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[copaceticjillybean]

Giggling – and with drops of wine dripping from his beak – Parak scooped the librarian up by the shoulders and held her there. The height difference between them made it effortless, as though she were some misbehaving house cat.

"Oh Jillian!" he chirped. "What sharp teeth you have!"

Jillian lets out a soft noise of surprise, as she’s lifted with ease of the floor. Her feet dangle, as she’s held up by the clearly drunk tailor.

“An’ yet ya still think scoopin’ me up like a pussycat is a smart idea?” Jillian asked, arching an eyebrow at the tailor before playfully lunging forward and snapping her teeth at him.

It was all in jest though-she wouldn’t bite the poor dear when he wasn’t in his right mind. Not unless he actually did something to hurt her, anyways.

Taking notice of the leftover wine, Jillian reached over to swipe some of the drops from Parak’s beak with a finger before the placing it into her mouth and humming approvingly.

“Well, I can’ exactly blame ya for gettin’ sauced, since this wine is fab. What kind is it? Blackberry? Nah, maybe raspberry.”

[devilishdanse]

What lore do you have for the Exterminations? At what level was Lucifer involved in arranging/negotiating them?

Unprompted / Always Accepting || ★ @aroyaltailor

I. . . . have zero, at the moment! Aside from the second-half of your question! Honestly, I didn't think I would ever come this far with writing Lucifer, so these questions are both horrifying and refreshing, so thank you!

I do headcanon for my portrayal that he is/was involved in the beginning, and still is to some degree. Lucifer has known about the Exterminations, and the basic outline for their intended function. As King of Hell, he was involved in the meeting to propose the Exterminations. While Heaven can out-rule him on the matter (and did), he is still considered, or at least invited to be present due to his status. It took several mandatory council meetings before the Exterminations were finalized, as originally, despite his growing apathy for the Sinners, he was viciously against it.

Knowing it was a losing battle, however, he rescinded his previous headstrong notions against the Exterminations and AGREED / SIGNED OFF ON THEM with a few DEMANDED exceptions to be had/made.

Due to the nature of the Exterminations and the inevitable retaliation, hysteria, and disorder they would cause, Heaven must find a way to perform this task with the LEAST AMOUNT OF CIVILIAN / HELLBORN CASUALTIES AS POSSIBLE.

As mentioned above, there is a MAXIMUM CIVILIAN CASUALTY CAP. Exceeding this number WILL result in an IMMEDIATE call to counsil to question the INTEGRITY AND INTENT of Heaven's Exterminators.

Per the above. . . . With or without explanation, determined by Lucifer himself (with or without input of the other six Sins), exceeding the Maximum Civilian Casualty Cap (MCCC) is a direct call for WAR / RETALIATION.

Charlie would be SAFE at all times and her location must be held into account when time comes for the Exterminations (while not a Sinner, she is amidst them and crossfire and betrayals are not foreign to him).

I am sure I will think of some other points to make as I continue to chew on these details and expand / round out my portrayal, but these are the primary points! He also continues to be involved in some small way / attend any meetings regarding the Exterminations directly.

This is not information he has disclosed with Charlie yet, or anyone (aside from Lilith - which may be used as reasoning for their separation if desired) for that matter.

[primordialruin]

Art idea: Lilith but she's being held in your hand like a [doll]

Just squeeze the life out of her in my very tight and evil grip.

[a-hell-of-a-time]

♻ Any advice on improving Tumblr RP experience?

the hella sweet munday meme: Accepting!

Keep your rp spaces/circles small (whether it's private, selective, mutuals or friends only) Curate heavily and block/blacklist freely. If someone makes you uneasy or if you don't like how someone rp's, block and don't interact. Create, maintain and enforce your boundaries. If this means having a ton of rules, or curating heavily as in point two? Do it. Don't be afraid to say no to rp, to put limits on active threads, to say no to shipping, or to say no in general if things aren't vibing like you have hoped. Also don't be afraid to softblock or unfollow if you want to keep a small space or if you can't see rp happening anymore.

