#so are the ghouletts

[firefly-ghoul]

THE RED DEATH

Warning!!! If you are sensitive to illness, blood, death, body horror, killing, and caniblisam do not read!!!!

I had sooo much fun writing this! I This is mostly just headcanons and explanation of the infection. I will be writing a more in-depth story to go with this so stay tune for that! Please give feedback it’s much appreciated! Now with that all said and done! Here’s the story! Not edited yet.

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The first stage of infection

fever, fatigue, coughing, low appetite, and headaches. The infected only appear to be mildly sick. Not as contagious as the later stages. But they are still contagious.

The second stage

chest pain, congestion, nose bleeds, and trouble breathing. The infected will start to hallucinate things.

The third and last stage

coughing up blood, constant nose bleeds, By this stage those who are infected start becoming aggressive and attack people. The infected will use all of their last remaining energy attacking any and everyone. It’s suspected the reason infected attack is because of the hallucinations. The infected will soon loose strength over a week and slowly die. One of the ways the infected attack is bitting and scratching. Do. Not. Get. Bitten….

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The first members of the congregation infected was a group of five siblings that left the ministry to go out and get seeds and luxury goods from the neighboring city’s.

After a few days back the five siblings were bedridden and sick. soon more members of the congregation that had been in close contact to the infected siblings fell ill.

cases of the infection skyrocketed all over the world. Officials called it the red death, Not long after the first announcement hundreds of letters were flying in by the day. abbeys all over the country were reporting red death cases.

And soon all the abbeys were put in lockdown. Papas orders no one was to leave the grounds or enter. All communication was cut with the outside world and the other Abby’s.

The ministry luckily has a gardens on the property. the Abby was mostly self sufficient with the exception of electricity. Good thing for candles and fire places.

As head doctor of the ministry omega, got together a team of ghouls with quint magic. All of whom previously volunteered in the hospital. Quickly omega, aether, sunshine, swiss, phantom, and aurora all worked together to figure out a solution for the spread, containment and cure of the infection.

The team of ghouls suited up in old plague doctor uniforms and quarantined anyone with symptoms in the old abandoned hospital wing. eventually all those who were infected first became aggressive attacking the ghouls. sadly this is how they figured out that ghouls were not immune to red death.

Aether was bit on the ankle during the attack However with the help of his and omegas quintessence magic they figured out that it slowed the spread. And since Aether was full of quintessence magic the infection barely affected him. He is at stage one of the infection.

Since his body is constantly using quintessence magic he is very fatigued and gets lightheaded at barely any exertion. He has been put on bed rest, but he is still helping any way he can, documenting his experience and trying to find a cure. He knows he’s close he just doesn’t have all the pieces to the puzzle.

Aurora was not as lucky as aether. She had taken her mask off because the glass shielding her eyes shattered when she fell trying to get away from the attacking infected. The other ghouls did not get infected and helped get her and aether to safety during the attack

Her right eye was scratched out by one of the infected. The attack also left the right side of her face heavily scarred and disfigured. Unlike aether she isn’t fully quint so the infection affects her more so than aether.

She has nose bleeds and headaches. Aurora also has a hard time breathing if she’s too active. Luckily the small quintessence’s she does have keeps her from going to the third stage. And with omega and phantom infusing magic into her she is mostly stable. She hasn’t been able to look herself in the mirror since the attack. She has trouble walking without help she now uses crutches to get around the Abby.

She and aether boned over their shared trauma from the attacked. They both have been staying in the Library researching as much as they can for the cure despite being told to stay in their shared room. Sometimes, when exhaustion gets the best of them, they just sit in quiet companionship, supporting each other with silent understanding.

Soon infected from the town’s and city’s stated flocking to the ministry attacking anyone that left the building. The situation quickly deteriorated into chaos.

the food rations were dwindling due to the fact no one could get to the gardens and orchard outside. Desperation grew as the days passed. Survivors within the ministry began rationing what little they had left, and tensions rose among them.

Soon the papas, sister, and saltarian all gathered to discuss what in the hell’s they were gonna do. Surprisingly copia was the one to suggest mercy killing the infected that wander the property. The brothers was quick to agree with him however Sister and saltarian were harder to convince. Both soon caved with the brothers already discussing battle plans

Terzo and secondo both offered to help in the fight but copia refused. If the fight was unsuccessful the ministry needed the papas alive.After the meeting copia was suited with a plague mask and marched to the church door with the ghoulettes at his side.

Copia armed baseball bat and his two ferocious lionesses cirrus and cumulus set off the clear the Abby grounds of infected.

