'? No, the size is wrong. I mean I like it, but..." Her eyes went wide as she snapped her head up to her best friend, and in a stage whisper asked, "Is this actually Æth's???"

The pair had snuck into Æther's room in search of hoodies. It was Winter, and there was a chill in the air, even inside, and Ghouls from Hell are ill-equipped for such conditions. They'd went for Æther's things because his would be big and comfy on the two of them, being short and compact as they were. Fire would be the only one of the group to never get cold, so his closet would be useless. Also, he and Rain and Swiss and Mountain were all too slender for the kind of bulkiness they were looking for. So they were positive they'd find something in Æther's room.

And they sure had.

Sunshine couldn't help a giggle. "I think it must be! It wouldn't fit anyone else. Do you think...does he like to...??"

"I kind of hope so!" Cumulus was starting to feel giddy too. "Wouldn't he just look so--"

"So what? ...Oh, oh no..." The girls spun towards the door when Æther spoke. He'd frozen on the spot, seeing that get-up in Cumulus' hands. A blush spread from under his collar up to his hair line, and tears pricked his eyes. "Well. I suppose that’s that particular cat out of the bag."

His voice had turned so quiet and small, it hardly sounded like their favorite teddy bear of a Ghoul. Immediately the girls sprang back to being animated.

"Nooooo, Æth," crooned Sunshine, crossing the room to him. "Sweetie I was just thinking how FABULOUS you must look in this!!"

Cumulus was right behind her. "Me too, Æther! You didn't hear me say I HOPED this was yours!"

Shocked by the positive attention, he stammered out his words. "I--I've never t-told or shown anyone. It-it was just...just something for me...I'm such a big guy, and everyone else is... Just sometimes I wanted to...wanted to feel.......pretty..."

It was Sunshine's turn to get teary as he trailed off. "Oh, Æther!" She jumped up to put her arms around his neck. He caught her and squeezed around her waist. For a moment they nuzzled into the crooks of each other's necks, settling into the comfort of affection. She took a deep breath through her nose, scenting past his light cologne right down to just him. Words couldn't explain how she knew Quintessence energy smelled of cosmos, some combination of ozone, incense, and cold, but it was always the scent of security and strength to her.

Cumulus tucked herself to his side, rubbing her cheek against his bicep. He put Sunshine back on her feet to wrap an arm around Cumulus too. He pressed his face into their hair, delicately avoiding their horns. He smelled not their shampoos or other styling products, but them together, the medley like the rosy sky at the dawn of Spring, light and bright and soft, with the barest hint of moisture. He breathed them in until the emotion drifted away, like dust caught in a draft, swirling on a sunbeam.

Cumulus muttered into his chest, "We were cold and wanted to borrow some hoodies. We didn't mean to uncover your secret."

He ran his hand up and down her back, taking a final deep, steadying breath. "It's okay, Cloudy-girl. Just um...what happens now that you know?"

The two ladies pulled away just slightly and looked at each other, smiles growing on both their faces.

"Make-over?" suggested Cumulus, mischievously.

Sunshine nodded with enthusiasm. "Make-over." They each took one of Æther's hands, and led the dazed and apprehensive Ghoul to their room.

"Sit," Sunshine said, pointing to the bench in front of their vanity. She started rifling through all their collective make-up, while Cumulus looked for combs and hair clips. Æther normally kept his hair cropped very short, but it had been a while since he'd cut it, so she had something to work with, at least.

As he watched them gather supplies and listened to their excited chatter, he got more and more anxious. "Not...not too much now, ladies. I don't um...I don't know how everyone else is gonna react..."

Cumulus clicked her tongue at him. "Don't worry, Æth. Trust us."