Disable anons. Normally I would say block/report/delete anons, but unfortunately we have had some sick fuckers making countless blogs to keep sending anons as a means of harassing/stalking/block evading others to start drama and stir the pot, so blocking/reporting/deleting doesn't really work anymore in these instances. Disabling anon completely and leaving it off is the only way to keep these sick fucks from ruining your health and space.

Take frequent offline breaks! This means logging out of tumblr to either rp in other spaces (discord, twitter, bluesky, etc), or to play video games, which is what I do! Take time to go on a walk, read a book, watch some movies, play video games. Whenever you feel down and shitty about your roleplaying or blog here in Tumblr, that is a surefire sign to take time away from the rpc and to focus on yourself. Self care goes a long way!

And most importantly: Focus on your friends and mutuals. Focus on the people you rp with the most and work to cultivate relationships, plots/interactions. It's so easy to get lost in the mindset of "I must follow everyone in the rpc because I'm missing out," that in doing so we forget the people who have been with us since day 1. By focusing on those closest to us, and who are our longtime partners, you will have more fun rp'ing than by spreading yourself think to interact with everyone under the sun. I know I've done this a lot and am still learning to put this into practice!

[grimowled]

Any headcanons about some of the ways Stolas can be possessive/condescending with Blitzø sometimes?

the first thing to note about stolas is that he does NOT respect personal boundaries. he simply believes they do not apply to him - this entitlement stems from both aristocratic privilege and, of course, being a demon lord; after all, one does not harvest souls by, tch, respecting boundaries. stolas deems them human constructs meant for those who lack the power to impose their will. our dark prince in fact thrives on his ability to transgress these limits, whether for personal gain or the sheer thrill of domination. he has an innate superiority complex that bleeds into his relationships, including with blitz, whom he views as simultaneously fascinating and beneath him.

secondly, there is a painfully clear cut hierarchy between the prince and his imp lover; which means that stolas' perception of blitz is shaped by hell's intrinsic power structure, and, by extension (with notable exceptions), all hellborn imps are tools or servants - useful, ambitious, but inherently disposable.

but what does that actually mean to stolas?

it's not really about societal class - it's more nuanced than that; before creating such ranks and construct, hell is, at its very origin, a place where the fallen made a haven, and a dominion for the lost and the damned; for stolas, hell's true & ultimate currency is POWER, harvested through the collection and shepherding of souls, chaos, and influence over mortal and immortal realms alike. so, naturally, he doesn't rest on his title as a passive birthright, but actively upholds it by honing his skills, sowing discord, terrorising and creeping into the lives of mortals, and ensuring a steady influx of souls to hell, to expand the domain's overall power.

his authority over blitz and others is a natural extension of his role as a predator and soul-harvester. the transactional relationship he initiates with blitz is, to him, just another way to leverage his influence.

that follows that he treats those who are beneath him condescendingly, but he appreciates those who strive to climb the ladder with audacity and tenacity, like blitz and his crew. while he may even feel a shred of admiration for blitz's cunning and resourcefulness, it is filtered through the lens of condescension. he respects him only insofar as one might respect a particularly clever pet: something worth keeping but always under one’s CONTROL. possessiveness is another facet of stolas' sense of superiority. everything and everyone in his orbit are extensions of his domain, especially if their souls or services are owned by him; blitz is no exception. initially, he sees him as just another piece of property - a transactional exchange of services for the grimoire. however, as his fascination with him deepens, this possessiveness takes on a more personal and obsessive edge. blitz shifts from being a pawn to a most prized possession stolas feels entitled to dominate and keep close.

so, stolas' warped affection manifests in invasive and domineering behaviours, which he sees as a natural expression of his superiority and care; these include but are not limited to:

summoning blitz at any time without considering his plans or desires.