The three of them stared taking down infected one after another. Soon not many infected were still alive.

Soon the ministry was able to farm again. But copia cumulus and cirrus go out every day to make sure no wanters are causing trouble. Soon things started to get better. For now

[serpentine-illusion]

CATEGORY 7 DELUSION EVENT GUYS RING THE ALARM BELLS

( Thank you @0-miles-away for leaving this scenario in my tags, i lost my mind. )

[kabukiaku]

the lovely GHOULETTES!!! ☁️💙🫶

[probably-impossible]

Give it up for: GHOULS!

[robboyblunder]

As promised I went ahead and continued my "ghoul guide" with a part 2 (part one linked in replies)! This one covers stuff specifically with a made up lore guide of in-world ghoul stuff as if they were a sort of unique magic entity.

This one wound up way longer and had to be split so expect a third final one eventually lmao. for now though... I'm gonna take a break and yell. Bonus extra info plus the transcript under the cut!

ID in ALT text!

Bonus note: While not portrayed in the guide, it’s important to know a detail about ghouls’ origin called “memory echoes”. While ghouls are formed from humans past who lose all memory of their previous self while maintaining an assumed personality from before, at times certain instances of events, actions, items, and otherwise can trigger these “echoes”. Echoes are very rare, but a valued treasure to ghouls; they make them feel more connected to their past and more “human”. Upon triggering an echo, a ghoul will become completely listless, unable to respond or react until the echo has completed, usually within seconds.

“Memory echoes” are described as blurry faded memories that often show featureless shapes and colors, but a very strong “feeling” of a Deja-vu of the moment. They feel viscerally real and can have a mix of the senses i.e. touch and smell, but produce no recognizable faces or imagery of the self. No ghoul has ever reported fully remembering one, nor any semblance of their true past beyond the haunting leftovers.

Begin Transcript:

A Compendium of Hell’s Derivates

While there are many theories on the demonic nature of ghouls,

The true source is surprisingly Human.

Souls cannot be recreated; rather, they’re Recycled and Reborn

The cycle of ghoul creation started for unknown reasons…

But one thing is Certain:

Natural forces do not change easily.

Raw elements collide with the fuel of life itself until one connects

by His command

A violent injection of pure elemental magic

Rewrites and erases all memory and one’s past, drastically altering the soul…

These new powers lend to the powerful allies of the ministry,

However….

… new powers are a dangerous toy.

While coined as “Feral”, new ghouls would better be designated “Raw”, “Unbound”, and “Lawlessly Dangerous”

First formed, they are still elements;

Torrential, Aimless,

Incapable of coherent thought or rules

-but with time, coherence returns to the individual

Who grows much like a life cycle’s stages without necessarily aging.

The overall cycle is the same per ghoul, yet varied enough each rises differently…

First form: “Raw” – Second form (1): “Feral” – Second form (2) – Third form: “Stabilized”

Catalyst, violent, poor formation – Unaware, wild, chaotic – Conscious; can act like oneself; less raw – fully formed and recognizable

The first form, “Raw”, is notably so violent the devil himself does not release them until stage two.

The second form in stage one of a “Feral” ghoul is much like the forces of nature; free willed and wild, understanding minimal speech.

Take caution: they can be mischievous and cause decent damage.

In the second stage of a “Feral” ghoul, they behave like typical people; however, they’re still very free and may choose to never fully stabilize.

Note: you can tell they’ve reached this stage by presence of a tail and civil habits.

If desired, a ghoul reaches the final form: “Stabilized”. They’re transformed into a stable humanoid body, a form less powerful but safer.

Note: Talented ghouls can change form at will in this stage between secondary Feral and Stable.

When it comes to location, each form is most likely to be found:

Raw: Hell, contained

Feral (Stage 1): wilds/natural areas

Feral (Stage 2): wilds and civil areas

Stabilized: anywhere people go

Seeing feral ghouls is not uncommon, and can even be considered lucky!

They tend to provide free protection to keep their home

Ghouls can only stabilize via ministry ritual;

One can assume they’re ministry members if stable, even off duty.

Ghouls are uncommon, but found most places if looked for;

This seems especially true near ministry placements.

Ghouls only form from adults and don’t “age” traditionally, yet they’re still mortal

Deceased ghouls do not seem to return or recycle.

Summoning intentionally pulls only second stage feral ghouls or stable ghouls from anywhere,

They don’t always like this however (see other guide).

The cycle of ghouls serves a main purpose – as forces for the Dark One, in return for rebirth

However, there are two channels through which they serve.