Sunshine planted a knee on either side of him, straddling his lap with an eye shadow pallette in one hand and a make-up brush in the other. "I'll go easy on you, promise. Whoops!!" She shouted as she leaned back to get a better angle, almost toppling to the floor. He grabbed her where her waist flared out to her hips to restabilize her, and she smiled wide. "Thanks, sweetie." He didn't move his hands after that, and she didn't object. The tactile contact gave him reassurance, so he was glad she didn't seem to mind.

"Close your eyes, Æth. Relax." He did, and he tried, since Sunshine was blocking the mirror and he couldn't see into it anyway. As she started her work, Cumulus began running a comb through his hair, from his horns to the nape of his neck, grazing his scalp along the way. The gentle tingling sensations both there and on his eyelids conjured a low purring sound from his throat. The girls smiled at each other, knowing that rumble meant his mood was lifting.

The two of them started humming as they went on, harmonizing beautifully. At first Æther only listened, loving the way their voices played off each other. He couldn't always hear them on stage, so this was a nice treat. After a little while, though, his purring changed to add that lower vocal register, a steady drone under their harmonies.

They shared a look again, both of them internally melting from the sound of his voice. They also couldn't often hear him during their performances, and so reveled in it now. They genuinely adored him, and wanted him to feel good about himself, and judging by his reactions it seemed this moment was doing that.

They finished the tune and the three of them stilled, basking in the energies it left behind. Sunshine quietly broke the spell though, standing up to retrieve mascara from the vanity. It seemed appropriate to only whisper, "Open your eyes, Æther."

He fluttered his lids, adjusting to both the product on them, and the incoming light from the room and Sunshine herself. He focused on her face, appreciating her aesthetic beauty, even the little wrinkle between her eyebrows as she evaluated her work so far. She brought the bristled mascara applicator close to his eye before instructing, "Now blink," and his lashes hitting it was a strange feeling that forced him to suppress a giggle.

"Æther hold still!" Sunshine chided. "It's going to smear if you move too much and then you'll look like a racoon!" That made him laugh again, so Sunshine had to back off and let his fit settle.

It also interrupted Cumulus. His hair wasn't quite long enough to braid or pull up, but she'd been twisting it in neat rows from his forehead, clipping the ends about half way back on his head. She'd found several matching clips, black plastic with silver sparkles and shaped like butterflies, and they sat on him like a sweet little crown. The back of his head, she planned to tease up a little, exaggerate it like she sometimes did to her own tresses to match her Cloud nature. She figured for him, with the twists and the glittery clips, it would be a callback to Quintessence nebula clusters.

"I'm sorry girls," he said almost sheepishly. "I guess I'm still a little nervous about all this."

Cumulus hugged his shoulders from behind him, like he'd done to Fire countless times before. And like Fire had done, Æther's hands came up to caress hers. She rested her cheek against his. "Don't worry, Æther. We all love you just the way you are. And if anyone ever has an unkind word for you, especially about this, Sunny and I will make them regret it, won't we sis?"

"Of course! Æth, you're already beautiful. We're just accentuating it so you'll see it too." She tilted her head and smiled softly, watching a blush tint his cheeks again. "Oh you DEFINITELY need some color there too!" and she twirled around to grab more make-up.

And so he was forced to sit with her words as she and Cumulus chattered and laughed and got back to work. Already beautiful, she'd said. So he'd see it too. He wasn't sure he could. The other guys were slim, fit, conventionally attractive body types. He knew he had strength and broad shoulders, and those things were probably assets. But the rest of his frame, he often felt, took up too much space, especially by comparison. When he'd lie down in bed with Fire and Rain, he always worried they'd feel crowded and pushed to the edges. When they'd snuggle closer and cling to him, as much as he cherished and craved that, he'd wonder if they were only trying not to fall. He knew he had their love, and their relationship wasn't lacking anywhere, but still. He worried.

Sunshine's voice interrupted his thoughts. "I think I want to put some lip color on you too but then that's all. Hold still. I mean it." She meticulously lined his lips, then added the color. She put a tissue between them, told him to purse, took it away then stood back and smiled. "Cumulus. Come look."

