#series: children of cain

[empheralnyx]

“Say cheese!”

a childhood photo of w and my mc as children 😢 @childrenofcain-if yap session under cut

when I tell u I wanted to tear the hair out of my head pluck my eyeballs and smash my head into a brick wall while making this, that wouldn’t have been a lie!

the tears flooded my eyes and dripped on my drawing pad as I was drawing my mc…gyatt damn why is bro so hard to draw 🤬🤬🤬🤬

OKIE LEMME TELL U ALL ABOUT THE INTRICATE DETAILS IN THIS BEAUTIFUL PEICE OF ART 🥺 (I say while looking at this in disgust)

first off, yes, mc mom is the one taking this picture. :3 W and mc having matching outfits cuz I say so 😒 and yes mc did put clips in w hair. doesn’t w look so bonita 🥺🥺 (say yes or else.) also, my mc is shorter than w by like…a lot…but I made her taller because as a child she was pretty taller then other kids. That stopped though. (she’s still riding the high from that)

also I tried to make w look skinny and wear more oversized shirts and stuff. I didn’t know whether their ed :( started as a child or more when they became teenagers, so I still gave them chubby cheeks

also erm time lapse…I was really going through the trenches with this one

(how tf is this 3 minutes long 😭)

[childrenofcain-if]

the official “children of cain” discord server is up!

this is my first time setting up a discord server on my own so there may be a lot of things that may seem confusing there 💀 i do hope you join since i’ll be interacting with y’all in real time and i can’t wait to hear your thoughts about the story, your characters, and whatnot.

i’ll also open a mod application for the server + beta readers/testers for the story who are gonna help a lot in detecting spelling and coding mistakes. it’s very likely that i’ll be prioritising people who are already in the server for the beta roles.

hope y’all are having a great day!

[five-oh-fix]

And he's blue...

I've been wanting to do this ever since Axel told me about Rook's backstory. Dumitru Constantin Diaconu, they could never make me hate you 😭💙 @childrenofcain-if

[andrea-writer]

Name: Asteria "Cassandra" Morozova.

Meaning of the name: Asteria- Goddess of falling stars and nocturnal divination

Nicknames: Star

Occupation: Freshman at Yale University, specializing in Pre-Med: Psychology.

Hamartia: Overreach.

Main routes: M or C.

For you, I would cross the line I would waste my time I would lose my mind They say, "She's gone too far this time"

( Power is magnetic.)

Asteria "Cassandra" Morozova is a constellation of contrasts, a figure who embodies both celestial grace, and siren-like cunning. Her personality is akin to the moon—a radiant beacon in the night sky with an enigmatic dark side hidden from view. Her outer self is friendly and approachable, her demeanor warm and engaging with those she favors. Yet, there is an aloofness to her charm, a deliberate barrier that guards the deeper, more intricate facets of her being. She wears her charisma like armor, disarming others with her glowing smile, but the moment someone breaches her carefully drawn lines, she transforms, revealing a side as cold and unyielding as the moon’s shadowed craters.

Her ability to balance sarcasm with moments of genuine sincerity makes her a magnetic presence. Her sharp wit is as mesmerizing as blue fire—a beauty to behold yet undeniably dangerous. Asteria’s boldness enhances this allure, drawing people into her orbit, but this boldness is tempered by cautious calculation. She walks a fine line between risk and strategy, weighing every move to ensure it aligns with her ultimate ambitions. She isn’t impulsive unless the situation calls for decisive action; even then, her decisions are shaped by the finely tuned intuition that feels more like a sixth sense, a gift that allows her to perceive subtleties others might miss.

Her confidence leans toward arrogance, but this is not without merit. Asteria knows her worth and the power she wields, seeing herself as the architect of her destiny. Her ambition often outpaces her humility, though, and this relentless drive is her greatest strength and her fatal flaw. Overreach—her hamartia—is a constant threat, pushing her to the edges of morality and sanity in her pursuit of greatness. She aspires to touch the sun, but she believes she can overcome anything in her way and reach her goals.