scrying on blitz’s whereabouts and calling or appearing unannounced, often in compromising situations.

physical dominance, such as unwelcome touching or grabbing, as if blitz’s body is his to command.

unfiltered remarks, sexual or otherwise, with no regard for comfort or consent.

lavish, unsolicited gifts meant to assert his wealth and generosity while reinforcing blitz’s indebtedness.

imposing decisions on blitz’s behalf, treating him as incapable of making his own choices.

forcing blitz into roles and jobs he deems necessary, regardless of his actual feelings.

all of this because stolas genuinely believes blitz should be grateful for his attentions and not be devoured or worse, discarded by the demon prince; from his point of view, he’s offering him a rare privilege: the favour of a prince, the protection of a demon lord, and indulgence in carnal pleasures others could only dream of. he also assumes blitz secretly enjoys this kinky dynamic, interpreting any resistance or discomfort as coyness or pretence. this delusion blinds stolas to the very real harm he does, as he equates his desire with affection and blitz's begrudging compliance with consent.

as the transaction progresses into a situationship, stolas' complicated feelings for blitz grow more tangled. lust turns into fixation, and his obsession with his darling imp begins to blur the lines between ownership and longing. he becomes more erratic in his behavior, oscillating between domineering possessiveness and vulnerable moments where he seeks blitz’s approval or affection. this emotional turbulence only deepens his confusion, leaving him torn between his role as a depraved demon lord and his burgeoning, twisted infatuation.

[aroyaltailor]

Another day, another agony. Some inbred Duke from the Fifth Circle visited in person instead of just sending a damned email. They've left now, thank Lilith for that. Back to grumbling in his office.

(Artwork created by the lovely @fatherabbott as a fun little sketch.)

[wcshedup]

aroyaltailor asked: Do you have any lore for some of the drugs in Hell? We know about H8 for example. How is that specific drug nastier than the rest?

holy SHIT this is a great question and I'm so glad you asked !! i have a ton of lore regarding h8 and I've never had an opportunity to yell about it one place so i hope you're ready to never hear me SHUT THE FUCK UP ABOUT THIS.

disclaimer !! everything below the cut is 100% fanon lore to this blog in collaboration with @fizzarollitm and @madefate ( a lot of this lore is the brainchild of our group chat over the last year or so )

h8 is a drug exclusively cultivated and sourced in the WRATH ring, where it is sold in very small qualities over the counter in capsules as a type of form of performance-enhancing drug. its desired effects include increased motor function, heightened sense, a decreased physical refractory period, and reduced inhibition. basically, it makes you feel fucking invincible for 6-12 hours.

utilization is typically reserved for older adults who struggle with energy levels and maintaining a personal level of wrath or physical prowess around times like harvest, pain games-like festivals, or holidays like sinsmas. however, because there are several cultural hang-ups regarding its use (notably implications of impotence or being 'past one's prime') among the citizens of wrath, abuse of h8 is generally only found OUTSIDE of wrath.

due to its low demand in its home ring, and the local knowledge that it isn't a substance to fuck around with, h8 is absurdly cheap and easy to obtain and traffic to other rings for the entrepreneurial hellborn.

it has a red, crystalized appearance that comes in a capsulated form over the counter, and in its street form (which comes in a larger crystal) it can be crushed and snorted OR melted to a liquid state and injected. it takes between 2 and 3 times MORE than the recommended dose for the average adult to achieve the high that h8 users -- often labeled as rageheads or h8ers -- are going for.

the effects from consuming h8 in qualities qualifying of abuse include euphoria, increased physical prowess, increased heart rate, paranoia, and jaw tension/stiffness (due to grinding) once a physical dependency is established, a user will begin to experience withdrawal effects 8-12 hours after their last fix, with that window decreasing the further into addiction the individual spirals. withdrawal symptoms begin with irritation and nausea and will progress into violent outbursts and high levels of physical pain quickly thereafter.