The other woman stepped around, and her reaction was as bright as Sunshine's nature. She giggled and ran in place, clasping her hands that still held a teasing comb. "And I just finished with his hair! Oh Æth you look AMAZING!!"

He felt heat rise in his cheeks again. "So do I get to see now?"

"Not quite. Sunny, go get that outfit. You should have the full effect!"

Cumulus blocked the mirror until Sunshine came back, and then the girls draped a blanket over it with instructions of "No peeking Æth!" before they left to give him privacy. He was careful changing shirts, not to muss his hair and make-up. When it came to the skirt and fishnets, he realized the boxer briefs he had on would show underneath them, so he had no choice but to go commando. He knew he liked the feeling of the fishnets on his legs, but the sensation of them directly on his nether region was new. And more than a little exciting. He squashed those thoughts quickly, pulled on the skirt, and called the girls back in.

They both squealed and giggled and clapped when they saw him, talking too fast for him to catch the actual words. He felt awkward, loving the sensation of the clothes themselves but feeling uncomfortable in his own skin still, not knowing what he looked like now. And of course the commotion attracted further attention, and soon the room seemed too full as Cirrus, Mountain, and Swiss came to investigate.

"Hooooowhee, lookin' GOOD, big man!" Swiss licked his lips in appreciation as he cocked a hip and draped an arm around Sunshine, punctuating it by tilting up her chin for a kiss. Mountain gave Æther a drawn out once-over, running his tongue over his teeth, grinning and winking whilst pulling his Cloud ladies close. Cirrus was teary-eyed and exclaimed how perfectly lovely he looked. A tiny smile quirked at Æther's lips as they all showered him with compliments.

"Yes, well," he said quietly, "Thank you all for being so kind. But I'd very much like to see myself as well, if that's alright now, girls." Sunshine and Cumulus nodded and both walked hurriedly to the mirror. They each grabbed an edge of the blanket and fluttered it for the drama, before counting down, "3...2...1!" and flinging it off. Everyone else held their breath, waiting for Æther's reaction.

Sunshine had given him a subtle, smoky cat eye, a little winged liner and an expert blend of grey and black with lavender metallic highlights. A complimentary dusting of blush graced his cheeks, almost hiding the color that rose there naturally once more. His lips were matte, deep purple towards the center and fading gracefully out to black liner, and even he had to admit, they looked ready to be kissed. With the crop-top, skirt, and fishnets, he looked phenomenally goth, and all he'd need was his shined-up Doc Martens for a glorious night out.

He fumbled his own thoughts, not sure at all what adjectives or superlatives to use. He thought he might ask the girls to teach him how to do this himself, because even the barest bit of confidence he felt, would be well worth the effort. He knew everyone was waiting for him to say something though.

"I look..."

"you look incredible." A gentle voice sounded, and behind his reflection Æther saw Rain in the doorway. He walked almost reverently up to Æther, placed a hand on his cheek and smiled. His dark eyes shone as he mapped out Æther's features, committing everything to memory.

"You really think so, Rainy?" Æther grasped Rain's other hand and entwined their fingers.

"yes, Æther-my-love." Rain stepped even closer. "will it mess it up if i kiss you?"

"No," squeaked out Sunshine, practically vibrating with excitement. Rain's smile grew wider as he closed the final distance between them. The scents of petrichor and a breeze off the sea accompanied the pressure of Rain's lips, and as usual when they were close like this, Æther would have been happy to drown.

Collectively, the room breathed out the tension they'd all felt. It was replaced by a wave of not quite relief, as the elation was starting to spark the various attractions between them. There was an almost tangible electric thrum as their love for Æther bounced between them all, starting at Rain's kiss and spreading like wildfire.

And speaking of Fire.

"One Below, where did everybody disappear to??" Despite being small, his voice carried as he stalked down the hallway. He wasn't upset, just confused. Still wrapped in Æther's arms, Rain called out to him.