Comparing Asteria to the moon reveals her dichotomy. The moon, luminous and serene, holds a darkness that the world never sees, much like her hidden ruthlessness. For those fortunate enough to earn her loyalty, she is all smiles and warmth, offering protection as steadfast as the moonlight guiding travelers through the night. But cross her, and her transformation is immediate—her warmth turns to an icy blaze, her sarcasm cutting, her wrath merciless. She burns as blue fire does, a rare and beautiful phenomenon, incinerating all who dare harm her or those she loves.

She is not only ambitious but also strategic, balancing her pragmatic outlook with emotional depth. She thrives on human connections and experiences, yet her curiosity and hunger for power often eclipse her softer traits. Like the moon governs the tides, she exerts an almost gravitational pull over others, drawing them in while maintaining the mystery of her darker self. In this duality lies her essence—a being of transformation, freedom, and wisdom, whose beauty and brilliance mask the thorns she cultivated in her relentless pursuit of the stars.

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Asteria Morozova (My OC) in the incredible story of @childrenofcain-if ! Secret society, romance, suspense and mystery. I am hooked and obsessed... Can't wait for more.

[jooyeons-rockstar-girlfriend]

Name: Thursday Olivia Hellshire

Nickname: Ollie

Occupation: Freshman at Yale university, specialising in Films and media studies

Traits: Friendly, bold, and aloof

Hamartia: stuborness

Aesthetic: Grunge or old money

Extracurricular club: Ice hockey team

Other skills: Piano (or drums), Jazz, robotics and debate

Appearance: 5'8, toned body with curves in right places, ashy pale skin, shadowy grey eyes, wavy red hair that reaches shoulder blades, a red scar under left collar bone from an accident.

Tattoos: one snake kissing the side of her neck, another two curling down the length of her left thigh like lovers.

Personality

Thursday Hellshire is a popular figure in Yale despite being a freshman. Her friendly and carefree demeanor earned her a lot of friends. Yet it's only a few she can truly trust. Using her charming personality, she easily gets anything she wants. 

But that doesn't mean she doesn't has the skills and intelligence needed to get to where she is now. Her stuborness in pushing herself to limits is not unknown.Sometimes at the cost of losing herself through it.

For someone who's really forgiving, she can get really heartless and mean when she's angry. People get chills when they hear her slice through someone with words sharper than knife, a sight they're not used to seeing by the usual friendly face.

Extra info:

Has a habit of biting her nails when she's nervous

Has a secret collection of plushies

Won't realize if a dish has salt or not. She'll eat it anyway...

Has a really bad handwriting. Sometimes she doesn't even understand what she wrote herself.

Romance: Maxine

"To burn with desire and be quiet about is the biggest punishment we can bring on ourselves"

"The saddest love is to love someone, to know they still want you, but the circumstances don't let you have them"

This enchanting RA - left her breathless at first meeting. Her dutifulness made it a fun challenge for Thursday to take Maxine's mins off work for a moment. But what really made her fall for the princess was her polite and kind personality. The only idea that came to Thursday's mind was to either pretend that she needs help or threaten to cause trouble

Maxine - is used to Thursday's antics at this point. Though she acts fed up for her, she can't say no those pretty eyes. Most of the time, the chaos Thursday brings to her life is her only source of amusement in a boring day filled with duties. As time goes by she doesn't realise how that troublesome girl warmed her way into her heart until it all comes crashing down one day...

Other relationships

Thursday managed to soften the heart of the grumpy Celine and make friends but she doesn't forget to tease her old rival every moment she gets

She started off as fuck buddies with Dumitru. But then they came to a mutual decision to just be good friends after she realised her feelings for the princess

She managed to convince Vance and Willhelmine to be her partners in crime. Which soon turned into a beautiful friendship that will be written about in the future.