1) Natural defense against corrupted holy magic

Non-stable ghouls defend at will naturally where they live

2) training to fight, protect, and uphold the ministry’s efforts in the name of the Devil.

Contrary to belief, summonings cannot grab from “nothing”;

Like the creation of a ghoul,

Their element, once developed, is what becomes pulled by nature

The force of such pull is incredible,

A disorientating test of will so great…

…it can render even the most sound minds rather violent.

This is why while some choose to stabilize, others may not;

But should a mind change, they can be freed or re-summoned.

Alternative to wild summoning, one can summon from trained ghouls over feral;

Many ghouls are trained for ministry positions all over, but any can be summoned if unassigned.

Though stabilized, unassigned ghouls are not contractually bound to anyone until assigned.

They’re great for extra work hands and being able to know what kind of team mates you’ll get without leaving it to chance.

Summoning any ghoul however reverts them to feral form, and the challenge to tame them remains the same.

Just because you know a ghoul does not mean an easy summon.

Finally, be warned: forcing unwanted breaking or upholding of a summoning contract

Will have dire consequences.

Aside from rarity of an element, there are “power classes” within each element.

Tiers:

Rarity of an element does not equal strength.

The break down is as follows:

Rare – extreme and dangerous power. These ghouls earn a specialized title.

Quite strong, stand out in their class and very sought after.

Most common tier; average and decent powers that are expectable.

Weak powers, but some uses are applicable.

Uncommon – ghouls who possess little to no powers. Ghouls in this tier may at times suddenly change power tier without warning to any other category.

S-Tier ghouls are quite rare and a sight to behold- truly, they embody nature’s power.

End transcript.

[ghuleh-recs]

ghouls! ghouls! ghouls!

[spect-era]

Did you know that there are some absolutely beautiful and amazing designs for ghouls in this fandom ?? Aka a bunch of my fave designs I’ve seen for ghouls !

[Phantom & Aether by @faiyx , Omega & Alpha by @kabukiaku , Mist & Ifrit by @ninesposting , Mountain & Cirrus by @bonesy-doodles , Aurora & Omega by @kllypsooo and Cumulus by @the-pigeon-queen ]

[ninesposting]

Have some Swiss and Lus and Rora singing

[phantoms-finger-tapes]

Rain's little pats 🥰

[sanctum-vii]

sweetness

[serenitywhitlock]

Ghost fans be like

“He’s my husband”

“I’d get on my knees for him”

“He’s so babygirl”

And it’s this unsettling fruity mf

(I am ghost fans)

[fruit-of-the-kaisarion]

"... excuse me??" (screenie taken from here)

[kryhara]

Haven’t drawn some ghouls in a min

Need to make storage room in my phone for the sleep token concert so I need to delete old ghost screenshots, decided to draw them to make me feel better about deleting them lol

[delusionalbitchinthehouse]

Thinking about sleepy Swiss.

Barely awake Swiss who purrs up a storm as Aurora cups his face in her hands and coos at him.

Sexy morning voice Swiss who sends Dew's brain into overdrive just my mumbling "good morning".

Exhausted Swiss who crawls into Aether's lap and faceplants into his chest.

Swiss who rests his head sleepily on Cirrus' shoulder in the tour bus, tail wagging lazily when she scratches him behind the horns.

Swiss who manhandles Phantom until he can use his chest as a pillow, listening to his heartbeat.

Sleep-deprived Swiss who lays down on the sun-warmed dock at the lake, one hand brushing the surface of the water for Rain to hold onto whenever he might want to while Swiss dozes off.

Swiss letting out a jaw-dislocating yawn, distracting Sunshine as she stares at the thick fangs it displays.

Swiss who tugs Mountain on top of him on the couch so that he can have his own personal weighted blanket.

Swiss who absent-mindedly nips and kisses at Cumulus' forearms whenever she holds his drowsy form, his eyes half-shut.

Bonus : Swiss and Ifrit napping together as close as physically possible, legs, arms and tails tangled, Ifrit's head on Swiss chest and the multi ghoul's face burried in Ifrit's hair, just cozy big boy cuddle with motor-like purring as a soundtrack.

[robsdoodlebook]

for fun I made 'ghoul charts' as if written by some enemy organization drafting info-sheets; whoever drew them cute it probably gonna get questioned lmao.

ID is in ALT text, and I included the charts for my own ghoul + the blank one under the cut for anyone to make these if they want to! (just credit me if you use it)

charts for my ghoul:

plus the blank one:

[sinturyart]