"in here, Fire. you'll want to see this."

Æther tensed in Rain's embrace. He wasn't sure why the thought of Fire seeing him was making him this anxious. Rain noticed though, and whispered to him, "take some ocean's calm, my love. it'll be okay," and Rain's Healing energy trickled onto Æther's nerves. They still were a bit frayed, though, when Fire finally entered the room.

His presence, commanding as always, came complete with the sulfur and smoke odor that was uniquely him, and it hit Æther like a hot desert wind. Rain took a step back, so Æther could face him. Fire had this way of standing very still that was more than a little intimidating, and he was doing that now. The mumbling of the other Ghouls had stopped.

But in a blink, Fire was a hair's breadth from Æther, blue eyes flashing. He looked him over, more quickly than Mountain had, gaze flicking around as if he didn't know where to look next. Coming back to Æther's face, he cocked his head to the side.

"Cumulus? Sunshine?" he asked flatly. "Mind if we borrow your room?" The intimate sensations the fishnets provided started to creep back into Æther's awareness, as both ladies shook their heads. "In that case," Fire continued, a smirk tugging at his mouth, "Everybody out."

All the Ghouls except Rain scrambled and scurried to leave, now looking to find their own private spaces. Rain only lingered a moment longer, kissing Æther's cheek, and then Fire's, before walking away. As he closed the door behind him, Fire's voice followed, a familar mounting growl that put a knowing smile on Rain's lips.

"On the bed. And the skirt stays on."

[sovaghoul]

This is the last of my Elemental/Primordial/Coven Ghost hcs that I have already written out coherently. For those who've enjoyed them, thank you. I'm at a loss for what else to do with them but I'm glad I got to share them

CW/TW for jiggly kinda flashy image⚠️

🪦Ifrit🪦

This Ghoul is, in a word, Death. He prefers to view it as bringing merciful endings to those who are suffering. He can almost be classified as something between a Primordial and an Elemental, because he was forged in a blaze; he comes from flames even though he is not that Element. What he is associated with, however, is the metal lead, which causes poisonings and is also obtained through burning away undesirable components, both of which are facets of Death. He was slated to take Alpha's place before Fire was ultimately Summoned.

Ifrit developed a close sibling relationship with Æther. He was present for the relationship troubles with Fire, and for a time didn't like Fire very much. After a while though, Papa Summoned him back, and all fences were mended. He also felt an immediate attraction to Rain, who reciprocated, and with Fire's approval, they're now together as well. Their songs, both by Sleep Token, are "Drag Me Under" and "Sugar," which Ifrit sings at Rain to make him blush.

[sovaghoul]

More Primordial Ghoul hcs, more character profiles

🌑Alpha🌑 & ☄️Omega☄️

The first that Papa Summoned, a set of brothers. They are, respectively, the Beginning and the End, Creation and Destruction, and were the predecessors of Ifrit and Æther. Things were immediately tense between Papa and Alpha, due to Papa's close ties to ancestors and the afterlife, instead of the newness that Alpha represented. He didn't stay long. There was also tension between Papa and Omega, but of a much different, more positive sort. Omega stayed longer, and only left when it became clear that he wasn't the right fit for the group Papa was trying to assemble. There are still moments when Papa misses him deeply.

[sovaghoul]

OK FINE (/lhj). Scheduling posts right after this. And just to be clear, I Googled for images, did some basic ass editing, and put YouCut filters on them. All on my phone. That's why they suck.

Anyway.

🔥Fire🔥

Made up of sentient flames, Fire is the embodiment of passion, in every sense of that word. His role in the Coven is to gather all the energy raised by the Ghouls during their Magickal workings, and funnel it to Papa. Because of this, he's basically second in command. He's in a Triad relationship with Rain and Æther, and is also Rain's Dom. His Tarot card is The Magician.