once a non-immortal being develops a physical dependence on h8, the likelihood of recovery is EXTREMELY low to none, and this is for several reasons.

the further from wrath the substance travels, so too does the likelihood of the crystal being cut with something non-consumable, such as a look-alike rock sugar or bathroom cleaner. this makes h8's quality variable between dealers and days and makes accurate dosing extremely difficult. as h8 is also an incredibly easy drug to overdose on when taken in off-label qualities, this raises the mortality of its user base considerably.

h8 was never intended for chronic use NOR for use in the qualities that addicts need to achieve and maintain their high. while its effects are intense, so is the physical toll on the body. even a ONE-TIME use will leave an immortal with a raging migraine and an aching jaw the next day, but a non-immortal chronic user can find themselves experiencing muscle wasting, psychotic episodes, and organ failure (specifically the heart, kidneys, and liver.)

h8 is not a substance that you can quit cold turkey. once dependency is established, the user's body will REQUIRE monitored intake of h8 in small qualities until they can be weaned off in a controlled setting, such as a rehab facility or hospital. half of the deaths related to h8 addiction are born out of an inability to obtain the next fix, or failure to procure placement in a treatment facility; at this stage of addiction, the stress of withdrawal on a body already under the stress of such a harsh drug, cardiac arrest is common.

many users also find the sheer pain of withdrawal too great to tolerate, making recovery nearly impossible, and self-unaliving is common among late-stage users.

[stadam]

Question. Imagine I'm a sinner, looking to hide from the Exorcists. Would hiding indoors do the trick?

oh boy >:) let me give a lil rundown on my ( default ) view of the exterminations whilst i'm at it, for worldbuilding purposes. everything is subject to change according to any new canon being made available.

FROM A MORAL PERSPECTIVE, heaven justifies the annual exterminations on the basis of a few key factors: culling overpopulation, preventing rebellion & keeping public order between both heaven & hell, and as an enactment of divine justice. the initial exterminations, when they were first proposed, were more akin to individual penal executions — sinners guilty of utterly immoral acts were rounded up and executed. this gradually progressed into an all-out massacre as the numbers of hell grew. the exorcists are less selective now but they do retain some principles and abide by the obligations set upon them by the heaven-hell treaty. they usually have a quota of souls to exterminate, set either by adam himself, or heaven high command, in more extreme cases.

ON PRINCIPLE, adam doesn't go out of his way to target children, mothers, or the elderly. he does have some moral values. not that it doesn't happen but you know. adam also has a few bars & clubs he, himself is fond of, and he tends to leave these untouched :) in general, exorcists are forbidden from entering / harming any hospitals and schools.

ON A LEGAL BASIS, AS PER THE TREATY, hellborn demons are exempt from exterminations. this stipulation extends to the protection of all hellborn-owned premises, properties, etc. generally, the exorcists avoid densely populated hellborn areas so as to avoid any potential legal issue arising. sinners hiding in such areas could go under the radar.

adam would also not allow his exorcists to attack any sinners hiding at THE HEAVEN EMBASSY, given that a) embassies fall under diplomatic immunity, as likely outlined in the treaty and b) it's in bad taste to spill blood in a building under the direct jurisdiction of heaven. this is probably your best hiding place!

FOR POLITICAL REASONS, EXORCISTS TEND NOT TO DIRECTLY ATTACK THE TERRITORY OF PROMINENT OVERLORDS. certain overlords control vast amounts of souls & possess a strategic territory and / or serve as information providers for angelic intelligence. taking out such overlords would wreak more havoc than it's worth. sinners on the leash of such overlords tend to fall under this grey-area of protection as well.that's not to say they've never taken out overlords, or conquered their territories, but it's usually a calculated manoeuvre.