— — — — — ──── ♡ ──── — — — — —

Sorry if some sentences don't make sense English isn't my first language 🙏🏻

Anyways this was my MC for the if "Ballad of young gods" by @childrenofcain-if :)

[if-rambling]

My mc for “Children of Cain”

Name: Enrique Augustus Guerrero

Nickname: Ricky

Pronouns: He/him

Major: music

Height: very tall

Orientation: Gay

Romancing: Wilhelm

Extracurriculars: Guitar, Voice lessons, Swimming, Computer Programming, Debate Society

Languages spoken: Latin, Dutch, French, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish

Fatal flaw: Personal loyalty

His highest personality stats are friendly, genuine, and laidback

For music the one he plays the most is guitar

Ricky went to the dinner but a part of him wanted to go to the party so bad

The person he’s spent the most time with so far is Maxwell but once Ricky meets Wilhelm then he’s ditching Maxwell as fast as possible

He’s supportive of his dad dating again. He just wants him to be happy

Bro is surprisingly chill about a lot of things. He didn’t get mad at Vance really he just wants him to make sure that something like that doesn’t happen again

He’s very willing to be friends with cédric but he sometimes can’t help teasing him or competing with him

He thinks dumitru is pretty cool from what he’s seen and wants to get to know him some more

Im so excited to see Wilhelm. I fell in love with him from all the snippets on the blog. Doesn’t help that I’m weak for friends to lovers and blondes. Also the nickname of “Elmo” for Wilhelm in the snippets make me so fucking weak it’s unfair

I could so clearly see Ricky accidentally sibling zone Wilhelm as children and when he realizes his feelings now that they’re older he’ll just go “fuck”

Ricky’s in game aesthetic is punk but I felt drawn to these outfit choices when making him in the picrews

Oh yeah I saw that love triangle au teaser and I’m saying sorry to cédric right now. you don’t have a chance my guy

I played some other games made by this author and it’s so easy to get hooked into the stories by the author. He is probably one of my favorite IF authors. I love going back and rereading character snippets on the blog because each one is so interesting and usually I’m the type to only stick to a route related to my main RO but the writing for this game has me going back and replaying other routes and checking different dialogue options. I’m super excited for future chapters and can’t wait to see more of the story

Edit because I realized like a week later I forgot to tag @childrenofcain-if 🫠. I do not know how I forgot

The picrews I used for Ricky

[kdelarenta]

meet my mc's

name: claudia monroe

li: ? (genuinely no clue rn)

story: the ballad of the young gods by @childrenofcain-if

relationships:

C - ugh, these DIVAS 💜 they have major beef right now and it's going to take a while for them to get past each other's walls and persona's. HOWEVER once they work it out on the remix and warm up to each other, they'll RIDE for each other. like ride or die bitch. (cue claudia playing 'girl, so confusing' to C and saying, "this was so us")

V - definitely got off on the WRONG foot, one-sided beef all the way. they could potentially be friendly if claudia would stop threatening to sue them every 5 seconds (she's just scared of them but would never admit it). she is never letting that go. they could be 70 (if they make it that far...😕) in a retirement home, playing bingo and claudia would still turn to V and go "remember 😃 that 😃 time 😃 you 😃 attacked 😃 me 😃"

D - first meeting and they both went: "you know what....hell yeah 😏" , D is definitely a bit of a bad influence on her rigid routine but she doesn't mind it that much, they get along great despite their opposite personalities, can definitely see them making core memories with each other (idk if i should do the fwb route...we'll see)

W - her literal heart and soul, that's her baby, that's her princess, that's her babygirl. literally brings out her best version, she's super confused at first that this supposed stranger is making her be so caring and protective, the only other person she's like that with is her dad. would literally KILL and DIE for W, no questions asked. anything W wants, W gets and if someone even looks at them wrong, well....

M - a genuinely pleasant surprise for claudia, she was so sure they wouldn't get along when they first met and now they're her new bff on campus. she can tell they like her even though they're trying to hide it, they're both incredibly amusing to each other and claudia would 100% hype them up and show off that her friend is a royal. all her teasing definitely comes from a place of deep fondness and admiration.

[dahliuna]

— AURELIA EVERDALE

@childrenofcain-if

⋆𐙚 ₊ i love this interactive fiction sooo much!! the customization in it is sooo cool!! this is my mc for vanessa, aurelia!!

she’s studying in philosophy, and shes gonna audition to be in The Vignettes!! she knows piano + guitar, but she likes to play guitar a looot more

she knows latin, arabic and spanish!! she also took public speaking classes and was in ice skating too

nooo her bio isn’t targeted at all? wdym?? 🤔 (also the quote is from a love poem originally in arabic!)