WHILST THE ABOVE APPLIES TO SINNERS WORKING FOR / UNDER THE CONTRACT OF ANY HELLISH NOBILITY AS WELL, such as the ars goetia, exorcists might target specific souls if it would prove to be a beneficial indirect hit to the hellborn noble in question, if said noble is becoming too much of a threat either in hell or on earth ( think, for instance, the helluva boss pilot in which stolas implied having contacts on earth stirring political unrest and contributing more souls to hell. ) so as a sinner, it really depends on what situation you implicate yourself with.

DO THE EXORCISTS DRAG SINNERS OUT OF THEIR HOUSES? sometimes! it really depends. it's safer indoors then out, for sure, as they tend to target souls in clear view first. if it's a particularly slow hunt, they'll resort to tearing down private properties.

[devilishdanse]

What are the ways you imagine Lucifer would support Charlie's hotel?

       Unprompted / Always Accepting || ★ @aroyaltailor

Lucifer's support would be moral and physical in whatever aspects she needs or desires. Mostly, in that he is capable of conjuring the tools necessary for upgrades, could potentially help in pulling customers in, etc.. This is, however, so long as she is unaware of his ties to the Exterminations, or otherwise already knows and still asks for his help. Additionally, he would help her with inventing things, as his specialty is creation (though, it may be somewhat of a challenge considering his. . . . fixation on ducks for so long; but still not out of the question). I imagine his focus to be predominantly on providing construction and design aid.

[primordialruin]

🧠 + punt Lucifer like a futbol

Her eyes narrowed on the sight of Lucifer with a fervent kind of consideration that had her completely pausing in whatever she was doing.

Nope!

Nope.

Nopenopenopnope. Gotta shake the thought from her head because he is not a ball — he is the love of her life. "I will NOT kick your ass today!" She blurted, accidentally, out loud.

[hellsmusing]

@aroyaltailor asked: What kind of weapon does Lilith prefer?

Swords. However, knives provide an intimate and personal touch.

The public has not seen Lilith wielded a weapon in last few millennia. It is reported that she relies on her demonic abilities and allies to execute her will, avoiding the need to dirty her own hands.

Who can say how much truth lies in this rumored report?

[fatherabbott]

ABBOTT - DEMONIC FORM

when Abbott transforms into his demonic form, he is a being of pure rage and destruction. He is the vengeful hand that smites thee, without remorse nor mercy, ten fold what thou hast wrought.

the eyes within his stripes grow red with yellow reptile pupils, and the bullet wound fully heals—he is made whole through sin, revitalized.

the priest habit also changes with his form, enchanted as it is with demonic power.

[a-hell-of-a-time]

"If she were my sister," Parak said, lying about his opinion utterly as he did Andrealphus' measurements. "I would have killed her long ago. I don't suppose you have a plan for her, now that the divorce has been finalized?" He tugged the measuring tape across the peacock's neck, gently. "She'll not easily be signed into another marriage contract, you know. The other Houses think she's damaged goods."

While he was certain more than one member of his family would have wanted the same fate to befall her, to Andrealphus it was out of the question. Despite everything, he loved and cared for Stella greatly, and he would be damned if any harm came to her.

Still, the problem of where to go from here with regard to her marital status was a tricky one. "For now we need to keep her in Via's good graces, and keep her in the wealth and privilege that her marriage to Stolas afforded her.

Of course when he comes back from his hundred year exile, there is little doubt Stolas will kick her out, this leaving her in my care." Unless a sin or other goetia saw Stella in a different light and took her hand in marriage.

[aroyaltailor]

Hold him gently...

[lettherebemonsters]

@aroyaltailor

" You know Lillith doesn't give a shit about you, right?"

It was downright laughable how these demons pissed themselves for their queen. The queen that abandoned them for her own gain.

" She threw you guys away and ran off. She only cares about herself."

[devilishdanse]

65,000 PIECE PUZZLE?????? HELP, I WOULD GO ABSOLUTELY BONKERS