[labellemel]

Eleanor Grace Devereux

i.e. bright blessing from Évreux

Nickname: Elle

Occupation: Freshman at Yale University, specializing in Humanities and Social Sciences, English

Hamartia: Idealism

Main routes: D (or W)

my father's love was always strong. my mother's glamour lives on and on. yet still inside, I felt alone. for reasons unknown to me.

Eleanor "Elle" Devereux is known, above all things, for her warmth. Friendly and welcoming, she strives to make people feel comfortable with gentle smiles and nurturing words. It doesn't matter if she has this chasm no one can fill inside of her. It doesn't matter if she constantly feels trapped by the darkness within her. Like the name branded to her, Elle seeks to become a sanctuary—a warm flame to help anyone feel at home.

Though her accomplishments many, perfect in every way, Elle remains humble to a fault. She sees herself as just another girl chasing her dream, even if said dream was to please her father, to meet his and everyone's expectation. Finding ballet, though, is a revelation to her, passion ignited through its disciplined beauty. She loves reading stories; it doesn't occur to her that she will also love telling stories with her body.

Despite her cautious nature, Elle cannot help but be drawn to dangerous dreams. But betrayed by her ex-boyfriend and hated by her one-sided crush can make you weary of what-ifs and rose-tinted lines. Perhaps that's the reason why she accepted Dumitru's invite, leaving her usual world of formalities behind. Would this end up with her getting heart broken again? That's up to fate to decide.

Appearance

Hair: Waist-length, wavy red that changes to orange under sunshine—imbued with sunset. Almost always laced with ribbon.

Eyes: Deep ocean blue, swirling with iciness infused with warmth within.

Complexion: Pale, almost porcelain with softness that looks delicate to touch, as if it would crack with single cruelty.

Height: 5'4 (163 cm)

Aesthetic: Cottagecore—floral dresses, puffed sleeves, cardigans, laces and ribbons.

Characteristics

Nationality: French / British / American

Zodiac: Taurus

MBTI: ISFJ

notes: no bc the way i can't stop thinking of this if like i need dumitru so bad 😭 my oc with d is the equivalent of he was a punk she did ballet but make it full of angst and stupid mistakes bc college *shrug* seriously tho check this out this if at @childrenofcain-if if you love alex stern, college stories or idk hot ppl in general

[raukerstriangel]

Felt the urge to make these and then spent way too much time on them and staying up to late. I just needed to make more content for Ronja and build her character a little. The one to the left is her private account and the right her public account. I needed to feed the tbotyg brain rot so I made two.

Pls somone get the joke in her private username😭🙏

@childrenofcain-if

[average-if-enjoyer]

Children of Cain: The Ballad of the Young Gods as a Netflix series by @childrenofcain-if

Had a lot of fun making this. I always enjoyed seeing these sort of things pop up for IFs so to make my own was an interesting experience.

Credits and musings under the cut. It's a wall of text so don't worry about it.

Who's Watching template belongs to @bitchronan link to the post itself.

Overview, Show Preview and Episode Playing templates belong to @seungnm link to the post itself.

The picture of Yale in the Show Preview template belongs to @poems4proserpine saw it pop up and knew it was exactly what I needed.

Dialogue used for the subtitles is from this post from one of the many C snippets the author has written on their blog.

I really enjoyed portraying the show and episode summaries as if it was the MC's dad narrating them. In a way it's him keeping an eye on them which felt appropriate. Especially if he is indeed Hades from the beginning...

I created this with MC and C in mind, and who doesn't want to watch 24 episodes of a growing romance with a banger of a pay-off in the second season's finale? And there's still another to go!

(Don't worry, they definitely confess and kiss by the end of the first season. Or do they...)

But I should stop typing. I might try to make some social media templates to show a glimpse into my MCs, even if I think they would hardly use social media, if at all.

I swear if there's any spelling/edit mistakes I may cry. And no, the British spelling 'realise' does not count before any of you decide to be funny.

I'm watching you, and so is M.

[empheralnyx]

A duty-bound heart will still beat.

Better to take it out, then.

Maxwell and Maxine Whitlock-Singh from @childrenofcain-if ORZ

drawing info under cut (Y’know the drill)

This drawing was actually so easy I can’t..it was like a miracle 🧎‍♀️✨✨

lowkey this drawing was based off of the song headlock by Imogen heap (we all know it 😔) the song is lowkey so good…ergh

anyway max is such an interesting character!! They’re so mysterious and shsiahus m is so underrated…😔 I loved drawing the heart it was so much fun :ppp also blood yippeee! Anyway sorry but Maxine is so pretty urghsshauaha women amirite

I retouched how I drew them, gave them more sharper eyes + the mole under their lip (im pretty sure it’s canon I think I remember reading that they had one in a scenario 🧐) and more sharper features

[five-oh-fix]

"Heaven in his mouth, got a hell of a tongue"

My tablet hates me for how many Rook-centric images I have saved. I need him so badly @childrenofcain-if

[andrea-writer]

M sits at his RA desk, his sleeves rolled up and tie slightly loosened, engrossed in organizing a stack of papers. His sharp jawline catches the sunlight, and the way he absently runs a hand through his dark hair makes it impossible for Asteria to look away. She, bold and confident by nature, stops in her tracks, completely captivated.

Asteria's Thoughts:

How does he look so put-together doing something as boring as filing papers? It’s like he’s in a photoshoot. Ugh. Why is he so handsome? Why is he so—wait, is he smirking?

Her gaze lingers a moment too long, and as she takes a step forward—

THWACK.

She walks directly into the edge of the wall, sending papers she’s holding tumbling to the floor.

Asteria (startled): “Ow! Are you kidding me?!”

The sound catches M’s attention. He looks up, his brow arching in surprise before his lips curve into a faint smile.

M (standing): “Asteria. Are you alright?”

Asteria (straightening, trying to salvage her pride): “Obviously. This stupid wall came out of nowhere.”

M strolls over, far too composed, and crouches to pick up her scattered papers. “The wall was already here, you know. It’s been here since last semester.”

Asteria: “Very funny.”

She takes the papers from him, glaring but unable to ignore the way his warm smile makes her stomach flutter.

M (gently): “Let me see.”

Before she can protest, he tilts her chin up to inspect the slight mark on her forehead, his fingers cool against her skin.

Asteria’s Thoughts:

Okay, this is fine. Totally fine. His hands are just… really soft. And big. Oh, God. Focus, focus!

M (chuckling): “No permanent damage. You’ll live. But maybe try watching where you’re going?”

Asteria (muttering): “Maybe you should stop being so distracting.”

M raises an eyebrow. “What was that?”

Asteria (clearing her throat): “Nothing. Thanks for the help.”

She spins on her heel, marching toward the wrong hallway to avoid further embarrassment.

M (calling out): “Asteria, that’s the wrong direction.”

She stops dead in her tracks, turning with a smug grin. “How would you know that?”

M (leaning casually against the wall): “I’m your RA. I’ve seen your class schedule.”

The realization clicks. He not only knows her schedule but remembers it, and for a moment, her heart skips a beat. Her boldness kicks in, and a teasing grin spreads across her face as she walks back toward him.

Asteria (playfully): “You remember my schedule? What’s the matter, M? Can’t stop thinking about me?”

M’s cool composure falters just slightly—a flicker of something in his eyes before he regains his usual calm. “It’s my job to know these things.”

Asteria (stepping closer): “Sure it is.”

With a sly smile, she taps the tip of his nose lightly, her finger lingering just long enough to make her point. “You’re cute when you’re flustered, by the way.”

Before M can respond, she spins away, striding confidently toward the correct hallway.

Asteria’s Thoughts (smirking):

Hook, line, and sinker. He’s totally into me.

Behind her, M watches her go, his lips twitching into an amused smile as he adjusts his tie, shaking his head slightly.

M (softly to himself): “Unbelievable.”

Asteria Morozova- My OC from 'The Ballad Of Young Gods' by @childrenofcain-if

[rhymeswithfart]

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[all-hail-the-crows]

I'm reading the Gone series to my grandmother for reading time. We're on Lies right now. Her favorite characters are Hunter, Quinn and Edilio.